*
To Let.
TO LET.
(-ROOMED BUNGALOW RHEDA,"
BONHAM ROAD.
Apply to
CHINA MERCHANTS" 8. N. Co.,
No. 22, Praya West. Hongkong, June 8, 1846.
TO LET.
[O. 4; MORRISON HILL
1177
No. 4, WEST TERRACE.
Apply to
. C. ANDERSON, 13, Praya Central
Hongkong, June 2, 1894,
1131
To-day's Advertisements.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
COMPETITION.
THE Long Ranga OUP and SPOONS
will be Computed for TO-MORROW (SATURDAY), the 18th Instant, over the 700 und 80 yards distances, commenting at 2,40 p.m.; usual conditions.
F. SMYTH.
Hon. Secretary.
Hongkong, Juno 12, 1898,
1207
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THIRD CLEARANCE SALE OF THE HONGKONG TRADING CO. THE Undersigned has received inateve-
Public Auction, or THURSDAY,
the 18th June, 1898, commending at 2.30 p.m., at the HONGKONG TRADING COMPANY'S PREMIS 28,-
THE REMAINING STOCK-IN-TRADE OF LADIES' DRAPERY GOODS, &c.,
comprising:---
WOOLLEN DILESS MATERIALS, PRINTS, LAWNS, EVENING DRESS GOODS, LACE, RIBUONE, COLLARS and SETS, SUNKHADES, FANS, SILK SABHES, TRIMMINGS, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, DRESS ORNAMENTS, HOMERY, BOOTS, SHOES, HAT, HABERDASHERY,
&v., &c., &c.
Catalogues issued prior to Sale.
On View from Wednesday, the 17th June.
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, June 12, 1896.
D
TO LET
WELLING HOUSES- ·-
1206
HOUSES in RIPON TERRACE, FIRST FLOOR of No, 4, BLUE
BUILDINGS.
TOP FLOOR of No. 1, BLUE- ör UN- BUILDINGS-FURNISHED
FURNISHED.
No. 2, MAGDALEN TERRACE-
MAGAZINE GAP.
TULLA BEG' (Bungalow)-MAGA-
ZINE GAP,
Apply to
To-day's Advertisements.
OHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOU MANILA (DIREOT).
The Stormship
Bungkang, Capt. C. B. N. Dour, will be despatched on SUN- DAY, the 14th Instant, at Daylight. For Freight or Pussage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
Bongkong, June 12, 1890.
Destinatio
TIE CHINA
MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Ferocia.
Australian Porte....... Whampoa (a) Brensa & Ports of Call Prinz Heinrich Fouchow............ Tainan (8). Havre, f'bg & London Carmarthenshire Japa... Verona (1) London, v. Suez Cana Toucer Londen,
7. Buaz Canal Huctor (B)........ London, v. Suez Canni Glengarry (8).... London, v. MATEsillos. Manila (0), London & Forts of Call Rosetta ()......
1203
London. MANDA A
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE,
The Steamship
Macduf, Capt. Thorson, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 15th Istunt, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
AgentL
1157
Hongkong, June 12, 1896. - INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA.
The Co.'s Steamship
Chelydra, Captain R. Jass, will be despatched as above ou TUESDAY, the 16th Instant, at Noon, instead of us previously advertised.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, Jane 12, 1896.
1178
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMA- RANG AND SOURABAYA.
The Op.'s Steamship
Hupch
Captain QUAIL, will be despatched so abovs on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Lost, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, June 12, 1896.
...
.............. Japan (6)......
Bungkiaug (8).... Marseilles, v. Saigon Osledonien (c).... N'saki, Kobé & Yaras Monmouthshire Now York,v.SuezCaus dankow (1). New
York.
New
Ayents.
Date of Leavin
Butterfeld & Swire... Jano 19, at 3 p.m. (a).....Norddeutscher Lloyd. June 23, at 9a.m.
Batterfield
Swire... Jure 17. (*)... Dodwell, Darill & Co. About June 37.
P. & O. 8. N. de Jano 19, at noon, ...Butterfield & Swiro... June 18, daylight.
Butterfold & Swire...{June 24, Jardine, Matheson&UoJune 2
22, at 4 p.m. P. & O. B. No Domin
17.
Gerard G. Tabay.
Manuel Flagun., ¡Manue Patic (8).....
5. Francisco, v. Jupac Dacio
collidez, Wine &
About Jano
P. & O. 9. N. Co... June 18, at noon
Wise & Co., June 17, at 5 p.m. & Co..June 20, stop.m. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. About July 7. JP. & 0. S. N. Co......About Jane 2
Jane 14, daylight, Battorfield & Swire... Menageries Maritimes June 24, at noon.
About June 13. (a)....Dodwell, Carlil & Co. June 27, as nor
About Dodwell, Car
despatch
noon,
Biomsser & desnich
¡P. & Q. S. N. Co... une 13, at 4 pu
10 a.m.
10. &.0, 8. 8. 0..... June 18, at noon. Pacifs Mail 3. S. Jo.. June 25, at nood. Shonan & Co...... Quick despatch,
& Bwire.... Butterfeld &
13, at 3 p.m. June 197 Siessen & Co......
June 13, D****June Sandor & Co.
18. Butterfield & Swire...June 15. Sioreson & Co. June 15, at acon. Hardine, Matheson&o June 10, at noon, Butterfeld & Swire... June 17, at 3 p.m. Nor, Pie S. & R. Cas. Juna 23, at noon. Canadian P'fie R. Jo., July 1, at noon. (s)....Shoran & Co. June 15.
8. Francisco, v. Japan China (5).. San Francisco. Socotro? Sandakan and Kudat.. Memnon (8).. Shanghai
Daphno (6).. Peshawur(s).... Shanghai. Shanghai and Kubé... Gisola (8). S'hai, Cloo& N'chwang Hunan ( S'poro, Havru &H'burg Ceres (6). S'pore, Pouang & O'tt Chelydra (s). S'pore, 'rang & 'baya Hupsh (0), Tacoma (Wash.), div... Tacoma (8)ummaren Vancouver (1.0.1. & Empress of India (s... Victoria (B.C.), &e....Mount Lebanon Yokohama and Kobe. Thekla (8).......... Yokohama and Kobó, Macduff (8).
CLEAKED.
Okeang Bye Teng, for Amoy. Benalder, for Singapore and Loudon,
PASSENGERS, ARHIVEO.
Per Cheang Hye Teng, from Penang, 436 Chineso.
Per Chinguro, from Singapore, 200 Chi-
пер
The Peshawar, for Hongkong; from Lon. dan, Inspector and Mrs Mann and 2 chil dren, Mrs Wilkinson's ayah; from Brindisi, Messra W. K. Low sud J. M. Dow; from Bombay, Mosers H. Cowasjee sud
My H. Schrod Sarabji; from Colombo, Far Manila: from London, Mr Donaldson Mr J. O. Donaldson
W. E.
Bim Sia. For W. H. Dickonaou; from Brindisi, Bfr 1138 Hunt. For Yokohama: from Bei diet, Mär
Scrimgeour; from Cólembo, MrJ. Lansberg.
Per Sishan, from Saigon, 44 Chinese. Per Olenfarg, from Bingapore, 145 Chi
from Bhai: frem London, Mr
OURAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,"
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Co.'s Steametip
Teucer, Captain RILEY, will be despatched as above on
THURSDAY, the 18th fael, at Daylight.
For Freight or Prasage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Ayents.
Hongkong, June 12, 1896.
1118
GLEN LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Steamship
Glengarry, Capt. FALGUSSON, will be despatched as abore 00 MONDAY, the 22nd Instant, at 4 p.m., 233 instead of as previously advertised.
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST.
MENT & AGENCY Co., LTD. Hongkong, June 12, 1896.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER PESHAWUR
FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND
STRAITS.
"JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
Dámed Vemur are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN COMPANY' GODOWNS at Kowloon, where each consign- ment will be sorted out Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Gooda are lauded.
This Vassel I brings on Cargo
From
From LONDON, &c., ex .. Aruatia,
ITALY, ex 8.5. Ganges. From A TRALIA, .. Oceana. From PERSIAN GULF ex B. L. S. N. Co. and Bombay Por stan S. N. Company's Steamers.
Optional Goods will be landed here un. Iess instructions are given to the contrary
before it cleared by the 18th Inat, at
TO-DAY. Goods not p.m., will be subject to rent.
4
No Fire Insurance will be effected by mos
in any case whatever.
Al Damaged Packages must be loft in the Godowns and notice of same given to the Undersigned, on or before the 20th Instant, after which no Claims will be recognised.
6. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent. Hongkong, June 12, 1806. THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
--LIMITED.
-1200
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM GLASGOW AND LIVERPOOL THE Company's Steamship Chingwoo having arrived from the abova Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in formed that their Goods are being landed thoir risk into the Godowns of the Hona- HONG & KOWLOON WHART & GOLOWN Co.. Kowloon, whones delivery may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godows, and all Claina must be sent in the Office of tho
Undersigned before Noon on the 22nd Instant, or they will not be recognized.
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will on exantined on SATURDAY, the 2015 Instant, at 3 p.m.
Na Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 18th Instant will be subject to rent.
Bille of Lading will be countersigned by
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 0Q.;
Agents.
1201
Hongkong, June 12, 1800.
AUSTRIAN LLOYDIS STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY, Under Mail CONTRACT WITH TUB AUSTRIAN GOVERNÄENTE.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI & KOBE.-
The Jo.'s Steamship
Giteia,
Capt. GRISOGONO, will leave for the stove placas
On THURSDAY, the 18th Instauk For Freight or Passage, apply to
SANDER & Co.
Agents
Hengkopy, Fano 18, 1896,
1998
For Freight or Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta. Houglong, June 12, 1896.
1149
MILBURN LINE OF STEAMERS.
nese,
DEPARTED,
Per Maria Rickmers, for Shanghai, 1 European.
For Esmeralda, for Manila, Messrs John Van Names, A. Pores Rubio, Juan Miciano and servant, Mr E. Abella y Casariago, Dir and Mr. Filipe Zamora, & children and servant, Mrs Francieeo Rosario, and Mr Mariano Airola,
Per Brindisi, from Hongkong: for in- gapore, Mr A. J. Roed.
Per Palawan, for Shanghai: from Hong- kong, Meas A. G. P. McNelty, Lak King Nam and K. Adatcki; from London, Mr W. McNeil, Mr J. McLean, Mrs McLean and child, Messrs P. K. Kayvett and Cum- ming from Singapore, Mr A. W. SWAL For Kubo; from Singapore, Mr W. Clark, and Misa Clark.
For Namoa, for Swatow, Mr Li Taz Pim, and Rev. Mioux; for Foochor, Mr A. G.j Rowand.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Cheang Hya Teng re- porla: Had moderate winds from 8.W., with showers of rain at times.
The Norwegian ateamer Frogner reports:
wasther. The
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANA Hadh alamer Chingwo reporta:
The Steamalip
Hankow,
Captain Qax, will be despatuled for the above Port at Noon, on SATURDAY, the 27th
Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOD WELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, June 18, 1896.
190ǎ
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
JAPAN-EUROPE LINE.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON AND
ANTWERP.
The Chartered Steamer Balanoval
Capt. MoRrrené, will be deduspatched for the above
Ports on or about the 7th July.
For Frolight, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, June 12, 1896.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Jane 11 :--
1202
Scott, Fenang June 2, and Singapore 5, Uheang Hye Tens, British steamer, 823,
Gamoral-CuIIE.
Progner, Norwegian sin, 899, Gullickaen, Newchwang and Chefes June 4, Beans. ONDER.
Juno 12:---
Chingwo, British steamer, 2,617, J. Gray, London and Singapore June 6, Genaral.— HULTZLAY, WISE & Co.
Moniales, Spanish stoamor, 12, Frezabal, Manila June 8, Sugar-ÜRDER,
Peshawar, British stemor, 2,277, F. Cole, Bombay May 27, and Singapore Juuo 7, Msin and General.-P. & 0, 8. §. Co.
Mathilde, German stoamer, 600, T. H. Berg, Paktioi Jane 9, and Hoilow 11, Gen- oral--Your OREONG LEE.
Sishan, British eta., 1000, F. J. Ferguson, Saigon June 8, Ric.-BRADLEY & 06.
Glenfary, British steamer, 2,500, Selby, London and Singapore Juno 0, General.- JAKDINU, MATHESON & Co.
DEPARTURES,
Juno 12
Emertida, for Manila. Palawan, for Shanghai, Foochere, for Amoy Maria Hickmers, for Shanghai. Bittern, for Mantung.
iv. Fushun, for Rio, for Swatow. Bygde, fur Cheloo. Chunshan, for Swatow, Holstein, for Hongry. Cautan, for Swatów. Frogner, for Canton,
Namos; for chang
for Bingapore and Bowkey,
Had light S.W. winds and fine weather.
The British ateamer Sishan reports: From Saigon to North Reof, had moderate to fresh Southerly winds and fine weather thence to port, had ursteady Easterly winds, overcast and showery weather.
EXPORT CARGOES.
Pera. 8. Natal, asiled 10th Jung-For France, 379 bilen Raw Silk, 20 cases Silk Pince Goods, 5 dagen" Essential Oil, 6 organ Briatlos, 32 cases Furniturs, 624 pkgs. Tos, 23 pkge. Planta. For Milao, 45 bales Raw Silk. For Landan, 2 oasen Silk Pison Goods.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
MAILS will alose:-
For SHANGHAL-
Siomesen & Co.......... June 13, at 4 p.m. Butterfield & Swire...., June 15, at 3 p.tn.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MATES will close:-
For SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, MOJI,
KOBE & YOKOHAMA.—
Per Chingus, ai 5 p.m., or. 'Saturday,
the 13th June.
For BANGKOK,—
Por Chow Fe, at 9.00 a.m., on Sunday,
the 14th June.
For CANTON.-
Per Power, at 9 a.m., on Sunday, the
14th June.
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA. Per Ferone, at 11,80 n.m., vu Friday, the
. 19th June.
For
PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY IS- LAND. COOKTOWN, TOWNS. VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE-
Per hampoo at 230 p.m., on Fri-
day, the 19th June
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET, ---- Flo Britial Contract Packet Rosetta will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 18th June, with Mads for the United Kingdom,
Europe, and countries be yond, rid Brindisi; to the Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Bar
mah, Ceylon, Adon, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
The usual hours will be observed in
closing the Mails, do,
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIPIO RALL
WAY CU, A PACKET.
The Catadion Pacife Mail Packet Empress
of India will be despatched on WED NESDAY, the 1st July, with Mails for Shanghai, Japan, United States, Canada, &c, which will be closed na follows:-
10.00 .. Registry cases.
1.3.
11.00 .at. Post-Oflies closos, but Correa- pendence may be posted on board the Packos, with the Late Fes of 10 cents extra Peerage, until the time of depar- lora.
HODES OF ULOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MALLS. Wher, the Packets Jease at Noon. The following hours will be observed in
losing the Maile for Europe, &c., by the English and French Facketa, when they care at Noon. The Money Order Office will be closed at 5 the day before.
3.00 .M-Fosting of Prices Currant and
Circulars cexzes,
Prices Current and Circulars may
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping, 10a.m.-- Peshawur leaves for Shanghai. 3 p.m. --Memnon leavor for Sandakan,&c. 4 p.m.-Daphne leaves for Shanghai,
p.m.-Macduf leaves for T'hams, &c.
Anctions.
3.30 p.m. --Auation of Ladies' Drapery Goods, at the Hongkong Trading Co.'s Promison.
MiscellaneonE. 7.45 p.m.-Competition of the Hongkong
Rifle Association,
General Memoranda. MONDAY, Juns 15 :---
4 p.m.Auction of Grown Land at South
Kennedy Road.
TUESDAY, June 10--~
Goods par Steamer Melbourne unclaimed
after Noon subject to roni.
9 p.m.--Meeting of Perseverance Lodge, WEDNESDAY,
June 17 Goods
por Palawan not cleared after d .m. eubject to rent. THURSDAY, June 16:-
2.30 p.m.-Auction of Ladies' Drapery Goods, &c., at the Hongkong Trading Co.'s Promises, Gooda
Feshatour not cleared after 4 p.m. subject to roat. couns
FOR
Maria Rickmers undolivored after this date subject to rent,
por
Gooda Tekla undelivered after this
Jato
to rent.
tate subject to
June 20:- on.—Meeting of Shareholders of The Electric Co., Ltd., at the Offices.
Company MONDAY, June 22 :-----
3 p.r.-Meeting of Shareholders of The Hongkong & Whampoa Dock Do., Laday at the Company's Offico.
Exchange.
Horaxoxo, June 12, 1896.
Ju London-
Back, Wire,
r
On demand,
411 u་
2,2 2,21
"
FJ
30 days' sight,
4 months sight,
Orodita,
Doannientary, months' sight,
Oa Parlo
On demand,**
Crodits, & months' sight,
On Berlin-Demand2 .....
On New York→→
On
On demand; *** Credits
Whe
60 days' sight,
Ou domaud,
> Calcutta
Wire,*** On demand,
On Shanghai-
On demand,
30 days' sight, private paper Gold Leaf, 100 fine (per bau) Sovereigns (Bank's buying eato) Silver (per oz.) ...
2,2
2.7G 2.91
... 2,24
188
189
188
189
721
72Z $46.80
8.93
3122
Quotations. HONGKONG, June 12, 1890. ¡OPIUM-New Patna, cash,... 685
Old 5+
cash,... 725 Now Benaros, cash, 695
New Malwa, credits
750 Allowance, Tuels,... 18/52 Old
Old
J
27
13
Malwa, credit. 700/780 Allowance, Taols,... 10/24
Porsian, Dily, cash,
Allowaco, Taels,
17
13
Peraian, Paper tind 640 Allowance. Taole,... 192
A. S. WATSON &
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
Co.,
however be posted up to 10 o'clock Wines and Spirits.
if they are tied in bundles, country by country, with the addresses all one way)
10.00 AM-Bogistry ceases. 10,30 AM-Posting of
Newspapers,
ALL these are selected by our London House, bought direct at first hand, im
FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1896.
The publication of this cane commenced We notics that Surg.-Capt. A. I.. Borrodašle at 6.50 p.m.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, FIDAY, JUNE 13, 1890.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
A. M,S,, has successfully passed his oXAMİLK- tion as qualified to be an interpreter" In Franob.
Mragus Jardine, Mathesou and Co. waza inva formed by wiro to-day that the Indo-China steamer Kuangsang had struck a rook while inward bound to Shanghai. Sho arrived In port at night, having sustained very little damage and the cargo all safe. The China Merchant's steamer Kuonglee, outward bound, stenek a rook off Chipsan and was beached on Parker Island.
PASSED Svaz CANAL. (SUPPLIED THROUGH KUTRE). OUTWARD BOUND-Rose Castle, Balmoral Cedar Branch, Woolwich, May 8; Rapgine, 16; Ernest Bimans, 22; Oceana, Pro- metheus, 28; Kaison, 28; Genes, Sunda, 20. Ayrinidon, Kerman, June 2; Me Ove old friend Ürman is still playing foot- rioneththire, 5 Preussen, Diomed, Bel-ball at Singapore-probably finds it dif. - lona, Weimar, 9.
cult to keep himself warm. He was playing forward the other day for the Tanglia Club
HONWARD BOUND-Chawe, April 22
Frigga, Maria Teresa, 23; Copack, Tan talus, Nerite, blay 1; Queen Olga, 8; against the Cricket Club, and distinguished Salasie, Tosa Moru, 13; Agloia, 15 himself. One of the Straits papers says Dolong, Dorothea Rickmers, 19: Sachsen, Dardarus, Shanghai, 22; Yarra, Beyn- ton, Elektra, 26: Telenn, 29; Niobe, Ping Suty, Priam, Menelaus, Jane 2 Canton, 5; Saglulien, Idsumi Maru, Irene, 9.
Mails.
The N. P. Co.'s . . Tacoma has arrived at Yokohama, and sailed for this port, via usaal porte of call, on the oth June,
The O. &O... Copfic, with mails, &c., left Yokohama for San Francisco on May 30,
The Empresa of Ladis left Vancouver for
Hongkong on the 1st June.
The O. & . . Belgic, with mails, &c., left Sao Francisco for this port, via Yokoliams and Nagasski, on the 28th May.
The N. P. s. a Victoria left Tacoma on the 4th June for this port, via ports of call.
Steamers Expected. The . . Lightning, from Calepito, left Singapore for this port on June 9, in the afternoon, The O. S. S. Co.'s 6. e. Urestes, from Glas
gow and Liverpool, left Singapore on The afternoon of June 9, and may be expected here on or about Monday,
June 15.
The s. a. Monmouthshire left Singapore on Juna 10, and is dus here on or shoot Tuesday, the 16th June,
that 'Orman and Eiliot in the second half, broke through the defence, and the former, going for all he was worth, put himself into the ast, whilst Maxwell (the opposing goalkeeper) sent the ball up midfield,”
JAVA, like Hongkong, is taking stops to put a stop to the chopping' and defaco- ment of current coin. The Attornay- General of Netherlands India has given instructions to the heads of provincial ad- ministrations in Fave to enforce most stringently the laws against mutilating the curranty. They have also been re- minded of the enactmente against paising mutilated and defaced colu, and have been
directed to take advantage ofjevery oppor. tunity to prosecute the offenders and to uso every legal means to check the evil.
THE Unofficial Mombers of the Strails La- gislative Council object to the Governmont having to pay 6 per cent. on the monies of the Widowa' and Orphans' Pension Fand
for all time, as proposed by the Officials, Six per cent, has been paid since 1885 and the Unofficials, notwithstanding the fast that the ordinary rate of interest is very The P.&O.E.. Rohilla left Singapore for much lower, are willing to continue it at this port on the 10th June, at 2 p.m. 6 per cent for another period of ten years. The N. Y. K. chartered . . Osborne left What with exchange compaoration and Bombay for this port, via Tuticorin and leave-pay ou a voty favourable rate of Singapore, on June 6, and may be ex-exchange, the Officials of the Crown Co. peated here on or about June 26.
The N. G. I... Letimbro left Bombay for lonies bava cortainly the advantage over this port on June 3, and may be ordinary mortals. The Colonial Secretary expected here on or about Juno 23,
The China Mutuol Co.'s s.o. Koisow, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on May 28, and may be consider-
at the Straits was right when he admitted
that the Council would be treating the
Civil servants of the Colony in an extreme-
ed due at Singapors on or about Junely liberal manner if the guarantee of 6 por
13.
Latest Advices.
The P. M. ».. China, with the AMERICAS MAIL of the 20th May, left Nagasaki on Thursday, the 11th Juno, at 7 p.m., and inoy be expected here on or about Saturday, the 14th June.
The Austrian Lloyd's a, a, Gizeła left Sin- gapore for this port on the morning of
Juve 12.
The Empress of China arrived at Amoy at 8a.. on June 11, and left at daylight on June 12 for Shanghai.
coal. were to be continued,' How does Hongkong stand in this connection ?
ON Wednesday what is believed to bo cus of the most flourishing gambling houssa in the Colony was raided by the Police, and ton perocs were arrested. About. fire 'clock in the evening, Inspector Quincey and Sergeant Holt, of the detective air- vice, along with three Chinese detectives, entered the top floor of No. 17 Lyndhurst Terrace under a search warrant. On arriv.
THE delivery of the English Mail was begun ing at the top of the stair the detectives at & 18 this morning.
Taxonoя continued ill health, Sir John Pender has resigned bis seat for the Wick Burgh.
TE
Turkish Government has prohibited, permanently, the Tines from entering Tur- hes. This is a severe blow to the Times! Vice Admiral Cuming, who was Commodore at Hongkong during 1831-83, died suddenly at Salisbury, England. He served during the bombardment and capture of the bat- tories in the Straits of Shimopaski in Sop. tember, 1864,
esized a man who had bean sitting at the entrance to a room, just as he was rushing in to give the alarm. Ioxide the room a number of persons were discovered in an excitad oordițion round a small table where they had been playing a game of pui ñau, The nine persons in the room and the man seized outside were arrested At the Ma- gistracy Commander Hastings was engaged yesterday and to-day hearing the case. Mr Hastings appeared for the defence. The case was zemanded till Monday,
From the following paragraph it will be ween that the Singapore Free Press arrivos at the same conclusion as ourselves regard. YESTERDAY afternoon, at the Magistracy; ing the coming despatch from Mr Chambar- Commander Heatinga concluded the hoarain to Bir W. Robinson In regard to the ing a charge of perjury in a civil sotien unofficial representation in the Legislative
Books, and Patterns CRATES. 11.00 s.2—Maži sloges.
LATE
LAZTERS may be posted (from ported in wood and bottled by enracives ag at two Chicamen. The men ware Council: We are glad to note that the 11.10 A.x.) vid 10 cents late fre up to 11.39 A.M., after which hour they may
comitted for trial at the Criminal Ses-question of the condition of local government be sent on Board with the same Late
at Hoogkong has at last evoked a despatch Fea
from Mr Chamberlain. What the text of
MONEY LETTERS-The Post Des decline all
Per 8.4. Peshawser, on Saturday, the 13th Jane. For Shanghai,-Registry ceases at 8.450,1. Mail closes at responsibility for muregisterad Letters containing 9 a.m. Late Lottore received from back notes, cain, uz jewellery, and where 9.10 to 9.30 m., with 10 cents Registration has been neglected, WILE MARK NO Late Fee.
ENQUIALES into alleged losses of such latters
Per Daphne, at 3.30 p.m., on Saturday, (Post Guide, Par 31)
the 13th Juno.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & OAL-
GUTTA:-
Per Chelydra, at 11.30a.m., on Saturday,
the 13th June,
REGISTRATION.Cercaupomianco, can be resi gistered all Private Ship mails up to Era? miantes before the time for closing; for the Shanghai, er Yokolama contract mails, up to a quarter of an hour before; for mails for Europe, Per Benalder, at 11.30 a.m., on Saturday, for hour before, america, Canaan, Indian, Notthora Pacific and Torres Straits mails, up to sell an hour before.
For SINGAPORE.—
the 13th June.
Por Carce, at 11.30a.m., on Monday,
the 15th June.
Par Hyson, at 4.30 p.m., on Wednesday,
the 17th June.
Par Glengarry, at 3.30 p.m. on Thurs-
day, the 18th Jius.
thus saying all intermediato profits, and enabling us to supply the bort growths at
MODERATE PRICES.
sions.
PRICE LISTS, with Fall Details, to be at 5 pm. (weather permitting) :-
had on Application.
Marth Overture
Fr Diavolo,'.....
..Thampyon.
...G. M. Zichrox.
.....Wallenfel
The following programme will be played the despatch may be we cannot yet know, by the Band of the Hongkong Regiment in bat from the wording of the telegram it the Public Gardens to-morrow, commencing would be justifiable to infer that a voces. sion has been made as to additional unofficial Argandab,”
Amber-representation in the Ouncil, though it is PORT after removal should be rested a Belation:
Selica An artist's Metal Biday Fonaalikely that that will go so far as the brea- Valve...... Dinteres," mouth before uso.. When required for Belection.....
Berraok Bonza Ballade, F. Cabb, tion of an unofficial majority? This is what Dance Comique..* Punch and July,' E. Logger. drinking at once it should be ordered
the Straits Times has to say on the same to be decanted at the Dispensary bo- The following alterations to our Share List subject: The Segretary of State for the fore being sent out.
reached us too late for oursection :-Indo-Colonies has replied, in a despatch, to the Obina, 856, sales and buyers; China petition of the Bangkong ratepayers regard. Sugars, $115, softers; Lusons, 266, bayers;ing the appointment of additions! unofficial Wharf and Godowns, $53, sales and members in the Legislative Connoil. It boyors; Waschal Warehouses, 940, buyers; will be remembered that Mr T. H. White.
SHERRY.-Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vin tages. All are true Xeros Winga.
LOCAL DELIVADIES.-Soparate Bates have ¤LARET.-Out Clacots, including the Jelebus, $3.25; Olivors Freeholds, A,head, while at home reaontly, interviewed
been provided for posting Correspondence for the Town, Kowloon and the Peak. The Boxes are under the Window at the East ord of the Verandab fucing Qauca's Road..
Lettore, paruals, &o., for Kowloon Foint and
For Mogens, nt 4.30 p.m., on Saturday, Steamers in Harbor may be posted in the
the " Juno.
General Post Offies up to 11.80 z.m, and 3.80 p.m. Letters from Kowloon Pulut may be posted
lowest priced, are guaranteed to be
86), sales and sellers; B, 81; Green the Colonial Office on this subjeof, and the gonuine product of the juice of the Island Cements, $171, sales and buyers; urged with eloquence and percussion the grapo and are not artificially made Fenwicks, 27, males and buyers; Hong claims of Hongkong to either an unofloia! from raising and currants, as is general-
kong Ropes, $126, sales,
majority at the Legislative board, or the ly the case with Choag Wines.
constitution of a Munisipality that should
Per Beringshan, at 12.30 p.m., on Bater in the Latter Box which has been placed in the BRANDY.--All our Brandy is guaranteed Thr recondita Renter has been at it again control the local affairs that are now in the
For MACAO,--
day, the 13th June.
For KUDAT & SANDAKAN.~~
For Memtion, at 2.30 pm, on Saturday,
the 19th June.
For YOKOHAMA & KOBE-
Por Thekla, at 8.30 p.m., on Saturday,
the 19th June.
Per Macduff at 6 p.m., on Saturday,
thia 1315 June.
For SWATOW & OHINKIANG--
Far Kiang-han, at ō p.m., on Saturday,
the 10th June.
MAILS ny manE UNERED STAKES PACKET The United States Mail Packet Doris wil
be despatched on TUESDAY, the 10th Jans, with Maile for Japan, San Francisco, the United Stato, Csuada, Honolulu, Porn, &s, which will be closed as follows 114. Registry seasca, 11.90A.M. Port Glee closes, but Corros- pondance may be posted in. huard the Paskot, with Lata Zas of 10 centa catr Posture until ika ilma si desarture,
Police Compound cutside the Charge Rooms up to 12 and 4 o'clock, and in the Pillar Box at tho Whart Local Ratos will be charged. To avoid robbery, seafore of letters from Kowloon are re- quasted to caricel their stamps.by.iting the ward stamped nerors them. Covara santaining Bank Notes, do, should be registered. No
Sunday delivery.
Lettera, da, for the Peak will be delivered by the 12 and 3.80, n'clock teams only. Corros pondence and Parosis for the Feas may be posted in the General Post Office up to 11.30 am, or 8 pm, or in the letter boxes in the cars till time of deparlare. With rogard to letters from, the Feak, Pillar boxes luve been placed at Magasine Gap Victoria Gap, Mount Keliest, Mount dough, and Plantation Road, which will bo deared at 1980 and pa
Not Responsible for Dobta.
to be pure Cognse, the difference in / We give in parallel columns the revered bands of the Government Hongkong does
price being merely a question of age and vintage.
Baron's oblegrams regarding the French in
the Niger Territory as served up to Singapo pare very much which privilege in WHISKY-All our Whisky is of excellent pere on the 6th June and to Hongkong on granted in fact, a recent ballot taken on a quality and of greater age than most us to say which of the rival versions is oor wat Hongkong now desires most strongly the following day. It is, of course, not for kindred subject would seem to show that brands in the market, The Semus rest. As Artemas Ward was fond of say is the anfficial control of its purely local
WHISKY markod E' is waiversallying: You pays your money and you takes wars. Today'e telegram dies not ealightan
popular, and is pronounced by the boat local connoisseurs to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market,
مینست
- We only guarantee our Wines and Spitlis | to be genuine when bought direct from us
in the Colony or from our authorised
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Agents at the Coast Ports.
Owners will be Responsible for
any Debt contracted by the Officera or
Crew of the following Fessels, during A. S. WATSON & Co., Lauren. their stay in Elongkong Harbou
Hasrand, British ship. Captain Roht.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY:
Hongkong, Jennery Pg 1898,
your oboica'
SINGAPORE, June 8. Banter correspondent at the Brus Péter flotile myai wire that the French expedition to, the big has been to al
Borga.
as to the tehour of the despatch that has boin sent. There can be little or no doubt, Bauter's opondent at however, that the desire of Hongkong foc án
Brass viizes that x French-
carpedition to the Niga ubofficial majority. In the Council. will ba ha totally routed in
haares of Borgaan denied. There are many constitutional res Adjoin Bale sttneked
Many hate
Barents to the Royal sons, that we have frequently, reiterated, hat a rant of Niger Co.) A R vivors pisches Klarna on the thy. The Bria Ish Niges Company LIN manding mankilaa suos.
insey nalives were killed which make such a concession impossible Su kao ugangamot, mad
·ON de vending mKSÍTÉKTOR.
remnantseehold Kiama from an Imperial polat of view. The Cos on May vas Niger Portal Office is Imperial in ita paljoy, not parochial. But Hongkong conosivably may
blata a Musicipality,,
| VzASELS AT THs Doors At Kowloon-
Tolohow, Kntang, Thaer, H. M. 6.
Undaunted, Hanoh:
Cormopolitan-Wandering Jew, Framazan, Australian, Dorin.
Atly chang
Bichals and Brinswende Fianos hara nd rival for tone, strength and oppor 2008 W. Robinson &
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