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facts of the case, as Messrs. Manasseh & Co. push them, are as follows :-About the begir bing of October, Messrs. Manassch & Co. sold 70 chests of oplam to Yap Eng Moh, the agente of the opium farmer of Rhio, for shipment to Rhio, The usual pass from the Shipping| Office was then rest by Yap Eng Moh to the farmer, who refused or delayed to sign it. Accordingly the opium could not be shipped. and the buyer instructed, his solicitors to write to the opium farmer, wanting to know why the customary signature was refused; but to that no answer was sent save a reference to a lawyer, who, in tuin, referred back to the Farm. The Chinese buyer in these circumstances, after some #delay, telegraphed to Hongkong, and had the opivni shipped from thence direct to Rhio, and so the sale was lost to the Singapore merchants. During the period of delay the price of opium fell, and a material loss resulted to the holders,

Now, as we understand the matter, the regula- tion which acquires the Farmer's signature for the shipment of opium is simply designed for his safeguard, that he may know how opium is being moved, but otherwise, we take it, he has no interest in the maver and has no right to delay or refuse his signature; although, of 'courke, there may, in this case, be some reason not disclosed to us. Certainly, however, as a Princostly and fuctuating Article such as principle, is necessary that the shipment opium shall not be unnecessarily delayed; and it is the business of the Government to see that the working-rules, and the way of working at the Opium Farm are not of a nature to hurt the trade of the post.

We must confess, however, that on the facts of the case, as represented by Messis. Manasseh, we do not understand why they do not seek their rights in the law courts, Nevenbeless, and although that would be the more advisable course, they are no doubt entitled to say that they ought to be able to expert opium without a lawsuit.

CHI-NAN-FU.

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

2nd November, 1889, It is somewhat less than a year since we mentioned the fact that the medical missionary of the American Mission, Dr. Coleman, had purchased a large piece of land north-west of the city. Later on, we mentioned the opposition that was raised. Now we have better news id relate. As a result of the constant importunity at this end of the line, and a new despatch of the U.S. Minister to the Tsung-li Yamen, with more stringent order from that body, the officials have besired themselves and stamped the deed. This piece of land is some 50 % in the country, consists of upwards of twenty-seven Chinese acres, and will afford opportunity for several families to escape the supposed ill-health of this, the Paris of China. (7)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1889.

turbance between the Chinese Government and any other Power, the chances are that all the other nations will suffer through the exclusive right that may be arrogated. Such a misfortune cannot perhaps be provided against-N. C. Daily News.

COREA,

Chemulpo, 26th October, 1889

On the 25th ult, the Japanese men.nf-war. Banjo Kan And 7'sukushi, arrived at Chemulpo from Ping-yang. (Taitung River), H.1.1.M. Consul, G. Hayashi, returned by the latter, as also Captain Ency Naval Attach to the Japanese Legation.

Thear that surveying was difficult, awing to the hostility of the natives. Also that the corean Government has promised to proclaim Ping-yang an open port. If this be true, it is nevertheless Indefinite. Why the natives show hostility to the Japanese and cry on, in an amicable manner, clandestine trade with the Chinese is a problem difficult of solution. The Governor of Ping-yang. Ming Yong Chun. brother of Ming Yong Ik, is doubtless to Mame for whatever trouble there may have been.

The U.S.S, Omaha left Chemulpo on the 24th warships in port are:-The Japanese Banja Kan ulto...the U.S.S. Marion remaining. The other and Tsukushi, and one small Chinese despatch vessel. A Russlag man-of-war is expected from Japin.

however,

The American miners, Messrs. Pierce, Harvey, and Scott, have returned from Ping-yang over- Land, and are now in Seoul. The Government wishes to retain Mr. Harvey, desiring him to go up to the goldfields in the N E. province of Ham Kiung with Mr.Stripling: Henbj on the ground that Government.owes him about three months wages, and that it is too late to do anything practical, owing to the winter having fet in to the northward. Probably he has had caough of Great Korea, and would be glad to get paid off like the other experts.-Chinese Times.

TIENTSIN.

9th November, 1889

On Saturday night last a stiff northeast wind, which had during the day made itself felt on the racecourie, brought with it a very fine siect, and on Sunday snow fell all day with, a cold wind, Both on Monday and Tuesday the weather wis very bleak, with overcast sky, although the sun shone a little on the afternoon of Tuesday. The falling barometer of Saturday was indicative of change, but it was not anticipated that the cold nap which threatened all day would have been severe. The snow, damp, and fog of the first part of the week were rather unusual in this clear climate,

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Some suppose him to be closely-related to the Imperial, family, It is a pity that Mr. Hillier, în bis excellent list of the Higher Metropolitan and Provincial authoritics, does not give us the genesiegy of some of the more prominent officials, especially, as in the present case, when a rel tonsinip exists with the Im crial family. in the work in question the Prince is simply given no IK vàng. As the Seventh and Sixth Princes are termed Huau and

sin, texpectively, it is natural to infer that there exists, if not a brotherly, at least 4 causinly relationship The Prince before his elevation to his present rank was a Bejleh. His father was a pan shik tạn jin of the Hami -or-Uliasutai-region and was-degraded-1-believe for misconduct. The present Prince was raised

recommendation having fallen into the error of creating him a Prince, feng, instead of k'ai fu, a returning to the rank of Prince. Prince Ching

Alas the cases that have filled our corres pondence for so many times, and have brought forth two telling leaders from the Daily News remain yet untreated and unsettled. When success is gained on these matters, and signs of both going ashore, but also, in the absence of on 2nd November, and the Legation 8 gs were to his princedom by an edict, the Cabinet in its

The steamers have not found the river so navigable as at first anticipated. The narrow- ass of the channel, which is described as being for steamers to pass each other without one or simply a gutter, renders it not only impossible

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(FROM CUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

9th November, 1889. The birthday of the Empress Dowager occurred mast high. The officials wear their court robes three days before and three days after such an event. The day was cloudy, doll, cold and threat

Three gentlemen from one of the Legationa set out for the Great Wall the day before the snowstorm, but it was so bitterly cold that they right about. turned" at Nank'ow and made what one can hardly call the best of their way" back again,--Chinese Times..

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decency and justice appear we will again report, Anyway the Governor can act, when he feels compelled to do so,

The landlord 'who sold the land just referred Boundinge of five and six feet having beenened rain and snow. In the evening it actually in the fourth cousin of the Emperor's father and to, died two days before the final seal at the obtained each side of an incoming steamer began to rain, and during the night and all day of the same generalion, as indicated by the HE Steamship

with something over 1,000 to be examined. The

drawing gft. Only steamers of light draft attempt to reach the Bund, and the shipping agents fear that the river will not thoroughly scour out before the close of the season.

(Sunday) the 3rd it snowed. It has never been known to spow in Peking before at this season, Rain even is an unknown quantity. What does it all augur? We have never had from 7 to The thermometer during the day of the 3rd stood degrees of frost during the last week of October.

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le accisionaries meritorious act by selling to the missionaries

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most affable and agreeable manners, and in for several weeks, and left over a week ago for been discovered by Mr. H. Crawlie, Taku. This

Prince g The chief literary-examiner enjoyed himself

We hear that a new entrance to the river has

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Hongkong, 23rd November, 1899 last trip, passed through the channel indicated, snow, and much of it melted as it fell. Of sleet marks are necessary to correct some wrong Governor turned the chief control over to the when it was not possible to cross the Bar through and rain we had 8/roths. From the 2nd to the impressions. The memorial on the advisability General from Yen-chon-fu and the Provincial the old one. For some time it has been noticed | 8th we had dull, rainy, cloudy, cold weather, of railways or rather of the Ting-chow one, for

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that the chb tide flowed more strongly in a The Governor is still busy with his Yellow direction different from that it had hitherto River. The Dutchmen took a trip down to the mouth of the river, and on their return once takon, and we hear Mr. H. Crowlie and other more consulted with His Excellency. A few members of the Pilot Cor pany at Taku have days after they saw the gap at Chang-ch'iu successfully taken soundings of this new chan- nearly closed, it again became a gap from thench-Chinese Times strong pressure of the waters. This makes the second or third attempt to close it which has subsequently failed.

One of the missionaries, the Rev. Mr. Chal- fant, who has just visited the district of Chi-yang, gives a melancholy picture of the condition of The people, the majority of these whose homes were near the river being crowded together on the river embankment. In a few months the little grain they now have will be gone, and oh,

the outlook in the cold winter!

The Governor is gaining for himself a good reputation for his compassion to the distressed He seems to be exerting himself in that direction Just now, Food relief is to be given for some three months in the cast and west suburbs of this city, and some 10 // north of the city. He has also issued various proclamations for the information of the people, and containing some

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South of here there has been and is still quite an epidemic, much like cholera. Hardly a village but has several coffins borne out each day to find rest in some grave. The epidemic has not yet reached the city, and we all hope we may be spared the calamity of last year.-N. C. Dally

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before for a long time. Anortherly breeze sprang Such weather has never been experienced here up on the 8th. and gave us s Our roads are in a frightful condition.

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it alone was then contemplated, and the answers to the arguments and statements of the oppa- nents of this measure, were partly drawn up by ... Prince Chun and H.E. the Marquis The Chefon Telegraphic Convention, accord- Tseng, I should say that nine-tenths of the ing to all accounts, has not yet been signed, memorial was the work of the latter. This me- either by H.E. the Viceroy Li or their Excellen morial was signed by and presented in the name cies the Ministers of the Tsang-li Yanen. The of the Admiralty to the Throne. The memorial Russian agreement was signed at Tientsin was discussed in the Cabinet, and as the question was one of such importance the Cabinet, afraid by H.E. the Viceroy and M. Coumany. I cannot understand the confused statement of the of assuming too much responsibility, added to November 5th, 1889.

the memorial that, it was expedient that; it be Chinese Times in regard to this matter. Was The birthday of Her Majesty Empress Tru it ignorance or intentional misleading on the part sent to the Maritime Viceroys, Governors and Hai, which fell on the 10th ulto, was celebrated of the writer of the note? Report says that the Military Generals to ascertain their views. Hence by the high native officials here with the usual conductors of that paper are strongly biassed in the reference and the memorials which followed. marks of rejoicing, and all the Legations flew favour of the cable companica. Several protests, all agreed as to the desirability of constructing The members of the Board of Admiralty were their holiday flags in honour of the occasion. it is reported, have been sent into the Yamén

Your morning contemporary of the 29th ulto from the merchants of Shanghai through their the Tung-chow line and were opposed to the says, in its leader, that the young Emperor and respective Ministers. The protest of the Cham-reference. This explains why HE. the Viceroy Empress are believed to be unlucky, as there has ber of Commerce could not, it is said, be forwarded, does not appear as memorialising in favour of the Tung-chow line. It was his own per scheme; been nothing but disaster since their accession, from want of unanimity among the foreign repre- the Kaiping line was as it were the bones, the sentatives. This was foreseen and might have Be it so; if up to a short time ago that was the opinion of the superstitious Chinese it been expected. The protest, however, will most Tung-chow one was to be the flesh. Had these must have undergone a change on the Em probably reach the Yamen through the Ministers facts been known, the writer in the Timer could press's birthd y, for in the evening of that opposed to the ratification of the Convention ever have anld, Li Hung-chang's views were so ATLANTIC, AND OTHER CONNECTING day rain fell, which was later followed by acting individually for their respective nationals. well-known that he does not appear to have been consulted on the occasion, although it may snow, which to the native mind is a peculiarly Each Minister feels he has a duty to perform to happy and auspicious omen. The fall of snow wards his Government or his nationals. If it

advice." The answers received certainly 525 5 be true that the hands of the British and

"OCEANIC" continued without intermission till the follow

Russian Ministers are tied by their Governments, strengthened the bands of the Emperor and the the despatched for San Francisco, ing Monday, and off and on since till to day. The natives declare that they do not remember then the fault does not lie at their doors. They Admiralty Board, but it can hardly be described without any wind, and so, early in the season; ed on the subject. It was to be expected that the death to the Tung-chow line, at least for the time to have seen snow fall in such great quantities are doubtless keeping their Governments informas merely a reculer pour mieux sauter. It was Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 28th December, Connection will be made at Yokohama with being, and opened the way for carrying out the and they prognosticate a happy and prosperous merchants future for the present young Emperor, and should with one heart and one voice proiest Hankow, which however from the first was address in full; and the same will be received at

all nationalities at all the ports, viceroy Chang's suggestion of the line to / Steamers from Shan-hai and Japan Ports.

All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to declare further that this happy omen is to be against the ratification of these telegraphic con- believe not to have been suggested in sincerity, attributed to the high favour in which the ventions. They feel that it is a tax on trade, and The Viceroy Chang is a native of Chihli and be the Company's Oilice until Five 2,4, the day (FROM OUR OWN. CORRESPONDENT.)

Empress stands with Heaven. It therefore as such that they have a voice in the matter,

and November 13th, 1884, remains to be seen whether the scribbling they don't want to be overridden in a matter of wished his native pr. vince to have as little of previous to sailing The weather is getting very cold, but the Cassandra in your morning contemporary or the this sort by their own, or any other Government, the iron borse as possible, We all know the thermometer is not lower than it was about the present native view is right.

which may be under the undue influence of the tactics employed to relieve the Viceroy Chang same period last year, and unless a sudden I quite agree with your morning contem telegraphic companies at home, I observe that and practically shelve the proposed Grand Trunk

linc. change takes place it is hoped there will not be porary's leader of the 28th ult, on the Tientsia the terminal rate for telegrams for all foreigners, any dangerous ice in the river for the next few Dr, Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He is perficily cor- Russians excepted, is said to be 5 francs. In days. Several steamers and some more sailing rect in what he says about the latter fellow, and the Russian agreement it is fixed at si francs. vessels are still expected to load for the south, we are all glad here to see "Anti-Humbug" and This addition may be for further transmission, and natives are anxious to ship away the 'new "Equity" supporting the popular view about I should like to conect one or two errors that I peas, which are plentiful a little distance up the thes: two gentlemen. I must, however, point have seen made in regard to the Convention fiver, and cheaper than they have been for some out that Mr. "Equity" is slightly out in his it is stated that Viceroy Li has verbally agreed time. We have not heard that a gunboat is to figures when he gives 5 francs as the cost per to the terms of the convention after a good deal be stationed here for the winter, although there word of messages to England, and the Continents of alteration had been made in the text. Has was a talk that the Merlin was to pay us of Europe and America. It should be the convention been altered in any one parti another visit. It would be rather late to prepare france, according to the Convention recently cular? If any change has taken place it has a dock now, aven if a gunboat were ordered to concluded between His Excellency Li Hung been exclusively with regard to Government tele- take up winter quarters. No more rumours about chang and M. Couminy, the Russian Minister, grams, which are now to go free, and this was the railway to Port Arthur, Shan Hal Kuan, who negotiated, miratiis dictu, in a Foreign surrender the cable companies were prepared to Moukden or any other place, and we may look Customs Official's bouse, over a grand diplomatic make. We are also told that H.E the Russian upon all such schemes as given up for many dinner given by that hospitable gentleman on Minister has undertaken to use his influence to years. Telegrams are rather problematical the 25th Sept. to Coumany and Sheng Tactal, get the Foreign Ministers in Peking to approve advantages at times and it is said that the. The Austrian Amphitryon also extended his of the convention. And again, the, instrument Chinese Government just now arrogates, for its hospitality on that occasion to Dr. Jekyl. The must be approved by the various representatives

The members of the Italian Legation are now.) exclusive use the line between Tientsin and the arrangements made there respecting telegraphic of the Foreign Powers in Peking. This is sheer South, but that an. "urgent message can be matters were confirmed by Li Hung chang on nonsense. Were the facts as stated, the non-established, and soon we shall be able to see forwarded as before on payment of treble the the and ultimo. But they have not been ratified ratification of the Convention would be certain, the colours of Italy floating in the breeze, to ordinary cost. When the necessity arises for here (in Peking) yet.

It does not require to be approved by the Foreign.gether with the other pavilions. "extra payment-ge, when the Government

On the 28th ult. we had half a gale of bitterly afraid am

your Puking correspondent un-Ministers, hor refused by them. It is also hinted thinks proper to impose the extra tax, the public knowingly, and without malice aforethought, that the American and Japanese representatives cold wind, the first really cold weather of the Have a right to be informed, as it may be stirred up a hornet's rest when in July last he are opposed to the Convention. But this is season, and in the face of it an intrepid globe-

trotter set out for the Great Wall, presumed that telegraphic communication is innocently drew the attention of the public, groping in the dark altogether. generally looked upon as a matter of urgency" through the mediam of your columns, to the observe in one of your late issues that you and it is not expected that a telegram will famous Telegraph Agreement, and in point state that two sons of H.E. Chang Chih-tung had take as long to reach its destination as an ing out that Sheng Total was leaving been successful in the late M. A. examinations ordinary letter by post.. Now that there Chefeo for 'Peking and Tientsin to see his here. It should read two nephews. I see it also is so much correspondence anent Conven friend Dr. Jekyll and others respecting that stated that the Viceroy has been mulcted in a tions, it would be well that, if the Government notorious instrument. There was terrible yesi's salary, or ten thousand tacis, for passing messages by the public, the latter should he may guess, when the "cat was our of the bag," was not up to the required strength. His warned at once that communications shall be sent and it was in self-defence, or rather for revenge, Excellency does not suffer the loss of one tael and the time of the year, two other globe-trotters hoped, that all those, who play Rugby will if marked urgent moyennear the extra-fees that Here Michio and his colleague framed and thereby the merel nominal affair and set out for the Great Wall, proving conclusively play. There will be a tent on the ground, as Anyhow the Government would be in the position published the infamous series of lying anicies arises out of a misunderstanding of the loss of that this one of the wonders of the world bas usual, p of increasing the dive ends of the line at its own against your innocent correspondent, who hising, when viceroys and governors have in not yet lost its attractions," although ons has to sweet will, but to keep back messages ad libitum desires, I can assure you, to live in amity with reality no finge

sugh it very much to get tatic, and also that makes telegraphing a most unreliable means of all men. By so doing, however, the pair, arcadas The question is often asked who is Prince this year there is the great counter-attriction in communiendon," In case of diplomatic dia lamby, salizacted the hornets about their own Ching the President of the Tsung-li Yamen 7 l the way of the Eiffel Tower;:

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For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co., Agents.

· Hongkong, 23rd November, 1889,:

NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.

NOTICE. STEAM TO SHANGHAI,

THE Company's Steamship

"PREUSSEN," Captain O. Poble, will leave for the above place about 24 hours after arrival with the out- ward German Mall,

For further particulars, apply to

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, 23rd October, 1889.

PERSEVERANCE

LODGE OT

HONGKONG, No. 1165.

H.E. Herr von Brandt is expected here about 1 mot:apply in through fares from China and LODGE will be held in: FREEMASONS",

the 15th, and when he arrives Baron von Keitc-. ler leaves for Europe.

.....

Japan to Europe. *

Consular Invoices to accompany Cargo den tined to Paints beyon: San Francisco, in Cae United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customs, San Francisco.

Agent

N EMERGENCY MEETING of the above HALL, Zetland Street, on TUESDAY, the 26th inst., pt 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely, Hongkong, 23rd November, 1889.

ZETLAND

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LODGE

No. 515. NEMERGENCY MEETING of the above

HALL Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY NEXT, the 27th November, at 5 for 5.30 PM. precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.

Hongkang, 23rd November, 1889. Bef1454,

AMER will be bed in FREEMASONS

For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No, so, Queen's Road Central

C. D. HARMAN, Early on Sunday morning the snow began

Hongkong, 23rd November fall, and continued to do so with only a slight

HONGKONG FOOTBALL CLUB. cessation until yesterday afternoon, covering the ground to the depth of nearly 5 inches. This is exceedingly easly in the season for a snowfall at THE FIRST FOOTBALL GAME under Peking, and the natives say it is the fore-runner Rugby Rules will be played on the Race-

+ courie, on MONDAY next, the 25th November. | EOTHEN MARK Notwithstanding thinỷ

winter.

can, at any time exclude the forwarding, of fun the office of Mehr Licht" you a military candidate at a late examination who. of an early and sevevery inclement weather Play to commence at 4:15pm. sharp ft is

LODGE

LAG OF HONGKONG, No. 264. -

G. M. W. MACDONOGH,

A

A

REGULAR MEETING, of the above LODGE will be held in

Hon. Secretary Hongkong Football Club

HALL Zetland Street, on THU!

28th fastant, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precis

Hongkong, 23rd November, 1889, 3000 [14$15 Hongkong, sird November, 1989,