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SIPPING REPORT. The British steamer Monkasaton, from Saigon 21st August, bad strong &W. viods to Caps Paderan; thence to port welerate N. to NE winds.
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the whole naval defones of the Empire, or how to reduce the charge to the colony without | themselves responsible for a sapidurable portion far the fans of the naval expenditure being un-throwing any extra burden on Imperial vas of this oxlenordinary expenditure, but that was dertaken by the mother country should be son-vous, it determined to keep one wing of a by na tusens an argument for esting salde the aldered in deciding what military contribution a Hongkong regiment at Singapore on thedistivet original arrangement. It was rather an argu- nology should be called upon to pay. But it is nudestanding that it Asemed as part of the meat the other way. With regard to the parti manifai that such a report, unless supported by garrison paid for by the colony, and that it onlar arrangement arrived at by the present de- evidence given by polonial statesmen qualified war liable to be removed whenever required alsa vernment, he could see no reason to doubt that and authorized ta gire ovidence upon the ques where. This arrangement, which was continued they had given fair and foll consideration to the tion, and to explain the views of colonial Govern under the agreement of 1871, is no longer prao. arguments adduced by the coloafsts. He could monta and Legislatures, would not carry mushtimable. In these days of quick attack, the gar- not discuss the details of the axrangement, but Wadiostook
Tokio weight in the colonies. Nor, again, could auch risun of Hongkong must be at its post and not in would contina himself to general principles. Nirutaki * report, even if supported by ench evlinnes, by Singapore, and the latter must, therefore, nowraly. This osastry supplied the whols of the naval | abanghal held binding on our great responsibly-governed entirely upon its own garrison. This arrange defence of thems" aslonkes, and that was ■ Focskow colonies. It might be of some assistance mont saved the colony abont £40,000 a year for meet important consideration. The sloty of 007..... to her Majesty's Government as lying down over 20 years; but that is scarcely a reason why Singapore really depended upon the raval de duping general principles, and it would feud to strengthen it rbogid now loopose an extra, ökargs to timt fans. It might be protested for a time by
Hongkong... their lands both in tais country and perbapa in axtsat on Imperial revannes- cost which fortifications, but if the shigs of this country Vistoria Pat the colonies what they were seeking assistance, would be dirserly contrary to the terisson which were driven off the sea, fortifications or no for. Canton but it would not rollers the Government of the the onlony was transferred. Nor, again, fa iti tikkatlans, Singapurs would fall. In consider Masso day from an inquiry into each particular case ar just to urge that the principle of the original ing whether the oplonies were ing created just how
Haiphong. the atacant of contribution which can fately be agreement was abandoned in 1834 when the ly in this matter, it was impossible to leave out Bol demanded must depend upon the special cleum Taperial Government assumed the past of of sight the great expense of naval defanos and spila *** ktanons of exob caco as, for example, upon the the armaments, while the clay provided the enormous advantage it was to the colonies. Cape 8. James flosnelal position of the colony, its revenus and the works. The transaction of 188; had no (Hose, best.) He thought that the simple fact
97TH AUGUST, AT expenditure, trade, and other local onsider reference whatever to the cost of colonial garri quoted by the noble lord opposite, that the coat Windhostock ntiona. Such a report might be of advantage sons, but related solely to the ost of special works to very person in this country was 18 a year. Maak? to the Gererament for the time being, and of defence then contemplated. Parliamentary whoress to each person at. Singapore it was only shanghai... might strengthen their hands, and also the Paper 0.4,156 of 1884 shone that the question 32. 6, would carry conviction to any man's mind Foochow hands of the officials in the straits Settlements, related not to Singapore alone, but to ton col-, that that colony was not being hardly treated. | Amor seas when the assistance of a larger military contrionies. It was then felt tint in spite of thegree. No doubt this colour was of immore import during button from the colony should be sought. But it ment of 1886 it would be hard in that special ange from au Imperial point of view, but it re
Hengkonsumsi would not relieve the Government from the duty matter to treat Singapore less favourably than must also be regarded ses great emporiqu Victoria Pusk.... of examining into the particulars in such can be other possessions. To that extent the agres of trade and of grent bouaßd to those who Caston Avathe amount of the military contributions ask mont of 1860 was departed from, and the milltary lived there, and. It was only reasonable that Stars... ed for from the colour could not be East wept establishments of dingapore did east an extra they should contribute to its protection socording Heibe after fall consideration of the resources of the co bardor, on Imperial revenues of about £104,000, to their menos. A matter of this kind conlaintong lony, of itz revenue, its expenditure, its trade, &c. That departare from the terms on which the really only be determined by the Colonial Office Mais Haring made thoes general o sorvations, I will transfer of the calony was agreed to in 1886 is in discussion with the golonim, and he vald seo Cano 8. Jamon - 20 turn to the motion before the House 1 no moon, however, for still further departing no reas a to suppose that on either side of the
Starring in southern Chins he fails wightly Bitened with attention to the speech of the noble from those tazioa soil permanently abarging Horse there was any disposition to treat theme Chins B. Bradetta gentle for BE. winds. Westber lard, but I was unable to discover in is agy now Imperial revenues with an expenditure for the colonies hardly in the mattor: As to whether hat generally clear, but choway. Issued at 11,0...) argument against the decision of the Govern- garrison, which the colony, on its tmosfar, it was desirable to kave a general inquiry into ment. The arguments of the noble lord have al-undertook to bear, The home tovarnment ready buon urged by the Governor and Larisandertook to bear half the cost of Adan de but he doubted wise her such an inquiry Iative Council of the Straits Settlements and by fences of the sman-time that it agreed to would lead to good result. He did not think the Straits Settlements Association, and they bear the cost of Singapore armaments, but that snob an inquiry should extend to colonies will be found in the Parliamentary paper pub. India has avac atgal, as Singapors does, baring responsible Governments. With regard Bacometer......... lehed last March. These ergamonts have beon that the Government is in consagree bound to the Crown colonies. it was possible that some Tomperaturo...... dealt with in my drepstones of December 18, 1999, to go further and permanently assume part light might be thrown upon the subject by and January 1, (991, I wish to express my ro of the cost of the garrison. But assamiar inquiry, it be shall like to remark that, what. gret that there has been feeling in the colony this not to be the case, and putting aside the ever winciples they laid down, the contributions that they have been treated somewhat harably agreement of 1807 and other past agreements must vary from time to time according to the and discourteously in that the decision of the and asanming's large Imperial interest in the circumstances of the case and the changes which Coversmaat was placed before then in my Best defence of Singapore, the contribution now call- took place, and it was exceedingly doubtful whe despatch in 1899 before they bad had suficient of for fe not too large in proportion to the rether it was expedient to lay down ang hard and opportunity of disunssing the subject in its spective Imperial and colonial interests. It is fast rale. However, he did not wish to pro details Nothing could be fartbar fran my worth considering, when we are charged with very strongly upon this question of inquiry: all wish than too show discourtesy to the colony."harshness and extortion." what the British to that be desired to say was that be birovali bad sad, of course, nothing could be moro impolitie. paper pays iu rospect of the defaues of the colony never had the slightest desire to press unduly The following is as explanation of the conree and of Imperial interests. (Heat, Less.) The upon this colony or upon any other, but he which was iskear The particulars of the essa cost of tha military garrison and works is not had been discussed in the years preceding the nearly the total cost of the detonor. The naval transfer of the colony in 1867 from the Govern defence forms a most important item in this ment of India to the Imporial Govera: ont. The anadoration, and the whole cost of that falle main argaments now adduced were not only on this country. In many caso it is extraca. decussed in those years, but she at subsequent ty Afficult to make, even an approximate periods, notably in 1873 at 1879, when onleniation of this cost, because, as a rula, my ble friend opposite the Earl of Kim- ships are not toki off for the defense of, a berley) was at the Colonial Office. The Go particular colony, the policy of the Admiralty vernment when coming to a doolston had the being againa; asigning any fraction of the advantage of the reports of the committee feet to particniar arsan. It as happene, bow- of 1811 and of the very strong departmental ere, that out of the total for the China committee of 1888, and siw of the elaborate and Station it has been found desirabla, for special carefully.ngpressa opion of Sir F. Dickson, ranaona, to nesign about 4,030 tons to what is Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements in led the Straits dlskinn, of which Singapore 1888. There had been necessarily some delay in is tho headquarters, and this fores is rarely abent deciding this question of the increase of the from Malayan waters. On the basis of a division military contribution, and t was thought that in of the aggregato usvať expondituro by the total the interests of the cubay itself there should be effective seagoing tonnage of the Navy, the cost no further delay, and that the decision of the has been calculated at (240 s too for offootive Government should be at once announced. But charge yearly, E10 a lou for nou-sfestiva ebarge. thanmugement of the decision was not intend yearly), £4,000 by £50-£200,000 per annuma ad te lossen the colony's opportunities of organing and this, therefore, is the sam which the mother against it, and as a metter of fact they vary country may be said to spend in the anyal de- properly availed themselves of their opportuni fonos of the Straits Settioments, and which it ties. If the argumenta that were adduced had may be assumed that the colony would have to prevailed with "the Government there would spend were it an independent State. This cal- have been po diftaully about altezing the con.culation takes no account of the cost of defending tribution for future, years and repaying any the commeres of the Straits outside Malayan wa overpayment in the years 1669, 1890, and 1891. ter. It will be understand that I only refer to I sincerely trust that this explanati will the smount then paid for asval defence for the diepol the feeling in the colour to which purpose of showing that the British taxpayer I have referral, I think the noble lord rays a larga share of the defence, larger "even agrees with me that a fair share of the expandi. £han the colony would beer if the colony bore tare should be borne by the ootyny and the mo the whole military defends, but the cost of the ther country spectively, having regard to all Navy is not included in the calculation of the the circdistances of the case and the respective contribution to be paid by the way. This, ON interests at stake. It is not denied that the Lowever, is not all. As regards the land defences, colony should pay more tosa it has dons of late it must be remembered that since 1877 the mother yes The colony's obligation was recognized custry has lol out £194,400 in armemente and by the Legislative Council when they paned a works, and that the annual military expenditaio resolution saying that it might be taken as adis 196,000, and the colony, under existing ar mitted that the exlony should pay half of the rangements, only
year of thin. The rossoris ctual west of military defenes in addition to the country part 236,000. 2100 000. the mother entire cost of barracks Tu dealing with this for our making this paymmit for the four years gation of what le a fair contribution to be paid ending Doober, 1593, are stated in my des by the colony it is necessary to go back to the patch to be" out of consideration for thə colonial time when the colony was transferrell in inanc and in urder to lighten the immediate 1867 and to the understanding then arrived pressure of an application to the circum- al. Want was the shinf object of the co. stance of the present time of the origical looy in making to be transferred The co-agreement apon which the colony was trane Banke- lonists wished to escaps from the very heavy forred." A Mr. Stanhope showed in the defence oberges to which the colony was subjet ss | House of Commons acme time ago,iha charge part of the Indian Empire. Ja the negotiations amounto to 38. 6d. per Load of the population of which extended from 1858 to 1986 the Home the colony, while in the United Kingdom the Government steadily refused to take over the corresponding charge amounts to lie. per hoad. onloay until they were assured that no charge I trust I have established that the contribution would fall upon the Imperial Exchequer for now called for is-first, much less, in fant ises by other the military or civil establishments of one ball, then the colony would have bad to pay the colony. The transfer was not desired by the if the tennafor had not been maie, and it bad Government, and only made in the interests of remained arder the Ladiza Gorornment; Chins Sagar the colony itself. The colony accepted the con- Bound, that it is mack less than the colony Chinese Loan 284 C.. ditions ned the transfer was made. It is now could be called upon to pay if the agreemout of Choose Loan 80 .. objected that it is nafair on the part of the 1867 were strictly enforced; third, that it is a Cruickshank & Co.... Gorernment to attempt to apply to the existing vory resonable contribution it taken in con- Dairy Form Co.
Fenwick & Co., Gao- "state of things the principles laid down In 1866, j sidoration with the amount paid by the mother
whan Singapors was bat a soil colony, a more conatry for the Imperial Interest in the defenea Gordon & Co.. A. G... trash depot. Now it said Singapore is a port of the colony, fourth, that it is a reasonable Green Island Cement of para cant importance to the Empiro. I have contribution when compared with the revenue. Brick & Cement.
H. & C. Bater desit with this argoment in my despatch of of the colony, an it is based on a lower percent Hongkong & Ona. January 10, 1891. 1 there pointed out that those age then upon suy furter resettlement; 8fth, I Hongkong Electric... views sa to the position of Singapore in would add that, comparing it with the other 3. L. Tramwaye. 1866 are not in scoord with the opinions colonies whose contributiane kare keen revised. Hongkong Ico oxpressed by the local authorities when the the Straite Settlement has not bọɑn dealt with H. K. Whaxi & 6. transfer was under discussion. At that time the unfairly. In constadion, I would observe that, H. Steam Toundry... colony, when seeking relief from the military looking to the greatly increased and increasing Hongkong Rope....ar sharges imposed by the Iulian Government, ilid coat and requirements of the military and naval H. & W. Dock....... not simit that Singapore was merely the chief servings and the consequent heavy and incre town of a stasil colony. On the contrary, it re-ing burdon apon the British terpayer, hor Ma-Hotels- presented that this importance of Singapore as jesty's Government have had to consider, and in on Imperial station was enoh, that a large por- this they are only following the example of ilon of the defence expenditure onght to one former Governments, whether some increase out of Imperial faade. It is farther objected of colonial contributions should not be sail. that & e contribution of lifi) was stated by the od for. In dealing with thoas questions, wo Wan/Olea to be fixed with regard to the wants have, as a Chancellor of the Brobequer and moans of the inhabitants the colony" and said, "examined the matter in ne verrow and snowbl out lu inoregen. El to quite tras that exacting spirik" We have closely examined into it was en fixed in 1866, but it is also true that the revenue, expenditure, trade, and aomresa of it was fond upon the same principle in 1889. taxation in está oology from which a larger ! Those who raised this objection omitted to men.contribution is looked for. We have had no ne tion that when the principle governing the eird to press for an extreme contribution or so contribution was laid dowu în 1866 by tho War bear badly upon the colonias, and as to the par- Qos it was stated to be "a sine qui non con- tionlar case now batore us, I trust that, affor lition of the answect of the Imperial Govern what I have said, your lordships will be of meet to the transfer that it is to cast no opinion that the decisión is reasonable, and that Taluk Planting... additional border on the Imperial Exche. this colony, considering all the circumstances of quer.”. -In... mpport of the -objcctors-case the case, has not been called upon to bear mor a. despatch of Lord Kimberley's to the War thar a just contribution towards its defence, Offer in 1871 has been quoted. In it he stated (Hear, bear.)
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that he would not feel justified in imposing The EARL of KIMBERLEY thought bir noble apon the Settlements any arrangement by which friend behind him was quite faslifed in being they will be rendered liable to an uneorisining this matter before the House, and be olarge over which they have no contrel." But was sure that everybody would be glad that this despatch referred to a very different ques- the ncble lord opposite had had the op tion. It dealt only with the question whether p rtunity of explaining the position of the Go- the onlony should be charged each year with vernment in the matter. He entirely RYTO" the notnal ascertained, enst of the troop for the pattised with his noble friend opposite in the year, or whether it should be ofiarped with the diffulty he had no doubt had in dealing with estimated cost for a fixed period. The former this grostion. because when he himself was in plan was the plan adopted by the Todina Go | offioo he was engaged in a similar controversy. vernment, but the noble earl (Lord Kimbarley) There was only one Fanart in the statement of thought it would be better that the colons the noble lord opposite in which he did not ahould know axsoily what it would have to sutirely agree. His noble friend mail ikut pay in a given sumber of years, and the he thought the course the Government took in principle of payment by estimate was adopted, this matter was entirely justifiable, beast:sə en I think to the advantage of the along the principle on which their decision was It is to bo obserred that in 1874 the con based was laid down long before. He coală not tribution of the colony in respect of military ex- help thinking that it would bare tended to smooth pauditure was reduced from £69.940, at which matters if the colony had been communicat- Agure it stood from 1609, to £31,595, or 171 per ml with beforehand. Still, that was not an cent. of the total revenue of the odony, and that important point, because there had been ample since 1979 the contribution had been £50,145. opportunity for discussion, and he had no From 1871 to 1870 tas percentage of milliery doubt her Majesty's Government would have exponditure to reconne averaged 16 or 17 per given fair consideration to any argument that This year's New Males $100 cent, and then, owing to the fall in the value of might have been adduced. The noble lord op Last year's Now Malwa 2500 the dollar and the increase of ravonas, the perposite had gone vary fully and clearly into the Old Malwa....... $510 centage dropped gradually to 6 per want, in whole question, and it was only tomary for Older Malwa. 1987. The new charge will amount to about 15 him to any vary Httia. Tala enbject of the oldest Malwa per cent., which is a less percentage than during arrangement made upon the transfer of the Patna (Now).. the years from 187140 1870. In fact, looking to Straits Settlement to the Imperial Government Patas (Old) the increase of revenue,every reattlement has been was under discussion when he was in affice, and Reason (New) in favor of the color. Before the transferof the he remembered how the colony pressed for the Bazaras (Old) estory in 1807 the percentage was 27 percent.of the change. At that time there was certainly no rovenine, immediately after it fell to 22 per cent, desire whateter, or the part of the Government After 1871 it was 17 per cent, and now it was 15 te zenept the change. On the contrary, they
E. 8. COXON,
OZIUM.
Per Pion!.
2 to 4 dates.
Allow'on
0 to 26.
0 to 3.
2520
0 to 3
31
$40
to 3
$4921
per ebest.
$5011 .......$481
$*98*
EXPORT CARGOES.
"
per cent. Her Majesty's Government albera, disliked it very much. However that might Per steamship Patroclus, sailed on the 18th and here always adhered, to the principle of have bean, the conditiore then agreed upon August For London-13124 1. congen 1867, spon creuzfer was
BONIZAM STOWFORD, BONHAM BOAD. Apply to
11532
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Bangkong, 25th June, 1891.
PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCE.
MES FALCONER has auties for
Gentlemen Resident Boardera at * Viòtoria View," Kowloon,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1891.
361
BOARD AND RESIDENCE: "YOMFORTABLE BOARD and RESID,
ENCE, 1, QUEEN ROAD EAST
· MÍŘ. STAINFIELD. Hongkong. lat August, 1831
11890
BOARD AND LODGING.
(NOMFORTABLY FURNISHED ROOMS
with Board
Apply to Mrs. MATHER,
2, Pedder's FBI, Hongkong, 18th July, 1891.
11700 FONG PHOTOGRAPHER A Has just added to his COLLECTION of VIEWS some NEW SCENES and Photon. of NATIVE TYPEy, capius of which are obtainable in his Studio or at Mesare, KELLY & WALSH'S.
IVORY MINIATCHES of Superior Quality and of Bxcellent sod High Finish PREMANENT ENLARGEMENTS of PHOTOS and Views and reproductions of the same on Paper, Canvas, or 1648 Opal.
Heat moderator
Apply 15
SPANISH PROCURATION. Hongkong, 9th July, 1981.
THE KOWLOON LAND AND BUILD- ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
TO LET.
KOWLOON.
FEW HOUSES in KNUTSFORD TZE. RACE, containing 5 Rooms each and Bath Rooins. Tennis Courts Healthy situation. Cheap Bent.
Apply to
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST-
MENT & AGENCY CO., LD. Hongkong, 7th August, 1891.
TO BE LET.
INSTANTANEOUS VIEWS, GROurs and for- TRAITS are taken in any state of the weather, ! and all Permanent Proossses, are exorated un Moderato Toros-
STUDIO-ICE HOUSE LANE.
INSURANCES
NOTICE...
131
VEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
The Undersigned, Agents for the shore Com pany, aro prepared to ACCEPT RISES 1873gainst FIRE at Current Rster.
NORTON & Ca
Agente.
THE Leage and Commodious HOUSE, No.
35, WELLINGTOK ŠTREBT. Apply to
CHOT TENG,
Hongkong, 25th July, 1891.
Hongkong 16th July, 1887.
A3
A CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY LIMITED,
ESTABLISHED 180.
The COMPANY's Destntubes will be ac çapled at PAR in lion of Dash.
JOHN A. JUFF, Secretary
The Austin Arms Hotel and Bailding
Company, Limited.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1E01.
FOB, HALE.
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HAS HEIDSIECK'S
CHAMPAGNE, 1390 WHITE BESL $24.......... por onse oil domo quarts,
............ POT ease of 9 dozen pinte
PADE DUBOIS & Co. CLARET, UNathan Cabose, $13............ por man of 1. damu quarts. $14........... por ease of 2 dozon pint
PONTET CANET. 89.50 ......... per essa of 1 dozon quarta. PALMER MARGAUX $7.50........ per ease of 1 dozen quarta, 85) per case of 2 dowon pints. DORMONT.
S
38
menané por enca of 1 dozen quarta.. So per case of 2 dozen pints.
JOHN WALKER & SONS' ULD HIGHLAND WHISKEY, ·
per cens of I dozen boitles.
ALSO. -CUTLER PALMER & Co.%
WINES AND SPIRITA,
STEMSDEN & Co. Hongkong, 30th August, 1891.
The 0.8.8. atamor Derianus lett Singe poem the oraing of the 27th August and may be expected here on or about the 2nd Eeptember.
"The P."&Q. steamar Shanghaileft Autwarp on the let inst.
The China Shipp ts Matuel chartered steamer Hampshire, from London and Liverpool, passed the Cast on the 21st August, and may be con- sidered due at Penang on or abook "the. 10th September.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
A MATI. WILL, 20098. - For Ban Francisco-Por Marit, to-day; the 28th inst., et 11.30 AM.
For Swatow and Shanghai-Per-Canton, today, the 28th inst., st 2,90 P.M.
For ShanghatPor Ningyo, to-day, the 28th int, at 8.20 PM.
For Saigon-Per Amigo, talay, the 29th inst., at 4.30 P.M.
For Kutshinola-Pur Tellus, to-day, the 28th iort, at 4.50 P.M:
For Canton-Per Fatehen, today, the 28th |inst., at 5:00 p,M.
on
For Straits and Bombay-Por Tribel, to-
For Csato Per Powca, on Sunday, the 30th lust, at 9.00 am.
For Hothow and Haiphoog-Par Haiphong,
day, the 30th inst., at 9.00 AM. For Bangkok-Fer Mongkul, on Tuesday, the 1st September, at 9.30 s.NL.
Far Siraite and Calcutta-Per Japan; on t Tuesday, the 1st September, at 11.30 AM.
For. Shanghai, Kabe, Yokohama, and Yam- couver, B.C.Par prof China, on Tues day, the Ist September, at 11.30
For BinguparePar Jellona, on Wednesday, the 3nd September, at 8.30AM-
For Amoy, Yokohama, Hanoluit, and Ben Francisos. For Belgio, on Thursday, tho Bed September, at 0.30 PM.
For Nagasaki, Kobe, sal Yukohazın-Paz Verona, on Friday, the4th September, at5.00 r.,
BANKS.
NEW ORIENTAL
BANK
THE CORPORATION, LIMITED.
AUTHORISED CAPITAL PAID UP.
LONDON:
£2,000,000,
„£· ·580,000.
Head Office.........40, THREADNEEDLE STREET, West End Ofoe, 25, Cockskuz ŠTRKVT.
- BRANCARS IN India, China, Japan
AND THE COLONIES,
THE BANK veives money on Dapcnt, Buys and Bells Billa of Exchange, iaren Letters of Credit, forwards Hills for Collection, and Transacts Banking and Agency Business 125 generally on terms to be had on spplication.
FOR SALE.
M UM M ULES
+
CHAMPAGNE, Qua. 120 & Pra, QL Dusos PRRIO & DA OVENON È Qo's BORDEAUX CLARETS,
AND
WHITE WINES. CHAU, LEOVILLE, ai $23 per Case of 1 dog. CHAU MARGAUX at 228
1.
BAXTER'S "BARLEY BEEE," (Celebrated? years Old WHISKY, at 38.25 Case of 1 dow
GIER, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, 10th November. 1888
FOR SALE.
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Interest allowed on Deposite
Fixed for 12 months, 45 per Ceuk per Annam. Fixed for 6 months, 3 per Cont. par AnnGIN. Fixed for 3 months, 2 por Cons, por aDEM. Un Current Dsport Arconata 2 per Cent. per Annum on the daily balance.
E. W. BUTTER, Mutagar. Hongkong, 19th Angust, 1891.
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HONGKONG SHANGHAI BANK.
ING CORPORATION.
PAI-OP CAPITAL.......................$10,000,000 RESERVE FUND..$ 8,300,000 EXTE, LIABILITY OF PROP3rors,..$10,000,000
COURT OF DIRECTORS
J. 8. Moss, Esg-Chairman,
CHAMPAGNE MONOPOLE" S. MIGRARIAN, Esq. Deputy Chairman.
HEIDSIECK & Com
T. B. Farion, Bag
C. J. Holiday, K. H. Huppias, E
Aisi. Motionschin, Esq. L. Poenecker, Esq. D. R. So, E. L. Woodia, Eng. CHIEF MANAGER;
MONOPOLE HED SEAL (medium dry). Hon. J. J. Kevin.
Do."" RED FOIL? Do
HEAD OFFICE-Hongkong. CAPITAL TWO MILLION DOLLARS PAID-UP CAPITAL
Do. ......$ 400,000: Day
248.500
at Mesara Brandeo & Co.
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RESERVE FUND
TO BE LET. POSSESSION FROM 1ST JULT NEXT.
CLAIMS PAID.......
BOETIES PAID.
THE PREMISES now in our scenpation, TSON AS "CONNAUGHT HOUSE," in PREMIA
Queen's Boyd Central.
For further partíorianą apply to
THE MARINBUER FURNITURE COMPANY LIMITED. Hongkong, 6th June. 1891.
TO LET.
INMEDIATE POSSZBDION,
(1837
W DETBOURNE VILLA, NOSTE. Low
rental. Nowly painted and repaired. Apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS. Hongkong, 29th June, 1891.
1664
TO LET..
ESIRABLE OFFICE on PIRST or
DSEYOND FLOOR, and GODOWNS,
No. 13, PRAYa Central,
Apply to
848000 463,000
RIBES epted at CURRENT RATES OF
JAS. B. QOUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hourkoog, 15th April 1891.
1010
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, OF 1977 IN HAMBURG.
wwwww..com
HE Undersigned having hona appointed 4gonts for the shore Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS, agus FIBD Fat Currout Batea
BEUTER, BROCKELMANN & Cu,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st July, 1989,
123 GENERAL LIFE AND FINE
ASSURANCE COMPANY IN.
LONDON
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abova Company, are pro. 176 pared to ACCEPT RISKS
and LIFE st Corrent Rates.
STOLTERFOHT & HIEST. Hongkong, 22nd May, 1891.
TO LET,
Whoap Fortal
WOODLANDS VILLA WEST,
Apply lo
- LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Hongkong, 8th July, 1891,
1810
TO BE LET.
REITER, BRÖCKELMANN & Co. Hongkong, lat Jaly, 1889.
du.
(extra dry),
GOLD FOIL (dry)
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Sala Agents for
VSTORILOR & Co. Beims,.
For Hongkong, Chias, mad Japan. Hongkong, 1st July, 1885.
11611
FOR SALE.
Hongkong-F. DE BOVIS, Esq
MANAGER:
Shanghai-J., P. WADE GABE'ner, Esq. LONDON Banr*66-LONDON & County Bask 10. COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.
On Current Account at the ratnoj 2 per Cont. per Ananta on the daily balance up to $200,000.
On Fixed Deposits:
For 6 months, 3§ par Canl. per Áumum. For 12 months, 4) per Cont. per Ausum up to
CYLINDRICAL TUBULAR BOILER 1150 Indented EP. and towel to 10 bee00.00%
to
For 12 months, 4 per Cent. per Äunum on the square inch; 16 foot long by & foot in diameter, double FURKACES, set 110-2) Tubes, sums in excess of $90),000, weight about 8 Tona; it has been built at H.M.'s Naval Yard, Hongkong, CORNISH
HONGKONG-INTEREST CHARGED,
BOILER, 16 feet, long by 6 feet in diameter, 6% on Loans against Shares with fall Margin, Bitted with 4 Galoway, Tabes sash, and are about 6% on Advamos agaipat Goods in Neutral Go-
60 indiested FL.P.sh. Une-12-H.P. CORNISH BOILER and HORIZONTAL DYING ENGINE. Five4H.P. Horizontal Driving ENGINES. Ver. Hol BOLLERS and Exeiras, 16" Centre Sorow Catling Drake E&TAE, Screw Cutting Lathes of various sizean, Stotting Machines, Doodle
downs.
% on Current Acconut Overdrafta.
% on Advances against Goods in Private, Go-
downs.
f. DE BOVIS,
Chief Managor Hongkong, 10th August, 1891.
́HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.
110
and Bingla SHAPING MACHINES, Hadial Drill- ing MACHINES, Drilling MACHINES, Screw. in FIRE Cutting MACHINES. TAP and Dies various size, Horizontal and Diagoml Bream WIN- GERS, Pstent BTEAM WINDLARIES, PatentTHE Business of the above Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANG. Steam and Hand Power Steering GEAR, SteamM, SPMP, Steam Donkey PrXPB, Centrifugal HAI BANKING CORPORATION, Eal
PUMPS, Forus PUMPA Woston's Patent BEDOKS may be obtained on application. and CRAINE, Punching BEARS,Single and Double Purchase Crab WINCHES, HYDRAULIC PER UENT, DAN SODA.
Deponitur roxy tesisler at their option hal- JACES, Orrhead TRAY57.LEBS, Rand Power
axes of $100 or more to the HONGKONG AND DRIVING WHEEL, Shafting and Pulleys. 1 Haud Forer Rack EnTLLING MACHINE. 3 BRANGHAY BANK to be pined an FIXED Hand Power Steel FLOUR MILLE 2010 fast DEPOSIT at 4 PER CENT. per annum
For the Honagond and ShanGHAI in. Water PIPE, and the compiste plant of Powerful Laundry MACHINERY ist fermerly
THE NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSUR -ANCE-COMPANY OF HAMYURG:
THE Undersigned having been appointed I AVENTS for the above Company, are propered to GRANT INSURANCES to the TO. 5, RICHMOND TERRACE, Five extent of $100,000, oa first-class risks at one- No.
Fiat Rooms, Yard, and Coolie Quarters.cemented. Rent moderata.
Apply to
The Secretary, Humerario BSTATE AND:
EINANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, Hongkong, 19th August, 1891.
TO LET.
WITH IMMEDIATE
POMBEUSION,
1665
of
THE FIRST and 80 OND FLOORS
No. 18, FRATA CENTRAL, splendidly quited for Ssiering Offices.. having a com- msuding view over the entire Harbour.
Apply to the Marion,
CARMICHAEL & Co., LIMITED,
12, Praya Central. Hongkong, 16th-March, 1991.
TO LET.
A180
J[697
CHOP in PEDDER'S STREET presently oF
oupisa by Mr. Hahn. FOUR BOONS FIRET FIDOR suitable for Dices.
Apply to
ORUICKSHANK & CO., LD. Hongkong. 5th August, 1891. TO BE LET.
TOUSES «LMOUNTAIN
118
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DUNN, MELBYE & Co Hongkong, 18th February, 1839. TRANSATLANTIC FIEBINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
The Unlasigned, having been appointed Agunts for the above Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS sgainst PINE st Current
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents.
Rates
¡16
Hongkong, lfth Novenibar, 1973. THE MAN ON INSURANCE COM PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG CAPITAL (STESOXIBID), $1,000.090)
BUARD OF DIRECTONE.
Dom BI BANO, Esq. BAN HUP, Esq. YOW CHONG PENG, Eg- CHAN LỊ CHOY ES4 Q. Hot Care, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISKS to all parts of the World, payable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends are payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they are Bhareholders or not,
WOO LIN TUEN,
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1963
Hooretary
TEAD Orion,
Phin-
No. 2, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, 14th March, 1991.
HVAC, Hill District, consisting of
not sorrest to state that the Imperial interest had been stated by the noble lord opprette, orange pokus, & cases als ans, 8,000 quicksilver 5 er & Large Dolling Booms with every con- in land defence of Singapore was recognized in and they were distinctly and phinly that farke, 450 cases ginger, 55 boxes bristes, 2 baler renience. These homes overlook both aldes of 1966. This argument is founded on complete the colony wore, to bear the expense of the samples, and 10 cases vermillion.
the island, are cool, comfortabia, and healthy, misapprehension. The Government never con military gerrison. Birce that agreement Par stapelly Malbourne, exiled on the 26th
Apply to sented to nawaona "kny part of the cost of the www.come to, in what way had the situation August-Far Continent-50 balen ilk 40
JOHN A. JUPY, garrison of Singapore; on the contrary, between obesged? He thought it had to some extent, omane silk pinot gooda, 304 packages loa, 10 biles
Booretary, 1861 and 1866, it repeatedly refused to lako over and it had been toned ussary to erect waste milk, 4 balow hair, 12 essen caries, 9 cases
THE AUSTIN ANYS HOTEL AND the colony lil it ould be assured that as such very extensive fortificatiozy at Singapore. Her glam beries, and 12 rolls matting. For Lon
BUILDING COMfant, Lu, chargs would fell upon it. In order, however, Majesty's Government had very properly made! Jon60 bales silk, and I case silk pisos goods. Hongkong, 27th May, 1891.
1588
belonged to the Hongkong Steam Laundry Co. Also abortly expected from England, Steam HAMMERS, PUNCHING and SHEARING MA- CHINES and HMALI: LATRES.
For any further particulars apply to the Machinery Godawn, No. 3 Cross Lane, Watobní, near No. 2 Police Station.
Hongkong. 6th August, 1991.
İNTEREST on deposits in allowed at 34
BANKING CORPORATION,
J
F. DE BOVIS,
Chiet Mengar. Hongkong, 12th August, 1891.
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NIX FIRE OFFICE
The Undersigned are now prepared to GEANTTOLIČTES «LINSURANCE against FIRE at Current Rates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.,
Agents for the Phonix Fire Oltos. Hongkong, 17th August, 1857,
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OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.
Neither the CAPTAINE, the AGzimą, nor the Owenna, will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Octours or the Ovens of the following Vedeals during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
EMPARAR OF CRA, Brit.'ake, Tillett-Dod-
well, Carill! & Co.
EMPRESS OF INDIA, Brit. st., Marshall—Dod
well, Carlil & Co.
GUT MANNERING, Brit, siz., D. Ford--Dodwell, 0 a Carill & Co.
JAPAN, Brit. str., J. G. Olfent-David Bassoon,
Bems & Co.
COAL MERCHANTS,
hara always on hand STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP-JOHASK. Ger. str., H. Bingo-Wieler & Co.
MENKUIA, Brit. ufe, H. Craig-Gibb, Living-
LARGE
TION OF COAL. Address ----Care-of Mosers. Kwose Base & Co.
No. 68 PRAYA.
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ston & Co. STANFIELD, Brit. bk, J. Clark--Japlain.
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