Notices to Consignees.
NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM SOUR BAYA, SAMARANO, BATAVIA AND SINGAPORE
Tived from the above l'urt, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HexuxosG AND KOWLOON WHARY AND GoDown Co., 3., at West Point, whence delivery may be obtained.
Company's 3.8. Bantum, having af
Cargo remaining undelivorod after the 20th Instant will be subject to rant.
No Fire Insurance has been effectad Bill of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, April 23, 1888.
UNION LINE. -
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM ANTWERP. HAMBURG,
PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
To-day's Advertisements.
FRENCH GENTLEMAN just arrived An Hongkong WANTS BUARD aud "LODGING in a respectable English family.
Answer:
Mr. VIZ, Caro of FRENCH CONSULATE. Hongkong, April 23, 1888.
A
683
ZETLAND
LODGE.
No. 525.
THE CILINA MAIL.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping. Daylight.-Dardana leaves for London. m-Djennah leaves for Shanghai, &c. Prometheus leaves for Shanghai, to.
NOTICĘ
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
· LIMITED··
AYE
JUST RECEIVED
THEIR
[No. 7700-APRIL 27, 1888.
The Glen Liue steamer Gengyle, from ANOTHER gael-bird ham oxpressed himself | Chinese by the Registras. General and sent outside should be continued. Except in
London, wan to leave Singapore on the dissatisfied with Victorin Gsol as a place of ont broadcast last night j 28th April, and may be expected here on or about the 2nd May,
KOTKE
that was enquiries into violent death and anode and seems to regret having taken
deaths under anapicious circumstance5 will be conducted under the provisions the trouble of qualifying shelf for admis Whereas it has came to my knowledge of this Bill by the Magistrate sitting alone The F. O. steamer. Khita, loft my sion to the place. The grumbler in this that any of the coolice throughout the and with or without viowing the budy a
for Hongkong on the 21st April. The Canadian Pao. fic Line steamer Eintala case is la Ahing. La escaped from a chain- Golony Love been made to stop work not of the any deem expedient. The Coroner's left Yokohama on the 26th instant for gaug some time ago and was convicted of their own accord, but through threats of inquest has not here the eume significance. the crime on his own admission at this violence, notice is hereby given that, just as as it has in Eugland. Legal proceedings Hongkong evt Shinghai.
month's Criminal Sessions, but being un- it is unlawful to compel you to work against
hy way of prosecution cannus be founded THE delivery of the Fronch Mail was bezan able from imliajesition to attend when the your will, it is also unlawful to compel you i upon it ; and it has been considered that: other prisonata were sentenced he appeared to stop working Intimidation to prevent the enquiry on as effectively if not more at 8.66 this morning..
before the Acting Ulief Justice today. He the doing of any lawful act, such as honest effectively be carried out by a Magistrata. tock the opportunity to inform his Lordahip work for your livelihood, is a serious offence. There is sign the advantage that a
Jurge CHOLERA has broken out in Singapore Gaol, that the chow at the Gaol was very bad. and the intimidators, if discovered, will be number of
માધાપ
of gentlemen whose lime is doomed and has already claimed six victin
His Lordship said it was a mistaka to
to sap punished severely. Lat willing workers valuable will not be inconvenienced by bar.. pose that the Gral was intended to be a nice, thon work se before and avery protestioning to attend inquests and view badtes, The Meng Butterfeld & Swire inform us that confortable place to live in, as the prisoner will be afforded them,
in reducing opportunity was taken it should be. Making the germed
There is one sentence in this notice which this macroure in consolidating the Ordin- Liverpool, loft Singapore on the morning of the authorities could invent for preventing is rather ambiguous just as it is unlawfulcea. The question has been long before the Law Revision Committee, and before 26th inst, and is due hore on 1st May, men from qualifying themselves for Geol.
to compel you to work against your will, it the Colony, and the Committee kaggested There was a general notfin same time ago CHAN Yuk, Beaman, and Man Kiu, carpon that people got too much to eat there and is, do This might easily be misconstrued that an opportunity should be taken of
of it so long as LAWN GRASS SEED tot, were charged before Me Bercombet they therefore did not think anything by the coolies, because onde a coolie takes Snally dealing with the question.
they were
being Smith, in the Police Court to-day, with and were having a nice assy tiras of it, and out a licenco the law duas compel him to mittee on this Ordinanco,
Tit, make a work, and parishes him for refusing hire. stealing from the bont of a fisherman a got it was considered movieblo to make We trust the Chinese translation has mado intended, in the event of their taking place
back and stor till the five years form to this clear. change. The prisoner would have to go which he had been sentenced had expired, and after that he would be subjected to imprisonment for an additional period of nine months.
Regular. MEETING of the ahore LUDGE will be held in FREEMASONS HALL, Zetland Street, FRIDAY SEXY, and 30 for Spa H procity. VISITING BRETHREN AT.cordially INVITED.
kongkong, April 27, 1868.
NOTIOŁ
676
657
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGELQES MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
BAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, PREČOLÓMBO, PONDICHERRY,
THE Steamship Pra, Captain Wray-MADRAS, CALCUTTA, ADEN, SCEZ,
THE
comar, having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Vargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their. Goodn from alongside.
PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN AND BLACK SEA PORTS, ALEXANDRIA, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS
OF BRAZIL, AND LA PLATA:
The Steamer is berthed at Kowloon | LONDON, and Cargo imprling-her-lixberg-with
bo
ut onou
fanded and stored at Comignees
will be ellected.
DAVRE, BORDEAUX,
HUSKY ASIANTVERP.
ANNUAL SUPPLY.
!
of-
and
SWEET CORN,
FOR
IMMEDIATE SUWING.
the 0.9.8. Co.'s steamer Prium, from placa diane of the best t
of the value of 818. They were found guilty, aut sentenced to four months' hard labour.
A HAWKER. named Wong Piu was charged in the Poliso Court to-day, before Mr Ber- HONGKONG DISPENSARY, cole Smith, with bronking into a house and stealing a blanket. He was found Hotkong, March 1, 1898. .
guilty, and having been previously con- victed, was sentenced to six months hard
351
Stevie publication aj tius issue coronanced-
8.25 p.
IN THURSDAY, the 10th of May.
Chę China Stail.
risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance ( 1888, 21 No, the Company's $.5. Optional Cargo will be forwarded on to MELBOURNE, Commandant "LEQUERE, SHANGHAI, uns mution to the contrary be with AILA, PASSENGERS, SPECIE given before Noon To-Day, the 2nd Inst.- and CARGO, wil lewe this Poco for tho
All Claims against Usa Stamer must be above places.
· presented to the Undersigned on or before the 30th Intalar, or they will not be re- cognized.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents
Hongkong, April 23, 1858.
Cargo and Specie will be register for London as well as for Mareciles, and ao- cepted in transit through Marseillus for the
| places of Europe.
05 Order will be granted antil
Catin will be received on board until 4 Specie and Parcals until p.m. Qu
...
To-day's Advertisements. 9th May, 1888. (Farcola aren't to;
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Dardanus, Captain Penny, wil be despatched na above TO- MORROW, the 28th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Pusage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, ekyonada.
Hongkong, April 27, 1888
648
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUEROT POSTE FRANCAIS, FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
The Co,'a Steamship
Djemaak,
Conimaydant VAQUIER, will be despatched for thusbove Parts TO-MORROW (Saturday), the 28th, Instant, at 6 a,n-Stuting from Kolom Wharvas.
on CHAMPEAUX,
Agent.
Hongkong. April 27, 1868.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
677
} FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates. for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEW- CHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW and Porta in the YANGTSZE.)
The Co.'s Steamship
Priam, Captain Jackson, will be Jespatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 3rd May.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agrestat.
Hongkong, April 27, 1885.
679
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON FIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steamship
Achilles, Capt. ANDERSON, will be daspatoled as above on
THURSDAY, the 10th May,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
A penta
Hongkong, April 27, 188,
STEAMSHIP DJEMNAH.
680
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES..
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APHIE 27, 1888.
TELEGRAMS.
SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL']
(Viet, Southærü, Lou. }~~~~
PARIS.
bo aunt on board; they tot de man at i MANIFESTO BY THE COUNT DE the Agency's Office.)
Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Oilice.
G. De QHAMPEAUX,
Hangkong, April 27, 1888, `G81
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Qovuren will be" Responsible for any Dibi vestracted by the Officers or Civ of the following" Vessels, during their stay in ilongkong Hwhour-
Loxbox, 25th April.
labour.
that
The Council afterwards want into com-
Mir Muckwed, with reference to the moda of conducting inquests, asked whether it was
without a jury, that they should be held in Yesterday some difliculty having been The Attorney General said it was not
public,
bo
found in gotting a gang of cookies for the
8. Durdanas, Captain Purdy thought of necessary under existing law that a pre- obtaining the services of a subicient force liminary inquiry tofore a Mgistrate should The N-0. Daily News BaysWe hear, from among the thousand or so of
ceived in from 4
which it would be desirable for trustworthy source, that matters gets he had on board book of pasaun-be public, and many cases could be can-
Singapore. have improved in Carsa; allaira in Seoul The men expressed their entire willingness the detection and punishment of crime that were very quiet, and it is hoped that good to work as desired, so that no time was lost Buch inquiries should he held in private.
His Excellency said that was so in Eng in transhipping of cargo. To-day the work progress will now be made in improving at the harbour is proceeding nuna more land as well as hero. The matter was left that Ms Deug will remain at bia the state of the country. We also hear briskly than yesterday, although the afect to discretion but he imagined it would be
post, and
of the strike on the progress of business is rarely that the power would be used in will not return home as he intended doing not altogether unfelt and has necessitated favour of privacy.
some alterations. The M. M. steamer
The ordinance was left in eommittee. Djemaah, as will be seen from
THE RATING ORDINANCE. advertise
some time since.
THE
The Rating Ordinance ass road o third time and passed.
THE KUROPEAN HESPEVATION AILL The Attorney Gonorai-I have to move with reference to this Bill, that a clause present clauso
A SCHOUL-BOY ramed Cheng Piu charged
Oceans, the sister-slip of the Yau Kam, coulie, in the Police Court to-Britannia, arrived in Colombo from Adenant, is lying at the Kowloon Wharven for the loading and discharging of cargo instead | day, with assaulting him because he would in 5 days, doing the distance from Suez in
ant join the Triad Suciety. From the evid. days, and so beating the record. Natur- of at her usual buoy in the harbour; and in
ally, a good
dmang residents took the the care of the s.8. Amoy, which arrived ence it appears that the assault was not opportunity of visiting her, and she looked here today from Shanghai, notice is given serious,
added after the Defendant, who denied having plendid sight she lay at the outermost that owing to the strike all cargo for Hong-
buos but me of the breakwater. The kong will be taken ou to Whampoa and This clause is intended to meet,
brought back. vessel behaved vory well during a gale in the Bay of Biscay, and, with the exception of these two days, the passage from England was a fine one.
aaked complainant to join the Triad So ciety, was sont to prison for a week.
It may be as well to mention that the Pas liamentary phrase 'there appeared in the papers this morning,' used by H. E. the Governor in the Council Chamber at this
maoting this afternoon, applies to our morn.
to-day.
to
fusing fore. Mr Sercombe Smith in the Police
bo
as I
word
understand, the
the
word
The two ricksha coolies who were given
the question which in charge of the Police yesterday for a was raised with reference to the use of the
Recept & legal fare appeared be- word type of house which occurs in
section. The section roads The
A. Findlay stated that, desiring to &c.; and there appeared to be from the e type usually designed for habitation, Times of on sage: -The work of Court this morning. The complainant (Air of these tensment sinil maan ony, tansment saving the wreckage of the Sikh has been going on, and a dispute has occurred be. go to West Point roatarday afternoon about discussion that arose some doubt as to tween two of the local firms in connection four o'clock, he called a ricksha. The arst the extent of the prohibition which
TRE COOLIES' STRIKE
one he called was that of which the first
the
them.
the
the valled by the new section to ramove any doubt
and to make
of the Chinuie type will thepermitted within
vet
hat
asp of
the
will
02
Count do Paris, in which he states that the May, The erroneons translation did not peace & Co.first took ads charge of the
A Manifesto has been issued by the ing. contempomry, and not to the Chin therewith. Lloyd's Agents-Messrs, Clarko,fendant, Chung Yin, bad charge, and the exercised under the law. It is might
Vessel, but subsquently a telegram was mau refused to take him. movement in favor of General Boulanger appear in our columns, but the correct received by Messrs. Delmege. Reid & Co., second defendant, Cheung Lam, hoxhitalartectly clear that houses for will be futile, sad that the revision of the tea! reply was published in our Extra appointing them sole szents, whereupon the also refused, and he therefore gave both of nut
arge. The first defendant, in district, charge, latter claimed the control of the wreck. The the constitution will result in theestablishment
it will ropean competent dispute has not yet been suttled, but we are reply to the Magistrate, said a fight at Sai-for of a monarchy.
We understand that the terms of the con-afraid the burst of the little monsoon will yingpoon had just finished when his for the Governor on being satisfied that rioksha such a building as is referred to by my trued between Captain Stuart (of the Sal- make short work of the galvage proceedings: was called, and ho dared not take a farens hun. friend opposits (Mr Wong
Shingh he would be sure to be assaulted. Be was such a place as Ohnmber of Commerce
willing to take a fare oastwards but building for a mu quite
or for other publis not towards West Point. The second de-
de-purposes and distinctly for pole purposes fendant's excuse was that as the other man and not intended for habitation, is con- fused also. The Magistrate had been called firat and refused, he re-templated, to grant permission to erect it, fined the coolios ho think t (The Attorney General dullar oach, which they paid. Another case arising from the strike was then read a "saction embodying this prosi
of assault brought by a Chinamen
in.) against Sergeant Moss of the 58th Regi-tor afterwards with referance to what a charge of
His Excellency considered this mat- out. The complainant, who appeared was said by the Hon. Mr Wong Shing with a cut on the top of his head and his and what I said in reply to him. It occur wound had been intlisted jacket besmeared with blood, said the
the defendent danger of
the without provocation. From
(From Le Courier de Baigus.)
THE CHAMBER OF DEPUTIES. Paris, 19th April.- the Chamber of Deputies the Government was interpellated closed by a vote of confidence carried by 379 against 177 votes.
The Chamber has nominated a Commis- sion to revise the constitution.
The strike of the cargo-hont doolies still continues, but the 'rickeba men hafo, now
ALLIS Rows, Hawaiian brig, Captain J. on its Be policy. The discussion was believed, however, that they will be argag-returned to work, and the number of the a
Phillips. Wieler & Ca
CENTENNIAL, Americsa ship, Captain I, M. Bearie, Knasol & Co.
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS.
April 27, 1988
Djemtr, french steater, 2.481, Vaquer, Maravilles March 25 Alexandria 30, Port Said 31, Suez Ajo: 1. Aden 6. Cislamibe 18, Singapore 10, and Saigon 23, Mails and Genital Messagerie MarirTINEN
Aut 1, Geraan Bleimer, 814, 1. Köhler, Shanghai April 23, Geverit-Suesses &
Co
Kogany, Brittali atentnor. 985, 'T. H. Solar, Swato April 20, General JAR BINE, MATURSON & Co.
feelong British-steamer,-1,130, James Thom. Saigon April 3, Rico and Paddy- GRO, IL. STEVENS
Niemna, British str., 889, F. D. Goddard, Fouchow April 24 Amoy 45, and Swatow 26, General DoLAN STEAMSHIP CO.
Papontis. Britial Reumer, 1,387, 6 Hearly, Haiphong April 2, General ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
City of Sydney, American atomer, 3,016,
J. T. Smith, San Francisco March 31, and Yokohama April 21, Mails and General.— P. M. S. 5. Co.
DEPARTURES.
April 27
vago Association) and the Hongkong and Whampoa 'D: ok Company, for floating and repairing the steamer Ardgay, have not yet boen altogether definitely eetried. It in ed at onos, and that operations will be commenced in äbout a week from nów. As
A street coolies idle has been diminished.. we have already stated, no great difficulty There is no doubt that the energotia mea is approbanded in digging out the steamer
sures taken by the Government yesterday fron her present bed of sand.
have had a good effect. Those willing to werk now know that they will be protected; and we have no danbt that when the cargo beat coolies come to see they ara no to get
FERRY AND BOULANGER, Paris, 17th April.-M. Jules Forry, In the Police Court to-day, before Mr Ser. spanking at Epinal, described. General Boulanger as a matinous soldier whose combe Smith, Leung Pin charged Wat procitethings and programine called the Cheng, aereant, Ohan Shop, servant, and second of December, 1851. upon all sections of society and politica to, unite against this would-be Caesar.
Gvidence
red ta
bes กษ that there would be considerablo.
of difficulties arising which it would
be desirable to
to avoid Buildings for habi it appeared that while the defendant with tation of Chinese type world not be more duty objectionable than any other buildings if were marching down Cochrane night their progress was intercepted by a Europanas, by a comparatively faw number crowd of Chiness. T defondant ordered
He called Cha Wat, house-ooolia with ssaaulling him. everything their own way, they also, wi a party of soldiers on military street lest ther wors inhabited, in the same way as by:
(From Singapore Papers.)
THE EMPEROR'S HEALTH.
Berlin, 18th April. Bronchitis sesona to be along. The Emperor rose about noon pastorilay. Fowirls evening fevor slightly increased.
Complainant said he was cook to Mr Bach- rach. On the 24th inst, ho gave notice to the first defendant, who was beiler, that
give in.
of
The authorities are to be congratulated them to disperas, and as they did not do so people.. At the same time there would
upon the steps they have taken to stop intimidation-or rather upon the strong assurances they have given of protection to those coolies who are willing to work. At the same tuxe, we would much like to see
he (complainant) was going to leave At 10a.m. on the 25th complainant was in the first defendant's room waiting to have the provision accounts settled, when the thres defendants attacked him with iron hara. Complainant seemed to have been severely been fractured.. The case was remanded.
Fizzire-da Luz, compositer, was brought ecure that protection. We bave heard of
be very great difficulty, if once a building he pushed the complainant ext of the way of the Chinese type were allowed to Complainant struck the defendant on the pass unquestioned even although it were eye with his fist and a these enged, the hot fitted up for being inhabited by result of which was that the complainant full and struck his head on the kerbstone,ing subdivisions being made afterwards,
large lar
people, of prevent- number of Flig thus making the wound referred to. and
our being obliged to be contiusally on the discharged the defendant,
watch to see that such a building was not being inhabited contrary to the provisiona of the Ordinanco. On the whole therefore, as I think there can,bo no very great hard-
Berlin. 19th April -The Emperor show heaten, the bone of bis right forearm having these mesurances backed up by more Worship found the cargo not proven and where would be a great probability of
ed himself at the window three times you. terday and was greeted with rapturous cheering, but he was worse in the evening, and pymia is feared,
payment of rent. He has been remanded,
OBITUARY.
Matthew Arnold.
energetic and systematic measures to
MEETING OF
before Mr Sorcombe Smith, in the Police many cases of open intimidation to-day. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, hi in law. existing that the in
I
Court to-day, charged with greasing a dis- Pickets of intimidators are about, and are ARREST OF MR DILLON.
habitations in that district, whether inha London, 18th April-Mir Dillon has been turbance and annoying the complainant, A.
more active than the Police appear to be. held this afternoon. There were presented by Europeans or Chinese or by pour
A meeting of the Legistative Council was bited by Rüro: Nahan, British steamer, 805, J. Binele arrested in Dublin and conveyed to Drog V. Ribeiro. The complainant said he was Willing workers ara, therefore, slow to re-H. E. Sir William Des Vanz, K.C.MG., of any other se, should be of the same burug, Bangkok April 18, Rice and General, heda, and charged with inciting to God- foreman compositor at the Daily Pressure work, until they see the protectors of Governor; His Honour Mr. J. Rassell,racter as those that are there now; } -Hor Bisa Bong.
Office and lived in Bridges Street. Yester
Rassel, have introduced this clause for the purpose Chief Justice; Actingg
Hon. F. Stewart, of day ovaning at 8.50, defendant came to honest labour as sharp and ready to protect Colonial Secretary; Hon. E. L. O'Malley, of mating the objection very properly complainant's house and knocked on the as the intimidators are to hinder and Attorney General Eon, A. Later, Cole limiting the building of other type than
raised by the
theBen. Mr Woog Shing Ponetians of one of the windows with a THE QUEEN AND THE EMPEROR Complainant thereupon sent for a Inkong dation which extends even to the familias A. P. MacEwen, Bos. C. P. Cister, Han, purpose and not for babitation. Of course stick and challenged complainant to fight, threaten. The complete aratam of intimi-ial Treasurers Horie, Hon. Chinese within the prescribed district to such Wang Shing, Hon. J. Ball-Irving, Hon, is are intended to be raised for a public OF AUSTRIA.
and gave the defendant in charge. De. Emperor of Austria meet next Monday at had formery drink at the time; hef of the coolismust be mot and defeated W.. M. Deane; and Mr Seth, Clerk of that would not preclude any re-takers
London, 19th April -The Queen and the fendant was
bea in the staff the Brily by a more hearty sort of protection than Councils. Absout, tion. J. M. Price, Sur from living on such premises. Innibrock.
Press. Complainant's house-boy said he has yet been afforded; and we hope that aaw defendant dancing outside the houso Bud clapping his hands. Witners' master the Executive will now go further in the went outside and defendant went away, bat sensible policy they have already adopted. returned son after and strack the window blinde with a stick,
The following is (in its original form) Defendant, who de nied the charge, had been convicted a short the reply made by the Governor to the Nam time ago of a similar offenge. He was fined Pak Hong merchants. The re-translation prisonment.
Danne, for Baiphong,
Haita, for Coust Ports Fun, for Swatow and Shanghai. Bormida, for Singapore and Bombay, Kwongang, for Whampon
CLEARED. Dardana, for Singapore and Londen. Prometheus, for Shanghai, Kumamoto Maru, for Kutchizotzu.
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED
Per Pemzah. For Hongkong: from Mar- aelles, Mossra Vizzavou, R. H. Mortimore MONSIGNEES of Cargo from London G. Slade; from Colombo, Mr Marty's ser- and Havre, ex Steamships Nenen vant from Singapore Mr. H. Kerr, Mr and ofanche, and from Bordeaux, ex Steam-ani Mrs Midalston. For ships President Leroy Loffier and Cambrai, Marseilles, Messre
THE CANADIAN FISHERIES. The Domimon House of Commons has passed the Fisheries Treaty, bat the For- eigu Committee of the United States Senate have resolved to recommend its rejection.
THE SUEZ CANAL
The Paste declines the modifications of the Convention, as proposed by the English and French, Governments.
LOCAL AND GANKKAL.
PASHED SURK CANAL.
vegor General..
The Bill was read a third time and passed.
95, with the alternative of one month's im- which appeared this morning is far from for the salaries of four additional eleck in lat
SOME excitement was caused last night, among the residents in the Hongkong and Shaughai Bank, by an incident of a some what unusual nature. About a quacter be.
AN ERGONZOVE, TRANSLATION.
is that it is sent from what I
tunity of making
W. Mghai; from | OTWARD Bough-Propondie, Feb. 28 fors ten o'clock a sudden cream of alarm before my prrival in the Colony Pursedtory for 1887 and the continuation of the parts of the translation that appusred is no
J. Faeta,
J. Fitzgib in anection with the above Steamer, are bon, J. H. Mscoun, J. Maltby, hereby informed that their Goods--with Gilbert, E. Gannon, F. Graved, H. Mar the oxception
of Opina, Treasure and shali Maze, . Lucas, Lien Hang, Maude, Valuables-ars being Innded and stored at Mr and Mrs Romanet, and Mr. O. Schler:
Kowloon Godowns, from Singapore, Me and Mra-Leonardi their risk at the whence delivery may be obtained immedi- from Saigon, 1 Chinese For Yokohama ately after lending,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless from Marseilles, Messrs Y. Akaboshi, Hey-
Delcamyn, March 2;. Altmore, 6: Port was beard, which caused a rush to the ver approached bofuro.it came into force the Superintendent of the Fire Brigade,
the now
in
foreign to what I
nt.I really wrote kuow that
adically
a letter from areology into Chinese, but mak
FINANCIAL MINUTES. The Colonial Secretary laid on the tablo. Enanoist minutes containing a requumu ada- fion that the súm of $560 ́be voted to the His Excelley-Bufore going further - cost of the now posts and rails on the I think it well to mention that there ap- Garrison Parade Ground; and a compeared in the papers this morning what mendation that the sum of $720 be voted presumed to be a translation of an answer
mine to the
to the cargo boat coulies. Of the General Post Office.
course I am not able to say whether it is a correct:-
The minutes were remitted to the Fla. correct translation, as I am not able to Reply.
ancs Committes.
understand Chinese
All I can say labouring classes, I should have given their That having a deep sympathy with the
DOCUMENTS LAİD ON THE TABLE,
aball tako an. patition a very careful consideration with the report of the Director of the Observa- wrote, to present misconception, as some
The Colonial Secretary laid on the table wrote in English.
what I A view to remove all cause of just complaint (if there be such) frutas
sta correspondence with respect to the pro had they
oposed light on the Gap Rock.
is enormous me when they first heard of Adelaide, 13; Principiu, 16 Berandah, and in the clear moon-light it was at
in translating now law, and
His Excellency There in nice, Northern, Yorkshire, April 8
Chee
seen that some one was struggling
them. They have huwaver besa with reference to something that cccurred ture of the silences and so on, there are us regards
all allowance for Chinese se to struc- Metapedia, 8; Antenor, Albany Lydia 10 Cyclips, Devonshire, Nestof, Glen the water opposite the Bank. Mr Thomsett mialed by bad advisors into the wrong Lin Council the other day which I think still one or two entiments that are ab-
was the first bo socmed to the sitan-neans of obtaining my intervention, and should be read and the same publicity solutely foreign to what I said
grasp th ergles, alamonthshire, 11; Sindh, tion.
tion, and rushing downstairs, he sprang have entered into combination for resist- Weardale. 17; Laertes, Neckar, Ghazee, from the Praya. into the water without a is compliance with the law. It is necessary given to it as to the statements to which it
The Colonial Secretary then read the moment's hesitation. A few strokes brought for them to learn that the British Govern-for. Pecivod from the Consignes kunol Yamagouri, Mesura Magaki, HuDEWARD ROUND:-Szanez, Feb. 17; Glew him to the awning person, whom he went does not give way to intimidation
Fire Brigado Deportent,
following message (which appeared in our Extra issued at 1 o'clock) shore. The re- and that I
Hongkong, 23rd April, 1888. tenan, April 13 Glaners, Glenroy, scued person proved
Sir,With roferance to the remarks re- Mears
Fohier and Veysaal.
Reply maintain their presenta Clyde, 17 Cardiganshire, Niobe, 24.
That having a deep sympathy with the about toblve years of age; but whether she of resistance. from Shanghai, Mr Nielson, Per may,
into the water purposely or by hnd
of last aucting got 41 Chinese,
The steamer cons, with the ENGLISH accident is not known. Prompt measures they are inflicting on themselves: I, as their to report that I wrote to enquire what it was view to remove all cause of just complaiat the Legislative Council re- labouring classes, I should have given their While much regretting the serious los garding the Fire Brigade, I have the honour petition a very careful consideration with Per Kwonging, from Swatow, Mr Meyer, Matt. of Mar. Sith, Left Singanore were taken to restore breathing and circu- best friend, must warn them that if they at the Inspection that made him for the (if there be suob) from a regulation pissed and 18 Chinese.
Wednesday, the 26th April, at 6 Per Nami, from Coast Ports, Dr Gabriel,
lation and
Des Gerlach and Cantlio arrived pm, and may be expected hers ou abarily afterwards, when the girl was care-long their cassation from labour, the opinion that in the existing stato of the before my arrival in the Colony, had they and 216 Chinese.
Monday the 30th April. This
community will gradually learn to do with Fire Brigade t tha Colony was in packet brings replies to Lettora do- fully attended to, and aftor, two hours sent out it, and thus their means of livelihood as great if not grantor calamity than i
danger of approached me when they first beard of this to the Civil Hospital. Mr Thomsest is to will be altogether lost.
before it came into force us patched from fongkong on Feb.
them. be congratulated upon the decision and
however been 2nd,
the wrong O. &O. Co.'s 5. 8. Decanic, with the promptitude with which he effected the OBUCA Man of April 7th, was to the girl would have lost her resove, as had he hesitated there can be no Yokohama on the 26th instant, and may be expected here on or about the 2nd May.
mana, Colonel intimation is
Takasima and Andreis Benard; Prince de before 11 am. TO-DAY (Friday), request Saxe Weimar and servant; from Saigon, ing it to bo landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods
pode romaining unclaimed after FRI- Day, the 4th May, at Noon, will ko subject
to rent, and landing charges at one cent per packet
per diem.
All Claims must be sent in to me qu DY bofore SaronDay, the 5th May, or they will not to recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agint.
Hongkong, April 27, 1888.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
€78
S.S. PROPONTIS, FROM ANTWERP AND BORDEAUX.
and
Per Propantis, from Haiphong, Mr Oberg, Per Nanahan, frim Bangset, 112 Chinese. Per Cy of Sydney, from San Francisco, 58 Chinese from Yokchama, Mr and Mrs The Leighton
DEPARTED. Per Danube, for Elaiphong, Mr and Mrs Jameson, 1 Japanese woman, sad 40 Chi-
1857,
24.
24.
to the
sar, Mar. 13; Sarpedus, Jacob Chris seized and bred to be a native gid; of while the annot entertain their griparted tà ba sinde by Mie MacEwan at the
lease
life.
*
Mr MacEwen replied that harde
now law and
of bad
They
TOCER
1878. Last night the Tungkua coolies ponta
remarks misled by
into advisers Pere all willing to work and asking for pro- the jets of water boat pe o four alaried in pompliance with the low. I la petition to the Governor, stating that they referred to the appliances and that none of means of obtaining my intervention, and that he saw would have have into a combination for resist. tection. This morning a reply was received ( house.
for them to learn that the British Go mary As Mr MacEwen appealed to Excel-vernment does not give way toổi Tas investigation at Galle into the cause from His Excellency by the Registrar Gon-
to intimidation, Jency
to bear has out in the same concis and that I cannot entertain Fer Huiten, for Swatow, Captain Hasen The Indo-China Stant Navigation Co.'s of the loss if the Sikh has resulted in oral, who had it immediately translated ion, I have the honour to report that no while they maintain their proseat attitude their grievances winkel; for Amy, Mrs Powell and 2 chil steamer Tatsany, from Calcutta, left suspension of Captain. Hudson's certificate into Chinees, and it is being distributed in attempt was made to test the capacity of of resistance, dren; for Foochuw Mr and Mrs King, Mr Singapore on the 22nd inst, and rany for twelve months, the vessel being lost
be expected here on or about the 28th for want of proper precaution on the part thoumade throughout the Colony. The used in carrying out the programme and in they are inflicting on themselves, I a
the engines. Manual engines only were. While much regretting th
the merious iss and Mrs Rameey, Musara P. Cheredof, F. YONSIGNEES of Cargo, are hereby in-G. Somerville, W. J. Ly and G. Williame
jest.
From the of the master'
depositions it following is the reply:
the que oase in which a steam engine was their best friend, must warn them that If formed that all Goods are being
Per Bormide, for B bay, Messrs Simon The Glen Line steamer Glenshid, from appears the bff Galle Harbatur about 10 that the vessel struck on the landed at their risk into the Godowns of Louis, Maria Louis and child; for Genna,
Answer of Governor Dan Voeux to peti-used I had previously given an order in they prolong their cassion frem laboure London, was to leave Singapors on the Giadurs roef,
writing that the pressure was to be limited the community will gradually learn to do the KOWLOON WHARF & GoDown Co. at Major Grillo and child.
22nd instant, and may be expected P. ir. on March 24th, going down in seven tim from Tang Kan coolies:-
to fifty pounds.
without it and thus thoir means of Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharres
on or about the 28th inst
or sight mibuka in nine fathoms of water. That if they will inform ma of the locality
I have the honour, a
livelihood will be altogether lost." delivery may be obtained...
Hudon, she only took charge of where they intend working. Ishall take care
H. E. WODEHOUSE, No Claims will be admitted after the
I here on or about the 28th the
Cup: Fire Brigade.strike was before the Council,
Mr Ryrie asked if the subject of the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods
int
mistaken the reef for the tide rip, having and I desire that they shall make it
THE CORONER'S ABOLITION ORDINANCE. ......... rensáning undelivered after the 3rd May
course and steered too close to known that any ill-disposed persons eu-
The Attorney General-I have to move will be subject to rent.
steamer Opack left Singapore on the the rest to serify All Claims against the Steamer must be
23rd inst., and may be expected here on tributed the accident to a strong inset
of other
following their law. presanted to the Undersigned on or before
people from about the 20th inat.
current when approaching the vicinity of ful occupation will be
of the Bill is to abolish the ellos of turn- be ppnished with the the 3rd May, or they will not be re-
The O. 6. S. Co.'s steamer Priam, from the Gin um fock, the hesine orer the utmost severity, while the ringleaders sad of and by travelarring the daty of Coroner to know what is being dono. Your Excel- cognised.
Liverpool, left Singapore on the 25th Isud, and mikalcalation of the distance espacially those who are secretly inciting April, and may be expected here on the ship had run and the distance off the others to disorder will, in addition, be or about the 1st May
land. Part of the cargo Las consigned to banished altogether from the Colony
No Fire Insurance had been affected.
·Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agente Hongkong, April 21, 1985.
602
Per Fushus, for Swetow, 150 Chinase. TO DEPART Per Dardanus, for Singapors, 3 Eura. peans, and 900 Chingre.
The
bo
esmer Moray, from Singapore, may Captain the Suez Canal, seems to have that special protection is afforded theia, |
His Excellency You are quits at liberty
Por Prometheus, for Shanghai, 4 Earo The China Shippers Mutual 8. N. Co.'s overrun his or his position. He at deavouring to prevent thom or any this ses ́nd reading of this Bill. The object to put any questi ʼn on the subject m
резив
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will close:
For
SANDAKAN.
Por Normanhurst, at 11:30 am, on Sa
turday, the 28th inst. STRAITS & BOMBAY.—-
Per Tanjore, at 5 p.m., on Saturday, the
28th inst
The steamship New Guinea left Singapore Ssedilaade, Buttery and Go of Penang, In addition to those toplice, the following gation by the Governor was translated into
on the 26th inst, and may be expected and there seems to have been but little here on or about the 2nd May,
Mr Ryrie-The public is very anxious
to one of the Magistrates it is proposed to leucy is well aware that the wommercial do away with Coroner's jurzes except in a community of the place are sufering seri ug in the gaol and where it is desirable that there is not enfficient supervision on ceptional cases the case of prisoner dy-pus inconvenience. I myself am of opinion that the check upon the mythorities which the streets to prevent mon from intimidate is afforded by the enquiry by jury framing others,
myself had an example of
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