of both States shall enjoy fall proćssion of person and property"-now it is hardly nocestry in restate that any evolusive Bonding Back u
have indbuted is a subtle and powertal ottuk pou the property of foreign residenta here, and in so for would be in direct opposition to the. spirit of the Treaty. I do not say that the Chi as authorities intended or contemplated t but the fort in uniteral, and I vanture to ex- press the hope that say scheme before it is itompted to be stablished shall be so framed s to permit of Bouling in the terms of the rosola- tion. (Applause).
Sinon then, however, who great changes Iuvo taka plane, The Scotch crow has forecd itself upon alloction and is now certainly well within the raaning. There was some little misunderstanding botweyu iha mun who would make a good crow for the English bust and orow was not decided upon until the last minuts, and although an undoubtedly strong one it was beavily handicapped in consequence of having little, nuy, praction legethar. I therefore fail inclined to back the American boat. At the last moment I usleretand the English crow has been again changed, and as it now ganda I most wn. hesitatingly dolare in its favour. The Enge tubcould be added. Te might mention lish crew now in-Master, bow, Tayllar No. 2. Motsale, No. 3., Ellis stroko,
Mr. Woon, in seconding the resolution, uld that after the remerke which had fallen from the propesor of the ruselution, there was ViY that in 1875 and 1876 the Chamber took some active steps in connection with this gasstion of Bonded Warehouses, and had an inter view with Sir Harcy Parkes and the In spector-General of Customs on the subj In the German Cup I again plamp for the it was then the very clear intentia that Thinto" sirakedby Lockhart, uns with "Korn-the right of, bonding would be extended to all wharves and godowns, whether pablic or pri- time" and "Shamrock "so strongly warned asvata. they are it wema scarcely safe to prophesy until after the judge's bont in passed.
The Ladies' Parsel funcy be carried off by Hayllar's crew in the Thistle.”~
The T.J. Cup should be a vary "oft thing" for Hayllar al Shopbord.
With regard to the Gie racks and Inchis, as I havo hnd no opportunity of observing them I am unable to even hint at any results.
JAY PERN
THE BONDED WAREHOUSE QUES
·TION IN SHANGHAL
There was no doubt that they but what and storage accommodation in Shanghal equal to the reqsiroments of trade, and any bonding of a particular suolion would be a mischievous interference with trade and wanki defeat the object the Imperial government had in mind. Tut as yet they had so anthoritative doclamation, or expresion on the subject, and it was to be hoped that the expression of opinion of the meeting to-day would have the effect of making the bonding system general (Applause.)
The CHAIRMAN said that before putting the mark the members might have to make on resolution he would be very happy to hear any
the subject.
houses were
Mr. M. CAMPBELL said he would like to ush wink Accommodation could to afforded by MEETING OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
A special general mosting of the member of the gadywas it was proposed to bond. He tuo Singles Chamber of Commers was held posed they could not supply anything like on the 7th inst. for the purpose of considering lejent storage for all the imports of Shang- the question of the establishment of Baudet The Chairman stated that twelve wrze Warehouses," Mr. E. H. Lavera prasiding..
to be bonded, could he gise The CHAIRMAN in opening the proceedings further information, for this damber- said-Gentleman, this meeting has been led rould not be enfloient. It seemed to his in cone queave of the attention of the Committe that the resolution could be made stronger than Any- having been drawn to the fact that arrangemruts it was, by this fact being pointed out. have been made for the Bonding of (I believe) body who wished to avail himself of those Bund- bwelreiddowns belonging to the China Merod Warsbouses, and could not do so, becanss the chant Strata Navigation Company, and as farcommodation was insufficient, was distinctly I clears the schana wali coras inte opera-placed at a disadvantage to others who were able And a Mr. Mas. tion about the beginning of next year. With a place their woode in Boad. a view to ascertaining reliable information gregor had stated the treaty stipulated that the to taik, and the regulations, etc., conuected with nationals of both constries should received equal the working of the Borded Godowns, the advantages. But those who happened to cos test would bare advantages over the others, win, Secretary of the Chamber addressed the Com mispincer of the I. M. Customs Da the 19th if they wished to avail themselves of the pri vltimo. as followe
silege could not do so because there wonki not be room, and he thought that the very import- ant question that there would not be sumont mon to scomodate everyone, which would prevent them from partisipating if they liked, might be mentioned in the wolation, and would make it stronger.
SHANGER: GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,
Shanghai, 19th November, 13. S14. -Sewing an announcement in the Mereny that Me forse, who has lately arrived from Tientsin, has heen charged by the Inspector General of Castows with the organisation of Bended Warehouses in this
Sett ront: I am desired by the Committee tr regoent por la be good mrough to inform them as to the Were-
with it is proposed to bend, and to fruish them with a sopy of the regulations in connection there with, as well sn with the dato apon which it is con- templated to begin operatioon.—I have the honour to bo, Siz, your obodiynt servant,
GEOLOR. B. CORNER, Secretary. To H. E. Hobson, Beg, Commissioner, H.I.M. Cn.
toma, nghsi.
The CHAIRMAN said he thought that there.
at a great deal in what Ir. Campbell said, bat it was a matter of defsil as to what exteal the Bonded Warehouses would be carried out.
Mr. CAMTEELL said be only askot for in: formation as to how far the scammodation Would go.
HESTINATION
THE DAILY PRKAS, THURSDAY, DROHMBER 15TH,
VESSELS ADVERTISED AS LOADING,
LONDON, &o, VIA SUEZ CANA. LONDON, Phi Song Ca Nil. LONDON AND HAMBURG HAVRE AND HAMBURG,, &o... HAVRE AND LONDON HAVRE AND LÓNDON ......... -MANS WILLES VIA SAIGON, &
VANCOUVER B.C., Kare, &. BREMEN, & PORTB of CALL... GENOA in HOMBAY, 4................... SANFRANCISCO VIA Y'UAMA.... SANFRANCI800 VIAT'OIMA... SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO NEW YORK
NEW YORK
NEW YORK MA Suzz CANAL........ PORT DAEWIN, SYDNEY, &a. SOURABAYA, ko. SINGAPORE AND LONDON.. NAGASAKI, KOBE, &ɔ. YOKOHAMA YA NAGASAKï, &o. YOKOHAMA AND KOBE... SHANGHAI, KOBE, ... SHANGHAI.......... SHANGHAI VIA AMOY MANILA WA A MOY. SWATOW, AMOY, & TAMSUI
ON LONDON.-
EXCHANGE.
Telegraphie Transfer
Rasuna (str.).... Prion (str.)..... Drot
P. O. S. N. On....
Batteritelt & Swire Pastan & Co.
Quick despatoh
VENNEL'S NAME
DAPTAIN.
AT
FOR VERTANT APPLY IG
TO BE DESPATCHED
A. B. Dagiell... Baller......
Hongkong
Ou 20th fast, at d P.K. On 17th inst
Jas. Sorensen.
lloogkong
Quick despatch.
P. Nagal...
Hongkong
E. Villa
Hongkong
Siersson & Co....... Garlowitz & C
On 22nd inst., at 10 ..
Quick despatol.
googkong
Arnboid, Karberg & Co...
Mesagerian Marítimas
On 27th inst, at Noon.
Hongkong
Adamson. Hell & Co.
On 26th inst, at 4 P.M.
Hongkong
Hongkong
P. M.S. S. Co.
On 29th inst, at
Hongkong
D. & 0.8. 8. Co.
On 20th inst, at 3 p..
Hongkong
Quick despatch.
Hongkenz
Quick dreva.
Quick dusmeel,
Frigga (str.). Marianne Blickadder Molburns (six) ... Parthia (str... Bayora (str.)...... Hormida str.) City of New York(str.)
·Ghalio (Bht.)......... Alden Bause Balanion...... John M. Blaikio ... Rembrandt...
O. E. Bora. Loquarra Ariold. R. Sarider Degnina.
O'Brien A Ahrens ........
Melohura, & Co.....
Carlowitz & Co.
Melchers & Co. ...... Russell & Co..... Carlowitz & Co.....
Hongkeng Faulkner.... Paine
W. M. Dall... Food... Themson..... J, B. Hз
Gay Mannering/ste.) Hall Taiyuan (akr Gelches (str.)... Benvenue (str.), .... ..... Soolow (etr.)..... Thibet (str........ Denbighatire (ar) Djannah (str.)...... Salki (str. Promethens (str.) .. Zaire (str.) Fozion (atr.)..
Bank Bills, on démand... Bant Bilk at 30 days' sight
SA
3/31
Bank Bills, at 4 months" sight
...32
Credita, at 4 months' sight...32) Documentary Hills, at 4 months"
eight....
3/21
ON
PARIS
Bank Billa, on demand
.3.91
Credits, at 4 months' sight
4.09
Or
New Yor
Bank Bila, on demand...
761
Croite, 60 days' sight
..77
UN
BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfer
2211
Bank on demand.....
ON
CALCUTTA—
Telegraphic Transfer
Bank, on demand
ON
SHANGHAL
Bank, at sight
Privata. 30 days' sight
SHARES.
Quotations ace Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-153 Union Tusurance Society of Canton, Limited—
per cent. premium, seller.
$872 per share.
-$65 per sanre.
пр
Harris
Hongkong Russel & Co..... Hongkong Tassell & Co. Hongkong
Batterfield & Swire. Hongkong Jardine, Wathesari & Co.. Hongkong Gibb, Livingston & Co......
S. Rokards...... Vaquier
Hongkon Hongkong Hongkong Hongkong
Wobetar........ Talbot...... Roadi
Hongkong
Hongkong
Hongking
VESSELS ON THE BERTH.
Batterfid & Swire
P. & 0.5. N. Co.
Adamson, Ball & Co. ......
Memagorien Maritimes.
P. & O. 8. N. Co....
Butterfeld & Briko.
Bussell & Co. Douglas Lapraik & Co.
THE CHINA & MANILA STEAMSHIP
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA VIA AMOY. THE Company's Beamship "ZAFIRO."
Captain Talbot. will be despatebal for the above Fort TO-DAY, the 15th instant, at Four P.M., instead of as previously notified.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., `· General Manogers. Hongkong. 14th Dergaber, 1887, 12486
“SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND KOBE. THE Steamship
"DENBIGHSHIRE." 8. Rickards, Commander, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-DAY, the 15th. Inst.
For Freight cr Passare, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Agents
12379 Hongkung. 9th December, 1897.
CHINA NAVIGARION COMPANY, LIMITED.
MELBOURNE.
bins Traders' Incarance Company't Shares-FOR PORT DARWIN. SYDNEY, AND North China Insurance Tis. 250 per share, Yangtexe Insurance Association-Ts. 105 per THE Company's Steamship
ahere.
share.
"TAIYUAN,"
14
On Erd inst., at 3 M.
'On 24th lust.
Quick despatch.
On or about 22nd last.
To-morrow, at 4 P.M.
On or about 20th inst, On or abay 16th inst. To-morrow, at ₺ P.M.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE - STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ,
PORT SAID,
BRINDIST, GENOA. ANTWERP,
BREMEN, AND HAMBURG,
MAILS PXPECTED.
.....
THE ENGLISH MAIL. The F. & C. stanuur Buff, with the English mail of the 11th altime ft Singapore at 5.30 p-m. ou the 9th, and may be xpected hers on or
bont the 15th instant.
THE AMERICAN MATES.
The P. M. steamer Oily of New York, with
PORTS IN THE LEVANTE, BLACK SEA) the American ail of the 19th ultimo, f
AND BALTIC PORTS:
A 190.
Yokohama ea the 13th, and in dus here on the
LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BAL-10th instant.
TIMOHE NEW ORLEANS,
The O. & O. steamer Belgia, with the Ameri
GALVESTON, AND SOUTH AMERICAN can mail of the 29th ultimo, luft. San Francisco
PORTS,
wwwwwwwww
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AF SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND Pasanнores AND LUGGAGE.
N.R.-CARGA CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUGH
on that date, and may be orpected hers en or about the 28th instant.
THE INDIAN, SAIL.
The Indo-China steget Wingpang, with the ex Iudian mail, left Calcutta on the morning
BILLS OF LAVINY FOR THE PRINCIPAL of the 4th, and is dus here on the Plat insaat. PLACES IN RUSSIA.
The Canadian Pacific mtoarver Abyssźndo, widł
THE CANADIAN MAIL.
On 22nd inst Daylight N MONDAY, the 28th day of December the next Canadian trail, lef: Vancouver on the
To-day.
On or about 10th ins
Quiole despateb.
On 21st inst
To-day, at 4 P.M. To-morrow, Daylight.
VESSELS ON THE BEETH. OCCIDENTAL ANDORIENTAL 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.
----------
"GAELIC" will be HE Steamship
despatched for Ban Francisco, rin Yoke Lama, on TUESDAY, the 20th December, at THRES F.M. Connection being made at Yako hama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports.
All PARCEL Packages should be marked to address in full; and same will be received at the Company's Offoo until Frye F.M. the day pro Tious Bailing.
First clans Faces granted as follows To San Francisco....... $200.00 To San Francisco and rskara,
350.00 available for O months.......... To Liverpool. To Loadoo
389,00 KSSUN
To other European points at proportionate rates. Special radneud ratas granted to Officers of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on
application.
Passengers, who have paid fall fare, re- embarking at San Francisco for Chins or Japan (or vice versa) within one year months, will ba llowed a discount of 10 This allowance Chinos Insurance Company, Limited---$915 per . M. Fold. Comsader, will be despatched do not apply to through fures from China and
Babur TOMORROW, the 16th instant, at Japan to Europe. FOUL P.M.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des- The attention of Passengers is directed to the fined to points beyond San Francisco in the
Accommodation unporior
offered by this United States should be sent to the Company's Steamer First-class Saloon and Cabine arees, aridwsted to the Collector of Customs, gitanted forward of the Eugines Second Claus San Francisco.
Mr. HOWIE asked, did he ideatand Mr. Man Tai Inenanes Company, Limited-..-148
per share. Canton Insurance Oftes, Limitad~$75 per
sbare. Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Sharos
$387) per abars, buyera
And on the 21st, Mr. Hobaou replied —
gragor to mean that if the China erhalte Quaron Hoder,
supplied sufficient storage for the entire importe, Thangat, Slat November, 1987. there was no objection? He thought that was E-I bag to acknowledge reeipt of your conot the point. munication of the 19th ipimant regarding Bonded Warehouses and in which yen request ma -
Mr. MACOREGOR intimated to the contrary. Mr. How And you would not be ountant if
Steamship "BAYERN Captain R. Sander, 26th November, and is duo here on the 25th with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and December CARGO, will leave this Port ausbove, CALLING LT GRNOL
Shipping Orders will be granted till Noon, Cargo will be received on Board until 4 P.M., Specie and Parcels until 8 r., on the 24th Doc., 1997, (Parcels are not to be sent on Board: they must be left at the Agency's Office) Contests and Vains of Zackages arə required.
The Steamer has splendid Accommodation and carries a Doctor and Stewardess. For farther Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 28th November, 1867.
V. 8. MAIL LINE. PACIFIC MAILSTEAMSHIP COMPANY, THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVER LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.
NIE U. 9. Mall Steamer" CITY OF NEW YORK" will be despatched for San Francisco, vi Yokobasis, and Honolulu, THURSDAY, the 29th December, at THESE P.M., taking Passengers and Freight for Japan thus United States and Europe.
Throngh Bills of lading lauad for trans. portation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities, of the United States, vil Overland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Demoirs, and to porta in Mexico, Control and South Amorics, by the Company's and connecting Steamers.
Through Pasuage Tickets granted to England, Feanee, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of SteamATE.
Fimt-class Faran granted as follows:- To San Francisco
To San Francisco and rotura,
available for 6 months... To Liverpool To London
8200.00
350.00
833.00 338.00
Tn other European points at proportionate rates. Spesial reduced intes granted to Offers of tho Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the Imperial Chinese Customs, to be obtained on application.
Passengers, who have pail fall fore, re harking at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year, will be allowed
a dismount of 10. from Return Fare. The
let. To inform your Committee as to the Ware the China Merchants gave suficient accommoda. Okins Fire Insurance Company's Shares-78erating Chamber ensures the supply of Freshur Passage, apply to the Arenoy of the Comsallowance does not apply to through farse from |
houson it is propose to boud,
2nd. To furnish them with a copy of the regalation for storage F tions in connection therewith, and
Mr. MACGREGOR said he would read the so.
To communicate the data on which it is probation again, and ho having done so, Mr. Horia posed to begin bourting.
did not purus the subject.
In reply I beg to inform you that no settlemont has yet buon arrived at regarding any one of these three
points; and, au to the regulation, I am not got on
thorised by the Inspector General of Customs to fur sich thin to any co. They will, however, be sup plied to your Chamber in due course have the honour to be, Sir, yoar o'sdient servas,
H. ELGAR HODGON, Commationes of Cratoms To Goc. R. Corner, Esq., Secretary, Shanghai General
Chamber of Comm.erga.
Mr. ABHELL thought that the insertion of the words "all whares whether public or pri
Passengers are barthed in the Poop. A Refri For further information as to Freight Straits Marins Insurance Company, Limited Provisions daring the entire voyage. A duly pany. No. 50a, Queen's Road Catal.
per share, Eallers.
$50 nom.
Stratts Fire Insurame Company, Limitad
$18, males.
Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Sharo-58 per sent. pram.
ale" in the terms of the resolution would pro-Hongkong, Canton, and Maoad Stamboat Co.'s treat misunderstanding;
Mr.MACGREGOR said thatthe word "all" in the fiosolation covered all whirves and warobotzen
The CHAIRMAN Shea put the resolution, as proposed by Mr. Macgregor and seconded by Mr. Weed. and it was carried unsuitaly Mr. Herts dif not vote.
I regret that Mr. Hobson was rot, in 2 pesi tion to give the Chamber the information asked! MC. GROLL HOLLIDAY-As a necessary der for. Now, gentlemen, it appears to the Comthe resolution which we have just onrrisi, I mittee that the time has arrived for the Chambor to propose the fallowing motion- That the bor to take action is the direction of making the Committes is requested to report, the prossed Boading system at this port a general one, and pga of this meeting to the Diplomatic Body to protect against anything like a mozopoly, in 1sk them to take action thereon."
It is most important that the Chamber should "Mr. How aconited, and the renolution w discuss the subject, ani it is toe that reason we arainor-ly cary od
This een aded the mouting.-Daily Niros
have met today and no necessery delay should be incurred in addressing the Diplomatic Body at Poking with reforance therote." (Henr, har. Several members of the Committe1wili, I think, give their views as to what mousures they deam beat to be taken, and I trust you also will give your opinions.
OLLA PODRIDA.
We for that the search for goldia Augen- Pequena has proved shoessful, the existence of this metal in that colouy having been ser tained beyond doubt..
Sher-U1 per cent. pram. sellers,
qualified Surgeon is carried.
For Freight Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWINE, Agouts. Hongkong. Hh December, 1687. THEBEN LINE OF STEAMERS
[2939
FOR SINGAPORE AND LONDON. ПАЕ nd China Steam Navigation Co.'s ShuresHE British Steam
10 per cent. discutat.
China and Manila Steamship Company, Limited |
-37 per cent, diseoant, nominal. Douglas Steamship Compavy, Limited-$48 per
sharo
share.
Rengkong Gas Company's Shares-$125 per Hongkong Hotel Company's -Shares—3195 per China Sugar Refining Company, Limited-$145
per share, sales and buyers.
abare.
Luzon Sugar Refining Company. Tibnited-40551
per share, nominal.
Hongkong Ico Company's Shar$55 per
bars.
Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited
-$110 per share. Perak Tin Mining and editing Companj
--$10 per share. Punjon and Susgbio Das Samantan Mining Company, Limited-$13 per share, enjte. Perak Bugar Caltivation Company--'' 18 par
share. Hongkong Rope Manufacturing Company, F.
"BENVENUE"
Captain Thomsen, will be dispatched as above on or about TOMORROW, she 16th Jostaat.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBD, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents.
[2408 Hongkong, 19th December, 1897.
OCEAN SIBAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL (HE Company's Startship
T
"PRIAM,"
C. D. HARMAN; Agent. Hongkong, 3rd Documber, 1887.
14
STEA FOR · SINGAPORTY PENANG, COLOMBO, ADEN, 4. PORT SAID, MALTA. MARSEILLES GIBRALTAR BRINDISI ANCONA, VENICE, TRIESTE, PLY- MOUTH, AND LONDON;
ALBO,
China and Japan to Europe.
STEAMELS EXPECTED. The Shire in tener Benlighakis left Singapore on the 7th, sedia now due.
The N. G. I steamer Bormida left Singapors on the 10th, and is dua hers on the 10th instant. The U. 9. S. Co.'s steamer Prometheus left Singapore on the afternoon of the 12th, and is due here on the 19th instart.
POST-UFFICE SOTICES.
When Correspondopee has been magent of delayed (both of which are liable to happen asionally) all that the addresseo neod do is to or Received ante en the corer, Sent to at 7 pm, or as the case may be, and forward St. without any other writing whatever, to the Postmaster-fioneral. This should be wied on the first time case of complaint occurs; it is a mistake to let sush matters pass for fear of giving troublo, a course, which generally given more trouble in the end.
LOCAL, DELIVERT-No delivery is attempted on board Ship: at the Penk, Kowloon, Aberdeen, &c., nor at any private house feven though amet in the address when there is a place of business nearer, at which delivery can be effected
The Postal Guide für 17. ravized to date will be found in the Date Press Directory, p. 385 large edition, p. 71 small edition. This is the only autherikod soapleto Summary of Postal information prblished in Hongkong.
The authorised Life of Mails inued in connecting with this paper is the one pablishe twice each day in or Extra. which is always worrented to a much later lamr than that given below.
A WAIT WILL CLOS7. For Amey aud Manila-Per Don Juan, to- day, the 15th inst, at 130
Fer Amoy and Mauila-Ter Zafira, to-daș,
, 15th inst., at 3.30 p.m.
For Saigon Per Czrisbrooke, today, the 15th inst., at 8.20 e..
For Shanghai-Por Kuangle, today the 15th inst. at 3.30 PM.
For Swalow. Aney, and Tanzni.-Por F- kin, to-day. Ite 15th last, at 500 P.M.
For Haifong-Per Clara, to-day, the 15th inst. as 5.00) 2.
Prancisca Por For Yokohama and Sin Garlic, on Tuesday, the 20th inst, at 30 ..
Far Nagauki, Kobe, and Yokohama.-Per
Fraight will be received on board until 4 e.u. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages will be received at the Offee antil 5 P.M. day all Paroel Packages should be marked to address in full value of samme is required.
Consular Invoices to socompany Cargohitet, on Wednesday, the 21st inst.. at 5.00 cm. For Singapore-Por Frigga, on Thursday, destined to points beyond San Francisco in the United States should be sent to the the 2nd instat, at 9:30 AM Company's Offices in Beated Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco.
For further information as to Passage and
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND Fraight, apply to the Agency of the Company,
AUSTRALIA.
No. 501, Queen's Road Central.
NB-Ciano. CAN BE TAKEN ON THROUAR BILLS OF LADING FOR BATAVIA, PERSIAN GULF POETS, MADOUILLES, TRIESTE, HAM DUNG, NEW YOBE, AND BOSTON.
THE
SPECIE ONLY LANDED AT PLYMOUTH.
PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "RAVENNA" Captain A. B. Daniall, with Captain Butler, will be despatched at share Her Majesty's Maile, will be despatched from on SATURDAY, the 17th fost.
For Proight, de Passage, apply to
BOTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agante. Hongkong. 12th December, 1887. 12313 NETHERLANDS INDIA STEAM NAVI- GATION COMPANY.
FOR SAIGON. SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, SAMARANG, AND SOURABAYA. THE Company's Steamship
this for LONDON ria ROMBAY and SUEZ CANAL on TUESDAY,.the 20th December, at FOUR P.M.
Cargo will be received on beard until 10 AM. Parcels and Specie (Gol) of the Office until Nous. on the day of sailing,
C. D. HARMAN Agec Hongkong. 12tb December. 1857.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. THE AI, British Bark
C.
"BLACKADDER" Here, Master, will load bers for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight apply to
MAILS BY THE BRITISÚ PACKET. The British Contract Panket Ravina will he despatched on TUESDAY, the 9th insk. with Mails for the nited Kingion, Eu- repe and countries hajul, vía Arindici; to the Straits Settlement Netherlands Indis, Barmah, Ceylon, India, Alea, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Madla, Ke
The Post Ofea declines all responsibility for Juregistered Letters retaininer Bank Notes, Coin or Jewellery, and, wiers Boristration bas ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co. been neglooted, winke to enquiries into Hongknu, 23rd November, 1897. [222 alleged losses of sou letters.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, 100 A. 1. Eritish Bark
THE
BANDANIEBA,"
Ahrens, Master, will load for the above Pork with Mails for the United King. Barope
Tes, Silk and Valuable for Europe will be taashipped at Colombo, General Carge for and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to London will be careyed via Bambay Without trenshipment, arriving one week later than by
Hongkong, 22nd October 1887. the ordinary direct route via Culociby.
FOR NEW YORK.
RUSSELL & Co.
12073
Mr. J. MACGREGOR said-Goathmen, the Chairman has said. This matter has received the euroest consideration of your Committon. The Committes is prepared to welcome this ovi- Mórie. Colombier has put on record amarel danno mpan the part of the Emporizi Chinese mit mat of Mdue. Hernhardt's. The groat mited-$15 per share, Government of a step pointing to the fellment French metress was asked by a Tauras wier-Hongkong and Macao (Haas Kaufsoturing Co., of the clause in the Treaty negotiated with the viewer whether she would be disposed to go on a Limited-60 per cent, discount, nom. German Government in 1840. and in this feeling turnéc with the Italian "s" Baltiui, to A. $. Watson & Co., Limited-65 per cent Captain Joon, will be despatched as above p/mu PASSAGE apply to the PENINSULAR & THE 3/3 L II British Ship
the members will doubtless join. We regard, which sti, laughingly replied that “that would hawarer, with great apprehension and dissatis-be a tour de Babel." fiction the method in which it is proposed to give
fast to this. As at present advised, the Com-] The latest development of juvenile criminality mitten has reason to believe that it is oualem- raport from Paris is a saccoufal attempt to visted, if not absolutely determined to confine al paltry by a new process. Three boy bonding exclusively to Warehonsas the property was lately dutnoted angling with a fisting-rod of or in the occupation of the Chins Merchants or a backyard. The witness of their oper 8. N. Co. Such a step would in our opinion be aligus waited until a bite had been obtained, and a direct interference with vestol interests as well a fat bon draw up with fish-hook in her as with trade generally. Those interests are in throat, when he wont and told the police. KOMO CESAR MORE or less of an individual charso-Tha ingenuity of the gaming has not availed r in others of a corporate nature. Of the to save them from a fortnight's imprisonment.. Luter olam the Wharves and WarehousAN OB-
tablished and carried on for publis búsinsaa may The Pacision jester certainly does not abstain notably be mentioned. The proprietury of the from making jokes when grave digging." As- structures is confined to a one nationality, they will be remembered. Admiral Faurégaiberry did have been built and extended to meet the the other day, and his death was being diseased -quirements. of a trade from which the Imnt the Bauolli Club, a cercle much affected by The story goes that one of the lata perial Government arives a large revenue, aval, man.
give and to
a discriminating preference Admiral's comrades, having asked the use of to the property of the China Merobants his death, srelaimed: "Ah! How I regret that N. Co. altler in its owname or in that of the ur gallant old friend did not succumbs the Government or an individual would be a con. That is the best of deaths for a seaman!"
breaking of a vessel (runburs d'us vaisseau). spicuous attack upon the positier hitherto en joyed by foreigners at thla port. (Applause). The aflmæum, referring to longevityanongat bonding is to be established barn, trade in of sciutile nota, saya: Of the fourteen its entirety should have the option of participat follows of the Royal Society doonased ne last ing in it, and any attempt to limit is operation Neuber, fewer than siz were abore sighty wa'd constitate a Tuations interference with are of age, and four more above seventy, while the eerial course of trade. You will absorve the rest, with one exeption that of the late from the statement which has just besh made to Dr. Wilson Fox, who died at the age of fifty-six you by the Chairman that the Committee ere tore then sixty. Admiral Denban and Reavoured to elicit information from the razor Richard Quain both died at the advaned age of nised quarter as to the arrangements which were eighty-seven. Sir Walter Ellict was eighty-five, is progres, and which when completed might and Dr. Hymers and Sir Joseph Whitforth carried into immediate execution, but one has were arch eighty-fame. The average of the beau accorded, although it is matree of onamon whels fourteen was sorenty-ivo. report, if not of notual knowledge; that certain
KMALIGNOTAT INTRLĖJŲ KNOR,
WEDNESDAY, 14th December. EXPORT CARIO,
promium.
Hongkong & Kowloon Whart and Godowy Co.
Limited-34 per cent. prem, salon. Singapore Insurance Company, Limited—$18
per share.
Chitose Imperial Loan of 1984B-74. per cent,
promine, nom
Chinese Imperial Linen of 1884 C-8 per cent.
premium, nom.
Chinese Imperial Leak, 1896 E- por cont.
pranium, nom.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
1. Pantonny & Co. Reatama.) Decembar 1.
Berselor-9.3. M. Barometer) 4. Ma p Barnefor-1 7.3.
Theronnemất 1.36 Thermometer-Ÿ Polecane Themometer—ă P. XL van Thermomarter-->L« (at balik Er.x, (Woì bath).
Thermometer-p.. (Wot bab Thermainster-Mariuom
Phenter Migalunga (awer night)
CELEBES,"
boat the 20th instant. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agoula.
¡2420 Hongkong, 13th December, 1897.
OQEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAI VIA AMOY. (Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for NINGPO, CHEFOO, NEWCHWANG, TIENTSIN, HANKOW, and Ports on the YANGTRIE.) THE Company's Steamship
"PROMETHEUS,”
Captain Webster, will be despatched as above
For farther particulars regarding FREIGHT ORIENTAL STSAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Offco, Hongkong.
The Contents and Valus of Packages ara quired to be declared prior to shipment.
Shippers are partfonlarly requested to nota the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Dills of Lading,
E. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent Hongkong, 10th November, 1887.
CANADIAN PACIFIC LINE.
TAXING
SARGO AND LABBINGERS JAPAN, CANADA, THE UNITED STATES, AND EUROPE.
VIA
MAILS DY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The Gorman Contract Packet Layern will be despatched on MONDAY, the 26th Becomber, and countries beyond, vår Brindisi to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Barmal. Coylon, India, Aden. Egy. Malta, Gibraltar, &c.. do
The boura observed in closing the Mails, dc. will be the anroo us in the case of the British Paokset.
Correspondence should be marked Per Germa Mail, or with the name of the Fucket.
The Post Offer defiass all reapersibility for Unregistered Letters containing Hank Notes, Coin, or Jowellery, and, where Registration has been neglected, will make no enquiries into 2158 alleged losses of such letters.
"JOHN M. RLATKEE," ro-Captain Falkner, will load for the shore Port,
and will have quick despatol.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 7th November, 1987. FOR NEW YORK, HE 3L 11 American Bhip
TO
TH
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET.
The French Contraet Paskat Melbouras will stoveke dospatched on TUESDAY, the 27th instant, with Mais for the United Kingdom, Europe, and places beyond. vit Marseilles, to Saigon. Straits Settlements, Bataria, Barna. Ceriso, the Australasian Colonies, Pondichery, Madras, Calcutta, Adon, Mancitius, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar.
"REMBRANDT," Paine, Master, will load kere for tho Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 10th December, 1687. 12396
FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRD, Agents THE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY THE 33 L 11 Norwegian bárk
on WEDNESDAY, the 21st inst.
50,00 -30,21 30.90
For Freight or Passnge, apply to
Hongkong, 13th Ducumbor, 1887.
M
OHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER.
- 13th Daenaber, 1997, at 4 236
Wind,
STATION
49,10 (39
31,49
Mungu.... ATS........
Mag
50,20
Botras...
2.104
STATION.
THEBLR:
141. Dorober, 1997, al 100%.5,
20.79
| Mangli ... $0.48
Macho... Baling...
godowns of the O.M.B.N. Co. ive been selected Frith, in his recently published "Reminizou- | #renk, and are being prepared for bonding purposes, and (ces," tells a good story. Using a print of one; Sagas to them only is it con templated to grout the pri of his own pictures to a small shop, be weat in to vilege. We know that a Deputy Commisioner inquire ito price. The woman told him that it has recently arrived from thò north specially up: hed boen painted by a Mr. Frith, adding the in- painted to organise and sorry out the details of formaton that the artist had taken to drink, and the business. Under those circumstances it in wol was now dead. On Frith venturing we dispote Fromators for this body to take action, of a ge these statements, this good demo assured bim nezaž obaracter, add in yourral terms it must be author tatively that she knew what she was say. in the absence of any information from the ing, for her husband had attended the fansrah Customs authorities. The roselation which I Frith did not argue the matter further; parhaps propose to submit for your adoption is as fol- fearing that the woman--a true type of the low:-
well-informed-would attempt to peory that That is the opinion of this Chamber any he was not himself.. sabeme for the establishment of Bonded Ware houses which does not permit the Bonding of all Wharves and Warehouses or stoh of them as are prepared to socept the conditions and regula fionis na may be required by the Imperial sate rities is against public policy and constitutes an interference with trade and rested interests."
For German steamer Iphigenia, sailed on the That I think fairly and clearly covers the ground, and I trust that the authorities oot-7th December-For Harre 357 packagen cerned when they learn the view of this madting, 100 cases cassia, 26 caseɛ obinarare, 20 representative Commercial Body will refrain cases morchandise, 11 packages rattan core, 5 trom endeavouring to establish an exclusive cubes China ink, 4 ones cantharides, 4 caseRS – munopoly. The virgamstance of this important blackwood wara, and I eso silks For Havre port are exceptional. From the mad flat which option Hambarg-350 prokages, merchandise. groated the first settlers in 1848 has been created Fur Havre option Hamburg and London--328 this great city without the gaiss, with its miles ackages canes. For Hamburg 20 bales for of whares and scres of godowns built almost thers, 100 danes precorvos, 80 cases essential oil. entirely by foreign enterprise and capital; and 55 packages canes, 34 packages merchandise, 25 to attempt to give through the conccasion of bales taburen leef, 17 baga beans, 31 cases tea, 10 Bonding an axelave monopoly or privilege to cases human hair. 10 cases bristlog, and I casar any que Courpany or nationality. would be a rior. For Hamburg option London-18 pack Bagrant attack upon the trade, property, aid ages merchandise. For Lendcu-~-~55 cases eveon- seated interests of all concerned in the part. tial oil. For Now York-5 cases faerchandise. The privilege of Bonding, esteemed a cooes-
Quotations are
Biz in the Treaty, if only granted in the exclarive catbed proposed it i saything beta | ocnous-ion. In this guise it is but giving a stone New Malwa.. irstead of bread, for under the concesión, au sp
plied there, lia great potentialities for attack Old Malwa apon property and a pernicions interferenco
with the great trade which has grown ap Older Malwa
bare ador the rogis of foreign enterprise
and capital. The very nt article of the Pat (New) Finn Treaty stipulates that "The mobjecte Pupares (New)
UPIUM
Wanther,
15
2419
FOR SINGAPORE, HAVRE, AND HAMBURG, VIA STEZ CANAL. Taking Cargo at through rates to ÂNTWERP, AMSTERDAM, ROTTERDAM, LONDON, Lavesoon, and BEEMEN.) THE Bicanship
at TER A..
"FRIGGA Captain. Kegal, will be despatched for the above Parts on THURSDAY, the 22nd inst,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agenta. Hongkong, 14th December, 1882.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA,
AND OTHER "CONTECTING RAILWAY LINES & STEAMERS: THE British Steamship
"PARTHIA,"
9.167 Tous Register. Arnold, Commander, will be despatohed for VANCOUVER, BC, VIA KOBE AND YOKOHAMA en FRIDAY, the 23rd. December, at TEREZ P.M.
To be followed by S. 9. "ABYSSINIA." on 27th January, 1885, and 8.8. "BATAVIA," on 28th February, 1888.
Connection will be made at Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japac Ports, and at Vaaccuser with San Francisca by the regular Steamers of the PACIFIC COAST STEAMSHIP. [2422 COMPANY. NAGA
SAKI, AND KOBE. Passing through the INLAND SKA).
THA P.&O. B. N. Co's Blourship
"THIBET →
will leave for the above plaons on THURSDAY,
the 22nd instant, at DAILIHT,
ELWOODIN,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, 9th December, 1837
UNION LINE.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL.
KE Steamship
| 0,0%
THE
The Barometer has riam. In the Seach and fallen, in North owing to inmates is the wa of Japan. The weather is plondy, tool saď muižas dry,
W. DOBERCK. Hongkong Observatory, 14th December. 1887
--METFOBOLOGICAL BEGISTER.
Previous dey.
at & pitt. 80,15
Temperaturganın Humidity Direction of wind ... E. Force of mind Weather
date on date at 10a.m. alb pun.
***$0.91′′ 30.90
69
43
45
N. N.N.E.
A.
d.
- 1.-DANOMETNE vaduend to dagen Fahrenodnikach the level of the men in inožov, tenthä' and hundraðila.
* -TEXPRACTERS in the shade to dogenen Fabrabot
-HOWIDITY IN percentage ofwat qresin, she humidity of KEBEZICUM Wwith moisture bang 100.
<DATION Or mua Warato two prints.
$525 per pioni, alloo, of (8 tasla.
Tech Turn scordia 15 Beach 8540 to $645 per pisal, alloo, of 1 cutty.
cada paling myền ; H. fog, G. pleony: 2,Jij E-light- sing: C. 12. passing torvers; 9. equally; B, eğlɔ; $560 per pirul, alion. of Scoot 3 T. thunder; 7. viiktäys W.dew (wet).
-Bumiben, vanthu and hundredtha, [1 patty.
34824 per obest.
}} IT
W. DOBERCK.
"GUY MANNERING,"
|
Through Passage Tickets granted to Erg- and, Fratos, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic
| Hnes of BleszISTA.
First-class Fares granted en follo To Yoncover
Merican $160.00. To Victoria and dan Franoison.
To all Common Points in Canado
and the United States
To Liverpool....
To London......
"DROT,"
The usual hours will be observed in closing the Mails, &c.
The Port Ones declines all responsibility for
Jan. Sorensen, Master, will load bare for the Unregistered Lotters containing Ea's Notes, abave Porte, and will have a quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
2999
PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 10th December, 1837.
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON. THE AI French Barque
THE
MARIANNE,”
. Vislin, Mastor, will load here for the above Ports, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, 14th Decomber, 1887.
Coin, or Jewellery, and, whore Registration has been neglected, will make as engstles into alleged losses of such latters.
HOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT, MAILS.
THE ENGLISH MATY
The following hours are observed in closing Maila, &o., by the Contact Packet-
Day of Departure.
Noor.Dey Order Oes closes. 4912.00 P-Registry of Letters ceases. Posting
of all printed matter and patiaras dezvou. PHOTOGRAPHER 300 par-Mails phased, except for Ini Lettors as just added to his COLLECTION ET PM--Letters may be posted with late fes
FONG,
af VIEWS some NEW SCENES and Photos,
of 10 der to util
then the Post Offon alous entirely 8.40 PM.-Late Letters may ha posted on board the packet with lale fes of 10 seats, until time of departure.
of NATIVE TYPES, wpies of which are obtainable 5.30 tu Lisstadio or at Messrs. KELLY & WALEH'S.
IVORY MINIATures of Superior Quality and of Excellent ad High Finish. PERMANENT ENLARGEMENTS of PHOTOL and Views such reproductions of the same on Papor: Canvas, or 305.00. Opal.
175.00.
200.00.
300.00.
To etkor European Points at proportionate INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROUPS and Fox-5 rates. Spasial reduned retre granted to Offers Taits are taken in any state of the weather, of the Army, Navy, Civil Service, and the and all Permanent Processes, are executed on Imperial Chinese and Japanese Customs, to be Moderate-Terms." obtained on application.
Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo des tined to Points in the United Sintes, should be sout to the Company's Ofoes addressed to Mr.
couver, B.C.
Captain Hall will be despatched for the above. E. Brows. Distrint Freight Agent, Van Freight will be received on Board till 4 P.M. on the 22nd December.
Port on or about the 22nd instant.
For Freight or Punge, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
2394 Hongkong, 10th Danetaber, 1887. NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANA (FLORIO & RUBATAYO UNITED COMP1x188),,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND BOMBAY, baring connexion with Company's Mail Stoomers to ADEN. FJEZ PORT SAID, (LEGHORN) MESSINA, NAPLES,
sud GENOA; also to MARSEILLES. MEDITERRANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVAN-
TINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN POLTS up
All Parobis must be sent to our Offee and should be marked to address in full; and the same will be frontyed by us unti & P. the day previous to flag.
apply to
For informir as to Passage or Freight
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 26th Notuber, 1887.
STEAK TO SHANGHAL
P. & O. 9. N. Ca.'s Steamship - SUTLEJ,"
[852
to CALLAO. Taking Carge at through will leave for the abova pinos about 24 hours: rates to MADRAS, PERSIAN GULF after her arrival with the next English Mail. 4nd BAGNAD).
TARE Company's Steamship
"HORMIDA,"
Captain Dagnino, will be deepstobed sa above
em SATURDAY, the 24th December
At ROMBAY the Steamers are discharging in
PRINCE'S DOCKн.
For Further Particular regarding Freight | and Passage, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co.,
Agents
Flengkong Obervatory. Lajt December, 1997. Hongkong. 12th December, 1897,
E. L. WOODIN,
Superintendent. Hongkong, 10th December, 1887.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.:
3/3 A. I. I. Amerigan Berk
"ALDEN DESSE,"
STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE,
PHOTOGRAPHY.
THE FELNCH MAILS. Iay befort Departure. r., Money Order (for closes. Post Office closes, oxept the night box, which is alwayn opes out of office hours.
Day of Departure. 7.M., Tost ce opens. 10A.M., Registry of Letters ceases,
woll known in Nagasaki, wil. OPEN A 11 A.M., Mail elesas, exempt for Late Latters. HUTENO, JAPANESE PHOTOGRAPHER,teresting of all printed matter and STUDIO, on THURSDAY, the 1st December, 11.16 AM Letters may be posted with Late Foo
1887.
TOP OF ICE HOUSE, QUEEN'S ROAD. Hongkong, 25th November, 1887. AND R. TENNENT'S DAVID CORSAR & BONB
PORTER.
Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Flor
12291 ALE aud
of 10 conté un
11.30 am.. when the Post Office clores entirely. 11.40 a., Late Letters may be posted on board the packet with Tkty Fee of 10 cents until time of departure.
RATES OF POSTAGE Letters, par 3 oz.
10 Cents
CANVAS.
Post Cards, each
3 Cents
Brown ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Books Patterns, and Commercial"
Papere, per 2 oz.
2 Centa.
90
2 Cente
10 Cents 15 Cents
Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
[OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS,
NOT
Newspapers & Prices Great, each Registration..... Do. with return receipt Commersist papers signify snch papers as.
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor the though written by hand, do not bear the charaO OWNERS, will be RESPONSIBLE for anyter of an actual or personal correspondence, such as iuroious, deeds, copied music, &o. The charge DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crer Is the asse au for Books, but all packets of and 1 of the following Vessels during their stay in under 40 woight are charged 5 burta.
| Hongkong Harbour
|AIKLIE, Brit, bk., Knight-Master.
ATROLL, Bril, otr, Coulter-Order.
Ne responsibility can be accepted by the Post BANDANEIRA, Brit. ship, Ahrens-Russell & Ofos for erroneous replies to verbal enquiries,
Co.
or to notes addressed to anbordizate floors,
Captain O'Brien, will load hors for the above BLACKADDER, Brit, ship. Hors-Tarner & Co, The shroffe tell off to sell stamps shouli saper Port, and will have'quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
MELCHERS & CO
BVLGIA, Ger. b., Welp-Wisler & Co, cially not be garded as able to give correct PERING,Brit. str., Heneruanu-Siemseen& Co information. Tho. Postal side one is the BEMBRANDT, Az, ship. Paine-Egamall & Co | standard on all points on which spol information
may be oquire 19 Amaking, 38th December, 1887 2400 Bra Swindow, Bit. ba, Naher, Chinos,
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