here to ecunteract the assendency which Prinds within the ofumber of the gun'st the time of Hismarck obtained over the mind of Napoleon the powdor discharge wore nas tona with the: III, with whom she contracted an early and 600 ib. ebarga, 13 tons with 700 lb., and 15 tons intimate friendship. After Badows that lady with the 300 lb. charges. The remil of the gün implored the Emperor le interfere against Frus in the last round was controlled by the hydran- sis. When he lost the opportunity for doing lie buffers within 4 ft. 6 in. The inner tubs cf an, she told him that be bad roadoród not say the gun was in perfect condition at the termina- the absorption of all Germany by that State in. Gion of the day's dring. It is expected that when eritable, but that of all the small Northern the next date of proof tiring in determinal, that Powers. The late Prince Alexander, who died powder churgas of 850 15, 900 18, 023 11, and Prince of Orange, me to say that he had no 960 b. will be used with projectiles of 1800 b. af weight In the latter moso an energy on the longer any bopo unloes in the spread
bis projestile of 52.700 foot-tees may be expected to democracy. A short time previsas to death he expressed his fears and his sue hope be developed, engable of penetrating armoar of In a pamalot. His tan was that since oro than 3 ft. in thickness.-Puli Hall Jazeite. the small Staten could not resist. the armles of Germany, they should take rofuso ia a prin cipla which had since it was first enanointed in 1799 shown prodigioua povora of expansion, By feeling he was a Conservative. The danger in which he thought Halland was placed and him the very opposite. There is not much love is between the Courts of the Harus nad of Brns
Bele. The obligatory nality of Belgizm
ULLA PODRIDA.
Henry Milos. who died at his home in Prairie Graig, Louisiana, January 15th, was regards
the eldest man in the United States. II 878. as proved by family papers, was 150 years.
Te is-proposed by the friends of the late Ran must prevent her from being of any udalph Caldicott to place a memorial tablet to bis ally. if it does not stand sitogether in the way memory in the crypt of St. Paul's beside t'an of an alliance. I sbonid say that the Dutch Gmounzsaat to George Craiketak. The consent varasunat is above all things anciens not to of the Daan has been obtained; and the design drawn into the quarrels of neighbouring Powers for the tables will he prepared by Mr. A. Gil. The King is aged and infrm; the Queen isbert, A..A young and inexperienced; and the heiress to the Crown is a little chilt. The ihm of a Regency, Another ww route to Australis wil soon be as in Spain, is not one to be masily accepted by sailable The completion of the new Transan- the Datch, who bare here: had such a political dine Railway, now in progress, will, it is posted, combination as Queen Rogout and a girl enable the time compied in travelling from this Qusen Reguant. Count Laluing doubtless will country to Australis to be shortened by at least! dwell on the advantages which would acorns fourteen days; the route being to Broues Ayros from an intimate union between the Courts of by steamar, thence by rail to Valparsine, aud the fugue and Brussels.
thence by steamer again to Australia.
in a
HUSHIA AND HERVLA
VIENNA, 2016 Fabruary,
present rose to kis feet exopt a group of
Lake Tahoe. long regarded as be deepest Nature, now take the second place. Captain fresh-water lake in the United States, maat, eays E. Dation, of the U.3. Gedlogical Survey, tas
1,996ft.
The next Popo is to be a young msu—that is well understood and Mgr. di Renfe is so to a the favourits He has baan carefully pat to the proof, and the verdict of authority is that he has beau fouut pradent. The same combination which placed Leo XIII, in the Chair of Potor, in spite of years of neglect at the hands of Cardinal Antonelli, will place the disurent Paris Nancie there when the Roman Catholic Church loses the guidance of Foo the Pasifio.
DESTINATION
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 94r¤, 1887.
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
LONDON, A., VIL Suez. CANAL, LONDON VIA SU12 CANAL ...... LONDON VIA SOES CANAL LONDON AND HAMBURG ...... HAVEE AND LONDON. HAVRE AND LONDON LONDON,
HAMBURG.
BREMEN, & PORTS of CALL SAN FRANCISCO VIA T'HAMA... SANFRANCISCO YA YRAMA... SAN FRANCISCO SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK NEW YORK NEW YORK HONOLULU
.........
PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, &c. BATAVIA, SAMARANG, đá. CALCITTA VIA STRAITS.......... YOKOHAMA, KOBE, &. CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN SHANCHAI SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI WIA SWATOW ..... SHANGHAI KAMOX MANILA VIA, AMOY SWATOW,AMOY, &FOOCHOW
VESSEL'S NAME
ULPTAIN.
AT
FOR FREIGHT APPL) TO
10 BE DESFAICHED
Ceramandelstr.)... Antonor (str.) Glenroy (str.) Sarah Higrott..... Amphitrita Fifeabire Exo..... Aúnio
Bayarn (str.)......... City of Sydney(str.) Cenin (str.)......
Foevo... Grior Wabater
P.&O. 8. N. C
Hongkong
Batterdald & aw.
Hongkong
Jardine. Mathoson & Co......
On 29th inst., at 4PM. Today, at 4 P.M. Ou ar about 25th inst
Morgaa
Anderson
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Con
Quick despatch.
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Co...
Quick despatch.
E. Groig.....
Hongkong.
Aretold, Karborg & Co.
Quick despatch.
W. Summo
Hongkong
Melchera & Co.......
Quick despatch.
Kröneke
Hongkong
Puatan & Co..
Quick despatch.
Sander.
Hongkong
Ancis Jeteson...all
Professor Mohn
Melchers & Co.
P.M. S. 8. Co.
Q. 2O. N. S. Cə.
Hongkong Molehors & Co.
Hongkong Rull & Co
Hongkong
Carlowitz & Co........
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
U. B. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIP COMPANY. THROUGH & NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND BAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT ... YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
for
THE U. M. Mail Steamer "CITY OF SYDNEY" will be despatched San Francisco, ria Yokohams, on SATUR- DAT, the 26th March, at TRECE P.M.,, taking Pasongara and Freight for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Through Bill of Lading issued for fraus: P..portation to Yokohama and other Japan Porta,
On 18th April, at Noon On 28th init, at 3 P..
On 5th April, at 3
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick despatch.
Quick-dospateb.
Quick despatel. Quick despatch.
ta Ban Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, Til Overland Railways, to Havano, Trinidad, and Demerara, and to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and'connecting Stoainera.
Through Passage Tickets granted to Englatul
Hongkong. Edzard Scbellhaus & Co. 30th inst. Daylight France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines
State of Maine.
Nickole
Edward Kidder...
Griffo
Carlowitz & Co...
O. Jenaer
Hongkong
Postau & Co...
John C. Fotter...... Merenry
Curtis
Hongkong
PA
Chingt (str.)......
Borneo (str.)......
J. D. C. Arthar Wilkoas
flongkong
Bottorfald & Seira.
Hongkang
Taitang (str...
Davies.........
Hangkong
Jardins, Matheson & Co.... Jardine, Matheson & Co.... Melohors & Co.
Chufos (str).......
Harbes
Hongkong
Buttertiald & Swire......
Palinurus (str.)..............
Juokio
Hongkong
Bayern (RIL)
Sander.....
Hoagkong
Melchers & Co..............
Kutshag (str... Diomad (str.).......... Don Juan (str) Narod (str)
Young..... Bigley Marquez
Hongkong
-Hongkong
Pocock.
Craneral Worder (str.)W.von Sehukau Hongkong
At an auction in Cologno, £20 was given for
a little book containing a letter written by
OPIUM.
Quotations ore
Ubristopher Columbos in Lastin in the year 1495, Now Balwa..... consisting of only four leaves. It need scarcely
to mid that this is the largest price ever obtained Old Malwà.
Older Malwa Patna (Nor) Beantes (New
Or Lowbox.
The Kirler Tribung states that King Oscar of | Sweden is about to make a reduction of 78,000 | kronor In the Civil List, in order to be enabled to make a grant of 26,000 kronor to each of his eons, Prince Oscar, Charles, and Eugens. The King maintains that the sons of the Prince Royal have a right to personal grants, but non-ON sidering the present sonomical orisi ho pro-
to take the ossary funds from the Civil ist without increasing the expoaditure of the Ox vountry. It would bu, remembered that the Bilder refused last year to grant the sores de model for the three sons of the King who are of age.
ON.
$510
Butterfold & Swire
Jardine.. Matiasson & Cat
Hongkong Butterfield & Sire
Brandao & Co.
Hongkong Douglas Laprak & Co...
3525 per picul, allve, of T'S to 5 catsies.
3550 per pioul; alloe, of
[2 to 3 patties. $560 por picul, alice. of [1 to 2 raftien. ,per chest.
455 to $490
BICHANGE.
Telegraphic Transfor Bank Bills, on demand....... Bank Bills, at 30 days' might Back Bills, at 4 months' sight Colita, at 4 months sight- Documentary Bills, at 4 months'
sight
PAR12
Bank Bills, on demand Credits--4 months sight NEW YOR
Onor about 26th inat, On 26th inst. at 3 P.M. To-mart, Daylight. On 27th inst, až 4 P.M. On 29th lust. To-morrow, ni ỡ A. To-day, at Noon.. - On 28th inst.
Today, at 5 PM. Tomorrow, Daylight
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE,
(Pro X, HALONES & 0..) Mar 23rd, Datomekar - Üh Evanstor,
of Slesmere.
RETURN PABBAGES.-Passengers, who bare paid full farm, re-embarking at San Francisco for Chins or Japan (or vice versa) within six months, will be allowed a discenat of 20% from Return Fare; if re-embarking within one year, an allowance of 10 ; will bo mado from Raturn
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
FOR HAN FRANCISCO. THE 3/3 L. I. I. Ameriosa Bark
ANNIE JOHNSON" Captain M. Hall, will lead here and will bare! quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
WELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 3rd Maroh, 1887.
او
FOR HONOLULU. WEE American Ship
A
!
405
"MERCURY." Captain Panno, wi'l lend here for the shore Port, and will have quick spätub.
For Freight yr Passare apply te
EDUARD SCHELLHASS-& Co.
[548 Hugkong, 15th March, 1887.
FOR HAVE AND LONDON. THE 100 AI Dritish Bhly
"AMPHITRITE," Anderson, Muster, will load hers for the shore Ports and will have quick despatch.
For Froight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co
1587 Hongkong, 21. Mare 1987.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
Fars. Pro-paid Return Passage Orders availTHE 3 LI. I. American Ship
"STATE OF MAINE." These alliances Nistols, Master, will feed here for the above
able for one year, will be issued at a Discount of 25, from Return Fara
do not apply to through fires from China and Port, and will buvy qalck desputok. Japan to Europe.
Freight will be received on board until 4 P.M.
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1887.
FOR LONDON, AND HAMBURG, THE 33 L II American Ship
TH
[475
on the day previons to sailing, Parcel Packagos, will be roosived at the Office until 5 P.. SAING day: all Farnel Packages should be marked to
ress in full; value of sarae is required. Consular Invoices to destined to Porte beyond San Francisco Morgan, faster, will lost here for the above should be want to the Company's Offices Port, and wil kore quick deapatok,
accompany Carga
"SARAI HIGNETT."
ia Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Callooter For Freight, apply to of Customs at San Francisco.
$0.1:80
37130
Rometer PM, someren karki
30.000
Thermometer- Jaanema Fhermometer-} 5.Hanumani kirken Thermometer-4. §. More vermisst sta
$3
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company. No. 50s, Quson's Road Contral.
Thermometer- .. {Wet >wb)..
.50
b). (Wet baik),
Pongmonsterium. (We belis) Themaster-Maremmat ES NË S Thatter-baum forer night) 02
VESSELS ON THE BERTH. INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI VA SWATOW. -(Taling-Cargo and Paysangate at through rates for CarFoo, TIENTSIN, NEWCHWANG, KAN- *ROW and Fore on the YANGTSER). HE Company's Steamship
.9,27
.394
1:00
Bark Hills, on demand..
£7 ' «
"Credits, 80 days' sight
BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfer
218
Bank, on demand
920
OR
CALCUTTA
Telegraphic Transfer
18
Bank, on domand
.2201
SHANGHAL
Bark, at sight
714
Private, 30 days' sight
SHAREY
TH
I learn from Belgrade that in Servia every thing i gniet on-the varžace, but preparatione, it is said, are being made faz xatroke which will do much towards settling the Balkan problem, wade a garios of sandings at Crater Lake, Ore Probably no Government will be more surprised, gon, with unexpected remits. The mountain We are scared, than that of Austria. In this well that surrounds the lake is 900ft. high, the sounter very erronics views on Servia prevail. average depth is 1,50016, and the mariam for small a volume The Austrians think the Serrians are very
According to the Honolulu Ganstis a new is- friendly towards there; "but nothing, it is alleg
land, named Allison Island, has been discovered There have been 288 wars in Europe since then the Pacifis Oosan, in latitude 1 deg. 25 min. ed, is farther fever the truth. The Serrian 17th century came in-that is, in the course of south and longitude 145 deg. 26 min, east. It people ars Panglavists to the fore, and give 186 years arars of sexation, there here is from two to three milas lang and 150 feet hig pression to their sympathies upon every occasion. The isot that the Czar'a hymn is played in been + 2 bucanss of refusal to pay tribo; and covered with trees.
in the defence of hover: £4 wars of rɔrange; public places of entertainment, sometimes oftez sa fire timer in one evening, shows bar because of ruptured negotiations; 41 wars of the wind blows.
succession; 30 for the preservation of alliances: But the following aireure- stance which took place a few nights ago 25 buss of frontier disputes; and springing
coffee house is still more
signis cut of commercial rivalries. There have been cart. The bard
erdered to Payceligious wars and 50 divi watt. the Bassian National Hymb, and every one
Austrians and Servisas, who remained seated, Several Servisa cera, captains in the Guards, immediately drow their sworda and advanced to strike them with the fat blade. The matter was, however, arranged, and be the King's desire hashed an, as it was feared that if the guilty ware punished trouble mirht ears I do not think that any fear of a serious disturbance need
An English paper saya:-Not many of our be entertained at present, das there is no doubé
readers probably are aware that the famous Sorvis will be dealt with sounding to Russia's Adigalar marriage is reported from Chicago-stars and stripes" of the United States are of pleasure as soon as the Bulgarian diffianity is morbid young woman of an excellent family Eavlish origia. The East and West Junction out of the way. No greater raistake can be off and to marry Spies, the Aracelist, who lies Hailway Compony have published a novel guide, made than to suppose Austria has any, Ruder sentence of death in Chiongo Gaol for the illustrated by photographs, unfor the title of infcence over Serria. Ter afuence tops short murderous attack last year upon the police. As Shakespeare's country and the Ancestral Hous at the King, and his weight in his own onantry, the authorities would not permit such a com
the Washingtons," which speaks of Salgrare is shaniutely nil,
mony to take place in the prison, Spies preparat angestral home of the Washington Captain Nebolali, wis was expelled from Bul. a written document which deputed his brother family, from whom sprang the ronowoad Faths gazia for baring insulted the Ragoats, and what as his proxy at the wadding. The car of his nonatry, Cleorge Washington, Brat Pre- was taken to the Survis frontier, has arrived riure was stebribed in this user, the quasisident of the United States, and from whoes at Belgrade, where he intends to remain for the groom giving the responses in the name of his sat of arms, still to ba saan in the village, the present The Sorvian Goveramint have in imprisoned brother.
American batiner, the famous Stars and Strippo, China Traders' Insurance Company's Share9— formed him that go kind of agitation will be
. lies about threa miles
$65 per share, sellers, The statement of wrote and liabilities of took its origin allowed on their territory. An order signed by the new Minister for War has been issue, order. Measra. Glyn, Milla Curris, & Co., just issued, to the south-west of Morton Pinkney, in North Chiny Insurano Tls. 85 per sure. ing all Borvinu offers on lare la retorn to their show that the current accounts amounted to amoladed ralley on the loft-hand side of the road Yangtase asurance Association-Ths. 110 por regiments, and enlling the reserves their £8.916,805, against £3570309; the deposit aconding to Binary. Just outside the stations. Nart weak mengares will be taken to oonuts to £1.998.232, against £2,054,338 village, standing about twa fislds back from the Chinese Insurance Company, Limited-3235 por
share, bayers. bring the Army up to its full strength. the acceptances. & covered by securities antud. is the ancient manor house rooted by
AOITATION IN MACEDONIA AND ROUMELIA. chaded in the balance shoot, to £1.870,835 Lanresa Washington about the your 1560. till Da Tei Insurance Company, Limited-Tle. 145 against £1,16717. The cash in hand and at bearing on the spandrils of the autor parah bis 30th February, the Bank of England was €1.578,663, nanizatat of armi, the Stars and Stripes, laseribad Cantor Insurance Ofion, Limited-375 Today I went to Anjar Pasites, who is the el. 555769, and the money at sall and short on s shield, with his ornat, a raven, above it." head of the National Committees to ask him
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Share the truth regarding the ramones which hass notice £1.733.50), against £2.214.000. The in- An extraordinary incident has occurred st
84224 per share, unilors. benoirculated about Marionis. He assured Consols at 94, are not 23,616,605, including the Braon Court of Appeal. Three men who fina Fire Insurance Company's Share me that the repart that gay agitation bas bons the game amount of Console taken at 98.
per abare, sales. The of imprisonment, appealed to the Ronen Court, organised in Sofia was abisiutely falsa, but that bill«dioodatud, loans, and other securities were They were brought in together, and on the Straite Marine Insurancs Company, fed-
Much
rostmants ware £2,171,830, including £1,500,000
£5,793,104.
had been santaneri Har to various terus
ON
Quotations are:-
Hongkong and Shanghai Tank Shares-148
per cant, premium, ar div. sollers.
$90 per share.
"KUTSANG,"
Captain Yeung, will be inapatbed as above TO-DAY, the 26th inst, a NOON..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDING MATHESON & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1887.
1594
FOR MANILA VIA AMOT. THE Spanish Steamer
"DON JUAN," Captain Marquez, will be despatched sa abore Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited-TO-DAY, the 24th inst., at FIVE P.M.
For Freight or Paseage, apply to
BRANDAO & Co,
Agents.
1593 Hongkong, 22nd March, 1987.
FOR LONDON; TIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship
stærs
sharp.
330 поле.
$20-1903–4.
Straits Fire Insurance Company, Limited- Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Shores-149 per cent. prim. Hongkong, Canton, and Manaa Samboat Ch's
Sheras-587 per cent, prem.
Inn China Stamm Navigation Co.'s Share- China and Manila Steamship Company. Limited
10 per cent. disconut,
"GLENROY."
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 10th March. 1887.
by $
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE. PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, BUEZ, PORT SAID, MAUTA.
BRINDISI, GIBRALTAR,
ANCONA, VENICE, PLYMOUTH, AND LONDON:
ALSO,
BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. N.B.-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH BYLLS OF LADING. FOR. BATAVIA PERSIAN Giar Posts, MARSEILLER, TRIESTE, HA BURG, NEW YORK, AND BOSTON.
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOTTH HE_PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAT STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "COROMANDEL," Captain Reeves, with Her Majesty's Mails, will be despatched from this for LONDON via BOMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on TUESDAY, the 29th March, at FOR PK.
Cargo will be racaired on board-unti! 10A.M. on 28th. Parcels and Specie (Gold) at the Ofen auti Noos, on the 20th March
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong 25th January, 1887.
MAIL EXPECTED.
TIES AMERICAN MAIL.
207
The 0. styamer Octanic, with the American mail of the ith ultimo, Jaft Toko- ham on the U, and may be expected here an or spout the 4th instant.
STEAMERS EXPECTED.
Tik D.D. R. steamer Hesperia laft Singapore st 3 pm. on the 17th, and my bo expected hero en az ahaat the 24th instant...
The 0. 8. 8. Co.'s steamer Drovind latt Singapore on the 24th, and is due here on the 28th instant.
The Glen Line atearer Olenorchy left Singa- pore on the 21st, and is dus here on the 27th instagt
The O. S. S. Co.'s steaner Palinurus left Singapore on the 21st, and is due here on the 29th natant,
POST-OFFICE - NOTICES.
Tes, Silk, and Valuables for Europe will When Correspondence has been mis-sent or be transhipped at Colombo General Cargo delayed (both of which are liable to happen for London will be conveyed via Bombay without occasionally) all taxt the adresse need do is to transhipment. arriving one week later than byte on the cover, Sent to, or Received the ordinary dirast mute viê Colombo.
at 7 pm or as the caserasy be, and forward it, For further partioners regarding FREIGHT without any chlor wring whatever, to the and PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & Pratmuster-General. This should be noted on ORIENTAL STRAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S the first time cause of complaint cocars; it is z Office, Hongkong.
mistake to let suh matters pass for fear of giving teonble, a course which generally gives
a trouble in the end.
The Contents and Value of Packages are co-
Shippers are particularly recessed to note Captair Webster, will be dospetaled as above quired to be declared prior to shipment
the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Dills of Lading L. WOODIN ron er about the 25th inst.
it was impossiblo to deny the existence of a re
frst prisoner being asked the guastion, volutionary movement in Macedonia itself. Ha added that if Bulgaria.same hostile attiv
Havs you appealed?' ho replied, "Yes, Some experiments have be made by Mr.I did so to see if the Ronan jages ry tads, or pushes matters to extremities, a deze Leyshon Joues, of Adelaide, which promise to great rascals as these of Harra" This piece of dotaobmeats, composed of the Revolutionists, ärs prepared to advance against her.
revolatimise the trade a far as chips' bottoms Enpadehos proinued a great sensation, and the are ponesrned. This gentleman olsims to harn present no one dreams of taking the initiative ía
man was forthwith condemned to one year's im Masedonia It is reported that Bulgarian emisores the difficulty of cratite Ime ebtys with saries are stirring up the Turkish population of copper. It appears that some three months ago Prismat for icsilting the magistrates. Want Trendji to invade Eastern Formelia.
he had a plate of iron baited on to the raddor of the general surprise when the sacord pri astonishment is expressed at tae insitivity of a wooden vessel engaged in the loand Galf leader, on being asked the same question, returned an identical raply. This time the judges dealt
-30 per cont. disopnat, nominal. cut a double penalty, and he was sent off with Deaples Steamship Company Limited-$46 Turkey. Captain Jaaskiff, who was arrested at upon which he cemented a sheet of copper Constantinople, has hann relused in consequence ter in the ringhest maner poedble and not the dreamt that the third man would dare to see the Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-8125 por
cement was thus exposed to the action of soI WA-
two years' imprisominent to his book. No one
per share. of the interventia of his Government.
slightest intention of its giving way wasb-Court in this insolent fashion after the printsh servable. When, after the trial, it was inspted meat to which his two companions had been Hongkong Hotel Company'e Sharos-$190 par was a firm and split as when the vessel started the audience when, in answer to the formal query. China Sugar Rotining Company. Idmited-8147 there wasio taurino growth on tho,cement, which treated, and thrill of amazement ran through
a hor first trip.
"Have you appealed " he returned the same
per share, ar div. Inforamation ban buen received in London at a reply, "Yes, I did so to soo if the Reten judges
AFFATES IN BULGARIA.
VIRNGA, 206 February,
I have received nowe from Bofis from a mast authentic source that the delegatos arü özpeste to return there at the eat of this week, and that the Regency will then inmediately call togothar
The
staro.
share.
per share.
aliaro.
Hongkong Ios Company's Shares-342 par. Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited
$110 per share, ez div.
the Sobranje, which will meet in Tirnova duarrel in the Royal family of Austria which are as great rascut as thoen of Havro" Luzon Segar Refining Campany, Limited-$58 After it has revived a report of the aoreli- may not be without its foot upon the dynastic Court contanoad this man to three geara stions from the Delegates, the Sobranjo futuro of the Daal Mourely Young Anh- with a procedent to the anuals of justice.
prisonment Snob an incident must be almost will at once proved to eliot a Prince. The obduke Otto, son of the Aenidae Charles Louis. jection that any afection would be futile in ria was lately married to the Princess Maria Jesfu of the attitude of Ilusais is mặt by the following of Saxony. The Princess has been compolled to | Madras address to the Queen on the occasion of Perak Tin Mining aud Smelting Company
The casket which is to be presented with he argument. Ronmenin and Grecia-elected their leave her husband in consequence of conduct the Jubilee will be of ivory and gold ivory own Sovereigns, who were not recognised
which culminated in mortain prnnoedings of him.
pazels and other embellishmonts. The front is
-$20 per sharH.
Rasaia and Turkey vatil many years after, und self and certain brother officers at Klagenforching used for the framework, and gold for the Fuujon and Sunghis Die Samanta Mining
Company, Limited-312 par share, sales, Perak Sugar Cultivation Company-Fis. 18 per Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company, Li-
share.
-united-$15 per share.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARTINE, KATHESON & 100. Hongkong, 14 u March, 1887, INDO CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION
(557
10X PANY, LIMITED: FOR SPORE, PENANG, AND CALCUTTA. THE
THE Coopsuy's Steamship
TAISANG," Captain-Davids, will be despatched as above SATURD the 26th init, at THREE P.1. This stem as Saperior First Class Ap commodation specially constricted to meet the
For Freight or Passge, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
General Managers.
[677 Hongkong. 19th March, 1687. NETHERLANDS-INDIA STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY.
requirements of tropical climates.
FOR BATAVIA SAMARANG, AND 30URABAYA, (via SAIGON AND SINGAPORE) E-Company's Steamship
TH
"BORNEQ." Captain Wilkens, will be despatched sa abova
or about the 26th instant.
For Freight or Passage apply to
1579
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 19th March, 1887. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGILAI VA AMOY.
The Post Guide for 1886, revised to date will he found in the Daily Press Dirostory, p.385 larre edition, small edition. This is the only anthorisel complete Summary of L1 Fontal information pablished in Udaykeng."
Acting Superintendent, Hongkong, 19th March, 1887.
OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE:
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
VIA
AND
Sleship OCEANIC" will be despatched for San Francisco, rid Yoko. hama, on TUESDAY, the 5th April at THELE P.M.
Connection being made at Yokobarza with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
A PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full; and same will be received at the Company's Off until FIVE P.M. the day pre- rious to sailing.
RETURN PABLESPARRUgers, we have paid fall fare, re-embarking at San Francisca for China or Japan (or sice versa) within air months, will be allowed a discount of 20%, froin Retara Fare; if re-embarking within one year. an allowarea of 10° will be made from Return Fars Pre-Paid Retorn Passage Ordərs, avail. able for one year, will be issued at a Discount of 35. from Return Fare. These allevianceR
Japan to Europe.
The anthorised List of Mails issued in connecting with this paper is the one paballod trice each day in our Exter, which is alwLYE corrected to a much later hour than that giran
halaw
A NAIL WILL CLOSE Tor Swntow and Shangbai-Pur Kutwang, to day, the 24th instat 11.30 A 2
For Saigon. Por Kricow, to-day; the 24th inet at 11.30 a
For Shanghai-Pr. Xunugle, to-day, the 24th inet, at 3.3) P.
For Any and Manila.-Por Dun Juan, to day, the 24th inst, at 4.3) r.m:
For Swatow. Amoy, and Foochow.-Per Nanna, to-day, the 24th ingt, at 5.00 PM.
For Hailong-Per Marie, today, the 24th ibs, at 5.00 PM.
For Chaton and Tientsia.-Por Activa, to-day. the 24th inst., at 540 PM.
For Strails and Calcutta-Por Taibang, oa Saturday, the 26th inst., at 2.00 PM.
PARCEL POST. N.1. Receipt will be given for zach Yarosl
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seats.
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do not doubt that the rest will follow when they fully, although no notice of it has been taken in-arly divided into four panels, two of gold and Hongkong and Masso Glans Manufacturing Co..aking Cargo and Passengers at through rates do not apply to through jares from China and MICA (Direct) |
Bulgaria is thereforo sols following the same where kis regiment ona resutly quarter, and be divided ints are equal panels filled with procedat, Ws or satisfied, any the Regents, which bor relatives have considered as an insaltgold ropout work, banoath which are five smaller
de aware will guiss our Prince, and to her. The matter is being favestigated onreal boldly ostred in ivory. The ends are simi see that our Governant possesses the confidence the Vienuose newspapists, and the inquiry will two of ivory. Abors, the gold panels if an albo-
for NINGTO, CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, of the country. We will sleet maither the Duke probably include an examination into the man rate cornice, supported by gryphons, carved in
Limited -80 por cent. discount.
HANKOW, and Ports on the YANGTZEA of Oldenburg, nor the Prince of Mingrolia, nor Est condition of the young Archduke.
THE Company's Steamship ney Thu lid is mainty of ivory, richly : Watson & Co., Timited-32 per cent. tha Daks of Tachtemborg. but will offer is
.prensinm -Prince Ferdinand of Coburg who, as The last striver of one of the Frost hister arrol and surmounted by a gryphon in g
Liwiled-01 per osut. prem., bayers. will be supported by almost all the Powers onl families of Earpa was buried at Chim, or The ceskat. rasts on six gold tortoise. The Hongkong & Kowloon Whart and Godown Co.,
Ganesa, four days before Christmas. The venerdimensions-are-length 12 inches, width 51 Prisen Fordiasud of Coburg left Vionus ca- able Mathilde Poniatowski, tus widow of ches, height 71 inches. The cast will be Singapore Insurance Company, Limited Captain Bigley; will be despatched as abɔre expectedly yesterday, nitended, only by his Count Sigmanowski, bad just passed her nine:morial volume will be of sandalwood, overlaid Chinona Imperial Losa of 1884 A- per cant.
Blet, but with a oxysilerable quantity of lag-tieth year. Har family gave to Peland its last with represse silver-work. Five lotes fowers.
praminro. **gage. It is expected that in will be about for King. Stanislaus Augustus, under whose reign consentiunally treated and connected with bands Chiness Imperial Loan of 1884 B-6 per coat,
six weeks. He arriva at Paris to-morrow the deathstraggle of the Polish nation begs of mouldings, divide the surface into twolve
previe morning.
and its last hero, Prlace Joseph Poniatowski,
cap hardly refuse it
·
THE COBYE IN EGYPT.
abont Rs. 4,000. The cover of the proposed me
of the cover are-length 24 inches and width 13
par share?
--"DIOMED,'*..
97 MONDAY, the 20th ist.
1591
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agents. Hongkong, 21st March, 1887.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
... FOR SHANGHAL for-NINGPO, Cavyoo, NewCHWANG, TIENTEIN,
HAWKOW, and Ports on the YANOTSga.) —
Company's Steatiship.
1: 20
Consaler Invoices to accompany Cargo des-Fobrables/Direct] tined to Porte beyond San Francisco should be Daleed Kingdom. 11
The Graterenly ant to the Company's Offices, addressed to
don]
than Collector of Custans, San Francisco..
For further information as to Freight
or Passage, apply to the Agoney of the Com-
pany. No. 50a, Cheen's Road Central.
C. D. HARMAN, Agent. Hongkong, 28th February, 1887.
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STEAM FOR BINGAPORE COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, TRIESTE, BRINDISI, GENOA ANTWERP, BREMEN, AND HAMBURG,
At Telen
COAST METEOROLOGICAL | Captain hekson, will be despatched above PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEAarantee (ie Lan-2
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TUESDAY, the 29th inst.
Far Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Ágoats. Hongkong, 22nd March, 1847.
1597
Bramiam. who fell as one of Napoleon's generals when panels. These ato filled with various dosigns of Chinese Imperial Loan of 1881 C-8 per oval birds, gryphons, and foliage, charaetoristio of CAIRO, 19th February: The Oficial Jamaal to-day contains the to! French at the battle of Leipzig. The Czar
bravely attempting to cover the stront of the South Indian brgamental work. The dimensions Chitose Imperial Lean, 1886 3-5 per meat. Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates Juwing:"Certsia Fovars having made their Aleander, with a gonerosity which did him adhesion to the abolition of the corvée dapan- credit, slowed his corpse to buried in the inches, and the cast will be about Rs. 1,000 The Chinesa Imperial Government 1935 Dollar Lcan dent où une ptable conditions, the Egyptian church at Cencor amongst the old Kiure and volume will contain a narrative of the celebration Government was compelled to abandon the heroes of Poland Count Sarmagowski, the of the Jebilee throughout the Madras Pre- schizoo. The Government considering the hastand of the deceased lady, took a prominent sidency, and will es profusely illustrated with measure, however, as estial for the welfare of part in the rising of the Poles in 1831, since photographs of towns, buildings, and peoples of the country, has consulted the British Govern- which time aho hans lived a quiet and oneventful the Presidency. ment, which ontirely shares its opinion on the life in the hospitable republic of Geneva:
"Talking about poker stories," said a railroad subject. Consequent upon this exchange of
Did you ever heer views, arrangomonts have been made permitting
A correspondent, writing to a London paper man, "let me tell you one.
of two railroads being won in a pot of poker? the employment of paid labour, and the decision regarding the hiring of merchant ships Well, I here, and I'll tell you about it. Piftoon to courake the evés heverbeen rescinded. The ornisers, saya: I will get your statement of Bgyptian Government has expressed its tank the speed of the seven sips named a give years or so ago two little railroads, one in Illinois to England for her support in this matter." the Umbria 20.18, the Elraria 24, the Arnia and one iu Missouri, were owned by two men
19, the Alaska 18.5, the in 173 the Astral who had some business relations which broughting... 7.7, and the Ormus 18 kota. The average railroad, or a controlling share of the stock, and Shangat...
them together in St. Louis. Que owned one FIRING THE MOST POWERFUL GUN speed is 18.66 kunts. Here are oven focciu the other owned the other road. When thay mata
-IN THE WORLD.
warships which are already afloat and armed. and which are altest if not quite sa fast as the at the Old Planters' House, in St. Louie. they merchant ornisere: French) Miian 18, Candor with some friends, sat down one evening to a little
premium, sales.
- per cent prawiam.
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The first three proof rounds of the powerle! 17. Bombe, 195 konte, Anstrian) Panther 18 game of poker. At first the stakes wars small, EA Fun supplied by the Elswick Works for knots, (Italian) Xiolis 19, Bus 37, Tripoli but as the players warmed up the limit was Her Majesty arbette ship. Bexbore word feed 20 knots; average spoed 18.21 knots. The raiser, and fully removed altogether. the other day at the baits at Woolwich Arsova, saperiority of the merchoat whips is, of course, tee got so hot tust all of the players but these the result so for going to show that this is the fucressed by thair deal-carrying capacity, with two railroad men dropped out. It was a game fincetepecimensfartillery as yet produced in ag is thrion that of the war shine, but on the other for blood. Fortune varied first one way at Haplog land or any other constry. Among the "Woul and sparships here by far the bhattar tro then another, and finally they played a jaker - wich Infants" it is like the farsous Qubenment. Our ships will sesh narry air 5-in. gans in which the opener was promptly mised 8500 "Elizabeth's bronze gue in Dover Castio among 35 ass in all. The foniga quadron carries and then hinsof raised back. Before a car han... the old carronades. In langth it is 521 in, or four 16-in., two 19-in, fourteen Gis, two Sin. was drawn the pot huid $0.500. Fach drew our Surat.... nearly 44 ft. The inner tube is of solid steel and son 4.in. guns, beside mobike guns, and in oard, and in a fow minutes both players had sil throughout; strengthened by jackets el comits ofensive power it is about ton times as
thow money on the table. Thou they put up paratively this stool hoops. The length of the strong as the merchant cruiser Acek.
their railway shares in good-sized blocker, Tatil when the call was made a controlling Interest in bore is 478 inter-about-thirty calibres, aad the rifling, which consists of a multitude of smal As is generally known, even outside theatrical each railroad was represented in the pot. Baob shallow grooves, extands for 397.2.iu, or about eireles, Mr. I. L. Toola and Mr. Irring are the roan had gone in with two pairs, and each bad 34 ft. The diameter of the bore is 164 in. The best of freinds. Mr. Irving was prosiding lately filled. The Missouri maa had the botter hand. diameter of the powder chamber is a trifle over & Dramatic Dinner and called on Mr. Tools The railroads which Agured in this game wera
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The Barometer is rising and gridients are ralber bleh lay N.K. minds. The temperature and humidity are medicale and the wastuaris elondy,
W. DUBERCK. Hongkong Oberestery, 23rd March, 1887.
BTBOROLOGICAL REGISTER.
day.
at 4 punt:
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THE Company's Steamship
AND BALTIC PORTS,..
A.cso. LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL TIMORE, NEW ORLEANS GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS,
11
in length and
gith combined.)
FENDARIO T
Tight in
To Cape Towelf, Antigu, Montserrat, B. Kitts, Nevi, o, Vizgir Es., Grenade, 8. Lucia, Finpect, Tab.go.
TO THE UNITED KINGDOM AND PLACE FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, AND THE COMPANY STEAMERS WILL CALL AT BETGND-Pareola ars forwarded by P. & O
BOUTHAMPTON 10 LAND PASSENGEES Packet only, "and arriva in London about 8-days- MELBOURNE.
ister than flo Mail. They must be posted before S AND LUOJASE.
p.m. on the day before the Mail leures. No further N.B-CARGO CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH charge in wade en delivery except for Customs BILL OF LADING FOR THE PRINCIPAL DA Declaration of Contents and Value is required with cool parcel. The form is supplied PLACES IN Rusala.
free.
“CHINUTU,"
J. D. C. Arthur, Commander, will he despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, at DAYLIGHT.`.
situatod forward of the Engines. Secard Class Passengers are herthed in the Prop. A Refri gerating Chamber ensures the supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIBE, Agents Hongkong, 21st March, 1887.
1580
N MONDAY, the 18th day of April, To INDIA-By P. & O. and Indian Mail The silention of Fameugers is directed to the Moon, the Company a Statalip packet only. A lectucation of Contouts and superior Accommodation offered by this BAYERN Captan seder, with MAILS Valo is required. The form is supplied free. Sumer. First-oleas Saloon and Cabins are
GENERAL RULns-Parcels may be sealed, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO wilt
but any panel, ren though sealod, is liable to leave this Port as shore, CALLING AT GENOA.
Shipping Ordere will be granted till Noos te opered for oxamination. Dangerung or pers Cargo will be received on Board until 4 P... ishabla gocês, opium. asticles likely to injures Specie and Parents netil SF.M., on the 17th of the malls, liquids (unless Mourely packed), and April (Parcels are not to be sent on Cragile packages are prohibited. No Parcel Board: they must be left at the Agency's must exceed $250 in value. A Parcel may con- Oloe) Contents and Value of Packages are tain a letter to the same address as that of the required.
Parcel itsult (except in jnsas where enclosure Tho Steamer kaasplendid Accommodation and of lettere is prohibited) or another Parcel to that carries a Doctor and Stewardess.
address, but no other euclosure.
FOR NEW YORK. HES/3 L II Norwegian Bark
-PROFESSOR MOHN,"
O: Jansen, Master, will lead hora for, the above Pp., and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, ply to
250
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong Pahenary, 1851.
WYR
Previou
Ou C Inte at 10 am at 4 pa.
COMMERCIA), INTELLIG ENGE,
Barometer
26.06 30.
30.103
WEDNESDAY. 23rd March.
Fores of wind
Temperature
ficky q Direction of wind.......
Weather
1.2
61
52
.E.S.E.
+
8.8.B.
0.
Rain
21-in and its capacity 22610 cubic inches. The fort song He, however, begged to be oxoauer, little country affairs, and hath were afterwards twist of the rifling oummenon with oie in 100 but volunteered to relata a dream which he had absorbed into the Gould system.” calibres, and increases to ope in 56 calibres. The had on the previous night instead This request, gun is mounted on a fiue cast-steel truck, which as way be supposed, was readily acceded to. Mr. Proigas 9 tons, and on the proof rounds fired Toole then want on to say that he had dreamt yesterday it ran up the lucline from about 50 to the night before that he had died. In due conres 70 feet.
he presented himself at the gates of heaven. Hay- The test round was fired with 600- of Ing kycked, and given his name the doorkeeper
EXPORT CARGO. Westphalian powder, and s-cylindrical projectile refqued him admission. "Why not asked
Por German steamship Braunschweig, eailed weighing 1300 lb. The velocity uttained war Mr. Toale. "BECAUSE FOR are an actor. No on the 21st March --For Suez-4 cosas sundrine. 1,685 fent per second, giving an energy to the actors are admitted here." Mr. Tosle sat down For Bayrouth-6 packages toa. For fremen projectile of about 35,310 foot tena for the discassolate just outside. Presently he saw option Hamborg 75 packages werehandles. netration of armour. The second round was Henry Irving sonic along, knock and gain, ed. For Hambary option London-50 packages tan; For New York-1.490 with shot of like weight and 700 lb. of themittances. Toole jumped up at onwand knocked and 10 uses bristless. sse powder, being the largest charge as yet again inadly. The custodian opened, and seeing packages fire crackers, 8 cases fane, and 50 bales fired in England. The velocity attained was who it was, told him in no very gentle tones to rattare. For London-369 bales merchandies, 1,843 feet per read, the energy equired being bogone,Bat do you know who you have 60 cases morchandise, and 445 rolls metting about 48.100 foot boss. The third round was just admitted asid Mr. Tasie. That Irving For Antwerp-100 bores gallyaw, and 17 ca with a similar projectile of 1,800 lb., and a pow- the great actor." Ab" said the angel "that merchandise. For Bremen-74 rolls matting. dar charge of XU 15. The vehcity attained was in where you make the mistake, like a great 10 cases ourios, 7 cased chinaware, and. I case 2007 feet per second, so thauergy rosa to come many others; but we know butter, Irving is zo silke. For Stettin-20 oso a Fur Ha 50,000 foot-tons. The pressures of the gasos actor.""
burg-73 balos feathers, and 704 prokegon canis.
0.1-5 dgn ment 1-BHs reduced t. 33 degrees Fahrenheit od k the level of the sew in lughaw, cechi atal Kaxarodteg
7.-TEMTESATown in the shade in dagroes Fahrenheit.
-Urie parentage ofaturation, the humidity of Eritorular with moistans being 100. *
DC WD to w pada -Yo TES WILD Oording to Kasafort Seda
6. And WxATXER: B: blas sky; O detached
Blonda: 1.driesling win, P.12;0.1
ning 1.9. arvamaat | R. passing chowara J.
Bmw T. thauder) V, visibility 5 W, dow (watS.
7-Ray in laches, sonkho and bankrodika.
Flight
-- W. DOBEECK, Hongkong Observatory, 23rd March, 1887.
.
TAMBURG, DIRECT.
I Garzian Bark
"ANNIE,
For further Particulars apply to
MELCHERS & (b., Aguate.
Hongkong, 19th March, 1887.
FOR HAYRE AND LONDON:- THE 100 AT British Rark
““FIFESHIRE.”
[7
R. Graig, Master, shortly expected from SHANG- Kröbeke, Master, will load here for the above AI will load hire for the abore Ports, and
will have quick despatch, Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply ta For Freight, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1857...
PUSTAU & Co.
1936 Hongkong, January, 1897
FOR LONDON, DIRECT. HE A I British Borque
THE
"EME."
W. Summers, Master, will load bare for the above Port and will hare quick despatch. **
For Freight, apply to
MELONERS & Co.
[529 Hongkong, 12th March, 1887.
FOR NEW YORK, THE 3/3 L II American Bark
NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DENTS.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Offers or the Crews of the following Yousels during their stay_im Hongkong Harbour
5%
ALBANY, Brit, str., Porter--Adamson, Ball & CENTAUR, Ger. bk., Christiansen-Wieler &
Go, mi COLONA, Amp bk., Noyes-Melchers & Co. 1402D. I TENNEY, Aur ship, Wilson. Legge. FALKENDURO, Ger. wir, Drayer.--Malchers &
Co-
"EDWARD KIDDER" Griu Master, will load hera for the above Port, and will have quick despatob,
For Freight, apply to ARLOWITZ & CO. Hongkong, 20th January, 1887.
190
HATHIE N. BANGS, Amr. bk.. Bangs--Master. J. H. Bowen, Amr. hk, Plum.-Gonsalves &
Co. MAN BEGAN, Brit.. bx, Taulson-Ed. Sebellkass
& Co.
PRINTZENBURG, Ger. bark. Mohonemann
Mosana, But st., Titzok-Russell & Co.-
Melchers & Co.
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