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THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements.

STEAM FOR

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT,- MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LUNDAN Through Bill of Lany issued for BATA- VIA, PERSIAN GULF, COMTIN ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS.

IJUE 8.8 KAISAR-I-HIND, Capisin

CL. DANIKL, carrying Hier flajesty's Batis, will de despatched from this for LOMBAY, &c., THURSDAY, the 17th December, at Noon, taking Pasoungera and Cargo for the above Ports.

(This Steamer counocte at Bombay with the Steamship ORIENTAL, kuring that Port for LONDON Direct on the th JANUARY, 1897),

Silk and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a TORO proceeding direct to Muresales and -Loudon ; other Gargge for Landes, del, will

be conroyed må Bombay,

Parcels will be ruoofrid at this Office until 4 p.m. on the day before sibling, The contents and value of all packages are required.

Silpport are particukaly requested 12 note the terms and conditions of the Wor pany's Bills of Lading.

For further Porticator, apply to

H. A RITCHIE,

Superintendent.

P. O. §. N, Co.'s Office.

Hongkong, December 3. 1896.

U. S. Mail Line.

2183

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

VIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN AND HONOLULD.

PROPOSED SALINON SOM HONGKONG,

City of RiodeJaneiro)

ONGKONG PHILHARMONIC

H

A

SQUIETY.

CONCERT

WILL BE GIVEN IN · ST. GEORGE'S HALL (CITY HALL),. ON THURSDAY, 17th December, at 9.15 p.ri.

Scala may be eccured at Moars. W. ROBINSON & Co., on and after Wednesday, 9th Deambar.

2430

Hongkong, December 3, 1896

ONGKONG AMATEUR DRAMATIC

CLUB.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND'

CALOUTTA.

The Steamship

Ostherine &pcar, Captain J. G. OLDEST, twist be depatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the Bik Inst., at 3p.m., instead of us previously adver- thuil.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

2397 Hongkong. December 3, 1808,

SHIPPING.

ARKIVALS. December 2

Foosung. Eritial sleamer, 1,109, Wm.

General BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

'CHARLEY'S AUNT,' Jones, Wehu and Chinking Nov. 20,

ON

SATURDAY,

the 13th December, 1806,.

IND

MONDAY,

the 21st December, 1896.

E. W. MITCHELL, Hon. Brevetary, Hongkong, Dec. mber 3, & 46.

2346

December 3-

Kiangnan, Chiness str,, from Canton. Derawongse, British steamer, 1,007, Gartis, Bengkak Nov. 23, and Swat Deo. 2, Timbor and Rice.-YURN FAT Hou

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping

Daylight. Hailong leavorfor 'tow,&c. Moon. Catherine Apar loaves for

Straits and Caloutta. Noon-Feroad leaves for Japan, 3g..Tamsui leaven for Shanghai. 4.p..-Loogmeon loaves for Shanghai. 4.30 pm, Sunda loaves for 8'hal, &c.

General Memoranda. SUNDAY, December 6-

Goods per Rohill not cleared after

p.m: subject to rent. Goods par Pekling undelivered after this

dale subject to rent." TUESDAY, December 8-

2.80 p.m.Anotion of Household Farol ture, &., at Mr J. M. Armstrong's. WEDNESDAY, December 9-

Guoda par Sunda nut cleared after 4

p.. ubject to rei,

TUESDAY, December 15:.

3 p.m.-Aeros of Leasehold Property, EL Nos. 367, 543, 365 and 543 Queen's Road Central. THURSDAY. December 17:-

9.15 p..-Concert at the City Bail, Ja..ATURDAY, December 19

9. p.m.-A. D. 0. Performance

City Hall,

Chow Fo, British steamer, 1,036, Wilbao, Bangkok and Hofhow Nov. 24, Gendral-YUEN FAT Hoxa.

Sunda, British steamor, 4,673, E R. Gordon Ladoo Oct, 22, and Singapore Nov. 29, General.-P. & O. §. N. Co.,

Toonan, Chinese stoamor, 941, Mertons, TERKIER: Cыrfoo November 28, General,-0. M. S. Auswurs to 'Mike.' Retur 10. Ca

LOST

Wire-haired IRISH

Bonealy Buildings, Wyndham Street, or to Hanoi, French atr., 732, J. V. Uhadzko, No., Fraya Central.

Eluipbang Duc. 1, and Heihow 2, General. 2431-A, R. MARTY.

Brugkung, December 3, 1516

ONINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI.

The Co.'s Steamship

Foodhoun,

Capt. BLACKITHNe, will

be despatchoù sa above

32 SATURDAY, the 6th Instant, et 2 p.in.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Asserte. Hongkong, December 3, 1800,

2427

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANT, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT).

The Co.'s Steamship

Sunghiang, Captain C. B. N. Donn, will be despatched as

(via Shai, Nanki, SATURDAY, Dec. 19, abore on SATURDAY, the Uth Instant, at

Kobo, inland Sa,

Thams & Riula).

City of Peking (via"}

at noon,

S'hai, Nonki, Kake, ( THURSvay, Jan. 7, Inland Bus, Yoke

1897, at uco.

· hama & Honolulu)

China (via Chaughai,

Nagasaki, Kobe, Torsday, Jan. 26, Inland Sea oud

N! LAGICAL Yokohama)

que v.8. Mati 6.9. CITY OF RIO DE JANEIRO will be cute For SAN FRANCISCO, eis SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE TREAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONOLULU, SATURDAY, the 19th Instant, a Noon, waking Passengera aud. the Critid Staten, and Beau

1-1

Steamers of the line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN, and call HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to break their journey at any point en role. Through Fasango Tieters granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Story and to the principal cities of the United States or Jatinda Rabus many be obtainad on appli-, cation.

Passengers holding through ORDERS TO EUROPE have the choice of the Overland

4 p.m.

for Freight of Fassage, apply to

Bio, German str., 1,109, C. H. Darklaen, Singapore Nov. 27, General-JEE & Ou.

DEPARTURES,

December 3:-

Reema, for Europe, & Fushun, for Canton.

Michael Jebsen, for Nagasaki.

Peru, for Shaughal and San Francisco. Doris, for Heibow,"

Binagno, for Bingapore, 25.

CLEARED,

St. Mark, for New York, Bailoong, for Swatow.

Emeralda, for Amoy and Manila, Chow Tai, for Swalow. As for Haihow.

PASSEKOYRS, ÁRRIVED.

Por Went, from Wabu, 10 Ohinese. Per Detauonse, for Hongkong: from Bangkok, Me J. Emorton, and Mrs E. Eugino McLean; from Swaton, 21 Chine. Per Chene Fe, from Bangkok, 80 Chinese Fer Suridu, for Hongkong: from London, Bir G. Nicholas, Staff Raymastor Woitfeld, Capt. . F. Mould, Lieut. C. F. Bandel), 2429 2nd Lieut. Head, Mrs Pinkerton. Mrs Sherwood and 2 children, Mesara Hayes, Dean, and G. Bare from Singapore. Surg-Captain Namberley, P.J.R., A.M.9. For Shanghai, from London, Mrs Mac- dennid, Meri J. Handenk, . Nelson,. T... Spotteswondo, and Hardson; from Parang Mr J. S. Kennedy: 153 non- cotaissioned officers and mon, 9 women,

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Dougkoug, December 8, 1594.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY, (UNGLE MAIL COSTMACE WITH THE

AUSTRIAN GOVERNMENT),

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PINANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KURK CHEE, ADEN, SUEZ, PONT SAID, BRINDIST, VENICE, FIUME AND TRIESTE.

Taking Carge at thringh rates to CAL CUTTA, MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF,. RED SEA, BLACK BRA, LEVANT

་

and ADRIATIC PORTS). (do to NATAL, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH & CAPE TOWN).

-

The Co.'s Steamship

Gisela, Captain Gusocono, w Abu cerpatcher as abure Rail routes from San Francisco, including on WEDNESDAY the 9th December.

Cargo will not be received on board after 3 pr. prior be date of aniling.

tha SOUTHERN PACIFIC, CENTRAL PADISIO, UNION PACIFIC, DENTER and RIO GRANDE and NORTHERN PACIFIC RAILWAYS; also the CANA DIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY on payment. of £4 in addition to tha regular tarif rates, Passangers holdingers FOR OVER. LAND OITIES in the United Scatos hoye between Batt Francisco and Chiogg the

15 children.

Per Toonan, from Chefoo. Masters T. and f. Brera, and E. Grent..

For Hanci, from Triphang, 34 Chineno.

Exchange

HONGKONG, December 3, 1898, On London.

Documentary, 4 months' sights,

The publication of thúc large commenca at 7.10 p.m.

The China Mail.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, HÉCEMITER 3, 1890.

Arran what we have already written upon the subject of full and fron, discussion in open Council, in proferenes to the holu and-octner mode of fixing up the Unofficial. Member at private meetings, our render will not be astonished to read the Protest Contained in Me Whitehead's letter, pub. Lished in another column. The hole-and- corner process is never creditable under any circumstances, but the isota, as shown

in Mr Whitehead's Protest, are almost in-

THURSDAY, DEC 3, 1806.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. STEAMERS PASSED SUBZ CANAL,

A BOUSEBOY who had been in the employ- ment of H. Hyndman, No, 16 Mosque Strces, for four days, was charged at the (SUPPLING THROUGH· BRÜTEL.) OUTWARD BOUND-Courtied, Oct. 13th Magistracy to-day with stealing two gold

Kagoshima Maru, Murom, 20th Syderings set with diamonds and rubles, the ney, 23rd Dordogne, Lombani, 27th

Bayern,

Canton Nov. 3rt; Bughalsen, 6th Glen- property of a Spanish gentleman, who had agle, Glanturrel, 10th: Bentomond, Ningcome from Mauila, and was residing with show, Belona, Orester, 12th: Homeo, Mr Hyndman. The rings were valued at Pinguey, 17th: Balmoral, 20th, Ching, $150. Thaboy was convicted on evidence, 2nd

Myrmidon, Oblong, Santa, 25th; Formosa, Giane Oscar, and sentenced to three months hard 27th Helen Bickers, Medusa, Frome labour. theus, Ceylon, Bydney, Dos, lat. HORWARD BOUNU-Bevense, Copack Tose Maro, Nov. 3rd: Fring Heinrich, Gck; Natal, Nestor, 10th; Irene, 13th Java, Aoun, Dardanics, 17th; Cale- donien, Erato, Kais, 20th Maris Valerie, Elisabeth Rickoners, 24th; Arge, 27th.

Ma do Bunset, the 18th Nov, recolved. the pleasant intimation that he has been British Embassy at Washington, a post appointed to the First Secretaryship of the which carrice with it Minister's tank. This ia a distinct promotion upon which Mr de Bunsen will be heartily cougraciated by the host of friends, of all nationalities, whom he has made during his short stay hi The P. M. 3.3. City of Rio de Janeiro, with Bangkok as Chiye d'Affaires, although at mails do, lett San Francisco for this the same time there will be the greatest port on the 12th Nov., via Honolulu, regret, among the British at the loss of so Yokohams, Inland Sea, Kobe, Naga-able a representative of their interests.---

aki and Shanghai.

Siam Observer

Μαζί

edible. What would the constituencies of men holding, at Home, a similar poal tion to that of our Unofficial representativos on the Council here, think of such conduct i It is even whispered that some of the mem bers in secret asenibly desired to bring pressure of some sort to bear upon the only member who obječted to dissum public at financial questions in private; and we can roadily baliavo it Men who are so far forgetful of their manifest duty are quite likely to imagine themselves em- powered to stop the mouth of a minority, As we have said, the whole proceeding slenost baffles belief, and it would be inter- esting to know where our worthy Unofficial M.L.C.'s obtained their ideas of representa- tive government and freedom of speech. The Austrian Lloyd's . . Siseks left main in the country as long as the British

Steamers Expected. The a. g. Sussang, from Caloutta and W. ROBINSON & Co., Pisno and Musical

Straits, left Singapore for this port on

Instrument specialists and experts. Work- the afternoon of 27th Nov., at shops and Factory, Duddell R.; Show o'clock.

Rooms, Queen's Bood Cantral, Tas P. &0. 8.5. Hapes loft Singapore The N. F. Un's. 5. Olympis, xil from

for this port on the 1st Dec., at 7 a.m.

*

Bank, Wirin

On-demand,

2/10

D

30 days' night, are

4 months sight,

2/1

Credits,

直す

On Paris--

On demand,

Credits, 4 months' right,

On Berlin-Demand

On New York-

On demand,

su

... 2.67 *** 2.72 2.10

... 611

Crodits, 60 days' night...

Da Bombay-

Wire,

On demand,

... 186 ... 156

On Calcutt

Wire

166

Axt

On demand,...

On Shanghai...

... 1664

*.721

On demand 2.

30 days' sight, (private poper) ... 724 Gold Leaf, 100 fina, (per faol)... $48.60 Sovereigns (Bank's buying rate) $ 9.30 Silver (per oL)

445

2972.

Tacoma for Yokohama on Friday, the 27th Nov, The C. M. Uc.'s str. Chinguo, from Clay-

gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 22nd Nov,,' and may be cont dered dun at Singaporu on or about the 10th Dec,

Latest Advizes.

Kobo for this port via Shimonoseki en the afternoon of Dec, 2nd. -- The Empress of India, arrived at. Eoba at 1a.m. on the 2nd Dea, and left at 1 p. the same day for Tekcharna and Vancouver.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL"]

LONDON, Doc. 1.

RUSSIA AND ABYSSINIA. The Times sintes that the Russian Mis- sion to Abyssinia has secured great influe ence with the Negus, and that it will re-

remain in Egypt.

THE RUSSIAN PRESS AND THE SCARCITY IN INDIA.

The Moor Bourse Ganthe strongly pro- tests again the Russian Government orga. nizing relief for the Indian famine.

Whatever may be said for or against H.E. the Governor in this connection-and little can be said against the wording of his letter to the Senior Unofficial Member-it will be for the public to form their own conclusions as to the manner in which the Unofficials swallowed the official bait, and readily abandoned their obligations and responsi- bilities on this occasion. Even the Cham ber of Commerce was to be quietly ignored, | and would have been but for the staunch Mas Black's Garden Party is postponed to the Observatory :---

The N. P. 8. Co.'s. s. Victoria, from Ta coma, Was, arrived at Shanghai on the morning of 2nd Dec., and sailed for this port this morning (Thursday), Dos 3rd., and is duo here about 5th Dec.

attitude assumed by their representative. the 8th inst. Certainly Mr Whitehead denerves wall

Or Chess coltinn will be found on

the fifth

pago,

of the community on this occasional though the Governor and his official friends may reasonably enjoy a quiet laugh in their The letter from A Japanese will appear aloeves over this ineffably feeble display on in our next suO.

WEATHER NOTICE.

The following notice is inued: from

On the 3rd at 11.35 & Pressure is now above the normal over China, the baroma- ter having risen.considerably since yester day. In other areas chances are unimport ant. Forecast-fresh or moderate N.to NE winds; it first dull with drizzling. rain, improving later,

HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

BEST BOONE COP FOR NOVEMBER,

Twenty mamhora entered for this com

Hongkong Register.

Previous On date stịữu đaia sẽ tho part of the people's representatives. daystep. 10.

The particular point sought to be re steamer Pozan will leave for Canton ranged in, of course, immaterial, so far. 84. -

to-morrow Friday, the 4th instant, at 7petition, but very few carde were returned, this course of procedure is concerned. Closed-door arrangements are repug nant to the sense of every free-born Bri tisher-except, perhaps the Unotes)

Barometer... 30.07. Temperature midity Direction of

Wiad For Weather.

69

GL

30.27 30.10

63

94

88

56

RNA.

NKE

0

2

1

nr.

ad 104

0

Highest open air temperature on the end.....1 W28% QDEN mir postpressure on the 2u......... 04

F. G. Figs, First Amistant, Hongkong Observatory, Dec. 3, 1896.

Per Lio; from Singapore, 357 Obinars A. S. WATSON & Co.,

DEFABTED.

Per Ravena, from H ngkong: for Sings. pare, Mara Ng Bow Sang. Lan Pak Chen, and J. Martens for Bombay, Mr C. S. Camrodi; for Medras, Mr Galloway; for Brindisi, Ho.. Mig and Mies Napier; for Melbourne, Mrs E Talfourd Walker for London, Mare H. Rimcker and J. A. Stalt. From Yokebome; for Bombay, Mr T. Takaganski; for Jamailia, Mr M. U Nau and Mrs J. W. Innes; for Brindisi, Misses Birnstingl, and E. Kirnstingl; for London, General C. D. Flagg. Mr D. Alcock, and Mr Menipes. From Kobe: for

Eur Landon, Mr Jurdon.

LIMITED.

CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

- MANUFACTURERS

or

For further information us to Pranage Bingupurs, 3r Shag From Shanghai Aerated Waters.

and Freight, apply to

SANDER & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, December 5, 180

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option of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM

CENTRAL PACIFIC, UNION PACIFIU, DENVER and CIO GRANDE ́and other direct connecting Railways, and from Uhi pago to destination, the choice of direct

Particulars of the varioua ronten ear he bad on application,

Special rates (fimt chuss only) are granted to blissionaries, members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatie, and Uivil Services, to European ofheinis in service of Chins and Japan, and to Government officials and their families.

Through Elfle of Lading lasted for tronu- portation to Yolsohome and other Japan Port, to Ser Phneisso, to Atlantier Sad Inland Cities of the United States, va Overland Kailway, to laras dad, and Debera's, and to post in Muricu. Central and South Americs, by the Cen pany's and connecting Stasets.

p

Fraight will be recaved on board until 4

the day previous to auling. Pazos Fackages will be repaired at the office until 5 same day all Purcel Packages should be marked to adres in fall; vainz at souka ie zagubred

Consular Invoices to socompany Carge destined to points beyond San Francisco In the United States, should ha sent to the.

sdites to the Collector of Customs at Sat.

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Calling at PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. -LAND PORTS and taking girough Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW

· ZEALAND, TASMANIA, Šv.)

The Steamshio".

* Airlie

Ciptain Eats, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 10th Instant,

&p...

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and a Rofrigerating Chamber, which ensures a plentiful supply of Freak Provisions, lob, &c., throughout the voyage. This Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light,

A duly qualified Burgeon is carried. For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.)

Agents. Hongkong, December 3, 1805.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

2425

Company's Offers in Scaled Ravelope, THE PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S STEAMER SUNDA

Dew further information as to Pareago and Ividunt," spilp to the Agenor of the Company No. Prayo Contest,

JS VAN BUREN,

Agtak Bokong, December 3. Jess,

FUR SHANGHAI

The Stanwhip

Lodrykota,

FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, COLOM "BO AND STRAITS,

Per Pers, for Shanghai, Miss Ncess

for Nagasaki, Mr S. Nomura, 3 Japanes

and 2 Chinese; for Kabe 1 Japanens; for Yokohama, Me Martio Tipper; for Sou Frunoleco, Mount G. G. Lotman, Cyrus 8.

a.m., instead of 8 n.m.

P. & V. Co.'s 8.8. Sunda, Capt. E. H.

Members. But the specific object sought Gordon, leaves for Shanghai and Japan,

11 this occasion

was the fling

of the vacuum left by the abandonment of the Gay Rock Light Dues-a comparatively small matter of about $60,000. For several years a special tax has been inposed upon shipping; "contrary to the tradition of the port, in order to pay for the constriction of the Gap Rook Lighthouse, and to pay

st 4.50 p.m. to-morrow, the 4th inst.

and with the exception of the two leading

Mr C. A. Tones 215 scores the play was not particularly good : Mr H. W. Slado**** 7 Mr C. H. Grace 98 10 Mr P. de C. Morriss...... 101 13 MrA. J. R. Greene, RA, 108

19

The nurt competition for the Captain's Cup takes place from Saturday to Monday

THE death rate in the Colony for the week onded 21st November was 29.2 per 1,000 per annum, against 36.7 in the corresponde

period Inst your.

An application was made by Messrs Leigh and Orange, to the Sanitary Board this

NEK LEGISKENTITÉ COUNCIL.

The Ingislative CoundI met this aftor- noon. F.E..Sir Wm. Robinson, K.C.M.G., presided. There were present H. B Best

for all the bangles connected with that afternoon, for permission to erect offices for Major-General Wilsonc Black, O.B., Of.

eeful work. Thin charge wan sanetioned by the Council on the distinct pledge given by Govenor Des Voeux that it was to be maintained only until the coat of erecting Gap Rock Lighthouse was met. This cost has been more than met, and it was to be expected the charge would have then onsed under ordinary circumstances. But off cials do not appear to be called upon to

MC. P. Chater, on the Praya Central, uf greater height than 78 foot. The appli cation was ginatoil.

Commanding the Garison; Hoa, J. H. Stewart Lockhart, Colonial Secretary Hon. A. M. Thomson, ting Colonial Treasurer; Hon. F. A. Coope, Director of Public Works; Hon. RM say, Har- bour Master; Hon. F. H. May, C.M.G, THE return of cases of cholera at Singapora. P, Chater, Ho Kai, T. H. Wughest, Captain Superintendent of Pulice, Hons. from the 10th to the 17th November, for E R. Balilios C.M.G., and Wei Yuld varied to the Sanitary Board, showed Mr. F. J. Fedeler, Acting Clerk of C

Cou there were only four cases, 3 of which were

NEW MEMBERS, discovered after donth. The Secretary

ms upon coramon lines. This item of minted that it appeared as if the outbreak revenue was easily gat, and it was very bad come to an end. convenient. Apparently, therefore, nu

cils,

H. E. Major General Black, Mr F, L May, Captain Soporintendent of Police,

and Mr Wei A Yuk were sworn in se mem- bers of the Council, and Mr T. H. White- head,

who has been re-elected as represent-

steps were taken to remove it, although Tax Acting Consul at Tammui bus forward-ative of the Chamber of CommTOO, WAN four months ago the Chamber of Commerce ed to the Colonial Secretary lattice of luo sworn in

Oun Anited Warer Factory is fitted called the attention of the Government to

Moore, W. G. Heockridge, and I 8 with the best Bugliah Machinery, embody.mien made. Lately the question was

Tieman.

Fer Taiyuan, for Sydney, Me Mr. Jing the latowe improvements in the trade,

of

an the table There were labi

the Report Committee on the Condition of the Government Offices and the desurability of cting the various Government Depart ments under one roof; Repet of the Com mission on the Tung Wa Hospital Report the Observatory = for of the Director of 1800

↑ Report #fthe Po Leung Kuk Society

the cases of babonic plagun which had "oo DOCEANIS

urred in the Consular district betroon submitted in a semi-prrate manner to the 7th and 14th instant, from which it appear Senior Unoticial Member, and the pere ed there were 83 fresh cases and 36 deaths. |nicious” semi-official but wholly private | The Purest Ingredients only are and, meetings resulted, His Excellency the THE course for the Hongkong Yacht Club's -Per St. Mark, for New York, l'Europes, and the utmost Care std Cleanliness e-Governor graciously consents to abolish race on Sunday will be from, the Police

Per Hasioong, for Swaton, 3 Europeans Land 200 Chigane,

Robinson.

To DKPART.

Per Esmeralda, for Amoy, 4 Baropeans Land 50 Chivona.

Per Chou Tai, for Septow, 1 EuropeAT and 50 ChinerŐ,

Per dak, for Hibow, 25 Chinese; for Paktui, Bev. Ferrand, Me and Mrs Dejoux, and 40 Ohivesc.

SHIPPING REFORTS.

Fresh N.E. winde, with ocassional showere: The British steamor Wooming reports: The British steamer Deracoongas reporte Light Boutherly breas to Farzselą; from thence to pork, strong momom and match

ergised in the Manufacture throughost.

The Water used is proved by repeated Ausiymos to be Absolutely Puro.

Pier, Kowloon, round a wark bont of Lyemun, Kowloon Back, No. 1 Dock Buoy, marke boat off Eyeman, and Kow. on Rock, learing a to parti 16 miles.

the Gap Rock charge of 2 cents, and the Uneficial Membere (excepting Mr White head, who represents the Chamber of Core moree) suggest that the same scents shot a saddled on the shipping permanently, stead of temporarily. Now, Mr Whitehend put it that nearly all those members of Caunell who privately arranged this matter lend than to shipping. That is to say, are men who look more to property and

they take no steps whatever to discover the views of the public, and they consequently give their own views. Of such proceedings months ago in the mosque. The watch and Dounlertall Order Books supplied on ap ordinary people epost in the plainest 4 were found in his possession. At the

For Uo131 Fonts, Waters are packed and

and the full amount allowed for Packages placed an berd ship at Hongkong prises

and Empilan whan received in good order.

The British stormer Choto For reports : | From Bangkok to Eoihow, had light winds, and fue weather throughout the passage plasticn From Hokey id, port, and strong NE. mons, strong need 800, mitty westhet and thick, wind drizzling rain,throughout, The German, sesimet: Bía reports - Fine was her throughout the voyage the inst 10 houts strong N.5. galo,

LE POST OFFICE NOTICES.

MAILS will close?---

For SWATOW A BANGKOK;"

For Glow 12, at 3.50m on Friday:

243ONSIGNESS of Cargo by the above- named Yasef are hereby informed that their Quede ars being laudod and

FOR

placed at the tick to the HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARE AND GODOWN COMPANY'S Gonow Kowloon, where etol con algumont will be surted out. Mark by Mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are linded.

The Vessel brings a Cargo

Captain F. Sousa, wil bo despatched for the above Port TO MORROW, the 4th Dec, art * p.m., instead of us previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

From LONDON, & ex folie and SIEMSSEN & Co. Bum From MADRAS, er 1.2...

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lers inategets Ere given to the sonirurg betme 10 m To Morrow, dah Inika it, ODINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED

FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBEL

The Do'a samallp.

* Goods pot olésred by the 8th Instant, at

4 pm. Will do anbjoos to zeńka wo

No Fire Insursnet will be affected by me

Fin any ouse, thatavots:

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here, aftur hich no Claims will befo

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the 4th Decum beryandle

SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL OUTTA S

Ber Catherine Amour, at 11am, on Fri

day, the 4 h Dec, mbor

For

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NAGASAKI, KOBES YOKOHAMA, Per Perona, at 11.30 on Fridag,

the 4th December. SHANGHAL~:

Por Ton at 2.80 p.ms, on Friday, the **

For Loongrinos, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday.

the dih December,

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Por Foochoident¿.30 p.,, on Baturday,

the 5th December,

Per Sangkiang, at 3.30 pm on Batiz

Hár SHANGBAI, KOBN, YOKOHAMA,

VICTORIA, BULU & TACOMA"

FARITCHIE Califor TOKMAME KOBU - KO

Our Registered Telegraphio Addreen 3u

DISPENSARY, HONGKONG.""

And all signed messagen sådreset thes will receive! prompt attention,

-The following là List of Waters always

kopt ready in Stoel PURE AERATED WATER

BODA WATER

LITHIK

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER

BELTZER WATER WATER SU SABSAPARULA WATER

TONIO WATER

GINGER ALE

GINGERADE

No Credit Fire for Better that look diety of grassy, sk that appear to have -used-for any other

A Indian was arrested on land a steamer the harbone this morning, by a line watchiban cuployed at Quarry Bay, from

prisoner over to the Polins, and a further when he had atolen. 360. He handed his

charge was haught against him of stealing watch frota another Indian about two

Magicmey to day Commander

terms; and ib must be vimitted, if man ako profemi, to represent other recidimis decide bolore vengulting with thong labour

whom they reprosent, they lay themselves labour for stealing open to the charge of negligence, or of

for the rear ending 31st December, 1895 Report on e progress of the Public Works qurbig the fast half year 1806 Report on the progress of the Taipingehan Improvement Works; and Correspondenco of the special rospecting the Abolition of the Gap Fock Lighthouse Rate

dir: Eroellany submitted the cones- the abolition of the dves and took the opportunity of being to the protest mide by the in

against himself of having been brought entered into thewret cundare with Lite seal money, and stated is charge had

Schonation tools place in which the unotlicist member

heal members explüned, their position, regard to the matter.

fondant concerning

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Mr. Whikab

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hard; } infegin the Duuncil whether thei

and we work hard partment continues to first Chinese Blastine Custome

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report for the tocant me to be fay

ver was aul some litle time after the last me Ada Counek, which answOF WAR: the quarosted to the firms.

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and they very nuudlej

active are-grinding. We should be very Ar the meeting of the Bentary Bowl bedtion With your Excelling sorry to insinants anything like deliberate this afternoon disloyalty to the public of Hongkong. The quarter ended 30th drift of events has perhaps beer of an une mitted; To ap Conscious kind, Thare has been for many years, a clear divorce between the people and their representatives, and bite Senior Unofficial Mether, a an electe has been the chief offendor in tha power of antion in defiance-bi Bat for the lotion

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