1882-03-24 — Page 2

For Sale.

Entertainment.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & CO. THEATRE

C

HAVE RECEIVED FOR SALE

ROYAL

CITY EALL

HRISTMAS STORES AND for the Patronage of B. E. the

NEW AND SEASONABLE 0.0.0 D.S.

EX FRENCH MAIL STEAMER.

MUSCATEL RAISINS.

METZ FRUIT.

ASSORTED COSAQUES."

CALLARD & BOWSER'S CONFECTIONERY.

BUTTER SCOTCH.

HONEY SCOTCH.

ROSE TOFFEE

LEMON TOFFEE.

ROSE'S LIME JUICE CORDIAL

PLUM PUDDINGS.

PATRAS OURRANTS.

VALENCIA RAISINS.

MACKINNON PEN.

LIVERMORE PEN.

LAWN TENNIS BATS.

LAWN TENNIS BALLS.

LAWN TENNIS SHOES.

Ex STEAMER "Glenfintas,"

STILTON CHEESE.

YORK HAMS.

CHRISTMAS CAKES.

TEYBONEAU'S DESSERT FRUITS.

ALMONDS and RAISINS.

SMYRNA FIGS.

· PICNIC TONGUES.

FILRERTS.

COCOATINA.

VAN HOUTEN'A COCOA, LIEBIG'Err's 0000A. FRENCH PLUMS.

HUNTLEY & PALMER'S BISCUITS.

PATE DE FOIE GRAS.

MINGEMBAT

CHOCOLATE-MENIER.

SAUSAGES. BRAWN.

ISIGNY BUTTER

DANISH BUTTER. BREAKFAST TONGUES.

ANCHOVIES.

ASPARAGUS.

SOUPS, &

WINES AND SPIRITS. CHAMPAGNES-

HIUSIKCK'S MONOPOLE & WHITE

SEAL

VÉUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN. JULES MUMM & Co., pinis & quarts.

CLARETS

ADMINISTRATOR and H.. E. GENERAL DONOVAN,

THE

THE ITALIAN OPERA COMPANY

WILL GIVE THEIR FIFTH PERFORMANCE TO-MORROW EVENING, the 25th Instant,

When will be produced VERDI'S GRAND OPERA, "Un Ballo in Maschera."

DRAMATIS PERRON Ricardo, Conto li Warwich, Signor Vanzetti, Renato, Creol

Signar Cinel Aisoli, Ulrica,****** Oscar, is page, Silvano,... Samuels, Toma

Due Ardenti,. Un Giudice,

Signora Labicci. igpparat Sutat .....Siguara Pinelli, Simur Patierno. Signor Corti

„Signor N. N. Super BratE .....Bignora Bertolini.

Un serva d'Amelia,. CHORUS, DEPUTIES, OFFICERS, MARINERS, GUALDS, PORULAGE, PARTISANS OF SAMUELE & TOMASO, SERVANTS, MARQUERADERS, &.

Tickets may be obtained of Messrs KELLY WA's, and at the Doors on the Night of the Performanes."

Doors open at 8.30 p.m.; Performance to commence at 9p.m., sharp.

Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlemen

cannot be admitted.

A. HOFLICH. Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

Insurances.

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THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW-ZEALAND.

Capital £1,000,000 (One Million Sterling).

Unlimited Liability of Shurcholders, THE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to accept. FIRE and MARINE RISKS at Current Rates, allowing nanal Discounts.

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, July 1, 1881.

ANGTSZE INSURANCE

ASSOCIATION.

UHATEAU LA ROSE, pints & quarta. CAPITAL (Fully Faid-up).....Tis. 420,000.00

CHATEAU LAFITE,

Ings. GRAVES,

[

BREAKFAST CLARET,π

SHERRIES & PORT-

(1

Baccone's MANZANILLA & AMON-

TILLADO.

SACCONE'S OLD INVALID PORT

(1848).

HUNT'S PORT.

PERMANENT RESERVE Tis 230,000.00 SPECIAL RESERVE FUND...... Tls. 299,086:17

TOTAL CAPITAL and Ac-

CUMULATIONS, 2nd April, 1881,

...Tls. 938,930.17

Directors.

F. B. FORCES, Esq., Chairman.

W. M. Boro, Eng. | WM. MEYHINK, Esq,

B. Pinorvosa, F. D. Amer, Bag. Escy.

BRANDY, WHISKY, LIQUEURS, &o.-J.

1,

2 & 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. Bisquer Durrance & Co

BRANDY

FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY? KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY.

ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY, CHARTREUSE.

MARASCHINO.

CURACAO.

ANGOSTURA.

BOKER's and ORANGE BITTERS.

$0.

&c.

&o.,

--

HEAD OFFICE-SHAKTUAL Mesars RUSSELL & Co., Sccretariss,

LONDON BRANCHE: Moser DARING BROTHERS & Co., Bankers. RICHARD BLACKWELL, Esq., Agent, 68 and 69, Cornhill. POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to al parts of the World.

.

Subject to a Churge of 12 % for Interest on Shareholders Capital, all the PROFITS

of the UNDERWRITING BUSINESS · Aro સમ્ર

&nually distributed among all Contributors at Bus in proportion to the Fremin paid by thom.

BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON and

SAUNDERS, pints and quarts. GUINNESS'S STOUT, bottled by E, J. BURKY, pints and quarta. PILSENER BEER, in quarte DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by the

Gallon.

ALE and PORTER, in hogsheads.

---EX-AMERICAN MALL

Fresh ROLL BUTTER.

Eastern and Californian CHEESE. Boneless CODFISH.

Prime BAMS and BACON.

Ruian CAVIARE.

Eagle Brand Condensed MILK.

PEACH and APPLE BUTTER.

Pickled OX-TONGUES,

Family PIG-PORK in kegs and pieces. Paragon MACKEREL in 6 h cans, Bau Ideal BALMON in 5 b cans, "Cutting's Dessert FRUITS in 2] Ib cans,

Assorted Canned VEGETABLES. Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage

MEAT.

Staffed

PEPPERS. Assorted PICKLES.

MINCEMEAT

COMB HONEY in Original Frame Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potter

MEATS.

Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS,

61

Lunch TONGUE,

McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE.

Clam CHOWDER..

Smoked SAMMON. :

Greon TURTLE in 2 I cans.

YACHT & PICNIC SUPPLIES.

ALIFORNIA RACKER

OMPANY'S BISCUITS in 5

tins, and loose Alphabetical BIS.

QULTS.

Cracked WHEAT.

OATMEAL

HOMINY.

Fancy Sweet Mixed

BISCUITS. Ginger CAKES, Soda BISCUITS, Oyster BISCUITS.

CORNMEALE

BUCKWHEAT FLOUR,

$RYE MEALS

BÝBCLÁZLE SALEOTED

OIGAR S.

RUSSELL & Co., Agents.

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Hongkong, May 20, 1881.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720. -

Ta

THE Undersigned having been appointed gunto for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:

Marine Department.

THE CHINA

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SHANGHAL

The Starmalup

Yangtze,... Captain Ler, will be despatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 25th Instant, at

P

For Freight or Passapo, apply to

FIEMSSEN & Co.: Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY

AND MELBOURNE, (Taking Cargo and Fassengers at through rates for ADELAIDE, all NEW ZEA- LAND and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA and FIJI. ) ·

The Stoanielip

"Ocoin,"

R. R. BROWN, Comedr., will be despatched as atove on TUESDAY, the 28th Instant, at 4 p.m., instead of as proviously notified.

For Freight or Passage, apply te

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.

mir28 Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY..

FOR LONDON VI SUEZ CANAL,

The Co.'s Steamship.

** Pridm,"

the 4th April,

Capt, 6, H, BUTLER, Will be despatched on or about

For Freight or Pasago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,

Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (DIRECT.)

The P. & OS. N. Co.'s

'Steamship

Zambesi' will leave for the above place at Noon on THURSDAY, 6th April

A. McIVER,

Superintendent.

P. & O. B. N. Co.'s Offico,

Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

арб

FROM SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, ADE- LAIDE, FREEMANTLE, BATAVIA, SINGAPORE AND SAIGON.

THE Steamship Ocean having arrived TH

from the abure Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the dischargo will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense.

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, March 24, 1882. mr25

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MALTA GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON; ALSO BOMBAY, MADKAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. |N.B.-Cargo cass be taken on through Billa of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF · PORTA, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.

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PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIATION COMPANY's Steam-ship DECCAN, Captain J. B. CHAPMAN, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatchod from this for LONDON, 544 BOMBAY," and SUEZ CANAL,

TUESDAY, the 4th April, 1882, at 4 p.m.

KO

Cargo will be received on board until

MAIL

SHIPPING-

ARRIVALS,

* March 23-Alert, U. S. corvette, 541, Cumdr. Louis Kempi, Manila March 11,

March 22, H. Printcuberg, Gorman barge, 653, And Schonemann, Rajang Feb. 16, Timber.-Mercena & Co.

March 24, Roderick Hay, British barque, 200, P. H. Nicolson, Macassar Feb. 7- TURNER & Co.

March 24, Tanglore, British stanmer, from Canton.AN

POST OFFICE NOTICES.

MAILS will close-

For SWATOW AND RANGKOK. ---

Per Lido, at 11.30 am, on Saturday,

the 26th lost,

For SHANGHAL

For Yangiste, at 9.30 p.m. Tomorrow,

the 20th inst

For NAGASAKI AND PORTLAND

Per Mary Tatham, at 5 pm, on Satur-

day, the 25th inst.

from Whatapos,

March 24 Esperance, French barque, For BANGKOK,

March 24, Hai Yen, Chinese steamer, 984, Wilsoni, Shringlaj March 20, General.

M, 8. N. Co.

March 24, Albay, British steamer, 366, I Lightwood, Triwanfoo March 21, Amoy 22, and Swato 23, General-Douglas LAPRATE & CAST

March 24, China, German stenar, 148, H. Schoer, Swatow March 23, General- Kwok ACHEONG & SONS

March 24, Paladin, Britisk barque, 896, F. P. Aubin, Saigon March 19, Rico.— TUND KLE

March 24, Lawa, German barque, 332, P. von Ehren, Bangkok Fob. 8, Rice and Timber. - EDUARD SCHELIHASS & Co.

March 24, Fran, British burque, 327, W. A. Peace, Bangkok Feb. 17, General. MASTER..

March 24, Hotspur, British barque, 622, Jack, Labuan March 1, GeneralME CHERS & Co.

|

March 24, Chovili, French barque, 255, Leroy, Chofoo March 13, General, CARLOWITZ & Oor

March 24, Pancorbnce, British steamer, 643, Evans, Saigon March 18, Rlee MELCHERE & Co.

March 24, Ping-on, British steamer, 575, A. A. BcCaslin, Haiphong March 19, Pak hot 21, Hoihow 22, and Macno 24, Gon- eral-RUSSELL & CO.

DEPARTURES.

Mar. 24, Importer, for Victoria (V. I.).

24, Bachkolla, for Saigon.

24, Thales, for Coast Ports.

24, Plainmeller, for Singapore and Po-

ring.

24,

Meefin

for Shanghai.

Por Dale, at 3:30 pm on Monday, the

27th inst

For AMOY, TAMSUI, AND TAIWAN

FOO.-

Per Albay, at 8:30 pm, on Monday, the

27th inat.

For SINGAPORE AND BOMBAY.--

Per Geelong, nt 2.30 pm, on Tuesday

the 28th inst

For

FORT DARWIN COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE BRISBANE, SYD NEY, MELBOURNE, &

Per Ocean, at 3.30 p.m; on Tuesday, the 28th inst., instead of as pre- viously notibed.

For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA,

Per Niigata Mart, at 3.30 p.m., on Frí-

day, the 31st inst.

Fer YOKOHAMA

MEMOS FOR TO MORROW

Shipping

Daylight, ---Flow's Castle leaves for Bibat 4 p.m.-Yangtera leaves for Shanghai

· P.m.-Diamante loaves for Manila.

Amusements. 9-Performance at the City Hall.

General Memoranda. MONDAY, March 27-

No. 6880MARCH 24 1882

produce which now prevails in these waters. It any be said that this en- vours of straw-splitting, and that prac tically the inaction of the Chinese merchants here amounts to a support of the Chinese officials in this interns- tional offence but when It is borne in mind that these suma Chinese merchants in this Colony accretly yearn for the removal of all unfair restrictions, and would (if they safely cunld) lend a hand to attain this end, the case appears to as to be all the stronger ngulust, the so- of called Blockadu. It is most earnestly to be desired that this Memorial may Cormin facts that will strengthen tho Tinnits of tão. Colonial Othne, as against- the known peculiar view entertained by H. B. M. Minister at Peking. What Ports:

with Sir Thomas Wade's notione rogerd- Goods pur vcfiu, undelivered alter this

ing the called Blockade of this port, data subject to rent Goods pur Licure Castle undelivered after and the proposed opium syndicate which

this date subject to rent.

it was seriously whispered he had fa voured, there is grave reason for the WEDNESDAY, March 29 -

3p.Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co.'sxercise of the greatest vigilance in Steamer leaves for Yokohama axl San watching with great jealousy any fur Frmicisco

ther restrictions that may be placed on FRIDAY, March 91

the trade of the Colony."

Noon Trench Mail leaves for Ports

Call and Europe.

4 pin-Albay leaves for Amuy, &e. TOERDAY, March 28-

3p.m.Gedong leaves for Bombay,

pin--Ocea leaves for Australian

4p.n. Mitan Bishi Mail leaves for The reference made in the Com- mittee's report, and the obearvations. Yokoharan, &c.

passed by Mr Jolinson, upon the "bar-

TUESDAY, April 4

Por Zambesi, at 11.80 a.m., on Thure THESDAY, April 13

day, the 6th April

MAILS BY THE TRENOR PACKET,→→ The French, Contrast Packet Yangtse

will be despatched on MONDAY, the 27th March, with Mails to and through the United Kingdour and Europe, did Naples; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burnali, Ceylon, Indin (via Madrna), the Australasian Colonies, Aden, Egypt, Dialto, sad Gibraltar.

The usual hours will be observed in closing.

the Mails, &c.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.

24, Heng-chou.hai, Chinese gnabat, The United States Mail Packet Onciie, will

for a ernise.

24, Hongkowy, for Saigon.

24, Livii Yuen, for Canton.

CLEARED.

Flers Custle, for Shanghai Francison, for Takao, Olympia, for Saigon. Metapedia, for San Francisco,

PASSENGERS: ARRIVED,

Por II. Printzenbera, from Rajang. 9

Chinese.

* Per wei Yuen, from Shanghai, Mr Danby, and 01 Chinese.

Per Albay, from Taiwanfoo, &c., Mr and Mrs Rao and 3 children, Mr Lico Too Sang, and 62 Chinese.

Per China, from Swatow, Messrs Dotace and Campbell, and 136 Chinese

Per Paladin, from Saigon, 15 Chinese. Per Pernambuco, from Saigon, Captain Win, A. Hyde..

Fer Fing-on, froin Fakhoi, Mesurs Davies and J.-C. Johnston, and 12 Chinese

DEPAUTED.

Per Agamemnon," for London, Miss M. Humby, Mrs and Miss Caine, Mrs Belyet. Mr Johnson, 2 children and arish, Mr and Mrs Sangster, Mr and Mrs Foley and 6" children; for Singapore, Mrs G. Holmaca.

Per Patroculus, for Amoy, &., Mrs Marks

Per Thates, for Foochow, Mr. Willmotts. Per Importer for Victoria (V, I.), 1 Euro- pean, and 395 Chiness.

be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 29th March, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows —

2.15 PM. Registry conson. 9.30 PM. Post-Ofice closes, but Corres- may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 10 cents extru Postage until the tiuis of departure. Hongkong, March 23, 1882.

MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.

ir?

The British Contract Packet Deccan

will be despatched on TUESDAY the 4th April, with Mails to and through the United Kingdon and Europe via Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burial, Coylon, India, Adon, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar..

F.B.--This Pachet carries no mails for the

Australian Colonica.

BOURK OF CLOSING,

THE FRENCH MAILA The following hours are observed in closing Mails, &c., by the French Contract Packet

Day before departure (or Saturday if the de

parture be on Monday),—

Б

T.M.Maoy Order Office closes. Post Office closes, except the NIGHT Box, which is always open out of Office hours.

Per Blackhalls, for Saigon, 3 Chinese. Per Plainmeller, for Singapore and Pa-Day of departure, nang, 1 European, and 813 Chinese.

Per Moo, for Shanghai, 7 Europeans

TO DEPART.

7

.10

Par Olympia, for Shigen, 100 Chiness. Per Metapedia, for San Francisco, 904 | Chinese.

11

11.10

SHIPPING REPORTS,

10 a.m. on the day of departure.

Parcela and Specie (Gold) at the Office The British barque Roderick Hay reports: | Light winds and calms to Pelow Talandaj until 10 am on the day of departure,

Silk and Valuables for Europe will ho from thence to Basher Islands strong North transhipped at Point de Galle; Tea and and N.E. winds and high criss sea, MAL Cargo for London will be conveyed Bashen sinds got a strong WSW wind vid Bombay without transhipment, arriving for two days, which suddenly chopped to one week later than by the ordinary direct China Cosat under the lower topsaila with N.N.E blowing a gale. Stood over to the route via Galle.

high orbes nes. Made the China Coast yes. terday at noon, when the wind moderated.

For further Particular, regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the

The Chinese steamer Hwa Yui reports:

4-Post Office opers.

A. M.-Eegistry of Letters ceaser, Posting of all printed matter and patterns CABES.

-Mails closed, except for Late

Letters

-Lestors may bo posted with

Tato Foe of 10 conta util.

11.30.M.—When the Post Office closes

entirely,

4 pm. English Mail loaves for Ports of barous treatinent, accorded at Sydney ...Call and Europe,

to the Chinese passengers by the sten- mer Ocean, are such as will meet with THURSDAY, April 6

Noon-Zambesi loaves for Yokohama the approval of the entire community. 4 p.m.-Vorvaerts leaves for Straits, &c. It will be remembered, when notice was given by Mr Johnson in the Legislative Nooz-Tenders for supply of Takasima | Council relative to this borbarous treate Cual, received by: Naval Storekeeper.ment-when H.E, Governor Hennassy SATURDAY, April 15 :--

exercised his discretion by erhsing the List of Contributions to the Canton Ins word barbarone”—the Hon. Member ico, in Liquidation, to be sent in refrained from discussing the subject, as before this date.

certain correspondence had been going on between the Chamber of Commerce of Sydney and that of Hongkong. It will now be matter for congratulation bat there is still a hope of some sort of |justice buing done to the passengers

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established 4.D. 1841

香港大藥房

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTË, IMPORTERS

OF

DRUGOISTS SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- HITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

.OF.

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tenis Water, Gingorado, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Acrated Watera.

The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

were so ill-treated, although the Execu tive here, instead of remonstrating against such conduct, merely confined its action to erasing the word bar- barons from the moon calling the Council's attention to the outrage. As we have said on a former occasion, this attitude of the Governor was all the more stringe in view of the fact that His Excellency babitually posed as n champion of the wronged and oppressed Clunesa.

One subject on which Mr Johnson touched was doubtless suggested more by recent events than by the Chamber report. This was the publication by Governor Hennessy, in the Government Gazette, of a list of large ratepayers, which purported to show that the Chinese interest in Hongkong largely preponderated over that possessed by Europenus and Americans. In lace of the avowed fact that Sir John Pope Hennessy and repeatedly endeavoured to prove to the Colonial Office magnutes. PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any that Hongkong was rapully falling into.

other persons who may desire to con- the lands of Chinese owners, in order sult the files of local, China, Japan, to raise the importance of the Chinese community and lower that of Western American, English, Judian or Austra birth, we are of opinion that Mr John-- ban newspapers, are invited to call as son's exposure of the fallacy of the the CHINA MAIL! Offico, where over return alluded to was not only most ap sixty newspapers, dailies and westlice,propriato und well-timed, but that he from the countries, are now filed for reserven the thinks of the community, Chinese as well as European, for the truthful remarke be made on this subject. Of theso-called large ratepayers

reference.

par The publication of this issue commences mentioned in the published retura, wa at 7:30 p.m.

The China Sttail.

now learn that six hold no property at ell, and that Indeed, the return—as was generally believed at the time of its publications-bad about as much valne in the search after truth as many of the exploded returns which have emanated from the same source. Had any one, taken the trouble, say on the last night As the N-C Daily News remarked the of the past Chinese year, to calculate the other day, the discussion upon the pro- | amount of landed property in Hongkong visions of the Chefoo Agreement can held by Chinese free from encurabran-

* HONGKONG, PRIDAY, MARCH 24, 1982.

not go on for ever, and a settlement ces, the result thus showo would have ust some day be arrived at. Of those turned the other side of the shield in a provisions two are calculated closely to way that might probably have caused fect this Colway-vie, that providing some astonishment even to those who for the settlement of the lekin upon do dot believe in Governor. Hennewy's opium, setting at rest (us it must) the peculiar views. In spite of the probabi- much-talked-of opium syndicates; and lity that Chinese copical has flowed into liat referring to the Blockade which still this Colony more freely of late, from a exists here su fer se junke outering and variety of causer, the return of " rates leaving this barbour is acticerned, Tue payers published by Governor Hennessy references, therefore, which were made was purposely misleading, and the moral at the meeting of the Chamber of Com-¦ its author desired to convey was not ons The following hsts are corrected from merce on Wednesday to those points in which the good of the Colony was in

11.40 AM-Late Letters may be posted un board the packed with Late Fee of 10 cents until time off departure."

Shipping Intelligence.

Left Shanghai at 10 am, on the 20th. An- the latest London and Colonial Papers, tad were extremely well timed. The Hon. any way considered. chored at 7 pm. same day off Gutzlaff, from other sources. Consignees are invited P. Rycie who has been a consistent

in the Shippera are particularly requested to 19th and min weighed af a.mon to communicate with the Editor and steady exponent of public opimon

Politica an orrent rate, palpal ports PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL Big here, in London or at principal Portsmos COMPANY'S Office, Hongkong of India, China and Australia.

"The Contents and Value of Packages are Fire Department.

required to be declared prior to shipment. Policies issued for long or short periods at Current rates.

Life Department. Pollates issued for suns nct exceeding

| £5,000 at reduced ratos.

**** HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 25, 1872.

Intimations.

NEWS FOR HOME.

The Overland China Mail.

(The oldest Overland Paper in Chinni )

note the terms and conditions of the Com- paxy's Black Bills of Lading.

A. McIVE, Supermilendent, Hongkong, March 24, 1882.

Not Responsible for Debts.

deme

and proceeded. Arrived Hongkong event of any intentary occurring in this

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

SUPPLIED TO THE “CHINA MÁT. # seen that the Memorial which has been (Per E. RA. & C. Telegraph Co.'s Line.) so long under consideration is delayed for the production of certain papers, The Bon. F B Johnson lets the public.

at 6 s. m. on 24th, had moderate Northerly list as compiled from the papers and other on this matter for many years puts it and N.E. winds and cloudy weather, information at his command: The Editor that the grievance still exists, and frum

The British ateauer Albay reporte:

eporte: will, at all times, be glad to receive any the report of the Committee it will be Left Tainanton March 21st, Amoy 22nd, additions to the list from those who have and 8watow 25td. Taiwanfoo to amoy, inter advices, private or otherwise, han lúe strong N.E. gale and heavy son Amey to own <-- Swatow,

K.E. üne,

moderate wind light N.E fine, Swatow to Hongkenglig

Arrived in Hongkong at 10 hazy In Swatow: trB.

and

VESSELS TO ARRIVE..

AZ-HONGKONG

Left, Name

Nov.

Neather the Captain, the Agente, nor Lee From Sept. 30, Elise,

any

Owners will be Responsible for

The German stonmer The

China Moderate N.E. breeze and heavy to port.

y Debt contracted by the Officers or Baitial steamer Paladin reports: Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:

CHARYRE OAK, American ship, Capt. L. | Gilkey.-Captain.

PUBLISHED AT THE “CHINA MAIL" OFFICE COLORA, American barque, Capt. Noyes

Rozario & Co. & CO EDWIN REXD, American barque, Capt. J.

-Order.

IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MAIL. Containing from 12 to 84 columns of closely Gilmore.

printed matter.

Tthe Daily China Matil, is published

THIS Mail Summary is compiled from twice a month on the morning of the English Mail's departure, and is a m- cord of each fortnight's current history of events in China and Japan, con- tributed in original reports and collated the journals published at the various from Forts in those Countries, pa

It contains Shipping news from Shanghai, Hongkong, Canton, &p., and a complete Commercial Summary

first part the voyage pleasant breeze and o'ear sky winds from South to West; latter. part strong .. wind 200 honorts: Deo.

The Gorman barquo Laura Very strong N.E monsoon, last ten daya

The British

Jan.

2, Livingstone,

10mbletyre,

12

5, Stillwater, 28, Rock Terrace,

From Hamburg

Hamburg Cardiff

Cardiff

Hamburg Cardiff Newport

New York London

Hamburg Hamburg

Sunderland

16,

14

Corea, Paul,

90, Carlos (9.), Truth ( Flaining()

16, Carl Ruitar

17, Susanne

Ordiff

18, Marathon,

Hambur

quiet, barque Irazu reports: From Bangkok to Polo Way, light variable winds, then strong E.N.5 gals to Natuna Island, ESCAMBIA, British steamer, Capt. John thene strong NE to Ladd Reef. From

Ludd Reef to North Danger strong

N.N.E. 3. Purvis Russell & Co.:

and high noa, thance variable winds winds IMPOETRE, American ship, Capt. C. Eto port.

za pox Allyno-Messageries Maritimes.

The British steamer Pernambuco reports31, Belted will, Inazu, British barque, Captain W. A. First

Bieben Dert of

of passage, calma and Light Feb. F, C Pearce,Master.

Southerly winds to Paracels, from thence 31 32. Gordon Castle (®), London 25, Loudoun Castle (s), London

London

London London Singapore

into the secret of this apparent dilatori- ness viz., that the Chinese werchants

MEISTARIAL CRISIS, IN EGYPT,***

LONDON," March 25

A Ministerial Crisis is considered im

STARTING IN THE TALESYAAL

LONDON, March 23- There is continus fighting in the South West of the Trusyan, and the natives have thrics defeated the Boers.

ars very backward in giving the inminent in Egypt. Arabi Bey is named se formation necessary for the full state, probable Premier. ment of the grievances under which tføde in and our of this Colony ars placed In making inquiries into seve- ral distinct cases of illegal "squecaing, we have frequently met with this same difficulty but in defining it, we would not go quite so far as Mr Johnson does He says he does not blame the Chinese merchants here for supporting their nin Buthurities on the maiðlard rather than the Colonial Executive, and continues I think it is extremely natural, but I think the fact aimid be borne in mind that the great body of Chinese here are. Chinese and not Kritish aubiecte, and their sympathies, almost; nieces with the interests of their

Zare

J. A. BOKLAND, American barqué, Captong NE to arrival topoT),; | LEFT, BUT DAIM OF DEPARTUER UNKNOWN. the mainland. That the Chinese mer

JH. Kent. Douglas Lapraik & Co.

JONATHAN BOURNE, American barque, Capt. A Doana-D. H. Ward,

H O'Neill. Gibb, Lävingston & Co.

Subscription, 50 cents per Copy (postage MASY TATHIM, British steamer, Captain paid 52 contr.) $12 per annum (postage John Gorley Jardine, Matheson & Co. raid 212.50.)

Orders should be sent to Gro. MURRAY BAIN Chinz Mail Office Wyndham Street, not later than hoon of the day the English Mail Steamer loaves.

Terms of Advertising, came as in Daily

Fine New Season's CUMSHAW TEA, in China fail.

6 and 10 catty Boxes

BREAKFAST CONGOU @ 25 cents p.,

ANDLERY of every Description BIGGING and SAIL-MAKING promptly areonted nakong, January 26, 1884.

.:SAILOR'S HOME

ANY Ca-off CLOTHING, BOOKE, or Parens will be thankfully received

at the Sailor's Homa, West Point,

Hongkong, July 25, 1878.

The British steamer Puig-on Left Haiphong March 10th at 5p.m., Pak- hei un 21st at 2 a

a10,

Hothow on 22nd at

24th at 9am., and Macao on 34th

noon. Ar

Minnie Allen,

Lady Bowen, Melrose,

Tondon

Australia Australia

LOADING FOR LEVNA AND JAPAN PORTE. At Zondon, Steamers via Sues Ekana?

Galley of Lorne, Oyalona

KILLARNET, British steamer, Captainrived in Hongkong at pm. same day, From Haiphong to Pakhoi and Hoihow, From Holhoy strong N. wind with a Clenavon. light variable winds with foggy weather.

heavy sea and thick hazy weather to port Ourmir.

Glenlyon. Melbrack

Tators.

NELLIE M SLIDE, Amer. 3m. schommer, Capt. Gould. - Melchers & Co.

VARGO

Ancaises (5) Oresten (1) Tadoet

Oszma, American ship, Captain Benja- Per & 8. Bangalore, sailed 21st March':==|=00 min Carver,Adamson, Bell & Co To London from Canton asi Macao, 9200

PENEDO, British steamer, Captain T. . boxes Ten (containing 18,720 The Congou Kenderdine Melchers & Co.

from Canton 10 bales Raw Silk, and cagos Silk Piece Goods from Blangua Solway, Britian steamor, Captain Root, za ma Jsgris.---Butterfield & Swire. -

670 pkgs, Tea

les (partenlare: unknown), 168 bales Raw Silk & bale Weste Silk, and WAKEFIELD, American barque, Capt. W 28 bales L'ongeng from Japan, 456 Stirling Dastie Crowell Captainke

Tes (particulars unknown), 9: balon-Raw Silk To Courtinent from Canton, 43 buss RAY SU

WH BE399, American bawne, Captam B. Baker Rumell & Co

Bailing easela

At Liverge

Qoptic, (6.); Menelaus (6)

chants here live in dread of the conse quences of onenly opposing the Chinese

authorities

correctly

of us speach there.

and that

48 nearly as possib

their brother mercha land, then

Thatthey with the Blockade

not for do

P. Carleton

manlestly

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