1881-02-14 — Page 2

For Sale.

WHERE YOU CAN BUY

BLANKETS.

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Intimations.

TIHIS HAIR WASH has been prepared is steadily increasing in Indin, the Straits and Japan. It possesses all the qualities of Superior Californis LAMB'S WOOL a Hair Oil or Pomade without their sticki- ness. It induces a healthy action of the scalp and nourishes the Hair. Dandruff never appears whilst it is in use. It con- taina nono but the best ingredienta,- and the greatest care is taken in the com- pounding.. When the Hair falls off aftor fever or any othor, sickncas, this Wash will, surely prove of the greatest value.

SARATOGA TRUNKS. TRAVELLING BAGS and SATCHELS. AGATE COOKING UTENSILS. THE AMERICAN BROILER. TUBKBULL'S FAMILY/SCALES. TOBACCO SHAVES.

American and Unuss's LOOKS.

HOUSE GONGS.

SMOOTHING IRONS.

LEMON SQUEEZERS.

MOUSE TRAPS,

BILLIARD QUE TIPS and CHALK.

PANUS CORIUM for BOOTS.

American AXES and HATUHETS.

LIFE BUOYS.

ROCKETS and BLUE LIGHTS.

Douglas' OFFICE CHAIRS.

COPPER WIRE GAUZE.

WAFFLE IRONS.

GLIDIRONS.

FIRE GRATES.

American SOFT FELT HATS.

STATIONERY

FOR LADIES AND OFFICE USE,

the

Best and Cheapest

NEW

IN

Honglang.

BOOKS.

INSTRUCTIVE AND AMUSING.

Large Amoriment of FRENCH NOVELS.

TAUCHNITZ'S

POPULAR ÉDITION OF STANDARD

WORKS, &c.

WORKS of REFERENCE.

ALMANACKS.

DIARIES. SCHOOL BOOKS.

Grate's SCHOOL SERIES,

PRESENTATION BOOKS.

Eto,

Etc., Etc.

RODGER'S CUTLERY.

· ELECTRO-PLATED WARE.

THE LAOU-TI-KE= HAIR WASH

An unique and elegant appondage to the Toilet, combining in itself the properties of a Hair

Grease, Wash,

Restorer.

PREPARED ONLY. BY

*

J. LLEWELLYN & CO., Chemists, de, SHANGHAI.

DIRECTIONS.

A small portion to be poured upon the Head, sad to be rubbed into the roads of the Hair, No Pomade required,

From its great nourishing power on the follicles it may in time cause Hair to return to its natural color; it, however, dous, not contain a particle of any dyeing ingredient. Using it constantly will most certainly pre- vent the Hair falling. It is cleanly in use, the smallest quantity suficing. It has no sodiment, and therefore requires no alaking.

J. LLEWELLYN & Co.,

Shanghai, Hongking Agents: LANE, CHAWFORD & Co.

HONGKONG' AND WHAMPOA' DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Yearly MEETING of SHARE. HOLDERS will be Held in the OFFICES. of the Company, No. 14, Praye Central, on TUESDAY, February 22nd, at 11, for the purpose of receiving the

WELLEY AND SON London-made SPORT Report of the Directors, and a Statement

ING GUNS."

BUY'S PATENT PNEUMATIC GUN.

SELF-SHOP-EXTRACTING REVOLVERS.

THE PATENT BOTTLE CLIP. TABLE GLASSWARE

KARTHENWARE.

CAVITE,

THE FINEST STOCK OF

FORTIN, and

MEYSIG

OIGARS, and

CHEROOTS.

All Specially Selected,

-

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN

GROCERIES.

FRAH SUPPLICA RECEIVED BY - EVERY MAIL.

SMYRNA FIGS.

CRYSTALIZED CHERRIES. FARE'S FAVORITE BISCUITS. STILTON CHEFSE.

FRENCH PLUMS,

Calcutta BEEF,

HUMPS,

ROUNDS.

BRISKETS, and

TONQUES.

California BOLL BUTTER.

APPLE BUTTER.

ULAM CHOWDER.

FISH CHOWDER,

Soused PIG'S FEET,

Bonsed SHEEP'S TONGUES.

Pickled LAMB'S TONGUES

Gruyere CREESK.

New York CREAM CHEESE.

CAVIARE

Curled OYSTERS.

California CRACKER 06.' BISCUITS. Cracked WHEAT,

HOMINY.

PATE DE FOIE GRAS,

of Accounts to 31st December, 1880.

The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 22nd Instant, inclusivo.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

D. GILLIES,

Secretary.

Hongkong, February 5, 1881. fe22

Entertainment.

THE CHINA MAIL.

- HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY.

THE MEMBERS of the above SOCIETY will give a Repetition of SULLIVAN'S

OPERETTA, H. M. S. "PINAFORE,"

at the THEATRE ROYAL, CITY HALL, On WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

NEXT,

the 16th Fastune.

Tickets can be obtained at Messrs Lane, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, on fresday, the 15th Inalant, at Noon.

ADMISSION

To the Gallery Adults, 83; Children, 50

Cents (Survants Free).

To the Pit The Front Seats are reserved Tickets to various Schools.

for

Back Seats, Adults, 81 cach The Proceeds of the Performance will be given to the Temperance Hall.

Doors open at 4 o'Clock; Performance to commence at 4.30

p.1.

Hongkong, February 12, 1881, •fol6

WA

Intimations.

ANTED, Employment by the ADVER

11SEI. Has had several yours.ex- perience in BOOR-KEEPING and ACCOUNTS Address"VERITAS," China Mail Olico.

Hongkong, January 20, 1881,

CARD.

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TR. A. HAHN'S DANCING · Classes

Mhave been Re-opened on the 1st

October.

Fletcher's Buildings, No. 6, QUEEN' BROAD EAST.

Hongkong, October 4, 1890."

DENTAL NOTICE,

DR. ROGERS has returned, and is now

ready to RECEIVE PATIENTS at hia Rooms, the First-floor of the premises látely occupied by the National Bank of India.

Hongkong, December 7, 1880.

DYNAMITE, FUSES, DETONATORS, *o.

FROM NOBEL'S EXPLOSIVES 00,

LIMITED, GLASGow, can be had in any Quantity of application to

THE BORNEO Co., L., Agents. Hongkong, March 8, 1880..

8mr81

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION OF ORCHIDS.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will Soll Public Auction, in their Sale Boom, Praya, on

grafe

WEDNESDAY,

the 10th Instant, at Noon,-

A FINE COLLECTION OF ON⠀⠀⠀ B I D

Healthy and just arrived from Manila, TEMAs usual.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, Tobruary 14, 1881.

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions, from a GENTLEMAN about to go Home, to sell by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 16th February, 1881, né 2 o'Clock p'm., 1 at his Saloe Roosus, Queen's Road,—--

A Collection of Old CHINESE AND JAPANESE OURIOS, comprising -

RARE OLD PORCELAIN, CHIN-CHEw. SANO DE BOTY, CHOI-HUNG, TAI-MING, OLD BRONZES, SNUFF BOTTLES, Sooonow and FoocHow. Lacquer, ExRKÖIDEKIES, SCROLLS, ARMODA, SWORD, E, ETC,

on Monday,

Catalogues on Tuesday, Articles on view

TERMS OF SALE.--As customary.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

felt

PUBLIC AUCTION.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been LA

instructed to sell by Pallic Auction, at the Kowloon Dook, on

THURSDAY,

the 17th Instant, at 10 a'Clock,-- A Quantity of OLD TEAKWOOD, OLD IRON, and

OLD WIRE RIGGING.

Of the Revenue Cruiser “Ling Pêng." TARMS-AS Úgunl. ·

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

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STEAMSHIP “YANGTSE,”

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. NOTICE

ARRIVALS. Feb 13, Norden, Danish steamor, 778, J. Rusmussen, Chinking Feb. 8, Ries SIMESE & CO.

AM!

Feb. 14, Diamante, British steamer, 514, R. F. Cullen, Manila Feb. 11, General- RUSSELL & CO.

Feb. 14, Ta-Le, German barqué, 342, C. Stolze, Sourabaya Jan. 2, Ballast. SIEMSSEN & CO.

Feb. 14, Yang-tsé, French steamer, 2393, Champenois, Marseilles Jan, 9, Naples 11, Port Said 15, Suez 17, Adon 23, Galle 31, Bingapore Feb. 6, and Saigon 9, Mails and General-MESSLOSSIER MARITIMES..

Feb. 14, Themis, French man-of-war, 3800, Alguer, Mozila Feb, 11,

DEPARTURES. Feb. 13, Chun-tung, Chinese gunbost, for

cruise. 13, Daging for Tiantain. 13, Thales

for Coast Ports. 13, Wag Sing, for Canton. 13, Noriler, for Canton.

14, E. M. Young, for Whampoa. 14, Kang-chi, for Hollow, &c. 14, Telemach, for Yokohama. 14, Irautaddy, for Macaeilles, de

CLEARED,

Wolle, for Pakhai, &o. Yoltung, for Swatow. Contest, for Hoihow, &o. Feng-on, for Hoihow, e.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED

Per Yang-tsé, for Hongkong from far- seilles, Mrs Shewan, wul Mra Muller from Singapore, Messa Julien Marshall and ser vant, and Laoh Ching Hee and 6 compani ons from Saigon, Ms Moron and 4 chaildron, Sisters Paul de la Croix, Agnes and Borgin, Bev

Revs Roques, Bayet and I hondea, and 26 Chinese.--For Shanghai:

Marseilles, Ms Juusen, from

Mr. and Mrs Little, 2 in fanta and

Blume, aiah,

Quring

Teh Sien, Beson, Andrew and Gar

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping

Noon.-Diamante leaves for Amoy.

No 5488 FEBRUARY 14, 1881.

1. p.m.--Fanais leaves for Yokohama. 4 pm. -Yangisé leaves for Shanghai. Goods per Flintshire undelivered after

this date subject to rent. Goods per Sumida Maru undelivored will

bo lauded.

Meetings.

provided the applicant is a registered lessen of Crown lands within this Colonys, and gives security, ke. This, however, pparently applies only to foreign-built ships, as the conditions laid down govern Yeasels of that description only The only moans by which a junk could obtain

register entitling her to fly the British flag would be, to apply for one under the Imperial Merchant Shipping Aut; and Anction.

in so doing, the owner would of coures Noon-Austion of Span, schooner Nero core under the provisions of the Eleme

Constante; on board.

Acts, as to nationality and other matters. There is no record, we believe, of a Chinese-owned jank having been so re- 3pm. Meeting of Shareholders of the gistered and indeed it is difficult to see Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Oor that any advantage would follow much poration at the City Hall in course. One or two foreign-owned 4.30 p.m-Meeting of: Shareholders of junks have been thus registered for the Hongkong and China Bakery Co special salvage parposta; but to cargo- Ltd, at the General Managers' office

curying one insuperable objection Miscellaneous,

would be the impossibility of insuring Transfer Books of The Hougkong Insur- goods or janks, unless the Chinese them

ance Co., Ltd, closed from this date selves were to undertake this branch of to the 28th Instant.

underwriting. Our correspondent points to the privilege of claiming Transit Pas- ses for goods of foreign origin, which is one that, although long neglected is calculated to extend trade in forniga goods more effectually than any other single clause in the Treaties. This is certainly an oldect which would justify almost any honest movement on the part of either foreigner or native- Lad assuredly is a most appropriate sub- jeet for discussion. We see no valid reasom, however, why this same privi lege should not be taken advantage of by foreigners with the gonds that are now forwarded to the Treaty Porta of South China in foreign bottoms. That, the right has not been claimed and in- sisted upon is due almost entirely to the supineness of the mercantile communi

General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, February 10,

Daylight.-Kwangtung leaves for Coast

Porta.

Noon-Auction of Orchids at Mesere

Lane, Crawford & Co.'s. 2 p.m.-Auction of Chinese and Japanese Curios at Mr J. M. Armstrong's. ** 4.30 pm-Performance of HMS. Pind

fore. Goods per Feronia undelivered after this

date subject to rent. p.m.-Meeting of Perseve noe Lodge,

THURSDAY, February 17-

10 an-Auction of Old Thakwood, &c.,

at Kowloon Dock

2 p.m.-Flower Show.

ricks, from Naples, Mr Achille Kira; from HONGKONG DISPENSARY dies on this part of the Chinese concord.

Port Said, Comte Sourtales Gorgier and family; from Colombo, Mr W, Thom- son; from Saigon, Mr Wang: Sio Fou. For Yokohama: from Marseilles, Messrs. Munroe, Amano Koziro, Kirby, Emanissi Novuziro, Conrad, Heoh; from Colombo, Mr. C. Duff.

Per

Conquest, from Haiphong, &c., Capt. Duff, Chief and 2nd Mates, & Europeans and 5 Chinese seamen, of barque Canny Scot, lost at Kona Chott; and 24 Chinese,

Per Sumida Maru, from Yokohama, Mr J. J. Gann..

Per Diamante, for Manila, Messra R. D. Tucker, R A. Lane, C. Lazanu, W. McG. Smith, R. Collard, L. Harria, D. Warren, and Padre Evaristo Forrea, 1 European deck, and 60 Chinese,

Per Cart Bitter, from Rajang (Borneo), 7 Chinesa

DEPARTED.

Per Yang-taé, for Saigon, Mr. L. Gauber, and 1 Chinese for Singapore, Mr Sanches

To-day's Advertisements.ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Steamship del Aguila and assistant, Mr Lyons, and 2

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

- PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Co.'s Steamship

"Tandia," Commandant REYNIER, will be despatched for YOKOHAMA TO-MORROW, the 15th Instant, at 1 pm.

G. DR CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, February 14, 1891.

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- NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Co.'s Steamship

"Yangteh," Commandt. CHAMPENDIS, will be despatched for

THE HONGKONG. AND WHAMPOA SHANGHAI TOMORROW, the 15th

·DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED,

"OTICE is hereby given, that an Extra- ordinary MEETING of SHARE- HOLDERS will be Held at the ReaINTERED Orrace of the above-nnmod Company, No. 14, Praya Contral, Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 32nd day of February, 1881, at 11.15 in this Forenoon, for the purpose of passing tho Special Resolution to Empower the Board of Directors to sub-Divide the present SHARES of $500 each of the said Compary into SHARES of $125 each,

Dated this 5th day of February, 1881 By Order of the Board of Directors,

DGILLIES, fe22

Secretary.

A CARD.

JOHN İNGLIS, Consulting Engineer, Steam Surveyor, and Agent for Ma chinery of all Descriptions. OFFICE, No. 14, PRAYA CENTRAL. (next door to the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co.'s office). Office Hours, 9am to 5p.· Hongkong, January 22, 1881.

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THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- PANY, (LIMITED.)

"NOTICE.

[OTICE is hereby given, that the ORI- DINAL SCRIT CERTIFICATE No. 2003 for SHARES numbered 241, 311 and 869 in the above Company, standing in the name of REUBEN SOLOMON, having been LOST, the bald Original Scrip Certificate has been CANCELLED and a Duplicate thereof issued to the Holder of the said Shares. No transaction taking plawe under authority of the said Original Scrip Certi ficate No. 2003 will hereafter be recognized | by the Undersigned.

By Order,

י,

J. BRADLEE SMITH,

Secretary, Hongkong, January 21, 1881.

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY-

LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS..

BICHARDSON AND BOBBIN's Potted MEATS, THE DIVIDEND at the Rate of 5%, Lunch TONGUE.

WINES and SPIRITS of all Descriptions.

Instant, at 4 p.m.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hougkong, February 14, 1881.

FOR MANILA.

felo

The Steamship-

**Diamante," Captain CULLEN, will bo despatched for the above

Port on SATURDAY, the 10th Inst., at

4 p.10.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 14, 1881. fe19

NOTICE.

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FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at QUEENSLAND PORTS if rufficient inducements offer), and Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for all AUSTRALÍAN und NEW ZEALAND PORTS.

The Stearnship

Hungarian, Captain Wiss, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 20th Instaat, at 4 p.m.

The Steamer has splendid Cabin accom- modation,

For Freight Pasango, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

UNION LINE

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FOR YOKOHAMA,

The Cu.'s Steamship *** Oxfordshire,*** Captain JONES, due hore about the 18th Instant, will have immediate despatch for the above Port..

For Freight or Fassage, apply to.

RUSSELL & Co, -Agents

Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, ་་ ་

-B. §. "SUMIDA MZRU," FROM

KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, -

Euphrates, from Ledion, in camec-Chinese; for Marseilles, Messrs Knight, tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Deut, S. Ruiz, Mackinnon, H. H. Taylor, informed that their Goods are being landed Cann, Sullivan, and Dhemini,--From and stored at their risk at the Company's Shanghai: for Marseilles, Mr P. Hondon. Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained -From Yokohains; for Batavia, Mr Alfred,

Bruandet; for Suez, Mr Pierre Popovitach inunediately after landing,

for Marseilles, Mesars Beymers,

Schraub Van der Pot, Yerimaloff, U. HL Geffenon, and A. van Mastrigt.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, onless intimation is received from the Con- signees, before. 4. p.m. To-DAY, requesting it to be landed

anded here.

Hilts of Lading will be countersigned by the Unitersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after MON- DAY, the Stat Instant, at Noon, will be eubject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. LE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

NOTICE.

ON

the 24 Next

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Per Thales, for Coast Ports, 130 Chineso Per Kang-chi, for Hoikaw, &c, 40 Chi-

TO DEPART.

..THE.

Established A.D, 1841.

香港大藥房

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,

IMPORTERS.

OF

What has been done in the North ought to have brought home to the minds of the merchants in Hongkong their long- strading reglest regarding this ques tion; and in view of the so-called Blockade of the Port by the Customs cruisers, this outside barrier to the in- creased consumption of heir goods should have long ago been removed by their persistent and energetic represent-

DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUIations, and, if need be, their own deter

SETES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

OF

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Gingerade, Potass Wator, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.

The Manefactory is under direct and continuinas European Supervision." Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

BIRTH.

mined action. The subject is one of great importance, and we shall return to it.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. The next AMERICAN MALL may be expected liere, per the O. &0. six, Gaelic, on the 18th inst

The next ENGLISH MAIL may be expected to arrive here on or about Friday next, by the P. O. steamer Küdigar which brings London dates to the 14th Jan.

At 30 Hardwicke Villas, Finsbury Fork, A NAD for Bangkok closes at Singapore at London, on 31st Dec., Mrs J. G. SMEH, of 1 pm, on Wednesday, the 16th inst а Бон

MARRIAGES On the 1st Jan, at St. Philip's Ken. Tux delivery of mus frinch Mail began at sington, AuQvSTUS DURANT, Son of the late 2.20 this afternoon. Captain Durant, of Tong Castle, Salop, to Per Telemachus, for Yokohama, 2 Euro-MANY, Widow of Alfred L. Turner, late of

Yokohama

THE french mun-of-war Themis arrived On the 1st Jan, at St. Thomas's Church, this afternoon, with Adoniral Duperre on Portsmouth, by the Rev. George Edwards,

mese.

реала.

" " "

Per Welle, for Pakhoi, 20 Chinare.

nese.

Diese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.-

hai

Per Yotting, for Swatow, 70 Chinese, Per Conquest, for Hoihow, &c., 30 Chi- CHARLES SIDNEY RICHARDSON, of Appleby ord, and received the usual saintes.

Magna, physician, to MARIAN IOUISE (MIN- Per Ping-on, for Haiphong, &c., 10 Chi-N), eldest Daughter of R. H. Bleeman, We understand that the P. & O. steamer inspector of machinery, R.N. (Hongkong), Kashgar, with the next English mail, laft Langdale, Southeen.

DEATH.

Singapore utbp.m., on Saturday, the 12th. The British steamer Conquest reports: Herts, HARRIET HORSON, Widow of the

On the 3rd Jan, at Stanstead Abbots, he brings dates to the 14th January, MANCH, at 10 o'clock Left Haiphong. at 3.40 p. on the 7th 8.in., the MARINE COMMISSARIAT SITIVO in Pakhoi on the 8th at 1 pm, and Rev. John Hobaon, late Chaplain at Shang- ADMIRAL CHOTE, C.B., leaves here on Wed- BOARD of the PHILIPPINES Will MEET at loft same day at 6.30 p.zn., arrived in Hoi- the Commander General's Residence in how on the 9th at 8.45 am, and left on SUPPLY of 900 tons of Best CARDIFF 12th at 10 p.m. Manila, to Receive TENDERS for the 11th at 5 a.m.; arrived in Hongkong on the The miblication of this tasue commenced

First part

of passage light at 8.30 p.m. COAL for the Naval Station of Cañacao.

easterly winds and fine weather, latter part Price not to exceed $14 per ton. Ten- strong monsoon and heavy soa. dors either for the whole 900 tons, or for lots of 300 tons each will be admitted, For further Particulars, apply to

A. MENCARINI,

Connd for Spain. " Hongkong, February 14, 1881. -

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NOTICE,

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The British steamer Diamante reports: Had moderate N.E, monsoon and fine wea- ther throughout.

The German barque Ta-Lee reports: Very light winds from Strait of Salayer to winds to 140 East, and thence to port mostly N. and N.N.E. winds.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1881.

nesday next, by the Irun Duke for Blogs- pore, where he will await the arrival of his gomor, Vice-Admiral Willer, who relieves. him.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to recognize, provisionally and pending the receipt of Her Majesty's Br.

for Peru at this Fort

Dampier Straits; thence N.W. and North We have heard a good deal lately aboquatur, Mr John Grant Smith as Consul

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CARGO.

YN' the 24TH of Next MAROH, at 10 ON

Per S. S. Iranuddy, sailed 14th Febru- 'Clock ., at the Residence of the styTo Continent, 504 bales Silk, 327 MARINE COMMANDER GENELAL in Manila, bales Waste Silk, 38 bales Cocoons, 319 * New AUCTION will be Held, the first pkgs. Sundries, and 3 cases Sills To Lon one previously announced having been don, 254 hales Silk, 28 bales Waste Silk, without result, for the SALE of the TWO 208 pkgs. Tea. 1,623 half-chests Tea, 49 SPANISH TROOPSHIPS "Margues de la chosts Tea, 4,503 boxes Tes, 3 esses Silks, Fictoria" and "Patiño."..

and 132 pkga Sundries.

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For further Particulata, apply to

A. MENCARINI,

Consud for Spain. Hongkong, February 14, 1881.

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Gamers will be Responsible for any Debt contracted in the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour;--

SoLroon, French barque, Captain Leon Roullier.Order...

LIVINGSTONE German banque, Capt. T. Steffens-Wieler & Co.

Ross M., British barque, Capt. Robert Croll Eduard Soheilhass & Ch

Otosado, German achooner, Captain Schlüter. Siemesen & Co.

Gov. GOODWIN, American ship, Captain William Lestor-Menageries Maritimes,

JOACHIM CHIESTIAN, Ger bargne, Capt. Nicklefs. Siemssen & Co.

WELLA, German steamer, Captain Man man Meyer & Co.

CARL RITTER, German barque, Captain | H. Jäger.—Wieler & Cop

POST OFFICE NOTICES: MAILS will close:- For AMOY

the thousands of Chinese British sub- jects which reside in Hongkong and Wx have to acknowledge from the firent the abort letter which we publish ose

where, signed by Hongkong Trader, Northern Telegraph Company a handsome again touches upon this question. The and useful book af Rules and Regulations, specific information sought for by our printed for circulation in China and Japan Correspondent fairly opens up the farger which cannot but be of much use to all question, what makes a Chinese a Bri- firms or offices having occasion frequently tish subject in Hongkong Governor to use the telegraph, Hennessy bar inade several statements

in this connection, but as most of those

references have been put forth in a vague W ere glad to learn that Mr Justice Snow- and general way, and with a particular den is very much improved in health, and object in view, they do not command the that be intends to sit on Friday next, for attention which they might otherwise the disposal of cases in Summary Jurisdie- claim. That a Chinese who has been tion. There is not a single resident in the

For Diamante, at 11.30 ain, on Tues- born in Hongkong may become u Bri-

day, the 15th inst YOKOHAMA

For

Per S. S. Tunais, To-morrow, the 15th

instant. Registry ceases at 0.15 p.m. Mall closes at 0.30 p.m. Paid Cor rasponrience may then be posted in the moveable box on board the Packet.

For SHANGHAI,—

Per S. 8. Yang-tat, To-morrow, the 16th instant. Registry ceases at 2.45

pim

tish subject, will not be questioned; but Colony but will be pleased to welcome the that the mere faut of his having been worthy Paisno Judgs to bin uscel beat on born in thús Colony makes him a natural- the Bench. born subject of Her Majesty, we take

the liberty of doubting There are A CORRESPONDENT of our morning confém- very many things to be considered be- parary, writing from Bonolula ba January fore the thousands of Hongkong-born 17th, states that King" Kalakana lar Chinese could be treated as in every Hawaiian Islands on that dal

respect bona fide British subjects. It

would be fully to say that every China-round the world. Going first to dan Fran Mail doses at 3 p.m. Late man born on the Island is a full-Bedged cisco he crosses to Japan and thenes comes Letters received from 3.10 to 3.30 British subject, because the moment Le on here on his way to India. His Majesty pA, with 10 cents Late Fee Paid is taken to the mainland he is a Chinese, accompanied by Mr W. N. Art Correspondence may then be posted and indeed it is not as yet settled what torney General and Col. Juld, B. M in the moveable box on board the alteration of dress or other outward trans- packet. W

For HOIHOW, HAIPHONG, AND TOU

RON

Per Conquest, at 5p.m. To-morrow, the 16th inst., instead of as previously notified:

YO For YOKOHAMA KOBE

Per Sumida Maru, at 5 p., on Friday

the 18th inst..

TA LEE, Genman barque, Captain C. For MANILA Stolze.Siemissen & Co.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS,

Jan. 18, 10 p.m. Conquest, British str., 318, Thos. Hamlin, Haiphong Feb. 7, 3.40

formation secures British protection for

Chamberlain, The King may

sa Anglo-Chinese in the Treaty Ports, to arrive here about the mid lle At all eventa, cae all-important require-

March.

ment for a Hongkong born Chinese to THE maximum non minumtime readings fulfil ere he can become a bona fide Bri- the thermometer at the Harbour Ofos dur tiah subject is, that he hireseif take some

steps towards proving the fact. The wok

past history of the Lolony does not as tivaly 72 and

*

yet reveal either any great desire on 29th uit, and

Per Diamante, at 2.50 p.m., on Saturday,

the 19th inst

For FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN,

the part of the Chinese in Hong- ing days and kong to lay hold of this privilege, sponding

Bet 4th were

or any feverish anxiety on the part were 66 on Wednesday TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD of the Government here to press the NEY, MELBOURNE, &c, &a --- honour upon those who may or may not

Per Hungarian, at 3.30 pm on Satara is a position to receive it. Indeed, A RETURN

day, the 20th inst

1 or $4.50 per SILARE, Dechred at the Ordinary Half-Yourly Meeting of Shaze holders held This Day, will be Fayable at in their Bills of Lading for countersigna Fab. 13, Carl Bitter, Guran barque,

are barely requested to send 5 am, General CHINESE, PRESENT TEA in 5 and 10 Catty Boxes the HONGKONG and SHANGHAI BANK on tars, and take immediate delivery of their 596, H. Jager Rajang (Borneo) Jan. 15,

and after TUESDAY, the 1st February Goods from alongside.

670 tons Timber, -- Wintam de Oo, next.

Cargo impeding the, discharge or remain- Shareholders' are requested to apply at ing on board after TUESDAY, the 15th

Feb. 13, Ching-taing, Chinese gunboat, the Orvice the Company for Warrante. February, will be landed and stored at Con- from Swatow,

By Order of the Board of Directors,

Feb 13, Alan, Chinese gunboat, from signers' expense and risk,

Canton P. A. DA GOSTA Secretary, Hongkong, January 28, 1881.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above, Fakhai Kaftp.m., and Hothow 11, WALLS BY THE BUTTER PACKET

BAIL-MAKING executed on the Premises.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, January 28, 1881.

No Fire Insurance will be affected

MITSU RISHI MAIL 8, 8. Co?

Feb. 13, Sumida Alam, Japanese stoamer, 50%, Crison's Bond Central.

89, Hubenet, Yokohama Fab. 5, and Hongkong, February 14, 1831 ---- fe?1 | Kobe 8, General -31, B.-M. S. & Co-

the Anglo Chinese role is not in great ended 31st Jann favour God but few have attempted to the

The British Contract Packet Zambesi | play it even although there must be u

Street

will be despatched on MONDAY,large sumber who might do so if ther the 21st February, with Mails to and chose qu through the United Kingdom and And this leads us to the query put by office, Europe vid Bride; to The Straits Hongkong Trader" concerning the add that Settlements, Batavia, Burmalı, Ceylon, use by Chinese of the British flag The Bowringto India Aden, Egypt, Malts, and Gib local Merchant Shipping Consolidation raltar. This is the best opportunity Ordinance (8 of 1870) provides that for forwarding Correspondence to Man Colonial ship registers may be granted, at months elapsed between the NR-This Packet carries no mails for the the Governor's discretion, to nay Chithe estimate and the com

Australian Cólondes. --

---moss person residens within the Colony - work

Kritina,

greas it may be noted