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́THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, JANUARY 12th, 1882.

of a Chinese Telegraphin Service, now an amplished fact, soomed further off a year ago than railways do to-day; and the one may be almost regarded as an nuraistakabla fororunuer of the other.-N. 0. Daily News.

Olab took place yesterday evening to consider the Committee's aug- gestion for additions to the existing Building, in accordance with a renola- ton carriál at the annual 'gotioral meeting in May last. The Committoo's plan for arceting a how room over the Wo extract the following from a bar-room and lavaturies was adopted, private lotter from Nowokiefsky near and as this now room will communi-Passiott, dare: 26th November, 1881, cate with the card) room by folding doors, it only will it serve as a much. needed home for the largo library, which has for some time already out- grown its present accommodation, but the two rooms, when thrown into one, will make another spacious apartment available for any special occasion of entertainmont at the Olub. A subse- quont vote authorized the Committee to at onco enter into contracts for the iteration of the building, and to provido the funds by the issue of secondary lebautures, if such a course scool to them, most desirable. To estimate for crocting the addition is $500 or $600, and a similar sum will be requirol for furniture, &c.

A firo, broke nab on Christmas eve norge the long bridge in that portion of the suburbs of Foochow known as Lang Ling, at the foot of Cirent Temple Hill, on Saturday.evening last at about eight o'clock, and burned with great fury throughout the night, giving the hoavons sharuddy glare as to be observable ir a Pagoda Anchorage. No less than seventy one residences and shops were burnt, comprising in all about one hundred and eighty fire buildings. Two men are reported to have lost their lives in the flames, which originated in a samshu distil. lery, through a defectivo chimney. The locality where the flames were, is in the foodiato vicinity of the Hai Fang Ting's (Marine Prefect) yamen, Among the houses burnt were three large native banks, and a great quan- tity of paper money is said to bare boon destroyed. A lot of "looting was carried on daring the fire, and no less than eleven thieves were captured and handed over the authorities. The flames were extinguished towards morning.-Herald.

SHANGHAI

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January 4th. Bishop Bowman leaves this morning per Tokio Maru for Japan on his way home.

By our last advices from the North, Sir Thomas Wade was still at Tiantain, suffering from sovere, cold and loss of voice.

Our readers may possibly remember a very serious quarrel which took place some ten years ago between a military mandarin named Chon Koo-jui and Li Shih-chung, Commander-in-chief of the forces of Kiong-nan. An edict np. peared in the Peking Gazette of 8th July, 1871, in reply to a memorial from

from a former resident of Shanghai- "About one month ago. I had a visit from Li Taotai from Bang.cbang (Li Kin-yag), a oivil mandarin with a light blue button. He caine only a short time ao from the south with great powers. It is said that he is a relation of Li Hung-chang. He is on- traate to supervise in this part of tho vast dominions of the Czar, the exocu- tion of the late treaty. He spoke to me also of Pau Taotai, and his attempt to establish a cotton spinuing toana- fatory in Shanghai. He sail, that this enterprize has now been taken away frun Tautai Pan, and that it is now in a fair way. I was asked by Li Tholai to accompany him to Wla divostock, which I did. The Russians soit a man-of-war to Passiett especi- ally to Catch him and brought him back here in the same manner. He was received exceedingly well. He wale a good impression. He showed me the last Treaty (Chinese text). He told me that this Treaty has been made in thres languages French, Russian, and Chi. пече. A very strange stipulation is contained therein, namely that the Chi- nese of Chi-mu-ho, Sushan, and other parts of this province who devote them- selves to agriculture, that is, old sot- tlers, should now remain also under Chinese jurisdiction and be free of all taxes towards the Russians. The Rus- sians seus not to like this stipulation, and I should not be astonished if troubles should arise thereby in future. The Chinese are making all prepara tions for making of Hang-ching a large city, and they even intend to erect a telegraph line between Niigata and Kirin. Furthermore about 10,000 families (?) of immigrants are expected from northern Chili and Shantung to populate more thickly the frontier. To oach family the Government pays Tls, 20, for which they have to build a dwelling, and to purchase the beasts necessary for the cultivation of land which will be allotted to them, and for the first year of their settlement a special subsidy is besides promised to thorn."-Mercury.

TIENTSIN.

December 16th.

An Buvoy from the Coreau court odme here by the Hasting on her last trip, and went on to Peking. It is said that he has come to work for moral or material help from China against the Japanese settlers, who treat the wretched natives as if pariah Ainos.

followed. But now we are rejoicing | in delightful weather. There has boou so much damp, however, and so much show has fallen, that those why enjoy hunting during the cold weather are deprived of this pleasure. The ground wis too soft, now it is. frozen and icy. The river at this point is still opou; the sides are lined with ice, and flating ico obstracts the channel. It may close auy day, as it is closed by jamned ice in ame of the wins. The frozou ponds in the Recreation Ground have furnished fine skating for those who enjoy this delightful exercise, and, they present a gay appearance when youth and beauty meet, to race on skates with glowing foot. This is one of our chief exercises and amusements during the wintor,

The Amateur Dramatio Club is pre. paring for its second performance, to be given soon. I have not heard what they intend offering to the public on this occasion; but doubtless they will do their best to increase the reputation won at their first appearance. Daring the autumn a Ride Club was formed. Its first public appearance occurs to- morrow at 10 a.m., at which time the following prizes will be awarded:- MAIDEN CUP.-Value ...........$25.00 ...$35.00 PEIRO STAKES.-Value

These for members only. TIENTSIN PURSE-Open to all comers ..$25.00 1st prize 2nd prizo

$15.00 Considerable sport is anticipated, as is a new a nusement for Tientsin.

On the evening of the 18th instant the Viceroy gave a dinner to their Ex- cellencies Sir Thomas Wade and Mon- sieur Bourée, at the China Mer- chants' offices. Monsieur Bourbe left. for Peking yesterday, and Sir. Thomas is leaving in a day or two. The Viceroy also takes his departare to Pao-ting Fu for the winter to- morrow. He intended to have gone yesterday, but was delayed.

Eight of the Chinese students, recently returned from America hava bean placed under the cara and instruc-' tion of Dr. Mackenzie, for the study of medicine. They will reaído, close by the Hospital, and in addition to related stadies, will attend daily clinics at that institution. The other students are. assigued to different posts and duties

some to the naval school, sine to telegraphy, and some to the torpedo and mechanical school at Taka. We hear that in some, if not all these latter

posts, the strictest surveillance is exercised over them, as though no- thing but mean and detestable acts could be expected of them. Whereas far as I only good reports, so have heard, have followed them all along the way from their residences in the States, as regards their manliness, diligence, and moral character. The treatinent they are receiving seems to be based on the ground that, having

Man On Insurance Company, `Id.alted-825

per share promium, On Tat Insurance Company, Idxiftéd–Tla.

150 per share. Hongkong Fire Insurance Company-1905

per share, Bayers.. Obins Fire Insurance Company-3296) per

share, Sallora, Hongkong and Whampos Dook Company--

48 per cent, premium, Bayare. Hongkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Company-827 per share premium, Buyers.

China Const Steam Navigation Company

Tia. 102 per share. Hongkong Gas Company-386 por akaro. Hongkong Hotel Company--$100 per share.

Sellers.

$167) per share, Balos. China Sugar Refining Company (Debentures)

--3 per cont. promium. Hongkong Ice Company-$130 per share,

Sales.

Intimations.

TELEPHONES.

THE Undersigned, acting as Agent

"for the proposed "LOCAL "PUBLIC TELEPHONE COMPANY, the Promoters of which have received permission from Government to erect lines in the Public Streets and over Crown Lands in all parts of the Colony, will be glad to

·receive at outs orders for the sale or biro of Telephones and for the erection of Lines. Ho has just finished a com- China Sugar Redning Company, Limited-plete set of Posts and Brackets from the Centro of the Town to East Point, which, although at present occupied by only four lines, is suitable for a much. larger number, which can be at once erected, as a supply of superior Instra- monts has just been received. The un- dersigned regrets his inability to offer to erect lines for the Public without remuneration, but the charges are most- moderate, and all persons who wish can purchase their own instruments. As the profits of the proposed local Company will be in the hands of the Subsoribers who are Shareholders, and not be taken out of the Colony, the Promotera anticipate that their soheme will meet with large support.

For Estimates and all information. apply to

Hongkong and China Bakery Company,

Limited-352) per share, Buyers. Chinese Imperial Government Loan of 1878 -1 por cont. premiam, ex interest. Chinese Imperial Government Loan of 1881

21 per cent, premium.

EXCHANGE.

9/81

3/8

On LONDON-Bank Bills, T.T......

Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight ...... Bank Bills, at 4 months' sight

****** 3/91 Crodita, at 4 months' sight............ 89 Documentary Bills, 4 months' sight. 3/91 On PARIS-Bank Bills, on demand..... 1.67 Credits, at 4 months' sight......................... 4,80 On BOMBAY-Bank, T.T........

219 On CALCUTTA--Bank, T.T. ............................... $19 78 On SHANGH U-Bank, T.T..

Private, 50 days' sight ......................................... 731 |

HONGKONG TEMPERATURE..

(TAKEN AT MESSES. FALCONER AND 00.*8

00. REGISTER, QUEEN'S-20AD),

Hongkong, 11th & 12th January 1832.

.....30.840 BAROMETER——| P.M.

...50,808

....55.

Do. 4 P.M. THERMOMETER-1 P.M. ................56.

Do.

4 P.M........

Do. 1 P.M. (Wet bulb)...52. Do.

4 P.M. Do. ...51. BAROMETER-9 AM.

30,320 THERMOMETER-9 A.M. .........55.

Do

9 A.M. (Wet Balb)...51, Do Maximan..............................56. Minimum (over night) 50.

Do

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.

ARRIVALS.

Jan. 12, FYEN, Danish str., 909, Grove, Swatow 10th January, Genoral.-- Butterfield & Swire.

Jan. 12, CHaroo, British steamer, 684,

Wyles, Canton 12th January, Gene- ral-Butterfield & Swire.

Jan. 12, Hwal-rues, Chinese str., 981, Wilson, Canton 12th January, Geno- ral.-O. M. 3, N. Co.

Jan. 12, YANGTZE, British steamer, 782,

Schulteo, Canton 12th January, Gane Jan. 12, WAKEFIELD, American bark, 887, W. G. Cornwell, Cardiff 14th August, Coal-Captain,

ral.-Siemsson & Co.

DEPARTURES.

for a cruise.

Jan. 11, TORING-SING, Chineso guábost, Jau. 11, Lee-xuen, Chinese steamer, for

Shanghai.

Jan. 11, Catsv-ro, Chinese ganbost, for

a cruise.

Jan. 11, Diavants, British stea ner, for

Amoy.

1.

B. G. ALFORD,

Surveyor, &c., &c.

12, Queen's Road, Central, Hongkong, 12th January, 1882. Christmas Presents.

H. FOURNIER & Co.

H

"AVE JUST RECEIVED

ex French Mail Steamer,

A Splendid Assortment of FANCY GOODS, Suitable for

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S PRESEN IS.

Also a Large Assortment of TOYS,

and Articles for CHRISTMAS TREES

CRACKERS.

BONBONS (Assorted), CRYSTALIZED MULONS : (Sound), CHOCOLATE CREAM, DRAGEES à la LIQUEURS. BISCUITS.

FIGS.

MALAGA RAISINS. SULTANA BAISINS. TABLE PLUMS.

Tseng Kuo-fas upon the subjoot, de. The accounts of the treatment inflicted been abroad, they must of neoasat Jan. 11, ELLIOrrs, British bark, for Hoilo. FRUITS in JUICE (Assorted).

grading the two officers for their useomly bray, which certainly re. flected little credit upon either. Parti- culars were published at fail length in the N.-0. Herald of the 11th August in that year.

We seo iu the Shen

now Pao of Monday morning a proclama. tion by the Governor of An-hui to the effect that, acting on the Imperial authority, he capsed Li Shih chung to he arrested secretly on the night of the lat of the current moon in his garrison, and theu and there beheaded. No reason is assigned for this very Summary procedure,

by the Japanese have caused a very bad feeling, and the reports cannot be gainsaid, as there are witnesses in this place whose testimony is questionable. If Japan wants to provoke war with China, she is going the right way to have her desire granted, as the Liuchiu question is far from being settled,

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Sir Thomas Wade is liore, aud, it is said, is occupied with the completion of the Chefoo convention. What goes on no one knows for certain, except that the Chinese officials do not seam to recognize the fact that, a.g. Tla, 50

picul on opium would bring into the| Much curiosity appears to be felt state treasury more revenue than a just now about the vary extensive par- levy of Ts. 100; and, as an additional chases being made by Chinese of land benefit, stay or diminish smuggling. in the settlement. They are buying It is not improbable that a question up all they can lay their hands on, and, will some day arise about Persinn as far as is known, seen to have an apian. Persia has no diplomatic rela. amount of money at their disposal tions with China, and about 10,000 that is practically unlimited. Several choats of Persian drug are yearly im- theories have been advanced in exported into Obina under the same duties planation of all this. Soine think that and taxes as the British Indian product. it is part of a deep-laid but not very The French Minister, Monsieur fur-sighted plot to buy out foreigners Burée, is also here, and the Viceroy altogethior. Others, better informed, Li will not leave for Pao-ting Fa for hint that a certain step in advance- a few days yet. inent, long pressed upon the Chinese The weather is cold, and the rivero sald themselves, independent of foreign in-not now bo navigable for steamers. terference. There seems strong reason

December 20th.

have becoine debased and degraded, a reflex of the minds and It is only hearts of those who have them in charge, and is alike insulting to the young men and to the land where they. have been educated, besides being dis. graceful on the part of their superiors. I sincerely hope the youths may have sufficient nobleness of character to show themselves. true and honorable men, notwithstanding treatment such as is calculated to crush all manly son-: timent oat of them.-N. C. Daily News.

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.

THIS DAY, Four P., Stook Exchange business is remarkably quiet this morning, the transactions which have come under our notice baing of the : very slightest importance. Banks occupy exactly the same position as yesterday--118 per cent. premium with buyers the in- quiries after the stock having failed to lead to a single transfer. Chinese 'Insurances have been further dealt in at the same rate, 285 per share, ex. div., but not to any large exterft Hongkong Fires are rather: firmer than has been the case lately, offers to purchase at 835 meeting with no response. Docks are still wanted at 46 per cent. pre- mium, but. holdars decline to sell at the price, and would-be buyers refuse to make any further advance. Other stooks remain unchanged.

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SHARES

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corpo- rafion-118 par cont. proinfum, Buyers. Union Insurance Society of Canton-$1,600.

per share. China Traders' Insurance Company-81,560

per share,

to believe that railways are really and The weather is of course the uni actually coming, and that before very versal topic of interest and conversa long.

All our advices point in the tion. Just now it is fine-days bright same direction. Those from the North and sunny with cold nights. On the are distinctly to the effect that the pre- afternoon and evening of the 14th we sont year will see a revolution in the had our third fall of snow for the son North China Insurance Company-Tis. 1,175 means of communication between Tien. son. The next morning it lay on the tsin and the capital; while others hint ground about tbroo inches in depth, Yangtare Insuranos Ansociation-Tiz. 875

at the connection by railway of Shang- hai and Soochow. The establishment

per share.

par share.

and has not yet all disappeared. Two Chiness Insurance Company-$285 par or three dark, damp, 'unpleasant days share. Ex. Div, Bales

Jan. 12, Zatusst, British steamer, for

Singapora an I Bombay. Jan, IL, ALBAY, British str., for Amoy,

Tansui, and Taiwanfoo.

Jan. 11, City or Bro os faveino, Amer.

str., for Yokohama sut San Francisco. Jan. 12, Ogtese, Gar. bark, for Quintion.

PASSENGERS. AREIVED.

Per Fyen, str., from Iwatow. -120 Chi-

деве.

MAILS.

The following maila will olose- FO-DAY, 12th January.→→

TERRINES do PATE de FOIE

GRAS.

NOIX de VEAU TRUFF® (in Tins). COFELETTE de VEAU (in Tins).

VEAU ROTI (in Tins). RIS de VEAU (in Tina), FRICANDEAU (Assorted), TRUFFES. VEGETABLES (Assorted).

LIQUEURS.

CHARTREUSE. BENEDICTINE.

For Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Pera, ko, per City of Bio de Janeiro, at 2.30 p.m. For Saigon and Bangkok, per Bal- lona, at 5 p.m. For Hoihow. Pakuoi, and Haiphong, por Ping-on, at 5 p.m. For Bangkok, per Byen, at 5 p.m. TO-MORROW, 13th January,

For Japan, San Francisco, the United

States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, &c., CHAMPAGNE (Vve. Cliquot), st 2.50 p.m.

On SATURDAY, 14th January,--

For Straits Settlements and Calcutta,

ANISETTE.

CURACAO,"

CLARETS.

por Moray and Arratoon Apoor, at CHATEAU LAROSE, 2.89 p.m. For Saigon, per Pernam- buco, at £.30 p.m. For Yokohama, CHATEAU LAFFITTE, per Sunds, at 5p.m. For Swator, MEDOU. Amoy, and Faochow, per Fokion, at

5 p.m. For Swatow and Bangkok, per Dale, at 5 pia.. On MONDAY, 16thJanuary

For the United Kingdom and Europe, via Naples to Saigon, Straits Settle meats, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, In- dia (via Madras), the Australasian Colonies, Aden, Egypt, 'Malta and Gibraltar, per Oxus, for printed mat- ter at 10`s.m., letters at II a.m. För | Manila, per Diamante, at 1.80 p.m. For Amoy and Manila, por Emuy, át 8.30 p.m.

VERMOUTH (Noily Prat), VERMOUTH (Tarino).

H. FOURNIER & Co. CORNER OF D'AGUILAR STREET-

AND

WELLINGTON, STREET, Hongkong.

16th December, 1881.