Entertainment.
THEATRE
Intimations.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
ROYALTIBERE will be a SPOON COMPETT
CITY HALL.
LEO HERNANDEZ NEW YORK NOVELTY Co. Will appear
TO-NIGHT, the 3rd February, Positively for 2 NIGH ONLY.
A. Company of Artists par Excellance.
PRICKS,
624
TION on SATURDAY, the 5th Instant, commencing at 2.30 p.m. BANDES: 500 and 600 Yards. Entrance 30 Camin
Destination,
THE CHINA MAIL.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Veimi.
Amoy and Tamani...... flaimun (s)...... Australian Ports... Auetraliad (8). Bremen & Ports of Cali Sachson (a),
Subscriptions are now Dun and should be Kobo and Yokohama.. Izumi Mart (6). paid to the Undersigned.
232
A. CHAPMAN,
Bon. Secretary. Hongkong, February 1, 1898. HOUSE OF LORDS WHISKY,
PAR 82 and $1.
ARTIES are cautioned against spuriou
Imitations and Cheap Brands of Soldiers and Sailors in uniform Hall-WEISKY heiog Sold as supplied to the Price to Back Boats only.
HOUSE OF LORDS, Seats may be Booked at the Mestra.
ROBINSON PIANO GO.
The only GENUINE HOUSE OF LEADS BULE Full Company, 208 Postora Change of Wax, en supplied to that Assembly dur.
Oscura at 9 p., Sharp.
Programme Nightly.
LEO HERNANDEZ,
RONGKONG HOTEL,
Hongkong, February 3, 1898.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
219
MUE Undersigned han recelvad instruc-
ions to suit by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 4th February, 1808, at 2.30 p.m., at
ble Sale's Rooms, Daddell Street,—
A CONSIGNMENT OF CHINESE
PORCELAINS,
Catalogues will be issued. TraиA Customary.
GEO, P. LAMMERT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, February 2, 1898.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
વસ
THE Undersigned has received justrue
Hone to Salt by Pabão Auction, at his
Sales Rooms, Zetland Street, No. 2, on
FRIDAY,
the 4th February, 1898,-Commencing at 2.30 p.m.,
A QUANTITY OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE (Removed for Convenience),
Comprising
DRAWING ROOM BUITEN, EAST CHAIRS, SIDEBOARDS. WARDROBES, OVERMINTALS, WASHING STANDS, SIDETABLES, CHESIS of DRAWERS, INOF BEDSTEADS, TOILET TARLES, CHAIR, LAMPE, GLASSWARE, WRITING DESKS, ENGRAVINGS,
WARE, PLATED CUTLERY, KITCHEN UTENSIL, ETC., Ere., Ert.
FIXE UANTON CARVED BLACK WOOD.
Aliv,
3 GENTLEMEX'S Qud 1 LADT's BicxLB (ALL NEW).
On view at the Undersigued's from Thurs
day, the 3rd Intent.
Catalogues issued prior to Sale.
TERMS OF SALE As Customaty,
PAUL BREWITT,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, February 1, 1898."
PUBLIC AUCTION.
234
ПHE Undersigned has received iustrac-
on sail by Public auction, un SATURDAY,
the 5th February, 1898, at 2.30 p.m., at No. GŨ, NYMPHAN SEnzer,
A QUANTITY OF
VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
FURNITURE. Comprising -
VERY FINESADDLE BAG AND PLUSH DESW- ING ROOM SUITE, BAVELLED MILLORS with. FINELY CARVED TEAK FRAMES, CANTOR BLACKWOOD MARBLE-TO TABLE and OCCASIONAL TABLES, FENDERS, VILNER PILE CARPET, LACE CURTAINS, BRONZES, ORNAMENTS, VOTTAGE PIANO IN GOOD COF DITION, ETC.
EXTENSION DINING TABLE, MOROCCO. COVERED DINING CHAIRS, FINELY CARVED SIZEOARD with BEVELLED MIRROR, TEAK CHIFFOFIER, BILK TAPESTRY Доист, ARMCHAFUS, DINNER and DEGSELT SERVICES, GLASSWARE, OUTLERY and ELEUKO PLATE WARE, ITO., Erc.
DOUBLE BRASS MOUNTED BEDSTEADS, MARINDUER MADE BUREAU with BEVELLED MINOR MARINDUDE MADY WASHSTAND with MARBLE-Tor, TEAK OVERMANTELS, SINGLE WARDIOTES with GLASS Dooks, PLUSH BEDROOM SVITE, CABFÈT, RUGE, Kr., ETC.
PANTRY and BATHROOM REQUISITES,
Alco,
EONE VERY FINE ENGRAVINGS. Catalogues will be issued prior to Salo. On view from Friday, 4th Feb, 1898. Terms ---As Customary,
GEO. P. LAMMERT,
ductioneer. Hongkong, January 31, 1898,
Intimations.
ing the last 18 Years, is SAUNDERS BRAND in Long Black Bottles.
It is never shipped in Dumps or dear
Bottles.
CRAIGELLACHIE GLENLIVET
DISTILLERY CO., LD. Hongkong, January 8, 1808
S. G. HILL, D.D.S.
69
AMERICAN DENTIST,' WINDYAR HOTEL, Bloça 16 Queen's ROAD, Orvice focuRY 10 To 12 . May
AND 2 TO 3 P.M.
London, v. Suez Cann Hector (s).... London,v. Ports().. Lefudon & Ports of Oai. Loudon
(a).
leylon (B)....... Loudes...........................
Shanghai (8).... Manila.......Esmeralds (8) Marseilles v. Sai Yarra (8)... Nagataki, Kobé& Y'm Rosetta ()..... Nag-sex, Kobe & Tasio Maru (s).. Now Yerk, v. Suciana Lyderhorn (8).... New York,v. Saczana daasse- Portland, Oregon, &c. Braemar (a)..... Samarang & Sourabaya Hupeh (8)....... 8 FinaGisco, v. Japs Belgic().. 8. Fransson, V. Jap Cains (8) Beattie,
İgentaz
Date of Leaving,
Douglas Imprsik & Co. Feb. 5, at daylight. Gibb, Livingston & Co. Feb. 8, at 10 a.m.. Norddeutscher Lloyd. Mar. 1, at 9 am Nippon Yu8611 Kuteha. Feb. 17, at a p.m. Butterfield & wire.. Feb. 5, at noon, Holliday, Wies & Co..jAbout Feb. 12. P. & O. §. N. Q..... Fab. 19, ut nuna., P. & O. 8. N. C...... Feb.
4. At &
p.nl, P. & O. S. N. Co.....
.....About Feb. 19. Shewan, Tomes & Uo. Feb. 4, at noon. Messagories Maritime Feb 13, at noon. P.
P.M.
& Ŭ. B. N. C.............. Fab 6, daylight. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. Fab, 21, at 4 Shrawan, Tories & Co. About Feb. 15. {Dodwell, Cazlill & Co. About Feb. 28,
Dodwoll, Carlill & Co. Mor. 8, at uacy, „Bútterlidd & Swire... Feb. 5, at neon.
Jo, & 0. 8. 8. Co..... Feb. 22, at noen. Facific Mail. 8, S. Co. Feb. 12, at Boch. Washington.Kagoshima Mara (3). Nigpen Vasen Kaishia. Fob. O, at 4 p.m. Shanghai Corominudel (a).....
P. & 0. 8. N. C... Feb. 6, xi daylight.
Shai, Jenson & Kubo. Sagami Mara (8) .......Nippon Yuson Kaisha. Feb, 18, at 4 pan. Shai, Núi, E bước X xe dapan (0) E & D. 8. B. Cơ... Fab. 6 daylight.
Spore, Coitu & B'bay Hiroshima Mara (1).... Nippon Yuren Kalsha. Feb. 22, at doon.
'pore, Colbe de B'bay Hydaspes (2)
P. & O. S. N. Co..... Feb. 5, at noon. S'pore, IF're & L'burg Senta (3)
Sicmasen & Ob....... Feb. 5, atbp.u, S'pore, Penang & C'tc Suisang (3).
fordine, Matheson&C. Feb. 9, at noon. Straits, Cylon, Dematodi (s).. Mulchers & Co. About Feb. 16. Stow, Amoy & "chew Thales (8)..
Douglas Lapraik & Co F b. 4. daylight. Stow, Amny & Tho. Nanyang (s).
Douglas Lapradik & Ou. Feb. 4, daylight. Swatow, Amoy & Tatiiloong (a).
Douglas Laprnik & Co Fut. 6, daylight, Sydney & Melbourne, Omi Mara (8)... soms (Wash), ...Victoria ()
Nippon Yusen Kaisha Feb. 26, al 4 p.m. Dodwell, Calill & Co Feb 22, at acun,' Vunconvor (3.0), & Empress on Indis ( Canindian Phe R. O Feb, 16, at noon, Yokohama. ................Carmarthasshire (s)...Shewan, Tories & Co. About Pub. 4. Yokohama and Koba Erato (8) .. ...d. Siemen & Co.......................... Feb, 0, a1 0 p.m.
H. F. CARMICHAEL, To-day's Advertisements.
Consulting Engineer and Surveyor,
18, PRATA CENTRAL.
FOR SALE. TEAKWOOD STEAMER now Bell-
ing under Special Survey - Length Overall, 168 fent:
Beam Deck Level, 26 frot.
Water Lino, 22 fact, 6 inches, Depth of Hold, I feet.
Surfaco condensing Engines. Cylinders L.P. 30, B.P. 17, Stacko 24, 2 Steal Boilers, 9 x 78 cach promura
110 lbs. Speed 13 miles. Hongkong, January 17, 1898
103
To-day's Advertisements.
L. O. L, No. 181.
REGULAR MEETING of the above A will be held at the KowLOON INSTITUTE, on SATURDAY Next, the 5th Instant, at 7 p.m.
VISITING BRETHREN CORDIALLY INVITED, Hongkong, February 3, 1898.
255
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR AMOY & TAMSUI,
The Oo.'s Steamship
Baimu Captain BATHỦ UST, WIll be despatghed for the abova Porte on SATURDAY, the 5th Iast., at Daylight.
For Freight or Fossago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Manegra. Hongkong, February 3, 1898.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The Steamship
Brato
We
INDO.CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG ÁND SINGAPORE.
THE Company's 8.8. Euisang having THE B..
signees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from dongside.
Cargo impeding the discharge or remain. Ing on bourd after á p.m. of the 5th Instant will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns at East Point,
No Fica Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers,
Hongkong, February 3, 1858.
247
FROM HAMBURG, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE
THE Steamship Evalo, Captain J. Oares. MANN, having arrived from the above Porta, Douaignees of Cargo are hereby requested to Bond in their Bills of Lading for countereignature by the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods fron alongsido
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless potice to the contrary be given before TO-DAY.
Any Cargo impacting her discharge will be lauded into the Godowns of the Hose BONG KOWLOON WHARY&GODOWY Do., La., 2nd stored at Consignees' risk and expenco
No Claims will be adaitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 9th Lustant will be subject to rent,
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods ro to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th Thatant, at 248 p.m.
No Fire Insurance has been effectod,
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agents. Hongkoni, February 3, 18018
Occidental & Oriental
Captain J. OsrERMANN, will be despatubed for the above Porta on SATURDAY, the 6th Instant, at 5 p.m.
For Freight, apply to
201
SIGMSSEN & Uo.
Agents. Hongkong, February 3, 1898. DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAMSUL
The Co.'s steamship
Wailoong,
Captain Kossos, will be despatchod for the above
Ship Company.
SHIPPING.
ARHIVALS. February 2.
Ingreban, German str. 304. Ed. Pipar, Saigon Jan. 30. Rico.-WISLEK & CO.
Suisung, British steamer, 1,778, T. R Galsworthy, Uslovila Jau. 15, Penkng 21, and Singapore 25, General.-JARINSE, MATHESON & Co.
Chihli, British steamer, 1,048, F. New. ontb. Maji Jan. 27, Cos'.-BUTTERFIELD & Swank.
Fobruary 3. Carmarthenshire, British str., 1,876, Ed. Sincook, London and Singagore Jan. 26, Generel-SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.
Tai Lee, German str., 828, J. Calender, Saigon January 20, Rice,-METER & Co,
Holstein, German str., 987, M. Tpbnd, Saigon Jan. 29, Rico.—dessen & Ca
Jacob Diederichsen, German str., 623, H. Schlaikier, Huiphoog Jan. 1, Rico.. JERSEN & Co.
Kachidate Mars Japanese stz., 2,149, J. Narazales, Kutchiustzu Jan. 29; 3,500 tons Coal, and 1,000 baga Coke,--MITSUI Bussan KAISHA
pe British eteamer, 1894, Quail. Java Jan, 25, Sugar,—BUTTBBFIELD & SWIRE.
Eroto. German str., 2,100, J. Ostermann, Hamburg and Singapore Jan. 26, Generat, SIEMENS & Co.
Fukt Maru. Japaness steamer, 1,815, Hirayama Takichi, Japau (Moji) Jan. 27, Cool.-MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA.
Quarta, German steamer, 1,140, H. Johansen, Baugkok Jan. 20, Res. — WIELER & Co
Kiangpak, Chinese atr., 779, 8. Berntsen, Swaton Feb. 2, General.-KWANG MAN
Woo.
DEPARTURES.
February 3.
Do de Tor Amoy and San Francisco, Crefell, Tor Kisochan, 3D cima, for Saigon,
Bear nue. for Saigon.
Sabine Rickmers, for Swatow.
Dante, for Saigon.
Fred. F. Lichfeld, for Oa loo. Choyany, for Cantor.
252 Inbu Maru, for Singapore and London.
Catherine Apcar, for Sig pore and Calcutta. Steam-Patres, for Shanghai
PAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND BUROPE,
BA
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AKE
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS,
Ports on SUNDAY, 8th Instant, as day. VIA INLAND BEA OF JAPAN AND Hight.
For Freight or Faszago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, February 3, 1898,
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALCUTTA,
The Co.'s Steamship
Nuleatur,
HONOLULU,
CLEARED. Gerard G. Teby, for New York. Sullierg, for Baigan. Nangng for Swaton, Bachem, for Singapore. Frejr, for Boihow. Tientsin, for Saigon. Wong kot, for Bangkok. Dower, for Saigon. Keelung Mars, for Koba,
PASSENGERS.
AREIVED.
Per Seisang, from Calcatta, &, 1- Japanese, 1 Malay, 2 Indians, and 120 Üht.
Dere.
Por Jacob Diederichean, from Haiphong, 2 Europeane and 48 Chiness.
DEPARTED,
Nagasaki, Kobo, Trnstar, Feb. 22, Obineso; for Kabe, Mr F. W. Gotoh for
at noon.
PROPOSED SAILEUS FROM HONGKONG, Belgic (via Shanghal,)
249
Inland Bos, Yoko-
bama and 'ikia) Coptic (yia Shanghai,) Nagasaki, Keba, Inland Sea, Toko-
Capt. P.R. GASWORTHY, will be despatched 225 above on WEDNESDAY, the 9th Instant,
at Noov..
KELLY & WALSH, LTD.
TENNIS RACQUETS,
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
Strday, March 12, at noon.
hamn and H'lula). Facle (vie Shanghai,
Nag saki, Kobo, THURSDAY, March Inland Sea and , 31, at noon, Yokohama)...) ·
Per Dario, for Shinghai, Besire H. A. de Figueredo, F. A. Brookefoon, and i Yokohama, Mr and Mrs Windoler, and Mr Woo Yuen for Francisco, Me Geo. E. Swayne for London, Mr Cameron.
Per Cuthorins Spear nad 3 children, for Singapore, | Surg, J. James, Mra
and Bits Shaw. Soy; for Cateatre, Mar Webster, J. Gregory, 8. C. Lougherst, Rev. L. B. Worcester, Rev. and M's D. W. Gonk, Mesirs Tee Wing Yan and Leùng Fook Hai.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW
Shipping. Daylight.-Nanyang leaves for Swatow, Daylight. Thales leaves for Swator, &c. Noon.-Emeralda leaves for Manila. ́5 p.m.--Ceylon leaver for London,
Auctions.
-.2.30 p.m. —Auction of Household Furni
turo, &c., at Mr. Paul Brewitt's. 2.30 p.m.Auotion of a Conalgoment of Olins Porcelains, 1 Mr. Geo. P. Lammert's.
- BITI
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1805.
the scheme to employers, fer thom the In- On the 20th Jan, at No. 29, Conces convenience that would be avoided to em- sion, Casks, the pile of Roy. HORACE C.ployers would amply repay there for the WARREN (C, M. 8, Hamada), of a Sun.
alight effort necessary in order to gira The publication of this issue commenced effect to the law. If it were necessary, the at û 10 p.m.
law should enforce registration not merely, by the sorvauta but by the employetu......... This registration could be done at the Registrar-General's Office, without waste of public time, and very little increase; uf:
The China Mail.
www.sury.
BS
BONGKOKG, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1803. expenditure would be involved to the Tran. A start might be made with REFERENCE was made in last night's so privato chair and ricksha coolies, who to the necessity for the registration of do-
a class are becoming more and more mustic servanta and private chair and rickinsolent every day, but if the schemes she coolies in Hongkong. This is a matter is to be effective stall it ought to which has frequently been referred to by
embrace over elses of domestic servant." us, and some time ago we want the length The endorsement of registration certificates
General Memoranda. SATURDAY, February
NoMeeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong lee Company, Limited, At the Company's Offico, Pedner's Streck 2.30 pm.--Aueries of Household Furni.
tare, at No. 65, Wyrdham Stroot. 2.30 p.4.-Spoon Competition Practice of urging upon the Unofficial Members would, of course, be made by the Regis
of the Hongkong Rifle Association the desirability of introducing a TED Goods per Hydaspes not cleared after 4
trar-General, after proper inquiry. By p.in. subject to real.
their own responsibility and the adoption of such a scheme of registra-
Goods por Suisarg undelivered after
p.. this date landed. 7pm-Mueting of L. Q. L. at the Kow:
loon Iasti ute. MONDAY, February
sure on
of asking the Government to give them tion the Colony would soon be made too support in order
to pass an Ordi-hot for those transgressors, and the Co nance enforcing the registration of the lonists could proceed about their business
Hon. F. H. May, Captain
or obtain their nonded rest with every senso of security,
servants.
p.m. The First Ordinary Mooting of the Hongkong Cotton Spiscing, Wear Superintendent of Police has reported ing and Dyeing Co. Ltd., at the Com-strongly in favour of registration, and, Fany's Offices, No. 4, Pedder Street. to treat tho matter historically, some Transfer Books of The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., closed from this date to let February, both days Inclusive.
WEDNESDAY, February 9:-
Goods per Genom Gudolivered after this
dato subject to rent Foods per ato undelivered after this
dare subject to cent THURSDAY, February 10-
Goods
After this
such systear of registration was once izi force in the Colony, but it fall into die uetudo partly because of the laxity of
the Europeans themselves, and partly because of the absord provisions of the law itself. It is rather difficult to fa-
LOCAL AND GENERAL STEAMERS PASSED SUEZ CANAL OUTWARD
(BUFF LIES TABOYOB REUTERĮS
BOUND Eats, "Amana Dec. 31 Langbe JRD. 4: Hertha, Gladestry, Obi, 7; Min 11; Opick, 14'; Besalder, Beniomond, Deronshire, Len nos, Secotru, 18 Glenshi, Pathan, Ceres, 21; Oceanica, Venus 25 Gisela, Txin, Dardanus, Melboume, Anapo, Trieste, 28 Ounfa, Oceana, Buergia Fernfield, 31 Ads Craig, Feb. L
HOMEWARD BOUND-Falladen Ich, Dec. 31; Forman, Thalia, Jan. 11; Ulysene, 18; Canton, 21; Prinz Heinrich, Mer rionethshire, Prins, Bellons, 25; Sikk 28; Salaris, 31.
thom the muse of this apathy which acta date subject to rent Carmarthenshire undelivered
as a corrosive upon nearly every scheme of SATURDAY, February 12:--
reform or organization in the Colony, It Nzon.Meeting of shareholders of Theaay be that contact with Chinese proerss- Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cortination and conservation tends to damp paration, at City Hall,
.........the ardour of the Cofonist; our prolonged MONDAY, February 14-
Transfer Benks of The Hongkong Fire auumer may have a depressing influence; Insurance Co., Ltd., closed from this or it may be that the over changing popula- dato to 28th Februarz, bath days in-
tton is too much engrossed with the cares clusive, Gouda per Natal andlaimed after this and worries of business life to attend to
dats Mubject to rent.
matters that seem at the moment of no very great importance. Whatever the cause, it is a fact that all through these years the Celestial has been steadily getting the better of us in everything. Like the Registration Ordinance for ser vants, the Urdinance restricting the Chi-The
Exchange. HONGKONG, February 3, 1898. On London-
Bank, Wire, ***
On demand, 30 daya' sight,
4 months' sight,
4 »
On Paris-
---
Credits, 4 monthe' oight, On Berlin-Demand,... Ou Now York-
*** *..1/101
1/10 ...1710 ...1101 1102 ...1/11"
++
Documentary,
4 months' sight,
On demand,
.... 2.37 ...2.40
On demand,
Credite, 60 days' sight.
... 1.91 * 40}
... 461
3414 142
... 141
TH
2
142
*
...
On Bombay-
Wire,
On dem
demand, ...
On Calcutta
Wire,
On demand..
On Singapore-- On demand,
On Manila-
--
་་་
nese to cortsin portions of the city has fallen into disregard, and the Colonists make no attempt to stem the onrash. The necessity for some meastra for the registration of servanta is repeatedly forced upon publia notice by the all too. numerous larcening and robberies that taka place in European houses. Many of these Inraenios are deemed too petty by employers to be reported to the Police, and are simply regarded as the servants' perquisites. The ingrained thieving propensities of servants
Mate
The P. M... Ching will sall from Sunghai on Thamday, Feb. 3; at 8 a., and will arrive at Hongkong op Saturday, Feb, 6, at 6 am.
The Imp. Ger. Mails. s. Sachsen, carrying the German Mails, with dates from Berlin of the 19th Jan, Joth Colombo
2nd
on Saturday morning, the 20th Jan, be expected here on or about Thursday, the 10th Fab.
DAY
O. & O. 6. 8. Belgic, with maila, &e, · left San Francisco for this port ris Honolulu, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on Sun- day, the 10th Jan
The P. & D. Co.'s 5. a Oorennandel, with the EnGwen Mam of 7th Jan, Singapore on the 30th Jan, at 4 p.
and may be expected here on or about Saturday, the 6th Feb. This Facket bringe replies to latters despatched from Hongkong on Doceraher Ind.
The C. F. R. Co.'s... Enpresa of Japans
left Vancouver on Monday afternoon 31st January last for Hongkong and usual ports of call
Steamers
pected.
12% paro by this means encouraged, and in course The as dire, Jett Post Darwin for this
On demand,
Da Shanghai-
.91%
On demand,
30 days sight, (private paper)... 741 On Yokohama Ou derand,
7% Gold Essl, 100 fine, (per tael)... $4.50 Sovereigna (Bank's buying rate) $10.49 Silver (per c.)
-73
264
* port on the 27th Jan, The N. P. Co. s. s. Ohmpia sale from
the 25th Jane za kupata Pettland, for Japan and Hongung, vo The N. G. I. s. s. Letumbra left Bombay for this port on the 30th Jan., and is The P. & 0. 00. s. Japan left Singa
due here on or about the 19th Feb
of time developes into a craving for articles of greater volus. A prominent instance was the theft of a gold watch from the officer of a regiment formerly in Hongkong. A houseboy was suspected of the theft, but there was no evidence to substantiates conviction. The same boy was maintained in the mess of the succeeding regiment, and there was a ropetition of the theft, Case are not infrequent of conviction for theft, and oven of crunus of a
mere flagrant character by donosties, and there is no thing to prevent these men some of them consisted of horrible crimes-finding em. The ployment in European families where they
A. S. WATSON & Co may gala ropant the crimes for which they
LIMITED,
BOLE AGENTS 15 HONGKONG, CHINA
AND MANILA FOR
*NESTOR
SANITARY FLUID.
DISINFECTANT, GERMICIDE,
NON-POISONOUS,
pere for this port on the 30th Jan., at The . M. Co's str. Uopock from Glas gow and Liverpool, sed the Canal about the 14th Jan, and may be con sidered due at Singapore on or about the 3rd Feb
Latest Adores
P. M. s. 8. Pero, with mails &o, left San Francisco for this part via Hono lala, Yokohama. Inland Sea, Hobo, Nagsaki and Shanghai,, on the 20th
The X D. R. str. Hardba from Hamburg left Bingapore for this port on the La Feb., and sy be expected horn on The N. I., K. & Bingo Murt, lefo
or about the 7th Febr Singapore for this port on Thursday, the 3rd Feb, wyd in expected to arrive Bere on
on Wednesday afternoon, the ch Feb.
Langbank, Lendon Antwerp, left Bingaporedor Houstong on Thursday morning the Sed Fabe dus hare en or about the 10th R. C. s. Obt, from Hamburg, loft
Tob
Singapore on Thursday, the Bri for this part, and may be coax due bere in or shout the Titká
have been convicted. By a system of gistration the career of these servants would bo duly recorded on their certificates, and a householder would see ete glance the p history of the applicant for a place in his service. It is not to be supposed that re gistration in itself will make the Chinese honest, but it will go a long way to prevent The dishonest servants obtaining. employment in responsible positions, and also afford the Police great assistance in the detection of crims. At present, even with an efficious The Police Force, there can be no sean of ANTISEPTIC AND DEODORISER, accucity to zosiles however much
reliance can be placed in the servantern recruits for the Hongkong in their own employ, Au ez-crimüzal
Fores strived yesterday, by the Gle rasy be caployed as a servant by The man worn recruited from neighbour, and this man has abundant opportunities of making arrangements
Police Force. for carrying out a well-planned rob Last might, in spite of the wreteling bery in the night time, and making his weather, a fairly large audience greeted escape into Chinese territory, where dis the Now York Novelty Company at the City posal of the booty is an easy matter. Re-Hall. The performance will be reposted turning to the Colony this man easily obtains employment in another part of the Colony, and so continues his depredacions. Vicz-Adınual Sir E. H Boyu If anything is to be done in the matter, it who succeeds Admiest Biélor is desirable it should be done during the mand of the Chins Station, present season of the year, rather than to by the P. and 0. the summer, when, should, a strike cosne, which is due here on Saturda greater hardship would be endured by the European in combatting with the Chinese Tonno
110E Steamabię BELGIO will - be
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Suisang raports: despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, Singapore to Parao Island, strong N.E. tid SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, KOBE, monsoon, incresting to moderate pain, very INLAND SEA, YOKOHAMA and HONO-high sea, dus and clear generally, Paracels LULU, on TURSDAY, 2nd February,derate sos, fas and clear; 60 miles from to Hongkong, moderate toonsona and mo-
Gap Reok, misty, with rato. -
The British steamer Carmarthenshire re- A. porta: Strong best winds, high head sea, rain and foggy weather.
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JARDINE, MATHESON & On,
General Managers; Hongkong, February 3, 1898. *SHIRE' LINE, OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. +* FROM LONDON, ANTWERP AND
SINGAPORE.
Steamers of this ins pass through the INLAND SEA OF JAPAN and call at HONOLULU, and pazsongure are allowed to The Bettina ateamsz Kochkiduči Maru re- break their journey at any point en route,
ports: Throughout the voyage from Kat Through Pagers Tickets granted to wind, with sinagih sca,
chinatru to Hongkong, had N'ly, light Bagland, France, and Germany by all trans- THES.8. Carmarthenshire, Captain BIN-Atlantic lines of Steamers, and to the prin- Light variable winds, with rain and high The Chinese steamer Kiangpak reports s TENNIS BALLS. Port, having lived from the above Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their rink into the Godowns of the Hosa- Special rates (Arst class only) are granted KONG and KOWLOON WEARY And GODAWN to Missionaries, members of the Narai, COMPANY, LIITED, at Kowloon and stored Miltary, Diplomatie, and Civil Services, at Consigneca' risk and expenge.
European officials in service of China and Japan, and to Government officials and their famil
familles.
CRICKETING GEAR,
FOOTBALLS.
BICYCLES, BICYCLES,
FELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
Hongkong, January 31, 1818.
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AMERICAN SYSTEM
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No Caims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining endelivered after the 10th Easte, will he subject to roat
All Brokon, Chafed, and damaged Goode, are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 9th Instant, at 9.30 am.
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No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents, Hongkong, February 8, 1898. -
Not Responsible for Debts, Neither the Capicin, the dṣmit, mor Doners tell Be Responsible for any Debt centrusted by the Offices or Cres of UHADWICE KEW. allowing Paris, during their day in
Hongkong Harbour (-)
DENTISTRY.
QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
HELFRAND, American shipy Caph, Clat
da ofiles of the United States or Caneda. Batas and particulars of the rarione routes may be obtained upon application,
Passenger who have paid full fare, re- embarking at Ban Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed a discount of 10 per cent. allowance does not apply to through form from China and Japaza to Burope.
All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in fall; and same will be received at the Company's Office until
the day previous to calling.
p.
E'ly swoll; from 9 o'clock, this morning. dense log to port.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. For MANILA.--
MAILS will close:--
Per Emeralds, at 11.30 am, on Fei.
day, the 4th February. For YOKOHAMA.-
Per Amoy, at 11.30 am, on Friday, the
4th February.
For SHANGHAI
Per Gimavom, at 3.30 p.m., on Friday.
the 4th February.
Temperature, (Takes at Messrs Falconer di Co.'s Fremise, Queen's Road,). Hoxoxo, Feb. 9, 1896.
Bonguing Invoices to socompany Cargo destinad to point beyond, San Francisco, BAROMETER In the United States, should be sent to the •Do Company Chlow, widzesaws to the Cal lesbay of Qustonia, San Franaliso,
For further Inforat tinta a farm Freight of Passage only to the Agetar or the Company, No.1, Kenra Cameral
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