Entertainments.
THEATRE
CITY BALL.
ROYAL,
SATURDAY, Jan. 30th,
UNDER THE DISTINDUJEUKE FATRONAUL OF H.E. B WILLIAM ROBINSON,
K.O.M.G.;
Auctions.
PUBLIU AUCTION
*F
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, partly of MAINRUBK MAKE; BICYCLE, &u.
received instruc
tions to all by Public Anction,, A
SATURDAY,
H.E. MAJOR-GENERAL W. BLACK, C.B., this 30th January, 1897, coussing at 2.30 p.m., at bis Sales Room, Dudcell Strout.
Destination.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Venels.
By special raquent of several leading rooi- The property of D. CRADDOCK, Esq., and London, v. Suez Causlausules (~).......crası
dents of the Gulooy, A GRAND
MILITARY CONCERT
will be given by
The FULL BAND, Davus and Fires of the West Yorkshire Regt. and PIFERS.... OPERATIO SELECTIONS, INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS, DRUM SOLOS.
The whole concluding with JULLIEN'S WORLD FAMOUS
BRITISH ARMY QUADRILLES, Admitted to be the grandest spectacle ween in Bengkong during the last 20 years.
.
The whole under the direction of WM. Gzo. EENTLEY, A.R.Q.M., Bendmaster, West Yorkshire Rogi.
Parers of Admission, $2.00 and $100, Boldiers and Sailors in mifert half-pricu to Pit.
Plan at W. ROBINSON'S Munic Rooms, Queen's Road.
SAM MARKS,
Manayer; Hongkong, January, 35, 1897. - ORGAN RECITAL,
TO BE GIVEN ST
others,-
A QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE, fuetuding some of MARINBURK Manufacture,
Comprising:
DRAWING ROOM SUITS in BK TAPES. RY and PLUS, OVERMANTELS, WATTISO BUREAT, FANCY and TEA TABLES, PIOTURES ORNARENTS, BRONZER, Burels Cars, Thors RUGS, FENDERS, BRASS Fine DOGS, BOOKCASE, STANDARD LAMS, TEAS SIDEBOARD, MARBLE TOP and with BEVELLED GLASS, DISNEY WAGONS, TENSION DINING TABLE and CHAIRS, DI KER and DESERT SERVICES, ELECTIO, PLATE, GLANWARK, Cutlery, Thank Lises, Pan- ZAY REQUISITES,
SEVERAL IRON and Brass MoURTED BED-
Agents.
Lato o." Leaving.
Australian Ports....... Changsha (s)..... Butterfield, & Swiro... Feb. 1, at 4 p.m. Australian Porte........ Chingtu (8).
Butterfeld & Bwire... Fol. 13, 3 p.m. Australian Ports................qOmi Maru (5).............. Nippon Yosen Kaishu. Feb, 16, at 4 pau. Bremen & Ports of Call Prinz Heinrich (8) Norddeutscher Lloyd. Feb. 2. at 9 a.m. Japan.....
Aucons (e)......
P. & G. S. N. Co...... Feb. 12, as moon. London.......... Formosa (8)..... P. & D. B. N. About Fab. 4. Lausdots. Canton (1).
JP. & 0. S. N. Co...... About March 6. London,v. Ports of Call Strathey (6)
Nippon Yansen Kaisha. Feb. 6, 5 p.m. Landon,s. Porta of Uall Mirzapore (8) P. & O. S. N. Co...... Feb. 11, at noon. London, v. Suez Cana (Myrmidon (1)......... Butterfield & Swiro... February S.
Busterfield & Swire... February 15 Mossagories Maritimas Feb. 8, at novu. Marseilios, v. Saigon. Bydney (0)................. New York,v. Suezonnal Port Adelaide (*).. Dodwall, Carlill & Co. About Feb. 12. 9. Francisco, v, Japa | Paro (0)..
Pacido Mail S. 8. O... Tab, 13, at noon. S. Francisco, T. Jupar Belgin (s)...... 10. & C. B. S. Do.... Feb. 4, at noon. San Franciaso.......... Matterhora.....
„Molokora & Co... Quick despatchL San Francisco........... Sambawa...
Shevar, Tomos & Co. Quick despatch. Shanghai........
Loongmoan (*). Siamasan & Ce...
Can. 30, at 4 p.m. Stanghai Rohilla (8)....... P. & 0.8. N. Ou... About Fab, 7. P. & G. 8. N. Ou About Feb. 6. S'bai, N'ki,K'be&Y'ma Jaya (e)..
P. & O. 8, N, Co... Jan. 30, at noon. Singapore & Bombay.. Brindisi (a)....
Carlowitz & Co......... Ful. 1, at Sparo, P'mang 'buy Bergno (2)
D. Sassoon, Sons & Co. Feb. 2, daylight. Spore, Penang & Ctt Arratoon Apcar (8). Spor
S'pore, les, 'v' sonta (s).........
Colbo & B'bay Mike Maru (3)..... Nippon Yosen Kaisha, Feb. 17, at noon, Biemenon & Co Jan. 31, daylight.
Feb., stb p.. Douglas Lspraik & Co. 5'w, Amoy & Fehow Namon ().....
Dodwell, Carlil & Co. Feb, 9, at door. Tacoma (Wash.), &e... Braemar (8)...............、、 Vancouver (B.Ú.), & Empress of India (a)... Canadian Pie R. O. Fob, 17, et noen, Victoria (B.C.), &c.... Mcemouthshire (o)....Shewan, Tomia & Co/February 13.
SEFANS With WIRE Atsd HAIR MAS To-day's Advertisements. Darwin, which place was in a state of deg
E: MARBLETOP WASUSTANUA and· DRESS- 100 Tausen, Greve of Daewhey, Wann-
B with BEVELLED GLAYA DOORS and PLAIN, SEVERAL TIN-LINED DEES BOXES, FORENS, and UNDRY BEDROOM FURNI TURE, BATHROOM REQUÍMITES.
JA!30,
The MEN GEAR of the WALDECOM MEST 171 of II.M.S. 'HUMBER,' COMPHISING ELRO- tro-Plate, Cutlery, Glass and Crock. EKY, TABLE LINEN,.
Etc., Eto. Also,
MR. A. G. WARD,
10 BT. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL,
ON
MONDAY,
1st February, 1897, at 5.15 p.m.
Vacu£isis-
MBS STANLEY AND MR. E. A. MEASOR
PROGRAMME.
1. Toomta & Fugue in D minor., 8. Each
2 Aria (from "The Holy City')}
My Boul is athiest for 4. R. Gaul, Gud,'
M. E. A. MEASOR.
3. Andante in A. Ast...... W. S. Doyle.
fa. Two-part Song without
Words, ...
b. Berceuse
....... B. Calicin,
...Delbruck,
Ele:
ONE NEW JAPANESE RICKSHA with 2 LANTERNS, BELL and BRAKE COMPLETE.
UNE AMERICAN PNEUMATIC BICYCLE (ALMOST NEW), with LAMP and BELL, Cos PLETE
Also,
One Chronometer (2 days), by SEWILL. Catalogues will be issued prior to Solo, On view from Friday, the 20th January. Tens of SALE-Cash on delivery. GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Dongkong, January 26, 1897,
"FUR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
Shove Ports on at Daylight.
CALCUTTA,
The Steamship
Arratoon ApcAT, Capt. K. H. SONDELAG, will be despatched for TUESDAY, the 2nd Feb.,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, January 29, 1897. 208
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
January 28:-- Tuzyan, British s'r., 1,459, R. Nelson, Sydney Jax 7, Brisbane 9, Townsville 13, Thursday Island 16, and Port Darwin 19, General,-BUTTERPLEID & SWIKE.
January 20:-.-
Arratoon Speur, British steamer, 1,352, 189. H. Sandborg. Caleta Jan. 3, Penang 16, and Singapore 22, Opium and General. --DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co..
To-day's Advertisements.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM JALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
light N. W. winds, and fine weather to Fort truction, from & sovure cyclone, which had panand ovne on the 7th insentirely wrecking the town and its aurroundings. thencs experienced light variable winds and fine weather to the Equator, which was croated at 9 pa, u the 22nd, followed by light variable winds to Basilan Straits; thenco moderate to strung N. winds to Cabray experienced light variable winds, smooth sea, and fine weather to arrival.
The British steamer Arratoon Aptar te- porta: Left Calcutta on the 9th January, and had fine weather in the Bay of Bengal; sailed from Singapore on the afternoon of the Bird inst, and experienced moderate monsoon to lat 11 N., long. 111 E.; thenes to arrival, had light N.Ely and Southerly winds, and smooth sen
The British steamer Namoa reports: From Foschow, fresh breezs N.N.E., fine. ight ind and variable. From From ht wind S.E., with fog. I Steamer in Freshow: Fockeang. Stoomer in Amoy Fox. Steamers to Swatów : Valsang, Wenhow, Glenfalloch, and Deva-
*100ngse.
The British steamer Hiussu ropol Fresh to strong mousage, with high sea to Paracola; thence to port, fight winds and an
The British steamer Jacation roports :" Fresh to moderate winds throu.beut, fine wasther to the Coast; when fog was met
Zafiro, British steamer, 075, A. W. B. Cobban, Manila January 26, General with. SHEWAN, TOMES & Coi
Naroa, British steamer, 862, T. Hall, Foochow Jau. 26, Amey 27, and Swatow 28, General-DOUGLAS STEAMSHir Co.
Bisagne, Italianz str., 1,499, L. Mancini,
& Co.
The Chinese eteamur Kiang Pok reports: Left Haukowce the 18th inst.. at 3.45 Pm left Woosung on the 21st, at 0.50 p.m. arrived Swilow on the 24th, at 7 H. left Swator on the 38th, st 3.10 p.m. With a Sugar for Hanko, Ex-
cargo
throughout.
nl
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. thipping.
o.
Noou. Brindisi loaves for Bombay, 4 p.m.-Loonymoon leaves for Bhanghai. Meeting. Noon-Musting of the Hongkong, Can. un and Marso Steamboat Company, Limited, at the Company's Office, No. 12, Bank Buildings, Queen's Rood Contra).
Auctions.
2.30 p.m.-Auotion of Valuable Furni-
turo, &c., at Mr Gec. P. Lainmort's,
Amusements. }
31ilitary Uoncert at City Hall,
Miscellaneons.
Kowloon Customs Office closes from this
date to the 4th February.
BIRTH: On the Play Jan, at Waverley, Tanglin Singapore, the wife of G, M. PRETO, of » Daughter.
DEATH.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1897.
Germany and France all appear about equat. Japan is objected to upon the broad principle that no porasasion which
| has anci belonged to a civilized and Cheis
On the Slab Jan., at ‘Erin Villa,' Upper tial Power can be permitted to fall back” Wilkie Road, Singapore, Mancanet Many DAVIDSON, the beloved Wife of Capt. John under the dominion of a Pagan one, u Eugene Geary.
less, Intion, the Pagan power is evolvad from amongst its oya inhabitants, Be
The publication of this issue commenced sides, the Government of Fonnoss has
not yet reconciled Europe to Japan. at 8,40
expaasion, nor did the masssere at Port. Arthur induce us to look with complacent eyes upon future Japanese conquests or occupations. Russia may be considered too fully occupied with Manchuria to seek new territory on the Equator." Carmony
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 1897.
Registers of Shares of the Hongkong sad I is achar, severely solemn style, The and France, it is supposed, would eagerly Shanghai Banking Corporation, closed Spectator discusses The Future of the jump at tho Philippines if they were in the Both could pay the from this date to 18th February, both Philippines,' and is apprehensive of in-market to-morrow. days inclusive.
General Memoranda. SERDAY, JAN Bary 31 -
Goods per Canton not cleared after
p.m. subject to rent
ternational couplications arising out of price likely to be demanded by Spain, both Calculating the are said to have maritime force sufficient te the present rebellion. chances against Spain's succuss, our Lou keep the islande secure. Neither would be 4 don contemporary sets forth the savage afraid of offending Japan, say the valour of the natives of the islands, the Spectator; and for our own part wo do not difficulty of proventing the import of fire 300 why any of the European Powers arms and munitions for their use, the should bother about Japan's pleasure pr climatic disadvantages under which the displeasure. We quote our contemporary's conclusion: We should ourselves, we Spanish soldiers intrat conduct the war of] repression and the drain on Spain's rethink, prefer Francs as successor to Spain; Auinul Rahibition, ou the Reclamation
sources, and proceeds to say: It is per first, because Frenchmen would, in a coun- Grand, back of the Oily Hall, Goods
try closely watched-by-the-Roman-Gabbrolio Arzatoon Appar undelivered feetly possible that Spain may be hosten: per after 4 p.rs, this date landed.
Church, be more lenient ruler than Ger- 5.15 p.Organ Recital by Mr A. G.
Ward in St. John Cathedral.
MONDAY, Babruary 1:-
Transfer Books" of "The Chins Fire In- rurance Cepany, Liunited, closed from this date to 15th February, both days inclusive. Williaan's World Circus and Trained
9 p.m.-Mesting of Zetland Lodge, TUESDAY, February 2
and what, if that regrettable
contingency cecurs, is to become of them People forget them while they are under
tho sleeps rule of Spain; but they would
any; and, secondly, because, if the truth is to be stated without reserve, Emaço
Chibere Now Year's Day.-Kowloou Cut furnish in strong hands one of the most people can be, a formidable competitor in
tums close, Chinese New Year's Day-Loss Banke useful bases' of maritimo empire in the
cione.
never will be, or from the nature of her
trada. Despite the heavy percentages sho lovies against us, we, and not che, trado
China New Year's Day.-Insurance world. They are splendidly fertilo, they with Tenquin. There is something parti.
Olives cluso.
SATURDAY, February 6 :——
are full of forests and mineral regions, and
their people need nothing in training and cularly ariless about this confession of the Noon Meeting of The Hongkong Tena liking for their officers to make not only Spectator, and yet our readers will appre-
Co., Ed., at the Company's Office, admirable soldiers, a good probably as
cinto the point it makar. However, the Padders Street.
MONDAY, February 8:-
Transier Books of The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Go., La., from this date to 22nd Feb., both days inclusive,
Exchange.
HONGKONG, January 20, 1897,
On London
Bank, Wire,
1:
On demand,
*
30 days' sight,
4 months' sight,
Oredite, 4
Documentary,
On Paris-
***
4 months' sights,
On demand,.. Credits, 4 months' sight,
On Berlin Domand,... On Now York
On demand
5. Song, 0, Divine 10 Ch. Gounod from the above Ports, Consigneos Singalore Jan. 21, General--CARLOWITZ periouced moderate winds and fire weather On Bombay-
deemer!'
MES STANLEY.
6. Fantazis (in the form of
B. Fours an Offertoire) Hongkong, January 28, 1897. 197 Opening MONDAY, 1st Feb., 1897.
WILLISON'S
WORLD CIRCUS,
AND TRAINED ANIMAL EXHIBITION
OF THE WORLD'S DOMESTIC PETS DIRECT FROM SOUTH AFRICA. Cining by Special Steamer.
INTRODUCING for the First Time in Hooghung a Cosmopolitan Congress of
Celebrities Called from the Front Ranks of the Gymnastic, Acrobatic and Equestrian Profession.
A MAGNIFICENT STUD OF EQUIRATIONAL.
EQUINES.
CLEVBE CUNNING CAKINES,
MERRY MONKEYS,
EDUCATRE GOATS,
and PERFCENING PIGEONS, NEW AND NOVEL PROGRAMMES,
-- OPENING MONDAY NEXT,
in our Mammoth "Marquee, Brilliantly Lighted, Superbly Seated, and Iconted on the RECLAMATION GROUND, back of the Orry HARI
Box Plans Masura. V, ROBINSON & Co.'s Piano and Music Kooms.
Watch for Sarunnar Advertisementé, Hongkong, January 27, 1897...
102
гEE 8.3. Arraloon & pour having arrived of Cargo aro horoby informed that their Goods will be delivored from alongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain ing of board after 4 pm. of the 1st February, will be landed at Consignons risk and expense inty the Godt was
of the HONGKONG IND KOWLOON WEAKE AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED, at Wanchai,
Consignesa of Cargo from SINGAPORE and PENANG are requested to tako IMME DIATE delivery of their Goods from along.
ide; such Curge impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be lauded and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance will be effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
DAVID SASSUON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkeug, January 29, 1897,
203
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Co.'s SteamInp
Namos, Captain BALL, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the lat Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. · Hongkong, January, 29, 1897.
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE
201
ITALIANA (FLORIO & ROUantino United COMPANIES).
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, FENANG & BOMBAY, Having connection with Company's Mull Steamors to ADEN, SOLZ, FURT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN, and GENOA; alto VENICE, TRISTE, all MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIO, LEVA TINE and SOUTH AMERICAN POTS, up to Uatao. Taking Cargo at through rates to PERSIAN GULF and BAGDAD; also BARCELONA, VA- LENZA, ALICANTE, ALMENTA and MALAGA
The Steamship
Bisogno, Capt. MANGIS, will be #despatched as above on MONDAY, the lat Febuary, at 5 pm.
At BOMBAY the Steamers are discharging in Victoria Dour.
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
DARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agenta,
20%
Hongkong, January 29, 1897.
FOR NEW YORE 71A SUEZ CANAL..
The Steamship
Port Adelaide, will be despetched for the above Porla on or abouk
KELLY & WALSH, LTD. 12th February, 1897.
Au entirely, New Stook of→
TENNIS-BATS
Now Landing, ox English Mail.
In a variety of weights and shapes,.
comprising
Tarz's SPECIAL CHAMPIONSHIP; recognized 6s the very best Bat in the Markát, BALTER'S OBLEBRATED BLACK GUE Bars, toe which we ate Sole Agents. Frazeneba's Damon anD SPECIAL DEMON.
8. B. Energix, to sail abant Bind Feb., 1887. 3. 8. Strathlacan, to sail about 7th March,
1807.- S. 8. Macau, to sail about 22nd March, 1897. For Freight or Famage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co,
Agents Hongkong, January 23, 1897.
2002
Decima, German steamer, 965, C. Chrix. teaman, Saigon Jan. 24, Rice-SIEMASEN & Co.
Deuters, Gormon at 1,198, F. Lassen, Saigon Jan. 23, Rice,-STEMSSEX & Co.
Strathallan, British alósmer, 1,489, Mecoubrey, Hongay January 27, Coal- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Dinang. British scauner, 1,576, J. Kynoch, Penang via Singapore Jan. 31, Ceneral-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Deucalion, Brisish str., 1,317, E. Branch, Sandakan (B.N. Borneo) Jan. 23, Timbar and General,-BUTTERFIELD & SHIRE.
Kiang Pak, Chinese steamer, 779, Bris. mader, Hankow Jan. 18, and Sestow 28, General.-KWANG MAN WO.
Afcefoo, Chinees steamor, 1,380, Klopfer, Shanghai Jan. 26, General-0. M. §. N.
Co
Nerite, British steamoor, 3,051, Daniel, Singapura Jan, 21, Petroleum.-AKNHOLD, KARPAYO & Co.
Meng-ho, British str., 1,115, C. Ston- ham, Mo Jan, 21, Coal--BUTIKAFIRLD & SWIRE.
Petrarch, Germau steamer, 1,252. I Schall, Moji Jan, 28, Coal,-WIELER & CO.
DEPARTURES. January 29:-
·Balloons, fue Swatow, Phra Chula Chom Klas, for Bangkok. Verona, for Nagasaki, dė Namyong, for Amoy.
CLEARED, Fenabscot, for New York. Dante, for Saigon. Loongmoon, for Shanghai. Tathair, for Callao, Nerits, for Kobe. Heong-uni, for Bangkok, Trym, for Swatow.
--FASSENGERS,
ARKIVEN. Per Taiyuan, from Sydney, &o., Mr and, Mrs Campbell, Misses Satter, and New. ton, 22 Chiness and 5 Japaneze.
Per Arratoon Apeur, from Calcutta, &c, Mre Sundberg and child, Mr and Mrs Braga, 2 children and amah, Assistant Surg. L. H. Clarke, Menara Wm. Davidson, Joo. W. Skelhorn, C. J. Jackson, and H. Echellenbaum, 2 Europeaus, 6 Jućians, 194 Chinese, 12 women, and 3 children.
Por Zafiro, from Manila, Mr Henry O'Shea, and 30 Chinese.
Par Namon, from Ooset Ports, Mr Thomsen, sad 25 Chinese.
Por Bisagno, from Singapore, Rev. Rod- riguez Mendes, and 31 Ohinose.
Par Desima, from Salgon, 14 Chinese. Per inaang from Penang, dre, Mr Bain, and 248 € kluaso. ̈*.
For Deucalion, from Sandakan, 64 Úhi- res.
Fer Klang Pak, from Heihow, 20 Chl- Per Mecfoo, for Shanghai, 16 Chloeuc,
Dese,
DEPARTED.
Per Namyong, for Amoy, 169 Obindre. TO DEFAET. Per Dante, for Saigon, 50 Chinens. Per Loongmoon, for Shanghat, Euro- peons and 60 Chinese.
The Chinese steamer Heefoo reports: Variable neuthur to Turnabous, and after warda light fog to port.
The British steamer. Wong kot reports: Left in the morning of 24th Jau., ned ea perienced light variable wind and fine weather throughout.
POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close:--
For BANGKOK.-
Por Kenya, at 8.30 ag, on Satur
day, the 30th January.
For HAIPHONG.-
For Hanoi, at 11.30 am, on Saturday,
the 30th January,
For SINGAPORE & BOMBAY. ---
Per Brindisi, at 11.30 a.m., on Satur
day, the 30th January.
For SHANGHAL-
Pot Loongmoon, at 3.30 pm, on Satur-
day, the 30th January,
For SWATOV, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-
Po Namca, is 6 p.m., on Saturday, the
30th Jusry.
For PORT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND COOKTOWN, TOWNS- VILLE, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
Por Changsh, Begistration at 3 p.m. Lauters at p., on Monday, the 1st February.
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOM-
BAY:-
Pa Bisagno, st 4.10 p.m., on Monday,
the 1st February.
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PAUKET, --- The German Contract Packet frina Heinrich will be despatched an MONDAY, tho 1st February, with Malls for tha United Kingdom, Europe and countries beyond, via Brinlisi; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burnish, Ceylon, India, Ader, Egypt, Malta, Lo., &c.
Registry ceases at 4 p.m. The mail closes at p..
MAILS BY THE FRAMON PLOEEL-- The French Contract Packet Sydney will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd Febrasty, with Mails for the United Kingdom, urope, and placas he pand, tiá Marseilles; to Saigon, Strašta Settlemonte, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Madras, the Australasian Colonica, Adon, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The naual hours will be observed in closing
the Malls, do
| MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. -—-— The United States Mail Packet Bagic will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 4th February, with Meils for Shang bai, Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canads, Houalniu Pera, đượ which will be closed as fallowa M. Registry pesson,
Post Ofiles closed,
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peody restoration of pouce in this ancient
Spanish possession. It will teaid to the
pacification of the islands if the now-
Asiatica.
any Sapore, but most efficient and plucky Philippines have not yet been brought un- exilors.
der the auctioneer's hammer, and there is The possessor of the Philippines, if a European Power, would go likelihood that they will be for many be formidable to Japan, to China, to Sin years, if Spain remains in possessIQU, gapore, and even for a few yours to and however interesting our contemporary's speculations may be, they are purely Australia, which federation, when
academic. Hongkong in common with all be master gristle bas matured, will
civilised communities must wish for a from Helarton to Vladivostock.' That Spain is in danger of losing her hold on the Philippines, we do not for a single moment believe. By imposing foolishly rigorous press censorate and publishing ludicrous Governor-General and his advisers temper ly one-sided reports of their encounters justice with mercy, whatever may be his on the 'government of with the rebels (much the same as the personal views Chinesa generals who were officially
laughtering tens of thousands of Japanese whilst as a matter of fact generals and coolic solfiers were seeking safety in dis- organised retreat), her officials have allowed orroneous ideas to get abroad regarding the strength of the rebels and the dificulties of the situation. There are, consequently, poo- plo who firmly believe the rebels will succeed in crushing Spanish rule in the Philippines. This is contingency toɔ deplorable to contemplate. In a recent interview with our correspondent at the Spanish Hend. quarters, General Polavioja practically said it is imperative, for the sake of all Euro. pean Powers with Anistic possessions, that
A. S. WATSON & Co., Spain should succeed in subduing the re-
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ESTABLISHED A.1, 1841..2
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Aerated Waters.
OUR ABRATED WATER FACTORY is atted with the best English Machinery, embody. ing the latest improvements in the trade.
LOCAL AND GENERAL
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL. (SUPPLIED THROINE REUTER) Oerwan BOUND: Bullmouth,
Jeas. Mainich, Dos, 15th: Diomet, Adour, 18th; Tellus, Benmah, Kirkdale, Norman isle, 29th Marica Rickacrs, Obi, Sikh, Jan. 8th: Benvenue, Jan Finy- suey, Templar 8th; Dardanus, Ning- chen, Irene, 19th Irion Palowa 10, Preisn, Ayr, Candia, 22nd Agement • non, Melbourne, Oolong, Dicke Rickmera, Normandie, 26th.
HOMEWARD BOUND-Dorothea Richmere,
Dec. 12th; Manila, Moyut, 15th Vanfa Bird; ferda, Bennoubek, Cowrie, 29th Brest Simons, Japan, Jan. 5th; Claverhill, 8th Jan Aden, Jan. 19th; Thelin, 19th; Gisela, 22nd; Ben- Jedi, Radnorshire, 28th
Mario.
The M. M. s. s. Oranien, with the next French Mail, left Saigon ou the 28th: Jout, as 11 a.in., for this port,
0 &0. 8. 8. Pers, with nails, &c.,left San Francisco for this port vis Hono- lulu, Yokohams, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 7th The O. & O. s. 6. Coptis, with mails de,
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left San Francisco for this port, viɛ Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Ses,. Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 18th Jat.
Steamer's Expected.
bels, and if it were likely to lead to a change in the commercial policy of these islands we would even go so far as to advocate muntérial assistance being lunt to Spain to enable her to suppress the insurrection. ⠀⠀ The Philippines cannot be suffered to The became independant. "As the Spretador says: There is not the material in the islanda for self-government in the European sense, and the half-caste Malay General who would in the regular course of events bosome Sultan, would govora 'more harshly than the Spaniard, and with even least attempt at vivifying the native population." The islands have not been well-governed in The N. P. S. Co. chartered steamer Mac the past. Like all priest-ridden countries, Spain and her Colonies lag behind in the general march of progress, and although it is too much to expect that her statesnion will advocats a curtailment of the pairers hitherto hold by the prieste in the Philip pines--the principal cause of the present rising, which, according to all rojiablo as- counts, is directed more against the sacer- dotal then the civil authorities Spain will be wisely advised if shs at once sets about the work of sweeping roform both at Home and in her few romaining territorial posses- aims abroad. As we have said already, wa do not have the slightest approhansson of the ultimate success of the Spanish forces Counterfoll Order Books supplied on spin the Philippines, but even if thors was a plication,
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For COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when ressived in good order.
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"BODA WATER.
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MAILS BY TRY BRITISH PICKE.. The British Contract Packet Miraapore will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 11th Feb., with Mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, and countride be- gund, ad Bridit to the Straits Settlement, Aetherlands India, Hur. mah, Ceylon, Adon, Egypt, Malia, LITHIA WATER The sus hours will be observed In
- alosing the india, 200,
Per Lathair, for Callao, A Chinese, Per Kondras, for Bangkok, 4 Ohlussed. Gibraltár.
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Owners will be Eesponsible for any through stress of wasther úll 10 b.me en ↑ The Canadian Pacino Mail Packet Empren Debt contracted by the Officers of Crete of the 10th, Townsville 18th, Thuraday Island India will be despatched on WED: Hongkong Harbour ** the following Fessel, during their way in 16th, Fort Durain 18th, actives at Hong- "NESDAY, the 17th Feb., with Mails kong, p.m., on the 28th Experienced for Changhai, Japan, United Stator, Coleza, American barque, Captain C. A. | moderate to nisong N.B; wjude and ruagh Canada, which will be alcaed Noyes, Capsin.
10 Brisbensfrech N'y gulo and as follows CHAMPIONSHIP TENNIS Vanstone Standard Oll Co.
FORT Szume, British ship, Captain heavy rain, whilst lying in Brisbane Bosca. 10.00 4.2. Regletry anos.
Thence moderate winds and won to Lady 11.00 £& Post-Olle olonen, bel Corron- BALLS
Fred P. Incarero, American barque, Elliott Ealand, followed by moderate windspondance may be posted on board the Usptala W. W, Hardy, Order
and showery weather to Townsville') thence ↑ Paoket, with the Late Fes of 30 sent KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED.
eztra Pritega, until the time of depar Hongkong, Jendary os, 1997.
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· JOHN E., ESLLY, American ship, Capt.
117 0 12 Chapman Standart Ol Co.
| moderate to light swiable winds in striral
in Thursday Jaland | thanes moderate to
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danger of Spanish collage we do not le liave the European Powers most likely to be affected would stand by and permit a rebel victory
duff, from Tacoma, arrived at Yokoi bania on the 12th Jan. The O; S. S. Co.'s steamer Nestory from Liverpool, luft Singapore on Sunday morning, Jeb. 24, and may be expert- ed here on or about the 30th Jan
The
Glenartney, from London and Straits, left. Singapore for this port on the morning of Jan. 24. The 0. 31. Co.'s & Pingrey, from Gle
The
gow and Liverpool, passed the Cansi of the 8th Jan, and may be consider ed duo at
on or about the Singapore 25th. D, D. R. str. Krienkild, from Ham burg, left Singapore for this port on
the 28th Jan, and may DARASA
Here on or about the lat Jan The W. P. S. Co's 8. 1. Bramer has
the port on the 31st Jan arrived at Yokohama and will sail from
The O. B. 8. Co.'s steamer Patrocina, from
Liverpool, laft Singapore on the after noon of the 27th Jan, and may be ox posted here on or about the 2nd Feb. The C. M. Co.'s sit Ningchow, from Li
verpool and Newport, passed tho Canal on the 19th Jan, and may bạ considered duo at Singapore on or about the 8th Feb '
Monmouthshire left Victoria for Yokohama and Chlua vis Honokia cas the 30th Dec
E. & Arstr. Avlie, from Bydney, left Port Darwin on Friday the 22nd Jan., for Timor and Hongkong,
At the same time this does not prevent us from following the Spectator's spoila. tions regarding the future of the Philip. The pines. There is a generally entertained belief in Hongkong that Great Britain has The a Beg on the Philippines on account of Spam's indebtedness in the Peninsular wars. What truth there is for this pe lief we have been unable to discover, but if Great Britain ovat possessed a reverzion- sry interest in these rich islands it is only reasonable to suppose such an interest would The PM as Cly of Rio de Janeiro,
have been known to the Spsdator and would have been set in the forefront of
any discussion of the future of the Philip. pines. No mention is made of Bricily having a prior claim on the islands. Our
No Cradli given for Bottles that look contemporary patriotically asserts that dirty or grecay, or that appear to have bass - Great Britain could been adosinister the used for any other purpose then that of lalande. For two very good reasons, how. contestag Arabed Waters, a fuck Bottles over, British pratensions are not fnen Kayan unod ngaku by na
Cavino (1) ■ British purchase would only
Continental enloury, and have siresdy more know how
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The
The
O. M. Co.'s str. Cotong, from Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 26th Jan, ando anay be considerei dus at Singapore on or about the 18th Feb.
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with mails do. Toft Ban-Francited for this port vin Yokohama Inland Bes Kobe Nagaki and Shanghat, on the
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