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For Sale,
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HAVE MOVED INTO THEIR NEW PHŹMISEX
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,
STO
AND ARE SELLING
ATORES and other RETAIL ARTICLES at the lovest possible prices FOR CASI
and giving the benefits of the Do-operative Store system to the Public without the necessity of Morabership. Detailed Prices will be furnished on application.
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SACCONE'S MANZANILLA & AMON-
TILLADO.
SACCONE'S OLD
(1848).
INVALID PORT
HUNT'S PORT.
1 and 3-star HENNESSY'S BRANDY. COURVOISIER'S BRANDY.
FINEST OLD BOURBON WHISKY. KUNAHAN's LL WHISKY.
ROYAL GLENDEE WHISKY. Boont's-OLD TOM.
E. & J. BURKE'S IRISH WHISKY. Rose' LIME JUICE CORDIAL.
Intimations.
FICTORIA 1OPEL, Praya and Queen's Iload Central, Hongkong.
THIS edensive and well-appointed
establishment, situated in one of the most central and airy puitions in the Colony and commanding a splendid views of almost the entire karbowe and within Ave minutes' walk of the principal, Gor erument, Offices (including the Port Office), Bank, &e., has recently been much enlarged and immol and is now one of the
e principal Hotels in the place. The Rioms are spacious, trall ventilatedż and have just been refurnished in a most comfortable and handsome manner, suited to the requirancats of the Far East.
The accommodation and service of every kind will be found to be of the bett de cription.
An ample and varied TASTE D'HOTE 2
always provided and arced in the spa- cious, large Dining Hall.
The Hotel also contains handsome and
comfortable reception, Reading, Billiard and Smoking
The Hotel is unsurpassed for comfort, con-
senience and quick service. Continental languages are spoken.
MESSRS. DORABJEE AND RING HEE, I'DOMETON. Hongkong, September 15, 1884.
Insurances.
Insurances.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
TRE Undersigned having been appointed. Thundersignalbinose. Compassy are prepared to GRANT POLICIES OF MARINE
Chi Fun, British steater, 1,211, A. MacCaslin, Anuy April 20, Swatow 21, General-RUSSELL & CO.
Gaze, British steator, 1,761, John Johason, Newensclo April 3, CoaL-ADAM BON, BELL & Co.
DEPARTURES, April 21---
TIEMOS, FOR TO-MOHROW,
Shipping
Noon. Thibet leaves for Sydney.
The report of the Directors of the Hall and Holtz Co-operative Company his just been
[No. 6781-APRIL 22, 1885.
Trix con radictory nature of the telegraphic advices received from Calcutta and from
Daylight Ingraban leaves for Swatowned. The profit and less account shows a London to-day la expliable only by the
Amy, Tamsui and Taiwanfoo,
credit halance of Tie. 20,434,01, which the assumption that the renewed uneasiness? directors recommend be appropriated to the was felt subsequently to the alleged Bottle payment of 6 per eunt. dividend, absorbing ment of the political difficultios. From Tls. 15,000, and to writing off Tls. 6,584,58 the view of the position which we have on the property account, and Tls. 2,623,52 talion, it is not earprising that messinos
4 p.m.-Chi-juen Jeaves for Singaporo,
THE
RISKS to all parts of the World, at ourront Peny-cheo-hai, Chinese gunboat, for Canton. HONGKONG DISPENSARY, on Stork account, leaving a balance of Ts should be felt as to the result. Of course
rates.
- ARNHOLD, CANBERG & Co. Hongkong, November 5, 1889.
856
NOTICE.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY.
THE Undersigned are prepared to accept
Risks on First Class Godowns at per cont. net premium per annum.
NORTON & Co.; Agents.
Hongkong, May 19, 1881.
939
April 22--
Lady Harewood, for Tientsin. Esmeralda for Ameg,
Was Theng, for Boihow. Bush, for Whamper. Tannis, for Yokohama. Hou-dis, for Manila. Nazzing, for Shanghai. Adored for Singapore, Caldes, for Amy. Carisbrooke, for Whampoa
CLEARED. Greylum for Heihow. Bimam Wood, for Nuilo.
To-day's Advertisements. Traban, for Swatow.
NOTICE.
CEALED TENDERS will be Received SEALED .m. of FRIDAY, the 24th Instant. for the CHARTER of a STEAMER (to sail under 1559 BRITH FLAG) capable of carrying from 1,600 to 2,000 TONS of COAL, and of Steaming
when loaded, not less than 10 "note an hour.
Engagement-One month certain, of langor, if required by the NAVAL AUTHORI
THE LONDON ASSURANCE..
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The Firal, 4. D. 1720.
THE Undersigned having heen appointed Agents for the above Corporation are
TIES.
The lowest or any Tender will not necen- sarily be accepted.
W. H. LOBB, Naval Storekeeper.
H. M. Naval Yard, Hougkung, 22nd April, 1885.
671
AUSTRALIAN BEAT DEPOT,
PASSENGERS. ABRIVED.
Established A.D. 1841.
*香港大藥房
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DROOGISTS, IMPORTERS
D9
2,225.84 to be carried forward to new no- no light has yet been arown upon the na count
THE following amusing little anecdote is told by the N. C. D. News
When the Russian ironclad Sitain was at Nagasiti Intely, H.M.S. Audacions was there alao, and when the Mini wont to sea, the duulacious followed. Storm Fast,
ture of tho negotiations between the Rusia and English Governments; but in the present temper of the English poople, it would be a perilous thing for any British Cabinet to concode overmach to Kussia-periluis to the Cabinet itself, and also to the interests of the British Empire.
DRUGGISTE SUNDEE, NURSERY KEQUE half-apood, or slow, the British ship fol. Eten. England's present firm hold of India
SITES. TOILET EQULITES, ENGLAND, AMERICAK, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES." MANUFACTURERS
iteof may be materially weakened by endan
lowed the Russion until the latter cast anchor to see what his friend who was concessions to Russian, and the maintenance so very attentive would do next. Almost of her position as tho frat. Mahomedan at once the Anducious dropped her anchor power in the world ought now above all About half a mile, just about the dis. things to be carefully conserved. The Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water,ance sho kad preserved at sea, astern claims scomed to make the result easy assumption that Itnesia would give way in Gingerde, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla
of the Minia, Will the Captain and
enough; but when it comes, as it probably
Per Lennae, from Saigon, 24 Chinese, Por Milton, from Amay, 20 Chinese. For Ferona, from Shanghai, Rev. Mrr and Mrs Brereton, and 2 children, Mra Suensson, 2 children and servant, Musurs
J. R. Coulthard, A. Robertson and P. V. Grant, and 124 Chiness.
or
Water, and other Abented Watera.
The Manufactory is under direct and officers of the latter were waiting for the continuous European Supervision." Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
736
Per Cai Y, from Amoy, &o,, MrThe preblication of this issue commenced Haetings and 2 children, and 700 Caineso at 8.2. p.m. for Streita.
DEPARTED.
Per Nina-vin, for Haiphong, 4 Man- dains from Canton, Mossra Woodruff and Volpiceli, Commissioners of Customie, Mr Leopold Gillet, 1 European deck, and 16 Chines
Per Tunis, for Vokobama: from Hong- kong
Mr and Mrs A. Dinsdale, Mr and Ms Debuffet and son, Mir Mary and Mrs Obiemi and infant; from Marseilles, Mr Wakalayashi, Mr and Mrs Hvering; from Sngon, Mr Dents and servant.
prepared to graut-Insurances as follows:-| Cattle killed end dressed by an experienced and 10 Chic Singapore, 649 Chinese.
Marine Department.
Policies as current rates, payable either
NonLY FRAT & Co.'s VERMOUTH.ee, in, or at the principal l'orts M
JAMESON'S IRISH WHISKY. MARSALA
EASTERN AMERICAN CIDER, CHARTREUSE.
MARASCHINO.
tc..
CURACAO.
&c.,
Sit
of and Australia.
HASS'S ALE, bottled by CAMERON and
SAUNDERS, pints and quarts. GUINNESS'S STOUT, boitied by E. &
J. BORKS, piats and quarts. DRAUGHT. ALE and PORTER, by the
Gallon.
ALE and PORTER, in hogshoude.
TO LET, FROM 1ST MAY, SHOPS and GODOWNS, and STOR- AGE, at No. 56 QUEEN'S ROAD EAST, (opposite the Temporarce Hall Als
SERVANTS and KITCHEN Ac.
BEDROO COMMODATION.
Apply to
MacEWEY, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, April 4, 1885.
Ꭻ
ULES
FOR SALE.
Fire Department. Policies inned fur kong or short periods st
surrent rules,
Life Department, Policien issued for sums not exceeding 26,000 at reduced ratos,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
490 Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE)
CAPITAL, TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
DE Undersigned are prepared to grant Porta Esgainst the Risk of FTKE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, en Goods au beard Vessels sul on Hulls of Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Tertar and Comitions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re coived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted or first claas Lives up to £1000 on a Single 572 Life.
&
Co.'s
M UM M I AM PAGNE, Quarts...... $20 par Cass of 1 don. Pints...... $21
12 11
Dubon Frères & de Gernon & Co's
BORDEAUX CLARETS AND
For Hates of Premiumas, forms of pro. posals or any other information, apply to ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hongkong de Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
100
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned, AGENTS of the abure
ENGLISH BUCKER
R. JOHN KENNEDY wiH OPEN the SHOP, No. 38, Central Market, Eastern Avenue, on SATURDAY NEXT, to Supply the Community with
-
PRIME AUSTRALIAN BEEF,
Busines Hours from 6 am to 1 p.. Orders until FRIDAY EVENING to be
addressed to the
HORSE. REPOSITORY. Hongkong, April 22, 1895.
FOR SALE
[[WO FOREIGN HOUSES, Property the WESLEYAN MISSION, Bitage in CANAL ROAD, Canton,
For Particulare, apply
ON THE PREMISES. Canton, 22 April, 1885.
SHIPPING.
AKRIVALS. April 21, 1885-*
For fide-shin, for Mauila, 0 Chinese, For Nansing, for Shanghai, 1 Europeans,
Per Adva, for Por Esmeralda, for Amoy, a Europeana, and 200 Chiness.
Per Breyhound, for Hoihow, 30 Chinese. Per Wah Yung, for Huihew, 66 Chinese,
TO DETART. -Per Ingraban, for Swatow, 500 Chinche.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British. steamer Leance reports: Fourable weather until close to the islands, when it camo on very dirty.
The British steamer Madras reporta: Had much rain, ferry and calm.
next movs, the Englishman ran up a signal, to England giving way to Russia, the
uneasiness is immediately renewed. to the Russian, Come on board to dinner.
Dealing with probabilities, it must ba But he did not.
byene in mind that the disquieting adrines Tus following is the programme of the on-from London and the peaceful wine from tertainment to be givan by the Hongkong India bear nearly the same date, while Ethiopian and Varisty Company to-morrow avening, at the Temperance Hall
OVERTURE-OPENING CHORUS.
Mr Stevenson. HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 1885. Senticrental Song........
Mr Foster Mr Egani Mr Sumter,
The China Sitail-
TELEGRAMS.
The following was issued in our mid-day Extra to-day- Reported Settlement of the Russo- Afghan Trouble. A-private telegram has been received here to-day from Calcutta, annotincing the settle- ment of the political difficulties between England and Russia on tho Afghan fron- tier. The inescage briefly states Poli
tical difculties aru settled.' So we must wait for further details ere we can know whether the presti e of all concerned has or has not suffered.
War Again Imminent.
ENGLAND AND RUSSLA.
Comic Song. Sentimental Songuin Comio Song Ballacie Comic Song... Sentimental Senga............. Comic Song ......
Solo Piano-forte..... Sougat turi ir Song. A Song
the question of peaco or war must be settled in Europe. The lane of the Daily News zeferred to must have been that of yesterday (the 91st), as its leading article allades to a Cabinet Council hold on the previous day. As the recognised organ of the Government, ite announc0- ment of the resolution arrived at im- Bob Cainhreakmediately to recall the troops under General
Mr. Andoron Mr Doe,
Mr Stevenson.
Mrs Gritton.
Mr Gritton,
Graham et Suakim is certain to be well founded; while the further statement, that the Russian Decf it. Cronstadt was prepar-
Mra White Mr-Scott
Messra Masoning for sex, harmonises with the situation & Taylor. hore set forth. Probably the must em phulic
Clog Dancing. Nigger Sketchi, The Man By the Com
1 Fix.** ager in a
God Save the Queen.
pany.
corroboration of the state of uneasincas indi-
cated is found in the fact that Consols had again dropped to Sof, being a fall of We have to acknowledge receipt of ty nearly 14 That the first news of a peace- valuable compilations issued by the Irful esitlement should come from Calcutta perial Maritime Customs. One of these is is not probablo, so long as the negotiations the Mustrated Catalogus of the Chinese have not reached the point of dependence Collection of Exlubits for the International apon the Boundary Comission. Even Health Exhibition, Loudon, 1884 and the suppusing they had reached that stage, the other is the Catalogte of the Chinese Inal agreement would have to be made be Collection of Exhibits for the New Orleans
tween the Cabinets of St. Patersburg and Exposition, 1884-5. The Catalogue of London. If, as we are inclined to think, exhibits in the Chinees Court of the the relations between Russia and England Healtheries in a prost valuable illustrated all still musing the gravest anxiety, the monograph on the social life of the Chinese; withdrawal of the tecops from Soakim is Per Thibet, at 11.30 a.m., on Thursday, troops under General Graham at Suakin, and it is not ton much to say that such the most warlike movement yet mado by .
publications are calculated to strengthon England.
The British steamer Milton reports: Lost me blade of the propeiler on 21mb inst. The British ateamer Chi Fuen reports: Had strong N. E. wind and cloudy, over- cat weather.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SYDNEY.-
673
Lennon, British steamer, 1,337, John Thearle, Saigon April 17, General.-ADAM- SON, BELL & Ou.
Markas, Britial steamer, 1,097, E. Plenge, Nagasaki April 16, Coal.-SIEME SEN & Co.
April 22-
Gnfalloch, British steamer, 1,480, Web- ater, Magnenki April 17, Coal-JARDINE,
MATHESON & Co.
Milton, British steamer, 139, Kurtzwig,
WRITE WINES. I Couper, nec aathorized to Insuas Amoy April 20, Balast. CAPTAIN,
Baxter's Colebrated 'Barley Breo'
WHISKY-874 por Case of Idoz GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1884.
0187
NOW PUBLISHED.
UDDHISM: ITS HISTORICAL, THEORETICAL AND POPULAR
Bu
ASPECTS,
BY
ERNEST J. EITEL, P.D., TURING.
THIRD EDITION.
BEVISED, WITH ADDITIONS.
Prico,
.. $1,50. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, August 20, 1884.
196 PUBLICATIONS BY J. DYEL BALL
ANTONESE
MADE
FASYA
against Flite at Churront Rates:
GHMAN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1882,
Destination.
Feron, British stunner, 1,852, A. G. Loggin. Shanghai April 19, Mails and 14 General, -P. & 0; 5. A. Co.
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Vessels.
Bavro, &c., vin Suez Canal..... Bellon (s). London, &c., via Suez Canai... Verona (s). Londen, via Sues Canal. Anchises (a). Marseilles, &c., vin Saigon...... Natal (8). San Francisco, via Yakchama.. Cily, of New York (9).... San Francisco... Shangliai, via Amoy.. Singapers,
Captain
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Jago ......
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Thiorra
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Lateral Translations; and Directions for Sydney and Melbourne, &c. Rendering English Grammatical Forms into Trieste, &c. Chinese and vice versa.-Prico, $2, Inter- leaved Copies, $2.60..
Wo most cordially recommend it!) China Berier. Will be found to supply a want long falt by students of Cantonese." -Daily Press. Mr. BALL'S Notes on Classifiers and Grammar will be found vary valuable.'-China Mail.
EASY SENTENCES IN THE HAKKA DIALECT WITH VOCABULARY.'--- Price, 81
The Sontenoce given appear to be well arrangod.--China "Mail, Containe a
Stocks,
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wide range of subjects. Chinese Recorder, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Corp. 00,000 s
tbc. Pres
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W. Bawen's, and LANE, CRAWFORD &Co.'s, Hongkong; and at Mosars. TRÜBKER & Co.'s, London, Hongkong, January 23, 1884.
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Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the agents, nur Oroners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
BLACKADDER, British ship, Capt. Hor. -Bussell & Co.
DANURE, British steamer, Captain J. Newka-Yuen Fat Hong.
American barque, pt. Wm. GOOD BLLY
Hagan Adamson, Bell & Co. Jro, M. Charan, American bargus, Capt.
J. T. Conant.—E. J. H. Tripp
ADRAS, Brit, steamer, Capt. H. Flenge. ---Siemseen & Co.
MARTHA, British barque, Captair A. McPherson-Arnhold, Karberg & Co
New Car, British ship, Captain J. O. Bray-Melchers & Co.
REPUBLIC, American ship, Capt. Holmes -Bussell & Co.
THORY, British ship, Capt. Celin Fraser
Memagories Maritimes
WILDWOOD, American barque, Capt. C.
A Bavy-Bussell & Ca.
INSURANDER.
North-China Jusiurance Co., Led...... 6,000.
the 23rd inst The Thibet is withdrawn from the Japan
berth.
LONDON, 21st April. There is renewed uneasiness with regard to the result of the negotiations between the English and Russian Guvernments.
The Daily News, in a leading article, du- | nomicea that, at a Cabinet Council held on 20ch inst., it was resolved to recall the
immediately.
For SWATOW, AMOY, TAMSUI & TAL-pating for sea.
WANFOO.—
The Russian Fleet at Crunstadt is pro- the infucuce which the recent appearances
The reference to La Turquie, a journal of Chins in International Expositions have published in Constantinople, may 206 pomesa undoubtedly created. The Catalogue for much significance: Probably Russian in- the New Orleans Exhibition contains a most fluence may explain the fact that a paper valuable list of articles, together with an should advocate Turkish neutrality, but interesting paper on the Importation of in itself the statement is onimportant. Cotton Yarn into the Province of Kwang tung. Sir Robert Hart is doing a great work for China in publishing the result of each laboura; and the books possess permanent value,
Per Ingratan, at 11.30 a.m., on Thurs zu ATITUDE CE TURREY IN CASE OF WAR.
day, the 23rd inst, instead of as
LONDON, April 21. previously noticed.
La Turqsic publishes a leading article, Per Fidel, at 4.30 p.mi, on Thursday, advocating Turkish neutrality in case of war being declared between England and Russia
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. ---
the 23rd inst
For CEBU.--
Per Remus, at 4.30 p.m., on Friday, the
24th inst.
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE
AND YOKOHAMA...
Per Sumatra, at 11.30 a.m., on Saturday,
the 25th inst.
For CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN.--
The departure of 8. S. Quarta, is un-
avoidably postponed.
Agents.
Duke of Leaving.
Siemsen & Co. P. & O. 6. N. Co.. „Butterfield & Swire.... Messageries Maritimes. Pacific Mail S. 8. Co.. Rasalt & Co Butterfield & Swire.. Russell &
& Co.
Douglas praik & Co..... ..P. & O. S. N. Co.......
„Butterfield & Swiro......
0. Bachach.....
About May 5. April 24, at 4 p.m. April 30, April 30, at noon.
2, at 3 p.m. Quick despitol. April 27.
May
April 23, at pm:
April 23, at daylight.
April 23, at noon,
April 29, at 4 p.m.-
April 30, at noon.
BEARE LIST.-QUOTATIONS.
APRIL 22, 1885:
Nos. of Value Shures.
84,100,000
50
25 S
2002 508
Paid POSITION PER LAST REPORT, East Dividend
up. Reserve Balanceo, fuard
1281) Prequali
8 sutionof div. {$ 400,000
fils. 5:10,107 "50,000
534,000 8 400,320 107,381 600,000 8 105,000 8 469,500 Credit balance 28,711.60 2508 508 009,609,663 100$ 208 547,500,8 100$ 78 200.236.35 deprec. fand -10le -10 102 10
Olusing Credationa,
Chek.
for June
Tla. 282 per share
18. 120 $460
It
881
buyer
cash buyers
35,166.20
$1074
297,569.07 $20 for 1883 $340
buyera ex div.
191,060.99$5 for 1893 €7
ex div.
Yangtazo Insurance Company, La... 8,000 £ 25 £ Unico Insurance Society Co., Ld.... 2,000 1,351 1259 China Traders Insurance Co., Ld... 24,000 83.33$ Canton Insurance Office Co., Ld....10,0008
Chinese Insurance Co., Limited... 1,500 1,000 8 200 Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ld... 8,000s China Fire Insurance Co., Ld........20,000 $
STEAM COMPANTER.
HB. O, and I Beainbat Co., Ld. 9,000 Indo-China S. N. Company, Limited 18, 387 £
60,000 aliares imated....
81,312 £
hins and Manila S. S. Co, Id 3,500 100 1
$1000's
****8,000
MECCLIANEOUS. Hong Wharapoa Dock Cu. Là 10,000₫ 4, and China Gas Co., Limited. New Church..............
I... Hongkong Hotel Company,
3,000 sha, issued Chaos Sugar Company, Limited... Hongkong Ice Company, Limited. 1,250 € 100% 100% Hongkung Bakery Company, Ld..... 6006 Laron Sugar florepany, Limited..... 7,000 Perak Tin Mining & Sting Co... 5,000 8 60 all Selangore Tin Mining Co. (S'hai) 2,500 100 all
'kong Rope Manufactory Co., Ld. 9,000 €
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
The not ENGLISH Mait, per the P. & O..
Co.'s steiner Rosetta, ledt Singapore Frost a paragraph published in the London for this port on Saturday, the 18th Times, referring to the alleged irregularity inst., at noon, and may be expected of an acting Governor in drawing the full here on or about Tharaday, the 23rd inst.
salary of the office which he temporarily hield, it will be seen that the Secretary of
Although a few of the Turkish journals aro decidedly opposed to England, it is well known that the Porto and the Turkish: people are undoubtedly favourable to a Britials alliance In view of the part, it would be strange if they were otherwise.
ALL was quiet at Wenchoir when the Yung ing left on the 15th inst. Nearly all the foreigners had gone back to live thero, and the buildings which were pulled down
The Union Laus steamer Lord of the Isles State for the Colonice rightly insists upon during the lato riot have been rebuilt,
left Singapura for Hongkong on the 16th instant, and may to expected to the Colonial Regulations governing such Trade seems good and war is not troubled arrive here on or about the 22nd inst.. cases being strictly carried out. This is a about Courier The E&A. 3. E Co.'s steamier Guthrie
left Port. Darwin for this port on the point which is frequently raised in the W(NU. D. News) lave much pleasure 16th izstaut, and may be expcated to Colonial service, and the records of Bong. Fin noticing the arrival in Shanghai of M. arrive on or about the 26th instant. kong can doubtless abow several cases where Sauslet, an eminent pismist, who has per
The China Shippers s Mutual S. N. Coa 9. 8. Ningshow, from London, left Singapore
similar diforenees of opinion have provoked tormed with each distinction before many
on the 18th inst., and way his expected correspondents with the Colonial Ofea notabilities AL. Sauviet intends to give. here on or about the 25th instant.
The OS. S. Co.'s steamer Cyclops, from There is nothing more natural than for a Liverpool, lett Singapore for this port Colonial servant to take advantage of all on the afternoon of the 18th instant, the facibt es wilbin his reach and which and may to expected here on the 25th
20th liberal interpretation of the Otlonial Regula
instant.
which he will be assisted by M. Iburg. piano-forte recitals during Ina stay here, in
(Courier) hear of a memorial from H
E. Liu Ping-chung, govorner of Chohkiang,
The S. 3. Gleneagles left Singapore for this tions will part. It is equally antura, that asking for the rice, annually sent to Peking,,
port on the 19th inst., and may be ex- Colonial servant should endeavour, by to be adowed to remain in the province,
and that he will sood its equivalent in. pected here on the 25th inst. The D. D. R. steamer Hesperia left inga private arrangement with his fellows, to money to the capital. The application has pore for this port on the afternoon of secure as goud tornis as possible during an been granted, with a request that there be the 21st inst., and may be expected acting appointment. The terms of the no delay in scading the money to Peking. Ire en or about the 20th instant
Regulations, however, are very clear as to
Mesas Siemen & Conferm ue that the any such arrangements, and the CRB2 15--
It is reported from the north that the first
D. D. B. steamship Hesperia left Singapore ferred to, in which Sir F. Napier Broome railway built is to be between Shan Kob... for this port yesterday afternoon.
From Kashgar no authentic news has come, says the Tientsin correspondent of the Courier, on the 8th instant.
4
narrowly escaped baring to reind £300, ought to serve as a warning against even an indirect evasion of the Regulations.
THE Tientsin correspondent of the Shang-
ting and Tientsin. At Shan Kol-ting, it is uid, an arsenal is being built, and the rail. way is to be made to facilitate the transmis sion of iron, coal, &c, to and from it, and there is also good passenger traffic between the two places-Courier,/
We have received a little 80-page book on hat Courier makes the following observa Wuziku on the 13th instant, the Tientsi
tions:--I see the Hongkong members of correspondent of the Shanghai Courter Ten and other Planting Industries in Ceylon in 1883, issued by Messis A. M. Council are, or some of them, in favourys-Letters from Peking may the war 61,670 3 half year 130 % prom.; 14% prem., J. Ferguson, It will be noticed mors of defending Hongkong by casemated party is becoming active, and that the forts & casemated fort, with embrasures, Troups of China are greatly dissatisfied with fully later bu
lho armistice, so that peace, though carnest and built of brick or atones, is an excellently desired by the Empresa end the Yanong, The French Minister, H.E Mr Patenôtre, target for a ship armed with rifled guns, las to run many dangers yet, and reguliu
tions need skilful pilats. and Mir Vissièrs, Secretary of Legation, and unless the walls and gon-ports aro says the Arcury of the 18th instant, em heavily armoured, one or two hours bom The Taku forts, and the batteries at Pol- bark on board the Hosting for Tiantain, bardment would obliterate the fort and tang also, havo been thickened and streng- whither they are going to carry on negotia- leave, instead, a heap of disintegrated rub- thened under the superintendence of Gor- fiona fox peace with Li Hungchang.
bich. The walls of the Taku forts give man military engineers, and both mole of Bour half-peat oven this morning, a small much more security, but would be better fortification will now support a prolonged caunounding, in fact the only attack that dingy boat belonging to the Harbour De without the admixture of lime The best would have much effect on them will bo partment was capsized in Sulphur Channel forts auw-a-days, to withstand riller guns heavy curved fire, which would make the while proceeding to Green Island Light and shells with large powder charges, are garrisons very uncomfortable-Courier. house. At the time there were four boat- walls of sifted owth, well rammed, and Wg (Mercury) hear that the Viceroy of the men in the dingy, one of whoin, Chan Ayee covered with grans furl extensively, and taung Kwang has bogu directed to soud this if instead of easemated forts of masonry Canton Commissioner of Customs and a by name, was drewred.
or brickwork the Hongkong Government Chinese official to Hanol in order to
arrange Tez Band of The Buffs' will play at the builds earth walls, de wide at base and with the French military authorities for the Officers Mens this evening, commencing 25 fest at the parsper, with no embrasures, speedy forwarding of the instructions sent. by the Puking Guernment to their troops at 9 o'clock. The following is the pre
except for fold guns at the salients, Houg for the evacuation of Tongking............ kong will be protected well, quickly, cheaply, and without much need of skilled labour
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or imported materials. Between each gun we learn that the Monosacy's repairs arg a thick traverse should be made, and all nys nearly failed, and the vessel is
pected to be ready for gea in May. Tho guns of every 6 tons weight should be Juniata is expecting orders for home. The mounted on the Moncrieff principle, I Usmpes in at Cores, the Trenton at Naga- make a present of may economical sugges Ball, and the Falos will come to Shanghai from Nowchwang shortly The Enterpris tion to the Hongkong Council
is at Sharp Feak.
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