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HE GAIETY OOMPANY.
Sole Proprietor, GEO. NORVILLE.
FROM
THE THEATRE ROYAL, Calcutta ; aut
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EVOES NONPAREIL KEROSINE THE GALETY THEATRE, Bombay.
01 L.
PAINTS and OILS, TALLOW and TAR, PITCH and ROSIN.
FX
AN INVOICE OF
PARLOUR AND COOKING
STOVES.
LATE ARRIVALS.
CHATEAU MARGAUX.
CHATEAU LA TOUR, pinta & quarts.
JERS. GRAVES, BREAKFAST OLARET,
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SACUONK'S MANZANILLA & AMON-
TILLADO.
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SACCONE'S OLD INVALID PORT
(1848).
HUNT'S PORT,
1 and 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. :. Courvois BRANDY.
FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY,
KINAHAN'S LL WHISKY.
ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY. BOORD'S UD TUM.
E. & J. BURKE'S IRISH WHISKY.
Ross's LIME JUICE CORDIAL. NOILLY PRAT & Co. VERMOUTH. Jamison's WHISKY.
MARSALA
EASTERN CIDER.
CHARTREUSE.
MARASCHINO.
CURACAO.
BASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON 2nd
SAUNDERS, pinta and quarts.
QUINNESS'S STOUT, bottled by E. &
J. Brzx, pints and quarts. DRAUGHT ALE and PORTER, by the
Gallon
ALE and PORTER, in hogsheada,
MILNER'S PATENT FIREPROOF SAFES, CASI and PAPER BOXES, at Manufacturer's Prices.
Bule Agents fur
MESSES. TURNBULL, JNE, AND SOMERVILLE'S
MALTESE CIGARETTES.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.
Hongkong, Januяry £, 1885,
Notices to Consignees.
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
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T. R. II. Tus Deke and Duchess, ^.,
of Comight.
His Excellency The MARQUIS of Ripon, His Excellency Sir JAMES FREQUSSON,
WILL IF POSSIBLR QI1YE TWO PERFORMANCES,
route, for Shanghai,
THE FIRST PERFORMANCE, will bo GILBERT'S CLASSICAL COMEDY,
*entitled PYGMALION & GALATEA.
AT THE
"SECOND PERFORMANCE,
will be presented
A HUSBAND IN CLOVER,
hun to
ORIENTAL BURLESQUE
BROWN & THE BRAHMINS.
Full Particulars will be duly announced on the arrival of the Company
The Plan of the Theatre may be seen nad
Rengkong, December 11, 1884: 2076
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.sattants, and Captain Vincent;
from London, Mr and Mrs Willmott Mara A. Gibb, E Whasley, E. A. St
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, Croix, Mrs Partano and in fant, Messrs
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo di Passengers at through rates for CHEFOO, TIENTSIN, HANKOW wid Ports on the YANOTSZE )
The Co.'s Steansship
X
Captain Hoca, will be despatched as shove TO MORROW, the 3l Istant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pussago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Generof Martyr Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
350
OCEAN STEAMSHUI COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI PIÁ AMOY, (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates
NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW. CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Ports on the YANGTZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Bellerophon,
Capt. FREEMAN, will be kadespatched sa shove TO- MORROW, the 3mi fistant, at 3pm.
For Freight or Pasinge, upply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
J
Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
351
.
: LIMITED..
AINUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1884. MONTRIBUTORS to the above OFFICE
are requested to Furnish the Undes signed with a Last of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 31st December, 1884, in Ondertlist the DISTRIBUTION of BONUS may, he arranged. Retama not rendered prior to the 31ST DAY OF MARCH Instant will be adjusted by the Overcs, and zo Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED. Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
365
Fobruary 28, 1885 -- Feronia, German steamer, 1,115, P. Paulson, Yokohama February 22, General, --STEWHARN & Co.
March 1:----
Marine, German ateainet, 400, P. Moos, Kalung Fobrary 27, Ballast.-A. P. MARTY
Fooksung, British steator, from Wham 1 paw
Ballerming British steamer, 1,306, T. W. Freeman, Liverpool and Singapore
Lowia, J. Smith, Jenkins, James and Sower from Venice, Mr C A. Burman, Miss Dstring and 3 children, Miss Dor ring and maid; from Brindisi, Mr and Mrs Major, infant and raid, Bev, J. II. Taylor; from Bombay, Mr and Mrs Burke and servant, Miss Buško.
Roberts, and A. Place and native servant.
Por Khin, for Singapore, Measts J.
Per Glucksburg, for. Amey, 1 European, and 15 Chinese.
Per Taichiaw, for Swatow, 100 Chinesó, Por Greyhound, for Holbow, 50 Chinezo. Par
Alektra, for Singapore, 123 Chinono; for Punang, Mr F. Loutko; for Triosto, Mr M. Knobbe.
Por Feronia, for Singapore, ke, à Euro- penns.
For Tangled, for Shanghai, 3 Europeana, and 7 Chines
Per Buy, for Amos, & Chinese,
TO DEPART.
Por Lokhara, from Hongkong: for Singa pore, Mra Hohlmann, child and amah, Lieut. E. Druitt, Corporal W, Jermyn; for Penang, Mr Low Ah Chong; for Vezice, Liens. Rente; for Suaz, Me F. 8. C. Bare, D.A.0.G.; for Londen, Surgeon Major D). McEven. From Shunghai: for Vonics, Mr Walkor: for Mausville, Mir Schmidt. From Yukobung; for London, Dr. Fisher and family, Mrs Bull, and Mr B. F. Wright and family.
Por Teherus, for Yokohama; from Hong- kong, Messrs McQueen and W. McQueen, Mr and Mrs Chande...from Londen, Capt. Ant from Bombay, Mr England, Col. Mr S. Hiuara;. from Venice, Mr G. Batchelor, from Colorabe, Me Coldreott's
Seats secured at MoяTA KELLYA WALSH'. THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP | February 21, General-BUTTERFIELD &fts at Furle from Pon-
To-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG AMATEUR ATHLETIC
CLUE.
N 'ADJOURNED General MEETING
of the above CLUB will be bell at the REDREATION Ches TO-MORROW, the 3rd March, at 6.30p.m., to sleet. Stewards and Committee, and arrange the Programmne of Events for the Meeting to be held on the
ERNEST R. WOOD, Hon. Nereturfe Hongkong Amateur Athletic Club. Hongkong. March 2, 1885.
337
21st Instant
HORSE AUCTION.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will Sell by
Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 4th Tristant, at 4 o'Clock p... at the FOUNTAIN, opposite the City Hall,--
RACING PONIES, HACKS, CARRIAGES, SADDLERY,
&e.. Ko LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Auctioners. Hongkong. March 2, 1885.
..
ARMY CONTRACTS—1885-6.
TENI
352
ENDERS, in Duplicate, marked on the moverTender for Army Contracts," will be Received until 12. Cluck, Noon, ¤ SATURDAY, the 7th March, 1885, for the undermentioned SUPPLIES and SER- VICES required by the CosisISSAMLAT and TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT at Hongkong and Out-posts, during die your from lat April, 1885, to 31st March, 1886-
SUPPLIES.
THE Steamship Lydia, Captain. 1.--For fur and Laur, et Vos, having arrived from the above sos, &c. Ports, Consignees of Carge are hereby in-2.-For Hospitals,-1'rovision Fherr, formed that their Goodly with the exception WINES, Porn, ALR, SPIRITS, &a. of Opium and Treasure-are being landed
SERVICES. and stored at their risk into the Godowns 3.-SCAVENING, SWEEPING CLUMSYs, and of the Undersigned, whence and/or from SUPPLYING DRY EARTH to LATRIN the Wharvas or Boats delivery may be 4-LIGUNG and SUPPLYING OIL for Ex- obtained.
terior Lamps. 6-REFABRIKO COMMISSARLAT BOATS.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR HAIPHONG (DIRECT.)
The Co.'s Steinskip
Ametist, Captin HAMILAN, will be despatched fur the above
Port on WEDNESDAY, the 4th Instant, ata.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
FOR SINGAPORE.
365
Swix
Bulhara, British steamer, 1,500, W. T. Weighell, Shanghai February 20, Mails and
General-P, & O, S, N, Co.
Phers Chom Kice, British steamer, 1,013, Henry Stratton, Bangkor February 24, Rice and Gonecal-YUES FAT HONG,
Amutister. British steamer, 322, Thos, Batalin, Haiphong February 24, Pakhoi 20, and Flomow 28, General-ROWELL & Co.
John Kucz, British steamer, 1,350, Robt. A. Brolly, Kutchinatan (Japan) February 22, Oval,BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
March 2-
0.
and servant, from
ang, Mr. Singapore, Mr and Mrs Robertson and Avirai Jenn."
Per Beller ghon, For Amay, 80 Chinese. Per Funny, for Shanghai, 80 Chinese. Per Abbie Carter, for Iloilo, & Europeans. Per Non-vian, fur Haiphong, 1 Buru- peats, and 3 Chinese
Per Glenoreen, for Singapore, 2 Euro- peans, and.08 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steutzer Bellerophon reports: Had manderate fresh breeze and find wea ther throughout the passage.
The British steamer Phra Chum Klav Carisbrooke, British steamer, 973, R.
reports: From Koh Si Olang to Pulo The Steamship
Condors, had moderatu S.E. winds and Hurter,
Cass, Saigon February 23, Rice and Paddy.
sinvoth sea, From Pulo Condore to port, Capt. GRANDIN, will be-ORDER
fresh to strong Monsoon and high head ass despatched for the above Pembrokeshire, British steamer, 1,716, Bthroughout. Ou Fobruary 28th, passed Fort on FRIDAY, the 5th Instant, at Davies, Saigon February 25, Rice-Adam Company's steamer Phon • huta Chẩm Kiao, Daylight.
HON, BELL & Co
atcering South West. For Freight or Passage, apply to
Propolis, British steamer, 1,387, G. Hea- RUSSELL & Ca sley, Saigon February 24, General --ARN-
Agenta
Hongkong. Mavela 2, 1880.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
355
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL. (Taking Cargo at through rates for NEW YORK.)
The Steamship
Rershire,
S. C. RICARD, Comdr., will be despataked for the above Porta or about the 16th March,
For Froight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
CHINA SUGAR REFINING COM- PANY LIMITED.
NOTICE
HOLD, KARDEɛko & Co.
Hailong, British steamer, 277, F. D. Goddard, Pakhoi February 26, Hoihow 28, and Macao 2, General-DODULAS STEAM
BICEP Co.
Almatia, American barquentine, 387, Lapham, Philippine Islands February 11, General LANE, Crawrian & Co.
Teheran, British steamer, 1,670, W. J.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MOKROW.
Shipping.
Daylight-Fooksang leaves for Shanghai. 3p.m.-Ocoldental & Oriental &. 3. Co, m}
Steamer leaves for Yokohama and Sanje Francisco,
3 p.in.-Glencara leaves for London. D 4 p.m.-English Mail leaves for Ports
of Call and Burope.
4 p.m.--Picciola leaves for Chefoc, &c.
p.m.-Astonio Muñoz loaves for Manila,
Meeting,
...
6.30 p.in.-Adjourned. Meeting of H.K.
Auinteur Athletic Club at Recreation Club.
THE
[No. 6789-Mardi 2, 1885.
TELEGRAMS.
PARLIAMENT..
LONDON, 28th Feb.
In the House of Commons the vote of cansure on the Government wan rejected by 502 against 288 mensboro.
In the Bonse of Lords the same motion was carried by 189 against 08 peers.
THE GUYTENMENT AND THE VOTE OF DENSERE
LONDON, 1st March. At a Cabinet Council held yesterday, which lasted for four hours, it was decided that the Ministry should continue to hold
The vole of consure was supported by the Home Rule Members.
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,office,
Established A.D. 1841..
香港大藥房
A. 8. WATSON & Co... FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGOISTS, IMPORTEKS
OF
Daccours SUNDIUES, NORSERY REQU
SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLI8D, AMERICAN, AND FRENO PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Sodn Water, Lemonade. Tonio Water Gingerado, Potans Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aorated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, Jona 1, 1876.
SUN AND TIDE TABLE FOR HONGKONG.
(From The Hongkong Almanack.) ;
BRARY.
HIGH WATER
736
Sets,
6.3
SUN,
Day of Morn Mandh.
3
Aft.
Bisco.
IL M.
f. M.
II. M.
H.
10.47
10.42
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11.10
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11.56
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The British steamer Amatista reports: Left Haiphong on the 24th February, and experienced strong N.E winda with harpy of head so Left Pakhoi un 26th olto., node- rate E. vind and hazy weather, Loft Hobow on 28th nito, lerate N. E. wind and fuo wonther throughout, Steamera in port of Hoihow, at the time of leaving were HB.M.S. Probrand, und Chinese- gunboat dis
Nantes, Yokohama February 21, Kobe 24,8 and Nagasaki 20, Mails and General ---P. & O. S. N. Co.
---
DEPARTURES.
Muruh 1:
Glucksburg, for Ainoy.
Teichiou, for Swatow,
La Peresse, French cruises, for Keelung. Stosch, German corvette, for Australia. Greyhound, for Boibow
304 Bektra. for Singapore.
Ordinary Annual MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the GrErce of the Central, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instent, at 12 o'clock, Noon, for the pur, Agerts, together with a Statement of Ac- pose of receiving the Report of the General
ecunia to the 31st December, 1884.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the bit to the 18th.
GENERAL AVENTS, No. 7. Queen's Road
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before i 6.-For the Puxase of ExPTY POUTER slut, boia days inclusive.
1 p.m. To-DAY, the 29th fustant.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the
2nd March will be subject to rent.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left our Godowna.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
322
Hongkong, February 25, 1885.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LON- DON AND SINGAPORE.
THE B.S. Merionethshire, W. DUTTON, Commander, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignces of Cargo are herety informed that all Goods, with the exception of Opium, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, at War- No. 8, behind the premises known as Blue Buildings, whence tuxlfer from the Wharves or Boata delivery may be obtained. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- lesa notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-DAY.
No Claims will bo zhmitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 4th Proximo will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, February 26, 1885.
STEAMSHIP FEINO.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CON
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
CASKS.
Samples to accompany each Tender for Supplice.
Forins of Tender, Conditions of Contract, &c, can be obtained on application at the COMMISSARIAT and TRANSPORT OFFICE, Commissariat Buildings, between the hours of 10 am. and 4 p.m. daily. -
The Seerutary of State for War reserves to himself the right of accepting the whole, of a portion of any Tender and does not bind himself to accept the lowest. Commissariat & Transport Office, .......
28th February, 1985.
STORAGE.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong. March 2; 1885)
360
LIZON SUGAR REFINING.COM. PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE:
NE Ordinary Annual MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above Company will be held at the Orion of the GENERAL AGENTS, No. 7, Queen's Road
Feronia, for Singapore. Yangtse, for Shanghai. Emuy, for Amoy.
CLEARED. Bellerophon, for Amoy. Abine Carver, for Iloilo. Fooks, for Shanghai. Lydia, for Yokoham Nam-viunt, Glenmoreen, for
for apore.
PASSENGERS. A GRIEKIN
for
Per Feronia, from Yokohama, Dr. and Mrs Gotts Hamburg
Per divine, from Keelung, 9 Chinese, Por ellerophon, from Singapore, Mr and Mra H. M. Matchitt, and 319 Chinese,
Per Bathara, from Shanghai: for Hong kong, Mesars Nandin, H. Otto, Abdoolly al Wilmson, and 20 Chiness; for Venice, Mr Walker; for Marseilles, Mr Sulanidt.
Per Phra Chom Klav, from Bangkuk, 2 Chinesu.
Per Anatide, from Boiphong, &o, 19 Chinese.
Per Pembiakeshire, from Saigon, 3 Chi-
nese.
Per Propontis, from Saigon, 4 Chinese. Per Hallsong, from Pakkoi, &c, 2 Chi- DB.
Per Teheran, from Yokohama, &c. Dr. 360 Central, on WEDNESDAY, the 18th J. Wand Mrs Fisher, 3 children oud Ea
Instant, at Half-past Twelve o'clock, Noon, rupean nurse, Mrs F. H. Bull, Menara Cor- for the purpose of receiving the Report of rie, J. A. Elake, A. Brown and a Wagner, the General Agents, together with a State- Mrs B. F. Wrights and 2 children, and 17 tent of Accounts to the 91st December,
LOODS taken on STORAGE at the T GODOWNË, No. 13, PRAVA CENTUAL, at Maderate Hatea.
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON,
No. 4, Praya Central. Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
Stocice,
RANES.
368
1884.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company wil be CLOSED from the 5th to the 18th Instant, both days inclusive.
Chinese,
DEPARTED.
Per Chusan, for Shanghai: from Hong
kong, Messra J. M. Mathewson, C. Wielor. W. il. Pouto, Mr and Mrs Basto, child and European maid, Misses Fernandez (2), und uulive servant, Mesara H. O. Muller and A Walker, Sergeant Savage, Mr and Mrs 361 T. Browa, General Cheong Seau, wife and
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Agents, Hongkong, March 2, 1885.
SHARE LIST,—QUOTATIONS.
Nos of Val. Shares
Paid-PosrnION PER LAST REPORT.
p. Heserve. Balances.frard
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corporation... 60,000 $ 1208 126 4,400,000,$
INSURANCES.
332 North-China Insurance Company, Limited
Yangtaze Insurance Company, Limited. Union Insurance Society Company, Limited... 2,000 China Traders Insurance Company, Limited...24, 0008 Canton Insurance Office Company, Limited... 10,000 Chinese Insurance Company, Limited....... 1,500$ Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited
..... 8,000/8 China Fire Lasurance Company, Limited......20,000
STEAM COMPANIES.
Indus und Méd, from London, HK. C. and M. Steamboat Co., Limited...... 6,000$
YONSIGNEES ы Cargo per Steamships
Thane from Antwerp, in connection with
the above Steamer, are hereby informed Indo-China S. N. Co., Lt. 60,000 ab. issuad that their Goods-with the exception of
Opium, Treasure and Valuables are being China and Manila S. S. Company, Limited...
landed and stored at their risk at the
be
MISCELLANEOUS.
Godowne, whones delivery may Hongkong it Whampoa Dock Co., Limited... 10,000 $ teza immediately after landing. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless HK and Chim tias Company, Limited.... intitnation is received from the Consignees | New Share...
MARCH 2, 1885.
Closing Cavtatums,
Cash
118 % prem, ox div. =127% 61,143 rum.
euro div.
$40,107 T 280 per share TIL 125 406,220 $450 167,381 801 400,500 $82
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34,633 $28 prem. es. div., sellers
30% discount
30 discount
do.
The British steamer Carisbrooke reports: Experienced strong monsoon and high head
ports
Tho
throughout the page, The British steamer Pembrokeshire ro. On the 27th ulto., spoke Bengene from Boogkong bound to Saigon.
British
steamer Proportia reports: Experienced strong N.. wind and high
Saigon until 100 miles of Hong kong. From that to part, light N.E. wind and hazy weather.
The British atcamer Hailong reports: Left Pakhui on the 26th alto,, kad indo rafe N.. monsoon and fine weather throughout. Left Huilow on the 25th uto., had fresh monsoon and fine clear weather. Left Macau, on the 2nd inat, light winds and line weather to port. Str. ir. Pakloi, Hohow. In Macao, B.B.M.S.
Firebrand. On March 1st, Passed stoamer Greyhound off Ledrones bound South.
The Vets of Censure. The tologramus receival te-day carey the intelligence that the Gladstone Government receped censure by a bara mofority of 14 votes, and also informs ne that the Cabinot had decided to hold offio. Although it is not easy to defend the policy of the present Government in Egypt, it is unnecessary to denounce them for retaining office at tha present juncture, Apart from the fact that the Irish obstructionists have redused the majority of the Government to the slander dimonsime now alown, other cau-
siderations give colour to the resolution to hold the reine of power a little longer. It has been resolved that the power of the Mahdi must be broken, so there can be no
scuttling out of Egypt, or erea out of the, Soudan, until that desirable object is so complished. Notwithstanding the jaunty anr.ouncement made by Lord Salisbury that his party were quite prepared to megame office, it is not so thoroughly a matter of belief in the country that a capablə Conservativo Cabinet can be got togo- ther; nor is the country quito ammired High water at Whampos : 2 hrs. 30 that this changing of horses in mid- wine, later than at Hongkong; at the stream (especially when the current le Barrier: 3 hrs, lô ming; at the Salt Flats: 3 hrs, 30 mins,; at Shreen: no strong)-is altogether an advisable pro. 3 hrs: 45 mins.
coding Over and above these conjderā. tions, it must be borne in mind that; so The publication of this isne commenced soon as the Rodistribution Bill is passed, 7.50 pm
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reailers.
there must of necessity be a dissolution. If the new constituency sesa fit to return a Parliament which shall show a majority against Gladstone, then, and then only, will the Conservative party come into power with a fair chance of success, and with the assurance of entering upon a reasonable term of office.
Bombardment of Chinhai,
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARUK 2, 1885.
In our
will look carefully through the notification issued by the Fruuch, Minister referring to the treat- mot of rice as contraband of war, and then consider the reported refusal on the part of the English Government to
A private tologram, dated Shanghai nă assent to any such dessins spent 10 am to-day, was received here this fore- situation assumes a rather serious aspect. The difference of opinion here shown is moon, to the effect that the Ningpo Biver probably the most clearly-defined issue was blocked, and that the French feet
bicle has yet appeared above the was bombarding China Forts. diplomatic surface since the reprisals coinmenced. As the French · Minister truly yet complaceatly puts it, there has beers a persistent desire shown to spare
Chinbsi in at the entrance of the Ying
river.
Biver, and Ningpo is eleven miles up the river. The forts at Chiuhei are said to ke B far as possible the trade of neatrals. very strong, mounting very heavy guns, And it is this tendency on the part of Vessels of 17 feet draught can proceed up Frence which has hitherto kept the to Ningpo from Chinhat at half-tide and powers most nearly concerned, almost at Ningpo spring tides rise 9 feat. The entirely outside of the areas. So far as three Chinese cruisers are cooped up in this we can understand the drift of events, the application of this rule of sparing Beatral interests wus taken to menu that tribute rion, and tributs rice only, would pro-be seized under the declaration that rice would be treated as contraband of war, Such an impression, however, is not borne out by the notification itself, as the right of search on vessels leaving Shanghai is clearly maintained in direct
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close- For YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO.-
Per Lystin, ut 11.30 am, on Tuesday, the 3rd inat, instead of as viously notified,
For AMOY AND SHANGHAI ----
Ter Bellerophon, at 1.30 p.m., on Tues
day, the 3rd inst,
For STRAITS AND LONDON.--
Fer Clinearn, at 1.80 p.m., on Tuesday,
the 3rd March
connection with rice as contra band article. By the latest Shanghai papers, Per Picciola, at 1.30 p.m., on Tuesday, indeed, we find that several British
For CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN.....
the 3rd March
For MANILA.——
Per Antonio Munos, at 4.30 p.m., on
Tuesday, the 3rd inst.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW.- Per Douglas, at 5 pm, on Tuesday, the
Srd inst.
steamers were detained, ou the day. following the appearance of M, Pateno- tre's official announcement; and we are
LOCAD AND GENERAL
PARSED CANAL --Deucalion, January 15.
The next AMERICAN MAIL, per the
&O. steamer Arabic, left Yokohama on Sunday, the 1st instant, at daylight, and may be expected hore on or about
Saturday, the 7th instant.- The next FRENCH MAIL, by the M. M. Ör
otz. Melbourne, Left Singapore for Bai- gaz and this port on Saturday, the 28th ito, at 6 pm and may be ex. peoted here on or about Sunday, the 8th instart?
of opinion that the British shipowners, instead of being charged with foolhardi The S. S. Yorkshire left Singapore for this
port on the 22nd ult
Bess, have shown an unusual scrupulous-
ness in their desire to meet the wishes The S. S. Glenroy left, Singapore for this For SINGAPORE, PORT DARWIN,of the French suthorities. It is pro-
post on the 24th nlt.
this
Singapore for this
THURSDAY ISLAND COCKTOWN-bable that the British rercinta did not The S. B. Moser Left Singapore for DAIRNS, TOWNSVILLE, BRIS. feel sure of being backed up by their The Ss. Taisang left Singapore for Wate
port on the 25th ult... BANE, SYDNEY, & MELBOURNE, own Government, even although they
port on the 27th al would have been fairly justified in The S. #Priam disowning the French proclamations
luft port on the 1st ult. Concerning rice cargoes. Now that the Tho 3. S. Glauca leit Singapore for this telegraph has flashed the news, however, that the Liberal Government has decided
Per lo ani, at 3.30 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 4th March.
For NAGASAKI, KOEE AND YOKO
BAMA.
Per Teheran, at 5 p.a., on Thursday, For SINGAPORE.-
the 5th March.
pert on the 1st instant,
to draw the line at rice cargoes, and bas THE Jiny List for 1885 is published in last refused to assent to a staple article of Saturday's issue of the Government Gazetie, Per Harter, at 5 p.m., on Thursday, the food becoming contraband, it will be
5th inst.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACHET
interesting to watch the effect of this Tax French cruiser La Peruss, Captain
nexpected stand. We are already
The United States Mail Packet Sun Pablo, given our opinion that the declaration Moquet, left hero yesterday for Kalung
will be despatched on TURSDAY, the of the French Mi-ister was aimed at
3rd March, with Mails for Japan, the Tribute Rice, in contradistinction to MR Henrique Joaquim Rodrigues bas boon San Francisco,
the United States, Carica cargoes carried no merchandise, appointed, provisionally, Clerk and Usher zizda, Houelalu,
Peru, &c., which will Supposing that this surmise turns out to of the Supreme Court, vice Mr F. 1. Fer- be closed as follows:
be correct, in spite of the wording of males, resigned.
2.15 2.30 PM. Post-Olica closes, but Cor
reapon lence may be posted on board the Paoket with Late Fee of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of depar ture.
PIL Registry censes.
1
MALES ET THE BRITISH PACKET-
the notification and the consequent
detention of southward-bound rice ships
at Shanghai, even then it is clear that The Melbourne, with the next Franch and British ant American interests will Australian mails, left Singapore for Saigon suffer. Formerly the Rice Tribute was and this part on Saturday, the 28th alt, transported by the steamers of the Chiun
at 6 p.m.
zssus. Butterfeld and Swire inform us
The Britial Contract Packot Bokhara Merchants' Co., while this year it would will be despatched on TUESDAY, theobably have been carried by steamers 3rd March, with Mails for the United belonging to Messrs Jardine, Matheson Kingdoin, Europe, and countries he- & Co., Messrs Russell & Co, and Musers that the O. . 5. Co s steamers Priam, you'd vid Brindisi; to the Straits Settle-Butterfield & Swire. It may be alleged from London, and Glass, from Liver- merts, Batavia, Barmah, Ceylon, Judia, on behalf of the French that tho. Grain pool, left Singapura yesterday, and are due Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
Tribute is nothing more nor less than a hero on the 8th instant. The usual hours will be observed in cloning Government tax in kind, and is there-
the Mails,
5,000£ 200£ 56 8.000
18,387 € 31,212 £
24£ 25£ 50,000 1,250$ 125$ 534,000 $ 83.338 258 600,$ 250$ 50 105,000 $ 1,000 3 200$ 28,711.50
2508 508 909,009.80'S, 1003, 2018 $47,500 B
100$ 75$ 213,000
10€ 10 102 10 3,500 $ 100 all
buyers
dash
Credit balancej
$167 35,165.20 297,668.07 $43 191,060.99 $70
buyers
er div. cash
IN
1258 1258
China Sugar Carapany, Limited...
Goods remaining unclaimed after WED
Hongkong Ics Company, Limited Hongkong Bakery Company, Limited........ Luzon. Sugar Company, Limited.. Aynan
500€ 1,900 £ 2,000 $
50l 1,000 8 8,0008 1,200 8 100
7,000 8
10
102
100%
***
8100 per alaro Uld $120 por share Now 8 00 6,620,70 8106
3,000
603 50$ 1008 100
50 all 100 all 50 all
34,2003 6,000 8
dividend...
悲
1840 820
21
ex div., buyeis buyára Domizial
3
868
Payable.
Chinese Imperial: 1874..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent Hongkong, February 25, 1985,
1877. 1878.... -1881
6,276 £
100 10,040.5 .100
8,665 T500
8%
Jána 20 Dec. 31
all
Feb. 28 Ag: 31
all
825 Sugar Dobentarer, 1880
600k 500 all
before Noon To-DAY, the 25th Instant, re- Hongkong Hotel Co., Lt., 3,000 ahs, issued questing it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,
NESDAY
the 4th March, at Noon, will be Perak Tin Mining & Smelting Co., Limited... 0,000 $ Aubject to rent, and landing charges at 1
Tin Mining Co., Lt. Shanghai.. cent, per
ent pas package per diem in to me on or Hongkong Hope Manufactory of age before the 7th March, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
13,000 8 10£ 7.10 8,552, 17.10
6 683.9648 per cent. ex div.,
100$ 100
100/8
Rates of
Interest
543.83 8135 656.32 $110 R
4,090.65 800
First year
do.
do.
April & October
June16&Dec.10 par
June & Decem.1% prem
"T"
cash, buyers
„HOURS OF CLOSING THE ENGLISH MAIL. The following hours are observed in dozing Mails, &c. by the British Contract Packet:-
Nook.
Order Ofive claws.
Day of Departure
Registry of Lettera cases. Posting of all printed matter and patterns ceases
F.M.-Mail closed, except for Late
Letters 3,102,Lectors may be posted with
Late Fee of 10 cents untál 3.303When the Post Offco closes
entirely
fore subject to treatment as actual GoT adjourned general meeting of tho vernment money, And, further, if the
British Goverment persist in their Hongkong Amateur Athletic Club will be objection to tribute rice being treated as held at the Recreation Club to-morrow, the controvand, the French may blockade 3rd inat, at 5.30 p.m., to elect the Stewards Chirkiang, and thus force the tribute and flomittee and arrange the programme rice up to Tipstein by the fetorious and of events for the meeting to be held on the Luis course of action, however, leaves as: 2186 inat. unsatisfactory route of the Grand Canst. touched the distinct interference with the
rice trade southward from Shanghai We understand that the German flagship 6. e. rice cargoes which are forwarded ps Stack (Commodore Paschen) has left for legitimate merchandise. And we shall Cooktown or Sydney, and that the gallint watch with considerable interest the Commoders has been appointed to the effect which the aunouncectent made by command of the Australian station. The the Under Secretary of Foreign Affairs
3.40 P.M.-Late Letters may be posted
un board the packet with Lete may have upon the French Minister and destination of the Storch was changed sud- Fee of 10 conte until time of upon the overcautious Foreign merchants dealy, which explains our statement of the departure,
of Shanghai,
other evening.
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