2
Entertainment.
HONGKONG SMOKING CONCERT
CLUB,
SELHON 1896-27.
THE Second CONCERT of the Season will be held in the TASTRI, CITY Hit, on SATURDAY, the 16th of Jas marg, at 9, 10-pz.
The Baud of H.M.S. Immortalité vill be in attendance, by kind permission of Captain CHESTER and Verdens.
Chairma-llon: 1. H. WireHEAD.
-WILLIAM S. FHOWD, R.N.,
Lion. Secretary,
Hongkong, January 13, 1887.
HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.
69
SCOTCH CONCERT, CONCERT la Commemoration of the Birth of ROBERT BURNE will be Held in the ST. GEORGE'S HALL, City Hail, on MONDAY, 25th Jan., at 9.15 p.m.
and SLIMAN.
In addition to those Engaged in Part Songs, the following: Ladies and Gentlemen will give their assistance-Mrs Genon, MrE VALLINGS, A Mesera. Citenaust, Gore, With the lind permission of Calonal GORDON and OFFICERS, the Band of the West Yorkshire Regiment, ander Band master BESTLEY, will play a Selection of
Scotch Aire.
A Chures of Mels Voice will also take part.
ASHION, Two DOLLARS. Seals may not be booked at Mesars. W. ROBINSON & Cul's Pian and Music Rooms.
Hongkong, January 18, 1897.
Auctions,
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
£2
USEFUL & VALUABLE FURNITURE, INCLUDING SOME OF THE BEST PARISIAN BAKE-ONE COTTAGE PIANO,
ry CHALLEN, ETC.
HE Undoraigned has received instruc- tions to all by Public Auction, ou
SATURDAY,
the 16th January, 1897, commencing at 2.30 p.m.****
A QUANTITY OF USEFUL AND VALUABLE FURNITURE
Qomprising:
SEVERAL PARIS MADE DRAWING
ROOM SUITES UPHOLSTERED in SILK BRUCATELLE and VELVET; LOUIS XV BOUDOIR SOFA and CHAISE LONGE in FANCY PLUS, ROBOTO TABLES and Cuals. Equ.
CANTON BLAXWOOD FURNITURE, OVER- MANTELS, AMERICAN WALNUT and SATINWOOD INLAID BOOKCASE and DESK, ETC., Er
PAINTISON, BLOSZES, PORCELAIN ORNA KERTH, CARPETS, Rucs, Erc., Ere.
ONE COTTAGE PIANO BY CHALLEN, QUITZ NEW, in SPLENDID CONDITION, BIDEBOARD nith BEVELLED GLASS, DINNER WACONS, DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES; ELECTRO PLATE. GLASS WARE. CUTLERY, PASTRY REQUISITES, ETC., Ere.
IRON and BRASS, MOUNTED BED- STEADS and Frises, WARDRONES, Flat and with PLATE GLASS Doors, CHEST of DRAWERS, Mansoor DALSZINO TABLES, WASITANES, and SUNDRY BED- BOOM BURNITURE and RequiSITES.
FENDERS and IRONS, SCREENS, BATAN FURNITURE, BATHROOM REQUISITES. ̈*
ET, KT., ETC. Catalogues will be issued prior to Salp On view from Hiday, 15th January, 1997)
TRIME OF SALE.---Caali on delivery.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, January 11, 1897.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
79
HE Undersigned bas received instruc
THE
'To-day's Advertisements.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received instru
tions to Sell by Public Auction as 11
SATURDA Y,
1,123
the 18th Instant, of Mare TADINE, MATHESON & Co.'s Gopowas, at East Point, The following DAMAGED CARGO «z Steamer. Fausang :---
COTTON, COTTON STED, RICE, SAPAN Woop. HIDEs and other Buscar Mex CHANDISE.
BUCHES & HOUGH,
Austinuara. Hongkong, Jangary 14, 1897.
|
Dutination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Vesela
ente.
Flota of Leaving.
Norddeutscher Lloyd. Pob. 2, at9 a.m, P. & O., N. Co... 15, at 1000. P.&O.S: &, O... About Feb Holiday, Wine & Co., Jan. 15, à 4 p.m. P. & 9. 8. N. O J. 28, at núsa.. Nippon Yus eu Kaiebs. Fab. 6, 0 p.m. Butterfield & Swire Jast, 16, at noon. Butterfield & Swire... angry 30,
Australian Ports.......Yamashiro Maru (s)...Nippon Yosen Kaisha. Jan. 19, ncon. Australian For Ausblizu (1)....................... Gill, Livingston & Coltán. 21, at 9 .. Bromo & Ports of Cal. Ivios Heinrich (r). Japet...
......... Ancona (») London
Formana (8).. London & Ports of Ca [Paklin. (6) London,v. Ports of On. [R metts (1), Lunden, v. Porte of Callstrathey (0) Sri Londaš, v. Buez Cans]| Pyrrhus (1). | 101
London. v. Suez Cana. Oceptos (a).. Loud-a, v. Maravillos. Borneo (8) ........... Marseillan v. Saigomis (a).. Nask, Kobé & Yham» Omi Marú (6)... 112 NwYk, v. ShezOnal Polyphemus (8),
NewYork, r.BuezConu Port Adelaide (8).. New York... Pepobscot ....... 9. Franciaco. 7. Juga Chins (shar S. Francisco. v. Jupi (Doris (n.. San Francisco.... San Francisco.. Shangha Shanghai Saunghai
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
THE
Steamship Niobe, Captain Prirr: having arrived from the above Ports, Consignnes of Gargs are hore by guested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature by the Indersigned, and to take immediate dahvery of their Goods from Alongside,
Optional Cargo will he forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 p.m. To-wr
Matterhorn Suenta Nanyang fo)..
F. & 0. 5. N. About Jati. 23. - Alasmagories Maritime Jan, 20, at reen. Nippon Yusen Keisha, JD, 16, at noon. Butterfield 1 Swirt...January 18, (Dodwell Corfill & Co. About Jun, 20,
Ahold, Barberg &Co.Quick despatel. Pacific Mail 8. S. D. Jan. 26, at noon. Jo. & G. 8, S. Jan. 16, at moon. Malchers & Co... Quick despatch. Shawan, Tomes & Cock despatel.
Jab. 15 at 4 p Siemgeen & Co.......................... Nordden pekor Lloyd Jan. 16. daylight. JP. & O. 8. N. Ca..... jaboo Jan. 24,
Butterfield & Swire...Jas. 15, daylight. Butterfold & Svira... January IR Nippsa Yasen Kaisha, Jan. 16, at 4 pm Sander & Co......
...January 15.
- p.m.
P. & O. S. N. Co......Abu Jan 23, P. & 6. S. N. Co..... Absor Jan. 19. ....ippan Yuren Kalaha Jan. 20, at noon.
Prinz #burich (8). Ravenna (a) Shanghai, via Amcy... Diomed (8)..... Shanghai and Chefoo Whampoa (8) Shai, Ufon, Joo, N'ki Scudi Maru (a.)... Shanghai and Kobe.......... Medusa (a), Shot, Ni, Kh &Yolanton (8) Singapore & Banbng.... Pushaane (8) Any Carge impeding bar discharge will S'pore, Colto & D'bay Ideawi Maru (4) he land into the Godawur of the BONDS'pore, Havra 'burg Bellons (8).... KONG&KOWLOON WRALF & GODOWN CE, LD.. S'pore, Penang C Catherius Apcar and atecof at Consignees risk and expense. Spore, Strang Shay Shanran; (s)
Butterfiel & Swor Jannery 18. No Claims will be admitted after the Stow, Anoy & chow Iaitun, (s)..
Douglas Lapraik & Co.ffan. 15, daylight, Goods have left the fedowns, and all Gooca Tanca (b) &..gipin (5
Dodwall. Carfill & On. Jan, 19, at noon. repaining undelivered after the 21st inst., Via ouvir (BO,« Emp 6 China (and Ptic Go Jan, 20. a noen. will be subject to rent.
Victoria (B.0), .. Mount Lebanas (8)....Shewan, Toners & Co. January 16, Yokubama...........
Amara (5) Yakobus and Kobe, |-'hing:u (a)..... Yokohama and Kobi, slobo (5)..
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods aro to bolest in the Clodowan, where they will 50 oxamined on the 21st Justunt, at 3p.m.
No Fire Insuranco has been effected"
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, January 34, 1897.
OOBÁN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
103
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOT.
Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rate for NINGPO, CHEFOO, HANKOW, and Ports on the YANGISZE).
The Co'a Steamship
Diomed, Captain BARTIJar, will Themes and be despatched as above TO-DIOREOW, thu lệch Yushak, đất Daya light.
For Freight, apply to
106
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, January 14, 1897. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR YOKOHAMA (DIRECT).
The Co.'s Steamship
Imara, Capt. W. E. KENT, will be despatched as above TO-MORROW, the 15sa Instant, at 4 pm, instead of as proviously advertised, For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, January 14, 1887.
54
FOR SHANGHAI
The Steamship
Nanying, Capt. T. LEBMANN, Wil son, cospatcher for the
above Port TO-MORROW, the 15th Inst., at 4 pm, instead-of-us-previously adver tised.
For Freight or Faasaga, apply to
STEMSSEN & Co. Hoogkong, January 14, 1897.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
JAPAN BOMBAY-LINE.
MONTHLY SERVICE.
(Under Mail Contract.)
71
FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMEO AND
BOMWAY.
tions from H. M. NAVAL SIGEEREETED (Calling at TUTICORIN on the Homeward
to Bell, by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 20th January, 1897, at Noon, at H: M NAVAL YARD,
SUNDRY NAVAL AND VICTUALLING
CONDEMNED STORES. Complaing:-
OLD IRON, PAPER STUFF, RAGE, CAnyası CLONG, IMPLEMENTS, &O,
BRASS BOILEE and CONDENSES TOBES BRASS and COPPER SHEATHING, and a SMALL QUANTITÉ. Of' WASTE PACED,
TERMS OF SALK:--As Customary.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Government Auctioneer.
Hongkong, January 13, 1897.
Intimations.
100
PERSEVERANCE LODGE OF.
~HONGKONG, No. 1,155.
Regular MEETING of the above
A Lobar vill be held in the Faus
MABONG HALL, Zotland Street, on SATURDAY, the 16th Instank, at 6,30 for 0p.m. precisoly. VISITING BRETHREN A cordially INVITED to attend,
Hongkong, January 12, 1807.
KELLY & WALSH,
TOBACCOS—
Voyage.)
The Ca's Steamship
Idoumi Maru,
Opt, J. M. ConNow, will despatched above
on WEDNESDAY, the 30th Iulant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA, Hongkong, January 14. 1297.
ENTAL
109
Simon & Co... Jan. 16. at 5 p.. (s). Sansion, Sous & Co. Jan, 10, 8 p.m.
To-day's Advertisements.
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.⠀
FOR MANILA (DIRECT).
The Co.'s Steamship
Zafire,
Captain COBRAN, will be despatched for the above Port on SATURDAY, the 10.à Instant, at 4 p.m.
Jardino; Mathesun&Co Jan. 15, et p.m. Burterüeld & wire...anuary 19, Siemeson & U...at. 16, at 3 pm.
DEPARTURES. January 14-
Ganges, for Europe, die. Haimun, for Swatow. Sabine Rickmers, For Smatow. Hong Leong, for Amsy. Benglos, fur Nagasaki Pakshan, for Swatow. Shery for Haiphong Kion, for SAIOW Mike Maru, for Kube. Shanghai, for Sinnghai, R. Thomas, for Cubu,
This Steamer has superior Accommodangching, for Shanghai, tion for Passengers.
For Freight or Pussago, apply to
SUEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
General Managers.
Hongkong, January 14, 187
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
HONGKONG-JINSEN LINE.
113
FOR SHANGHAI CHEFOO, JINSEN AND NAGASAKI,
Tiwan, for Shanghai, Glenfary, for Shanghai. Kaifong, for Carton.
CLEARED.
Fassung, for Kode. Strantic for Rojang. Hhat, for Sa
Ingruban, for Salgon, Out Mars, for Nagasaki. Comed, for Ames..
PASSENGERA ARRIVED
The Co.'s Steamship Per Diomed, frean Singapore, 43 Chineze.
Sendai Maru, Per Chingls, from Sydney, & Mrs. Captain C. Oss, witderson, Miss Moore, Smith, and Fracor As he despatched as above- and Mr Earris. on SATURDAY, the 10th Instant, at 4: Pa Kaijung, from Shanghai, 17 Chinese pim, iustead of as previously advertised. Per Nibe, from Singapore, 260 Chinese.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUEN KAISHA. Hongkong, January 14, 1897,
42
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KORE.
The Stew ship Niebe Captain PFAFF, will be despatched for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 16th Instant, at 5 p.m.
DEPARTED.
Par flanges, from I rigkong; for Singa- pte, Lies. G. Nanta, M. Roser, K. Novoegd, E. Dworski, and G. J. Hver; for Culmbe, Mr A. F. Knudsen; for Bombay, Mia Fuler and child, and Mas Wella; for Brudisi, Measta Eric Gamprie t and V. Chient ;; for Loudon via Marseilles. Mr E T. Divis. Rev. and Mrs C Bennett, From Shanghai: for Panang. Mr J. B. Kennedy; for Leadon via Morseille, Mr This Sceamer ha superior Accommoda-and Mrs La S. Liite, and Mr. R. Swall w tion for First and Second Class Passcupera and carries a Ductor and a Stewardess.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, January 14. 1897.
10
OCEAN SEKAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, FIA SUEZ CANAL,
The Co.'s Steamship
Pyrrhus, Captain Barr, will be despatched as above on
MONDAY, the 18: Instant, at Nooo.
For Freight or payange, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Avents Hongkong, January 14, 1867-
5611
CHINA: NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
F
106
FOR BHANGHAI AND UHEBOO,
The Co,a Stazahip
Whompca, Captain ANDERSON, will What he despatched as abova on MONDAY, the 18th Instant.
For Fraight or Fasango, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, January 14, 1897.
NIPPON YUSEN KAIBHA,
JAPAN-EUROPE LINE,
MONTHLY SERVICE FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, FORT SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON,- AND ANTWERP.
STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYFT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, 1 PLYMOUTH AND LONDON,“
·Through Bills of Lading issued for BATA, TIA, PERSIAN GULF, CONTIN. ENTAL AND AMERICAN PORTS. [THE Steamship ROSETTA, Captain Fun N. TILLA, oarrying Her Majesty's Mada, will be despatched from
THE
this
SB for BOMBAY,, on THURSDAY, the 28th January, 1887, at Moon, taking Pas-
LTD,
PIONEER BRAND. Tine. CAPSTAN NAVY OUT-Mid, Medium
or fall Strength-J1b, Tins:
anger and Cargo for the abore Ports.
(This Steamer connects at Bombay, with the Steamship FENINSULAR, leaving that Port for LONDON Dirept, on the 6th FEBRUARY, 1897)
Silk and Valusblos, all Cargo for France, and Tea for London (under arrangement) WILLS BRISTOL BIRD'S EYE- and will be transhipped at Colombo into
steamer proceeding Airest to Marssillon and London.
THREE CASTLES— and jib, Tina,
PAGODA BRAND11b. Tins.
Parsala will be received at this Of PLAYER'S NAVY OUT and glb Ting.antil 4pm, on this day before walling
contents and value of all prokages are
CIGARETTES
THREE CASTLE-Tins of 50 or hippare are particularly requested & vote the terms and conditions of the Com Boxes of 100. A
pany's Hiliz of Lading, A
CAPSTAN NAVY OUT—Tine sf $0. BIRD'S EYE-Tion of 60. SWEET CAPORAL-Borsa of 600,
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED, HORAKONE, JARDANT | 1807,
For further Partioulare, apply to
H. A. RITCHIE
Superintenden
Hongkong, dangers la, 1897.
P 40, 8, N. Co,'» Olion,"
The Do's Chartered S.S.. Berathay Captaly, will a despatched no above SATURDAY, the 6th February, at 5
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, January 14, 1887.
SHIPPING.
-110
·ARRIVALS. January 14 - Taiwan, British, str., from Capton Canton, British atz., from Canton, Nangang German str.) from Cantos: Diomed, British steamer, 2,776, Bartlett, Livarudol De, &, and Singapura Jan. 8, Goners-BuTTESFIELD & GWIRE,
Chinghs British stommor, 1400 Bolt, Tonus, Sydney Dec. 22, and Port Lewin & WIRE Jan. 4. Česla and Generali-BoTTERFIELD
Feat Yokohama: for Bomby, Mr A. H Jauph. From Koba: for Colombo, Mr A. Berous. From Nagcoski for Plz- mouth, Mesars O. Schwann, L. J. G. An- daroon, mid J. K. Talbot Pousontr..
Per Müke Mari, for Kube, Mr S. Imal, and 10 Japioræe
Per Heiman, for Swatow, 100 Chinese.
Per Hang Long, for Amoy, 660
fur Hiphong, 10 Oliusse.
Per King, For Swatow, 12 Chinese.
Per Kutang for Singapore, Messrs Horace Brett, Nathan Buchwaldy, and Chan Wing Maug; for Penang, Bira Chan Keng Chuen,
Per Fangeling, for Shanghai, 5 Chinese. Per Taiwan, for Shangbai. 10 Chinoso, Per Glenfarg, for Shanghal, 10 Ohinesį,
TO DEFAAT.
Per Ingroban, for Saigon. 50 Chinees. Per Diomed, for Amny, 4:9 Chinees. Par Haile For Swalcw, Col. Gordon,
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
V Fhipping. Daylight,Diented leaves for Bhai, &c. Daylight.-Haitan leaves for Coast Poria. Day:ight-Prina Teinrich Joaves. for
Shanghai.
Koon, Omi. Maru leaves for Jupan.. Non-Antena lonvos for Japan.
p..-Pakling leaver for Loudon, &c. 4.n.-Award leaves for Y'home, 4pm.-Nanyang leaves for Shangbai.
Meeting.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 180K.
The publication of this lasts commenced ut 6.40 p.3.
The China Mail
HONGYONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 1807.
"Taz cominercial community of South China and Hongkong havo boau watching and waiting for a long time for some définito
0 p.m.-Convocation of Victoria Chap-announcement concerning the treatment
ICT.
General Memoranda
SATURDAY, January 16-
by the native Customs of transit passes, We are not prepared to speak in inordi- nate congratulatory as of the pub-
11 sm.-Aqption of the Damaged Cargo fiation of this Kwang Prochnation on ex air. Paukovy, at East Point, Mesers the subject of transit passes (half-duty cër- Jardine, Mathison & Co.'s Godowna,
2.30 p.m.-Anction of Urufal and Valucates), and likin, because the proclams
able Furniture, éta., at Mr Geo. P.
tion and overy detail concerning this parti La mort'a,
cular article of our Treaty with China Goods Shanghai not cleared after 4 ought to have been made clear, cught to have
per p.ra, subject to rani, 9 p.m.--Meeting of Porenvaranes Lodge, 0.16 p.m.-Smoking Concertat City Hall. SUNDAY, January 17:--
Transfer Beeks of The Hongkong, On- ten and M.cao Sembol, Co.. Ld., closed from this date to 20th January
inclusivo.
Goode par Mirzapore tot cleared aftor 4
p.m. subject in zeat. MONDAY, January 18
foods per estutene not clearod after 4
p.m. tubjner to real.
Guode per Glmorganshire undelivered
after this date si ject-ie rent. ToлSDAY, Juniary 19:-
9 p.m. Iseling of Victoria Preceptory
end Priory Goods per Glenfarg undelivered after
this data subject to ruat. Wednesday, January 20 :----
Nuon Auction of Sundries at H. M.
Naval Yard.
Goods per Prinz Heinrich undelivered
after this date subject to rent. Gonda per Marquis Bocquehem andaliyor
ed after this dute subject to rent Tunapay, Juntary 21
11.30 am.-Masting of the Gen, Fau- wick Co.,ltd., a Hongsong Hotel, 11.30 am. Meeting of the West Point Building Company, Limited, at the Company's Ofices. Victoria Buildings. Noon Meating of The Hongkong Land Investment and Agency Co., Limited, at the Company's Offices, Victoria Buildings.
Goods per Ninte undelivered after this
date subjent trout.- SATURDAY, Janaury WO
been insisted upon, and ought to have been carried out to the letter very many years ngo. If there is one subject more than another which has occupied the columns of this journal for the last quarter of a contury, or more; it is the transit pass rys- tom; and because a Trouty right of nearly foly years standing has been at last refer. red to us thing which may now be enjoy- |
we see no season whatever why congratulations should be thrown around. either to the Chinese authorities, or. to those of our own officials, who bave at hant got up to this point of saving a Pro. clamation. We have steadily endeavoured to enfores the truth that, while the High Authorities at Paking cut down the dues of the native Customs in the Provinces, and failed to make up such datciencies in the Provincial treasuries, Peking was virtually inviting the Provincial Viceroys and their subordinates to make up the difference by squeezing trade by many. of likin, too ku, both shu, or whatever name it may be called. This Proclamation, which has taken nearly forty years to come forth, will be of compamtively little was, unless some arrangement is came to under
which the local mandaríns cam reimburse themselves, or unless-which is still leas
Noon-Mesting of the Hongkong, Can.likely the local officinis can be induced to tou and Masse Steamboat Company, forège, their illegal erections Nothing Limited, at the Company's Ofice, Nu. whatever can be said against the tone of 18, Pank Bulldings, Queen's Raod tho Proclamation which we published in Oantral.
hat night lasuo; but the toon of a Chinese dreamont, as most old residents in the Far
Hongkong Register.
Previous on data ac data tast know, is nothing. The belief in the drop. 10.
reform of the illegal systern of squeezes
Vas
Barometer Temperature Hamidity
•29:85· 29.92
29.85
60
€7
65
સમ
85
89
Direction of
ESD
NW
W
Wind
TH
Forge Weather Rain
3
2
od
0.52
Highest open air temperature on the 29th.
wout on At oneratura an the 18th
F. Fias, Pirat-Assiztani, Hongkong Shaervatory, Jan. 14. 1897. -
A. S. WATSON & Co,
LIMITED.
OHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.
ESTABLISHED LU. 1841.
MANUFACTURERS
Aerated Waters.
OVE AERATED WATER FACTORY in fitted with the beat English Machinery, erabedy.
Mor, James Lieut. Smith and Clarke for Amy, ft Bumphrey
Per Omi Marn, for Nagasaki, Me Ting the latest improvements in the trado. Aizawa.
BRIPPING REPORTS.
The Purest Ingredients only are used, The British steamer Dizmed roporte:
and the atmoat Care and Cleanliness or Fine weather,
The British stormer Chingts reports:ercised in the Manufacture throughout, Sydney to Port Darwin, night to moderate windeant £ne weather; Port Darwin to the equator, moderate to strong N.W. wind and squalle, with rain; thenes to Oubre, mderate N.E. breeze and ses and cloads weather; tab a to Hongkong, light NE and S. E. winds, and moderato N.E. well, fine alone weather.
The Bellish steamer Kaifong reports Had moderato and light N.E., and
winds, with heavy rain throughont, ^
The Britiati steamer Fochou reports Moderate to light monsoon, and showery weather to Paracels į 'thones light S1, winds, and gives weather to arcival,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close
For NAGASAKI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA
Per Ancona, av 11.30 am on Friday, ..
the 15th January.
Par Oni Maru, at 11.30 a.m., on Friday,
the bērs afanuary,
For SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, BOMBAY
ZU & TRIESTE-
The Water used is proved by repeated
Luigees to be Absolutely Pace,
For COAST POETS, Waters are packed and placed an hoard ship at Hongkong prices, the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.
Counterfoil Order Books supplied on ap- plication
Our Registered. Tolographie Address is
DISPENSARY, HONGKONG."
And all sigued massages addressed than will receive prompt attention.
Par Marquis Buequchem at 1.80 p.m. The following is e Lis of Waters slays
q Tunday, the 16th January,
For HWATOWY & SHANGHAL-
kept ready in Stock :-
Par Onion, at 3.80 p.m., on Friday, the PURE AERATED WATER
10th January,
For BAIGON & STRATTS.
| For Pakling, at 1:30 pm, on Fridays
the 15th January,
For BANGKOK S
Per Taschi toy at 8.30 un Saturday,
the 28ch Januszy,
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & TAL-
CUFF
Per Calming Aparat 3.30 pm on Baturday, the 16th January. ⠀s
PASS | For SINGAPORE along, British steamer, 997, A Wright, Chaughal Lib. 10, Amny 13, and Sirator 18, Unnerel BorrHREIBED & Swan
Per Ballong at 4:30 pm) o
bu Baturday, the 16th January
SODA WATER
LEMONADE
POTASH WATER.
SELTZER WATEE
LITHIA WATER
HARSAPARILLA WATEE
TONIO WATER
GINGER ALE
GINGERADE
on trade in China has yet to be formed, so far as the British and other Europeon merchants aro. concerned. Confidence, in
the bona fides of the Provincial anthorities can be catablished only, in our opinion, by.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
JSUPPLIED THROUGH BEUTER.) OUTWARD BOUND-Romey, Dec. 8th: Munila, Bullmouth, Mod, Ceres, Jens Meinich, Riojun Mars, Lath; Afellourne, Priam, Sarpedon, Adour, 18th Oanju, Vindobona, Tells, 22nd: Ospack, 26th; Benmoir, Caledonien, Canton, Kirkdale, Normande, Glenart Antenor Courie, 28th;
Japan, Kriemhild,
Maria Rickmers, Obi, Patrodys, Silh Jan. 5th Oranien, 6th; Benvenue, Java, Pinguey, Templar, 8th, HOMEWARD BOUND-Helen Kickers, Doo. 1nt; Geybory 2nd: Genshiel, Hertha, 4th Menelaus, Deseniem, 8th, Daofen Rick mers, Port Philip, 11th Taucer, 22nd; Gerda, Beurgirlich, 28th; Ernest Simons, Jan, uth Sachseit, 6th Clarerhill, 8th; Ader, 12th.
Muits.
The r. ... China, with the Awes
CAN MAIL, of 19th Dec., loft Yoko- hamma on Friday, the 8th Jan., at daylight, and may be expected hero un or about Saturday, the 16th Ju The O. & U. . . Belgie, with mails.. left San Francisco for this port on Dec. 29th, via Yokohama, Inland Sou, Kobe, Nagasaki nud Shanghai. The Empres of hulin loft Vangover on
the 5th Jan., for Hongkong.
The
-Acamera Expected.
s. a Swing, from Calcutta and Smits, left Singapore for this port up the evening of Jan. 11th, at o'block.
...
Thu Austrian Lloyd's s. s. Medum laft Singapore for this port on the morning of 12th Jan.
..
Thes. a. Aldmors, from Portland, Or, and Victoria, B. left. Yokohama for The N. P. K. 8..
Hongkong o
g on the 19th Jan,
Yamashiro Maru, Australian Liter, left, Nagasaki for this port early on the morning of Jan. 13, nad is expected to arrive here on the 13th Jan.
The C. ML Co.'s s. 8. Oopack, from Glo
gow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 20th Dec, and may be consi.. dered due at Singapore on or about the 14th January, 1897.
The
Navigazione Gen. Ital. a. str. Bisogno left Boubay on the 8th of Jas, and may be expected here on or about the 28th Jan." The B. 8. Jermouthshire left Victoria for Yokoham and China via Honolulu on the 30th Doc.
The N. P. S. Co.'s. 3. 5, Bruner aft Tacoma for this port via ports of call, on the 1st of Jaximary..... The P. & 0). Broulis left Bombay
for this purt on the 3rd Jan.
Latest Advices.
The N. 1. S. Co.'s a. s. Tacoma, arrived at Tacoms on tlie 19th Jab., and the 8.: 5. Macduf arrived at Yokohama on the same date (12th). The C. P. R. Co.'s . s. Empress of Jupun
arrived at Vancouver on the morning of Jan. 13.
The N. Y. K. 7dcumi Mara, for Bombay, loft Shimonoseki: for this port on the afternoon of 13th Jan., and is expected to arrive here on the 16th Jan.
the employment of European members of the Ir is expected the new Shah of Porsia will Foreign Customs Without that assurance, visit Europe this spring..
wa very much doubt whether Europeau er
chints will entrust their goods to the tender Ma Ballard, the Acting Manager-in-China. morcios of Chinese aubordinate oficials, for the Joint Telegraph Companies, informs - When the corresponding announcement va that Telegraphic Communication with acmes from the Kwangting province, Yokohama and Tokio is interrupted singe European merchants will doubtles give this saorning owing to a snowstorm. Re- the subject of half-duty certificates storation is not expected to day. thbir senibus consideration. But our own officials know quite as well to muy one that it will take some time to cultivate the confidence necessary before inerchants will send goods in that way with the as- amae that no great risk can be ran by do ing so. It is just possible that this tardy con cession of à Treaty right may have a politi- played as ofton as some of his comraden ho cal meaning, and may cast its shadow be felt he had been of are in minding their fore. Wa have heard a great deal about "watches!
the possible increase of the duties upon
JOHNA, the second wicket-keeper of the Australian Eleven, is a humorist. It will be remembered that he played in very few matches during the tours at the luncheon accorded the team on their return to Mel- horne, ho said that although he had not
goods reming into, and going from China; THE Cup tie between the Hongkong Colts and a reasonable guid pro in generally, and the RA, will take place to-morru insisted upon,that, if China asserts her afternoon; kick off at 4.15. Raferes : Mr right to make a large increase on her dution, D. Wood. Colte: R. F. Lammert (goal), she should relieve the trader from all in A. Stopani, N. Goodridge (bicks); J. posts outside of that enhanced rate. TM. G. de Carvalho, N. A. Gonsalves, F this movement indicative of a desire to meot H. Kaw (halves); C. Blake, H. A. Seth, the views of the European Powers in R. Henderson, T. Yule, L. A. Ross (for- regard to the proposed revisal of tariff way. rates; or, which is more likely, is it more.
ly the outcome of a struggle which hee The fire on board the Indo China Stasi been going on very eagerly for the last ten Navigation Co.'s steamer From Sony Wo or fifteen years! Who can tell? There practically got under iste yesterday alter w be no doubt that, in every question on. The hatches were opened early in which arises for discussion whorin Chinese the afternoon, and the fire was discovered diplomsey or statesmanship (so-called) me to be still smouldering. Tho hatehen were part, there cories in a fouling of doubt therefore alpsed down again, and the pres fulness, of want of confidente, which can-
but be dopo away with. A Treaty is made cautionary nicasares continued under the direction of Captain Superintendent May, to be broken, a codeston is given
The floating are engine lay alongside dur to be evaded, and
promise is
big thing the right, About eleven o'clock this exacted only to he treated like
forenoou the tassel steamed to East Point, pie crust While, therefore, we are pro where the damaged cargo was discharged pared to hope something from the promised
during the day. application of the transit pass system to: far the southern provinces of the Chineso. Em pire, this hope can take shops in our mind unly when based upon the apparent dater- mination on the part of H. B. M. Minister to sea that the promised now made by the Chinese shall be faithicily carried pat
Tuk return match between the Cricket Club am Wavy will be played on Friday and ray. Play commances at 2 p.m. en
and will
resumed Clith
Saturday
We are plonged to leam that Mr Donald
Macdonald (of Messrs Kinghorn and Mae
donald, consulting engineere) has been ap Fointed by H. A, the Governor a surveyor Meckenzie,
will be as
Mast, M
Velings,
IR. T. L. Howard,
Bujor Johnston, mat Cap-
of boilers of unlicensed steamship under toin 5800, APD. By the courtesy of 60 tone burden.
A MOVEMENT, DEs been set on foot by the Rov. R. E. Cobbold and other leading members of the congregation Cathedral to improve and beautify the ing
No Ordit given for Bottles that lookerior of the building. H. E the Governor
dirty or greasy, or that appear to hera been. Sir Willisin Robinam has promised to pres
The
* of wrock, and will probably be
Fist, Hasborg And Singapore Jan. 7. The United States Mail Packet Dores will containing Acrated Waters, as such Bottles
Niobe German ateaner, 180, H. MAILS UND ERA Prozessed for any other purpous than that of tent a new pulpit with General Bru CoMMA
be despataked on SATURDAY, the are never used again by us. Martha, German str. 1,104 Klerick, hil Japio, Ban Franciaso, the United
16th January, with Mauls for Chang Sitzon Jan. & General-MELOIKES COUR
Stolen, Canada, Hysolului Peru, K., 18 WATSON & Oɔ,, LINITED Tooches, British str., 1,267. Brak whigh wil ba slusad as follows burne, Slagapore Jan, General --BUR 10 AM Hemater ooknes,"
THB HONGKONG DIEPINBAPY.
Admiral Sir Alexander, Bulles,
Login
and the offbers of the Centurum, the band' ...o the flagship will play upon the ground
Batasley afternpost.
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