SWEARING IN OF THE NEW
GOVERNOR.
His Excellency Sir George Bowen attended a specially convened meeting of the Legislative Council this afternoon for the purpose of being sworn in as Governor of Hongkong. The mem bers of Council present were His Excellency General Sargent, C.B, Sir George Phillippo (Chief Justice), Mr. W. H. Marsh, C.MG, (Colonial Secretary) Mr. Jas. Russell (Colonial Treanirer) Mr. J. M. Price (Surveyor General) and Messrs. P. Kyrie and F. Bulkeley Johnson (unofficial members). There was also a large attendance of the general public, includ ing several ladies. Sir George Bowen, who was attended by his aide-de-camp, Lieut. Vyvyan of "The Buffk" and Mr. Maguire, his private
secretary, and accompanied by Lady Bowen, Mrs. W. H. Marah and the Misses Bowen, arrived shortly after three o'clock. His Excellency briefly stated that he had been appointed by Her Majesty to assume the governorship of Hongkong, and called upon his
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 1883.
CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE)
The latest report of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce, containing a record of what is generally acknowledged to be unwise inter ference in matters which go far beyond the scope of such an institution's business, and Mr. Bulkeley Johnson's claims as to its thoroughly representative character and extensive political responsibilities, have given rise to so much animated discussion in our various social and commercial circles, that a few particulars, taken from recognised authorities, relating to these powerful mercantile organisations, will not be out of place.
A chamber of commerce is simply a body of merchants and traders who associate themselves for the purpose of promoting the interests of its members, of the town or district to which the society belongs, and of the community generally, as these have reference to so far trade and merchandise. As we stated in writing on the subject the other day the most prominent means by which the aims of a socially character are fought to be achieved are usually-By representing and urging on the mercantile affairs; by aiding in the preparation of legislative measures having reference to trade,
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NEWS BY THE ENGLISH MAIL.
The P. and O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Diccan, Capt. Edwards, with the English mails of the 23rd ulto, arrived in harbour this forenoon. The following items of general news are taken from the London and China Express
Captain F. S. Vander-Meulen, R.N, who has been appointed to the command of the Dido, was midshipman of the Sans Pareil 1857-58, in China at the capture of Canton and the attack on Namtow, in the Canton River (China medal, Canton clasp);
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY,
THE Spanish Steamer
"DON JUAN," Captain Marques, will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 2nd April, at FIVE P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to,
BRANDÃO & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 30th March, 1883.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
THE Steamship
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JAPAN," Captain F. F. Flack, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.
As announced in the House of Commons yes- terday evening, the negotiations with reference to the Opium clauses of the Chefoo Convention are to be transferred from Peking to London. They will be carried on between the Chinese Minister here and the Foreign Office, and may be expected to commence forthwith.
Deputy Surgeon-General Sir James Arthur. Hanbury, M.D., R.C.B., the newly-appointed Principal Medical Officer of the Home and Woolwich Districts, entered the Service on the 30th September, 1853, when he was appointed as assistant-surgeon, and sent out to Hongkong for duty under the late Staff Surgeon Hawkey.
The Queen has approved the appointment, bable, of the Hon. Sir Arthur Hamilton Gordon, G.C.M.G., late Governor of New Zealand, to be Governor of Ceylan, when Sir James Longden, Fire Insurance, will be effected.ee, and no RC.M.G., retires from that government on the Consignees are hereby informed, that any completion of his term of ofice during the pre-claims must be made immediately, as none will sent year.
be entertained after the 12th prox.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 30th March 1883.
private secretary to read his commission, which legislature the views of the members on all which we indicated some months ago as board after the 4th prox., will be landed and
is couched in the following terms *—.
HONGKONG.
Commission passed under the Royal Sign Manual and Signet, appointing Sir George Fer- guson Bowen, G.C.M.G., to be Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies.
VICTORIA, R Victoria, by the Grace of God of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen, Defender of the Faith, Empress of India:To Our Trusty and Well-beloved Sir George Fer guson Bowen, Knight Grand Cross of Our Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Greeting.
We do by this Our Commission under Our Sign Manual and Signet appoint you, the said Sir George Ferguson Bowen, to be during Our pleasure Our Governor and Commander-in-Chief in and over Our Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, with all the powers, rights, privi- leges, and advantages to the said office belong ing or appertaining,
11. And We do hereby authorize, empower, and command you to exercise and perform all and singular the powers and directions contained
such, for instance, as the Bankruptcy Ordinances; by collecting statistics bearing upon the staple trade of the colony, &c.; by acting under certain circumstances as a court of arbitration in mer cantile questions; and by attaining by com- bination, advantages in trade, which might be beyond the reach of individual enterprise.
The Iron Duke, 14, ironclad, Captain H. C. St. John, late flagship on the China station, ar- rived in Plymouth Sound on the 19th inst. She was commissioned at Devonport on the 5th of July, 1878, and has been thus on the China slation for upwards of four years and a half. The Iron Duke steamed into harbour to prepare for
paying off into the first division of the Steam Reserve, and her bulkheads and fittings are to remain in her, with a view to her being prepared immediately for service as a coastguard ship.
The Cockchafer, 4, composite gunboat, Lieut.. Commander Henry W. Hill, and the Espoir, 4.. composite gunboat, Licut-Commander E. H. Gamble, sailed from Plymouth on the 19th inst. for the China Station. The Sapphire, 12, cor. vette, Captain John R. T. Fullerton, has had a three hours' full-speed steam trial, when a speed,
Cargo impeding her discharge or remaining on stored at Consignces' risk and
YACHT RACE
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A Rader for ALL YACHTS of 10 Tons and under will take place TOMORROW (SA- TURDAY), March 31st, starting at a P.Post Entries Entrance $5 Each,
Particulars can be obtained from, and Entries made to,,
MCCALLUM.
Hongkong, 30th March, 1883.
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For Sale.
F. BLACKHEAD & CO.
SHIPCHANDLERS, STORE-KEEPERS
AND
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS, PRAYA CENTRAL.
HAVE RECEIVED EX LATEST ARRIVALS
AMERICAN CAST STEEL SHOVELS.
PICKS.
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AXES.
HATCHETS.
ENGINEERS' & HOUSEHOLD HAMMERS. PATENT BIT BRACES.
AUGER-BITS.
DRILLS.
GIMULETS
SQUARES,
PATENT BRASS PADLOCKS &.
CHEST LOCKS.
MES. POTT'S PATENT SADIRONS, COOKING STOVES.
FAIRBANK'S SCALES. FORCE PUMPS FOR SHIPS USE. DRILLING MACHINES. BREAST DRILLS, AUTOM: BORING
TOOLS, i ANVILS, VICES, AND DRILLS COMBINED.
ANVILS.
*VICES.
GLASSCUTTERS.
HITCHCOCK'S PATENT LAMPS..
SCROLL SAWS.
FAMILY GRINDSTONES. BLACKSMITHS' BELLOWS. &c., BIC 8.
BEST WHITWORTH'S STOCK-AND - DIES.
of 12.8 knots was obtained with a steam pressure IN THE VICE-ADMIRALTY COURT OF SCREW WRENCHES.
* HONGKONG.
the said Court sell by Public Auction, on,
SATURDAY, ́`·
It would appear that these institutions are of continental origin, and like so many others which England has borrowed from that source, were first Introduced into Scotland. The oldest Chamber of Commerce in France is that of Mar- seille, which dates from the end of the 14th or commencement of the 15th century. This chamber was invested with very remarkable powers. It shared in the municipal Jurisdiction, and in the administration of justice in mercantile questions. It was several times suppressed and re-established, and it was not till 1650 that its powers were fixed and that it received its ultimate organization. The second chamber in France was that of Dunkerque, which was established in 1700. The same year a council general of commerce was instituted at Paris which, in ad- of 58.8 lbs. to the square inch, and showing an dition: to six couricillors of state, consisted of indicated horse power of 1,024. The general principal commercial towns of the kingdom, an The ship is now out of the dockyard hands, and arrangement which led within the next few years is in readiness to proceed to the China Station. to the formation of chambers of commerce every." Captain Arthur E. Dupuis, R.N., who succeeds where in France. We thus find that the cham- Captain Twiss in the command of the Indian berat Lyons was instituted in 1702, those of Rouen troopship Serapis, served in 1857 as midship The and Toulouse in 1703, of Montpellier in 1704, of man of Raleigh in several actions against. Bordeaux in 1705, &c. By an order of council Chinese war junks in the Canton River, notably of Aug. 30, 1703, a direct relation was established those of Escape Creek and Samshee Channel II. And further, We do hereby appoint that between these various chambers and the central (severely wounded May 26, 1857), and of June 1 so soon as you shall have taken the prescribed Council of Commerce. These, chambers were in Fatahan Creek, where his boat, the Raleigh's oaths, and have entered upon the duties of your all suppressed by a decree of the National Aspinnace, sustained a loss of two men killed and office, this Our present Commission shall super-sembly in 1791, but they were re-established by six wounded; the gun being dismounted, and sede Our Commission under Our Sign Manual a consular edict in 1802, which fixed the popula-eight oars out of fourteen shot away. He served and Signet bearing date the Tenth day of April tion of the towns in which they might be at the assault and escalade of Canton in 1857, 1877, appointing Our Trusty and Well-beloved established, and the number of their members, commanding a company of seamen belonging to John Pope Hennessy, Esquire, Companion of who were to be chosen from amongst the mer- the "Calcutta" (China medal, Canton and Taku Our Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael chants who had carried on trade in person for a clasps). and Saint George, now Sir John Pope Hennessy, period of not less than ten years. Sixty of the Major-General J. R.'S. Sayer, C.B., command. Knight Commander of Our said Most Dis best known merchants, presided over by the pre-ing the Belfast District, will succeed Lieutenant- tinguished Order, to be Governor and Comman- fect or the maire, were charged to elect the General Pakenhamn ja comniand of the Western derin-Chief of Our said Colony and its Depen members of these new chambers. They then District at Devonport on the 1st April In Aug ders.
presented to the government two candidates for ust, 1857, he proceeded from India to China to IV. And we do hereby command all and in the office of member of the general council of take part in the operations in the Celestial Em- gular Our Officers, Ministers, and loving sub commerce, instituted at Paris under the Minister pire in 1860. Major-General Sayer was in com fects in Our sald Colony. and it. Dependencies,ified in 1837, and still later by the ordonnances the campaign, taking part in the action of Sinho, of the Interior, The organization was again mod mand of the 1st Dragoon Guards throughout. and all others whom it may concern, to take due. of September, 1851, and August, 1852, by which the capture of the Taku forts, the actions of notice hereof, and to give their ready obedience accordingly.
these bodies are now regulated. In accordance Chang kiawan, Palichiao, and was present at Given at Our Court at Windsor, this Ninth with that decree, the members of these bodies the surrender of Peking. His services were day of December 1882, in the Forty-sixth year are now elected by the chief merchants of each brought to notice in the despatches, and he re- of Our Reign.
town chosen for the purpose by the prefect, ceived the China medal and clasps, being like. Their number cannot be less than 9, nor more wise gazetted à Companion of the Bath in
In Our Letters Patent under the Great Seal of Our twelve merchants or traders, delegated by the result of the trial, was considered satisfactory; HE MARSHAL will in virtue of a decree of i United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, constituting the office of Governor and Com mander-in-Chief of Our said Colony, bearing date at Westminster, the Ninth day of April 1877, in the Fortieth year of Our Reign, accord- ing to such Orders and Instructions as Our Governor and Commander-in-Chief for the time being hath already received from Us or as you shall hereafter receive from Us.
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By Her Majesty's Command.
KIMBERLEY.
• The oaths were then administered in the usual form by the Chief Justice, the guard of honour (a detachment of The Buffs) giving the royal salute and the Band of the regiment, which was stationed in one of the verandahs, playing the national anthem as His Excellency signed the
book
His Excellency then said-It is customary for the Governor after taking the oaths to
address a few words to the members of coun eit and to the 'gentlemen who have taken an interest to be present at the ceremony.
Honorable gentlemen of the Councilof Govern- ment, I have now taken the Customary Oaths of Office, and have assumed the Goverment of this important and interesting Colony,the Chief fortress and emporium-at once the Gib- raltar and Malta of England in the Far East. It may, perhaps, be expected that I should make a few remarks on this occasión.
In the first place, I desire to express my deep sense of the hearty welcome which has been a corded to me, as the Representative of the Queen; andtómy family by all classes of the population on my first arrival in this fair city, I trust that this
is
February, 1861.
PLANE IRONS.
CHISELS.
HAMMERS.
PINCERS.
NIPPERS.
DIVIDERS.
. METÁL SCISSORS.
the 7th April Next, at NOON, Ship "CHANDERNAGOR" of 681 Tons. This Vessel, which has lately been thorough- ly Repaired, has excellent accomodation for RULES. First Class Passengers and her between Deck is well fitted for Emigrants. She will be Sold with a full complement of MASTS, CHAINS, SAILS, and STORES; and in a Condition to put to sea at once.
ald Ship.
The Auction will take place on board the For the Inventory or for further Particulars apply to the Undersigned at his Office.
J. DYER BALL
Marshal of the Vice-Admiralty Court
of Hongkong Hongkong, goth March, 1881.
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banos of nit makes, quality guaranteed. TOBACCOS. of all Brands, at moderate prices. FANCY GOODS from the Parisian markets, Meerschaum Pipes," Jewellery of Chaste Designs, Sun Hats, &c., &c.j. Commissions Executed.
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than 21. They hold office for six years, one third of their number being renewed every two We regret to say that some statements pu CANTON TIDE TABLES, years, but the members resigning being re-ell-blished in our issue of the 19th ult, referring to gible. The functions now assigned to these the corvettes and torpedo boats built for the
PEAK AND ENTERNATIONAL CODE chambers in France are to give to the govern- Chinese Government by the "Vulcan" Com
SIGNALS, ment advice and information on industrial and pany, Stettin, are not correct, and we desire to LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND DEACONS ON THE commercial subjects, to suggest the means of in place the following report by the said company
COAST OF CHINA, ETC., ETC. FOR serendindustry and commerce of their before our readersThe paragraphs in your respective districts, or of improving commercial issue of the 22nd Jan, stating that several torpedo
1888. legislation and taxation; to suggest the execu-boats built for the Chinese Government by the tion of works. requisite for the public service, or Vulcan Company were taken out into the Haft
FIRST-YEAR OF PUBLICATION." which may tend to the increase of trade or com last week to undergo speed trials would be of merce, such as the construction of harbors, the comical nature only if the news were not abso- deepening of rivers, the formation of railways, lutely false with regard to the speed of our boats.
CONTENTS, and the like. On these and similar subjects, the We style the intelligence comical because the advice of the chambers, when not volunteered, Haff (a small lake at the mouth of the river Oder) other countries of Continental Europe there are gation closed since the middle of December. demanded by the government. In most of the has been covered with thick ice and the navi. similar institutions for the purpose of conveying This fact, however, refutes only a part of the information and advice to the central govern incorrect report, and we add, therefore, the ment, and making it acquainted with local feelings following statement. At the commencement of and interests in commercial matters,
The oldest Chamber of Commerce in Creat two torpedo boats, for which a speed of 171 last year we built for the Chinese Government Britain is believed to be that of Glasgow, which knots was contracted. The trial trips took place was instituted on the 1st of January 1783, and cb Inst spring in the Baltic, in the presence of the tained aroyal charter, which was registered at Ed Chinese Minister and other officials; and a higher Edinburgh was instituted in 1785, and incorpor arrival of the boats in China. seveni trial trips inburgh on the 31st of the same month. That of speed was attained than contracted for. After ated by royal charter in 1786. The Edinburgh were made at Tientsin in the presence of the Chamber of Commerce was the first public body Government officials, and still better results were which petitioned for the abolition of the Corn then obtained, The Official reports state that at Laws, and the adoption of free-trade principics: the last trial trip the speed attained on a measured
originated the movement that government should manned by Chinese, under the direction of in advocating the Suez Canal project. It also per hour, the boats being fully equipped and undertake the telegraph service in connection a German engineer; The boats were found with the Fast-office. Six hundred of the bankers perfectly seaworthy, as also on the first trial in merchants, and ship-owners of Edinburgh' and the Baltic with a high sea running We are Chamber since so famous for its exertions in the class torpedo boats, and further trials will be Leith constitute the Chamber. The Manchester now constructing four first-class and four second cause of free trade, was not established till 1820, made in the course of a few weeks, when the and for many years it continued to be the only navigation is re-opened and the Oder and the DISTANCE TABLES, FROM, HONGKONG instution of the kind in England. Its members Haff are free from ice. Your report on the 7NTO SHANGHAI,
about 400 in Hull there has been a Ywen is also not quite correct. Her a DISTANCES HONGKONG TO JAPAN, Chamber of Commerce since 1837, but those of worthiness answered all the requirements for In the next place, let me assure you that Liverpool, Leeds, and Bradford, notwithstanding such a class of ship, and is decidedly superior to DISTANCES, HONGKONG TO LIVERPOOL I have come hither without any bias of any kind, the great trading and manufacturing interests of the English ships Giotton and Devastation MIA JAPAN PANA and determined, so far as in me lies, to administer these towns, were not established till 1850, in Your statement, that the German ironclads DISTANCES HONGKONG TO SHANGHAI which year, strangely enough, a similar institu- of the Sachsen class have been found to the authority which our Sovereign has committed tion was established in South Australia. The pitch bows under even in
VIA COAST FORTS. to my charge, with strict impartiality, for the Liverpool Chamber of Commerce numbers nearly is absolutely incorrect, these ships on the
moderate sea benefit of every race, every creed, and every cikas 600. The annual income of the Manchestercham contrary having proved perfectly seaworthy, in this community. I hope always to maintain ber in upwards of 600, that of Liverpool about and given every satisfaction on their trials. The the most cordial relations with the Executive Coo, contributed entirely by the subscriptions of Ting Yuen has an advantage over these in member amounting generally to 1, 1s a year having amidships, a structure from which she can and Legislative Councils and, in co-operation There are now Chambers of Commerce in ail the-be maneuvred, thus preventing the accumula with them, to carry on with energy the great mercantile towns of Great Britain and tion of water in heavy seas. Further, she a construction of the Public Works,, and "Association of Chambers of Commerce of the Yen is now ready, and will take her guns on Ireland, and in 1860 there was established an provided with side keels. The corvette Ting general administration of the Colony. As United Kingdom." In Canada, there is a Domin board at Swinemunde after the dispersion of the myself an Imperial Officer, and the Representa lon Board of Trade, which consists of the ice, and will then proceed to China directly after. tive of the Queen, I am confident that I may Chambers of Commerce, or Ecards of Trade, at, her trial trip. Her sister boat, the den Yuen, rely on the loyal support of my brother Imperial they are ladifferently called, of a dozen of the will be ready for delivery, in the course of next Officers alike in the Civil, in the Nava most important cities of the Dominion summer. The paragraph referred to by the and in the Military service of the Crown
Vulcan Company was a quotation from the In conclusion, gentlemen, I. Kasure you that STEAMERS EXPECTED Army and Navy Garette.} shall place unreservedly at the dispo of this Government, the varied experience which I have acquired during my long service of twenty years as the Governor of several of the Provinces of the British Empire
our first meeting will prove auspicious for, the and stood almost alone in the United Kingdom distance of 3 miles was 23 miles, or 19-4 knots, LIST OF THE CHINESE LIGHT HOUSES, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, HE CHEAPEST SHOP IN THE TRADE
future. For myself, I shall endeavour to show my gratitude for your courtesy by a diligent dis charge of my duty alike to the Crown and to the Colony. I trust that when my term of office hero shall have expired, I may leave Hongkong as I have left the other Colonies over which I have presided, without the consciousness of any duty wilfully neglected, or of any enalty wilfully
incurred, pe
my, inte
His Excellenc
Avar
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instant, for Queensland Porte, Port Darwin and
The steamship Euxing left Sydney on the Isi VG Hongkong, and is dus here on or about to-day
The Shire Line steamer Carnarvonikire, from London left Singapore on the 25th instant, and
mayeghere on.Dr.About.t
Line scamer Singapore on the after
March, and may be expected to arrive here thest April.
The steamer, Manalaus left
port on the 28th Instant, and
"here on or about the and
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CHIE NAM OLD AND SILVERSMITH WATCH MAKER APA
AMANDA ENGRAVER WATCHES CLEANED AND REPAIRED
KON MODERATE TERMS 1750 SA ALL WORK GUARANTEED. ET JEWELRY MADE AND REPAIRED. No. 72 WELLINGTON STREET, WAWAN HONGKONG. Hongkong, 6th April, 1882 Cate
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EALER in all kinds of Drapery, Silk Hand-
SUME THAT AND CAP MAKE Ladies material made up, anda
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FOR SAL
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