anilection of the courteous hospitality and ami- ability of Captain Andrade and his alloers. It is rumoured that the Commander and ofheers of
the Afanassey intend offering their friends of the Rio Lime a similar compliment on board their own visel.
whole edifying soene is reported for ne by our correspondent, inolading the words which are I can only the directsource of all these tear. say," romarks the Colonial Seprotary to his superior, that I happened to see a report of a spooch that I had the honour of delivering hors. No dourt on aamount of my having spoken low, or for to atherosage--but it was not the fault Mr. B. 8. Forashda, Consul for Siam, has of the shorthand-writer--the report na a musttar bon appointed Consal for Italy by His Majesty (of fact entirely misrepresents what I said, and King Umbert, and the Italians who visit this makes it oppasar that I sail exactly the reverse place may be congratulated upon Eaving such a of what I really did any." And then followed ths not unreasonable request that reports which gentleman as Mr. Fernandes as their Consal.
wore to ko regarded as othrial should be sub. Senhor Torcio da Silva, chief cork at thomitted to the speakers before they were sent¦ Colonial Secretary's Office, died at his residense bewe to the Secretary of State. But this re- on Sunday night, after a few days' illness. Mr. Toast, though he took no autise of it at the time, Seems to bave raukled in the raind of Sir John Silva acted as Colonial Secretary on averal Pope Henessy, and some two months after. occasions, and was & very old offaer'in the Gor weeds, in July, ha esan down upsa the Colonist eroment service. His funeral took place yester. Becretary with a demand for explanations and day evening and www wall attended.
the threat of suspsusion of which we have already
poker.
The Colonial Secretary, Br. Menenos, is also confined to his house, having been unwell for several days.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE COM
PANY, LIMITED.
The following is the report pressated, to the shareholders at the seventh ordinary general menting, held at Singapore, on the 29th Sep: tomber.
Company, Este tel.
To the shareholders of the Straits Insuranc
GENTLEKER--Your directare bag to submit to you atatement of recounts for the half-year ended 39th June, 1834. To in the early park of the year wen
exceptionally hoayy, but it is satisfactory to have t Peonid the réqueomisat of bat a moderata ammist to moet known and estimated claims since the 1st Jaly
to date.
The net premiums taken from the 1st January to the 30th Juna aggrecate (less payments for returas and re-insutenue) $233,510, 59 against on earnite dur. ing the pravions six months of 275,994.07. Interest ared meants to $315.87 agaust $28,320.75 daring the last half-year. With an intrones is aggregate receipts, a small reduction is oilseeble in the total of
charge and commits.
Add estimated tot premium earned to dria
Dedinst taberest on capital from the let Jinuery to the 30th June, 189, at the rate of 12 par coat, per ADNI.....
RAKOR Known and estimated lomes and
$75,832.52
155,00000
DESTINATION"
THE DAILY FRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER Örn, 1888.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING.
LONDON, ., via Stuz CANAT LONDON VIL SUEZ CANAI...... LONDON VA Burz GanaL LONDON VIL SURZ CANAL HAMBURG, & PORT of CALL TAMBURO
VEJBUL'S NAME,
CAPTAIN
AT
VOR BRSICHT APPLY TO
TO BE DESPATOHEŇ
8. B. Cale..... 4. L. Castle... Gedys
Batt Burdrug... Bonarit F. Narsi B.C. Seper
Anorna {ntc.). Ninyohor (str.) Glenorchy (str.). Hester (str) i Nuraborg (12)...... Cosmo....mi Polybymui (str... Zouave...ONI Naɑpactas..... Amphitrito (str.). B. Gelsich
HAVRE AND HAMBURG, E.... HAVRE AND LONDON HAVRE AND LONDON M TRIESTE. Grimey MARSEILLES TTA SINGAPORE to... Rabattino (atp.) MARSEILLEO VIA, SLigon, &a BANFRANCISCO VIA THAMA... SANFRANCISCO VIA T'HAMA... SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK
900.........
NEW YORK ano prodejn NEW YORK
NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YORK
NEW YORK VIA. ŠU12 CANAL .. VICTORIA, (VD)
Elers the matter rosts for the present,, but it plainly cannot rest here long. It is no doubt the fact that the archives of the Colonial Office ara fall of the records of squabbles between, Co. Farmers and their subordinates, and that often (snough the squabbles mttle the maelves without interferonos fram home. In this case the affair bas gone somewhat too far for this. Her Ma jesty's autheity in the island is compromised ya dispute of each a kind, and it is necessary |that the right and wrong should be declared by the Honio Govermont. Chiczne surgasta that Maurities is too small an island to contain: two ench men as Sir John Pops Hannessy and Mr. Clifford Lloyd. Ona or.both should be pro- Imoted away from it, and the sooner the botter, For Mr. CüCard Lloyd it mught not to be liicult to faila poat; a run of hia sbilityBHANGHAI gau ill be apared; and, provided that he is not put to work under an inferior or an antago
iatio chiaf, he is sure to do will. He would, in fact, be welcomed at Governer by almost any of the smaller colonies, assuming that it is thought ndesirable to give him work at home. Sir Johu Popa Herusssy' case is mare-difonite Ho Las been Governor in ons place or apother for hourly twenty years, and in nearly all kis A balance of 375,552.52 in carried forward on work. He's host about his are, we did ing account, and the position of the company at dato of a hornet's nest cars. We do tot
a fie as can bo aaotrtained is as fol towar
attempt to pronounce on the rights of each ease. No donht Sir John Pope Hennomg, is a man of Balance of working acconst carried for wart on the 30th June, 1886
lofty nspirations which ha trios to realise by farthering the cause of the aborigines and cf the coloured labourers wherever he can. Bat be $230,832.52 cortainly seems to resemble, very closely, the proverbial Irish ourata-English rectors can Bay from their experience whether the re- mark la true-cho the moment he comes into a parish beigas to make a party for himself. 8,500.00 This is what Sir John Pope lennessy has done; and of course it implies pretty strainod relations $112,132.52 with the other people who do not belong to his You will notice that a few additions have been made party the plantars, and svek-like. The worst to the List of Agenta. A special branch was opened is that it is so hard to find a place where suck a in Shanghai on tho Jes Jeno under the management of Mr. Crawford D. Kor, and it has buen teviled to lovernor will have the minimum at opportuni Kimilarly open in Hongkong in the zones of next ties for his irrepressible talent. In almost every month. Mr. Kerr will be transferred to the latter cology of the British Empira thers are either port, whilst Shanghai will be placed in charge of Mr. white and binck or English and Irish ready for Charles J. Dudgeon. Tour directors costdeally sathe hand of the organisee of parties. We com tisipate that both Mr. Kore and Mr. Dudzes will and the problem of finding a prat whore. Sir will materially bonsßt by their addition to the com-John Pope Hoonessy can do no mischief, and can and scope caly for the amisbis side of hie character, to Mr. Stanhope and the Colonial Offico. It is one which will tax their resources to the atmost.
claims to date.
£35,000, 52,800
DIOFÒ most talent officova, and that your interacts
most if, indeed, hot nl- of you will probably bu shareholders in the Straits Fire Insurans Com pany, Limited, which is to be worked in connection with your Marina Offlos, zora direntora take the op- portunity of stating that the new company's shares
In the House of Commons on the 27th Augat ha elready been largely applied for, and that it 18 singed cartsen that at the period gred for the los Sie J. Goldsmid asked the Secretary of State for of the list, applications will need the 20,000 shares the Colomies whether the differences betwese Sir so be issued. Your directors will thus he ablein. Pope Heauessy and Mr. Clifford Lloyd offered allotarent to select a desirable constituyor. The the first instanes of difficulties between Bir J. hopes expressed to you regarding the benefits likely Pope Hennessy and those under his ordors, and to be desired by both companion from a joint work- ing promise to he fully centred. Spostal brambee of if not, in how many colonies Sir J. Pops Hens the Firo Office will, of course, do opanad in Hongkongnessy had experienced similar dificulties. and Shanghai andur tậu mshagairent of your com
pany's Agunta there. It in expected that a Fire Company will commanen anderwriting on the Lat praxian
JOHN ANTERBOX (Chairman), Directore. TA. SOKET, Singapore, Net September, 1996.
Dr. Tanner said. before the question was answers beisued to ask whether a majority of representatives in the Connoil of the island had not pussed a vote of conâduce in Sir J. P. Hon nosa, Alan whether there was not a similarity between the prosent unfortunate condition of things flowing the advent of Mr. Clifford Lloyd in the lund and the troubles broughs THE "TIMES" O › SIR JOHN POPE about by him during his magistraer in Ireland
HENNESSY.
and whether Her Majesty's Government would not cancel Me. Clifford Lloyd's appointment and offer him a post in some mors seoladed part of
Her Majesty's dominions.
The Times of the 25th August has the following article on the quarrel between Mr. Clifford Lloyd and Sir John Pope Henessy ab Mauritius:-
Mr. E. Stanhope-In reply to the last part of the question of the boo, member my answer is a negative, and as regards the first part he will The island of Mauritias is well known to be perhaps give me notice of it. As Fegards the ons of the fairest possessions of the British question of the hon. member for South St. Crown, The Mais of the Indian Ocean," as Paneras I bare to say that this subject is one M. Thiere valled it, in tamais for Loe beauty of which conect fairly be dealt with within the its poncry and the fertility of its sugar-fields. limits of reply to a question. Therefore, it It expports a population of some 190,000 whites, inatis to all parties I must ask the leave of the chiady of French blood, and 250,000 cookies and House to refrain from answering it.
THE JONVENTION WITH CHINA.
STDNEY AND MELBURNE, &e. PORT DARWIN,
........... YOKOHAMA, VLA NAGASAKL, NO, YOKOHAMA, VIA NAGASAKI, &. YOKOHAMA AND KOBE KOBE AND YOKOHAMA CALCUTTA VIA STRAITS TIENTSIN... SHANGHAI SHANGHAI
STANGHAI
SHANGHAI via. AMor SLIGON AMOY....
Anadyr (str.)... Delacroir Dooxulo str.)...
City of Syduoy (str). T.F. Osk Galates
OHINA COAST" METEOROLOGICAL
STATION.
REGISTER.
ith Unlader. (USD, AS A FIG
Wynd
Acay
Bodcho
Manga
09:
27.98
Naguski....
W Jadi
F.&O. 8. N C Hongkong Arnhold, Karberg & Co.... Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co... Hongkong Batterfield & Swire....
Melobars & Co.............. Hourkong Edari Sabellass & Co... Hongkong Biems & Ca Hongkong Horetong
Arnhold. Karbory & Co. Carlowits & Co......
Hongkong O. Backrach
Carlowits & Co.
Maruzories Maritimes.. O.&O. & B. Co. P. M. S. 3. Ca..
On th inst., sé á 73. On or about 12th Inst. On or about 20th inst To-day, at 3 PM. On 2nd Nov, Daylight. Quink despatch. To-morrow, Daylight. Quick despatch. Quick despatch.
On 15th inst, at Noon. To-morrow, at 2 r.. On 19th inst, si Noon. On 21st inst, at 3 P.M.
ruit car Hulphonat
Hodg
mologi.
307)
623 Október, 1898, ut 16 am.
Hongkong
STATION,
Hongkong
On 12th lust, et 9 F.M.;
CRE...
Hongkong
Win Colville...
Harkong
Banjamin Sawall... 8. I. Ular... Revolving Light... Dicke Indis...KAR
Hongkong
Hongkon
Rich
Harken
Goored Carbis..........
Sproul
Hongkong
Dinga
Hongkong
G.D. Petlogovo]
Hongkong
F. West.........
Bunje
Hongkoar
Rassell & Co. Msichors & Co.. Pastan & Co..... Carlowitz & Co. Chelowitz & Co. Slamsson & Co........ Bassell & Co. Pasta & Co...... Adsson, Bell & Co. Meichers & Co... Russell & Ca
Quick despatch.
viv deaton.
Quick despatch:
Haiphong
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Fonchow... Shanghai Nague.....
30,00
Quick despatch.
20.99
Quick despatch.
Hongkong
Hongkong
E. F.W. Warnkas
A. W. Waston ...... Francis B. Vay
Port Ademide (str.) Antoinett Airlie isted Fathan (air)..
Thibot (str.).. Statlia (str. Afghan (str.) Travancore etc.).. Wingsang (str.) Chafoa (tt)...... Vorona (at) .... Kookng (str.).... Nuraborg (str.)................. Paking (tr) ... Titan (str.) Tritas (str.) Dovenhurst (str.).
THE INDIAN MAIL.
The Indo-China aleamor Wing-sang, with the Indian mail, arrived hare early yesterday anar- ing. The mbjoined telegrams are taken from Indian payore:---
RUSSIA AND BULGARIA.
Elia Rawlay
Roy....
Iran d'St. Croix Hughes.........
Нокт Blow
G. Honermann Brown
Hantof
On or about 22nd inst. Quick despatol. On 14th inst, sh 4 F.x. Co....To-morrow, at p..
bb, Lirinzator & P. & O. 8. N. 05. Melobera & Co............ Gibb, Livingston & Co... Hongxoay Russell & Co.....
Hougtong Jarding, Matheson & Co.... Hongkong Balterfield & Swire... Houzkong | P.10
N Co
Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co...
Hongkong Melchers & Co....
On 15th inst., 2.30 PM. On or about 9th inst. Quick despatol. To-morrow, at 4 P.M.
On 14th inst., 13 PM To-day.
To-morrow, Daylight. To-morrow, at 4 P.. Quick despatch To-morrow, at 4 T.M. On 10th inst. To-day, at Gr.. To-day, at 4 pm.
Hongkong
Hongkong
Siumasan & Ca Batteriell & Swire.
Hongkong Soy Bing
Hangkay
Jardins, Mathssen & Co...
UPIUM.
in another an old women was tortured until the valuables were given up.
In both cases the
caitien
The Barometer, in ecfil rising and gardinota moderate. The temperature is fator gh, the moderate, and the weathar faz,
ailəni
ty
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatory, 5th October, 1886.
* Kaski 8 4 THİS 56WTH. NETHERLANDS-INDIA STEAM NAVI
GATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR. AMOY.
THE Company's Steamship
DEVONHURST,"
Captain Houto, will be despatched as above TO-DAY, the 6th just.. at Four PM.
For Freight or Passage, upply to
JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 4th Datoher, 1886.
1690
FOR SAIGON.
Quotations are : - police were conspicuous by thoir absence. A New Malwa 3520 per pical, slice, of 40 correspondent of the Rangoon Gazette complains that the Folios Saporintendent and too kuro Old Madwa.....3540 per piral, alles. of 4THE Steamship
Ito à critica pean Inspectors all five within the city walla. Mr. Burgess has got an example of living among Older Malwa .8550 per ploal, allos, of 4) Ito & onlties: the people in town, refusing quarters within the
Fatas (New).........1525
per chest. city wall.
THATETXYO, 17th September.
Bemares iNow).... 500 to 505 Major Anchinlock, Royal Soota Fusiliers, died
EXCHANGE. on the road from Taingdah, of wounds received
sotion.
SPI, 16th Soptember. The Bulgarian Dopatios, in their address to the Caur, hoped that the relations between Russis and Balgaris would improve, and that Baseini would promote the union of Bulgaria and Bon- molia, and defend their liberties and freelom.
Queral Kanibars has been appointed Russian Agent in Baikaria
ST. PETERSBURG, 17th September. General Kaulbars' official mission is to raids Bagaris out of the troubles in which that Principality is now placed
Moscow, 17th September. The Moscow Fisdomsti publishes a defset article to-day, relative to the Eastern Onestion. It dwells upon the strength and efficiency of the Russian Army, and demense that the wishes of the Bassian people be executed with regard to Bulgaria, za the time for any concession ia.post-
Sorra, 18th September.
THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P. and steamer Verasa, with the Eng lich mail of the 3rd nit, arrived here yesterday afternoon. The sabjoined telegrama are tasted from Ceylon and Indian papers, much of the news having been anticipated by that brought ca by the Indian mail, pablished above
THE PEINCE OF WALES AND THS QUEEN'S JUDILEE.
LONDON, 20th September,
The Prince of Wales has writtan à latter to
ON LONDON.---
ON PARIS.-
On NEW YORK.--
*
1+
"TRITOS," will be despatched for the above Port TO. DAY, (hs 6th inst., at SIX-P..
For. Freight or Passage, apply to
SOY SING,
No. 49, Bonham Strand West. Hongkong, 2nd October 1886.
[1873 CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR TIENTSIN. Taking Cargo for CHEгoo and NEWCHWAND.
HE Company's Steamship
"CHEFOO."
|
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
U. S. MAIL LINE, PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIPCOMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
IE U. S. Mail Steamer CITY OF
TULEB be despatched for Sax
Francisco. via Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 12th October, et THBES P.., taking Passen- gers and Freight for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Through Bills of Tading lawed for trans- Eartation to Yokohama and other Japan Perte, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, vid Overland Bailways, to Havans, Trinidal, sad Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by tha Company's and conaceting Steamers.
Through Passage Tiskets granted to England, France, and Gurmany by sil traus Atlantic linew cf Steamers.
RETURN PAB8A428.-Passongṣrs, who kava paid fell faro, z-umbarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice verṣay within six months, will be allowed a discount of 20, from Return Tare: if re-embarking within one year, an uilowates of 10 % will be made from Ratarn Fars. Pro paid Return Passage Orders, avall. able for one year, will be inspod at a Disoennt of 25 from Return Fars. This allowdanoda
do not apply to through feres from China and Japan to Europe,
Freight will be rassired on board until 4 0.3. on the day precious to sailing. Parasi Packages will be received at the Oc until 5 P.M. MIG lay all Parral Pookagas should be marked to address in fail: value of saze is required.
Consular Invoices to anoompany Cargo destined to Ports boyant San Fransizeo should be sent to the Company's Olloos in Sealed Bevolopes, wildrosmi to the Collector of Customs at San Franciscu."
For further information as to Passage and Frecht, apply to the Agnacy of the Company, No. 504, Quoan's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hogkong, 34th September, 1886.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, ADEN, BUEŻ, PORT SAID. MARSEIL LES, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, DRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE. PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON,
BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN OF THROUGH BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF POATS, MARENILLES, TRIESTE, HAM-
DIG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
1190,
Captain Haghes, will be despatched as above THE PERISKOLAK AND ORIENTAL BIZAM TO-DAY, the 6th October.
Steamship NAVIGATION COMPANY'S "ANCONA," Captain S. F. Cole, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from [1860 this for LONDON dizoot via SUEZ CANAL and usual Ports of call, on TUESDAY, the
Telegraphio Transfor
..3.23
Baak Bille, on demand
9/24
Bank Bills, at 30 days'sight ..3/2 Bank Bills, at 3 months' sight. Credits, at 4 months' nights Dommentary Bills, at
Sizl
mouths'
sight
..3/31
Bank Bills, on demand
...4.05
Credits, at 4 months' sight
.4.14
For. Freight or Passago, apply to
Bank Bile, or demand...
.731
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Credits, 60 days' sight
Hongkong, 28th September, 1386.
ON BOMBAT.-—
Telegraphic Transfor Bank, on demand
ON
CALCUTTA —
Telegrphic Transfer
Bank. on demand SHANGELI
2224 2233
721
་
The Bulgarian National Assembly has passed the Lord Mayor of London proposing on the oc Bill for forming a Court Martial to try bajor casion of the Queen's Jubilee to establish a 00- Fran, and other Bulgarian Officers, for souloniel and Indian Institute which shall represent glinity in the late reaffion. The National As- the arts, fabrics, and commore of the Colonies] sembly has now been closed; and the plections and India, sad requesting Lis lordship to open a ON for the Grand Assembly take place on the 25th fand for the purpose. His Royal Highness instant.
KETURN OF MR. GLADSTONE TO LONDON,
Bank, at sight......... Privato, 10 daya' sight
Quotations are:-
HHARES.
believes it will stimulate emigration and the ENGLAND AND, EGYFT.
mnity of the Empire. The Lord Mayor, in reply, LONDON, 17th September.hea concurred with His Royal Highness and has In the House of Commons, this evening, Lord agreed to open a fund.--- Randolph Churchill, in reply to a question, said that Sir Henry Drammed Wolff, the British Bposial Commissioner in Egypt, had made some important proposals with a view to a loan, eud the nterior arrangements fa connection with Egypt; and that these proposals are now under that the Russian agent at Sofia abrentons to the consideration of Her Majesty's overnment. break off relations with this Bulgarian (over North China Insurance-Tis. 300 per share. It is not the intention of the Cabinet to recull most if the plocters in the inte rebellion are our Special Commissioner until the duties on-panishod. trusted to him are finished, his presence in Egypt is highly desirable for British. as noll as
Mr. Gladstone has arrived in London from the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-165
por aext. premium, sellers. Continent.
Union Insurance Supiety of Canton, Limited-- RUSSIAN INTRIGUES IN BULGARIA.
$90 per share, ex div., allora. The Slanturi publishes telegram stating
SOFIA, Wih September
Russia has urged that the trial of the kidnap
for Egyptar, interests, which Sir Drummond's para of Prince Alexander bo deferred. The Re skill experience and ability has tended largely gousy, in reply, stated that the course of jactics to harmonize
cannot be stayed, bat the trial will not comme LONDON, 19th September. until the arrival of themtral Kaaltārs, the curly On the Report of supply, Sir George Camn, appointed Russian Agent. hel reverted to the position of the Boglish devornment in regard to Egypt, and arged an rearty withdrawal from the country.
DESPERATE RIOT AT BELFAST,
Chin Traders' Insurance Company's Shares
$70 per shers.
Yangis Insurance Association-Ts. 118 par
share.
Chinese Insurance Company, Limited-$174 por
share, sx div. On Tai Instance Company, Limited-Tk. 148
per share. Caston Insurance Office. Limited-$971 per
share.
Buagkung Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$435 per bars.
chins Fire Insurance Company's Sharan-8873 Hoagkaag and Whampoa Denk Company's
per share, sailers.
Shares--112 por cont. prem., bayors. Hoogkong, Canton, and Maons Storboat Co.'s
Shares $67 per cent pren. Indo-China Stam Navigation Co.'s Shares
Par, sellers.
China and Man'ts Steamshulp Compway. Laited
-30 par mout discount, nomins). Douglas Steamship Company, Limited-848|
per share, ex dis.
Loan, 90th September. At Belfast yesterday & most disperate riot Lord Randolph Churchill dosiarad this speech sunk plaos, owing to the Police having accosted was in reality a condemnation of the late Govern- two man for cresting & brawl in the streets, ment, whose solemn engagements it was the The mob attacked the police barracks, and on- business of the present Government to ozigute. savoured to rescue the men who had been ar Her Majesty's Government, he said, were deter-rested, whan the police opened fire on the mob, mined to fulfil all the responsibilities which the killing two of the rioters. inservation of this country in Egypt imposed ME. GLADSTONE AND ME. PARNELL'S BILL. apon them.
LONDON. 21st September. Mr. Gladstone, who appeared in the House of Commons last right, took part in the debate and asid tund he consarred in the ecosity for granting temporary relief to the tenants, and would vote for the second reading of Mr. Far nel's Bill reserving his criticism of details. Mr. Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-$185 per Blatthews declared that the Bill invited a strike China Sagar Refining Company, Limited-3102 against payment of rents and was another stey
per share, sellers. in the direction of the appropriation of the land lords. Ile therefore demanded its rojeation. The division the Fill wiltske place to-night.
The news which had reached England that large number of dervishes were being massol near Dongola, is oufirmed.
CAIRO, 18th September. Nubar Pasha, Frosidont of the Council of Ministers, is going to London at the request of the English GovernmANZ. AFPOINTERNT OF COMMISSION UN MILITASY
LONDON, 18th September.
STORES. &C. ""
A Royal Commission of Enquiry into the question of Military stores and equipments has boa appointed, and is composed of the following mambors:-Mr. Testles Stephen. General Sir Archibald Alison, Vice Admiral Nowell Sabuse Sir W. Bartlett and Dr. J. Peroy.
COST OF THE MIGRATIONB OF THE INDIAN GOVERNMENT,
THE REPUBLICAN RETOUT IN MADRID.
MADRID, 20th September.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-$150 per
vharo.
share.
uses Sugar Refining Company, Limited-$65
per share, sellers.
Hongkong Ina Company's Staras-$40 per
share, bayers. Henghong and China Bakery Company, Limited
$10 per share. Perak Tin Mining and Smelting Compaay
-$10 por share.
A small portion of the Garrision at Madrid have revolted in favour of a Republic. They msrated through the principal streets after kill ing two of their officers. The remainder of the Ponjon ma Surgide Dua Saosntan Mining. Garrison, after a short light, steseeded in quell. Company. Limited-$7 per share, buyers, The return presented to Parliament showsing the rising of the rebels. Finding they were that the net average expense of the migrations not backed np, they soiled a train at the station Sagur Ciu Mixing Company-35 per share,
lukbe per annum.
A state of sluge has been proclaimed.
THE OXUS FRONTIER.
Dominal.
shara.
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAM-12th October, at Fork P.M.
BURG Y BUEZ CANAL. (Taking Cargo at through rates to Arwear AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, LONDON, LIVER- POOL AND BLEMEN)
THE Steamship
"POLYHYMNIA.” Captain F. Nagel, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 7th October at DAYLIGHT
For Freight or Passago, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Age
11855 Hongkong, 27th Septeraber, 1886. INDOCRINA STEAM NAVIGATION:
COMPANY. LIMITED. FOR SHANGHAI
(Taking Cargo and Posangers at through rules
for Cerou. Tiantain, NewOnward, HAN Kow, and Ports on the YANGPEZE)
THE Company's Steamship
P.M.
-FOOKSANG,"
Captain Hogg, will be despatched as abovs TO-MORROW, the 7th instant at Focs
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JÄRDINE, MATHESON & Co...
General Managers.
(1891 Hongkong, 4th October, 2888. THE "GIB” LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR PORT DARWIN AND, THENCE DIRECT TO
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Taking through Cargo for QUEENSLAND PORTH ADELAIDE, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZELLANDI
THE British Steamer
"PATHAN,"
Cargo will be received on board antil TEN A... Parcels and Speis (Gold) at the Office until Tes A.M., on the day of smiling.
For further particulars regarding FREHT and Assad apply to the PANINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office Hongkong.
This Costeals and Value of Packages are ro- quired to ho dodlared prior to shipment.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company' Black Bill of Lading.
NB. This Steamer takes Passengers and Cargo for Marseilles.
Hongkong,
E. L. WOODIN,
Acting Superintendent, th September, 1886.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA V NAGA. SAKI AND KOBE.
(Passing through the INLAND SEA). Taking Cargo on through Bills of Leding to VLADIVUSTOCE AND CHEHULPO. THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
THE
"THIBET," will leave for the above place on FRIDAY, the 15th October, st 2.30 Par.
B. L. WOODEN,
Acting Superintendeni. Hongkong. 38th September, 1896.
FOR NEW YORK 1 SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamshop,
THE
"PORT ADELAIDE,“
F. West, Commander will be despatched for the above Parts on or about the 22nd inst.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co..
Agents.
1892 Hongkong, 4th October, 1888.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.
THE AI American Ship
ZOUAVE,"
Captain Rowley, with part Cargo from JAPAN and Foocrow, will he despatched us abore TO-MORROW, the 7th instant, at Four P.M. Į To connect, at PORT Darwis, with the BORMONT," for the transhipment of through R. C. Soper, Master. will load bere for the above Cargo for QUEENBLANT PORTS GO NEW Forts, and will have quick dsspatol.
For Freight. apply to ZEALAND
The "PATHAN” has expellent Accommodation for First Cis Passengers.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. The British Steamur
"AFGHAN,"
Captain Roy, shortly due from MANILA, will have quick dospsteb sa abova.
The Steamer will load for the Colonies from
negroes, who patiently till the fields, earn their little fortunes of a few Hoares of rapees, and then return to die in their own country. Yet, strange to say, the island is not always happy. It is In the Homas of Commons on the 31st August not, in truth, very easy to gorera, for the French Mr. King saked the Undor-Secretary of State pepulation, though loyal to the British Cenwa, for Foreign Affairs whether the Convention late- is apt to take offence, to fire up if its rights arely signed at Peking virtually nullifying the not readily admited, and to look askance at causa is the Cuefoo Convention, under which authoritica whom it haliavos to have other in- costly preparations had been made to send a terests at heart then-three of the pinaters. It mission to Thibet and further agreeing to and is a population ancha this whiab for decennial missions from Burmah to Peking had some years past has had the privilege yet been ratified; what practicil advantages bat of being governed by Sir John Pope been gained to compensate for theco concnssions, Hossy The presant generation hardly re whether the consequence of the agreement to metakers Mr. Pope Hecnessy, as he then was end a decennial mission from Earmah to Peking styled, in the Honse of Commons, when ho sat, was a recognition of thasuzerainty of China over from 1859 to 1865, as member for King's the whole of Barmah or to what extent, and County.
His Parliamentary designation was what would by its affect upon the status of "Conservative, but will support a practical Chinese subjects risiting Barmah or domiciled system of tenant-right;" while his nabisqusnt there; what expense had boor incurred in the career leads us to suppose that, had not an evil preparations for the Thibet mission now rendered fortans pat him in Parliament tranty years too abortiva, and whether the cost would be charged Roan. be might in those more stirring times have on the Indian rovennes; whether the Iudian of the Government of India to Biolu is five and fled. They are now being actirely pursued. Perak Sugar Caltivation Company--Tls, 18 JAPAN Having KoRy about the middle of cur- developed into one of the most vigorous Ben Government was consulted before these two con- tents of Mr. Farnell. At least, if it is not so, gessions were made to China, and if so, whether it is hard to see why, wherever he has gone as the Government approved or objected to thor: Colonial Governor (Mr. Disraati having found and bon papers on the subject would be pre- A fatal accident happened to the Earl of Dal- that change of carour for him), he has promptly seated to Parliament.
keith pesterday whilst out deer stalking. His embroiled himself with the British popn Sir J. Gergsson, in reply, said-The Cor-Lordship, it appears, sipped and fell causing lation through his thick-and-thin support of the reation has not actually been ratified, because it the loaded rife which he carried to be discharg natives, whether negroes, suolisa, ar Chiness. It has not yet reached this country in ita formaled, killing him on the spot. Was soin the West Indies; in wasso at Hongkong: shape, but it is virtually coasirded. As practical there have been more than hints of the same at advantages, we have obtained the fullest recogni. Maurition, whither the swiftly-blowing wind of tion by the Chinese Government of the establisk- promotion carried him in 1882, after fire lompesta.ment of Britist rule in Upper Barmah; we bare ons years in our Chinese colony. Sir Jake Pops retaiand freedow of action with mference to our Heuzessy being what he is, it is most extraordi boundaries: we have secured the frontier mary that he should last year have been given trade botwhen China and Burmah and opened
A telegram has been ropeived bere from Morr Mr. Clifford Lloyd as a colleague. Lord Satis.up South-West China to our commers; Chien sentinue to obstruct the programs of apply, and stating that igating Ess bean going for the bury's Brat Government had every roseon to find has undertaken to promote and stimulate trade
past fortnight at Fyzabad between the Afghans me high post for Mr. Clifford Lloyd; whose between India and Thibet, which was the sole
and the Badekshanie, the aim of the Afghans services to the case of order in Ireland were to object of our intended mission to the latter. The
being to enbjugate the Balakshan constry. buned by the intensity of the hatred with agreement does not recognise the oustrainty of A seriens encounter has taken place between
THE AMERICAN WHEAT URON, which be was regarded by the Nationalists, high Chins evee any part of Burmah, and in no way the police and a mob in Galway. The polios,
NEW YORK, 12th September. and low. But both-58-Resident Magistrate affects the status of thiness subjectein „Burmah. who was escorting to gaol a number of tenants ¦ The Washington Agricultural Buresa'smouth- ander Mr. Forster in Iruland, and as Minister of The coat of the preparations for the Thibet who had reisfed „victions, were fariously at ¡ly report estirantes the American wheat crop at the Tetarior in Egypt, Mr. Lloyd had not show mission is not yet known; it will be horas by tanked by the mob, and had to make repeated xinety million bushels shove last year's crop. himself to be exactly composed of the most yield. Indian revenues. The negotiations were co-marges with the bayonet. One women was THE RETIREMENT OF THE GOVERNCE CY ing material in the world. In plain words, bedacted throngboat in communication with the killed, and many rioters were injured.
MADRAS. was known to be so resclate as almost to deserve Government of India, and the terms of the
FATAL ACCIDENT TO LORU DALKEITH.
LONDON, 13th September.
DEATH OF THE DUKE DECAZIN.
PARIS, 17th Beptember. The Dnks Dacazer is dead, IRISH ORSTRUCTION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. LONDON, 18th September.
In the House of Commons the Irish members
protracted and haated datings of the House are in consequence daily taking place.
A1 IN GALWAT.
VACILLATION AT HOME.
the epithet of high-handed. Yet this as the Convention had their entire approval before they His Holiness the Pope has postponed the da man for whom no more appropriate position wore approved by Her Majesty's Government, parture of the Papal Envoy to China, st the would be fand than one which compelled him to A copy of the agreement will be presented to same time reserving his rights. save ander his very opposite, Sir John Pope Parliament as soon as it has been received from Hentese.
Poking.
SPECIAL SWEEPSTAKE,
AN INTERNATIONAL ETFFICULTY.
BONSAY, 14th September.
APPAIRS IN BURMAN.
LONDON, 7th September.
It is stated that Col. Sir West. Ridgeway. after a confereung with the Amour on his retara journey, will visit London immediately toexplain the Fham-i-ab question to the Government.
ARRIVAL OF BRITISH FETACES AT JONSTANTINOPLE.
CONSTANTINOPLE, 20th September,
Por Freight or Passago, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Managers. Hongkong, 4th October, 1386.
Hongkong Ropa Maunfacturing Company, Li- | rent month
mited-$34 er share, sellers. Hongkong and Moso Glass Manufacturing Co.,
Limited---80 per cent discount. Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 A-Par Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 B--7 per cent.
premiors.
Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 C-8 per cent.
primjera.
UNION LINE. FOR KOBE AND YOKOHAMA.
The Enke of Edinburgh neompanied by Chinese Imperial Government 1835 Dollar Loan THE Steamship Prince George of Wales arrived here o-day.
FIGHTING IN BADAKSHAN.
LONDON, 21st September.
MADRAS, 12th September. The Governor arrives on Tuesdng merring from Cotacanand. Ho embarks in the steamer Pekin with Lady Duff and three children on the twentieth instant for Colombo. In His Ex-
THE PADROADO, AND THE PROPAGANDA.
GOA, 8th September.
-5 per cent, premium.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
33xon Massss. Filcoman & Cols Knotstand
October
Barometer A,M- Barometer-u.
Barometers ZX
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20.081
TRAVANCORE,"
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Oo...
[1712 Fengkong, th September, 1886.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. HE 33 L'II British Ship
THE
"NAUPAQTUS,"
Sanders, Master, shortly spected here will load for the abors Ports and will have quiok despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 10th September, 1880.
11758
FOR HAMBURG. F188HE 3/3 L 11 British Barque
*COSMO," Banzett, Mastor, will load here for the above Port. and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply tu
Captain Logan, will be despatched for the above Perts TO-MOBROW, the 7th October,
FOUR F.M.
For Freight or Pasago, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
·Hongkong, 30th September, 1888
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR SHANGHAT VIA AMOY.
EDITARD SCHELLHASS & Co. Hongkong, 1st September, 1880. (1695
FOR VICTORIA, (V.I.)
THE British Barque
"ANTOINETTE,”
[1889 Braje Master, shortly expected here, will have
For Freight, apply to
(Taking Cargo and Passenger at through rates
for Noro, CHEFOO, NEWOHWANG, TIENTSIN.
Thermometer TM, Thronesetek .. Thermonator-4.M. (Wet kaltej Thermometer-12.3. (Wot balk) Thesiseterdum (Wet Bulbj Thermomec Mach
24
1
drāfisksaizai (o var night) sma
THE
EAJKOW, and Ports on the Yangture.)
HS Company's Steamship
TITAN"
quick despatol as above.
MELCHERS & Co.
:1757 Hongkong, 10th September, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE Amoriosa Back
“ANNIE W. WESTON," Dancan, Master, wil load hore for the above
Captain Brown, will be despatched as above Port and will have quich despatch.
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A special Sweepstake of a thor and pounds coliency's absence the administration of the We published a month ago a telegram from a
oach, distance one mile and a quarter, is to be presidency will be conducted by the remaining correspondent in Mauritius to the fact that the BATE OF EXCHANGE ON THE CHIN & van for by Demonde, Malton, and The Bard at medbors of the Government. Governor bad quarrelled with the Colonial Ser
STATION.
Newmarket on the 29th October. cretary, and was about to suspend him from his function. As since then we have out heard of In the Evum of Commons on the 31st August
An immense number of Goa people from Ba the threst having been carried out, it is not un-Commander Bethell asked the First Lord of the A curious international dilleulty his occurred vantradi. Vingerla and other torritórias betong- likely that the telegram may bare mot the eyo Admiralty what rule wasfollowed in settling the in Bombay. A surgeon of a German man-of-war, ing to the Vicar General of the ghats, are of the Colonial Office, and that the headstrong rate of exobange at which the news of Her Ma- cow in port, died suddanly in his bank on board samsuring home against the session of their Governor may have possivel a remonstrance from jeaty's ships employed on the Chins Station the starship Auckland, which has been placed churches The Archbishop and Gorercoz za- hand-quarters. However this may be. the same were paid; whether he would state the mean rate at the disposal of the German commander and ceived their petitiona and will forward them to correspondent ands as this morningsfull en of exchange during the years 1884, 1885, 1889, and drow, while their own vessel is undergoing re- the King of Portugal. count of the quarrel, and of the cause of offence the corresponding rates at which the payment pairs in the Government dockyard. The Coroner
ROMAN CATHOLICS 28.JKDIA. so suddenly talmo. It appears from this that st had been made; and what rules were followed rent on board to hold an inquest; but the Ger-
ROME, 19th September. the very beginning of Mr. Clifford Lloyd's term with regard to the rate of exchange in paying men commander flatly declined to permit it, or Monsignor Agliardi will embark early in office-which happened to coincide with the first money into or out of the Naval Hayings Bank to allow a post mortem to be keld. As the Port October for India for the purpose of organislag menting of the "Reformed" and sami represents- Lord G. BumiltonThe rate of exchange at Health Oliver zeluses a certificate of death, a Roman Catholic Hierarchy in accordance with tive Council which was established under Lord, which the dollar is rockoned in calculating the burial han not yet taken place. The Governmout | Article 7 of the Concordat concluded between Derby'a and Sir Frederick Stazlay's new conati. pay of the crews of Her Majesty's skips on the and the German Couuzi are now negotiating. the Holy See and Portogal tation things did not go well for the Governor, China Station is that fixed at the beginning of though here Mr. Lloyd, as in duty bound, each insasial year by the Treasury. The follow strongly took the Governor'e part An amending are the mean rates of exchange during the ment to the Address, expressing confidence in the financial years 1834-85, 1885-80, and 1886-87,nofar Governor and approval of his past adsinistra ascenbenspertained from bills of exchange drawn tion, was moved by Sir Virgile Nas, aard was upon the Ascountant-General of the Navy, sia. objected to by the minority cf representative. 1884-85, 3s. Ed, por dollar; 1855-86, 38. 54d. per against the late Burmese Government have been. members, who happen to sit for the most impor dollar, 1886, 87, 3, 41d. per dollar, the rates of referred to London for order-the Secretary Per steamship Glengarry, salied on the Both tant constituencies of the island, and who did the deltar is fixed by the Treasury for those of State, the French Consul-General, and the September-For London-2,500 lbs. congen not wish to be ontrapped, as they regarded it, three years being as follows:-1884-85, 3. 34. Indina Government not being able to agros. 37,000 lbs. aoanted caper, 1,890 The scented dollar; There is no word yet of the settlement of the orang, Pekoe, 1,061 packages-presores, 348 into spproving Bir the Pope Hennessy's past per dollar; 1985-86 3 84. per and present policy. The quarrel of the author. | 1886-67, 31. 74. por dollar. In the ease of dạoking of British mhjects.
packages cane, 18 packages effects, add 5 prok tisa, however, only arose indirectly out of this posite of money in the Naval Savings Banka asid The svalry horses at Mandalay suffered so ages aundries. debate. Protesta were made by some of the withdrawals therefrom the dollar in in the same much from hurt, that only six were fit to hand Per German steamship Neckar, sailed op lat members of vonreils to the way the minutes manner valued at the rato laid down sonually by over to the now regiment.
October-For Port Bald-2 casos chinairro. The Shans are bringing in very large quan- For 'Antwerp-2 ensen curios, and 49 rolls mat- - Barometer olayı were drawn up; and they were redoubled when, the Treasury, in answer to a petition to Lord Granville, the Commander Bottie inquired whether he wastāties of rubies from Mogoung.
ting For Hamburg-11 as paper, 42 packs Tomatere
Humidity... A site has been chosen for the Bank of Bengal gas canes, & non obinaware, 6 can camphor Dition of wied Governor sent homo & transript of the short right'in supposing there was no regular rule. hand writer's notes, which had not been submit Lord G, HR --Yes, the Treasury estimate at Mandalay,
wood trunks, 30 belas fenthere, hod 120 casos Force of wind ted to the speakers for their corrections. The according to verage of the preaching year A. strong feeling prorails in military and me, Erosoryms. For Brauen-9 casse marchandise, Weather charge in fact was that the Governor himself what should be the rate for the ensuing year, dical circles that the palace should be abandoned, 26 packages ton, sad të packages rattan, For Ea's had wited them notės; and to euch a reoced of bat owing to the fall in silver there has been the most unhealthy place is Burmah. | Optional Porta-263 bales braida. For London their speeches the members naturally object some diffenlty in settling the tatas of exchange -od, and with them Mr. Clifford Lloyd. "The to rule daring the present year.
RANGOON, 18th September. Latest vivido fresa Upper Burmah report s Light abatement of cholers at Mandalay, "but maging from Mingyun to Ningyan.
The disputed daims of the Fretch subjeots
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
TUESDAY, 8th October. EXPORT CARGOLA..
Two daccities have occurred in Mandalay |---21 omsen bristles, 13 onses wool, and 25 hales! town. In one house, the owner was thrashed; rags For New York-262-balon braid,
ORGHO
110
15
0 7
The height of mean sim-Jeval has been inter/vodu: 7.505 Best ofsdan tido gwago the Victoria Nomad Yard; and the Low-water Ordinary Sprina-Tide, to which istum the heights in these Tables are unsarrod, så 55505, 200 abo Bobo.
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AETAOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
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29.
11888)
For Freight or Passage, app's to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, „Agenta, Hoaglong. 5th October, 1888. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND
ADELAIDE.
(Calling at FORT DARWIN and QUEENSLAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to New
ZEALAND, TASMANIS, &0.) NEE Steamship
"AIRLIE."
For Fright apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkour, 14th Beptember, 1886.
FOR NEW YORK.
11776
F
THE 6/6 L. I. I. Amerion Bark
~FRANCIS 3. FAY," C. E. Pettagrove, Master, will load here for the shove Fort, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co.
[1892 Hongkong, 22nd September, 1888.
FOR NEW YORK.
Captain Ellis, will be despstoned for the above THE 3/3 L II American Ship Ports a THURSDAY, the 14th instant, at FOUR F.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to-
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
[1876
[1662
GEORGE CURTIS," Captain Sproul, will load here for the above Port, und will have quick duzpsteb.
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co Hongkong, 2nd October, 1883.
Hongkong, 28th August, 1886. AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S
FOR NEW YORK. STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
THE 9 A II. American Ship STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG. COLOMBO, ROMBAY. ADEN, STEL
BENJAMIN SEWALL" PORT SAID, BRINDISI, & TRIESTE. 8. B. Ulmer, Master, will load here for the (Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, sive Port, and will have quick despatch.
MADBAS, PEBsian Guzy, BLACK SEA, For Freight, apply to
PUSTAU & Co. LEVANT & ADRIATIC PORTH).
Hongkong, 5th August, 1896.
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Provions
Os deta
Qa date
80.03
29.93
81
80
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B.BE
b.
W. DOBERCE.
Hongkong Obervatory, 5th October, 1886.
AMPHITRITE,"
Captain B. Gelcich, will be despatched above
| oz FRIDAY, the 13th instant, at Noon.
- For Further Particulare regarding Freight
r
TRE
FOR NEW YORK. 3/3A II American Ship
"INDIA."
and Pussge, apply to the Agency of the Cra-Rich, Master, will load here for the abors Pert, peny, Prays Central.
and will have quick despatch. O. BACHRACH, For Freight, apply to
Agent.
Hongkong, 4th October, 1895.
1988
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong. 9th August, 1884.
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