Entertainment.
BOXING TOURNAMENT, CITY HALL, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2nd, 1807, THE Finest AMATEUR BOXING sud WRESTLING ever been put hofere the Pitalis in Bongkong."
CUSACK V. NORTHCOTT, Meet again for a final Contest of 25 rounds for a Handsome Trophy.
CHAND WRESTLING CONTENT BETWEEN CAINS V. LEVER WEST YORKS. Wear YOLES. Catch a Catch cu-Best two out of three Back Falls, for a Handsome Trophy.
Stage Boats will be numbered this time and kept for those that servo them.
Beats can be Booked at Rosas's Music Warehouse.
Packs of Admission, $3, $2, $1. Boldiers and Sailors in uniform half- price, string Band will be in attendance.
Doors open at 8.30 p.m.
Commenas a 8.45 p.m.
BARPER,
Stig Hoic!.
1925
Hongkong, September 97, 1897.
Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 36
11H following Particulars and Condi- THE to NANO
| To-day's Advertisements.
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Beciring Orders.
No. 17 or 1 97.
Be WONG KAN, laly Master of the
Fisting Junk No. 1499M. Receiving Order dated Red September, 1857.
Petition dated 13: August, 1807.
N. 18 or 1897. Re TSANG KULAN lately carri
3 basiness at 116. Fray We Victoria. Hongkong, as Rice Dasler Receiving Order dated 16th September,
1997.
Petition dated 31st August, 1897.
Netin of First General Mieting of
Urediban
No. 17 o 1897.
B
Destinatio...
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Pasis.
Australian Ports Guthrie (s).. Bamare... Rood...
olanl Sin&Torts Ja. Prousson (4). Bad Homburg Mia R ckmers (1)
Port Kube and Yokohama. E trickdale (a) Load Port Us | Luzijasta (8)......... Londa, Juoz
clus (v).....
Japon
1.
(a)
r. Saig Harseilles............ New Yirk, v. Breed Now York, Suez Easegia (..
¡À 105 Conura........... Now York... Purtiani, Urogal (1). 4. Peandiaco, 5. Ja Copig (8 3. Pravicina *. J. Pora (
!S voguni (8) ............. Shangha Shanghai, via Amoy... Menelaus (6).
Bande (0) S'a, Mkt, K% & Pinsi (B) S'pr.11-re & altre furthe (d)....... 37 re, Pang & Bay Barmida (4) ..
Re WOSO KAN, intele Master of the 'poro. Pansug & te Chelydra (8).-.
Fishing Junk No. 1,199.
!
No. 18 of 1897,
Be ISANG KAU LAN to carrying on business at 1: Prays West, sa above,
FRIDAY
Agenta,
Date of Leavin
Gibb,Livingston & Co. Oc. 18, at 3 p.ti. Shows, Towns & Co quick despatah. Arabold, Karberg & Qutor despatch. Norddeutscher Lanya e. 18, si 9 am, .....jarnuoja, Kattery.tober 15.
P. & D. G. N. U... Der, . at nona, Siemen & Co.. pt 31, daylight. P. & 9. S. 3; O... 7, noon,
...October 4, Butterfuld & Swisu...
P. & 9. + , B. a... --Aoy ox. 1. Mesangeries Marilia S St 24, at noon. Arabeld, Karborg&sap. Bhese, Shower, Times & 06. A mout Oct. 6., Dod wall, Curlill & OA out Getobe 7.
Karbary&C, Qiuk duspatch. Curtili & C 12, ut Doun,
U. & V. 9.
...
[Oc. 9, nl noon,
ep. 80, at noon. Atunt Cotuber 3.
Past Mail 8. 8. O ¡P. & D.
40. 8. N. Co...... Batterfield &
Swire Sept.
·P. & 0. ș. N. Co. -
& Co.
29 tu. pout Out. 4. c. 7. at op, ma
Caresiz & Ou... Motuber 1, at noon. Wardine, Matheson&CO taber b, noon
Douglas Lapruit & Co 8 pt. 29, at noon. IP, & U, S. N. G. About Oct. 4. Dodwall, Carlili & Co 0 19, it doen. pun(s)...] Jandas P O Sopt. 9. „Biemmen & Co. p. 30, at nona.
sow Amoy & hos Namoa (9)........ Sydney & Melbourne. Cindi (0)..... fatuma (Wash.), M.., U dumbia (8).. VB.1 apress of Yokohama and Kohe.. Gorda (1).......
the lat law of Croher, 1997; To-day's Advertisements.
at o'chick Nota, prozis dp, buy been fixed for the Fire 1eral al sting of Creditors in the ab ve Warner, to be held at the Official Renter's Office. Land Office, Queen's Road Central, Victoria
aforesaid.
No Creditor can vote puless he previous ly proves his debt.
Forms of Pruf and Proxy can be ab tained at the Official Receiver's Ofice during Ofice kuara,
At the Pirat Genera. Moring the Credi Debtor shall be adjudged Bankrupt or whether they, the Creditora, will entertain a propisal for a Composition or Scheme of Arrangement
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot,tors will be asked to emular whether the on MONDAY, the 4th day of Deobur, 1897, at 3 p.m., are published for gehemi information.
By Command,
J. U. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial recrEKKI Y. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 17th Supt., 1997.
1320
Adjudications and Appointments of Trustee.
No. 13 or 1897.
Re WONG YUN SING And WONG CHOY NTN of 20, Wing Sing Shot bats Orners of the WING SHUN ON Junk,
were
Particulars and Conditions of the Lotting!
by Pablic Auction Sale, to be bold o MoxDay, the 4th day of October, 1897. 89 p.m., by Order of His Excelitvicy ELE bow RA WONG YUN BING
WONG KIN and the Governor, of One Lot of Crowia Land at Yunisti, Kowlson, in the adjudicated Bankrupts the 3rd Sept., Cology of Hongkong, for a term of 75 1897, and Mr. BRUCE SHEPHIRD, tho Offical Resiver, was appointed Trustee years.
of the Debtor'a Estate.
Registry
No.
Particulars of the Lot.
Locality.
Boundary
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1No. 78tation 4:50
6,71
2,433
Today's AdvertESOME ULS
PUBLIC AUCTION
OF
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD FURNI. TURE AND CANTON BLACK- WOOD WARE.
THE Ucdorsigood is trceived instruc Tipus to sell by Public Auction, var
SATURDAY,
the 2nd October, 1897, commencing at 2.30 p.., at his Sale's Rooms, Daddell Street,→ (The Property of Gentlemon leaving the Colony),
A QUANTITY ON VALUABLE
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising:- DRAWING ROOM SEITES in Tapestry and PACES.
OVERKANTELS with BEVELLED Glass, MALBLE-TOP and UCCASIONAL TABLES, BAUTJEL
CARPET and LACE CURTAINS, ETC., Exc.
FINE TEAK SIDEBOS with BEVELLED GLANS, EXTENSION DISING ABLE, DISNE WARGONE; DINNER and DESSERT SERVICES,
·ELECTRO PLATE and GLASN WABE, ETC,,
DOUBLE BEDSTEADS WASHETANDE, DOUBLE and SIMULE WARDROBES,
Also,
Nr. 14 * 1807.
Re LO CHOW HO, to Owner of the
Flahing Junk Na. 3,9. 27.
THE FIRE abore Namel LO CROW HOL
wajuticol Biokrupt on the 23rd day at 8 p., 1807, wha Mh. BRUCE SU PRD the OFFICIAL RECEIVE was appointed Trustee if the Debtor's Estate.
Duted this 25th day of September, 1897.
BRUCE SHEPHERD, Official Receiver, Land Ulice,
Hongkong.
1033
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP AND RAILWAY COMPANIES.
DOEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. 'Thu Cun's tennship
Moelens, Captain TOWELL, will be TO-MOR-
dospatched
gow, the 29.b Instant, at Nov.
For Freight, apply to
1981
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, September 28, 1897.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Stichip
Qe.da,
Captain Exteks, be Haddergatobed for the abova Ports on THURSDAY, the 3th Iosant, at Noon.
This Steamer has superior Accommoda- Sion for First and Second elaun Passengers, and carries a Duster and a Stewardens. For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Agents,
1929 Hongkong. September 18, 1897, INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA,
The Co.'s Stamɛhiy
·Chelydra, Oupinic . CA83, will be. denunche se above on
TUESDAY, the 5th Úc.ober, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Dianegeri. Hongkong. September 28, 1897. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED,
Por Menelaus, from Singapore, 498 Chi-
心:
Pet Frejr. from Haiphong. 15 Chinove. Par Gara, fr m Singapore Mrs and Mis Helm, Mrs M. fuasʊ, M-s Boson,-and 283 Chatime.
Por Wigg, from Shanghai, Mrs Role, Misa Unnerond, and 147 Chiman.
Per Thies, from Taiwanfoo, &c., Rev. J S. Gion, and 34 Chiseso.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Noon-Namaa leaves for Conit Porta. Noon-French Mail Steanzer leaves
for Purte of Call and Europe. Noon-Empress of Japan leaves for Vancouver (B.6.), via Shanykas, Yoko- ba, &co,
Noon-fendaus leaves for S'hat, &c.
General Memoranda. THURSDAY, September 30:-
5 posting of The Hongkong
Cricket Oub at Cricket Pavilio FRIDAY, Oct 1
Tombay, Bitrennen 28, 1607.
*LOCAL AND GENERAL
BIRTH At Bahar Lodge, The Pask, Hongkong,TEAMERS PASSED SURZ CANAL
on the 27th September, the Wile of Hon. WMaron GOODMAN, Attorney General, of a Daughter....
MARRIAGE.
On the $2nd June, at Rapid City,, Manitoba, WILLIAM Anthus Nätä, segond | Son of James Hanson Wright of Stone- haven, Sutton, Barrey fformerly of Shang- bai, China), to ARGALSA HYTIL GREY, Daughter of the late John Her Baqi, of Middleton House, alamak, Northumbæɛ- land. DEATHS
On the 22nd Aug, at 30 Comundge gardens, Flichmond, Surroy, FRANCIECO ON PAULA CEMBRANO Y KEER, of Manila, d
On the 24th Aug. JORN CHARLES ALMOND Interim Dividend of 3% on Shares of Commander and Nautical Inspector P. and The Union Mena! Nea Navigation. S. N. Company, of Burnt Ash Hill, Leo,
Kent; aged 68. Co, Ltd., pacable.
Goude
-Meeting ni Zetload Lexige.
per Preuse undelivered after the date subject to rent.
Colober 8- SATURDAY,
NotMerting of Shareholder of The China Trader? Insurance Co., lad, at the Co.'s Bead Office, Victoria, | Hongkong.
3.3 p.m. Auption of Household Farni- turo, dr., at Mr. Gen. P. Lammert's, 2.31p.m-Meeting of Members of The
Hongkong Jckey Club, at Cay Hall, 8.4 p. Bring Turiament is the
Car Hal
un the 20th Sept., at No. 39, Karbau Road, Singapore, Andinis Virginia, the beloved Wife of A. G. Dopolis, of Hong- kung.
The publication of this issue commented út 0.45 p.m.
The China Mail.
Guoda ar Helene Rickmers undeliverad HosaXONU, TUESDAY, SEPTEMDE 28, 1897.-
after this dare su jaar tu rent, SUNDAY, October 3:-
Transfer Books of The Uniós Insor ato Solery of Canton, Limited, from shin date to the 13th October, bath days inclusive.
MONIST,
October 4:~~~
3 pm.--Austin of Crown Land at Yan.
(Pmping & ali-z) Goods per Ettrickdute undelivered after
this date subject to rent. Transfer Books of The Canton Insur-
ande Offies,
Bes, Ltd., etosed from this date to the 18th Got,, both days inclusive. TURDAY, October
ods per Gede undelivered after this date subject to rant. Tusay, October 19
Gurde per Coll nien unclaimed after
this date subject to rent. WEDIESDAY, October 19:-
Per Vuletics, for Honghong: from Marilles, Revs. Karier and Leluchtman Meu J. D. Bedford, H W. Andrew. and 8. W. Churro Ch Gomes
Ja Chang, du Siva, Mears Bang Biv:6. Qun J and servant from Sigo, v Victor Qainton. Indins, and 817 Chinese. For ang- hai: from Marseille, Mr and Mrs Burn, Bi hoy T. R. Ges, and Mr Ragian i Pam, A. AR dars
R dara Bir Ahahgan and from Sngapore, Measta Wiamin, Y Tko- Prihopeo. child, Menne H. Grand R
Kobe; from Maracala, Me Charler Alerque: from Mar-elles are Exk
For Yokohams+Ja gard and 6. Su
Sibug from Marseilla, Mugi-de Sjonzi, Mers
Htta.
Y.ka Also Az ved, Foltot. 2. H
2 hun, and B-ynahi's mervants, Meta Jules Sachs. Saudel, Tamine, Mr and Mrs Bagnall and cold, and 14 French Marines; from Singapore, Messrs A. Van den Brucks and At uk; frm Sigou, Mr Siem.
Per Hoi, from Haiphong, 7 Europeans and 18 Chinese.
DEPARTIO. Per Brato ! Sing a ore, Mr Hadler. Prympia, for Amy, 1 European and 39 Come.
Er Haiman, for S valow, 3 0 Chinese. Par Arrutoon Apeur, for Surg.pore, 1 Europeau and 295 Cn te. TO DEPART. Par Triumph, for Hobo, 240 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The Britial steamer Menelaus roparts: 1930
From Singapore to 10 North, variable .W...showery; and from STEAM-winds N. E. to N. W...
10Norb to about S North, moderate to N. E. brza hoov, rain squalle j frası E thupee to Egkong, light variable winds
jh Bod clear, roiling N : well.
SHIP COMPANY; LEUITED.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. (Culling at PRT DARWIN and QUEEN. SLAND PETS, and taking through
ADELAIDS NEW ZEALAND,
TASMANIA, &c.)
VIA INLAND SEA OF JATAN. TOE attention of Passengers is directed Te very cheap rated offered by this Curge
Line to the PACIPIO COAST and to Le IN- TENIOR EASTERN CITIES of the UNITED STATES and CANADA sad to EUROPE.
HUNGKONG TO LONDON, £17. Excellent accumindation, First clas Table. Docron and STEWARDESS carried,
HONGKONG TO NEW YORK, £11. The Itailroad travelling is second to twas n the American Caunout, Blagnificent Scenery of the Rocky and Caecare MoUN - TAINS. The YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK coute. Passengers te Exoer may proceed Pyone of the first class ATLANTI MAI
LINES,
HONGKONG to TACOMA, £28. Rate of Passage to other Points un sp- plication.
Special rates allowed to metabers of Go- cernment Services.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM Horasora. (SCHIECT TO ALTERATION), Columbia.... | 2,606 | Tuesday... Į Oct. 19. BOM VERY FINELY CARVED CANTON Tacat..... | 2,649| Tussing... | Nov, H.
Fictoria..... | 8,187 | Toesday... Nov. 30, 'BLACKWOOD WARE,
Olympia..... 2,608 Tuesday... | Doc, 21. Columbia.... | 2,6°i | Tuesday..... | Jarı. 11. Tau24,519 Tuesday..
and
ONE ENGLISH BICYCLE with PYRUXATIC| TRES And GEAR Complete (juat unpacked).
Catalogues will be icaud.
<
Oa view from Frikkay, the 1st Oct., 1897. Tax-As Customary.
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, September 28, 1897.
LOST.
Feb. 1.
THE Steamship COLUMBIA, Captain This saling at Noon, on TUESDAY, the 19th October, will pro Com to VIUTORI, (B.O.), and TACOMA 1937 Wash.) s
SANGHAI, KUBE and YOKOHAMA Through
Bills of lading issued Pacific Coast Points, and to Canadian and United State Polats
Consular Involeer of Goods for Daltod States Points should be in quadruplicate,
FOX TERRIER BITCH, at the Peak, about a Fortaight miner. Sho Wore a Steel-Hink Giler at the time-A Reward will be given, if necessary, by applying to Mr. N. MUTORD, The Home . #tead, Ponk.
1935
Hongkong, September 28, 1897.
STEAMSHIP CALEDONIEN. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIESTM MARITIMES.
NOTICE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo from London BB. Mexiphies, from HATHE ex 88. Memphis, from Bordeaux ex S.S Prest Le Roy Lallier and Fille de Marschte, In connection with above Steam.r, ar hereby informed that their Goods $16 being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hosygone and Божь LOON WHARF A GOOverly
whenco LIMITED, Bt K
Pat Kowloon,
delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
Optional Darge will be forwarded cu is required from the Con- unless intimation.i signees before 2 pm, TO-DAY (TUESDAY), reggesting it to be landed here,
Bill of Lading will be countersigand by the Undersignadeleined after Tras. nay, wht 12th October; will be subject to
nt and landing charges.
Goode remaining
All Claims must be sent in to moon or before TUKIDAY, the 12th October, OF
they will not, ha recognized.
All Damaged Packages, will be examined
on TURDAY, the 8th October, at 4 pm.
No Hles Insuzinos has been affected.
GCHAMPEAUX, gint.
Kongkong, Beptember 28, 1897,
1999
on copy mud be sent forward by the steamer to the care of The Fraight Agent, Northern Pacifio Railway, Tacoma, Wash.
Parcels must be sent to our Ofios (with addewas marked in full) by 5 p.m., on the day provions to railing.
For further information as to Faasge Fraight, apply to
or
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Imeral Agents. Hong kame. September 28. 1899. 1934 FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND SINGAPORE
THE
The Steamship
Guthrie, Captain Cara, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 13th October,
at p..
This well-kemon Steamer is specially fitted Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Chamber, which ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyaga.
The Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light.
geon bra
A Steward e and a duly qualified Bur-
org carried. N.D.-Ratu Tickste heued by this Co. pany to and from: Ausiasta. nco avail- able for return by the Steamors of the China Navigation Company, and vice vered.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBK, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Ayents. Hongkong, September 28, 1897.
M
3936
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS, September 27. Menelaus, British steamer, 3,006. Towell, Liverpool and Singapore Sept. 22, General.
-BUTTERFIELO & SWIFE.
Indrani, British steamer, 3,220, Trotter, New York Angust, Petroleum Oil STANDARD VIL CO
Freir, Danish steamer 395, Funder, Hiphong Spr. 25, and H-ihow 26, Rico and General A. K. MARTY.
September 28,
Wooanng, British str., from Canton. Fushun, Chinese str., from Canton. Framnes, Norweg au str., from Canton.
Serda, Germastermor, 2,682, T. Ehlers, Hamsurg and S ngapore Sopt. 22, General, -SIEMSEN & C
Wingrang, Bri ich steamer, 1,517, T. H. Bellar, Shanghai via Swarow September 24, Ganters-JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Thales, British steamer, 828, J. Douglas, Taiwanfoo Sept 25, Amoy 26, and Swatow 27, Gongral.DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP CO.
Caldonien, French str., 2,69 1, Durrande, Margeles and igne Sept 26. Mails and
·General -Mz8gagerie ManITIMES.
Hanoi, Franch steamor, 742, Bezancom, Haiphong Sept. 26, Rice.-A. R. MARTE,
Chiefov, British sto›mor, 673, A. EL Hall,
THE Stoamship Gerda, Captain EHLERS, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby ro- quested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature by the Undersigned, and Chinking and chefoo Sept. 21, Generel to take immediate delivery of their Goods BOTTARFIELD & SWIRE. from alongside.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unles notie to the contrary be given bofora Sp.m. To-DAT,
DEPARTURES. September 28.
for Singapore and Hamburg.
Erato, Any Cargo impeding her discharge will Mewatir. Er 34 cao and Sydney, hê.
be landed into the Cudowne of the HONG- Opack, For Oehn and London, ZONO & KOWLOON WHARFS GODERN CO., L.D.,
Woosung, Fir Svato,
and stored at Consignees' risk and expense. fazami Muru. for Singames and Hombay.
No Oisine will be admitted after the Olymp
For Any and Tacoms.
Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods Bumn, for Swathier.
maining undelivored after the both Oct., Arration As car, for Bingapore and Caloutts.
l be subject to rent.
Calado ien, for Shanghai."
will
All broken, chafed, and damaged
tools
to be left in the Godowas, when they will Kanagate Maru, for Kobs.
be oramined on the 5th October
No Fire Larance has been affected.
OLEARED,
:::
BIELISSEN & Onlyte
Zafra, for Manila Framota, ft Part Wailst,
The British steamer Wingsing reports: Song NE indg Swatow; Satow to Hon Long, fine, S. W. winds.
The Britian Beuer Thales reports: Fins westhor to Amos N.Eale to Brothers. wiad; then changed N. W to Swat w fine weather to Hongkong. Basara in Away: Singan, Beucherg, and Tiles
Mengkit Semor in watoe s
British seaner Chefoo raports :: Hard moosion and equally first part; laster pat tie reuber,
Th
POST OFFICE NOTIGEN.
MAILS will close:-
For AMOY & SHANGHAI.-
Exchange Hoxerone, September 28, 1897. london— Bank, Wire,
It has been an open secret for the past few days that the Government ars in financial difficulties, that they are unable to balance their Budget, and that to enable them to do so it is proposed to raise the assessed tares from 13 to 10 per cent. An increase of taxation is at any time unwelcome, and the present proposed increses comes at a most inopportune time, who, from various causes, the cost of living in Hongkong, is on
|
(CUPIED, THROUGH REITER)})} GUTWand Bound 2-yKemus, Aug. 96; Car
marthenshire, Indrani, 31 : Algon, Cyrus. Fullodgen Sept. Si Xarreexdal, Sunda, 7; Deane, Carpedon Fernfield, 10; Hyson, 144: Benmohr, Anterum, «Endangan (3) Wally, Della, Maria, 21; Salarie Sophie Rickmera, 29,
HOMEWARD BOUND Malacca, Sept. 3; Kaimo, Priam, 7 ; Qienask, 10 ; Kriem- hild, 14; Polyphemus, Deike Rickmern Denta, 17; Abawce, Procas, 21; Java,
VESSELS PASSED ANJER. OUTWARD July 2-British ship Hm. Talte for Nagasaki. from Philadel phia Match 26. July 3.-British
bab ship Wiseley for Yokohams, from Pen- sacola Fib. 23. July 31.-German
German ship
Lord
Senator Fermann for Anjer, f.o.. from New Yok April 20.
August 6.British Orpheus foc Singaporo, from Bang August American ship MeMilm for Juran, from Middleabro
27. August 9-American ship
Vigueat for Japan, from New York April
26. August 11.--British ship Williebra for Shanghai, from New York May 8. Homeware: August 2.- Norwegian barque Rigi for Lisbon, from Bangkak Juno 7. August 3.-Norwegian barque Alida for Renalon, from Saigon Jung 25. August 12.-British ship Casara" for Boston, from Cebu July 15. August 19. British ship Armadale for Liverpool, from Manila Juuo 24.
Heils
The O. &0. Co.'s ... Coptic, with the
The
steadily increasing scale. If the Govora. ment come to the Legislative Council withe proposal to increase the taxation of the Colony by some 23 per cent we hope the Unofficial Members will show a nited The front, and that they will oppose the propo
Non-Meeting of Shareholders of The Voion Insurance Society of Oonton, Id., at the Hod's Offer, No. 4, Prays.al. They will be given an opportunity of reviewing the present administration and of discussing the financial policy of H. E. Sir William Robinson, and we hope they will not allow the opportunity to slip, but that they will take action which will force upon the attention of the people at home the anomalous conditions that characterise the government of the Colony of Hongkong. There are doubtless two sides to the ques tion, and we have yet to hear what. His Excellency has to say in support of bis financial policy. Doubtless we will be
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...
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4 months sight,
...1/10 10 ....110 Documentary, monthe sight, ...1,10
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On demand,
2,30
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Credits, 4 months' eight,
On Berlin-Demand....
On New York--
On demand,
Credita, 60 days' aight.... On Bombay-
* 2.34 im 1.86
... 444 ... 40%
1404
141
1405
141
2%
Wire Onders demand,
On Jaloutts-
Wire
On demand On Singapore---
On demand,
On Manila-
demand,
Da
On Shaitgal
On demand,
k
*
told that - the charges in respect of the gold obligations of the Colony are on the increase, and that the last gold lean was carried by an oficial majority. We will be told that there is a continuous increased cost of administration, due to some extent, to the enforcement of the new sanitary regulations since the plague
The
AMERICAN MAD of the 2nd Sept.. leaves Yokoham on Tuesday, the 21st Sept, and may be exposted here on or about Wednesday, the 29th Sept.
O. &0. Co.'s a. radic, with mails, , loft San Francisco for this port via Honolulu, Yokohams, Inland Sea, Koby Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the
int Sept.
Steamers Expected.
C. N. Co.'s str. Kintuck, from Glas- gow and Liverpool, left. Singapore for this port on the 23rd Sept., and may he expected here on or about the 29th Sapt.
E. & A. s. 8. Australian, frum Sydney, &c, left Port Darwin on the 23rd. Sept for this port.
The B. 1.
**
The
4. Lightning, from Calcutta, left Singapore for this port on the after- noon of the 25th Sept.
N. P. Co.'s a. . Columbia arrived at Yokohama from Tacoma, on the 25th
Sop
The CL Co.'s s. 8. Hyson, from Swan- so, Glasgow and Liverpool, passed the Canal. on the 16th Sept, and may be considered duo at Singapore of or about the 4th Oct. The Roba. Sophie Rickmers passed the
Caual on the 23rd Sept. and is consi dered due at Singapore on or about the 20th Oct.
Latest Advicon.
The C. P. R. Co.'s & Empres of China, from Vancouver, scrived at Yokohama at 7.30 am. on the 27th Bapt., and laft again at 5 p.m. of same day for Kobe, where she is expected to arrive: at p.m. on the 28th Sept.
8% epidemic of 1884, and that the Governments practice for the approaching Interport
is pledged to expand an approximata su rifle match, one of the Hongkong pro....
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el 8100.000 for the new Jubileo Bond round
tables' stored 98 points over the thres ranges.
3 days' sight, (private paper) ... 14 Un Tokohama
On demand,
.10% 805.50 Gold Loat, 100 fine, (per taal).. Sovarcigns (Bank's buying rats) $10.77 26FL
iller (per on.)
***
BY APPOINTMENT.
the island. This last item should save
the Unofficial Membores an execllent
example of the application of the 17 BISBOT Burdor, late of Hongkong, has per cent principle to the Colony's con been interviewed by the Mission to Soften tribution to the military expenditure. It
to thank him for his great services to the ia tantamoput to this: In order to raise shipping in Hongkong Harbour in obtain 8100,000 to construct a Jubilee momeriai
the Colong must raise an additional suza ofg a fine steam-launch to carry a souman's 817,500 to apply to the military contribuchaplain and readers daily on board the tion. The position is simply absurd; and ships, and a seaman's church, with institute, before the military vote comes up again for
on attore,
consideration we hope the Unofficial Mera Mn E. E. Wodehouse, Folice Magistrate, hers will reconsider their position in the severely reprimanded four ricksha cooliss Light of these new developments, and, acting who wore brought before him this morning in unison, will follow up their protest by charged with rushing at passengers Landing
Por de el ate #4 10 a-tu. on Wednes A. S. WATSON & Co., in a body, as was done is Bings at Pedler's Wharf on the 25th inst. The
day the 20th coptember.
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW:- Per Nomos, at It, on Wednesday,
the 29th September.
For SBANGBAL
Per Aahun 9 p.m.; on Wednesday,
the 29 Sptember.
For SINGAPORE & MAURITIUS.-
Per Ingraban, a 4.30 pm, un Wednes-
day, the 20 h September. KOE & YOKOHAMA → Pur Ettrickdale as b p.., on Wednes
day, the 29.h September. RAGINCIATION -From and after Friday, the lau Ostuber, Correspondence for Re giration will be received for all Private Sup mails up to After minuten before the tou for along.
NAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAIL-
Co. a PACKET.
WAY
The Canadian Pacific Mail Packet Bumpreza
of Japan will be despatched on WED NESDAY. the 29th Sapt., with Maile for Bhanghai, Japan, United Sincon, Canada, which will be alused
as follows:- 10.00 AM Registry consen, 10,40 a.. Post-Office alosos; but Catres- pondence my ba posted on board, the Packet, with the Late Fes of 10 cents extra Partage, until the time of depar tury.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PAGEEL- The French Contract Packet Enos will
be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 29.1 September, with Mads for the Europe, and places be- United grilles; to Balgon, Straits yoad, vid Settlements, Batavus, Burman, Ceylon, Madran, the Australasian Colonies, Adeo, Natal and the Caro, Egypt. Malta, and Gibraltar.
HOVEN OF ULOSING THE ENGLISH AND FRENCH MAILS. When the Packats lase at Noon, The following hours will be observed to slowing the Mail for Europe, &c., by the English and French Packets, when they ave at Noon The Money Order Olioc, will be closed at the day before
8.00 - Farting of Prices Currant and
Cirentes OORBES.
LIMITED.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.
SEEDS.
porn. It may be urged that the time for practics was becoming too frequent and anal action in pant. We vonture to think there were many complaints about this the opportunity has again occurred for maner. He sentenced the four men to some such desidive action. The Unoff-pay a ine of 85 each.
cials would have been well advised if they'
had done so some years ago, and again Taz Band of the West Yorkshire Regiment. when the imposition of 17 por cent. was will play the following programame at the passed by the Official vote, and probably Offices Mess or Wednesday evening, the they missed their best opportunity; but 29th Sept.:- they have at least been consistent in opposford Dicke
Ovéituen.............. 'Balwarlo'.
„Premieste.
· “Erhl by Jury "Tullinan. ing a united Unofficial rote against the 3-stion
WateStrand-Lylan' military contribution, and will only be Strande Before be window forcing their consistoney by a united re
SEEDS. Rignation when the fute comes
up
-Beltstion.
Tutani God to the per Wm. Go. Bentley, A.B.C., Handmaster.
for decision. Singapore's success warrants Tax Slugapore agents of the fecany 3.3. Cù. similar action here. But it must be con-write as follows to the local newspapers |---- corted. There must be no weak-kneed Referring to the reporta which have re shilly-shally. It is absurd that a non-procently appeared in your paper respecting TE have received our recond Shipment ductive Colony like Hongkong should be the alleged is of the Polyplumus, we are WE
of
FLOWER SEEDS,
VEGETABLE SEEDS
and
MUSHROOM EPAWN.
CATALOGUES Containing
HINTS ON GARDENING,
:
and
PRICE LISTS
may be had on application.
Current sad Clroulars may Raarom's New Paris LAWN MOWERS however
(Prosa beported up to 10 o'clocă
are find in bundles, country
they are
by country, with the addresses ali
ONG WAY)
10.00 Registry cossos
10,30 4-Peeting of on
Newspapers,
Books, and Patterns coast..
11.00 436-Exit closes.
and
CLAY'S FERTILIZER.
LATE LABITERS rasy be posted (from A. S. WATSON & Co. LIN
11.10A.M.) with 10 cents late fee up to
11.30 after which hourthey may
bo sant on Board with the same let
THE HONGSOMA
more heavily assessed for the military con indebted to the agont of the Mesageries tribution than any of the other Crown Maritimes here for the following partien- Colonice, and the only hope for escape is lare: It appears that the outward mail by putting a stop to the laculation of the steamer Caledonien paste the Falyphemus Colony and than calling the attention of the anchored 37 mucs W. Ni W. of Diabel Tie, House of Commons and the Lotion press to executing repairs to her shaft and in no the unfair treatment of Huigkong If the danger whatever. As the Caledonien was same demands were made on Hongkong he calling at Djibouti, where she was not are made on Singapore, there would pro- i likely to fall in with any other steamara, hably be an end to the opposition, but it she galed to the Gulf of Fenior, which should be made clear by the Unofficial was bound for Perin, indicating the situa Members that that is the lost they expect tipn of the Polyphemus. The Quf leom the Imperial Gerement The Un- Fence seems to have entirely misunder- officials have some time to make up their stood eignais made by the Caledonien, minds on the subject and to arrive at a de- ciaion amongst themselves and if they cide to make another united penteat resign in a body if theisprotest as it has been ster
then they should
port of the popaiation
Colony.
having read
Lebco, the London 11th September which appeared
of the
wus is therefore quite.
the panned through the
Anabe
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