Auctions.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 580,
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements. To-day's Advertisements. | To-day's Advertisements. Wertheimer, Mrs O. M. Oretry, Miss
DISTRICT. GRAND LODGE OF HONG-
KONG AND SOUTH CHINA.
THE TWENTY-SECOND -ANNUAL MERTING of the a uve Lobok wil
T'
to beld at PREPMasons' Hall, at 830 for T EVENING, Ving Brethren
THE fellowior Particulars and Condi-e cordially invited. THE FIAT For CROWN LAND US
PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of December, 1897, at 3 p.m.; are published: for general information.
By Command,...
J. 1. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colnia! Beretery.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 1th December, 1897,
2505
Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sule, to be held on WENENDAY, the 10th day of December, 1897, at 3 pin., by Order of His Excel. lancy the Governor, of Une Lot of Crown Land at North Point, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 900 Fara
Particulars of the Irat.
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. 501.
THE following Particulars and Conditions BALE of CROWN LAND by PUBLIC AUCTION, to be held on the Spot, on THURSDAY, tho 3:hday of Decem er, 1897, at 3 p.m., ard published for general information.
By Command,
J. I. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary.. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
2618 Hongkong, 11th December, 1897. Particulare and Conditions of the Latting by Public Aucion Sale, to be held on Tavnsray, the 30th day of Dreaming, 1897, at 3 p.m.; by Order of His Excel
of One Lot of Ieney the Couchni, in the Colony Crown Lead at of Hangkung, for a term of 999 Yeste,
Particulars of the bot
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THE
EQUITABLE
LIFE ASSURANCE
SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES.
Aseets
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
No. B
THE following Particulars and Condi- Sons of SALE of CROWN LAND by Ponuc AcCTION, to be held on the Spot, on TUESDAY, the 4th day of January:{ 2636 1804, at 3 p.m., are published for generni
information.
A. O'D. GOURDIN,
Becretary, Hongkong, December 23, 1897
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF
HONGKONG
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Keeriving Order.
1.
No 1897. THIBALDO ARTIMIDERO BAR RADAS residing at No. 30, "Elgin Street, Victoris, Hongkong, Clerk, Receiving Order dated 9th De 1897. Petition dated 3rd December, 16 7.
Notice of First Gene at Mfecting of Creditors.
FRIDAY, the lat day of Decctuber,
1997, at 12 o'clock at Noan, prozivly, bas-ben fixed for the First Quneral MEKT ING of Credors in the above Mat or, ID be held at the Oficiul Receiver's Odice, Land Ollice, Queen's Road Contos Victoria
foreid.
No Oroditor can vote unleau he previously proves la debt.
By Command,
J. H. SILMART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 4th Dec., 1897. 2546
Particular and Quadirians of the Letting
by Py die Auto Sale, to be hold of Tower, the 4th day of January, 1898, at 3 pans.. by Order of zeal loney the Governor, of Four Loss of Crown Land. together with Building Matrial stacked thereon in the Colony ut lingkung, for a term of 9:9 years,
& Harristers
Fona f Prof rnd Proxy can be ob faiand at the Oficial Receivat'a unico dura ing Office hours.
AL The First General B-eting the Credi- tors will be asked to consider whatbur the Debtor shall be adjudged Bankrupt ar whether they, this Cri ditors, will entertain a proposal for a Companion of Scheme of Arrangement.
Netice of Intendu Dividend.
No. 20 or 1897,
Re LEONG KEE Firm, lately carrying on brain a 190, Mongkuk, Kow. loon, as Ship Builders.
A
DIVIDEND is intended to be declared
in the above mentioned Matter. Debts not already proved must be proved by Thursday, the 27th Junnary. 1898, will be excluded from anch Dizion
Dated tule 24th December, 1897.
BRUCE SHEPHERD,
Oficial Receiver, Lasp Free, Hongkong.
2544
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY,
N Accordance with Ordinance No. Gof 1875, the Undormentioned BANKS
will be CLOSED for the Traneaction of Pablic Business on SATURDAY, 1st January, 1893.
For the Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,'
T. 1, WOITEHEAD,
Manager, Hongkong. For the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing-Corporation,
T. JACKSON.
Chief Muninger. For The National Bank of China, Limited,"
GEO. W. F. PLAYFAIR,
Chief Manager,
For The Mercantile Bank of India,
Limited,'
JOHN THURBURS,
Manager, Hongkong.. For the Banque de L'Iodo-China, Hong-
kong Agency,
F. AUGUSTIN,
Manager. For the Pauk of China and Japan, Ltd.,'
Hongkong, -£45,161,239
CHANTREY INCHBALD,
Manager. 36,145,160 For the Yokohama Specie Bank, Ltd.,'
S. CHOU,
Ågent.
242 Hongkong, December 28, 1897.
JANUARY 1ST, 1897. *
Reserve Fund)
(4%-Standard)
and all other
Liabilities. Surplus, 4 Outstanding
Assurance.. New Assurance
written, 1896...
I"
**
£9,016,078
£190,648,264
£28,602,934
IFE ASSURANCE is now within every Ian's reach at cost which, in the rosult, if no Claim Arisos, is either nominal or, according to the class of policy, yieltis a return equal to the best of safe investments, For full explanation and illustrations send date of birth to
..
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Agents,
Hongkong. Hongkong. August 6, 1997.
AMERJUAN SYSTEM
or
DENTISTRY.
LT
1543
39, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. CHADWICK KEW.
(LATH OF POATE & NOBLE.) Hongkong, July 12, 1207.
2656
To-day's Advertisements.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
- LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL
The Oole Steamship
Baimun, Capt. BaTuner, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 30th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., "General Managers. Hongkong, December 26, 1897. 2001 NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE
ITALIANA, (FLORIO & RUBATILNO UNITED COMPANIES), STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG & BOMBAY, Having connection with Company'sTM Ball Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LECHOEN and GENDA A VENICE, and TRIESTE all- MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIANS, LEVAN- TINE SOUTH AMERICAN POETs, up to Canac. Taking Cargo at through
GULF rates
PERSTAN
nud RAGUAD; alan BARCELONA, VA- LENZA, ALICANTE, ALMERIA and MALAGA.
to
H
The Steamship
Letimbro, Captain Bezerro, will be deapstehed se above na FRIDAY, the 31st Instant, at Noon.
At Boxsay the Steamers are discharging
IN VICTORIA DOOR.
For further Particulars regarding Freight
and Passage, spply to
·CARLOWITZ & Coi,
Agents. Happkung, December 23, 1697,
2581
NEW YEAR HOLIDAY.
HE Undormentioned INSURANCE
THE FICOS LINEDAN CH Transaction of Public Business, ouSATUR- DAY, the les January, 1898.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Ca.,
General Agaita, Canton Insurance Ofice, Lid.;
General Manwyera, Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd,
N. J. EDE, Micretary, Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd.
W. H. PERCIVAL, Agent, North-China Insurance Co., Ltd.
W. II. RAY,
Btcretary, China Tradora Insuranco Co., Ltd.
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,
Agents, Tangtsze Insurance Association, Ltd.-
J. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary, China Fire Insurance Co., Led;
W. H. T. DAVIS,
Manager, The Straits Insurance Co., Ltd. Hongkong December 28, 1897.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, FROM CALOUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE.
2343
THE 3.S. Arration Apsar having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hotahy informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongsidu.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain ing on board after 4p.m. of the 20th Lasfant, will be lauded at Consignees risk and
and exponna into the Godowns of the HORUKORG AND KOWLOOK WELRY AND
Glovewy COMPANÝ,
AIRD, 2% 142
from SINGAPORE Consignees of and PENANG are requested to take INME- BAT delivery-of their Goods from along- aido; ruch Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stered at Jorvignees' risk and expense.
No Fire Lagubanca will be affected:
Inland
M
Parlivuburn of the Fonte.
Luzality.
Вомалату
Muscu
TH.
Ka
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Taping it. R..ft.
F Birect, 54 55: 5.72 E20,942 1,21 1902059 55,820,50
Bridgen
1.423 Maret, 1200 | 16 | 5a nahi,x20; B 19,970 1,421
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
www.
FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND PORIS, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.
The Co.'s Steamship.
Taiyuan, Captain Netson, will be despatched on FRIDAY,
p.m." the 31st Joatant, at 3
The attention of Psycta is directed to the Soparlor Accommodation offered First-class Saloon by this Stages.
situated forward of the Engines.
is
A Refrigerating Cha
Chamber Untures the supply of Fresh Procisions during the
A culy-qualified Surgoon i tire voyage,
is fitted through Carried, and the Vedal
Light THE with Blectric Livi
NB-Bur Tickets inaned by this Com- pany to and from AUSTRALIA are nonila le for Return by brummera of the Eastora ad Australia S. S. Co., and vice versa,
For Fluight or Pange apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents. Hongkong, December 28, 1897. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
GAINUTTA,
2
The Steamship
Arratoon Apear,
2457
A Capt. KH. SUNDBERG, donanma mið will no dexpato ad fur the above Ports on F&IDAY, tab 3 lat instant, at & p.m.
For right or passase, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Do,
Agents. Hongkong, December 28. 1897, 2541 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
PAQUÉROTS POSTE FRANÇAIS, FOR SHANGAL, KUBE ANT YOKOHAMA,
The Co.'s Steamship
Yarra, Captain La CELLIER, wil, b. despatched for a ahole Purte on or abt TUESDAY, the- 4 li January, 18.9.
For Freight or Passge, apply to
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Bongkong, December 28, 1897, Gordonte, os often a team Ship Company.
PLA
2538
AKING JAGU ZAD PASSENGERS
TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXIOD, CANTRAL AND
AND EUROPE,
THE OVERLAND HEILWAYE,
AMANTIC & OTHER CONNECTIN: STEAMERS.
PIA INLAND SEA OF JAPAN ANL HONOLULU,
PROPOSED SAILISUS PRO HONGKONG. Gelee (via Shanghai,)
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Tons to all by Public Austion, on
DE Undersigned has received instruc-
FRIDAY,
the 31st December. 1897, at 9.30 p.m., at
ja Bain's own, Ditidul Street, — Tho. Property of Parsons leaving the Coloug),
:
A QUANTITY OF USEFUL HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising
DRAWING ROOM, Dixisa Room and Bre ROOM FURNITURE OF vary description; ELECTRO PLATE and Glassware, ĈUILKEY und PANTRY Raquasites, Eto,, MTU.
Also,
h NECO-D-HAND ENCLIN. BILLIARD TABE in good condition, with Cues and BALAS COMPLETE.
Vatologues will be inned prior to Bala, On view from Thursday, 80th Dec., 1897. TERMS;-As Costamary,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
Austinutter.
Hongkong. December 28 1597.
234-
| MOGEL-WARRACK-MILBURN LINE.
FOR NEW YORK KIA SOEZ CANAL
The Stemles
|
Nagasari, Kuoo, SATURDAY, Jan, 15, Inland Sea, Yoko- 1e98, at daylight. hatan ad
( Shar)}
Догой
NagasakuTHERSDAY, Feb. 3,
1898, at noon, loud Sea ~and Yokohamaj... Begia Shangal,
Nagasaki, Kebe,HURARAT, Feb. 22, Imre, quàu- 1898, al moon,
hams and H'intu,,
ارة
Port Adelaide,
te bu despatched for the above Ports to or aboar
15 January, 1898.
8.9 ingy í, to sail about 5 h Reh., 1892. S. Ghee, 1 silabant 20 à Feb, 1898.
8. Cengiz, tomail about 10th Mar., 1893. Her Freigns ar Pissage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agenta.
Tonekone Dec«m2 er 28, 1897,
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
STRAITS.
NOTICE
2040
STEAM FOR CEYLON, MEDITERRAN BAN PORTS, ANTWERP. BREMEN AND HAMBURG.
The Co.'s Extra Steamer
Durvistadt FRANC will be despatched as Ged, above on or about the 15th of February, 1893.
To bo followed by the
s. a. Crefeld, on or about the 15th March,
1896.
Nowal and Indy Simon, Mr and Mrs E.
M. C. Clarke, Mas Broadhurst, Miss "Frow," Mesers E. G. Stavenhagen, A. Fallorton Henderson, F. Lepao, W. D. Gelbermann, Dr R. B. rsey, Mr and Mrs Barretto, á Intermédiate sud 290 Stourage.
DzYA RIED.
Per Thames, from London ::for Shanghai, Rer and Mrs Baziou, Messia H. W, Dow- ling and F. Child,
Per Captis, for Shanghai, Mrs Pixlas, Mrs Arthur: Mar Enor enbener, Zimer maan, A. Rodem, and Block; for Kobe, Mr and Mrs Th. Bunge for Yakobaran, Mr and Mrs Brett, And Miss B as; for Pittsburg, Rev. and Mrs J. S. Thompson kud child.
ron.
„20*The publication of this iuus commtenet? at 6.90 p.m.
The China Mail.
TUESDAY, DECHNsen 28, 1897.
Tax massage forwarded by Router, con- corning the alleged Russian demand *of the dismissal of English Engineers on the Chinage Railways,' refers,” wa kontura to think, to those lines of railway which tua- sis regamis as within the sphero of Russian DONGKONG, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 3897.
of influence. If wo take that limited viom. We are plansed to learn from the official the telegram, it must, of course, lo admit- telegrain forwarded to us by the Spanish ted that Russia has not only assumed the Consul that the Philippine Rebellion is protectorate of her apkere, but is now
conserve the pro now at an oud. According to the tele-taking mousures to gram, the principal rebel leaders have Inid tected territory for her own nationale. down their arms, presninably under the If any protesterate to admitted ̄ ̄
Per Guthrie, for Koba, Mr and Mrs Fill terme of axinosty offered by General I'rinio and we do not for a moment assume and children, Mrs W. Fearon and 8 phild-Rivers, and have publicly espoused the that hostilities will over arise in the Far cause of Spain. The rebellion commenced Fast in connection with the affete Chinesa Rin August, 1996, and from therefore been in Government-the exclusion of all but Rus- programs for more than two years. Hadrians follows ca a natural consequence. not Spain boots hampered by her efforts to The only thing which Bussis must avoid, we take it, is any interferonco with the
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:- For BANGKOK,-
For P. . Klao, at 9.30 a.m., on Wed-suppress the tanah more serions uprising in
nesday, the 29th December. E. HAIPHÓNG
Per Hongkong 9.30a.m... on Wednes
day, she 29th Decembor. BINGAPURE, SAMARANO & SOURABAYA,
For
1
Per Himang, 21 11. a.m., on Wednes-
the 29th December.
Fo K4BE-
MEMOS. FOR TO-MJRROW
Puint
Shipping.
Miscellaneous. Goods per Arratson Apar undelivered
altar á p.m, this date landed. Goods per Frine Heinrich undelivered
after this date subject to rent.
Exchange
Cuba, the Philippino insurrection would Yangtze Valley. But, so far as any de. have been crashed long ago, and it says finite nows has rouched un an yet, Russia much for the vitality of the Spanish nation has not ventured to interfere in any master that it has been able, notwithstanding tho in China, ather than Port Arthur, which sosore dzajn on its funxes and its popula- could conflict with British interests. The tion, to carry on simultaneously two im. supersession, of Mr McLeavy Brown in portant campaigns in the Far East and the Kores may be alleged to be a high-hand. Par Terrier, at 11.30 am., on Wednes Far West. This subject will be dealt with ed act of a much more direct natura
day, the 29th December
more fully in a few days. One little than this latest vagua allegation on the matter is worth notice. Tonkin nows part of Rector. But the question will papers contain a tologram, dated 'Paris, continue to crop up, and as yet renuius 17th December, to the following effect: unamvered, What stops are we taking to Nooa. Hinsang leaves for 'abaya, &c. The subzission of the Philippines in to maintain cur propondorating commercial
Auctions.
day an accomplished fact.' This telegram and political influence in China 7 It is 3 p.m.---ånetion of Grown Land at North must have been based on information | clear enough, we are on the eve of great
already in possession of the Spanish Govern changes, and that these are being forced ment in Madrid, and the submission of the apon Great Britain by the junior cat- rebola must have been known there for didates for political prominence in the For several days before it reached the Parisian East. Although Great Britain has por- news agoncias. Yet, singularly.onough, sistently exercised the strictest economy in nothing was known in Hongkong of the the way of annexation and protection in Lermination of the rebellion until Christ-China, als will ultimately be forced to mas Day. Saveral steamers have arrived in tako s hand-and that at no very distant Hongkeng sinos the first newa was received ...1/LI
and published in Europe, and it in only na- ...1/11 ...1/12tural to suppose that they would bring some ......111 news of the change in the situation. Never
...20
theless it is a fact that none of them brought any news confirmatory of the Euro- pean telegrams, I may be, however, that no chance of learning the wel there was come intelligence in Manila. Wo trust the present telegram is a correct intimation of the situation. The rebellion should not be without its lessons to the Spanish authorities. With peace restored they should now set themselves to the reforms- *** 351*
tion of the Colonial service, the ameliora tion of the masses, and the rectification of ... par,
the grievances alleged by the natives as the 6% tras caees of the insurrection. Unless this is done, retribution will overtake the. *4
unjust rule, and the latter end of the Spanish Colonies will be worse that the
HUNDKONG, December 28, 1897. On London-
Bank, Wire,.....
in Paris
***
2.48
**
On demand,
80 days' aight,
4 months sight,
Credits, 4
Documentary, 4 months'
sight,...,
Un demand,
Credits, 4 months' aight,
On Berlin-Demand....
On New York-
2017
... 2.52 ... 2.01
477
***. 482
150
... 151
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. · Agents. Rongkong Decambor 28. 1897
SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.
December 27.
Grafton, Batal crainar, 7,850, B. P. Joos, gapore Duc. 21.
Sechzon, British str., 1,253, Pennofather, Chinking Dea. 23, Rice and General.--- BUTTERFIELD &
& S9187.
On domand,
Credite, 60 days' sight,.
On Bombay-
...
Da demand,
Wire,
On Calcutta-
Wire,
Вы
ZL
On demand, ...
On Singapore
On demand,
On Manila
On demand.
Shanghai
On demand,...
Bygde Norwegian aur, 771, Che Brekke. Chot: 2 D:- 22 Fes-nuts - WIBLER & Cathy
Hoang, British steamer, 1,127, R. Johns, Bangkok D mbar 18, Rise, ~~ JARDIKE, MATHESON & Un.
December 28. Bothers, British str., from Canton. Anping Chilean air, from Canten. Lyderkorn, Norwegiau stenzer, 1,901, B Hammerdas, New York and Singapuro Das. 18. Genaral,OKORU.
Jacob Liederichsen, German str., 673, E. Schtaikeir, daphong Dec. 25, General.-- JAPSEN & CO.
City of Rio de Janstro, American steamer,
W. Ward. San Francisco Nov. 27, and Shing hai Dec. 20, Mails and General.
Co --P. M. S. 8.
Arration Apeer, British steamer,
1,802 K. H. andberg, Calcutta Dec. 8, Fevang 16, and Singapore 17, General.-DAVID SANSOON. BOAs & Co.
Chusu. British str., 2,852, E. Street, Shanghai Dec. 23, Muila and General.-P. & D. S. N. Co.
Cosmopolit, German steamer, 675. Fetz, Amoy Dax 25, Goncal-EACTS, WEGESZ & Co
Ariuke Maru, Japanese str., 1,885, S. Asi, Kachin zu Dec 23 Coke and Cost-MITSUI RUBANKASBA
Daimun, British y r., 36, E. Bathurst, Taiwanfon D C. 26, and Swataw 27, Gon- Aral: DAFELAS ST
STEAMERIP Co.
Hsin Chi, Chinese str., 1,066, Patterson, Shanghai Dov. 2-C, M. S, N. 06,
Izumi aru, Japanese str. 1.009, R. Kubwa, Kobe Dec. 28, Genoral.-NITON YESEN KANHA
Kans, B.itien str., 1,158, A. Sommer- vile, Uhinking Dec, 24, General.—BUT- TERY ELD & SWIRE,
Emp ess of China, British str., 3,003, H. R.N.R...Vancouver B. C. Bec. 7, Pybus, and Shanghai 26, Malls and General-d P. R. Co.
DEPARTUREA
L'ecember 27. Thames, for Shanghai. Choyseng, for Swatow,
December. 28. Taishan for Cautore, Schuen, for Canton,
Ping, for Canton, Chow for Shangbat.
eyfox, for Nagasaki. Stan GAELIU wit despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, Sikh, for Singapore and New York.
fur El..nghai. Polyphenna for SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE,Hothing, fr Calasiang. INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONO, Amoy, ter Kabe. LULU, on SATURDAY, the Lath January, Guthrie, for Kebe..
Nanyang, for Swatow. 1898, Daylight,
f
Coptic, for Shanghai and San Francisco,
CLEARED.
Peivaus, for Shanghai, Hongkong, for Haiphong.
Siam, for Swalce.
St. Catherine, for Baltimore.
Steamers of this line pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN and call al HONOLULU, and passengers are allowed to
Fontect, for Fonshow. break their journey at any point in route.
Through Passengers Tickets granted to hra Chom Klas, for Bangkok. gland, France, and Germany by all transdek, for Hi w. Atlantic dues of Steamers, and to the prin. opal cities of the United States or Canana, Kates and
of the various 'routes partionlara may be ohlad upon application.
special rates (Grst class only) are granted. to Missionaries, members of the Naval,
a picanate, and Civil Servo
ether in aurvice of wt, and to Government olhos and anci Japan, their quilos.
PASSENGERS. ARKIVED.
Por ky of Bo de Janeiro, from no Francisco, &, hir ward Badios (U.S. Consul at Cantum). Airs H. L. Bridgar, Dr E. Jennings, Courad Vruland, Mes E, F, Watsen, Bir J. F. Sehetirann, Mr and
L
the
30 dage sight, (private paper)... 243 Un Yokohams On demand,
... 23% Gold Leat, 100 fins, (por tabl)... $62.50 Sovereigng (Bank's buying rate) $10.00 'mar (per on).
233d
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
has apsiu received FRESH SUPPLIES OF
firec.
data
LOCAL AND-GENERAL
STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL.
(SUPPLIED THROUGH ROUTER.)
OUTWARD BOUND:-Deuteron, Cat. 92; Siping 79, Malacca, Nov. 2; Tainan, Puritan, ; Christing Norman, 10 Titania,
Glenesk, Senta, 30; Benlarig,
Yarra, Gharee
26
Purgey's
Nestor
Dee. Argyll, Irene, Amphitrite, Deike Rickmers,
Grice, 81. Ronald, 7; Tantalus, Atron, 10 Giala. Shang hai, 14; Glengarry, Oolong, 17; Ningthate, Preussen, Maria Bickmers, Prometheus, Sl. Ninian, 21; Carmarthen- shire, Marin Valerie, M,
HonzWARD BOUND-Energia, Longships, Morven, Nov. 18 Sumatra, Liz, 19; Socotre, 26; Masduff, Oures, 30: Cute donien, Glenariney, Dec. 7; Cerria, Core- rie, 10: Oceans. 14; Gesunien, 17; Mene- Laus, Wally, 24.
Mails,
The O. &., & Garlic, with the R
RICAN MAIL of the 7th Dec, left Yokolama on Senday, the 26th Dea.. and may be exported here on or about Sunday, the 2nd January,
The P. . . Cily of Peling, with mans
&, left San Francisco for this port via Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobo, Nngaski and Shanghai, on the 18th DEC.
Steamers Expected.
N. P. Co.'sa. a. Columbia has arrived at Yokohaus and sails for Kobe and Hongkong on the 23rd Dec.
The frequency of the piratical attacks ro- cently reported must, we fear, be set down to other ressous than the near approach of the Chins New Year. Formerly the Chi- nèse cruisers took the place of oar-Opossum glass of out-of-date gun-bouts, but now. noither Opossums nor Viceroy's ernisers aro around to harass the piratical scoundrels of The the Canton River and Coast. The result appears to be that the blackguardism of The N. Y. K. B. a. 1diumi Marn loit the Cantonese waters is again turning its attention to piracy; but the old-time fashiona have changed. Lorchas and junks The
ow-give place to steam-launches,, atul revcivers and steam take the plane of the traditional stink-pot and long spear.
Kobe,
via Moji, for this port on the 2nd Dec., at noon, and is expect-
ed to arrive here on the 28th Dec.
O. 8. 8. Co.'s steamer Diomed left Singapore on the
of 25th Singapore
to Arrive expected on or about the 2nd Jan., 1898, Up The N. P. Co.'s a. s. Pelican, loft Tacorus for Japan and Hongkong on the 12th Oct. The C. M. Co.'s star. Pinguey, from Swan. and Liverprol, passed the Canal
Dec; and may to moring
WHOLESOME CONFECTIONERY in the Canton River itself, and its tributa.
AND
DELICIOUS SWEETS
Of the Branzer QUALITY and PURITY.
rice, of course the ancient usages are more in evidence, including the established tra dition to the affect that the petty mandag rizs are hand and glove with the pirates and amugglers. Reports from all quarters fully corroborate this sad condition of things; and, indeed, petty cases of piracy are increasing in proportion to the carelessness shown by those whose duty it is to suppress this form of robbery We have received a communication regard. ing the recent cases of piracy in our im PATE D'ABRICOT, JORDAN ALMONDS mediate vicinity, together with some strong
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remarks upon the inadequacy of the Hongkong Police in checking or suppress ing such uslarious proceedings. On the other hand, the nipping of piracy in the bud seems to us to keling more to the NOUGAT, FRUIT JELLIES, Canton Authorities with the co-operation
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on the 4th Dec., and may be consider ed dao at Singapors on or about the 28rd Dec.
R. L. s. s. Deiks Rickmers, from Ant- werp and Hamburg, passed the Canal. on the 7th Dec., and may be consi dered due at Singapore on the 29th Dec.
Latest Advises.
The C. M. Co.'s ste. Vingehow, from Glasgow, passed the Canal about 10th Dec., and may be considered due nt Singapore on or about the 7th Jan.
M. M. Co.'s sit. Tarra, with the next French Mail, leit Singapore on Monday, the 27th Dec., at 11 p.m.. for this port vis Saigon.
The
The O. M. Co.'s atr. Petty, from Swan- Gas and Liverpool, left Singapore for this
The
port on the afternoon of 27th Dee, and may be expected here on or about the 2nd Jan, પ.
Straits, left Singapore for this port on Sunday morning, the 26th Dec.
6. Glenesk, from New York and
The Chelydra, from Calcutta and Strofte, Iaft Singapore for this port at E&A. str. Tustralian, from Sydney, 5pm on the 25th Dea
Co., loft Port Darvin on the 27th Jan, for this post.
The
it may be, of the Naval Authorities in Hongkong. It may be a very feeble hope to entertain that China will take any worthy part in protecting ever its own trade on the West River, or anywhere else. But if protection is sotsally needed am recent advices point to that nedos- sity pratty plainly our Naval folks will have to she to it that ample protection is givan, so that the trade which is being built up may have a reasonable chance of expanding in a natural and fair manner, Trx Quoen has arranged to speak a mes- spite of fiscal disabilities. It may be sage into the phonograph, which is to be question whether the opening of the Wast lindged in the British Museum. River, and the honest attempt made
**INTERESTING telegrams by the Austra- lion muil will be found on page 5.
by the British Government to obtain.M.S. Grafton, Blying Rear Admirał fair transis tariffs, have not tendeti to Fitzgerald's dog, arrived from Singapore inspire the piratical instincts of the
yesterday afternoon, and saluted" the Mrs H. F. Low, Mjades Law and Le Low, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR bolder section of the blackguards who Passengers who have paid fuli faro, re- Mr
Colony. Auderavo, Mies Mada Bills of Lading will be countersigned by embarking as San Francisco for Chin Orand Men. G. W. A
Hart,
hang around all official Ürizess yamew and fir. E. Blumer. Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will
and barriers. If such be the cas, there is H.M.S. Grafton has gone into dock, st Fer Artation dpcar, by Hongkong: be allowed a discount of IV ger from Calculty, Me and Mrs Longley, Opt.
all the more reason for combined action to Kowloon to have her hull loaned, and ullones does not apply to through fares Little, and Me Petrconchina; from Singi
rostore the safety which obtained for the after she comes out of dock, she will coal, From China and Japan to Burope.
Farvel Packages should be asked to pore. Me Hannam and 326 Chiness.
Por han, from Shanghi: for Hong.
tranet of goods before it became nobody's She leaves on Friday for tho North. sddress in full ; and Boma will be voöeived
kong, Me Voo Abereros, Biren Schroder,
busincce to safeguard theas waters." It MuBars
•HA2569. Dewabury, and Tud- hooter, 800
and 4 t'hinese; for
for Singapore,
Me Invoices to accompany Carg. Somerville; for asamu to points beyond Dan Fad, Dow for Bombay, Mrs C. Robinson
es for Penaug. Me WN
for the United States; should be sent to the Brindisi Mr and Mrs Panof Company Outces, adriced to the Go ever of Onetoms, San Francis,
DAVID SASSUON, SONS & Co.,
Hongkong, December 29, 1887.
OHINA NAVIGATION, COMPANY, LIETED.
Agents.
T
2535
at the
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. The Co.'s Steamship
·Changalud,
Captain WILLIAMS, Will be dospatehod sa above
on FRIDAY, the 31st Instant, at-2 p.m.
For Freight or Pascagó, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Sungkong, December 28, 1897,
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the Company'a Oince until 6 pm, the
For further information to Brezza
on Pease my to the Agency of Company
Bo, 7, Praya Ga
Sources.
Alt of tasteful and novel designs..
may be, as our correspondent suggests, a
Da Bedloe, the new U.S. Consul for Can good thing to have a large, well-nemed ton, strived this morning by the City of
Par Haims, from Taiwatino, &c., Mr A. S. WATSON & CO., LIME, harbour and outstations of the Leland of de Janeiro. The departure of Oonal.
J. Anderson,
and 108 Übines.
Per Empress of Chinh, Low Vancouver, &c. Mins £. Miller, MD W. Orsódock, Mira J. D. Bap-n; Mr &. Wüand Mm Silver, Mesure-0. H. Wwer, W. R. anderen, Me and Mek W. Hele Makes JTO 1944. | kiviten und Prucis M. Viuh, Adalia Sur
J. S. VAN BUREN,
Apagkung, Desimber 28, 1897,
THE HONGKONG DISFENBART.
ESTABLISHED AD, 18IL
ateam launch prepetually patrolling the
opmour will be deeply regretted in Can
too:
Hongkong; but we do not quite realise the duty of the Pale to keep piracy Trom our shores. That is the business of Chase, Local Composters, 6 Pieses by Orange and our Natal people may lend a hand in Ward, de mae. 1837, Prige 167 posing that it is thoroughly dang,
W Rabizson C,
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