ulder the command of Sir F. Roberts, Gansral Gough, and Colonel Johnson. Probably ofter troops will leave four days later. The Quutte 1 country between Kandahar and Chaman ko
risen. Gonmanication is difficult.
THE FRENCH MAIL. 'heat, M. Co's ataiship Pei-ho, Captain Pellegrin, from Marseilles 25th ultam, vid No. ples, Port Said: Buer, Aden Point de Galle, Singapore, ad Saigon, with the London Mail of the 23rd July, arrived hero yesterday moiting.is The sajoiuad lelograms are taken from the Straits Tines Extras
VIENNA, 3rd Augml. The Parsian Covernment has parohamed sac trilges of thy Austrian Govorasent worth 110,000.
-LONDÓK, 4th August, 11 am. Mr. Gladstone has pased another good night, Load the Euvee and congestion of the lungs have
disappeared.
After two days' debate the House of Lords tast night throw out the Irish Compensation for Datnes Bill on the second reading by 282 to 31.
.
St. PETERSBERG, 4th August A great incendiary dra has taken place aNiji Novgorod.
CONSTANTINOPLE, 4th August. Midhat Pasha has been appointed Corner of Smyrna,
LONDON, 5th August. Mr. Gladstone, in improving gradually, al- though weak sizon the subidouse of Tuver.
03 Liboral members in the House of Lorde voted in the majority against. Irish Compass tion Disturbano Bill.
LONDON, 6th Augent.
Mr. Gladstona in progressing to convalemence and he will go into the country nart work. Pro- bably he will appear in Parliament befow the prorogation,
In the House of Commons this evening the Chiof Scoretary for Ireland, in reply to a qu tion said that disorders in Ireland wera ret.ap- probemel, sad that though troops world arupy the district whero ngarian outrages took place thay would only replace drafts sent to Indu.
The Times publishes a paragraph this morning stating that a thousand men of the Bayal "Marinen are ordaced to Ireland, as disturbances
are expected.
KANDANAR, 5th August.
The garrison is able to resist any assalt. It rumoured that the Herati and Kabali troops have quarrelled, over their booty, Ayub Klina being wonded in quelling the disturbance.
ALLAHABAD, 5th August:
The Kandahar engagement took place ten mites above Grishk. The abemy's force was ext mated at 12,000. Our native infantry separatel and fell back in confusion. The enemy piransd to within ten miles of Kandahar. From Kabul about 9,000 in three strong brigades, start for Katy dahar under Sir F. Roberta, probably on Sunday,
KABUL, Bth August.
The Ameer is still at Akseral, 2,000 ballooks have reached Bibi frota Sangan.
SMA, 6th August.
3.
The troops loare Kabul for Kandabey on the Sth and the 10th.. Abdul Rahman is described as having no command over his troops. Gonorel Roboris has inspected the troops for a rapid maroh and awaita, ordera. The Amver senda 700 ponios to aid in transport. The son of Muski Alam accompanies the troops on the march to Kaatiaba
ALLAHABAD, th August.
The Pioneer states that 4,000 miles and ponies have started for Kandahar and Qrotta: General Primrose's diflonlty will be want of water. Mearing ve suppose that Ayub Khan her out off the town supply, but there are said to be goed i wells within the walk.]
QUETTA, 8th August.
Up to the 5th all was quiot at-Kandahar. Ayub Khan bad reached Kolor and no attempt had
KAPUL, 9th August.
boso made to attack Kandahar..
The fret and third brigades, with General Rohorts' headquarters, are excamped close to Bangi Nawithto, Sir Donald Stewart and Ga noral EBs rode with General. Robarts to the camp and returned the same evening to Sherpur. Wo march from Beai-Hissar to-morrow morning going to Mursai; then ride to Zahidabad, gross the Logar river at two points and concentrate
It is stated that the intended aval demonstraat Zeorghusstol. On nescing Kanilakat efforts
tion has been abandoned in consequence of the readiness of the Ports to settle the Montong rin frontier.
will be made to open communication with thas post by heliograph.
Boporis aro current that Ayub Khan had been wounded and is since dead,
DESTINATION
THE DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 30rx, 1880.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING. ".
LONDON, via Souz Canal... LONDON, via Borz CANALaws LONDON, via SUEZ CANAL....... LONDON LONDON NEW YORK NEW YORK
NEW YORK
SAN FRANCISCO, via T'HANA BAN FRANCISCO, via Y'KAMA SAN FRANCISCO. SAN FRANCISCO
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, &o...). SAIGON...
BRISBANE, SYDNEY, Jo... SINGAPORE, BOMBAT, do..... BANGKOK...... YOKOHAMA
YOKOHAMA. via KOBE, Yo. AMOY AND SHANGHAT
SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI,
SHANGHAI
AMOY
SWĄTOW; AMOY, & F'CHOW HOIHOW AND PAKOI.,
INSURANCES.
VESSEE'S, NAME
CAPTAIN
Surpedon (utr.) Danaalion (str.)............... Laertes (at) giu Clydesdale
Sumatra.
General Fairchild... Rosie Walt.......... Raphnol
City of Peking (str.) Garlic (str.) Proo Amadeo.... Clazan.. Ogas (etc.).. Quinta (ate) Clarerhouse (str.)..... Bobilin (skr.)............. Dale, str.)... Makalah (str.)................. Sumide-Maru (str.) Laortos (str.).......... Peibo (str.) Lombardy (str.) ... Thornbill (str.)............ Diamante (str:)... Nomos (str.)... Ping-on (str.)
--„FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO E DESPATCHÉP
Butterfield & Swice Butterfeld & Swire Butterfield & Swing. Yogel & Co Carlowitz, & Co.;
J. Rás.. Thes. Purdy... R. F. Scale.... Ratfield 1. A. Tribo Kolloy.......... Weltin Sherwan
Hangtong
Hongkong Hongkong
Hongkong Easel & Co...
Hongkong
KREBell & Co...
Hongkong
Vogel & Co.
P. M. S. S. Co.
O.&O. 9. Co.
Lívskill ...............17
Hongkong
Beadle,
Hongkong
Rapatei
Hongkong
Thomsen
Hongkong
J. Browa Barrett, J. Thompson. Homery Babanet (sir.)....... K. F. Scale...... Pellegrine
Hongkong Hougkong
Hongkong Hongkong
Buvnull & Co.. Vogel
Masmagories Maritiməs.............. Soog Shing
Geo. R. Stevens. & Co....... P.&O.S. N. Ca... Yuen Fat Hurg Messageries Maritimos... 'Miten Biszi Mail 2. Co.
·Butterfeld & Swire Mouisgarisa Maritimos..............
•P. & J. S. N. Ca... Arnholi, Karberợ & Co.. Russell & Co..
To-day, at 11 AM On or about 10th prox. On or about 21st prox. Quick despatch.
Quick doaputob........
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
On 9th prox, at 1 rx.
On or about 25th prox.
Quick despatch- Culok doncatoh. To-day, at Noon. To-day, at 6 P.M.
On or about 2nd prox.
On 6th prey., at 5.F.. Tomorrow, at Daylight, Do-morrow, at Noon.
On 4th prox., Daylight. To-morrow, at Daylight: To-morrow, of Daylight. Quick despatch.
On or about 10th prox. Ta-day, at Noon.
On lat praz, at Noon. To-morrow, at Grm.
Walicer Callan...
Hongkong
Westody
Tiongkong
MoCavan
Hongkong
Douglas Lapraik & Co....... Russell & Co...
INSURANCES.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR SAIGON.
3 Steamship
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE THE ON TAT INSURANCE COMPANY
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
Agents for the above Company, are pre- THE Undersigned, having been appointed pared to accept Risks against Fire at Current Rates, subject to a Bonus of 20 per cent.
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agenta,
121
Hongkong, 16th November. 1872 PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed Ageute to the above Company at this Fort, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $10,000, on Buildinga or QUETEA 2b Augutan Goods stored thereit.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co Hongkong, 9th November. 1868... LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY.
In the House of Commons last night, the Chul Secretary for Ireland said he deeply re- grottad the rejection of the Irish, Compenation Rumours roach Lers that 12 British Holliers Bill by the House of Lords, sul trusted a plenti-cecaps from Khaskb.i.Nathud on the day after ful harvest would allerists the Irish farmers. the bastio, but were goized by Ghazis and brought Ho-appealed to the Irish-mobors to aso-theirts prisoners Ayub Khau îndeos in maintaining order in Ireland.
Apausa, 6th August, The reserves of the Greek army have been valled out*****
KABUL, 10th Angust.
QUETTA, 12th August.
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The brigades lof: this morning and marked the date, anill farther not me the 16 miles..
count of percent. (29%) upon ALLAHABAD, 12th August, LONDON, 7th August.
The Prass Comwissioner issued the following surrent local rate of Premia will be allowed Lord Claude Hamilton, the Conserratire aan on the 10th Angastonishar, Gth August, por Insurances effected with this Company.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., didate, was plented yesterday for Liverpool iryab Khan is within six miles. The losses
Agante. place of Lord Rammy, by a large majority, deware exaggerated. There are 1,000 killed and mis
Hongkong, 37th June, 1872 feating Mr. Plimsoll,
Bir Herentes Robinson, Governor of Now Zosing, including 400 Europeana and 21 officera."
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. HE Undersigned, Agents for the above THE |SURANCES at Current Rates.
MELCHERS" & Co.. Agents, Royal Tnsurance Company.
34 Hongkong, 27th March, 1876,
COLTISE IMPERIAL INSURANCE
load, has bisa appointed Governor of the Cape Colony,
The Earl of Lytton arrived at Portsmouth yesterday.
The Oronies and Euphrates troopships left Portsmanth for India on the 3rd and 6th August, respectively.
A doputation of bankers and merchante waited yesterday upon the Bearotary of State for India, with the request to restore the arrangement by which Indian oila arrived in London only in the weak. Fix Lordship admitted that the pre cent arrangement was unsatisfactory and
An Afghan has been caught firing the Bala Hisser. The lovies arranged for the Ameer at 8,000 pounds of powder and 40 roanda for the gens of heavy battery.
ALLAMADAN, 12th August. The Spin Tanjo convoy, baggage and treasure, have huon plandered. Four Europeans and some sepoyz and coalies were killed.
The Beresford-Maitland cass been dismissed, each to pay their own costę
A good story in taki of the late Mr. James
COMPANY.
FIRE AND LIFE. INSURANOSS against Fian granted at Car. ront Hates. Considerable Reduction in Promis for LIFE INSURANCE in China.
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mized to take tho matter into consideration. proGrant, formerly editor of the Morning dvertiser. NEW YORK, 7th August. By way of illustrating the difficulties of an editor
METER & Co., Agents. Dr. Tanner, who are a disbelief in the who worked under the supervision of a committes
Hongkong, Sed June, 1879. medical theories about starvation, Asalaring heef John Barleycorns, Mr. Grant used to fell that eeld lica 40 days without food, and who began a worthy member of the conclave ones got xp NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE here to self-impose task on 28th June, con- and gravely delivered himself to this offoot: COMPANY AT HAMBURG. pleted it to-day, bat is emaciated and exhausted, partial, sad, as Mr. Grant, has now written "Mr. Chairman, the Tizer is nothing if it is not "ST. PETERSBURG, th August. The Totke Turkenians have concentrated at twelve able artielos in support of Sir Charlos. Geek Tere, strongly inforsed, and a battle Le-Napier's candidatare for Parliament, 1 bags Itam Best.
move that he be instructed to write twelve more LONDON, 9th August equally able in support of Sir Charles'e opponent."
In the Honsy of Commons this evening the Secretary of State for Indio, în roply to a ques- tion, said that the withdrawal of our forcos from Kabul was determined upon long before the de- fost.of General Burrows. Hia defeat does not
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
SATURDAY, 28th Augnat. EXCHANGE. ;-
Bank Bills, on demand........
3/01 Hanz Bills, at 30 days' sight...89 Bank Bills, at montha'sight 379) Credits, of 4 months' sight. 3/91 Documentary Bills, ut f mouths"
justify the postponement of our departus, and Os LONDON.- Gohoral Stewart oppours in our leaving. Doubt. Jeis arrangements have been made to protect friendly tribes, but not necessarily with á baul Pahman, with whom we have no formal engagʊ-
MADt.
Mr. Gladstore is the guest of the Den of Windsor.
The Board of Trade Returns of imports be the peat month amount to £38,875,000 showing an increase of $8,900,000 compared with last year. Tha, exports, for the past month smont to £20,250,000, showing an ingresen of £3,500,000,
The Queen has received the Earl of Lytton at Usborne.
The Secretary of State for India has refused to attach interest coupons to the India trasfer
ICADA.
CONSTANTINOPLE, 9th August.
The Porte bas resolved to enter into direct negotiations with the Grost Powers in settlement of the question of the Greek frontier.
NEW YORK, 9th August.
Dr. Tantor is rapidly recovering.
LORDON, 10th August.
...In the Ilouse of Lords last night, the Secretary
sight
ON CALCUTTA-Bank, on demand. 22 ON BORSAY-Bank, on demand .....222;
ON SHANGHAL-
.714
Denk, sight Private. 30 days' sieht.....
SHARES
longkong and Bhanghai Bank Shares-56 per
vent. premium.
Union Tostramos Sucisty of Canten-$1,400 per
share.
China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares
$100 per share.
North Chins InsuranceTls. 1,075 per share, Yangtare Insurance Association-Tls. 720 por
ahars.
Chinese Insurance Company-$300 per share. On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Tl. 198
per share.
(LIMITED);
RESERVE FUND Capital Table 600,000; EQUAL TO $333,358.33. $14,183,21.
DIRECTORS. LEE SING, of the Lai Hing Firem. WONG-YIK PUN, of the Chun Cheong Wing
Hong Loo THE, of tho Yas On Firmi FONG BORT Fre, of the Tang Sang Wo Hong. WONG PAK CHEONG, of the Ban Tye Lee Hong. Tex Rai TURG, of the Yes Cheung Hong. Lo Yeor Moon, of the Kwong Man Theong
Firm.
MANAGER-HO AMEI.
MARINE RISKS on Goode, &c., taken at' Canila, Singapore Saigez, Penang, and to all CURRENT RATES to Austria, California,
the Trosty Ports of China and Japan. Head Olor, 8 and 9, Praya West
-1429
Hongkong 14th October, 1878. "ANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
M COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON.
·EST, AL 78HES. 1824,
CAPITAL OF THE COMPANY, £1,600,000 Sterling, OF WHICH IN PAid-ux . £100,000 Sterling. FSEETE FUND UPWARDS?
£120,000 Sterling. ÅNNUAL INCOME
£250,000 Sterling..
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VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NOTICE:
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIEJ MARITIMES
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMALIA, POET SAID, NAPLES,
HAND MARSEILLES,
LESO BOMBAY," MAHE, ST..DENIS, AND- PORT LOUIS. N_MONDAY, the 30th day of August, 1950, Noon, the Company's Steamship "OXUB,” Commandant RAPATEL, WitÎ
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE AMERICAN MAIL. The Pacião Mail steamship City of Feking, with the next American mail, left Yokohama for this port on the 24th, and xray be expected here to-day, the 30th instant.
TEK, INDIAN NAIL
The next dirset steamers, wish the Indian mali, left Calcutta on the morning of the 15th, and may be expected here on or about the 31at instant.
KE ENGLISH MAIL.
The F. and O. steamer Lombardy, with the
MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CALL next outward English mail, left Singapore at GO, will leave this Port for the above places,
Cargo and Spacie will be registered for Lon.8 on the 28th August, and way be expected don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in here on the 2nd September. traualt through Marsillon for the principal
pins of Einrope..
Shipping Onters will be granted until Noon,
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The E. and A. M. steamer Bouersol, with
and Cargo will be resolved on board til P., the next Torres Straits Australian mail, left Spesie and Parole until 3 P.M. on the 29th Singapore on the afternoon of the 28th, Angust, August, 1890. (Parosis are not to be sent and may be expected hare on or about the 3rd on board; they must be left at the Agency's Olse. Contents and valve of Packages are September. requirod
For further particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agoat.
Hongkong, 17th August, 1880.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
* The suthoriset List of oils in connection with this paper is the one published twice each day in our Extra, which is always MITSU BISHI MATL STRAMSHIP CO. sorrected to a much later honr than that given
below.
& MAIL WILL CLOSE STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, via KOBE
For Straits Settlements and London.-Par TH
AND INLAND SEA...
Sarpedon, to-day, the 30th inst., at 10.30 AM.
For Amoy and Shanghai.-Per Larice, to- Captain. Thomsen, will be donpstoked for the TNT, de hers on or about the Seth
THE "SUMIDA MARU Captain day, the 30th instant, at 5 mat. above Port TO-DAY, the 30th inst., at Six- P.I. instant, will be dospatoked as above on SATUR- instant, at br..
For Saigon.-Per Quinta, to-day, the 3021+ For Freight or Passage, apply to
SOBY SHING, Charterer.
"QUINTA "
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1880.- “FOR BANGKOK.
"DALE,"
DAY, the 4th September, at DayLiGHT.
Cargo received on board and Parcels at the (13710a np to 6 PM of the 3rd September.
HE Steamship
Joe Thompson, Commander, will be despatched for the abore Port TO-MORROW, the 31st instant, at DAYLIGHT.
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"For Freight or Pauage, apply to
YUEN FAT HONG; 4 genta. Hongkong, 25th August, 1890. FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY, AND MEL BOURNE, VIA FOOCHOW, Taking Cargo and Passengers for ADELAIDE and NEW ZEALAND POETS.
THE Steamship"
**CLAVERHOUSE,"
J. Brown, Commander, will be despatched above on or about the 2nd proximo.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1880.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI.
s
11386
Thelndersigned have been appointed Agents THE P. O. B. N. Co.'s Steamship for the above Company at HowGKONG, CANTON, FOCHOW, SHANGHAI, and HANKOW, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Current Rates
·HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 15th October, 1868. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
INCORPORATED, BY ROTAL CHARTER AND SPECIAL ACTH OF PARLIAMENT.
ESTABLISHED 1809,"
"LOMBARDY" will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arrival with the next Doglish Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Baperintendent.
THE Undersigned, Agents at Hongkong for
CAPITAL £2,000,000.
Touar tre trepared to GRANT IN
THE Undersigned, Acts for the above! SURANCES to the tent of $65,000, a first-T class aki at errant rates;||
MELCHERS & Co Hongkong, 27th March, 1876. ✅NERMAN LLOYD MARINE INSUR ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF BERLIN.
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The Underigued, having baan appointed | Agears for the above Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to. ell parts of the World.
Kongkong, 28th August, 1880.
GONAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, TIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
THE
"DEUCALION,”
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight. All Claims for Damage must be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
RATES OF PASSAGE. To Kons Cabiz $60. Storage $15. To Yogorama and Cabin $75. Storage $20.
A REDUCTION is made on RETURN CABEN PASSAGES.
Cargo and Passengers der Nagasaki will be transkipped to tho. Shanghai Mail Steamer at
Koba.
For further Particulars, apply at the pany's Offoss, No. 50, Qubon's Road.
Hongkong, 24th August, 1880.
STEAM FUL
For Bangkok. Per Dale, -day, the 30th instant, at 5 F.M.
For Koihow and Pakboi-Tor Pang-on, to- morrow, the 31st instant, at 5 P.M.
For Japan, via Kobe-Per Stonula.Maru, on Friday, the 3rd proximo, at 5 P..
Bis. Excoltancy the Governor is pleased to order, under Section XIL. of the Post Oce Ordinance, 1876, that the Late Fen charged en Correspondence posted after certain boars for Europe, America the Australian Colonies, Shanghai, do, shall be 10 Cents, instard vf 18 as hitherto.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contrant Floket "OXUS " Com-will be despatched on MONDAY, the 50th Augast, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples: to Saigon, Straits Settlements. Batavia, Barmah, Ceylon, India (via Madras), the Australasian Colonias, Aden, Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar.
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, A DEN, SUEZ, MALTA BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN FORTS, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON;
BOMBAY, MADEAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
AZSO
HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM THE Ontary's Stomship "ROHILLS." Captain BARRATZ, will leave this on MONDAY, the 6th September, st 5 P.L.
For further Particulars, apply to
A. MoIVER, Superintendent. Hongkong, 26th Angust, 1880.
U. 8. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH. TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER-:|
our right or Fasseg Capital Thos. Pardy, will be despatched un or LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT
For apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 26th August, 1890.
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, at the usual rates, subject to a discount of Twenty per vent: (0)4).
GILMAN & Co., Agents
FOR LONDON, HE A1 British Ship
THE
YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
THE U.S. Mail Steamer CITY OF PE- 1994 TING, Will be despatched for San Fran- cisco, vil Yokohama, on THURSEAT, the 9th September, 1880), at 1 P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
"SUMATRA," [H. A. Tribe, Master, will load hero and at Wham- pea for the shove Port, and will have quick Jespatch.
Hongkong. 7th July, 1874. VANGTZE INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION.
STEMSSEN & Co.,
CAFITAL (Fully Fold-up)........ Tis. £20,000 Agents.
| PERMANENT RESERVE. Th. 230,000 (975 | SPECIAL RESERVE FUND... 1. 263,268
TOTAL CAPITAL and)
ACCUMULATIONS, St. Tia. 913,268 April, 1880
` Hongkong, 6th February, 2870,
- NOTICE,
THE. Undersigned have besin appointed AGENTS to the NEW YORK BOARD of UNDERWRITERS.
THE
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Cu Hongkong, 4th September, 1879. RECORD of AMERICAN and FOREIGN
R
SHIPPING.
Agents. ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 4th September, 1879. Bly1458 THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
T
HEAD OFFICE-HONGRONG,
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China
of State for Foreign Affairs, in reply to aques- Hongkong Firi Inicranes Company's Share and Japan, and at Singapore, Baigon. Penang.
SK55 per share.
and Manila.
· DIRECTORS,
F. B. FORDEL, Esq, Chairman, * M. W. Born, Reg. WM.MUY RINK, Esq. HPISOKYOSS, EF. D. HITCH, Esq.
HELD OFFICE—SHANGHAI, Messrs. RUSSELL & Co., Secretaries.
LOWUN ERANCE. Mosaic, BARING BROTHERS & C...
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tion, said that the European consert was fully maintained and it was wolely directed to the pro-China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-640 granted as a col of Presinin qurrent at the Shareholders Capital, all the Paozizs of the
vention of the collapse of Turkey. The disaster in Afghanistan and been without infineese in the British policy in the East.
In the Ronse of Commons this evening's dia- cussion took place relating to the withdrawal of pur forces from Kabul, when Lord Hartington said that military and not political reasons solely diorated to the Government that step, and they accepted the responsibility of it.
Masure. Carter and Cadenhead, belonging to the Belgian Exploring Expedition, hare heau
mardered in Central Africa
The Earl of Lytton, in reply to address presented to him at Knebworth yesterday, said that he was confident it only needed perover ancs for a few years in the grant system of policy which a succession of wige Englishuen had framed for the Government of India in order to give indin strength and influenes to bosoms one of the Great Powers of the world.
ST. PETERSBURG, 10th August, General Kauffmann left Tashkend on the 7th inst. to survey the Kashgarian-Russian frontier and to inapast the troops at Alga.
“CONSTANTINOrza, 10th August. Mr. Goschen has declared to Abooden Pasha Seoratry for Foreign Affairs, that the Great Powers will not change the decision arrived at st the Berlin Conference on the question of the Greek frontier.
LONDON, 11th August, Aconversation took place in the House of Com. mens laat night on the appointment of General Barrows to command the Griskle Brigado und hi evaduct in the late action, when the Secretary of Blate promised that the fullest enquiry should be made, and deprecated soneure beforekani.
Mr.Danvers has been appointed Secretaryof the Public Works Department at the India Ofice. CONSTANTINOPLE, 11th August.
The Austring Ambissador bas had an audience of the Belton, and ia pressoting his credentials he said that his mission was cement bloger, the fredship of the two Empires.
ADES, 11th August. The stemmar Zambesi left for Bombay with the English main of July 30th, at 9 o'clock this morning and the steamer Fuena for Gal and Calonits at 8 o'clock.
Loxboy, 12th Angst,
The interview of the Emperors of Germany and Austria, which took place at Yaobl yesterday, is
considered as conducfre te pasok:
The Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Con-
par chara
Hongkong and Whampos. Dock Company's Shares-8 per sunt, discount, ex dividend. Cosmopolitan Dook Company-Par (nominal)
ongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co.'s
Shares-522 per share pratium, Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Tls, 3
or sharh(nominal).
China Coast Steam Navigation Company-Tls,
200 per share.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-$80 per
stars.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-$68 per
abare,
China Sugar Raining Company, Limited-$188
pershara.
Chips Engar Raining Company (Debentures)
3 par cant, preninm. Chinese Imperial Loan of 1874-(Nomiza}}," Chinesa Imorial Boan of 1877(Nominal).
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
From Mances. PALCONER #46 BxsuTKM:1)
August 8th
Bamellia si Barter P.Main Thermometer A. Minn. Thermometer1PM.
Thermodacter-P. Ram
- Fhemomafaz part. ( Wet bul
Thirmamelor-1 P., Fotbalb5.. l'arte..; Wes bulb)..
mometer-#xbnam.
zama
**
- Therminator--Mini nami (nvor night),
CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER
YESTERDAY'S TELEGRAMS.
Hoe- 2014.
Axor.
„BAROMETER,
WHERMOKEIKA.
SAD NAGA-
TAY.
accepted, and of Insurance
above-mentioned placos.
Bankers.
RICHARD BLACKWELL. Eso., Agent,,
68 and 69, Cornhill, E.C. - POLICIES
granted on MARINE RIKS. to all parts of the World.
Subject to a charge of 12.*, for. Interest on UNDREWRITING BUSINESS are anally is tributed among all Contributors of Business in proportion to the prezis paid by them,
RUSSELL & Co., Agente. Hongkong, 11th May, 1880. NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWKEES, will be RESPONSIBLE for any ..... 31,000,000.00, DEBT contracted by the Offers or the Crows $300,000.00. of the following Vessels during their stay in $125,000.00.
Hongkong Harbour
JAS E COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, let November, 1871,
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HINA TRADERS INSURANCE COM-
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG. Position of the Company at the close of the last
*fiusucial year," the 30th April, 1890. CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED RZELVE FUSD CAPITAL PAID OF
[2
For Freight, apply to
Through Bill of Lading issued for trans. portation te Tokohama and other Japan Porte, to San Frandison, to Atlantic and Infand Cities of the United States, vil Overland Railways, to [1930 Havens, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting SteamBEN.
"CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 27th August, 1880.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE Al British Stip
"CILURNUM,”. Captain. Read, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong. 21st June, 1880.
FOR NEW YORK,
THE A1 American Ship
TOGEL & Co.
1041
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines
of Steamtors.
REDUCTION is made on Batara Paz ango Tioketa
MAILS-BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contraer Packet "BOHILLA" will be despatched, on MONDAY, the 6th September. with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, via Brindisi, to the Straits Settlements, Baturia, Burmah, Cay. Jon, India, Adan, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Cor 10spandanes to Mauritius, . Africa, the Cape, Bt. Helans, and Ascension.
N.B.-This Packet carries no mails for tho Australian Colonies,
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
SATURDAY-
THE FRENCH MAIL.
5 r., Money Order Office alosan. Post Ofies closes, except the night box, which is always open out of office hours. MONDAY-
7 AM Post Ofoe opine.
10A.M., Ragistry of Lettors ceases. Posting of
all printed matter and patterns cesses. 11 am, Mail aloses, except for Late Latters. 11.10 A., Letters toay be posted with Late Tes
of 10 coule autil
11.30 AM, when the Post Ofios olosos entirely. 11.40
M., Late Lotters may be posted on board the packet with Late Fee of 18 Coats antil time of departure:
THE ENGLISH MATL-DAY OF DEPARtube. 1 P.M.. Money Order Office olosos.
3P.M., Registry of Letters deases. Posting of
all printed matter and patterns CAREER.
4
F., Maila olosed, except for Late Letters. 410 PM, Letters may be posted with Late 4.30-r.ar.. when the Post Office closes entirely.
Fee of 10 conts until
440 r., Lafo Letters may be posted on board the Prokot rith Lato Feo of 10 cents natil time of departure.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.3. on the 8th September. Parool Packages will be received at the Office until & game day : all Parcel Fiokages should be marked to ad- dress in fall value of me is required.
Consular Invoices to accompany Overland DAT, the 9th September, with Mails for Japan,
The United States' Mail Packet “CITY OF ・・ | PEKING "will be despatched on THURS-
"RAPHAEL, Sherman, Master, will load here for the sbora Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices San Fransises, the United States, Canal, Homo-
in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to tho Collector inla, Pera, &c., which will be closed as follows Fort, and will have quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to Hongkong, 2nd July, 1880.
VOGEL & Co.
f1098
FOR LONDON.
THE
A1 British Ship
"CLYDESDALE,"
of Customs at San Francisco,
For further information as to Passage and Freight, opply to the Agency of the Company, Ne.. Praya Central.
RUSSELL & Co., Agents Hongkong, 24th August, 1890,-
Hatfield, Master, will load her for the shore OCOIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong; 206b May, 1880.
VOGEL & Co.
[888
FOR NEW YORK. HE A) American Ship
THE
BOSIE WELT" Walt, Master, will load here for the abora Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 18th August. 1880.
$70278.43. ALMA, Germán bark, H. Lahmeyer-Helobers T
BALANCE UNDIVIDED
DIVIDEND paid to Shoroholders, 20, por,
Дидиш
& Co.
DIVIDEND paid to ALL CONTRIBUTORS OF ALICE BYCK, Amerioan ship, Horriman.-Vogal
BUSINESS 25% on the Amount of their Contributions.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the world, payable stay of its Agencias,
Contributory Dividends are FATABLE TO ALL
CONTRIBUTORS or BUSINESS, WHETHER THEY ARE SHAREHOLDERS OR NOL.. . . . . . ...
B. GOLDSMITH,
Acting Storyjary, Hongkong, 13th Angnet, 1880, 74 | 1827 THE LONDON ASSURANCE INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARZEE OF HIS HAJESTY KING GEDEGR THE PIEST..
¿A,D. 1720.
THE Undersiguod having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, prepared to grant Insurances as follows sim
MARINE DEPARTMENT.
Policies at current rates, payable either here, in London, or at the principal Perts of India, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policise issued for long or short periods at -curront rates t
A disgust of 20%, allowed"
Co Ava, Portuguese ship, Ed. de Souza-Erwodad
& Oa,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE AL Dritish Ship
[3823)
SHIP. COMPANY.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PAS- SENGERS FOR THE UNTIED STATES
AND EUROPE,
IN CONNECTION WITH. THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC AND
· CONNECTING RAILROAD
COMPANIES
AND ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
THE Bastasbig a
| 0:15 P.M. Registry ceases.
0,30 P.M. Post Office closes, but Letters (oziopt for Non-Union Countries) may be posted on board the Packet with Lata Foo of 10 cents extrs Postage until the time of departure. Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies (except the Bahamas and Kayti), Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay, canist be sent by this route.
| BEGULATIONS AS TO BOLDIERS" AND SAILORS
LETTERS. 1.--Privates in B.M. Army or Navy, Non- commissioned Officers, Army Schoolmasters inot Superintending or First Class) or School. mistresses may sond half-onnes letters to the United Kingdom via Brindisi or via Marseilles at the rate of four vents (twopouse) voli, which may be prepaid either in Imperial or in Hong- kong Stampa
2-The same privileges apply to losbare ad dressed to the Primates and. Non-commissioned “
Officers named above.
patched for San Francisco, vid Yokohama,
3-4 auch letters propaid at the former rate on or about September 25th, 1890; at 8 par., taking Cargo and Passangers for Japan, the from the United Kingdom by private steamer of two cents fono ponny) will be forwarded to or United States, Mexico, Central and South Ama and not by the mail packets.
“PRINCE AMADEO,” Liuskill, Master, will lead here for the aber rica, and Europe. Port, and will have quick despatch.”
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & 00. Hongkong, 18th August, 1880,
POR NEW YORK,
BOMBAY, British steamer, Goggin-Chiness. Cam, German 8-n, entorney, Boynanmara
- halft, Karbarg & Co. CINGALEE, British bark, Pringle-Jardins, Ms. Al American Bark
theson & Co.
Onenrur, British ship, Hexdle-Vogel & Co. CLAVERHOUSE, British steamer, Brown-Geo.
R. Stavens & Batt CANDIEDADE, Deitlah ship, J. K. Hatfield.-- Com Ararian ship, Coomba-Arobold, Kar
Vogal & Co, A M
borg & Co.
THE
***GENERAL FAIRCHILD,"
Connection is aade at Yokobane with Stoa London about every ten days, and are from six -Private steamers leave Hongkong for mers from Shanghai.
Freight will be required on board until 4P.. to seven wreaks on the voyage. 11521 of the 24th September. FARCEL PACKAGIzemi No handkerchiefs, jowellery, de, can be sent,
be received at the Office until & Pame day even with the ends open.
All Parnal Pankagan should be marked to address. in full; value vi same is required.
5The letters must dot exceed half an outes....
6—It from a Soldier or Sailor his class and
A REDUCTION is made on BETURN description must he stated in fail on the letter, PASSAGE TICKETS.
the cover of which must be signed by the Com manding Ofoer, with Lame of regiment, ship.
fell. kio..
7-II to a Soldier or Sailor, his class and de- eription, with name of regiment, ship, te., must
Kelley. Master, will load here for the shore Consular Invoices to 2000mpany Overland, Port, and will have quick despatch.
Mexicans Contral, and South American Cargo For Freight, apply to
should be sent to the Company's Offoss, ad- RUSSELL & Co. dressed to the Collector of Customs, San Fran. Hongkong, 7th July, 1880.
[1141 pisab.
For further information. se to Freight or No. 57, Queen's Road Central.
DALE British stoomer, Thompson-Fren Fat TAL GABARD COMPANY, PSY R day of the Company
Houg,
& Co.
ELISA, Germina schooner, Winters.-Siemseen
EMMA, German 3-m. schooner, Nichelson.-Ed
·Sokollhasa & Com
EMMA J, CROWELL, American bark.-J. D.
Parry, Order.
FAUGR-A-BALAUGH, German bark, D. Rute.
Carlowits & Co.
$47
HOUSE AND ESTATE AGENTS,
RENTS COLLECTED. --BROWN, JUNEB & CO., UNDERTAKERS,
MOURNING STATIONERY, Koi, MONUMINCE DREUTED,"
CHAS. II. ÉASWELL, JUN.,
Agent Hongkong, 26th August, 1890.
A
FON G
be stated. in full.
8---Boldiers and Sailors have no privileges · with regard to books or papera, nor can these be prepaid with Imperial Stamps.
* But not Warrant Offers, viz--Assistant Ea rinew, Grzner, Bosta ruin, or Corposter.
Many boxes of letters are received at the Post Offes not sealed, that is to say, the box is fastened with sealing war, hat there is no im- 9, HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
PHOTOGRAPHE B, pression of a seal.
The attention of boxholders is called to the DUCATION IN ENGLAND. By Appointment to HE. Sir ARTHUR KEN
SEDY, HE Admiral BYDER, and H.IH. The necessity of carefully sealing such boxes with HALLOWEEN, Britisk ship, Fowler, Russell
& Co. -
The Roy, B. G. SOPER, BA (London Usi. GRAND DUKE ALEXES OF RUSSIA, having re-some regalable soul, and of sending a chit- veraity), roceives a limited number of Youze turned from his tour to Paking and the Northern book or receipt with them. The omission of HAMBURG, Garman back, Kro-Ed SchallNTERMEN at The Crowa, Hoylake, new Paris, has now the satisfaction to offer the latter pressztion leaves a debt as to whe
hons & Co.
Liverpool. JISBEIN, Swedish bark, F. Long-Ed
LEDER, CHOICKE, and more COMPLETE COL.ther the contents of the box aver reached the Schelhase & Co.
A Bound Education is combined with home LECTION of VIEWS, than any other in the Test Office; the omission of the former, as to comforts and domestic care, Plosasut House Empire. A Panorama of Elozow, and VISWS whether part of the might not have been at
Doa Bide.
Know, have recently, been added to the above.
IVORY MINIATURES of superior excellence and high finish, painted by nature artists under carofal aspertilion, from $7.
Polioles lasted for sama net excesding £5,000, HERMINE, German tark, F. Mayer.-Eduard and Grounds, in a most healthy locality at the of the surrounding country, incinding Krus facraeted for the sake of the Postage Stamps.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
at reduced ratee,
.. 120.91/10.00 29.46 29.87,57,01 28.88
Hongkong, 26th July: 1872 M 119
naught, and Sir Garnet Wolseley will attend the Thermaster tuch 9.0 84.0 880 88,0 8,074,0
Aatuan Manomayres of the German Amy.
INDIAN NEWS
Delton of Wind...
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MIX Kjwawi k X
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Kabul, Sid Angest, Aziz Khan will accompany General Roberts. unter 87.0 98.00 650 80
The Ameer enters immediately the troops losteet Thermometer
be is sending supplies of transport animal and Feather be the beac...
will open postal communication with Peshawar.
Four lakh will be paid to the Ameor on Watnes-
day. The fortifications will not be destroyed:unity an
There will be no treaty with the Amear.
*
KADARAR, 3rd Augist. The wounded offisers are doing woll. The. colours of the 65th and of the let Groundiors were lost. No news has nome from Clams.
QUETTA, 3rd August. All well at Kandahar; no attempt has been made to attack. Ayub Khazi hins rosoland Kotonn. KANDAKAR, 4th Augist. General Barrows has lost 20 oflows, 1,200 men, and 20 guan Tho sotion took 7 hours. Ayub Khau suffered overaly.
KABUL, 5th August Marco brigades are ready to march and will be
6 80,0 710 710
- 10,20) --
2.03.
JAKELS TÝCH, tank," and hundradas freeance, in Fahrenheit degroes and tear, kept in tas Pipiec bir iza aq olas dod mira szõsa',
RCTION OF Wint is registered every two points, N. NY.E. NE..
YOURE ON WIND. calm. 1 to & light breez
stolen. Moderate, 6 to 7 fresh asong to 10 heat. 10 t
ALAM HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
Sohellas & Co
JOHN A. BRIGGB, American ship, R. 8. Randall TIEMS.--60 GUIKRAS PER ANNUM, exclusive
-Amhold, Karberg & Co. BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE JOHN 31. CLER, American bark, H. W. Conantf extras. Special Armigersents for the Holi
COMPANY
days. Beforence kindly permitted to B Douglas Laprak & Co.
WILCOX, Esq. LAAKAR, German bark, F. Kamen-Slemesen THE Undersigned, having been appointed & Co. THE
Agents for the shove Company, are pre-1 Ogaza, British back, R. Lowe-Choo Wong. pared to grant Insurances as follows
FING-ON, AMETicanstoster, McCaslin Rossell MARINE RISES.
-- Polisios at Current Bates, payable either hav, in London, or at the principal ports of India, Australia, and the Best
·A BROKERAGE of THIRTY-THREE and ON THIRD PER CENT. will be allowed on all LOCAL RISKS.
TRANA FIRE BIEKS,
Polisies granted on First-class Buildings to an extant of 320,000,
·D. K. Gaorira holds authority to SIGN.
1. STUDIO. QUEEN'S ROAD,
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT, the COMMERCIAL JOURNAL for CHINA, JAPAN,E08 IDE BOLER,
ABBITZATÖR, CHINESE INTERPRETER, PRINCE ARADEQ, British ship. Linskill-P. | Published at the Offlon of the Feugkeng Dally HOUSE, LAND, AND ESTATE AGENT. Prere on the Morning of the Departure
Rents and Debts collected on commission. Beourite can be given.
RAPHAEL, American whip. J. W. Sherman
Vogel & Co.
BIG, Brit, steamer, Raisen.Yuen Fat Hong SKRAPIH, British steamer, North-Holobare
& Cu.
BonTE AMERICAN, Aueriesy ship, Kaorles
Russell & Co...
t
of the Roglish Mail, contains the LATEST AND FULLEST TRADE.
INTELLIGENCE, REPORTS OF MEETINGS OF COMPANIES
together with thes
TUNG TING, Chinese steamer, Holmes-C, M. THE LATEST TELEGRAM TUNIS, British atoamor, J. W. Irripa-Jardine,
Matheson & Clo
The COUNT OF TWENTY PER CENE. (20%) apon the Current Local Ratas will be allowed on t
all premium charged for insuranine; auch dis- count being deducted at the time of the iners of Falley.
RUSSELL & Co., Hongkong, lut January, 1874.
STAROF WHATARK.--B. Clear brún" sky, C, Clady, Deicely. For G. Z. Taghtning.
lily. O. Overcat fasting showers. 4. équalify. B Haly Bow. I. Thunder, 17. Da, trentening. P Visilky W. Store. Cam. This intors are repeatest to indicate any inorgano over the mean keerage of their Kaz-The hours of rain for the previous $14 bourn (noon) are registered from 1∙ ta is, and the quantity of water falle Judicaled ik tushes, tonu sad hundrada.
Agata,
188, QUBEN'S ROAD CENTRAL."
Entrance in Wellington Street Hongkong, 17th June, 1880.
"JAPAN GAZETTE,”
YOKOHAMA.
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SAVING been appointed AGENT I HONG ONG and SOUTH CHINA for the Japan ・Chavello, Japan Gazette Sammary and [Hong Jist," Ordare for Babaariptions and Advertisements for that Paper will be received at the Offens
Hongkong Daily Prose Dfice,
Hongkong, 2sed May, 1977,"
· POLITICAL AND GENERAL NEWS KUVAN DIE Səf the Fortuight. WAGA German ship, A. Leopoli-Arnliol, The Trade Report" has large alrealation
Karborg & Coś
Snel Hongkong, the Ports of Chins and Japan, WOODVILLE,British bark, Bodd.--Arnhold, the Whilippines, Straits Bettamente, 40, 40.
Karberg & Co
Hongkong, Brd Oetober, 1877,
REGOLATIONS FOR THE EXCHANGE OF LOCAL
AND INTERCULONIAL. MON BY OBDERS," 1.The Post Olles of Hongkong issues Money Orders on the Empire of Jupmu, Now Bouth Wales, Queensland, South Australia nad Port Darwin, the Straits Settlements, and Western Australia,
2-Money Orders may also be obtained at the British Fast Ose, Stanghal, on any of the" above places except Japan.
Sbo exchange of Local Money Orlars bo- twoen Hongkong and Shanglisi continues as heretofore, subject to the ratos laid down in the next pamgapli.
The Commission to be charged on all Money Orders named above is-follows For a sum not exceeding £5 or $25.2 Cents. From £5 to 210, or $25 to $50
50 Cents. 5.-No Order must expeed 410 or 350; nor will more than two such Orders be issued to the same percon, in. favour of the same pace, by the same mall.
6.Bams hot exouding 850 may he remitted between the other Ports of Chins by means of Postage Stamps, subject to a charge of one par sant, for cushing them,
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