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THE DAILY PR 888, TUESDAY, MAROH Stæ, 1987.

INSURANCES.

mercantils body in regard to to regulation of trade under international treating. And the Times further says, it might go on to open out the prospect of wider coxpation of the politics. THE LONDON ASSURANCE

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF 112 MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. AD. 1730.

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INTIMATIONS,”

ESTABLISH 271 1815.

(UTLER, PATMER

Co.

Os LONDON, BORDEAUX. CALCUTTA; HOMBAY,

MADRAS, LAHONT, KURRACHE &

Are represented in Chias by

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Mecs JARDINE, MATHESON & CO....

SIEMEGEN & Co, Lane, Chawrenɔ & Co. & by. H. E. REYNELT & Co. in Japan...... Babjoined are some of the items: consignad by

these well-known Shippers

SPIRITS, COGNAC The popular " 4 Star" quality and FIRE DEPARTMENT Policies sauel for long or short periods at COGNAC-The well-known "Star" quality.

WHISKY SCOTCH, in Heart Shapol bottles. : current ratas.

LIFE DEPARTMENT.

-a ́speciality. Policies istmed for ems not orooding £5,000, at rolneel ratoa

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkoug. 20th July, 1872. THE LATEST ADVANCE IN LIFE

the ship Arrospectively, salon assessore, The tumour of the rent of the rout runs to the effect thi the actor of the Hangi was puilty of un error in approaching a narrow channel the the entrance to Apoy outer harbour at full speed inconcinical intersets of the plnos, adider Hnch thick and ruiny weatherss prevailed at the that thers is enough in the anical evudition, of Liu of the disnator, and consequently the court to port to justify and aren demand a reprɔsonta- ensures him, but eers no recen todos! with his tive body other thas the Municipal Council. entitate or those of any of the officers or the The article concludes The composition of a E Undersigned loving an appointed

zipata. Morrover, the Cars speak is rulo. Chaniler of Commures could only of rantee bagets for the Above Cargar gistis terms of the humans conduct of Mr. So. osmopolitan, represaling all interests, and if propanel to grant Therons as follows-

MARINE DEPARTIENT felbe, the lichtkeeper at Teingsou, who provided some plan could be hit upon for embracing the tlas shipwrecked persons with food and chefter, Chinese commercial interests it would be an Policies at ourront ratea, payable either here, Teer Mfr Betalhe, who livog "far from the valinnovation worthy of the spirit of Tientsin. It in London, or at the principal Forts of India, gur god's ignoble strife" on this solitary is would greatly strengthen the base of the pyramid. China, and Australia. fand in litiful guaranos of what is passing in and could not bat usadace to what is so very las otside world, profits Ulls by this sukgy, much to be desired closer community of and hope I am not going beyond the bounds interest and feeling between foreigners and

propriety in expressing this hope that the Chinese." awnors of the Hungchae will convey their sense of approval of the human conduct of Mr. Both in se srieginta anni enbstantial form.

Advices come from the istorior that a wooki ag at a phen called Pol Bu, in the distriot of Kang Bay a few miles to the south of Amoy, while a Chinese woman was serkling her ebild at the dr of bee cottage, a tiger suddenly ap- His Excelanoy the Marynis Teng gcod, for THE NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE perad, and in attempting to marry her away tors a short tims, the gay asambly with hin prosence, her right best asunder from the body. The in-accompanied by bia French interpreter. Every YEAR DIVIDEND POLICY mates of the house were attracted to the sens of dy is basy, getting ready for the Fancy Dresi This sad catastrophe by the terrible strints of Hall at the German Legation on Feb, 1141.TS P'olioy seenresto the insured the option the hapless viction, wlan w:84, however, found The Chinos New Your holidays have done in A of terminating his Insarelco at the end of lying doula for panus disuur from the loase, rather awkwardly, an they interfere with the any 5 Year paried, and receiving for his Poling a Before generour could be procured the ferocious preparations. It has soowed, and not only have ah surrender calus tegether with his share of animal hul berlen hasty tofaut, having be- the Emperor's prayers been answered, but also comulated surplus apportional as a dividcand. bind bim the motiband figure of the victim of his thanks for the previons fall of snow by If death near, the full amount of the Policy will his ruthless fury and the chid, which was alive second saghtar fall. The wheat harvest be paid immediately on proof of death, together ehould be a good one. Things seem clearing with a Mortuary Dividend of per Cent. of all and apparently uninjured.

and improving all round, weather included. premiums received during the Year period in

which death may haipen

Sir Bird Rennin, the Chief Justion of H. B. M.'s Supreme Court, Shanghai, is shortly to visit this pert on official prouit. Fortunately the British residents in this part nre not much giron to Migation am I om afely asar Sir Riehard that he will have a very easy time of it here.

Cho Custons cruiser Feilimo stationed here at prout is shortly to be commissioned to Canton, and her we will bo takva by the new tonder, formerly noen ga the steuner Amaliste of the D. & M. S. N. Co., Limited, and sold lately to the Chinese Government.

SHANGAT.

PERING.

8th February.

The last Thursday evening dancing party of the soon tools plane on the 27th at the French Legation, whez the entire diplomatic and social world of Paking was present. I observed - ibat

The dances at the French and the United States Legalions are over for thos, season, ozd tha British and the Russian Legations now take their turn.

The Foreign Mini-tors paid,thoir New Year calls at the Tsung-li Yanen, when His Excel- longg Horr von Brandt, proposed the health of thoir Majestice, the Emperor and Empress, izn fitting spoesh, in the enùess of which he rotárnyi to the capions fail of snow, viewing it as an omen of peace and presuarits to the country. The Marquis Teens replied in anitable terms.

The Emperor ended the Throne yester day, and today there is to be calipse of the Moon Captain Null, of the steamer Yelsin, has been honour of the occasion) and one of the Sea, appointed le superintend the landing of the tris said, on the ud, which unfortunate butarice from the C.M.S.N.Cos vossals at Taka aurl.Tientsin.

The Daily New learne from a private fatter from Cholon that the Chinese men going to run 1 special semer te Lai Char-fa for strawbraid.

rets will be a Leginning of the age of steamers

at zon-traty ports.

The tent Rocket retroud in Skaughai: fr to the wreck of the anim-ching on the 27th ult, not having en able to do anything as the weather was rough with a beary Easterly well. It is stated that the wreck has settled down between one and two feat.

will not be visible bere, so that it moms as if the heavenly bodies aro, in their sources, moved by the svart. The last Emperer died on the nerasion of the Transit of Veños. Wind in a more tangible augtry of good for both Ein-

pires, in the settlement of the Nagasaki ziet quastion on the terms of a well-known Beacon fielfizy phrase The feast of Lanterns has peased and now the Chinese will settle dona to

The seals of office. the teil-of another year.

will be opened on the 21st. A grand entertain- mert took place the other night at the British Legation, the cotillon being gone through in The Chins Marchante & N. Co's steater excellent style. Almost all Peking Society was Toutes, will, needing to the Shanghai papers, Freest on the cousin and took part in it. The Kostly prorul from that part to Sheland with water is simply perfention; we do not re- member a winter like this one, bright, and quite wwws for the four new Chiarse meu-of-war now heing built in that country and in Germany.free from our two evenies, wind and dust.-- Cart Ander, late of the Krogtes, has been Daily News Correspondent." appointed to the coramand of the Tennan

JAPAN.

YOKOHAMA

The Japan Gazette says the uniforms and musical instruments used by the bands belong ing to the Japanese Navy are to be remodelled after the Gerbun style,

naturo.

INSURANCE:

COMPANY'S

The

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Prospect and fail particulars may be had on application to

CIBE, LIVINGSTON & CO., Acting Agents. Hengkong, 13th January, 1887.

NOTICE. UBEN FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY,

The Undersigned. Agents for the above t'am- FT-CEANS GODOWNS at per Cent. Nett pre- pany, are prepared to A CEPT, RISKS on mium per Annum.

NORTON & Co., Agents. Tougloong, 2 th May, 1881. AMLUABLE INSURANR OFFICE,

LIMITED.

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| WHISKY SCOTCH, in Ordinary bott'or.

The Glonlivot" Whisky in rovind bottles,

Square battle Whisky of Napiar Jeha stone's. The Celebrated" CARLTON"-11 years old. WILISKY IRISH, the best solcotod, very fina. N.B. All the above Spirits are of eroällaut quality, and are recommended

WINES.

For Invalids use, PORT & SUERRY-Vory Superior and reliable. AMORO80, MANEA NILLA & PALE DIY SHERBY, distin- guished by Blue, Black and White Seals, Charming Wites. Suit ali toston. CLARET, Fiz, Mouton Larose. St. Estephie, Medoe in Quarts & Pints. Need no recom- mendation. For Trices amply to either of the shove Firma marked

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VESSELS ON THE BRETH COMPAGNIA DES MESSAGNKIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

نت

**** NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

VESSELS ON THE BIRTH..

BTEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA NAGA- BAKI AND KORE. (Tassing through the INLAND BEA). THE F. & Q. 3. A. Co's Stearaship

TEHERAN."

MAILS EXPECTED,

THE ENGLIBA MAIL.

The P. & O. B. N. Co.'s stoamar Peshawour, with the English mail of the 4th February, loft Singapore at 5 p.m. on the 3rd, and may be jexpected here on or about the 9th inst.

THE AUSTRAMAN MAIE The E. & A.Ş. B. Co's steamer Outhrie, with the Australing mail, left Part Dartin on the "Abort the 11, and many he expected baro e

Aith insta...

will leave for the abovi planes on FRIDAY, SAIGON, SINGAPOLE, BAT XVIA, CO-¡the 18th instant, at Damiont,

E. L. WOODIN,

Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 5th March, 1887. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIC & RunSTLING UNITED COMPANIES). STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY,

LOMBO, ADEN, 8512, PORT SAID, MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA PORTA, MARSEILLES, AND PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA;

'LONDON, HAVES, BORDEAUX, D'INKLEK, AND ANTWERP.

ATED,

THE INDIAN MA...... The steamer Arrutoon ¿scar, with the Indian mail, left Singapore on the 4th, and may be

STEAMERS EXPECTED.

TUESDAY, the 8th March, at having connexion with Company's Rail Stoomers exposted here on the 11tù instant, NOON. the Company's

to ADEN, SUEZ, PÓRT SAID, MES. Steamship

SINA, NAPLES (LEGHORN and "TRAODADDY" Commandant Bestel, with

GENOA, leo to MARSEILLES, ell. The Union Line stenmor Yorkshire inft ALAILS, PASSENOHRS, SPECIE, and CARGO, wil leave this Port for the above MODITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTTNE, Bingapors on the 1st, and is due ho on the eth

and SOUTH AMERICAN FORTS up to CAL-instat, plegia.

LAO Taking Cargo at through rates to

The O. S. B. Co.'s steamer Palamed left MADRAS PERBIA GULF, and BARDAD, Singapore on the morning of the 2nd, sad is dus THE Company's Stenshr

Cargo and Spoote will be registored for Lon- don us well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal plaers of Europe.

For further partiondars, apply at the Com $29 rany's Offica

G.. DI CHAMPEAUX,

Agent Hongkong, 2011 February, 1887.

FONG THOTOGRAPHER A Has just added to bie COLLECTION

of VIEWS come NEW SCENES and Photos. of NATIVE TYPER, enjins of which are obtainable in his Studio orat Messrs. KELLY & WALSE'S.

IVORY MINIATURNS Of Superior Quality and uf Excellent, and High Finish. PIRMANENT FLARO TENTS of PHOTOS, and Traws and reproductions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or Opkl.

on

INFTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROUrs and Pans TACIs are taken in may state of the westkes Moderate Terms. and all Permanent Processes, oro executed

STUDIOICE HOUSE LANE.

GRIFFITH'S

PHOTOGRAPHIC VIEWS,

of Hongkong, and Ports,

FG2

U. B. MAIL LINE.

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BORILDA,”

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Shipping Orders will be granted till Noos, Cargo will be vamined au lard until 4 M. Captain Pizzarelle, will be despatched as Suecia and Parcels until 3 P., ou the 7th above on FRIDAY, the 18th inst., at DAYLIGHT. Murch, 1987. Parcels are not to be sent. Tha Steamer has splendid Accommodation on board: they must be left at the Agonoy's for Passengers and carries a Docter and Ofico.) Celenta and valno of Packages are Stewardess:

For Further Partiodars regarding Freight required.

and Pasungo, apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, 7th March, 1887..

STEAM TO SWANGHAL HR P. & Q. S. N, Co.'s Stoamskip TH

"TESHAWUR," PACIFICMAILSTEAMSHIP COMPANY will louve for the abore plaes about 24 hours THROUGH NEW YORK, VIA OVER-after her arrival with the outward English Mail.

E. L. WOODEN LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT

Acting Superintendent. "OKOHANĻA., AND SAN FRANCISCO.

Hongkong, 7th March, 18867.

[1 THE S. Mail Steamer "CITY OF OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STSAM-

PEKING," will bo despatched for

SHIP COMPANY. San Francisco, via-Yokohama, on WEDNES. DAY, the 9th March, at THREE P.M. taking TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS Passon gars so Freight for Japan, the United

TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES.. States and Eurogio.

MEXICO. CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND BUROPE:

Through Hills of Luling ivmed for trans- portation to Yokohama and ather Jupani Ports, ' to Son Emaciaso, to Atlantis and Infind Cifios of the United States, vià Overland Railways, to

(OF CALOUTTA) Undersigned are prepared to. GRANT the Newest and Bast published, bare tho | Havana. Trinidad, and Demerara, and to porta

YTA

THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS.

AND

here on the 9th instant.

The N. G. I. teamer Bormida left Singapore

The Austro-Hungarian Lloyd's stea on the 4th. and is due here on the 11th instant

phatrite left Singapore on the morning of the

4th, and is duo hore on the 13th instant.

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The O. S. 8. Ca's steamér. Agamemnon left Singapore on the 5th, and is dus here on the 12th inst.

POST-OFFICE NOTICES.

The authorised List of Mails issued in connection with the paper is the one published twice each day in our Ezra, which is always corrected to a much later hour the that given

balow.

A MAIT WILL CLOSE:

For Singapore-Par Haiphong, to-day, the 8th inet,, at 0.30 P.M.

For Haihow and Pakboi-Pur Partridge. to-day, the 8th inst., st 5.00 ..

For 3water, Amoy, and Tamsi-Por Fokien, ia-day, the 8th inst, at 5.00P.M.

For Stigou-Per Yanglaze, to-morrow, the 19th inst., at 3,00 PLNY.

For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama,-Per Teheran, on Thursday, the 17th inst. at 5.00P.M. MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET

French Troneddy wil!

FOICEES OF MARINE RISKS gratos logrese per mummy and in moderate Moxing, Contral and South America by the ATLANTIC AND OFTER CONNECTING the front on TUESDAY, the 6th March.

Current Rates.

GIBB, LIVINGTON & Co.--

Agenta. Hongkong. 27th September, ISSA. $17 FIRE OFFICE DUENIX

The Undersigned are now prepared to GRANT POLICIES INSTANCE against FIRE as the following Rates Or First class European

Tauerents at Net per Annam.) Or. First-class Geilowym,

& Merchuudiso stored

therein

On Coals

O

Petroleum in censed Golsons

at Net per Anam. at 1 Nut por Adaam. at 14 Net per Annum On First-class Chinese

Tegemonts.st Nət per Auuum. Cu Second-Class Chinese

Teugents

nt 2 Not por Anama. DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co..

Agents for Phonix Fire Office Hongkong, 5th Angust, 1881.

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GENERAL. LIFE AND FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned having been appointed THE

Agents for the shore Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES. against FIRE AND LIFE at Current Rates.

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 1st April, 1887) ENPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY. The Undersigned, Agents for the obce Company, sro propared to GRANT POLICIES ainst FILS to the extent of 860,(N) on any

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FIRST-CLASS RIJK. LATER ON FIRST-CLASS GODOWNS RE DUCED PER CENT. SIT PER ANHUN FROAT THE DATE.

GIER, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents.

Imperial Fire Lucmance Company 18

Hongkong, HL May, 1891.

HE. MAN OF INSURANCE COM-

PANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFICE-HO GKONG.

CAPITAL (SUBSCRIBEN), $1,000,000.

YOARD OV, DIRWTORS,

Lvat SEN SANG, Esq.

YOW LONG P.No. Esq.

Ban Hur, Esq

The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, Payable at any of its Agencies

In regard to the Port Arthur contract, we [Shanghe Courier hear timt one reason why it was successfully taken from English hands was that grantee for ten wors was desired for the works after their compllion, which the firm concerned was unwilling to give. The French syndicato hare given this, and the Comptoir d'Esenmale bare guaranteed the guarantors,

The Sn-peo of the Isf instant mentions, of

Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of thenticity of a letter from Poking, that the Japan refurned in Yakshares from their tour foreign Customs at each part is to be charged south at daylight on the 25th February, landi with the leme of opium-shap licentes at Ta. at the old admiralty wharf about half-past seven Tis. 25, and Th. I accendiar to ela. The Hund the usual salutes. After a short rest the pao als gives a telegraphi: correspondenca bu Imperial party prosseded by special train to tween the Tsunedi Yamen ad the Viceroy Li, Tokyo. from which it appears that Sir Robert Hort lans

The Japaness Gowerament, says the Japan beca dimbed to require the collection of lekin fail, appear to be on the of arriving at & on opiumalready stored in the godowns.

The Total of Simulaidas issued a proclams, morentons decision with respect to raway enterprise. Eitherto they have acted as theagh tion giving the malt of the Nepouco talos case, it was their intention to retain the control of all and calling on persons to and in oltims for loss the railways in the country either diretly by of life lagre, etc., for the second brin. The ownership or indirectly by guaranteed interest. following mediation of this foutuent is given by But of late, numerous applications have been the Courier: As regards the collision between made by associations of capitalists who desire to tlu steamer Fan-ai-chy and the and taild lines and work them without any official steamer Nepal, the British Chief Justice has subvention witsoever, and the Governmens are given judgmont that the annouching was called upon to determine definitively whether ut in the last to blame, therefore, the P. and this shall be permitted. Count Tho has been 0. S. N.C. should compensate for the drowning spanking on the subject. He promises that of so many officers and soldiers.

It is customary decisiva shall be given on his retara to Tokyo LoveTay, to treat this us a separata case An There sau be little doubt, we imagine, se to its erset. Visi af merchandise on board the Wan-mican- ching and the invgare of all the passengers ra ngh

Christ Church, Fakolama, was filled to over- he was in fer valuation and claim romaneration flowing on Saturday Corspoon, 19th February, ou for the same, but ne fales estimate will be allowed. the oceasing of the marriage of M Edward I have deput my Lnterpreter, Air. Civa, and Gadon Lowder with Miss Catherine Lucretia Chaug. Thotai, to investigate this affair, and

Dunster, and of the former's cousin, Miss Hurzieb these we bare sent in wrong estimates are per-

Louise Winn, to Mr. James Walter. All the mitted front them, has those who have not principal British and American residents of. yut fonem, must sead in their list to this Samen, Tokyo and Yokohams were pre ent, as also were within days. No chong on be made after his Exellenes the finister of State for Foreig the ena is fully settled. Chum, Weynen of Affairs and Countess Inouye, the Hon. Sir the Wong, states that the names of Francis Plaukeit, the Chinese Representative those who have ben droireet are not known in and Madame Han, Profeet and ladite Oki, the fall, and the fire place, are, and offiein! rank Vice-Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and CAN LIURGY Esq. Q HOI CHUN, Esq. of some are also unknown. If the relatives and Madams Anki, to rather with many other notation. friends of the deernard can give any portionlara Yokohama appeared to have given itself ap tu regarding them, or the whereabouts at their reinicing on the auspicious occasion, and in the Kinsmentley are allowed to rialto a true report afternoon the rhcle community repaired to the on behalf of those who are drowned. This Public Hall, where the two bridal comples held proclamation is issued in hopes that thoro ativas a reception. Great decorative ingemity had and friends of the unfortriste people may act a stished upon this angainly building, accordingly, and within the proscribed date."

with the resuit that the dueling silvon as well Tho Spin of the Let inst, contains a long as the other partments presented a novel and papae on the Chin Mahants S. N. Comey striking effect. The works had been entrusted to of which the following abridgement is given by the well known gardener Uye, at Yamamotoho, the Daily News-The Band of Brezne has Lebous, apon whom the manner in which it was reported to the Emperor upon the silent of carried out reflected the utmost credit. The main

Menagial presented by the Viceroy Lilin re-

hall, in which dancing was carried on, was profuse- ference proposition that the Chias Mery adorned with every possiblo combination of cants' company should resive official sapport the plants specially consecrated to the ocean.THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM aul hare its accounts anlted by the Board of Daneing commenced about thiroe o'clock and wax Events The corruption of the management kept up with a spirit worthy of the occasion antil I prepared to AC EPT FIRST CLASS is considered by the "Burl to be at the contening On Thursday, the 17th, tha mohars RISKS at nett per Anatto, and other IN. of the oil. The Company as originally start of the two Takolama Fire Brigades met ut No. 66, URANCEs at Current Rates.

with a capital of Tx 2,000,000, of which for the perpesa of congruzalating their Chief AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China The 1.061/W) were Gloverant and pro Superintendent. Mr. James Walter, upon the end a map at pure, Saigon, Penang, printed at the suggestion of the Wacking happy event of his marriage, and of pensenting and the Philippines. Viceroy Shen, and Tis. 200,000 osch were con

to him a pair of candelabra Japan Mail. tributed by Chokiong. Gangsi, the King-an Grein Taofni, and the Shanghai Customs Total The Narking Treasurer contributed Tls. 1 0,066, as also did Flapeb province. The twe now iron steamers from America vost Tls. 1,000,000) mare, and were paid for ont of the rice froights due to the Company. It is proposed by the Viozoy, and the Bruid approves, that for every 1,000 piouls of tribata rica taken north, tha Compiny's stowners may be freed from ex- port daty on 200 piculs of return cargo, as in the rame of Shanghai and Mingo ries (mak hring ing back return margoan of beans or grain; bit opiam is not to be thus exempt. It is also proposed to grant the Company's starrers special facilities regarding Coarse a hoh Lex for Mongols and Russia sach is used to go overland. to Kalgan va Henna and Ilapeh. Ton going from Tientsin to Kalgan will pay kad žution n befom Bir. Tong King-sing and several other Directors are anĚstourably mentioned in connection with the proposed changes, which are too atuiter und extensive for publication by us. It is noted that foreign compunkce munnage to make their steamer lines pay, ond the Board i at a lossi anderstand why the China Merchanta Co. dom sot par, except in the assumption that the "middleman" profits at the expense of all othera crud.

TIENTSIN.

12th February. From Fro Ting-foo I learn that His Ex- collency Li Hung-ehang will arrive here on the tenth day of the sugradi aron (4th March)

From Feking I learn that the repreuntatives. of the various railroad contractors who left this place last mouth have all monred railroad con- ressionsh. I now learn, however, that the famous Foo-ming, who represents the Kaiping Raded Company, and who patitioned against the Kaiping line, is the only ana who is to bara permission to make raads from En-tui ta Tontein and from Taku to Peking, the cost of which are to be Tls, 5,000,000, and that the Ksi+ ping Bread Co. have already taken shares. It is said that Li Hang-chang has approved of it. Such is the report aruongst the native, but 1- don't balibre a word of it. But I hear rumours from the capital that aquis Treng is vaden- ronting to push the railroad question, and that ar Endish Company are likely to prove the favourites However, time will tollereury Correspondent.

The Chines Times Ed, confas thaettablishment of a Chamber of Commerce at Tientsin. After pointing out the adreals with a Chamber weald wits to merchants it particularises som

13" For other moil nawa zec Supplément.

FOR SALE.

·Contributory Dividends are payable to al! Coutrinators of Business, whether they are Sharabolders or not.

WOO LIN YUEN, Secretary,

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

Hongkong, 4th March. 1881.

NOTICE

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PANY, LIMITED.

Liprios..

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SPECIAL EXCELLENCE.

in IVORY MINIATURES. En'argoments reproductions

Company's and unheeling Btestuary.

That Pads Piolente grantoil to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantio lines and of Steamers.

RETORY PASSAGns.-Paasongars, who have psit, full fare, re-embarking al San Francisco [1649 for Ching or Jawan for vice veran) within nix STUDIO, I, Dunne STREET.

mouths, wil be allowed a discount of 20% from NOTICE.

Eeturn Fee: if roombarking within one year. TONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK an allowane of 10"), will be made from Return Fare, Pro-paid-Batara Passage Orders, avail COMPANY, LIMITED.

ab's for a21 your. will ba isaned at a Discount CHIPMASTERS AND ENGINEERS are of 25 7. from Return Taro. These allowanc

respectfalls informed that, if upon their do not apply to through fures from China and arrival in this Harbour, none of the Company's Japan to Burope. Feromen should be at hand, orders for repairs if sat to the HEAD OFFICE, No. 14, Praya Central, will receive prompt attention.

In the event of complaints being found acessary; co amunication with the Gndersiennd regnested, when trimediate steps will be taken to rectify the cause of dissatisiaction.

D. GILLIES, Secretary. Hougkong, 26th Adgust, 1885, WINTER TIME TABLE.

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THE KOWLOON FERRY.

STEAN-LAUNCH

MORNING STAF"

135

Run Daily sa Ferry Boat between PLDDAR'S WHALE and TSAM-TA-Ter at the following beurs :-This Time Table will take efect from the 1st Ootcher, 1581.

WEEK DAYS.

Leavoa Levo

Contes Hongkong Korloo1.

BUNDAYS

Loz yos Rangkurg

7.00 A.M.

8.00

Kowloon

#.00A.M. 3.00 3.57.

7.00 AM.

40.M

8.95

7.30

20

.9.15

10.15

9.402

10.0

1:30

10.

1040

10.55

11.00

12.500.

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г

1.15

12.2 P.

12.23 F.

1,15 P.

12.45 r..

I

1.2:

1.55

*55

1.25

at

4.20

3.21

++

4.3

3.56

4.96

5.10

5.70

Â.40

5.25

5.3.

5.40

5.15

6.15

G. 15

7:00.

STEAMERS

THE Steamship OCEANIC" will be

despatched for San Francisco, há Yoko hama, of TUESDAY, the 5th April, at THEKE F.M..

Connection being made at Yokoha1a with Stenors from Shanghai and Japan Ports,

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked address in full; and some will be received at the Company's Offes anti Five P.. the day pre- vous to sailing.

with Mails to the United Kingdes, Encops places beyond, Napler Saigon, Straits Settlements, Bataria, Burnab, Cegion, India (via Madras), the Australasian Colonies, sa Natal and the Cups, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.

The usual boura will be observed in closing the Mails, &c.

Ton Post Office declines all revasibility for Unregistarod Letters sontaining Jwellery, &n.. and, where Registration has bean my kotel, will mike us onquiries into alleged lering of knob letters

HOURS FOR CLOSING THECONTRACT MAILS.

THE FRENCH AND GERMAN MAILO. Day before Departure,

RETURN PASSants--Passengers, who have pata fall, faro, re-enbarking at San Francisco fur China or Japan or vice versa) within sic Frelicht will be ragaťved on bogad until P.M. months, will be allowed a disconut of 20%, from on the day precious to sailing. Parcel Packages Return Fare; if barking within one year, will be rival at the Offee until 5 r., same an allowance of 10 7f will be made from Return

Garman day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to Fare. Pre-Paid Return Passaro Orders, avail- wiress in fall; valno of sono iz vaquírod.

able for one year, will he isaaed at a Disconal Money Order Ofen clos

Mailir.. Post Offies clos nenapd blue Consular Invoices to accompany. Carre of 251, from Restan Fare Thee allowances

night box, which is always open vat of oflen dostinod to Parts beyond San Franelsno do not apply to througz Farves from China and

hours, should be sent to the Company's Offices Japan to Europs.

Day of Departure. Consular Intoins to accomparty Cargo_des. Post Ofice opona. tined to Ports beyond Sna Francisco should be 10 AM Registry of Letters cease. Posting of sent to the Company's Offices, sidressed to the Collector of Gasteras. San Francisco.

in Sealed Envelopes, nådressed to the Collector of Custoïns at San Francisco.

13

For further taformation as to Pasang and Freight, amply be the Agmey of the Company, No. 504, Queen's Road Central

C. D. HARMAN, Agout, Honkong. 14th February, 1887.

STEA FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG. COLOMBO, ADEN. SURZ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR.

BUNTOND TRIBONETE / LII Annican Bark VENICE, PLYMOUTH. AND LONDON

For further information as to Freight or Pasange, apply to the Agency of the Colo. pany. No. 50A, Queen's Road Cantral.

D. TARMAN, Agent. Hongkong. 29th February. 1897. FOR NEW YORK.

ALSO,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA

N.B.-CAGO, CAN BE TAKEN OF TAROVON

14

"EDWARD KIDDER" Grifin Muster, will lead here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

Fer Freight, apply js

CARLOWITZ & Co.

BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSTAN GULF Ports. Maxles, Triests, HAM-Hongkong, 20th January, 1887. RUBG, NEW YORK. AND BOSTON..

www

SPECIS ONT LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEY

NYOGATION COMTANT'A Steamship "GANGES Captain E. Stewart, with Her Majesty's Mails, will ha deontched fram this far LONDON vik BOMBAY and STEZ

*There will be no Iannoh on Monday and ANAT TUESDAY. the 15th March at Friday, on account of coaling.

FOUR P'N

Cargo will be remirel on board until The above Time Table will be strictly adhered to, except under anarortable circumstances. In TKA.H. Tals and Snesie (Gold) at the ouse of stress of weather, das actice will be Office until TE AM on the day of mailing. [33! given of any stoppages

VESSELS ON THE BEETH.

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, CHEFOO, AND TIENTSIN. TEE Company's Steunor

T

"KWONGSANG,” F1781 Captain Solker, will be despatched as above

TO.MORROW. the 9th insluit.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, 5th March, 1987.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, 27th March. 192.

174

NOR GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBERG. THE Undercigood, AGENTS for the above -Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- HAS. HEIDSIECK'SSURANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first-

CHAMPAGNE, 1890 WHITE SEAL. ............ per case of 1 dozen quarts. 52........... por caso of 2 dozen piata.

CH

FOR SALE

PAUL DUBOTS & (3 CLARET, GRAND VIN LEOVELS. $5...........pur case of 1 dozen quarts,

LARE, CHATEAU LARCEL $13..........

· por vase of 1 dozen quarte. per case of 2 dozen pints. PONTET CANET.

$14.

$8.50

........ per case of 1 desen quarts. PALMER MARGAUX

$7.50

por caso of 1 dozen quarts.

$8.50

por case of 2 dozen pists LORMONT.

55:

per case of 1 dožeu paurts. JOUN WALKER & SONS' OLD HIGHLAND WHISKEY.

.......................... per case of 1 dozen bottles.

ALL

CUTLER PAUMER & Co.k

WINES AND SPIRITS.

SIEMEREN & Co.- Hongkong lét January, 1924.

FOR SALE.

NGLO-CHINESE

VALEN DAR.

1887 FOR THE DESK

In RED AND BLACK,

In RED IMITATION MOROCCO CABE

PRICE ONE DOLLAR

KELLY & WALSH, W. BREWEE, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

FOR SALE,

- AT WHOLESALE PRICES.

ACCONE'S SHERRY, PORT, CLARETS, CHAMPAGNE. HOCKS, BURGUNDY. BRANDY, WHISKIES, ALE, STOUT, MACHINERY, LAWN MOWERS. SALES, BICYCLES. PAINTS, OILS, VARNISH.

of the functions which it, would diseLarge. These Apply to are-I. The collection and revord of trade stai tistics, prices current andall kinds of commercial | information. I The presentation of the

W. G. BUMPHREYS & Çay

Bank Buiklings.

[06 Hongkong, 1st January, 1886.

ches risks at current rains.

MELCHERS & Co Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.

[1

‛"ཁམཐམ་

TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE

OF HAMBURG,

1481

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.. FUR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

T. Company's Steamship

"PROMETHEUS,"

Ten, Silk, and Vabrables for Europe will be translipped at Colamha: Goueral Cargo for Loudon will be oreyed vin Bombay without transhipment, arriving one week atar than by the orditary direct route via Colombo.

For farther particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAson apply to the PENINSULAR ORIENTAL STRAD NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Offles. Hongkong

The Contents and Valie of Packages are re quired to be declared prior to shipmrat.

Shipps are particularly requoatod to nota the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

E. L. WOODIN,

Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, 7th March, 1897.

NORDMEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE COLOMBO, ADEN. SUEZ, PORT SAID. TRIESTE, BRYNDIST. ANTWERP. BEEM SK, AND HAMBURG,

AND BALTIC PORTS;

Captain Webeter, will be despatched is above PORTS IN THE LEFANTE BLACK SEA on THURSDAY, the 10th inst

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 2nd Marek, 1897,

1360

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANT, LIMITED.

FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND MELBOURNE. THE Company's Steamship

"CHANGSHA,”

J. B. Williams, Commander, wil be dospatolod The Undersigned, having bean appointed as above on FRIDAY, the lith instant, at Agents for the above Company, are prepared to FOUR P ACCEPT RISKS against PIRE at Current The attention of Passengers is directed to the Rates.

experfor Accommodative offered by this Steamer Firetrolass Saloon and Cabins are situaled forward of the Engines. Becond Class 1 Passengers are berthen in the Poop. A Refri

perating Chamber uses the supply of Fresh

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Aronts. Hongkong, 16th November, 1879, .

CALEDONIAN PIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

ESTABLISHED 1895.—-

HE Undersigned having been appointed THE

Agents for the abore Company are pre- pared to las Policiar of Insurance against Firo on the zatial terms.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January, 1862.

1097

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1877 IN HAMBURG.

Provisions during the entire voyage.

For Freight or Passage, apply to ma

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agonța, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1837.

480

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY:

FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY, Taking Cargo und Passengers at through rates for NзNoro,CHEYOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTRIN, HANZOW, and POETS on tàu YANGTSER). |HE Company's Steamship

PALAMED":

THE Unde signed, Agents of die shore on FRIDAY, the 11th inutsat

Company, ara Prepard to ACCEPT RISKS at Current Rates.

PUSIAU & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, Eth January, 1884.

MANNHEIM. REINSURANCE

COMPANY.

Cuplain Jucknow. will be despatched as above

For Freight or Passago, apply te

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 4th March, 1867.

[479

177

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.

THE Undersigned having been sppointed Agents for Las above Company are pre- pared to GRANT POLICIES on MARINE RISKS at Current Extos,

PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 1st January, 1887.

[277]

NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

FOR NEW YORK.

"THE 3/8 L II Norwegian Bark

"PROFESSOR MOHN?

190

all peinted matter and patterns co 11 A.M., Mail closes, exopt for Lah Lotters. 11.10A.M.. Letters may be posted with Lato Fee

of 10 conta until

11.30 A., when the Post Office loss entirely.. 1140, Late Lottore may be posted on board the poket with Late Feo of Cents until tiae of departure.

OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DENTS.

Neither the CAFTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Ofones on the Crews of the following Vessple during their stay in Hongkong Harbour -

ALBANY, Brit, str Porter-Admson, Bell &

Min. Molkl Assell & ́a. O. Jonson, Master, will loud here for the RSERODES. Brit. str... Cas... Morris & Ray. CENTAUR, Gen. bk., Obstiansen-Wieler & above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co. bravey. 1987.

- .......

Hongkong,

LII Game Bark

THE

FOR HAMBURG. DIRECT.

"ANNID."

Cu.

COLOM, Amr. bk, Nov: Molskers & Co. 260 D.I:TENNEY, Amr. ship. Wilson--Wm. Lagge. FALKENBURG, Ger. atr., Droyer-Molchera &

Co.

HATTE N. Bases, Awr, bk.. Boors-Wastar J. H. BOWERS, Arer. bk., Plum Gonsalves &

Da

Krönsko, Maetor, wil load here for the shove Parts, Brit ate, Brough.-Yun Fat Heng- Port, and will beve trick despatch.

For Praight, apply to

PUSTAU & Co.

36

Hongkong, 29th Jmuary, 1887.

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON) THE 3/3 L. LI. Am. Bark

THE

"COLOMA."

C. M. Novos, Master, will load bare and will have quick despatoh

2391

For Freight, apply to

MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 21st Dvember, 1886.

FOR VICTORIA V.I.) ŢE 3/3 ·A·LL. Aerican Ship

"ENO3 BOULE”

Y. T. Soul, Baster will load bera and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong. 21st Jouasry, 1887.

1198

FOR SANFRANCISCO,

THE 3 L L. L. American Ship

AINO. LONDON. NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL-

“STATE OF MAINE.” TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS,

Nickels. Master, will load here for the above GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN Port, and will have quick despatah.

PORTS,

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 4th Marel, 1887.

THE COMPANY'S STOMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO AND TASSENGERS AND LUGGAGE,

N.B.-CALGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BILIS OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL PLACES IN KUSA.

(N MONDAY, the 21st day of March. 1851, at Tons, the Company's Steamship BRAUNSCHWEIG," Captain Stormer, with MAILS. PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CA 200 will leave this Port na abora

TIMBER.

475

THE Endorigant Acouts for Messrs. E.E. ABRAHAMSON & CO., Bandakan, British North Bormo, are now 'prepared to submit for mapection Samples of hard and soft TIMBERS suitable for Wharves, Building and General purposes.

Shipping Ordass will be graaled till Noon, Cargo will be recited an Board vntil 4.2... I

Specio and Faresls until 3 P. W., on the 20th of March, 1997. (Parvels are not to be sent on Board; they must be left at the Agency's Oleo). Contents and Value of Packages are regained.

The Steamer bie splendid Ascomaxtalion and carries a Doctor and Stowardens.

For Further Partioulers, apply to

Heronis & Ca

Agentis Hongkong2nd February, 1887.

FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. 18E10 A1 British Bark

THER

"FIFESHIRE."

B. Greig Muster, hurdly expected from FHANG

HAI, will load hire for the abovo Porté, and will have quick despatch.

For Fright or Passago, apply to

ARNHOLD KÄRBERG & Jo. Hongkong. 3rd March, 1887.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG,THE JL. I. I. Americzu Bark

COLOMBO, BOMBAY, ADEN, SUEZ PORT SAID, BRINDISI & TRIESTE.

- ÄNNIE JOHNSON”.

[

GIBB,LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents. Hoagloug, 2nd November, 1884.

you want. JAPANESE GOODS at

Kondomble Prienz

Go to CASSUINHOY'S STORE, BEACONSFELD ARCADE,

A Large Assortment of New Batanma and ather Ware, Bronze. Ten Services, Screens, &o. Now and Soonrihmad FURNITURE at

123 Lowest Prices.

€ 0.

WING

TAI & SHIP'S COMPRADORES, STEVEPOKES,

FRESH

AND

COAL MERCHANTS,

PROVISIONS SOPFLIED AT

SHOWEST NOTICE, -

No. 23, PRAYA CENTRAL

簽發炭緤司 泰榮

& Co.

PICCIOLA, Ger, tr, Nin.-Bun Rtn & lo PORT VICTORIA, Brit. str., Willings-Simson

SPARTAN, Amr. bk., Cairn.-Ed, Schellbasa &

WHAMPOA Brit. str, Allison.-Batterfeld &

Swice.

Co

FOR SALE.

GERMAN BEER, **SE £118,"

RAUEREL

BR

88 por Case of 4 dozen quarte

KIEL.

ÉDUARD SCHELIHASS & Co..

Bolk Agents,

Hongkong and Chias.

4th November, 198%

Ivongkong. in

FOR SALE.

(2073

Collection of about 400 UNPOLISHED

A of ab at doen en application at

the Offap of this Paper.

Hongkong, 26th February, 1837,

[433

FOR SALE OR TO LET. THE Property know as the "CLIFFS,"

aar Monat Gough the Peak.

FOR SALE ONLY

Section A. B. & C. of RURAL BILDING LOT No. 27.

Apply to

W.S. ADAMS. Hongkong, 34th February 187

FOR SALE.

418

HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE HEIDSIECK & Co-- MONOPOLE TRD BEAL (medium'dry).

Do. "" BED FOIL)

(dry). Du.

COLE POIL

do. fartra dry)

DRY DO..

CARLOWITZ & Co.,

Sole. Agents for. Hose & Co., Reins, For. Hongkong, Chins, and Japan.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1885.

FOR SALE.

11294

THE BRITISH STEAMER 800 CHOW,”

T

Capacity, 313 Toas,

Sped, li Knots

Thoroughly repaired last month

Taras moderate.

Apply to

[201

OSETH GILLOTT'S STEEL PENS.

| 463

GOLU

MEDAL

FANS, 1879.

(Taking Cargo at through rates to CALCUTTA, Captain M. Hall, will lead here and will have

MADKAS, PERSIAN GUT, BLACK SEA,

LEVANT & ELATIO PORTS).

One Company's Steamer

"AMPHITRITE,”

Captain B. Geleich, will by deepstebod as abava |

TUESDAY, the 16th inst., at Noos.

For Further Particulars regarding Freight}

THE Undersigned, Agents of the above Com. and age, apply to the Agency of the Con-

pany, are authorized to INSURE against way, Praya Central FIRE at Carrent Rates.

GILMAN & Co.

O. BACHRACH, Agent,

Hongkong, 1st January, 1832.

[38 Hoogkeng, 5th March, 1887,

quick desiatok..

For Freight, apply to

MELCHERS & Ca Hongkong, 3rd Manoli, 1887.

FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG, THE ALII Acorian Shipë

T

"SARAH KIGNETT,"

-464

Morgan, Master, will lead here for Llie above Port, and will have quick depatob

Sold by all

Stationen and Dealors,

ORTLAND

1948

CEMENT

B. WHITE & BROS.

SOLE ACNTs for ChinA,

HOLLIDAY WISE & Co.

Hongkong, 11th April, 1883.

QUARE

12343

BOTTLE WHISKY NAPIRE JOHNSTONE'S BLEND,

Suparh Quality, CUTLER, PALMEN & CO. SELECTION."

Apply to

LANE CRAWFOED & Co.,

Hongkong

For Fright, PP CARLOWITZ &.00.

1307 2007 Hongking 95th Fasury, 1887.

HO TIM.

Broker,

18, Dank Buildings,

Queen's Road.

Hongkong, 5th February, 1987.

[201

JUST RECEIVED.

UARANTEED the very best Quality

GUARANTE GENRYER OF GIN 19

of One Dozen or less, White Crystal Glass Bottles, Kay Brand.

Also GENEVER in Stone Bottles and POMERANZEN BITTERS.

GUNS, RIFLES, REVOLVERS, CART- RIDGES, SHOT, &o., &c. &c.

The RISING Nelle, (Rotterdamı.)

orɛ Bag TOBACCO from

J. F. 80, ,&23, Potr

Street:

Fristed and Published by R. C-CASTRETON WILCOX

Wrzchown Street, Hongtang.