that ainoa the Franco-Chinos War the revenue, is most virulent in Mathlagscho and neigh; has ran short, on account of the necessity impos bouring strests: In Matsuichgiebo glője from et on the Government of baying arms and num-Ioho-moto Sancho-me, thers were on the 5th munition, building gunboats, and constructing inst. 18 osas oven are way toporked from forts and other defence works. The estimated Ota-machi-Gazette.
deficit is upwards of thrus millian dollars, which We regret to record the death from cholars of ineindes the amount of contribution to be sent to Mr. Arthur John Lee, a clork in the employ- Pking and the interest on the Foreign Loans.ment of Masers. Walsh, Hall & Co. Mr. Los The best way of meeting the deficit, thaciren was seized very suddenly by lines on Monday lar procmods to intimate, is for the Chinese capi-evening; the Bat inst, and was at once taken to talists to lend the money to the Chinese Govern his realdenco, where he was attended by Dr. ment, wham by that means the interest will not Van der Hayden. In spite of all could be done, go to outsiders but rerasin in China. Interest however, he did the next morning at half-post will be given on the loan at the rate of from two o'clock. Mr. Lee was only twenty years of threa to tear per cont, which will be paid age, and of French extraction, and had not early. The enpital is to be repaid after the beep long in Yokohama, whither he came from Foreign Leans have been paid off, but no date in Hongkong. fixed. Rocstpts for the mat subaeribad,
The Japan Garello saya:--“ Mr. J. R. Marshall, stamped with the seals of the Provincs Tren the pionear olrean man of California, and for the auror and the Salt Commissioner, will be givou, last seven yearsmanager of Woodward's Gardass, for the subscribe.to hold. The wealthy oftizens San Francisco leaves por City of Sydney with a are asked to come forward and embrace this troups of Japanese acrobata, equilibrists, and co- favourable offer, thous who can afford it with jorora, male and female. The troupe has been their several tens of thousands and others witharofully selected and parform among other feats their thousands of dollars.
the famena Japanese water trick and the Unfortunately, like Didyana, the native capi-wonderful tree act. There are also several talists aroof a doubting turn of raind. Tiny sayda tears, wire rope porformers, and top spinners, Fat they would not uind landing the money on jult of whom are first-class representativox of what good security even at a small site of interest, the Japaness can do in thialins. We must, how- bat they are convinned that they will sen neither fave, capocially congrataints Mr. Marshall en principal nor interest, and that the receipts would obtaining the services of a conjurer capable of not be worth the papir they are written on manipulating the water trick. It is the cleverest performance of the kind we hara sa yat witnessed in this conuiry, and as far as we know has never yet been exhibited outside of Japan."
SHANGHAI.
The U. S. corrotto Omaha Jaft Shanghai on the 10th inst. for Port Hamilton en route for Hakodate.
The Daily News says that H. B Sr. Martino Lanciares will look after Italian interests in Shanghai til another Consularrives to take the
place of Mr. V. Finzi.
the storehouse of a box.maker named Hagiwars Firo broke out about 2 a.m. on the 31st alt in'
Kingoro, No. 14, Yoshida-cho, Nichome, in tho district closely adjoining the Yokohama Police station, and on the same side of the ereck. The fire quickly spread and destroyed twenty houses The British bacque Maria, 700 tons, from had originated. A light sontherly breeze blow the ohietly small dwellings-in the street where it Bingapore, with a care of timber consigned to rapidly across in the dirsation of Isnaaki, Chinose, whilst attempting to cross the Burch, on which side no less than twenty-thre at Wheng on the morning of the 7th inst. got houses were destroys, including the Teplaza, egmand. She was towed off late the same oven- the oldest and one of the most popular the ine, and arrived in Shanghai on the 8th inst
L'Echo de Shanghai says that the Italians in the district. The store in which the delegates for the reliantion of the treaty of
King on the 27th att on the following dar a dinner was given in their bones, at which Judge Denny and a number of high Korean
officials were present.
after the workmen leave it in the evening, Ere started is usually kept securely closed and aneuspicion is entertained of lucendirian. be police watchman observed unkers of people playing with dra prackers near the stere during the evening, and it is believed that a lighted frag The pa states that some Niarpo mer fram the Fokohams Poller Station (nd other ment of 100 of these began the fire. The steamer ohante have presented a torials-Mastive anginos were on the spot promptly on the trate Lo of the Mixed Court, consisting of a large baing gitan, and the creek being, full, to board ascribed with four Chite characters difloaty was exporionced The meaning of the sentonos is calculated to best was so intense, hoorror, that the firemen getting water. The testify to Mr. Lo's kind treatment of the people could barely get close enough to play their hose from afar. It is asid that shuilar manifestations of natcem for the ex-Muristraie will be present- ed by other native march ints.
A gallant reseus of the crow of a disabled Cliness junk, uumbering twenty-three mon, was made on the 6th inst. by the C. M. S. N. Ch's steamer Prochi, Captain Ferlia at the expense of one of the blades of her propeller. The Pio.. sk left Taku on the 3rd inst. for Shanghai, vit Chefoo, and at about 130 pun. or the 6th, as she was passing Shawoi-han, she sighted a junk fly- in signals of distress. The Ocurier, saya the Poschi bor down on the junk, nad found sho was at anoher dear the North Bank, At the most of the minds sal waves. The position of the jark being dangerous in the
xtreme. Captain Ferlie at ones
made at temnts to remove bee: A line, was got out and
ssl abuard. the intention being to takes the jnok in tow and bring her on to Shanghai. After towing for a few moments, the line, not being heavy anongh. parted, and the junk com- TPonad to drift down fowards the Saule. Au- other hawser was got out, this time the heaviest one on board, and passed aboard the junk at corsiderable personal risk to Mr. Sadewassor. the socond officer, who woat in the ship's boat to run the line, the eng at the time being very hoory. This line was eventually made fast to the junk. but the wind and a tad been rapidly rising meanwhile, and it was found that even this lite was not heavy tough to stand the strain, it stranding and parting leaving the junk ozcamore "at the "yower of the Glamonta, Captain Forlie, nothing daunted by these repeated failness to resena the junk the ads no bix mind to a
vo (be fares.
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STEAM. FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO-
AND
LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MADITERRANEÁN,
BLACK SEA, PORTS,
TO BE. LET,
TO LET.
ROOMS IN "COLLEGE CRAMBRIA,"
· Nos. 7, 8 & 9, SEYMOTA TERRACE. Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, 30th July, 1886.
On 27th inst; Daylight. MARSEILLES, AND FORTS OF BRAZIL R DOOMS
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
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VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR LONDON vĨA SUEZ CANAL.
HE Steamship
THE
"GLENLYON,"
Captain Sommore, will bo desputoked as abore
For
THE Undersigned having been appointed T-Dreight of Pageses, apply to
Agents for the above Company are pre. red to issne Policies of Insurance against Vire
on the usual berma.
Bangkong, January, 1999.
—ARNEOLD KARBERG-&-Ø«--
L097
FHE STRAITS INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE Undersigned having been appointed THE Undersus abus Cumpay, 120 pre pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE SK8 to all parts of the World, at encroat rates
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, Ath November, 1883.
9$$ FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877, IN HAMBURG,
THE Undersigned, Agents of the bore Coupons are petrepared to ACCEPT RISKS of Current Rates.
PUSPAU & Co.,
Agǝuta, A Hongkong. 19th January, 1984
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Co.'s
NOTICE.
$19. ..$18.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Aganzsi Hongkong, 10th August, 1886.
1555
FOR SALE
AT WHOLESALE FRICES. ACCONES SHERRY, PORT.
CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE*** HOCKS, BURGUNDY
Apply to
W. G. HUMPHREYS & CO.,
Bank Buildings. Hongkong. 1st January, 1986.
T71
FOR SALS.
HAS. EIDSIECKS:
CHAMPA NE, 1830, WHITE SEAL. 321 per case of 1 dozen quarte $22 per ease of 2 dozen pints.
PAUL DUBOIS & Cos CLARET, GRAND VIS LROVILIN, ........per use of 1 dozen quarts. CLARET, CHATEAU LAROSE.
hyo.................per caso of 1 dozen qunts. $14............ por case of 2 dozen piats.
PONTET CANET. 89.50......... por case of 1 dozen quarta. PALMER MARGAUX,
SHE
$13.
MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. BRANDY WHISKIES, ALESTOUT the crow, and by skil?elly maneuvring bis stee-SCALES, BICYCLES. ce, benght her down at the junk. This POINTS, OILS, VALNISY, accomplished at considerable risk. bus. nothing deterred by this, the Captain of the Poochi wout stomatically about the work of saving life. In his bumans afforts ko was ably assisted by the oMears and engineers, who she and all wo ka muntally to save the lives of the cufortenata patives, who by this time ware in bad straits indeed. the sea making clean sweeps over the helpless junk, tacostaning every moment to engsl tho haylass mariners. When the Poochs had hann gaf tea, enoach, lines were brown to the men board the junk, and they were hauled aboard the steamer by willing heads, and the whole crew, "ausibering i all souls, were saved from simoat corfain leath. This risene was accompanied with little necilent, considering the risk which attended it the Poochi at one time being dashel against the jonk by sa extra larga billow, this resulting in the breaking of her bul- warks, although the injury was slight. Hor propeller. however, got foal of something and trata off one blade, sad this will neosexitato har being docked, the repairs being done at the Old Dock. After the men ware resouad the Poolipro creded on her voyage, arriving at Shanghai on the 7th inst. The junk was left near the North Bank, bearing 8.8.E. 15 miles from Shareishon. We understand that a tag has been sent for her. Captain Forlis, and his officers should certainly be rewarded for their gallant conduct, and we might suggest that the Chinese Government. sheild take recognition of it and devise sozde method of showing their approointion of bravery' ang bumanity."
TIENTSIN.
3rd August.
Heavy rains lately ham osunod strong freabets
$7.50 $8.50
Xa
........par cane of 1 dozen quarts.
per case of down pinta-
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...per case of I dozen bottles.
$8
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pur case of 1 dozen quaria,
ALSO CUTLER PALMER & Gola-
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FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY.
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Com pany, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS on FIRST CLASS Govores at i per Cont. Nott pro miño per AnKTM.
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JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 17th August, 1896.* [1602
FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA, THE
THE Stanship
7. H.
"OXFORDSHIRE."" Captain Jonos, will be despatched for the shore Ports TO-MORROW, the 20th inst, at Four
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 14th August, 1996.
1888 "SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS.
TH
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE Steamship
"BRECONSHIRE,”
the abors Porta TO-MORROW, thè 20th must
For Freight ar Page, apply to
ADAMSON. BELL & Co.,
Agents Hongkong, 13th. A ngust, 1886.
1580
Quick despatch. On 28th inst., 2.30.x. Tomorrow. Tomorrow, at 4 P.M. To-day, at i PM.
Ou 23th inat, 4.30 F. On 24th inst., at 3 p..
On 23rd inxt.
Today, nt 2 P.M. Quick despatch,
AND LA PLATA; ALSO,
LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX,
DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.
AN THURSDAY,
TO LET.
CLUB CHAMAEDS.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong. lat Fobymary, 1882.
[39
TO LET.
from the lat July aoxt. Apply to
1835, NOOK, the 10th day of August, TO. 2. DOUGLAS VILLAS, PyNession "MELBOURNE," Commandant Dal Marella, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO," will leave this Fort for bizo above places.
Cargo and Spacie will be registered for Lion- don as well as for Marsailles, and accepted in
transit through Marseilles for the principal placos of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be grantel till Noor, Cargo will be reveived on board unti 4 r.M., Specie and Parcels until 3 P.., on the 18th August, 1886. (Parcela zre not to be sunt on board; they mṇst he left at the Agency's -Offee) Contents and value of Packages are
required.
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On 21st ist, al & P.M.any's Offoe, On Blut inst., at 9 a.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE.
For further particulars, apply at the Com-
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Agent. Hongkong, 7th August, 1886.
| OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING GARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE;
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS
ΓΙΑ
AND
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, ANTWERP, BREMEN, AND HAMBURG. PORTS IN THE LEVANTE. BLACK SEK AND BALTIC PORTS;
THE Steamship "GAELIC" will be despatchel for San Francisco, vìî Yoko- LONDON NEW YORK, BOSTON, DAL, TUESDAY, the 24th instant st
ALSO,
“TIMORE, NEW ORLEANSTM GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS.
The Courary's Steamers WILL CALL AT
-to-dat-obat-
SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PAUSENGERS AND LUCKIAUM.
N.B.-CARGO GAY BE TAKEN ON THROVAN BILL OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN RUSSIA.
THREE P-M.
Connection being made of Yokohams with i Stoomers from Shanghai and Japan Parts.
All PARCEL PAdrians should be marked to address in full and same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE P.M. the day pra- vious to sailing.
RETURN PASSAGE. Passengers who have paid full fare, re-embacking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or wioc verse) within six months, will be illowed a discount of 20 *7, from : Return Fare: if re-embarking within one year,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
1306 Hongkong, 1st June, 1886.
TO LET.
AST HERMITAGE (FURNIORD) Apply to
A.. Care of the Office of thús Paper. Hongkong, 29th July, 1888,
[1482 TO LET
NO. 13, SHELLEY STREET, Water and Gas laid ou. Possession on the 1st July next.
HOUSES SINGLE ROOM in LED- FAKELA TERRACE.. Hent áloderate.
Apply to
ECA DA SILVA & Co.,
39. Pottinger Strong, Hongkong, 17th June, 1896.
F1202 TO BE LET THE FAMILY KESIDENCE KROWR RS BERY. ardy, Robinson Road. Garden, Tennis Lawn, and fine view.
No. 9. Mosque TERRACE. Nos. 127, 133, and 227, Queen's Road Bagr.
LINSTEAD & DAVIS.
1547 Hongkong, 9th August, 1997 ---TÀLETAAL TENDERAKS
For September and October.
5-ROOMED HOUSE,
Apply by letter tö
completely Furysuro (including a Now Pišao),
"PEAK," Curo of this Office. Hongkong, 16th August, 1890.
[1.594
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF, GODOWN, AND CARGO- BOAT COMPANY. THIS Company will ruouice STEAMERS & VESSELS SAILING
thoir alongside WHARTES at Kowloos. Land, and Store
CARGOES, IN FIRST CLASS
'N VRIDAY, the 3rd day of September,
"ODER." Captain F. Pfeiffer, with MAILS. Pare, Pre-Paid Rotarn Tassago Orders, svull- | GoDowns at 3) Confs per ton weight or W. Waring, Commander, will be despatched for PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will able for vze your will be issued at a Discount measurement, including SEVEN Days Free
lears this Porò an above.
of 25% from Return Fare. These alluences Sterngar- Shipping Orders will be granted till Noor,do not apply to through force from China and Wharfage for Craft under 355 bet..$80.00 over 375 feet 875.00 Cargo will baronaived on Board until 4 p.m., Japan to Katrops. Spesie and Parcels until 3 P.M.. on the 2nd Consular Invoices to sccompany Carged and also Undertake the Re-shipșgt, delivery Soptember, 1886, Parools are not to be sent on tined to Ports beyond San Francisco should be into Craft alongside the Wharves, or at any of Board they must be left at the Agency's sent to the Company's Offers, addressed to the principal receiving planes on this side at Rat Office) Contents and Value of Packages us the Collector of Customs, San Francisco, 18 Cents per packago. required.
For further information as to Froight The Company is prepared to grant Policies of or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com- Issurance on Tressure and Cargo shipped by pany. No. 504, Queen's Road Central. i their own atentuars
GD. HARNAN, Agent. Hongkong, 17th August, 1886.
STEA I FOR PENANG. SINGAPORE.
· Leaves „Kowtens rib 6.15 A.M., 7. 15, 7.4, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MARSRIL.8.15, 9.00. 16.00, 11.00, 12.00; 1.00 Plate 2.00, LES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, 300, 400, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, and 11.30.
TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH,
CASTLE" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL AHE Steamship
TE
GORDON CASTLE,” Rowell, Commandor, will be despatched for the above Port on SUNDAY, the ad iust.
For Freight or Pusage, apply te
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agrots Hongkong, 18th August, 1886.
QUBAN S:LEAMSHIP COMPANY.
For Further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1996.
.....................
KOR HONOLULU.
114 THE 39 I. II American Bark
FOR SHANGHAI PIA AMOY.” Taking Cargo and Pasonger at through rater for NINGPO CHEPOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and PORTS on the YANGTSE) BAHE Company's Steamship
"LABETES,"
THE Undersigned, AGENTS for the boys - Company, cay prepared to GDANT IN SURANCES to the extent of $85,000, on firsi- enas risks at current saves.
MELCHERS & C. Hongkong. 27th Mareb. 1876.
FTEE OFFIO 10) HENOX
The Undersigned are now prepared GRANT POLICIES INSURANCEagainst FIRE at the following Hate On First-class Enropean
Touementa
[9
T
to
For Freight or Passage, apply to
at Net per Annm.
Hongkong, 16th August, 1896.,
& Merchandise storad therein
..at 1, Not per Angan
On Petroleum -
On First-class Chiness
On First-class Godowas,
On Casis
caused Godowns
11.495
-J. H-BOWERS,” Plum, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
GONSALVES & Co. Hoogkong, 16th August, 1886.
FOR CALLAO.
Captain Soule will be despatched as above 33 L H German Bark
MONDAY. the 23rd instant,
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
1508
at 1, Not per Annum. | INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION |
...at ̃ Net per Ånnuri.
COMPANY. LIMITED.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. AND
CALCUTTA
enerunt China Not per Annam. THE Company's Staunakip
| OnSecond-class Chinese
Tenementa .....at 2 Net per Annum.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & On,
Agents for Phoenix Fire Offico. Hougkong, 5th August, 1881.
13
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY
THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Com- pany, are authorized to INSURE against FIRE at Current Ratas.
174
GILMAN & Co. Hongkong. Ist January 1882.
GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
A
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, are WINES AND SPIRITS.
prepared to RANT POLICHEN, FIRE AND LIFE at Curront Bates. SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong. 1st January, 1884.
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, let April, 1835,
in the river, and inundations are threatened; inWING TAT
AND
COAL MERCHANTS,
بھی
FRESH PROSIONS SUPPLIED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE,
130
n.
dead & ccnsiderable area of the country between SHIP'SCOMPRADORES, STEVEDORES, Tientsin and Tungches is already under water. A great quantity of silt is brought down and the hotion of the river is rising us fast as the ear- fane, so that far atestaves cannot reach the band. Das unnust wonder as the trouble cansed by the Tullow River when a one-bores affair like the Feino baffter all attempts to restrain it withio' its books
Mattors political are quiet at present, no fordga Minister or Admiral having routly passed through--Dily News Correspondeat.
JAPAN.
TOKYO.
The Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun of the 6th just. contains the following interesting nots
'In our iswas of the 24th ult, we stated that His Imperial Majesty the Emperor gave audience, on the 16th of the same mouth, to the Honour- able Sir Francis Planlrett, and requested him to convey to HR. H. the Prince of Wales His Majity's wish to present the Grand Cross of the Chrysanthemum to His Royal HighneHS, Information now reaches us that the Emperor. on the ente cocasion, intimated his infention of commissioning H.I.A. Prince Komatsu to co ray the Order to England and present it to the Prince of Wales. We also learn that the Prinės of Wales has replied, expressing his pleasure. ut becoming the recipient of the highest honour Japan has to bestow, and also his satisfaction that it should be plneod' in his hands by smok a dis- tinguished Envoy as Prince Komatsu.".
No. 17, POTONGER STREET.
客發嵗煤司公泰榮
IF
you want to bay
JAPANESE GOODS
at Beasonable Rates go to
NOTICE.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM-
PANY, LIMITED,
Is prepares to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS
RISKS at nett per Anun, and other N- SUEANCES al Current Rates
Aarworms at s the Treaty Ports of Chius
[1882 and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Penang,
and the Philippines.
JAR. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong. 27th March, 1892.
CASSTMB HOY'S WAREHOUSE,
BEACONSFIELD ARCADE
A vast Varioky on View.
Also FURNITURE of all kizis, at Lowest Prices.
AND
23
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"RANSATLANTIC FIREINSURANCE,
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the avove Company, are prepared to TENNENTS ALE and ACCEPT RISKS against. FIRE at Current PORTER.
Ratos. DAVID CORSAR & SONS
SIEMSSEN & Co, Agents.
Merchant Navy' Navy Boiled
-CANYAS Long Flax Crown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong. 11th May, 1807.
J
OSEP K
STEEL
GOLD
· Hongkong, 16th November, 1879. THE MAN ON INSURANCE
PANY, LIMITED.
120
GILLOTTS
PENS.
MED T PARIS, 1878.. Sold by all Statinners and Doutors.
DORTLAND
[948
CEMENT
J. B. WHITE & BROS.
SOLA AGENTS FOR CHINA,
HOLIDAY WISE & Co.
+1791
Hongkong, 11th April, 1889:
We observe (says tho Japon Mail of the 6th inst) that the Honourable Sir Francis Plunkett aad Mr. E. Satow, K.B.M. Minister to im paid a visit, a few days ago, to the Ashio sapper mines. They were received by Mosers. Malau and Shibusawa, who had spared no pains to make preparations for the comfort of their visitors, cooks, table utensils, and so forth having been pbtained from the Seiyöken in Tokyo. The hill sides wore illuminated with colcared lauleras by way of welcome to Sir Francis and his compas. LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
YEE
號 生怡
B.UNG
$
„COAL MERCHANTS,
have always on hand
iou, and the effect is describal ou very-happy. Address:-Care of Mars. KWONG SUNG & Co.,
An interesting feature of the onfortainment was
a peculiar dance performed by the miners; 6
dance which la sald to have been novel even to
Mr. Bato Bir Francis.went all over the works, inspecting even the shafts which were farthest
TION OF COAL.
H
No. 68, PRAYA. ING KEE
STEAM LAUNCH CO
690
underground. The conduct of the enterprise at Have always on hand applies of the best
prezent is marked by groat energy. About six thousand people are employed in the mine and at the smelting works. Among this large mimber there is not one foreigner, nor do the motkode employed show any want of such assistance.
YOKOHAMA -
168
COAL for HOUSES, STEAMERS, & SHIPS at MODERATE TEEX. No. 16, TUNG MAN LANE, HONGKONG, Hoogkong, 17th September, 1885.
QUARE BOTTLE WHISKY, NATTER JOHNSTONE'S BLEND,
Superb Quality, CUTLER, PALMER & Coʻs BELECTION.
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & CO.,
A foreigner named Mitchell, proprietor of the Bunker's Dill Baloon, in Honmura rand, died last night of cholera. Several other macs smong Chinese sad Japanssa also took place in the foreign settioment on the 5th inst." The fissasa *2510]
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
"WINGSANG."
Captain, d'St. Croix. will be dopatchel for the abore Ports on TUESDAY. ibo 24th inst.,
THREE P.M.
This steamer has Superior First Class Ac-) modation specially constructed to meet the f requirements of tropical climates.
For Freight or Passage, apply ta
1550
1180
COLOMBO,
AND. LONDON:
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. NI-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN-ON-TIFRQUEE-
BILIA OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GUL PORT MARSEILLES, TRIESTS, HAM- BORO, NEW YORK, AND HOSTON.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM KAYIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "MIRZAPORE. Captain R. farvey, with
**FRIEDERICH," Spieson, Master, will load hers for the above Her Majesty's Mails, will be dospatched from Port, and will have quick clospatais.
this for LONDON diset A SUEZ CANAL For Freight, apply to
and usnul Portas of call. on THURSDAY, the GONSALVES & Co.
26th August, at Four P.M. Hongkong, 16th August, 1986.
(1590
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.
THE 2/3 All Aostr. Ship
"LEONORA," Moreson. Mastor, will loud here for the abore Ports, and will have quick despatol
For Fraight, apply to
ARNUOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 17th Juus, 1888.
$1200
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. NHB 3PL II British Ship
T
[1585
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers, Hongkong, 74th Angust, 1896.
STEAM TO BOMBAY VIA STRAITS. (WITH OPTION OF CALLING AT COLOMB
BHOULD INDUCEMENT OF) PHE P-LOS-N: Cola Steinship
~DECCAN,"
WEL isave for the abovs-place-on-WEDNES DAY, the 25th instant, at 2.30 PM. E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendout. Hongkong, 18th August, 1886.
11001
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAM. BURG, VIL SUEZ CANAL.
"DON ENRIQUE," Cromor, Master, will load for the above Forts, vad will bare quick despateb.
For Freight apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 7th August, 1980.
1156
FOR NEW YORK.
THE 3/3 A II British Ship
Cargo will be resived on beard until Toy M. Parcels and Specie. (Gold) at the OfRoe til TEN AM on the day of smiling,
For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAD ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION: COMPANY'S Odlce, Hongkong.
The Contents and Value of Packages are re quired to be doelares prior to shipment.
Shippers are partiularly requested to nato the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
NB.This Steamer takes Passengers and Cargo for Marseilles.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent Hongkong, 18th August, 1856,"
U. 8. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FERRY
One of the Company's Steam Laauchos will Rua Daily (Sundays incited starling puuLM + tally from Pedder's Wharf and the Company's Wharf at Kowloon, and convey Passengers t and fro Fake OF CHANGR.
LEAVES HONGKONG,
6.30 A... 7:00, 7.81 8.00. 8.30, 9.30. 10.30, |11:30, 12:30-ra 1.8);3:30,389,58% 56%
6.30, 11.00, 12.00.
For Further Particulary, So..
Apply to
W. KERFOOT HUGHES,
Apant-- Fulder's Street.
1952 Hongkong, 6th May, 1380,-
Undersigned have been appointed Sole Aponte for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Mosart. J. Ray- NEFT, Glasgow, and Messrs David Consar & Soxs, Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
121 Hongkong, January, 1867.
STEAMERS EXPECTED. The E. & A. steamer Qafkasz left Port Dar- in on the 11th, and is due born on the 29th ink!.
The P. A stewwer City of New York left Yokohama on the 13th. and may be looked for here on or about the 19th instunt.
The O. 99. Co.'s steamer Laortes Inft Sia- gapare on the morning of the 15th, and is dus - tam on or about the 21st.islant
The C. S. M. S. N. Co's soarer Kainov-left Singapore on the 18th, and is. dus here on or about the 23rd instant,
The steamer Anjer Head loft Singapore on the evening of the 26th, and is duo here on ar about the 23rd just
---POST-OFFICK-NOTICES.-
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VA-OVER--~ LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND BAN FRANCISCO.
The Pastal Grits for 1876, reviad to dato will be found in the Daily Press Directory "KEVOLVING LIGHT,"
'THE U. 9. Mail Steamer CITY OF 985 large whition, p. 701 sual edition. This Darkes, Master, will lead hore for the sbore NEW YORK," will be despatched for San is the only authorised plete Summary of Pert, and will have quick despatch.
A
For Freight, apply to
QARLOWITZ & Co. Bongkong, 7th Angrat, 1986.
[1536
FOR NEW YORK,
(Taking Cargo at through rates.lu AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, LONDON, LIVER-HE 373 A II American Ship
HE
POOL AND BERMEN).
Steamship
· "CASSANDRA,” Captain Hesloop, will be despatched for the sboro Porta, on FRIDAY, the 7th inst, at DAYLIGHT.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 18th August. 1886.
[1405
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGA BAKI AND KODE. (Passing through the INLAND SEA), Taking Cargo on through Bile of Lading to VLADIVOSTOĆE AND CHEMULPO. THE P. & O. B. N. Ca's Steamship
T
TEHERAN,"
COM-will leave for the above plass on SATURDAY,
the 28th instant, at 2.30 P.M
· CAPITAL (SUBSCRIBED), $1,000,000,
BOARD OF DIRECTORS. · LUM SI SANS. Eaq.. BAN HUP, Esq. Yow CHONG Pre; Esq. CHAN LA CHOT, Esqq. Hor CHUNE, Dsq
The Company GRANTS POLICIES OR MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of Its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributora of Business, whether they are Shareholders or not.
HEAD OFDICE, -
WOO LIN TUEN, Socretary.
No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1881.
1867
THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF HIS
• MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D. 1720.
بنفسي
THE Undersigned having been appointed prepared to grant Inggrances as follows:-
Agents for the above Corporation, are
MARINE DEPARTMENT, Polirios at.ourient rates, payable either Kare in London, or at the principal Porta of India. Chize, and Australia to MAR
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent.
Hongkong, 18th August, 1886.
NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FLORIO AND RUBATTINO UNITED COMPANIES.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, PORT SAID, NAPLES, LEGHORN, GENOA, AND MARSEILLES.
(Taking Cargo at through rates to all AUDITER BANKAN LEVANTINE PORTA, ODERIJA, FED ALEXANDRIA, and also to New York and BugNos AFEES (MONTEVIDEO). Tu Company's Steamship
"BOEMIDA,"
will be despatched as above on or about the 10th September.
"INDIA,"
Francisco, via Yokohama,co THURSDAY, the Postal information published in Hongkong. 2nd September, at THREE P.M. taking Passen gers and Freight for Japan, the United States and Barspo.
Tho authorized List of Mois issued in contection with this paper is the one pablished Through Bills of Inding issued for trans-twice osoh day in cur Extes, which is always portation to Yokohama and other Japan Perts, corrected to a math inter hour than that give to San Francisco, to Atlantis and Inland Cities below.
of the United States, rin Ovorland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demoroan, and to ports Rich, Master, will load here for the shove Fort, in Mexico, Central and South Amerion, by the
and will Levo enick despatelu.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 9th "August, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK
THE S/S L LI. American Bark
(15
Company's and connecting Steamera.
Through Passage Tickets granted to England, Franes, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of Steamers
RETURN PASSAGES.-Passengers, who hate paid full fare, reembarking at San Francisco for China or Japan for vice vereat within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20 %, from "J. D. PETERS, "
Rotura Pare: if re-embarking within one year, E. Lane, Master, will lond bore for the above sa allowance of 10%, will be made from Retorn Pert, and will have quick despatch.
Fure. Pre-paid Return Passage Ordars, avail- For Treight, apply to
able for ens year, will be issued at a Discount PUSTAU & Cn.
(of 25% from Roturn Fare, Thras alloverncoa Hongkong, 23rd July, 1886.
11461 do not apply to through fares from China and
Japan to Europe.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE SAI.1. American Ship
*
"BENJAMIN SEWALL"
Praight will be received on board until 4 p.m.
on the day previous to sailing, Parool Packages
will be received at the Ofes until 5 v.. soine
day all Parcel Packages should be mucked to
A R. Ulmer, Master, will lond kerg for the address in full; value of emme is required. More Port, and will havo quick despatoh,
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAY.& Co. Hongkong, 5th August, 1986.
1530
FOR NEW YORK. THE American Ship
THE
"PACTOLUS," Baraham, Master, will lasd hero for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. -
For Freight, apply to
.....
RUSSELL & Co, Flongkong, 29th July, 1886
[1479
THE
FOR NEW YORK.
HE A. American Ship
"ANNIE SMITH,"
accompany Cary:
|
& MAIL WILL, CEQSE,
For Macao.Per Partridge. today, the 19th inst, at 9.30 AM..
For Straits and London-Per Gleniyon, to day, the 19th instant, at Noon.
For Shanghai-Per Natal, to-day, the 19th Inst., at 1,06 P.M.
For. Kobe and Yokohama.-Por Mentalch to- day, the 10th last, at 330P.L
For Kobs and Yokohama. Per Oxfordshire, to-morrow, the 20th inst., at 3.30 PM.
For Rangink-Por Glieden, to-morrow, the 20th last, at 4.30 PM.
For HaifongPer Frejr, to-morrow, the 30th instant. of 5.00 1.2.
For Newchwang-Par Veloz, on Saturday, the 21st inst., at 11.30 AM.
For Amoy and Manila-Per Diamanle, on Saturday, the 21st inst, at 4.30 PM.
For Straits and Calcutta-Por Wingsang,
on Tuesday, the 24th inst, at 2.39 TOM.
For Straits and Bombay-For Debout, ou Wednesday, the 25th inst., at: 9:00 PM.
Consular Invoices to
For Singapore-Par Cassandra on Thurs- destined to Ports beyond San Francisco day, the 26th inst, at 4.30 1.31. shonli be sent to the Company's Offivos
For Nagasaki, Koba, and Tokohama. Per
in Beaded Envelopes, addressed to the Calloster Teheran, on Saturday, the 28th inst., at 2.00 2.3. of Customs at San Francisco.....
-----
For further information as to Passage and HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT Fraight, apply to the Agency of the Company,
No. 508, Queen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent." Hogkong, 11th August, 1886 -
SUMMER
TABLE.
TIME
THE KOWLOON FEERY.
STEAM-LAUNCH "MORNING STAR"
Runs Daily as a Ferry Boat between PEDDAR's
MAILS
THE FRENCH NÁJA.
Day before Departure.
5.M., Money Order Oleo closes, Post Olo
"slases, except the night bor, which is always
open out of office hours.
Day of Deparbura.
? LM., FastOff66 opens.”
10 A... Registry of Iolters vases. Posting of
all priate matter no? patternS ODISON, HAM, Madl closos, except for Late Letters... 1110a.m., Letters may be posted with Late Fes
of 10 coats util
Captain Brova, will lead here for the above WHARF and Tex-TSA-Sur st the following 11.30 A.M., when the Post Ofon closes entirely. Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
STEM3SEN To be followed by the Steamer "R. RUBAT-Heugkong, 17th July, 1886. TINO," on or about the 29th September.
The Steamers bare splendid Accommodation
FOR NEW YORK.
for
Brissogers and carry a Doctor and THE 331; II Amerion Bark. Stewardsen,
For Further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co,
Agents. Hongkong, 9th August, 1888.
F1157 STEAM TO SHANGHAI. THE-P. & O. 6. N. Co.'s Steamship
"BRINDISI”
"
will leave for the above place about. 24 ho after her arrival will the outward English
Policies issued for long or short periods at ¡ current rates
LIPE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for sums not exceeding £5,000, | MM1) at reduced ratea
HOLLIDAY, WISE & F Hongkong, th July, 1872
L. WOODLY, Acting Buperintendent.
hours:This Time Table will take offnet from 11.40 Labe Letters may be posted on board
∙(1403 LAT
10.15.
:
4,000
the packet with Late Fee of 10 Cents until-
-time of departure.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
The French Contract Packet Melbourne will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 19th instant, 12.00 Noon. with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europa, and places beyond, vi Napier; to Saigon. Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barmab, Ceylua, India (vi. Madras), the Australasian Colorias, Acha, Natal and the Cape, Egypt, Malta, nad Gibmitar.
& Co.
the 15th April, 1835.
WEEK DAYS.
SUNDAYS
Howle
ROG.M.
* 6.00 #
8.50
"IMPORTER.”- Wessels, Mastor, will load here for the above 10-45 Port, and will have quick despatch.
9.40.
Losyen - Easyon Hongkong Kowloon
7.00
6.00 A.. 8.80" 9.00 10.15
LOST
Hangkang
7.00
7.39 12 9.00
8,00
11.00
11
12.30 PM.
12:45 PM.
·1.00
12,30 PM.
100
130
2:00
For Freight, apply to
3.0
CARLOWITZ & Co. Frangkong, 14th July, 1858.
5.30
4.00.
11873
4:00
4.30
5.10
·FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 17AHE 9/3 L II. American Ship
5,32
5.15
ST. STEPHEN,"
2.00, D
4:00
4.30
5.10
5.49 2
7.00
The mal hours' will be obserged in closing the Malle, ta
The Post Offion doclines all responsibility for Unregistered Letters containing Jewellery, ko
Deuglas, Master will load here for the abara Friday, en specuzt af. coaling.
There will be no Laqush on Monday and and, where Hegistration has been neglected, will make no enquiries into alleged lassen of such Bert, and will have quick despatch.
For patchy apply to
RUSSELL & Co glung, 15th July, 1886.
The above Tile Table will be strictly adhared | Letters
| tn, edral'andaryzmroidable circumstances. In
case of atresa of mother, dae natio will gion of any stoppeste
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