Entertainment.
A MASONIC BALL Under the Auspices of the DISTRICT GRAND LODGE OF HONGKONG AND SOUTH CHINA will be bold at the CITY HAL.L,
ON
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CANTON BLACK- WOOD, FRENCH CLOOK,
*.
JU.
ነ.
THE Undersigned has received instruc
tions to Sell by Public Austion, on
SATURDAY,
MONDAY, 17th February, 1896. To commemorate the JUBILEE of the Introduction of FREEMASONRY into HONGKONG, and the Founding of Zerland Lovae, No. 525, "NTENDING SUOSCRIBERS „¡ll Gad Street,
LISTS
THE HONGKONG CLUB, THE HONGKONG HOTEL, THE VICTORIA HOTEL, THOMAS GRILL ROOMS, Messrs. CAMPBELL & MOORE,
FALJONER & Co.;
*I
KELLY & WALSH, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co
S. WATSON & Co., L A. Hongkong, January 16, 1896.
#
To Let.
TO LET.
73
FFICE and ROOM in BEACONSFIELD
ACADE, Queen's Road.
Road.
OFFICES MARUSE HOUSE, Queen's, 'PRIORY LODGE, SIX-ROOMED BUNGALOW, D. Bonham Road.
WEST VILLA, 31, Pokfolum Road, HOUSES in BELILIOS TERRACE, Robin. con Road.
OFFICES in BANK HEILDINGS above tho Stockbrokers' Association.
GODOWNS in DUDDELL STREET, HOUSE No. 17, Mosque JUNCTION.
Apply to
BELILIOS & Co.
-106
Hongkong, January 14, 1806,
TO LET-FURNISHED.
Npicte view of the Harbour,
0. 3, MCSQUE TERRACE.
Apply to
"G. A. W.,'
Com-
care of China Mafi Office,
Hongkong, January 15, 1896.
TO LET.
[O. 3, WEST VILLAŠ,
N NO WEST TERRACE.
Apply to
G. C. ANDERSON, Hongkong, December 4, 1895.
TO LET.
115
2264
TARKSPUR,' UrEER RICHMOND ROAD.
Seven Rooms and Tonuis Lawn, Apply to
MR. L. SIMON. Banque de l'Indo-Chine. Hongkong, November 5, 1895.
TO LET."
2069
1ST FLOOE of No. 12, QUEEN'S ROAD
CENTRAL, Buitable for OrrICES OF
DWELLING Roous.
the 25th January, 1896, commencing at 2.30 p., at bis Sales Rooms, Daddall (For Sundry Accounts),
A QUANTITY OF ́· VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE,
comprising:-
Dutination
THE CHNA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loaing.
Vessels.
Bremen & Ports of Call Karlruke (8)........ Japan
Verona (... Loadou, Liverpool, &a. Ohiogwo (s). London,v. Port of Uall Kaizow (8) London & Ports of Cali Peshawur (6).. London, v. Buaz Uana: Achilles (a).... London, 7. Suez Cana
(B)..... Orestes
Agusta
Date a Leavin,.
Norddeutscher loyd. Feb. 4, at 0 a.. P. & G. 8. N. )...... Jan. 31, at noon. Holliday, Wise Cu.. About Jan.- 25. Holliday, Wine Co..¡About Jan. 30. P. & O. 8. N. p.....Jan. 30, at noon. Butterfold & kire... January 27, Butterfeld & vire: February 1
London, & 67 05 (4)........Dodwell, Carlik Co.January 28,
London, H'bg &
noon,
(8)... Dadwell, Carlil& Co. Abant Feb. 8.
P. & G.
£0.5. N.
Jan. 24 O P. & 0, 8. N. ...... About Feb. 7. Memangeries Matime, Feb. 6, at noon. Messageries Mitime: Aboat Jan.
.30. Dodwell, Cartile Co. Jan. 25, at 5 p.m.
Darlig. Co.l
February Arnkold, Karbg&Co Quick despatch, Carlowitz & Co About Feb. 18. Pacifle Mail B., O Jan. 26, at
noon. 30. &
London, v. Marseilles. Japan (a). Marcaillos, v. Saigon Natal (8) London, v. Marseilles. Aden ( Marsuilles.
Dordogne (s)......... N'aki, Kobs & Yhama Eton (6)......... New York,v.SuszCanal Lennox (6)....... New York..
Servewear John R. Kelly. Now York............ Daniel Barnes.. 3. Francisco, v. Japa. Dity of Peking (8).. S. Francisco, v. Japan Belgic (8).... San Francisco......... Brodick Castle. Sandakay and Kuda...Memnon (4)....... TOP Shanghai.
SEVERAL DRAWING ROOM SUITES, HAND- HOME CANTON CARVED BLEWOOD CURIO STAND, DITTO WALL CABINET, DITTO Wair. INO TABLE, BLACKWOOD and MARBLE-TOP STANDS, - BEVELLED OVERMANTELS, WEITING TABLES and Laby's DESK, GARD TABLE, FANCY TEA TALLES, VERY HANDSOME FANCHOLOCK and SIDEPIECES, ORNAMENTA, LAMY, BRASS FUNDERS, Contains, Can- PETS, Schrens, &e., EXTENSION, DINING Taule and Cuane, SEVERAL SIDEBOARDS
Nanyang (s)...... Kremajanya kang Ping (4).
Ravenna ()...... Tia Swatuw. Cantoa (9)
...Mascotte (2).
4.
Fab, 1, At noon. Quick despatch. Butterfeld & wire... Jan, 24, at 3 p.m.
4. B. 8. b... Shewac & Co...
Biomasen & 04
Jan. 20, at 4 gm,
Carlowitz &
Jan. 28, at 5 p.m.
P. & O. 8. NO...... About Jan. 20, Jarding, Matlon&Co Jan. Bradlay & Do...Jan. 2,
p. 10,
25, at noon.
SORTER,&e.Darothea Riokmors
(5) Aruhoid, Karing&Co. Februscy,
pore, Bayro& 'burg Thekla (8).... S'pore, Srang S'bara Hingang (e).
Siemen & O... About Feb. 5. Jardins, Matheon&Os About Jan. 30. P. & 0, 8. N. Jo....... About Jan, 30, Douglas Laprak & Oo Jan, 29, daylight. Noe. Pia S. &4, Oos. Fub. 11, at noon,
with BEVELLED GLASS. DINNER WAGONs, Straits Bad Bombay... Hydaspus (8).. ELECTRO FLATED GLASS, and CROCKERY Swatow, Amur & T'au Formoga (4).. WARE, COZIELY, PANTRY REQCres, &c., Vancouver (B.C.), Smpress of India (a)... Canadian P'fic. Co.. Fub, 19, at uuon.
Tacoma, ...
Victoria (8)...
*ko.
Douszt and BINOLL ION and BRANS. MOUNTED BEDSTEAM, SINGLE and DOUBLE
WARDROBES with BEVELLED GLASS DOORS, 10-day's Advertisements.] To-day's Advertisements.
LINsx-Posses, MARBLE TOP WASHSTANDS and DRESSING TABLES and SUNDRY BED. ROOM FURNITURE, U., &O.
BATHROOM and TOILET REQUISITES, RICKSHAB, STOVES,
Sa., &o. Cataloguss issued prior to Salo. On view from Friday, the 24th January,
TEEMS OF SALE. As customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hoogkowy, January 21, 1896.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 11.
171
JURY LIST, 1806.
NOTICE is hereby given that Pursuant to the Provisions of Section 6 of The Jury Consolidation Ordinance No. 18 of 1887, I have on the 23rd Instant caused to be posted, at the CIULE ENTRANOR to the COURT HOUSE, & LIST OF ALL PERSONS ascertained by me to be liable to saTVO AG JURORS.
Tho said LT will Romain so posted until the ST PROXIMO, in Order that any Person may apply by Notice in writing to me requiring that his Name or the Name of some other Person may be respectively. oither added to or etrusk of from the said
THE following Particulars and Condi-LIST upon cause to be daly assigned in mich THE SALE OF CROWN LAND by Notice.
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot,
on MONDAY, the 27th day of January, 1896, at 5 p.m., are published for general information.
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 11th January, 1896. 164
Particulars and Conditions of the Lotting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 27th day of January, 1806, at 3 p.m., by Order of His Excel lancy the Governor, of. One Lot of Crown Land, in the Colony of Hong- kong, for a term of 800 years.
Particulars of the Lot.
No. 2, DUDDELL SCREET, suitable for Retry Lentity. OFFICES or Dwelling Room
Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS
ng mung, ADVEшOST DU, 1896,
Auctions.
ALUABLE. LEASEHOLD
PROPERTY,
SKIVATD AT THE PEAR, VICTORIA,
** HONGKONG,
TO DE SOLD BY
PUBLIC AUCTION,
05
THURSDAY,
the 30th January, 1806, at 3 o'clock p.m., at the Premises
WELLBURN MOUNT KELLETT ROAD,
JY
Ma. G. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Viz,!
ALL THAT piece of GROUND, situata at the Past between Mount Kallett and Aberdeen New Road, Hongkong, abut ting North on Government Ground and uscasuring thereon 83 feet, South on Government Ground and measuring
128 fest, East on thereun
on Gorstament Ground
Aberd.com adjoining Road mediately
and measuring thordon 274 feet and West on Guvernment Ground in- mediately adjoining Mount Kellett Road and measuring thereon 245 feet suntsin. ing is the whole 27,600 square Feet Te giatered in the LaKo OFFICE as RURAL BUILDING Lot No. 57.
TOGETHER with the Capital MEASUAGE or TENEMENT erooted thereon known as WELLBURN* Consisting of A BASEMENT 7 feet high
1 FLOOR. DRAWING ROOM, DINING R003, 3 BED ROOMS with BATH ROOM attached to each BED Room, and a DRYING Heou recently added.
OUT OFFICES consisting of KITCHEN, Boys' and Coenres' Rooms; GAS and WATER laid on
There is also A full-sized TENNIS COURT
اما الان معلم
Bourdary
Meure
•ments.
Upast
Iot
Bowring-
1 No, 1,802 Loa
70 94.758.2 93.0 5,707
1,497
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 19,
TED following Particulate and Condi TED
tions of SALE of CROWN LAND by on MONDAY, the 27th day of January PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot,
information, 1896, at 4 p.m., are published for general
By Command,
J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, Ilth December, 1896.
155
Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on MONDAY, the 27th day of January, 1886, at 4 p.m., by Order of His Br calloney the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land, in the Colony of Hong- kong, for a term of 090 years.
Particulars of the Lot.
Boundary Mezque-
Registry Legality, ments,
Inland Wongnoi- Ict chong
1 So. 1,984
HELD for the residue of a form of by
75 Foera from the 8th February, 1689,
SUBJECT to the payment of the Annual
A
htt.
F. A. HAZELAND,
Acting Registrar.
ReoISTY, SUFEENE COUET.
Hongkong, 23rd January, 1806.
JUST LANDED,
182
LARGE and VARIED STOCK OF AMERICAN STORES & CHEESE, na follows:-
OUTTING PACKING Tax Fairs, Ox TORGUE, DEJED PLUMS and APPLES, Luxex TONGUE, DESSERT EAISINS, SUGAR PEAN and SuoLK CORN.
All offered at Moderate Prices.
H. RUTTONJEE,
13, D'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, January 28, 1858,
132
EW
JUST RECEIVED, SEASON'S WOOD'S BRAND AUSTRALIAN ia Fine Condition. Also,
| INDO.CHINA STEAM · NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
| FOR SINGAP›RÈ, SAMARANG AND
SCURABAYA,
The Co.'s Steamabip
Hinsang,
Capt. J. Kroon, will ba despatched as above sa
or about THUNDAY, the 30th Instant.
For Freight a Pamago, apply to
JARDINI, MATHESON & Co..
Feneral Managers. Hongkong, Jjuuary 23, 1896.
SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS. January 22
186
Narcinus, British cruiser, 6,000, Captain H. B. Lang, Singapore January 10.
Hsin-fang, Chinese steamer, 1,205, Wor wick, Chinking January 13, Ballast, M. 9. N. Co.
Hangchowe, British str., 999, P. Bennett, Wahu and Chinking Jan. 38, Rice-BUT- TERFIELD & SWme.
January 23
Canton, British steamer, from Captoo. El Dorado, British steamer, from Canton. Albingia, German steamer, 1,100, EL Witt, Singapore January 19, General,- HING SIS CHON.
Elon, British steamer, 1,275, F. Brophy. London Nov. 28, and Singapore Jan. 14, General.-DooWELL, GARYILL & Co.
Chinguo, British steamer, 3,883, James COW-HOLLIDAY, WHEB & Co.
Gray, Kotebinotzu January 18, General,-
WOOD'S COLONIAL DAIRY CHEESE.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Sols Agent. Hongkong, January 93, 1998.
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
+
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP ETON,
187
FROM ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.
fumed that all Goods are being YONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby landed at their risk into the Godowns of the HONGKONG & Kowloon WRARE & GODOWS COMPANY, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the Wharves delivery may be
obtained.
Foocher Fanuary 10, Amoy 20, and Snatow 22, Generat-HOUGLAS STRAMSHIP CO.
Fetching, British steamor, from Canton. China, German steamer, 1,114, P. Yoss, Saigon Jan. 18, Rice,MEICHERS & Co.
Keong-wei, British stoomer, 1.115, R Unsworth; Bangkok Jan. 16, and Ang hin 10-Ries and Goneral-YUE FAT HONG.
Triumph, Gaiman steamer, 700, Moller, Pakhoi January 20, and Eloihew 29, General
EBYEN & Co.
Benledi, British atr., 1,581, R. Farqubas, Meji January 18, Oosl.-Giss, LIVINGSTON
Đu
DEPARTURES. Jentiary 23:-
Turg-ping for Cantou. Hsin-fung, for Swatoy. Ingraban, for Saigon. Hangehou, for Canton.
No Claims will be admitted after the fuk po, Chinese gunboat, for Pakbot Goods hste left the Godowns, and all Goods Cass for will be subject to seat, remaining undelivered after the 29th Inst. Smith, for Pukhoi.
Jehten for Saigon.
All Claume against the Stoamer must be presented to the Cadersigned on or before
the 23th last., or they will not be recognised
for Shanghai.
For New York. Mar for Kubo.
emeralds, for Minis El Dorado, for Swator. Chelydra, for Singapore and Calcutta. Tacoma, for Amey and Tacoma.
are to be left in the Godowns, where they will
All braken, girafed, and damaged Goods Tigris, For Amays be examined on the 20th Tast., at 3 p.m.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL, CARLILL & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 23, 1896.
184
INDO-CHINA STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI FIA SWATOW. Road 440 160.0125 87 15,780 32.50760 (Taking Jargo & Passengers at through rates
for CHEFOO, HANKOW and Ports
on the YANGTSZE),
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instrua- Lions from E. MCCABE, Esq., to all Public Auction, ou
TUESDAY,
Omen Rent of 864 per annum and to the the 28th January, 1898, at 2,30 p.m., at his performance of the Crown Covenante to be Residence No. 2, Albany,--
farred in respect thereof. Subject also
-performed
to the Aantal payment of 81
per
Annum
THE WHOLE OF THE
to the Government, boing rent for encrouch-HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ment approach Road to the said Lot on the North de thereof from Aberdeen Road- Subject also to the existing loase from the
1st day of April 1895 for a term of 2 years
rental
at the monthly
of $110, exolusive of
taxes. LATER
The Messunga has only recently been re roofed and thoroughly repaired and is well protected from Typhoons, facing South. The Lot is situate in cus of the best paria of the Peak, having en uninterrupted view of the Village of Aberdeen and bay immediately beneath, and ostensiva views of the Sea sud Istands in the distance.
For Further Particulars and Conditions of Sale, apply to
190
MATTHEW J. D. STEPHENS,
Vendor's Solicitor,
A
16, Bank Buildings, Hongkong,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
or to
ductioncar, Daddell Street, Hongkong.
WASHING BOOKS.
(In English and Ohinem.) ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the vis of Ladles and Gentlemen, MI NOW
bà ad at this Offee-Price: $1 each
ONI
MAT Ofen.
PIANO,
comprising:-
TAPESTRY with FLUSH-COVERED DRAW- ING ROOM SUITE
CARPET and Ruus.
OVERMANTRIS, PICTURES and ORNA FIN
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, DINNER WAG GONE, SIDEBOARD with PLATE GLASS BACK, Morocco-covaru DINING ROOM CHAIRS, VIENNA CHAZRA
DENER, DESERT and BREAKFAST SEX- VICES GLASS and PLATED WARE
BRASS MOUNTED DOUBLE IRON Bap STRADJ, and BBABS SWINGING Dor. --
WARDROBE, OREST OF DRAWERA, DRESS ING TABLES and MARDLE-TOF WACHSTANDS. ONE SEMI-GRAND PIANO, by Kaps, with Iron Frame, made especially for this climate condition egasi to new,
Two COOKING RAVORS.
En, 20, 60, Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on View on Monday, the 27th Instant.
TARNS OF SA-án customary,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, January 10, 1894.
The Co.'s Steamship
Canton, Capt. T. SELLAE, will be despatched as above TO-
MORROW, the 24th Inst., st 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, January 28, 1896. 186
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
The Steamabip Blon, Captain BROPEY, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 20th Instant, at 5 p.m., instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Ageals. Hongkong, January 23, 1896,
112
FOR SHANGHAI. (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through raise for CHRFOO, HANKOW and Ports on the TANGTEZD).
The Steamship
Trung Pin Capt. CERANS, will be despatched for the above Part on TUESDAY, the 28th Intiant, at 5 pm
For Freight or Passage, apply to
QARLOWITZ & Co
Agents, 101 | Bangkang, January 93, Lady, 180
CLEARED. Evandale, for Kutchison,
Petrarch, for Saigon. Martha, for Baigen. Farmata, for Swatow Whampoa, for Shanghai, Log Suk, for Swalow.
PASSENGERS, ARBITED.
Por Bath Fung, from Chiokiang, 1,000 Chinese Soldiers.
Per Albingi, from Singapore, 350, Chi-
Dese.
Per Namoa, from Coast Ports, Mr O. H. Joues, and 66 Chiacse.
Per China, iront Saigon, 30 Chinese, Por Keong-on, from Bangkok, Mr and Mrs Caitas, Mr Inhoff, and 60 Chinese.
Par Triumph, from Pakhoi, 27 Chinese,
DITARTED.
Por Marie Jebes, for Saigon, 18 Chinese. Per is, for Pakhui, 800 Chinore.. Per Zagreban, for Saigon. 80 Chínere. Per Smith, for Pakhoi, 800 Obinese. Por Tigris, for Amoy, 200 Chives, Par Remeralda, for Manila, 10 Europeans. Par El Dorado, for Swator, 13 Chiness.. Por Chelydra, for Slogapore, 2 Euro Pasom, and 651 Chinese
Por Tadona, for Tacoma, &c,, 26 Chinese.
TO DEPART
Por Petrarch, for Saigon, 12 Chinese, Per Mark for Saigon, 18 Obinere Per Farmora, for Swatser, & Europeans, and 100 Chinese.
Por Loo Sok, for Bwatow, 100 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Ohines zivamor Hai-fung reports t Had fresh Northerly and N.E. breeze throughout, with cloudy weather
The British steamer Hangehow reports Had strong monsoon and heary sea from Tarasbout to Breaker Point, remainder Rae weather.
The British steamer Blán reporís : Vary Trong mounoon, with high bead o throughout
The British stunner Ohings reports
Had etrong N. W. winds and fios weather throughout,
The British steamor Bentedi reports: Bad strong N. winds, occasionally from the N.W.
al 6.35 p.
The China Mail
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1896..
The publisayon of this iuus commenced good things; and it behores British**
merebants and manufacturers to be op the spot when the Japaness begin to develop their own resources." We would add to this that it babayes the British Government and British officials in Chios and Japan to watch carefully of British merchants and manufacturers. for opportunities to promote the interests Much, of course, depends and should rightly depend on the merchants and
HONGKONG, TUDUSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1888.
were
ligy, and we welcome the activity of men to expect a change in British official po of like the present Secretary of State for
The British steamer Names reports: Left Fuvchur on the 18th January, and had moderate N.E. wind and cloudy sky to pork Loft Amoy on the 20th," and bad fresh to madarsto E.N.E. wind and follow- ing sea to port. Loft Swatow on the 22nd, and had moderate E.N.E. wind and over- ---- asat weathee, Stormers in Pagoda: Crim. Mr Arthur Diosy, Vice-Chairman of the Chodari Mars, U.8.8. Concord, and H.M... Japan Society in London, has bega leo Swift in Foochow Stexmors in Amyturing on the China-Japan war and its Thaler, Dante, H.M.S. Plover, G.M.B.. Arcons and Princets Wilhelm. Steamers probable effects on British trade. Mr manufacturers themselves; but when wa in Swatow:
Rock Kian, Diosy, who may he presumed to be see the Ministers and Consuls of other tow: Bishan, Cheong Reman, Tamous and Wing Hong.
specially fitted to give a Japanese vor Powerw axerting their inflaeneo for the The German steamer China reports: men of recent events in the Fur benefit of their nationals, it is not unfair Had strong monson wind.
The British steamer Keong was raportation was only, an excuse for going to East, said that the Coreon ques Had variable light winds to Pulo" Obi¦ ¦ Shanice to Padsran, moderato E to N.E. War. Japaness, stalonsen winds, freshening until Gap Rook was opinion tuint their country was exposed the Colonies, who has turned the Colonial prasad.
to two great dangers-from China on Office into one of the most important the west and from Ituasia on the aurth. posts of the Administration. A similar. How inert, corrupt China was to become policy is needed in the Foreign Office, a menace to Japan, or any other conn- and by a combination of active officials try, Mr Diday did not explain; ha in both Departments of the State wa merely says that the restoration of order see no reason to be afraid of Japanese in Corea was not China's real object or Chinese competition. Liko Mr With regard to the menace of Russia, he Chamberlain, we have an infinite faith Per Japan, at 11.30 s.,, on Friday, said Japan was aware that the grant in the adaptability of British werbents trans-Siberian railway was rapidly near and manufacturers to the changing con- ing completion and that this railway ditions of foreign and colonial trade, Fer Albingia, at 1.30 p.m., on Friday, was destined principally for the convey-
the 24th inst.
ance of troops. It was the intention of For SAIGON.-
the Japanese stateames to minimies the Per Martha, st 2.30 p.m., on Friday, darger on the vast before the railway was completed; and, therefore, Japan was forced to go to war in self-defence! Por Memnon, at 2:30 p.m., on Friday, Has Japan gained anything by going to war? So far as we can see the bas For SHANGHAL-
in no way minimised the danger from Por Felching, at 3 p.m., on Friday, the Russia On the contrary, she has.
24th inst.
facilitated the work of Russia and has For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY 18-helped Russian statesmen to
LAND, COOKTOWN, TOWNSVIL LE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MEL BOURNE. (Supplementary mail on board till time of departure. Extra pristage 10 centa.)
POST OFFICE NOVICES. MAILS will close:- For SINGAPORE. —
the 24th inst.
For AMOY.-
the 24th inst.
For KUDAT & SANDAKAN,-
the 24th inst.
For Menmuir, at 11.30a.m., cn Wednes.
day, the 20th inst.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Day light-Formosa leaves for ti❜tow, &e. Noon-Japan leaves for London, &c.
more
nearly approach the realisation of their great ideal-en open winter port in the Extremo East; whilst, on the other hand, although so has not stirred up China into warlike activity, she has aroused that country from its lethargy. She has exposed the weakness of Chian as an ally to the European Powers, laid bare the corruption and rottenness of the body politic and the public services; [ she has obtained a great advertisement for her coming manufactures, and she has acquired, for the time being, posues.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
PASSED SUEZ Cawan, tapi Ourwan Bouro-chdune. De.. 17 Romney, 21; Oolong, Jan. 18; Eremun HouWARD BODED :-Falamed, Dec. 29; Glengyle, M. Bacquehem, Pinguicy, Strath clędo, za
Mails. The P. and 0. 05.a ateamship Anna, left Singapore for this port Jan. 19, et 4 p.m., with the BrGLISH MARS, and- སྣ་ is expected here about Saturday, Jan. 23, about & p.m. Teis Packat bringare- plies to letters dos patched from Hong. kong on the November 31.
The P. Ms. China, with mails, do, from San Francisco to the 31st ultime, has arrived at Yokohama, and was to leave for this port on Tuesday morning, The 0 and 0, s.a. afridi, with mail, o,
the 31st festant, via Nagasaki,
San Francisco for this part, vis Yokohams and
and Nagasaki,
instant.
8 p.m.-femnia leaves for S'dakan, sion of the Island of Formosa with its The N. F... Vistoria e 11th
4p.m.-Canton leaves for Shanghat.
Meeting.
-9 p. tt.—Meeting of Zotland Lodge,
Miscellaneons,
Goode per Karlanda undelivered
this date subject to reat.
Exchange.
HONGKONG, January 23, 1896.
On London-
"Bank, Wire, ...
."
On dewand,
30 days' sight,
#1
Credits,
S
17 4 months sight,
Documentary, 4 months*aight,
Og Paris
On demand,
Credits, 4 months' night,
On Berlin-Demand,...
On Now Torkman
On demand,
Uredits, to daya' eight,
n Bombay-
On demand,
On Calcutta
Wire,
--
but
On demand,
On Sharighet
On demand,
reputed stores of richer. But she must
Part
via usual
Tacoms for this
and China on Monday, the 6th inst... porte of call in Japan now reckon on the hatred and hostility The O. &0. Co.'s new steamer Deric left
of Chins, with a population ten times
as large as the population of Japan.
after
She has upset, somewhat violently, the status quo in the Far East, and created
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Steamers Expected.
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The e. e. Lightning, from Calcutis, left Singapore on the afternoon of the 19th inst, and may be expected here on or The P. &O... Hydasps left Singapore for
about the 24th inst.
this port on Jan. 18; at noon, and may The N, G. L. 8.s. Bisagne left Singapore on
be expected here on or about Jan. 24.
Jan. 91, and may be expected here un or about the 20th January..
a diversion which has not proved to her The D. D. B. &n. Bellone, from Hamburg, advantage so far, and which may be found extremely detrimental in the future. Mr Diosy admits that Japan has not profited by the war to the extent her statesmen expected. He thinks that she ought to have obtained a great deal more than she did;) 2/2 we presume this means territorially, 2/2tbecause he asserts, what is, of course, well known, that Japan would have obtained more if it bad not been for the intervention of certain Powers. But that, again, is what those who led Japan into the confiat ehould have foreseen. It says little for the presciones of Japa Dese statesmen if they did not realise AMEL HU PT COL wald cute place this The part of the world without affecting the interests of European nations, and that 1831 they could not be allowed to disturb the
political geography of the Far East with out regard to the involved interests The of other nations. Wo predicted at the outset of the war that Japan would not be allowed to aubex Cores that she could
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not profit materially, even if successful, Tax Hongkong Jury List for 1896 is now except by the goodwill of the Foreign posted at the Court House, for the purposa Powers, This is precisely what hap- of enabling residents to obeck the same. pened, and it is doubtful if Japan would
have taquired Formosa had not Great ATTEMPTS. have been made in Bangkok to Britain been ruled by men who failed pass forged notes of the Hongkong and to comprobend the upheaval that was Shanghai Bank. taking place in the Far Enet. Mr.
Diday atates that Jajar was thankful To Monnow afternoon, in the Happy Valley, as well she might bokat the the Hongkong Football Club will hold late British Government wes not bam Rugby practice game. All players are in- bocaled into taking part in the sited to attend. Kick-off at 4.45 pm, intervention. But what may give
Japan reason for thankfulness has ≈ WHITAKER'S Almennok bas been found for different aspect when looked at from the present year. It fa revised and correct
Wines and Spirits. the point of view of the British imed up to date, and a number of now testeres
ALL these are solacted by our London House, bought direct at firaz hand, im ported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus saving all intermediate profits, and enabling us to supply the best growths at
Morenatz Patoze.
perialist, and opinion in British com
unitles as divided over the policy of introduced. There is a longer and zabra. final stages of the war. Rogarded England, and the Navy List now looludes Lord Rosebery's Administration in the comprehensive adeant of the Church of impartially it must be confosaed that every ship in . M. Sarvice, whether in Jopen has gained exceedingly meagre commission or not, Boveral subjects of advantages from her successful fight
with her etapid, lumbering antagonist, prominent interest are dealt with, and an And even these immediate advantages interesting resume is given of the position are of doubtful value, Politically, of Japan at the present Fliza Special 090- PRICE LISTS, with Fall Detalls, to be Japan has owed the wind; she bas yet sideration is given to the dockyards of thu
to reap the whirlwind. had on Application,
When he turns to the trading advart Treaties and Territorial changes has neces- Boipire, and an article on British Boundery POET after removal abould be rested a ages accruing from the war, Mr Diosy
mouth before use.
gires us a tune on the now familiar sitated the fatrodection of several new maps. When required for Fijian Eddle-the-greatness of Japan. Ar the meeting held in College Chambers drinking at once it should be ordered He is reported to have said: Japan to be decanted at the Dispensary be fore being rent pati SHERRY.-Excollent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vip inges. All are truo Xeres Wines, CLARET-Our Clarets, including the there, unless very important unloas Mes Dyer Ball, Canter, RN,, 1. R. lowest priced, are guaranteed to be she found she could obtain it better Crawford, Dr Bitel, Captain Risk, R.N., the genuine product of the juice of the may sound magnificent and megaanim lng, and Capt. Young, R.A. The follow and more cheaply in America. This Masers Kelsall, R.E., Gao. Piercy, Whit grape and are not artificially made ous. But what does it all amounting gentlemen were afterwards added to from raisins and curranis, as is general. to? Japan, at the end of the war, the Committee Bhhop Bardon, Hea, De ly the case with Cheap Wings.
beyond the lotitions prestige gamed
Ho Kal, and Movers J. J. Franoin, Q.C., J. by routing Chinese cowards, was no BRANDY.-All our Brandy is guaranteed bater off, commercially speaking, then Gosmann, T. Jackson, W. Tarn, and Woog to be pues Cegue, the difference in Japan before the war. If she had Shing. Dr Eitel will be Chairman and Me price being merely a question of age a desire to build railways, fnorease H. W. Kell, R. E., Hon. Secretary, and vintage. WHISKY-All our Whisky is of excellent her capital to these things instead of O'Gorman and Mr M. J. Danenberg for the hor navy, and work her mines, she might have devoted her energy and The match between Lieut, Col. The quality and of grester age than most going to war with Chice. If she wanted Pollock Championship Challenge Cup har brande to the market. The sporur machinery she might as well have reatted 10 win for Colonel O'Gorman, whe Wanar "marked in universally bought before the war as after, She is
was now standing firmly on her feet, resterday to promote a public museling of her resources. She would build more commemorate locally the centenary of the and would begin the development, of friends of lesions of alt denominations to
her mines. She would order her ships Permanent Committee was appointed railways, double her navy, and wark London Missionary Society, the following in England and purches machinery
popular, and is pronounced by the best in a better position to develop has now won font bucovenlys matches. I. local connoisseurs to be superior to any has rather hampered herself. Any and it is probable, another member of the her resources because of the war but title to the championship le again challenged, other brand in the Hongkong micket. tradal expansion, that may now cecus Club Lusitano will be his opponent, Tos would have taken place in tile ordinary night, to the Chem Clab rooms, Thomae'n course of nature, and the nation, but for
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the balincications of her statesmen, Grill Bose, Me F. H. Reld will give an would not have had to give consideras exhibition of simultaneous play which le tion to the animosity of embittered kely to be very internaling Play will bes competitors. We agree with glo about nine o'clock, and it is expusted Disar when he advises British mar, there will be upwards of twenty boardis obkate not to lose time la looking engaged.
after the trade of che Far Ear
hovering about like grendy vulturen Valley las Strings and datings for sale aj There is a danger that the competitors BANDES, Guitare, Mandeliues, Aufcharpe may get more than their fair share of the Wi Robinzen and in
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