fixed for 1881 and 1592 at $90,000 only. The grise saring panged by thega roductions is estimator to ameant to shoat 10,000,000 roubles vent; bat inornason in the pay and messing allowance of the omcars will bring the saving down to 1,000,000 rubles-not very largo retrouchment ou a budget of 206,718,002 roubles.
St. James's Gatalie.
The Bomby Gavotte says --Thara ís a fair ·
RUSSIA AND CHINA. The correspondans of The Timer at St. Pofern "butty writes The Oficial Morceget nobliskos loster from Kuldja, dated October 26, in watch it is offloially stated that tho migration of the natives from the reversionary portion of the Ii penvinno on to Russian suit, in anticipativa of the arrival of the Gainoso, has long since légue fact which private information bas atrody reported. At this ssing time, the rumours of a prospect of the Suez Canal bolag by „forcibly migratigo boing sarried, on by the Ras-electricity, so that ships may pass through it at sion entharising greatly to the detriment of the night, instead of coming to an anchor as at pre- country reverting to the Chinese, rumours which sant, hister Strult, managing diendor of the were prey said to bave influered the latter in Bustice Elvottio Light Candeany, igat prosout postponing the taking over of the provinca, hipo in Egypt arranging with M. Lomasson, the on- avinantly indused the profiction of the follow kg-gineer-in-chief of the Canal Compacy, for the instructions by the Goverage of Somiretoh lighting of parts of the oaakt, so that dredging that the ramoval of the inliabitants to within operations may be carried mi-ab siglbinstaad of the fitere boundarica of Russia shall, ho dutiealy in the daytime. At present. Cze traflo ★ tory volgutary. The inlabitants are now, it is much hajided by the dredging operations. There „baid, continged that if they stxet to beapais Rasina file prospect of a contract being entered into siso subjoots they will hasa mobbing to fear from | sventually hetween the Eastern Electrio Light the Chinese authorities à fact of some im Gosporty and the Suez Canal Company for the portance in the disposition shown by those who lighting of the whole of the canal by the Brush aro migrating to Rugn to estry with thou sratom. Thota in some propast also of the everything toy posgoia 'to their new homes, de lighting of the Suor Dook by dlectricity for the the Russian Governsens is not inclined to render Peurşular and Oriental Company. thom any assistance after they are puce sattial on Russian soil. Not only are they taking with them all tocir harvest producs, but the majority are buying up stores de pravisions well, so that they may not be jn want in their new cat: tlements for the coming your. Hule will, of coare, suit admirably the Russian authorities, who will thus be relieved of the necessity of coming to the stance of the settlers; but, on
other hand, it will probably be rathor o barrassing for the Chinese, who will enter apon a partially deserted and exhausted province
COMMEROTAL INTELLIGENCE
WEDNESDAY, 16th Yebrary.
OPIUM.
Sales of ordinary oliests of Patna at $665, and of select ghosts at 9612) Of Bars salont chests placed at 36073.
ON LONDON.
The
DESTINATION
LONDON, via Huez Casa BOMBAY
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VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING."
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Mary Whitriige.
Pardy Pasqualin
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Syren
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W. J. Rotuh
Adam M Simpsonli
FOR PREIGNT APPLY TO
ฟรี
Adamson, Bell & Co,
P. & 0.8. N. O Butterfold, & Swit Messgories. Marltimes..... Russoli & Co.
Hongkong Enwall & Co.
P. M. 8, 8. Co.i
TO SE DESPATCHED
Quick cespatch.
On latina, at. 4 P.M. On arabent et iust,
On 27th lust, at Noon. Quiak despatch. Quick despatch,
Tulok despatol
On 1st March, at 4.r.m. Quick despatch. Quick despstok Quick despatol. Quick cespatch. }›Gnick_dewpatch. Quick despatol Quiak, dospatch.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
MITSU DISHT MAIL STEAKSHIP-CÓ:
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA KOBE
LAND, INHAND SÉA.
THE "SUMIDA MARU. Captain HUBANET, das here on or about the 13th instant: will be daupatoked ss above TO- MORROW, the 17th February, at DAYLIGHT. fargs received on baird and Paroole at the Olles up to Six Fix., of the 16th Fobrnary.
No Till of Lading signed under 9 Fraight. All Claime for Damage must be settled on boned before delivory is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized.
RATES OF PASSAGE. To Kongres fig
Cabiz $60, Storage $15. To YOKOHAMA and ? NAGASAKI.......
Cabin 375. Steerage $20.
God. By Stovner & CoO 22 Baat NooBRANUAL VA YO-Cabis $120. Stearage $40.
Hongkong
Hongkong
Rumall & Co.
Hongkong
Curric
Inngkoag
Ramoil & Un
Allyou
Hongkong
Rossell & Co.
Brown.
Hengkong
Eussell & Co.
Perolval
Hongkong
Rysenll & Un..
Beny B
Hongkong
Husall & Co......
Hongkong
Russell & Co.
).
Suputra Kuk men Hungarian (str.) ..... Aliko... Bodil...avi
Hongkong
Rassell & Co
YOKOHAMA AND KODE MANILA
SHANGHAL.....
SHANGHAL
SHANGHAI, vis AMOT...
Euphrates (etr Seula (str)......... Suaia-Macu (str.) bing (str)... Mladiuso (str.)...... Bangalore. (str)... Ningropat Stentar (str.)
Hacks Miterall
Houghop
Carlowitz & Co..
Russell & Co.
Hongkong
P&O. 8. N-Co
Quiole despatol.
Habonot.. Ortua
Mita Rishi Mail .. Co.
To-zorrow Daylight.
Hongkang
Remodios & Co......
-To-lay, at 4 гM.
Elongkang
Dunn, Molbyo & Co.
Hongkong Siamssen & Co
Kirkpatrick. Eightwood Young,
YOKOHAMA, VI NAGABAKI
MANTEA
AMOY, TQUI & TAIWANFOO0) Albay (st)..... SWATOW, AMOX, & F'EHOW. Kwangtung (str.) 14′′
THE
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A PARA EXCHANGE.
Bank Bills, on demand Bank Bills, at 30 days' night, Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight 991. Credits, at 4 months' sight 30: Documentary Bills, st 4 months"
sight
PAZ
Bank Bills, on demand
4.38
Credits, at 4 months' sight......4.39 Ox BOMBAY,Dank 9 days sight 200- ON CALCUTTA Bank, 3 days' night 420 ON SRAZORAT
News bus just been received at St. Petersburg of a sanguinary, colisión bitwoan, the Chinese and Kirghiz on the Chiume-Ti frontier. Although the Chinoso have ovenpied Allan Smol and other places on the line of Erentier sonligions with The Kaldja ragion, they hate thought it neces-ON sary, in ugler to strike terror into the border teibos of Kirghis, to practise on thess momeda s series of orásitios 40 Jatter-it-sa-id, in revenge have masssoret the population of Chinone village and rested a detachment of 250 Calentisla. It is believed, however, that thin nema is quits incorrect, seporially as regards the locality, which is not the Kuldja frontier, but that on baconstur bas jrat tukpo place batribu some Chiness officials and Rusmicus, the latser headed by a exptain of Cussucks, et Posiatt Day, in the Tenrisky or Amoor region of the Russe Chindsa frontike. No blood, however, appears to late teen gled on either side. The cause of the affray was an attempt on the part of the Chinese to collet taxes. It is hoped and be ligved 'tlist it is merely one of those disturbanÝCH which frequently occur on the Busso-Chinese frontier.
ECHOES FROM SOOLOO... The sworn in fanatios Fave again taken the feld againat na, Ramears that had been otron lating to that offcct for several days, were con firmoil, by an setuul fat which unhappily we witadesed at 10a.m. on the 22nd December nader the following cironmetanos. The peavitts were engagel spreading out clothon within as enclosure near the fort called the Queen's Tower, when a Moro, o hutseluck and with apparently posoufal intentions, drew near till he resched a
garden where ho halted and alighted, and then
ontering the suolosare slowly went towards the
|
“Bank, sight
BRAREN
The market has ruled quiet today, the only business being the ale of a few Docks at 50 per. cont, prpmiam, of China Pires at $500 per share and of Istuls at $102 por abare. Hongkong sad Shanghai Bank Shame-120 par
-dant, prominm... Union Insuciace Sedisty of Canton-$1,000 pw
shers,
China Traders' Insurance Company's Shares-
$1,600 per share.. Norta China Insurance →→Tls. 1,175 per share. Fangtuzo Insuranes Association-Tis. 380 p;
share.
per share.
Chinese Insurance Company-$280 for share, On Tai fasurates Company, Limited-Ta, 149 Canton Insurance Ofoe, Limited-per share. Hongkong Firo Insurance Company's Sharos
$970 por abars,
INSURANCES.
LD ON TAY INSURANCE COMPANY
(LIMITED) ÚAPSTALTASIA GO9,000; EQUAL TO $533,333,98, KESERVE FUND
$70,856.27.
DIRECTORS:
LEE SING, of the Lai Hing Firm. Wore TIE PUN, of the Chun Cheong Wag
Hong.
-Lo TEX, of the Yee On Firra.........
Hongkong Hongkong
INSURANCES.
Butterfield' & Swine. Douglas Lapnile & Co Douirtus Laprak & Co. ...
ARE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION
LIMITED, LONDON
Quick despatch. Te-morrow. Daylight.
To-day, até TM. Quick Jounate. To-morrow, a 10 M. On or about 24th inet. On 1st inst., of Ncon. Tomorrow, as Noen.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH:
----FOR-MANILA-DIRBOT.-" THE Spanish Steamer
“BMUY,”
The Vilarsiguel, bating boon appointed AGENTA to the ebote Company at this Port and Canton, ace propared to GRANT POLICIES Captain Ortozer, will be despatched for, the against FIRE to the extent of $27,000 on Build-above Fort TO-DAY. the 10th instant, al 4 pm. Jypes of on Gooik stored therein,
For Freight or Passago, apply to
·REMEDIOS & Co. Daount 20+
VOGEL & Co. Hongkang, 3th February, 1882. Hongkong. Wsh Saptahor, 1880.
1493
FOR MANILA,
THE Steamship
A MINDANAO"
FONG SOBY FUNG, of the Tang Saug We Hope. WONG PAK CHEONG, of the Ban TywLee Hong.TANDARD FIRE OFFICE, LONDON. Tsz Ka: TUNG, of the Yes Cheong Hong, LO ROK MOON, of the Kwong Ma Choong
Firm.
MANAGER--HO AMEJ.
Aorts to the shore Company at this Port, are The Ludersigned having bean appointed prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE to the extent of £10,000 on Luthings or on Goods stored theraio. CURRAY RA PRS to Australia, California,gkong, Is. Marob, 1978.
MARINS RISKS Gpods, &o., taken nf Discount 20 Manila. Singapore, Saigon, Petan, end to all
the Treaty Forls of China and Japan. - Head Office, 8 and 9, Prays West. Hongkong. 14th Ontober, 1878.
THE
NOTICE
1926
KOHAMA G
| Shanghai, viä KORE, Cabin $95, Storage $30. A REDUCTION is made of RETURN CABIN PASSAGES.
Cargo sad Passengers for Nagasaki will be transhipped to the Shanghai Mail Steamer at Kolo,
For farther. Particulars, apply at the Con- pany's Olles, Peaya Central, west corner of Paltinger Street.
H. J. II. TRIFT,
Agent.. Hangking, 8th February, 1892
ALSO
STRAM VOR SINGAPORE, PENANG POINT DE GALLU, ADEN, SUBZ, PONT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, KRENDISI,
ANCONA, VENICE. PLYMOUTH, - AND LONDON ;
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA, N.B.-Cargo CAN BE TAKEN OF THROUGH HILLS OF Lading for Batavia, PeRSTAN GULF PORTS, MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAM- BURG, NEW YOKE, AND BOSTON.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM THE PENINSULA AND ORIENTAL SERV insfaut, at FOUR, F.M. will be despatokud se abere TO-DAYtho Leth TH BET." Captain J Reeves, with Her
[929
For Freight or Passare apply to
DUNN, MELBYL & 06. Hongkong, 15th Tobrasey, 1889- VOGEL & Co. FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.
· [1440 | 8188 Steamship...
1441HAMES AND MERSEY MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY,
TULE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM.
PANY, LIMITED.
RISKS at sett par Aunan, and other I Te prepared to ACCEPT FIRSTÓLASS
URANCES at Current Rates.
Shareholders are reminded that the Directors have the power of distributing a certain propor Lib.of.tha aterrtained profits annually omong 5300ush Shareholders as have contributed business
to the Company...
Chias Fire Insurance Company's Share
per share, Hongkong and Whampoa Doak Company's.
Shares-30 per cent, premina. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co.
Shuren---$29 për sharo premiam, above mentioned three parayns who were stand-Hongkong Gas Company's Share32 par ing togefter at the tima. Whos olose to them
share.
he stabbel and cut away at the first who came Hongkong Hotel Company's Sharsa $102 por. within roach of his kris, the result being
that this unfortunate man received no less than
share.
Chins Sugar Robining Company, Limited-81724
per share.
China Sugar Rofining Company (Debastures)
S par cent, promĪĶEM, Hourkont Ice Company's Slar-$100 per
shore.
Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited
$50 per abure. Chinese Imperial Loan of 1874-8109 Nominal. hicets Imperial Lean of 1877-£107 Nemisah chinese Imperial Loan of 1878 percent prom. Chinese Imperial Low of 18313 percent, prem
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE,
fox PALCONER & Co.
February 16th
Karonetar
three-q Bammalne 3, 1).
Irmometer –BA-H......
The M
AGENorks al all the Trusty Ports of Chinn and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, and
Penang.
A. G. STOKES,
Auting Boerotary Lengkong, 20th May, 1881.
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BATAVIA BEA AND FIRE INSURANCE
POR COMPANY:
THE Tadanigand, having been appointed THE
Agents For the above Company, are tre. pared, to grant Insurances se fallows
MARINE RISKS. Policies at Current Rates, payable either here, in London, or of the principal ports of India, Anstralia, and the East
LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-1, ROYAL ExquaNOT BUILDINGS. LONDON.
“KWANGTUNO” Captain Yokog, will be despatched for the shore Ports, TO-MORROW, the 17th instant, at NOON.
For Fright or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co. -Hoogkong, l5th February, 1882. 1840
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 3/8 1.1. I. Amoriaan. Ship
"ONEIDA,"
THE
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents in Hongkong and Chime for the above RISES at Curat Rates, allowing naust dis-Carver, Master, will lead here for the above Port, Company, are prepared to socspź - MARINE counts.
and will have quick despotob
For Freight, apply to
ADAMSON, DELL & Co...
Agents. Hongkong, 4th May, 1881.
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RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 18th February, 1882
FOR VICTORIA, VANCOUVER'S
[$30
ISLAND..
American Ship
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS. Neither the CAPTAINS, the AVENTS, or the OWSERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any
DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crews of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Hazboar————
ANDLOWEDA, German ship, T. G. Sabätfor...
Cuplain
ATALANTA, Gore steamer, Pla-Siemszen
BELLONA, Gorman steamer, L. Fickmoor.
Kung Car..
“SUMATRA”
"Majesty's Mails, will be despatched trors this for BOMBAT on TUESDAY, 21st instant, nt...
Cargo will be received on beard' and: Parola and Specie (Gold) at the Offee until TAIL on the day of departare;
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran. shipped at Point de Golle; but Tua and General Carge at Bombay, arriving one week later than by the direct route via Chile.
MAILS EXPECTED.
THE ENGLISE MAIL. The P. & U. steamer Bangalore, with the next outwärd English mail, left. Singapore stăpta. on the 19th, and may be expected bars on the morning of the 10th instant,"
-THE AMERICAN MAIL. The O. and O. steamer Belgio, with the dart American mail, left Sau Franolano on the 26th, January, and le due here on or about the 6th instant
STEAMERS EXPECTED. To shaamor Qlonifor toft Singapore on the 5th, and may be exposted here on or about the 15th Instxus.
the 19th, nud may boexpected here on or about The steamship. Glenfeuin loft Bibgapore on
the 20th instant.
The O. 8. S. Co.'s stoamer Stenfor left Sing
ore on the forenoon of the 14th, na may ha expisited here on or shout the 22nd inst.
The steamer Meath loft Sydney on the Sad, and may be expected here an oc about the 28th instant...
The steuner Nelson left Bydney on the li February, and is due here. on or about the 1st. Maroh.
POST OFFICE NOTICES.
The authorised List of Maite issued in pourvotion with this paper is the age publishel twich mach day in our Extm, which is always corraotad to a much later hour timng that given bulay,
A NAIL WILL btorz For Shanghai-Por Kautshatke, to-day, the 16th instant, at 9:50 AM.
Fox danilo. Per Enxy, "today," the ̈ 16th" instant, at 3.30 F.M.
For Shanghai-Per Norden, to-day, the 16th patent, 13.80 P.M.
For Yokohama.Par Cuphratce, to day, the 16th us, at 5.00) 1.
·For Kobe and Yokohama.—Pay Sumidir.Maru, today, the 16th Instsat, at 5.00 PM.
For San Frannitoo.—Per. Ship ` Hindostan, to-morrow, the 17th instant, 86 8.00 ..
For Swatow, Amoy, sad Fooshow-Per
11.30 A.K Kangang, tmerron, the 17th instant, at
For Saigon.—Per Paladin, to-morrow, the 17h instant, at 3.30 PM.
For farther particolars regarding Fation: and PASSAGE apply to the PRNINGULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
The Postal Guide published in 1879 being now Office, Hongkong.
somewhat out of date, a revised issue is printul The Contents and Valm of Packages are ro in the Chronicle and Directory for 1882, which quired to be dealsved prior to shipment,-
Shippers are particnisely requested to notsupersedes all previous editions.
No responsibility can be auchpted in this Do the terms and conditions of the Company's patient for erroneous replies to verbal ouquiries, Black Bills of Lading.
or to notes addressed to subordinate officers. This
Fassongora to Bazland are now booked to Lau-shroffs told off to soll stamps shot esponially dan, instead of Southampton, as Imretofore.
A. McIVER, Superiutendent, PRNINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGA- ON COMPANY'S ÜFFIOR, Hongkong, 10th February, 1882.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMIES
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR
nat be regarded as able to give correct informa tion. The Postal Quida alone is the standard att all points on which such information may be coy cired.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET,, The British Contract Picket “THIBET," will be despatched. on TUESDAY, the st instant, with Mails to and through the United
Rock, Master, will load here for the shove Port, SAIGON, SINGAPORE BATAVIA, POINT Kingdom, and Europe win Brindisi, tu tho and will have quick despatch.
For Freight; spply to
· RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 13th February, 1892.
UNION LINE.
FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship
THE
AS DE GALLE, ADEN. SUEZ, INMALIA, PORT SAID, SYRIAN PORTS, NAPLES, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA;;
'ALAD PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA,
AND ALL INDIAN PORTS
Straits Settlaurenta, Batavia, Burmab. Coy- lon, India Adon, Mauritius, Egypt, Maita, and Gibraltar.
NBThis Packet, cavrios no mais for the Anstrabaina Colonies.
The renal hours will be observed in closing the Mails, do,
A BROKERAGE OF TERTE-THREE and ONE BLUE JAarse. American ship, Percival-Ras Captain Jonos, shortly dug will here, immedia. "IRAQUADDY," Commandant Pasqualini,p" wili bo dospatched on MONDAY, the 27th
ZÉLEN PER CENT, will be allowed on all LOCAL RISKS.
FIRE LISKS.
Pollotos granted an Fire-bless Buildings to an extent of $20,000..
A DISCOUNT of TWENTY PRB CENT. (20)
.
+ $0.30 upon the Carront Loyal Rates will be allowed on
all premian charged for insurance: such count being dednoted at the time of the Isano: of Poliny.
Hongkong Ist Jary, 1874,
80950
19,90
13
RUSSELL & Coj
$9
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YHINESE
INSURANCE
COMPANY
Phbomo matar--Maximum
$9
(LIMITED),
54
NOT TO E
16 deep and dragorous wounds, three of thym being mortil. He was au barbarously stabbed and slashed as to be almost out to plocos, yet from Rome fasorntable cause he is still alive This Moro savage after satisting himself on bis dafoneeloas victim was endeavouring to treat in the same way sun of the other two who tai mesawhile taken to flight. when. at that very momont, the sokliers stationed at the advani outpost of the said fort, pericived what was go- ing on, torenpas one of these soldiers moving forwards rapidly rushed on the Moro with fir bayonet and, with a single tayonet thrust which passed through ide: hody, falian him to the ground The Moro nevertheless rogs and malo, -tained a hand to hand combat until he lay dead at the soldier's foot, the latter's ride be- coming, however, totally nuservisable.ia omne sequence. This brave man bag been rewarded by the Governor, bis-good conduct has been noticed in general orders, and, at the saRO tims, he has been recommended to the de-. veenor General for greater reward. Tis un fortunate conviat was taken to the military hos pital in a dying condition but full of couragė and in the possession of sit bie faculties. Suob nu înstance has never been patiend before, for ho answera ozonrly Ell the questique put to him, Every one is astonished at this unfortunate bomg able to survive his terrible wounds area for cue gepona, krepovery if it de take place will be something supercatural in our opinion. Tain is not the lyrocessing on which fanatios! More rebels hayo nitusked me the mouth of Pecom,
The Undersigned, having beon appiated bor. Thus on the 23rd, the day after the above A ganta for the show Company, are prepared to aomaredana, at 7am. two of these enthusiasts, ACCEPT BISKS against FIEB Cnrout kris in usad, foll on the same advanced oat post Rates. of the Queen's Tower at the moment whều tho guard called out to them to stop in order to be examined. They were kilfod in their orsat by our soldiers at the frafies without our having to dopiore any mishap this time. Hence this is -A mallar for congratulation ions from its show. ing that at length thosoldiers understand that they must not traeb ovan those Mors who, com ing apparently as friends, may, hold out their hands to them. The Moro it very treselerons and it is necessary to be always on the alertas Owman 11th Jacnary.
800700, 28th December
On the 25th there arrived hors from Maibung, Sharif Abubaost, a holy pornonago wall known amour the Mornain the Sultanates of Soalno and Mindanao and highly rejected by them. He, as well as the grandfather of the presrat Saltar and Data Asam, the latter' olambarlain, who accompanied him, were well received here and
- Thermometer-Midimum forer night.
INSURANCES.
TRANSATLANTIO FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
"
SIEMSSEN & Co., Arents. - Hongkong, 16th November, 1875 [16 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
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THE Undersigned, Aoms for the above Coupar, ure propabad to GEANT IN SURANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first-
risks at ourrent rates.
MELCHERS &-Co. Hongkong, 27th March, 1876. " NORTH BEITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY;" andersigned, Agents of the above Coza- pany, ar authorized to INSURE against
at Current Rates.
GILMAN & CO. - Hongkong, 1st January, 1992.
21
trasted with every consideration; so maok so that the Governor ledged them in his own reef. douce and bad thom tested to eat at his table,COTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE: although only laying before thota dishes proparod
by Morn woman for their use. After a stay of twenty four hours they took their lave and
COMPANY, A TIRE AND LIFE.
-sulf & Ca
CASHaxes, Brit bark, J. C. Collamore-Order, CHINA, Gertaan steamer, II. Sahoer.-Kwok
Aoboong & Soña.
DAE British aleamer, P. H. Laff.-Chinose. HONGKONG, British steamer, J. B. Frysz
Siemszen & Co.
Japan, British steamar, T. 8. Gardner. -David
Sassoon, Sane & Co.
KANTCHATKA, British stoomer, F. Hassey,
MSN.. Co,
RANG-car. Chinese steamer, Marsden-0, M.
B. N. 06: LAUREL British backt Grastam,—Ordór, ✨ LENNUX. Britisk stemmer, Scott Jurlino,
Matheson & Co. POLICIES GRANTED at current rate on Lrod British steamer, T. Lewis-Arnhold MARINE RISKS to a part of the WorldItarter & th In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two-third of the Profits are dis- tributed annually to Contributors, whether Skaraboldors or not, in proportion to the net amount of Premia contributed by sach, the maining third being carried to Rusorve Fund...
J. BRADLEE SMITH,
Sanretary,
F604 Tourkong, 6t8 Apell. 1881.
LA GRANDE COMPAGNIE
D'ASSURANOES MARTTIMES, "(CERCLE TRANSPORTS - REUNIES)
PARIS.
CAPITAL BUBSCRIBED. CAPITAL FAIGON
10,000,000. Fratos.
MINERVA, German brig, Dahme-Malebers &
& Co. MARGRETue, Germoq ship, C. Poppo-Ordori M. WHITEIGE, orion ship, Freeman.
Arnbold, Karberg & Co. NORDAN, Dank steamor, F. Bemus
Siemssen & Co
PALADIN, British steamer, Antio.--Arabold,
Karbarg & Co
RAVEN, British burk, W. Veal.-Ed. Schollhous
& Co
3. T. CLAYTON, Ameriçau brig. Thoda.
Order.
12,500,000 Francé, SUMIDA MARU, Japanese steamer, E. Hubouet.
M. B. M. 9. S. Co
AGENTS of the above Company are prepared to The Undersigned, having been appointed
GRANT POLICLES on MARINE LISES to all parts of the World,
ARNHOLD, KARTERG & Co. Hongkong, Tat January, 1952.. -1586 ONDON & STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HITHERTO CALLED. THE STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
started for Maibang gratified with the table INSURANCES against FIRE grautodist Cur conduct and cordiality of the Governor. The Gp rent Rates. Considerable Raduction in Promin Verder was bigbly plonsod with this visit besange for Lig# InsuRANOE in Chine the Sherif propared to hold a grand bicara or S
MEYER & Co. Agorates. conference or matters likely to be very 83 vantageons for the Island and for His Majesty'e⠀ Government, and to ensure security. It appears MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANOR that the Sultan wants Sherif Abubasal 16 livs DAY COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
with him and intends to marry one of his dangt ters. The Bherif is the best-looking kiore I hare soon. He is very friendly to the Spaniards, is of the Arab, type with white board, thin and apparently fifty yesra cf apa.. Ha formerly ra sided at Souguay batzow in the neighbourboul of Tarbela de Davilon. I ballove that should this
Hongkong, Sed June, 1879.
Ma
AND LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1824.
CAPITALORTHE COMPANY, L1,030,40 Sterling. RESTE FUSD UPWARDS £120,000 Sterling. OF WHICH IS PAID-UP, £100,000 Sterling,
OR.....
Twater, American ship, W. C. Worland.--- Sumatra, Ameriase ship, Chas. Rook—Order.
Captain.
TECUMSEH, American ship, Linool-Captain.
OXFORDSHIRE," despatch for the ahora port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 10th Fabrimary, 1882
[323
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamship
BANGALORE!
will love for the above plage about 24 hours after her arrival with the oext Buglish Mail,
A. McIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong. 10th February, 1862 STEAM 10 YOKONAMA WA NAGASAKI.
E F & O. B. N. Ov,'s Beamship
• SUNDA,"
will leave for the above place shortly after the Jarriveket the “BANGALORE”"-with-the-next-
English mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 10th February, 1882
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. (Taking cargo at through rates for HAMBORG and New York.
THE Steamship.
** MERIONETASHIRE,"LAN Rickard, Commander, exposted her in about three to four weeks, will have immediate des patch for the above Port
For Freight or Passare, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 28th Janney, 1892
FOR VICTORIA VANCOUVER'S ISLAND. THEĘ Al Anterican Ship
VALPARAISO, Guraian bark, F. Meyer-Mel-T
chors & Co.
SYREN,"
ON MONDAY, the 27th day of February
1992, at Noon, the Company's Steamship
with MAILS PASSUNGEES: SPECIE, and | CARGO, will, louve, this Pars for the above
places.
Cargo and Specia, will be registered for on don se well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Mamailles for the principsi placos of Europe.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The Frezob Contest Packet "IRAQUAD- February, with Mails to and trours the United Kingdom and Europe: via Maples: to Baigon, Straits Settlements. Batavia, Burgah, Ceylon, the Australasian Coloniga, Pondichery. Madras, Caloults, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
The usual hours will be observeția closing. the Maits, &o.
Shipping Orders will be granted until Noos of 26th February,
DAY OF DEPARTURE, Curro will be received on board walil 4P.M., 7., Post Office opatia. Specie and Parools setil 3 P., on the 26th 10 A., Registry of Letters enses. Posting of of Febrery, 1862, (Parcels are not to be sent
all printed matter and patterns oeBSER on hosed; thoy most ha leitast the Agmey's 11 AM, Mail closes, except for Late Letters, Offes.) Contents and value of Tackages so £1.10 A., Lettora may be posted with Late Fee required.
of 10 cents until For farther partioalsra, apply at the Com-11.30 ... when the Fout Ofles loses entirely. pany's Office.
11.40 AM, Labo Lottore may be posted on board the packet with Late Fue of 10 Centa intil time of departure.
·G. DE CRAMPEAUX, Agent, Hongkong, 16th February, 1889:
U. 8. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, YÍL OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
TOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT
MAILS.
PHS FRENCH NAIL
DAY BEFORE DÉPARTURE (De Saturday if tha departars be on Monday).
5 r., Money Order Ono closos. Post Oflan cloam, except the night box, which is always open out of affee bours.
THE ENGLISH MAIL-DAY OF DEPARTURS,
THE U.S. Mal Steamer CITY OF Noon, Money Order Office closos. THE
TOKIO," will be deanatched for San2 Francisco, vil Takohenua, on WEDNESDAY, the 1st March, nt THREE .. taking Pas songers and Froight for Jepara, the United States, and Europe.
pr., Ragistry of Lottace mase. Posting of all printed matter and patterns cesses, P.M., Mails closed, except for Late Letters." 10 F... Letters may be posted with Inte
Fee of 10 cents until
the Packet with Lata Fos of 10 cents autil time of departarė.
Through Bill of Lading isased for trans$.80 P... when the Post Offee closes audirely priation to Tokobara and other Japan Purti 3.40 B., Late Letbees may be posted on boint. to San Franolaeo, to Atlantic and Inland Citis, of the United States, vis Overland Railways, to 1239 | Razada, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to porto
Mexico, Central and South America, by thrTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY BAILING Company's and connecting Steamera, ·
Through Passenge Tickets granted to England,
SHIP
When it in desired to forward letters to the
France, and Germany by all trans Atlantic lines Waited States by a sailing ship which is not n
of Steamers,
Brown, Master, will loud are for the above DUCTION of 25% is role.
Un prepaid Estuen Pasinga Ordo
LOSE & Go's CELEBRATED LIME Port, and will have quick dospitch.
JUICE CORDIAL NUMARUL Solo Agents for Hongkong and Chino, ARNEOLD. KARBERG & Co.
11891 Hongkong, 10th November, 1991.---
CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING,
EXTERIGON "The Umorsigned are prepared to ISSUE. POLICIES ring VILE Serrautoil to indigestion, Towness of spirits, winal DAINHAM'S ENTERICON gives immediato
n the stommob, giddinosa, palpitation of the hea
Entericno rives pool collef and a permansot cure in korvos debility, spermatorskan, do
Baterion is the only infefto remedy for liver complaints, podrosis of blood, loss of 'appuilte, wont of vitality, Montal Depronaton,
ATÍAMSON, BELL & C
Areals Hongkong, 97th August, 1960, 201414
NOTICE.
UKEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
marrisgo take place we will be great gainera asMUAL INGOAIB 50,000 Sterling/pany; are prépared to ACCEPT RISKS on
therebypkécanes the Sultan is now under the in- fluence of several rebelliously inclined pornoos Diario de Manila.
BEDUCTION OF THE RUSSIAN ARMY.
TheUndersigned have been appointed Agents For the above Company at HoxOKE, SANTON, FOOCHOW, SHANGHAL, and Hannow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Curent Rates,
anyag, 15th October, 1868.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 06
General Vaunorshi, the Minister for War at St. Petersborg, has issued a niemorandumi show ing the reductions which have been made in the VANGT SZE INSURANCE Bussian army see he assumed office in April A ASSOCIATION. Jant. The strength of the troops in Europe and
Asin hug hoên reduced from '803,000 25 766,000 | CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up)...... £l. 420,000,00 men. This reduction has been offended by PERMANENT RESERVE... Tie 230,000.00. placing the 38th and 19th Infantry divisions SPECIAL RESERVE FUND Th. 288,936,17 of the Cancasian, army ou a peace footing
and diminishing the cadres of the reserves TOTAL CAPITAL and)
and local corpa Sin 1874 Busala hos pen sossed a great number of rosorva sadrs batfa lions, which were employed on the same duties
as troops of the line and formed a gucleus for nicely. Nix reserve regiments which were employ
ACCOKLATIONS, Sud- April, 1881.
DIREĊFORU
W. BOYD, Bag
ed in the fald during war. These battalions are J. H. Pisexvosa, Est
still to be maintained; but instead of being am played on live duty only, ae hitherto, they are to Fellows the local entre of various datics of police, asport, guard, et fer the fill authorition. thereby enabling the looal corps to be consider ably diminished: Of the 463 local detachants | hitherto employed in European Russis on guna' duty in prisons and other Government establish
Tls, 938,936,17
F. B. Foxacs, Esq., Chairs.
Ww.Mars, Esq. F. J. Hiren, Bag:
HRAD OFFICE-YHANUHAL
Most RUSSELL & Co., Bometarios.
LONDON RIANCIE
Monsen, BABING EROTHERS & C
Baukera
The Endassigned, Agents for the above Cham
FIRST-CLAN Gonow vsat i por Cunt, Nott urs.
dum per Annum
NORTON & Co., Agents. Boegion, 2h May 185E
UN FIRE
Ball by ul: Draggists longlont the alliced
VATHL
Disyalary, and shanghai Parmacy
12211
THE SAVEST AND ONLY RELIABLE TRE- LAHATION DE PHOSTXORUNU
·FL. BRIGHT'S' PHOSPHODYNE;"
known; ramedy for Horrorgues, Indiges
rongoniente; extensivaly pedd in the Army and Navy, O FET GE.and highly renamended by the Modimi fazalty.
MAAR DE PRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE, to GRANT POLICIES against FIRK sie Pimples, Impoverished Blood, Frematurz-Doclian The Undersigned aro propared from this date Only reliable remedy for West and Shatterert Con. stitutions, Nerrous Dobility, Dopression, Laasitudej Reins Turid Rates to the extent of $50,000 thoroughly ro-entebilshps the geuural oily houth. on First-olaza Risks,
DR. BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNO, LINETEAD & DAVIS, Prepared on a now principle, whereby ali possible
..Agents,
risk is outirely proverted, Avoid Phosphorns Fills, Suo Fire Oléo.
Lozenges, An., na tley frequently ocptalas solid par. icles of Phosphorne, whichuwumulate in the system, f17 prodaning Norras, and other serious evils.
18 Box Live Compulate, and all Fuzotional De
Hongong. 12th May, 1881.
NOTICE THE Undersigned bavo Loon appointed AGENTS NEW YORK BOARD at UNDELWEITERS.
ANNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Tiongkong, th September, 1879. BOORD of AMERICAN SHIPPING.
FOREIGN
Agente ABNHOLD KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, di September, 1879,
meat, he have in hands of this seratge RICHARD BLACKWELL, E Agent,THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND
ment been disbanded. The reserve padres bave
also been considerably vodused, and 58 bát of thei
· 161 which represent the 164 line regimėste Lavə İ
68 and 69, Cornhill, E.O
POLICIES granted on MARINE TIsks to all
separated from the reserve attalion. To the parts of the World.
MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF NEW ZEALAND. CAPITAL, £1,000,000 (One Million Sterling). UNLIMITED LIABILITY OF SULEEHOLDERS.
DE BRIGHT & PHOSPHODYNE, Beware of Worthloss Unitations, Roing propaned from Obaclete Formutroj they wṛo absolutely puro- liable, and in some esos positively dangerous.
De. BRIGHT A PHOSPHODYNE, Sold by all Chemists throughout the Globe, Refuse volosa substitutes, Wholoarin Aron-Wation & Co., Hongkong Dir. pensary, and Bhang'asi Pharmacy.
ESTABLISHED IN 1852,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Tongkang, at Decambor, 781.
FOR VICTORIA VANCOUVER'S ISLAND. |KE A1 Amorious Ship
Percival, Mastor, will land bare for the
"BLUE JACKET," Port, and will have quick dapatob
"For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & 05. Hongkong. 31st Diaomber, 188L.
FOR VICTORIA, VANCOUVER'S
-------16LAND
41 American Sa
W. ROTCH,”
LE. tified as carrying a mail, it is caly necessary to post the letters in the ordinary way, mashed Fraight will be received on board until 4 r.. with the name of the ship, and prepaid 10 santa on the 28th February, Parool Packages will per half ounce as usual. The Post Office th be received at the Office until 5. P.. same day; undertakes the duty of abtaining notios of de- (45
all Parcel Packagon should be marked to ad-partura and donpafoking the correspondence. It dress in fall; value of name is required. *** in requested that the lettere be posted if possible Consular Invoices to necompany Overhand at least our day before the date fixed for sailing. Cango should be sent to the Company's Qfloes
G.
In Seated Bnvelopes, addyssod to the Collector. of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information na to Passage sal Freight, apply to the Arenos of the Company, | No. 6, Queen's Road Central,
140
F. E. FOSTER General agent for China and Japon: Hongkong, 8th February, 1839.
BATES OF POSTAGE: Letters, per os. Post Caris; euch
10 Cent, 9 Coats.
Conta
̈ ̈ ́S Cents. Io Cents. with return res.ph
15 Cents.. Commercial papers sirulty such papers as.
Books, Patteras, end Commercial
Papers, per 2 os. Nevsjmoors & Prices Correät, eank Registration Do
P
HENIX FIRE OFFICE. though written by hand, do not hear the share. |ber of an astral or peradual dorrespondencs, such ne invoices, dende, confed-maalo, &o. The charge The Undersigned are
prepared 15
is the same na for Books, but all packets of ant
FIRE at the following Rates OnFirst-o'nun Europesa
Tenamasis
now
TEA MÜSTERS.
Bray, Mastor, will lost bare for the above port, GRANT POLICIES INSURANCE against der den, weight are charged 5 Conte und will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
LUSSELL & Co.. Hongkong, 18th January, 1882.
FOR NEW YORK.
T
354 1.1. Amerissa Ship
“TWILIGHT"
1148
at Nal per Aaðım,
Ou First-class Glodowns.
& Merchandise stored therein.......
Warlund Maston, will lost here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 5th January, 1962,
FOR VICTORIA, VANCOUVER'S
ISLAND, TEN 3/3.LT. L. Americul Ship
"ADAM M. 83MPSON,"
Call, Maitor will load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatole.
For Freight, apply to 2110
FIBER'S NEWSPAPER AD-
·VERTISING AGENCY, ........
RUSSELL & Do Hongkong, 7th February, 1889. [303
FOR PORTLAND, OREGON. [![HD S;8 L L L American Slip
"IMPORTER"
Allyn Mugtr, will load here for the abavo Port, and will have quick despatch....
For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong. 7th February, 1883
[302 RUSSIAN NATIONAL INSURANCE
COMPANY OF STETTIN
ROOMS 20 AND 31. MERCHANTS EXCHANGE, CAIFORNIA 8.5. NB-ADVERTISING SOLICITED for all News- papers published on the Pavilla Coast, the Sand- wich Islands, Polymoria, Mexicau Porte, Paunces Valparaiso, Japan, China, New Zealand, tho Australian Colonies, the Eastern States, and Euraps File of nearly every Newspaper pubel E
ling battidions, too, a reduction has been offect." Subject to a charge of 19, for Interest od by equalizing the numbers of the guards and Shareholders Capital, all the ProFITH of ton grenadiar regineuta with those of the line - UNDERWRITING. BUSINESS IS annually dihe.The Undursigned, having been appolished on the Pacific Coast are kept constantly ments, and by diminishing the sher of one tributod among all Contributor of Business is Agents for the more Company, aro pripart to for hand, and all Advertisers are allowat-frus The Undorsiguel, naring—been appointed dombatants. A furtsor eduction: kus losu | proportion to the promis paid by them.
ACCEPT FIRE and MALINE RISKS ataudis to them during businesa hours,
Agents for firm aboro Company, uro propared to ostmed by the diminution of the mins) coutin-.
Current Rates, allowing usual discounts.
The HONGKONG DAILY PRESs? In kept on ¦ ACCEPT RISKS against Fins et Current Rates, gont of recruite, which ia 1977, 1872 and 1979-
GEO K. STEVEND & Co. die at the Ollon of lễ. * Fiener, gho is authe
·METER & €9. was 218,000, and in 1830, 285,000, and has been
[Hoogsang, 1st July, 1881.
[20rised to receive Advertisements.
Hongkong, 9th May, 1891.
£806
RUSSELL &PO..
• Aginta
Hongkong, 11th May, 1880..
On Coala
Parsons who send Musters of Tes through the Pool in Tins aro requested to haya tham madh flat or square Instrad of round, ne it in . stNot per Auzu possible to pack round tins securely in there ail at 1 Not per Aubage. It is believol that the tea will travel moes safely in flat fins, which aro not`as liable as round ones to helged in.
Ou Petroleum in Hig
censed Godowne at 13 af pickazum, On First-class Chinese
Tensuouts
at 2 % Not per Aarum, On Second-class Chinese
Tenementa
24. Net per Anaum
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CA Agents for Phiquis Fire Qflos, Hongkong, 5th August, 1881,
[19
4 by 1 by 11 inches is suggested me a good size. The bins should not have sharp comara.
BOSDIERE' AND SÄILORA' LATTERS. L-Privates in H‚M," "Aymy, or Navyr Non- govanjisioned Ofears Bandmasters" Army Sabcolmmetery (not Superintending or First Clas) Writers or Schoolmistresang may send
THE MAN. ON INSURANCE- COM, half-ombre latters to the United Kingdom by
PANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OPPICE-HONGKONG. CAPITAL (FULLY SUBSCRIBED), $1,000,000.
· BOARD OF DIRECTORS, Kon Moox WAR, Esq., Chairmiau. BAN BAP, Est
LEONG UN, Esq. KWOX FIN KA), Esg: | Chose Peng, Big-
QUAN HOI Cryne, Esq.,
KWOK YIN KAX, Esq, Manager.
Woo Law YUEN, Beg Assistant and Boorstary The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to a parts of the World, payable at any of 114 Agansies.
Contributory Dividuada no payable to all Centributors of Basiners, whether they are Bhareholders or not
S WOOLIN YUAN,
A Secretary. HEAD OFFI08, «AN No. 2. Quenay Bend Wash
Hongkong, 14th March, 1691,
|--
mail at the rate of four oenka (trupence) eschi, which bay in propaïd rither la fruperial or in Hongkong Baropa. By private steamar the postage is onts (one noun).
-The same privileges opoly to lettore ad- dressed to the Privates and Non-commissioned Officers paiet above,
8.Tivate ebenmary leave Iongkong for London about every ten days. A
4-The lettore must not exceed half an owner. No azokarallets, jewellery, dooán he went,
with the end onen.
5-
from & Soldier or Sailor his cless and desaciptana prost be staat in full on the loffer. the eavor of which must be signed by the Cou "mandips (floor, with name akrapriment, abin, đo
to fall. If to a Solater or Sailor, his fans and des
oription; with name of regiment, ship, de, must, be'slated in fall.
K-16oldiers and fallory-hate-zu-peleilepas with regard to books or papere, nor can these bem k prepaid with Imperial Stamps.
Fat not Warrant Offörer, Vin:
ber, Hostswxin or Carpenter.
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