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eluded. It is stated that during the absence of tito Minister the Eon. P. la Pow Trench, will take charge of the Togation.

THR DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH, 1886.

25 For other molt news see Supplement,

INSURANCES.

COMPANY AT HAMBURG.

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the Municipal Hall with a procession and

at least two-thirds of the smomt. On the oflor boating of gongs, orsakers and bombs hring fired

hand the Ciril Service is paid satirely from the t it reached the gates, while the Town Band

local budget, and within five years, it is not to struck matho Maravillaise as it was taken into the The Takye Judépendent says: The Krapp much to prodat, Toaquin will be entirely self- Hall At Be conulusion of the enfermonies the gra nasfnetured at the Ouka Arsenal are for ( supportive, unutaiulug its own army and navy, Chinese presented the ladies with banqueta. il Kuturugi Kax, and have been stored in the and will be able to disponse with the daůvan. Says the N. C. Daily NewsWe hear that it Taukiji Arsenal. They are very, very pretty;tion. The French, also, will be the first Euro is believed in Tientsin that Mr. Dansy has auc- and the only thing which will keep thon from peans to bring railways to the door of Chins rented in making barrangements that will render being equally useful is tire fact that a marked The construction of a line between Baa-ha and his position in Seoul indra antiabootary to him, reluntanza han hen notical in military airelor to the Crealier of Yansen will place them in ita than it has hitherto been. Li Hang-chùng found stand in their vicinity when they are discharged, wediate and rapid communication with that Limself obliged to give way somewhat, and to Referring to Chiarint's airons, which is draw province and will largely augment the exchanges, Toil compliates with Mr.Danny's demands, hing fall bouton at Tokyo story night, the Japan which are now hampered by the difficulties of endeavoured to get Hors van Bólkalari to ro Mail says: The lion show. 17hich in certainly transport. same his former position is Korn, bat this effor the last pleasing itom in the programano, has not was refused. It wonk fit been nerupted hurt yet men attended by any accident. But it is the control of the Koreau Customs bran coupled plain to every one who has visited the circus at with the port of viser to the King of Korea, intervals of any length, that the largest licu of but fortunately, a most, people will think, the the thresh grows nightly less docile and more Korean Customs is not sung chong's to give disposed to rosent the indignities to which he is NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE away. We can only hope that Mr. Denny, bas subjected. The amor, Mr. France, however, suceed in aking his position one in which he expresses entire confidence in his ability to man ran affect real good for Korea; and it will require age the tawny beasts. Kiudness, ho gays, so- great lunt and firmness our his gur ta till post that to the public has some that insiens features. Possibly affairs at Eroul may us more amoothy , with alosa rashundsicionsChinese Resident than Mr. Yuen, but the position and weakness of the Ko rean Government will always make the Court and country liable to be the sets of intrigues on the partof China, Japan, und Rassin. Afterwhat has been going on in Swal, end the rumore of the povetous eye which Russia has been ramvared to |

ye casting on a harbour or the coast, no cre In surprised to hear that the United States are Haid to be paying more attention to affairs in Koren sud that it is probable boy would have something serions to say against the stablish ment by a European Power of a largo plaes of aruus on the monet. Probably the best thing that could happen fur the Koreaus would be thetr protection fatally or informally by the Unitou States, a power that has no ambitions to serve out here, and that would set in the interests of pence and thir play to the country,

ceeds tatter with thein than reuety, and though esesnis to tan the whip freely, he denies that he dons so wartonly, or that the fires over fail to ouncet their punishment with some senssions fault. Certainly his theory is horna out by resuita, for there is at least one of the Hons so unch attacked to him that it receives his caresses | wish ail the main of a pet kitten. The case of the tiger is different. Their temper is pronona- ved to be treacherous and untrustworthy in the

streme. At present they do not perform. 19 the largest of the three is indisposed, and, under

VESSELS ON THE BERTH.

FOR SINGAPORE AND MAURITIUS.

THE Stowhip THE

at FIVE P.M.

DECEMA","

Captain P. Cestmann, will be dispatched for the above Porte TO-MORROW, the 20th inst

For Freight or l'wangu, apply to

KWONG SHING & Co. Prays West. Hongkung, 18th October, 1886,

1909 FOR LONDON, TA BIJEZ CANAL. THE Steamship

"GLENORCHY." Captain Gelye, will be despatched an above on or about the 20th inst.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JABDINE, LATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 5th October, 1888.

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adiged to GRANT IN MIE Wadersigned, above UILANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first- das risks at current rates.

MELCHERS & CAT

Hongkonur, 27th Marob. 1876.

CALEDONIAN TIRE AND LIFÐ

INSURANCE COMPANY...

ESTABLISHED 1805.

Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abord Company are pre- pared to issue Policies of Insurance again at Tire

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1863.

FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE, AND YOKOHAMA, THE Steamship

|

VESSELS ON THE BERTH

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAUSRIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.

NOTICE.

;

STEAM FOR

:

VESSELS UN THE BERTH.

STEAM TO SHANGHAL TIKE P. & 0. 2. N. Co.'s Steamship

CATHAY,"

MAILS EXPECTED..

THE ENGLISH MAIL.

The P. & O. 8. N. Co's stemmer Cathay, with the next ontward English mail, loft Singapore

THE AXÉRICAR MAFIA

will leave for the alive place about 24 hours at 5p. on the 15th, and may be looks for beru SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO. After her arrival with the Cutward English on or about the 39the instant.

Mails. LOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND

BLACK BEA PORTS, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIT AND LA PLATA; ALSO, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX, DUNKIRK, AND ANTWERP.

N TUESDAY, the 19th October, at NOS the Company' Steamship 'ANADTE" Commandant Delacroix, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the shove

places.

B. L. WOODEN,

Acting Superintendent, Hongkong, 16th October, 1886.

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. HE AI Americau Ship

THE

"ZOUAVE,"

R. C. Soper, Moaler, will lost bore for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch:

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Ca Hongkong, 4th September, 1880. [1714

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon-THE 3/3 IT Reiab Ship don as well as for Macmilles, and swepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal Seaders. Master, will load for the abere Ports places of Europe.

"NAUPACTUS,"

Bhipping Orders will be granted till Neon, and will have quick despatol Carge will be roosised on board until 4 P.M.,

For Freight, apply to Spois and Parools antíl. 3. P.M., on the 18th October, 1886. (Parcels are not to be sent en board; they must be left at the Agency's Contants and valno of Paolages aro [1047 0.3100)

"MORAY," W. S. Duncan, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports on the 21st instant.

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Agents, Hongkong, 15th October, 1836.

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG,

997 THE Steamship

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877. IN HAMBURG.

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Unlersignal Agents of the above Company, are Prepared to ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates

PUSTAU & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 18th Inuary, 1991 THE JAVA SEA & FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY OF BATAVIA. THE MANNHEIM INSURANCE COM- PANT, LIMITED, OF MANNHEIM. FORTUNA ALLG. VERSICHER. UNGS ACTIEN GESELLSCHAFT BERLIN.

THE

THE FEDERAL" MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, IN ZURICH.

the infuerce of fever. has seratched a deep rash in bis own face. Ovor this animal Mr. Frane

knowledges ibat his control is imperfect. on the usual terras. Trios during his seven months' association with the circus, ko has been strack down by the brate's paw, and received wounds which would quickly hare bees multiplied to deadliness but for the interference of the other two tigers These fortunately, bring on bad terms with their big comrade, cre golierally ready to interrupt bis The Daily News says:Thres Bros occurred proceedings expecially when he hates 53 is and around the Settlement on the 12th inext.ymptoms of il temper. But it is a precarious at the same hour. Due was in Broadway ut phasiness. The tamer's only resource a slender foreign house; but in this case the damage was one at best-lies in a heavily loaded stick which not serious. No. 4 Company, B.F.D., proceeded an attendant holde rowly to hand bín, at any to the incallig, but their services were not res mat, drough the bars of the cage. With quired. The second fire was in an alley-way off this be avows ability to fell any of the tigers. Shantung Road. It broke out half an hour bat the blow would have to be delivered with after noen: aud before forsign assistance arrived unimpaired fores and the prucision of mashakan everal houses were in Bru Froman be- nerves If the tiger should happen to strikt longing to all the companies were soon on the bone first with its claws, however lightly is spot with their reels and engines, anth, as arī poet of its full capabilities work the felling xbeddance of water was obtainable from the pranuas bo Bikoly tóé came off suarensfully? Wěj hydrats, streams were soon pouring on the doat: it, and, having observed the docidadly barning houses from everyable, rapidly bringing repellat hous' show, we have not the mallest | the fire into subjection, though not before some desire to witness the still more perilous per twenty house had been belly or partially fortance with the tigers. destroyel, pretty strong broso assisting the spread of the flames. The third tiro was by fut the most serious. This nourrel in Tang-ke-doc, about

At the meeting of the Japanese Imperial midway between the Central Board of Health on the 5th instant it French pelice station and the Cathedral. It originated in a large kerosene oil shop the em Eldridge, that the port of Yokohama shall be was resolved, upon the motion of Dr. Staart ployés at which a sway without giving saysarad free free infection by cholera start. The Bames spread rapidly on every side, and by these 'clock sarite well Cravosin, arrived at Yalon houses were destroyed, despite the well directed afforts of the fire brigade which has been forme amongst the Roman Cathalie converts connect with the Tang-ka-doo Cathedral, and of the City Fire Brigada. By & o'clock, however, the fru was practially extinguished. Some of the houses were of a superior description-mongst the best in the of the Aest were expooled to remain in Hakodate and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon, Perang, suburs of the City and the damage sust love been pretty considerable. On the outskirts of the fire a cat was seen lying on a well, surround ed by smenidering embers, balf blinded by smoke and stupified with terror-longh how it came into this dangerens position without. getting actually burnt was a complete mystery; It seemed impossible that poor pass should escape with his lifa, but a hunne foreigner Ettached rope to a long buanboo, Issiond the acfortunate animal, and dragged it into anfety, and pass ran away apparatly little tha worse

YOKOHAMA.

"FLINTSHIRE."

J Daroaster, Commander, will be "espatched for the abors Porta on or about the 1 inst

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Agents. Hongkong, 11th October, 1888. [1668

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamship

THE

**TELÁMON"

Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above

SATURDAY, the 23rd intalant. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE; Agents,

[1819 Hongkong, 16th October, 1886,

"FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL.

HE Steamship

“PORT ADELAIDE,” F. West, Commander, will be despatched the abovo Ports un or about the 25th inst.

1947modation.

Undersigned having been appointed Toad for tits above Companies are pro- parod to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE

18KS at Current Rates.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong. October, 1896.

NOTICE.

HaHE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM

She

The Italian four-masted craiser Rapido, Capt. ultime, after arough weather pasango from Ha- kodate, which part she left on the 24th. left cguin for Yokosuka docks on the 7th instant HMS Champion and Linnet arrived at teft on the 7th for Shanghai. The remainder okoksra From Hakodate on the 2nd instant and

for a fast days louger, tior to leaving for Yor

bars,

uite left Yokohama ou the Sadinetant for Bag

His Imperial Highness Princo Komaten and

kud via America. The Prince is the bearer of theraun, for presentation to HR.H. the Princa the insignia of the First Class of the Chrysan- of Wa

Thedapan Gasette saya: -Intelligento has been raived from Okayama to the effent that the heavy rains and storms which have prevalled since the 23rd ult. resulted in the flooding

for his perilous adventure, his savior receiving the 9th ult of the rivers Asashi, Tuka.. the plaudits of an admiring crowd The shop hashi and Odr. three streams situated in that where the fire commencal continued burning for some time after the rest of the bonsos bad protecture. The rainfall is said to have been so extinguished, considerable quantiting houry that the water in the rivers mentioned

been

of kerosene oil being stacked there from which Fosa tu u height of 28 fost above the ordinary

for some hours.

level, and as the ombankment gave way a con

Lad Metsayawn, in the province of Iyo, are also.

#

PANY, LIMITED.

RISKS at 11, nett per Annum, and other.IN- Is prepared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS BURANCES at Current Estos

AGENOTES at all the Treaty Ports of China

the Philippines

1.

JA. B.-COUGNTRIA.

Secretary. Hoockoor. 27th March, 1883.

QUEEN

NOTICE.

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FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

for

required.

For further particulars, apply at the Corn. pany's Office.

4. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent. Hongkong, 4th October, 1886.

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:

VIA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.

THE Steamship "OCEANIC" will be donpatahod for San Francios, si Yoko- hams, on THURSDAY, the 21st October, at TARER P.M.

Colinsotion being made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports

All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in fall; and rame wi?! ba received at the Company's fee util Frot, the lay pra- vious to sailing.

་་

11753

CARLOWITZ & Co., Hongkong, 10th September, 1886.

FOR PORTLAND, OREGON.

33 L. British kark (I SUPFICIENT Inducerest OFFER.)

TH

"JOIN TRAHEY,"

The P.-M. utoimer City of Bin Me Janire, with the American mail of the 21st uit, left Tokobania on the 14th, ini-due-bera-on-the 2016 instant.

STEAMERS EXPROPED.

The atennér Aforay Jult Singapore on the afternoon of the 13th, and may be booked for

hare on or about the 20th instant,

The D. D. R. steamer Mole left Sagepors ou the afternoon of the 18th, sud is due here on or about the 25th instant.

POST-OFFICE NOTIONS

When Correspondence has besu makssonfor delayed (both of which are liable to happen aquasically) all that the addremmen med do is to note on the covere, Sent ta Cny Receimed at 7 pm, or as the auga razy be, and forward it withan any other writhing whatare, to tha Postmaster General. This should les actrl pu the first time cause of complaint Doors; it is a taistake to let such mattom para for four of

more trouble in the end.

Ryu, Master, will load here for the above Port, giving trouble, a gourm which generally rives and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, spply to

GONBALVES &

Hongkong, 14th October, 1888.

FOR HAMBURG DIRECT (WITH OPTION OF CALLING AT HAVRE.) THE 3/3 LIF German Bark

"LIVINGSTONE,”

The Pasta Gaide for 1986, revised to date

194 will be found in the Daily Press Directory,

p. 385 large adition. p. 701 sinal edition. This

is the only authorised completo Summary of Postal information publishelin Hongkong.

LOCAL DELIVERY-Se delivery is afkonnte

ko, nor any private house (con thongh named in the reliess) when they is a place of business mourer, at which delivery onu he cffected.

SteTons, Master, with load here for the aboss or board Ship, at th Peak Rowlcon, Aberloun, Port, and will have quick deapabob.

For Freight, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co.

1946 Hongkong, 14th October, 1896.

FOR HAMBÚRG,

THE 3/3 L II British Barque

"COSMO,* Bennett, Master, will load here for the abors Tort, and will have quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co. Hongkong, lat September, 1886.

FOR NEW YORK. 3/3 II American Ship

"GEORGE CURTIS,"

The author:sad List of Mails insect in connection with this paper is the pre-pabitshed twice each day in our Extra, which is always gorrooted to a final later hour than that gives below.

A MA, WELL CTOBR For Satan and Kangkok.Per Mongkut, to-day. the 19th inst., at 3.30 A.M.

For Shanghai-Per Ayamemner, to-day, Oleg, 169519th inst., at D...

RETURN PASSAGES.--Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-ambarking at San Francisco for China or Japan (ne vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discount of 30, from Return Fare; if re-embarking within one year, 1800 allowance of 101 will be made from Peturn Fare. Pre-Paid Roturn Passage Orders, avail- able for one you, win he is and at a Dismount THE 3/3 A I.I. American Ship do not apply to through fares from China and

Captain Sproul, will load hars for the above Port, and will hava quiak despatch.

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 3th August, 1886. 1168)

FOR NEW YORK.

This Steamer has Excellent Pasanger Accoup For Freight or Passaga, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 18th October, 1886.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA NAGA- SAKI AND KOBE. (Passing thranga tha IvLÁNO BRA) Taking Carge on through Bills of Inding to Japan to Europe.

VLADIVOSTOCK AND CHEMULFO, THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamship

T

"TEHERAN,"

will leave for the above place on THURS- DAY, the 28th instant, at ÑooN.

E. L. WOODIN,

Acting Buperintendent. Bonghong, 16th October, 1888. 3ASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND ADELAIDE [10](Calling at Porr Darwin and QUEENSLAND

Porrs, sed taking through Carge to New ZEALAND, TABMANIA, &c.)

The Undersigned, Agorte for tha above Caxi- pouy, are propared to ACCEPT RISKS on FIRST-CLass Gonowns at i per Cent, Matt pre- mium per Annum.

NORTON & Co, Agents--- Hongkong, 20th May, 1881." GENERAL LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Ship

denise volumes of Hack smoke continued to pour ! siderable loss of life resulted. Floods at Tonske NHE Undersigned having been appointed

TANNADICE," Agents for the above Company, are Captain Craig, will be despatched for the above reported to be takoz place on the same day, prepared to GRANT POLICIES against Ports on THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at using serious loss of life and much damage to FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates. property.

L

PEKING.

A correspondent inferns the Duzly Bers that

PUSTAV & On.

FOUR P.M

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'Hongkang, let April, 1885.

AMICABLE INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Agents. Hongkong. 15th Octábor, 1886.

(1959

→ CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

25 frem Fars. These

Consulae Invoices to recompany. Cargo dos tined to Ports boyood San Francisco should be want to the Company's Oflox addressed to the Collector of Custome, San Francisco,

For farther information as to Fright or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Com pany, No. 304, Queen's Head Coatral.

C. D. HARMAN, Agut. Hongkong, 4th October, 1985.

STBAY FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORTSAID, MARBRIL- LEB, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH,. AND LONDON;

BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND

-ACSTRALIA. NB-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILLS OF LADINO roz BATAVIA, FernIAN GULF PORTE, MARSEILLER TRIKOTE, HAM. BURG, NEW YORK, AND ROSTON.

ALSO,

SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT FLYMOUTH,

* BENJAMIN SEWALL,”

S. R. Ulmer, Mastor. will load here for the above Part, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 5th August, 1996.

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- FOR NEW YORK, THE 33 A II American Ship

"INDIA,"

For Swatow and Shanghai-Per Canton, to day, the 19th inst., at 3.33 .M.

For Singapore and Mauritias. Par Decimo, to-day, the 19th inst..st 4.30 PM.

For Bangkok-Per Chiragura, to-day, tha 19th inst, at 4.30 2.M.

For Bwalow, Ahoy, and Tammi.-Par Fokien. today. the 10th insf, at 500 1.4.

For Singapore-Per Massolin, an Wes- day the 27th instant at 0.30 a 1.

For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama.-Per Telecran, on Thursday, the 28th Irat. at 11.30

AM.

HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT

MAILS.

THE FRANCH MAIL. Day before Departure.

5 PM. Money Order Office closaa, Pest Oeu closes, except the night box, which is always "open nut of office honra.

Day of Departure.

7 A.M., Fest Office opons

Rich, Master, will load hoce for the above Port. 10 M., Registry of Letters conses. Posting of

and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co.

150 Hongkong, 9th August, 1886.

FOR NEW YORK THE 3/3 L II American Ship

THE

* GRANDEE," -Evans-Mastor, will-load for the above Port

and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 35th October, 1886.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. -

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM THE 10 A I American Skip

NAVIGAZION COMPANY'S Steamship [“ RAVENNA,” Captaic A. B. Daniell, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON via BOMBAY and BUEZ

(OF CALCUTTA). THE Undersigned aro propared to GRANT Current Rates.

POLICIES MĂRÌNE RISKS at FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA CANAL on TUESDAY, thə Piła Cetaler, at

FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

GIBE. LIVINGSTON & Co.

Agents.

1852 Hongkong, 27th September, 1886. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

"WHAMPOA,"

Capta Hunt, with be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 30th inst., at FOUR P..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 13th October, 1994.

NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA FLORIO AND BUBATTINO UNITED

COMPANIES.

Four P.X.

Carge will be received on board util TEN AM. Parools and Specie (Gold) at the Öffon until Tey A.M., on the day of mailing.

Sülk and Valumbing for Barepa will be tran- i shipped at Colomba; Tes and General Cargo for London will be surayed vià Bombay without Transhipment, arriving ons week Istar" than by the ordinary direct route via Colombo.

For further particulars regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Offen. Hongkong.

|

all printed maftor and pattorns coLJAS,

11 A., Maloloses, except for Jata Luitars. 11.104, Letters may be posted with Lata Re

of 10 cents until

“T150 K.x, when she Post Ofice closes entireTe. 11.40A.M., Late Latters may he posted on boar

the packet with Enta Fea of 1 Cants nufil time of departures.

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.

The French Confeset Parket Anadyr wil' ba despatched on TUESDAY, thin 19th Detaher, 1952 with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europa, And places beyond, við Naples: to Saigin. Stoxits Settlements, Batavia Burmah, Ceylon, India (vi Maina), tās Austendasian Colonies, Adon, Natai and the Cipe, Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar

"T. F. OAKES," Cliff, Master, will ad here for the shore Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hoogkong, 7th September, 1886.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.

*

AT WHOLESALE PRICES ACCONES SHERRY, PORT. CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE.

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the corretic Champion will carry. Bir John The Nippor Yusen Kaisha's bargna Kano- Walsham to Uberulpo. Sir John goes over to gaina-ner, formerly the P.&O. steamer Madras, prosent his alters to the King of Korea.

which has besz ran successfully for several years There will says the Daily News be a partial between Yokohama and Nagasaki, nudor tho eclips of the nicos on the Eteenth day of the command of Captain Eckstrand and Captain first moon most your, the auspicious day which Spiegelthal, left. Yokohama on the 4th instant, has born selected for the young Emperor Kwaug bound to Shanghai, having been disposed of to Su's assumption of power. This partial eclipse Messas Jardine, Matheson & Co. The Kana is no doubt considered to typify the Empress yoza-meru (says the Japan Clarette proved to be partial relinquishment of authority, which is a very fast aller and distinguished herscifon probably the reason why it has been selector. several cenasiona by making the "fastest time on In the Peting Gazette is published a Monorial reard" batwan Yokohama sud Nagasaki. It is from the Vineroy of Yanan and Kweichow and she is to be converted into a river the Governor Yüanaa, asking His vessel. The price paid for her, we understand Majesty's sanction to cerisiu concesions to the was $15,000. shareholders in the Yen Copper Mining Further information, ays the Japan Chasette,E-Undersigned, Aponte of the above Cour Company. In a previous Merarial application bus been received regarding the less of the Takuta pany, are nuthorized to INSURE against was made for portaission for this company to ar, which foundered near Tobiebi in Akita. FIRE at Current Rates. dispose for their own print of all the copper ten, on the 24th September. The vergel left

- GILMAN & Co. over mad above the full quota sent to Peking. Iakodate on the 18th, taking passengers for

Hongkong. st. Fanuary 1892. The question baring been referred to the Board, Niigata, and when our the above named island

RANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE they wrote to the Mimoricists to ass whether by encountered a beavy gala. It was then deemed

COMPANY OF HAMBURG. the full qanta" was meant the regulation advisable to run the engines at the highest possibis quantity of 800,000 cattios odd. The question spood, which was done, but the tilers could not having been referred to the Finial Commis hear the pressure and best, aming the steamer eioner, that affiour states that during aml after to founder at suce. There is supposed to hava the rebellion there was no cutpat of copper at been only one survivor, a man named Mizushi alf until twelve years uge, whenthe transinission mara, who gared. Limself by swimming to the of copper to Peking was recaramencod, but thesup-shore. He fates that the passengers and crew ply never exceeded 500,000 onttles in spite of the numbered 96, all of whom are believed to have most energetic atharts, mal the constant ohange been drowned. of the liver and gentry employed in the work. Says the Japan Garelts --We mentioned on When the work was entrusted to a Company, an previous cusion that choice lets of hand in improvement was manifested, and last year asighbourhood of Yokohams had lately risen

The Undersigned are now prepared to will be despatched a store on or about the 1,000,000 cattles were sent to Paking. The ax considerably ir price. The Japanese papore now GILANT POLICIES#INSURANCE against | 1st November. peuses of working the copper are, however, an state that the same rise hus occurred at Kardi, FIRE at the following Rates: great, and the capital required a large, that tu- Namumugi, Katasa, de, and attribute the causs Ou First-class European Jene sve indacements are held out to share to the fact of a number of speculators having Toziemunta holders by a modifmation of the rules, no more purchased freely with the view of obtaining largo On First-class Godowns, will come forward, and those who have already profits when mixed residence is arranged. For & Merchandisa stored joined will try to withdraw. The modification alect pisaca of land, suitable for building par therein

Rt, Nat par Antum.

For Further Particulars regarding Freight PORTS IN THELEVANTE, BLACKSEA that the Finial Commissioner proposes is that, poses, and from which a good view may be ot-On Couls

.at1 Nat per Angam.and Passage, apply to commending from the present year, a bonus shall tained, the price asked at Ora is over 1500 yon On Petroleum in li

CARLOWITZ & Co. b grunted to the company upon the oppor vz par ins (300 tsubo); at Negishi 300 yen; at consed Godowes ......at1} % Netper Anzam

Agents. fmetud by them in the following proportiona. Karai 300 gen and at Namamagi 150 yes. Wa On First-class Chinese

Hongkong, 9th October, 1886.

[1175 On one million caties too por est. hall go to rast the buyers at those prices will not regret the Company; on upwards of a million catties 14 their prehases, for if foreigners become their per cent, sed on two million eatties 14 per cent, eastomers times will certainly have greatly im while they shall be allowed to appropriate 30 per proved. The Japanese certainly must be more neut. of any copper over and abore four willing anguine of the future than foreigners, for at $5 catties. The Mömorial was referred to the Dourd per tsabo we venture to say that half of the Yo! kobama-binff-ettlement would be purchased, and. the buyers get the buildings thrown in.

HOCKS, BURGUNDY: BRANDY, WUISKIES, ALE, STOUT. The Contents and Valio of Fackages are re- MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. STEAM FOR

caired to be declared prior to shipment.

SCALES, BICYCLES. SINGAPORE, PENANG, COLOMBO, Shippers are particularly requested to note PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH.

BOMBAY, ADEN, PORT SAID, the terms and conditions of the Company's ! - NAPLES, LEGHORN, GENOA, AND Black Hills of Lading.

MARSEILLES.

N.B. This Steamer takes Passengers and (Taking Carge at through rates to all MEDITES-Cargo for Marseilles.

concerned.

JAPAN

NAGASAKI.

Admiral Shufeldt, was at Nagasaki on the Cth instant. It is reported, says the Rising Sun, that he is about to re-visit Korea

The U.S. norvatta Maria, Eng-ship of Ad ...miral Davia arrived at Nagasaki from Chefoo on the 5th instant. The Ossipes from Euros, arrived on the same date.

TONQUIN.

A soldier named Leiland Louls of the Foreign Legion, was exeonted at Hai on the 2864 September for desertion and being the hand of

conagarooy to donert.

Rates.

The Dadorsigned, having been appointed Agents for the arose Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current

SIEMSSEN & Co., Agente. Hongkong. 16th November. 1872

[1]

RANEAN and LEVANTINE PORTA, ÚDISSA.

auŰ ÁLEXANDRIA, pad uise to NEW YORK sad BUENOS Arnes (MONTEVIDEO), IŢIE Company's, Steamship

BORMIDA,"

AŒNIX FIBE OFFICE T

ut Not per An

Tenerents

Tenemente.......at 2 Net per Annum Ou Sooond-class Chinese

at? Not per Ansum. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 02%

Agents for Phonix Fire Office. Fougkour. 5th August, 1881.

|13

To be followed by the "D. BALDUINO" on or about the 3rd December.

The Steamer has splendid Accommodation for Passangers and carries Doctor and Stewardess.

. S. MAIL LINE.

PACIFICMAILSTEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH 20 NEW YORK, VA OVER

---YOKOHAMA-AND-SAN FRANCISCO,

|

E. I WOODIN,

Acting Superintendent, Hongkong, 15th October, 1880

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE.

STEAM TOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI ANTWERP, PREMEN. AND HAMBURG.

Apply to

W. G. HUMPHREYS & Co.,

Bauk Buildings. Hongkoor, lat Jarmary, 1986.

[71 4 1

Y

E E

SUNG & COAL MERCHANTS,

Co.,

ba've always on hand

The usual hours will be observed in dosing the Mails, ke

The Post Office declioss all responsibility for Unregistered Lottoes containing Jewellery, &n.. and, where Boristration has hoon naglasteel, wild na empiries intre alleged Lassne of such Letters.

maka

SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' LETTERS, (1.) Privates in H. M. Army or Nary, Non- commissioned Offcors, Bandmasters, Sobonis. rumataca frot-Superintendag or First Clas Writers, or School-mistresses may sent tilt- once letters to the United Kingdom by the | English Mail at the rate of tweeruts (one penny) each, as by the French Mail at the rate of four nette (two poure) each. The postage mut he prepaid in Hongkong Straps.

(2) Teather places not beyond Great Britain. such as Inita, Malia, do, the postage is 2 vents one penny).

(1) The me privileges apply to letters ad- drease to the Private and Non-commissioned ✪licers namail above.

(4) The letters must not exceed half an ounce No handkerchiefs, jewellery, &o., cau. be seni even with the cats open,

(8.)-It from a Soldier or Sailor his class and

LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-dription must be stated in full on the lotter

TION OF COAL.

the cover of which must be signed by the Com-

Address: Care of Messrs. KWONG SUNG & Co..anding Officer, with name of regiment ship. &c.

No. 68, PRAYA.

630 in fall. Iffo a Sollier or Sailor, his class and de

seription with name of regiment, ship, &c., mast. bo stated in full.

QUALE BOTTLE

WHISKY. NAMER JOENSTONE'S BLEND,

Superb Quality, CUTLER, PALmer & Co.'s SELBOTION,

Apply to

AND BALTIC PORTS; A1.90, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL- 33101

TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS,

GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN

PORTS.

"PRE COMPANY'S STRAMERS WILL CALL Ar SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE.

THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AF N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN OF PHROUGH

PANY, LIMITED—

HRAD OFFICE-HONGHONG.

CAPITAL (BUROCRINED), $1,000,000,

-----

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. LUM SIN BAne, Esq.

The Courrier d'Haiphong- skutna khat during | Ban Hur, Esq. I TOW CHONG Pano, Esq. M. Papi Bert's stay at Hué he decided on the CRAN LI CROY, Esq. Q. Hot Cause, Esq construction of a railway for strategical purposna A Britisk subject named Barks (says the hate Toxirano und Hné. This railway will The Company GRANTS POLICIES on Nagasaki Express), miste of the barque Anglo la constructed by the State and the preliminary MARINE RISKS to a parts of the World, Indian, was on the 5th inst. sentemned in surveys will be begun immediately.

payable at any of its Agencias H. B. M.'s, Consular Court to one month's im 'On the 14th September, wa road in the Avenir. Contributory Dividends ace payable to all prisonment for firing a revolver at some of the Tonici, two aletachments of the 2nd Tan Cutsiouters of Thainees, whether they are Oraw. Burke was formerly chief oficer of the

Shareholders or not.. ship Ben Nevis, and, togather with others on board, was a spriros of considorable trouble.

quinese left the posts of Quay Choo and Doi

ham, on the frontier of the provinces of Thanh. loa and Ninh-hiub, and effected their junotion at the village of Dong-obam, where they were resting, when they were attacked by a force of boat 250 rebels supplied with two cannon.

It is reported from native sources, says the Nagasaki Expreas, that ofChinese resident of No. 52, Hirobaba, gasa private information to the

ative polies, which led to the arrest of two After asinet fusillade the Tonques tirailleurs,

WOO LIN YUEN, Sonretary.

(1781

HEAD OFFICE. No. 2, Quest's Road West,

Hongkong. 14th March, 1881

ASSURANGE

anlicensed prostitatas at No 2, in that district. led by their offers made an advance, turned THE LONDON The matter was duly reported to the Chinese and put te flight the enoray, who left fourteen. Coman, who caused the police infarmer to belodies and their two guns on the ground The arrested and subjented to sixty blows with a detechmonte returned to Quan-one witheat. bamboo, for his lack of patriotism in sisting being further molested. the Japanese polies in matters where his coun- trymen were goncerned.

The Avenir du Tonkin contradicts certain statements in the French Press to the effect that

INCORPORATED BY ROTal charter' OF HIR MAJESTY HIKU GROSSE THE FIRST. A.D. 1720

THE Undersigned having been appointed

As meaed the enquiry now proseeding at Best had been oumpoiled to ask for bism Agents for the sbora Detporation, are

Nagasaki, the Hisley Sus ways: The tenth call is consequence of his exffering from chronic prepared to grant Insuranses as follows:- eficial meeting of the Chinese riotoommissioners dysentery, that Madame Bert bad had to leave

MARINE DEPARTMENT,

THE U. 3. Mail Stazar "CITY OF RIO

DE JANEIRO,” will la dusatchell for

BILLS OF LADING FÖR NIE PLINÓPAS PLACES IN R179824.

F

· LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hoarkone.

OR JAPANESE FANCY GOODS AND PORCELAIN WARE, CASSUMBHOT'S WAREHOUSE, (Opposite the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANE), is the Cheapest Place in Ilongkong. INFPECTION INVITED. FURNITURE of every kind at Lowest Prices.

OSEPH

W

STEEL

GOLD

(01. Soldiers and Sailors hato un privilegos with regard to books or papers, nor cad those ba propath with Imperial Stamps.

* [3na not "Warrani. Orɛcore, Argiatant Kogiopera * Gunners, Butewies, or CorneaULEMAS,

OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.

Neither the CAPTAINS, the Agests, nor the Owners, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers at the Crows of the following Yeasels during their stay in 28 Hongkong Harbour :---

LANTOUT, Brit bk Buuge-Molokers & Cu GILLOTTS BASTO, Brit. bk., W. Matthews-Oubor,

BENJAMIN SEWALL, Amr, sk, Ulmer.-Pastau

& Co.

PENS.

MEDAL

PARIS, 1878.

Sold by all Stationers and Dealers.

ING TAI

9

&. Co

F. B. FAV, Amur, hit, Pattigrove.—Pastan & Co. MELITA. Gar, str., Morek.A. R. Marty. Papa, Ger. bk., C. I. Henus-Siemen & Co. PEKING, Ger. str., Hermano-Siemsson & Co. HEYBRANDT, Ávar. ship, Paine-Order. REVOLVING LIGHT. Brit, sb., Darked-Carlowitz

San Francisco, 7A Yukohamu, on TUESDAY, ON TUESDAY the 2nd day of November, the 2nd November, a THREE PM, taking Sonship NURNBERG," Captain Bordrow, 1998, at DATûtery, the Compang's Fassengers and Freight for Japan, the Unitolith MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and States and Europe.

Through, Bulls of Letting issed for trans. CARGO, will leave this Fort as ubora.

Shipping Orders will be granted til Noon, portation to Yokohams and other Japan Porta Carge will be received an Board until 4.M. to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities Specie and Pareels nutil 3 P... ou the 1st of SHIPSCOMPRADORES, STEVEDORES, ROTRAMPTON, Brit. str., Suandora-Butter- of the United States, vis Overland Railways, to November, 1883. (Parcels are not to bosaat on Eaves, Trinidad, and Demerars, and to porte Board; they must be lift at the Agency's in Mexico, Central and Soath America, by the Ooo) Contente and Value of Packages are Company's and connecting Steamers.

required. . Through Passage Tickets granted to England,

of Steamers.

The Company is prepared to grant Folioles of

Brano, and Germany by all trans-Atiandio linowa Trstenze and Cargo shipped by

RETURN PABBAGES-Pausingers, who have their ows steamers

For Further Particulars, apply to paid foli fare, re-embarking af San Francisco

MELCHERS & Co.. for China or Japan. (or vice versa) within six

Á grants. months, will be allowed a discount of 20 %, from

Hongkong, 8th October, 1886. [1495 Betura Fare; if re-subarking within one year, As allowanos of 10%, will be made from Return

FOR NEW YORK. Faro. Pro-paid Return Fazsago Orders, srail- able for one year, will be issued at a Disocant

HE 33 L II Amerima Bark of 25 "%, from Boturn Fare Theen allowances

"ANTIOCH,"

THE

de not apply to through fares from China and Homingway, Mastar, will load hers for the

Jupan to Europes

will be forget the piles until 3 Par. Me on the day previous to mailing, Parcel Packages

Freight will be received on board until 4 .. shore Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & C Hongkong, 12th October, 1886.

day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to

Consular Invoices to accompany Csage

should be sent to the Company's Offees! in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Calicetor of Curioms at Ban Fransis

was held at Koshis kan ba the 29th ultimo, after får Francein cousequence of sickness, and that M. Policies at current rates, payable either, bare address in fall; value of usiis is required alapeno osht days sine the previons ono, Marcel Girettu, private secretary to M. Her, had in London, or at the principal Ports of India destined to Pezte beyond fan Francisco Sines that date meetings have been held daily tre killed by the climate, which the Figaro had Chine, and Australis. with the exception of the ith iant, on which day characterized as deadly. Our contemporary saya

FIRE DEPARTMENT. Mr. Hatoyan was indisposal. Nothing what to climate is not unhealthy, and gives the names Policies Issued for long or short periode at ever of a reliable nature of any internt has of unmber of persons who hare enjoyed good current raton transpired with regard to the fair, in couse- health in the amatry for many years. There

LIFE DEPARTMENT. reacs of the preesaticas lakes to keep every have cortainly been deaths from sickness in the Polfies famed for eams not exceeding £5,000, thing a prefound secret. The short space of expeditionary area, bat what shay in the field at reduced cales. sevan weeks has now transpired since the som hus not suffered from exosanive fatiguo and epid-|

"HOLLIDAY, WISE & Cɔ. mission was first appointed, and every week has ousies resulting from overcrowding, sto. P E the Hongkong, 38th July, 1872. probably cost cach party mae two or three same article our contemporary speaks of the thousand dollars-for nothing F

TUKYO,

firazoial position of the country, watch it.

L

F10

ya fulius the most optimistic anticipations. THE Undesigned have been appointed Bula

From and after next”: year the subtentisza

Agents for the Bals of their Goods

For further informistám na to Passage and Freight apply to the Amoy of the Company. No. 506, Kampan's Boad Central,

C. D. HARMAN, Agont. Hongkong, 18th October, 1880.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG. THE 3/3 LII Gorman Bark « ;

-PAPA"

Π

AND

COAL MERCHANTS.

FRESH PROVISIONS BUPPLIED AT THE SHORTEST NOTICE,

T

No. 25, PRAYA CENTEAL.

客發微煤司榮

1820

AND R. TENNENT'S. ALE and

PORTER. DAVID CORSAR & SONS'

Morchant Navy^

Navy Roiled

Long Flax

¿CANTAS

& Co.

fold & Swire.

TANNADICE, Brit. str., Craig-Russell & Co. TARAFACA, Brit. ahip, Gratum. --Captain.

| 'T. F. OAXES, Azur. ship, J. B. Cüft.-Husmall

Ca.

SUMMER TIME

TABLE,

THE KOWLOON FERRY.

STEAM-LAUNCH

"MORNING STAR"

Runs Daily as a Ferry Boat between PEDDAR's Crown

WHARY and TRIM-THA-Tsui at the following ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Cars This Time Table will take effect from Hougkong 11th May. 1867.

1886

1995

MAIL TABLES.

TOW READY

MAIL TABLES

FOR 1886.

FOR NEW YOEK 33 A 11 British Ship

t

"REVOLVING LIGHT,” Darkos, Master, will load here for the abova Port, and will bave quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 7th August, 1886.

FOR NEW YORK. THE American Bark

THE

120 the 15th April 188.

WEEK DAYS.

1984 Lover

Showing. Dales of DEPARTURE of the Exawan and FRESOR MAtis from Hong- KONG, of their anticipated AERIVALS in LONDON, (and tho Date of Rervas DESPATCHES; BU 1533containing siso a similar Table regarding

PARCEL POST and

Donne, Master, will load for the above Purta Duxpan, Mentor, will load hore for the sture

A Japanese vormoular paper is responsible for from the home Government will be exclusively Hongkong and Chins by Mesara. J. & R. - the statement that the fou. Bir Francis R. expended in the maintenance of the troops and WENT, Glangor, and Hesus. David Coisas & food will have quick despatch, -- Flunkoté is maklag prepamtious to return home the anty, which expenditure morsover cannot Sons, Arbroathin and report on the present condition of Japau sabe wholly debited to Tynquis, for if the fore

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CA

poca as the conference on treaty rovision is pon- had been in France itself they would have cost. Hongkong, donnazy, 1847;

Fer Freight, apply to Hongkong 11th October 1886,

QARLOWITZ & Co.*"

*ANNIE W. WESTON,”

Fort, and will have quick despatch::

For Freight, apply to

LUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 14th September, 1885.

ÂN ÁLMANAC FOR 1886.

Os Paper 10 Cents each, or Oze Dollar !per Dozen. On Card Board 20 Cents each

Áko ANGLO CHINESE CALENDAR.

· On Card Bond 10 Centa "Daily Press? Office,

Hongkong, 21st December, 1885.

Kowlo

** 16'8

SUNDAYS

Loves

IcsTea

Hongkong Kowloon

Hongkong

6,00 AM.

2.00 ..

FLOU A..

7.00 A.M.

18.00

7.30 1

8.30 B.60, 10.43

9,00.

9.00

10.15

12.30 r.. 12.50 2.

1.00

11.00

1.80

3.00. 10.15.. 19.00 NOON.

1,00 ..

3.09

3.90" 4.15

5.19

5,25

5.55

4.15

7.00

7.1

3.90

15

4.50

5.95

3.3%

6.45

7.15

Thers will be no Lounch on Monday mud

Friday, on account of ecaling.

Thoshove Time Table will be strictly adhered to, oroept under anatoidable ciro stances. In case of stress of weather, dos autica will be Fives of any stoppagos.

193.

Printed and Published by B. CHATTEXTON, Wispoz

Wyudham Gayat, Hongkong