The American Senate has agreed to a bill creating the United States Consul at Apia Consul General.
Public opinion in America is crystallised, against what is considered to be a project on the part of Germany to steal Samoa, i
The latest reports concerning the condition of Bates, the cricketer, who, a few days since attempted to commit suicide, are to the effect that his recovery is hopeful.
Affairs at Samos.
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Prince Bismarck is reported to have said that a complète understanding exists between Eng land and Germany relative to the position of The American authorities bave entered into negotiations for the purchase of a large Pacific steamer which it is intended to fit up as a cruiser prior to being despatched to Samoa,
The London newspapers consider that Prince Bismarck's statement respecting England's approval of the action of Germany in regard to Samoa is overdrawn. There is no sign that Prince Bismarck intends to yield to the protests of the United States.
Prince Bismarck declares that he is not a colonial enthusiast, but at the same time he is forced to respond to public opinion,
King Humbert, in his address at the opening of the Italian Parliament, declared that Italy and her allies intended to preserve peace in Europe.
January 29th,
The Hon. Edward Stanhope, Secretary for War, delivered a speech last night on the present situation of affairs on the Continent. He said that a cloud was banging over Europe which must soon barst, producing the most ferocious
war ever known.
The new, steamer Bombay, built for the P. and O..Company, has been launched on the Clyde,
The agents of the Otago Dock Trust sued the Standard for an alleged libel contained in a letter from Mr. R. Campbell, ML.C., of New Zealand, published in the journal. A verdict was returned for the defendant.
The hip Sir Walter Raleigh Inward bound from Sydney, ran ashore on the French coast, Five lives were lost. It is probable the vessel
will become a total wreck.
[The fron ship Sir Walter Raleigh is one of Messrs. D. Rose and Company's line of clippers, built at Glasgow in 1876 by Messrs. J. and G. Thomson. When she was launched she was considered to be one of the finest pieces of naval architecture then afloat; she is 248ft. long. .38ft. beam, and 28ft, depth of bold. The Sir Walter Raleigh sailed from Sydney on November 10, with a large and valuable cargo.]
It is understood that Mr. Blaine will be the new Secretary of State in America. Mr. Alliron takes the Treasury, and Mr. Alger will probably be appointed Minister for War, with Mr. Fatee as Minister of the Interior, and Wanamaker, as Secretary of the Navy or Postmaster-General.
Mr. Bayard, the American Secretary of State, Is trying to calm public feeling over the Samoan He declares that given quoise for sale are merican flag had been insulted, but the German flag had not been hoisted in Samoa. The nasertion of American
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 4, 1889.
Deputies under the serwsin d'arrondissement great rejoicings at Tsang chow when the prefect He admitted that he could not repress intrigue sent for the parents to take over the returned against the Republic without increased power, | children. but disclaimed that he was attacking universal suffrage.
Uproarious scenes ensued, some demanding the complete smashing of Doulangism.
eco Guerre, in the absence of General Boulanger, taunted the Government, saying they were afraid of the verdict of Paris, declared on the eve of events which were changing existing institutions. Sunday's election for the Department of the M. Clemenceau said that the verdict of Seine had defeated the Government, and the Republican party would, he predicted, have great difficulty in recovering their influence.
The senators of both political parties in the United States show irritation at then aggression in Samoa. It is believed that Prince Bismarck proposes a fresh basis of parleying to the effect that the negotiations should be carried on at Berlin instead of resuming the conference at Washington. It is understood that Germany declared war in Samoa to prevent Mataala from obtaining arms and ammunition. Operations by the Germans have been delayed until reinforcements arrive at Saman.
The Chinese Minister at Washington has asked Mr. Bayard, Secretary of State, to take into consideration the treaty rights between America and China, and their bearing on the admission of Chinese into American States.
Sir Charles Dilke, has withdrawn his can-
didature for membership of the London County Council, roso ladies having entered their protest against his becoming a member Sir John Lubbock is the temporary chairman ofthe council. Rear-Admiral Sir J. Hosking has been appointed to the command of the Mediterranean squadron of the British navy.
The United States Senate has finally rejected the proposal for raising the status of American Ministers at the European Courts to that of Ambassadors.
Three hundred Cossacks have reinforced M. Atchinoff's Russian colonising expedition to Abyssinia.
The Emin Bey relief expedition, which was organised in Germany under the direction of Dr. Peters, will leave at once in command of Dr. Peters himself.
February 4th.
Mr. John Morley, M.P., has refused to advocate the eight hours programme of the labour organisations.
The steamer Nereid, while, passing down the English Channel, and while off Dungeness, collided with the Killechan, bound from Lyttel- | Zealand. vessels sank, 24 lives were lost, ky of the drowned belonged to the Killochan.
Co-day's Advertisements.
WEBD'S
MARIONETTES,
THEATRE ROYAL CITY HALL TO-MORROW EVENING,
the 5th March, 1889.
NEW PROGRAMME.
FANTOCCINI,
The Shin Pao has a leading article expressing in very strong language its regret at the mistake that has been committed in stopping the ROYAL
works says, would have been in all probability continued to the gates of Peking. It goes so far as to say that at present the buildng of railways in China is an important as the repairs to the breach in those of Kaiping and Keelung, owe their success the Yellow River. The most successful mines, to railways, and if the government wishes to properly develop other mines, it cannot do so THE ITALIAN without their aid. When this unfortunate check-Signor Rinaldo, Equilibrist. occurred, the popular opposition to them might a-The Stilt Clown. be said to have practically ceased, and every body was predicting for them a brilliant future in China. The Shin-pao has of late been constantly urging on the public the superior benefits to a country conferred by coal mines as compared with mines of the precious metals; coal being not a luxury for the rich, but á necessity for the millions, and requlting no preparation or refining precess to render it ready
for use.
TIENTSIN.
TIENTSIN, 9th February, 1889. Teal and sand grouse have been seen going north during the week, but sportsmen have only brought home light bags and heavy colds.
3-Heir Holten, in wonderful feats of Equitation: 4-Sarah and Tommy (with Song).
The Jolly Chinese, The Animated Skeleton. 7.Giant and Pigmies.
6.
THE CHRISTY MINSTRELS,
la a New First Part.
The screaming farce of
DEAF AS A POST.
The Laughable Harlequinade & Funny Scenes. Concluding withca grand ente TRANSFORMATION SCENE
Reserved Seats may be secured and booked at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S, LD.
PRICES OF ADMISSION
Dress Circle and Statla
Fit
$3.00
* 1.00
The ice on the river has decreased in thickness from 14 to 12 inches, and the weather is now warm, with a considerable fall of soft snow. It is premature, however, to say the ice is melting | be admitted to the Pit at half price. for good, as there is plenty of time for severe cold between now and the end of the month.
Children half price, Soldiers in Uniform will
It is no longer possible to hide the preparations" which are being made by the A.D.Č, for giving some further entertainments. The light comedy, "Weak Woman," by H. J. Byron, is fixed for Tuesday the 12th at the Club Theatre, and we are not guilty of any breach of confidence in intimating that the well-known Gilbert-Sullivan Opera, "Patience," will probably be given about a fortnight later,
It is said that the Viceroy has, at the instance of the Commission appointed, decided to purchase one Ironclad fort to be constructed of rolled armour plate, to carry two short guns, and to be erected at Wei-hai-wei. The cost is reported to The Rev. Father Macfadden was airested at. be fixed at £60,000 sterling complete. The result of the experiments at. Meppen, Sperzia, and in Gweedore, after having celebrated mass, on a charge of inciting tenants not to pay rent. The France has shown that compound (ie, steel on congregation resisted the arrest. of Father Mac.iron) armour, steel armour, and chilled iron fadden, and in the confict Inspector Martin, of (Grusons of Magdeburg patent) armour is pro
nounced superior to rolled iron, as rolled iron the police, was killed.
does not arrest the projectiles, is more easily perforated, and allows the shell to explode with disastrous effect during or after perforation.
If the new armour clad turret is to be exposed to the fire of ships, carrying from 6 inch to 9-3-inch or 10-inch guns of great power, the Chinese would have been safer with material possessing the utmost obtainable power of material ten years ago, but has gone out of fashion since the Creusot steel plates first proved their superiority at Spezzia, and Gruson's chilled iron proved how the impact of shot could be resisted by a material combining extreme Wei-hai-wei hardness with toughness. If ever the turret is attacked it will be by heavy cannon firing projectiles at an initial velocity of from 1,850 to 2,1ca feet per second, and wrought iron may not stand the severe test so well as the materials. which are now used in preference. –– Chinese Times.
The American naval authorities are, sending
Pago, in Samoa.
C. DERMER, Manager,
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Hongkong, 4th March, 1889.
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
SPOON
COMPETITION..
200 YARDS, 10 SHOTS.
NEXT SATURDAY, the 9th March, at 4 Kneeling. Penalties on previous Winners at this
O'CLOCK PM., Position-Standing o Range withdrawn. Members' attention is called to Rule No. !!
A. SHELTON, HOOPER,
Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 4th March, 1889.
POSTPONEMENT.
NOTICE HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
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T LANEMBERS of the Hongkong General ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of
Chamber of Commerce will be held on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, at 4 PM, (instead of 3:30 as previously advertised) at purpose of receiving the Report of the Committee and passing the Secretary's accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1889.
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Auctions.
IMPORTANT LAND SALE
AT KOWLOON.
VALUABLE BUILDING, ESTATE will be affered for Sale by Auction,
BY
1 ON
G. R. LAMMERT, Auctioneer, THURSDAY, the 7th March, at 1.30 P.M. Comprising: EIGHTY-SEVEN LOTS, known as Sections J2, 3, &c., of Inland Lots 570 and 571, Yau-ma-tee, with extensive frontages to Robinson Rond and gther Public Roads, and excellent building sites already levelled for Building, Shops, Dwellings or Manu- factories.
Fullest particulars, incia ling Plans and Conditions of Sale, may be obtained on application to
HENRY J. HOLMES,
Solicitor,
54. Queen's Road;
W. ST. JOHN H. HANCOCK,
C.E., F.R.I.B.A., “
3, Beaconsfield Arcade.
or to the Auctioneer, Duddell Street.
Hongkong, 20th February, 1889.
от
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PUBLIC AUCTION
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, To Sell by Public Auction, on
HE Undersigned has received instructions
SATURDAY,
the 9th March, 1889, at 3 P.M., at "Dunford ", the Peak, late Residence of THOS. É. CANDLER, Esq., THE WHOLE OF THE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,
Comprising:→→
DRAWING ROOM SUITE, MIRRORS, |- TABLES, PICTURES, FENDERS, &c.
DINING ROOM FURNITURE, CROCKERY, GLASS WARE, PLATED. WARE, &c.
BEDROOM FURNITURE, &c., &c. The above will be an view on FRIDAY next. TERMS AS USUAL-Cash on delivery,
G. R. LAMMERT,"
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, and March, 1989.
Intimations,
PRAYA EXTENSION..
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tights in the cases of Samoa and Hayti were not large supplies of coal to the harbour of Pagoresistance. Rolled fibrous iron was an excellent the ROOMS OF THE CHAMBER, City Hall, for the HE MEETING of Marine Lot Owners,
analogous. feeling that further steps would probably involve the country in hostilities, has referred to Con- gress the question as to whether America should forcibly assert her independence in regard to Samoa.
Mr. Bayard States that President Cleveland,
The United States Senate has approved of the votes passed by the House of Representatives with the view of upholding. American interests In Samoa.
It is believed that Mr. J. G. Blaine, the new Secretary for State, favours à vigorous policy in Samon
January 30th.
At the meeting of the Hungarian Diet, the
Army Bill was read the second time," In the course of the debate violent scenes took place both inside and outside the Dlet.
Mr. Allison, who was offered the position of Treasurer in the American Government has declined to tale office.
It is rumoured that England will withdraw from the blockade of Zanzibar when German operations on shore cómmence.
The dervishes have been recalled from Tokar, owing to the scarcity of supplies.
The Admiralty has decided to enlist 2030 additional marines for the Navy,
The ship Sir Walter Raleigh is aground near
Andres eles, on the French coast. The captain mistook the French light there for an English
DEC.
January 31st.
The efforts which were being made to form a steel rail ring have failed for the present.
The Contemporary Review contains a startling article exposing Prince Bismarck's efforts to ensure the succession of his son, Count Herbert Bismarck, to the Chancellorship of the German Empire. The article exposei Count_Herbert Bismarck's brutal treatment of the Dowager Empress Victoria, and the gross insults offered by the Emperor William to the Prince of Wales.
The Times expresses the opinion that Herr Knappe, the German Consul at Samoa, should be cashiered. If a conference should be held to discuss the affairs of Samoa, the Times considers that it will be the duty of England to support the views of the Australian Governments on the question.
AUCKLAND, February 4th. Having received despatches from Berlin the German warship Eber sailed for Samoa this morning.
The Premier in communicating with the Premier of Victoria upon the Samoan question.
He is strongly against allowing any foreign power
to annex Samoa,
LONDON, February 4th, The Daily News publishes a telegram from Vienna stating that a beautiful young baroness, whose name has not yet been made known, committed suicide at Meyerling, in Baden, on Tuesday night last, the same night that the Archduke, Kudolph committed suicide at his
chateau.
In the course of a speech which he delivered in Dublin on the Irish question, Mr. Balfour, Chlef Secretary for Ireland, claimed that out. Jages and boycotting had greatly decreased
throughout the country, The Government hoped shortly to proceed with the extension of
in the extension of railways in Ireland, and take the system of arterial drainage, and would assist
measures for the development of the fisheries on the coast of Ireland.
Febuary 5th..
The Chronicle states that the late Crown
Prince first shot a lady of the nobility in Bohe mia, and afterwards committed suicide by shoot- ing himself. The body of the murdered lady was secretly sent to her family,
The American man-of-war Mohican will probably be despatched to Samoa.
permanent
BUT
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By Order,
F. HENDERSON, Secretary, Hongkong, 4th March, 1889.
TO LET.
THE whole or part of the Second Floor o
our OFFICE PREMISES, very suitable for Offices. Possession from 1st May,
MELCHERS & Co.,
Praya Central. Hongkong 4th March, 1889
289
NOTICE.
T
Is the sufferers from Consumption, Scrofala and General' Debility will try Scott's Emulsion, of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, they will find immediate relief and benefit. The Medical Profession in the various countries of the world universally declare it a remedy of the greatest value, and as it is veryTHE palatable it can be readily taken by the mosi sensitive stomach, and will never fail to give relief and comfort to the sufferer.. Any Chemist can supply it-A. S. Watson & Co. (Limited),. agents in Hongkong and China-[Advi.
T
Co-day's Advertisements.
STEAM TO MANILA, (VIA AMOY), HE Steamship.
"NANZING,"
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Captain Talbot, will be despatched as above, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th inst., at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, The National Zeitung of Germany declares Hongkong, 4th March, 1889, Thomas O'Connor, one of the witnesses.who that the American rights to the harbour of Pago | — was examined before the Parnell Times Comaga, in Samoa, bave lapsed, inasmuch as they FOR SHANGHAI, KOBE & YOKOHAMA,
had not been 'availed of within the specified HE Steamship
February Qih. America has agreed to the proposal of Ger- many that a conference be held at Berlin upon the affairs of Samoa,
February 7th.
mission, has declared that the evidence be gare was wholly fictitious.
The underwriters ask 75 per cent, to reinsure the cargo of the stranded ship Sir Walter Raleigh.
Aburglary has been committed at the residence of the Secretary of the American Legation'at Ascot. Jewellery to the value of £7000 was stolen.
The Moscow Gaxsite has created's sensation by accusing Count Waldersea of secretly fuspect ing the German forces on the Russian frontjer, and gathering information as to the position of the Cxar's troops, and the feelings of the inhabit ants on the frontier,
time.
TH
News has been received from Hay to the effect that a battle had been fought there between the troops of the President (General Legitime) The former were routed. zco men, who were and the insurgents, under General. Hippolyte. laken prisoners, including 12 generals, were butchered by the insurgents.
In connection with the dissension which was Mr. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, reported to exist in the French Cabinet, it has delivered an important speech in London lastpired that M, Floquet, the Premier, desired night on the defences of the Empire.
that General Boulanger should be placed under arrest. M. de Freycinet, Minister for War, how ever, was opposed to this course of action, which, he declared, would provoke a revolution, attended with, great bloodshed. The proposal of M. Floquet was therefore abandoned.
He stated that England intended to maintain her position as the first colonial Power, and she must, therefore, be prepared to hold her own in the Pacific, as well as in every quarter of the world. He feared the Budget masi be sacrificed to the agencies of the Empire. Her Majesty's Government would be unable to ignore Euro
pean quarrels,
February 1st.
It is rumoured that the Archduke Rudolph, Crown Prince of Austria, took a lady to his shooting lodge, Meyerling, at. Baden, and that he was shot by the lady's husband, u
The funeral of the deceased Crown Prince will take place on the gth instant, but no foreign princes will attendi
A post-mortem examination has been held, aud it is alleged that death resulted from paralysis of the heart, brought about by acute rheumatlım.
It is officially announced in the Vibing Garsite that the late Archduke Rudolph com- mitted suicide by shooting himself in the head with a revolver. The weapon was a bad one.
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NOTES FROM CHINESE PAPERS.
A telegram, from Feking to the Shin Pae states that on arst February was published ap Edict of the Empress conferring on the ancestors of Sir Robert Hart, for three generations back, Grateclass official rank. The Edict acknowledges. the I. Ga long and earnest devotion to duty, and the increase of late years in the Customs revenue under his management. Another edict of the same date confers on Prince Chun, father ofthe Emperor, in recognition of his distinguished service as head of the Peking Field Force and the Admiralty, a sword and yellow belt of honour, j
man vryl
Wang "San-hu-hu,” a theatrical impresarjo,; native of Taang-chow, Chihli, last summer under
"MORAY," Captain Duncan, will be despatched for the above Ports, on the fith instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Acents. Hongkong, 4th March, 1889
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
“HE Lady who took away by mistake another Lady's CHINA CRAPË SHAWL from Cloak Room, Masonic Ball, can have her own by, applying to Office of this paper.
Hongkong, 4th March, 1889,
BRITISH NORTH BORNEO,
NOTICE
[zgo
THE Court of Directors have been plea.
Sanction the Appointment of Mr. Hi Lị DALRYMPLE, of Messrs. BIRLEY, DALRYMPLE & Co., as Agent for the British North Borneo Government in Hongkong.
By Order,
Sandakan,
L. B. VON DONÓP, Gov. Sec.
B. N. Bornce, 1st February, 1889. [291
OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM: SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE,
-VIA
.
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS. -
1287
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No. 85,
'NFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY
PRACTICE will take place at Stone Cutters Inland West and Belcher's Lower Batterica, between the hours of 3 and 5 F., on the 5th
instant
The line of fire, will be in a South Westerly direction from Stone Cutters' Island, and North
Westerly from Belcher's Battery.
All ships, junks, ̈and other vessels 'are cautio ed to keep clear of the range,
By Command,
FREDERICK STEWART, Pet Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,
Hongkong 4th March, 1889,
NOTICE TO MARINERS,
HONGKONG ROADS,
which was called for To-morrow, the 2nd instant, is POSTPONED until WEDNESDAY, the 6th instant, at 2.30 PM. in the CHAMBER
COMMERCE Room, City Hall,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1889,
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
AN EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the Company will
be held at the Company's Office, No. 5, Queen's
Road, Victoria, at THREE O'CLOCK In the AFTERNOON, of WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of March, 1889, for the purpose of confirming the Resolution passed at the Meeting held this day, the 19th February, 1889.
By Order,
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JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Hongkong, 19th February, 1889.
LUZON SUGAR REFINING COMPANY, LIMITED.,
NOTICE,
HE SEVENTH ORDINARY ANNUAL
MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the
above Company will be held at the Office of the DAY, the 7th March, at Noon, for the purpose General Agents, Fedder's 'Street, THURS of receiving a Report from the General Agents, with a Statement of Accounts, to the 31st of December, 1888.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 22nd February until 7th March, both days inclusive.
JARDINE MATHESON & Co., General Agents. Hongkong, 19th February, 1889.
THE
PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI DUA "SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY,
LIMITED,
Entimations.
THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF, AND GODOWN COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. HE SECOND ORDINARY ANNUAL above Company will be held at Messrs. JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.'s Office, Pedder's Street, on WEDNESDAY, the 6th March, 1889, at 12 'CLOCK (NOON), to receive a Statement of Accounts and Report of the Directors for the year ending 31st December, 1888.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company, will be CLOSED from WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, to WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of March next, both days inclusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
ISAAC HUGHES, Secretary, Hongkong, 19th February, 1889.
THE
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HE HONGKONG AMATEUR
ATHLETIC SPORTS.
TO BE HELD ON THE RACE COURSE MEADOW,
01
SATURDAY,
the 16th March, 1889.
1.-Held under the Laws of the Amateur Athletic
Association, open to all Gentlemen Am teurs who are Members or visitors of the Hongkong Club, The Club Germania, The Victoria Recreation Club, The Ladies Recreation Club, and Commissioned Naval and Military Officers. With the exception of certain races which am open to all. 2.-Entries to close on Friday 8th March. 3-Competitors are requested to send in' their entries to the Hon. Sec., WELLINGTON BARRACKS, as early as possible. 4-Competitors are requested to send in their Entries for races on forms which are obtainable at the CRICKET PAVILION, Messrs. KELLY & WALSH; and Mesers. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
GEO. BRAMWELL,
Hon, Sec., Wellington Barracks,
Hongkong, 1st March, 1889.
THE
fzzs
GAMES
HE ANNUAL HIGHLAND
OF THE IST BATTALION ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS,
will take place on the 13th March on the Race- course by kind permission of the Stewards of the Jockey Club.
The following will be open Events :-- -HALF MILE RACE, open to the Services
Volunteers, and Police,
-A MILE RACE. 3-HIGHLAND FLING,
4-SWORD DANCE.
S-PIPERS COMPETITION (to play Quick Step, Strathspey, and Reel) open to the World, Entry so cents.
6.TUG-OF-WAR.
Teams of Ten; Entrance $5 each Team. Hongkong, 28th February, 1889...
POLO CLUB RACES."
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B. JOCKEY CLUB, will be held on the RACE COURSE on SATURDAY, the 9th March, 1869.
Y the kind permission of the HONGKONG
PRESIDENT. His Excellency Sir G. W. DES VEUX,
K.C.M.G.
VICE-PRESIDENTS, His Excellency, Vice-Admiral Sir N. SALMON,
V. C., K.C.B. His Excellency Lieut-Generai W.G. CAMERON,
C.B.
COMMITTEE,
T. H. WHITEHEAD, Esq.
J. ARMSTRONG, Esq.
Captain DES VŒUX, AD.C.
R. C. GORE, Esq., A. & S. Highlanders. Major TRIPP...
Captain FLETCHER, R.A.
Captain COLLINSON, Moa. Secretary,
1.-The Causeway Stakes, half-a-mile handicap for all China Ponies, entrance $5, 1st Prise, $30 and $10; 3rd to save stake.
2. The Polo Ball Rice. To hit ball round a post and back through goal, post to be passed on the left; entrance 82, Přize $10. [2333-The Ladies' Nomination Distance Handicap,
·5 furlongs. For members and honorary members of the POLO CLUB; Owners up, weights to accompany entrances. Entranco **92, a prise to the nominator," 4.-The Polo Club Stakes, One mile: Catch.
weights over 11st 716.; Winners of an open race at the late Hongkong Meeting folbs. extra; subscription griffin winners, and placed ponies in open races at the same, 5lbs, extra. Entrance -1st Prize $30 j end $15. 3rd to save stake.
TOTICE is hereby given that an EXTRA-
NORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
of the PUNJOM AND SUNGHEI. DUA SAMANTAN MINING COMPANY, LIMITED, will be held at the. Registered Office of the Company No. 9, Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 18th day of March, 1889, at 4 O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON, - when the subjoined Resolution, which was passed at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company held on the 25th of February, instant, will be submitted for Con- will be despatched for San Francisco,ffirmatio's as a Speciál Resolution. Yokoliami, on SATURDAY, the 23rd March, | 41 1PM,
*HE Steamship
"OCEANIC"
Connection will be made it Yokohama with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Ports
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address fail: and the same will be received at the Company's Office until FIVE PM. the day previous to allingrad
Fit-casa Fares granted as follows ite To San Francisco,
200,00 2 350.00
To San Francisco and return, Draguilable for $o the
...To Liverpoo
To London.
230.00
To other. European Polas at proportionate rates. Special reduced rates granted to Office [297 of the Army, N977, Civil Service® and the
Imperial
and after the 9th March, a Junk will be anchored on KELLETT'S BANK, and from-ber, a bright white light will be exhibited
RESOLUTION,
That the Capital of the Company be increased to the sum of $600,000 legally current in the Colony of Hongkong by the creation of 20,000. New Sharon. of $ro cach, Subject to any direction to the contrary that may be
the Meeting auctioning the
5The Mase Race Ta, ride in and out of s line of posts any rider knocking down a post to be disqualified. Entrance 31 Prize
! $io:
6.
The Consolation Handicap; forced entry for all ponies entered at the meeting except in events (a) and (5), beaten, ponies, only to start; Once round. Extrance $3; 1st Prize $30ƒ 2nd $10 ; 3rd to save stake, **
CONDITIONS. Entries to close on Monday.. 4th March, 1889, to Captain Fletcher, R.A., R.A. Mess, College Gardens,
of Capital, all New Shares sbali-Decision of the Committee to be final on all
be offered to the Members in proportion to existing Shares held by them, and such offer shall be made by notice specifying the number of Shares to which the Member enittled and limiting a time within which "the offer if not accepted' will be ́deemed to be declined, and after the expiration of such time or on the receipt of an intimation from the Member to whom such notice is given
application irgus Customs, to be obtained on that he declines to accept the Shares offered.
Bassangers by this lide have the option of
points,
3-Three ponies to start for each event or no
Colors optional. H
Hirelings and Jobbed ponies may run in (3) and (G) hired poales, which have been 6-The Committee have the right of making a regularly played at polo, may run in (3) rateable deduction from the added money should sufficient funds not be forthcoming
Directora in theird be dealt with by the The Committee to handicap
discretion, Dated the 25th day of February, 1889,
By Order of the Board,
procceding Overland by, the Southern Paciśc and Correcting Lines, Central Pacific, No Se Pacifa or Canadian Pacific Falways!!
Passengers who have paickali fare, m-grabart ing a San Francisco ty China or Ispan nice versa) within gue year will be ONL discount of 10 per cent. This allowance dets not apply to through farer from Chien ligne Japan tourope
“A. O'D. GOURDIN, Secretary.
THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUA SAMANTAN MINING COM- CHECKIE BANDA PÁNY, LIMITED,
The Parliament of the Romision of Canada as formally opened yesterday by Lord Stanley false pretences induced sixteen lade of the town to 'l visible all round the horizon, and having'a raugo Consular. Invoices to accompany Carga de Lugo 66 BERLINAMICIAN
Position 6 cables N,N.E, from Green Island. Lined Posts beyond San Franciscs, in the All vessels are recommended to pass to the United States, should be sent to the C Northward of the junk, but if pawing to the Officer, addressed to the Collector of Customs Southward of her, she should not be approached San Francisc nearer than 3 cables, pondelok, flen Forstamber information as to Ibtam R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Passare apply to the Agency of the Company,
Ret Comdry RN | 4-27 || No. 5oa, Queen's Rosé Geziyal Harbour Ma tör, | 80,||||
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of Preston, the Governor-General, The Governor proceed with his frøggs, and carried them off to of about 5 miles, General, in his speech, directed peption to the the Amer region, leaving their parents at home qucation of securing a direct llop of steamers in great distress. The Talang-kun, or Military with Australia MARRONET Governor, of the Hel-Lung Kiang Province, ** Lord Salisbury has assured M. Waddington, discovering the unworthy trick that had been the French Ambassador, that i England never played on these poor children and their parents, dreaint of annexing or establishi za protectorate has arrested Wang S10-hu-hu, soundly castigated over the Tubust Islande," which are claimed by hiró, and sent the boys back in s x carts in France as a dependency of Tahiti, CAL charge of Deputy to Tsang-chow, pissenting SM. Floquet has moved hiasssolation in favour sachy before leaving, with a warm skin cap and Harbour Department, “ of restoring the election of the Chamber of Toho and Tig. 7. ki the burney)-There yựry
Hongkong 4th March, 1859,
NOTICE is hereby kiven that if the above Resolution for the Increase of the Capital of the Company be Confirmed, the SHARE REGISTER of the Company will be | CLOSED from the roth' day of March to the
15th day of April, both laclusive.
Dated the 25th day of February, 1889.
By Order of the Board
AOD. GOURDIN,
Becretary
Admission to the Stand and Enclosure $1, Members and honorary members of the Polo Club and Ladies free Tickets of Admission can be procured from Mr. SLINGSBY BETHELL and Captain DES VEUX, Government House, ar from Mestra, KELLY & WALSH, LD, and can also be purchased on the ground.
W. FLETCHER Hongkong, 28th February, 1889, semant
KOWLOON HOTELAD
TINE and SPIRITS of the best qualite
TABLES, DOWLING ALLEYS
Hongkong, afst January, 1885.
WENGLISH-AMERICAN BILLIARD
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