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To-day's Advertisemente: To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG OORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB,

TIBERE will be a General MEETING of the above Club in the GYMNASIUM

at the VicToRIA RECREATION CLUB ON FRIDAY, 20th Instant, at 6 p.m.

F. LINDSAY LLOYD, R.E.,' Bork Sec H.K.O.S.C.

Hongkong, May 17, 1892.

827

COMPAGNER DES MESSAGERIES MARTTIMES.

PAQUEBOT, POSTE FRANCA 18... FOR SHANGHAI, KOBĖ AND**

YOKOHAMAA

-Thà Co.'s Steamship

Saghalien, Captain Hexar, will be dospatched for the above Purta TO-MORROW, the 18th Instant, at 13.p.m.

G. CHAMPEAUX, !

Ajent.

889 Hongkong, May 17, 1882..

In the Matter of the Companies' Ordinané

1885,

AND In the Matter of THE LABUK PLANT- ING COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE is hereby givan that tho Oredi-

tors of the above-named Company are required on or before the 16TH DAY OF JULY, 1893, to send their Names and Ad-

dresses and the Particulars of their DEBTS

or ULAIMS, and the Nainos and Addrensan of their Solicitors, if any, to A. W. WAL KINSHAW and J. H. COX, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, the LIQUIDATORS of the said Company, and if so required by Notice in writing from the inid Liquidators are by their Solinitors to come in and prove their said Debts or Claims at euch time and place as shall be specified in such notion or In default thereof they will be excluded from the benefit of any. Distribution made befors such Debts are proved.

EBB

Dated this 17th day of May, 1892.

WOTTON & DEACON,

Not Responsible for Debta. Neither the Captain, the Agents,

Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contructed by the Officer Cres of the following Vereels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--

CHARMER, American ship, Capt. J. W. HolmesJardins, Blatheson & Co.

EDWARD MAY, American barque, Capt. Olan. Melara.Captain.

VELENATO. DEPART.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Per Melbourne, from Hongkong : for Bil- Mr Hutenu for Singapore, Mr SIA Bailey; for Marseilles Menure F.X. Alva

MEMOS, FOR TO MORROW Shipping

(From Singapors Papers.)

Bats of $100 ledged by a coolie, who wis charged with stealing a number of articles THE UNITED STATES London, May 9,Most of the Republican from Chlere mesme, was declared for- to attend the National Convention only non-appearance of the defendaul. five favour the re-nomination of President Harrison.

No. 0190

1892.

INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS AND BHIPBUILDERA

Moda Silva Britü, La Santos, Tr2 ( 7:30 am-Kong Malenves for:Macsogate Conventiona" bare slected delegatos | telted to-day by Mr Wodobouse on the | Shipbuilders hold a meeting in the Institute

Phillips, Mrs Phillips, Mesars O. E O'Don- all, Fellutrean, G. Formander and A. Domingon

SHIPPING REPORTS

The M. M. steamer Melbourne raports. After her accident to the high pressure gylinder on her way from Shanghai to Koba ha ing during her stay in Yokohama fitted up, by her own means, the engines so as to make the best use of the two extreme cylin dors only, laft Shanghai for homo passage on the 4th, at 1.16.p.m.; passed the wreck of steamer Paling at 7 pm., and Steep I land at 9.16 p. hence fing weather and fair N. E. Eroess, Passed Thraberiz at 10 p.a., on the ith cloudy, but olar.weather, trong N.E. brze, with heavy as bei the Japanese oraleer Itaiskama Kan at a

a.m., on the 16b paased Lammock at 0.20 p.m.; thence to 1ort, overcast and rainy Westhur. Auchured in Hongkong. dlcaa the hospital slup at 2.30 am., on the 17th

instant,

The British staimer Mcduff reports Had light variable winds and line wasther.

The British eteamer Fare Charla Cors Kivo reports: Had light variable winds and fine weather, to 20 N., 112° 43' E.; hence to port, wrong N.N.. to E.S.E. CMEGA, British barque, Captain A. Vrids, and high confused nos and thick

rain, Brown.-Master;

WANDERING JEW, Americau' ship, Capt. D. U. Nisbols-Order.

Bolicators to the above-named DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, clear water to Pedro Blanco, moderate

Liquidators.

SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS,

No. 75.

STEAMER SUNK IN N.W. ENTRANCE TO BONHAM STRAIT.

TOTIUE in horoby given that it has been

LIMITED.

CHEMISTS, &c.

N exported to this Ofice that the 8.8. Dakin's

PEKING los SUNK in about 9 fathoms water, at the N.W. anirince to BONGAN STRATE; her Masts showing about 50 feet above water,

Approximate Position

Gutzina bearing N.W.W, distant 10 miles. Bonham 77, S.E. S

7

Steps are being taken to have the wreek marked, until removed, by a three masted Lorcha having her mainant surmounted by black ball, which will form the day mark; and showing by night, suspended vertically. from a yard on her mainmast a fixed rad light at an elevation of about 45 fest sad It ik a fixed white light 12 fest lower. expected the lights will be orhibited on the evening of the 11th Instant

Turing foggy weather a gong will be

soundedUTION.

Until farther. Notice is issued to the effect that the wreek no longer forms a danger to navigation, vessels should exer pins great caution when nearing its vicinity,

C. PALMER,

Harbour Master.

Approved:

R. E. BREDON,

Commissioner of Customs.

Custom House,

Shanghai, 9th May, 1892.

886

ZETLAND

LODGE.

No. 526.

LEMON

SQUASH.

The British at amer Balkan roporis: Foochow to Aray, light to fresh N.E. brevas and showery. Amoy to Swalow, rooderate N.E. Eaterly breeze and Kosterly breeze and showery; thence to port, molstate Easterly breeze and cloudy. Steamers in Facchow, Fechui, and 5 Chi- nere men-af-war. Steamers in Amoy, Namoa, Fellen, Whampoa Cheang Hock Kians, Meeloo Young Ching, Hiroshima Maru, and German gunboat Wolf. Strs. in Swater, Kwongmang, Heihow. Phra Chum Klao, Thales and "Fushiki Baru.

The British steamer Agamemnon reports! First part fine; latter part ansedded wea ther, with squalle and beavy rain.

The British aleator Lainox reports: Firat part of reyage, light Northerly wind; latter part, fresh to strong breeze.

MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL.

LIST OF VISITES.

Mrs George Arm- Mrs W, S. Inglis and

children atrung

Miss Armstrong Mr Otarles C. Malsch Mr & Mrs E. V. Bro-Liout, B. R. Oliver

Ben and childreobert Oyilvio : ̈

Mr.J. H. Porry Consul Baule,

The Favorite

Mra Alexander Cook Mr Price

Mr A. Ro WEATHER Mr A. G. Dowlo

Hon. W, M. Goodman Mr. Taglove

HOT

DRINK;

22 & 34, QUEEN'S ROAD

CENTRAL,

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS. "May 16-

Mr and Mrs Guinness Mr and Mrs J. A. Mr Bars Holé

Thomson.

Mr E. E. Humphreys

VICTORIA HOTEL

VIHITORS' BIKE.

Mr O. Bosweill Mr C. de Monteys Mr Brito

790 Mr H. Charpantice

Arochie, British steamer, 1,055, T. Rowin, Hongay May 13, Coal-JARDINE, BLATHE BOW & Co.

Macduf, British steamer, 1,887, E. Por- NEmergency MEETING of the above ter, Saigon May 18, General.-Danwell, A LODGE will be held in the Farz CALLIEL & Co.

MASOSU

Zetland Strest, HALL,

110

May 17

Mary Blair, British bargne, 328, Thos.

TUESDAY, the 24th Inst., at 5 for 5.30 Askin, Albany. March 29, Sandalwood.-- p.m. precitaly. VISITING BRETHREN ATO cordially INVITED.

Hangkong, May 17, 1802.

VICTORIA PRECEPTORY.

OEDER.

Melbourne, French steamar, 2,033, A. 884 Vamont, Shau hai May 14, Mails and

General-MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

Regular MEETING of the VIC- TOKIA FRECEPTORY will be held on THURSDAY, the 26th Itzat., at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. VISITING BRETHREN are cordially TAVISED to attend.

Hongkong, May 17, 1692.

385

STEAMSHIP SAQHALIEN. "COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London ex Steamships Bbre end hours, from Havrae S.S. Douro, and from Bordeaux or Bob. Fyrinud des Varques and Kerbeckmois, in connection with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Gouda with the exception of Opium, Trossure and Valuables are being landed and stored at their risk as the HONGKONG & KOWLOON WIARY & Gobows COMPANY'S Godown, at Korison, whence delivery may be ob tained immediately after landing.

Options Oarge will beforwarded on, unless fatisation is zeoaived from the Consigness bofors 6p.m. To-Dax (Tuesday), the 17th Instant, requesting it to be landed here,

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned..

Goode remaining unclaimed after Wes. NESDAY, the 26th inst., at Neon, will be subject to rout, and landing charges.

All Claims must be sent in to me on bi before, the Inst., or they will not be recognized.

All Damaged Packages will be examined

Phra Chula Chom Kico, British steamer, 1,012, J. A. Merrie, Baugkuk May 9, and Kohsichang 10, Rios and Teak.-YUEN FAT Hojo.

Baitan, British scamer, 1,187, F. D. Goddard, Foochow May 15, Amoy 15, and Bwatow 16, General-DovoLAS STEAMSHIP Co

Saghalien, French str., 2,085, T. Homery, Marseilles April 17, Port Said 23, Suez 23, Aden 28. Colombo May 5, Singapore 10, and Saigon 14, Mails and General, MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

Agamemnon, British air., 1,491, Williams, London and Singapore May 11, General

BUTTERFIELD & SWEE

Lennox, British steamer, 1,897, Ward, Maji May 12, Coal.DoDWELL, CARLILE & Co.

DEPARTURES May 17- Hangchow, for Whampas. Leersoon, for Whampoa. Polyphemus, for Singapore and London. Bailong, for Coast Ports: Cherthun, for Kobe, Continental, for Foodbow. Independent, for Bingapore. Malacca, for Singapore and Bombay.

·CLEARED, detin, for Haiphong. Benglor, for Saigon. Triumph, for Hollow.

Mr D. D. Oametjes, Mr Santos:

Capt. Geo. B. Pallett Me Perrin

Mr and ifte Daries

Mr W. Smith

Mr A. Domingos

Mr M. Recurrage Mr Farmer

Mr O. Fernandez Capt. A. Getley Mr Morton Jones

Mr. B. Jorey

Kofod

Med

Mr Luis Lauton Mr Menager

Mr W, H. Smith

Mr Solson

Mr Solano, Jr. Me John Stewart Mr Gea, Stewart, Mr H. J. Such

Mr and Mrs. Valdos

Mr and Mrs Vicenta

Mr Chas, Waill Mre Wilson

Mr G. Wright

POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close-

For AMOY & STRAITS.-

Ter Diamond, at 10.30 a.m., on Wednar-

day, the 18-h inst

For STRAITS & BOMBAY.--

Per Teheran, at 11.30 am, on Wednes-

day, the 18th inst.

For SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Saghatian on Wednesday, 18th inat.

For Shanghai, Registry caseen at 145. p.m. Mail closes at 2 p.m. Late Letters received from 2,10 to 2.50. p., with 10 caute Late Fee. For Japan, Rogiatry denses at 3.15 pm. Mail clues at 2.30 p.m.

For SINGAPORE

Por Poighymai, at 3.30 p.m., on Wed-

nesday, the 18th inst

For AMOY & MANILA.—“-`

Fer-Zafiro, at 4:30p.m., on Wednesday.

the 18th inal.

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. ———. The French Contract Packet Melbourne will be despatelied on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Justant, with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places be yond, vid Marseilles; to Saigon, Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceyloni, the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Madras, Aden, Mauritius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.

The usual hours will be observed in

closing the Mails, o.

J

Noon French Mail leaves for Ports of

Call and Europe. Noon,Polym id leaves for Bbay, 3.Sag/zlich loaves for S'hai, do, -Taheran leaves for H'burg, & 5pm-Zuroleaves for Manila, &o.:

Miscellaneous.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED.

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Last night the institute of Engineers and

Booms, Prays Central, when upwards of Mr D. sixty gentlemen were present. To nav at the Hagistracy a coolie was sent Gillies, President, occupiod the chair and to prison for three months for stealing a read a provisional statement of accounts for copper pipe valued at 810 from the as the Brat quarter of the current year, which Japan on 3rd April. Mr Wodehouse ses showed that the Institute was in a very tenced a marine store dealer to a liko term fourlabing condition Ha congratulated of imprisonment for receiving the stolen the Committee of Management on the fe vourable report they were able to make at the beginning of the year, but though, ther were in such a saund fasacial position: they

the benante of the should not reat exfistled and should do all they could to Institute, especially among in-going in- gineers. Mr W H. Wilker, Chairman the Commitice, said the Committee depoad- ed as much upon the assistance of members as anything else and without their co-operation the Committee could do nothing, dir. J.

Goods por Strathleen undelivered after FASSED, SUEZ CANAL.,

OUTWARD BOU: Coringa, April 5 this dute subject to reat.

Strathlyon, Mascotte, 8 Olive Branch, 19 Port Phip, 92, Ningthecy Pro properly. methaus, 20 7 Nube, Takung, Glen gle May 3 Camelot, Caledonien, Diomed, 19; Formosa, 13 Hend of the fat Shropshire L. I. will HOMEWARD BOUND-Eevee, Florida, play at the Offers Meas to crow (Wad, April 1 Anchises 8 date, 29sday) commenting at 3 p.m. Progear Clyde, Electra Milerophon me Glenartney Glenyon, Palinur, 10; Strathask, Berenice, Achilles, 19

WINES AND SPIRITS.

E rite attention to the following Words, all of which are excellent quality and good value for the money."/".

The same being specially elected by our London House, and bought direct from the moat noted Shipper, aro importat in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling u to supply the best grow.hs at ioderate prices.

Alto Péru, good quality,

Green Capsule. 810 81.00 Vintage, enperior quality,

Red Capanies.enei

12 3.10 C Fine Old Vintage, auporior

Black Seal Cap quality, Bule.

D Very Fine Old Vintage, extra superior, Violet Ospanio (Oh Boitted)..... 18

SHERRIES.

14

1.25

1:50

0.60

Tho

Menu

Selection...... Bongis of Northern Europe "Ther

Zabrbach Belection: Ruy Ba

„Meyer Läkaą Gotchandk

M. M. O's B. & Sughelien with the Farquade French Mail of April 15, left Saigon

AW

on Saturday, May 14, at pm, and To-Day at the Magistracy, Wong Tai, master may be expected here on or about Tuesday, May 17. This prokot brings us a cargo boat, and Chang: Po, bostman, replies to lectora despatched from were charged before Mr Wodehoum with Hongkong on March B

In ordering it is only necessary to etats the pane and quantity of Wine or Spirit

W Kingborn, Hon. Hecretary, made a few remarks, in the course of which he stated wanted, and initial letter for quality desired.

Per dom

unlawful possession of 94 picals of ingar that during his short term of oilée he wax Case. Per Bot FORTS. (For Invalids and generii a6%) 21

The R. M. S. Empress of Japan, from Van valued at $149. Mr Phillipps appeared for very monala natonisked to find there were no

cover, Joft Shanghai for Hongkong on May 16, and may be expected to arrive the defence. The evidence of a Chinese complaints and he looked upon that as bad boro about 6 pm, on May 18. constable showed that a small juck was bomen. Engineers were proverbial for their The P. & O, sismer Rohilla, with the ENG-arved by him at Yaumati on the 12th inst, growls Ther would not get on withou

Lata Mart of April 23, left. Singapore Ho twarded the junk she found a large them, and he was afraid the absence of on Monday, the 16th May, at 5. p.m., and may be expected here on or about number of bogs which the defendants said growls betokened diameter, as showing the Sandsy, the Zud May This Packet contained salt. Upez examination the bags members were not taking sufficient la lorest brings replies to letters despatched from Hongkong on March 17.

in the Institute. Ele part, zeferred to the The P. M. S. 8. Co,'n s. a Chisa, with the

want of proper scomodation in the pre- AMERICAN MAIL of April 28, leaves

ens premises. He believed this prevented Yokobamu on Tuesday, May 17, at

great many engineers from becoming member and the Committee were in ne daylight, and may be expected here on or about Busday, May 29

gotiation with another establishment where The 0. & 0 Co.'s s. 5. Belgio, with the

they would have better and more com AMERICAN MAID, left San Francisco on

modious room and in which they could on tertain their friends under more favourable 10th May, for Hongkong via Yoko

conditions; and is ourolusion be expressed a hains. 1,00

TheR. M. S. Emps of China left Van

hope that the next time they met they wise, The meeting then resolved itself into couver for this port sia Yokohama,

would be able to entertain the ladies liko-

Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai on May

mocial gathering, and the obeir, on the de 15.

parture of Mr Gilliss, was takea by Mr Andrew Johnston, Vice-President, Songs

A Delicato Pale Dry, dianer

wine, Green Capsule....... B Superior Pala Dry, diuner wias, Green Sent Cap-

aule

*******2.50 0.75 O Mazanilla, Palo Natural

Sherry, White Capsule 10 1.00 00 Superior Old Dry Pale Natural Sherry, Rid Seal Capsulestrarmonijn. D Very Superior Old Pale Dry; chuice old Wine,

10

White Sent Capsule......12

E Extra Superior Old Pate Dry, fury finest qua Black Boat Capsule Botted)

OLARETS.

1.10

14126

Per Case Per Case

were found to contain sugar. Mr AC More identified the sugur ve belonging to the China Bugar Refinery, similar to that

the Kowloon Godowre. For some time past largo quantities of sugar had been removed by the Company's tres from the Godowns in the ovares of business, The master of the boat stated that on the night

of 10th inst. a maa requested him to go alongside a lighter at Warohai and the bags were there put on board the boat. The case was readended till Friday, ball being

The Gler Line steamship Glanchfired in saob esse in two juretion each and recitations were given by Meners Crow,

from

London, left Singapore on blay 12; 8150 and may be expooled here on o

for

kabout pie

|| May 18 am Cy

Tho 0. 8, 8. Co.'s steamship Nestor left MESARA Becher, Lonis & Co. recsivod the 84.50

Singapore on May 12, and may be

I dos 2 don Pinta Quarts. Superior Breakfast Claret,

·$4 Red Capsule BS. Estophe Red Capauls 4.60 500 O St Julien, Red Capsula

D La Rose, Red Capsule 11

16

20

7.50

12.00

pected here on or about May 18 following telegrins on the 10th instant" Mr JaW4 Kinghorn for the way they had

The B. . Faergia left Singaporeen May 14, And may be expected here on or about May 20, y

from the Jalis mue, Penjom During the month of April the mill worked 25 days, crashed 385 toas, yielded 300 ounces of gold. No news of importance.

Purvis, Murray Kinghora, Meutebisou, Tod, W. H. Walker, Coe, Lamm, and Vowien At this plese hearty votes" of thunks were soeurdod to Mr.F. Abouell and looked after the finances and interests of the Institute, and for the excalance of the gentlemen asknowledged and the Chairman entertainment they and provided. Both having been thanked for presiding the pro eeedings, which had been of an exceedingly

The D. D. B. 8. 8. Lydin, from Hamburg,

left Singapore on May 14, and may be Taz funéral expenses of a prominent Chi-bearly tenoription, terminated with the "expected here on or abcat May 20.

saman named Kho Tiang Peh, lately singing of Auld Laugeyns Glamorganshire, laft Singapore on buried at Pelany, are said to bary pioust- blay 15, and may be expected here oned to about the sum of 820,000. The cor- or about May 21

ering of the coin, which was made in

The

The

e. Wingeing, from Etraits and Cal Shanghai, is described as the richest and

THE BIGNALLING OF STEAMERS

entia, left. Singapore for this port on grandest ever seen in. Panang, and cost FROM THE GAP BOOKMAN

MADEIRA, HOCK & CHAMPAGNES. Full particulare of the carious Brands in stock on applications. BRANDY. Per doz

Case. Per But: A Hennessy's Old Fate, Red

Capsule...........913 81.20 B Superior Very Old Cognac,

1.40 Red Capsule Dome

May 16, and may be expected here 83,600. Very Old Ligneur Cogans,

Red Capsule

375 on or about May 21.4

The P. and Q, wie. Canton left Singapore for this port on May 16, and may bo expected here on or about May 22 The P &0. x . Venetur left Bombay for

this port on May 6. ⠀⠀ The P. and O. s. Formosa left London

For this port on April $0.

D Hennessy's Finest Very Ol

Liqueur Cognes, 1872

Vintage, Red Capsule... 30

SCOTCH WHISKY.

A Thorne's Blend, White

Capsulo

B Watanu's Elanorchy Mel-

low Blend, Blue Cap

Hale, with Nome and

Trade Mark,.....................

O Watson's Aberlour-Glenlivet,

Red Capsule, with Name

and Trade Mack

D Wate's A K D Blond of

the Finest Scotch Mali

Whiskica, Violet Cap

E Watson's Very Old Liqueur Scotch Whisky, Gold Daposle IRISH WHISKY,

A John Jameson's Old Green

Caputo

8

3

10.

12

8

B John Jameson's Kine Old,

Green Capsulosing. 10 O John Jameson'a Very Fine

GIN

Old, Green Capsule..... 12 GENUINE BOURDON WHIKY.

Los old, Rod Capsules 10

with Name

Aliae Old Tom, White Cap-

4.50

I Fine Unsweetened, White

Cspeale.450 Fins ar V. II. Genera 5.35 RUM.

2.50

0.75

0.75 The P. & Co.'s a Sanglas loft Lan. don for this port on May 7.

#

From Hankow the N.-C. Daily News hears that the ecclesiastics! tempat still rages: All the non-conformist missionarice have, an was to be expeated, realgned their can nection with St. John's, and Mr Consul Garduer has withdrawn higuel from tao, Oburch Committee very unfortunate condition of flairs.

TBS C. Daly News of the 13th inst.

The following is the correspondence which has taken place hetween the Mor chants and others and the Government on the shore subject *--

Hongkong, 30th March, 1881, 3 Sir-Wathe undersigned Merchants and others interested in the shipping trade of Hongkong hare the honor to bring to the notiof His Erellenor the Governor-flus. desirability of improving upon the existing system of signalling the approach of Vessels, and we respectfully offer the following sug gestions for His Excellency's couideration. 1. The faults of the present system are

0.25 Tau delivery of the French Mail was buguu ys: There was a terrific gole at Hanko(a) When the Foak is alended there is

at 5.45 p.

1,00 The Silk ox Empress of China, which sailed from Hongkong on the 15th April, was 1.10 delivered in New York on the 16th May.

1.00

0,75 TH RM. S. Buress of China left. Vancunver on the 15th Day for Hongkong, vio Yokohama, Kobe, Nagasaki and Sing 1.10 frui

on Sunday night from north of north-cast and the steamers were obligod to leave the absulately no means of sacortaining, the hulke and take shelter on the Wachaug approach of vessels, and an this happens for fully half the year, stgamers are frequently. side. The sex was the biggest ever son at their berths before those on shore are chero. & large number of lives were loat

by the destruction of native boats, and aware of it. (b.) Eren when the Peak is

Bunic damage was done to the Bund

clear no intimation is given of the distacios when vessels are first sighted eicopt in the on of Mail steamers (c) The Peak Bignal Station is not visible from many The test addition to the China Mer- basiness portions of the town. (d) The chants feet, the Banchi, arrived on the look-out, an at present kept, is unreible. 2.We therefore suggest (,). That the 13th lost at Shanghai from Tangen. She jaa sister ship and similar in every respect present signal atation bromuved" to to the Hainful, which came out a short the hill at Kowloon Point, or to some where time ago The Hainst which to cam equally convenient situation"

1.00 The sentres of the coast martial which maaded by Captain Parramore, had large the signals will not be obscured by fog. tried Willlam Hayes, surgeon of the Fore cargo and some machinery for Fiestain, (f) That the General Post Office be placed which she took up straight from Singapore in direct telegraphie communication with 0.40 pose, on a charge of drauteatoes, was ashe Tongku, to discharge. On arriving at Gap Book and Capes d'Aguilar Lighthouse, follows: The prisoner having pleaded Shanghai he went at once into the Old and the lighthouse keepers Instructed to wire the name or house fag ui spyrosohing Dock to be painted and cornealed. 0.40 guilty, the Court considers the charge has 0.50 buc proud, and sentences the prisoner taken to be

vesela, giring the time and position when first sighted and also the time when paas-

be deprived of all seniority, and to be dis- The Huger, ays Waile witnessing drilling the lighthouse (g) This luformation 121,00ed ble ship, not dismissed the ser- the other morning General Sito met with to be repeated at the Kowing and Mount

Finest Old Jamaica, Vio-

lot Capsule Goad Leceard Island, $1.50 p

O per Gal. LIQUEURS.

Benedictine, Maraschino Curacoa, Heering's Cherry Cordial Chartreuse, Dr. Siegerte Augietură

Bitters, &

PRICES OF APPLICATION.

ww

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, THE HONURONG DISPENSARY.

Boagkong, February 4, 1892.5.

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257

On the 10th Instsat, ut Victoria Hotel; the wifs of WhatAM FARMER, of a daughter. DEATHS.

vice, sa incorrectly reported yesterday.

We take the following items from the Londone and China Banvas of April 13 ---

According to an official announcement ak in Eastern Siberis will be strengthened by St. Petersberg the military establishment newly formed batteries of light er-

HOURS OF CLOSING THE PASSENGERS. ARITAI

ENGLISH AND TRENCH MAILS.

Ar the Magistraop to-day Mr Wodehouse Per Melbourne, for. Hongkong: from

When the Packets leaps at Noon r Shanghai, Mrs. Halhaway, Masar J. B.

At Wuhu, on the 10th May, of typhoid held an inquest apon the body of a Ubina- man who was killed by falling down the Mostel, H. L Deus, A Dorter, B. The following hours will be observed in fever, the Rev. W. I: KNAPP, of the Inter- Rex, Chan Loong Thin, Rar. J. B. Bsclot, closing the Maile for Europe, &c by the national Missionary Alliance. Mr. Redinier, and 0 Chiness; from Kobe, Euglish and French Packets, when they

At the Shanghai Goastal Hospital, on smoke-halo of a house at 78 Queen's Road Count de Koseler From Shanghai: for leave at Noon.The Money Order Office the 12th Iost: MAZ. CoxHan, aged 28 yosts West on th inst, while escaping from the

At Shanghat General Hospital, on the

The troopship Himalaya, which left saigon, 4 French Marisca; for Singapore, will be closed at 5 the day before. 3 Balaye; for Marseilles, Mesire Ereard, 9.004.--Posting of Prices Current and 14 tan, Uzsar Peruusen, late 3rd polics. The evidenes showed that gambtillery,

Hongkong on Fab. 27 arrived at Ports Circulars cenas,,|-|

Euginsor of C. 31. S. N. Ca ass. Kiangyang, ling was going on in the house when the

police entered and the decessed attempted mouth on the 13th inst. The vessel had an (Prices Current and Ciroulure may A. Amador, Her, and Mirs Phelps and in- Tant, Mr F. Wilson. From Kobe: for Sin

however be posted up to 10 o'clock aged 30 years. “

to go down the smoke-hole by means of extremely good yamagu, kad g if they are tied in bundles, country

rope which broke and pracipitated bim le by coautry, with the addresses all

the ground from the third storey. He died from the effects of his injuries. Mr Wods. bone found that the man was accidentally killed.

G WEDNESDAY, the 25th Instant, at 3 p.mgapore, Mr Tobihaw From Yokohama:

No Fire Insuratica has been offected." for Saigon, Mr. V. Moine for Singapura,

G DE OHAMPEAUX,

"Agent,

500

Hongkong, May 17, 1802. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, A LIMITED........ FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW

The Co's Steamship.

Batten, Cap, Groppant will be Despatched for the abor

• on THURSDAY, the 18th Insk, at

For Freight or Paige, Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, May 17, 1892 -- FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

OLLOUTTA.

The Steamship

Menars Tokisico and Shibuya; for Mar seilles, Memera E Verand, Urata Franzi, and Baroussen.

Par Macduf, from Baigon, 60 Chicess. Par Phra Chess Cho Kino, trom Bang Lok, Caron P. 6. Lutteitz, Mears F. Soloman and Siamese Trospe, and 58 Chi-

For Haitan, from Oust Porta, Messra Powell, and Pyo, Mr and Mrs Yoo Kim Fing, and 81 Chinese

ar

Per faghalien, for Hongkong: from Mar sailles, Mesama Skerret Rogers, A. B. Mo Donald, Ferrin, C. de Mouter and J. Onos; feum Singapore Me Ta Blamey, Dr W. Warren, Mrs Foster, l'Abbé Allard, Mr Go Ghee Keng, Mr JM. Spost, Adulkader, Mr Th. Blamey's servant from Saigon, 103 Chinese For Shanghai: from 554 sailles, Mr Flayalle; from Eaigon, Meers Frochat, Boulait, Gras, Virdry Serret, Lefevere Auberius, Damba, Bertranti, Labrade, Guillemens, Dolaporte, Reruar, Condier Brandiz and Barlon. For Toka hams: from Marseilles, Me T. Haos; from Singapore, Mr Highst, and 1 Chinese from Saigon, Mr and Mrs Veraille

Capt. A. GHAZON, RAN.B., will be despatch ed for the abors Ports on TURDAY, the

Instant, at Noon, 5? Fr Fraight or Passage, apply to

DAVID BASSOON SUNS & Co,

Agente Hongkong, May 17, 1892

Per Aetherize, tra Slugspots, 168 Oblow y

DEFANTED.

Por l'olyphemus, for London, Miss Ny ham, Miss Fraser, Atco Forts and 2 shildren, Mew Davies, child and infant, De. Hayes, 8231 R.N., and Mr G. Tanove. ̧

one way),

10.00 Registry ceases.. 10.30 AM Posting of Nomapapers, Books, and Patterns ceases.A. 11.00 A.-Mail closes, pat

LATE LETTERS may be pealed (from 11:10 AM) with 10 cents late fee up to £1.30 after which hour they may. be seith on Board with the sana Late Food burnin

General Memoranda. THURSDAY, May 19

Goods per Fan undelivered after thin

-date Innderla FRIDAY, May 20 1---

8p-Meeting of H.K. Corinthian

Sailing Club in Gymnasioun of V.R.C.; BATURDAY, May 21 d

2.65 pm-Competition of the Hongkong

Rifle Association. MONDAY, May 23

9p.meeting of Victoris Lodge. Tussday, May 24-

€30.5 mMost of Kotland Lodge, WEDERAbay, May 23 ---

Goods par Steamer Saghalien unclaimed

after Noon subject to rest THURADAT, My 26

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The China Mail.

KONGKONG, TCE DAY, MAY 17, 1893

TELEGRAMS.

[SUFFLAND TO THE "CHINA MAI") "(Via Southern Line) DISFRANCHISEMENT OF ILLITERATES.

• LONDON, Jéth May, 1892

A motion in roduced into the House of Commons by Mr Robert Webster, Member for St. Panoras, to deprive illiteraten of the iruchise, was carried by a majority of

--THE PETROLEUM TRAFFIC IN.

THE SUEZ CANALES

After 1st July next Pairolazm Tank Skips will be allowed to pass through the O pun-Bleeting of Victoria Preceptory. Buen Caual.

an accident which nearly contains his life. Gough Sigual Station, which should also be The soldiers were firing alley when a in telegraphic communication with the Pant bullet which had through the carolesscuss Office. (4) That the Post Master General Tas Superintendent of the P. & 0. 8. S. of soldier, found its way into a rife cause the Yessof's name, hour and distance whistled past the gamural's Lead, penetrat to be plasarded outside the General Post Co, informs us that the Company 6.5.5. ing the top of the official hat which he was Office and a written notice inmedisinly sent On learing what had occurred, by special messenger to those persons wha Rohilla lelt Singapore for this port on the wearing 16th Inst., at 5 p.m., with the outward General Yang ordered the calprit to be dema to be so informed and she woull of English Mail, and is due here on the 22nd brought before him, and sentenced him to course pay o emall fes for the maintainance

death, but through the intercosaics of of the messenger Inst., at 1. p.r.-The Company's a.. General Sinu the sentence was cancelled, We have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient.nerrants, B. Joseph, Su Cantos left Bingapore for this part at 9 though for his gross our leanas the soldise

perintendent P&O. 8. N. Co. 1.G. de hed one of his cara clipped as an example to others,

Chan-peaux, AgentMessageries Misri am yesterday:

times J. V. Baron, Agent, Pacifie Mail and Occidental & Oriental S. & Co.; K Holloway, General Agent Copadinas ausat Agents Indo Cuits &. N. Coy. Partho Bailway Coy Jardins Matheson Gen Lane and other Stones; Buttoraald, and Beire, Agenta. Odsan Steamship Co. Ltd. and China Navigation 06. LG Rilevans and Co., an Agents for the Nippon Lussen Kaishis Agenta Maria Line od other Steamers pro. Dodwell, sill and Co., E. 8. Wheller, Agents Shire,' Mogul Aid Ucion dhe sul other Blanmore, Biomasen and Co., Agente Ohine Coast Navigation Co., German Steamship Guy Kingsja Lina; Arnhold Karberg and Co Agents Olius Mutual8. NCL Bhawan and Co. General Messgers, Chlas aud Blanila N. 6. On L Malars, & Co., Agents Novidenteaker. Lloyd and uther steamere Douglas Le praik and Co., General Manager, Douglas Gibb, Livingston and Oo, Agents, Bon Co. L:Lane, Crawford and Gol Line, E. J. 5. fl. Coy, and other steamer ppto. Darlowitz and Co, P. Sachin, Agents of Navigazione Generale Italiane QF. Chater D. Sasion Sons and Jo., Agents for Apear and Cor Calcutta- Hongkong Line, and the Apatrias Lloyd's 3. N. Coy Wieler und Ge. F. Black- hosd and Oo. Stolterfont and Hirst; Mors and Sol and Naudin and Co., Satieple and C, Bander and Corp, pro. Wm Meyerine And Co. H. May. ariak Keases Co. Reuter, Bidekal maus and Ge; Ed: Scheling and Co.; F. de Bovis Chief Manager, Hong- kong and Shanghai Banking Carpa Cimatrey Inchbald, Misager, Bank of Chion, Japan and the Straits E W Kuttar, Manager, Now Oriental Bank Come CW Pleyfair Chiat.. Mauwger, National Bank of China I'd In Glomar Abtiby Agent,

National

Captain Hugh Daris, F. N. (retired), died on the Sed iuer. As a list of the Encounter during the second Chinese waz, hesa engaged in the operations sgéinut the Tecpings, and commisaded the shore party at the cap'ure of Ningpo; was specially mentioned in despatcher, also commanded the seamen at the captures of Fungwha Ka Henry Varley has addressed an appast and Enyao (China meda]); received tha second class from the Emperor of China to the Queen and the Hoares of Parliament Bold medal, with certiboats of merit of tho.

the Thepings, for the suppression of what he describes as for services ugeinet,

It ha been reported more than once utilioo. Che the slayo trafic at Singapore. He says It is significant that the English and, Chi.that the Admiralty propue

services of a portion of the Royal Marine nesu agents who carry on the Chinese coulte Artillery in garrisoning the defenses of one Emigration traffic there are commonly or more of the smaller and more distant spoken of a slave-dealers. Ho contends sling stations. Whether this is the case that the Imperial Government allows and we are prodibly informed, asys Naval contemporary, that nothing of the Singapore to be made the receiving house kind is at pressat in futempiaidon, will think twipa bators deckling on of at least 1650,000 Chinese coollen every it is to be hoped that the authorities your, that those imported coolics are de making the Falklands the coating depot prived of thour liberty in Singapore and of the new station, which it in anid, in to be herded together like draves of human cat formed from the South Pacife and Byuth East Coast of America stations. If a trial tle, and that they are exported at the will is to be resde of the Marines as garrisons, of the slave-dealing agente into conditions it would be adriatis, perhaps, to start experiency of Earing a large body of men of enforced labour where for yours they with Equimals or Bougeong, where the ere, to all intents and purposer, slaves and posessert of Son-logs and has stomaches for

roidy shipment is oorlour. in bondage.