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THE FAILI PRR38, TUESDAY, JANUARY 19ra 1589

After much considoration, the Gaverner hos

THE ACTING POSTMASTER GENE-

RAL'S REPORT FOR 1888.

sted. We shall also he in a pesition to establish a Kowloon delivery. The sooner the building of this launch is pat in hend the better, so that the abore improvements in the postal survion may be commenced with as little delay a possible.

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21-The smuggling of Chinese letters still goes on to a very large extent, and a coneider- akta wamber of scoret Post Office nxist. The ra one is in consequence defrauded of a large ready reported, and I understand it is engaging amount. On this matter, however, I have nl-

the attention of the Goverargent,

their

tizne, as it has always beon, in the hand of the Assistant at Her Majesty's Consalate. Our get through as the folowing statistica skor. Amoy Agent in particular has a deal of work to

During the year 1883 the gross revenue col- lacted by hin amounted to 1849.68 made by

follows:

Sale of stamps....... Sale of Postal notes

Collerted on unpaid letters..

Gollected on short paid parcel Front on remittance. Boxholders abscription

59,185.06

1,491,75

205.22

35

17.40

10.10

$10,549.68

sobime will probably be adopted in Hongkong colonial Governors, the Quesusland papers are should not he made from the fands of this I am quite sure it will be properly distributed,

On the subject of the adessay of the salaries whether some contribution in aid of the affer The CHAIRMAN-No, they aimply colloetit, hat Who We cannot profess to regard it an a report a curious interview between Lady Ms. Colony. Similar calamities are unfortunately & Co, LIMITED-soitsfactory solution of the question at issue, gravo, the widow of the late Governor of that only too common among the dense population to the missionaries.

Hon. J. BELL-IRVING-1 fansÿ it will ha sant fe iqra dielinot improvement on this system of Lady Maugrave, referring to the charge of par apt to be paralysed, or rather its manifestation in your own wind but that the distribution will lony, and Sir Thomas MTwraith, the Premier of the neighbouring Empire; and sympathy is The CHAIRMAN-I suppose you have no doubt Appointing to the Hagistracy young men mony made against her husband and herself by checked, by their very magnitude, and the con be impartially made? Just RRIVED THI who have had no training in the law whift-certain persons in Queensland, insisted on Sir Tsequent hopelessness of affording relief at all

M'Ilwraith's examining her household caprase

Ho, J. BRL-ISVING-I would not like to evor. The appointment of barristers to the book. She peserted that the salary giron the proportionate to the normans need for it. But say that. If it is sent to the missionaries it will be Bench at the Police Court would be the only Governor was not nearly sufficient, and that weight, oharity would be confined within ex- that it sent to any foreign relief agency it will if this consideration were allowed always to have The CHAIRMAN-It says in the telegram thoroughly satisfactory settlement, but on were it not for the large private insome settler peedingly narrow limits if not altogether ex bo properly distributed.

en herself by her father, the Governor would tinguished. And the only questions really de SEB-D the other hand it is said that this would have been unable to maintain aven moderate serving to be considered, either by Governments of $10,000 was recommended by the Committee On the propoant of Hon. 3. LATTOF, the sam

23.–Our postal agents have applied for an in- not be conducive to the efficiency of the stato Sir Thomas M'Ilwraith, after sous or by individuals, in respect of any particulars to be voted by the Conncil for the relief of the mugh on the loss brought about by the fall in crosse of salary. They rest their claim not se Service generally, because the Magistrates defolt of £3,000 between the Governor's inlary Rate portion of the means at disposal may be

demar, examined the book, which disclosed a of suffering is (1) whether it la one, in aid of which distress in North China.

exchango Ite strength rests on the fact that would naturally, after some years' service, and his expanses, which suorat had to be met appropriately need, having regard to the many that had been passed last year, but as the work they were then required to do, the sane mas The CHAIRMAN said the other role were rote their predecessera of 1968 received for the work begin to look for promotion, and if the way out of Lady Musgravo's private purse. In the other objects decorving attention, and (2) whether was not coupleted, they had to be rercted. They they remira na. Since, then they have been course of the interview Lely agravo stated in case of aid being afforded there in Tware-For furniture for Victorinollege, $806: called on to undertake in addition the work of to all the higher offices lay through the thst her husband, during his recent difference able probability of its being properly and une- Home for womasy and girl, $3,954; Ronds in the very hosty duties necessarily laid on themt Magistracy there would be a difficulty in with the Ministry, frequentis noknowledged that fally applied.. getting men of the class of our present the latter were notuated solely by the best

Kennedy Town, 35,700; Lovor tichmond Road, by the introduction and sxtension of the postul As regards the first question, the position of $9,750; Buin and storm damages during 1888, note and parcel post system. Their work has cadets to enter the Service.

motives.

Governmout differs from that of an indivilukt | 82,261," The force

while been multiplied Infofuitely in this, that the former is not free to give play @o, Dro, of this objection must be recognised. Bat-

There was a meeting of he fiterary Society to sympatily and must confine its notion to a then adjourned.

The votes wore passed and the Committee pay, expressed in dollars remains the same.. Inat avoning in the City Hell, when Mr. J. al riaters could not be expected to enter the Francis, Q. dalivered an interesting lestara comparatively lated field. For the fund at its

and expressed in sterling in dimished by more this one fourth. I feel convinend that His Servico an exdeto, and it in very desirable that os Orora Colonim" dealing dicularly with disposal being held as a trant, our application

Excelleney the Governor will at ones admit the, the colony should have at it are mand a cer- their constitution and me of government portions (aly to its extort, it is beneficial directly of thoni oan be property tande anly when, pro«

justice of their request which is that their At the conclusion of his leave Mr. Francis ex- 19tain number of offers who have gone proved a hope that all prts at would do their ordinatly, to the contributing taxpayers, or

satering should be rained to amoh a eum in dollars through the course of wainu g prescribed for utmost to raise Hongkong from its pret cowlich meets with their general onerrence master. General was laid on the table at the seems further off than ever, and it is probable. us will fairly represent the amount of £100 per when, though not interislly beneficial to them, it

The following report by the Asting Post-anon, more specially now that the question of the latter. The compromiss arrived at by rank as a Crown Colony to one of that

hauding, over hur Agencies to the Customs Communications on Sditatial matters should be the Secretary of Stato is therefore perhaps as its absolato privileges and rights, the members arrived at the conclusion that reasonable commenting of the Legislative Council yesterday that the postal work will for many years con

status where though the Crown still maintained addressed The Editor," and those on businesi "The coed a settlement as could be made,. onof the Legislative body were really elected by tribation from the fauds of the Colony towarda

General Post Offer, Hongkong, 8th January, 1889, me paper, baving regard to the efficiency of tho the taxparar. He had won it mentioned in the aid of the entiers by the prosunt oalamity would fulfil one and probably both of the above one of the local papers that in the Straits Bat- publia Service generally rather than to that claments there was au sociation which had conditions. For such a token of sympathy British Postal Service in Hongkung and Chins SIBI hate the honour to raport on the particular branch of it wbist is concerned branches in London for the purpose of looking all tead materially to promote and strengthen during the year 1998. with the administration of justice. It reward for the erasideration of thoas promont the so all-important to the prosperity of Hongkong: Oriental Steam Navigation Company, for the after the rights of the colonists, and he put for thoas friendly relations with China, which aro

new contract with the Peninsular and mains to be seen how it will work out in advisability of the formation of a similar stude of this prossut calamity on the one hand, came into foras on the 1st February. Up to while, haring regard to the exceptional magni couvagance of maila batres Enrops and China, practice. The examinations, to be of any aceiation here. After the cuturs Dr. Gabi sad to tu fascurable condition of the Colonial the present all steamers bars arrived well within valus, must be thorough and require some-plated that it had been in the finances un the other, there would probably be their contract time. Although every effort was

intended, to lay Fefore the meeting the con- thing more than a superficist smattering of stitution of the Society tha: evening. They but one opinion in the colony as to the expeal made on the part of this departout to arrange the different branches of law.

would, however, be prepared to do so at the next 50 of ach a contribution, if the second of the for the hour of departure of mail steamers at meeting. The Society will hold its mazt meet above geortions can be answered satisfactorily noon which was the time desired by the Cham ing at Bank Buildings on the 11th prox, wenntributed fands

Fiz. that as to the proper application of the ber of Commerce, it was devided by the London thara will be a'dabata on disadvantages of travel." Mr. Fadd will open tasty reply. The pagers which will be laid lave et daylight, the days being Thursday during an increase of 31,347.20

Ooo (vida Mr. Rae's letter of 27th January The sale of poriage stamps for the 12 months Je advantages and.

Bat happily on this point also there is a so-appended) that xé a general rule they were to amounted to 39,186.06 against 37,857.91 in 1887, the debate by speaking of the advantages bad on the table show that the local authorities at ing the fair season and Sunday during the men- Dr. Canthis will lead the opposition in setting Shangai haring, in the urgent need of their soon. This was adhered to until the 5th May, forth the disadvantages.

countrymen, made appeal for assistance. Etre when the hour was changed to noon, and the day About two o'clock on Sanday morning an

peans and Chinese have alike responded to it, to Saturday. On the 12th September the day armed band of some fiftown or sixteen men

and being drawn together by the bond of was again changed to Wednesday. Knesia.

made an attack on a family house in Tai-kok common bumanity are working in nison for the 3-The total number of offers in the m taxi. After hattering in the door they entered, over regard is had to the numben meg of during the year, but even with this addition. I establishment of relief agencie. Van inore-tablishment in 19. Four of these were added SHIPPING Offcors of the Coasting Steamers of

and the inmetos teing trul alarmed to those who are taking part in tis movement, for if dimoult, owing to the largely increased P.&. O. 8. N. Co. Biemsson & Co.! Indo-China 9. N. Co. H. C. &. M. §. B. Co.

Tuz notion taken by the Legislative Council

interfera, they ransacked tas place, cerging thera os bo no moro opening soaskla business sul consequent pressare, to carry on Dangios 8. S. Co. Scottish OrientalS.S.Co. Joerday afternoon in voting $10,000 to the

articles to this value of $50. The attention of doubt that any aid afforded will he paris ap the postal work satisfactorily, and Z. here to ex sway slut 890 in rooney, and clothing and other China Mor. B. N. Co. Miscellaneons Coast stre. China Famise Relief Fand will meat with

two Sikh constables was attracted towards the plied than that such sil is urgently required. The LIST OF RESIDENTS Low contains general approbation. That very grave di

press my doop obligations to the prosent staff the names of over

As to the amount of contribution, the Gorer for their unremitling endeavours to most every place fast as the robbers were about to leave, and aer, all things considered, is of opinion that it difficulty as it arose, more especially to Masses. considerable additional work, and now the large Direct mails for Maxils have already given FOURTEEN THOUSAND AND SIX HUNDESEtress exists is¬unfortunatolý, beyond tho, pos-

rushing into the house they secured twa of thein. We have received from Mesara. Noronha & The robbers then set upon as of the countables, should be at least ten thousand dollars. He Rochs and Machado. If work goes on iarrens steamers for Japan. Varonver, and San Fran FOREIGN KES

sibility of doubt. When the Relief Cansit-Ca. the Race Book for the Hongkong Jockey PC. $11, and having thrown him to the ground, therefore invites the Council to pass a vote for ing as it bas during the year, it will be neces- cisco have quoimence to call at Amoy. If this arranged under one Alphabet in the strictest ten was formed at Shanghi souse dissocia. Chb's meeting next month; order, the initials as well as the surname Faction with iteconstitution was 4 Epressed, but Siemssen & Co.) that the D. D. R. steamer Iphi- and attacked him but he, rich great presence of

and wounded him severel with their words, that amount; he proposes to remit this, any sicy to make further addition to the staf boing alphabetival.

is continued a proper olles will be required in We are informed by the Agents (Messrs their attention to the other constable, P.C. 575, hat, with the request that he and the other

The statistics attached will give an idea how the Amoy side and the number of the staff rescued his prisoner. The whole band then turned her sum which may meet with the approval of

the Congail, to IT. AT's Conel-General at Shang-work is inoressing... - re-engraved in a superior style and brought up the Committee is now suficiently represente port yesterday at noon.

The MAPS ap2 PLANS have been mostly several additions have since been nade and genia, from Haubarg, left Singapore for this mind, used his prisoner as a shield, and in this British Consular Officera stationed there will Conta.. He joined the service as far back su 1862 work. It frequently happens that they are 4-I regret to record the death of Mr. D. de extra gigmen. Two men are not abin to do the increased great want is also falt for two to dute. They now consist o FLAGS OF MERCANTILE HOUSES IN CHINA.tive to command implicit confidence. Famine

way the cats and thrusts aimed so him by the apportion the fund among the various retiof and has done excelent work as Marine Sorter.

5.-On the 12th June the Postmaster. Generalning to take the oils from some atsargersashored called upon to pull out when a high sea is run- CODE OF SIGNALS IN USB AT VICTORIA PEAK exista in several districts and has sprong the Tellow River has since the closing of the was no severely injured that he now ties iu hos denominationat prejudices, in such a manter es, (Hon. Alfred Listar) want home on leave, and outside the harbons. I would suggest that ar

The Au-gao of the 22nd Jonery says that robbers were received by their comrade, who agencies, without any regard to religions or from different causes. The bursting of the brach at Cheng-chew resumed its old North-pital, The robbers som hon to hure beste rding to their joint discretion, may appear took over charge of the Department with Mr. soon as the Sten Lounal for this Office is ready the Yellow River isid portions of Honen, esterly course through Shantung to the sea. alormed, and leaving their accomplie behind, likely to do most good.

Rocha as Acting Assistant Postmaster General. for use our sig be renovated and sant to Amoy the remainder mails for their boat. P.C. 511 As no possible amount of contributions can 6.The puber of Parcels resolved and des url two extra men slowed.I have the honour Kiangsu, and Anbui under water, and the agarios Maritimes stoare iemaah, with the owing to the darkness, he was unable to take large proportion, of the millions who are suffe

We are informed by the Agent that the Mos-fired after them as they vere retreating, but afford substantial relief to all, or even to any patched daring the year is as follows

to be, Sir, your obedient enrvant. population, baring now been deprived of the next outward French mail, was to leave Saigon, and instead of hitting the robbers unforing from his calamity, the Governor hopes that

Inward. Outward. Tutal. By P. & O. Packet 5,999 4,276 10.212 nac of their land, their sole means of support, last night at 9 o'clock for this port

By German Packat .... tunately shot a boatwoman. The water po- the vote which he now proposes will not prove

254 127 981 for more than a year, bars been reduced to

lice and a body of constables from Yamali to be a theok, but will rather operate as a

Total 0,190 4,403 10,593 We are informed by the Agents (Messrs. bering the fring harried to the spot, but silas, to that private benevolence for which the very extreme of destitution: add to Arnhold, Karberg &Co.) that the Chica Shippers the thieves had by this tirae made good their know, and he trusts that, born alan, na at 1887 in 8,407 There is therefore an increase of The total number despatched and received in the ecmanity of Hongkong in so bonourably the distress the bigh lands of these provinces Mutual S. N. Co.'s now steuer Danfa, from escaps. The injural ruber, P.C. 311, and Shanghai Europeans and Chinese will exert 1186 parcels.

port on Sunday night, and may be expected here Later in the day wan was arrested on suspicion, if act equally, to the sympathias of bot

7-By the Christmas Mait from Europe, wo draught, so that those who escaped toss hyun or about the 2nd prox.

and was identified by a woman living in the house that was attacked, as one of the gang.

Continuing, His EXCELLENCY BA-I world Mail from Hongkong ve despatched 407. These was found on him which was identified as part for members to decide whether there is likely to on parcels to the United Kingdom, were reduced At the time of his arrest a piece of clothing suggest that this should be cariders at an early are the heaviest mails yet dealt with.

mealing of the Finance Committee. It will be 8-On the 1st August the rates of Postage of the stolen property. He was formally charged be sufficient difference of opinion as to warrant as followe at the Police Court yesterday and remanded.

Port Arthur. Newswsg.

COREA-

Béoul.

Cheranlpa.

Fasau

Ynangan.

British.

Singapore,

Malacca.

Penang

MALAY STATES***

Johore,

Sungei Ujong.

Selangor.

Perak.

NAVAL SQUADKONS→

United States. Japanese.

MAP OF THE FAR EAST.

French.

German.

Chinese Northern.

MAP OF THE OLD OF HONGKONG. PAN OF THE CITY OF VICTORIA.

PLA OF BAITSE KOWLOON..

PLAN OF MOUNTAIN DISTRICT, VICTORIA, PLAY OF FOREIGN CONCESSIONS, SHANGHAI. PLAN OF YOKOHAMA,

PLAN OF MANILA, PLAN OF SAIGON.

PLAN OF TOWN AND ENVIRONS OF SINGAPORE,

PLAN OF GEORGE TOWN, PENANG.

Among the other contents of the book ang

be sent before 11 sm on the day of publication After hat hour the supply is'llerited.

TELEPHONE No. 12.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, January 29th, 1889,

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We pablish bo-day the conclusion of our soril tala *Miss Eyen of Eyon. Court."

Admiral Shufeldt arrived here yesterday from Shanghai by the atramer Deite of Westminster. There were 2,179 visitors to the City Hall Museum, last week, of whom 204 were Europeana H.NS. Constance and Cordelia ware at Yoko hares and the Satellite at Kobs when the Verona left.

The P. M. steamer Oily of Peking left Francisco on the Lath instant for Yokohan and Rongkang.

an

་་་་

An Anglo-Chinese Oalsadar, Mean of Baru have anring the past year been parched with Glasgow and Liverpool, left 9 napors for this the old woman were then moved to hospital. thomvolves for an objpot which appeals alike received 405 parvels and by the New Year's

ter.and Thermometer, Rainfall, &o.

A full Chronology of remarkable evorts since the food have been overtaken by another

The APPENDIX consists of

ForE HUNDRED PAQES

of closely printed matter, to which reference is constantly required by residents as those haring ootamercial or politics! relations with the Candies embraced within the scope of the CHRONICLE and DIRETORY.

The Contents as too umerous to partion.

barize in an Advertisement, bat include- TREATIES WITH CHINA-

Great Britain, Nanking, 1842 Tieateli, 1358

Chefou, with Addition Article. Oplam Convention, 186.

...

the postponement of the meeting until to-mar-1.

-Bermah & Tulbst Convention, the English Press at Shanghai. Some time will be subject to ratiimtion by the Senats/Paroont. Flaunela. 15 per cent, as against 5.78 the notnal nonat mentioned. That is a mat The revenue for 1887 is as follows:

Gruse revenue 1687

25 cents,

gistered articles and proels roosived and sent

The following tables show the number of re during the yours 1887 and 1888:--

to

Rocolved. Registered articles... Foreign parcala .....

Bonk.

Registered articles.... Foreige, parce.6

1897. 1599.

4,831

5.713

. 178

207

1397.

1897

5.333 5,309

147

159

21,481.75 against $1.812.58 in 1887, being an The sale of Postal Notes during 1898 anunted increase of g1 19:17. The business of that Agone as well as all the others is increasing every year.

Asṛrus K. TRAVERS, Acting Portmaster General. Honourable Frederick Stewart, LL.D., Colonial

Secretary; o.. & 40.

THE HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

The following in the raport to be presented to

held on the 7th February: -- the shareholders of the Hongkong Ice Company, Limited. at the eighth annual meeting to he

The general runnsgere have the pleasure of submit. ting to the shareholders a statemens of the company'■ areosata for the your 185.

prore and the reants of the year's operations, inclusive The busivann of the company Las envtinued to im

8,500.00

66.56

$25.136.5

· ACOMODRACIK

ingin loe House-strest, a suite of offcon has been provided which brings in a fair rental. The cost of the macomary alterations amounts to $1,559.81 which has been transferred to property account.

The accounts have jõen azŭited by Mr. Thousan Arnold and the general manages radommend that bo should be revelanted anditer

the advent of foreigners to China and Japan.alamity hardly less disastrous. In Shan- tirs from the public sèvies and the Coloay it A docoription of Chinese Festivals, Fasts,

The Hon. J. M. Frice being about to re- with the day on which ther fall.

sung also there has been a failure of the bas been decided to present him with un atkiress Comparative Tables of Money, Weights, &o. Scale of Hongkong Stamp Dutler.

cropa and the price of grain has increased place. Gentlemen desirous of signing the ad- previons to his departure, which will shortly take The Hongkong Postal Guide for 1888. - 100 per cent, The mortality from starvation drugs are requested to attend at the office of Soates of Commissions oud Charges adopted by is already reported as being considerable, Musers. Wotton and Deason.

The Hyogo NewssaysAchough the Japan row, but if there is any probability of Each succeeding 1b or fraction of a lb. 20 cents, the Chambers of Commerce of Hongkong especially amongst young children. The

Government are evidently desirous of encourag- snimity opinion as to the expediency of seed- 9-The Lendon Office tas laid down, that Shanghai, Amoy and Newchweing.

A telogram to the Shenpac from Pekinging the export of the ccante by the abolition in cg the relief I think then there would ba no compensation not ́aconeding 20s. under any cir-of balance from lasz scopozit, is a profit of $33,860.56. Hongkong Chair. Jinricksbs, and Boat Hire.

extrame cold of the Northern winter of sites that the Empress, recoguing as an articles went abroad, the import trade in hardly at ours. It has been arged as very important damage to a parsel forwarded to, from or an icterin dividend of 7 per cost.. which absorbed

many instances of the duties hitherto levied upon objection to the Committee meeting being held cumstances will be paid in ee of loss of or Bengkeng Lighthouses,

Or 31st Jaly last, the general managera déclared aud FireStor Signals,

course aggravates the suffering. In the on the 17th Instant at the Chehta Üste, has concluded, we think, by the tariff proponed to New Year I do not know for what roon 10-One parcel-vas seized by the British Gus farther dividend for the year of 19 per hent.

admonition from Heaven the Bre that broke out regarded by them so favourably. This may be that some aid should be seat before the Chizes through the United Kingdom.

Eum of $8,750, and there is now a balanss to be dealt Newchwing district olac much distress has stopped all work at the bo Lmad since, which be enforced when the treaties are revised, and but those who understand the subject say that it toms anthorisias owing to its outaining tobacco taking per cent. in all)

with of 125.116.56. The will.edrait ofthe-payizont.. been caused by foods. The condition was being prepared in s ugnificent way for her as one of the parties to the revision have, if we will be of auch greater benefit now than later, undeclared.

$18,250.00 Shantung has been described by the Pro- the Palace grounds, so as to scenomias op her joction to the row seale pratis, the ideas of the like to mike one suggestion, amely, that if Viatoris and South Australia care to farre on leaving to be carried forward to new acoust

own retirement, except a Buddhist Temple in are rightly informed de aur particular ob. But supposing the Committee sits now I should

and an addition to racervo and depreciation 11- Parpai Past between this Colony and fund of restant missionaries working to the pesa comfort for the beneft of her people, and Government will no doubt be eventually queried questions of delicacy are tozeked upon, which the 1st April, but up to the present it has been vince. Intorination from Honan, Kiangsu, thus become reconciled with the Divine power. out with but slight modißentions. The import more or less affect the relation of this Colony very little used. and Anhoi bas been loss plentiful, Pro-

Information has rexched us from a reliable forsign rosidente, and ooparqueatly for items. hold with closed doors. I do not think it is Australasian Colonias vis Ceylon was reduced to past year, the Annoni umebine and Dang at ma trade possesses so far the greater importance for, with the neighbouring empire, the meeting ba 12th. On tho Jai October the postage to tlo testant missionaries not being so thickly source says the Hungo News) that the Government from the proposed tariff will be of interest. likely or very possible that each questions will 15 couts per half ounce letters and 2 cants per chine having sufficed for the requirements of the com The Dry air miobize has on been used during the of the United States of Ameries have taken up Blakete are schednlad at 25 per cent. a va soattored in those province, while the position in the mattor of Treaty Revision on ran, the preaset anty heing per cent Car mind any excess of freedom combined with the

be tonobed upon, but it se, let members bear in 2 ounces for other articles

Asty. The last named has undergone considerable Catholies, hailing mostly from Continental tirely apart from the other Povers, and either pets, 20 per cent. as against Camlets, 15 per publication of such expressions will do away sent in makes it impossible to detail the revans be madh tongue dakyon.

13. The date on which this report has to be pairs, but it is now showing signs of dreng sad the countries, have not same facility in making have made already, or aro on the print of our cent. As against 4.80 per cent. Woollen cloth and largely with the good effect of such rata. Of of the department for 1888, which will not be dey little reorgement of the company's build Dosiferation of the question of replacing it earnot cluding, a separate arrangement with the Ja Unions, 15-perchicasent duty being ourae assecamount, not at all tied uthitirely asoortsinod for momo months to come. the condition of their districts ksun through panses Government. Of dates any such Treaty ago, however, we published two letters from but we believe no dien ty is likely to arise onoga ort 1.75 per cent, Lax, 20 per cent, or all thines considered in view of the magnitude per cent Cotton bandkereta. 20 per cent. aster of comparatively small importance.. I thick a Catholic missionary in Honan, and w

toa times the existing day. Nails and fron of the clamity and in view also of the were yusterday placed in possession of an The Nagasaki Erpreèr says it 4 mm. on the Mousselines de Laine, 15 Jr cent. Oilmen's much loss amount would be unworthy of Enfectares, 20 per cent. Lampe, 20 per cent prosperus condition of our inances, asy 11th inst., the German steamer Apeurade, whilst stores, from 15 to 20 per cent the present the Colony Howater, I am quits willing to extract from another letter by the same off Tatohow Falard, on the voyage ap from rate being 5 per cent. Engar, 20 per cent as sand with equal roadiness any amount the Conn. gentleman. After speaking in grate. Hongkong, ran down and sank s Chinese jnok.against 3 per cent. Cottonalrats, 13 par sent. uil may decide upon. Of course, if any better ful terms of the receipt of Tls. 500 board, and twenty-three out of twenty-sight White skirtings, 10 per ett. Boots, 25 par tributing the fonds I need scarcely kay I hall

Every effort was made to save the lives of all ou

as against par cent. Cotton yarn, 10 por ocht. Enggestions are made as to the means of li through the Rer. Mr MyHEAD. of Chinese were pinked up. The remaining five it cont. Curtains, aleeks, and chaire, 30 per cent, give them my very beat consideration. I have

Property andonat Invested in Hongkong Fire Tawurance Com- Shangbai, for relief purposes, he says:- is not known whether they wars picked up by or four times the present duty. Ready-made not entered into any details as to the appalling

pany's share The distress is really extensive in this dis- was at the time carrying a small dim light which Lats, 25 per cent. Watches, 25 per cent, Priatit aventhes I do, I do not think there is any transmission may be convenient for those who Catstanding accounts.

14-The loose ship letters raceived show a Cash on hand.. another pasting steamer, or drowned. The jack detaing, 30 per cent Furniture, glassware, and calamit darisly members know more about considerable decrease. Although this mode of Hongkong and Shanghai Haak, On our trict, especially now that the winter has come as impossible to see in time to prevent aing papers, 20 per cent, You may imagine the condition of an agricolision.

olazoo. 30 per cent. queation, lowever, that without exaggeration. postpone correspondence until the last moment. Coals on hand cultural population, entirely dependent

In fact, every article there the slightest pros millicer are starving. Shoh is the magnitule yet it is not sorsidered secure. In the past Japanese Consuls have, in accorda have anty, and it may be stated generally ceised were on Saturday that the Lord Mayor lent enolomares of lotters and embroidery, deş în

pect of being produced in an is abjected to of the mosity that I notice by a telegram re- 15. There were everal instances of frauda Stores on kand the soil, who have been deprived of the u

ance with general custom, been recalled at the that all articles of luxury a similarly treated. has started a fund for the purpose of relieving newspapers. These were taken out and for of their land for a whole year, many alexpiration of a fixed poriol. This practice, we To this CUSTOM ARIFYS

having bad their houses destroyed. They of the change cannot be questioned; for wherenssitered conditions under which the import trade how auch more does it concern is in Hongkong with Bangkok,

now loscu, is to be discontinued and the wisdom all that be done is to teet sacoessfully the terest people at so grant a distance in England,

reasonable objcation von be raised it. If it is a matter of such importance sa to in-warded, letter rate boing obarged, Chinese

Siamoro

16-Money Orders may now be exchanged Capital account. Japanses

Corean

are now exposed on the roads, dependers previously consuls have generally been recalled must be conducted after its new scale of duties

Reserva and depreciation sotoast.... LEGAL

entirely on charity, a virtue never extensive when they were becoming well acpainted with comes into operation,

FINANCE, ANA 17-A renewed efort was made to have the Accounts payable ......... Orders in Council for Government of H.B.M.ly practised in Chian. Many have left fa possible for them

an alien country and its people, it will now bo

The ColorIAL SECRETARY laid on the table maile by the Frenot Packets sorted on board Proft and lose scont Subjects in Chire and Japan, 1565, 1877, other provinces, many are dying, and so af-

anter futo closer. intimacy

vers) fonteint minates which wore referred to between Singapore and Hongkong. I under- 1878, 1881. 1884, 1884, 1888, 1986, 1886.

The Finnes Committee.

stand that the question has been forwarded to Rules of H.B.M. Supretoe and other Courts ter a time the misery will disappear." The

THE POSTMASTEE-GENERAL'S REPORT. the proper authorities at home, strongly sup Foreign communities of Chink cannot, how

The COLONIAL SECRETARY laid on the table ported by His Excellency the Governor and the

PROFIT AND Loss Account. the Report of the Acting Postmaster-General Conent for France. Should it meet with the To salarion, wagon, and- panomi trado ax- eper, romain inactive while the misery eures

for the year 1888.

success it deserves, it will be a great boon hot

and all others bat abrogated.

France, Tien sir, 1858

Convention, 1860

Tientsin, 1885

Treaty of Connieres,

'envautions, 1886 and 3887.

Crite Statos, Tientsin, 1855

14

Additional, 1569

Teking. 1880

German, Tentsin, 1961 and Poking, 1880. Portugal, 1388

Flassis, Japan, Spain, Uranil,' and Peru. TREATIES WITH JAPAN-

Great Britaip

United Statée

TREATIES WITH COBEA

+ TREATIES WITT STAJE

Netherlands Cores

TREATIES WITH ANNAN TRNAVES WITH CAMBODIA

in China, Japan &c., with Now Table of Fees Now Tables of Consular Fees

Code of Civil Procedure, Hongkong

Table of Hongkeng Court Fees Admiralty Rules

Foreign. Jurisdiction Act

States in Chins

Rules of Court of Consuls at Shanghai

Chinese Prasengor Aut

TEADE REGULATIONS

China Гаран

Síazi

Customs Seizure, Chine Shanghal Bonded Warehouse Regulation Unstons and Harbour Regulations for die dit. ferent parts at Chine, Philippines, Biam, &e. Pilotage Regulations

HONGKONG

Charter of the Colony

Rules of Legislative Council

Port Regulations, e, &, c.

that score.

and do more; perhaps. For the beneft of their outry, politically and commercially, that could Gurette. be necomplished with constant changes.-Japan

i

.:

FINANCE COMMITTAE.

Share of United Kingdom Share of other countries Conveyance of mile Working expenses ...... Palace

$141,324.08

$141,924.18

$51,085,18 6.624 30

6,572.45

35,971.74

10,809.89.

$141,334,08

JARDINE, MATUMSON & Co, General Managers. Hongkong, 29th January, 1899.

A BETA,

rent accaut

Ice on hand......

Liabilities.

only to the Hongkong canity but also toneral managers" somURÍRMÏÓN.

To auditor's foo the communities at the coast parts; for it fre quently happens. fast during the north-east.

161,358.05

345.00 230.06

38.257.70

1.919.11

100.00

180.00

044.00

$140.373.03

$ 195,000.00

$7,540.00

2,937.26

25,216,56

$190,378.09.

D.

15,529.95

2.000.00

100.00

$17,699.95

8,750.00 25,116.36

$51,580.51

y balance brought forward from last year 420.03 By ronis zoocived, Insa Crown ranta and receipts for los dating the year, and valne of stock on land

taxus paid

·POLICE "COURT.

28th January

BEFORE H2. H. & POLLOCK.

-

49,157.13

1,550.10

360.69

07.00

$57.360.51

THE LARCENIES TRÓM THE DOCK YARD, James Ramyand John Osborne, wäre brought.

LATEST TELEGRAMS,

FROM SINGAPURE PAPRES.].

LONDON, 14th January self by the death of the sufferare. The Lodge, No. 4, was held last night, when Bro. The installation meeting of the Eothon Kark

AFRICA work of organising relief has been earnestly AD. Gourdiu was installed na Master for the Victoris Nyans, dated 11th. November, that News has been received from the South of Regulations for the Consular Courts of United taken in hand at £hanghai, and Hongkong ensuing year, the ceremony being affixiantly par-King Mwanga of Ugande has been dethroned of granting a aut for the relief fire famine, masila bave to be kept back till the following

monsoon the coast steamers cannot wait until | To interim dividend of .7 per cent, paid on It having been decided to conside: Laquestion the mail is sorted, and the consequshco is coast

$1st July, 1893 formed by War. Bro. F. Bazoujee. War. i bound is common humanity to extend as Gourdin appointed his offeras Idlows S.W, by his revolted Arab body guard, who attacked at once, a meeting of the Finenes tommittee steamers A gain daring the present year the

То Балодой sistance also. We understand steps are be Bro. Wm. Buffey; J.W. Bro. G. P. Jordan and burned the British and French winstons, was held after the Council meeting. The Co. French maile have on several Dccions accred ing taken for the formation of a representa MO., Bro. T. A. Hassland; 8.0., Bro. A. Both; slaughtering many nativa couverte, tive committed to es-operate with that at Bro. J. Wilmott, Reg. of Marks, Bro. M. P. J.O. Bro. P. H. A. W. Brewitt; Treasurer.

lonial Secretary presided.........

on the same day. on which the humawari mait The CHAIEMAN-With regard to the question leaves and to get it delivered to that letters may Stogasi, and the sum voted by the Legis Baronjes; Secretary, Bro. A. R. Madar: Or the arabe have declared Uganda Mchanan and head rots sletter to Mr. Chalmersand Mr. Chal-the greatest possible inconvenience and deranges The missionaries succeeded in escaping, and of vating this money I may say that Mr. Mair-be answered by the outgoing paolet, pnts us to lative Council will no doubt be largely cop.ganist, Bro. W. Goulbourn 8.D., Bro, B. that all missionary efforts in Central Africa mea forwarded the letter to the Governorwith the the business of the ole oompletely. plemiented by private subscriptions.

Markwiok; J.D, Bro. H. H..Lightwood; D. of

18-On the 29th Novembar a Peak delivery. By interest request that some aid should be given, reminding Cer. Bro. G. Heari: LG., Bro. R. Cook, Stemast be extirpated." rard, Bro. K. B. Mehta, Tyler, Bro. J. H.

Loxbox, 18th Jannery.

the Governor that p previous occasion when was introduced, which in, sa dar ne I can judge at 3 De trainfər foea,, THE Colonial Offee how syparently arrived

Grimble.

Bir John Pope Demessy was Governor a similar present, à great convenience to the public. Of Zanzibar Araba have destroyed the German laim was made and responded to by this Govern-course during the winter months very for re- at a compromise on the question of appoint The people of Japan are not noted for their misa couries.

Miation Station at Tugu and massacred eight ment. The Governor not having heard muchsidents live at the Peak, and the amout of corres ing barrieters or arisen as Magistraten. longevity, and although we do occasionally hear

the muiter bere and not having heard of pondence must naturally be small, During the Orders may be sent to Daily Press Office, where In the Straits Settlements the following of those well down the vale of life it is not very Togu is a missionary station on the mainland wanted to be quite sure af hie ground, and this service will be a source of revenue.

anything having been done by the Chinese, summer months, koworer. I feel convinced that it is published, or to the following Agantscheme for the examinating in law of officers Date Boki, the grandfather of Count Data frequently we come acrosa a genteanzian...Commit

about fifty miles inland, seventy-ive from sent a telegram to the Consul General at Shang MACAO Mr. F. A. da Cruz.

Mohase an English station) and a hundred bai enquiring whether the distress in North letters despatched is 296; and those received, 70. From the 29th November the number of local SWATOW... Messra. Quelch & Co.

who bave entered the Service as cadets hos Munenori, completed his hundredth year on the

and twenty-five from Ragamoyo. It is to Chiza waz anfficiently extensive and exceptional I tako this opportunity of recording my AMOY...........Mr. J. G. Götz...

beesanctioned An examination will be the happy cousion by prosenting the centen- 17th instant, and H.M., The Emperor marked

the north of the island Zanzibar and of

·FORMOSA......Mr. J. G. Gött.

Lengapi.]

to warrant relief from this Colony, and if there thanks to Mr. Findlay Bmith, Manager of the FOOCHOW.......Mouars. Hedge & Co,

haid in the month of January every your, arise with a set of silver ornaments bearing the

was any rasahinery for ensuring the satisfactory High Level Tramway Company, for his cour- SHANGHAI Fall Holtz Co-operative Cooper to those who have entered the Service imperial emblem, a roll of silk, and 8100. There HONGKONG LEGISD/TVBACOUNCIL

aletzibution of funds in an absolutely impartial teas amistazo in this matter, especially in al- SHANGHAI...... Mesra, Kelly & Walsh. a dilète, and are of not less than two or ward march in the paths of civilisation as Count are not many living who have sean amch a for-

manaar among the Rüfferers. · Tha Canel-Gon- |lowing our postmen to travel free. NORTHERN & Hall & Holtz Co-operativo Ce.

up, on remand, chaiged with unlawful possession eral sent the following, telegram in reply Ex 19The Postmaster General, in his report of certain articles, the property of the Crown. Ryte Pores and Kelly & Walsh, Shanghul store than ten years standing. The subjects Date, and in offering him oar congratulations held yesterday afternoon here were present tung, Hopan sod the Northern parts of Anhui, necessity for increased and improved accommod- Mr. Webber said his point was that it was

A meeting of the Logislative Council was septional distrams exists in Newabwang, Shan- foz 1837, pointed out very strongly the argent Mr. Webber appeared for the defence, NACABARI Masra. The C. & J. Trading Co. of the examination will be-The Law of we (Japan Gasette! express the hope that he KOBE-OBAKA... Mears. F. Walsh & Co.

H EXCELLEXOT THE GOVERNOR, SIR Funda seat to any foreign relief agency willation, and made a proposal for comedying the absolutely necessary for the prosecution to proVE, YORORAMA.Mesars. Kelly &Waleh.

Bra! and Personal Property, the Law of may continue to ass the years roll on and witness Wu Das Yeux KC.M.G.

the still further development of bis country.

doubtless be atisfactorily distributed

growing evils of the present building, and it is that these goods were stolen. Masina Messrs. Diaz Puertas & Co...

Evidence, Criminal Law and Procedure, the

Hen. F. STEWART, LL.D. Colonial Secretary. The AQTNO OOLONIAL TREANVEER-What hoped that early stops may be taken to effect His Worship said the prisoners were not HANOI Mr.F. Mainfroy.

Law of Extradition, the General Law of the

Hon. E. I. O'MALLEY, a fornay-General. is the famins occasioned by ?

such an alteration, as will be considered suitable charged with larceny but with receiving the HAIPHONG.....Mr. G. Gavella.

"The Hochi Shimbun, referring the couelp Hen H. E. WoDanot E, C.M.G., Colonial The OMAN-By flooda in one part and to cope with the over increasing work of this goods knowing them to be stález. BANGKOK... Mesura. Esmsay & Co.

Clony. Under the head of the general lawsion of the tresty with Mexico, says that some Triere.

by droughtin another. I notice from the paDepartment. The present building was con Mr. Webber said it was still necessary to] SINGAPORE...Meters. Kelly & Walsh of the Colony, a general knowledge of all desire to conclude a treaty with that country, bat

time ago Maxien communicated to Japan itoHen. J. M. Pater, Surveyor General, 20

pere that a very large and influential i, cnmitiée structed in the year 1865 to put the require-; prove that the goods wern stolen. In the pre PENANG.Messrs. Meyird & Co.

Ben. W. M. DEANE; Captain Superintendent has been formed in Shanghai for the purpose of ments of the Colony at that the Since then vlour onse when the two men, who were now the COLOMO Messrs. A. M. & J. Ferguson.

legislation in force in the Colony will be re. then negotiations cessed. However, afterwards of Pelios.

collecting funds for distribution, of which Mr. | work has year, beyear considerably increased prisoners, were put in the witness box they gave CALCUTTA... Moasre: Nowman & Co.

quired. To each accessful candidate placed and Japanese Ministers in America. Mexico da- neral

they were re-opened and referred to the Mexican Hon. J. STIWART-LOCKFART, Registrar. GeDrummond is the Chairman Action was first until every available space is occupied A Pillar thoir evidence most frankly, and if it proved ing. SYDNEY... Messrs. Gordon & Gotéh. in the frat olsas, a prize of $500 will be sired that the treaty should be similar to those

taken by the Tactaí and the foreign community box system and s. house te house dilivery are thing, it proved that the goods were not stolen. MELBOURNE Mesars. Norton, Hargrave & Co. awarded, and to each candidate placed in the granted to the other European powers, but this

Hon. WONG SHING

responded, and a mixed Committee of foreigners very moob needed, and to carry out these impro-It was necessary to prove that the goods had BRISBANE. Mosers. Gordon & Gotek.

HOD. J. BELL-INTING.

and Chinese was formed to sat. LORDOR... Mr. F. Algar, Clement's Lane.

rementa atisfactorily, it is necessary to almost been stolen before the men would be convicted. second class, a prise of $250. A candidate and after several meetings the Mexicans agreed

the Japanese Government declined to seeds to Hia B. LATO

Ken J. BELL-IEVING asked if the Chinens doable car Chinesen staff, but then we have no It was impossible for the prosecution to provə LONDON....

Mesra. John Haddon & Co., who has obtained a place in the second class, to submit to Japanese jurisdiction, and the treaty

̈Ma, Syam, Clerk of Councils.

bad done anything here.

So sadake place to house them. The present staff are that, because, as he understood, however un- 3&4 Bunverie St., Fleet St wiH, if not diagualified by his standing, be pleased at this. Another native paper, the Nicki confirmed.

MINUTES.

The UHAIRMAN said he had not heard of them herded together in a most inconvenient manner. fortunate it might be, they had no one in the LONDON.Mesars. Street & Co. 30. Cornhill entitled to present himself at a subsequent Vishi Shimbia, remarks that as the people are

was so conoluded. Our octemporary is much The minutes of the last nighting were read and doing anything hers Perhaps Mr. Wong Bhing. It is true a small allowance might be granted Colony who could prove it. Mesars. Bates, Hendy & Co.

cold give them some information on the point them to live outside, but for obviour" rossons. It His Worship said he thought the prosecution Mr. W. M. Wills, 151 Cannon 86.emmination, and if he obtaior a place in the shortly to have a voice in the government of the

THE DISTEES IN NORTH CHINA.

Hen. Waxo SHING said that a Committee of is preferable that they should reside on the pre- should call further evidence. H EXCELLENCT-As members are aware Chiness had been formed bere, and sooney, We also require separate stamp wia- MI... Rioby 63, Rue Lafayette first class will be entitled to a further prin country its honour should not be sullied by anch the extraordinary meeting summoned to-day le had been ollected by them among the Chinese dows for Europeos and Chinois. A visit te storskeeper

Inspector Lynight 'asid he would call the BERLIN.........G. Hildebrandt, 111, Alexandrinen

of $250. A candidate who fails to obtain a rarament la considering the re-opening of nemanage on the subject, but as it has not yet

a “triling" thing ne aterritoriality. The Go- called for a special object. I have prepared and forwarded.

the Post Offos on a mail-day would convinde Walter Gilbert, storakeeper at the Naval SAN FRAN COL.L, P. Fisliar, 21, Marolianter place in either class will not be allowed to gotiations with the other powers at the earliest been printed I will raad it from my draft tionally beavy one. Whatever was done thousands

The CHAIRMAN said, the femina was an excep- anybody of this,

Yard, snid---I have been in that position since Erchange.

20.A steam launch has been sanctioned for the 11th December. Previous to that on / NEW YORK...Mr. A. Wind; 21, Park Bow.

present bimself again for examination, except possible opportunity, and we learn that the The Governor does it his duty to draw the and thoussidi of persons must inevitably perish this Department subject to the approval of the named Hatcher held thast position. He ir now Daily Press Office, January, 1389,"

with the approval of the Governor. A similar | with separately-Japan Gaselle,

general opinion is that each country will be dealt attention of the Council to the terrible famine The ATTORNEY-GENERAL-Hesthu Shanghai Bedretary of State, and by its means the landing in England. I doctify the articles in Court in North China, with a view to the consideration Committes padertaken to distribute the money and delivery uf unile will be very much acceler: Ian Government property by the marks on them,

LONDON.

LONDON.

PARIS

Street.