THE SECRET TREATY BETW ZEŃ
CHINA AND RUSSIA.
Bhanghai, 3rd March. The political world at home was startled some months ago by the deapatah from Hangkang to the London Aimes of a telegrama sanouncing the conclasieu of a treaty between China and Russia by which the latter Power was anthorised to use Port Arthur as a naval station. We had our Kalves announced coma tíma before that when Wang, Chih-ghan went to Enesia in the latter part of 1894 to congratulate the Czar on his accessiou, ho made a secret treaty, but this has
away their country like this, and I am afraid that they cannot get zid ad the namo of having sold their country and bringing future shame on their Sovereign; deeds which will have on avoury flavour for a myriad years to come! From this you will clearly parceive that it will be but a matter of time was not only Man churia but the five northern provinces will all fall into the hands of Rassie, and this will take place in the rear future. Just wait and sco.
"I now hear that it was the intention of this Tsangli Yamen to have the three interpreters stay on the Russian ships only three months. But as the Korean King has recently sur rendered himself to Runels, it in feared that the
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MANCH DIK. 1884,
show that s pang at the revoltare numbering abant 300 wuddenly surprised, the Govern ment troops garrisoning Sanguem and in the fighting which ensued thirty-one, soldiers were killed and many wounded, some seriously The rerelters are reported also to have suffered loss, bab managed to carry away their dead and wounded-
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The British-steamer Evandale, from Kutolu notra 2nd Mar., had heary N.E. mozess.
The British steamer Pingousy, from Liverpool and Singapore 1st March, had strong monsoon and high ses
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of course been strenuously denied at Stanger of Jupau will plunge her into war with The Chinese pleamer Chistung, from Shang Petersburg. Nevertheless, those denials have not been fally accepted, and from time to time the former, and so the Russints are ayer on the bai 4th Mar., had strong N.E, wind throughout. The British steamer Carmarthenshire, from separate articles of the treaty have been hinted tart against attack by Janan, and it is expected the king o
here that to prevent this Russia will be the first, a. We are now in possession of: a letter from to stlack Japan unlester, In this way Japan London and Singapore 29th Feb., had strong. Mon. No forlor "Peking, of the important part of which we gira.
translation, containing a full socvent of the will bo mile to lose courage and become NE. monsoon, treaty as agreed on by the two Powers can desralised st the outset. Hence instructions cerned. The writer is addressing a friend in have been telegraphed by the Teungli Tamesi Shanghai, and he says Although there to the three interpretere in queation, to remain is a ramour throad about the existence of with the Russians until the crisis be over..
Furthermore, the present journey of Li uch treaty, no one outside the astoal con. tractors knew its details, and I now note the Hung-chang- to Russia is not only for the gartents in order to show how socretly things purpose of attending the coronation there, but I hear that he goes to get the personal bave been done, and also that you may bave the
ratifestion of the secret treaty by the Umar. pleasum of heing one of the first outside, to
It is therefore my opinion that China will not Low the matter. Furthermore, although the affair causes one to greatly wonder and feelpay the balance of her war indemnity to Japan bitter at it, the matter is you true and not empty but will instead get the may from Rassis, words, and of this yem may gast seared, all the and got her to hay mimo ready-made ironclads more as the copy I have seen contained the sign for her in order to try to wash away the past
dingroo she has receivel from Japan." of Haing Proceed" or "Consent given?
19 m The British stanzer Healeds, from Saigon 4th | Fat." | 14|ma Mar., had strong N.B. mensson and heavy res with drizaling rain. S
The German steamer Bio, from Singapore 29th Fob., had fine weather to lat: 24 N, long, 110 m., from them to port etrang NE. to E.NE gale and high st
The Japanese steamer Idiumi Maru from. Bombay 18th Feb., and Tatform 22nd, experi
ther cloudy with passing rains.
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The light of moan on-level has been determined, from the tidal easyallens of 1897 and 1888, as5.87 feet above merc of the Zido-tazgo at the Kowloor Tidal Okumary; and
*****Jan Erights hi the Tables marked with aminos atea (— Lower water Ustianry Sprig-Tides, to bich datus thes
thuas Tables are referred, is 3.87 fest above SETO, atutow Lower-water Ordinary Spring-Tide, and loud ba
sotracted from the constand given abovO..
The British steamer Pentrus, from Waba and Chinking 3rd Maros, had strong NE. mon. soon, beary rain and cloudy and overcast from Bromster Yangtze to Breaker Point: thepoo till arrival light variable winds.
The existence of this searet treaty. which made by the various members of the Minister, as the writer of the letter says, a trained strong N,E. monsoon and high me, wan of War at the end of the document.
torous sale of China to Narsis, will of course The suveral articles named therein are as
be odleially denied, but there is much corrobo- follows
rating evidence. The offer of Kinochon Bay is known to have been made; the Ohines interpratore mentioned aro actually on board Ramian ships, and were in Yokohama quite recently; Russian officers have, as we knew from our own correspondenta, been moving freely about Manchuria; and surveying for the extension of the Siberian railway to the Linetung Peninsula has actually begun. The fact as to bo that Russia has made up he said that the partition of Chiun is inevitable, and she will have Manchuris, and probably Mon- galia, and the five northern provinces montioned abase. She has just practically declaroi that either Japan nor any other Power shall hayə Koren, while Mr. Curzon is sure that she does not on to take it herself. Will'our Government ep
The British steamer Thales, from Taiwanfoo ad Mar., Amoy 5th, and Swatow 6th, kad 19.3. gale to Swatow, with some rain and overcastį thoneo to port fresh broze from N.E. and over cast Weather In Taiwanfoo-Str. Wenchow In Amoy-Facheu, Fa, and Sabine Rickmers. In Swatow-Wooting, Whampion, Chefon, and Leyten,
The Grent Chinese Emperor being exceed ingly grateful at the friendly acts of the Rusai Emperor in forcing the Japanese to retrocede Linotong with its several tons of cities, and for being the first to lend money to Chine to pay her war Indemnity to Japan, his Majesty the Chinese Emperor is therefore anxious to die play his gratitude by seeking methods wherein Le might assist Bassia, and for this ramon his Majesty is willing to conclude a treaty of alliance with Rusaju. This being the case, if Russia should yo ey diloulties withi any other Power in Asia, it is but right that China should exart her utmost endeavours to assist in every way her ally. To which end
The British steamer Haitan, from Eecabow China allows Enesia to nae aug of bar harbours
5th March, and Amoy 8th, had hard N.E. gale, along the maritime coasts of China, to enter hent at pleasure or leave at any time or to the ratideation of this tresty, or will it take high g, and sky overcast to Amoy. From compensation in the Yangter Valley and so join Amoy to Eronker Point wind and ces modocat- mobilisa hor flect therein or for the purpose of Rusin in the partitlaning China? It ising: thence to port fresh wind and no weather. repairs or to take in supplies, buy coal, els dificult to believe that Russia wanki counsel In Fooobom U.S.3. Yorktown, stes. Funan and If there be any critical danger for Bussin, Chins to break without provocation the treaty Kalgan. In Amoyers. Formos, Ras, and China allows Russia to soerstly recrit: ber
of Shimonoseki by rofusing to pay the balance Hong Leong, A *forcas in Chinese territory, to buy homes or to
of the indemnity due to Japan; but the long.. get coolies, etc. This is of course to be done delay in concluding the negotiations for the quetly and is to be considered as secret assist second indemnity loan has a suspicious appear sace given to Russia. Should it also. happen
anco, and there is some reason to fear that the that remonstrances be made to China in the protistion that we should we ruwal of hos- above attur, China is to reply that Ritain' being the stranger and China the wesker ofbilities here in the spring may possibly be
the two be has no help but to allow Russia to do as she planned. If, however, China is dusiras of manifesting farther her friendship for Russia by openly aiding the latter country and attack- ing Russia's enemies in concert with her, this shall also he permissible, but it should be done as circumstances allow and must be the subject of further discussion.
falilled-N. C. Daily News,
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The C. N. Co.'s steamer Changsha feft-Port Darwin on the 6th inst. for this port, and s be expected here about the 15th just.
THE GERMAN MAIL.. The N. D. L. steamor Preussen, with th German mail from Berlin of the 10th February. loft Bingapore on the thirst, at noon, and may be expected here on or about Wednesday, the 11th inst
THE INDIAN MATE The steamor Lightning, frun Calcutta, left. Singapore for this port on the afternoon of the 3rd foot.
THE CANADIAN MAIL. The C, P. steamer Express of China loft Vancouver on Monday, the 2nd inst., for Hongkong.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
TOTAL FUNDS AT 31ST DECEMBER,
The P. M. steriner City of Rio de Janeiro, 1894, £11071,018 2a 21.
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The O&O. steamer Gaelic, with the Ame PAID-OF CAPITAL..........................
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The P. M. atozmer City of Peking, with the American mail, loft San Francisco for this port via Houelalu, Yokohama, and Nagasaki, on the 26th ult.
MERCHANT STEAMERS.. The China Mutual stormer Tenkai, from Glasgow and Liverpool, left Singapore for this port on the marning of the 8th inst., aud may Le expected here on or about the 19th inst
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The P.&O. steiner Hydasper loft Singapore on the 8th inst, at 6a.m., and is expected hero on Saturday morning next, the 16th inst.
The P. & O. steamer Shanghai left Singapore for this port on the 3rd inst., at a..
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THE VENEZUELA DISPUTE. "At present the harbours of Russia although
London, 19th February. plentiful in number still labour under the dis
The Times Washington correspondent states advantage of being liable to be frozen up several that the United States Government is in favour font during the winter months, honce Russiná
of a Joint Commission consisting of two British ships cannot enter or leave them at will. The and two Americans to ascertain the facts con- harm this will lead to in time of war would nested with the Venezuda dispute and that therefore be disastrous to Russia to a rat failing to agree the President of the Swiss Re degree: and this goes without saying. His public shall appoint a fifth neutral member. Majesty the Emperor of China being therefore The findings of the Commistion are to be binding Me, Mrs. and Miss Braujo, Messrs, Y. A Great Assortment of Good and Cheap per Annum :
en both Great Britain and America and in the
cont of failure arbitration will be adopted.
THE IRISH PARTY,"
London, 18th February, Mr. John Dillon has been elected leader of the Irish Party by 38 against 21 volas.
THE QUEEN'S SPEECH.
London, 19th February.
In the House of Commaus last night the Ad- dress in reply to the Queen's Speech was voted.
BULGARIAN AFFAIRS,
Landon 18th February.
All the Powers except Great Britain havo recognized Prince Ferdurend of Bulgaria.
THE UGANDA RAILWAY.
"London, 19th February, Ta reply to a further question, M. Curzon sud that setire work would shortly begin on the Ugands railway.
- grateful to Basin for her friendly help is willing to devise methods to assist his ally in this matter and now permits Russia to ne Port Arthur to anchoe her feet and to accommodate her troops there., If, however, in order to avoid complications with other Poirers it be depmed inadvisable to use Port Arthur as stated, then Russia shall be permitted to use the harbour of Kinoches Bay, in Shantung province there Russin shall be at liberty to enter or leave the harbour at will; to canton her troops; and she shall also be allowed to build barracks for her leod troces and coal sheds, eto, in order to fill an urgent want on the part of Russia. If, again, Kool be not suitable then Russin shall be permitted to choose any port or herbar on the aritine coasts of Kings and Choking for her purpose. This is a further proof of the desire of China to strengthen the friendship she feels for Rusia. It being, however, feared. that the local authorities of the places visited by the Russian feet, being ignorant of the understanding made with Russia, may make erposition, a foret, decros shall, the one huuck, be souf to the various Viceroys and Governors notifying them of the rase; and these shall on their part advise their suboidi rates nol to prevent or obstruct the movements of the Russians, while on the other hand the Tanngti Yanen shall bo instructed to appoint three interpreters who shall proceed to Slang. hai with all haste and report to the Russian Ad- miral for service with his ships. It shall be the duty of these interpreters to suit the Russian and Chinese officials in their mutual intercoures and also to transmit to the latter his Imperial Luca. Majesty's wishes in the matter,
If China on her part shall have any difficul
tiss with other Powers, Russia shall viso hor
ITALY AND ABYSSINIA,
Rome, 1941 February. General Baratori telegraphs that two chiefs who wore allies of the Italians have with their followers deserted and attacked the Italian advanced post her Adigest, but were repulsad after desperate fighting. The Abysman main budy; numbering who hundred thousand men, continue to occupy a strong position on the lights near Adova.
OBITUARY.
London, 19th February: The deaths ara atmoninced of Sir Charles Aitchison sail General James Walker.
Londen, 20th February.
Thus death is anotaged of General Sir Alfred
THE RATE OF INTEREST.
Bombay, 20th February.
The Bank of Bombay to-day raised the rate
audeavours to arrange the said dittionlties, but if these good offices
of no effect it shall be of interest on demand loans on security of
the duty of Russia to give her help to China
before cller. Fowers, thereby binding firmly.
the alliancy between the two countries.
China is also willing to permit Russian
Government paper to seven per cent
A VISIT TO EGYPT. Si De Ma London, 20th February, Cambón,tha-French Ambassador at
offers freedom of movement in the eastern stantinople, is going on a visit to Egypt.
frontiers of her possessions of Finigtion and Kirin and to navigate the Yalu river with its severed affluents along these provinces, either for the purpose of trade or to assist, China to police the frontiers of the respective countries, "When the Siberian railway chall have been completed, joining the eastern and western limits of Russia, thon Chinu shall permit Russis to build a branch line through Hoiluugeling, Kizio, end Manchuria down to Talienhaan in Fangtien, or any other point to bo chosen by Russia. The power over this branch line shaft be held jointly by Russia and China, but after fifteen years when Chius shall have shown her ability to do so alone, then it shall be permis rible for her to buy the Russian share of the fine at cost price, and she shall thenceforth have the sole control over the lines within her own territories.
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The Times correspondent at Constantinople the part of the Powers, actuated by jealousy, China shall permit Bassin to hold one of the states that tho, Sultan has instructed the Tar Hauka idlands nose Tallonhuan and opposite that port Lish Ambassador in London to invite Great for the purpose of making it a rules for Britain to regalate the situation in Egypt Kurian clips and lead troops and also to fortify with the Satzarain power on the baste that it the same in order to protect the said Talienhuan rantees the moonrity of commnnicsticus hatween India and England, ER terminus and provide against disasters.
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Foon, Shares The country about Vladivostock is of the
London, 20th February Hell' Asbestos E. Arou utmast importance to Russia in this part of Asia. The Siboriai trailway having been com Government will more to-day for reform in Brown & Ch. H., Ch... pleted it will be pocessary that ussia skull procedure as regards Committee of Sapply Cupbell, Moore & Co. protect the line against the jealousy and hostile whareby every Friday will be devoted to Carmichael & Co intentions of other countries. Chius therefors Supply and the debate on the annual estimates China Enger shall-permit finasis to choose some points on will be limited to twenty days. Tan proposal Chinese Loan 85 E the southern side of Hunch'un (Chinese elfy is serious innovatios al is nugarded with Dakin, Cricket & Co
Dairy Farm Co opposite Vladivostock] to be fortified and for misgiving,
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the purpose of storing supplies and troops, London, 21st February thereby forming mutual supports to the forts Mr. Balfour in moving the now rules for on the northern ride Vladivostock] In this debate on Supply explained it was not intended way the Bassian oities there shall be freed from to curtail the privileges of private members, anxiety. This is really helping a heighbouring which would rather be increased by the pro country to solidify her base and is an instans posed change Hengkang Hotel of the deep and lasting friendship Chins enter. tains towards Russia
THE WATERLOO CUF.⠀⠀⠀⠀
London, 21st February,
In the coursing match for the Waterloo Oun Fabulous and Fortans best Wolfhill. (
CURRENCY REFORM
London, 21st Fabraary.
| H&K. Wharf & G
Hongkong Roje...... H&W. Dock
Canton
"If in the future, owing to Korea, Rumala and Japan should spma to blows, Chai shkilgrant poission to Russia to attack the per frontiers of Karen by way of the Yolu river." "The Siberian railway will also be of grest
In the House of Commons Mr. Balfour, reply- hapefit to China. China is therefore willing to ing to a question, said that Germany had not of open markets for the tale of Russian goods and prosched. Grusi Britest on the subject ch more- piope-goode and assist Ensian trade in every facy agreement, but that Government was will. way in order that unobstrusted Russian masing to consular with the Indian Government th Union factures may come into Chins in a seasalers, question of re-opening the mints if such a mes- stream similar to the present endition of sure could form part of a satisfactory sabers of trade in Chinese Turkestany
In the present crisis the military organisa tion of China is the most important to that Country China will therefore reguet of Imain the loan of several hundrod officers to
currency reform.
LORD LEIGHTON'S SUCCESSOR.
London, 21st February. Sir John Millais has been elected President
drill about 100,000 Chinese troops. Commence of the Royal Academy
ment shall be mydeln, the thres costic PO
vinoese, Tengtien, Kirin and Helong. chieng, and if this be successful then the
THE DYNAMITE DISASTER.
Loudon, 21st February, particular of the calamity ar
a
system shall be extended to the northern five Jobsnewberg stats it was outset by thealy vie Chilli, Shantung. Shazet tens of dynamite having exploded through Shensi, and Kans] This shall be one way of exposure to the sun. One hapdred people wero
killed and seyoral hundred wounded, strengthening China's power."
So far the treaty Itself. The writer of the
FIGHTING IN GOA
Bombay, Wet February lottoe goes on to say: "I un enre that affor
Rumours are current at Gos during the nat having read the above, you will be greatly grieved at the way China has wantonly put her three days that the Government troops had an head into the rope held by Hassi I think the enunter with the rahele at Saignem, whore Princes and finisters who had the doing of Captain Gomes da Costs in sopposed to have this have much to answer for for throwing arched. Dotalls of the struggle on the 13th
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NEW BOOKS AND NEW EDITIONS.
For His Saks-Extract from the Letters of Flis Marshal Martyred at Hwasang, August 1st, 1895. Notes of a Jonrany on the Upper Mekong,
Siam, by H. Warington Smith.
A
Text Book of Marine Engineering, for the ug of Naval Ocers Marine-Engineers. and Students of Marime and Mechanical. Engineering, by A. E-Topicina, R.N. Litly white's Cricketer's Annual. 1600. The Modern Hoylo-Pocket Edition. In the Money Leader's Clatches. Stanfords Man of Chins and Japan. The Ball Hoona Guido-Latest. Food's Engineers' Hand Book, 15th Edition. A History of the People of the United States, From the Revolution to the Civil War, by B. McMaster,
Preaching in Sinim, or The Gospel to the Gentiles, with Hints and Helps for Address. ing a Hosthen Audience, bf C. In Base DD of Shockow, ***-*
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KELLY & WALSH, LD. URNISHED. . HOUSE
Pleasant. Airy Situation, &c. Particulars.to
*K. W.." Care of Offos of this Paper. Hongkong, 11th February, 180645 1438 NOTICE OF FIRMS.
NOTICE.
THE · Undersigned intends leaving the Colony shorts, sad Mr. J. A. CHINOY
is aathorized to conduct the Business of the Firm of A. H. CHINOY Loretofore from this date.
KA CHINOY. Hongkong, 19th February, 1898.
NOTICE.
(504
THE Interest and Responsibility of the inte
TDAVID HONGREFF WRIGHT in
the firm of D. MONCRIEFF WEIGHT CEASED on the Slat day of DECEMBRY, 1894 siaco which date the Firm has been carried on by ROBERT JOHN HASTINGS upon his own Accout.
The maid BOBERT JOHN HASTINGS will continng to carry on the Business of be iste Firm from the Int day of JANUARY, 1896, ander the name of D. AT, WRIGHT & CO.
Tainanfu, 31st December, 1835.
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ON FRIED DEPONITE..
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SIEMSSEN & CO... Agente Hongkong, 10th May, 1602 STIKANSATLANTE FIREINSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
For 3 months, 2 per Cent per Annum For 6 months, 31 per Cent. per annum. For 12 months; 4 per Cent. per Annum.
T. JACKSON,.
Chief Manager.to Hongkong, 17th Feliuary, 1890. (12
THE
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED.
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL.£1,000,000. SUBSCRIBED
£500,000
HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.
COURT OF DIRECTORS,
|
D. GILLIES, Eaq. IL. STOLTERFOHz, Beg CHAN KIT SHAN, I
CROW TUNG SHANO, Feq. KWAN or LEGEN, BI
Chief Manager. GE. W. F. PLAYFAIR..
Interest for 12 Months Fixed Hongkong. 17th November, 1893
5 %
114
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
ÄRESH ILFORD DRY PLATES.
AT REDUCED PRICES.
A CHEE & CO., 17, Queen's Road Confen). Hongkong, 21st January, 1800.
JUST LANDED.
F270
HAMPAGNE EUGÈNE CLICQUOT.
Per Case 2 doz. Pints $23.00.
ŠOLE AGENTS, FOR CHINA AND JAPAN,
E. RICCO & CO.,
Hongkong,
[2673-39
Hongkong, 12th September, 1805.
W
ATERBURY
WATCHES
Bories
or Lady's Size, $4.50 esch Seri "J" or Gout's. Bien, $4.50 each Series "E" or Gent's Size, $9.00 each
Apply to
THE MITSUI BUSBAN KAISHA;
8, Quann's Bold Ca
Hongkong, 30th December, 1805.
CENTRAL
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REPORT OF THE ACADÉMIE DE MÉDECINE
OF FRANCE.
Apollinaris
THE QUEEN OF TABLE
WATERS."
"The results of the recent investi- gations in Paris and the Report of the Académie de Médecine of France have placed Apollinaris Water at the head of all the waters examined for purity and freedom from germs.
disease
SOLE AGENTS, CARLOWITZ & 00. HONGKONG, CANTON, SHANGHAI, TIENTSIN AND HANKOW
The Undersigned, having been appointer AGENTS for the above Company, are prepared ACCEPT RISK8 against FIRE at Current Rates.
SIEMSSEN & CO.,
Agents Hongkong. 16th November, 1972-
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R. J. REMEDIOS, MOREIGN AND COLONIAL STAMP
DEALER
FOR
2
7A, CAIS ROAD, HONGKONG, Will be glad to send STAMPS m approval to any addrem on receipt of satisfactory refar
exces.
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Ia also prepared to parokose used PORTAGE STAMFS in Large or Small Quantitios for Casb. AGETTS WASTED, Libéral Discount Allowed.
AMERICAN SYSTEM
ENTISTRY
or:
AT
62, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
CHADWICK KEW,
(LATE OF POATE & NOBLE). Hongkong, 6th March. 1896,
B
WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.
EECHAM'S
FOR ALL"
The NP steamer Tucouza sailed from Thermos for Hongkong, vis ueus) Japan and Chine parts of call, on Sunday, the 1st inst.
POST-OFFICE. NOTICE.
PRAR DELIVERY closes at Post Office at 11.30 aan. and 3 pm. or in Letter Boxes in the Cars by 12 and 3.30 o'clock Trams, Lotter
Boxes at Peak will be cloured at 12.30 ani 4 pr.
The Postal Guide for 1896, revised to date,
will be found in the Chronicle and Directory, P. III. This is the only authorised complete Summary of Postal infrazaation pablishes in Hongkong
A MAIL WILL CLOSE For Swator and Shanghai-Per Choyeong, to-day, the 9th inst., at 11:30 AM-
For Shanghai Per Footing, today, the 9th inst., at 11.20 A‚M..
For Amay and Wenshow-Per Kong Me, to-day, the 9th inst., at 30 P.M.
For Yokohams and Kobo.--Per Ayelia, to. day, the 9th inst, at 3.30 P.at.
For Shangbai Per Pergung, to day, the 9th inar., at 3.30 P..
For Bangkok-Per Elon, to-day, the 9th. inst.. st. 5.00 P.
For Kobe, Yokohama, Fictoria, BC, and Tacoma (Wash.)-Per Strathleven, toandrrat, the 10th inst;, at 11:30 a
For Singapore, Penang, and Calcutta-Por Chelydra, tomorrow, the linth inst, at 2.30 p.m. For Shanghai-Por Mecfoo, to-morrow, the 19th inst., at 3.30 PM.
For Nagasaki, Kobe, and Yokohama.--Per Carmarthenshire, to-marrow, the 10th-ins, at- 5.00 1.
For Nagasaki, Kob and Yokabana. Tor Acord, on Friday, the 13th ist, at 11.80.31.
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET,
The British Contract Packet crapped will be despatched on THURSDAY, 19th 2014 March, with Malls for the United Kingdom,
PILLS
BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS ANNUAL SALZ Six. MILLION BOXES The is. 14d. Box contains 56 Pilla.
Price 50. Centa
Prepared any by the Proprietor
Europe, and countries beyond, via Brindisi, tothe Straits Settlements, Netherlands India, Burial, Ceylon, Aden, Egypt, Maitu, and Gibraltar.
The following hours will be observed in closing the mails for Europe, &
8.30 4.3-Posting of Prices Current and Cir.
onlara ceases. 10.00 AM Registry chassa,
10.30 AM-Posting of newspapers, books, and
patterns cessés. 1100 AM-Mail insex
!
LATE LETTERS losy i postou (from 11.10
THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Heless, Lapoashire.) with 10 centy late for up to 11.30 .8,
after which hour they may be sent on board
SOLE AGENTS for HONGOs and the with the same late fee. EMPIRE OF CHINA
75)
WATKINS & CO.,
t6, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong,
FOR SALE
FOR SALE,
HAMPAGNE MONOPOLE
HEIDSIECK & CO, REIMS. PURVEYORS TO 20E IMPERIAL AND BOYAL COURT AT BERLIN AND TO THE IMPERIAL COURT OF RUSSIA. MONOPOLE REY SHAX (medium dry).
Do. "ee" RED Fon
Do
DEY DO.
GOLD For (dry).
do. (extra dry).
CARLOWITZ & 00.,
Solo Agents
For. Hongkong, China, and Jepan
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DUINART PERE & FILS, REIMS Established 1719, CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
PSHIPPERS
R
Slip only the Finest Quality Extra Dry (Green Stad).
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Sole Ages.
Hongkong, 17th May, 1895.
JUST RECEIVED.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet City of Rio de Janeiro will bo despatched on THURSDAY, the 12th March, with Maile for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Causila, Honolulu, Peru, &c., which will be closed as follows: 10.00 AM Registry ceases. 11.00 AM. Port Office-closes, Int: correspondencs may be posted on board the Tacket with Late Fes of 10 cents extra Postage until the time of departure.
GRIMAULT'S
SYRUP
OF HYPOPHOSPETS OF LIE FOR DISEASES OF THE CHEST.
The original preparation prescribed by the leading medical authorities ron CONSUMPTION, WEAK LUNGS, BRONCHIAL IRRITATION, and ORSTINATE CouGxs, for the last 30 yoru with the grestost success. It continues to xelain its reputation where other medicince hayo
11074 failed,
RESH ISIGNT BUTTER
in Bottles.
Single $1.0 Dozan
$12.25
G. OIRAULT
Sole Agent
for Hongkong and China.
Hoarkoug, 27th January, 1806.
C
FOR SALE:
138
HASH EI USIECKS CHAMPAGNE, 1889, WHITE, SEAL. 230 per case of 1, dozen quarts,
per ease of 2 dozen ninte. KRESHMANN & CO's
RED AND WHITE. BORDEAUX WINES.
D
C. G. HIBBEBT & CO.6
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT MAINZER PEER.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Hongkong, 1st February, 1898, [31
GRIMAULT'S STRUP inidistaly arrosta the COUGH, and NIGHTSWEATE, and the APPETITA improves rapidly fact soon demonstrated by an increass of weight and healthy appearance.
GEIMAULT'S SYRUP has a row colour, and is sold in Bat oval bottles.
BEWARE OF IMITATIONS. GRIMAULT & CIE Paris. Sold by
AB. WATSON & Co-Hongkong.
號生植
BEBANG
COAL MERCHANTS,
have always on Fina
Co.
LARGE STOCKS OF EVERY DESCRIP
TION OF COAT.
Address: Care of Messre. Kwong Sano & Oo No. 68. PRAYA.
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TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DELTS
Neither the CAPTAINS, the AGENTS, nor tha Owners will be RESPONSIBLE for say DEBT contracted by the Offcors or the Crews of the following Vessels during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
AMOY, Ger. str., Wolf-Harling, Baschmann
Menzell,
ARGY, Brit str., Ward-Dodwell, Carlill BONNINGTON, BE sir, N. D. Leighton-
Dodwell; Carlil & Co.
Ivy Aur, sulp, Lowell-Master TAX O'SHANTEB, Apr. sh, Peglady-Captain
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