BONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING OORPORATION,
Fla ordinary half-yearly general testing of shareholder in the Hongkong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation was held on Batley in thy Hail. He, J. J. Ball-Irving presided and there were also present-Meaars. R. M Gray, . Bunyana, G. D. Boning, D. tiub- Bay, A. Huupt, A. J, Raymond, K. L. Risland son, R, Shows. . B. Dovoll (Directors); Thu Juckou (Chlef Managei); 3. M. Alves A Blow, G. Muyny Baa, DE. Brown. S. 8. Blabla H. Bak, Hon. C. P. Chator, A. Untis; 0.1. Dax, A. Chinay, P. Dodwell, H. G. Edgar, T. Brown,
Mr. WEBALLER proposed the m-election of Mr. F. Henderson and” Mr, G., S. Sharp as Anditora
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:
Mr. G. C. Cox seconded. „ Currie,
business of the mouting, gevallamen. Dividend The CHAIRMAN-I think that concludes the warrants will be issued on Monday,
ZBB BONGBONG BAYLE CRES, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 1888.
VISITORS AT HOTELS-
HONGKONG HOTEL.
Jient-Come. Percy S. St.
Jol, R.N
Mr. G. Acarado
Mr. J. Aitken
E. D'Argy Anderson Ma D'Aroy Anderson
Mr. & Məs. H. G. Auson Mr. Win, B. Bailey Mr. W; F. Balden Mins A.. acce MT. 1. riadingne
Mr. C. I. Eest
Mr. Liwis-Gentlemen, before we leave, I think we shond express our appreciation of the oy sutisfactory report placed before. I at enre you will all join with me in a hearty Mr. & Mrs J. W. Colles vote of thanks to the Board of Directora, the | Mr. & Mr. A. 11. Bone Chief Mauges, and the staff generally for the bend chikl
and ability which fes broegh about much very happy results. (Applause)
The CHAIRMAN-Mr Lewis and gentimes B. 1. Wright, Firth, Ho Foot, Erisis Georg, on behalf of my co-Directors sul rayself, the C. J. Gonsalves, D. Gillies, D. D. Gaziler, V. | Chief Manager at the staff generally, beg A. Cesar Hawkins, S. Hancock, F. Henderson, † to thank you for your gordial pata óf dhunks. Instrurg, Jordan, J. H. Louis, F Leyburn, W. gaught, H. M. Mohta. H. N. Mady, P. Mall, U. . Medhurst C. Pali, G. Stewart, Onplan Title, J. E. Thompson, B. 8. Walter, O'Keefe and others.
MY JACKSON read the notico gunning the naveting.
The CHAIRMAN, after reading the report oid-cantion, the directors have great pleasure in coring before the shareholdere with sel a sadisfactory report as the ove just vend, allowing of the issuů dividend of G. hs, per Flare sad un addition to the reserve find af 10
PORT HAMILTON,
Mr. T. Bacill Capt. 1. Burkie Miss Viren
Mr. & Mr B. S.Josph Mr. J. Kingburn
Mr. & Mrs. Lailleg Miss Laidley
Mr. & Ms. Laven
Mr. N. Laptow
Mr. Loon A Log Mr. J. Y. Masala 31r. Felipe N. Mes Inns Melash
Mr Leo. Mox B. Mr. Mustard. Capt. Myla Verasi
de Mrs. pter 0. Mas, Ceri un Mies Crausby,
Cohen
Mrs. Crossley
Bong Capt. & Mr. S. F.
Clark, A-MS.
Chyt. & Mrs, LaVİN NET, Tovilbiss Mr. J. M. Dickinsch 5.js Dugga
An to whether Eart Hamilton is of stentage. W. V. Drummond cal fmportance there is considerable doubt. Six Me. 1. m Harry Parkes used to insist on its importance. ¦ Mr. F. W. Echwords panders-in-Chief on the Chinese station, were Mt. Imel Erbe Admirala Ryder and Stadwell, formerly Com | Mr. W. Engelbrecht
qually impressed with its value. But three of hern their successors-Admirals Willes, Dowell, and
Fisher
Mr. & Min. 11. K. G Mr. W. A. Filton
children
on for
and file Vou Coitberge Mr. Golbergs Capt. F. D. Godard
Hamiltowers of a different opiuina. The Lowls of the Adiciralty expressed the opinion || bers of sellers: The account noter the heading overnment to fortify and garrison the island That no less it be the intention of her Majesty's of deed stock, which has appeal in the vires eons to plus it in a proper condition of defangen. & M.Ga reports siner the catablirhnout of the Bank, hes
wiped out of the books by a debit resist the attacks of ironclads, it is not advis $100 to the profit and los accent of the to retain possession of fort Hamilton. But they achie that it was impossible to Past Ball-year. Dend stock represented heuse certook the fact that if the Government was and turnituro, fes and stationery, af unpraeive or non-jutorent bearing iter, and prepared to incur the expose, ite perseusion fitly moped nader the heating of dead stock.
would provo valuable to the squadron in the fu Fature, it is interled that renewals of
China Sean. Admiral Hamilton went so far as to say that until it was properly fortillud Port farmilnce, stationery, &o. will be. debited ta the pit and bus account from hack-sever it would be a sourer of venktess in way
ta usiyone. The only non-interest bearing ilem the aetanis now in the Bank prem ies account, anil this we write down or half-yer by charging the variens offices a retul pen this penises they empy. Ont permbys it the bend odru and at the votions bradesco a sate ennallaally overd the game at lich they no stand in car books siz. SH719. Lt is ar policy to own the premises we decay at the various center of business, and to contine writing down their book wite Our silver surrent arouts show falling of swing the ball-yearof $5,801,88854. This wasted by the extremg tigliness of money all over the last during nearly the whole of the latter half of 1897. This tightues first began in the Straits in cons queues of shipments aile yen to Jupangwhere they were urchsageibls for grid you, Jajá exchange king at times, 18 much as 10 per evit. orÖr the rates culing in the Straits. · British dollars were feely imported by the Banks in the
and
Mr. Ms. H. Grace
Le. Gribble Mr. P. W riuble
Mr. II. Grimle
Mr. D. F. Huiesly Mr Hiary IẸ Harris
tise to the cruising squadron in the ChasDɛ. 8. G. HAG
Stark mag. W. E. Home, RN), Mrs. Bond Mr. Heard
Mr. Korina, Miglus
The U&Mrs R. D
Ormsky
Mr. W. Parlict Mr. J. Patturin Mins J. A. Perso
Mr. F. van der Pfordton Mr. W. G. Pirio..
Mr. N. M. End
Mr. Thos. Potter
Mive. Prints & cha Mr. 325 Kongre Mr. &ms. Probat Surg. Capt. C. W. Reilly AMS AND
"INTIMATIONS
HONGKONO WHAMPOA DOUR COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
BANKS. HONGKONG & BUANGHAI BANK
PAL-UP CAPITAL REBEK FOND
CORPORATION.
$30,000,000 .................................................................$ 8,900,000
THE ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING KEV LIABILIZY OF PROP TO $10,000,000
of SHAMBHOLDERS will be held in the fireToEs of the 'COMPANY, No. 14, Prata CNETRAL, on MONDAY, the 21st February, 1898, at 1 o'clock Noos for the purpose of receiving the repert of the Directors und the itatemont of ants for the 31st December, 1897,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 7th to 21st i obrt. ary, both daya in elvaives -
By Owloy of the Board of Dirnatora.
TROS. L. ROSE, Secretary.
COURT OF DIRECTORS Hou, J. J. BELT-IRVING—Chairman.
1 M. GRAY, Esq.-Deputy Chairman. Bearma, Reg. | A. J. Raymond, Esq.
G. D. Boulog, Bey.
Favid Gubbay, Esq.-
Q. . Dodwell, .
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A. Haupt, Fe
K. Lichardson, Beq...
K. Shewan, K
H. A. Siebe, ag-
CHEF MANAGER; HongkongT. JACKSON, EAQ
MANAGER:
Shanghai-J. P. WADE GARD'NES, Eng
VESSELS EXPECTED.
TIKE AMERICAN HAIT The P. M. atoamor Pak, with waile, £o., loft San Francisco for this port via Hovoluln, Yokokams, Inland Sea, Kabe, Nagasaki, and Shanghci, on the 25th ultimu
The O. & O. teamer Coptic; will mails, &é, left San Francisco for this port vin Yokohama, Island Sex, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shunghai on the 3rd instant...
STÉE FRENCH MAIL.
The M. M. steamer Ozoynich, with the Troas mail of the 14th time, left Saigon on Bunday the 13th instant, at 5 am, and may be exported horn on or about Trowiny, tho 14th instant. This Packet brings replica lo latters despotahod from Hongkong on the 8th December. Dett
THE CANADIAN MAIL. TC. F. Enteamet Empress of Japan lit Vancouver on Montlay, the Sist ultimo, for
(825 LONDON BARNES-LONDON & COUNTY BANK Hongkeng and usual ports of call.
Kongkong, 2816 January, 1889.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, AS
LIMITED.
NOTICE..
TIRE ORDINARY. HALK-YEARLY. ALDETING of SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the CostrANY & HOTEL ou MONDAY, the 21st February, at Noon, for the "purpose of receiving a Statement of Asccunts of the Company to the dist Docom ber, 1897, with the Report of the Directors, and dicen any matters in quay competent y brought before the Mesting, but
Mrs. CW. Reilly Bir. Mrs. A. 1. Tennis Mr.A. K. Rhoder Mr. and Mrs. It. Bicato Bie. bira. Bruce Ro
b. Itecn
pecker
Mr. & Mrs. Sa
Air. Aug. Schleicher Mr. & Mrs. Schwabing Mrs. Sibrand Bingen
Mr. W. E. Songhent Mr. K. Stephenata Mr. W. Talbot · Mr. C. Tagen.
Lord Henry Thynn and
Mr. & Mes W, El Turner Mr. E. Warbor -tr. de Mr. Win, Whites
TI TRANSFEL BOOKE of the Company will be QLOBED from the 7th to the 21st
obruary, bath daya inclusive, By Dedor of the Board.
C. MOONEY,
Secretary,
Henglong. 31st January, 1898.
ING COMPANY, LIMITED.
HONGONG-INTEREST ALLOWED. On Current Acronut ab tharate of 2 por Cout. per Annimi on tho daily balance.
ON Fг Deposits.
Bar 3 months, 2 por Cent. por Ánuum. For 6 months, f per Cent, por Annum, For 12 months, 4 por Cent. per Áunum.
T. JACKSON,
Chiat Manager. Hongkong, 14th February, 1868. T13
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED.
......
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL,000,000, PAID UP CAPITA..................... 324,371
HHAD OFFICE-HONGEOND:
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COURT OF DIRECTORS: DIGIT, ES | CRALETTERAN, Esq. THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON J.T. LAUTS, Ban].'
CHOWTUNGSHANG, FOR. WHARF AND EGAOWN: CO.,
KWAN HO: Cues, Esq.
Obial Managir. G. W. F. PATTAIN.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS::
Interest for 12 Months Firal
Hongkong, 1st Decorber, 1897.
Hi WhileyTHE ELEVENTH ORDINARY AN Licut. R. H. Tagnall,NUAL MEETING of SHARE-
Wild, R.E.
HOLDERS in the above CoMPANY will be|------ Mr. Barnulk WVILA A
4. Bluid in te chiles
Mis A. 3. Janice Mas, Perey S. St. Jubo Map & Mis feffreys, W. Young
00, Maldi Aucten. Titohell
Tort milten lies in the centre of the Korena Strait, and practically commands that ortlet. Although not actually land-kcked, the Ses of Japan is for enclosed that the Korean F. Bedand Sunit for the onsiest and most natarul ontlet into the Chinese Ses. Pert Hamiltor, derefore, is important to Japan as well as England. Inca lady it was a station where our ships could endeavors and recoal, and arorud which our ship could cruise to prevent further raids in Eastern Asis, It is a station directly in tlie Alon PERMIT Hooper
Mr. C. B. F. Birough RW. Hemby path of Russian ships descending tipan Vladi M. Bilog Mersthorise Yosteek, and when Vert Hamilton was occupied
Draker, hirs, J. W. Nortoir Break Egland in 1885, three little islands which & 32194.
Nr.. ebane M. fowlem sailors christenel Fort Hamilton were con sidered to be of the highest importance if in Coharh should become necessary to attack, the chief Mr. J. R. Cughtria Russian position on the Tacific Ocean. The Mrs. W. F. Libel Goveránit decided that we could Davis pot allow Part Hamilton to páse into other Celinel II. Elle
Mr. J. S. Exclde! hands no tecnically ordered Sir W. Straits, bat pending their arrival then was well to accupy Port Hamilton." A Mr. M.-E. P. Post, aprel servity of coin in both Singapore and Russiau telater eltip visited the island de f. 11. Go Tenang. The change in the arrency of Japer, when the Uriou Juck was hoisted. Chinn way while placing ora inconvenience by tighten wiling that the occupation should continue, bat ing ming in the Far East, rosnitest very sufiA-
The Russian Government fer to this Bank, as we were nonsklorable au protester.
threatened to occupy some other island or some Imiders of dipateso siliar yen at thi th Hongkong and Shanghai bat to fees abnormily portion of Korea, and the King of Kores las- large spots of bullen, Le former to Canada" that the island had been ton and the Beast ports, the latter to the River and Galf ports, causing temporary stringency in beti narkots, and high rates of intorent ruled all round. Fixed deposits in silver show
pind also lodged a protest, and be refused a bribe in the shape of a žbat of £5,000 from kjem British Gcserament. Next year Lord Salie- intimated that he would bo xondy to wildraw if the Chinese Government would
a light inorge during the half-year drinks that the island should not ba 81.130522.12. against 530,6-51 248.52 the pre-ocempied by any other foreign country. Sib vious sis mots Current counts in el segnently Lurd Rosobory suggested that the show a dewasa of 1,268,675 3: 3M, biang Provers Intersind should enter into on inter farth withdrawals on account of Chinese national arrangerent guaranteeing the integrity vermagat logu auky temporarily in our posses. sion as explained in my predecessor in the ektir of Korea, and timated that if this proposal was accepted Eughurd would retiro at once from on the last occasion when we met in this room.
Pors Hamilton ca the understanding that it Our time? deposits in gold show a sight in- crruss, vin, 32,602,798 against 22,610,275 on
should be recognised as forming part of the guaranteed territory of Korea. - Enesia gavo a the 30th Jan talls payable show au
guarantee that she would not take Koreaa isereur of "$6,285,203.1 over the proviens hil-ver, while batte receivable on the other territory. Tareupon the British Bag w si show a foling off of $8,125,988.79 Bal- Eier to ni had in insit shows an increase of $2.551,70%, andî raklin endaståen of 56,415, 1.3247. The jaquetes in 11k payable and bullion in tenusit, and the decrease in cash, show that the Enak's resources were fully occupied during the LaByear, rinitng in the cylindid profit the report dischers. Bills discouted, Fosna, and credite show à decrease of $4,011,406,68. The nut of our advaures, vis, Hat 338,692, was just as much as sa could afford consistent with court now
APRALINE DRO FINIx-year lin tigktuies of mey alrely referral to re quized the most cavelin supervision of Tune in order to meet, as far as pastilde, the wants it air gonstituents, and tuis fact emphasizes this wisdom of air adding largely
suled down at Port Hamilton on February 28th, 1887. In fice of that agreement, to which Engled was a party, it is bardly kaly that this country will rancempy Port Hamilton, un- and Military Record, legg some untoward event has happened.--Naval
SHIPPING REPORTS.
The British steamer Konsy from Chinar ther
The Britisk steamer Polyphemus, from Anoy 12 Feb, bad fresh to moderate winds and zo Breather, sex anesth.
To British steaner Hollow, from Shanghai
to our servo fund whenever have 9 Feb.. Amoy 11th, and. Swatow 1th, had
an otraity of doing so.
We went most | molante winds and fine weather.
formiste in not having to provide anything The British atermer Thales, from Poochow for loses during the period aider review. Dur|94 Pib, Avoy jothe and Swetow lit, had licldings in Couseds and other sterling secari- nusdantó N.E. wid sa fine weather. ties are very little changel None of our soenlies have been written up during the half-
The British stoomer Hong Leong, from l'enng
and Singapore th Feb,, had molerate breez
your, why we trenched poa this Chinese and slao N.d wind with fine char weather Government loan profits referred to ni the last motions (Applaws Au-impresion prove out existed that, we were large holders et Chinese and Japanese securities The facts are: on the 31st of Decher host we hind 429.000 of the former and 120,000 of the latter. Our funds were the too fully occupied la cur ordinary busi Less to peamit of large investmuruls in those stadies, good ns we consider them to be. The Lady Ims Leen eno of exceptional success, tine in e very geart muunttre, it is perhaps unacceguy for me to state, to the ability had antiring energy of the Chief Manager fupplace), bly asstel by the Bank's Managers and Agoals and a most menpetent staff her mind at all t baneles. (Applause 1 very heartily son- gratulate the shareholders and all cotermal 42. the present position and prospeels of the Babk, and I men ghel, to say that so fre the new. period entered upon has been highly satisfactory. (Applan) Gentlemes, I have no further Termarks to make, but if any ebarchokdars should desivo any further information I shall to pleseed la gin t
The British steamer Ficnsarg, from Marin 9th Feb, lund strong northerly wind and high sou to lut, 20 X.; thines to port moderate winds and see with äng odeur weather.
The British steiner Lngsole, from Bangkok vio Ang Hin 4th Feb., had reriable winds and, lien wether to Puto Okt. From Pale Ohi to! pet moderate to Fresh monecos, fine wosther And heud san.
Thor being no gostions, the CHARMAN moved the adoption of the 'repert and accounts
Mr. Les Mr. Chairman and Goale men, I believe it is an undisputal fect timi we have w arrived at our sixty-fifth half. yearly meeting, and 7 rajoien in saying that no former ocasion bare shareholder received a more artistuctory repart pr the pro- gross and prosperity of our Banking Contra- tion des that agw" becsented to us, and I wa sure you will all readily admit that the result of the fair gears working has more than justified the mort tanguine expectatious. I have listaned with was interest to the speech of par with Chairman, and feel fluid wo are grently indebtil
The British steamer Hume, from Tamsui 1011 Feb., Amoy 11th, fut Swaton 12th, had moderate northerly winds, amruth zen and fine clear weather to Swatew; thence fresh tuliovidg N.E. wind and sun, fine atidelen „weathe" to port. Té Tamuni—Amr, zeh, Taboo. In Amoy site. Folppienza. In Swater-Strs. Wochen
ned forviek
NOTICE.
CHUN SING LOONG (隆勝新)
have always for SALE a fins assort eat of the her season's seluoto PRE- SERVED GINGER and SWEETMEATS of their well-known Manufacture,
Hest Omen: HONGKONO, No. 3, Sai Oo Lens, West Point.
Branch Office: HOXAX, Canton.
CHUI CHEW TING, Manager.
[1024
Hongkong, Wih April, 1897.
* IN G
蘭
HAVE FOR SALE
NA. M
& Co.
to him for his very clear and concise statemont MANILA CIGARS, CIGARETTES,
regarding the movements of the money market if East, particularly in connection with silver; his careful commente on the extensive business done by the Bunk, and for the assuring inforamtion répecting the very satisfactory position in which we stand with regard to Our sterling and "other securities. It must also be ist eralitying to sharellilers to find tand the praises belonging to the Corpora tion af the many branches, locluding the head ...oftion have been written down to the extremely
low figure of 8971,095, a sura which is certainly. far stort of the value of thy land only; that it is proposed to pay. de vel diridend of 25- per share, and to place the large sus of $1,000,000 tatka predit of reparca fant, thariby nugorating is total to the equíralon, of digh- tenths of the subscrihed sipital. The policy of
TOBACCO, &, Wholesale and Retail. Als JEWELLERY. No. 00, EEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. Hongkong 1st Pobrusy, 1998,
(845
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Qubel E. 11. Jorges Mr. E. Jeinze
Mr. Pollvek MMY. A dire ir
Mr. & Mrs. A. Shelton
isper Mr. 1. S. Harrison
Mir A. Tillay, Em'th Mr. A. Q. Slokca
is E. That is
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and Mrs. J. P Thunis
Mr. K. Wade Capt. A. Walesco MLG, H Whet
bu
BANK HOLIDAYS
THE Undermentioned Basks will
CLOSED for the Tratation of Table Business at 3.1.45 AM. TO-MORDOWICIOUS DAY), WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY, the 15th, teth, and 17th inst. resportivaly
For the CARTERED BANÉ - OFF INDIA,
Á USTRALIA, AND CHURARSANE
T. B. WHITEHEAD,
Manager Hongkong. For the HoxoxoNG & SHANGHAI BANKING
COMPILATION.
T. JACKSONAR
Chief Manag For the NATIONAL BATE OF CHINA,
LIMITED.
GEO. W. PAPLAYFAIR,
Chist Manager For the MRCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
LIMITED.
beld at the COMPANY'S OFERIE, NO. 4, PEAYST
CENTRAL, at 12 o'clock (Nóón), o¤TUESDAY, the 2nd February for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, with a Statement
of Accounts to 31st December, 1897.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 12th to the 22nd February, both days inclusive...
EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary, Hongkong, th February, 1898.
THE HONGEONG, AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO.,
LIMITED. CA
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
375
THE ORDINARY ANNUAL MEETING 1 SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the COMPANY's Ormer; at Noox, où TUES: DAY, 22hri Tabrary, and the IRANSTER, BOOKS CLOSED fwm 12th to 22nd Febr rary, instand of us previously advertisod,
A EDWARD OSBORE. SMBeoretary." Hongkong, th Fabrúnry, 1808;
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
A COMPANY, LIMITED...
"THE TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS la the Commany will be held at the Courant's OFFICES, No. 3, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, Victoria, on MONDAY, the 28th February, at Twelve o'clock (Noo), for the purpose of re oviving a Statement of Accounts" and the Hė- port of the Directors for the year ending Slat Deneraber, 1897.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Will I CLOSED from the 18th to the 28th February, bota daye inclusiya
1y Order,
[382
JAS B. COUGHTRIE,
Scorotary. Hongkong, 5th February, 1898
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE ..
COMPANY LIMITED:
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager. Hongking. For the Basque us w'Inou-CHINE (
Hongkong AgenBY,
J. G. F. AUGUSTIN
Manager Who Eng & JAPAN. LA
E. L. HUNTER, Munnger For the YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK, LIMITED
S. CHOH.
Hongkong. 10th February, 1903341424
EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of will be held at the COMPANY'S OFFICES, No. 3, QUEEN'S BOLD CRSTRAT, Victoria, on MON DAY the 28th Fobriney, of 12.15 o'clock v.m., | who the subjoined Resolations will be pro-
bike
·RESOLUTIONS.
....8%
115
FIRE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA
LIMITED
SensorDrD
AUTHORIZED CAFITADO£1,500,000 PAD F RESHAVE FUND.
£1,125,000 £562,500 £10,000 BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITAD,
INTEREST allowed on Current Accounts at the rate of 3% per annuu on the Dally balance. ON FIXED DEPOSITS:-- For 12 months
6
24% J. THUBBURN, Manager, Hongkong, Hongkong, 27th October, 1897.
16
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA
AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTRE, 1853.
HEAD OFFION, LONDON.
CAPITAL PAT-UP RESERVD LIABILITY OF BABE
FOLDERS.ði Reserve FUND...
T
£800,000
£800,000 £375,000
INTEREST allowed on Current Ascount at the rate of 2% per annum on the Daily halsores On Fixed Deposits for 12 months... per cent.
&
T. H. WHITEHEAD,
Manager, Hugh
·Hongkong, 3rd Joża, 1897.
HONGLONG SAVINGS BANK,
THE BIAss of the shove Bank is conducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANG
·HAI BANKING CORPORATION."-Kulon may be obtained on application,
INTEREST on deporte le allowed at 31 PER UNNT. per annum.
Depositors may transfer at their option bancas of $100 or more to the HorexONG AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on PIXED
For the HowaKONG AND SHANGHAI
BANKING CORPORATION, A
T. JACKSON;
Chief Manager. Hongkong, 1st August, 1895.
ORTLAND CELENT
WEITE Ł BROS.
SOLL AORTH ECE CHIRA,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong 11th April 1889
[2869
LYN TING
That Arückes Nos. 53 und 122 of the Articles | INSURANCE HOLIDAYS. of Asociation of Le Comping. be altered by P
eliminating therefrom the word "February HONGKONG RACES, L
and substituting betofor the word "March,
That Article Nv. be aitored by inserting Undermentioned Insurance Offset will the words or Extra Reserva Fund" immed A CLOSED for the Transaction of afely after the word "Fund" in the sixth live Public Insinge at 11.45 AM. TOMORROW of the said Article, and the words and Extra DAY), WEDNESDAY, and THURS Reserve Fand Immediately after the word "DAY, the 15th, 16th, and 17th instant," respecFund. In the seventh line of the ssid Article."| This Article No. 121 be stored by inserting i tively.
the words and subject to the provisions of Articles 11a and 1io immidiately after the word "sun" and before the word "be" in the Conrth line of such Articlo.
JARDINE, MATIFESON & C0,
Gonnel Agents,
CARION INSURANCE OFFICE, LI, Geral Managers,
HONOKUNG FILE INSURANCE CO.,LD. N. J. EDE, Secretory,
Union IsturaNUE SOCIETY OF CAN-)
TON, LD.
W. H. PERCIVAL,"
Agvat,
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE CO., En. W.,H. RAY. Bezetary
CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE Do.,
20.
BHIWAN, TOMES &.00.,
"YANATSZE İNSURANCE Apgortation,
J.D.
J. B. JUUGHTRIE,
Secretary,
CHINA FIRE INDURASOE Co., LD. W. H. T. DAVIS,
Hanager.
THE STRAITS INSURANCE CO., ID.
[414 Hongking, 9th February, 1898. POMBAY BURMAH TRADING COR. PORATION, LIMITED. BANGKOK AND RANGOON.
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TEAR SQUARES, PLANKS, BUALUS and SCAN LINGS, PLANED, TUNGUD, and GROOVED BOARDS, FOR FLOORING, CEILING, WALLING &o. TEAK SHINGLES FOR Roerine,
PINKALVE RAILWAY SLEPAS for all
GAUGES.
Ratos Supplied woul Orders Bouised by
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO. Hongkong, 3rd May, 1895.
[2505
PIANOS.
HIGH QUALITY, LOW PRICE.
EASY MONTHLY PAYMENTS..
ROBINSON PIANO CO.
(6
centining 1a build up the resorys find why UNITED ASBESTOS ORIENTAL
opportunity offers mal coxorged itself to wery eno baving a genuino înterest in nue-welfare; it lecreases the resources of the Bank immensely, and in a short line will place to in meh a position a of strength and stability, as to be almost without provient in the aurala of banking. Gentle 30, there is no outfor-gauge of the mocessful i Working of any business than the bujamos užpot, and bringing this standard to, bosh on Lag returns before us, we have renson for voorratah. tion and being satisfied with the very able and efficient control vnd guidando, of bas Board of Diretory and with the sitillal muragement of our espuble and well-trained stiff Ceburring fally with the recommendation of the Diretora. repping the appropriation, of one profits, 'I' have tatur plougaro in geconding, the adoption. of the report and statement of mecounts for the past your. (Applies).
Carried.
My EDGAR proposed the renteution of Messrau G. B. Lodnell, R., Shewan, and R. L. Richard son Direubora," and, the confirmation of the appointment of Mt. Artain Banp to Divestr ale, in rouní af Mr. St .C. Nicholtheson, who resigned Lis was on leaving the colony,
Mr. C. PALMER KOCONÍTUÏ," Carried,
AGENCY (LIMITED).
SOLE AGENES IN
HONGKONG, CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS BETTLEMENTS,
FOR TURN
UNITED. ASBESTOS COMPANŸ, LD., LONDON, CONTRACTORS TO I. M. GOVERNMENT.
MANUFACTURERS OF THE
Kent Calties of ASBESTOS, GOODS and PACKINGS. HYDRAULIC and SELF LUBRICATING PUMP PACKINGS of all Kinds. MESSAGE · "VICTOR" METALLIC BOILEE JOLITS
ASBESTOS SALAMANDER KOILER COVERING COMPOSITION.
of the Best Qaalitica A ESTIMATES. GIVEN:FOR EVERY DESCRIPTION OF WORK.
THQ8, SKINNER. DODWELL, CARLILL & 00,, General Agon's BROADWOOD PIANOS
Bugiaiendent:
NEW MODELS
MONTHLY PAYMENTS;
LANE CRAWFORD & CO [71
That the following Artioles bo inserted im mediately after Article No. 321 and be num. bered Articles 121 and 1218:
1212-"Although the Resorts Fund may i
amount to the sum of Cho Million i "Dis the Directors may nevertheless 'at their disorotion from time to time appropriate a perfion, not exceeding te per cent. of the uet income and pro- At earned by the Company in any ene "Fear, to the formation of an abditional "Reserve fund, to be called 'Extra Me-
corto Fund,**
J. B
SURGEON DENTIST, No. 10, D'AGUILAR STEEFT.
TERMS VERY MODERATE, Consulation Free Heckone, 23rd September, 1891.
AMERICAN SYSTEM
. OF
N TIB TRY
11
No. 39. QUзEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. CHADWICK KEW, (LATE OF POATE & NONLE), Hongkong, 13th July, 1897.
FOR SALE
FOR SALE.
[2193
|
THE AUSTRALIAN MALA The C. N. Co's steamer Tainan, from Ausi. ralian porta, loft, part Tarwin on the 7thiast, and may be posted berg on or shont the 17th inst. THE INDIAN MAIL. The steamer Arvatoon dper, from Caletta. Loft Bingapore for this port on the 7th instant..
MERCHANT STKAMERS.
The N. P. steamer Lombard has arrived at Yokohama from Portland,
COMMERCIAL
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
SATURDAY, 12th February EXCHANGE.
ON LONDON.
Telegraphic Trausfer
1/10
1/10
Bank Bills, ou dezoand Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight.... 1/103: Bank Bilis, at 4 months" sight 1,10 Credita, at 4 months' sight 1/10 Documentary Billa, martha'sight 1/102
ON PARIS
Bank Bills, on dornand Crodita, al months' sight....
ON GERMANY→→→
On demand....m. On New York.
Bank Bille, on demand Credits, 60 days' sight. ON BOMBAY
Telegraphic Transfor Bau, où domend ................. OY CALCUTTA.—
OF
Telegraphio Transfor Bank, on demand SHANGHAI.—
Bank, at night
Private, 30 days' right OF YOKOHAMA.
On demand........ MANILA.---
On domand SINGAPORE.—
Un domond
190
1-101 141
„1400"
.74)
„,11 % pm. “
1 pai.
The N. P.steamer Olymĺpía suited from Port-ON land for Japan mid Hongkong on the 26th alt.
The N. P steamer Traemar sailed frems SOVERTIONS, Bank's Buying Rato ...10.55 Ticoms for Japan and Rhogkong on the 3rd | CoLn Laar, 100 fine, për fae).................... 55.00 instant
Tho Austrian Lloyd's steuner dmphitrits 'est Kobe for this port on the 10th instant.
The N. D. steamer Darmatult lit Shang- hai on Friday, the Ht instant, at 2 por, and may be expected here on Monday, the 14th instant.
The N. Y. R. stannar Izumi Marli (Bombay Idao) left Siuzapore for this port on the 9th instant, and is expected to errira bere on the 15th instant.
JOINT STOCK SHARES. COMPANY. MAIDE
Boks
Hongkong & Chin & Japan, pril
ENTRES.
43.75
25.183 pz. quens Loomi
diy A8108. D. deferred!
Bath Bank of Chinoi Shar...!
Henr. Shares....]- Feil's Asbestos H. A..... Campbell, Mooge & Co.
The N. Y. K. seer Kamalana Moru (Europe Line) left Kobu, van. Moji, for this porting Sugar make on the 9ih instant, and is expected to arrive here on the 16th instans.
The Mainal steamer Gifs, Tren Glasgow and Liverpool, parsed the Canal about 31st altime, and may be considered due at Singapore
on or about the 18th instant,
The N. T. K.steamer Tokio Maru (Australian Lines left Turveday Islam or this pert on the 8th instant, and is expected to arrive here on the 18th instant.
The N. G. I. steamer Leliebro lift Singapore on the 12th instant, aul may be expected to arrive here on or about the 18th instant.
-Cotton-Mitis-
216.5, lyers
£19
$109.55 1100 170.
Bio.................... Ta tv s. 100, sellers. Hongkonge tong ke
$20 $17,lle Internationale: Tis, 100 JPM 11
Laon Kang Mow-la XTi 110 Hoychee...
Dairy Farm
Yaldcong
iceen slaad Lement... Fan Co., Geo]
Do. New so E&C Lake Hoaglong & Ges Hongkong Ferrie...) 11. H. Tramways. Hongkong Hotel ...... Hongkong lee..
PASSED THE CANÁL OUTWARD 18th Jun.--Boulder, Bentamend,
Devonshire, Leuron, Socotra. 21st Jun... Wharf de t... Glenshici, Pallan, Ceres. 25th Jun.-- Tenui 28th Jan-Gisela, Ixiou, Dardanus, Mo. bourne, Anapa, Triesto. 31st Jun.-ážlen, "Oceano, "Buergin. 1st February-Crein.
4th February-Gerda, Benzoirtich, Suruto. 8th February-Hornston. 11th February
Menelaus, Liten, Glassas, Lutonë. HOMEwabo,—11th Feb--Myrmidon, Nido,
Yarrowdalo.
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
PEAK DELIVERY QUEER at Fost Offed st 11.30 am. and 3 pm. or in Lettor Eoxes in the Cars by 12 and 3,30 clock Trans Letter Boxes at Penk will be cleared at 12.50 and 4 pn
The authorised List of Maile issued in correction with this paper is the ous published twice veok day in our Extra, which is corrected to a much taler hour than at given below.
The Pestal Cuide for 1996, varied to data I will be found in the Chronicle and Directory, P. XIX, This is to only authorised complate
Hongkong.
Summary of Posted information published in
A MAIL WILL CLOSE..
For Kobe and Yokohama.-Per Zangbank to-day, the 14th inslaut, of 11.400 40:
For Shanghai.--Per Anping, to-day, the 14th instant, at 1.00 г.3.
For Yokohama.-Per Telarton, to-day. the 14th instant, at 3.30 pz.
For Paktion--For Huilar, to-day, the 144 last, at 5.09 P.X.
For Swatos, Amoy and Foochow -Por For Straits and Coinba-Per Pingiucy, to-lay, the 14th inst, at 5.00 PM.
Fordingapore aul Colombo-Per Darmstaît, to-morrow, the 15th instant, at 11.39 A.D
For Part Darwin, Thursday Island, Cock town, Townsville, Brisbane, Sydney, and Mal barne-Per Chinglu, to-morrow, the 15th lost, at 200 PM,
For Singapore, Penang and Colombo.-Per Komakura More, on Thursday, the 7th instant, al3307.
For Kobo and Yokohama.-Per idowni Meru, on Thursday, the 17th-inst; al 3.30 r.. For Singapore and Colorobo-Per Trane, ou Thursday, the 17th instant, at 500 pr.
For Singapore For Sharghat, on Friday, the 18th instant, at 9.09 AM.
For Shanghai, Tinsen, Shimonoseki, and Robe-Per Bagani Mare, on Friday, the 38th imet, ai 3.30 PM.
For Nagasaki, Kobe and Yokohama.-Pur Rehillo, on Saturday, the 19th inst, ot 5,0) P.st. For Nagasaki, Kobo and Yokohama-Por Tokio Maru, on Monday, the 21st just, at 3.30
T.M.
For Singapore, Colombe and Boming-Per Matsuyama Mare, on Tuesday, the ad inst.. 11.30 AM,
Bangkong Rope... 1. & W. Deck ........ insurances-
Cap10.
Chi Fire
China Tradera....! Hongkong Fire...... North Cinna......... Straits
Unica.
Yangtze
Land und Duilding-
Hongkong Land Ing
plitega Estate
Land & th West Polat Builingi Lazón Brygaz Mining-
Tia 50 Th 62, ex div. Ts.100 T. 90
11:59 $25 304, buyers
{p>> zirs
£10
$10 sellers 2300 Bank
sellers, 15:07,es dellore 15059, le dijiyers $50174, uzs nyers
Nis 1907, poet, poret,
~ $50 $150, sellers
$20 SH $35 460, sellers
1972), sollers Ca is. 195, sales $20 $14, sellers $26 12223, mles $00 1140, sales
21.26ysalced b
$50 $75,-
$10 $90, reilers 400-$17
$40 201
42, seller
Charbonnages...... Fica 600 $140, min & kay Grindeain
Jelebu
New Halmoral .... D. Preference...
Oliver's Mines, A..... D B....!
Panjom
Do. Freference.
$$, sellers $3.15
25 32
1 $1.40 ellers $1.00, sellers
15 $19, sellers $24 $74, wellers 10 to sellers $1 $1.90
Raabs18. 161. 120), bayern
New Amoy Dock.....!
teamship CoyR. --
China and Manila... Chin Mutnal Ordi Do. Proferense -
Do.
Do.
Pouglas Steamship R., Gantmund St... Indo-Chin S. N. Term Planting Lo
D.
Calted Asbests...
Watson & Co., A, S. ....
$10 $172, sellers
$50 $70, sellers 210 27 108. sales & b £10 £108. Antes à be ese a. tales 'B.. $50 $57)
$15, buyers
1065
$$, sellers
*2, tales
92 sellers
$
$10, nomical
$10 bi
IV. Y. VERSON, Broker.
Os UM.
with allowarico ef
Sew Malwa (this year 5733 0 10
Do.
to 3
„Old Malwa (2/5 young) 2:00–1
Old Aalwa (87 your) $100 15 New Patha
1 Benares i'erint.
+
Kolenares...
اله سوم بوی
$708
.......$40 to 1GB Oily and Paper-w.pod$400 to $880
33
THE WEATHER.
CHINA COAST MRI POROLOGICAL REGISTER, 198 FEANUARY, AT 4 PM.
STATION
For Shanghai, Moi, Koba Yokohama, Vic- toria, B., and Tacoma, Wu-Fer Fictoriat, on Cauteluffs...... Tuesday, 22nd instant, at 11.30 a..
Sharp Peak..
Atladirostock. Tokyo Kuchi Sagneti
29.75
29.60
Esgoshim
30.07
20.11
[2858
For Thursday Island, Townsville, Brisbane Away .......
30.05
Sydney and Melbourne. Per Oui Mare, (2) Friday, the 256 inst., at 3.00 r.m.
Swatow. Canton......
---
3.11
MAILS BY THE CANADIAN PACKET
tap Book Macao... Haiphong Bolimo ...... Manila
Hongkong 30.09 Victoria Peak
-30.05
30.10
20.88 79
12 FERRUARY,
29.86
TEFORD PHOTOGRAPHIC GOODĖ,
A CHEE 00.. 33, Quson's Road Central. Hoagkong, Eth February, 1898.
207
[383
121. The moules standing at the orethit of the Extra Deserve Fand may be *applicable for the eqnalination of dividends, nul: each monios, or some portion theroof, may, whenever the "Directorsball think fit, be appropriated "towards the equalization of dividends." My Order,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Fongsung, öta Fibenary, 1893
HONG KONG PIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, KAIMITED.
NOTICE 20 SHAREHOLDERS THE TWENTY-NINTH ORDINARY.
ANNUAL MEETING of SHARE HOLDERS in the above COMPANY, will be held at the OFFICES of twa COMPANY, PEN- BAR'S STREET, on MONDAY, the 28th day DE February, 1898, at 14.30 of the Clock in the AFTERNOON, to receive a Statement of Avenauts 3 st Decomber, 1897, and the Report of the Gourel Manager, and to clost Consulting Committee and Auditors.
The TRANSFEN BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to the 29th February, both dayeiselnaive,
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO...
General Managers. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. 1831 Hongkong, Sist January, 1899.
DAVID CORSAR &
MERCHANT NAVY
NAVY BOILED
LONG FLAX
RELIANCE CROWN
SON'S.
CANVAS
- TARPAULING
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & CO, Eolo Agents.
28807
MITSUI BUSSAN KAISHA
No. 6, Ten Hovat STREET, PRATA CUFTRAL,
Head Oneo-TOKIO.
Brauch Offers:—TAINDON, NEW YORK, Bo-
BAY, SINGAPORE, Salnobal Tiss q8IN, NENCHWANG, and all Forts in JAPAN
AGENCTER
Miiko Cool Mines. Olmouto Coal Miner,
Kamidit Cord Mines.
The Milk Cotton Spinning Mill, Ld. Takyo Marine Insurance Co., Limited. Maiji Fire Tusuruzco Co...Jimited. Imperial Government Faper Mille, Cotton Cleaning and Working
Shanghai
Onda Cement Company, Japan, Kanegatuoli Cotton Spinning Mill. Teky Octton Spinning Mill. Japur, Hayashi Clock Pastory, Hongkong 4th August, 1597.
[204
H. F. CARMICHAEL.. CONSULTING ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR.
18; PRAYA CENTRAL,
FOR SALO.
TEAKWOOD STEAMER new building.
under SPECIAL SURVEY. Length overall, 168 ft. Beam Deck loval, 28. ft. Water line, 29 ft, 6 ímeben. Depth hold, 10 ft.
Sarfum condensing Engines; Cylinders P. 30 H. P. 17; strobe 24; 2 Steal Bollom by 8 ch pressure 119 be pood 12 Hongkong, 18th January, 1899.
miles.
(1282
DUINART PERE & FILS. REINS
RU
Established 1719. CHAMPAGNE GROWERS AND
SHIPPERS.
Ship only the Finest Quality: Batra Dry (Green SenD.
LAUTS, WEGENER & CO.
Solo Agonia.
Hongkong, 17th May, 1805.
E D.
FOR SALE.
1178
HAS. HEIDSIECK' CHAMPAGNE, 1889 WHITE SEAL,
per case of 1 dozon quarla. per ones of dozen piula. KRESSMANN &.CO.'6
RED AND WO
800.25 $83.60
BORDEAUX WINES.
C. C. HIBBERT & 00.8
BOTTLED ALE & STOUT
SIEMBSEN & Co.
[95 Hongkong, 4th September, 1897.
FOR SALE.
MAP OF THE SIKIANG WEST
RIVER
.
The Canalisa Mail Tucket Empress of India will be despatchel in WEDNESDAY, the 6th inst., with Mails for Shanghai, Nagasaki, Kobe, Yokobama, Victoria and Vanraurer, B.C., which | Cape S. James. will be closed as follows- 10.00 AM, Registry cesses.
Wladivostock 10.45 AM. Post Office closes, but correspondenes Tokyo
may be posted on board the laoket with Kochi...
Nagasa Late Fe of 30 cents vatru Pestage until the time of departure.
Kagoshima
niziat Sharp Peak
illoy
30 17
10.16
Swntow
Cratona A
2009
Victoria Peak
20.00
30.06
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET.
The British Contract Packet "Ganger, will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 19th bust, with Mails for the United Kingdcza, Europeangkong and countries beyond, uid, Brindisi; to the Suite Settlements, Netherlands India, Burnab, tiap Rock Ceylon, Adon. Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
8.00 AM.--Posting of Price Current and Cir
culurs centa
10.00A.M.-Registry noses
Масао) Staiphong Balino $9.93 Manila
10.30 AM-Posting of newspapers, books, and Cute S. James
patterns cages.
11.00 AM, Mail Cluses
LATE LUTTEES may be posted from 11.10 AM) with 10 cents late fee up to 11.30 AM. after which hour they may be it on board with the same late fee.
18811224 | Huaddity.
ind.
༥།
On the 12th at 11 am Tue loro ter his rise in the Karth, fallen in 8. Chita. Prero bighest on the B. east China, lonsat in the denzevaluing to the Eat w of Ingen, Grants may from the C
-Moderate E. vinde
RUNGSUNG, TR
**i*reviou~Ūa dite
7 4 150.16 10.
-219,530)
20.02
Jarouclerjem ko Temperature -
MAILS BY THE GERMAN PACKET.
The Gomun Contract Packet Sochron, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the let Bandity Maroh, with Mails for the United Kingdom freelied of wind....... Farope and countries beyond, pa Naples, Weather to the Straits Settiomenta, Batavia, Burmsh, -Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, No., &c.
Registry ceases at 7:30 AM.
The tmail olosu at 8.60 A.M. Tale Jettor R1 Oto 8.30 .. with 10 ceals extra PENEKO.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET.
The United States Huil Pokot Peru will bo despatched on. THURSDAY, the 3rd March, vi alls for Shanghai, Japan, and San Fran. dison, the Lait! States, Canada, Peru, &.. which will be closed en follows 10 M. Registry ones.
11.M. Post Office clogs, by respondence
108 be ported c.
Ye Packet with Postage until
Late Fee of 10
the time of depart...
TOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTA
NOT
Rún
--De fula
at 4 y..
get yenir temperatate a the 1248 64 awes sou air temperatureon the thin. 59
F. Q. FTGG, Acting Direalox. Hongkong Obervatory, 13th February, 1818. MESSA. FALCONER & Ca's REGISTER, 12th FebT Barometer $ &....80.00 Therm2. 9 A.M. (Wellïb) $1 Barometer 1 P.M... 20.98 Therm. 1 F.M. (Wet buh) 58 Farometer 4 ... Thermo.iga. (Wetball) Thecum. .... 65 Therm, Maximus B Thermom. 1 e.... 64 Ther. Minimann (eter thenon. & P.M... - *n£rygjphae•,
HONGKONG TIDE-TABLE. (12th to 20th. Keliruaryv
DIGE WATER.
DOW WATEG
Бошковк Mean Time.
Becht,
on Time,
Felgh
Mog. + 10
Thos. 16
,,,。
LOHAIR, Italian bis. Ferato-Max
Neither the CAPTAINS, the Aours, nor the OWNERS will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crowa || Thurs 17 of the following Vessel during their stay in Hongkong Harbour
ed. 16 No Interior
aur low-
Fri.
IB
& Co.
(894
RICKMER RIO, Ger, a Alors
Arnhold, Karbery & Co.,
Sun.
From HONGKONG to WUONOW?U, Showing the Porto and Calling Places Opened to Foreign Trade, 1897. Published at Daily Press Offica Price 20 Cents, Cash. Hongkong, 1st April, 1897.
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