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INTIMATION. THE HONGKONG

THE HRONICLE AND DIRECTORY

For 1996.

With which is inscrporated] THE CHINA DIRECTORY. (TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL Issue). ROYAL OCTAYO, pp. 1,12 with plana $5.00. SMALLER EDITION, PP. 752...$3.00.

THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY has been thoroughly revised and brought up to Jato, and is again much increased in balk.

It contains DESCRIPTIVE and STATISTICAL Accounts of, and DinacтORIYA fer HONGKONG

VLADIVOSTCCE.

Do. Ladies' Directory JAPAN- Do Military Forces. Nagasaki.

Do. Chiness Hongs,

ALL

DISPENSARY

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR GOODS

are now being sold off at BEDUCED PRICES. BONBONS and CRACKERS,

in grant Variety. ORNAMENTAL BOXES.

CHOCOLATE CREAMS. CRYSTALLISED FRUITS,

AND

PURE CONFECTIONERY,

Kale (Hiogo).

МАСАО

Osaka...

CHINA

Tokić,

Pakhoi.

Yokohains,

Hoihow.

Nigula

Whampoa.

Hakodato

4.

S.

Canton.

THE PALLIFPINES-

or all kir

WATSON & LIMITED.

Swatow,

Manila.

Amoy,

Hongkong, 21st January, 1886.

Iloilo.

Taiwanfou

BORNEO→→

Sarawak.

Tekno.

Tamsui

Kolang.

Fooshaw

Wanelow.

Caču,

Labuan.

British North Borneo,

Cochin Canh-

Tourana. Quinhon.

TORQUIN

Halphong.

Hanoi.

Ningpo.

Enigoo.

Shanghai,

Carabolic.

Chiskinng.

ANNAN

Wuhu.

Hu

Kiukiang.

Hanhow.

Tchang

Chungling.

Choloo.

SIAN-

Bangkok.

Singapore.

Malwos.

Pemang.

Taku.

„Tientsin.

Poking.

Port Arthur,

Nowchwang-

CORES-

Séoul,

Jonoham

FUSIN

Yususan.

FORT HAMILTON “

STEAMS SETTLEMENTS,

MALAY STAIS-

Johero.

Sungei Ujong.

Selangor.

French

Perak: NAVAL SQUADRONK- British. BRIPPING-OfBeers of the Casting Steamers of P.& 0.8. N. Co. Chins & Manila S. 8. Co. Messag. Maritimes. Siortsson & Co. Japan. 9. S.Ce. Indo-Chins 8. N. Co.

H. C. &. M. S. B. Co. Scattiah Oriental S. 8. Co. Douglas 8. 8. Co. Miscellaneous Coast Chian Mor. 8. N. Ca. Steuert.

The LIST OF RESIDENTS AFF contains

the names of TWELVE THOUSAND, Taree HundreD, AND FIGHTY SIX FOREIGNERS

one in the strictest

arranged under aus Alphabet, or stones

boing alphabetical.

MAP OF THE FAR EAST.

MAP OF THIN-THLAND OF HONGKONG.

PLAN OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA.

PLAN OF THE CITY OF CANTON.

PLAN OF PORRIGN CONCESSIONS, STANGEA.

PLAN OP YOKOBAMA,

PLAN OF MANILA.

PLAN OF SAISON.

Among the other contents of the book are- An Angio-Chinese Calendar, Meantime of Sun- rise and Sunset, Mosa of Barometer and Thermomster, Rainfall, Echipes, Festivals, &c. full Chronology of remarkable vents since the advent of foreigners to China and Japan.

observed by Chinesa. Muhamedans. Parsons,

Jews, &e with the days on which they fall. Compative Tables of Money, Waights, &c. The Hongkong Postal Guide for 1886

Arrivals and Departures of Mails and Parcal

Post it and from London and Hongkong. Beades of Commissions and Charges adopted by the Chanters of Commerce of Hongkong and Shanghai. Hongkong Clair, Jinriolabs, and Boat Hire.

This issue contains the New Scale of Hong Long STAMP DUTIES. also tables of COURT-FERS not elsewhere published. The APPENDIX consists of

-FOUR HUNDRED-PAGIN

THE DAILY PERSS, MONDAY, FEBRUARY Isg, 1886.

The Prisons Ordinance, 1285, comes inta operation to day, selfridge, fait Amoy on the 22nd January for The American corvette Omahy, Captain T. O. Nagasaki.

HONGKONG, OANTON, AND MACAO

STEAMBOAT CON LIMITED A

For

Signor Cattaneo, the condunter, is to be on. Band secompanying the musicst honours and on work on a large scale, becomes afrost an in-- the songstera. The party ware landed at Fed Farmountable diflealty. To build a rhilrond in gratulated on the vary efloient state of the

o'clock.

expensive undertaking, and ulioulzba mert, on the careful as steady assistance he Bceloty, and the accompanynt, Mr. Gorge Leder's What by the Filet Fish shortly after five ecminunicate with the mines would also be a vory done by special permission, and at least, a Taotui na president of the company. gave by adhering to the componer's ideas as to time and expression. The platform was most

sigours do not understand these matters. Ai tastefully arranged and decorated with fowars supplied through the courtesy of Mr. Westland.

TRIAL TRIP OF THE STEAMER

GLENFRUIN”

lose sight of the fact that no entorprise of any rind san be carried out by private individuals or The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the compantes. All the mining companies that have Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Bamboat Co., started have had officials at their hands.generally Limited was held at the Company's, office, a Taolai. I know of one company that had threa Queen's Bead Central, on Batarday afternoon. Taotai's managing it; the concern was a load There wore present Hon. W. Keswick (Chair- mine. They managed to spend all the share- man, Heu. P. Byrie, Mossrs. D. R. Bohlins, A. holders' money, but nover produosd a pica: of Mofrer, F. A. Gomos (Directors), W. H. Ray, J. metai.

bas formally assented to the loss of Torquin she is far from being recondled to 15. I docd, there can be little doubt that if the French are ever engured in a serious war in

The Boersation Committee of the Volunteer Boropo China will seize the opportunity to attempt the racevery of ber Jost depon-Carpe arranged last month for carbine strooting dencies. It baboves France, therefore, to scmpetitions for prises given by the offers er Accomplish the pacification of Tonquin with friends, or provided out of the Rocreation Fund and have also arranged a large competition for all despatch, so as to leave China no good March, when there will be about sight prizes to ground of complaint as to the non-falfilment be shot for by the members in two divisions, A of the treaty and to be herself in as good and Belassen, the aggregate prise in A ones to be gold cross presented by Major Tripp. The

The Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company position as possible to repel attack in her January competitios we decided at the end of

last wonk, a cup given by Captain Francta being have justcompleted another pisteof work of which II. Car, A. E. Vaacher, G. Sharp. J. T. C. Kota, A case of very recent dain has caue to my now territory should it come..

the prize. This was won by Gunner Cornilony like this may feel prond. Their auocess M. B. Polishwalla, A. 8 Gomes, J. O, Caala kaowledge whom an effort was being made in a with a score of 47 out of a possible Co. with the sunken straner Zafiro moms to have been. A Remedios, J. M. V. Figueiredo, J. Esmall way to intro to the smelting of its with conditions for shooting wore bad, ver beavy the harbinger of other nobiosea and the Gomas, Jr., V. C. da Rocha, J. A. Carvalho, and mineral fast (all this iron toads in Chinato gists of bitterly cold wind blowing series the range. The ranges were 200, 800, and 500 yards, Are shots at cach, regulation marking. -

The Straits Oeder in Council referring to the carriage of deck passengers in pablished in Saturday's Gazette.

The NC. Dry Now says that the Japun, one of Apene's direct steamers to Hongkong, ro- turned to Calcutta lisabled on the 24tb ultimo.

By an Ordner Majesty in Council part 2 of the Fugitiva Ofenders Act, 1891, is extended to the Straits Battlements, Hongkong, and Labuan.

From the report of the steamer Hollow pub Comtraiestions on Editorial mattera shonlllises in another column, it will be soon that the Rådrovsod “The Editor," and there uz biz" Th passed the wreckage of a junk when of Tonquin

Point on the 2011 January. Manager," and not to individuale by osm

The Agents (Mesara, Jardine, Matheson & Co.) inform us that the lan Line steamer Bleacarn, Blitar, not for publication, but an avauses of pood fraz Lontina, left Bingapore for this port an

Saturday, ths 30th ultiroo

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS

Correspondents are requested to forward their name

and addreas with ecmmunications

faith.

All lettore for pablication should be writson on,sac side of the paper only.

Advertisements and Subscriptions which are of dered for a faol period will be continued untii (coautormandoù.

Ordere for extra sopiva of the Daily Press bould

Mr. J. Brawer has been appointed Acting Superintendent of the Fire Brigals and Mr. A. Wagner Acting Assistant Superintendent of the same daring the abeonze on loaro' of 'Mr. H. E. Wodobome.

be sent before 11 am, on the day of publication.The Straits Tina says that the Russian After that hoar he supply is limited.

The Daily Press.

INTRONG, FEBRUARY IST, 16.

eraisers Oprichuk and Rasboynik, now in Singapore, mi prubably return home, whilst the tagship Valdmurjozomuch with Admiral Kornitoft will go north.

The attention of masters of vesselain directed to the novice to mariners in another column in #isting that in lat. 10.1 N.. long. 109.37 B., the steamship Morfonethshire passol the wronk of a vessel, apparently a barque or brig, just awash with the stumps of two masts standing.

a

The Shanghai Mercury says that a scheme for new Gerson Chinese lank is published in the Shea Pan of the 27th Janary. It differs from a previs seleme in that the Germans propose to allow the Chloete Government the site inta of interest on their deposits us they would change them ou money canc

.

LONDON, 28th January, THE MINISTERIAL CRISIS. The Marquis of Salisbury has been summoned to

Osborno.

THE GRECIAN DIFFICULTY. All the Beropean Squadrons are assembled Suda Bay, Crete.

LONDON, 29th January. MR, GLADSTONE SUMMONED BY THE QUEEN. Her Majesty has accepted the resignation of the Ministry, and Mr. Gladstone has been sam- moned to Osborne,

wish to pat to the chair.

No questions being asked, the CHAIRMAN of the secounts. moved the adoption of the report and the passing

Mr. Cox seconded. Carried unanimously:

On the notion of Mr. BSILIOs, wecondled by Mr. Ray, Measta. L. Hanshild and A, OD. Gourdin wore re-elected auditora.

The CHAIRMAN-The dividend, warrants will be issued on Monday. I think that closes the busiasts of the meeting, gentlemen.

Mr. Saar-I beg to propose a vote of thanks the Chairman and directors.

Mr. Ray seconded.

Carried by acclamation.

So it is withe

A TRAGEDY AT UHUNGKING.

January, 1836. The great warrior Bao-toow has jast returned from his bloodless campaign against the French on the borders of Tonquin Ho passed hor about a year ago with sareral thousands of soldiers, or rather substitutes for soldiers, a new = ly levied mob who before they had reached the T36 CHAIRMAN-We are much obliged to you, borders of Kasichow nearly all deserted, e- gentlemen.

ports say that when he reached Koi Yang-foo had only about two thousand regulars, supplivd him by the Viceroy of Szechavn, the original mob thet ke started with having all cleared out. Some when deserting were arrested and behoudt, bui that did not deter others from doing the smo. It is said that when questioned as to why ther deserted, they stated that the pay was not unti- olent for them to live on ; only sighty cash a day per man having been issned to thea, with a Taag Ata anamployed, was charged with bedeuntion of twenty-cent by the sout

POLICE COURT.

30th Jennury.

BEFORE MR. A.. G. Wise..

A BCEPCIOUS EQUIPMENT.

the present time has he made with oharcoal), The BECRETARY read the notice convening the Alt the preliminary arrangements wore sotila Trying out of their contrast with as, to the T. Arzeld (Secretary). Glenfrein has been one of the smartest me tiny

and the money subscribed, when two of the have done. The collision between the Grain meeting.

The CHAIRMAN mid-Gentlemen, the report literati thought is an innovation the should be sad tho Campita has been already so much be Mr. Frank Wilson, the agent in advance of fore the pabio in connection with litigation be and statement of aescants which are bafers you, stopped, and sordingly sent in stition to Chiarini's Circus, has received a letter from Mr. tween the two sides and otherwise that all the with your permission, we will take as read. In the ngistrate charging tao parke sorcorand L. Maya, the Secretary sud Manager, dated facts attending it must be too wall known to these documents you are fully informed of with doing a great many diutions things Masila: January 27th, stating that the troupe need any further marration now, The disaster the position of the Company, and the position conspicuous among them being pervertige arrived there on the 27th from Saigon per occurred on the 17th Octoler last, and after is one which I think you will regard na fan shut distilling coal til mannincturing French mail stoomer. The greater portion of some negociation Messrs. MeGregor, Gow & Co. satisfactory as to render unmory on my devil water (sulphuric acid injuring the rice the paraphernalia of the hago show at the time accepted the tonder of the Dock Company to part any remarks conrented with it There fields, and a lot of other in laseribabis noDsADIA. of writing bad yet to be discharged from raise the vessel for 835,000, and to repair bar are just one or two things to notice, and And to strengthen the petition they signed the teamer. There had been some difficulty re- and rostars her to her original condition for they are of an agreeable kind. We have names of at least half a dozen people flint know garding the plot of groand which had been $66,000. The raising of the vessel was the now got a reserve, called a depresíation and nothing of it at al', the object being to inakai selected on which to rest the tents, permis. most snccessful part of the affair, for owing to insurance fund, which, if the appropriation reappear that it was the ceneral wish to have des sion for the use of which had been grant the ingenious device of covering the breach in commended to day is approved of by you, will affair stopped. The Magistrato as fally awar ed by the Municipal Authorities to Signor the vessel's side with a soffer dau, we believe the be mada np to $300,000. You will observe in of what was being done, as one of the parties, a Chisrini, but after the necessary work had been happy idea of Mr. R. Cooks the Assistant Be the report that carry, forward the sum of petty official, at told him all about it. When started and everything was working smoothly, oretary, the vessel was got up very easily, and at $34,000 odd after making that appropriation. the petition was handed in this gentleman had a sold military offers had opponrad upon the cost that left the Dock Company a handsome The Direstara aro of opinion that the time has any of it sent to him by the hagistrate his soome stopping for the time being all work profit on the contract price. The renal was taken now come when a spesial funt for the equalizas, done to give him a chance to go und reakta. This stoppage, however, conld only be of short wer to the Cosmopolitan Dook, and the speed tion of dividends should be formed, and as the tera with the Yamin blood suckers, and the daration as the citizens of Manila had welcomed with which this very say undertaking was ear-Articles of Association do not to their prosent ausror was delayad come time, but as he did not ried out was another triumph to the Tak Cam-form simit of tbut fund being created, the ass fitto maire any terins the matter droppad, In the arrival of their favourite show.

pany. To sticat two months after she was dock Directors will call a mesting of the shareholders each a case there are two methods of procedure ed the vassal was put into a condition which, to rectify them in that reapcot, so that the fund and both require money. The parties interested LATEST TELEGRAMS.

having elicited a warm expression of appreval may be formed. The advantage of it does not way make terms aither with the petitioner or from the caplain himself, may be considered to be require to be recommended by me: 1 am sure it the Magistrate, through the proper channel; highly satisfactory, and sent on a trial trip. The will be patant to you all. There is opposition the oficials are always open to negotiate, anil 4 Tatter event took place on Saturday morning, a on the Canton line, and I hope the stops that area valo the patitioner also, who for a fe will keep large party of ladies and gentlemen being invited taken will be sufficient to overcoms that oppoxi- quiet and the work may go on. to take the trip in the name of Captain Nerman.tion. You are aware that from time to time overything started by private enterprize No. i thing in the shape of modern improvements can Despite the fact that a vory koea, cutting wind allowion has been made here to the was blowing, a very large proportion of those in portance of bailding a new steamer for to accessfully introduced unless there is a high vited were on board. The tag Pilet Fish cor the Centon line. The directors have nerer offisial at the hoid. It is pertain that no entar- invayed the gnosts from Padder's Wharf to the lost sight of the importance of the construe prize will prove a financial success with a high Glenfruin, which Tay in the quiddle of the har- tion of a new steamer, but they have had it official at the head, for beyond spending ther buar, and shortly after ma the big vowel start- torno iz upon them foreibly that the steamer pooples' money they have no basiness training.

Mining in this age without machinery is not ed. The guests present were, taking the ladies would, in all probability, be lying idle in the AMONGST the witnesses examined before the

first-Miss L. Hungerford, Mis Sharp, Mrs. harbour were she built; and with the improve to be thought of; the first cost, including Tonquin Commission of the Finch Olymber

Poata, Miss Hopkina Miss Sutton, Mra. Adama, {mours ocnstantly taking place in ateam machi- transport to the mines oror a country that bns not even a single cart track, will plate mixing Mrs. Just, Mrs. Peomecker, Mra. Hauschild. uery they think it is better to delay the con- wa M. THOMSON, Governor of Cochin China,

Mrs. Siubs. Miss Hugo, Mrs. Deur, and Mrs. struction of a boat so long as is reasonable and in Cuina at a dovided disadvantage. When the who is now in Bague un lauso. There are

Sharp. The gentlemen present included-Hon. prudont la the interests of the Company. In mineral is extracted, where is it likely to find T. Jeokson, Ron. F. D. Samoon, Commander R. addition to the prudence of ant building too market in which it can anecoasfaily compe one or two points in his evidence which

M. Rumsay, R.N.; Masera. H. Heppius. M. Groto, barriedly there is the fant that the money depo- with Bike products of Europe and America? THE HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY'S J. J. Francis, E. Meckest, A. G. Wise, A. J. sited in the bank or otherwise disposed of brings These ara matles that the foreign capitalists merit remark. M. THOMSON Speaks as re-

Leach, E. J. Askwnyd, C. P. Custer, J. T. Chuter, in an amount which is important to the Con will do well 14 consider before investing any presenting the general foating of Chebl

The British lanet ironclad Agamemnon Cap OUNCEHT AT THE CITY HALL.

Col C. E. Fuster, Lout. Col. Anderson, Messrs. paus. Were that amount invested in a new money in such retomes. There is now, und China, and gires some particulars in re-

tain B. Long, left here on Saturday afternoon

W. Wotton, F. A. Hazeland, G. E. Polts, C. A steamer there would be an expanditura that has existed for several years, a grand concern The Directors, however, knova as the Yunaan Copper Company, with ference to that colony. He mentions the to je the Mediterranona Squadron. The ng-

The members of the Hongkong Choral So. Tomas, Dr. Adams, Dr. Poate, Capt. 3. Barnie, would be a dead loga. ship Audacious, with Admiral Hamilton on fact that English and German firms prested, se lafs for Wands. Borcho. 2nd Singa cisty gave their frat Concert of the season in wer, R. Cocks, W. Legge, W. Dermas. A. John-will soner or later be required, and they have up, aasing the Emperor's sanction spr Meurs. D. J. Donlop, J-Macgregor, S. Bre are not at all blind to the fact that a scamera capital of two million taels, mostly paid dominate there, and gives sy the reason that pore, at which fatter part she will probably most the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, on Bularday too, N. Siebs, L. Possnacker, H: Just, H. Sharp, suficient date before them now that at any offices in several provinces for Billing it's The MAPS and PLANS have been mest the merchants of these two nationalities.bavis the Lendre, tion on her way out to join tas voning. Owing no doubt partly to the previous E. E. Deur. J. Twentyman, F. G. O. Wilson, moment, wore it necessary, they could give im-shares, all in charge of ovials of considerable

China Squadron.

engagements made by residents, and partly. Ribiera, A. G. Morris, A Coron, A. M.Cons-ediate instructions for the construction of a rank, with numerous retinags of soldiers, sa- re-engraved in a superior style sad brought up long studied the customs and the waits of

chio, W. H. James, W. Aitchison, R. Konnody, W. boat. There is also a difficulty in connection foretariss, clarks, and serenata. The manage re to date. Thuy now consist of

the natives and are the mode to cater fo The Postmustor General notities in the facets to the satiety indu: the number of amuse Karfoot Hughes, J. H. Stewart-Looktart, C. H with the Imperial Custans. They do not looks have spent largo sume in machinery, aues of FLAGS OF MERCANTIL HORRES, IN CHINA, CODE OF SIGNALS IN USE AT VICTORIA PEAR them, while French merchants have not done that parcels w/ How ba forward to the Cape ments and fostivities lae Cotony of late, there Hatabings, C. Stiebel, Captain Hopkins, Captain Dvourably upon night boats, and the privileges which has no connection whatavar with coppar

Colony, Cyprus, Constantinople, British Guiers, so, and the consequence is that French goods and certain West India, Islands. Itisalso notified was only a molerate at The audience, C. Auderson. Dr. C. J. Where. Messrs. W which the steamer Papan onjays there may be smelting, and forwarted it in. the direction T1 Yangtze at the load of navigation, and just as are Bold 57 English merchants us. English in sunration with the survios to the United however, proved en approve one, and very avi-jetra. C. F. A. Sangster, H. Jeffries. Liont differ in getting extended so as to make pos of Tennan. It now lies on the banks of the

Lealfo (Northamptonshire Regiment), Mr. F. sible: htly departure from either ond. Kingdon, and places harend that de Custame dently enjoyed the orollar programme provided Jarvis, E.N., Mcare. G. A.K. Honey, J. Gox, E. dons 1 er to me that there is anything near the Yannen copper mines as it will ever be. products. The latter statement we are duty is charged as waths, jewellery, personal The Choral Society had for some time been indasJames Hughes, F. H. Slaghok, W. H. F. Darby, inrthsay, gantlamen, but I shall be very as much of it is of Bush weight that it is not. clined to astept with great doubt, but M. Thoueruimuts, or any articles ist describable as triously practising, and the result was apparent H. P. Hayilar, Ji Mitchell, G. Caldwell, J. loss, happy answer any questions which you may possible to transport it there over the existing ronds The local demand is very sull. and to (Applause). son instanças Ecobaix goods (textile manu;; platy.

by the smooth and even manner in which the Geo, Marray Bain, E. Fraser-Smith, C. A

have copper carried overland hundreds of miles factures) as being thus sold under false PLAN OF TOWN AND ENVIRONS OF JENGAFORE. Colours, and it is of course possible some of Eva Arch Freemasons No. 546, held on cisty has been greatly strengthened several now Lysomus Pass, and as soon as she was through

At a regular convocation of Victoria Chapter part songs and choruses went off. The S Cornish, and others,

The Tossel proceedad ataslow speed through the

on pack onitals could never have paid. This is a fair sample of each enterprises in the hands of PLAN OF GEozen Town, PENANG.

the Chinese Mandarins. case of the kind may have occurred. French-Saturday night, the following officers were elected members having recently joined who are mest she was tarned round and came back through the oldbarbour. During this time the company levied men, he says, do not care to establish then for the ning war-ME.Z., Ex. Comp. decided soquisitions, while coma of the

Freer-Staith. PZ. B. Comp. G. C. Cor; J J.,

over the ship.everything on board having busukho. selves so far away from home, and event when Comp. C. Grant: Seribe E. Er. Comp. W. H. members show very visiblǝ improvement. they do they are the slaves of routine. He tells B. Arthur, F., Scribe N. Comp. J. Willmott;

The first part of the programme consisted of roughly restored to its former condition. The sa

loon and passenger accommodation in general wore 1.5, Coy, 31. Palenner, Treasurer, Comp. Alections from Bir W. Ster-dale Bennett's highly admired. The Glenfruin has a fine, band ua, further, that the hope of Cochin-Chies R. Mylar and Janitor, Comp. J. Maxwell cantata "The May Queen." This cantata een some saloon, with roomy and vary comfortable has always been that France would extend

The panelling in the saloon was A deseription of the Festivals, Fasts, & its colunal domain to Tonquin. In view ago that the British barque Albula, for Shaar. eminent composer over wrote, but the subject of most tastafolly decorated, the body of it was of

| WM. C. Daily News montioned some the tains some of the most charming innsic the state recms. however, of the fact that the purely French hai, had been seen by the Fylo, at present in it is sadly wanting in dramatis interest. The dark polished wood, and the panels painted into

capital imitation of satin wood, with a pattern trade of Occhin-China is so insignificant nut port, in a dismested condition and derelict. From personages are typos of the guest and most in black in the contro. The upholstery and forniture was all in the best of taste, and the Euch valus can be attached to Freucheracts from Eaglish and American papers we abstract kind; and while every one mast be in learn that the Albain wis wrecked during a ty-

saiorn altogether could scarcely have looked opinion there, as such, as it is really only the phoon of the Luchia Islands on the 14th terested in what they sing no one na oare a better when the vessel frat left the builder's opinion of the large army of officiala main. Octobe Captain Passmore sad eleven of the atom what they say. The May Queen, who is a bands. With regard to the faraiture and up- rained in the colony, and who of course -

grew were picked up by the barque Marquis of sopraco, has a village lovor, who is a tenor; zad bolstery of thessloon, staterooms, captain's cabin, pect to reap Baladvantages fons coloniais Frau Hongkong and taken to San Fran- an attempt is made by a predigate gautloss, chart room, officers' rooms, &c., another local firm

[visro, share they were landed on the 4th Docent-

That part of the work was done by Meurra. Lane, Crawturd & Co.. extension. The fact that the trade of the bar. Top of the crew were drowned. The Albula who is a baritons, to detach the rastic maiden deservo very great credit French colonies falls into the hands of mer- the freight for 32,000,

was toured at St. John, NB., for $10,000, and from her lawful allegiance and attach her to

and was carried out with remarkable despatch himself.. "Can that oys a cottage hido Paoke at very short zetien. Both with this vessel and chants of other nationalities might be us:1,

this monster in the opening phrase of smrt the Zafiro this firm has been very successful, for is en argument against such extension as curious croour is at present afloat as charming frie. In the and, sitar daring the way they love estriad out the rk sonli

L'Echo de Shanghai, to the offoet that H.E.

se ut nga rogue and rogabond.

sariat for their trouble, left the soldiers but little the natural course would be so Irave those Png E-lin, we recently arrived in Shangbai, grievous temptations, which, with anexampled holly have beat, surpassed by any

A constable saw the defendant at Tai Kok to live upon in oamp but on the march insuffi- interested in the trade to secure their markets tired of political affairs and the hares of the cynicism, as offered to her opsaly in pressous When the vessel had got past Green Island on Taxi on Friday, and the an' wanner appearing cient to buy food. This bold warrior has always by their own endeavours. But that which world, will becarne a hozza-Referring to the of her lover, the May Queen anewars the bad her way back through the Tarbour to the Chaten napicions, the offer of the law stopped and been noted for the bad character of his won, cannes be deas by open competition is the save the N. C. Daily News sags:-Bone Ligue man's subtis question in the affirmative. With ver, the salon bell was rung and the coryany searched him, and found concealed under his there being little or no disciplies than.

Chanzking is now in quite a tu na ponte- attempted by means of protection. Laatsion to retire fron tive life, His request was

ago. Ping Yu-lin craved the Emperor's permis. the story of the cantats, however, neither sat down to a most recherché het tiffin, provided clothing a dagger and a housebreaking instru

by the Hongkong Botol under the personal an

ment over a lorzki efair used by ous Bas isow's disbanded soldiers, in which one man was year the Colonial Council expressed itself in fusod, but les anorded a couple of months the Choral Society nor their audiozoe were much Ferla tendance of BIr. Gray. That sab a meal torily.

fis Excellency oras a small constry concerned on Saturday. The selections given for so largs a company could have been cooked louve

| murdered outright, and a woman and child very favour of thoimpention of protective duties of hanse pou the Hai-Eu, or Western Lake, naar were well chosen. The opening choras "Awake, on board the ship shors that her king

dangerously wounded. Tha particulars are about 60 per cent, on foreigu goeds and in favour of Hangehow, which he has christened Tui Hsing wake" was rendered with much spirit and in arrangements are exceptionally good.

as follow:-The soldier was staying at an hotel Chotoo, with additional Article, French goods, but before this car be brought Ar. or Monastery of Petront and Self-exam exzellent time. The gentleman who was to have modato half the guests prosent, but room for

ealoon was not large enough to accom

with three compsalons, prior to go to his home and all others not abregatod

some miles in the country. During the night Lieto operation there must be a Castoms union active duty. To this simple fast is to be traced sang the first tenor solo was unable to attend the rest was made at a long table which extended

Le board someone in the house, nud called to the between Cochin-China, Tonquin, and Annam, the foolish rumour that the old Adrairal intende owing to a severo cold, consequently the recita-backs from the poop almost to the bridge, that

hudlord that there wore thieves in the hotel. tire and air, "O zoadow clad in early spring part of the ship being closed in with awzings, of the fan weather which has, quite exceptional. The landlord told him to get up and look after and this has not yet been organised. It is to hecame a work. safe to predict that when the proposed duties The German bark Augate, which arrived here were omitted, and the shorus "O melancholy decorated with days to keep out the wind ly, prevailed bere lately, by making excursions the thieres-himself. In the morning the enlifer

to the Sulphur Springs, cascades, etc.

fonrd that the bundle which contained his olcthes shire Regiment, under the conductorship of Me.. The steamer Fokies arrived yesterday from and afew tsels in silver, had bonu stolan. His com- come into existence, if they over do, the pro on the 30th of January from Cardell. But plight" followed immediately after the string the fit the Band of the Northampton sperity of Cochin-China will at once begin the hate of Banth Ser Firains, whilst in the od, sad the calmost depressing effect it produced national Fausta represe uting England, Scotland. Gerran artillery ofloors, who are connected, I so much as himself. In the absence of any vid- sens, a very narrow escape from falling into oborus. This dirge-like chorar was well render- Moran, played soms admirable selections of Amoy. Amongst the passengers word Bumer des also lost esters articles of clothing, but not to wuse, and that the small-adrantage-that vicinity of du Tapos Islands, in lat. 258 N. was quickly dissipated by the bright and spark, Ireland, and Wales, and during the whole trip heat, with the intended construction of new ass that ite-robbers had broken into the hous

the soldieriomanded that the landlordshould make may be derived by French manufacture and long 131.11 W. On the 15th of January,

the excellent playing of this Se Band greatly fortifications here.

The Chinese transport Waverley arrived from good his loss. The landlord refused to noknow. will be much more than counterbalanced by about horn, the day is armed native Ling music which came next, "With a laugh enhanced the enjoyment of the proceedings.

In the saloon the chair was taken by Captain Foochow en tar 16th just, and left on the 18th ledge his responsibility, sandry neighbours were the general falling off in the trade thees approaching. manued by about 150 we go round." The charming recitative a

Mareges. The Captain when leaving Earope, dust for soprano and tenor Love keeps a

Norman, and after the kean appetites berosten for Kelang, to take a cargo of ceal for Shanghai called in to arbitrate, and all retired to Tea- colony.

had been specially warned not to truet these is cord" was entrusted to Mrs. Fraser-Smith o

by the bracing air had been listed by the Tho, revenno craiser Foi Hoe is expected hers shop to iconss the xtter. The neighboura good things provideà,

from Kelang to-morrow.

adjudged the landlord guilty of negligence, and On the political aspect of the question Mlanders, several atrage haring already bez Mr. Fleet, both of whom sang with great tas

Mr. GILLIES, the Secretary of the Dock Coma- A fresh Ñ.. wind has been blowing daring declared that he ought to make good the soldier's committed there lately on ships, so he deter-

the last few daye, sccompanied with drizzling loss to the amount of four thrassnd och. This THOMSON expressed the view that if Ton mined to ho na co on beard. The ship's und expression. Mr. Whittall then sang that pany, proposed the health of Captain Narmana.

he refused to do. The unicitanate soldier poti- gain were evacuated great risks would be crew was arun partly with revolvers, guns, and somewhat difficultado of Robin Hood's, ""Tis jolly the master of the vessel. He had only had the rain,

The German ashooner Johann Car! left for tionel the district Magistrate; the hotal-kroper incurred it Qochiu-China, where there would pikes, and partly with missiles, such sa pieces of to hunt" capital style and with mach spirit. pleasure of knowing that gentleman a short

couls and iron. be attempts at rebellion. To Dre uerer was very burguous with about do meu, still com wok" was perhaps the least effective part of the tion in the important position whiche hell struck several times on the bar, without, how on.suited bitt received a serer reprimertspers The causes, amongst which there The choras "Hark! thair netes the haatboys time, but their scquaintance had been sulleivat Takow, with a cargo of coal, on the 16th instant also sont in a petition. The latter being one of to raise him high in his (Mr. Gillies) ostina Whan sailing out with a light 5.E. wind, she the Magislmte's runners, the soldier was not only abandoned the hope, the Governor goes on ing acar, the Captain warned fham off and threat

that highly enlightened official, whichso exasper- to say, of reconquering Cochin-Ction; the raw opones are on the savages and finally drove and looked that decision which was noticeable is known in the East, cad its fleet enraised some

thon. Frt this having no effect the ship's performance; the time was not sufficiently marlod | (Applause.) The Glen Line was cesedly weli over, sustaining any data Fuca (late)ated the soldier that he determined to avenge Aanamite conspiracy is always amouldering them away, with several wounded and killed. the other choruses. The soli botwoon Fugland' of the finest and fastet xhipa aflost, and white Minn) came into port on the 18th towed by himself. He accordingly took his short sword and started upon the war-path in earnest. En. both in the colony itself and in Cambodia Suiing ship going that way will do well to Queen and the May Queen (lisa Stopani andrything was done on board their ships-to two steam-Jaunches.

Trade is dull, owing to the proximity of the tering the honge, he met the landlord's son, a sure the comfort of passengers, and attain trust theso Aurages a little as possible. the abandonment of Tonqain would@render j

bright child of eight or nine years, whom he On the 10th January the British ship Picton Miss Grimble) was exceedingly good and was the highest rate of speed, the main considera- Chinese New Year Mercury Correspondent.

proceded to back on the head. The child's Regulations for the Consular Coueta of United is necessary to double or triple the effectare | Castle, bonad from Nevoustle, N.3.W., to Hong warmly applauded. The charas "And the cloudtion, to which all others were subscrriont, was

nother came to the resons and was also, vary force of the troops in Cochin-China; and long, struck on the sandbanke between Khath passed away" brought the first part of the safety. This was achieved by a careful salen

tion of officers and men, and by an unstinted

MINING ENTERPRISE IN CHINA.

severely wounded in several places. They have even if Tonquin ware exchanged by treaty Techt Dong and Kus Lou, where she romained for programma to a alces.

equipment. Ee could have wished that they

both lost as much blood that.(heir recovery is three days, not being able to get herself olear. On The soul part opened with a contralto cole had been favoured with warmer weather for “B. J? writas na follows to the Shanghas doubtful. In the meantimes the landlord sought for the province of Binb-1buan Annam would the afternoon of the 13th she was sighted by the by Miss Sicpani, "Charity." This young lady the trip which had bean provided for them Mercury

reinge under the bed. whence he was dragged none the less week to agitate in Crebin French steamer Loire Tatérieure, Captain Pilli-

From what is seen in the newspapers one would by the leg and songbowelled, dying whors be was happy to see that to counterbalance that be inclined to think that China is just about to lay. The soldier made no attempt to escape but China. The abandonment of Tonguin would vays, whose offered assistance was sesepted, the has greatly improved in her style, and on Batur by the courtesy of Captain Nerman, but he terms being 10,000 frans and 1,800 francs for day night the enthusiastic encore awarded her

fact a large number of the fair sex had honoured commenos a new carcer, and that her ropatid gave himself np. The anjast decision of the front parts ut China, Philippines, Siam, &c. -stimate the hopes of Anusi, bet if it is very 24 hours of disley onused by the satrage proclaimed not my apytoviation, but the war-them with their company, whose bright presence immegaly rich mineral deposita are going to be Magistrate in this case is causing not a litle retained those hopes will die out. After tag The Loire Inférieure nude all possible efforts fict of the audience that Mies Stopant is would enable them to forget the weld without opened, mining machinery and lead in comment, and pahlia opinion is very decidedly pacification of the country it will be possible to get the Pictura Cantlo dlour, but didnot succood, now in the front rack as a contralto amateur. (Applause). He called on the company to drink eroded, and this aged Empire literally torn to against him. The decision is in accordance with

the wather getting worse from hour to hour. to hold it with a very limited namber Finally shu had to go anny, leaving her first off. Her lawor notes hare a risbuess and power & bumper to Captain Norman and the good ship pieces and re-modelled under an entirely now the generally accepted Chinese saying:

order of things. But a man who has been long soldier must be a bad man or he would not be a French troops.

Thus far M. Tromsor's ter on board the sailing vessel, it being impos- seldom met with, and her eas and freedom from Captain Noix thanked the guests for in China and has carefully studied the events of widior.". So the Magistrate dooided the onse views may pass without rious question,sible to bring him back. The Loire Inférieure effort are most pl The dust "Hear me drinking his health, and Mr. Gillies for the the last few years will be slow to accept any such against him without the trouble of an investiga and France and Siam, Additional Article to but next comes an opinion which cannot be turned to Haiphong and procured there the Norma" was very successfully sung by Mrs gratifying terms in which he had coached his rash conclusions. It is well known that, with rare tion-Merciery Correspondent.

Cassistance of the French man-of-war, Lionne, Chefoo Convention, together with many other too strongly condemned. He says:- We (which immediately started for the relief of the Humphreya and Mrs. Cirko, and was heartily proposal. He proceeded to refer to what had exceptions, the officials are just as anti-foreign as have engaged ourselves to protect Anca Bglish ship and arrived at the stone on the applauded. The latter ty, in her solo which all the east on the 17th October, the legal ever, and bitterly opposed to anything of forage ndings which resulted from the collision, origia t' abregairos the presence of foreigners 15th and towed her off. The Picton Cutie's followed, "Bing Sweet Bird" made a decided and the way in which the Hongkong and Whansbon That railroads will be brilf and Ordows may be sent to Daily Freas Oice, where und Tonqnis, but we have not engaged our cargo, 100 tons of coals, had to be thrown over hit, and was perseveringly recalled. Mrs. Clarke pou Dock Company had put her into tho con mine:rked sointifically in the near future It is published, or to the following Agents:selves to maintain our surveillance from day board. The damage she sustained is very condi- posseiros & soprano veion of excellent qualitydition in which they then saw bor. With there goed reason to believe. Within the

today at all points at the same time. į durable.,

and has ovidently been carefully trained; her gurd to the later he thought those was last few years quite a number of mines, both tralian papers-

no other company in China which could have of coal, iron, gopper, ical, and silver, have been We can only do it as quickly as pos-Oning, doubtles, to the uninviting nature of "piano" passages were wonderfully rendered, one what the Dock Company had achieved witls started undox special permission from the FOOCHOW.. .Mesars. Hodge & Co.

China will never be troubled the wet her, and perhaps also to the very short the words being distinctly heard throughout this vessel. They had made a tender for the Emperor. In the province of Hapah alone there KINGOMs. Kelly & Walsh, S'ghai. home, and she will occupy heraf leigotice, the attendance at the Volunteer Smoking and the lights and shades carefully marked work at a price which he could not but consider were eight companies started; one soner in Treasury have approren of Mr. Baker's sche SHANGHAI..........Mesars. Hall & Holtz.

| little with what passes ia Tonquin." In the Concert on Friday evening was considerably be Mra Clarke is a valuable addition to the Chera! most reasonable, and they had raised berin the re- particular-e coal mine very promisiustor a joint Australian mailservice st the conclu SHANGHAI....Messrs. Kelly & Welsh

low the usual master. Tts programme was fully

markably short space of 15 days from that time. and auder proper management would doubilees NORTHERN & Messrs. Hell & Helis and Kelly Treaty of Peace between France and China up to the standard, perhaps above the avenge, in Society. The sestet "La Garita" was taken Now they End restored her to him in a condition bave been very retranerative. The egal pe spariy sion of the present controts, and tenders will bo

&Walsh, Shangbai. Francy "engages hereself to re-establish and attractiveness, as the quartetto and trics were par by Mesdames Fraser Smith, Jameson, Clarke, which afforded him complete satisfaction. (Ap-muned would have been quite equal to the Ameri invited shortly..

Bir F. Napier Brooms, Governor.of Western NAGARAMI Messrs. The C. & J. Trading Co, maintain order in the provinces of Banen our well retured. Gurner Crow was en- and Mies Stopsual, and Mosers. Tern and Fleet, planse). Owing to the energy and skill of Mx. can suthracite, bat the concern could not carry Australia, will not be allowed to attend as a de

cored for his soug, the Village Blackruth.' which border on Obina," and it is of course Trumpeter Caldwell did not respond to a 16- Sigor Cattaneo conducting. The voices her: Gillies, the Secretary, and of Mr. Cook, the the burden of ten wel vueas, so it collapsed.

Assistant Secretary, the Dock Company had Mousy for theas enterprises was freely subscribed legate at the Federal Council st Hoburt. inferrod that this is to be done forthwith. call for the Death of Nelson/As he was suffer-monized well, and much expression was given, Jucceeded with the work far beyond his ex- and as freely spent, but not one has proved

The death is announced of the Archbishop of If France defers the task a parallel will be from that most prevalent of complaints, a showing careful raberal. Mr. J. . Brover pantations. They could see for themselves in remunerative.

cold. The progrensene was as follows:—- followed with a hutaortes song by Mollay, ontit what manner the work had been executed. There are many reasons why mining in China Armagh.

It is believed that Osman Digns, whose death afforded to the events of May, 1884, when Overture........... Me. G. Grisslo.led "The Three Enggars." The music of this, like (Applause). He thought the Glenfruin, if she cannot compete weesssfully with the same branch

Coryl. Larners. the dilutoriness of China in withdrawing her

that of many of Mollay's songs, is quaint rather was not batter, was a good as she was before of tadastry in Europe and America First and we reported some time ago, is alive, and is pre-

she was EL He aguiathankot thean pres forerest China has no mining laws, and, properly paring to renew the attack on Abyssinia. Tr. Caldwel

Cholera has made its appearance in Venice and troops led to a fresh outbreak of hostilities. Qua tette... "The Two Roses"

thsa startling, and requires to be known to be sent for the way they had drunk the toast, and speaking, no minsa can be worked without spesial Dr. Crow, Ogee or Tr. Bales. appreciated. The dust between Miss Grimble he proposed success to the Bougkrang and pormission from the Emperor, though in ranny Triste

Mr. Parnell is receiving large ramittances The Villago Blacksmith

Gt. Crow and Miss Btopani, "One Word" was mach Whampoa Dock Company, coupled with the places mines are worked in a cuall way clandes

tinely hy feeing the local officials. To obtain the from Amerion, Britalia the pride of the ocean. Powell appreciated Mrs. Humphreys voies was dames of Mr. Gillies arid Mr. Cook.

CARO, 28th December. Thors would have been further speech mask requisite permission tize influence of somo high of-

News from the Soudan reports that toneral LONDON. Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Lane. complying with the torma of their tresty, LONDON Mosers. Street & Co.30. Cornhill. As to M. THOMSON's idea that, China will Trio

The Wreath Bugt. Osborne.

Burgt, at the florid passages being particularly well open water, and met with a heavy small which been obtained, fills all the important positions Sir F. Staphonton has arrived at the front, in Tr. Caldweli.· LONDON... Mesara, Bates, Hendy & Co.

rendered. It was fondly and deservedly ap caused her to roil considerably. This offusted an with his own people, and between himself and his order to take command of the British forcas, LOBDON... Mr. W.M.Wills, 151,Cannon St. concern herself but little with what tras-Song The Whaxfur's Yard"

Gr. Prentice.

exodus of tho ladies, and of a considerable num- friends there is but little left for the starsholders. and is now actively engaged in making prepare SAN FRAN COBF. L. P. Fisher, 21, Merohants, apires in Tonquin, nothing could be furtbergue Deuth of Neissa" Fr. Caldwell planded. The glas "The Hardy Norsomn," ber of gentlemen, and the party laside broke up. There are no ronds, and everything has to ho tiene to repal the attacks of the rebels.

Hou **Troop, Trengs, Tramp" Or Watt. Kiven by the whole society, went well; it was The vessel was then turned sek, md en the transported both to and from fie mines by pack.

LONDON, 38th December. It is feared that the negotiations between the { from the real truth, for Chica is closely watch-Song "Idiak Hosligan's Christians Cake Gr. Swales. followed by the National Anthem, which brought way a convivial party formed outside the saloon, anfials or no men's backs. As one of the

Chr. Momo ling the progress of events, and although she Hong Tom Bowling

Cunish, the court to a close.

and had toasts and songs aroung themsearca, the mine is on the groat watercourses, this, to carry celozial Agente-General and the Imporial Go-

CHRONICLE and DIRECTORY.

of alously printed matter. to which reference is constantly required by residents and those having commercial or political relation with the Corte non within the scope of the The Contents of the Appendix are too many to enumerate in an Advertisement, but include TREATIES WITH CHINA-

Great Britain. Nanking, 1842 Tientsin, 1853

Franca, Tiestain, 1838,

Convention, 1850

Tientsin. 1835

United Statae, Tentsin, 1858

Additional, 1832

Pelding, 1880

German, Tientsin, 1861

Peking, 1880

Russia, Japan, Spain, Brazil, and Pera.

TREATIES WITH JAPAN-

Great Britain

United States

TREATING WITH Corea

TEMATIES WITH SIAM

TREATISE WITH ANNAM

Netherlands

Cores

TREATIES WITH CAMBODIA Cueroką TARIVES

Siamoss Coraun

Chinese Japanese1 LEGAL

Orders in Council for Government of II.B.. Subjects in China and Japan, 1865, 1877,

1878, 1881

Kutes of H.B.M. Supreme and ather Courts

in China and Japan

Fables of Consular Foos

Code of Civil Procedure, Hongkong

Admiralty Rules

Foreign Jurisdiction Act

States in China

Rules of Court of Consula at Shanybai

Cainess Passongor Act

TEADE REGULATIONS

China Japan

Siam

Customs Seiznra, China

Customs and Harbour Regulations for the dif.

Pilotage Regulations

HONGKONG

Charter of the Colony

New Entas of Legislative Counci

&c.,

&o.

The Treaties beteren France and China, 1885.

items, have not appeared in previoca jaanes.

MACAO.. ........Mr. & A. du Oyun

SWATOW..... Movara. Quuulch & Co.

AMOY

..........Mesurs. C. Gerard & Co.

FORMOSA Magare. C. Gerard & Co.

River Parts j

H1000, ORÁK... Mesure. F. Walsh & Cu. YOKOHAMA....Messrs, Kelly & Walsh. MANILA...... Messrs. Diaz Puertas & Co. BAIGONE! Toaquin.....Mr. Ch. Dapout. BANGKOK.Musara Ramsey & Co. SINGAPORE Moura, Sayle & Cɔ.

PENANG Mesura, Alaynard & Co. COLOMBO „Mestre A. M. & J. Fargnem. CALCUTTA......Mesra. Newman & Co.

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STONEY AND Messrs. Gordon & Gotch

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tion; had to this be relires when he is not on

China, if effective measures are not taken. for forthwith establishing order, will be in a

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Bergt. Qaborza.

he commanded.

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ment for which he could not sont satisfac-

Sentenced to three months' hard labour.

TAMSUL

20th January. Some of our residents bave nailed themselves

The Chinese training-ship

MELBOURNE...Messrs. Norton, Hargrave & Co.position to claim that the French are not Song Lady Fair" It Woolley heard to great advantage in "II Bacing, but at this time the vessel got into prettyficial is indispensable, who, when permission has

Brohange. New York....Mr. A. Wind, 21, Fark Row.

Daly Press Office, January 1883

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EUROPEAN TELEGRAMU.

LONDON, 26th Documber.

The Fostanter.Generel and the Lords of the

LONDON, 27th December.