THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUART 2nd 1888"
INSURANCES.
IN HAMBURG.
U.F FIRD OFF 105.
FOR SALE.
CALIFORNIAN FLOUE
The Finat FLOUR in the Marketin
Tan & Co.'s well known, best roller made
"DRAGON EXTRÀ”.
STROVATA
TRY IT.
AND COLOUR SURPASSED
7
FOR SALE.
AT WHOLESALE PRICES.
The Undersigned are preparted from this dateACCONES, SHERRY, PORT.-- to GRANT POLICIES Against FIRE at the Tedot Tariff Ratos to the extent; of $50,000 on First-class Risks.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Agents. Son Fire Office.
zecutive Pulion. This power was by Ordinance the present then has been zazile with charcoal), Saturday night, the 30th altime, the following 1 of 19h wasted in the hands of the Chief All the proliaiary arrangements were set til offoers were alooted for the ensning your Alaistunto, but practically it dovol red span the and the money subscribed two tw of the M.F. Ex Comp. B. Fraser-Smith, P.Z. H. Stundat of Palice, bonus tha Chiat literati thought it an innovation that should to Comp. & C. Doz: J. Comp. Gants SFIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1977. Magistrate invariably add ruforange to at stoppail, and dingly and in a petition to L, Corp. WM.B. Arthur P.Zr.Shriba Or fiet hora are few Religious on the Magistrata orging the parties comed. Comp. J. Willmott, P.S., Cotip. M. FalepoRTI fortnite's, although Religion is often avanes with doing a great many, icbafioul hinge, Izasurer, Comp: A. R. Bular; and Janitor,THE Undersigned, Agents of the Abora Company, ara Prepared to ACCEPT of naa phon ring off crackers, musical partion, conspinous among them being perverting the Comp. J. Maxwell.
Youre courteously informed by Mr. Toiske RISKS at Currant Rates No, nes-ull oalled Chin-ebin jos," but the fung shui Hstilling coal oil, annofostering
PUSTAU & Co, lear as in relation to the religion of the devil water sulphuric asid), injuring the rien nimi, Consul for Japon, that he has receive
1
Agents. Chimwe as the institution of “Greenwich Fair fields, and slot of ather indescribable nuases. In telegram Eating that Prince Takashite Ari-
[184 Hongkong, 18th January, 1884, does to the religion of the inhabitants of London. And, to strengthen the petition they signed the sitgawa died on Sunday, the 24th time. Tho The proper person to judge of the policy of names of at least half a dozen people that knew late Prince was a name relativis af His Tra *granting or recommending snob indulgeuse, or nothing of is at all, the object being to make it porial Majesty the Emperor, and was father of minor invasions of the letter of the law, must appear that it was the gonorni, wish to have the Prince Aristgawa, why is a Maralal of Japan gth Offer having the responsibility of pre. Aflair stopped. The Magistrate was fully aware and was formerly Prime Minister of the Empins, wating disorder u anayenge to the pablin of what was being done, as one of the parking In accordance with the natal muita in Japan anal rely power of pearouting the almse of the potty olicial, iad told him all aboat it. When Court couruing will be observed for fire days. baigtore if granel."
Els petition was handel in this gentleman had a The ten Chinesa iranalads, which arrived at copy of it sont to him by the Magistrate; this last year from Germany and were soal dowa ta was dong to give bits a chamon to go and make the South so that they might not be frozen in as terms with the Yaman hod-sarkers, and the ns of the Northern poeta, are stillat Amoy. Lt it answer was delayed some time, but as be did not rot known whether either of the German oftenraj see it to maks any forms the mattor dropped. In Captains Bobolin and Mallor, who were ex- ach a case there are two methods of precedire pressly ongaged to take oburgo of them, an and hath require money. The parties intorasted in command. Captain Seboliu's engaga- may make terme either with the petitioner or mont ruas for two years more, the wholeterin the Magistrate, through the peeper channel, having boen fixed for the goare. Captain tho officials are always open to negotiate, and is Maller Jane on engaged for only six months, by a rule the petitioner also, who fer fee will poop to Vienvoy of Chill, that great offcial soming quiot and the work any go on. Sait is with to believe us Chiunno oftents to be capable of
varything started by private auterpriza. No ecomuiding these fine Tossels. thing in the shups of godarn, improvemarts can be successfully introduced unless there is a high oficial at tins kemal It is portain has no enter- prize will prove a financial success with a high otioint at the head, for beyond spending thar peoples' money they haca na haitness training.
Mining in tins ago without achtery is not to be thought of the first cost, including transport to the mines over a country that has
Hongkong, 12th May, 1881
(19
TRANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE
TRACOMPANY OF HAMBURG.
Tenements
(120
CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE. HOCKS, KAGUNDY. BRANDY. WHISKIES. ALE. STOUT. MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS, SCALES, BICYCLES. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH.
Apply to
W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,
Bank Buildings. Hongkong, 1st January, 1886,,
FOR SALE.
A STANDARD CAROX
VESSELS ON THE BERTA.
STEAM FOR
COLOMBO SINGAPORE, PENANG,
ADEN, BURZ VORT BAID, MALTA. GIBRALTAR, MARSEILLES, BRINDISE, TRIESTE, VENICE. PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON;
ALSO.
BOMDAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.-CARGO CAN, DE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILL OF LADIng zur BATAVIA, PERSIAN QUE PORTO, Marseiller, TRENSTE, HAN- BUEQ, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
THE PENINSULATE AND OBTENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "GANGES." Caplain E, Stewart, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDÓN vA BOMBÁT and SUDZ CANAL, on TUESDAY, the 2nd February, at Four P.M.
Cargo will be receival on board until [71 TEN A. Parcels and Specie (Gol) at the Ofoe until Tax At, on the day of sailing,
Silk and Valuables for Europe will be tran- shipped at Colombo; Ton and General Cargo for London will be conveyed.rii Bombay without transhipment, arriving one week later than by the ordinary direct roate via Colombo,
MAPLE INLAID COLLENDER
BILLIARD TABLE, STYLE IMPERIAL SIZE 4 by 9 fant COLLENDER CUSHIONS, Completa with 111 A FIXTURE?.
at Not per Annam. On First-clasGodoway. Merchandise atorad Bheroin ......
O
On Coals.
Petroleum in 1- eened Godown
On First-olnas Chinese
at
Not per Annum.
Nat per Annum
The TABLE in quite now and is still un- packed.
Apply to
DoNABJEE & HING KEE,
Victoria Botal. Hongkong, 15th January, 1886. [173
FOR SALE.
(HAMPAGNE "MONOPOLE."
HEIDSIECK & Co-
at 1", Net per AшMONOPOLY RED SEAL (medium dry),
12. The various Police Stations sufferai prit deal from the lowzens of the Colonial Funds. The guard has at lunghom has how
ver been rožnilt and the out houses are a fast japanvement from a sanitary point of view to those attached to most of the Stations. Stanley Station, having, through want of money, brea for only two years unavailable, was in July
The Undersigned. having been appointel stranded tick to the Police, but the summer rains son showed the appar finor to le ena
Agents for the wave Company, are prepared to atively haitable from lonkage, Sabse
ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE of Current quent defects have been developed, which plainly
Rate.
STEMSSEN & Co. how that the bailing of the upper story may
Agents. At the regular meeting of the Ellen Mark years ago was not earriqi out efficiently, with the
Hangkong, 16th November. 1872. prob She result that it tow and
Lodgy of Hongkong, No. 264, hold on the evening of the 26th at Wor: Bro. F. E. C. rebuilt bužom the building is really habitable. At the Water, Police Tasin, davits and a light
my was duly instalfor at WM. for the ENIX FILE OFFICE top are still wanting, which want contri-
aning year. Wor. Bro, Gecialute, P.M. asting lafos do the deteriomtion of the hosts, anil the
as installing offene, istod by Wor. Bro. E. Che Undersigned are now preparsi to endangering of the then when embarking. The
Ray, IP.M. Wor. Bro, Georg appointed the GRANT POLICIES of INSURANCEgainst sarity of married quarters is greatly felt, and
following officers and inrested those who were FIRE at the following Rates the high rates of cent now charged ronder it
proscat:S.W., Bro. P. Jonian: J.W.. Bre. On First-olnes Furopean cifient for men to obtain rooms with the allow not oven a single cart track, will plazo unaing. Cox: M.O.; Bro. C. Gmul; 3.0. Bro. see granted by. Government The health of in Chius nt decided disadvantage. When the W. Beffey, J.O., Bro, M. Falconer Treasurer. the water police he improved aines the removal minerol is extractal, where is it likely to fula Deo. J. Willmott; Rag. of Marks, Bro. C. L. of the men from the halk to the station at Kaamarket in which it can successfully compete torhun Seerotary, Bro. & O'D. Goardin hing Point, bat Whitfield Station has from the with the products of Europe and America F.D., Bro, E. Maekaga; JD, 8m. A. R. amber of cases off ever proved very unhealthy These are tiers that the foreign capitalists Mader: IG., Bro. J. Dyer Ball; Staward, in the occupants. The drains are now boing will do woll to consider before inventing any Ero. W. Quincey: Tyler, Bro. JR. Gimble. Thoongaly repaired and the undergrowth arcand money in such sehomes. There is now, and A Past Master's jewel was voted to War. Bro rafaway. If after this no improvement is shown, has existed for several years, a grand cancera B. C. Ray for his services in the chair during The cause must be attributable either to the known as the Yaduan Copper Company, with the past your, and a Treasurer's jewel was crt earth calling in connection with the neigh.a capital of two million tools, mostly paid voted to Bro. H. N. Mody, the outgoing boming fort, or to Llan rapiel sitting up of the laring the Emperor's anction, and Treasurer. who had had the office for three secs in areál provinces for solling its yours. After the mosting the brothron sat down Tha hoary fall in the value of the dollar, shures, all in charge of dicials of considerable to a cold coltation, and the bealth of the Worship which is por quoted: 1192 is a mattershicha'nk, with Recons ruthumes of soldiers, sofal Master and that of the visitors were drunks. must end to the increase of the cost of the cretarks, clerks, and a The winners The Goran bare drie which arrived hers mates of the Pelica Fores. It is beyond bare spent large sume in munchinery, mach o ou the 30th of January tron Cardiff, hal it dispute in the cost of all commities has on which has an enanoetion whaterar with copper sons, a very narrow escape from falling inte siderably increase
smelting, and forwarded it in the direction the hands of South See pirates, whilst in the I am happy to be able to report that the Yanan. It now ling on the banks of the vicinity of the Tupon Islands, in lat. 258 N. eral cnduct of Le Bures, as witnessed by Yangtze at the end of Davgatit, and just as nail long, 181.11 W. On the 15th of January,pared eliminished amours of fines and punishmente near the Yitouna copper mines as it will ever be about on, the gets at pins armed natie indicted during the year for breaches of dispns ranch of it is of such weight that it is rot canoes approuching, nuned by about 150 lipe laten vor satisfactory; al that I have possible to transport it there over the existing sarages. The Captain, when leaving Europe, eived the faithful sappert of the offers and roads. The local demand is very small, and told boon specially warned not to trust these men in the discharge of their repective duties have copper carried overland hundreds of miles lenders, overal atrages having already barn ander circumstances that on more than one occa on pack animals could never have paid. This is committed there lately on ships, so has deter sion might havo tendest ta dishearten them-Is fair sample of such entarpritos in the bands of mined to let no one come on board. The ship's Sure the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient the Chinese Mandarins.
orew was armed, partly with revolvera, servant.
pikes, und partly with missiles such as pieces of coals and iron. The calces, amongst which there was a very large one with atout 40 men, still com ing nearer, the Captain warned them offand thraat- eund them, but this baring no affect, the ship'a crow apaued ilm on the savages und flually drove them away, with several wonded and killed. Salling ships gcing that way will do well to trust these parages as little as possible
faresbure.
W. M. DEANE. Captain. Superintendent of Police. The Honourable Froderick Stewart, LL.D.. Acting Celonial Secretary, So. Se.. &c.
THE KHANDLUNG INUNDATION
RELIEF FUND.
The accompanying report of the relist party, who has just stort from 8z Ci has been for worded by Mr. Peares, of the London Mission, Conton. Another party is at present distribut in relief in the Sam Shuried wires it res turns, a statant will bo pa ished showing the Finncial position of the Fund, which is almost
clinustad
KELIEN EXPEDITION TO PHE SE DISTRICT.
........
A TRAGEDY AT CHUNGKING.
January, 1886. The Frost warrior Bao-tow has just returned from his bloodless campaign against the Frasch n the borders of Tougin. He passed hore about year ago with several thounds of soldiers or rather substitutes for rollers, a now
Tenements at 2. Not per Annum. On Socond-class Chineso
Tenements at 24% Net per Aunum.
DOUGLAS LAFRAIK & Co.,
Agents for Phonix Fire Ofoe. Hougkoop, 8th August, 1881.
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THE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY,
Ties,
"LIMITED.
Agents for the above Company, or pre-
Undersigned having been appointe to GRANT POLICIES MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, at current
ARNHOLD, KAGBERG & Co Hongkong. 5th November, 1993.
3963 NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
THE Endersigned, AGENTS for the shore Company, To prepared to GRANT IN- URANCES to die extent of $65,000, on first- class risks at current rates
MELCHERS & Ĉo. Hongkong, 27th March. 1876. THE PACIFIC MUTUAL LIFE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA. FTINE POLICIES of the Company impose
Do
Do.
RED Fort, "Seo" (dry). GOLD FOIL "Day" (extra dry).
CARLO WIĘZ
& Co..
Sole Agents for HELDSIECE & Co., H37M8,
For Hangkang, China, and the East. Hongkong, 1st July, 1885.
$19
FOR SALE.
1
1200
FAS. HEIDSIE OK'S
CHAMPAGNE. 1880, WHITE SEAL.
...per case of 1 dezem quarts. $20 per ease of 2'dozen pints. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE. 324..........per case of 1 dose quarts. CHATEAU LABOSE.
per ease of 1 dozen quarts. PONTET CANET.
$12
89.50
par case of 1 dozen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX
$7.50
$8.50
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ne restriction apon. Residence or Travel. LOWER RATHS and BETTER ELTERNS offered by any ther Tifa Insurance Company reprosented in this Cology.
A. HINZ, Agant for China and Japan. Hongkong, 8th September, 1885. 11631
THB LONDON ASSURANCE.
INCORPORATED SY ROYAL CHARTER OF S MAJKOTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 17:20.
par case of 1 dozon quarts. par Case of 2 dozen pints. LORMONT
per case of 1 dozen quarts. Shper casa of 2 dozen pints.
JOHN. WALKER & SONS' OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY. $8........... For oss of 1 'dozen bottles.
A1.20 CUTLER PALMER & Col9_
WINES AND SPIRITS.
Hongkong, 1st January, 1884.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR HAVRE AND HAMBURG. THE 3/3 LII.French Bark
MÄRGUERITE.” Quds, Master, will loud here and at Whampoa for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply
CARLOWITZ & Ca Hongkong, 24th Novembur, 1887.
2094
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
E 40 L II Norwegian Back
"OPHIE," Samsonsen, Mastor, will Inad here for the poore Ports, and will have quick despateb.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 23rd December, 1985, 12276
FOR LONDON DIRECT. THE 3/3 L II British Bark THE
J. B. NEWCOMB,” Newcomb, Master, will lead hure for the boys Port and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ &'CO
15104 "Hongkong, th November, 1885.
FOR VICTORIA, B.U. 3 L II British Barir
"GEORGE,"
For further particulars regarding Front And. PAESAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STHAN NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Ofe, Hongkong.
The Contents and Value of Packages are em Craat, Master, will load ste for the above qaired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers aro particularly requested to nots the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
NB-This Steamer takes Cargo and Pas angers for Marsedles.
A. MOIVER,
Baperintendonk Hongkong, 23rd January, 1986.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMOS. FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
NOTICE.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO. LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ.. PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA PORTS. NAPLES. MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL
AND LA PLATA; ·
$150,
LONDON AND ANTWERP, BORDEAUX, LE HAVRE, AND DUNEIRIC
Port and will have quiok dospatch..
For Freight, apply to "Hongkong, 7th January, 1896.
RUSSELL & Co.
113
FOR NEW YORK.
ሴ
33 L. II German Hart
"KALE." Rainers Master, will lead hore for the above -- Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.
(136 Hongkong, 11th January, 1885.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 33 11. British-Bargue
ABUGUDA” Green, Master.. will load hero for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1886.
MAILS PAPELTED,
THE PRENCH MAIL. The M. M. steamer Ozus, with the next
`N TUESDAY, the 9th day of February, 1886, at Noon, the Comps Staunshin "ANADYR,” Commandsat Delacroix, with MAILS PASSENGERS, SPECID, and Frenobiil, luft Singapore at 3 p.m. on the CARGO, will learn this Fors for the above 30th January, and is dne here on the 7il fastont. places.
Carge and Specie will be registered for. Lon The O. & O. stowner' Occants with the Ame- Ion as well as for Marwilles, and accepta ivican midt of the 9th January, left Sap Francisco" a transit through Marsalles for the principal. places of Europe,
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
ou that dats, and is duo here on or about the SiL Skipping Orders will be granted till Noon, instant Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M
Spole and Parcela natil 3 P... on the 8th
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
February, 1888. (Tarcels are not to be sent The E & A steamer Gathris left Sydany on on board; they must be loft at the Amoy's the 3rd Janusry, and is due bero on the 2nd Ore.) Contexte and value of Packages are required.
STEMSSEN & Co. pany's Office.
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FOR SALE.
WICHORD. COTTAGE PIANOS TLCOOLYE IRON FRAMING" Bad
PATENT METAL PIN PICE with all the latest improvements: PRICE FROM $240,
For further particulars, apply at the Com-
-G: DE CHAMPEAUX;
Agent. Hongkong, 30th January, 1886
U. 8. MARL LİNE.
PACIFICMAUSTEAMSHIPCOM
-
instant.
The Ben Line steamer Benarty left Singapore
on the 25th January, and is dus here on the 2nd instant.
The Union Tine steamer Blerina loft Singa pore on the 27th January, and may be expoctod to arrive here on or about the 3ed instaut
The Ocean Steamship Company's sumer Luvichus left Singaper on the 28th January,
Payable also by Monthly Inelelents from THROUGH TO NEW YORK, MA DYDR. Jnd is dus here on the 4th instant..
The Gem Line steamer Gleneurs left Singa LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT 15 Dollars, if required.
W. POWELL & Co..
YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.poro on the 30th ultimo, and is dné here on the 1772
6th instant. Hongkong, 1st January, 1886.
OSEPH
US Untersigned having been appointed Acants for tas above Corporation, are prgared to grant Insurances as follows:-
J MARINE DEPARTMENT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT. Policies is and for long or short poriods at current rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
GIL LOTT'S STEEL PENS.
MEDAL, GOLD
PARIS, 1878.
Ball by all
Staticnar aul Dolors.
PORTER.
(908
IHR U. & Mail Steamer "CITY OF The B. & A. S. S. Ch. steamer, Tenadics
SYDNEY" will be despatched. fe San Francisco rid Yokohama, on SATU left Sydney on the 29th January, and is expected DAY, the 131 February, at THREE P... to, arrivo bore on or about the 3st instant. taking Passenger yet, Fraight for Japan, the United States and Edråps,
Through Bills of Lading issued for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports. to San Francisco. to Atlantic and Inland Citius
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
TOCAT DELIVERY--No delivery is attempted
Policies issnet for snms not exceeding £5,000 AND R. TENNENTE ALE and of the Waited States, il Overland Railways, on board Ship, at the Peak, Razioon, Aberdoan,
On the 10th January, the British ship Picton We are rested by Mr. J. H. Stewartled mob who before they had thached the Coefs, bound from Newcastle. N.3.W, 10 Ha Lockhart the Hon. Secretary, to pablish the bord of Kneistow nearly all deserted. Rephong, strank on the-sandhanks batween Kha Ba folbring-
ports say that when he resched Kon Tang-fuo Lucht Dong and Kua Lan, where she remained for') bad only about two thousand regalaxe, supplied three days, unt being able to get herself olar. Out bio by the Viceroy of Szecimon, the original mob the afternoon of the 13th.he was sighted he tha that he startet with boving all cleared out. Some Fruth atcauor Loirs Intérieure, Captain Palli- when deserting were arrested and headed, but rugs, whose offered assistance was mopied, tas that did not deter others from doing the same. tarms being 10,000 franes and 1,800 francs for It is said that when questioved as to why they every 24 hours of delay caused by the salvage. deserted, they stated at the pay was not suff-The Loire Infhricure made all possible efforts ciaut for them to live on; only eighty cash a day to get the Picton Gastle clear, batdidnot succeed, per man having been issued to them, with a the wadhor getting wore frate hour to hour. A second relief party has just visit the auction of twenty per cent. by the commis-Finally she had to go away, learing her first of villares in the region of Sr. Li suffering from sariat for their trouble, left the soldiers but little cer of board the sailing vessel, it being impos tiffacts the root floods. The relief to live upon in camp, but on the march" insuffisible to bring him back. The Zoire Infarizare cp consisting of Dr. J. G. Kerr, Rer. B. H. bean to buy food. This old. warrior has always reduced to laiphong and procnrod thera the Grives and Rev. O. Wisner, together with six tuer peted for the bad character of his men, assistanco of the-Froch man-of-war Zione, native Luers of Es à merican Baptist and
O being little or no discipline among thi. which immediately started for the relies of the Presbyterian Missions, started from Centor, an
hungking is now in quite a state of excite-English ship and arrived at the stenent the Chuesday, January 19il, with four boats and two
at over a farid affair canter by one of Hao-35th and tored, her off. The Picton Castle's Policies at currant rates, payable either here. in London, or at the principal Parts of India. Janeh, the but for having been kindly farisha disbanded soldiers, in which one man was cargo. 300 tons of conle, bad to be thrown org
lbyde Vierer as coavors to the party. The murdered outright, and a woman and child very buurt. The damage she sustained is very consi-Cluna, and Australia supplina taken for the sufferors were as follows: dangerously wounded. The particulars are bent derablo. -wadded garments, at a asst of $280, as follow:The soldier was staying at su batel 500 he's of a cost of $1,790; cash for with three compmious, prior to go to his home istribution to the end of $143; making, he heard someone in the house, and calls to the some miles in the country, During the at total of $1,318.
The party were two days in roaching their ord that there were this in the hotst. destination, ne they had to follow the longer route ho landlord tell him to get up and look after the thieves himself. In the morning the soldier by way of the West River in order to find a Plan a sufficient-depth for the launches. Ar- found that the bundle which contained his elothes rive 3 Ci, a day and u kalf were tccopied in distributing the supplies. Tas company, parating into three parties, went through the villages giving tickets for rice to the does, the amount in each case being based as far as cauit be on the newly condition of the people. These tickets were afterwards brought to the bols, where they were redeemed, the supplies he ine dishurand with the assistance of the boatmon and, the soldiers datached to abompany the ex- Dition The wony was for the most part hestowed on indivil cases of distress as the were found us was also a part of the wadded coats, and a little of the . Bat as a rule the distribution of these goods atong individuals we delegated to the villagere thomoles, es fo ing better aquainted with the specific cases of need, and therefore better able to make a just
tioment then-the-relief-party could post ][F «€
After having aliaved eighty three villages, the port farmed to Cauton, which they reach
ed on the 23rd instant.
MINING ENTERPRISE IN CHINA.
CHINA.
TAMSUL
With January. Some of our residents have availeil themisel tee
and a few tekkin silver, had been stolen. Hiacom of the line weather which bas, quite exceptional-
r des also last several articles of clothing, but sotly, prevailed hero lctely, by making excursions such as himself. In the absence of any evid- to the Sulphur Spring, ecsendes, etc. once that the robbers had broken into the house, thosoldier demanded that the landlord should make Food is loss. The landlord refused to acknow. edge his reponsibility: audry neighbors we called in to arbitrate, and all retired to a Ten shop to discuss the matter. The naghbours
The steamer Fabien arrived posterday from Amoy: Amongst the passengers were s German artillery officers, who are connected. I hear, with the intraded construction of now fortifications here.
The Chinese transport Towerley arrived from oockow on the 16th inst, and left on the bu for Kelang, to take a cage of coal for Shanghai.
julged the landlord guilty of negligenes, mud celarod that he ought to make good the sollier's loss to this amount of four thousand cash. This The revenue craiser Fee is expected here
rofused to de. The anfortunate soliter peti- from Kelang to-morrow. tied the district Magistrale: the hotel-keeper!
fresh E. wind kar been bowint during
so send is a petition. The latter being one of the last few days, accompanied with drizzling
the Magistrate's runners, the soldier was not only main
on-sited but received a severe reprimand from
The German schoouer Jokans Car? left-
J
SHANGHAI
at reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong 96th July, 1872.
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INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
INGAPORE
HEAD OFFICE SINGAPORE.
We as prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE 04 want Terris at Current Kalos. A CONTRIBUTORS of Business wheth Sharelichters' cr. not are entitled to Bhare in the Berus.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agouts.
F1977
Hongkone. July, 1885.
QUEEN
NOTION
FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on F1RST-CLASS GODUwNs at par Coot. Nott pre- aju par Annum.
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Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Flongkong, 11th May, 1857.
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VASSELS ON THIS SENA.
THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED FOR MANILA, DIRECT. HE Cerupany's Steamship
THE
***ZAFIRO,
Iwane, Trinidad, and Demorara, and to ports. or at any private hous (oren though In Marino, Contral and South America by the named in the adress) when there is a plan of business aurer, at which delivery mo ba sfoctei. Carapany's and connecting Steamers,
Through Passage Tickets granted to Enginud,
| France, and Germany by all trans-Aflantic linea
of Stenners.
The Postal nido for 1896, revised to dato will be found in the Daily Press Directors, RETTES PASSAers-Pascondere, who have 85 large edition, p. 701 small edition. Tai paid full fare, re-embarking at San Francism is the only authorised complete Sammiry of for China or Japan for vice veran within six Posted information pablished in Hongkong monthy, will be allowed a discount of 20% from
Return Fare: if re-embarking within one year,
Tho, authorised List of Mails fasad in
an allowsze of 10 will be made from Betur conuestion with this paper lathe or published Faro Pre-paid Return Passage Orders, avail twine eneb lay in mr Extra, which is almuva Discount corrected to a much later hour thau that given Jable for one you will he isnod at
of 25.1, front Return Ware. There allowances beliv. do not reply to through farm from China dat foran to Europa.
A MAIL WILI, GLÖST.
For WenchowPar Jdxna, to-day, the Bad
Freight will be receivot on board until 4 r.st.instant, at 11.30a.m.
ou the day previous to ailing, Parcol Packages
For Saigon, Singapore, Batavia, Samurung
will be reenived at the Ohoe nntil 5 P.3. sun and Soarabara-Per Bernes, to-day, the 2nd day; all Parcal Packages should-ha marked to instant, ut 11.3 .. Taddlrosi în full; value of same is required.
For Surgite and London Par Glenartary, to-
Consular Invoican te company Cargal day, the ad instant, at 9.30 PM. duction to Furts beyond Sah mucisen should bo sont to the Company's Offices at £30 PM. in Seoled Envelopes, stressed to the Cellseter | [255
of Custome at San Frauisno.
For Janila-Par Zoro, to-day, the 2nd inst
Captain Talbot, will be despatched for the stove Port TO-DAY, the 2nd Febriary, at Frvs
For Fraight or Passago, apply to PM, instead oftes previously advertised.
RUSSELL & Co.,
General Managers. Hoogkong, 29th January, 1886." STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS.
THE P. & O. S. N. Co. Steamship
"BANGALORE.”
NORTON & Co., Agoats. Hongkong, th May, 1881. GUNERAL LIFE AND FIRE T
ASSURANCE COMPANY.
that highly unlightened official, which so exasper. Takow, with a cargo of coal, on the 16th insta! The Undersigned, Agents for the abors Com
to the soldier that he determined to avenge Whan sailing out with alight S.E. wind, she bimself. He accordingly took his hort-sword struck soverd time on the bar, without, how and started upon the war-path in camest. En-ever, sustaining any damage.
The Chinese training.ship Ting Yin lato fering the house, ko met the landlord's son, a bright child of oight or nine years, whom he Mix) came into per on the 13 towed by proceeded to back on the hond. The child's two-lannolaos,
Trade is dail, owing to the proximity of the mother cats to the rescue and was also very severaly wounded in several places. They have Chinee New Year.---Mercury Larrependent. both lust so much blood that their recovery is B. J. writes a follows to the Shanghai doubtful. In tus meantime the landlord seaght
refuge under the bed, whence he was dragged We (N. C. Daily News) mentioned some time From what is seen in the newspapers ons would by the leg and disembowelled, tying where he age that the British barque Ahule, for Shang. be inclined to think that China just about to bay. The soldier made no attempt to escape but commence a new cursor, and that her reputed gave himself up. The uninst, decision of the hai, had been seen by the Wyle, at present in port, in a digmasted condition and dorelict. From ely rich mineral deposits are going to be Magistrate in this case is causing not a little atrasts from English and Americno papers we opanel, wining machinery and railroad in comment, and pablis opinion is vory decidedly earn that the albain was wrecked during a ty troiect, and this aged Empire literally torn to sgainst him. The decision is in accordance it shown of the, iuchin Ixlands on the 14th pieces and re-modellel under on catirely now the generally accepted Chinese saying: Jotuber. Captain Presmero and eleven of the order of things. Bot a man who has been long soldier must be i had man or he would not be a crew were picked up by the barque Marquin of In Chits and has carefully studied the events of soldier." So the Magistrate decided the case Lorne fresa Hongkong and taken to San Fran the last few years will be slow to accept any such against him without the treable of an investige-oises, whore they were Isated on the 4th Decem rash conclusions. It is well know that, with rare tion-Mercury Correspondent.
exceptions, the offfoluta are just na anti-foreign as uyer and bitterly oposed fa anything of forolgu
origin that verniras the presence of Foreigners
remaieratáro
HONGKONG.
ber. Ten of the crew were drowned. The Alain
was insured af St, John, F.B.; for. $10,000, and
he freight for $2,000.
A carious ramour is at present oiloat, saya The chronicle of the past week is not a lengthy L'Echo de Shanghai, to the effect that J. Peng Yulia, who recently arrived in Shanghai,
JAPAN.
HARUDATE.
บุ
THE Undersigned having boas appointen will leave for the abors plen TO-MORROW.
Agents for the shove Company, are the 3rd February, at 2.30 .
A. McLVER, prepared to GRANT POLICIES against
Superintendunt. FILE AND LIFE 21 Current Ratas.
PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, 26th January, 1885. Hongkong, 1st April, 1885.
660
HE MAN ON INSURANCE COM.
PANY, LIMITED.
HRAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
CAPITAL SUNSCRIBED), 31,000.000.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LOM SIN SANG, Eng.
BAN Her, Esq.
YOW CHONG PENG, Esq. CHAN LICHOY, Esq. Q. Hot CHUNE, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on payable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contrioutors of Basiness, whether they are! Shareholders or not.
WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary
HRAD OPSTUE, No. 2, Quinn's Rail West,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881. (1684 CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED 1805,
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FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE AND HAM- BURG, VIA SUEZ CANAL. HE Steamship
THE
"IPHIGENIA.“
Captain F. Ahrens, will be despatched for the above Porta TOMORROW, the Sed February, at Fous P.-
1210
For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, 28th January, 1886.
DON LINE OF STEAMELES. FOR YOKOHAMA AND HIOGO. HE Steamship
BENARTY,"
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 26th January, 1886.
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For further information as to Passage ani Freight, apply to the Arency of the Company, Nu. Ha, Queen's Road Central,
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 25th January, 1886.
L.........
For Straite and Bombay-Per Bangalore, to morrow, the 3rd instant, at 200 PM.
For Shanghai-Per Leerang, to-morrow, the 3rd int. at 2.MP3.
For Singapore-Per Iphigenia, to-morrow, the 3rd instant, at 3.30 r..
For Nagasaki, Kobo, end Yokohama.Per Teherm, to-morrow, the 3rd instant, at: 5,00 1.3.
OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STEAM-HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN. THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE;
*VIA THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
AND
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS. ·
THE Steamship OCEANIC"
MAILS.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The following hours are. observed in closing Meils, &o., by the British Contruct Packet
Day of Departure NOON-Mousy Order Office oltses.
2.0 T.M.Registry of Lotten's cases, "Post ing of all printed matter and patterzis ca es 3.00 PM-Mails closed, except for Lats Lettara 3.1 PM-Ettors may be posted with se fes
3.30
of 10 conts until
when the Post Office closes entirely. will ha 3.40 M.-Late Letters Tay be posted on board the parket with kyta fee of 10 cents, until time of departare."
despatched for San Franciso, ni Yoko hama on TUESDAY, the 23rd February,
at THREE P.MA
MAILS ET THE FRENCH PACKET.
The French Contract d'aoket dzalar, vill ba Connection being mala at Yokohama with Stonmore from Shanghai and Japan Ports
despatched on TUESDAY, the 9th February. All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to with Mails to the United Kingda, Europa, address in full; and same will be received at the and plans beyond. wid Naples: lo Saigon.
Straits Settlements, Batarin Barmah, Carlon, India (via Mudrait tho Australasian Colonies. Aden, Natal and the Caps, Egypt, Malta, and Gibentar.
The nonal hours will be observei.in closing the Mails, &..
Captain Le Kontilliar, will be despatched for the Company's Office until FIVE r. the day pre
yjous to endling. glove Ports on or about 3rd February. '
RETURN PASSAGES. -Passengers, The har For Freight or Passage, spply to
paid fall, foro, re-embarking at San Francis for China or Isnen for vice versa) within sic months will be allowed a discount of 20%, from Return Fare; if re-embarking within one vecz,-
The Past Oos declings all responsibility For an allowance 10f will be made from Eeturn Unregistorul Letters, containing Jewellery, de, Fre. Pre Paid Return Passage Ceders, orail and, where Registration has been neglected, will able for one year, will be issued at a Diecast make no enquiries into alleged losses of suck of 25%, from Return Farm. The allowances Iattert.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA- - SAKI AND XOBE--- (asing through the INLAND SMA.) THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Btáamehip
about them. That ailroads ill be built and mins workel scipulifledly in the usar futuri there is good reason to beliere. Within the one. On the 2612 uit. Chief Justice Sir George tired of political affairs and the cares of the MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, but few yeare quite a number of mines, both | Phillippo, sitting in Vice Admiralty gave world, will become a bonzo-Referring to the of cal, iron, copper, bad, and silver, have been judgment in the collision case of the atourers bore, the F. C. Daily News says: Some time started nader spacial permission from the flexfrain and Camert, the decision being in Emperor In the province of Hipoa alans there favour of the former on all points. The Gieng Yu-lin craved the Emperor's permis. were eight companies started; one concaru in frai boving been repaired by the Hongkong on to retire from active life. Ifis request was partientar coal mice was very promising, and Whampoa Dock Company, went sat on a trial fused, but he was acceded a couple of mortis leave His Excellengy orna a imali conutry- sed under proper management weakl doubtless trip on the 30th, a numerous party of guests have been very remunerativa. The coal properly being on board. At the mostlag of the Legis house upon the Hei-hu, or Western Lake; near rained withara baan quite equal to tao Ameri-isative Council on the 27th the questions of the Hangchow, which ha has christened Thi Hsing even authenito, but the concern could not oarry inspection of ecppered vessels was brought for, or Monastery of Retreat and Self-examina the burden of ten wei yuens, so it collapsed ward: the Press Bill was committed, and several tion; and to this he retires when he is not cu Money for the enterprise was trooly subscribe sther Bills were read a third time and passed. antic duty. To this simple fact is to be traced and as franly spout, but not one has prorod A very unassful perfurviance of The Frisute the foclish rumour that the old Admiral intends
broome work. Secretary" was given at the Theatre Royal on There are many reasons why mining in China be 27th justant as a benefit to Mr. Page, who'. cannot compet sintenssfully with the same branch sustained the title. roko, the gymaining parta of industry in Europe and America. First and being taken or amateurs. à conbart was given furunost China has poining laws, and, properly on the th by the Choral Society. Liu Jung- speaking, no intus can be worker without aperialfa, the Back Flag leader, arrival af Conten où permission From the Emperor, though in many the goth, on a visit to the Viceroy, places mines are worked in a small way clandes. The stesser foihote, which arrived here on tiny by feel the local ficinis. To obtain the the 30th alt, raports that she passed the wrack- i paroission tie latation of some high of age of a junk who off-forquih Point on the ficial in indispensable, who, when permission has 29th January be obtained, fill all the luiportant positions with her people, and date himself and is Superintendent of the Fire Brigade and Ar. A fotched up af the island of Betamori in a priah- friends there is bat fit the left for the shareholders. Wagaer Acting Assistant Superintendent of ing soudition. From this place he was sent down Poly mutual all profits belong to Policy. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates There are no roads, and everything has to be the same during the absence on leaps of Me.to Otara. transported bath to and from the minos by pack H. E. Wodehouse,
The Norwegian hark Crousser kalled on the We learn that the German gunboa: Iitis, Com-2nd with a fill cargo of selphuë for Melburya, animals or a men's backs. As noro of the! milie on the great vnterconroes, this, to currymander Hofmier, now at Caulen, will shortly Of other abipping as there is none, except the on work on a lava sere, becomes almost u in-leave that port for a oruise on the cost of Tou- regular arrivals and departures of the Nigor sarrionable Realty. To build a quilroad to quis and Annan, and will call at Hoitow, Pak Yusoo Katalin's steamore. The Erberru has been communicate with the mines would als be a very kai, Haiphong, Loa, Tourane: Quicken, atel Coo-zed again, and starts in a day or two on another espanvico úniertaking, and could only be mony.
royage Japan Gazette Correspondent, done by special permission, and at least a
By the steamer Folien, which arrived here. Tantal as president of the company. For on the 26th ultimo from the Cpust ports, we eigners do not understand these matters, and learn that the Britisk alsamer Camelat arrived at
siglat of the fact that no enterprise of any Swater on the 21th ultime with loss of rider THE TRUNG NOOI SAN PO kind on be carried out by private individuals or and radder post, baring grounded tɔ the south- companies. All the mining companies that hayward of Nagros izd
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company pro pra pared to ise Policies of Insurance against Biz p the mal-torms.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January 1833. -
YORK LI
15th January. The steamship Shinagawa-maru, on her last trip from, Otara, brought down castaway. Chi. use sailor, who reparts haring drifted from VIEW divostork in a small sarapon, and after being for N
Mr. J. S. Brower has been appointed Acting 14 days at the urog of the wind and waves frully
(Chinese Dolly Press), PE DAILY,
Is the best medium for Advertising among tho
~ Native Community.
"etavfnd "hara hazitoMziulė at Eliete honds, generally The British turret ironclad Aganennen, Cấp-|
It has been establiskoj upwards of TWENTY a Tuotai. I knew of our company that had three tain 8. Ling, left he ca Baturlar atternoon. Tuotais saagidir it: the concern was a load the 90th uit, to jom the Mediterranean Squadron. TEARS, and enjoys the largest bani fide ciren pine. They managed to spend all the share The fagahip dudacious, with Aderal Famil-lation of any Chinese paper in the Southern It is pershdly edited by an experienced holders money, but never product a picul of ton oa heard, so left for Manh. Borneo, and Chise.
Singapore, at which letter port she will pro- Chinese Scholar, and contains FULL sal RE A case of very recourt date is como to my bably meet the Leander, dow on her way out LIABLE COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
Torms for Advertising can be obtained At the knowledge where an effort was being pudo in o te jen the China Squadron. wall way to introduce the melting of iron with At & Toy Croce doll or vipizi CinperOffice, Wyndham Street, Hongkong; or from mineral fast (all the frou made in China up to of Royal Arch Freemason No 525. held on the different Agenta.
metal!
INSURANCE
COMPANY. LIFE ASSURANCE ONLY.
holders and apportionments are made annually. STATEMENT POR YEAR EYDINE 31ST DECEMBER. 1894.
£12,197,930 dexamalated Punils... Surplus over all Babilitina and Rescrso Fnnddecora ing to valuation aide by the Goveritpont..................... Lacoma for your 4881
will learn fur TEHERAN" on THURS. DAY, the 4th February, at DayLoar, instead of as previously advertised.
A. MOIVER
Superintendent. Hongkong, 29th January, 1399.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI,
for NIOPO, CЯewa NewcrwAYO. TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and Porta on the YANGTSZE). THE Company's Steamship
*TELEMACHUS," 2,036,322. Captala Jones, will be despatched as above
THURSDAY, the 4th February,
£ 2,846,245.
C. BETON LINDSAY,
Bos. Manager, Dopartinent of the East.
BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & Co,
Agents, Kongkong.
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY:
+
THE Undersigned Agentsof the boys Com- pany, are authorized to INSURE against FIRE at Current Rates.
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, Let Jagtary 1522
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE, Agents.
-[261 Hougkung. 9th January, 1885.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
THE Steamship
abore
"GLENFIJIN;"" Captain Norman, will be deepushed as 0 THURSDAY, the 4th February.
This Steamer las superior Accomodation for First Class Fassengers and cercias a Doctor and Stewardasa.
For Freight or Passage, spply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. 14. Hongkong, 28th January, 1880.
do not apply to through farce from China and,
Japs to Europe.
Cousalar Invaises to accompany Cargo des- tined to Forts baroni San Francisco should be
HAILS BY THE UNITED STA
PACKET
ATES
The United States Mail Packet City of Sydney
sant to the Company's Oos, addressed to will be despatched on SATURDAY, the
the Collector of Castors, San Francisco.
18th instant, with. Mails, for Japan San Fran
For further information as to Freight cisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Foca, or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Como which will be closed a follow- pany, No. 50A, Queon's Road Central
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 1st February, 1886.
T
00EAN STEAMERIP-COMPANY FOR LONDON vⱭ SUEZ CANAL - HE Company's Steamship
GLAUCUS,"
Captain Hannah, will be despatched as abovo 00 WEDNESDAY, the 5th February
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 29th January, 1885.
BEN LINE OF SERAMERS. FOR LONDON PA SINGAPORE, THE Steamship
T
"BEKALDER,"
1133
Cuplain Wiring, expected to arrive Best wook In February, will receive quick despatch as above..
For Freigat apply to
GILB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
1220 Hongkong, 26th January, 1586,
2.15 Pin, Registry cases.
2.39 P., Post-Oca clases, but Correspondenco by be posted on board the Packet with Imta. Ees of, 10, cants extra Postage until
ha time of departure.
The Post Oftes declines all responsibility for Enregistered Letters containing Jowellery. So.. ul where Registration has hoon neglected, will make xo' enquiries into alleged losses of such
Lottors.
NOTICE.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM.
PANY, LIMITED,
La prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS EISKS at nott ger Annam, and other Is. sunaNess at Currant Rates.
AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Chips and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Panaug. and the Philippina...
Jia B. COUGHTRIE,
Souretary. Bargkong, 27th March, 1882
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Fristed and Pablished by B. CAT/ZNION WILCO,
Wyndham Streit, Flozirkange
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