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THE HONGKONG DIRECTORY AND HONG LIST, FOR THE FAR EAST.

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1897.

THE THIRTY-FISCH ANNUAL IONUT, which will be found, as hitherto, more fall and accurate than ile pendueestors.

Royal Outaro-Complete with Maps and Plans, PP. 1,240, 7 Directory only, p. 972, 93.20.

CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT. ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841,

MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED WATERS.

the lawnt improvemente in the trade.

The Purest Ingredients only are used, and

believe that the various foreign squadrona in these waters will be well represented here during the Diamond Jubileo, and Japan purposes sonding a special squadron to be pressat. It would be strange indood for these friendly visitors to find the white oasign conspicuous by its almost complete absence from the harbour. On the occasion. of the German EFLUOR's last birthday there was an unusually largo gathering

salvoes thon red were something memorable Ought the Chinese on a special ocension like

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY MAY 14TH, 1997.

claimed a nonopoly contrary to common law; mars. Common & Stoleu's Rainbow, 11st LAK TENNIS TOURNAMENT HMS Archer wrived from Manila yoster-

(M. C. R. Buckily Sueira decision, of contre, by no reso etab.

191be.. day:

Lishes the peissiple at jsme, though it leads on Mr. Tin Wo's Dugoal-Wetr, 10st. the Grand Stand, but without mishap to bis

The Fratiob eralser Deories, arrived from Saigon yesterday.

"B" CLABS SINGLE HANDICAP (TINAL) B. D. Malitsson, R.A., owe 15, beat C. E. Fume, ow 15A,

FIXTURE FOR TO-BAY.

PROFESSIONAL. TÁIRS (FINAL) TB. Smith and J. M. Atkinson vs Mason

and Skelton

His Imperial Highnes Prince Ariengawa who is to represant the Emperor of Jammin at the Diamond Jubilee festivities, in a passenger for Europa by the M. M. steamer Fangtse, The presents for H. Queen Victoria frem their Majestice the Emperor and Empress, which are being taken by Prince Arisugaws, are sail to bo em broileroi silk seroom and u THE HONGKONG SITARE MARKET and workmanship.

Dirac Press

to-day's mil may

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(Mr. Head)

bory, who in tart was gissed by Bensay when is the straight, who won a gual zoo by four

Mr. Burkill

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Bixteen started. Until Probel's Corur Smal

The FABI-MUTUAL CUP, valu Ts, 100,

the utmost Care and Cleanliness excraised in / up in order that there may not be the fiasco is alleged, was wilfully set on fire on the Sist Chinae have shown songta troughout the first the liability of a defendant to pay damages Mr. Sturgia' Vaquero, list. L. (Mr. Read) 3

the Moonfacture throughout.

tongue from Reformer, a neck riding the sound and third. Tirae, mins. 41 sca

The following in the rat of the winning owners, riders, and ponies in the 20 dat races of the Meeting -

Mr. Tong Mr. Ring

Owners.

Mesers, Common & Robson Mr. John Pool jne, îi Mr. Tin Wo Mr. Liatom..

Mr. Henry Morriss Min Meeskottay Mr. H. Sylva Mr. Dapler

MESTE. Torg and Sylva Mr. Kanek

Mr. Busey

Mr. Fredy

Mr. Pontresina

Mesara, Mustarll & Ambrose

Mr. Greub

Lat. 2nd, 3rd.

Fire started Bofore the start Lawlender. indulged in a tile frolic sound the Couns which terminated in his coming down in front the way to doing so. I, of course, may be apLLAN VARA

jockey. Then when the ponies were sent on pealed egrinet, and the matter brought into a My Deany's Bushey Park, Ilat, 71b.

Mr. Leyuasir journey he bad matters all his own way. Higher Court, and hero the American system, where the appeal does not ho to the Supremo Bevon starters. Proceedings began by Paras Agitater avoided the Grand Stand jump and Out of the United States, but to the Cirouft racialls throwing his rider at the starting canard the other poules to do the sarse. By in Court of the United States for the District of post, and when the flag fell he was the last to time they lul recovered and savo more set Califownis, is distinctly. Inferior to tho British get away. Dogoni Wete made the vaning on their way Lowlander bad obtained a tremen- prastice, where the appeal is to the Jacial nutit the zile post, where Bainbow commenced dens lend. Agitator, fell at the natural, nad Commnition of the Privy Council. Asa mattor to go up, and was leading at the three-quarter Clydo reinod at Morriss jump, so that the fof fact it is, to judge from the remarks of the mile post. At Frobst's Corner Dogoni-Wote contest was reduced to thrs Anetioneer and use for the defendanta, by ne names likely had once more gone to the front, whilst Par Win. the Conqueror made a game attempt to tint the Anal decision in the case will by fenght ramalts bad run into third place. Before the catch Loriander, but could notlo so, and they of men-of-war of all nations in part, and the gold lacquered oabinet of most elugato dosign | M. JTV. Yarnoty in Jila Bars report for out in the issue, hat will turn on the alleged Monument Rainbow passo Dogoni Wetr, I had to be content with second and third phases.

fact of the expiry of the patent leaving no Montebolig, and Parramatta bor the next. respectively

Rainbow and Dogoni-Wote on inte the The NEL DESTEBANDun Cur: value, Tie. 100; Bacond pony, Tls. 25 for subscription grifins of this meeting that have run and not you a Turner answered bis rider's call, and won by The stemmer Fencer, Capt. Williams, uerived A fate general busincas has been transasted ground for action Still, as the first dooison GHINA, JAPAN, COREA, INDO-CHINA, the forthcoming Jubileo commonioration to at Singapore from Swatow va e 4th May during the week under review, but nothing can the point: Mr. Jernigan's judgments will straight together, bat. in front of the rails the

Tis. $. Ones roiat. behind the Russian pony. Tarramatta wa

Mr. Golfer's Brassy, list, 4lbs (Mr. Davies) 1 SIAM, PHILIPPINES, BORNEO, & witness anything less imposing afloat than was fring the quematian flag. She wis boarly any importance has transpired and Fatus huvo tale priority and be entitled to all the consider.

then displayed We trow not, and we do not by Mr Leicester, the Deputy Health Officer, ruled about the same, but with an inclination ation thereby involved, whick on a question so half-a-longth: Busky Park being three lengths; weight for inclesin yer scale; entrance,

Mr. Wailleumeir believe that such is the desire of the British who, fading opicions caso amongst the to cash off fi sono suspense equally poised in the balanca may amount to

Ta, 5, for subscription grilia enterod at Chinose passengers, ondored the vessel into BANK-Hongkong and Shanghais bare much. - Joviigan la dismissing the Srst forth Time, 2 aine. 153 seca.

this meoting; first pony to revive 70 per Mr. Henry Merriss" Dewberry, 10st. Albe

(Mr. Bell 3 Government. If the Vice-Admiral in garentine dhorage. The passengers, in continued firm and huro abauged hands at 179 to slauses of the dernierer, that the plaintiffs The SHANTUNG STAFFS; a forced entry of Mr. Black's Regrot, 11st, 19bs

sent., second peny 20 per cent, third pony 10 Command of the Fleet. hasiny doubt to the alling 745 men, 23 women, and 27 children, and 180 per cent, prom cash, and at equivalent claimed a poly contrary to the common law, were landed on St. John's Ieland and should rates forward, chiefly for July and August and a monopoly without showing title, wES

par cant; mught for inches as per scale; Fifteen (tarted. Strela ado play attended by Elevat until approaching Prolat's Corner unplaced ponies allowed. One mile. wishes of the Admiralty he might telegraph no further casas secar will be released after the At fime of closing the cash ratuls a little ossier evidently not simply willin the limits

whers Reformer began to show up. He gave for instructions. There is ample time to son detention in quarantino. At present the and shares are probably obtainable at 180, of common sense. The rights and privi-

r. Omwford) to 180 Nationals continue to fa offers from tho bugining is tho Fundamental statutes Mr. John Poel's blendin, the. I way, however, a little farther along to Dew. alter present arrangements and renderous medical authorities decline to say lefuituly whilst Angust lots out be placed at 189 logas of Amociona citizens have been recognised the asin portion of the Squadron here for this case is really one of. bubonic plague witbent, finding bayars and Bank of Chinns of the Union, and it is not clear why the cou

rumain neglected and wanhanget. The latest try as pleaded. The rond issue was contained | Mesars, Toog & Sviva's Orinoco, 19st. 12, in the third-that the plaintiffs had not shown the celebration. No one will for a moment

London quotation for Hongkong and Shanghai the lairful title of the defendant to the exclusfre Mr. Tantou's Dividend, lat. I At the Police Court ycaturday thres men word is 140. doubt Air ALEXANDER BULLER's patriotic A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMFFED sentiments, but we must be excused for charged with alloutting to extort mousy and MARINE INCUBANON Chins Tracers have right which they claimed he had sold to them with assalt. On the thinst the prisons's been negotiated Chicas and it is on this point that the judgment is deprecating his adherence to naval custota and six cthors, all of whom belong to the listed further at 5772, Nora worthy of note. It was, it proceeds to say, Pica was leading, but he then died away in the right of a stentos ur inventor undermont, where he in turn had to make place for and precedent in the movements of the ships Tailors' Guild, went to a tailor's shop al 33, Gage at $155 or die. Centers are receded to 3185" stated in the argument that although favour of Dividend, who led until the Alonu

Street and denianded 10 conts to be giran by chos with sales Straits have been negotiated in. at a time when all custom ard all precedent | of·tás employés In order, as they said, to dofray.eir quantities at 8193, closing wank, Unions United States Low might be enforced in the Orinues. Coming into the atraight there WAY United States, such rights could not be enforced a farther surprise, Mendip going up to Orinces should be brushed aside in order to magnify sintain exposes of the guild, such as rent, &o: coutinus quiet and neglected ut quotation.

The master of the shop refused to pay the

FIRM INSURANCE-Hengkongs ofter-fur- outside of the United States." Regarilag this, and winning te race by a head; half-length the event and do honour to the money and after using Chaints the men upset ther sales at $3478 in the early part of the weak, after a general allusion to this comity of nations between second and third, Time, 2 mins, 95 The health of the Squadron is of course of

various articles in the shop and assaulted several have advancet to $350 and 83624 with sales and in the prolpls of international copyright, his secs.

added to a sweepstakes of Tla. 6 ergh; second immense importance, but there are times in of the immiten. Luckily police assistance elese alandy to strong, hans have been the Honour wint on to say: This cause is before

pany to rectif 20 per cent, and the third the Empire of China, its proceedings were the pro- its-history when even that ceases to be arrived and three of the men were arrested median of sanil investments at $101 and $102 United States Court, and although sitting in

Two of them were fined 550 each and the third and close steady at $142, paramount consideration, and there is noth-525, and in sildition they were ordered to pay. SKIFFING, Hoogkong, Canton and Muchos ceedings of a Cnited States Court sitting within pony 10 per rout of the stakes for China grifinn at date of entry allowed Tbs.; a rely upor United Bates law for the protection

ponalty of lbs. for non-starters and win-. ing so specially pestilartial in the air of $5 sol as compensation and to and security to in the early part of the week ralod excspionally the territorist limits thereof, and suitors must ponies; weight for inches as per scule;

changed hands at 5354 and 55 for each and at wrange, The domirror is overrula Itners at this meeting One mile and a half. appropriate term of imprisonment. OUR AERATED WATEX FACTORY is fitted Hongkong that a three days' sojourn here be of good behaviour. The alternative was squiot with but little or no basiness; some shares of their rights and the redress of their

oven entail any│**** cod cause diamny or

$35 for July; towards tho close, however, a

(Mr. Burkill) 1 with the best English Machinery, embodyin serioua risk. Finally, we trust that the The magisterial investigation into the obarge small demand set in and several fair lots were ill be soon that a wide question of in Mr. Kanaok's Meneji, 10et. 1216s.....

plaintiff resolved itself into two main lasteg;" Colonial Government will take the matter of arson preloured against Wong Li-kung, negotiated at $351 for the 31st inst, and alternational law and extraterritorial turis sor at 33, Jervis Street, the shop which, it for cash, the market alusing at 8363. Lado dietion is tans raisat. The petition of the For with April, concluded yesterday, when tho ndoused week and a steady, demund at $46 not baig for teach of agreement in having, after selling at present locwing before us.

waa committert for trial. Mr. Deacon, who do satisfied the rato ross to $48, $50, and $51, atl

ach exclusive rights re he possessed in China large number of the men of the Hongkong tended, seked if the accused was committal for which shares changed banca Chius. Manilasing certain invention patented in the United The Water used is proved by repeated Regiment absent, and the expected retrial on charge of murder as wells Mr. Donuga, continue to be enquired fer at 870 and $71, but Stater to the plaintiffs, sold to a third party fre machines, unde under that patent in the Analyses to be Absolutely Pum

inforcement of Artillery still to come, the Crown Solicitor, sell he could not in any way holders are not inclined to part unlors at s might prefer after reading the depositions. Mr.

hands in small leta at 63 and Sia, closing with the manifort injury of the plaintiff and For COAST Pours. Waters are packed and review promises to be an indifferent spectacle bind the Attorney.Goveral in any charge be substantial advance. Daugiaren have changed United States, for operation in Shanghai, to

If these things are worth doing at all, let Deacon said that as no charge of under was pro- Layers

REFINERIES-China Supirs have continued soudly, that the defendant be restrained from farrer he would spply for bail. He submitted nation are upon us; there will be lous of suspicious mature against someone the only salesnt $136; at the latter ratestiares, however, excopt to plaintiffs. A third issue seoke to re- ckled on isena boliled on between the plaintiffs thousands of visitors from the mainland to direct evidence against the prisoner was that could be placed, but do not appear to be offering, strain a third party, but as this can only be cle sono tins of torsine were found in his room Luzons continue unchange and have been

and the first defendant, it does not affect the witness the pageant, and its details will be and be bad truthfully said he did not know more or less neglected with only small sales at

Donin question in any material degree. Al- talked of far and wide. To make the how they got there. Mr. Dennys objected to bail quotation.

MINING-Pujoma in the early part of the though than Judga Jernigan's decision has so far acknowledged the validity of United States spectacle cffective we must depend largely and the Magistrate refused the amplioater

week ruled quiet and wock, the rate falling on the Navy, and we ret hope that we shall

arising being beard in the United States Courty2000. to $61 with sales and Bellors, towards the clos patents in Chica as to permit of issues thereon not be disappointed. The displays at l'orte-

however, a firmer fooling sat in and shares must act be taken as an exnowledgment of mouth on less memorable cccasions than this

changed bands in small lots at $6.50, $6.40 have ere now aroused the wonder and

and $6.5€, market closing steads at latter rate, the validity of such patents per se. The public The Cyanide plant at the mine only worked will follow with ialorest the further develop admiration of great monarchs, and Her

14 days, trusting 360 tons tellings for a girld of meats of the case as affecting interests likely to

Shanghai Mercury). Majesty's Fleet in China and Japan if

102 or, ballion of an assay value of £1 10 3: Lecome of greater importanes day by day.-~- suse and encores were frognant. Tu the per-on, Charbonangis continue to be enquired -

(Mr. Ronny) 2 gathered in this barbour would assuredly interred katwuun the rots Mister Alf.: Gould- for at $85 to $0, but no shares rests forth-

Mon Comnion & Robison's The Sirdar,

(Mr. Burkill): 1st. 8lbs the battalions of seamen and martes if goin' to tell," Miss Annie Moore gave a the present high rates ruling for cost ant

Ten started. Vision rashed off with the lead, Flantation song and dance, and fis Klea of the prospect of the stock being tory Rhortly parated at Woog-nei-cheong would render Norwood sang The Midshipmuite with quoted on the Paris boarse New Balmorals rather amusing realistic effects All three have improved their position and a fair busi- the review a really imposing display..

items were rodemanded. At the closeRale ness bus be put through at 8190, 32,

with Felipes lying seocnd autil entering the second raie when the latter took sommand, Britannin" was given with a striking tableau, and $230 for Preferences, rad 81.70 to $1.90

the Monument was just behind The Sirdar, wha Tux fact that the tonnage dues at Macao HMS. Pinafore was repeated last night for Ordinaries. Clivers, on receipt of a telegram

followed by Watol At the Corner Black are to be abolished in so far as coasting and and to-night "The Pirates of Penzance will sisting that prospects were good and that

Slipper on the outside begun to go up, and at be give. The Pollards have established thema orushing of 150 tons had yinkled 139 oz. ground that in face of the agreement consent. river stanmera are concerned has an intelves as strong favourites and no one should of gold, have beon in good demand at advancing to abolish Consular jurisdiction it is had the lead on the rails. Before the quarter ing rates and business in beon put through inquitable for Japsa to deny Frano bile post was reached Black Faglo began to jestas the right of ewning landed property look dangerous, and wide on the outside he portant bearing on the light dues question miss coeing them.

at $16 $17, 8173, S18, $183, and $19 for A in Hongkong aid ought to determine the

Some of our coders, ge the Loudon and whilst P's have changed bands in fair lots Now; however, that the new Treaty is challenged Black Slipper and The Sirlar, and Government, if not to suppress the lights Beproes, uns be intere dal 20 at 87 to 37.50, Jaletas 00inus wook with already signed it is believed here that it heading them balf way up the straight won nN C. Dudly News.

small sales at $24 and 32 15. Raubs remained will he impossible for France to seek to resume magnificent race by a short hand; Black Shipper. dues altogether, at least to keep them at a

that the firm of Douglas Laprak and Costonly during tas tarly parf of the week with nogobiutions on this point. Should the oppor gaining the second place crer The Sirdar, "who

Tiras, 4 mino, 26) sec

The and meeting of the Shanghai General No Credit given for Battles that look dirty very low figure. The step taken by the Limited, was registereden 16th March by Darky sifill seles at $18.25 and $18.50; towards the tion in Frizes to the Treaty to successful, and bore out badly, by a similarly narrow wargis.

to Japan will be to abandon the now Treaty,

pony la. 50; for China ponies, bond fide E. F. Alford (Chairman) presided and there or greasy, or that appear to have been used for Portuguese Government has been decidedl shares. The object is to adopt and caroloso, however, upon receipt of news of ate ratilication bo enspended, the only courno Jets MANOBY STAKE); value. Tls 150; cud Clinber of Commerce was held on the 6th May.

griline at date of entry, that have rus d

were present Meners. C. J. Dudgeon (Vice not won a race; weight for inches as per

Clai-min) J. C. Bois, WY. D. Little, A. Korff, Wasserfall any other purpose than that of containing upon with a view of attracting to into Fost certain agreements to squire, deal crushing of 2,400 tons for u vield of 2.50 cz.

with, develop, and tars to noconat aty landld the rate quickly jumped to $20, 321 822. and it will become a diplomatic question whether France sail be declared a non-Treaty country.

site; entrance, Tis. 5. One mile and s

E. B. Skotte, Molichael, A. Aorated Waters, as each Buttles are never Macao trathio that would otherwise con building, and other property; tu parolase and 823, and 324, and at time of closing shares the existing Trenty shall be maintained or

quarter,

Hevin; Hewett, Douglas Jones, Ibars, I. med again by us.

tre Hongkong, In former years deal with freehold and leasehold grand-cants are enquired for at the Inst rale,

It is believedt, however, that as tho present Min-

Sutherland, E. Shellin, T. M. Moses, Matthews; (Mr. Dallas) 1 P Brunat, A. Werth, and Drummond Hay thors was an appreciable trade from Macae rent charges, Ac.; to make advances upon the

istry in Franca has the support of a majority security of hand, and, further, to carry an in

Me. Grah'a Tyro, 11st 2 min

(Secretary). to Pakhoi and Hollow, but with the im

all or cay of their respective branches the

in the Chamber of Deputies, the now Treaty Ms.fia We's Dogoni Wets, list Obs...... CLT. A. Sampson) should be opposed by the Bsunto.

To the afore the editor of the Kobe Chronicle

(Mr Meyerink) 3. this trade was transferred to Hongkong. corators, merchants and dealers in store,

lima, bricks, timber, hardware, and other buikl

improbable that the existing Treaty would bo

Twenty-one started. The big field caused some The greater facilities enjoyed by this porting req'asites, biok, and Ule and terra 20 la

apponds the Following note: It would be meet Mr. Riuge Equinox, Ilot. lib. maintained, us under the most favoured-nation in the shape of deep water at all states of makore, house agents, and any other ads or

clause its contiorenes would render all the little delay of the start, but upon the ones will perhaps allow us to take it as road. It business which may seem to the company and to nadertake and execute any trusts. The signatories are -J. D. Laprail, Balham-bill, E. M. Townley, E. HAthill, and C. H, Survey Crisp B. H. Crisp W. B. Crisp Cataberland.

placed on board istig af Hongkong prices, and

the fall amount allowed for Packages and us do them well. The eyes of the Chinese that although there might be circumstances of quiet with shares on offer at $137 and finally soiling any more of said maskinery in China Morrino. Coming to the Monument Morri-

Emptice when received in good order.

Counterfoil Order Broks supplied on ad- plicogna

Our Registered Telegraphic Address is "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG." And all signed messages addressed, this will

receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Wators alwaya kept realy In Stopic:--

PERE AERATED WATER

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

POTASH WATER `

SELTZER WATER

LITHIA WATER

SARSAPARILLA WATER

TONIC WATER

GINGER ALE

GINGERADE

There was a crowded hours at the Theatro Royal on Monday evening to sa Pollrd's Lilipation Opera Company in fibers and Ballivan's ever popular H.M.8. Pinafore," and the manner in which the youthful artists ne- quitted theirselves was most praiseworthy. All the numbers were greeted with loun ap

(Mr. Muster)2 Mr. John Feel's Pineapple, 10st: 9.

Seven started. Montebelle showed in front wrima in closei when the tag fall, with attendance, and Pineapple tid, ie which order they pussoit le Stand for the first time, withi very little to ylioose between them. There wa no material change at the mile post, Husperus, being last, antal racing along the buck straight,

few strides, aud where Vaquero had joined Montebello and mae aliosred in front for bafore the quarter mile post. When in the Meneji was coming up, taking third positius straight it was seen that the race was bolsaen- Menej, Pinapple, and Vaquero, and the fres vamed coming with a ruh half way up the stenight won by four lengths, thres lengths between the second and third Time, 3 mins. The YANGIBLE STAKES; value, Tls. 100; second at this meeting, weight for inchas os per gante; non-winners at this meeting allowed 101; entrance, Tls, 5. Two miles, pony Tis of for China ponies that have r

Mr Enker's Black Eagle, 1st. 3lbe.........

(Mr. Wuilloumir) 1

furnish a sight well worth beholding, while ing org the latest ouster success "I ain't coming, holders not caring to part, in view of Í FRANGE AND THE NEW TREATF Mr. R. C. Renny's Black Slipper, 10st. lbs.

and Camberland with a capital of £50,000 in

À SERIDO HITCH.

Tokyo, let May. The Special Committee appointed by the French Senate for the investigation of the 2 Treaty, recently signed between Japan and France, has been discussing a proposal to suspend the ratifigation of the Treaty on the

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.osition of heavy tonnage dacs at Macao bisinesses of builders and contracters do for cash. Busere on time, however, at equivalent will eventually be approved oven though it

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

Hongkong, 15th April 1897.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS

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DOCKS, WHARVES, AND GODOWRS. Hong. kang and Whampoa Decks have raled father quieter will small saler at 241 per cent. prom ruten cannot be satisfied; the market closs with buyers at 21. Komloon Whatrea" continuo neglected with business reported it quotations Wanchais nuobanged with small miles.

LANDS, HATULE, AND BUILDINGS HD Kong Laudle remain frm with sales at 378 and feand farther bayers at 339, and are still wanted West Points remain unchanged with bayers at agui negotiated at $8.75, closing with callers, $193 and sellers at $103, Humphreys have haan Kowicon Lands contiene neglected at quotation MISCELLANEOUS.Green Islands have for ther boomed to $57, after sales at $30, $34, 35, and $26. Watsons have improved to $18 Arith

and Cotton Mills have again improved all round first rats. Papes linte besa negotiated at SIG

with sales at quotations.

*

Mr. Robson Mr. Golfer: Mr. Charley Mr. Renny... Mr. Sturgis Mr. Oswald Mr. Glendaya. Mr. Common Mr. Anthou Mr. Jabr West. Mr. Middy Mr. Donny Messrs Kanuck & Oswald.. Mr. Aradlon

Biders.

Burkill

Oan dend-heat,

Mr. C. Mr. Dallas Mr. Wuillennior. Mr. L. Midwoöd .... Mr. Read

Mr. Fanny

Mr. Meyerink

Ms. Master

Mr. Crawford

My, Cox...

Mr. Cuinmfag

MT. Davies... Mr. Sampson Mr. Bell

Mr. Machado Mr. Ellis Mr. A. W. Burkill Mr. Bell.. Mir, Reynell...

*One dead Loat

lot. 2nd. 3rd

SHANGHAI GENERAL CHAMBER

S OF COMMERCE,

The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said Gentlemen, the report of the Committee.having already been printed and circulated uncugat members, yon.

the tide may also have had sowelling to do directly or indirectly conducive to its interest,879, closing steady at lailer rate. Hotels have thor now. Treatios inoperative. In this coming wat on their journey Miniature wont away deals with subjects of much importance, but with the transfor, but the tounnga dnes were LT COSIOS Telating to the news cate the immediate determining factor. In that correspat Macao will now enjoy an advaut nge over Hongkong, as it is to be an

should be addressed to Tux EDITOR.

we papers for

Vorrespondents must forward and

for publication, but as evidence of yood faith.

side of the paper only:

di letters for publicafisz should be written on one absolutely free port so far as casting and rivor steamers are concerned. It is difficult to recover a trade once driven ahareholders at the general meeting on 22nd sales at tliat and at 612 and $123, closing at SHANGILAT SPRING RACE MEETING: ing sooond to Dogani-Wetr, who had taken before you, you will observo vo bere made

No any su communications that has already appeared in other rapers will be insert

Dress for extra copies of DAILY FARBs should be

sent lefire 11 ans, or day of publication. After that keur the supply is Umited Orly Supplied for Chan Thegraphic At-Iress Passo. Code. P.O. Bon. 20. Telephone No. 12.

DEATHS,

At Nunadza, pa the 30 April, ALEXANDER JOSEA WATT, eklost of WILLIAM NOGLE WATT, of Yokohama, and 24 pers.

On the 1st May, at Yokohama, B. T. B. MAD Tilson, aged 47 yea

On the 2nd May, at Kohe, sfter a long and pain fut illness, CA KORFFE, 3 native of Düsseldorf,

Riscais Prussia, aged 41 you.

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, May 12th, 1897,

away, and Macao may not be able to attract back trade that has been transferred to Hongkong and has taken roct here, but that is what the Portuguese Government is aiming at, and the competition of the neigh bouring port, though it may not be very serious, is not to be altogether despised. It would be a grave mistake to encourage and strengthen that competitlan by heavily maleting vessels for the privilege of catering

our harbour.

The N. P.steamer Olympia arrived at Tacoma. from Yokohama on the 7th inst.

The P. & stormer Kaizer-i-Find left Sin- apare with the outward English mails at 2 pm. on Monday, and is expected here on tho 15th inst, at about 4 pan..

The takings of the Fari-Mutasi for the thron days of the Epring Mesting at Shanghai amounted to $84,000, on which the Race Club made 38,400, or 10 por cent. complexiona

́of 51,000 register wond

Ferra

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION AT SHANGHAI.

THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY, SHE MAY

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paramonat amongst thein are the questions of mertion it may be mentioned that Mr. Sone with the lead, acepauled by Dogoui-Welz to the Japaueso Minister to Paris, arrived at Kobs the mile post, where the latter was steadied, and the condition of the rires approaches to this

was lying broly At Probal's Corner the Rus for Tokyo by rail. Its informed a newspaper length or two from Alert, whilst Dogoni-Wetr Tauf, and with your perzission. I will refor by the M.M. steamer Tarre, and at once left Miniature entered the back straight leading a boy of the possible Replica of othe constant consideration to the perplexing ques reporter that he had been recalind, by the Government. Mr. Sone left Paris on the 27th Plan pony bad improved his position consider briefly thereto, The Committee have givan ahly, whilst Pibroch was showing up in the

tor of the river Huanpu, and from the bor Marah.

front division and at thus Monument he was ly-

respondence published with the report now The report of the Dentaoke Dampfschiffs Rhoderai (Kingain Line), to be laid before the

commend as latter is in front coming arrangements with Mr. de Bijke for a into the straight, where Tyre wade his effort, farther survoy and preliminary report, but he could but catch the block in the race which will be commenced this month. It fright in the Far East during the second half

wazal be premature to soramit the Chamber to April, complains of Le lowness of the rates of

A welcome change in the weather yesterday, a very fine context gading in the latter's

a definite scheme as to how Beatie are to be of the past year, when, for instance, ex one.

drew to the Course an enormous gathering of favour by a short head, Equinox losing second

praviled for the carrying out of whatever stepȧ occasion, at Singapore, rates as low as 4s were

visiters, whilst outside, the circle of Chinese place by half a length. 15e, 2 mins. 41 secs. THE KOWSHING" AFFAIR accepted, although the Kingain Linors did not

wus is dense and demonstrative as ever on so The CoNSOLATION CEF; saluo, Tle. 150; second insy be recortineaded by Mr. de Rijke, but it pony Th, 50 third pony, Tis, 25 for paies would meanwhile bo well for all interested, REPORTED BETTLEMENT OF CLIMB fine a day, At first the temperature seemed nu- freighte. passengers, interest, and agio amounted

that her run at this meeting and not won a either directly or indirectly in the prosperity tom: 1,200,249.85, from which had to be

Many of our readers will remember that when July oppressive after Tassday's dammess, but go back Legends. The gross earnings on

race; weight for inches as per sole entrance, of Shanghai, to recondle themselves to the fact the Indo-China's stearaer Kowching was sunk stor a pleasant, south-easterly breeze blow o

The 5. Uncs round

that no interest alone, whether it be govern deducted m. 215,941.02 for expones, interest in proferance Ioan, K., so that a sum of

mental, commoral, landed, or skipping can in the Yatu river by a spinas crimer, at the the Ccurse, making it most joyable for the m, 1,053,321 was left as returnings.

(Mr. Cox) 1 expect to staal aside if a great, work has to be this sum m. 776.730.72 have been written commencemout of hostilities between the Jupa apelators, who could act but be delighted with Hests, Hustare & Ambroca's Compromis

de and Chinese, there was a good deal of dia the excollant maring. After tin there, was a

Mr. Sturgis Vaquero, 11st 11b (br. Real 2ndertaken for the preservation of our water- pff as depreciation in the value of the hosting material of the Line, valle m. 61,715.85 cussion as ta the liability and whether the ludo hage attendance, whilst the delightful weather

Darigation, the Anancial difficulty must not be were put aside for the renewal Fund of engines China Navigation Company would be losers had inunced the ladies to dou their prettiest Mr Toeg's Eron, at Ohs (Mr. Dallas) t way. If the report solves the doultice of

PN (Mr. Crawford) pitted to har the way. The Special Com and boilers, and 60ssional general repairs. Of oxing to the steamer keing chartered under this fanta. So far as the racing was concerned it kiesers. Kanuck & Oswald's Roitelat; 11st 115,

Tourton started. Until well into this back mittes selected to enquire into and report the remainder .214,539.38, 10,743.47 have political teusion then extetit, although she was was exceptionally interesting. Once more did

straight Back Chief had a considerable lead non taxation was divided into seniors D The delivery of the French mail was begun been added to the reserve fund; m.16,330.07 cleared by the British Consal. It is therefore the principal event fall to Elackberry, who a moot question as to whether the insurunes on his fourth Champions in magnificent style,

from his Gold, but at Probst Corner Cleare that the various branolies of trude might be at 2.50 p.m. yesterday.

have been distributed as remuneration for boat

companies or underwriters could be held liably answering the call of his jockey in the vicinity of directors, the office, personal, &; 187,500-

for the lows providing policies were existing of the Monument and wigning from Belu and Kenseth closed on him, whilst Compromise more completely dealt with, and by these will be proposed to be distributa meg the

with respect to tea lendo, cotton mills, silk and sheraholders as a dividend off per cent.50 pm the steamer, and whether the political by balfa length. His victory, it is needless to and Cayaurace were lying next. Ae they means reports have alremly been completed por share. The insurance reserves have reached frombies would vitiata tlinsa profes. It aster- say, was extremely popular. Another capital approached the Widow's Monument, Compro

case was that for the Yangtze, Stakes Black mise was going well, whilst Viquers almost flatuits there on piece-goods and the figure .443,959.27, while the funds forwarde transpired that the risk which the Kow- renovation of engines and tallers menuts to shing carried in conveying troops to Kora wie Euglo aratebing victory by the shortest of imediately after showed a fins turn of mod general imperts and exports are likely to be md50,000,- As is known, the King Line of course appreciated by the agente, Messrs heads after one of the best long distancs con and Reitelet became prominent. In the race inished very shortly. For their labours we fests sean for a kng time The greatest up- home there was not much to choose between are greatly indebted to the gentlemen who during the past peer has sold overal of its older Jarding, Mathosen & Co. and they with that steamers, and hes aquired large new once, business asumen for which they are generally sets of the day were in the Shantung. Stakes, any, Compromise making a capital med undertook the arduous taska-ospecially to song which the Wally and Delia are entirely crudited, made arrangements that all risk where Mendip defeated Uriness by hand, winning by ball-a-ngth from Vuquero. The Mr. Dadgecu, the Chairman of the Spovial a balf-a-length victory Kenneta for third place. Time, 2 min. 38 sec bear fruit in due course, for they bave compiled Governmout. Practically therefors the Indo promise gamed new. The fleet of the company at present would be or the account of the Chinese and in the Consulation Ing, where Com- Judges were unable to sepurate nitelet and Committes. Thoir work will most certainly numbers fifteen steamers, with a grass to China Steam Navigation Co. is guaranteed fron Vaquero, the favourite Boitelet mak- The CHAMPION SWEEPSTAKES, tulez, Tis, 350, definite and corset information as to details

agalusta loss and it is only to be ing & les boat with Kenneth for third second pony, Tls. 100; third pay, Tis. 50; a which we previonaly and very insociplete forsed entry for and open ouly winners at kaowledge, and whether the thn be near or preauined that in estimating the volas of placer The Grand National Steeplechase was an extraprdinary raca in several resporte. Tu

this masting optional for the winrers of the more distant, when those questions become tho Kowalang when opting the guarantee a

Consolation Cup and Subscription Griffin matters of official negotiation, not only will the roasonable profit would be included over and begin with, Lowlander in preliminary canter

races weight for inches as per scale: each knowledge now attained place us a position above the initial cost of the company. But ap fel and then, when the rice had commenced,

pony entered to pay fire per cent of the value to outer resclately on any discussion that may to the prosect no distribution of the proceedsAgitator has mastered bi jockey that he not

onene, but we shalt else bave provided onr of the stakes and prizes won One mile and from the einking of the Koushing as only swerved ont from the first jump but cansad.

respective representativca at Peking with a quarter bust: made to the shareholders, although three other competitors to do so. Lowinader in

practical statements which we know wül have (Mr. C. R. Bark) consideration, and which we hope sautot fail to many anxions inquiries Law been made fact, was the only pony to go the courss with Mr. Henry Morriss Blackberry, 11et. 4bs with a view to ascertaining whether out incident or mishap, vinnig by overal it was a fact that a ha decme sum of lengths in spite of Auotieneer's gallant effort. Mr. Ring's la 11st. lbs. (Mr. Meyrink) bave satisfactory results. But, gentlemen..the. incidence of taxation is not the only thing to be munereald be divided amongst the shure to cover lost ground The last race, besides Mr. Daar's The Broker, 10at. Bus.

(Mr. Recny) 3 considered whenever like revision of toriti is un Sixteen starters. A capital start was secured panded. Ever sizes existing treaties werd holders. It is now ragorted that the money has boings sagrico, had a good deal of humour in

proceeding to cut out the pace, attonded by those of other ports, have protested, and have with little foky, olas en the rails 26 once mande, our predecessors in this Chamber, and The GREAT NORTHERN PLATE value, Souls and Orwell, bit before the mile post had good cause to protest, against many wets 125 second pony, The 25; for ponies that was arrived at the last named had taken the lead, which they believed at least to to inconsistent have run at this meeting; weight for inches next being Langkat, Zolis, and Sammie. At the with an equitable interpretation of the condi- a per scale winner of one raso at this meet Gato Langkat bat taken command, with Sammis one of those treaties, and not only must NO ing, 7lbs. extra; two or oure races, 10lbs.und Eius oke up second and third, Orwell use every effort to have this stato of lunge rec The only tiled, but in the true Interests of the country extra entrance, Tis, 5 Three-quarters of and Montebello being the next

oticeable variations at the three quarter in which we sojur, and in the interests: Mr. Ring's Bolae, 11st. Alle (Mr. Meyerint) milo pret wore that Saminie had gar way of internatioanl commerce, we must sʻrive to Botns, whilst Blackberry was going .com to pen furtir the waterways of this E- gathering in British waters on this great day

(Mr. C. E. Borkillfortably sixth, sad at Probet's Corner had piro, nul to sgɔ, and where possible assist in the Anutls of the illustrious lady increased attention to the Pasio cable projects visions, asvorni guns, and the Crown Prin's VALIDITY OF FOREIGN PATENIN Mr. Robson's Black Chief 11st, 1

personal offoots, it Pharania,

IN CHINA

Mr.Omvald's Pavolston, 11st, 4lbs. (Mr, Road) 3 zan into fourth place, Langkat, and Sammie in, the introduction of a railroad system; with- GREAT BRITAIN AND THE

Thirteen started. Black and White made being the fret two. Coming to the Monument, ont moans of rapid communication we but touch whu for sixty years has ruled over the

The validity of patenta is China bas Leon TRANSVAALAN wide Empire of which this little colony We hope the fallest advantage will be taken

always a moot point, owing to the sumplicated the mining, attended by Blank Chief, to the towever the old black nude his ohbrautoristic the fringe of China's commerce, noc haring Monument where Mola began to come through us and we diawing up on Lougiat, who was ground to believe that European trade is now not is the Times Thule in Asia. Here, in by parente of the opportunity to let their dill

Mr. Chamberlain sporking in the Henas suid system of Consular Jurisprudence and the un- dron witness to-morrow afternoon jeeformation.

terms with Blok Chief, who had shaken off anil fourth. Datering the slight Blackberry we au forecast for ourselves the possibilition of this harbour, is the first colony acquired at the Theatre Royal by the Lilliputian porn that the repeal of the Aliens Emigrant low certain boundaries of the Extra-territorial had as they entered the stenight he was on even leading, whilst Mateji and Orwall, were thiri 10 per cent, of the whole trade of this country, Jurladiction. It was a question which circum dating Queen VrorORIA's reign, the fine Company. The Pirates of Penzance" is the

would greatly relieve the tension between Great stances at one time ar other were band to Black and White. Up the straight Foles had had ought Langkat, who in fara gave way to the future were the altitions and fucilities suc Britain and the Transvaal,

bring to an issne, and it is perhaps fortzunto the mee well in hand, for boven easily, though Eolas, The Briket. nt Orwell, & £se race is prevail amcigs Western hations. I will not weasly of the Squadron should gather from place to produced.

THE POWERS AND THE WAR that the first case baran it was involved came the official verdict was only by a land. Black owo ending in Blackberry's favour by hull detalle you long as to the other subjects whits secon and third, Dividend was fourth, Orwell un improvement has been attained in the method" A Grenk zcts to the Powers announces the into the taited States Couth and before Cossal Chiul bout Hagelston by a length. Tine, 1 mingi from Bolusa ook only dividing the sureferred to in the report al correspondenor

General Jeraig It simplified the question gradual Withdrawal of Grook troops from Crete, este ties to the site were The MASONIC CLUB UN ALLANGE CUT, ralne, Afth, and Surpboss last. Time, mis, 391 sem of issuing transit passes, and by desin of the Tis. 500; presented by the merabere of the The GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLECHASE; value, Doyen of the Diphatic Corps a sub-committee Mosenie Club; for Chius ponies, boing bond. Te. 150, with Tis to for sebud pony, pro has drawe upa report on the requisits ravision in which case the Powers will offer to zediate, all United States citizens, and that as no conflict but will tislet upon Grebes placing her in of jurisdiction had to be fool which would

fide grillas at date of asteys to be won at vided there are four or more starters; for of the Yangtzo Begulations, A River Co- have complicated the name by railg

China ponies, weight for inches us or sole: servancy Board is abjest w bare much at terests absolutely in their hands.

two couredative meetings or three times, in tliers of International Law and International

HOR-Winúers of a Steeplechase allowed elbeheart, although so far our efforts have not Fame Owner or owners; entrance, Tls. 100ontranos, The 5 Twice round a course proved saccesful, but when the time comes for Patent Rights, it was possible to reduce the sil by panies the bona jida properly of the

selected by the Stewmda question before the Court to the simplest form. Coneul General Jernigan hey then on ther simple issue decided on the nature of patent as Hetween United States citizens ground dismissed tho hay on that

trying on buuinces in Ching, and demurrer attempted to be set up by the dolone- ants in the case, that the plaintiffs in the east

Ir is extremely probable, we hear, that during the selebration here of Her Majesty's Pinmond Jubiles the Queen's Navy will be mengroly represented. Indeed, we have reason to tiplieve that, mcording to present arrangements, only one vessel of the status of a first class cruiser will be in port, and that one unable, for good reasons, to make any special chow on the occasion. It is,

Mr. Barner, who was in charge of the Great however, somo little time before the com- Northern Telegraph Company at Shanghai memoration will take place, and it is some ten years ago, has returned to Bonnghai to take charge during Mr. Honningen's absence. sincerely to be hoped for every reason that

The Secretary of the Punjon Mining Co., the arm which has fitly been termed Eng- land's first line of defence will be represented Limited, advies as that bi les received

following telegram from the inises are as it should be. Needless in way, if the stroke a small pucket of ore in the stopes ahore comfort of the Navy is to be consulted intermediate level yielding 60 ozs. of goki.” before the honour of the gracions sovereign Mr.Pritchard Morgan, M.P, för Merthyr it serves, the vessels will remain North in Tydryl, left Shanghai fer London in the 7th cooler climes. But Britannia's seamen ure, May, but tha result of his visit to Pelting, the Mercury says, ie rugarded as so satisfustery we feel confident, worthy auccessors of the that he will return to Shanghai three months

en who did their duty so nobly under hence. NELSON, BLARE, COLLINGWOOD, and others, next ey would not for one moment set per Bopal comfort in the scale with the duty of foot that there is no cable comunication with

all sides, except those on duty in the Straits Settlements, which of course will remain Singapore. There should, on this memorable day, be such afect anchored would do credit alike to sovereign, pation, and colcuy; to take the lead in the

It appears, says a Japan contemporary, tout the doing and inconvenience arising out of the Hawaii has stimulated the Coreumert to give

recently.

A Peking telegram of the 2nd May, published. by the Japan papers, states that the negotiations of the Ollness Government with

his

chants, for a loan of 100,000,000 taals with triew to paying the balance of the indemnity due to lapas, are reported to have fallen (rough

The Band of the West Yorkshire Regiment thunderous salute that will proclaim her will ping the following programme of the reign the longest and most glorious it Officers less this evening British nanals to take part in the ravion Overze..."Lo Las des Fors".

DzEFO de zechs

of the Naval and Military forces which alection Orphon sex Eufers is to impryas the imagination and fire the Soug... "A Taur can't do himself justice

Waltz Tasionen" mile of Her Majesty's legos of every Selution. Il-Mercante di Venezis race and colour Thera is good roasunto

God are the Queer).

Auber. Koup

THE NEW MEMBERS. [SPECIAL TELEGRAFITOTHE" DAILYFTIS Savonar, 11th May. The elaotian for the New Municipal Conseil took place to-day. The following were elected Mosses. Barkill, Fearon, Prenton, Welch, Hewett, Hykes, Anderson, Rohde, and Wil kinson.

LATEST TELEGRAMS,

LONDON, May, THE TURCO.GREEK WAR The Greeks left quantities of munitious pro

THE TURCO GREEK WAL The fooling at Athene e leve warlike and suti-dymuslio agitation bus const

The Tarka occupied Volo without any fight Offeulaching and found the town deserted The Greek Sullivan Hest withdrew apo Eaten Pasin, making this

Gangl Finsutta endition for sparing the town,

An arauatice of fifteen days is expected.

harm.

at last been received by the rents, Mosers, it, u dog which had found its way ou w the control at an early, date, Frt it this rumor Jardins, Matheson & Co., or will be under their cours at the finish fortunately vot causing Buy in incorrect it is at any rate the father to the wish, but wo have good reason to believe ab is correct, nor can we understand why anch. an account has been cutstanding for an in- definite number of years when we have a com potout staff of Casals to see to the entlement:

Shanghai Daily Press.

per cout: to the Biks pour per cont to the.

to a 1st 4

until the pup is finally won, when the sound

A

(Mr. Crosthwaits) pony will rencive 75 per cent and the third Mr. Fernando's Auctioneer, 11st. Ilb

(Mr. Davion) pony 25 per cent of the entranou foon weight for inches a per sile. One milo and a Mr. Weed's Wm. The Conqueror, 10st. Pils (Mr. C. R. Burkill)

quarter

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onsideration of how riverine improcuments and remediul mostres for the Woosung Bar are to be Busseet, the principle that representa tion zonat company taxation may be usefully 2 applied. Gelare moving the adoption of the report I shall be glad to reply, so for 'as is in my power, to any questions members desire to put