THE
CHINA
Established Februáry, 1845,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL. XXXV. No. 4971.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON------F, ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEOBOR STREET & Co., 80, Cornhill. Gonnox & GOTCH, Ludgate Oiros, E. C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jesory, E.0. SaxUEL
ETAXĦATLĦAT-★
Banks,
CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.
(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)
DEAÇOM & Co., 160 & 184, Leadenhall|ITHE following Rates of Interest are Sirest
PARIS AND EUROPE:-LEON DE ROSNY,
19, Rue Monsieur, Paris.
NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nat»|
sau Street.
ANAUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON É Goron, Mal- bourns and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Parts generally' :—Bean & BLAOM, San Fran-
esteo. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS :-SATLE & Co., Square, Singapore, C. HEINSZEN & Co., Manila. CHINA!--Maçao, Moura A. A. DA MELLO & Co. Bwatow, CAMPREZI, & Vo, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Foochow Haven & Co, Shanghai. LAKE, CRAWFOap & Co., and Kazzx & WALSH, Yokohama, Laxs, Craw- FORD & Co.
Banks.
allowed on FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 12 months, & per cent, per annum,
4 per cent
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2 per cent,"
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H. H. NELSON, Manager. Flongkong, May 31, 1879.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUS. TRALIA, AND CHINA.
£800,000.
CAFITAL BESERVE FUND,............................................................£150,000. Bankere.
THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE OITY BANK,
THE
NATIONAL BANK OF SCOTLAND.
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONGKONG THE
grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the East; buys and receives for collection Bills
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1879.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
THE IRON BOREW STEAMSHIP
THE
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***HINDO 8 T. A N,"
991 tons Reglater. Capacity 1,800 Tons Measurement.
For further particulars, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.
June Hongkong,
9, 1879.
C. L. THEVENIN, WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT BORDEAUX, BOURGOGNES, AND CHAMPAGNES of the best quality. PINAUD'S PERFUMERY. ANTOINE'S INKS. FRENCH BOOTS AND SHOES. &ZDAY don &o. Hongkong, June 6, 1879. `-
Intimations.
NOTICE.
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PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING of Exchange, and conducts all kinds of D
· CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITALZ,..............5,000,000 Dollars. REAMEVS FUND,1,200,000 Dollars....
COVER OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-W. H. FORBES, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Bon, W. KESWICK, ER. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, HL. DALRYMPLE,
Eng.
Banking and Exchange Business.
RATES OF INTEREST ALLOWED ON DE
FOSITS
On CURRENT Accounts, 2 pár annum on the daily balance.
cent,
per
OF FIXED Derosite.
For 8 months, 8 per cent, per annum.
4 per cent.
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Esq.
F. D. SASSOON, Esq.
B. HOPPIUS, Esq.
A. McIVER, Esq.
W. 8. YOUNG, Esq.
OHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong......THOMAS JAUKSON, Esq.
MANAGER.
Shangbai,...EWER CAMEBON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED, ON Current Deposit Adoom on the dally Current Deposit Account at the rate
balance.
For Fixed Depoalts--
For 3 months, 3 per cent. per aDKUDI.........
6
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ย
4 per cent.......
12
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5 per cent,
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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transseted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the ahlef Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1879.
NOTICE.
ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION,
THE
THE AGENOY of this BANK at Foo- How will be CLOSED and "WITH- DRAWN from 1st July next.
Úurrent Deposit Accounts and FIXED DEPOSIT RECEIPTS will be PAID there AT
5 per cent.
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE.
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Mom this Date to SIGN our Firm by Procuration here, at Shanghal and at Yokohama.
R. CARL STIEBEL is authorized
REISS & Co.
Hongkong, May 29, 1879.
THE
NOTICE.
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BE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY of Mr WALTER SCOTT FITZ, in our Firm in Hongkong at Firm in Hongkong and China, CEASED on
Mr CHARLES VINCENT SMITH is admitted a Partner from This Date.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1879. jyl
NOTICE
THE INTEREST and RESPONSIBILITY OF Mr. CHAN HING WO in our Firm CEASED on the 21st day of January, 1879,
MAN FOOK SING HONG,
60 and 62, Bonham Strand. Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
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NOTICE.
MR. NGAN FOOK HOP was admitted
NAVIGATION COMPANY.
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Intimations.
YDROGRAPHIC NOTICE,
APTROACHES TO HONGKONG-TYTAMI CHANNEL.
POSITION OF Danger, Lat. 21° 57′ 30′′ N, Long, 114° 07′ 59′′ E. Left Extreme Tytami Island, N. 30° W. Right Extreme do, N. 58° E. Least Water on the Book (reduced to low Water Springs) 13 feet.
CLEARING MARKI,
No Vessel should stand to the North- ward of a line joining the 8.E, point of Yechau Island with the centre of Guyane Taland (bearing respectively from each other N. 67 E, and S. 67 W.) until Echau Head opens clear of 8. W. point of Tytami Island bearing N. § W.
This Rock is about 50 feet Long East and West, and 20 feet North and South. Between-the Rock and the Island the Soundings vary from 8 to 10 fathoms.
(Signed) G. KING HARMAN, Lieut. and Navigating Officer
H.M.S. "Mosquito,"
Approved. (Signed) GEO. A. G. GREY,
Licut, and Commander,
H.M.S." Mosquito."
Hongkong, 8th May, 1879.
URING the Next THREE MONTHS the Company's Steamers FROM CHINA will proceed direct TO LONDON, leaving Hongkong on the following Dates:--
3rd June......S.S. Lombardy......tons 3723
Zambes }} 17th
This Notice affects Admiralty Chart No. 2212- 2481 Teheran. 35
2589 and Sailing Directions for the China Sea Vol. Khedive... #:
8742 II, page 78. Mahoa!........
2993 Kaisar-i-Hind 4028 Cathay
Ist July 1 15th 29th
JE JJ. MANES
D}
12th Aug. 31
28th
9th Sept......»
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23
2982
Bokhara....... $. 2932
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent.
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Hongkong, May 22, 1879.
NOTICE.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE,
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO.
CIATION.
NOTICE
日四十月四年己
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
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The Spanish Steamer
"PASIG,"
Captain ZAVALA, will have immediate, despatch for the
above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, June 10, 1879.
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MANILA,
The Spanish Schooner
"ROBALIA"! Captain YTUARTE, will have im mediate despatch for the above Port
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, June 12, 1879,
FOR MANILA.
The A 1 British Bark
"CARRICKS,"
T. JONES, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
ju20will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
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TN accordance with the Articles of Agree ment, the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending. 31st Decem ber 1878, of TRIKTY-THREE PER CENT. ON THE NEI PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, payable at our OFFICE on and after the
POLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in particulars of their Contributions.
By Order of the Directors,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 15th Instant.
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1878.
NHAREHOLDERS in the above.Orrioz are Requested to furnish the Under: signed with a LIST OF THEIR CONTRIBU- Tons for the Year ending 31st December, 1878, in order that the Distribution of the PROFITS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 30th JUNE Next will be Ad- Alterations will be subsequently admitted. justed by the OFFICE, and no Claims or
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 14th May, 1879.
NOTICE,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG COMMERCIAL EX- CHANGE.
THE EXCHANGE ROOMS in MARINE jn30 Houss, Queen's Road Central, will
bo Open and Ready for the use of MEM BERS, on MONDAY, the 2nd June next.
Applications for admission as Members to be addressed to
E. GEORGE,
Secretary. Hongkong, May 14, 1879.
NOTICE.
TROM the 18T OF OCTOBER DE EASTLACKE will receive bla PATIENTS at bis new DENTAL ROOMS, No. 50, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, over the MEDICAL HALL
LL OLAIMS against the Undersigned A Firm, to be sent in on or before the 30th Instant, or, they will not be Ke cognized.
W. B, SPRATT & Co. Hongkong, June 3, 1879.
HONGKONG WHARF & GODOWNS.
LOODS RECEIVED on STORAGE at
G
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a PARTNER in our Firm on the 22nd Moderate Rates, in FIRST-CLASS day of January, 1879.
MAN FOOK SING HONG,
60 and 62, Bonham Strand, Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
NOTIO-E-
MManager of the FoooNOW DOCKE
TR. JAMES ANDERSON, formerly
ONUR with INTEREST to Date, or trans has this Day been admitted a Partner in ferred to this Branch at the Exchange of our Firm,
the Day at the option of Constituents.
GEO. O. BOOTT,
p. Manager,
Oriental Bank Corporation,
Hongkong, May 28, 1879.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1848.)
➜BOOGNIBED by the" InzerNATIONAL
R CONVENTION OF BOTE AFRIL, 1862
CAPIZAL FULLY, PAID-UP...£3,200,000, Keṇrays Fyrd......................................... £800,000.
HEAD OFFICE-14, RUE BERGERS, PARIS.
AGENCIES and BRANCHES.att LONDON, BOURBON, SAN FRANCISCO,
HONGKONG, Marstilles, BoM-BAX, LIONB CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, buanovat, Foponow
LONDON BANKERS: THE BANK OF ENGLAND, THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.
The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposits on Terma to be ascertained" on application, grants Drafts and Credits on all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking kachanga Buzines.
E. G. VOUILLEMONT, Manager, Shanghai. Hongkong, May 29, 1879.
J. INGLIS & Co., Victoria Foundry, Wanchai,
Hongkong, April 1, 1879.
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For Sale.
FOR SALE
ŢULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in Quarts and Fints, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1879.
SELLING OFF,
Alt in De Cossary
the end
PLETE CLEARANCE by the and of the present month,-The whole of
LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co.'s
BEMAINING
VARIED STOCK- comprising t
FAMILY STORES.
WINES.
BOOKS.
1
SPIRITS.
ALES
STATIONERY,
ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.
GLASSWARE.
CROCKERY.
·SHIPUHANDLERY.
Will be sold at FURTHER GERAILY RE-
DUCED PRICKS.
Libogkodás June 4, 1870.
GODOWNS, under European supervision; and VESSÉLS Discharged alongside the Wharf, on favorabls Terms, with quick despatch. Also entire GeDowns to be let.
MEYER & Co.
Hongkong, June 2, 1879.
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Volume Seventh of the "CHINA RLVIEW."
Now Ready.
Nos Es-Vol. VIE, OF THE
CHINA REVIEW
CONTAINS-
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Legislation and Law in Azelent China. Jottings from the Book of Bites A. Chinese Running Hand.
The Critical Disquisitions of Wang Ohfang, The Sadness of separation, or Zt Sao. Historical Table of the High Officials Com
posing the Central and Provizelal Governments of China,
B, Bing and the Bhi Kin Short Notices of New Books and Literary
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries --
Notes on the Language of the Formosas
Bavages,
The Rainfall of Feking in connection
with the Sunspot Theory.
On some of the Constellations in the
Shi-king.
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Ancient Vases, Anniversary of the Downfall of the
Ytep
Crocodiles
Mourning Etiquette
The Land Tax
Banskrit Charanfora. Zoology
Mongol Alphabat. The God of the Hesrih
Books Wanted, Exchanges,
China Mail Ofios, Hongkong, May 17, 1870,
Hongkong, September 23, 1878.
DENTAL NOTICE,
ROGERS will visit SHANGHAI During the Summer Months, leaving HONGKONG on the 1st of April, next, and returning about 1st November.
Hongkong, February 10, 1879.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"MOBAY,"
M. 8, BUTCHER, Comman- der, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 14th Inst., at 8 o'clook afternoon,
For freight or Passage, apply to`
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, June 7, 1879.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
- CALOUTTA.
The Steamship
"ARRATOON APOAR,” Capt. A. B. MaurAVINE, will leave for the above Forts
on SATURDAY, the 14th Instant, at & o'clock p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, BONS à Co.,
Agenta Hongkong, June 7, 1879.
FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT).
The Steamer
** OLYMPIA will meet with quick despatdis
For Freight, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co, Hongkong, dane 10, 1878,
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 American Schooner
"IRENE" Captain YATES, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 21, 1879,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 1 British Bark
"PHILIPPINE,"
Captafu Sourawood, will have a quick despatch for the above Ports.
For Freight, apply to
ROZÁRIO & Co. Hongkong, June 9, 1879.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Bark
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"J. R. STANHOPE,” Captain PILLSBURGH, will load here, and will have quick de spatch for the above Port. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, June 9, 1879.
FOR. LONDON.
The A 1 British Bark
"GAUNTLET," Lucas, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, June 6, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The A1 American Ship
"HATTIE E. TAPLEY" TAPLEY, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 19, 1879..
FOR HAMBURG.
The British Bark
GOLDEN FLEECE," WUTERIES, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, May 7, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4 1 American Ship
"BAZE," Evans, Master,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co,
Hongkong, April 16, 1870,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"EDITH," MANSON, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co.
Hongkong, March 28, 1879.
FOR LONDON. The A1 American Ship
"PRIMA DONNA,” Lust, Master.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL & Co. Hongkong, March 28, 1870,
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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUC
THON, shortly, on a day to be
horeafter named, unless previously dis-
posed of by private contract,
THE HONGKONG DISTILLERY, Situate at East Point, Hongkong, how in Completo Working Order, and Cap- able of Distilling upwards of 2,000- Gallons daily. The Property is of a most valuable nature, comprising THREE PIECES or GROUND close to the water, viz:-Inland Lots Nos. 749, 781 and 782, with the Substantially Built DWELLING HOUSE and BUSINESS PRE- MISES, Grected specially for the purposs only a few years since, together with the MACHINERY, ENGINES, STILLS, VATS, STOOR, and TRADE FURNITURE and FIT- TINGS..
For further Particulars, apply to
Messrs SHARP, TOLLER, and
JOHNSON,
Solicitors, Supreme Court House,
Hongkong.
Hongkong, March 5, 1879,
Notices to Consigneet.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
THES. S. Glenroy having arrived from
the above Porte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods— with the exception of Oplummate being landed at their risk into the Godownn of the Undersigned, whenes and/or from the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 11 a.m. To-MORROW.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 17th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, June 10, 1879,
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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
9. S. APA,
NOTICE. 1ONSIGNEES of Cargo par 8. B. Euphrate, from London, in conneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Com❤ pany's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Cargo, will be forwarded on, anloss intimation is received from the Con signees, before To-DAY, the 11th Instant, at 1 p.m., requesting it to be landed here.
Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED NESDAY, the 18th Inst., at Noon, will be rabject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Insurance has been effected... G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Ageat.
· Hongkong, June 11, 1879.
FROM SAN FRANCISCO AND YOKOHAMA.
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HE Steamship Alaska, Captain SMA- THE
BURF, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees? risk. and expense.
The above Steamer having focurred General Average, Consignees of Cargo and Treasure are notified that a General Aver age Bond is now lying at our Office and will require their Signature before delivery.
RUSSELL & CO. Agents. Hongkong, May 10, 1870.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS,
CONSIGNEES of the fellowiss Cargo
aro requested to sond in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counters signature, and take Immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expenze.
No Fire Insurance has been offasted,
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Ex Yangtee.
Order, 1 case Baberdas MF (in cross) > shery, from London,
a AME (in diamond) } Ncs. 10/17, Or., 2 caree Flannel, from L’don,
LBO 224, 1 mae Merchandise, M M 3 drums Paint Oll, -
B No. 13, 1 sase Merchandise.
G. DE ORAMPEAUX,
Agent.
Hongkong, June 4, 1879. :-
WASHING BOOKS, (In English and Chinese.)
WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the nee
of Ladies and Gentlemen, are nOW. ready at this Office.-Price, $1 each.
Orina" Mail Qfion,***
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