NOW ON SALE.
1886 Edition of
HRONICLE & DIRECTORY
for China, Japan, Korea, Philippines,
Sin, Coobin-China, Borneo,
|sideration of the way in which this power isĮ and bau boën wand ought to be suïciens to killany idea of asking for a Milltary Gosaraor. Why is it that communication between the East and West of the Colony along the water front bas never yot been opened up f
THE DAILY PERSS, THURSDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 188
The Russian flagship Vladimir Manomach OPENING OF A SE MEN'S READING loft Shimonoseki for Korea on the 23rd ult
The Pacifio Mall B. 8. Co.'s steamer City of New York left San Francise on the 21th ultime for Yokohama and this port
ROOM IN HONGKONG.
POLICE COURT.
4th August.
Brrouz MB. N. G. MrICHELE-TYREA.
LICENSING OFFENCE.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Sharen---
$41 per sbare. China Fire Insurance Company's Share986
pez share
Hongsong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Shares-118 por sont pesmo. Hongkong, Danton, and Masso Steamboat Co.'s
Shares-860 per cent, prom, salia. Indo-China Steam Navigation Co.'s Shares
Por, sellers.
Lornow, 28th July. The Marquis Taong has gone to Kissingen to visit Prince Bismarck.
The Chinoso Government have finally agreed to British nls in Burmah.
On Tuesday evening a ceremony of soms im- ||portanus to seafaring mon frequenting this port took place at the Sailors' Homs, in the opening of a unaful addition to the budding for the ro 81 rails. Settlements, Malay States, &We would have had a continuous Praya many Tondon, left Elugapore for this port yesterday. a. Goldswith, the lately arrived Beamon's Obap.moned an a charge of running his establishment China and Manila Steamship Company Limited Partmaster General.
Chan In, master of the Hop Hing Eating crostion of "poos Jack" ashore. The Boy. Honas, No. 226, Queen's-road Central, was sem
without a conoo.
(TWENTY-FOURTH Annual Issue
THE COMPLETE EDITION WITH TREATIES,
PLANS, KC, Pp. 1132
$5.
THE SMALLER "DITION pp. 752.
The Fade Meca for averr Resident in the Far East, from Penang to Vladivostock.
The Agents (Mware. Russell & Cd) Infort us that the Union Line atanor Travancore, from
years ago had it not been for the abatruesion of the Nivaland Military Auth »ricies. To thoj Military Authorities'also we are Indebted for the fact that many of the brat building sites in the Colour have remained so long uzbenu piod. The frivolous obstruation they offer.alaumat Orders may he sent to Daily Prem Offles, where fed to the construction of Kennedy-road in i it is published, or to the following Agents-matter of history. To them also we owe the MACAO...........Mr. F. A. dk Crusi
Messrs. Quelch
maintenance of the ridiculous three days quarantine, and on this subject it may anfely be asserted that had the Colony been subject to a Military Governor, the quarantine term
SWATOW
AMUY......
FORMOSA
Foocnow..
Co.
Dasra. Gerard & Co. Mossrs. C. Gerard & Co. Messrs. Hedge & Co.
NINGPO..... SHANOVAL.. Messra. Hall & Holta. SHANGBAZ......Mesars, Kelly & Walsh,
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He was convicted and Sued $16.
TEZE WA CASE.*
A. Japanese verzacular paper states that since in, bas been instrumental in bringing About the opening of the Tientsin-Vladivostock lino this movement. The ree gentleman, who seemas the Nippon Ynee Kwaista, the migration to have entered upon his duties here with groat and about 200 Chinase proceed thers by every andarear to ruske Jack's life ashero more summoned by Inspector Stanton on a charge of of Chiness to the latter part has been encouraged,
energy and enthusiasm, early determined to Li Sang, of No. 19, Webster's Borant, was
like that of a civilised hamman being than icke. He was fined $20, in default of paying koeping an agency for the sale of taro fa lottery beon the cass up to the present. The first step in, which he was committed to gaol far ten weeks' this Erection has him to provite some counter hard labour. attraction of a desirable character to those of the grog shops and other undesirable places of resort, which soon relieve the unman of his hard earned par, and, to say the least of it, de him no
The Pertaguoso gubboat Hio Lima, Captain Andrade, arrived bars gesterilay from hisso, we understand for the purpose of conveying to the Holy City the new Governor, who is coming out by the Franch acil steamor freeuaddy, dus here to-morrce.
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LÁRCENY NY BOCIETY MEN. Chm Sling oil Chang Ayan, seeman, wars charged with stealing an anchor belonging to Yip Kat, mister of cargo beat No, 31, on the
-30 per cent discount, nominal." Douglas Steamship Company, Limited-259
par share.
Hongking Gas Company's Shares-$150 per |
share.
aháre, bayars.
Hongqug Hotel Company's Shares-8197 por China Sugar Redning Company, Limited--Suy
per share
Lazen Sugar Esfluing Company, Limited-$75
per share, sellers Hongkong Tea Company'e Shares--$40 per
share, bayern. Hongkong, and Caine Hakory Company, Limited
$120 por sharo, Perak Tin Mining and Smalting Company
Company, Limited-4 per share, cellors. Selangor Tin Mining Company-35 per share,
nominal.
$10 per share
LONDON, 29th July. Mr. Honry Matthews has been appointed Secretary of State for the Home Department
Mr. Honry Coal Baikos has been appointed
Mr. Henry Matthews, Q., has beón stock: 1 Membar for East Birmingham, defeating No Alderman Cook, Gladstonite Liberal. ansuccessfully contestad North Birminghamı Lu 1885 As a politician he is a new man, but he is an eminent barzistor and a good sponker,
Ep. D. P.J
The Barl walkul orar
Mossra, Kelly & Walsh, S'ghatwould never have been reduced, eren export a large quantity of Japanese timber to good either physically, morally, or mentally. At 2nd instaut., NORTHERN &) Messrs. Tíall & Holtz and Kal to that limit. The Colonial Surgeon pro./Ckina. Several Japanese merahants who have the time the Heas was built a bowling alley had been called upon to join a certain boat pon- Pajors and Sunghie Dna Samantan Minferdompletion. of the Cabiast, the olaims of Bir
all
RITE Ports }
& Walsh, Shanghai NAGASAKI Mouara. Tho C. & J. Trading Co. H1000, OBAKA..Mossrs. E. Walsh & Co. Yoroяama Moyars.. Kelly & Walsh MANILA......Mossra. Diaz Puertas & Co.
Mosses Sarcedor Frires and
Gardda
SAMOR
The Kogyo Shokai at Hakedata la about to
hitherto oxported tabor to China bave boon disappointed in consequence of its being unit for the China market on smount of its size.
The Tingehow, & now steamer for the China Navigation Company.atrived here yesterday from Grenoss The Tungcho was built at Carledyke, by Mosers. Soott & Cr. She is a twin screw steel steamer, 225 fest in longth, 34.fost in breadth, and 21 feat in depth. Her rogistered tonnage is 951, sud her gross tomage 1,500. Her engines tra of 1,300 horse power.
Perak, Sugar Cultivation Company-Tls, 18-per Hongkong Tone Monafsoturing Company, Li-
share.
mited-359 nor abars, sellers. Honghong and Masse Glass Manufacturing Co., Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 A-9 per cent
Limited.-Par, nominal..
ounces quarantine absolutely useless, aade the leaders of the profession, but the system is whintaind in Hongkong purely in defer angs to a Military, and perhaps we ought to add a Naral, fad. In view of this well de fined obstructive policy on the part of the mili- tary it is surprising to find some of the civil residents, whose interests are for the most part bound up in commerce, agitating for a Military Governor. The fact at least showe one thing, that' political traditions do not MELBOURNE...Messrs. Norton, Hargrava & Co live very long is the colony, Those hout stated, and the chief part of the morning was fatructed on the site of the old bowling aller committed to gaol for four weeks for offering Chiness Imperial Government 1885 Dollar Tan
.
TORQUIN... Mr. Ch. Dupont. BOOK.Messrs. Ransy & Co. SINGAPORE.Mesam, Sayle & Ca PERANG,Mesare. Maynard & Co. COLOMBO........Mesura A. M. & J. Ferguson. CALCUTTA......Mass. Nowman & Co. SYDEREAND? Masirs, Gordon & Gotch.
BARBANE
LOYDON.........Mr. F. Algor, Clement's Lane.
LONDON Messrs. Street & Co., 80 Cornhill Lornos...Mostra. Bate, Kenty & Co.
recollection matrīs them back to Caloaal Uarks'stimo probably tonot sympathise with
-The evidence showed that the complainant was erected for the rebution of the mon, but it ple's society called the Ti Tik She, and pay the ces not seam to have afforded any very great subscription demanded. He rofasad, and in attractions, and whon Mr. Goldsmith arrived, he in consequenoo the defentants were deputed by found it in an otoodingly dilapidated state, the head men to make him suffor. They stole ing to the ravages of white nata da In the side Triangle Wharf, but were caught in thefe
an amobor belonging to his boab as it lay" slang form it then was, the plece was of no-earthly use, operations. and Mr. Goldsmith conceived the idea of mak- ing emething of it which the seamen would be more likely to aparmiate, and he sought the ail of the dirsators of the institution, who very readily undertook to carry out the rov. gen- The Chinese rondition case advanced another toman's views, with the result that s capital very amell stage yesterday morning. The esse reading room and billiard room have been co- for the prosecution was not closed as before occupied by the farther examination of a witoess The reading room is largo, long struotare, whose evidence was of no public interest suitable for the accommodation of consider case was further remanded to Friday afternoon meats of different kinda it is intended to get up at 2.90.
The first prisoner, who had fivo previous con- victions recorded against him. was Bentenced to three months hard labour, and recommended for deportation. The second defendant was won tensed to alx months' hard laborare.
TAINTED FRUIT.
Li Ayu. hawker, was fired 85. and in default.
unwholesome fruit for sale.
THEFT OF A WATCH.
LONDON........Mr. W. M. Wills, 151.Cannon 8t, the agitation, which indel is confined to Chang Chi ant back to Gaal again, and theable audiences for the periodical entertain-watch, value 87.20, on the 3rd inst
SAN FRANCO. Mr. L. P. Fisher, 21, Marahnots' | small number of individuals.
Exchange.
NEW YORK...Mr. A. Wind, 21, Park Rov,
Daily Proan Office, January 1896.
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THE KONGKONG DISPENSARY.
Bonekong, Lat May, 1986, -
NOTICE TO CURRESPONDENTS,
Communications on Editorial matters abo-be willous "The Editor," set those on business "The
Manager." and not to individuals by name.
Correspondents are requested to forward their name
and address with communications addrowed to the
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Faith
on one
We come now to the question of a Musi--kan cipality, and this, we maratsin is wholly an- affected by las circumstance, of whether a Civil or a Military Governor be at the head of offsite. Is it desirable that a Municipal Council should be formed for Hongkong ?
for the edification of the seamet. The floor is cemented, and the walls are brightly coloured and theerfully adorned by a large show of prints and other pictures, most of them the gift of
Goldsmith's desire to promote the well-being of variera ladjos and gentlemen wha sbare Mr.
game in this colony. The reading room will
Au Aluk, cock, was charged with stealing a
The defendant called on a friend named Chan Chang residing in Hollywood road, and was not welcomed. He remained, however, and while bis friend was looking out of a window sased him of a watch, but he did not get of withit,
Sentenced to two months' hand labour.
OPIUM CABES.
The following tulogram, dated Queenstown, June 23rd, appears in the San Fransisco pa pari-The mate of the British back Arklow, who was picked up a ser in an open boat by the Ameri. the low sunk by s oriliaion on May 9th can ship Frank Pendleton, and who said that has disappeared. He left a noto stating that his heartrending story of the collision and his subse- stitution would be. If it were proposed the vessel for a reason which I will haroafter that the seabere ahould be elected by a explain." vote of the ratopatera, then we most any Jo- so for swamp the Europeans that the latter from the rank of "Blun Kandarin" to that of People who take illustrated papers can add much micht possibly not be rapresented at all."Knight of the Red Dragon" by the Emperor to the means of recreation of the men by send
of China, who has also presented his faithfo) re-ing them on to the Sailors' Home after perusal. Election by wards would not very much im-prosoutative with a handsome and valuable gold The opening of this addition to the Home was
Li Achun, hawker, for preparing opium with. The answer must depend on what the conquent sufferings ies false, and added:-"I left have & library attached, and there are already/cute cence, went to gaol for four weeks in de
fault of paying a fine of $5. many book promised; doubtless other residents Chan Atim, coolie, want to gaol for six weeks will some forward to assist it when they know in default of a $20 penalty for a liko offence. how acceptable any contributions of books will Lan To Hing, sheron, was committed to
The San Francisco Cell says that Consul Bes,
cidedly as, for the Asiatic population would Chinese Consul at that port, has been elevated be. The same may be said of newspapers,Bol for four weeks in default of $5, on a similar
prove matters in this respect. If, however, the Colonial Offics were asked to action the creation of a munisipality it is more than possible that there would be the lines it would suggest. In that case the remedy would be worse than the evil. There are cases where majorities cannot be allowed to rule, and this is one of them. The bulk of the population in Chiness, but the city must be governed and regulated on-the lines of European rather than a Chinese town. It we could bavan Manicipal Council elected on a limited franchise that would give the preponderanco to the Earonesa element, then it would be worth striving for; or oran if we could have one in which the members were appointed direct by the Government it might all be worth consideraliną,
a
medal of oblong shape. The meal characters following inscription Chinese
Presented to B. A Bas, by His Imperial Majesty, Kuang Hin, for bis services in pre sorting amicable ralations between China and the United States,"
charge.
JAPAN'S FOREIGN POLICY.
Writing on foreign policy, the Hochi Shimbun made the occasion of a social celebration. A sou-says-If it is important even in parsocal con man's tas was got up, and here the assistance of dait to have fixed principle of setiu, how much the indies was invaluable. They provided the more so is it in the case of nations. And it is stands for a capital and most batantial ropast particularly important to pursue a fixed and na- yielding line of foreign policy towards China which was ast on with very much taste. And Kores. Both these conutrios are noted for
full justice to the arsellent entering. large number of samen sat down to it, and did
that the corn market remains in the same condi- Japarase advices from Gensan, Korea, say in as in May last, and that businose in rice still ountinues active, all that is imported being eagerly
After tea the tables were deared away, and purchased by the natives, though the demand for seals arranged, and the chair was taken on the wheat and illot romains weak. Even Chinase raised platform at the western and of the room rien, which is not liked by Koreans, has been by the Right Kor. Bishop Bardon, who was readily disposed of soon after its importation. Eupported by the Bera, A. G. Guldsmith and 12000 koke of cies were imported from Japan. B. Oat Cap. I. G. Thomsett. E.N. (Hartuar partly on the 11th June and partly on the 3rd Jaly. Rios is said to be consumed by the miners Master), the Hon. A-Lister (Colonial Treasurer) extensively. Japan Gazette.
Meema. J. Macgregor, A. E. Vaucher, C. J. Bates, &c. The Hon. A. P. McEwen was present for a shor, time during the early stage of the proceedings.
Some months ago there was a larceny of jewellery from the shop of Mr. Campbell, hair dresser in this colony, nad two boys in his, splay, who absconded, were supposed to be the In thieves No arrests were made, and none of the
- The CHAIRWAY opened the proceedinga with
All Inttore for publication shall be written on either case the Chindao-element-ought-to be property was cacuvered at the time, but wo hear dress to the men. He expressed his waya Ocopying such relative situations, there is no
side of the paper only, \___\^ -
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Advertisements and neziotions Thich are nat ordered for dad period will be continued until Orders for extra copies of the Daily Frass should he went before 11 s.a. on the day of publication.
After that hout be supply is limited,
The Daily Press.
Hwaxovo. Avaoer 5ru, 1986.
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it was sent.
promlim
Chirens Imperial Loan of 129) 3—81 por cont.
premium.
Chiness Imperial Loen of 1884 C-8 per cent.
pramiam
-3 per cent. premium.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
Don Muea Kanoon b (924 Rustarva)
Augant ch.
Barometer-Am. A Baromatera
Thermiter = A* TYLA 81000ml 8.1, Thremorseler 1. M Termometay--9 1,2, ('Wet bulb
Tour) 1 (Piet butu} Tadrianmaster--á eum. (Wet bc7b)., Thamtone-arrang Theronjjster-Wintuam (over night)
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HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE,
ke 1 zo 11TH AUGUST, 1884.
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SHANGHAL, 30th July. An Anglo-Chinese Convention has born sign- edat Pekíngrocognising British rats in Barnsh
LONDON, 31st July. Lord Cranbrook has been appointed Lord President of the Privy Connoll
It is rumoured that a bitch has aconrred in thư
Richard Asatoton Cross having been averlnaked. Sir Richard Crous was Secretary of State for the Hame Department in the last Salisbury Cabinet and leo iu Lond Benconstield's Gor- erament-ED. D. P.)
LATER. The Cabinet is now, complstad. Sir Richard Cross has been appointed Secretary of State for the Colonies; and Lord Staniog, Prosident of India: Lord Stanhope. Secretary of State for
the Board of Trade.
EXTENSIVE FRAUD IN HONGKONG.
A clover and, it is to be feared, only too skó- ceful fraud has been committal in this Colony during the past week Pedro B. Beltran, olerk, emploved by the Consul for Sonia, disaoposred on 29th alt. with a som of just over $30,000, which he is said to have obtained from the | Chartered Bank of India, Australía, and Chins by maaan of a forged document. The fread was | carried out in the following maaner, On the 27th alt. Mr Beltran went to the Charlarıd Beale | of India, Australia, and China, and said that the Spanish Government required a sum of just ovar 930,000 to defray the cost of repairs, do, to Sunish men-of-war hy the Hoogkong and Whampoa Deck Company. He saidheshould want. adraft for the equivalent of Manila currency, and that he would call again the next morning. He | took away with him a draft to gọt the signaturs of the Spanish Consul. Me. Monenrini, who was then living at Pokiołam.. On the morning of the 28th be returned to the Bank with the draft. then bearing the official Spanish Consular stamp, and what purported to bô tho signature of Mr. Mencarini. The document appeared to bo in perfect order, and Mr. Beltran said that as be hid cight, to pay the amonat to four or five different persons he wonki take the money in unitas st that Bhak The money was then handed to him nearly all in 3100 Chartered Bank notes. After vooeiving the money Mr. Beltran diavonerred. when subsequent inquiries rovialed Ene fast that. the signatura on the document he presented to the Bank was a forgery, and that he had not- been authorised to draw the money,
The sight of meen zee-Jersi Bar bem determined at 7.395 feet storero of the tide genes the Fictoria Naval Yard; and the Towwater Dodity Spelne Zides, to which datora The blizzo Tabins are saferred, sa 5,500 jest abara
The heights in the Pahlegmosired with a minor (→ 1 sign are beber Tow. Water Dellanzy Spring-Titus, and shanid be
ubated from the consens girare.
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The Baraunter Axe fallen over Inson. Gradients are mandagata for 3.3. winds. The temperatura ta, biglo the holly moderate, and the weather cloudy,
their national trait of despising all the outside worll, and it is extremely unwise to show tir ward them the least sign of weakness on our parts, as sech a course will only help so awell their inbora pride. If our foreign poñer be. flexible and untrustworthy, both China and Koren will constantly attempt to thwart nur chists. Chinc is self-contented, and ignorant of the ka ring been opened only rewatly, is still per- intercourse of civilized nations, while Korea, monted with conservation elersente; and they are both unworthy of being admitted into ia- temational comity on an equal footing with Eura past and American countries. On the other hand. Japan has entered the path of progresa, aut her people are intelligent and active, well- fitting her to be the leading matica in the East. that yesterday Me Campbell received backpathy with the work and the pinusura a felt reason why Japno-should not be able to exact largely represoniod, but not to the extent of from some anonymene sores a valuable watch in sing what had beon doua with this instita respost and esteem from China and Korea; and placing the Council under the control of which was part of the missing property. It tion. He was exceedingly glad to see such an it in point of fact she be able to maintain the Tang Wab Hoscits). It ay he maid came through some Chinese postal agency, excellent building which seamen wight as freely this position, we are almost sure that Ler forsign haved themselves. It was a hurd thing for mou is Intimated that the fault lies with the insaf that a Connell appointed he the Gor- and there was nothing to show from whence for their useful recreation as long as they be policy will be to blame. In some quarters it Such a case of stricken conscience to go to a foreign shore and have no home to go fioioasy of our military and naval forces, hat ornment would be able to accomplish is very rare among thieves, especially Chineze.
(to, and to was pleased to see this place mads on we en hardly agree with such a marcus view. no more than the unofficial members of the
A would-be thief met with a sharp and terrible mach a home to them as possible. He trasted 1t is not force alone that makes a State respect y Legislative Council. The functions of the punishment in the act of committing crime yea this weald afford the seamen a countse-eted by others; a great deal depends upon in
terday morning. The man was unknown traction to the liquor shops, what they folkotual power. If we are to wait the day ten bading would be, bower, distinct. The Chiounen about 25 years of age who broke into offer got what the poisoned them than whan oar fghting strength will be absolutely Legislative Council exists, as its name in the quartazz of Garrison Sergeant Major Mere anything is. It was no use for temperance greater than that of Koros snd Caics, we may plies, for the purpose of legislation is adith, who lives on the upper fat of the Married lesturers and others to tell the mon they ought he disappointed altogether, for Chins has a far general sense, while the business of a Muoi actors at the North Barracks. The this was ast te duit; they krew it themselves, but they larger area of land and a far larger population discovered, however, near daybreak, and par ceuld hardly help doing it when there arah than this country. Shall we, then, bo for ever Or various occasions we have prged the sipal Council would he of a more particular suad, and in climbing over the varanda ta dzemps nothing else for them to do when they came unable to get ascending orer China? Certainly formation of a municipality for Hongkong, sharter affecting details of municipal goho fall to the gromad below, a considerable dis-ashar. He trusted this institution wald give not, for just as it is not mere physical strength teace, and was killed. An inquest was opened on them a taste for something else. He hoped to son bat intellectual force which makes a man respect- rernment, such as the sanitation of the towa, his body at the Mortuary yesterday afternoo1L The idea has been taken up in other the opening of new streets and thorough-
theplace suitably provided with The Giraphic, The ed by his fellow beings, en in the care of rations, ters, and has grown notik it has sssumed the
Irated London Newm, the Laisure Hour, the the powers of the mind principally determine the "Another instance of guild tyranny was before British Workmen, and other papers which were status of a country. Let as pursue a well-von- fares, and as co. In fact reach of the re shape of an Agitation for the appointment of anonsibility that now reats on the bowls of in which two men were onvicivă of steuling aaid to see the library wall stockad with books that in times of emergency, and thon wa shall baabio the Palion Court yesterday, the case boing that published so murderously at home. He also trust-sidered line of policy, and set firmly and daringly a Military Governor, who would represent the Public Forks ad Police Departments sucker frem a junk in the harbour. The thaft would be good and attractive roading for them, to maintain the position we are entitled to in this the Qnean and be responsible for the gar would be transferred to the Municipal Coun-date of a gembination called the Yi Yi Chi, ing them out a stock fire his wife's library. He that we should sttaíz to such a position, and the noems to Lava bean carried out under the man and he had been engaged that afternoon in look part of the East. The peace of the Ensteraands rison, learing the general affairs of the c-ail. Then comes the question whether a This society has some rascals at the head who was sare a great may would come forward only way to accomplish our object is to pursue a Jony to be carried on by representatives of sufficient number of men of the necesary
dare a profit from it. and its members are all and help them in this respect. The right Arm and costeat line of foreign policy, elevated the ratepayers. That the present condition of
owners of cargo boats and other Chinese craft rov gentleman, however, panselled his hearers above the reach of potty intrigues and childish things is not altogether stiftetory mar he experience and intelligence could be found in the harbour. They have a small house in a not to neglent tas Bible among their other read artifices.-Japan Moil. readily admitted, but those who are loud in Public meeting held on the Cricket Ground
to demote their time to this work. At the brestreet, which is a very squalid sort of club, ing, so it knowledge was the foundation of all and the decrON e that all boatman in the har-that was good. The address was concfated with demanding a change would do well to Tin Gerernor HENNY's time & proposal their persecutions.
bour must join thair combination or endure some amusing anecdotes and some excellent så-
Boston member that there is such a thing as jump-
who are not vise to the mon. ing out of the frying pan into the five and to as made recommending the appointment members are communicated with, and solicited of a Watch Committee, but it was opposed on
to join, then urged to do so, and if they re- antisfy themselves that what they cry for the ground, that marchants and athere had the head man ars sent to steal their anchors or peatedly refuse to do so, some minions of bars. Why the question of a Civil or Millo time to attend to such wetters out here, otherwise annoy them. That was what occurred in the cass referred to the complainant reface? tary Governor should be mixed un with that ad preferred to pay competent offaials to
to join the society, alleging that he could not of a Municipality we are a loss to unter. look after them. If this were the general afford the ente a month for subscription, and
It is fortunate the man na to Jack's liability to get drunk when has strived at Yokohams from the producing feeling amongst the beads of houses the he had his anchor stolen.
offenders have boon brought to justio,
ashore, and he was very glad to see this room districts since the eponing of the new KIN formation of a Municipal Council on satis.
The Honolulu Advertiser says:-The German pool. It was suggested by Mr. Goldsmith up to date, and discovered at the tea inspecting them separately. As to a Military Governor, the other hand, a eficient number would days from Hongkong, with forty-one paren
lani and the Directors entered into the proposal Ibaraki-heu; 1 ease from Bhimoka-ken and the colour will do well to combat the pre-
give their services it would be immensely to gers on board, three Germans and thirty-aight men would understand that when they came there have been 117 cages without any mark with vary great pleasure. He hoped the sex Aishi-ken esh; 8 Eros Gita ken. Besides this Chinese-thirty-five men and threa women.
ashore there was a home for them. The house had should ever be seriously made, to the very should have a more dienst voice in anying sinal-pox broke out arong the Chinese passende with the conduct of it during that time; ha
and 6 from Tbaragi-ken-Gazette. utmost. We are far from saying that every
what worke are necessary and in the gers. This man is fully reenvored. About had seen as many as 100 man there, and na faur að Military Governor would necessarily bo a had'
spanding of their
twenty-one days ago another case broke out and
a dozen. He was very glad to see this bullding in than they the patinat is not yet well. The passenger the place of the old bowling alley, to which he was Governor; nowand then we might get one who have at present, The gate, however, or landed at the quarantine ground ways opposed. He was very glad to see such a world really do some good for the calans, but does cot item to have worked quite satis-The Rev. Dr. R. Lechler and wife are among large number of seaman present, he hoped they
that passengers. The former is a missionary be best calculated to turn ont gend Governorsetorily at Singapore. According to the longing to the Basel-Society. Nourly all the had enjoyed their tea, and he trusted they might
Quotations are tem have many another night's erjoyment in that: from the civil point of view, and it is un-Free Prere:-"It has been so old standing Christian Chino on the islands were members room. He thought the orderly conduct of the This year's New Malwa 3520 per pioul, alles, of
men here was very creditable in them.
[2 to 4 ontbies. doubtedly undesirable that the civil moula. joke that if you wanted a good read towards of his church at Hongkong. Dr. Lashlar is going to Germany for a cantion, and decided to
Miss Lobb and Mr. Feato thon entertained Last year's Now Malwa 8540 per plaal, alles of tion should be subordinated politically and your house, you had to get a Commis here to see his old oauros members. He
12 to 4 other. ....8550 per pioni, silea, of socialls to the garrison. This, however, in sicer to live-on the road; and certainly Be-speaks three or four of the Chinese dialects. As the meeting with a violin lust, and Miss Button
[2 to 4 catties. what would, inevitably happen anderangoon Road was always in apple-pie order soon as he gets out of quarantine a recoption soug is nothing bata Shower" with so much Old Maine...
will be tondered him A Chinoso Ind, aged 18 taste and expression that an encore was vocifar.
Palas (New) only called for
35123 per skiet. military régime. The advocates of the loug as a Commissioner lived at the third years, engaged se sabin bay on board the Hydra
Mr. J. MACGBBOGE also addressed a few re- Patas (Old)
· military system saam to imagine'that so file-stone; while it has fallen into a sad for the last four yoare is supposed to have jump marks to the men, chiedy in the form of a dis- Benares (New).... 4993 as the interns) affairs of the enlony are onn. /atate since." This is not exactly what wo natiore, and been drowned in the net. The Hydra Pertation on the word "service." He descanted! carned the Military flowarner would simply want in Hongkong. Speaking seriously, weed again from Houdiniu for Hongkong on be a figure hand representing Har Majesty think it would be well if occasion were taken the 4th July."
1
will not ba samothing worse than what they
atsed, for they have po necessary connection,
Mise Button was then called upon to sing, and she rendered Banbury, Croar in a charming make a soldier fall."
saner. Mr. Bateman followed bar with "Let Captain Thomaerr promised that he had not come prepared to speak, and as sailors were not given to speeches, he, 63 an old sailor, would be brist. He quite soncurred with the ry, obair
YOKOHAMA.
It is stated that tho Chinese popalation in Yokokatas has been altogether free from the cholera pestilence now raging in Yokohama, notwithstanding their filthiness, bat this does not appear to be correct, for three Chinese are said to have been attasked with cholera, though the cases were isolated.
The quantity of adulterated or false tee which
and it will be more convenient to corvider factory lines would be impossiblo.. If, on back Hydra arrived off this port on June 16th when he (Capt. Thomasett) returned from Eng offles at Yoketams, is as follows:-13 cases from
position for the appointment of auch, if it the benefit of the colony that the ratepayers Two weeks after leaving Hongkong a case ofisted 25 years, 37d he had had a good deal to from Shizuoka-ken from Kagoshiraa.kon,
we contend that a militaretraining in not the
mons!
at a meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
ed overboard with the intention of swimming
tious orítio bad made his social début as a car.
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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
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2. —TRUPENAZZaw is the shade in, degrene Fahrenheit.
txor in pretegration, the bamidity o wir saturatare with moisture being 100.
A-DIRECTIN or van Wom lo kwa počaka, - 5-FORCH OF TEE Wiwa seonding to B
BestBurt Ronin W17 B his skej O. detached 'ESTARY OF TULKO olade; D. Krikaltig min; #f, bg, &, plotny, A. trail; Light ning; oversa; P. paming showin; 9 squally; B. PAID : 8. snov, 7. harder).7. validity, W. den (war),
7.---Raar in lushes, lentis and landredths
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatory, 4th August, 1886.
NEWS FOR THE FRENCH MAIL.
LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Thors are variɔzs accounts as to where Beltran bobook kiraself, bet all apnary to agree that be in nowout of the onlony Itis said by noma that hair jju Manna, but others allage that he only west
thither for bls wife, who was ataying theinst the Hus, returned ou the 29th, sul took, his passage from these shoras by the Chiasse bargus Kwong Tong, which loft hors on the 29th alt. for Victoria, BC. However, searok was made for Beltran 'in Kaens, Mr. Young, sennartant of the Chartered Bank, proceeding thither on, the 30th in quest of the absconder: Mr. Young ascertained that the missing mae had bosa is tho Holy City and had sout, for his wifo. Ho had left, berover, before Mr. Young arrived. and it is said that he went off quietly in a steam ismuch which had not refrend during the time Mr. Young was there. Fuchaam quiPTER" KATA strengthened the exspicion that the absconder left these shores by the Chinese barque Kinng Tony, although her owners sur she had no pai song booked. The Kwong Ting had à charier for Victoria B.C., fve £800, and it is said shi went off harply. Two stowners aTMZ ing from the North" on Friday night or Ce turday morning reported having sighted the Kwokg Tong 40 miles from Hongkong, ons sinties that they as her bacalmed, and the other that she was af mushor Finding thera must be alonz delay before any official steps could be taken to paraus the vessel, sotie activo souls grot up an arpodition to after her without loss of timen Acoordingly Mr. J. Pitman, with a friend and a number of unemployed seamen made up a party, and thay ohartare a Chivase-owned lanoch. the Wi S4, which can do shout ten kuota, to go in search of her, prepared to wizu Beltran and carry him the ship by foros if necessary, all being armed to the teeth.
There was widespread rumourshout the colony on the morning ofthe 2nd inst, in the effect that Beltran had been caught, having been arrested by the Poilos at Yaumati. The original gauior who started this yara must have felt dattered at the way in which it spread, and for a time re- ceived general credence. In the meantima there were numerous inquirien as to the ar padítion which ast out in search of the Kwong Tong, for such a lengthened absence was acaros ly, expected, though it was know the launch might be away two days or more, as those who went in her expressed an intention of going oat 150 miles. if necessary, in pursuit of the barque. The British steamer File'and, which arrivol bara on the 2nd inat, from Shanghai, reports hav- ing sighted the launch Wi Se ut Capohi Poist. bound Northward Those on the launch wished themselves to be reported all woll, that they had.. not sighted the Kyong Tony, but that they in. tended going on to Fogohor.
On the 3rd last, nown resobed Hongkong that the launch which went in parsnit of the Chi nate barque Kingtong, put into Amoy, the chase having proved unsuccessful.
The fagilive is a axtire of Manila; a short dark man, with a clean shave? face. During the residenos of Mr. Moncariniat Pokálum Mr. Bel trau was entrusted with much of the responsible work of a Consulate, and it would seem that a considerable degree of confidazoo was reposod in him.
HONGKONG.
The week just concluded has been unexciting. On the 30th ult, the shareholders of the Hong- boug, Canton, and Mocas Steamboat Company, PARIS, 17th July.
Limited, ball their hali-yearly meeting, at which The ordinary scesion of the Chamber of De-the report and accounts were unanimously pasted. paties and of the Senate bas cicaed.
An extraordinary masting of the shareholders of General Boulanger, Minister of War, has been the Hongkong Ics Company, Limited, took plac promoted to the dignity, of Grand (four of the on the 31st ut, at which is resolution passed Legion of Honour.
uta special meeting on the 16th alt, were con- The rational fête of the 14th July was onle-fired. The first vastly mesting of the share brated as usual at Paris and throughout France. holders in the Panjom and Sangbia Dua Samon- The fêto was as brilliant and enthusiastic as intan Mining Company, Limited, was held the same previous years, but unfortunately was marred by afternoon. A cricket match. Hongkong Cricket bul weather. The most perfect order prevailed. Club v. The Navy, was commenced on the 29th Most of the French Colonies in the foreign and pounded on the 20th vit, and resulted in cities, especially those at a distance, sent ad-favour of the former with plenty to spare, as drecess to the President of the Republiexpress they made 200 with the low of four wickets ing their devotion to the mother country. nesinst 57 compiled in one junings by the sous An ovation was given to the returned French of Neptonn. A telegram was received from troega from Tonquin, who took part in the London en the 30th alt by the Acting Go grand review of the 14th July,
vornor stating that it had been resolved to re- In consequence of certain offensive words oz-cognise the services of the Prinos of Wales changed in the Chamber of Deputies by General to the Colaial. Exhibition by presenting U Boulanger and M. Loreinty, in the course of a E. 17. with a mitable taxtimonial, and asking debate on the notion of the Government with His Brollenny's co-operation. The pioneer regard to the Princes of Orleans, & duol was steamer of the Norddeutscher Lloyd-the new arranged between these two gentlemen. Pistols German mail stammabio line--the Stettin, arrived. wore the weapons selected. A single shot was bere on the 20th ult. The oorvettes Sapphire, ezuhanged and no one was hurt.
Heroine, and Satellite, and the gunboats Merlin. Espoir, and Cockchafer has been recommission." LONDON, 23rd-8th July.
oil, and their tima-expired orews with that of A Conservative Ministry is being formed. the despatob boat Vigilant (which is shortly to It is asserted that Lord Hartington, will not be sold) left here in the transport Tamar, on tas enter the Cabinet, but that Gord Salisbury, after : 3rd inak, för komo. An axfonsive and daring consulting with his esllenges had conference frand has been perpetrated by Mr P. R. Beltran. with Lord Hartington, who it is said promised clerk in the Spanish Conmlate, who forged
Ministry have been announced to apport the Irish policy of the Government. the Consal's sígniature to a ofeque for $34,020 The following appointments to the New on the Chartered Bank of India, Australia,
and Chins, and having esshed it he left here, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland-Tax MARQUIS is believed in the Chinose barque Kipong lòng. bound for British Columbia, on the 27th ult. A Chief Secretary for Treland-81E MICHARD stem-launch, bearing an armed party, went out | to try and bring the absconder vi si armis, bat Chancellor of the Exchequer and Leader of it failed to overtake the barque, and it is to be North China Tumas-Tis. 300 per share. the House of Commens-LORD BANDOLFB foared the fugitive will now escape with his l Yangtaze Insarasos Association-TË, 118 për | CHUKONIIN
gotten gains. The suit in Admiralty Brought share.
by the owners of the Chinase junk Kass Hing Chlosse Laurance Company, Limited-$180 per
Fat against the German barque Herman S there, buyers.
decided by the Aoting Chief Justice on the 30th In favour of the junk The Hon. A. P. MacEwen and Dr. Manson bare been appointed unofide, mobs of the Sunitary Board. Palion Bergoot Beam Had to the dat mat in Be
600
upon the universality of the human lot to serve. and said the lot was not confined to saflors, though ON LONDON they had good reason to understand what ar vica meant. Hurgad xpon them to serve well, on state occasions, and that for all practical to test the feeling of the Earopean comma-my hate head two years, it may have been three to the front. After varions remarks on the me Thas the Japan Mail-Some time it sad said those who served well gaurally,came purposes the colonists could in some wanity on the subject, in order to ascertain aralist in the Far East delivered himself topic Mr. Macgregor said he was afraid they would other be loft to govern themselves in fact, whether there is sufficient interest taken in of the verdict that the foreign corps diplomatious think he was giving them rather saperton, and he in a certain capital were not competent to dea! thought the best service he could render them that wo should have home rule. No graster the waiter to ensure the misfactory work with grave and pithy matters of State." Un was to dry up. The speaker sat down staid ON mistake could nagsibly he made. The colonicg of a Madicios! Council if one were ap. less ratour was unusually baseless, this centen auch applause is and must remala n. Crown coloar, and a pointed, for it must not be forgotten that it ponter. He had risen, it is tras, to a position he was followed by Dr. Pike, A.M.D., with an OF
Mr. J. B. Brewer next sang "The Wolf," and such very large peŵere must be vested in its would outait a large amount of work on its considerably abors the level of the adze and the amusing reading. "The Irish Emigrant." Miss Governor, he has soldier or A civilian.
meinbare and that there would be no com lathe, but in his endeavours to manipulate the Hatton obliged with another song-- Turnham Anything like, representative Governinonensstion is the way of officiul precedence or the ass-artisan. Yet it is doubtful whether as a chorus in which the audience joined heartily
Queen's English there were frequent traces of Toll," and Mr. Brawer with a Lantioal ditty with Os BoMELAY in its entirety is absolutale impossible in title. Meanwhile it is antifactory to note really intended to be amusing when he posed as Mr. Bateman alu sang "The Death of Nelson, Emgkang. Na sane man wicht think of the additions which have been made to the judge of statesmanship and diplomatic compo The lion. A. LUATED proposed in a few words | Ox CALOTITA—. handing over the preponderance of political Sanitary Board. In this Board we think we he probably believed in himself. We'observe that able assistanos they had rendered that evening. tem There areno limits tobuman orodality and a voto of thanks to the ladies for the very valu infoenca to the Chinese, vul there is pras
see a body which should meet most of the re- he has now a humble imitator in the person of a The Rev. A. G. GOLDSMITH secondad the Or SANGHAL- tically no permanent satrlad Euroses perquirements of the case, and render unnecesrrespondent of the North China Daily News, proposition, and addressed those present at con pulation to whom it could be confided, for weary the appointment of any other holy, July 6thThe new British Mimister." he the pross was represented at the gathering, and This gentleman writes from Peking under date siderable length. He observed, however, that arangerly all mere hirða of passage. It is there provided that public porfilence be estab. sage, and family arrived here on the 13th of he had no doubt whatever he should be misre fare impossible to hope for maneh more direct lished by publicity being given to is pro- the Bast eide gate and thence in chairs to the wall, perhaps, not to wound the rev. route Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-155
June. They once by the Tung-chew eagal to ported. Under the girenmstances it would be representation than we alreate enjoy is anceedings. At present the Sanitary Board is Legation. Several members of the Legations man's feelings with a garbled resumé of his re- unofficial element in the Legislative Council in the position of the tradesman who does rode out to meet the party and welcome them to numerically inferior to the official element, gol adrecise: it may know what it is doing to the care of the new Midister. How forcibly the ladies had been cheered other shears wore Feking British interests may anfely be entrusted The vote was passed by neclamation, and after who, again, are under the control of theil, but no que otac dosa.....
one is reminded of the "eternak nadiness of Governor. Now, to make the General the
things" whet ons reflects that oven among folks girer for the Bishop and the Rev. A. G. Gold- durernor would. be, under these cirem.
es humble as nowagaper correspondants, there The meeting closed with the Old Hundredth A telegram dated Washington, June-24th, in are Nestors who can tell at a glance whether stances, to concentrate too mach power in
a Californian papar, says: The House Com: “British interests way safely be entrusted" to the hands of ons man-iqpecially a man who, mittee on Foreign Affairs to-day cousidered the this or that Ambassador Plenipotentiary. That Lord Cairns marriage with Miss Grant har from the nature of his calling, would be au Chinese Restriction Bilis, but it was the general sach blossoms should be wasting their sweetness bonu broken off. The Frince of Wales and obstructive to most ciril movements. The opinion that there was little hope of their being on the dusty sir of Peking while men of whose other friends of the young lady were called in se On Tai Theranos Compóny, Limited-Tis. Iss
reached this session, ae quarafting efforts hava capacities they sau indys in an instant ar dyta, and finally it was decided that an amis- per share military antherinjos already have an immunze boen made to sasure a day for the consideration appointed to Larations and Embassies, is a badable dislation of the betrothal would be the Canton Tinance Off
TİN 990/m. parody on the methods of yyorlauded Justler,
share, barers amount of power in the Colony, and a pan of the Bensts Restriction Bu
marks.
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per cent, precium.
Chine Traders Insurance Company Shares HICKS-BEACH. Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited-09. LONDONDERRY.
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