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whose practice it was to follow three principles of loyalty, which were:-First, loyalty to their Sovereign, Defender of their Faith. Secondly, loyalty to their employers. Thirdly, loyalty to themselves. They had in years gone by proved their loyalty, to their Sovereige and to their Owners, and now they came before His Excel- lency with all humility and in deep earn

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him to protect them from the continuance of an obnoxious custom (it was merely a custors, a relic of an evil past) which they felt to be's great hardship and an invasion of their rights as loyal subjects of the Queen.

esiness

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1890.

as a diversion, but are impelled thereto by relentless necessity. Roused by the 'spur of sudden emergency or pressed by the gentle but equally Inevitable progress of financial decline, one article after another goes to the pawnshop to be exchanged for copper. Poverty as a rule, bringing with it loss of credit, the pawnshop remains the only resource where money can be gotten on short notice by the poor,

The cities have numbers of these shops- solidly built brick buildings erected in the form of a series of quadrangles about spacious courts and of great capacity. They are also to be seen in many of the market towns throughout the country, built in the same substantial way and being the most conspicuous object in the town. To the stranger such a shop might appear to be a fort er penitentiary, for from the outside. there is presented to the eye merely an extent of black brick walls from 15 to 20 feet in height and battlemented with a few small windows barred and set high in the masonry.

His Excellency, in reply, said he was very glad to receive the deputation and to hear the views expressed by them on question which was admittedly one of ninch importance, It was, he believed, admitted on all sides that it would be 'desirable to diminish Sunday labouras carried on in this colony if such could possibly be done. The question then arose whether It should be interfered with, and if so by what means such Interference should be brought about. There were only two ways by which this could be done, one being by having recourse to compulsory legislation, the other by the voluntary co-opara tion of those who were concerned in the shipping interests of the colony. As regards the question of compulsory legislation, the views of the Governor of Hongkong and the Governor of the Stralis Settlements, as well as the conclusions which had been expressed by the Secretary of State, nud which were stated by him in the House of Lords when answering a question in connection with this matter in July last, must necessarily be known to the members of the deputation. If It is a matter of interest to consider the even therefore he (His Excellancy) entertained respective position which this business occupies views different from those expressed by the in China as compared with that in Western lands. Governors of Hongkong and the Straits Settle-As in other matters there exists an almost violent

Captain Astion remarked that the Harbour Master gave clearances to shipi on Sunday, which he thought showed that even the small means which did exist for stopping Sunday work could be made use of at any time,

The pawnshop is emphatically ons of China's institutions, like her competitive examinations. or her hieroglyphics or her salt monopoly. The people have a jingle which runs "Yen-tang-liang bang," a "Salt and Pawn the two mon- opolies." Every one knows of the great Sal monopoly, the buying and selling of which necessary bas been usurped by the Government, and the Institution of the pawnshop is placed on a similar basis and occupies a place al scarcely less, prominence or importance. In both cares considerable fees are paid into official pockets, and then the merchants are supposed to be protected by law from private competition.

Intimations-

HONGKONG

TRADING

CO., LTD.,

(LATE THE HALL & HOLTZ CO-OPERATIVE COMPANY, LIMITED.),

OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT.

-10:10:

• COTCH LAMBSWOOL VEST and FANTS

WINTER MERING VESTS and PANTS,

THICK CASHMERE VESTS and PANTS.

CARDIGAN JACKETS and CHAMOIS LINED VESTS.

FANCY MIXED RIBBED FINGERING.

WOOL BALF HOSE. CASHMERE and MERINO HALF HOSE,

RIBBED FINGERING WOOL HOSE.

CASHMERE BICYCLING HOSE (Navy and Seal Brown). SILK MUFFLERS, CASHMERE MUFFLERS,

RUGS and MAUDS.

COLORED KID GLOVES.

REGULATION MILITARY GLOVES. FOOT BALL JERSEYS, ROWING JERSEYS, SWEATERS.

HONGKONG TRADING CO., LTD.

(Late THE HALL & HOLTZ C. Co., Ed.)

Hongkong, 15th November, 1890.

MARINE HOTEL

HONGKONG.

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HF Undersigned begs to notify the Public of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, that

THE MARINE HOTEL is NOW OPEN.

Intimations.

BELILIOS TRUST, No. 2.

COMPETITION HE ANNUAL

fot

TBELILIOS, MEDALS and PRIZES will

be held in ST. ANDREW'S HALL, as under-

English Examination for Boys, TUESDAY; the 23rd December next, at 10 am, 16. I p.m.

English Examination for Girls and Chinese Examination for Girls, WEDNESDAY, the 24th December next, at ra a.m. to

1 p.m.

These Examinations are open to any Scholar who, during the list six months, was a regular attendant at a School (whether public or private) in the Colony,

The Prizes altered for Competition are the same as in the case of last year's competition.

Intending Candidates should send to the Insp:ctor of Schools, on or before 15th December nex', their names and Certificates of attendance at School.

The List of Entries will b: CLOSED on 16th December. Copies of the Scheme can be. obtained un application to the Inspector of Schools..

THE TRUSTEES,

Belifios Fund, No. 2 Hongkong, 18th November, 1890.

HONGKONG POLO CLUB,

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MEETING

Amusements.

THEATRE

ROYAL.

CITY HALL, HONGKONG." FAREWELL PERFORMANCES Į

FAREWELL PERFORMANCES || RACIE PLAISTED'S "MY SWEET-

·HEART" COMPANY.

TO-MORROW.

THURSDAY, 20th November, Benefit tendered to MISS GRACIE PLAISTED, when the "BOHEMIAN GIRL" will be presented, assisted by Leading Amateurs of Hongkong.

FAREWELL SATURDAY,

First Time in Hongkong, Bucalossi's Comic Opera in 3 Acti, "MANTEAUX NOIRS."

FAREWELL MONDAY, 24th November. "MARITANĄ"

FAREWELL, TUESDAY, 25th November,

ENTRIES for the GYMKH CLOSE EEUNG MY SWEETHEART,"

Hon. Secretary on SATURDAY, the sand November.

Any Ponies that have hot been measured, can be measured by the Clerk of the Course, on THURSDAY or FRIDAY next, on the Race Course at 7 a.m.

SYDNEY 1. ROBINSON,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 15th November, 1800

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

1:586

THIS FIRST-CLASS HOTEL is situated on the Praya West, opposite the Old P. & 0. Wharf, and is newly built after the designs of the Largest European Hotels-the BEDROOMS, BATH-ROOMS, &c, are commodious, well Ventilated and well Furnished, and are suitable for Single or Married Persons. The DINING ROOM is large and looks on the Harbour. The TABLE D'HOTE will be supplied with the best the market can provide. The BAR and BILLIARD ROOMS are on the Ground Floor, and are fitted up inTION CHALLENGE CUPS & RANGE superior style. ENGLISH and AMERICAN TABLES.

WINES and LIQUORS of the best qualities and Brands only will be supplied. The Undersigned therefore begs the patronage of the Public, hoping to give every satisfaction.

JAS. EDWARDS, Proprietor.

Hongkong, 11th August, 1850.

seven days, only one month interest is

demanded; but if kept one day longer, or a month and eight days, there must be paid two months' interest.

Towards the end of the year, and especially during the 13th month, the pawn shop is a scene of intensest activity. The courts and approaches to the shop are filled with crowds of people anxious to redeem their pawns, or pay the reduced interest. The doors are often kept apen sil night, and the the clerks almost fall off their stools from weariness.

I understand that in some localities this cus-

tom of deducting half the interest at a certala period is not practised, but instead a lower rate of interest, 24 per cent, or 2 per cent, monthly. is charged.

The pawning of personal effects in Chios is such a common thing that no one associates it with any feeling of shame, even the rich not uncommonly make a heavy deposit of winter sating and furs as summer comes on, to be redeemed in the autumn. They are thus relleved of the trouble and risk of caring for them through the hot weather, and have in addition the use of a sum of money for a term, at low interest, which is usually acceptable,

Co-day's Advertisements.

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DOUGLAS STEAM-SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & TAMSUL

THE Company's Steamship

"HAILOONG," Captain Goddard, will be despatched for the above Ports, on FRIDAY, the 21st instant, at

DAYLIGHT.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

General Managers. .. Hongkong, 19' November, 189o.

[1587

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

FOR SOURABAYA AND SAMARANG.

HE Company's Steamship

THE

"MIIKE MARU,”

HE 4th competition for the SUBSCRIP-

SPOONS will take place on SATURDAY next, the 22nd inst, commencing 31 3.30 O'CLOCK P.M. Ranges, 200 and 300 Yards, 7 shots at ench range. Entrance Fee zó cents. Entries to be made on or before FRIDAY, the 21st,inst..

A Launch will leave the P. & O. Pier at 3 o'clock P.M.

FRANK COLLINS,

for Hou. Sec. Hongkong. 17th November, 1890.

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1889.

"MY SWEETHEART,” FAREWELL I FAREWELL II.,

Box Plan at Messrs. KELLY & WALSH'S.

CHAS, HARDING,

Manager. Hongkong, 18th November, 1890,

Notices of Firms.

[1578

CHINA. TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

HAVE this day resumed Charge of the

Company.

By order of the Board,

W. H. RAY, Secretary.

T1585

Hongkong, 18th November, 1890.

Masonic,

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VIC

CTORIA

SHAREHOLDERS in the abovun erigand

to furnish the undersigned with a LIST of their CONTRIBUTIONS for the year ending 1st December last, in order that the

distribution of the Profits reserved for Contri butors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 30th day of November next, will be adjusted by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Id. Hongkong, 15th October, 1800, [1443

Consignees.

ments, which he did not, it would not be for him contrast. In England or America the business is T to enter into that question. He admitted that regarded with eversion as being conducted on a he did not altogether agree with all the argne hard and unscrupulous basis. There the contents ments which had been brought forward as proof of pawnbrokers' shops are looked upon more as that it was impossible to diminish Sunday labour ill-gotten booty than a an accumulation of in this colony. It was true that the Chinese did articles collected in the course of honourable not regard the Sunday in the same light as we trade. The establishment gives the impression did, and they would not unnaturally be disposed of possessing an unsavoury odour, which impres to work on that day if encouragement were sion is only deepened, perhaps, by a sight of the given to them to do so. But this could scarcely pawn broker himself, who is regarded as a sort be said to be peculiar to the Chinese, inasmuch of jackal-an evil scavenger who picks all sorts of bones no matter what they are or as in some other countries, where Sunday Inbour. did not exist to the same extent that where they come from. But in China this it did here, there would doubtless be found is quite changed. We discover that the national Institution, many who would be found ready to work on the pawnshop has become seventh day in addition to the other six days and not only that but it is looked upon as one of the week, if sufficient inducement were of the triumphs of Orleatal philanthrophy. It offered in them to do so. As to the necessity of has become a hospital for the financially weak Simday work, it could not be denied that there and wounded, and its beneficent work is praised were certain works which were necessary to carry alike by officials and people. All unite In the out in this colony as well as anywhere else, but popular sentiment "Ya kuo-plen-min." "It is Inasmuch as the Sunday, was observed in many good for the country and conventent for the countries to a greater extent than it was here, people. It is here that the auxious Chinese such was a proof, to some extent at all events, find an answer to the ever interesting and ever that to work on the seventh day to the extent recurring question: "How can I obtain this that was done here was not an absolute necessity, needed money?" The answer is simply: Is so far as this colony was concerned it should "Pawn something," and he does it; and also be borne in mind that the fact of having no when money lo hand, he issues from the Custom house rendered it more difficult to limit door of the pawnshop, able now to release Sunday work here than was the case in those himself from an awkward situation, he is countries where Custom-housea did exist, and ready to express himself fervently and with where, therefore, it was more easy to put a check gratitude which to the foreigner is a mixture of the ludicrous and pathetic. It requires on Sunday labour.

a considerable mental strain at first, for an out- sider to regard the pawnshop as a philanthropic agency, for one soon finds that while the relative degree of respectability enjoyed by such shops In other countries and China difier radically, he His Excellency said that although what had also discovers that they are similar in many of just been stated by Captain Ashton might be the their modes of operation, viz., placing very low case, he could not admit that giving clearances values on articles and demanding (what seems toabips necessarily encouraged work beingcarried to us) an extortionate interest. When a man on in the loading and discharging of cargo on wishes to open a pawnshop in China he must Sunday to the extent that it was carried on in a first be possessed of a goodly capital, varying calony where no Custom-bauses exlated, and that between $20,000 and $100,000, but sometimes the mere fact of its being known that the Custom reaching the high figure of $250,000. He then house was closed in places where Custom-houses notifies the Magistrate of the district where he existed, and that business was only transacted in lives of his intention, and pays in his fee. it under very exceptional circumstances, naturally The Magistrate then, in his behalf, recom- tended to a very coalderable extent to prevent mends the project to the Provincial Treasurer, Sunday labour being carried on. The question who, after seeing that all is regular, grants really seemed to him to resolve itselfinto this, were the man his "Chao-pal," or sign, on which those who necessarily derived a certain amount is engraved the one large character tong in of mofit and gain from Sunday work. pre-heavy gilt lines-which character in this con- pared to make a certain sacrifice in order that nection signifies "Pawn." The business can the Sunday might be better observed than it then be formally opened. There are on now was? It must be adultted that where work these shops in Chinan Fu, representing an was carried on during seven days of the week invested capital of probably $1,000,000. Alithe Instead of six, some proft and gain would present time all are crowded with goods of the naturally be realised, and therefore it appeared most motley character, from the jewelled hair-pin.

But the country people also patronise the to be a question whether those who derived that once worn by a lady of rank, to the rusty plough

shops very extensively. One man assured me NOON. profit and gain were prepared to make the of some unhappy farmer. Ordinarily nothing that even in the happy days before his village. Bacrifice he had alluded to in order that the that has money value is refused, excepting

was flooded, two-thirds of the, people patronized Sunday might be better obrerved than it now weapons, living animals, heavy timbers, and the was. This question of diminishing Sunday like On all other articles a valuation is put and the pawn shops now and then. Another man from an entirely different district, which the labour might not altogether depend upon those money advanced without hesitation, for as the Reds have never reached, said that in his who were directly interested in the business of proverb runs, "The Pawn broker, though he bis village of 103 families more than half had pawn- this colony. Many of the latter were probably many debtors, need never press for payment." The representatives of people at home, who might chief appraiser has an important position, as beed articles. It is needless to say that through- possess to some extent the same feelings in isresponsible for all prices and must be familiar out the flooded regions everybody has visited regard to Sunday labour as the members of the with the market values of articles of the mest the pawn shops who was so fortunate as to still be possessed of anything which the shops would" deputation who had come there that morning, diverse description. He must distinguish between and might bring influence to bear upon their genuine and counterfeit gold, silver, and gems, receive, with the result that many of the shops FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON, furnished, and the spacious Dining Room, Sitting have been compelled to close their doors, and representatives here to do what was in their and also be quick to discera how much an

put out the sign. "Kwang shu pu tang." power to limit Sunday labour, and so carry out, article has declined in walos through wear, and at all events to some extent, the wishes that had as to the price it would probably command if been expressed. He might say that he did not left on his hands. think that the reply of the Chamber of Commerce, which had been considerably quoted to him, should be taken as a conclusive answer that nothing more could be done in this matter, (Captain Aakton and several others, "thank you, Your Excellency") and in so far, as he was con- cerned he should at all times be prepared to listen le any proposals which might have for their

Articles such as cotton clothing in good con dition will be appraised at half its real value, while on others less in demand money will be advanced to only one-fourth or even one-eighth of their intrinsic value.

The price baving been determined the customer receives his money, and also a blli, on which is written the nature and number of the

The city probably furnishes a larger number of patrons of the Pawn shop per thousand than the country; for here as everywhere the cities contain large numbers of people having uncer- tain or insufficient incomes, and who are always gravitating towards extravagance and display. Especially expectant officials of the lower ranks, and foppish young scholars, make the pawn shops their familiar haunts, for their incomes are often An unknown quantity to themselves as well as to others, with an unpleasantly frequent tendency to zero. These people going about the streets often dressed in dazzling silken robes, which 21 the Chinese say is only an "ouislile skin" (the THE P. & O. S. N. Co's Steamship Inference being that there is nothing beneath it), have perhans pawned everything but that, and are living on millet and oplum ashes.

Captain Sommer, will be despatched for the above Ports, on SUNDAY, the 23rd instant, at DAYLIGHT

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 19 November, 1890. [1588

STEAM TO BOMBAY AND STRAITS, (Calling at Colombo il sufficient inducement offers).

"NIZAM,"

Captain C. Gadd, will leave for the above places, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant, at

E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent. Hongkong, 19th November, 1890.

11589

"SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "PEMBROKESHIRE,”

PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

Cargo informed

We only give out and cannot receive pawn.!" CONSIGNEES ofs are being landed at their The Governor of Shantung, taking pity on thei poor who wandered from shop to thep trying in risk, into the Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf vain to pawn their miserable effects for a few and Godown Company at Kowloon, whence cash, opened a shop in Chi-nan Fu especially for and/or from the wharves delivery may be

obtained. their benefit, accepting the poorest and meanest of their clothes of utensils, and demanding no

Consignees will be required to sign a general interest. However, in a very short time the average bond before taking delivery of their Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice building was crowded from top to bottom and cargo. the doors closed. This seems to be real philan

MORROW, the 19th inst.

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES CARGO per Steamship

"BELGIC." The above Steamer having err ved, Consignees of Gargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods from along. sidc.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

CHAS.D. HARMAN,

Agent Hongkong, 17th November, 1890.

Wotels.

THE SHAMEEN 110TEL BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON. THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably

Tituated within a few minutes walk of the 'River Steamer Wharves, is now open to receive Visitors.

The Bed-rooms are cool, airy and comfortably

Rooms, and accommodation generally will be found equal to the best Hotels in the Far East, The Table D'Hôte is supplied with every

luxury in season, and the cuisine is in experi enced hands.

quality only.

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Wines, Spirile, Mall Liquors, etc,, of the bes

A. F. DO ROZARIO, Manager. Honokane, ath November, 1890,

THE HOTEL MARINA, - HIS strictly FIRST CLASS HOTEL, now guests exceptional advantages for Healthfulness and Refreshing breezes the avoidance of street noises, and unwholesome odours, &c,

HONGKONG,

No. 1026.

LO,D

REGULAR MEETING of the above

LODGE will be held in FREEMASONS

HALL, Zetland Street, on SATURDAY, the 22nd instant, at 8.30 for 9 P.M. precisely.

11575 Hongkong, 15th November. 1800

Auctions,

- PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instructions Tseli by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 22nd November, 1895, at Noon, at

Mestre, Jardine, Matheson & Co.'s;

Kerosine Godowo, Wanchal.

Ex Sen Witch, about 20,000 Cases "COMET": Brand KEROSINE OIL, ill more or less damaged by sea-water.

HUGHES & EZRA,

Auctioneers,

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Hongkong, 14th November, 1890.

RACING. IMPORTANT SALE OF A WELL-KNOWN

RACING STUD.

THE SHANGHAI HORSE BAZAAR COMPANY, LIMITED,

AVE been favored with Instructions from

HAVED. HUMPHREYS, Eng, to Sell his

Racing Stud by Public Auction, at the Bazaar, Shanghai, on

WEDNESDAY,

go.

the 26th November, The Stud comprises the following well-known Racing celebrities:-

"VOLCANO.": Winner of The Pagoda Cup, 1 Miles, Shanghai

Autumn, 1889.

Winner of Foochow Cup, 2 Miles, Hongkong,

1890.

Winner of Exchange Plate, if Miles, Hongkong,

1890.

Winner of Match V. Sutewind, 1‡ Miles, Hong-

kong, 1890.

Winner of Club Cup, a Milei, Shanghai Autumn,

1890.

"VAGRANT." Winner of The Racing Stakes, 1 Miles, Shang-

hai Spring, 1890.

"VIGOUR." Winner of The Manchu Stakes. 1è Miles,

Shanghai Autumn, 1989 Winner of Cosmopolitan Cup, 1 Miles, Shanghal

Autumn, 1890.

"VISITANT." --

object to carry out, to some extent, the desires that article, the pries advanced the date of pawn,throphy, at last for China, and it has made the to the contrary be, given before Noon; TO "moored in the Harbour of Victoria, offers Winner of The Griffins, § MƐe, Shangbai Spring,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 26th November, will be subject to rent

All claims against the Steamer must be pre- seuted to the Undersigned on or before the 26th November, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 18th November, 1890. [1539

I

CHAPTER,

No. 1,165. CONVOCATION of EMERGENCY of the

Room

Grand Promenade Deck, Airy Dining Ladies' Parlour, Billard and ReadingTM" Rooms,. Commodious Bedrooins, with separate Bathroom and Verandah to each,

The Table.d'Hate is unexcelled.

The Hotel Launch runs regularly to and from Peddar's Wharf and the Hotel Free of Charge; for time table see Billa.

Hongkong, 13th August, 1890.

TH

THE BOA VISTA.

BISHOP'S BAY, MACAO.

T1178

HIS House, situated on the rea shore In one of the best and healthiest parts of Macao, and commanding an admirable view facing the

1st July,

demand a bigher interest, sometimes amounting above Chapter, will be held in FREEMA South, was OPENED as a HOTEL on the

deputation would understand that under present in the cities, are passed from hand to hand, and As the sal monopoly has impelled the people had been expressed to him, but he felt sure the and the rate of interest. - These bills, especially Governor's name savoury amongst the poor. circumstances, and situated as he now was, it form a limited and extremsiy flactuating paper to all sorts of lifeli traffic in that necessary so the pawn shop, being a protected business, could not be expected that he could accede to currency.

If a customer redeems the article he has has also its hidden and forbidden forms. their proposal to introduce cempulsory legislation.

called the In regard to the question of Sunday labour. The pawned within the limit of from the 1st day of This sort of pawn shop is

Ya-tang Pu," and there are numbers of them Governor, Sir William Des Vosax, who since he The roth moon to the 1st day of the zud moon, had been at home had conferred with Lord or even if he then simply pays up his interest in in this city. By bribing at certain intervals the Koutsford on the question, would soon be among fall without redeaming the article, which process underlings and police they are suffered to do us again, and he (His Excellency) felt sure he is called "fan pisotze," half his interest is business unmolested. The Chinese say about would gladly listen to any proposals that might remitted. For example, the rate of interest being this form of business:Hao han pu kan lai han kan pulao," de, “A good Chinese won't be made to him in connection with this fm 36 per cent, or as the Chinese reckon 3 percent.

and a bad Chinese can't, manage, this sort of portant question on his return. In conclusion, per month, if a man has pawned garments in he would again admit that the question was one the and moon to the value of $5.00 and redeems traffic," "bad" here being used in the sense of of much importance. It was one which un- the pawn or pays the Interest within the above stupid, incapable, for the business demands a doubtedly bad difficulties connected with it, and named limit, his interest for the year will be very unscrupulous form of badness." The dis CAT HỌA Y', one which they could not expect to be solved in reckoned at the rate of 1 per cent. monthly tinguishing characteristics of these places seem to be that they are bidden, they advance more a day, nor perhaps in a year, but it was one instead of at 3 per cent, so that his interest on

money on articles than the licensed shops, they which, if there existed in earnest desire and real $5,00 for the year, would amount to only go co-operation among those who were interested in cents, instead of $1.80. the shipping business of the colony to diminish This arrangementieofadvantage to both parties, Sunday labour in the extent to which it was DOW On the part of the Fawnshop, by offering reduced carried on bere, would, he folt pretty sure, sooner Interest and thus stimulating the people to or later be solved, to a certain extent at all redeem their pawns at a certain time, the shop is events, in accordance with the wishes of those insured certala inflow of money each year who had expressed their views to him that within a fixed period, and so stability is given morning,

to the business. On the part of the customer by redeeming within the abovo named period er at least paying his interest he obtains his low at 18 per cent, instead of at 36 per cent. It also makes it easier for him to redeem his wadded garments and quilts, at the approach of winter. In case any article is not redeemed within two | years, and if no interest has been paid upon the loan, the article becomes the property of the shop and can be disposed of at will. This is of course a necessary regulation in a business of this sort when the shelves cannot be filled indefinitely with articles which do not belong to the shop-keeper, which bring him in no lancome, and which he is not at liberty to dispose of

Capt. Ashion-May I ask Your Excellency If Her Majesty's Government does or does not possess power to pass any law they think fit?

His Excellency-Certainly, Her Majesty's Government have power to make any laws they deem expedient for Crown Colonies,

The deputation then withdrew after thanking His Excellency for the courteous reception.

THE PAWN SHOP IN CHINA, To ene who has been any time in this country, the pawoshop soon becomes a familiar object, Their size and number are enduring witnesses to the financial cóllapas, partial ́or completa, of mulilludes of people. For many pawnshops broker" Jang chipu jang paa," that is, he allows mean that money is scarce and hard to get, seven but not eight days of grace, which means sinow people do not pawn their personal affecté, that on articles deposited for one month and

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I am told, to so per cent, per month, and they receive articles at any hour of the day or night. SONS HALL, Zetland Street, on FRIDAY, the Both the licensed and unlicensed shops receive 21st inst., at 8.30 for g' P.M. precisely. Hongkong, 19th November, 1890, freely the booty of thieves, as they are not supposed to know that the articles have been dishonestly obtained, but in case of a law sult the licensed pawn shop is rustained and the rightful owner has to redeem the articles stolen from him by thieves which were

and pawned, while the Ta tang pu is made to disgorge the booty at its own loss as a penalty, I suppose, for existing at all.

In conclusion, it is plain that the pawn shop in China has at least a faint philanthropie favour. For its doors are ever open to those who need a little ready money and can give security Then too the interest charged is only about half the legal rate, which in a country where interest is so very high is of great help to the poor. By the aid of the pawn shop a man is often helped to a little business by which he can make a

TO LET. LTOUSES at the Peak and at Bellllos

Terrace ROOMS in No. 16, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road.

ROOMS in Beaconsfield Arcade, GODOWNS in Duddell Street.

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Apply to

BELILIOS & Co. Hongkong, 19th November, 1890. · [1591

HONGKONG TIMBER YARD, WANCHAI. REGON PINE SPARS, and LUMBER

MALLORY.

The Chinese have a saying that the Pawn living or is tided over some sovero embarrass" | Always on Hand.,

ment, so that here and now the Fawn shop seems a necessity, and is to a certain extent beneficent.

Economy in the Chinere Timer

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Every comfort will be provided for visitors, with excellent cuisine and choice Wines.

Hot, Cold, Shower and Sea Water Baths. Large and well Ventilated Dining, Billiard, and Reading Rooms, and well supplied Bar,

A small dairy is attached to the premises.

Mas. MARIA B. DOS REMEDIOS, Proprietreat.

F087 HAMPTON HOUSE, 51, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST.

TOURISTS and RESIDENTS will find home-like comfort' at the above address,

at very reasonable charges. Twenty spacious |Rooms, each with Separate Entrance, Bath-room

asd Verandah,

SUPERIOR TABLE D'HOTE; Prompt attendance. Central location,

£1, QUEEN'S ROAD EAST,,· Hongkong, yih November, 1īgo,

1889. Winner of The China Cup 1 Mile, Shanghal

Spring, 1889.

Winner of Chao-Shang-Kiok. Cup, 1 Mile,

Shanghai Spring, 1889. Winner of The Autumn Cup, Mile, Shanghai

Autumn, 1889,

"GRANTHAM,"

Winner of The Mongol Cup, it Miles, Shanghaf

Autumn, 1786,

Winner of Criterion Stakes, I¡Mille, Shanghai'

Spring, 1887.

Winner of Criterion Stakes, I Mile, Shanghal

Autumn, 188B.

" VICTOR." Winner of Cosmopolitan Cup, if Miles, Shang

hai Autumn, 1889.

"VISITATION,"

Winner of The China Cup, 1 Mile, Shanghal

Autumn, 1889.

Mile,

Winner of Chau-Shang-Kluk Cup, I

'Shanghai Autumn, 1889.

"VATICINATOR.".

Winner of The Manchu Stakes, 13 Miles,

Shanghai Spring, 1890, Winner of The Champion Stakes, 13 Miles,

Shanghal Spring, 1890.

"DEFIANCE."

Winner of St. Leger, 11 Mies. Tientsin. Winner of The Champlons 11 Miles, Tientsin. Winner of The Tao-tal's Cup, 1 Mile, Shanghai

Spring, 1889.

"VERNAL.** Winner of The Yangtze Stakes, zł Miles,

Shanghai Spring, 1893,

"VENGER." Winner of The China Cup, Milo, Shanghai

Antumn, 1885.

Skaugkah, 18th November, 1890,