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A. S. WATSON & Co., Ltd. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, zás gomas, 17th August, 1818.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1888.

TELEGRAMS.

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THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

LONDON, August 21st.

THE P. M. S. S's magnificent steamer City of New York is advertised to leave for Yokohama and San-Francisco at noon on Wednesday next. THE population of the province of Cebu, in the Philippine Archipelago, numbered 39.7oz souls Signor Crispi has gone to Germany to meet in 1735; 100,000 in 1799; 389,073 in 1850;

394,715 in 1876; and $18,082 in January, 1888. THE Annual Aquatic Sporti in connection with' the Victoria Recreation Club will be held on Friday and Saturday, the 31st inst. and est September. Full particulars will be announced in

Prince Bismarck and Count Kalnoky.

DOULANGER BOBS UP SERENELY, General Boulanger has been elected for the departments of Somme and Charente.

A NAVAL DOCK IN BOMBAY,

LONDON, 6th August..

A proposal for a dry dock at Bombay is included in the report of the Committee on Navy Estimates.

RUSSIA AND GERMANY,

BERLIN, 6th August. It is understood that the coming interview between” M. de Giers and Prince Bismarck will lead to a conference here, in order to deal [solely with the Bulgarian Question, "

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HostKONG, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1888.

A CORRISPONDENT has been writing to our morning contemporary w the alleged share-broker nuisance. And here is what he says:-

"At the present time there are about sixty share brokers in the colony, and there are only

three huntinacers, each of whom pays $300 per amm fra licence. The share brokers pay nothing, and each makes for greater profit than the auctioneers. It would be reasonable and wholesome if the Government imposed a fee for a biker's licence."

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due course.

M. Chassagnon, a celebrated illusionist, who' arrived in the colony to-day by the steamship Glenroy, will shortly give performances at the Theatre Royal, City Hall. Programmes will be duly circulated.

THE Daily Press, after all these weary years of trouble and tribulation, hears that the idea of removing the Naval Yard to the Kowloon side is being very favorably entertained by the Naval Authorities.". Poor old Granny †

A BIG fire occurred on the roth inst, at Iloilo, in the Philippine Islands, resulting in the destruc.

We are informed that the steamer Kukiang which left this at a pin: yesterday, arrived at Macao at 7 pm, owing, it is supposed, to a low

tide.

THE locomotives of the Manila-Dagupan, rail-

way line will weigh 25 tons; the wagons. will be built to suit all the requirements of a tropical climate.

A SANITARY observatory will shortly be cata- bilshed on the island of Guimaras, in the province of l'oilo, Philippine islands, which is to watch and report on the rival of ships proceeding from infected ports.

MR. and Mrs. Gladstone are approaching the Jubilee year off their married, Me. The oppor tunity will be taken by a circle of personal friends and colleagues both Houses of Parliament to MANILA papers report frequent cases of tramwayake au interesting presentation. Mrs. Glad collisions with carriages and all sorts of vehicles along the road of that city, resulting generally in more or less serious accidents to the drivers or occupants,

A HIGO vernacular print says that since April, 10 and and zo-sen-subsidiary silver coin to the value of 600,000 yen has been struck at the Mint, and that work will be resumed to increase this

sum to 900,000 yen.

A JAPANESE native paper reports that the Hon. John A. Bingham, formerly United States Minister to Japan, will be re-appointed to Tokio, the present Minister leaving shortly for home. on the expiration of his term of service. THIRTY two Chinese householders and others were to-day summoned by the Police for making defaulters, in all but one or two cases, admitted the charge and were fined one dollar each.

stone will receive the portrait for which she is now sitting to M, Herkomer, and Mr. Holt's portrait of the Grand Old Man, which forms a feature in the Royal Academy of the present year, has been purchased for presentation to the right hon. gentleman..

THE liquidator of the Great Hastern Steamship Company has issued a statement of the receipts and payments during the period of the liquidation, which shows funds available for distribution mong the shareholders amoufting to £2,833 s. 8d., being at the rate of th. 4d, pero share. The steamship was sold for L26,200, Out of the fund of £16,200 mortgages and interest thercon and creditors exceeding £19,000 were paid in full before anything became

W. H. Smith, in reply to a question, said the tion of a great number of houses and involving a bonfires in the streets on the 21st inst. The divisible among the shareholders.

THE CURRENCY COMMISSION.

LONDON, 7th August, In the House of Commons last sight, Mr. Chairman of the Currency Commission hopes to present the Report within two months,

THE TROUBLE IN ZULULAND.

DURBAN, 6th August. Two columns are advancing on the Cera bush; Diniculu's locality and intentions are not known.

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PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, August 14th, Parliament has been adjourned until the 6th of November.

MR. PARNELL AND THE TIMES." Mr. Parnell has decided to proceed against the Times for libel in the Scotch Courts.

BOULANGER FIRED AT.

PARIS, August 15th. General Boulanger is touring in the provinces. At Charente an opportunist fired five shots from a revolver at the General, but missed him.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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loss of from $70,000 to $80,000. The conflagra- tion was produced by an explosion of kerosene. On the 7th inst. Admiral Chandler removed his dag from the U.S.S. Brooklys to the Marion, his late flagship leaving for America. days later she was towed into Nagasaki dis abled, having broken her crank-shaft. It was expected that this would detain her several monibs, but it has been decided to send her

round the Cape of Good Hope, under szil, with- out delay,

FROM late Rangoon advices we observe that Dave Carson has been lately "fretting his weary hour at that city. We wonder if Bandmann's nid pal and partner (but hated enemy) will really pay Hongkong a visit "The Bengalee Baboo" has not amused us for the past len.

years, and we would not mind seeing the veteran Dave once more in the flesh before joining the angels in the 'great beyond.' '

Extremo Oriente publishes a letter which several members of the Portuguese community of this colony have jointly addressed, to Senior Amaral, the unsuccessful candidate at the recent

which supported Senhor Horta's candidature, election fora Deputy in Macão. The Independente "gees for "this document in its usual tng-picking

style, and heaps a mountain of abuse on Senhor Imaral's adherents, a class of people, that can well afford to laugh,the Macas rag lo scorn,

AT the Police Court this morning before Mr. Sercombe Sinith a fruit dealer of No. 12 Square Street was charged by the police with dealing

the Tsz Fa lottery. Defendant'denied keeping such an establishment, and explained to the Court that a neighbour same time ago bad dealings with him in Tsz Fa stock. Defendant won heavily, but on applying for a settlement it We hear from Macao that the nondescript Com was refused. It was applied for again and again ́mission appointed by Governor Costs to inquire when at last a quarrel broke out, and then the into the affairs of the dissolved Corporation have neighbour induced the police to make this charge concluded their work and reported unfavourably against him. In this dilemma the inevitable on the extinct Chamber. As it is almost a ceraformer comes forward and take his solemn

There can, we think, be very little doubt that the ranks of the sharebrokers could be considerably thinned with advantage both to the fraternity and the public at large; Tut that is no, renson why ignorant news- papier correspondents should write and stupid newspaper editors publish mislead- ing statements which are alike without seiseabed reasom, If sharebrokers are to Legsed like auctioneers, why should not bankers, merchants, architects, doctors, Lawyers, drapers, house agents-ay, and eveni ditors fejlso called upon to specially entribute to the public revenue? Why should any professional or trades-men be exempter] from this ridiculous tax? Besides, as á matter of fact, sharebrokers contribute avry my larger amount in the shape of tea, and is now under examination. He had an regard to the barque Australia: 'Hopes a handy, he preferred to accept free board and taxation to the Government than the accomplice, à Chinaman, who was handed over entertained that the barque Australia, which is lodging at General Gordon's model establish-

anetioneers, and probably more than any other class of business men. Surely the Daily Press and its precious corres-

pondent must be aware that the whole of the sharebrokers in the spiony pay very heavy licenses in the shape of stamps for their deeds of sale and transfer amount ing, we understand, in the case of some firms to as much as $500 per month? If that is not a direct tax on business, a license under another nanie, we should like to know what it actually is.

WE read in a Japanese contemporary that a trial shipment to England of black tea will he made shortly by the Osaka Tea-preparing Company.

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A KOBE native paper says:-Some days since a tea-broker living in Motomachi was arrested on a charge of selling a large quantity of adulterated

to his Consul and treated to so blows with a

bamboo, inflicted by order of that dignitary. TUESDAY's issue of the Macao Independents is conspicuous for the abysmal aburdity of its

tainty that the members of the dissolved Senade will be re-elected on Sunday, next, it matters very little to them what the minions of the Government think of their part administration.

THE MANILA Comercio has the following with

aground on the San Nicolas shoal, may eventually be floated. By means of a powerful steam pump she has been made dry, a quantity of coal has been landed, and it is anticipated that by unloading her, for which purpose the steamer Felisa has towed four lighters to the locality, she may be floated and towed to Cañcao

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oath to have played with the 'accused on a certain occasion and to have staked moncy on the game. Other evidence being taken as to the condition of the room where certain para-

was fined $30, but, not having that amount phernalia of the gate were found, the accused

ment for the next six weeks.

The Macao authorities, in their ridiculous attempt at suppressing the truth as regards the present sanitary state of the neighbouring colony, have contrived to get the Independente to depict in rosy colours the state of affairs there, and our

Maçao news is generally copied from that unreli- able source, have followed suit and declared to the puble that since the few cases of cholera from the transport India have been isolated; the epidemic has been efficiently checked. While deaths from cholera are daily reported in Macao, it is

SUPREME COUNT..

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Bofore Mr. A. 7. Leach, Afsting Puisne Judge)

LAWYERS AT LOGGER HEADS. Tsang Hon, a carpenter, residing at Sau-ki-wan, Fan, a boatbuilder at the time place, for the opposed an interpleader claim brought by Chu

possession of a partly-built jänk and a quantity of timber. The Attorney General (instructed by Mr. Dennys) represented Tsang, and Mr. Francis QC, (instructed by Mr. Wehbur), was for Chu. Considerable debate arose between these legal lights as to which ought to begin the contest, and fimally it was decided to adjourn the case in order that they might see some one who knew something about the procedure in such

catcs.

IN CRIMINAL JSESSIO VS. In the absence of the Acting Chief Justice, who is indisposed, the prisoners found guilty at the Sessions on Monday were sentenced this morning by Mr. Leach.

· THE QUICKSILVER CASE. Ng Tuk, Chan Ching, Chau, Chan, and Chu Wan were brought up for receiving the eight flasks of quicksilver stolen from And, Karberg & Co.'s godown, knowing them to be stolen. All denied their guilt, the last expressing his willingness to have his bones at the bottom of the sea and his body floating at the surface if he had done

sonment with hard labour. Chan Ching rst it-They were sentenced to three years' inipri- into lamentations and had to be dragged bodily out of the Court by a couple of constables.....

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THE GAROTter.

Tsung Amau, found guilty of robbery with violence in Praya West, wanted to be deported, was always punished here very severely, and in His Lordship said that robbery with violence

his case the sentence would be one of two years imprisonment with hard labour, and to be whipped with a rattan, 25 strokes, within the first six months,

remarks anent the manifestocs which the mem- bers of the Fortuguese community of Hongkong have sent to the extinct Municipality of Macao and to Senhor Amaral, the unsuccessful candi-wandering in the neighbourhood of the Hongoing and evening contemporaries, whose date at the last election for a Deputy. The Macao'semi-official organ views the independent measures taken by the Portuguese residents of this colony through its usual coloured spectacles, and goos on tottering and stumbling in its blind Nevertheless we are bound to admit that career of mean subservience, classifying as usual approved fashion; but he soon discovered highly amusing to hear, our Wyndham Street their suggestions. Told them to "look slippy." sharebrakers in this colony carry on their irregular and ill-advised what was simply beyond little beauty with black and white stripes which | oracles Imitating the Macao rag in its futile Mr. Francis surprised the Board asked such an of satisfactory. There are without doube signatories of both manifestoes can well afford to to breathe its last in a couple of minutes after prevailing there. We were, 'shown yesterday if he had been at last meeting, Captain Deane!

operations on a basis, which is the reverse

mmt ers of respectable, influential, and trustworthy firms whose word is their bond, which may be as safely relied on as a Hongkong Bank dividend warrant; but it is also indisputable that there are others, many others, who are mere men of straw, earning á precarious hand-to- mouth living by means that will not always bear a close inspection. In plain English, it has become something very like a common custom that when a man

the range of its asinine comprehension. The

ignore the Independente's querulous twaddling, ACCORDING to the Bukka Shimps, the tenders for the purchase of the, Miike coal mine bave been opened in the presence of the competent authorities, and of the bidders, themselves. It had been distinctly premised by the Directors of the Accountants Bureau that the highest tender would not necessarily be accepted, the Government reserving the right of instituting careful enquiries as to the competence of the tenderer to carry out his contract. Naturally, in transferring this important industry to private

OUR SANITARY BOARD, Drainpipe and Epidemic Beard met this after- on. Everybody there. Board had written to His Excellency asking what he intended to do in anticipation of small-pox by-and-bye. H. E.. wrote back "not his business;" would consider

attempt to disguise the actual state of things a letter from, a Macao taipan, earnestly requesting 4. resident here to do his best towards suppressing the alarming state of affairs in that colony. It is supposed that commercial interests are at the bottom of the suppression movement; but as facts are no respecters of persons, they will transpire and become known, the Daily Press and China Mail notwith-told so standing. Our correspondent writes us under to- day's date that six more deaths from cholera were reported at the Cacilhas lazaretto yesterday, that three Chinese women were seized with choleraic

has failed at everything else he finds his hands, there is a strong resolve to guarantee it warned him away on the allegation that he, attacks at the Horta da Mitra, one of them

LAST night a large number of soldiers witnessed

In fact, beep paying from a to 5 percent. interest on 74 million dollars which, in the business to which they have been applied, were certainly

worth more than two per cent.

I do not exactly know what is the relationship between the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and. the Savings Bank, but I suppose that a large part of the earnings of the Blank goes to pay rates of interest upon the savings of the commu- nity that they are not worth. The just interests of the proprietary ask for a considerable reduc tion of the rates paid on depasits, for it is not Just that the depositat with the minimum of risk should carry off so large a portion of the profits, whilst the proprietary with such enor mous liabilities have to be content with so narrow a margin. It is but a short walk from such slim profits as the report shows to actual disaster. If the business of the Bank cannot be carried on upon its present proportions without. such enormous amount of borrowed capital, it would be better for our Directors to top off much of the risky, shaky, I had almost written, shady, transactions which have so long required such ample provision."

The Dock Company's report shews a further falling off of business, resulting in a diminution of profits to the tune of $10,000; whilst the liabilities show an increase of debt to the tune of $112,000, round. Geures, resulting in an increased charge on the earnings of $4,845. The Admiralty loan has been diminished by the handsome amount of $800, at which rate it will take the Company about 8o years to get rid of its lightest crediter. I suppose the management will make the ironclads (when they come) sweat for that! The thing does not look bealthy; diminishing business and increasing debts inevitably lead to disaster. There has been considerable additions to the nominal value of the Dock Co's property and plant, which seam- to have been paid for out the $112,000 fresh credit, though, as far as can be made out by the report, the figures do not come out square. The proprietary can scarcely hope that the debt with limit: another report or twe will probably raise which they are saddled has yet renched its

it another $100,000, and the interest charge increased in proportion; how does the Direc torate propose to deal with this encumbrance ? $800 a year will not do much, and there is not a cent to spare out of the revenue account. A dividend must be paid, even if it is out of bor rowed capital, or shares will rapidly fall to the luwest depths of woc. Will this difficulty be faced at the coming meeting? Will the share- holders confront the question, of the vitality of the concern, or waste their time over the question of one or two per cent. more or less dividend?

Yours, &C.,

F. H. E. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1888. [We would add nothing to our correspondent's

observations which are no doubt worthy of consideration had he not expressly referred to our remark in publishing the reports of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, that we should probably have "something to say " reg

regarding these important documents. Ourcorrespondent' may rest assured that we shall have something to say about both reports at the proper time and scason; but surely he must recognise that the shareholders have an undeniable right to the first innings'7FH.E." may not be aware of it, but it is a fact nevertheless that we have both said and written a good deal at various times about both Banks and Docks and we expect a substantial recognition, of our well-" meant efforts when we join the angelic chair—' not before. If the shareholders of public lead has been given companies, when once

them, do not possess sufficient courage to attack abuses, expose gross blunders, and, to use a ́ medical simile, suggest remedies to moribund patients, it is certainly not the business of the Editor of a newspaper to put himself out of the way to protect private interests. After the half-yearly meetings of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and Dock Company we shall certainly have something to say "until then. we prefer leaving the shareholders who have personal interesis at stake to fight for their wn hands. Our past labors have not been so warmly appreciated that we need worry ourselves about other people's concerns.-Ed. Hongkong Telegraph.]

CHOLERA IN BATAVIA.

The Straits Times of a psust 14th is responsible for the following

impertinent question. Wouldn't have let them tried to explain. Mr. Francis unappeased. Everybody afraid to ask him why he wasn't at last meeting. Says its a slap in the face. Temporary silence, Secretary mellifies him. by reading all correspondence since March Chairman slyly starts draft estimates, Mr. Ede brings up letter again. Thinks immediate Batavia papers received yesterday morning attention to sanitary details more useful than announce the outbreak of cholera in that city. building a Hospital. Suggests that H. E. be So far, the disense has carried off vitims matoly Mr. Francis again. Chairman tries from among the native population. The riscal draft estimates again. Pulled up by the Board: Nieuwsblad states that cholera is a periodical Half an hour gone. No results. Erum-draft visitor there and in Java. Notwithstanding its estimates. We leave,

well known periodicity and regular recurrence, the disease always strikes terror whenever it puts in an appearance. People, usually sedate and calm, lose self-command and become nervous, forgetful that fear is a powerful predis. posing agent.

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CORRESPONDENCE,

[We do not necessary endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.)

TWO MUDDLES.

TO THE EDITOR dr.The "HonaKONO TELEGRAME." SIRA fortnight, leas or more, has elapsed since the publication of the half yearly reports of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, and

CHINESE CHARACTERISTICS,

ECONOMY.

AT 2.45 pm. to-day, as our teetotal reporter was kong Hotel, he saw a crowd of Celestials assem bled precisely on the spot whereon stood Price's famous iron retreat behind the Clock Tower. Thinking he might pick up matter there for a par, he cautiously approached, expecting to seel wallowing on the ground a drunken tar in the that the centre of attraction was a snake, quite a had dropped from a branch of the tree just in time landing on terra firma, the Celestials having dispatched it with marvellous rapidity. THIS morning at the Police Court, before Mr. Sercombe-Smith, Cheung Wa Tan, a fisherman, charged two members of the same fraternity with obtaining from him the sum of $15 by false pretences and with the intent to defraud, on the 25th May last, off Silver Island, in the waters of the colony. Complainant said he was in his fuck cruising for fish off Silver Island on the above date when first defendant came alongside in bis junk and defendant, had a monopoly for fishing in that against abandonment. Five tendera were found particular part. He then told complainant that succumbing, that a servant to the officer, who is Last refuge amongst the ranks of the in the box. One of them is said to have been a If he had a license he might remain, but that second in command of the Indin, died on board' sharebrokers. No capital is required, a representation from Mr. Iwasaki Yanosuke with his own monopoly lasted till the following that vessel, of the same disease, and that a rumour short advertisement in the newspapers, reference to the sale of the mine. This, the Bukka October. He then proposed to complainant was afloat to the effect that Major Vaquinhas,

that he could take out a license through him, the operator takes up a central position in Shimp asserts, was left unopened, as having for which he would have to pay $15who was lately placed in command of the the vestibule of the Hongkong Hotel no bearing on the matter in hand. Inadvertently Accordingly complainant. having two boats, lazaretto, had fallen ill,

The word Economy signifies the rule by which (which costs nothing), chartersajinricksha,, no doubt, says the Japan Mall our contem-paid the accused $7.50 for a permit for each to

the house should be ordered, especially with fish on the grounds. The money was paid in arrays himself in his Sunday garments Porary greatly misrepresents the Government, la Mexicans and Yens. For the payment of the about the most attractive item on the programme have been looking in vain for some discussion ref:rence to the relation between expenditure and and assumes his everyday cheek," and handing over to the people a large coal mine money he was ordered over into defendant's funk, of weekly entertainments which their popular upon them in the local dailies, But a calm income. Economy, as we understand the term,

hitherto worked under official direction, the but on the cash being pocketed, complainant was

has prevailed, which may or may not presage may be displayed in three several ways, by limiting a coming storm. I shall say that may not "is the number of wants, by preventing waste, and by the thing is done he is a Hongkong authorities would not be so foolishly short-sighted told that taking all things into consideration he Chaplain has provided. The Garrison Theatre broker, and very often becomes, if we may as to leave unopened a representation coming could now, as he had paid, go on fishing without was crowded, and the Rev. B. Wonnacott the more likely term. Some underbreath growling the adjustment of forces in such a manner an. to alicense. On the zrat and 22nd inst., while carrying presided. To begin, Police Sergeant Mann and on the "Rialto" beraided its appearance, but make a life represent a great deal” In each of be excused for using very expressive slang, from the only successful private mine-owner of on the fishing by virtue of said license, defendant Constable Duncan, dressed in the gorgeous Royal waxed fainter and fainter like the last rumbling these ways, the Chinese are pre-eminently, econo a dead broker. That this sort of thing any importance in Japan. But the fact is-as again ranged up alongside and ordered him to Stuart tartan, played the pibroch Donald Ditu. something to day" has not appeared, and the traveller in China, is the extremely

of the retreating storm, and even, your own meals One of the first things which impresses we happen to know that no such represents.clear out," Complainant then made a report They looked really fine, being men of grand by the way, has not this occurred rather often of diet of the people. The vast bulk of the popula ought to be amended there can be no doubt;

of the matter to the police at Stanley. Defendant but it is a question whether the remedy does tion was forwarded by Mr. Iwasaki. His letter denied the charge and brought witnesses to prove physique, fully dressed, marching up and down late? The management of our local companies tion seem to depend upon a few simple articles, not lie with the public themselves rather merely contained a statement-dictated by con- that it was unfounded, whereupon the case was the platform skirling out their wild music, though, is surely a fit and worthy subject for discussion, such as rice, beans in various preparations, millet, probably the native onlookers outside thought it and we sadly want a Mammon column to garden vegetables, and fish. These and a few than with the Government authorities. It sideration for the authorities themselves-that dismissed.

under the conditious imposed bé regratted his

the Moses Moss?

ornamented it may be on the feast days, or other

·It has been frequently urged, and not without inability to tender for the mine, but that he WE learn that applications for shares in the wasn't a patch on their shrieking fiddles. It is the doings of our Midases, but where is other things, for the staple of countless millions, Taking the first report to hand, that of the special occasions, with a bit of meat. Now that so reason, that if share traffickers will deal should be glad to do so bereafter were the con- proposed East Borneo Planting Co., Ld., have rassed off admirably, however. with unreliable agents it is only right ditions modified. The tenders actually went in already been received to nearly double the Cuthbert, wearing the Gordon tartan, next gave Bank, there appears a slight improvement over much attention is given in Western lands to the

number available, although the prospectu bas

a sword-dance, Duncan accompanying on the profits are 7/roths percent, on the gross amounting food to the very poor, at a minimum cost, it previous six months, inasmuch as the net contrivance of ways in which to furnish nourishe that they should take the consequences are said to have been as follown :—

not yet been issued. This satisfactory result pipes. The Northerners present unanimously engaged in the business of the Bank on the 30th is not without interest to learn the undoubted when time" shares that have risen twenty

evidences that the remarks we made some days agreed that they had never seen it better danced. June, against 5/10ths per cent for the 31st fact, that in China in ordinary years, it is quite per cent. since the day of purchase are not

Mr. Shimada Zenamon, Kyötő...... 4538,709 ago regarding this new industrial enterprise were Instructor Sergeant Mills, with two military December last; but as this does not show the actual possible to furnish wholesome food in abun forthcoming when settlements are being Mr Mid Takenauke, Tokyo 100,000 Mr. Kato Bogues, Gyotoks, Toky... 4,#75,000

well founded. The East Borneo Planting Co., pupils, next gave an exhibition with Indian amount of liabilities entered into for the whole dant quantity at a cost for each adult of not six months, it goes without saying that this poor more than two cents a day. Even lo famine arranged. In our opinion the principle of According to the Nichi. Nicht Shimbun, Mr. Ld, will be registered early next week; its Clubs, a line which is interesting, but "filling." margin of profit becomes yet poorer when spread times, thousands of persons have been kept Caveat emptor should apply to almost all Sasaki is supposed to enjoy some measure of capital of $150,000 is divided into five thousand A song by a stalwart soldier followed, and over the gross amount of liabilities for the six alive for months, on an allowance of not more business transactions and certainly to official support. For our own part, we can only shares of $50 each, and the principal bust proved a pleasant variation, being vociferously months. Two losses are apparent: $24,000 by than a cent and a half a day. This implies the ness to be carried on will be tobacco and enerred. The recall having been got through, 8,000 by conversion of Consali; these amounts skill in the preparation of food, Poor and exchange on Dividend adjustment account, and general existence in China of a high degree of share trafficking.

say that the bidding has been very remarkable, pepper planing on five thousand scres of If anybody really hopes to carry on the Milke and which have been secured on most advan Mills performed some feats of swordsmanship, are equal to to per cent on the net profits. Well, coarse as their food often is, insipid and even On another occasion we propose dealing anybodiably after paying 44 million yes forit, tageous teras The General Agents of the cutting a bar of lead and a sheet of paper with we can't keel-haul the Directorate for those repulsive as it not, infrequently seems to the at same length with this subject, when we he must have bases of calculation unknown to Company will be Messrs. Gibb, Livingston and apparently equal ease. Then the drone of the losses; we may be rather thankful that the foreigner, it is impossible not to recognize the hope to be in a position, to offer some the public. At all events, it will be well when Co, a firm whose name is sufficient guarantee chanter was heard again, as Piper Mann struck Bank's investments in Consols are not at fact, that in the cooking and serving of what

the sole and transfer are effected, for there is of the thoroughly genuine and fond fids character suggestions which the Government may much room for criticism in the continued work of the undertaking. This introduction of English up a Highland Fling, danced by Constables more accordant with the extensive they have, the Chinese are past masters of the "operations of the Corporation, or a far higher culinary arty In this particular, Mr. Wingröve find it advisable to enforce in the public ing of the mine under official direction. We capital into British North Boraco should materi- Melatosh and Cuthbert, each wearing the amount of our slim earnings would have been Cooke ranked them below the French, and

may add that the upset price fixed by the Govern- ally assist that colony in its efforts to utilise the Gordon colours. The audience rose to it, and, Goschenised.

above the English (and he might have added ment was 4,400,000 yra; the manner of payment. manifold commercial advantages it undoubtedly to be, 200,000 yes down, 1,000,000 yes on taking possesses; and it certainly does not say much contented with a repetition, demanded a. The borrowed capital has been increased and the Americans) Whether they are below any deposits; upon these deposits Interest at the rate of iso certain as Mr. Cooke may have been, bat over the mine at the end of the year, and the for British enterprise that the place has hitherto reel, which was danced with equal, grace and reaches to over 7 milion dollars, yclept one of these nationalities, we are by no means rematodes in annual extalments. It la evident been principally worked by butch capitalists, agility. A smart sound with the gloves, between froma to 5 per cent but been paid In the absence their fuperiority to tome of them, in beyon that any individual or company purchasing the This lanter fact, however, in doubtless owing to that excellent all-round man ME" "AKU MI. OF ELFE D'Urekt "Wit makes i mine at such a price, will not be able to sell the the lack of direct steam communication between C. H. Thompson, kept the interest up for the at which rate, $1,399,986,8l probably, bave have mentioned, it is evident that even from

the scientific coal at the low prices hitherto asked for it We Borneo and Hongkong and now that this next five minutes, bring followed by a bout of been paid for the use and lability of this large point fast that the result, may. Pek provano in dick bons removed, we can confidently quarter staff by two soldier. A grand march, suin, which, with other funds, earned for the Chines the development of the export trade in this predict that s considerable traffic will rapidly be by the pipers, fittingly ended a really first-class Corporation the magnificent amount of $710 100

hour's enjoyment. built up between the two colonies

male bodd, thousand fes' profit. · Our Directors have sipari

Interest, and which will not arbitrarily or

unjustly interfere with vested rights,

Meanwhile we have thought it advisable

to attempt to show to our readers how

silly and unfair is the obsolete suggestion of licensing brokers fathered by the Daily Pr-and we think we have conclusively

done so.

Mr, Sanki Hachiro, Tokyo Air, Kawasaki Cisahuro, representing

commodity.

VEN.

4333,000

Constable

the