mor poor in the country and each man "derived. his only means of pubalatonon from the State: Itoo appeared, however, that this com- plicated machinery, gara zise to many abures ; the Stata proved, as might have been expected, Incapable" of "disobarging - the gigantio task
INSURANCES
LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE
INSURANCE COMPANY, – Tw
TAROM this date, until further notios, a din.
count of Twenty per cant; (20") upon the nurrunt locul rate of Fremin will be allowed. upon Insurances effected with this Company.
which had been imposed upon it, and principled E
parious took advantage of its dificulties to enzielt thomasivos by posuistinu. Sess-ma-Kanog, one of the most eminent of Chinese statɔemon and posts, got up a powerful opposition to the Bo cialist Minister, who, however, maintained his system for 15 years. At the end of that period the Emperor died, and his widow, who was ap pointed Regent, recalled sea-ma. Ktang to the post of Prime Minister, which'ho had bein ́abliged to vacsbe on the appointment of Wang- ngan toho. This was the end both of Socialism and of Nihilism in China,
"Well, Sambo, why did de members ob Perlis. ment spend so mach tímá ober each ölaues ob de "Cat" Bill?** Why, because dey want into de- taits so, na” dat 'cát hub got so many, you know.'
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
TUESDAY 13th April. EXCHANGE..
ON LONDON.-
Bank Bills, en domand... 3/9}, Bank Billa, st S0days' sight;. 8/31 Bank Billa, at 4 months' sight.3/94 Credits, at 4 months' sight.....3/97 Tontentary Bills, at4 months* ·
AightRE
ON BOMBAY Bank, 3 days' sight 224) ON CALCUTTA Bank 3 days'sight 24 ON SHANGHAI
Bank," sight.
~Private, 30 days! eight............................73$
SHARES.
Hongkong and Shanghai Hank Shares-37 per
oont. premium
Caion Euanranes Society of Canton-$1,450 per
share.
Chins Traders' Insurance Company's: Skarus———
31.450 per share, 197 North China Insurance-T 1,150 per share.
MAAN DOUGLAS LAPRATE & CO., PORCO Agením P Hongkong, 27th June, 1972. v
NUMICE.
Nilsgk Fudersigned – hava – been apprinted L: AGENTE to the NEW YORK BOARD of UNDERWRITE ESS
ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Co. Hongkong, 4th September, 1979,
R
HOORD of AMERICAN and FOREIGN
SHIPFISO.
Aizonte, ARNHOLD KAZBERG & Co, # Hongkong, 4th September, 1879, 2014 [11458
LUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE
ASSURANOE COMPANY
ESTABLISHED 1821
BUBBORIBED CAPITAL Ammo. £3,000,000, TOTAL FUNDS upwards of TOTAL ANNUAL INCOME nearly
NEW YORK SER
THE DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th, 1880.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
SAN FRANCISCO, via T HAMA | City of Tokio (str.)
SAN FRANCISCO,
SAN FRANCISCO
BOMBAY, TIA STRAITE SAIGON, BINGAPORE, SOLI SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, &o: SINGAPORE, PENANG, 20: SINGAPORE, PENANG," So!!! PORT DARWIN, & BANGKOK
Adria (sbr.) Amazóne (alt)))) Somerset (str.:))))
- Japan (str.),
Alorsy (str.)
CAPTAIN
Hongkong Batterfeld & Swize
·Butterfeld 3, Swine.
·Vöggal & Co, MN Hongkong
Vegal & Co... Vogal & Co
FOR FREIGHT APFLY TO
TO SE DESPATCHED
On or about 18th inak.. On or about Alat Inst.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch
On lát prox, at 1:EM.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatel
Today, st Noom.
9.8.6o..
Rossell & Co...
Hongkong Vogel & Ca
Hongkong P. & 03 N CoG Hongkong Mensageries Maritine Hongkong Gibb. Llviägston & Com Hongkong David Sassoon, Sons & Co. Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co...
LONDON, 14 HUES CAVAL LONDON, via SUES CARAL
Agamemnon (str.). 3. Wildg. Laertes (str.) Peru
Smith.
Centennial „AMILIES Bers Palestina a Meyrar
Hongkong
Wm. H. Marcy blaroy
Hongkong
Cleogh
Lammler
T.8. Gardner3: Butcher
Crusader (Bir)
•Rowin..
Rafanattianuber(). T. Hopkins Amorina (str.)............. J. Moozet jack. Lombardy (str.) WBHU Diamante (sti......
Hongkong
Hongkong
·P. & 0, S. N. Co.
Collea
Hongkong
YOKOHAMA, via KOTE 4.
Samba Meru (str.)
Hubonet
Hongkong
Tibre,(str.)
Reynler
Malngea (str.),
Dio ued (str.)
MH.F. Jackson Hongkong
Anadyr (str.).
De B. Baron
Hongkong
Nissa (fr.)
Loudoun Castle (s.)
Marahollän
F. Ashton
Hongkong
Esmeralda (str.)
Douglas Lapesik & Co....... Russell & Co
Hongkong
Dongles Laprak & Co......
SAIGON YO
SINGAPORE, BOMBAY
MANILA
YOKOHAMA
BHANGHAI Tin AMOT. YOKOHAMA
SILANGHAI
SHANGHAI
SHANGHALeat
£2,356,000, £500,000,
IMOK, TANGUL AMOT
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS of the above Company at RONGROKG, CANTON, and Foo0now, are prepared to issue POLICIES of INSURANCE against FIRE on the usual Terma,
Hongkong 16th March, 1880.
TAIWAN | Albay (str.) ...
SWATOW, AMOY & FCHOW Namós (str.) .....
INSURANCES.
BIRLEY & Co.,
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Agents,
[Lon463TLE Undersigned are prepared to GRAN
POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the TYED ON TAT INSURANCE COMPANY extent of 45,000 Dollars on Buildings or on
MAN (LIMITED).
Goods stored therein, at Unzrent Local Rates.. CAPITAL TABLE G00,000; EQUAL TO $333,333.39 utject to a Discount of 20% on the premis
NORTON & Co. RESENTS FUSD Dip
Hongkong, January 1876, -
DIRECTORS,
$34,132.21.
Agoats.
Yangtere Lusursdos Associations. 735 ger WONG YIX PUN, of the Chan Choong Wing THE CHINA PIRE INSURANCE
share.
Chiness Insurance Company-3900 par share..” Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$820 per share,
China Fire Insurans Company's Shares-$225
per abaro,
On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Tis. 138
per share.
Hongkong sad Whampoa Dook Company's
Shares--6 per cent, premiaca. Hongkong, Canter, and Masas Steamboat Co.
-Sharon---$25 per share premium.
Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Tle.. 8
por sharo
Chine Coast Steam Navigation Compang. -—~/Tix.
107 per share.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-$75. per
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Sharma-$66 per
share.
China Suger Heßning Company, Limited-$150
për Abara,
Chinas Imperial Loan of 1874-Nominal. Chimera Tinoscial Loan of 1877—Nominal. ·
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(FROM KIMYA, PALCONER & Cola Rasioenas)
April 19th.
Bapter-1. PARA
Hanseln 2.Mainant's
|
LEE SING, of the Lai Hing Fixen,
Hong
Loo Yue, of the Yan On Firm.
FONG SOFT FUNG, of the Tang Sang Wo Houg, WONG PAK CHEONG, of the San. Tye Lee Hong. Kwok Acutove, of the Fat Hing Hiem
Lo TEGE MOON, of the Kwong Man Choong
Firm
MANAGER-HO AMBIAN
|
COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE "HONGTONG,
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China
and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Petang, and Manila. HEART MUYAMPANADA Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the gates of Premium current at the ahova montioned places. N
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, 1st November. 1871,
[606
OKIO MARINE INSURANCE COM TON
PANY, LIMITED
CAPITAL MANY TEN 600,000.
FT HE
Talbot Westaby
Hongkong Go R. Etorans & Co,
Yuen Fat Hong Sony Bhing
INTIMATIONS,
keng
Russell & Co.
Miten Biski Mail 8, Co.... Messageries Maritimes..............
P. & Ó. B. N. Go..... Butterfeld & Swir
........
Massageries Maritimes.............. P.&O. 8. N. CO
Adamson, Boll & Co.
STAL HOTEL, QUERNA BOAD HONGKONG This Hotel is centrally slimsted, and withinn fow minutes walk of the principal: Landing Stages, Tiflu st ONE o'clock. Dinner at SEVEN Good Asconsin idag for Visitors. New English and American Billiard Tables. $51
--.17 4J. COOK, PROPRIETOR. ALGAB AND COMPANY,
T. HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
341
HEETS COLLECTED. BROWN, JONES & CO., UNDERTAKERS, - MOURNING STATIONERY, Ro.. MONUMENTS-ELECTED.'
9 HOLLYWOOD "ROAD. CLINGAPORE GRAVING
NOTICE.
DOCKS.
A CONSIDERABLE REDUCTION h been made since the 15th of February in the Rates for Dook Hire in the Graving Docks of the undérmenttöued Companies in the Cherges for Cleaning and Painting Iron Vessels, and for Copparing Wooden Vesseln
Tariff Rates can be had on application at wither of the Companies' Ofices in Bingapore, or
CURRENT RATES to Australia, California, MARINE RIsus on Goods, - 35., takèn st
Manila, Singapore, Saigon, Penang, and to all the Trosty Ports of China and Japan: Head Ofias, 8 and 9, Penja West.
·Hongkia. 14th October, 1878 / 11429
ANGT SZD INSURANCE
The Undersigned, having been appointed A3800IATION,
AGENTS for the abovo-nomed. Company, are pre- Ts. 490.000 prod to Guans IxSURANCE POLLOLES at Cur. |CAPITAL:(Fully Paid-up).
PERMANENT RESERVE TE 230,000 rent Butos on Goode shipped per Miten Bishi For the New Harbour Dock Company, Limited, SPECIAL RESERVE FUNDT 206,370 Mail Steamship Co.'s Stainors to all Ports of Japan: Polícias made payable either here or at Porta of Destination.
Y
DIRECTORS.
TOTAL CAPITAL 2nd) ACOUMULATION, 25th-> April 1879
Tix. 858,370
$2215
M. W. Born, Esi
30193
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A1
Thema mater 4. (WDE Pulls
59
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$2.
The-Minirium'íovor night)
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
YRATERDAYS TELEGRAMA.
BAROMETER,
'CHŴRMOMETER,
darcmetar......
April 18th,
Bore.
Bring Nana-
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day 47 4 7.
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Dry Thermomizice..
Wat Thermometer......
jaxb. Boo (saini96.0 (600) 15.0
800 FAN) TULO 55,0 10
Gantity full
+
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day 11, 41.5.
-Sanomatix, indof the semen suchen, beni, and headceda
Terenonstre, in Kilorsheit dagenen and Lara, Kajat la traj Sepon mir in a skadet situation.
BLUELETON, CE Wind to registered, every sed pointal, `N.
NNN.Eko.
Fouc of mid calm, 1 to 3 Eight_trenca, 4_19′′* laoderate. 5 to 7 (rms). 1 $0 Batrang, to 10 heavy, 10 to 12rial
BEATY OF WELTE12-8. Clear blog ský & Cloudy. D Drizly, P. For. G. barggu, Z. Hall, L. Lightning. K May. 0. Overcast. 2. Faning abovem, Q. Squally. E Hatay, 5. Gnow. T. Thunder. G. Bui, threatening. Viability. W. Stori. Cala. Tan Jettors are repzaked to işdieste dar larrease over the `nean average of. Thar
igation
The harvt can for the prior 24 hour(ar)
tae registerei from 1 to 34, and the quantly of water fallen indicated in incker, tens and beaTANA
NOW ON SALÉ.
F. B. FORBES, Daq, Chairman.
WN.METERINK, Esq.
[184
“MITSUE BUSSAN KAISHA Agente Hongkong, 21st January, 1850. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE ENSURANCE
COMPANY
To-day, at Nuoa.. To-day, at ri Tocaorrow, at 3 PM To arrow, at 3 p. To-morrow, at 4 PM. On 16th inst., Daylight. On 18th last., ať Ě PAL: On 14th inat, at 5 P.. Today, at 4PM.
On 17th Inst, Daylight.. fo-morrow, at daylight, Quick deepatch, e Today, at 5 r.. To-morrow, at Daylight Quick despatch. Quick despatch, Tomorrow, at daylight, Quick deepstab.
On 18th inst, Daylight.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH. FORSINGAPORE BRISBANE SYDNEY,
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamship
WAGAMEMNON,"
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE ENGLIEN WALL.
The P. and O. atmas Nisam, with the nant English mall, left Singapore at 6 P.M. on the 8th, and may be expected to arrive hare on the
THE AMERICAN MALL.
Captain J. Wilding, will be despatched on ery morning of the 16th instant. about the 18th April.,/^-
For Freight of Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, -Hongkong, Mst Macob, 1890
The PM steamer City of Tolcie, with the 1478 next American mail, left. Yokohama, on the morning of the 11th, and may be exposted here on the 17th instaubat
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.?!
E A1 Ameriosa Suip
Wa. H. MARCY " · Marcy, Master will loed hate for the abore Port, and will have quick despabok.”
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hong Long, 2nd March, 1880.
1498
NOTICE, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MAETTIMES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANGAIS.
STEAM FOR: SAIGON.SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE SALLE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEL ISMALIA. PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES:
BOMBAT, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND
ANTRA PORT LOUIS.
WEDNESDAY, the 14th April,
✪1880, at Noors, the Company's Steamship
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
A. MAIL WILL CLOSE
For Straits Settlements and Bombay,--Far Adria, today, the 14th inst., af Noon.
For Bingapore, Eastern Australia, &c.-Fer Samariel, to-day, the 14th inst., ht 2 P.M,"
For Manila. Per Diamante, to day, the 14th instant, at 3.80
For Amoy sud Shanghai-Par Diomed, to day, the 14th Instant, at 4.30 P
For Amoy, Tamani, and Taianfoo.---Par Albay, to-day, the 14th instant, at ..
For Helbow, Haiphong, and Pakbo. The day, the 14th Instant, at 5 F.M.,
For Shanghai-Por Ancógy, to-day, the 14th instant, at 5PM. Into Tutters 5.10 to 5.30 P.M. For Yokohama Por Tibre, to-day, the 14th instant, at 5.30 2.x.
For Swatar.-To-morrow, the 15th instant, at 7.30.04.
For Straits and Calcutta-Per Moray and
Jepan, Dabs on the out sunt, at a
For Port Darwin, Cooktown, Sydney, Mel-
ANY AND MELBOURNE «AMAZONE," Commandant LORMIER, with (Calling of the minat olem Pore and taking MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPROTE, and GAB-bouras, &o-Por Creader, tomorrow, the 136k
through Carge and Passingers for New (GO, will leave this Port for the above placer.
instant, ab 3.50 ...
·ZEALAND).' MEASU Cargo and Specia will be registered for Lon- For Bangkok-Por, Rajanabianuhar, ¡to- Eastern and Australian Matt Bardon as well as for a sailles and sooopted in marry, the 15th instant, et 5 PM Company's Steamer
tranait through Yarrallies for the principal places of Europe.
"SOMERSET"
will be despatched as above TODAY, the 14th April, at 2 v..
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, 31st March, 1889,
[552 OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAI, via AMOY. Taking Carge and Passengers at through rates for CHECO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, Band PORTS on the XANOTIZE.
THE
HE Company's Steamship
"DIOMED.. Captain M. I. F. Jackson, will be despatsled TODAY, the 14th instant, at 5 P.M.- -For Freight or Pasage, apply to:
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agouts Hongkong, 13th April, 1880.
FOR AMOY, TAMSUL, AND TAIWANFOO,
at the Oldes of their respective London Agents. [HE Steamastip
⠀⠀⠀ Masach. PATHESON AND SIMONS,
39, Lime Street,
(Signed) CHARLES WISHART,
Messre. MACTAGGART, TIOMAN & C...
34, Tendanball Street. For the Tanjong Pagar Dook Company, Limited,
(Signed) E. M. SMITH, 60534]
Manager,
8. D. WERE HE Undersigned, having been appointed EDUCATION IN ENGLAND.
HEAD OFFICE—SHANGHAI Mesars. BUSSELT, & Co, Secretarine,
LONDON BRANOH,
Moss, BARING BROTHERS & Co.,
Agente for the abure Company, are pre pared to grant Insurances sa fellows.
MARINE RISKS Policins at Current Rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal porta af India Australia, and the Enst
Ma
A BROKERAGE of TRIETY THEER and ONE. THIRD PAR CENT. will be allowed on all LOCAL BICKS.
FIRE RIJKS.
Bankera. FULLARTON HENDERSON, Esq., Agent.
3, St. Michaof's Alby, Cornhill, POLICIES granted on MARIER BISES to all
La Race to all Pulicies grautail on Firstales Buildings to parts of the World.
an extent of $20,000.
Sabject to charge of 12% for Interest on Shareholders Capital, at the PROFITS of the UNDERWEATING BUSINESS will be annually dis tributed among all Contributors of Brainses in proportion to the premium paid by them.
RUSSELL & Co., Agente Hongkong, 146h Mav, TRTE.
F2
DISCOUNT of TWENTY PER CENT, (20) upon the Current Local Bates will be allowed on all premium charged for insurance; snel dis count being deducted so the time of the issus of Policy.
RUSSELL & Co., ** Agents,
- Hangkong, Yeh Janziry, 1874.
The Rav. R. G. SOPER, B.A. (London Uni- rersity), mosives a limited number of Young GENTLEMEN at The Grove," Hoylake, near Liverpool.
& Sound Education is combined with hos comforts and domestic care Pennant House and Grind, in a most healthy beality at the ses side.
TERMS-80 GHINDAR PER ANNUM, exclusive
"ALBAT,”
Captain F. Ashton, will be despatched for the above· Poris TOMORROW, the 15th-instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co..
A gants.
[633 Hongkong, 18th April, 1880 **FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND - CALCUTTA HE Steamship
"MORAT
Captain Butoher, will be despatched for the above Porto TO-MORROW, the 15th instant ab & F.11.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
VARDINE, MATHESON & Cai Hongkong, 8th April, 1880; ́
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALCUTTA,
of extras. Spacal Arrangements for the Holi-
Ttf WILOOX, Baq
days. Rafarense kindly permitted to BOTE Steamship
NO W ON SALE
IMPERIAL QUANTO
ENGLISH AND CHINESE
DICTIONARY,
· WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE THE LONDON ASSURANCE A Anglo Chinese Dictionary, pablished at the
COMPANY::
FIRE AND LIFE. INSURÈNTEE against FIEs granted, st Cur. ront Rates. Considerable Reduction in Premio
for LIFE INSURANCR in China. :
METER & Co., Agents. Hongkong. Bri Jous, 1879. N [944
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Undersigned, Agents for the abore Compass, are prepared to GRANT SURANCES at Current Ratos,
INCORPORATED KY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS DE MAJESTY, KING GEORGE THE FIRST,
A.D. 1720...
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, prepared to grant Insurances as follows
Daily Prens Offs, Hongkong.
613
"JAPAN " Captain T. S. Gardner, will be despatched for the abere Ports TO-MORROW, the 15th instant, at 3.P.M..
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON SONE & CO, Agents,
Hongkong, Sth April, 1880.
[611
FOR PORT DARWIN, COOKTOWN, SYDNEY, AND MELBQUENE. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates
for all AUSTRALASIAN and New Zealan
PORTA
Steamer
-"CRUSADER"
For comprehensiveness and practical service this Work stacis unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese Lave to late year been ocnipelled to coin to express the numeron's ob arsjesta in machinery, photography, telegraphy T. Rowin, Commander, will be despatched as and in science generally, which the rapid advance bore TO-MORROW, the 15th inat, at 4 P.M.. of foreign relations has imposed upon thera, aratead of as previously notified. Fally illustrated and explained, forming exercises bars given in extenec, Bach and every ward is for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Priti pronunciations are given, AAA FIRE DEPARTMENT.
the secents being carefully marked on the best Policies issued for long or short periods at prinsiple hitherto attained, Current sites
The typography displays the success of an attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond in the size
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current rates, payable either hore, in London, or at the principal Ports of India IN-Chand Australia
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Borel Insurance Company," Hongkong. 27th March. 1876. TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HAMBURG
THE Undersigned, having boan appointed
"Agents for the above Company, are pro pared to accept Eiska against Fire at Current- Raton, subject to a Eonus of 20 per cent.
SIEMSSEN & CO MyAgents. Jengkonz, 16th Novembar, 1872. STANDARD FIRE UFFICE, LONDON:
The Undersigned having bean appointed AGENTE to the above Company at this Port, ats prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE ĉe the extent of $40,000 on Buildings or m
Discount 20
BOUND VOLUMES of the China Overland Goods stored therein
Trade Report for the Year 1878,
PRICE TEN DOLLARS, Apply at the Daily Press Office.. Hongkong, February. 1879.
F ON G
PHOTOGRAPHER By Appointmesit to H.E. Sir Asrнur Ken«. NHOY. HE Adairs! BYDE, and B.LH, The GRAND DUSE JUXXIS OF RUSSIA, having tarned from his tour to Peking and the Northern
· Ports, has now the satisfaction to offer a LARGER, CHOICER, and more, COMPLETE COL- LÚUTIÓN M: VIDWS, than any other in the Empire. Amongst the several places of great interest he has, at considorable dust and trouble, elded what has hitherto boon un, umoproachablo mystery, "THE DEAGON THRONE," and solicits an inspection.
IFORT MINIATURES of superior excellence and high fluish, painted by native artists under careful supervisiņu, from $7...AW
D. K. GRIFFITH holds suthority to BION...
L
STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD,
Nearly opposite the Hongkong Hotel:
·A· ́Ùƒ‹ƒÐ ́A TO· EY NOTICE
CHEUNG A-KAW Intel's took a passage i
Hongkong. In March, 1878.
"A discount of 20 "), allowed.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
[825
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, 10th April, 1880. -
HE Ship
FOR BANGKOK.
"RAJANATTIANUHAH,"
For Baigon-Per America, on Friday, the 16th instant, at 5 PM.
For Yokohama, við Köba-Por Sumida Maru, on Friday, the 16th instant, at 5 P..
For Swatow, Amoy, and Foochow Per Name, on Saturday, the 17th inat, at 6 r..
Shipping Orders will be granted anil Näon,, and Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.L. Specto and Parcely until 3 em on the 13th of April, 1880. (Parcels are not to be real on board; they must be left at the Agency & Offoe.) · Couteats and value of Paokugan, aro required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com-Ordinance, 1876, that the Lats Foo charged on pany's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, 1st April, 1880.
MITSU BISHI MAM STEAMSHIP C0,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA KOBE
AND INLAND SEA,
THE "SUMIDA-MARU" Captain HUBEKET, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY; the 17th April, at Daylight.
Carga raceved on board and Parosis at bha Oce up to 6 m, of the 16th April.
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight. All Claims for Damage mast be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise, they will not be zoongnized
RATES OF PASSAGE. To KORE
Cabin 850, Storage 215, To YOKOHAMA SEⱭ?
NAGABARI,Cabin $75. Steemge $20. A REDUCTION is mads on RETURN CABIN PASSAGES.
Cargo and Passengem for Nagamki will be transhipped to the Shanghat fall-Steamer at Kobe,
His Excellency the Governor is pleased to order, under Section XII of the Post Offer
Correspondence posted after sortain hours for Europe, Anexion, the Australian Colonies, Shanghal, &c., shall be 10. Üsats, instead of 18 as hitherto,
MAILS BY THE FRENCH-PACKET.
The French Contract Packet" AMAZONE ** will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 14th April with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples; to: Saigon, Straite Settlements. Batavia, Burmah, Caylan. India (via Madras), Australia, New Zealand, Tasmanis, Fiji, Aden, Snea, and Alexandria.
MALS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contraor Packet “LOMBARDY” will be despatched on SATURDAY, tha 17th Apell, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Brindisi; to the Semite Settlements, Batavia, Burmask, Coy lon, India, Alen, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Cor
spondance to Mantities. Alriga, the Cape, St. Belens, and Ascension
For farther Partienines, apply at the Com-5 pany's Offices, No. 50a, Queen's Rood.
Hongkong, 5th April, 1880-
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, A DEN, SUEZ, MALTA,
N3-This Packet carries no msile for the Australian Colonies.
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Caloutta iteamar at Challe.
.For further Particulars, apply to
A. MOIVER, Superintendent. “Hongkong, 9th April; 1880.--
TTS, MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STRAMSHIP COMPANY.
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THROUGH 10 NEW YORK,YLA ' ÖVER-- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT TOHOHAMA AND BAN FRANCISCO.
HE
LESTERN.
1.—Privatan in EM. Army or Nary, Non- commissioned Oflcers,” Army. Bohookasetera (not Superintending or First Class) or School. mistresses, insy sad Lalf.onnee letters to the United Kingdom vis Brindisi or viå Marseilles at the rate of four, couls (twapenos) each, which may be prepaid wither in Imperial or in Hong kong Stanpa
2-The same privileges apply to letters ad
Polínier jesued fer viens not sreceding 23,000, spass, schieving a plearess not previously for the Abora Port on FEIDAY, the 183 U.S. Hail Steamer "CITY OF TV-dressed to the Privates and Non-commissioned
at reddood zateni pa na
JHOLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 26th July, 1879, mwanga
119
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTIL INSURANCE COMPANY.
INCORPORATED KY ROYAL CHARTER, AND SPRUIAL AOTE OU PARLIAMENT.
ESTABLISHED 1809.). CAPITAL -22,000,000.
of body, thereby effecting a vast scommy of G. T. Hopkins, Commander, will be despatched. attained, and dispersing with those vast margins instant, at Daylight.
and vacant spaces which have heretofore charac. | térized. Chinese publicationė.
For Freight ar Passage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG, Agenta. Hongkong, 18th April, 1880.
FOR SAIGON. E Steamship
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"AMERICA.”
To illustrate the rast soope of the work, the following facts are submitted fordonsideratin Casimara Vaoshuisry containa shout. 18,000 Chinese characters, and Medbarst's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilat this work contains more than 50,000 English words, and upwards of 800,000 Chinese chara: Captain J. Mooney, will be despatoted for the tera. Again, despite all the grammar and above Port on FRIDAY NEXT, the 18th inst., other elementary works a yet published, the at P.M student of this difficult language absolutely re- quires amples to display the various apali. estilone and equivalents of different words which have one general meaning Of then omplen this work contains more than five times as mary as any other Dictionary hitherto pab.
THE Undersigned, Agente at Hongkong for T
the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, [23
at the usual rates, subject to a diagonet of Twenty per cent. 150*/.)
GILMAN & Co., lished. A Agents.
A. VOGEL & Co. -
SUN TIRE OFFICE.
THE Undersigned are prepared to Grant Polletos against Fire to the extent of
850,000 on First-class Risks
the Current Lial Rates of Premis will be al
A Dissonat o Twenty per cent." (20) *,) upon towed upon. Insurances effected with this Office,
LINSTEAD & Co.,
Agents San Fire Office Wingkong, Ish June, 1878, Ja THE DUSSELDORF UNIVERSAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
The Undersigned, having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, are prepare to GRANT POLICIES on MABINE RISKS to all parts of the World
For protical purposes the arrangement of res the work is an complote, that a reference to ita Gongkong, 7th July, 1874, 15
pages enables a person who understands English (WISS" LLOYD TRANSPORT ENSURE communicate offestively with natives who
ANCE COMPANY, WINTERTHUR undoretend nothing but Chinese. In this respect all parts of the World.
INSURANCES granted on MARINE RISKS to the work will be found indispensable to all Europeans rending in Chins, and to the astias thamaalves it explains subjects fully with which MATER & Co., Agents.)
very few indeed of them are perfectly acquainted. -Hongkong, Pad Jane, 1579. MAR.
To parties resident in England and interested. į in China it cannot but be invaluable position-
1985
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. PROM this date, antil further notice, & disally w For the fun olent, 120-or the Current Local Rates of Presis will be allowed apon Insurances effented with this Company.
DOUGLAS TAPRATK & Co. ASTRA Agenta. Hongkong, 27th Jans, 1872
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PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY:
INSUR-ALM Undersigned having been appointed
Hongkong, 14th August, 1873, *** [22
ERMAN LLOYD MARINE TANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
OF BERLIN:
A BAG
from Singapers by the Steamer "STEN TOE," The Undersigned, having been sopointed bound for this Pert. On his embarkation he¦ AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared to ss already cufforing from conatimption, and be GRANT POLICIES OR MARINE RISKS to became so seriously ill that he departed this life, all parts of the World.
SIEMSSEN, A Co
Agentā..
Agents to the shovo Company at this Fort, are prepared to grant Policies against Bra to the extent of $44,000, or Buildings de
oz Goody stored therein.
BY DOUGLAS LAPRATH & Co.
Rougkong, th November, 1865.
It comprises upwards of two thousand large arte pegangen.
A Large BEDUCTION in PRICE is mado to Purchasers of S12C be more Copies., 12.
LONDON TRUBALL & Co. 30, Paternostne How,
HONGSONG
SPAILY PRES" OPPIOR. WINDRAM SE
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DENTS. NOT
Nestlier the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the FIS OWN, will be RESPONSIBLE for any
De
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SOEY RHING, Charterer. Hongkong, 12th April, 1680.
₤030 QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
LAERTES,"
KIO," will be despatched for, San Fran
oingo, via Yokohama, on FATURDAY, the 1st Offers named above,
3-All euch lettere propsid at the former rate May, 1880, s. 1 r., taking Passengers and of two cents fons ponny) will be forwarded to or Freight for Japan, the United States, and from the United Kingdom by private steamer Europe,
Through Bills of Laling isaned for trans and not by the mail packets.
4-Private stoarnors Icaro Hongkong for portation to Yokohama u other Juan Ports. London about every ten days, and are from sic to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities to seven weeks on the voyage of the United States, við Oreiland” Railways, ke Havana, Trinidad, and Demera, and to ports
in Meiss, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
5.-The lattes must not excċed half en ounce, No handkerchiefs, jewellery, o, can be sent, even with the enda open.
6-If from Soldier or Sailor his class and Through Pasage Tickets granted to England, description must be afated in full on the latter, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines the cover of which must be signed by the Com of Steamers.
manding Offlser, with name of regiment, abip,'
A REDUCTION is made on Return Paro, in full.. sage Tickets
Freight will be received on board until on the th April. Parcel Packages will be rocsived at the Office until 5 PM. same day all Farvel Packages should be marked to ad- dress in full; volue of same' is required.
Conanlar Invoices to scrompany Overland
Captain B. F. Scale, will se despatched na or Cargo should be sent to the Company's Ofuas
about the 21st instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & BWIES, Agente. Hongkong, 9th April, 1880, 165
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P. & 0. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship
MALAÇUA”.
₤300
will love for the above place shortly after the farrival of the Steamship NIRAM” with the
next English MailMBAAAAAAAG
7-If to a Soldier or Saflor, his class and da seription, with name of regiment, ship, & must belated in full.
8-Soldiers and Saflors hays to privileges with regard to books or papers, nor can these be prepaid with Imperial Stains.
* Fat_not, Warrenk Oflcers, riz:-Asmiatark Eas
gineer, Gunter, Bostamain, or Carpenter.
in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at Ban Franditas,
Correspondenes for the West Indies (except those belonging to the Postal Union, the Ba- For further information as to Passage and hamse, and Hayki), for Monte Video, Paraguay, Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, and Uruguay una no longer be sent via San Ne, D. Praya Central,
RUSSELL & Co.:
Agenta.
Hongkong, 10th April 1880.
:
N
S A. MOIVER,
Hongkong, th April, 1880.
T
Buperintendent.
· STEAM TO SHANGHAI, HE P. & O.S. N. Ca. Steamship
UNG NIZAM..
will leave for the above piece about 24 hours after her arrival with the next English Mail.
Superintendent
Hongkong, 8th April, 1860.
FOR NEW YORK THE AJ American Blip
NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE DEBT contracted by the Offairs or the Crow
COMPANY AT HAMBURG. *) of the fellowing Yosols during their stay in
THE
1975. THE: Undersigned, Adesra for the above Hongkong Harbour
Te Coumby
GRANT IN CHAROF WATANA, Sauere chip, Ulkoh
Hongkong, fith February, 1879. CHINESE - INSURANCE COMPANY (LIALLFED).
shortly after leaving Singapore. Through the kindness of Captain JON KIRKPATRICK, ME,
·WH. BRABAGÁN," Chist: Offlour, and. Dr. E. M AITZBY, the Corpse, however, was sonrayed te this Port, in order that the body may be buried: in kir native country. During tân voyage also. oua of the Passengers lost his Box, and when the matter was reported to the Captain, head- vised all the Passengers to unkepribe amongst POLICIES genated st.aurrent rates on Ma- them and repense the loser, Torocard those rine Risks to all parts of the World. I ths of the above sumed Gentlemen's Benevo lonca, this notice is hereby given. Med
K PANEENGELS. AS For the Stenzror" STENTOE,”
Hongkong, 10th April, 1986.
Irest
NOTTOE
nenordance with the Company's Articles of As |sociation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distri
bated annually to Contributors, whether hats. bold rs or not, in proportion to the not arount of Premia costributed by cock, the remaining third being onrried to Reserve Fand.
Secretary Hourkong, 10th Documber. 1878.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT, GJ, BRADLER SMITH,
the
COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN,
ko. Zou!
Published at the Offee of the Hongkong Daily
Press on the Morning of the Departure of the English Mail, contains the
LATEST AND FULLEST TRADE INTELLIGENCE,.
REPORTS OF MEETINGS or COMPANIES,
THE LATEST TELEGEAMS
A
fogether with the
POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS
of the Fortnight,
The "Trade Report" has large circulation
in Hongbang, the Tarts of China and Jama, the Philpaduse, Stealta Bettinmente, de, do.
Hongkong, fri Ostober, 1377,
PA
SURANCES to the extant of $35,000, on Arst
plaas risks at oorrent rate
Teman AAA MELCHERS & CA
Hongkong, 27th March, 1878
123
Chinese
Conquer, British steamer, Hamlin-Jardins, Foros German 3 schooner, B. Burgwardt.
Carlowits & Co.. GLENLYON, British steamun, Wallsce. Jardina, Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Granger, British steamer Donaldson-Jap THE Undersigned have been appointed Bale Matheson & Co longking and Chins by desers, J. & R. Traine, Matheson & Ca
RT, G, wad Masera. DAVED CORBAR & HIGHLANDER, American ship. Hate Sora, Arbroath,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG &706!!!
HONGKONG, German schooner, Owp.Arubold, Hongkong, January, 1967:
Harberg & Co NOTICE:
MANGIEFTER FIRE ASSURANCE BOOKBINDING IN ALL ITS BRANCHEES
COMPANY OF MANCHESTER:
AND LONDON
PATENTANGsman 162450 peak CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY £1,000,000 Sterling,
O WHICH I PAID UP £100,000 Storling. BESERVE
THE
DAILY PRERS" OFFICE. Bookbinding in ovary Style by Compe
Workmen on the Premisse. Music bound in Flegeat Dindings.
HoxAx, British-steamer, Batch-Jardim,
Emilsson & Co. Pacred German ateater, Saobre-Siemen PERU, Britisk bark, Smith—Vogel & Co........
B Gry, Aurelian skaper, Hayda; Obirs
fer Cradura" Insurance Company. STAR, American schooner, T. Daydatneon,
Bell & COTAREEK
BO AREA $190,000 Berlin i Gommercial Binding of every. Rise and Descrip- STRATHEANN, British berk, Anterior Resid
ANNUAL INCOME
£250,000 Starling
The Undersigned hars been appointed A genis
tion, and Account Beaks ruled to say
Pattern, 2-
BUKATZA American ship. Clough-Vogel
for the bare Company at Hondrong, Cantor: | Quality of Materials anD. WORKMANSHIFTARTAR, German berk; Kaemena. —Malsheri FoodHO, SHANGE, BOG HAKOW, And AND
prypared to grant Insurances at Current Baten.
| INLIGHT, Aniseton ship, Werland –Caytals. HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. DAILY PR388" OFFICE, EWANDERING MINSTAKE, British "bark
[18.
myight--Biantzen & Co,
Hongkong, Jish Ontober, 1868.
Hoverdue,
|
DENTENNIAL
Bearse, Mastor, will load here for the above Pert; and will have quick despatch.
Η
DEALER IN SILKS,
Canton Gauzes, Embroidered Crupo Shawls, Lacquered and Ivory Wares, Curiosities, Oras monte, Inlaid Obairs & Tables, Chias Wars, ko; GOLD AND SILVER JEWEILDES, INGRATER OF STAMPO, BEATA A ko
,
Francisco.
TEA MURTERA. Persons who send Masters of Tea through the Post in Tins are requested to have than made flat se square instead of round, as it is im- possible to pack round tins geensely in the mai bags. It is believed that the bes will traral more safely in flat tax, which are not a liable
round ones to be bulged in.
a
4by 8 by 1, luches is suggested as a good. size. The tins should not have sharp corners."
No. 48, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. LETTERS HOW THE UNITED STATES SE SAILING
SHIP:
(HE TOURIST'S GUIDE
REDUCED PRICs, 31, 5-posts When it is desired to forward letters to the Containing the names of all the articles of Unites States by a sailing ship which is not za- Tulo, objects of Natural History, Furniture, tified as carrying a mail, it is only neossexy ts Sko, with the Panti and Mandarin Froran. post the letters in the ordinary way, marked with the name of the ship, ozd prepaid 8 conta olation
por half-onnos se usual. This Office than under- fakee the duty of obtaining notida of departure and dispatching the correspondence. It is re- quested that the letters bo posted if possible mé
Also few copies of the GRAMMAR OF THE UHINJSE LANGUAGE, In two Parts:
The Daily Press FELON
PORTER
J. AND TONNENT SALE and lost cu day before the date fixed for sailing. For Feight, apply to VOGEL & DAVID CORBAR & BONS
Hongkong, 8th April, 1880.
FOR NEW YORK,
| \HE AL Befish Barkava
PALESTINE
618
Maynard, Master, will lead here for the above. Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
CANVAS.
IBDENNITY. PÓN: THE LOSE OF A REGISTERED
The Post Office is not legally responsible for the sdo delivery of Registered Correspondense, bút banceforth it will be prepared to make good | the contenta af mob -earrerpandemos last while passing through the Past, to the artent of $10, in certain casas, provided sum
That the sander only olwerved all the con ditions of Registration required.
a. Morchant Navy)
Navy Boiled Long Flas Crown ARNHOLD, KARHERG & C Hongkong, 11th May. 1807, 6/9/129)
NOTICE PRINTING OF EVELT DESCRIPTION
DAILY, PRESS” OFFICE:
Partionlar attention is given at this Establink-on
PRINTING, every desorption of which is Captain Clough, will load here for the Port.and meat to COMMERCIAL and GENERAL JOB
ANGELVOGEL & Co
IN THE BEST STYLE Hongkong. 29th March, 1880...
Hangkang 9th April 1880,
VOGEL & Co.
1019
Al Amaria Salp
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
** SUMATRA,
will have yulok despatch,
For Freight, apply to
YES FOR LONDON:
Al British Bark
BAL" PERU.” Baith, Mastor, will lona haza for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, pply to Hongkong 18th March, 1930
VOGEL & Co.
SUCH PRICHE,
FAVOURABLE COMPARISON
ANY IN THE BABTE
"DAILY PRESS" OFFICE,.
Hosgrosa.
That the later was securely suolored for Fressonably strong envelope)
That application was made to the Port monster General of Hongkong immediately the was discovered, the envelope being invariably forwarded with such application unless it also is
That the Portaster Goneral in natisfied that the loss pourred whillat the correspondezon was in the custody of the British Postal Bel- {ministration in China, that it was not caused by
sny fatit on the part of the sender, by sicnfrna- | tion by fire, or chipwesok, now by the dishonesty | or zegdgenos ef sily person not in the employ-
ment of the Hongkong Post Offiom.. ** No compensation, man. be ysid for mere damage to fengils articles such as portraita, watelse, bindsomely, bound books, dog which ranch their destination, although in a broken a deteriorated condition.
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