For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. No. 3, Queen's Road Bast, (Orrosit THE COMMISSARIAT), RE NOW LANDING,
EX "AMERICAN MAIL," itn.
ALIFORNIA
C
RACKER
OMPANY'S BISCUITS in
thu, and loow,
Soda BISCUTY.
Assorted BISCUITS.
Cracked WHEAT.
QATMEAL
CORNMEAL.
TOPOCAN BUTTER.
Eastern and Chifornias CHEESE
Boneless CODFISH.
Prius HAM and BACON,
Eaglo Brand Condensed MILK. PEACH
{APPLE BUTTER.
and A
Pickled OX-TONGUES,
Family PIG-PORK in logs and piesa. Paragon MACKEREL in to can. Beat Ideal SALMON in 5 th cann Cutting's Dewrt FRUITS in 24 tts cars.
Ameriad Canned VEGETABLES.
་་
17
HONEY.
Potted SAUSAGE and Sausage
MEAT.
Stufed FEPPERS.
Arted PICKLES.
MINCEMEAT.
Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted
MEATS.
Richardson & lobbin's Curried OYSTERS.
Lunch TONGUE.
McCarty's Sugar LEMONADE,
Clani CHOWDEN.
Smoked SALMON,
Green TURTLE in 21 D. cans. Eiki, &
AGATE IRON WARE.
FAIRBANKS SCALES.
EXSTILLWATER."
DEVOE'S NONPARIEL
BRILLIANT KEROSINE OIL,
150° test.
SPARTAN COOKING
STOVES.
OAKUM.
ENGLISH FIRE GRATES.
CUTLERY.
TAR
ELECTRO-PLATE. · CROCKERY & GLASS WARE,
A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF STOREN, including:
TEYESONEAU'S DESSERT FRUITS
ALMONDS and RAISINS.
PICNIC TONGUES.
COCOATINA.
Vas Houren's COCUA. Liebio's & Erp's COCOA. FRENCH PLUMS.
PATE DE FOIE GRAS.
MINCEMEAT.
SAUSAGER
BRAWN.
ISIGNY BUTTER.
DANISH BUTTER. BREAKFAST TONOVES.
ANCHOVIES.
ASPARAGUS,
SOUPS, &c.
WINES AND SPIRITS. CHAMPAGNES
HIEDANCK'S MONOPOLE & WHITE
SEAL.
VEUVE CLIQUOT PONSARDIN. JULES MUMM & Co., pints &quarte.
CLARETS-
CHATEAU MARGAUX. CILATIAU LA ROSE, pints & quarts.
CHATEAU LAFITE;
IBEL (RAVES;
BREAKFAST OLAKET, »
SHERRIE & POET-
A
tr
tt
D
SACCONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON-
TILLADO.
SACCONE'S OLD INVALID PORT
- (1848). HUNT PORT. BRANDY, WHISKY, LIQUEURS, &¤----
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.
FOR BANGKOK VIA SWATOW,"
The Steamship
Capt. McDONALD, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 20th Iusty at 3 p.m.
For Feight or Passage, apply to
* JARDINE, MATHESON & Cul Honglong, September 18, 1832.
TO DEPART
Per Atalanta, for Balgen, 1 European, and 40 Chineso THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY | Por Few Jones, for Kew York, 1 Euro-
OF CANTON.
pam
Por Parge, for Hohow, &c. 14 Chl
Por Auto, for Haipling, 7 Chiasso. Per None, for Haiphong, 10 Chine,
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Fernwood, reports r Fair weather throughout.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extra-G. ordinary General MEETING of the UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY of CAN TON will be Held at
Bociety's HEAD OFFICE, Hongkong, TUESDAY, the 3rd day of October, 1882, at 4 o'clock in 20 the Afternoon, when the subjoined. Rego- lution, which was passed at the Extraordin FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,ary General Meeting of the Society held on MONDAY, the 18th day of September, 1882, will be submitted for Confirmation as a Special Resolution.
RESOLUTION.
The Storunship
"Namou," Capt. WESTORY, will bo. despatched for the above
Ports of THURSDAY: the 21st Inst., at
Noon
For Feight or Passogė, apply to ¦
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1882. 8021
FOR FORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, BYDNEY
AND MELBOURNE.
That this Society, now registered under the Companies' Ordinance No. of 1860 as an Unlimited Company, bo -registered under the Companies Or
dinances 1865 to 1881 as a Company Limited by Sharen.
(Taking Cargo at through rates for: ADE.the
LAIDE, NEW ZEALAND and TASMANIAN PORTS, NEW CALE- DONIA and FIJI.)
The Steamship
"Euxine,"
Captain PETERS will be despatched as abovo on FRIDAY, the 22nd Instant, at 4 p.m., instead of the 5.8. Cassandra as previously notified.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.
se22 Hongkong, September 18, 1832.
NETHERLANDS INDIA, STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR BATAVIA, SAMARANG AND SOURABAYA, FIA PONTIANAK.
Tho Co.'a Sternship "William Mackinior,” Captain OREILLE, will bo despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY, the 20th Instant, at 3pm.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
A genta. Hongkong, September 18, 1882.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE,
VIA FOOCHOW.
1025
(Callinget PORT DARWIN and QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND, NEW CALE
DONIA, FIJI and TASMANIA.)
The Steamship
"Killeracy," Captain O'NEILL, will be despatched as above on
or about MONDAY, the 2nd October.
Parels cannot be received at our Office later than Noon of 30th September.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C....,
Agents.
Hongkong, September 18, 1882,
FOR KUDAT AND SANDAKAN. (BRITISH NORTH BORNEO.)
of October.
The Steamship
"Hainan
By Order of the Bourd
DOUGLAS JONES,
Acting Secretary,
Hongkong, dated
18th day of September, 1882.
Not Responsible for Debts.
c3
瘟
!:;
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping Daylight. —— Ping-onlourds for Hoilor,
No» I»-Vol. XL
OF THE
[No. 6981-SEPTEMBER 18, 1882.
turday last, to which special prominence Tru following scale of postage is published is hore given, is a clean proof of the so- in, the Gazette The Postage on Corro called reversal of ex-Governor Hennes-spondance to Nurth Banaso shall be, from desy's pre-Chinese policy, it will be well this date, until further noiseo, na follows:-- to remind those who interest themselves on Letters, 10 cents och -uunça or frac- in thcer witters that the reorganisation.
of the Department of Protector of Chi tion et founce; on Papers, 2 cunts sach. nose bad bien peremptorils forced upon Paper on Books, 1 conts each 2 ounces or the Governor's attention by the Secre- | fraction of 2 ounces. Registration. Foe 10 11 tary of State to a year or two before conts. On Unpaid Correspondenes re
Sir John Popo Honnessy left this Colo-ceived, double the deficient portage. ny for good That Sir John proved bimself to be an ingenions and audaci.
CHINA REVIEW"
WILL BE READY
IN A FEW DAYS,
THE
Established A. DE 1841..
香港大菜星
T
ous obstructive, and exhibited a master-Tax following notification appears in the fu ly inactivity up to the last, is clear tette-It is hereby notified by direction of enough; but that the inauguration of the Right Honourable the Secretary of State the post of Chinese Secretary, the con-
for the Colonies, that in all ordinary casus, reluction of that of Colonial
aolelike system of administration which should be addressed in the fret instance to it encouraged, were most distasteful to the Registrar General as the official organ the Colonial Office authorities from the of communication between the Government beginning, is openly shown by the tone and the Olinese community, although they and contents of Home despatches. It
The British steamer Pakulin reports : From Bangkok to Pub Obi strong wind and heavy sea from S. W. to W., thence to Cape Varela pleasant breeze and 'cloudy. with
wind from S. 3. W.. to Rea, thence port breeze and cloudy sky
only a hen te nest fight, bros HONGKONG DISPENSARY, sequent into clerkship, and the petitions from Chinese to the Governmont N.E. to S.E.
The Chieco stearaor Meli-reports:
Laft Haiphong at 4 pm. on 13th inst., modorate variable winds and fine veziber throughorit.
The British stoarner Bajanathia nuluar porta!
Bangkok to Fulo Confero, fresh winds
mul fair weather; thence, to port light S. and 8.W. winds and fine wan ther. Sept. 13th, spoke S. S. Consolation bound to Bangkok, off Pulo Obi on 15th, spoko a Castle steamer
Amer hound South, in lat. 12.20 N., long, 10.40 E.
Tho British steamer Chang Hock Kin reports:" First part light South-westerly winds and fine-caim to port, North-easterly Norther the Captain, the Agents, nor winds and cloudy weather.
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:
EGEAN, British steamer, Captain T. Thomas.Arnhold, Karborg & Co.
ANJER HEAD, British towner, Captain Alfred Roper-Douglas Lapraîk & Co
'CANOPOs, British steamer, Captain R. H. JoyRussell & Co.
ORGNADER, British stuamer, Captain T. Rowin.—Ali Yon & Co.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For HOIHOW,—
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRVOORTS, IMPORTERS
DuvUISTA SUNDRIES, Nenny Requr HITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENÓLISTI, American, and FRENCH PATANT MEDIGES 56. MANUFACTURERS
UF
Per Vorwaerts, ut. 8.30 am. To-morrow, Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water,
Gingerado, Potane Water, Sarsaparilla
the 19th inst.
For AMOY.-
Per Fernwood, at 5 pm. Tomorrow, the
19th inst.
Per Cheung Hock Kit, at 9.30 am, on
Wednesday, the 20tr inst
For SWATOW..
Gustav & Ospan, German ship, Captain M. Seemann.-Captain
¦
MADAN, British steamer Capt. W. H. Bradley. Thos. Howard & Co.
For
Per Cineclot, at 11.30 a.m., on Wednes
day, the 20th ined., SAIGON.--
For
Dixon-Siemsson & Co...
MALABAR, British steaner, Captain
J.
gean, at 11.30 am, on Wednes day, the 20th int.
NIEDERHOF, German schooner, Capt. C. Rubarth-Captain.
PENEDO, British steamer, Captain T. S. Kenderdine,Molchers & Co,
RUTHIN, British ship, Captain R. B. Monkaan.-Order.
Vieron, British barque, Captain Janes Forbes. Siemsson & Co.
YORWAERTS, German stonzner, Captain F. Boysen.Wieler & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Sept. 16, Camelot, British atoumier, 1040, James Boor, Saigon Sept. 12, General.- BUN HIN CHAN.
Sept 17, Gesine Bruna, German binque, 402, T. Trumback, Nowchwang Sept. 2, Beana-WIELEK & Co.
Sept. 17, Ghasta & Oscar, German ship, 1352, Seemann, Cardiff June 2, Coal CAPTAIN.
Sept. 17, Fernaod, British steamer, 1202, Geo. Gelder, Singapore Sept 10, General-Gee AIK HONG,
Sept. 17, Paladin, British steamer, 896, F. H. Aubin, Saigon Sept. 9, General.- AREHOLD, KALEERG & Co.
Supt. 17, Foruxeria, German steamer, will be despatched as 611, F. Boysen, Touron Sept. 15, General.
- WIELER & Co.
Pabove about the middle
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, September 18, 1882.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE (1881), IN LIQUIDATION.
LIQUIDATORS having decided to Pay
Sept. 18, Mai, Chinese steaner, 472, C. R. Null, Haiphong Sept. 15, General. C. M. S. N. Co.
Sept. 18, Rajmattimahar, British str., 798, W. Y. Hunter, Bangkok Sept. 11, Rice and General.-Yugs FAT HONG.
Sept. 18. Cheng Hock Kian, British steamer, 956, Fred. Webb, Penang Sept. 8, and Singapore 11, General.-BN HIN CHAN.
Sept. 18, Chamrou Kaurie, Siamese THOM DIVIDEND 8500 per barn, 480; A. M. Feterien, Hangkof Ang- Share (being on account of Capital and 21, Paddy and Wood:-YVEN FAT HONG, Resore Fund), SHAREHOLDERS are hereby
Sept. 18, Oms, French steamer, 2330, notified that the said Sam will be paid Fallegain, Shanghai Sopt. 16, Mails and them on their handing their SCRIP CEB-General.-MESSAGERIER MARITIMES. TIFICATES to the Undersigned for En- dorvencut.
(Sigd) F. BULKELEY JOHNSON,
E. F. ALFORD, Liquidatore, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, 1881. Hongkong, September 18, 1882.
COMPR
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID. MANA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI,
TRIESTE, "VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON ;. BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.--Caryo can be taken on through Billa of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF PORTS, · MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK
BOSTON. འ* THE PANINSEZZ
AND
1 and 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. Bisqer DunouCUE & Co.'s BRANDY. FINEST OLD BOURDON WHISKY. KINAHIN'S LE WHISKY. ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY, E. & 3. BURKE' SCOTCH WHISKY.
PELIN, Capt IRISH WHISKY,
__51____
Ross's LIME JUICE CORDIAL. NOM PRAT & Co.'s VERMOUTH. ORA'S GINGER BRANDY. CHARTREUSE MARASCHINO. CURACAO,
ANGONITRA, BOKSE's and ORANGE
BITTERS.
"Soc.,
BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMION and
SAULERS, pinta and quarte
GUINNESS'S STOUT, but by
J. Honke, pints and quarts, DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by the
Gallon
ALE and PORTER, in hogehese
SPECIALLY SELECTED
OIGA RI
Fine Fer FuszOS E CUMSHAW TEA, in
5 calty Boxes.
BREAKFAST CONGOU @ 28 cata p. ib. MINEE'S PATENT FIREPROOF
SAFES, and CASH BOXES, at Manufacturer's Prices. Hongkong, September 12, 1882
AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship
LYNONS, Captain
with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON, vid BOMBAY, and SUEZ CANAL on FRIDAY, the 20th
1882, at 4 1002, * board until | will be Noonan the day of sail
· OB
of at the Office?
Panels and Specie
ntil Noon on the day of sailing,
J
DEPARTURES.
Sopt.17, Priant, for Singipore, &c.
17, Kamier, for Newchwang
17, August, for Newchwang.
1, Thales, for Coass Ports,
17, Kuangtung, for Hoihow.
י
For SWATOW AND BANGKOK.
Per Ashington, at 2.0 p.m., on Wednes-
day, the. 20th inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCKOW. -- Per Naman, at 11.30am., on Thursday,
the 21st inst.
For PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, BRISBANE, SYD: NEY, AND MELBOURNE.--
Water, and other Acrated Waters..
The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
PASSENGERS arriving in Hongkong, or any
will, therefore, be upparent that there still at liberty, if they preferto do so, othicials of Downing Street lave muinto address their communications direct to wiped a sonwhat lengthy conflict with the Colonial Secretary, whose dity it wil their crotchety repretontative upon this bo to refer such documents to the Registrac point and that to say that this an- General, who will make his report on them nouncement of the full restoration of
to the Governor, the Protector of Chinese so reversal of Governor Hennessy's pro-Chinese policy,
Icta.
on the set of the present Adminise | IN the Gazetta of Saturday is published tho trator, is simple, nonsense. Besides, it saly of charges for jurickslias :—– is perfectly certain that the Chinese Quartor of an hour a lens, population very much prefer the simple Half an hour, and prompt performance of duty which One hour, Department to anything which has ever Say (12 ho now marks the Registra General's Thres hours, been proposed to take its place
hours),
from the centre of the Town,
The completeness of the notification For trip to Shauki wan or Pokfulam, would seem to imply that the instruc- Return, tions from the Colonial Office apon. Per trip to Aberdem, from the cu which it may be presumed to have beentre of the Town
framed were of the fullest description ... Returu,⠀⠀⠀
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possible. Not only is it clearly Inid If an Extra Coolio is employed, there will down that the Registrar General is be an addition of half, the above scale to other persons who may desire to con.the official orgau of communication pay. Nothing in this sake prevents privato eso cotamity," but it is specially between the Government and the Chi- agreemonts.
sult the files of local, China, Japan, American, English, Indian or Aastra linn newspapers, are invited to call at the "CHINA Mar" Office, where over sixty newspapers, dailies and weeklies, from there countries, are now fled for
reference:
mentioned that it will be the duty of Ox Saturday evening the "Tourists"
gave the Colonial Secretary to refer all their second performance to a larger sudi- documents from Chinese (that may be
sent three to the Government) to thence than had assembled on the first evening. Registrar General,*** who will make his The performance was opened with "Conan report on them to the Governer." This Joc's Vinit," a light little sketch which we specific mention of the function of the have seen before under a different manis. Protector of Chinese is significant, and Mr Glover was the life of the piece, and formerly prevailed between the Head of ought to be, and backed up by Miss Mario the Executive and the Registrar Gene
Per Euxine, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, the The publication of this issue commenced recalls to mind the bickerings that was as unsophisticated es a country cousin
22nd inst.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.-
Per Canopus at 8.50 p.m., on Friday,
the 22nd inst
For BATAVIA, PONTIANAK, SAMA-
RANG, AND SOURABAYA,— Per Wm. Mackinnon, at 2.30 pm, o
Monday, the 25th inst.:
For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA.—
at 8.20 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1832,
The following Government notification, Por Sumatra, at 11.9 a., on Baturday, the Acting Colonial Secretary (Hon. dated 16th September and signst by F. Stewart), appears in Saturday's Gazette:-
the 30th inst.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET ---- The Freuch Contract Packet. Oru's will be despatchal on THURSDAY, the 21st September, with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond, vid Napla; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Bataris, Burmah, Ceylon, Ladia (via Madre), the Australasina Colonies, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
MAILS BY THE BRITI PACKET The British Contract Packet Pekin will be despatched on FRIDAY, the 20th September, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe oid Brindisi; to the Straits Sottle inente, Batavia, Birmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta,
Gibraltar.
N.B.This Pocket cases no snails for
Australian Colonis
HOURS OF CLOSİNG
THE FRENCH MAIL The following hours are observed in closing Mails, &c., by the French Contract
Lacket :--
Day before departure for Saturday if the do
parture be on Monday),
5
..--Money Order Office closes. Post Office closes, except the NIGHT Box, which is always open out of Office hours..
17, Chop-sat, Chinese gunboat, for a Day of departure,
cruise,
17, Bekhart, for Shanghai.
17, Alwine, for Chefoo, &c.
17, Ingeborg, for Manila.
18, Hana, for London.
18, Henite, for Newchwang.
18, Bra Cao, for Bangkok.
18, Nan-man, for Hoihow, &c. 18, Silver Eagle, for Manila,
ULLARED. Atalante, for Saigon. Paul Jones, for New York. Norius, for Manila Ta-lee, for Newchwang
Ping-on, for Hoibow, &c. Anton, for Haiphong Ella & Thayer, for Victoria (B. C.) · II. Printzenberg, for Mantung. Now, for Haiphong.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED
Per Camelot, from Saigon, 130 Chinese Per Fernwood, from Singapore, 175 Chi- nose,
Per Forworts, from Tourun, 150 Chinese, Fer Meli, from Haiphong, 13 Chiness Per Rajanatliasuhar, froui Bangkok, 120 Chinese Per
ang Hock Kun, from Penang and For Cheany Sigapore, 506 Chinese
Silk and Valuables for Europe will Per Ocas, from Shisuglui: for Hong- be transhipped at Colombo Ton and kong, Memrs Marciny and Gerstman, and Gencal Cargo For Landon will be conveyed 4 Chinese for Saigon, Mr Foulhoax; for vid Foobay without transhipment, arriving Port Said, Mr Elman: for Marseilles, Mr one reck by the urdinary direct Ho Tse Boh and servant, Masses Smith,
Lartineski, and Millan. Colombotion.
TION
For further
regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENIEDLAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA
GRANY's Office, Hongkong The Contents and Value of Packages are required be declared prior to shipment.
Shoppers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Com pany's Black Bills of Lading,
8429
A. McIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, Beptember 18, 1882.
TO LET.
THE
RICHMOND
HOUSE, No REAUE, Bonham Road Apply to
HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, September 18, 1882.
JEPARSED Pex Bangalore, for Yokohista from Hongkong, Messrs A. 8. Garlit, and J. J. Bell
10
11
and
ral as to the necessity for having docu- Burton made the eketeli nin very naturally. ments minuted" by the end of this Mr Mohden's part was a trivial one, and Registration Department before they calls for ho particula notice. That gentle. were forwarded to the Government man's performancow the cornet was again a House bureau. Mr. Cecil Smith, if we
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mistake not, muistained his right to reat success, and his "Sweet Spirit, hoar the last, of doing so; but the gentlemen my Prayer was very much appreciated. tion probably deemed it aseless to fight we have eror board he is also an excellent wlio subsequently, acted" in that post-fr Mehden is one of the best cornet players
the question. There can be no doubt performor on the xylophone, silver bells now what the Secretary of State thinks and tumbleronica He received a large of this little bit of Hongkong history;
suit we trust that the Protector of Chint of applause for his graceful and nese will in future be always equal to pleasing oxhibitions with each of those the duties winch the name of lus office instruments. Mr Glover an on the previous
It is hereby notified by direction of the Hight Hondurable the Secretary of State for the Colo nies, that is all ordinary cases, petitions from Chinese to the Government should be addressed in the fret isstanes to the Registrar General as the Government and the Chinese community, the oficial organ of communication between so correctly dosuribes although they are still at liberty, if they prefer to do so, to address their communications direct to the Colonial Scary, whoce daty it will be to refer each documents to the Registrar | Gomóral, who will make his report do them to
the Goverper.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
(SUPPLISH TO THE “CHINA MAIL, "T
(fer E., A. & C. Telegraph Co.'s Line)
KAIREDDWAR SURRENDERED.
LONDON, Bent. 16. The garrison of Knfredovar has tendered
This really important aunouncement is perhaps more bistorical thau many of our readers may at first sight suppose. About thirteen. or fourteen years ago, the late Sir Richard MacDonnell issued an order to the effect that all Chinese its submission. petitions should be forwarded to him through the natural channel of the
gistrar General or Protector of Chi- se; and up to the end of December 1877, this arrangement was adhered to. In the Hongkong Government Gazette of the 15th December 1877 there up- peared by command the following notice, over the signature of the Hon. JE Gardiner Anstin
-All petitions and latters on Government business must be addressed to the Colonia Scerstary, Pablig Offices.”
OCCUPATION OF CAIRO,
LORDON, Sept 16. Cairo has boch occupied by the Britich:
SUBMISSION OF THE ENEMY,
LONDON, Sept. 16. 10,000.of the enemy hare laid down theis:
arma.
ABABI A PRISONNE.
LONDON, Sept. 18. Arabi isa prisoner and the war is virtually
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
evening greatly delighted the audience withi his comic singing, and in his “Masks and taćen." Miss Burton wo could have wished to have heard oftener, as she is the possessor of a beautiful contralto voice, which she câu use witll considerable effect.
Her songs were ceived with great favour
on Saturday evening. Altogether we think the "Tourists are deserving of far more support, than they have received Thoy proceed to Macao, and purpose giving another performance here on Saturday next
ABOUT nine o'clock yesterday morning be- tween thirty and forty gentlemen went on board the new stessier The King, anal, pro- cealed on a trial trip
rip to Blacao, The Thai Feng is the vessel which was launched from the Dock Company's alip in March last, but which has just been completed. · The ves- sel was stocked with bunting and had alto- gether a very trim and pretty appearance, and as she steamed through the harbour on her way out attracted a good deal of atten- tion. The weather was beautifd all the Way to Macao, and the run was vary enjoy- able, the gentle breeze keeping the air cool,
It will thus be seen that the notice of the 16th instant reverses that of the 15th Deconiber 1877, and is, in fact, one of over. the most conclusive proofs yet given of LM. Post Office open.
the determination on the part of the AM.-Registry of Lelters cases. Secretary of State for the Colonies to Posting of all printed, matter revert to the mode of administration
patters ceases.
which was in favour before the advent Tun Arabic has gone to the Cosmopolitau while the heat wes not oppressive, owing A..Binils closed, for Late
except
of the restless and destructive regime Dock to-day, and the Romulus to Kowloon to the sun being partially obscured. Letters. A 11.10 A.M.Letters may be posted with which hes now appily passed away. Slip the Nona left Kowloon Dock, to-day: A stay of an hour and a hair was made at
Late Fee of 10 cents until This formal aunosacement of the resus- 11.30.M.When the Post Office ofosas citation of the office of Registrar Gene-We are informed by the Superintendent merced shortly before threeo'clock Imme- Macao, and the return journey was com entirely.
11.40 ..-Inte Letters may be posted on board the packet with Latic Fee of 10 centa until time of departare.
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, September 20
3 p.pl.-Auction of Fiecs or Farcel of
Ground with Horses in Queen's Road West
3p.m.ashington leaves for Bangkok
vis Swatow.
5.p.m.-Emuy lears for Munsils, THURSDAY, September 21 -
NoonNamea leaves for Coast Ports. Noon-French Mail leaves for Ports of
Call and Europe, Goods per Glmeagle undelivered after this
date subject to rent.. FRIDAY, September 22-
2 p.u-Auction of Household Furnitors, &e, at the first foor of the premises Mr G. R. LamnuFE.
5.p.m. Cenopies loaves for Straite 4.p.in.-Luzine loves for Australia
Porta
9 p.u-Meeting of Vittoria Lodge: MONDAY, September 20
of
3pm. Williams Mackinnon caves for
Batavia, & THURSDAY, September 28-
Noon,Occidental & Oriental §. 6. Co.'s Steamer Arabic leaves for Yokohama and San Francis Famax, Beptember 19
Singapo And Mrs Vamtoppen; from t
Montgeler.
Mr E. A. Robertson, and Count
Per Bokhard, for Shanghai: from Hong kong, Hon. Mr and Mrs F. B. Johnson, Mr and Mrs E. Sassoon, Mr and Mrs W T. Thompson; from Brindisi, Mr H Bar- wood; from Singapore, Mr and Mrs L. Chess Indy, and 1 Chineso.
Kam, child, anch and 2 servants, 1
Prizm,
2 children, for London, Mrs Webb and For fhalte, for Spatow, Mr Owen Mol.
lendorf
Par Kuanghing, for Hoihor, 30 Chinese, Per Bua Caro, for Bengkok, 5 Chinese. Per Nam van, for Rohow, Ai Đứ ropean, and 12 Chiness.
rat und Protector of Chinese for the
office has already been restoral and of the E E, A. & Chips Telegraph Cediately after the vessel started an excellent placed in compotent bands for some that Telegraphic communication between tin was served in the salon after months gives a public and official | Port Said and Cairo is now restured. sanction to tho change which was re-
quired by the equally public and official
blow which was dealt to the Depart-M John S. Brewer, having reported his meat by Sir John Pops Hennessy eight return to the Colony, resumed his duties as or nine months after his arrival in this Governmt Marine Surveyor, on the Sula
At that time (in 1877) we instant. Colony. characterised this weakening of the Re-
gistrar General by the end of the Exe- The Administrator has been pleased to entive as a grave blunder, and since that
[which the company replied in a very hearty marmer to the toasts of success to the That
Ping, to its owners, coupled with the name of Mr lam Kai, and to Mr Smith, the chief engineer. Later on success to the Dock Company, coupled with the name of Mr Cooke, the Acting Becretary, was
drunk
an enthusiastio maanor. The return was over anors picasant than that to time this journal has not ceased to de- recognize, provisionally and until Farther nounce the whole tendency of such a notice, Baron L. do Lalonde as in charge Macao, although, shower of some severity change. The endeavour to supply the of the French Consulate at this Purt lasted for about a quater of an hour, want of a Protector of Chinese by the
and every one on board expressed him- establishment of the so-called Chiuess TRE Agents (Messrs Butterfield & Swire) self to the cllcct that the day lil been Secretariat proved to be a most fruitful
source of heartburning, not alone beuforians that the 0, §. 8. Co.'s steamer spent in a very pleasant way. The results cause of its tendency to neutralise and Teucer, from Liverpool, left Singapore this of the trip were considered to be very nullify the position of the Colonial forenoon for Hongkong and Shanglui Duetsfactory, the vessel roing at the rate of Secretary, but also from the friction here on the 24th inst.
which was thus created among all the dejurtments of the Government, In- deed, as has beau frequently. Pointed outy
A Ciscuta calling a meeting of the Hong-
12 knots on tho way out, and 121 knots
hojno : willls the cagmes, which are dia-
gonal compound
100 horas-power,
condensing of very smooth- in the The speed attained is above that
the anomalous position of the "Chinese kong and Shanghai Bank shareholder for Secretary" was one which could bave the 30th December, is publish been devised only by an administrator Shanghai papers, under the date of Hong contracted for, a crimstance who had particular hobbies with which kong 13th Sept. It refers to the proposed Dock Company and its to engage, his attention, and who per-incroce of capital Why Hongkong papers be congratulated on. The mitted his unfurtunate crotchets and
Ping
personal dislikes to overcloud his con- should not have been supplied with copies built for a firm of Chinese merchants in ceptions of the public welfare. That we do not know
Penang, and is intended for the passanger and cargo trade between Penang and La
4 p.m.English Kail leaves for Ports this blunder has now been remedied, is
of Call and Europe..
one of the things for which the Colony Tux Fas Figaro of 10th August atates, root. She is a paddle stesmer with a cou.” MONDAY, October 2
ought to be thankful; and anguting, as its correspondence from Egypt, that posite till, irota Frames and teak planking, Killamey leaves for Australian Ports visit does, other reforms of great moment,
Fuochow on or about this date. TUZADAY, October 3
the prespect of a return to the well. King Jon of Abyssum has got together with the tornidos above water lines of iron! - tried and sound rales of administration 60,000 soldiers, and has put them at the 160 feet in length one all, 221 feet across Society of Canton at Company office, which obtained previous to 1877 in disposal of the British Government the beam: 10 feet melded depth, and becoming brighter and less shadowy asks, in return, the seaport of Masgowah, 257 tons displacement to ve fedt draught than appeared several months ago We are not sea this news in the London Or the main deck aft in a zest and airy As there is just a possibility that the
| 4 p.m.-Mooting of The Union Insurance
Hongkong
W WEUESDAY, October 11.
Noon Occidental & Uriental 8. 8. Co.
Steamer Occan loaves for Yokohama and San Franciscp.
few advocates of the Hennessy regime papers, and cannot express any opinion saloon intended for the use of first class may allege that the notification of Sa- about the authenticity thereof.
passengers ; and over tas whole length of
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