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INTIMATIONS,,

COMPANT; LIMITED, ́

(LATE THE HALL & HOLTZ C. Co., LTD.)"

1

THE DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAROIT Elør, 1890,-

a good deal about the heavenly bodies without the time the Inte Captain CAIRNS nominally been a vexed question for a long time, and Lam THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND

THE EMIGRATION LAWS... ever actually visiting them, and a non-official held the offe, and presumably bo did it bound to say that I do not think that the Gov sraor, when ko replied na he did to the Chamber, HONGKONG TRADING need not be an oracle to acquire some little satisfactorily. In the event of the Harbor took the matter tally into his consideration.,

This following correspondenca la pablished in knowledge of the work of Government Master's going away or falling sick there The Chief Justios in his report is against offices, which are hardly such mysterious would be ne difficulty in filling his post from I think it a pity that the powers the appendix to the soccal report of the Hong.

that bo did not socode to the rognast of kong. Guneral Chamber of Commerco institutions as Mr. Liesen. would have us one or other of the sources available. It is this Chamber New-fatalment of contracts.— think. A very ordinary intelligence can unnecessary, therefore, to keep an Assistant this has occupied the attention of the Chamber grasp the argument that two man cannot be Harbour Master specially for that purpose, required to perform a portion only of the work and the idea that there is any real work at which Mr. LISTER was able to get through taching to his own office is, as a lady might some years ago unaided. Mr. Lure, it say, all staff and nonsense. true, says he was very hard-worked, buz he is a gentleman who would work hard in whatever position he was placed. Some men balero in making work, others in taking things easy, according to idiosyncrasy. Mr. Laren's work while he filled the office was

JUST TO HAND

NEW COTTON WASHING SCARFS NEW SILK WASHING SCARFS. DERBY SCARFS, T. T. SCARFS, POLO

SCARFS.

LONG SCARFS, WINDSOR SCARES,

NEW SHAPES IN COLLARS,

20.

HONGKONG TRADING

COMPANY, LIMITED,

Hongkong, 174 March, 1890.

DY APPOINTMENT.

A. G. GORDON AND COMPANY, LIMITED.

The following is the roport for presostation Lunited, at the first Ordinary General megling, to the shareholders of A. G. Gordon and Ces to be bald at the office of the Compsay, 2, Prays Contral, on Saturday, at 3 pm

I have now to sabalt to shareholders the a

atsbettend of acccants of the Company, to larg November, 1990. chewing profit of $5,219.15, from which has to be deducted the interim dirilend of 5 pet rent, declared in Angust last amennting to 23,218,33, leaving a balance of $3,02093 ut ait of working averunt. it is proposed to appropriate this

smcunt follows --

CONSULTING COMMITTEE.

Nolnios was invited to Elt his glo on the Board.

up and run away, Int was caught by a coustalo before he had time to escape. The dafandutt again' skammel illasss and bad to be taken to the station in a chair.

His Worship sentenced the defendant to four- and he picked them up, he is not vore wal

toss days' imprisonment.

THREATENING A NÁTĚ.

Charles T. Ball,, chief officer of the steamer Lenng Absk was charged with threatening Tiang fin, a the 19th inst.

Difendant said the bamboos were in the street

colies, were charged will bring in nutawful pos

Hr. J. W. Le noegriance with Artiolon of Aukacintion, the pro-session of Govt. of usal, válue $, on the 19t

inst. ant wombers zotiro but offer Casele füro-oloc. tiog-

AUETEO. R.

The accounts have been saded by Mesart, L.

for re-plantion.

A. G. GORDO", General Manag STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS, 31ST DECRXBEN,

AIRSTO

A. S. WATSON & COMPANY consider what the Harbour Master's own Acting Governor, being among those prosent Secretary of Star has taken it up. The Sacro-Act, and bag to thank you on behalf of the Land nal buildings at Bowrington inclasl.

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841

MANUFACTURERS OF ADRATED

WATERS.

OUR BERATED WATER MANUFACTORY is replete with the best Machinery, embodying all the latest improvements in the trade."

tao manufacture throngkont.

..

There will be a meeting of the Sanitary Board this afternoon. The following are the orders of this day :---

Beports regarding verlein kocommendations made by the Commission, printed in aniire into the cause of fover prevailing in the western cleriet of Vistoria.

2-Report by Commities, superb como lodging house by-lawn.

(sies.

a

come to at home, and we can only hope that in

matter in which a decision bas he recently Hot. N. G. Mitchell-Innes, Acting Registrar

General.

ing the adiolabig property už present oc-

capied by the atom a mijle Goodwill...

ook, o

Furniturom 19 Fixed machinery and plaat.. Stock in trade Unfinished work and

Sundry debtors...

Preliminary expences

Capital noroantra

LIABILITIES.

16,60V.48 19,310.0% 4015.02

Inspoo or Cradock, statad ibat about 8.30 pm. on the 19th inst, be found tho three defenduale

Horgham Wituers stopped the boat ned Found it contained some 13 tons of edke. Wit meas caked for the receipt and they sail the 1699ator had it and ba was living at Saskiran.

Being late the witness took the deflants to No. 2 Station and chrged them with unlaw- Inspector Swanston gave, corrobemtāva pri- deuce.

87,019.62ful poruciva,

5,500,00

+1,851.23 1,138,30

His Woralip imposed ʼn áno of $20 ujon canh defendant.

IMPRESSIONS OF CHINA.

...........", "545,97 { TEEN TEA SYSTEM—” THE HEATIČEK "CHINNUE"

DENBYD1NUE "— ITINERANT TRADESFOLK- $154,500.00

MENDING-WOMEN-CURIOUS DRESSES-UN- TIDY FEOFLY CHINESE. PAPER BASKETU AND THE COD OF LITERATURE-SCHOLARBUYGHLY LEGARDED THE PRINTING PERJO TIE THEATRE-BOOKS OF INFORMATION. The Rev. T. R. Stevenson, of Shanghai, writen follows.in the Ceylon Oberror: e-Oliver Twist

$

باشیم

20.400.00

2,500 sharon at $10 de applies- $ c.

Bo...

25,6730.03 1,250 sharont $30.on allotmant 19,800.00 1,000 shares fully paid-up. 25.000.00 mortgage on and sod traildings 00,000.00 Due to Hougtong & bangla Banking Cor-

Unefalmell dividende........

poration

7625.10

had the audacity to ask for more. A number of my friends have been kind enough to go and 5,008. 70 do likewise. I am requested to continues: my

Hongkong, 3rd Sept., 1889. Sir-I have the honour to inform you that a great deal, but it is ovklently surrounded on the 22nd of July last His Excellabey was. by so many difflarities that for the present to: plaased to appoint Mr. Layton, Capt, Rummy,

The complainant staled that about 9.30 pm. thing can be done with regard to it Storm Dr. Ho Kai and myself to be's Committee "for Warnings. The insetenay of storm Warn the purpose of formulating anggestions. for the

ou the 19th just the weather being forgy, be inge has occupied the attention of the Executive revision of the existing law relating to Chinese

want arrend the ship to inspect, and found the and & Commission has the matter now in hand. emigration sul for the botter suppression of

defendunt, who was a quartermaster, off bi There is no doubt the present system is very emigration abuses."

watch. Witness looked for him for fully tes $1,188.90 in payment of Preliminary Expirmas wasatialolory, but I think now we may look to 2.After collecting considerable taformation,

500,00 for remeneration to Coronit ng Come minutes and at last found him our the galag A telegram was received yesterday by the everything being put right with regard to this and dimming at length the nature of the vari-laying 51,088.62 to be carried forward to new court Witnose asked him where he had boun and

"Bevision of the Chinese Emigrationus offences, and the remedies proposed for them,

It will be observed that all the rduren la the_Com: | defendant wald ha bad only been away Agout of the Straits Insurance Company it matter. forming him that the Directors had declared a Act. This I think is a very serious matter. The the Committee at the anggestion of Mr. Layton, any bars not been takes up althought the time the Are minuta, and then got vory imperijugat

Company was floated they were all applied for. Some bonus of 10 per sent to contributors on the complaints of owners and agents of steaners and with the appeal of the Government, have of Sro applications baya bean canenthad slicgether Witness abruck him and they fought, after which business of 1889.

have been numerons with regard to this Ast, agreed that no satisfactory decisions can be ar- as it was found impossible to collect, anything from the defendant possessed himself of a knife sod sad until there is a radical change in the way vived at until an expression of opinion has been the applicants, but the rousinder of the alis will be would not give it up, all the time using threatas- ing language. Witness calfed the second officer The despatol vesed Ally stamed round emigration business is carried in this Colony obtained from those seat interested in the mat ellected Inter on with interest from Cisir tas hal. no doubt increased somewhat by the fact from Tytam Bay yesterday morning, and is luge there wil be grievance. Tals Chamber barter, is, the members of the Chamber of Com- The total profit is rather less than in former pocem,

and together they took the knife from him by that during a portion of the time the first into dook at Kowloon on Saturday. It in reported represented be matter to the Government and morce, and I have thorafore to transmit to you owing to the late rise in value of Iron and other ma

barial, which divinished ho retare from contrasts forco. clerk was absent; nud, judging from his that she touched a rook on the other side.etion department distinct from the Enebyar Mas will submit theas to your Chamber and request result of the year's work may be considered fairly at-wing buil in cae anrety of 8:30.

His Worship remanded the sun tilf Saturday, auggested the establishment of an emigra- the papers mentioned below and to ask that you tinu pooting, and taking this into couideration the remarks in Finance Committes, he must also bear that some of the turpado beste baters offes, which would be a vary great improve the members to consider the various points reis-ast afactory.

STEALING COKE.. bean.in trouble.............

ment I think we are all ut opinion that the

Lo Aging. Sin Aohon and Chine Abing, have accepted a great deal of purely clerical work. But?hb was revertheless able to The Agents (Marsrs. Adamson, Bali & Co. way in which migration is carried ou now is therein and oblige the Committee with an

dafa ag pezzible.-—I havo, &o., go away for ten months, apparently without inform us that the Canadian Pacific steataer very unsatisfactory. I do not say that the capital is there at as early a Abyuzinio laft Vanter for Japan and Hong remiss in their duties, but I do think that Harbour Master's Department have boon

N. MITCHBLL-INNAS. [123 leaving a locum tenens, and on bis return kong on the 18th inst.; also that the milkafloient attention to detail has not been given,

The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce.. was able to work up. the ten months' arrears his steamer, was delivored in New York' on and that, steamships should not be tempered in HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Downes And A. Q. 1'Guardia, who offer thomne verwing in a boat going from near No. 2 Slation of his own and his chief's work the 16th inst...

any way-by-their roghletionsAn-intelligent

***Hourlaug, 2546 November, 1889." To judge whether the Harbour Master re-

Sir,I have the pleasure to return you, here There was another good attendance at the gentian who will dovete his entire attention to the Emigration Department is much needed. quires an qusistant or not it is important to Theatre Royal last night to witness the Bar Sunday Oberer in the Hurbeer-This mat with, documents marked 4 to G having refor prise Forty's performance. His Excellenvy, the tore but boen before the for some time and now the ones to the Revision of the Chinese Emigration work is. If the gentleman belding the up-The entertainment wert bristly throughout Lary of Blata may be a very powerfal ufioial, but Committee for the vas of s

As owing to the absence of the Has. J. J. Kes pointment chore to keep the books of his and was evidently thoroughly appreciated, enam afraid he will have to introduce drastin men department with his own hand he could of core being demanded in seary instance. The aures with regard to this matter to make them of wick and from other cases, no opportunity has anyavalin Hongkong. Direct Cable Cozininica-you escarred of discussing the subject at a Board course make as much work as he liked. Company perform as usual this evening.

tion between Hongkong and Singapore-This is meeting I am sekad to state that if agremble to But that is not the king of work for which

not the first to that this matter has ba ba His Excellency the Governor the Committe

will feel much obliged if they may again by he is appointed. For the discharge of the

for the Chamber. We have a gentleman pre-allowed the res of the papore now returned to clerical work he is provided with a staff of

esat who has taken deep interest in it from time to time; and perhaps ho may have something admit of the further consideration of the import. clerks. His own work is of a different das

more to say about it. Captain's Lien for disaut question to which these rifer.- have, Cash on kand

F. HENDERSON, Soerotary. The greatest attention has been paid to eription:

bursements is priorly to Mortgages.-This is He has some responsibility as appliances for ensuring purity in the Wator supply, to secure which we have added a Con Eration Officer, but the actual work of

ater capable of supplying us with 9,000 gallonsining, the emigrants devolves on one of-Report by Committee, regarding public lannd-this Colony we may not havo many case of the

biod. Opium Smuggling on board the River HonGKONG GENERÁLCHAMBER OF COMMERCE, of distilled vator B day, and are in

the clerks. Then he is required four or five

Steamers to Canton-Here again is a very

Hengkong, 23rd January, 1890, position to compete in quality with the best English Makers. Our Sweet Waters cannot be timor a year to preside over a Marine Court

In connection with the proposed licensing of important matter, but so fe no progress hos Big-Hororting to your communication of aurpassed anywhere.

of inquiry; and occasionally he has to try brokers, it may be of interest to note that Prince been made with it. An Ordinance was promised 23rd September and to the various documents The purest ingredients only are used, and case of refusal of duty, perhaps once or Bismarck in a letter to the Minister of Coat-month ago, which was to meet the objections to which it gave cover, having reference to the merce in February, 1868, argoed that the Bourse rned as to the carrying ont of the pressat Or-proposed Rarision of the Chiness Emigration the attapet care and cleanliness are exercised in twice a month. Those are what may be had now reached a development and commanded dinance. with regard to the searching of vessels Act, and forwarded to wo for the consideration LARGE BOMBAY " SODAS" called his specife duties, such as could be a power which ought no longer to be left with and the persons of people of respectable share of the Committen of this Chamber, I have now

Woutine to supply large bottles as optered in a time book if one wore, kept, out organized control by the State, whereof the setar. I do not know what are the reasons for the honcur to advise you, for the information of Leas Interest duo om napsid valin.

coffers might also be made to profit by so appro- the delay in bringing it forward. I have His Excellency the Governor, that-- Loretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of

again to the Jate The Committee after careful deliberation un- one Customers who prefer to have them to His general duties are to make himself ac-riate tax on the growing traffic in bonds and spoken over and over the ordinary size.

quainted with all matters relating to the harepan ides which is understood to be again Auting Attorney General and bis reply was that animously agreed that the proposals suggerint COAST. PORT ORDERS,

germinating in the mind of the Changelior, who, there were certain matters which mads the by the Government Commission, which enquir whenever practicable, are despatched by first harbour, and to place himself in a posi-ovor on the outlook for new sources of revenue, delay sossary in regard to the promised ed into the subject, ara tos sambersome to ta

tion to advise the Government upon was heard to talk istay of the additional duas that Ordinance. Butes of Postage between England adopted, and even if adopted would not thorongk stemaer,kuving.alior receipt of order.

end the haal-This is author importantly eradicate the evils somplained of. That in Wagna ani materials such questions as the placing of a light-ought to be rendered up by laboarless gein.”

matter. Mr. Henniker Heaton has communiout the conduct of such sy enormous erodas na ang Salaries and office expensor....... Mr. E. W. Maitlanil, the Hon. Treasurer, reed with our respected Secretary, and I think the unally oceurs from this port-baring due regard Bont and taxan ing to remove obstacles to navigation.quests us to acknowledge receipt of the following wattor should receive the attention of the to the dificulties which surround the dealings Charges He has of course to administer bis depart subscriptions to the funds of the Alica Memorial powers at home. It seems to toe abeard that of Chinees in this busfanes, farsit in almost unloadin fee.....

the ratai by the Fronel and German steamers ly in native hands-it is nearly impossibly to ment, that is, to satisfy himself that his

should be just cus half of those by the English prevout the occasional depectation of suplies | Interim dividend så 5 por gent... steamers. The reduction of those rates is, I against thoir will, but the genuine cases aro Balnes. officets properly discharge their duties, to omenil applications for leave, and so on.

think, a matter we should advocate and we may believed to be very low. Susing also that ho are of getting the aesistance of Mr. Hen-the Emigration simont solely takes place to but in a properly organised department all

ailer Heaton. The China Association—This | British Colonies, where the liberty of the Native this involves little more actual isbour than

has only been formed a very short time, but is suply safeguarded, the hardship can be there is no doubt that it will prove a very dressed on proper representations being made. Interest the regular winding of a clock. The routine

soful association I think. I think as the Elaborate machinery inch an is enggested in the Transfer fee work of noting entrances and clearances,

subscription is very small, some subscription Commission's Keport would not only be costly, should come from this Colony. The light which would presumably fall on the ship-owner,

I shall jot down things which may be soon in eto, is performed by the clerical staff.

as the Hop Rock-This is subject which but it would.in addition, tead to restrict the Emis

Las roots of Shanghai but not in those of one of the members present has interested him gration from this port, for if Chinese, or others,

Colombo. Where shal! I begin? Suppose wo self in a good deal. That the Gap Hook is the found their operations were trammelled by such

bako te What say you, Mr. Editor, to tos for proper place for the light to be in is, I think, the expensive methods they would rock for other

nothing Actually, as you go along the Settle- opicion of everybody except Sir Robert Hurt's songs of supply. The treaty Ports of Swntow

raente jan observe in sandry and diverse scal- The following is tha repoff for premutation to itdes vessels of vapacions size, fall of tos, placed inepooter of lighthouses. This matter was first and Amay which alwady largely omiritute bronchatbp ona of the admimis et a dinner to the Emigration from Scathara Chini, the shareholders of HG. Brown & Co Limited, on staude aus water choopies. Labels are ap- given to Sir Richard Macdonell but unfortan would receive succession of basiness. Thom the frst Annual General mooting, to be Leid pended. Anybody is welcome to drink, re- ately a report of that dinner never saw the ports being andor Consalar jurisdiction would light, by some mistake of the committee, other permit the flow of Chirices, by vessels other at the Hongkong Hotel, at no on Monday.

issa, "brought down the house" at a mission. wise, no doubt, this light on the Gap Rock than British, under far less stringent regulations 31st March --- The annual general meeting of the mem would have engaged the attention of this than this Government woult impose. The fo- The General Mangara boy to summit the e report say meeting by telling that he overheard a boy kord the Hongkong General. Chamber of the Harbour Master himself to preside over rooms of the Chamber, City Hall.

be bold, adding the ramark, "you can go for Hon. P.Licensing Shure Brokers.

loss of the trade, but the British ang would statement of acnonnte for the year 1859. After pay

ing all chargon, Prolineinney Expontos, and Interest -19 it.

Then there is the collection of light Ryrie presided, and there were also present, Hos matter of great importarse to a number of also be supplemented by them of other nations there remains a Nat. Profit of $33,776.60, which the caught if you like." Wall, you can drink

Collies and a A. P. MacEwan, Hon. J. J. Keswick, Mars. I. svationen in this Colony engaged in share in those waters Incidentally it may be o

General Manga and Consulting Committen rotea "for naught. if you like. dues purely routine work performed by the Layton, L. Fossnerer, B. Happius, E. M. broking, and they are desirous that it should be tioned that, at the present moment, ini- nom and should he appropriated in Enllows wheelbarrow men are only too glad thus to

$ Tos Dividend of por or por

slake their thiret. I tried it myself one day... clerks. But the great thing, we are told, is the Gray, W. H. Forbes. J. J. Francis, QC., Eden with Ther comes in the greation as to gention is permitted from Swatow to the

The rules and regulations. Sound are of opinion Datch. Stralia Settlements by vessels other sent. per ann

---------- v.dr. -- - ---. 21, ̧009 Nor dal 1. find the boast, abamo is so doing, Comniadiostion su Editorial mature should be registration of junky. Is this work requiring Mackintosh, C. J. Hirst, 3. C. Michaelser. H. The the Guruuat shoald wanke these,. We then Brings, whics coolies for the Settls-To Bomunion to Consulting Committee Geral Managera za por nṛtivloe of .38-

Punch oneskud a capital picture of a splendid. adressed." The Editur," and thong on businen "The such exceptional qualifications that aaval Cozen, T. Whitehead, and F. Henderson, Score brokers should solve the matter by forming to depart from Sirates in ships flying To Dopenclation of vessels & properly 8,000,00 He was feeling in his pocket for the nsadfol W. Dick, G. E. Noble, G. de Champeaux, G. S. are not of that opinion, and we suggest that the ment of British North Borneo ure, act allowed】 "Managor," and not to individuals by mo

socation 2,977.50 ly got up London swell nema hot rust out stall. Correspondenta are requeated to forward their name officer has to be brought all the way from tary

The trade is of great valce To Carry forward to next account 1,810 ponay and looking keculy around to see that n and addrera with communications addressed to the Jamaica for it? The idea is absurd. It

The SECRETARY Baving read the notice con themselves into an association. I informed the British flag.

that after swing this report they have again buto Hongkong, and its extent may be gathered Editor, pat for publication, but as evidence of good may henumitted that when registration was

vening the meeting.

899,773.63 body, was watching him Watch or no watch, I had a good dranght of the tou, setting Mrs. The CHAIRMAN proposed the minates of the come satire in the matter, and purpose waiting from the foss collected for passing migrants

on the Gernment with a view of learning only, which amounted to, in 1899, 820,472. Ap. All lattera for publication shoaid be written on one first commenced the creation of a system in-lost rareting be confirmed. It has not beer the

All the Company's properties are fa good order and Grundy completely at deffanes, and Balite what is the best course for them to adopt. There isprovement in the present system of conduct-have been well maintained daring the year.

mo, no harz whatever came of it. I was Dól volved some considerable amount of work; custom to read these minutes. There is a copy

is no doubt they could-frame their own requis. ing.omigration is doubtlees veeret and the Con. The General insiness of the Company has been of interriwed by a single ecclesiastionl official with Advertironte and Subscriptione abioh are not but when the system was ones got into work. here which has been taken from a faithfa! re

tions and get moses to safores them, though mittee would atrangly urgs, that any amanda satisfactory sad pritable nature, though oring solemn rumoustrades and awful throate. So port and I presume you will sanction them, ordered for a fixed period will be continued until

thors might be diffenities, on recount of the ment should be framed with

to the insidenow of cholers and cattle dinonis dading isty-blessed ha her name!-did not wat me Mr. HOPPLUS: Madamelia),

apertion of the year, which oanced same stoppage to different nationalities of the brokers and other plify, su muek as possible, the methods of the work in the Philippines, orter oxpense was really arrived the drinking of the gratuitous constataded,

The motion was carried,

matters. Alleged contemplated contention be working. To this end-and-expressing their anayoishiy incurred and a covequot dimination tea, and found it good beverage. It was none Order for extre copies of the Dully Prase atonid

of your husband's tea," en weak that i cau be swat befors 11 s. on the day of publication.

ween the Telegraph Uompanies and the Chi-iews generally they believe the best system in the profile of the Company. ness Governmeal-Thia “"is walter which, would be to organico su independent depurt- I'reports for the current yose are good and the, hamily get cut of the pot. Oh no, it was real, tới After hat hour the supply is Smited.

as you are aware, not only this Chamber ment to control this branch of the Colony's General Managers & Consulting Committes are freshing stiugo. Iggestion whether even Ab- but the Shanghai Chamber and other Chaz trade. The head should be an Offcial with a workies of this year's business both hore and in botsford estate could beat it.

every hope of a favourable result being shown on the

and placed on board ship at Hongkeng prices FOR COAST PORTS. Waters are packed and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.

tion.

Conaterfvil Order Bouke supplied on applies.

Our Registored Telegraphic Address is, DISPENSARY, HONGKONG," And all sigued messages addressed thng will receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waters always

kapt ready in Stock

PURE AERATED WATER

SODA WATER

LEMONADE :

POTASH WATER

LITHIA WATER

SELTZER WATER

BARSAPARILLA WATER TONIC WATER

GINGER ALE

GINGERADE

house, or the expediency of attempt-

It will not be the duty of tms Assistant Harbour Master to pass emigrants, nor to pre-f Bide over Naval Courts of Inquiry, nor to acț} se Marine Magistrate. Ju what work then 14 be to assist the Harbour Master? There is

Fospital-

Scottish Oriontal . 8. Co Mosary. Linstead & Davis. Giman & Co.

Greasy Esani, Esq. Masers Dann, Molbye & Co. Mesars W. Hewitt & Co... E. W. Mitchell, Esq.

A. R. Marty, Esq. ...... Messrs. Meyer & Co..

6. R. Lammert, Esq., Jawor H. Cox, Esq.

China Export-Import and Bank

Compagnie ...

G. T. Hopkins, Esq.

".

$50

988322 32

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBEK OF COMMERCE.

the examination of masters and mates. The work involved in this occupies but a very. short time in the course of a year, and it is

Suudry oreditora ......... Balauco

dress dataingë

Chinese skotches. Who could say no? Nel I, 18.30 any rate. When I recall by goso kindnes 5,000 nd present friendships I feel a pleasure is cem. 3,000 93 plying with the rouest. Lied, if the truth "must-be-confessed, regard-it as a compliment, and I, metaphorically speaking. raise my hat in acknowledgment of the same.

$154.419.00)

WORKING ACCOUNT.

Dr.

8

C.

357,768.53 $754.00

2543.67

10.42

252.0 1.50.00

Ona proviso, however, I must make. It ja this-give me plenty of elbow-room, allow it to raa mỹ sye over may nota-book and to write frua it just what I think will interest my readers. It will be a tired Affair. I fear. Bat need I apologize for that? Lord Tennyson called his 79,073.72 Princas a medioy. To 1s a homely illustration: 3,318.33 han in England one eccasionally had “ugnab 3,920.32

pie," and extremely nice it was, Lo The said $76.912.97 que pie is a delightful conglomeradon of mest,

apples, onion and £ don't know what beside. I Enney that almost anything within reach when

75 50.20 the cook is making it in requisitioned and adds. 1,3.89 admirably to the general effect. Understand, 1.00 then, that my letter today is to be somewhat in

the same style. $76,912.97

H. G. BROWN AND COMPANY,

LIMITED.

allest that, many yours ago, the Ray. William Bailey, a worthy returned missionary from Or

No Credit giren for Bottles that look dirty, OF MARY, or that appear to have bean wasd for any other purpose than that of containing Aerated Water, as anrh-Bottles are never used doubtful whether it is lagal for any one da Commereo was held yesterday afternoon in the Obamber at a mach carlier date than it did sult being, that not only would this port suffer on the working of the Company's business with a faforming another youth that a meeting was $0 again by us.

A. 8. WATSON & Co., LIMITED,

Hongkong, China, and Manila.

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MARRIAGE.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, MAren 21ar, 1890.

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The CHAIRMAN-Mosers. Howitt & Co, have

has now come to do so.

This is another.

missing do adopt the report furnisheit by their Committee and the scents attacked thereto.

Mr. PORSNECKER seconded. Carrisi unanimously.

claw to sim.

inspection Iaste and until sen sails, to prevent ontset with outsiders. The Offser could, on passing the passengers, who would file before

TROFERTIES.

CONSULTING COMMITTEE,

GIABILITIES.

ARGETE

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The free toa syetem is worthy of note, and I hope my readers will ant forget it. It gives one genuine pleasure to name it. Let us remiler homage to whom bomage is due." Jobs Chins- excellencies. These are often ignored, and in a man has gave defects. Yes, as he has solid silly, unmanly mode. At religious gatherings Europe you sometimes hear orators say, "Thờ boatten have ho charitable institutions Have. they not? Who told you so. ir. Speaker, make sure of your faota bofore you address the meeting. Your remark happens to be untras, sir.

in

33,775.60

proventing a few towns and cities,' Indeed, uu : lê $156,057.30 desoribes vast and varied nations. What is correct of wwe, is Doi charateristio of all Tho heathen have no charitable institutions": what hen then? which heathen? You must, if you 46,000.00 plass, be more definite. That the hoethen are Commonly lacking in wide, comprehensive bene volence is undeniable, but some are the very reverse. We want photographs. Do lab us bo fair. When I returned to England from Ceylon, I attended a good many missionary mantinga... Your humble servant was promoted to the honour of being introduced as the deputation from the Parest Society." After I had deprtod" for a few months 1 found that I did not always 192,299.40 gire what is called "general satisfaction." Mr. amalovolení planet for it is our fate not to give general satisfaction Why did I not give this 6,164.17

wonderful satisfaction" Beranse I did not 1,079,82 dole uut my information hot and strong enough. 3500 Some seem to think that a returned winter or

mid erections, machinery,

$45,004.00

14.09.12

3,191.70 28,750,80 7

P.280.00 12,630.00 6,000.00. 2834.73

1,909.14

Furniture....at de geby Bacqua Pesisha m Schooner d'....... Brig Enrigue Brig Margarita Boats and iraplomcate.......... Bureausting (10)

ing order, whatever necessity there may have been for a highly trained officer to devote his whole or the principal portion of bis time to joined the Chamber and their election requires fts supervision disappeared. It would be your confirmation. interesting to know whether it was thorough-confirmed.

Mr. LAYTON proposed that the election be

befs have taken great interest in. At one thewagħ koowledge of the Chinese langṇage Nanila. ly explained to Captain Harrings when he MR. MICHAELS seconded, and the motion time we hear that the convention has been and the post should be amply remunerated to was appointed that though his title was in was carried ansiously.

ratified, at another that it has not besa ensure in all respects a very reliable man, Ea- Mr. Dalrymple and Mr. Sassoon retiro, in nocard. On the 30th instant. at St. John's Cathodeal, by

Hoa, A. F. MAGEWER proposed Mr. Grated. From the information this Chambar dor bins should be a second with similar quafians with the arbales of association, but being the Rev. W. Jennings, M., Calquial Chaplain, be Assistant Harbour Master his duties were Stewart as a member, CHARLES ALEXANDER TOMES, only son of Frans to be those of a simple registration clork. Mr. NOBLE seconded and Mr. Stewart was!

has in its possession there is no doubt that no leations. The remainder of the staff ornid build offer themselves for re-election. Tores, New York, to HAB10T CONSTANCE Budo,

far it has not been ratified. A. conference adjusted as the nenda of the aflos demanded. Henderson and his appointinent requires confirmation, The accounts have bees andited by Mr. Fullerton oldest canghter of Alfred Hancock, Hongkong (636 As a matter of fact, for years past the ás-elected.

On the motion of on. A P. MACEWIN 80.

GIBB LIVINGSron. &.Dog has been appoictal to take place in Pacis The present system of a preliminary examina- in May, when the matter will be brought then ou store should be abolished. All cooliee

General Managers. sistant Harbour Mastor has had no more to conded by Me Guar Hr. W. . Brudie asap by tho ropresentatives of the cable cour should be passed on board the vessels, which

Hongkong, 30th March, 1891, do with the registration of junks than with elected a member..

The CHAIRMAN-Gentlemen, I have now to paníos. Lot as hope that any convention which should be compelled to sail immediately after STATMENT OF ACCOUNT TO Sex Desraza la any other branch of the department.

will teed to keep up the high tariff her the inspection. The inspection should in_all-

$ lay the report of the conimittoe bofors you. AB wil be strongly opposed by the entire co-cones be performed by the Head of the De-Capital~~6,000 shares auch $50Folly paid-up 300,000.00) We were always under the impression that you are well aware it has been published in tan munity. I do not think there is anything else partment or his second; the vast being care Sundry ereditors. You exaggerate. Horttien" is not a word ru. the office of Assistant Harbour Master was Dewarepare some time are so that everyone has for me to remark or and I now propose that this fully surrounded by water police while the front pel loss i

had an opportunity el forming in opinion upon created in order to provide an appointment it and whether any additions or alterations for one of the Fassed Cadets of those days. should be made. If any goatloman prosent has WHAT are the duties of the Assistant Mr. Lasran tells us it was created to provide any alteration or addition to suggest the time

him, maka i olurly maderifood to each whore Goodwill Amount paid IL. G. Beowa an Harbour Master? To assist the Harbour for the proper registration of janks. But been published, but of course it is not lostly

The report has already The CHATTINAN-I omitted to ask, before the resel was going, and ascertain if they then. per prospectos Master, says the Acting Colonial Secre whatever the idea may have been, the fact passed until the opinion of the members is patting the recaution to the meeting whether objected to go there or to accept the earployment tary, Doubtless if the Hon. W. M. has been very clearly proved that the Har. taken upon it. The matters which your Conny Fentleman had any remarks to make, but it they were engaged for. They should in such edit informed they were free, at unea, to mittee have dealt with this year have not is not too late now, DRAND had been asked twenty years ago bour Master can now get on very well with been sa Burerons as those in previous years of interest to the Chamber of Commerce to collected, take shore, and their cases thoroughly Hon, A. P. MACERA-PorLaps it may be leave. The objectionista could be there and then in state the duties of the Deputy Super-out an assistant. We have Mr. LISTER'S However, such as they have been. I think I

can say your Committee have devoted every know, in reference in the Observatory and the investigated, punishment if necessary inflicted. intendent of Felice and Assisiz? Superin- own experience; he was able to discharge attention to them. I will now fuch to over storm wariage, that the Governor appointed a on those who had forced the smigrant ou tendent of Police he would have said, in the the duties of Harbour Mostor, Assistant shortly the different matters which have oo-Commission to auguro to the work of the board. No hinose but the actual migrants same way, that the duties of the Deputy were Harbour Master, Sheriff, and Coroner. Then cupied the attention of the Chataber during Observatory. That Commission is at and he should be permitted on the vessel during the the Strfus on Privileges of men-of-ear to an immoned amount of evidence, and I Passing Sch a iystem is found to anter dist the Captain-Superintendent and we have the further evidence that whenever grated to subsidieet foreign saat memorar am glad to my that they have now completed in Ewalow, where ter Britaunu dajesty's Coral Shanks (timber, implements, and stares). 76.17.56 Editor, I guess that soms of an wary bors nunder

barque Penshaw, brig Enriqua, and brig those of the Assistant to assist the Deputy, the Harbour Master or Assistant Harbour British Colonial Ports. You will see the hair labours Doubtless the result will shortly performs the functions above indicated. Shonia Saudry estirastos, uncompleted voyages

Hurgurites Both thear offices have been abolished and Mastar has been alsout the whole of the report that these terminate on the 30th April be in the hands of the Government and of course any unwilling emigrante even the scrutiny of next. I think if the mattor had been 'daly con-

I shall ask that the report be laid on the table this repeation, the further examination at the Orig rigs cargo No. 7 paymentų os no the organisation of the Police now, is vastly work has been performed by the one reusinaidared, the status and privileges of man of war and so communicated to the Chainber. It would British Ports of destination and the ability of t better than when they existed. The ofice of ing. Mr. DRANE said on Wednesday that would never have been granted to these ships, be promature for me to lay what coclusion the the coolie to further represent als ass to this Hongkong & Shanghai Boating Corporation 32,096.71 mise query slewald delineate the natives as black

Commission bas come to, but I may go so far an Authorities there, is a final precaution against Desk with Geaoral Managers............ Assistant Harbour Master stands in the there had been an Assistant Harbour Master forza. But arseho or other this to say that a vast improvement will immediately practions,

or if granted they would have been granted in a

Other details would suggest Sandry debtors geoumura, 23,818.91 in face and ditto in charter. They are bad same category na the abolished police offices ever since the appointment was first estab-mail Ordinance has bena, brought betere the be noticeable in the working of that important themselves in framing an. Dedinazop on Deposit againul barqeo Ponshaw's datics... 1,696.00 enough, heaven knows, but they are no more

totally bad than you or even L would got

· this simple prinsipio, which

$354,357 30 and ought to share the same hale. Any one liahodexcept during the last eighteen months. Conseil overy you don't think the Ordin institution. (applouse).

to asaartaka their real

To change my theme. The unmber of itinar- The ORAIMAN-The next busineas is to apat the rotnal won impartially reading the report of the discs. The hon. gentleman was evidently speaking matter was never brought before the Chamber appoint a committe for the ensuing year.

nnor is more than ten luse--and passed. Tho

withus uncseroed by any kidnappers. These dis

ant tradeffolk is remarkable in China Tou get with them in at the prinicpal thorough sion in the Finance Committee on Weduce under a misapprehension. After the Cadels of Commera till within the last few years

Mr. Francia proposed that the present Com- tails the Committee recommend should be sub

mitted to the Chamber that they night provent Charrenne

607.45 inros and in many obscure streets also. They day will, we think, arrive at this conclusion: had been otherwise provided for, Mr. McEun Ho injurious these powers might become wittee should be re-elected.

Mr. Horrius thought it would be desiratis the introduction of sob absurdities as axist in Selu...

3,721.79 are of various kinds. Of course, ostabios soupy When pressed by the Ho A. P. MacEwEN was appointed in 1875, but he was always considered and

in their exercise has apparently now boon.

when the German mail to have Mr. MacEwen on the Committee and to ipa prosent Ordinance whereby it is compulsory Interest.............

8,520.73 a prominent placa among their wares Sweats to state the duties of the officer more speci- looked upon as an odd man available to act for steamers got their privilege, it was necompanied do that they must appoint a now. Comm. Un lot and the ticket this be evues quid compots bis potice expenses, Hongkong (8 cale) jo

2,844.4 in request among the young. But the táin upon the Passenger Broker to sign with his own Proliminary expense Committee.

TEQ.OC business is in solid, necessary food, ench as rice. On the motion

Stationery fically, the Acting Colonial Secretary could other officers whenever required; and when by a rider from the Secretary of State, which was taken with the result that the fol- attendance at the Shure" axamization of the End debts

Booking diskos display their abtractions to han pledged them not to interfero with the powers ndly refor the hon. gentleman to the Merchant ho was taken away from the Harbour Office or the laws of this Colony in any way. This lowing gentlemen were elected on the Com- Emigrants, though he has no power to take my frofit and loss

32,745.60 geg souls, Old looking bits of pork are corved. up in a miniatyra poof of grossy looking staff Shipping Ordinance, an Ordinance which, as to act as Deputy Superintendent of Polier or shows that the Gorarement at home bave begun mitter: Hex P. Byrio. Hem. A. P. Huowen, part in the preceding. He is only a sit

$59,050.65

which is supposed to be gravy. Whether or not Le says, extende over thirty pages, but which as Saperintendent of the Gaol it was not to think that perhaps they have made a mistake Hon. J. J. Keswick, Mosses. E. Meekiatosh, spuntator.

The principle of a separate Department for

those are nice I am jucompéteënt to say, inssmvuli in giving the full powers and privileges of a W. H. Forbes, R. M. Gray, H. Hopping, S., C. does not contain a single reference to the thought necessary to appoint any ore to fill man-of-war to weil stentners Now that they Miotsaleen, and G. E, Noble..

as I have never felt as if I dare venture on such Enigration work for itself up the Cota Timber stocka with Agents' profé ou cales. 16,519.50 Assistant Harbour Master from begining) his place at the Harbour office; in the same have looked farther into the matter, and

Hon. P. BRIThe next business themittee as absolutely necessary. The trade has Timber atouks in Plibppines profit or sales-17.735.6 hazardous experiment. In addition to provi long grown beyond the power of the Harbour Basts, implements, and stores profitem salos 1.205.36 alon purveyors are sinkors with their melting to end. It transpired, however, that the way when the Harbour Muster has been absen how detrimental the gemting of those election of a Chairman and Vice-Chairman.

On the motion of Hon. A. P. MACEWEN, Master's Department to pay that dun atletion Saw mile working proft......... 3,920.10 apparatus smoking vigorously on their barrotes privileges may prove, and in consequence of the special duty of the officer is supposed to be sent the Assistant bes been able to combine line nearly all the Chambers & Commerce took seconded by Mr. WEITEREAL, the water were to supervision which its proportions now de Brig Enrique working profit to attend to the registration of junks. The the duties of the two offices without in on the matter, they are to be withdrawn. Pro- taken by ballot, with the result that Sr. Mamand. The cost of such a Department should Schooner Reglid working prot

Big Margarita working proät un bably if the Government bad thought what the kintosh was elected Chairman and Hen, A. F. be defrayed from the Emigration fees now lovied, Barqua Fenihow working prost Colonial Treasurer at one time filled the office convenience.

which for 1833 amounted to $26,472, na stready Wood-cutters in Philippines accounts with consequences of the granting of those privileges MacEwen Vice-Chairman. himself, and be stoutly defends its mainten The question of who is to act for the Hat would be, only a portion of the privileges of 5.MACKINTOSH-Gentiumen, I thank you stated; thie sum would be more than ample to Brobange........ ance. But as the Hon. P. Bris said no-bour Master when he goes away on leave or men-of-war would have been conferred. There for the honour you have bestowed upon me and cover the cost of the new Department. The Burip and finster Leis

Committee deprecate any additional levy of fees can be no question that those who suggested the I hope to marit your confidance. thing stronger could be advanced to prove is sick is one which deserves consideration, Grdinence at home and the offisis of thie-Ce Hon. A F. MAGEWER-I think before we on this branch of trade, for they consider that that the office is unnecessary than what was but it can hardly be contended that it is lony who drafted it and put it before the Council, separate, we should offer a twarty vele of thanks all taxation than can be "ear marked" for the stated by the Hon. A. LISTER, who says that necessary to maintain a naval officer por did not consider what large powers they were for the great interest Mr. Ryrie has always taken payment of particular official services for the giving to these steamers. Survey of the. Coast in the Chamber and the work he has done for it. proper regulation of any branch of trade, should during the time the late Captain Catana manently as Assistant Harbour Master of China. This matter was dealt with in our I am sure he will be glad of a rest this post, and not be merged in the general revenues of the was Acting Harbour Master he (Mr. merely in order to provide a substitute for previous report. With regard to it I am now I think the bomber is to be congratulated on Colony, but applied specifically to be purposes Listen) discharged all the duties of that the Harbour Master en sxh occasion. If informed by the Admiral that the subject has the election of Mr. Mackintosh ay Chairman for which they ero raised. Thus uxdue taxation of Commerce ie avoided and the freedom of the office, as well as the duties of Assistant Har- there were objections to appointing one of int reconsidered, and I suppose Imperial beg to propose a vcle of thanks to Mr. Byrie

erp not so much affected Mr. FORBES Reconded, and the vote was car- Port maintained. — I have, &c.

F. HENDERSON, Secretary, bour Master, and those of Sheriff and Coro- the gentlemen acting as private eurveyors any by stationing of Her Majesty's vesela ried with foud applause. ner. Now if que mai could do all this if is member of the Civil Service of the Colony only do hear that one ship is to be stationed that have falion from Mr. MacEwou. I do faol

on the coast of Chian as they were before. Not The CHAIBMAN-I appreciate the remarks Hon. N. C. Mitchell-Inns, Acting Registrar-

Generat. evident that the Harbour Muster does not might be appointed Acting Barbour Master, on the cost but another too,is to be went out, so perhaps that a younger man then mysalt shenki require an assistant. Mr. LTE says it is for assistance. could readily be obtained from that it evidently seems that the authorities now be head of the Chamber of Commerso. I

think that it is an advantage to keep up the ear have had my day. I bave worked for many The Bookseller is responsible for the foliowant in Wallington Street carrying the poles manim, "Least said, sponert ended." You only people who know nothing about the mat-the Navy for the proper conduct of Courta ver of the coast, Pinnacle Rock Fund. This has years as Chairman and Vice-Chairman of this ing A female rustic lately entered a booksel. Witness was going to ask him where he gut seldom see ragged clothes heró. The exceptions ter who say there is no work for an Assistant of Inquiry or other mattore requiring techcertainly been rather a disappointing matlerefter Chamber, and as Mr. MacEwen saya und beler's shop in a cathedral olty in the West, and them, when the defendant dropped them and are usually beggars whose patent ventilating Harbour Master, and be allowed himself to nieal training. Mr. Inere has had no the exertions made in getting the fund together glad of a little rost. I may add that I do not neked to seo somo sixprony novels. After tarnou away Witness gave cha od caught bins, attire is, of course, meant to be a mats appeal to indulge in a little sarcasm on their suppos.naptical training but he tells us that be did you will see, what has been done bas boon du. Think a bettor saloution could have been made lug over a number of them, she andd-nly petri and the defendant fell dowa and made witness the charity of the public. Commonly, holes aro

ly appreciated by the Hydmgraphic Department then Mr. Mankintoab,

fed the bookseller by observing, so you have believe he was ill. Wito was loving kim to`musent. Iam often amused to watch the various ed ignorance. But astronomers have learnt all the work of the Harbour Mamoy during it Whitehall. Fue to Sprotal Jurora, I'ble hse The meeting thas ploned. "

Ebakipera to the window į is that a gved our go for palstance, when the defendant jumped effect of dromas wideh have been frequently

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PROFIT AND Loss ACCOUNT. Dz.

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3,808.80 or carte, shoe-makers who undertake the resti 4,492,87 festion of your understandings at your own door, 1,153.81 and others. But commend me to the mending--

B1: 597.90 woman, Tes, the monding woman. Koading is 334.20 an occupation largely followed in, the Flowery 11.00 Land It forme dietinot tendo. Inovar ase the mender without admiration. She roamsalong, clad 852,95€ in theubiquitous Chinese blos, carrying a lasketia which are the needful utensils and a stool. When sko firde's house requiring ber service down she sits outaide, and in a thoroughly business.. lika manner begins to repair the dilapidated gar ment committed to her. She does it well, too. It is aming to observe how steadily and dog- gedly she goes on with her work. Foot-passen. gers are Tramping to and fro and carriages are bowling past the neighbourhood is busy and Chan A-p was obarged with alcaling von noisy it makes no difference to her. She bamboo poles, value about $1, on the uth inst. ignores everything but the torn dress on her Choy Ban, a district watchman, anid that shout knee until she has made a good job of it. No 5.45 mm, on the 20th instant, as saw the debut loud tongued growip is sha! She sets on the

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POLICE COURT.

20th March.

BEFORE MR. E. ROBINKON,

AN ARTFUL THIEF,