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CHINA v. INDIAN TEAS.

It would appear that the clique in Melbourne interested in the extended Vimportation of Indiau tens to the Aus- .tralian market, have become a power in Victorin, but have created an oppo sition which will probably most them with sufficient strength. This party commenced operations by getting up a newspaper correspondence charging shippers at Fooshow with sending the Australians alalterated and exhausted

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loaf, and published analysis of samples to support their chargos. By the arrival of the Tannadice this morning, papers are to hand which report that a large meeting of ton importers and merchants was held on the afternoon. of the 22nd October, at the Molbourno Exchange, to protest against certain alleged misrepresentatious which had been made with respect to the alleged imported adulteration of China toas. The Hon. J. Lorimere, M.L.C., pre- sidod.. Resolutions were passed con- demning the allegation that pure China teas were difficult to obtain as " and scandalous misrepresentation of facts," and appointing a committed to watch the bill now before Parliament,

a gross

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 1881.

taking stops to complete the annexation of Bosnia by enforcing military service among the native population and the opinion is expressed in the Russian Pross that the "triple alliaries" outored into by Germany, Austria, and Italy, coupled with the fact of Garbetta's accussion to the Premiership of France, has led up to a condition of things in which the pence of Europe hanga by a hair.

and the operation of the Land Act. He expressed confidence in the bene. ficial effects of the Act, and satisfac tion that the Irish tenants had fully utilised its provisions, which was prov-

by the large number of cases which had been submitted to the commission. The situation in Ireland was improving, and there was every reason to hopp that a more satisfactory stato of affairs would be brought about. The proceed- ings in the House of Commons dur- ing the past session rendered imper. atively necessary a reform in the pro- codure of Parliament, and ho urgently appealed for assistance from all parties to bring about this cbject,

A circular note has been issued by the Austrian Government to the various European powers, with the object of allaying the excitement that has been occasioned by the recent meating of the crowned honds of Italy and Austria.

Earl Granville said that the agree An assurance is givou in the note that nothing calculated to disturb the pencement entered into with the French of Europe need be apprehended from Government as 10gards the joint-inter- ests of the two countries in Egypt was of a most cordial character, and it was hoped it would be continuous. In re- forring to the commercial treaty, he said the Government attached, no mag- nified economic importance to it, al- though he admitted that, in a political sense, such an understanding was inost valuable.

that visit.

The Earl of Kimberley, Secretary of State for the Colonios, has granted permission to ex-king Cetewayo to visit

gland.

November 3-The Daily News has a leading article on the position of native affairs in New Zealand, and strongly hpprovos of the vigorous action taken

by the arrest of To Whiti, the Maori

In conclusion, he dwelt

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Doo. 7,,KANG-Out, Chinese steamer, 688, R. O. Marsden, Haiphong and.. Hoi- how 3rd Doc., Goneral-0. M. S. N. Co.

Doo. 7, SHIELDRAKE, British gunboat, Lieutenant-Commander Bridger, from

a bruise. Deo. 8, TANNADIOE, British steamer, 3,000,

S. G. Green, Sydnoy 12th Nov., Coal and General.-Gibb, Livingston & Co. Doo. 8, CASSANDRA, German steamer, 1,097,

F. Ahrens, Chinkiang 3rd Dec., Rice. -Siemssen & Co.

Dos. 8. ALBA, British steamer, 366, .

Lightwood, Taiwanfoo 5th Dec., Ge- neral.-D: Capraik & Co. Doc. 8, OHSANG HOOK KIAN. British str., 956, F. Webb, Swatow 7th Doc., Go- noral-Bun Hin & Co.

Deo. 8, VLADIVOSTOCK, Russian steamer, €78, P. Voronoff, Saigon 2ad Doc., General.-Melchors & Co.

Dec, 8, PANAY, Amer. ship, 1,190, S. P. Bray, Nagasaki 2nd Doo,, Coal.- Adamson, Bell & Oo.

DEPARTURES.

Dec. 7, MandRETHE, German bark, for

Quiahon.

Guam.

with particular emphasis on the impos. Dec. 7. Loonts, British schooner, for and to assist its promoters in making prophot. The opinion is. expressod sibility of adopting a retrogado policy Doc. 7, SAMAR, German bark, for Manila.

in framing a Treaty of Commerce with

it workable and officient. It was do clared by several sponkers with large experience of the tea trade that no adulterated tea has been imported from China this season, and that the recent analysis made of various samples of tea was no fair test of its quality.

The following letter from a mer- chant in this Colony was read:-

"Melbourne, 22nd October, 1881. "To the Chairman of the Meeting of Tea Merchants.

"SIR-I regret that my departure from the colony will prevent my attending the meeting advertised for to-day, but I desire none the less to add my evidence to that which will be given at the meeting in con- tradiction to the supposed shipment of adul terated or spurious teas from Foochow

"After an experience of 16 years in China, I can safely say that, so far as I know, there is no spurious or adulterated tea shipped from Foochow to the colonics. That a por- tion of the teas shipped have been once in- fused and then refired is, to my mind, he ridiculous a charge as that above contra- dicted. All who know the manner in which the teas are gathered and packed in the country, brought to Foochow, and subjected to the inspection of evory tea-tastor in the place, will confirm what I say. The suc cocding crops, or pickings, from the same shrub during the samo season differ in strength and flavour. That first crops of successive years also differ among themselves in these particulars no one conversant with the subject will attempt to deny, but that the severe competition existing in Foochow should permit infused leaf to be shipped is to say that in Foochow itself tea is not un- derstood. That it is easy to gather the re- fuse of ten thousand teapots, refre, mani- pulate it, then run the risk of a sale to the ignorant tea-taster, is in effect the charge made against the Chinese tea merchant, and to do this he must firat oducate the country people to drink congou, for at present they consume principally other kinds.-I remain, &c.j

"JOHN M. FORBES, JUN., "Of Messra. Russell & Co., China.

that prompt ami docisivo action is much more likely to bo effective than any half measures.

In the United States the sympathy expressed with Ireland has rapidly diminished of late, and tho subscrip- tions to the Land Loagno have shown a decided falling-off.

The number of persons arrested in Ireland for seditious conduct, and now confined in gaol, amounts, to 244.

A manifesto has been issued by Joseph Egan, the treasurer of the Irish Land League, urging the tenants to remain true to the policy of the Loague, and to refuse to pay any rent while their leaders are imprisoned.

Vienna, November 8-Baron De Kallay has declared in the Reichsrath that the answer he gave in reference to the visit of the King of Italy has been incorrectly reported. Instead of anying that Austria had nothing to ask or fear from Italy, he had stated that neither Italy uor Austrin had anything to ask or fear.

Franco.

The Porto has rejected Novikoff's demand. This decision has been em- bodied in a note to the Russian ambas- sador in this city.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY, Oão Р.K. There are slight inquiries after Banks this morning at 113 per cent. premium. How- ever, holders decline to sell at that price, and as would-be buyers refuse to make any ad. vance, not a share has changed hands. Docks are offered at 83 without finding purchasers, and it cannot be concealed that, notwithstanding last week's apart, the posi tion of the stock in the market is anything but satisfactory. A few Ice Company's shares are wanted at 128, but we hardly think the demand will be met, at the price. Sugars are still vainly offered at 160, but wo don't thing any liberties will be taken with this stock at present. A slight move has at last been made in Steamboats, a number of sales having taken place at 24 por share promium for cash, the first business recorded in this stook for weeks. There has been nothing else worth reporting,

SHARES.

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpo-

ration-112 por cont. premium.

London, Novainber 8.-The recent action of the Austrian Govorumont, in placing Bosnia under the Austrian maili- tary system, has given groat dissatis- faction to the whole of the Slav popula-Union nearance Society of Canton-$1,600 tion, and longaes formed at Mostar, China Tradora Insurance Company $1,550 Darbon, and other centres have ap

por share.

per share.

por share.

pealed to Mr. Gladstone to obtain the North-China Insurance Company Tls. 1,125 sympathy and support of Great Britain as against Austrian oppression.

Berlin, November 8.--In the second ballots, hold in connection with the olections to the Reichstag, the Socia- list candidates have been elected at Breslau, Mayence, and Greiz, additional returns receivod increased the majority of meinbers opposed to Govorniment,

The

Paris, November 7 (Evening).-The THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.

vigorous measures recently taken by We take the following telegraphic the French Commander in Tunis in news from our Sydney exchanges, re- advancing ou and occupying Kairwan, ceived this morning by the E. & A.have had the effect of overawing the Steamship Co.'s steamer Tannadice, Captain 8. G. Green :---

London, November 7.-The latest addition to the Irish Laud Commission is Mr. M Devilt.

The Committee of advisers to the American nuval authorities recommend the building of 41 new gunboats for cruising purposes.

A serious dispute has arisen between His Royal Highness the Duke of Cam- bridge, Commander-in-Chief of the British military forces, and the Right Hon. Hugh Childers, Secretary of State for War. The Commander-in- Chief has takon umbrage at certain ap pointments recently made by the Mini- ster, and an angry correspondence has taken place in consequence,

Official returns aliow that the nam Aber of serious outrages committed in Ireland during the month of October, through the influence of the Land Lengue, was 500.

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The suppression of the ladies' branch of the Ireland Laud League is con- templated by the Government.

Arab insurgents. Many tribes who bitherto evinced the greatest hostility towards of French are now giving in their submission..

The prospects of the mission of Mr. Bourke, M.P., on behalf of the Turkish bondholders, are now brighter, and hopes are entertained that the mission will yet end successfully.

Earl Duffering, British Ambassador at St. Petersburg, has declared that the European Powers will refuse to a.cation the levying of a tribute by Russia upon Bulgaria, as contemplated by the Russian Govoramout.

Berlin, November 9.-An inspired article in the Berlin Post, the organ of Prince Bismarck, states that the Gar man Chancellor is wenried of office, and wishes to resign, and that this step will leave the government of the country in the hands of the clerionls and the Conservatives. It is believed that Prince Bismarck's formal resignation 'will take place before the meeting of the Reichstag.

New York, November 9. The bien- nial elections to the House of Repre- sentatives are now being held in various States of the Union. The Democrats have carried New York State by a good majority,

Intelligence has been received of the arrival of 26 more servivora from the wrecked steamer Konig Netherlands, at Ceylon.

London, November — An uneasyLondon, November 10-At the divis feeling prevails throughout Europe in banquet at Guildhall last night, Mr. connection with recent events, and Gladstone, replying to the toast of grave tapprehensions are felt that a Her Majesty's Ministers, dwelt mora rupture is impending. Austria is particularly on the state of Ireland

Yangtzo Insurance Association-Tls. 839

per share.

Chinese Insurance Company-$2024 par

share, sellers.

Man On Insurance Company, Limite1-$25

por share premium.

On Tai Insurance Company, Limited-Tls.

150 per share. Hongkong Fire Insurance Company-$925

per share, Buyers. China Fire Insurance Company-$295 per

chare, Sellera..

Hongkong and Whampoa Dosk Company-

33 per cent. premium, Sellers. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat

Company-S21 por share premium, Sales,

China Coast Steam Navigation Company

Tls. 162 per share. Hongkong Hotel Company-3100 per share, Hongkong Gas Company-$85 per share.

Sellers.

China Sugar Refining Company, Limited-

$160 per share, Sollera. China Sugar Refining Company (Debentures)

-3 per cent. premium.

Hongkong Ice Company--$128 per share.

Sales.

Hongkong and China Bakery Company,

Limited-$60 per share. Chinesa Imperial Government Loan of 1878

-1 per cont. premium, ex interest. Chinese Imperial Government Loan of 1881

24 per cent. premium, Buyers.

EXCHANGE.

3/8) 3/81

OR LONDON-Bank Bills, T.T...

Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight. 3/91 Credits, at 4 months' sight ................... 3/9 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight. 3/91 On PARIS-Bank Bills, on demand...... 4.69

Credits, at 4 months' sight On BOMBAY-Bank, T.T.... On CALCUTTA Bank, T.T,óinge On SHANGHAI-Boak, T.T.

4.81 2221 2224

73

74 Private, 30 days' sight ....................annes og

HONGKONG TEMPERATURE. (TAKEN AT MESSES. PALCONER AND CO.'S. REGISTER, QUEEN'S-ROAD). Hongkong, 7th & 8th December, 1881..

..30.228 BAROMETER-1 P.M. ......................

Do.. 4 P.M.80.188 THERMOMETER-1 P.M. comme ..09.

Do.

4 P.M.

..00.

Do, Do.

1 P.M. (Wet bulb)...85, 4 P.M. Do

...65.

..90.280 ....08.

BAROMETER-9 AM. THERMOMETER- A.M.....

Do. Do. Do.

9 AM. (Web Bulb)...00. Maximum....í

..69. Minimum (over night) 65.

Dec, 8, ASIA, Danish steamer, for Chin-

kiang.

Dec. 8, CA, German steamer, for Swa-

tow.

Deo. 8, NIIGATA MARU, Japanese steamer,

for Kobe, &o.

Dec. 8, CASSANDRA, German steamer, for

Canton.

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED,

Per Vladivostock, steamer, from Saigon,

108 Chinese.

Per Albay, steamer, from Taiwanfoo, 46 Chinese:

Per Kang-chi, steamer, from Haiphong, &c., 67 Chinese.

Per Taonadice, steamer, from Sydney, Rev. J. A. Hornabrook, and Mrs. Gordon Campbell, and 140 Chinese.

DEPARTED.

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Per Niigata Maru, steamer, for Kobe,

European and 1 Chinese.

&c.,

Por China, steamer, for Swatow, 81 Chinose.

REPORTS,

The American ship Panay, from Naga- saki, reports had fresh monsoon and oloudy weather the whole passago.

The Russian stormer Vladivostock, from

Saigon, reports steady strong N.E. non-

soon and too much sea,

The British stormer Cheang Hook Kian, fine weather first part; but light winds to from Swatow, reports fresh monsoon and

port.

The British steamer Albay reports loft Taiwanfoo on Dec. oth. Amoy the 6th and Swatow the 7th. From Taiwanfoo, to Amoy strong N. E. monsoon and heavy sea; from Amoy to Hongkong moderate N.E. winds and soo. In Swatow, steamers Swatow, See-wo, Lec-yudo, Tamsui, Craig- lands, Forchow, Miramar, Tientsin, and

Chefoo.

The German steamer Onssandra reports loft Chinkiang on the 3rd Doo., and Wa- sung on the 1th, and had strong monsoon and cloudy weather. On the 7th passed the steamers, Foronia and Atalanta from Hongkong bound North off Breaker Point.

The British steamer Kang-ohi reports loft Haiphong on the 3rd Dec..at 9 p.m.,

hal moderate S.E. brooze and oloudy

atrong N.E. breeze across the Gulf, in port the steamer Hainan; arrived in Hoi- how at 0.40 a.m. on Dec. 5th; în port steamora Greyhound and Ping-on and French gunboat Surpriso. Left again at 4 25 a.m. Dec. 6th; passed steamer Grey- hound same morning at 10.30 a.m. Ar- rived in Hongkong Deq. 7th, experienced strong monsoon and moderate head sea throughout.

The British steamer Tannadice reports loft Sydney at 2 p.m. on Nov. 12th, and arrived at Cooktown at 2.30 p.m. on 18th, loft at 8 a.m. on 19th; arrived at Thurs- day Island at noon, on Monday 21st, dis- oharged 130 tons conl and took in cargo for Hongkong; left at 2 p.m. on 22nd for Port Darwin and arrived there at 1a.m. Nov. 26th, discharged cargo and left at 2. p.m. on Sunday the 27th for Hongkong. Passed the E. & A. steamor Catharthun off Monmuir in the Straits, and steamer Méatir off. Suangi Island, on Nov. 30th, bound to Hongkong; had fine weather all through the Straits and strong N.E. wioda and heavy sea across the China Bon.

MAILS.

The following mails will close :- TO-DAY, 8th December,-

For Manila, por Espana, at 3.30 p.m. For Shanghai, per Hwai-yuen, at 3.90 p.m. For Shanghai, per Peshawar, at 8.30 p.m. For Canton, per Cas sandro, at 3.30 p.m.

"TO-MORROW, 9th Dogember,

· For Bangkok, per Danubo, at 5 p.m. For New York, per ship H, Robinson, at 11 a.m.--- For Straits Settlements, per Cheong Hook Kian, at 9,30 a.m.

MacEWEN FRICKEL & Co.

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John Moir & Sona', Celebrated House- hold Stores.

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School Books.

-Presentation Books,

Works of reference &c. Stationery for Ladies and Office use. Direct from the manufacturers the bes.

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