ti.
Entertainments.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
I
ATHLETIC SPORTS."
Tin proposed to hold an ATHLETIO:
April, under A. A. A. Rules (subject to! Bufficient Entries being received).
EVENTS.
· L-120 yards Flat Rucs (Handicap). 2-Long Jump.
3.—220 yards Fall Race (Uandicap), 4.-120 yards Hurdle Race, 10 Fights. 5.-Half-mile Flat Race (Handicap). 6-High Jump
7.-100 yards Flat Racs.
Throwing the Cricket Ball.
D.--Ons Mile Flat Race.
10.-120
-120 yards Veteran's Race (Handicap), 11-440 yarde Fiat Lace,
12-International Tug-of-War. 18.--Fusting the Sho
1.-Consolation Race.
15.-Bicycle
-Hicycle Race, Open to all comers. 18-Half Mile Flat face (flandicap), upon
to Soldiers, Bailors and Police. 17.-220 Yards, Opon to Boldiers, Bailors
and I'alice.
18. Tug-of-War-8 men a sido-open to Non-Commissioned Officorn and Mon
of the Army, Navy and Pulico. Each Ship, Regiment úr Corps may culor one team only,
Intimations.
PRIVATE BOARD A RESIGNE
for and GENTLEMEN, Special attention to Ladies' confort, Accotambda- tion for Table Boarders. Central situation.
Mus. MATHER, -2 and 3 Peddar's Hill, Hongkong, July 24, 1893,
* CHAN A-TONG,
COAL MERCHANTEERS, EAST.
Business Offier: No 21, Gilman Street,
478
·
Destination
Mania,
New
TAGLI
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loaling.
Fascia.
via Amoy......Zaliro (s).. Saigon Sydney (6)
Luey A.
Nickels..
Apritai
Dale o Leavin
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Sbipping.
Daylight.—Namod leaves for Swalow. 4 p.m.-Lycemoon loaves for Shanghai. Auctions.
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1895,
consideration. Amongst that class we Naw Plano Repairing Machinery arrived for include many Chinese fellow-colonists W. Robinson and Company. whose interests are bound up with chore
of the governing race who are, in fact, No less than eight British marine officere an integral portion of it. It has been and engineers left Shanghai by tun Monmoje. frequently stated that the Chinese cator Japan to join the ships of the Nippon very well protect themselves. With Yusen Kaisha,
2.30 p.m. -Auction of Household Furni-
lure, ., at the Residence of Dout attempting any play upon words,
we would suggest the display of an ex- Panos Komatsu will assume the supreme Ayres, Caino Road.
tromp tendency towards the protection command of the Japanese forces in China. of Chinese has generally the effect of evolving a corresponding neglect of European interests often an effect very
Meeting. 9 p.m.-Convocation of Victoria Chapter
LIMITED.
Breman & Parts oCal) Bayern (8).....
Horddeutscher Lloyd April 3, at 3 p.m. Tapa
Vorona (8).
... N. Co......March 29, at noun. Katd........................ Port Ade'atdo (s)...Dodwell, Carill & Co. March 30, at noon, 1287 London & Ports of Cali Ravenna (8)....... JP & 0.8. N. Co.....March 28, at noon.
London and Hazaburg Catraarthenshira (Bodzerteld & Bwire. March 28.
Carlil & Co. Maret 28, at noon. London, v. Suez CandlIxion (5)........ Londa, v. Marasites. Aden (8).
P&O. B. N. Gu.... About March 28, P. & 9.8. N. C... About April 19, Showan & Co.
Marchi
at 6 pm. A. S. WATSON & Co., Mossageries Maritime April 3, at noon, Carlowitz & Co.......About April 1. D. &G, 8, 8. C... April 9, at noon. Pacifle Mail S, S. Vo.. April 17, at noon. Shewan & Co... Quick despatch. Shewan & Co.......... Quick despatch. Siemsspp & Co..
B. Maret 26, at 4 p.as.
Ahout April 7. B&O. 8. N. 02.
0......About April 1. Siomsson
& Oa.....
Murch
25, at 4 p.m. Nippon Yusen Kaisha, March 28, at 5p.m Douglas Lapraik & Co. March 26, daylight. Butterfield & wire... March 28. Butterfield & Swire...March, 31.
To-day's Advertisements. S. Francis, v. Jaị n
WANTED A COMPRADORE,
1701 4 NEWLY-STANTES BUSINESS. Muct FREE THOUSAND DOLLARS CASH, excellent fororces and soul guarantee as to honesty,
v. Japa Klaslic (...
City of Peking (8). Tillie E. Starbuck. Queen Margare!... Lycomoon (a). losetin (a).
Sala Franciaco............ San Francisco.... Shangbai..... Shangt
Shortghai and Kobs.... Bombay (n). S'pore, Havre & El'burg Oceans (8).. Straits, Colbo & B'bay Azim() Swatowars (8).. Swatew and Bangkok, Peuting (4).. pro-Dontsin. Yanch.ng (9)..
Salary to a good man FIFTY DOLLARS Month. None but thou capable of ducing all requiremente need apply.
-Oilors, in firat instance, to
'BUSINESS,'
Care of OrUE OF Thus PAPER. Hoogkong, March 20, 1895.
504
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
Evoauto - open to ali Gentlemen Amateurs-who-are-fembora.or. Visitors of the Hongkong Club, Club Germania, Lusitano, City, Orickot ur Victoria Re-Ravi Pri Captain
Cluba
MAISER,
having arrived from the above cts, Creation
Consignoos of Cargo are hereby requested Entratos Feo, 31 or each evcht (1–15). | to sond in their Bills of Lading Inter- General Entry, 98.
ENTRIES CLOSE on THURSDAY, 38th March.
Entrance forms qbtainable at the above mentioned Cluba,
E D. SANDERS,
ilun, Secretary."
Hongkong, Marcli 6, 1895.
PROM
ROGEAM ME
OF
474
SKY RACES. TO BE BELD IN THE HAPPY VALLEY,
ON
SATURDAY, the 20th April.
1.-HALF-MILE RAGE.-Prizo presc
For all China ponier, weight
a por scale, with 121,
scription griffins of 189
bond fide Polo ponies
13ibs. Second to
Sub- 7th
Hacks allowed
to savs Staktcaneo, SJ.
signature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of thuir i
Stools from
aloons? Cargo will be forwarded unitas |
notice to the contrary bagian before Nom TODAY, the 25th Instant.
་ “-”
Any Cargo impoding or discharge fil bo landed into the Gowns of the Hong- KONG & KOWLOON WYGODOWN Co., LD, and stored at Concer risk and exponec. No Glute the armitted after the Gooda by Godowns, and all Goods romayalivered after the 1st April
ect to rent.
Joker, chated, and damage Goods A to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 1st April, at 3 p.m. No Fire Insurance has been effected.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents.
(longkong, March 25, 1895. Third
COMPANY, LIMITED, -
Vancover (B.C. & Empress of Chios Pictoria (13.0.), &c... |Visteria (8)....
PAPPUTORST
March 25-
Holstein, for Canton,- Redpole, British guabunt, Bangkuk. Centurion, British frige, forn cruise..... Chuysang, for Shangh Spunditus, for Sign pure. Mongkut, fig Singapure, Pekin, for Bhanghai.
CLEARED.
Kitty, for Bangkok.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED.
.
(8).. Danadian Pie R. Co.. April 10, at noon, „Ner/Pic S. & R. Goa. April 23, at noon.
Per elstein, from Saigon, 27 Chinese. Por deffe, from Pahlvi, 141 Chinese. Por Prink from Hamburg, E. Messea Schmidt, Louverstein, Stock, Mrs Claune, and 460) Chinese.
Po Hongkong, from Haiphong, 30 Chi.
1280.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For SINGAPORE & LONDON.-
Per Carmarthenshire, at 10.30 am,
Thursday, the 28th inst.
D
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA Per Ferona, at 11:30 a.m., on Friday,
the 20th inst.
For SINGAPORE.-
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Wines and Spirits.
prejudicial to the real interests of the Colony. Wo are now reaping some of
· It is expected that the Headquarters will be removed from Hiroshims to Kioto. ̈ ̄
شرطة
Tas constraction of a Brousn torpedo
the fruits of the policy of protecting station has been going on for some time the Chinese. It would be unfair to Lyeemoon. The non-commissioned illcor lay all the blame of that condition in charge of the work, we understand, of things upen the new Colonial arrived in the Colony eighteen, mantha sgo Secretary; for an energetic Governor for the express purpose of noting as has the power, if he has the will, operintendent; but the material did not to do a great deal. It may or may not
be possible for our present Governor to begin to arriva until three or four months gird bis sword (metaphorically) upon ago. Some of the Honté authorilles must All these are SELECTED by our Loynos his thigh, and to make up his mind to have blundered.
take up a strong position.. Sir William
House, bought direct at first hand, in-Robinson is in the habit, we fear, of To Monnow afternoon, at the Happy Valley hence the necessity for a strong, unpre- Garrison ander Rugby rules; Club in leaving wuch to his subordinates; the Hongkong Football Club will play the judiced and discreet heutenant colours, Garrison in white; Kick-off st
ported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus saving all intermediate profits and
onabling us to strely the BEST towns
MODERATE FRICES.
at
-PRICE LISTS, with full details, to bo
Fer Oceana, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday, had on application.
the 20th inst.
MAILS By unz BRUTISH PACKET.--
The British Contra Packet Rasena will PORT.After removal should bo a month
be despatched on THURSDAY, the
28th Listaut, with Maila for the United Europe, and countries-be. yond,
tui Brindisi; to the Straits Bettiomen's, Netherlands India, Bur.
mah, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Malia, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
the Mails, &c.
VISITORS AT HOTELS.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
Per Propulis, fron Saigon, 20 Chinose. Per L'ebin for Hongkong: from London, Captain Wyles, 1. Mrs E. Noet afd child, Sub.-Lieut. G. A. Kannedy, Me H. N.
Messrs Hino, Staff Surg. J. J. Demes,
Me. and child, Mr and Mrs G. F.Mr and Mrs L. H
King Mr B. F gier, from Matras, Mr J. Crawford; from Bors and Mr S. W. D. Antoine Masquorez, bay.
leatheot. D. Webbh. Gates, Foster;
and Capt. Dashwood frum Colombo, Dr. and Mra Bell, ad Mr W. D. Graham
FOLO. Prizs presuntod: THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP Cartwright; from Port Said, Mts Bourd, weigh wong fine Polo ponios, Cafen
Over list. 71bs. Second to save | Entrance, $2" À Quarter-of-a-¦
mile. 3-One Miuc Haspicar.-A forced entry For all China Ponios entered at this Sky Meeting (except in Rucen 2 and 7). En- trance 81. Entries Jeft in after 17th April 8t extra. Entrance fees with $10 added to go to the Winner. Second to receive $20. Third to any Stake. 4.-THREE-QUARTEL-MILE RACE, Prize to receive $10. Third. presented; Sccund to sava stako. For Subscription Griffins of any your. Weight for inches as par Winners and placed Ponies at scale any Race Meeting in Hongkong or Chins (Of Days not to count) à lbs. and 3 lbs. extra respectively. Penalties accumu
Intive.
↑
6.STEEPLECHASE-1'rics procented; Ba cond to receive $10, Third to save Stake. For all China Ponios, weight for inoles ao por sealo. Ponies other than Subscription. griffins and bona fide Polo Ponies and Hacke, to
carry
12st:
Provicus winners and placed ponies in a Steeplechaun Witar and Sibs, respectively. Entrance 83. From the Black Rock Once Round and ine
6.-FIVE FURLONGs Race.—Prize present- ed, Second to receive $10, Third to save Stake. For all China Ponies, weight for inches as per scale. Previoua winners and placed ponios at this Sky Meating 7th. and Sibs, extra respectively. Hacka and bona fide Polo Ponies allowed 7.
$3.
19
Adamson
Mr H. T. Allen
3r J. H. Panker
Mr & Mra A. Barnes
Mr J. W. Bollea
Mr G. C. Boumon
B.J
Jerome
Mr J. Kinghoru
Me W. Krummo
Mr W. Larcho
C. Lerche
Mr
H. Lewin
Mr B. J. Brotherton Mr Lope
Mr
W. J. Canter
Mr H. McCallum
from Naples, Mr Phelps; from Cigs Mrs. W. Cartwright Mr J. Me Williama
Bad
FOR MANILA PIA AMOY.
The Co.'s Steamship
Zafiro
despatched for the above Poria on WEDNESDAY, the 27th Inst., at &p.m., instead of as previously advertised. This Steamer has superior Accviinoda- tion for Passongers,
Captain GERARD, will be servant, Car, Dir Low lloc King and
For Freight or Passage, apply to
. SHEWAN & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, March 25, 1895.
USTRALIAN PRODUCTS,
AUSTRALIAN PRODUCTS. JEST LANDED EX Changelua.
BACON. BACON. ROLLED, Firrenes, MIELES Per th
A
3
M
Mr J
before 1158.
When required for
drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the Dispensary
before being sent out.
CLAREL-Our Clareta, including the
lowest priced, are guamuteed to be
the genuine product of the juice of the grape and are not artificially made from raisins and currants, as
Wo
can only repeat the hope that Mr
Stewart Lockhart will more than justify 4.45. The following will play for the the hopes of the community, and while Club:-D. Thomson, fall back; A. S. he does so, he will also quell the doubts | Anton, D. 'Gundalo, W. Waylon, three- and feare which some of his past official quarters; H. J. Godge, P. B. Sheldon, acts have raised.
1
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
halves G. H. Potts, (Captain), G. D. San-
dors, P. A. Barlow, A. H. Barlow, O. C. Bowring, R. C. Edwards, C. M. Adamson,
| The Empress of China, with tha CANADIAN E. Eackial, G. Balloch, forwards.
Mail, left Shanghai for Hongkong
en Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m., and | 18 BECOND-Hand Pianos wanted for Export" may be expected hero about 9 s,m, on W. Robinson and Company. Tuceday, March 20.
The N., P. a. a. Fictoria lefs Victoria, B.C., for this port, via Japan, on Mar.
23.
The o.. Arraten Apeur, from Calcutta, left Singapore for this port on Mar. 18, and teay be expected here on or about Marah 21. The N. G. L. s. s. Bisagno luft Singapore for this port on March 21, and may be expected here on or about March 28. The P. &0. 8. Bombay left Singapore for this port on March 22, and may be ex- pected here on or about March 28,
The Es. Arrere left Bombay on March 16, and may be expected here on or about April 5.
is generally the case with Cheap The F. & O. s. s. Shanghai leit London on
Wines.
3. P. Miller
| BRANDY.—all our Brandy is guaranteed. de Lt
Bir Allen from Penang, Mrs end Phelps From Singapore, Air Yap Kuan
Mr J. D. Clack siz.
Capt
and Mrs Combelir T. Mitel.all Stewart, Captain 1V. G. Bantick, Lient, 0. T.
Heary and child Webbor,
Mr RE..
Mr H. E. Crawford Youli
Crond
Mr J. de Navarro Capt. C. W. Springs, B.E., Mr Lee Hoe, Two Mr Disnes Capt. P. de 8. Burney, R A., Aast. Sorveyor
Mrs Ommancy non Copainissioned Officers, two women and
WORICHAR | Me W. a. Duf two children, one Rank and file, no women bir V. and one child, and 19 Chinese. Fur Shape Mir V. Fenwick bai: from
Mr and Mrs Mc B. 4. Fiola London
Bruce Mr Geelick Hart, Musers . Palamountain, Jacken Bir Gibson
S. I Reid,
Mr W. Partit:
Mias Chos. Phelps
Mr S. Phelps
Mr A. Philipa
Mr F. T. Richarda
Mr and Mrs J. P. Thomas and child
and Cartic; from Brindisi, Mesara Melar Col. & Mrs O'Gorman Mr Rowbotham 586 Grant, Carl Langarhaugu, Mall, Schles Mr Geo, Gotiaasrgar Me A. Schomburg
singer and
For Yokohama : | ** from from London, Mears G. Hend, C. A. Field; Mr Douglas Graham Mr 3, L. 0. Smith
**M | Mr D, Graham Mias S. C. Srith from Brindisi, Baron Vu Lerche, Messrs Mr J. W. Groves
Mesora, Ge Armani, Catsberg, Mrs Banker, and Miss Me R. S. Guns
Senator 1. O. Smith, Mr C Harria Peck C. Smith; from Bombay. Ror: Mr à. Haupt,
Ismailia, and Miss D. H. Drako; from Colombo, Rev. Bir H. Geo. fund
Irs J. Coulin, Miss Cibe and maid
aid Mrs Hodg Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS from Calcutta, Me Maschwin, Mr and Mrs for thess Articles, I am in a position to Lewis. Me Disney, Mr and Mire Jeroine and be 4. J. Jackson offer at REDUCE Pros.
maid, Mr R. S. fruno, Baron P. W. Wed. Capt. Jackson
Mra end Misa Tunashend. Mr
45 CENTS.
H. RUTTONJEE,
13, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, March 23, 1890.
589
3fra and Miss Town-
shend
Mr M. Vaudorelda
Mr B Wedell
Mr W. S. Wyles
MOUNT AUSTIN HOTEL
bais, and Count Larch Lutchenborg Mr Smith Alliston Me . Ifglis
Penang, Mr and Mrs Adamson and servant; from Singapore, bir J. W. Groves and Mr. Groves." For Kobe: from Lon- For Nagaaati: from don,
Miaa Slede.
Miss N. Ousine, and Mr Singapore
Per Ferone, for Hongkong: from Hom Nakamura. Owners will be Responsible for Mr J. Mercer, and Z Chineza; from Yeko. Chinese; from Nagasaki, 4 Japa-
Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
Lucy A. Nickese, Awer. barque, Capt.
A. K. Colson.-Lanko & Boggs.
2
and child
Me and Mrs Arthur
Anderson
Mr F., Bell Major & Mr Garnett
Botheld, R. A.
Mr C. B. Brocks
Me Bart Buck
Mr and Mrs Macbean, children and nuces
Mr C. Malsch
Mannich Me and Mrs Julina
Mr H. E. Meyerink Me Gershom Stewart Miss Stewart
De. and Mrs J. Can-Capt. A. Till t
this and child Mr H. E. Tomkina Mr and Mrs Charles Mr J. Y. V. Vernon
Cobou
Mes
Vernon Mr J. B. Coughtrie Master Vernon
haina, Creme of the following Vessels, during urne. From Yokohama for Singapore, P. Uta and servant, Miss D. Suchiya Mias their stay in Honghong Harbour:
and Mr R. Taudata. From Kobe: for
Bir O, W. Hind. Bombay,
Por Benmohr, from Saigon, 50 Chinose.. Per Continental, from Manila, 1 Euro-Mr Henry Crawford Mr & Mrs F. A. Way. MrCharles Holworthy lon, child and maid pean, and 20 Chinese
Mr H. Humphreys Me and Mrs A. Wool- Mr Chaudrey Luchbald ley and 2 children
Entrance NOMINATION RACE.--Thraa! any Debt contracted by the Officers UT |
Prizo presented. To Saddle a pouy on the Coures at the winning post, mount, ride round a post about 150 yards distant; return, dismount, and receive a cigar and a box of mistäbes from a Lady, light tho Bigat, mount, ride over the same course again. First past the winning post with cigar alight And girths tight to win. En- trance 81.00 SUKAMPIOSH -Cup preseirted.—Second to receive $20. Third to save Staks. For all Olina Ponics; Weight for inches as por scale. Entrance $5.--~One Mile and a Quarter.
ENTRIES CLOSE to
HART BUCK, Hon. Secretary, Sky Meeting & Gymkhana Committee, cu SATURDAY, the 13th April, at 5 p.m.)
Boogkong, March 21, 1895.
Intimations.
CHAS. J. GAUPP & Co., Chronometer, Watch & Clock Makers, Jewellera, Gold & Silversmiths,
METEOROLOGICAL
INSTRUMENTS.
570
AND
VOIGTLANDER'S CELEBRATED BINOCULARS AND TELESCOPES, RITOHIE'S LIQUID AND OTHER COMPASSES. ADMIRALTY & IMRAY OHARTS, NAUTICAL BOOKS,
English SILVER & ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. Christofle & Co.'s ELECTRO-PLATED Ware. GOLD & SILVER JEWELLERY in great variety. DIAMONDS
--AND
DIAMOND JEWELLERY, A Splendid Collection of the Latost LONDON Partes, at pery moderate prices. 742
WINDSOE HOTEL
HONGKONG.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
March 23:- Saigon Marelz 18, Rice & Paddy-WIELEE Holstein, Gorman atr., 1,103, J. Bruhn,
& Oo.
Match 24:--
Activ, Danish steamer, 365, 11. Hygum, Pakhoi March 28, General and Pigs-A. 1. MARTY.
Clam, British steamer, 2,310, D. J. Davies, Butoum February 11, Petroleum. ----ÁRNHOLD, KABLERO & Co.
Priok, German ath., 1,050, L. Madsen, Hamburg and Singapore March 16, General, -SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, French steamer, 742, C. Bastis, Haiphong March 21, Rice.-A, R. MARTY.
DEFALIED.
Per Malacca, for London: from Hong, kong, Mr and Mrs Hirgina and 2 childron; and Mrs Milles and 2 childron, Mrs Whelan from Shanghai, Mr Rhein and child, Dr..
and child, and Mira Beauchamp.
Por Haitan, for Fuuchow, Mira Rezano and daughter.
Per Rio, for Saigon, 100 Chinese. Per
Stratharon, for Saigon, 12 Chinese. Per Chaysang, for Shanghai, Major Faithfull.
Per Pexin, for Shanghai from Hong- kong, Staff-Surgen J. J. Donnos; from London, Mr and Mre Bruce Hart, and Mr Palamountain; from Brindisi, Messrs Mic- Gregor feaut, Carl Langerhaness, Malko, Schlessinger and 5. L Reid,
Per Mangkut, for Singapore, 682 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
Tritos, Gorman str. 1,085, P. Goroulsen, Kraksan March 11, Sugar,TUNG KEE. The Danish steamer Activ reports; Had Pekin. British steamer, 2,133, G. Lang-light variable winds, with hazy air and fine
weather during the trip.
borne, Honibay March 6, and Singapor
Part Adelaids, British steamer, 1.717, R.
Mr G. Balfour
WINDSOK HOTEL
Mra Murat Master Burat Capt. Kofod Mr F. 6. Liebe Me C. Manicur
G. Barr Mr H. Benners Mr J. J. Bong Kev. W. Campholl Mrs & Miss CampbellRev. J. E. S. Mason Mr Cogui
Mr & Master Mason Commander MiguelMir A. a. de Mello
Velasco y Juster-Mr J. A. J. D. da opi,
R.S.N.
Mosch Mr W. Danbar Mr E.II. Derrick Mr. Dunba Mr F. Ezekiel Mr F. Foster Me.J.
J. D. Frencis Mr J. O. Gourdin Me R. J. Hastings Me John J. Hoar Capt. But, A.3.C. Mrs Bunt
Major Nepean Mrs Nepcon
Mr F. W. Happ Surg O'Regan, B. N. Mre O'Rega
Mr C. Robinson Mr Cart Rombach
Mr F. R. C. Surplice Mrs Surplice Mr W. Wheeler
TEAK HOTEL
Mr G. H. Modhurst
The British stoamer Claw roports: Had Me M. G, Allon
to be pure Cognac, the differenca in
price being marely a question of age
and vintage.
WHISKY. All our Whisky is of excellent '-quality and of greater ago than moat
March 21 for this port
Taz delivery of the English mall was begun at 9,65 5-m. yesterday. TRANSPOSING and Cabin Pianos, at W. Ro- binson and Company. `·
| THE Empress of Japan atrived at Nagasaki
at 7.30 s m. today, and leaves at 5 p.m. Tane were 148 European and 1,951 Chinese visitors to the City Hall Museum daring the week eading March 2£”
Ir is reported from Tientsin that the foreigners in the Chinese service who took part in the 8gbling at Weihaiwoi. bay ar rived there. Their salaries have been paid up to date, and it is reported that they
have been notified that their services will
be no longer required. The foreigners, of course, gave a pledge to the Japanose that.. they would not again tako part in activo fighting against Japan, so scarcely required their dismissal. We are advised
from Cheloo that Mr S. Kingsley, who had been acting as Harbourmaster at Weiliai wei, has beou appointed to Amoy, Tur
minutes after receiving the new appoint
ment he was ordered to proceed from Che- foo to Tisatsio
FEWER and fewer ships, as time goes on, are likely to be recommissioned abroad, saya the World, because, and as the story is, | a ship that has boon six to seven years on a foreign station comes dangerously near being if not exactly obsolete, at any rate old- fashioned. Progress in these days in mat ore of armament, speed, and defence is ai- most ducaturally rapid. The Pallas, for Harmston's Circus has been getting effec-instance, which has just returned from Whisky marked 'E' is universally tivaly. advertised by the escape (and sub. / China, after more than a three years' com=” popular and is pronounced by the sequent capture by Hernandes) of the mission, will cost at least 3,000 to the-
leopard Beatty as Singapore.
roughly moderniss her. And yet she was quite new when she went out, and was con-
brands in the market. The Scorch
best local connoisseurs to be supe-
MR F. A. Razeland goen honfo shortly onstantly employed on difficult work; but sha rior to any ether brand in the Hong lease. As he has been off duty sick for requires many alteratione, although she ob
kong Market.
aome days, Mr Arathon Seth lis taken up | tained til but as good results in the way of the duties of Deputy Registrar of the Sa- spoed on her paying-off as op her commis- proma Court("Le
sioning trial.
We only guarantee our Wines and Spicile Me Stephen Hart, the War Special' who Last night, fire broke out at 96 Bonham
to be genuins, when bought direct from us was captured at Port Arthur, has severed Strand, in a rattaŭ sad bamboz shop. The
in the Colony of from one authorised
Agents at the Coast Ports,
A, S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED;
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, Hongkong, January 7, 1895.
BIRTH,
45
At 3, Lakalen Terrace, Shanghai, on the 16th March, the Wife of EnwARD WREEN, of a Daughter.
The publicatiom of this situe commented at 7.20 p.m.
The China Mail.
hia connection with Reuter, and goes to fames were first obærved about eight Shanhaikwan to join the Chinese forces as o'clock, and althought the Fire Brigade was the Times representative.
8000 on the spot the Gro opread rapidly to other buildings, the Brigade floding their THE N. P. Company's &s. Fieteria, which work very much impeded by the dense Jett Yokohama on the first instant, arrived smoke from the burning material. It was at Victoria, B.C., on the let instant, and not till an advanced hour this morning that sailed again for this port, vis Japan, on the 23rd instant,
the fire was extinguished and only after roveral houses were considerably destroyed
VESSELS IN THE Docks-At Kowloon by fire and water, of which latter, fortunato Quiros, Trenc, Spanish-cruiser Reins Cris-ly, there was a plentiful supply. The damag tina, Frejr.
Cosmopolitan---Paoling.
Aberősen—(more).
ed house are insured, as follows:-96 Bon- hom Strand, $4,000 in Messrs Schellhiss and Co., (total loss; the renewing premium was paid only on Saturday), 96, Boskam In view of the approaching later-settlement Strand, $7,000 in Messrs Saader and Co.;. le malch between Singapore, Hongkong 92 and 94, 25,000 in Mouare Meyer and Co. and Shanghai, says the Singapore Free Press, and $15,000 in Messrs Stemsson and Co. it is hoped that Col. Way, of the 5th (partially damaged by fire and water); 90,- Fusiliers, which battalion in armed with $5,000 in Mesare Schellbass and O.; 127, the Lee-Motford, will allow four or five of Jervois Street, $7,000 in Monars Sandaz WE understand that the Hon. J. Stewart the best shots to get into practice with the and Co.; and 123 and 125, $11,000 in Lockhart has been appointed to the post Martini-Heory, so as to onatla the new Mass Sobcilhaes and Co. The basement of of Colonial Secretary, in addition to his battalion to souran.chare of the places in 92, Bonba Simad is insured in Measta present appointment of Registrar Geo- the Singapore team...
RONUKUNG, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1835.
ral and Protector of Chinese. In making
David and Co. The origin of the fire in:
unknown, but is probably due to a keroine lamp.
this announcement we may note that the Ws understand that Mr N. Rashwaldy has process of amalgamation of offices, no composed a vocal and instrumental morch. Major and Mr G. K.much discussed in the past, line eri sutitial Lands Regina, for the unveiling New Comic Song and Dance Albums, at
Monre
denly begun, and is likely to be con- of the status of Her Majesty the Quess on, Robinson and Company. Me J. Rankin
tinued. Mr Stewart Lockhart bas nn-
18, Maile and Genera).—P, & (). §, N. Co strong monsoon and heavy was, from in- Dr F. G. Becke
Propontis, British steamer, 1,330, W.H.gapote up till 22ad instant.
Mr J. G. Buckle Farrand, Saigon March 20, Rico.-CHINESE
The German
steamour Priok reports; Mr J. A. E. Chaudut Annandale, British str., 2,538, Milno, Very strong N. E. monsoon.
Mies Coe
Mr H. W. Robertson doubtedly proved his ability in the the new Froya Reclamation, His Excellen Samarang, Djankar and Pasuruan March. The German stcomer Tritos reports: Mr. H. Crombie Mr Bandclaude 11, Sugar-DoDWELL, CARLILL & Co.
Mr R. P. Dippla Had strong N.E. monsoon.
various offices be has filled here during the Governor having given his permissionFarks is still considerable doubt with
• Mr and Mre Sangam The British steamer Propontia reports: Mr J. P. Dowling He A. B. Skottowa
his fourteen or fifteen years of service for the march being performed. The soare regard to the actual situation at the Per- Left S
+5 igon on the 20th March, had strong Mr D. Ferquliazion Mr F. 簉 Slagbol: Onson and high ses up to lat. 30.89 N., Mr and Mrs Goldmanbir and Mre A. Find his advancement to the position which Hongkong Regiment. It was at Beat ex private firms confirming the statements that and we have more than once suggested is now in the hands of the hind, of the adores. Telegrams have been received by atad long, 113.00 E.; thence to port, light Mr W. S S. Harrisch lay Smith & family he has now been called upon to occupy peeled that the statoo would be unveiled the Barbours at the Paseadores had been monsoon and fine zesther.
Mr Gect Bolinos
The faith which was held by us, in com Mes Gen. Holmes ·
mon with a large section of the com-
on the Queen's Birthday, but it is doabt- occupied by Japanese ships, but the latest Mr B. Layton Rev. and Mrs Vallingsmunity, was considerably staken during ful if the work can be completed by that news from Rauter is that the Japanese Mr F. D. Maclean
last year, by the course of action fal date.
have been repulsed at Makung, which is, lowed ur counseled by Mr Lockhart.
Cakım & Co.
Morgan, Moji March 19, Coal-DODWELL,
Kwang Lee, Dritisa str., from Canton Lysereon, Gorman str., from Canton, March 25:-
Had
The British steamer Rucilin reports:
Ene weather through ut. The British steamet. Port Adelaide re- Emilio, British, steamer, 1,059, J. · B.
ports: Loft. Moji at 2 p.m., on the 13th Harris, Chinking March 20, Rico-Bur-March; experiencing moderate N.E. winda REDFIELD & SWIDE.
and fue
ug weather for 24 hours, when breeze Canton, British ateiner. 1,110, Thos. H, increased to moderate gale with rain from Sollar, Shanghai March 21,7 m., and Sea-N.N.E.; on sppr
on approaching the Formosa Chan- THIS EXATLIRKENT, situated in the tow 25, General JARDINE, MAYBESON & nel weather moderated; thence to arrival,
elegant Building known as CON- Co...
ere hue wes light breeze and weather. NAUGHT HOUSE,' offers First-Cluët, Ac
The British steamer Canion reports: commedation, to Residents and Travellers."
and raie, which lasted till off. Gutz'aff from thence to Swator experienced light Northerly winds and dear glossant weather, arrived Sentow 10 p.m., on 23rd, left: for Hongkong at 8 p.m., on 24th. Arrived at Hongkong on 25th, at 20 sm. Calm and cloudy weather.
Passenger Elevator, from Ententios Hall Torque, R.N.R., Yekohausa March 17, Mails Left Shanghai with moderate S.. wind
-to-Bach Flour, in charge of experienced
Attendant,
Favourable Arrangements made for Families and for Monthly or Extended Periods
P. BOHM, Proprietor and Manager. Hongkong, November 24, 1804. 1007
STAINFIELD'S PRIVARE HOTEL,
3 DUDDELL STREET,
YOMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS,
with every convenience.
Accommodation for Tablo Buarders.
Particular, Address,
Mrs. STAINFIELD, Proprieres
Hongkong, January ¤, 1800.
Verono, British steamer, 1,876, C. R. 8.
and Genorat. & S. N. Co.
Bmmohr, British steamer, 1,936, Jahu H. Clark, Saigon March 21, Rice-Wo Kat & Co. *-
Contincutul, Dutch aleamer, 672, C. Sohail, Manila March 22, General-WIELZA & Com
Triumph, German steamer, 074; Moller, Pakhoi Macoh 32, atq Beikow 24, General, -CEINBAE
DEPARTURES. March 24-
Strathmore, for Kobo.
Kio, for Saigon.
Strathavon, for Saigon. "Raitan, for Swatow, do,
Malacca, for Biogapore and London. •
The Beltish steamer Benmohr reports. hente moderate and light Easterly wind. Bad strong monsoon to Cape Vstells:
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close- For HAIPHONG, -
Per Ask, at 11:30 am., on Tuesday, the
26th int
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30 days' eight, private paper Gold Loaf, 100 fins (pær tæmi)- Jurorelens (Bank's buruu rate)-
Fer Ingenioon, at 330 pm on Turinys (2)
the 20th inst
Under these circumstances, and until the Pianos by all the best makers for Hiro trpparently, the most important point now Colonial Secretary further proves monthly payments, at W. Robinson & wong these Islanda. The news as to Tam- himself equal to the task placed before
eni" is daïnite saough. Sevara! private
him, we cannot but feel that our con- Tan Kobe Chronicle statos explicitly that telegrams have been received stating that gratulations must be limited to Mr the Japatiens expeditionary force left for the Chinese are taking preontious to pro- Lockhart. Later on, it may be (and Formens on the 18s inst. The foreign vant a Japanese occupation, by laying down i we hope it will be) our pleasant duty to correspondents and military attaches as torpedors across the entrance to the Har congratulate the Colony upon the new
2.67 appointment. Mr Lockhart, as we have sembled at Hiroshings in view of the neat boot. Vesale trading to the North For
otton said, has ability and a fair amount departure of the expedition. Lisni, mossa port most anchor outside, and dis- of good sense. If he could but strike O'Brien, the United States attachd, and charge cargos inte lighters, which whil a fair average in regard to the claims been to Hiroshims for some days. Mr doubtless be found such a difficult operation of the Chinese population and the rights Ward, the Pall Mall Graffe correspondant, that few vessels will include Tamoul in and privileges of bis own national in
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the administration of this Island, all and Me Cowen, the correspondent of the hair usual run. No news of the presenca would be well. Now that the new Cò- Times, arrived la Biroshima on the 15 h of Japanese Ln North or Bouth Formosa lonial Secretary Los obtained the full inst, and Mr W. G. Smith, the correspon has yet been received. We have heard of 187 appointment an acting position is fre-deas of the Fon Francisco Chronicle, passed one big deal in camphor that has brea 188.quently unsatisfactory-we may be per through Kobe on the same day en routs to made within the last few days la anticipa
mitted to express a hope, on behalf}
Headquarters. Moses Ganezco, and ton of dislocation of trado between Fore that Mr Stewart Lockhart will rengaria, dorrespondents of the Paris Figare moss and the mainland, and it is evident member that the Governing race of and Tongs respectively, were also expected that the European residents on the Island this Qalany should command, bie fret, tá return to Afroshilma,
are capreting a Jagançao ecoupation,
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250.00
2.0.60
of the community of Hongkong,
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