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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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The stock of raw silk at Yokobama on the 7th inst. was estimated at 16,600 piculs, and of wasts at 11,600 piculs,

A CORRISPONDENT of our Shanghal evening contemporary says that the basin at Port Arther is said to be again leaking. If true, he consi- ders it will be a serious matter for the French syndicate.

PRINCE Chao has been pleased to issue the authority necessary for the working of the Kirin Miner to the Chief Director of the Company. The Director are on the way here to interview Viceroy Li on some matters relative to the mines. ---Chinese Time

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1890.

the King's special messenger sent to Peking, announcing to H.I.M. the demise of his late parent, Bueen Cho, His Korean Majesty's mother by adoption,-Afercury, ›

KOREA.

mile in length, with others running at right angles to the river. All these streets are being flanked with continuous in wa of buildings, whose |

foundations—which are mised over two feet above ground level-bespeak the solidity of the Intended superstructate. Meanwhile the land is | being_raised with the debiis of the aid houses that formerly occupied the site, while between the foundations are filled in with rubble and earth from a distance, a provision against damp and foal vapour rising up into the houses from beneath the floor.

H.S.M.' gunboat. Afaiia left here a day or two agn for Paket Junk (Ceylon) with some 200 soldiers on board, who go down to relieve those stationed on the coast. There are important tin mines at Puket and Trang, and Government has always a number of troops at these places who have to keep the turbulent Chinese miners in order.

thirteen steamers and six sailing vessels at the Bar. The Taku Tug and Lighter Co. have been unable to comply with the demands made upon them, and steamers have been obliged to wait their turn. Four steamers have been delayed a week, and although there was slight Improve- ment in the tide to-day, only gft. being segls tered, two only succeeded in crossing..

On Tal Insurance Company, Limited-Tia, 150

per share.

Hongkong Fire Insurance Company-$330 per

share, buyers. China Fire Insurance Company-$88. per share,

acliers.

Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company-$75

per cent, premium, buyers." Longkong, Canton, and Macao Steamboat Co,

-$35 per share, buyers. Chlua and Manila Steam Ship Company-ija Hongkong Gas Company-$135 per share, sellers.

per share, buyers.

Hongkong Höt 1 Company-155 per share

sellers.

Hongkong Hotel Co.'s Six per-cent. Debentures

$500.

yih day work may be as Mr. Mackintosh says, merely an incidence of the voyage," but if it was a quiet Sunday, it would be a pleasant incidence, instead of being worse than a Sunday at sea, where the officers only have their watch" to keep,, There are few shore men that have half the responsibility of an officer on board ship, for 13 hours out of 24. He has under his sole charge, a magnificent vessel full of valuable cargo, and with as many as 500 passengers on board at times. Do parergers, owners and insurance companies ever think of the consequences of that man (officer of the watcb) shutting his eyes for 10 minutes, or even being in that stage of exhaustion when he can walk across the bridge, and he to all appearances awake, yet all the time being- I bave heard a sailor describe it-"sboring bis eyelids up with matches!" And yet, sir, they refuse this man a day's rest when he happens to get a Sunday In this Christian port.

The Engineers also, though they only keep 8 hour's, regularly, on "watch" out of the 34, are often called out of their beds to attend to their duties. In port they not only have the superintendence of their subordinates, but have to perform severe manual labor themselves, often working many hours into the night. These men are in a position what the slightest care. lessness might either blow the whole ship to A BANGKOK contemporary states rumours are current there to the effect that one half of pieces, or at the least, cost theirowners thousands horrible state of things it permitted to last. Two and the question will now have to be decided Peking, bringing with him a strong reinforcement Hongkong and China Bakery Company, Limited the rice crop has withered in the grais, through of dollars. I ask is it right to grudge these men scarcity of water. It urges the Government to their Sunday rest when they do happen to be in investigate the matter and, if the rumours are port on the Sabbath of the "Lord our God." Every them being an M.D. Biskop Corfe is ia Soul, I whether correct or not, will not tend to encourage wife for the School of Theology.-Chinese Times, found to be based on fact, stop the export of rice.

one must know that while cargo is being worked This suggestion is made on the grounds that it the engineers have to be in attendance on the is better to check business for while rather steam apparatus and machinery. than be obliged, later on, to re-import from Hongkong at fabulous prices.

Two Imperial Commissiorers are expected to arrive at Foochow shortly, direct from Peking, to investigate some affairs connected with His Excellency the Viceroy of Fubklen province. The Echo says the difficulties have arisen out of a quarrel between the Viceroy and the Tartar General. Evidently some one. will "catch a Tartar."

On Tuesday week the steamship Teutonia when getting under weigh at Penang unfortunately came into collision with the steamship Langkat, then lying at bar moorings. The Teutonia struck the Langkat on the port side. The bow of the Teutonia appears to have been damaged by her own anchor, whilst a hole was knocked in the side of the Zangkat, just at the water line. Neither veel is said to be seriously damaged.---Straits Times!

In reply to numerous inquities we regret to have to state that the current report that Mr. Fraser Smith is seriously ill and confined to the Gaol Hospital, suffering from a severe affection of the

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(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

Chemulpo, November and, 1890. It is with much regret, that I have to inform you of the decease of a zealous and amiable Young French priest whose name I'll give you in my next letter. He is the third out of four Missionaries who arrived from Europe in February last, to succumb to the austerity of their calling; it is all the more felt, because he was so happy in bring sent to Korea, he having a brother in Wönsin (Gensan). The grant mortality amongst the French priests and sisters need hardly be wandered at, since their calling brings them constantly into clase contact with the sick and dying natives, who, by the bye, have never been noted for scrupulous cleanli ness, as anyone who has ever visited Soul and seen the alter absence of sanitary arrange

holera has been rife amongst the natives daring ments, can readily certify. Costaquently the hot season, and ever will be as long as this American Indies have been recently added to the ise of Protestant missionari Corle is in Sau of belleve; he passed through here in September.

The Roman Catholic establishment at this port prompers visibly ander the able manage- meat of the Rev. Father Wilhelm. Frotestant missionary energy seems to be concentrated in the capital; P'union fait la force, you know: The Pales has left us to brave the winter in

Not a few will be interested to learn that the Italian ship Enrico S., about whose troubles everyone has been talking for the last month or two, has at last put to sea. She has made a stay of nearly six months. our port and the captain intends to publish the experience he gained here, in the Italian papers, a translation After all his troubles, and protests upea protcats of which will in due form appear in our columns. his claim against the agents has not been settled in Europe. The amount, we hear, will be rather beavy and his account of the way he was treated, other Italian vessels to come to Bangkok-unless they have very carefully worded charter parties. It is only a few months ago that the Hallan ship Leonora had a somewhat similar question in in reference to lay-days.-Times.

TIENTSIN.

November 8th,

The Imperial Commissioners charged with the duty of conveying the Emperor's condolences to the Korean Court on the occasion of the decease of the Queen-Dowager, left Tientsin this week in a Chinese man-of-war, escorted by two others, for Chemulpa. H.E. Chung-In, the first Com- missioner, was a former Hoppo of Canton; and Hsu Chang, his colleague, was Haikwan Tastai at Newchang.

The Canal route between Peking and Tung. chow is not so well-known to travellers and tourists as it deserves to be, for it is the prettiest ∙of all the approaches to the capital. The path long the high bank of the Canal leads past a succession of really beautiful places, mostly tombs, of course, and the view is everywhere more extensive than can be obtained from any of the other roads, and it is free from dust,

Immense quantities of timber, both native | and foreign, continue to come into the capital, and the importation of rice is also proceeding with great activity. Heavy timber rafts form a very prominent feature on the river. The progress of building la and around Peking Is indicative of anything rather than decay.

The Peking University, which has after con- siderable delay and some difficulty been duly incorporated by the State of New York it now who has beca piloting the Chatter of incorporation entering on lia carcer of active work. Mr. Taft, through the legislature, has returned to duty in of teaching staff in the persons of Dr. and Mrs. (also a Dr. Jones and Rev J.T. Headland and

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

November 10th,

A rumour of a highly important nature has found its way down from the Capital and is extensively talked abou' amongst the natives in the city. It is to the effect that in consequence of the very precarious state of the heilth of Prince Ch'in, the Emperor's father, it has been decided to translate Li Hung-chang from the Chibli Viceroyalty to the Council of State, and enrol bim amongst the numbers of the Chis Chi To Ch. The post vacated by him will it is said, be conferred on Lit-fes, late Minister to the Court of St. James the present Governor of the Canton Province.

Some, however, seem to think this is hardly likely as such rapid promotion as that from Provincial Treasurer to Viceroy of Chibli and Guardian of the Throne has never been heard of. Prior to Liu's appointment as Minister he was Provincial return, gazetted Governor of Canton, but has only

lungi, is only too well founded. It is only right | that, not only would it be no loss, but; I believe, ceremony on bis arrival, and escort him to the to take over the harbour works from the French Treasurer of Kiangsi; he was it is true, on bla to sinis, however, that our hapless Editor has it would be a positive gain to all shipowners were they to avoid all Sunday labor. Let us do unto others, as we would they should do unto us, Saves?

Thanking you in anticipation for according space to this,

been in ill-health and under continuous medical treatment for some masths past, and that in the opinion of the doctors under whose charge he is at present, and from whom he is receiving the mest careful attention, there is no apparent cause for immediate apprehension.

A CORRESPONDENT writes:-"It may interest the community to know the view taken by the learned.Queen's Counsel after the Chief Justice commenced to sam up in the late conspiracy trial. Mr. Francis left the court before the jury retired, and meeting a friend outside the court, was asked how the case would end. "Certain acquittal" was the reply, and to several other Inquiries he is said to have returned the same answer. We knew this long ago but gladly give -publicity to our correspondent's communication to know that no one was thore surprised than the Counsel himself, at the actual verdict.

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Yours, etc,

A TRAVELLER. Hongkang, 26th November, 1890..

CANTON

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His Excellency. Chou-fa, accompanied by the Haikwan Taotai, left on Tuesday for Port Arthur Syndicate. The Fonchow built iron-clad Ping yuen was successfully docked at Port Arthur in the presence of Chou-fu, Judge of Chikli and In-pector-General of Coast Defence. Ting Ju- chang, Admiral commanding the Pei-yang Fleet, Liu Ju-yi, Haikwan Thotai at Tientsin, and a large gathering of officials deputed to attend the ceremony connected with the taking over of the harbour works from the French Syndiente. The docking of the Pingyuex was supervised by Captain W. Grant of the Imperial Naval Yard, Taku.

The Chinese fleet did not complete their Korean cruise so successfully as we could have wished, for the Ching-yuen was run on a rock, and but for her water-tight compartments, would probably have sunk. The Ping-yuex, a Foochow fron-clad, recently refited, also came into Wel- haiwel very much damaged and scarcely fit for service. Those vessels have gone into dock,

that form of labor is mhimized as much as possible, passengers and mails only being carried. Further, it is not done for,private gain,Tientsin: in case she can't get there for the want of sufficient water to float her, and if she a cargo work on board ship is, but to meet the public convenience.

does not stick in the mind, she will probably It is said that the inconvenience of suspending return to our station for the winter. On the all labor in this port on Sunday is intensified by 4th inst, a formidable Chinese iron-clad is the fact that this is not a terminal port." expected here, bearing a "big" mandarin with Surely if all vessels alike were compelled to 1 message of condolence from the Son of Heaven stop work on the Sabbath it would not affect

in Peking to His Most Glorious Majesty the King of Korea on the occasion of his "bereavement, any particular interests, as one day more or less

early last June, when his mother by adoption, cannot affect imperishable cargo, such as ocean-

the late Queen-Dowager Cho, was called away. boats usually carry,

Colombo, too, is not a "terminal port," yet the Her remains were interred with great pomp on Port Charges for Sunday work have practically the 12th ultimo, as I reported already. A number of high mandarins from Soul are here waiting to put an end to moral slavery there.

To conclude, I must agree with "Sui Jore" receive the big "un" from Peking with due capital. The expected visit his had one favour ble result already: the road to Soal have been repaired -- by no means despicable matter Talking of roads it must be acknowledged with thanks, that much has been done during this year in the way of drainage in our streets and a fair attempt ls bring made to metal them. In the Japanese settlement the drains are cover- ed over; in the foreign Chinese settlements they are not. Ja the latter it does not matter so much, because gentle and bashful attempt at the introduction of a | system of public lighting has been made; but in the foreign settlement, beyond a private lantern near the only foreign hotel of the whole place, Steinbeck's Hetri de Koren, no system of lighting, modern or ancient, has been given a trial, so that the residents of "Foreign-town" depend entirely on the moon for their illumination. But the absence of a few Japanese too) gives the passer-by a chance to

Our small community sustains a heavy loss break neck or limbs in the port or starboad drains or guters. The local ratepayers justly in the death of Mr. George H. Henson, R.N., ask who pays the travelling and hotel expenses, which took place on the 6th instant, The to poke their meddlesome noses into our own civic affairs? Quien sade! We are not treated years ago, having served two commissions

when he arrived In Tientsin, now like Shangarilanders, who are apprised af on the station as chief engineer in the the doings of their Municipal Councillors by the British Navy, His services having with the publication of the minutes of their meeting consent of the British Admiralty been en- meetings are held in camera and the general here with his colleague, Professor Walker, to take In the Shanghai public press. Here the gaged by the Chinese Government he came public and the furnishers of the rhino" are up an important post in the Naval School which one the wiser for it. If not a raatter of course, had recently been estalished by His Excellency it would most decidedly be a matter of courtesy Li Hung-chang within the precinct of the East and consideration, and a sign of at least. Arsenal. By the combined exertions of these modicum of common sense, to inform the rate-two zealous, faithful, and most competent men payers by drculars of senatorial Intentions or the engineering branch of the school was soon resolutions, proposed to be law in our com- raised to a high degree of efficiency. Mr. Hear- munity. "But" you will possibly ask surprisedly son was an expert in torpedo science, and by the Viceroy's desire he undertook to form a school in that important branch of naval educa, tion. The laboratory and workshop established under his sole direction is probably the most thoroughly equipped in the East, aye, or even in the West, and the Tientsin students have already made their mark and reflected credit on their late Instructor, in the Pef-yang Squadron. His Excellency the Viceroy marked his appreciation of Mr. Hearson's services by the wall-merited honour of the Double Dragoa,

recently left for his post which he could hardly recalled to step into the shoes of the great Chung be said to have taken up were he now to be fang. It is considered ranze probable that Li

Han-chang will be invited to succred his brother, and it is urged in support of this theory that nobody but a member of the Li family could maintain a proper control over the troops here. none of the strongest as was shown by the Lutal The hold that even Li himself has over them is

affair, but they would be more disposed to yield obedience to one of file family than to an outsider, Li Han-chang would, of course, require a very strong manto stand by and lead him in the way be should go, and it would be difficult to find such a one amongst the class from which Viceroy's secretaries are usually drawn. It is said that counsellor ander the present régime, but in how Chang Pel-lun of Foochow notoriety 's chief

Tamour have any foundation in fact we THAY ook for great results. With Lf in the capital as chief adviser to the Throne, a railway to Tung-

people who lay stress on the Audience and other hopes of seeing their wishes being actually important questions will begin to cherish soma

carried into effect.—N. C. Dally Newa,

so that others may know it too. We also happen i week amidst general regret. The late Viceroy lights in the foreign settlement (and in the the Ching-yuen in Shanghai, and the Ping-yuenfar this is true I am unable to say. Should this

at Port Arthur.

(FROM OUR CORRISPONDENT),

CANTON, November 21st. The news of the death of Tseng-kwo-chuen the Viceroy of Nanking, and formerly Acting Viceroy of these provlace, was received last was the conqueror of Nanking and gave virtually the coup de grace to the Taeping rebellion. It will be remembered that General (Chinese) Gordon after the capture of Sonckow and the An important record, the publication of which at disbandment of the "Ever Victorious" legions when our diplomatic Soul senators come down deceased gentleman was no stranger to China chow will only be a question of months, and

was invited to Nanking and paid the late Tseng who was then Commanding of the Imperial Forces besieging that andet capital, and gave him the benefit of his advice in regard to its capture: The massacre which ensued, through the difficulty in restraining the Imperial troops, is said to have made such an impression on the late Viceroy as to make him lath ever after. wards, to sign a death warrant, and certain it is that during the period of his late Viceroyalty

the present moment would be of sotme interest, is stated to be in the possession of the Japanese Foreign Department. This is a complete repart of all negotiations which have taken place regard ing Treaty Revision since the 1st year of Mall down to the time of Count Inouye and Coast Okuma the record having been kept by the Secretary of the Department who is said to have been present negotiationat all thes. The Choya holds that there is no necessity for any longer keeping these negotiations secret and does not see how the Government can very well refass to produce them if requested to do so in Parliament A VERY successful tent of the arc system of streat lighting was made by the Electric Light Company last night (Nov. 25th). The lamps shed a powerful steady light which would have done credit to many an old established light-works at home, There was an entire absence of the jerk and flicker which generally accompanies the ignition of new lamps, indicating unsteady power at the dynamo, which speaks well for the very careful manner fo which the various parts of the com. plicated machinery, lamps and wires have been set up. On Monday next the Company will commence lighting the streets regularly, and when a few of the thick branches of trees are thinned out we are sure that the new light will be deservedly appreciated by the general public. The incendescent system is belag completed as fast as possible, and we have no doubt but that this excellent system of Indoor Eghting will be largely taken advantage of here; as elsewhere. The Company have in stock a splendid lot of handsome fittings for all kinds for house and office use, and it is said that the Hox. C. P. Chater and Mr. Mody are now having their houtes fitted with ernamental burners which, for elegance and perfection of light, will not be surpassed in any part of the world.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[Tra da Mat Bromsartly endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this columa).

THE SUNDAY LABOUR QUESTION. Te tx EDITOR or the "Honakom Tuzuskaru."

there has been ne more mercifal miler than Tseng-kwo-chuen. His nephew, the late Marquis death in the spring was a low to the old veteran at Nanking, which he never recovered from. His song having all predeceand him, the Viceroy looked with pride and confidence at his nephew's successful career as being destined to continue the lustre which for the pin quarter of a century had surrounded the family name. We may look for great posthumous homes to he showered by the Emperor upon this most distinguished and worthy of his subjects.

Our anchorage has had quite a lively appear- ance of inte, what with H.M.S. Linnet and Mr. Belillos yacht Ringsher. This vessel has been lengthened and is now as handsome a yacht as can be seen, even in The Solent during the season. The French Admiral is expected to pay Canton a visit shortly, and we bear whispers of a succession of Balls to be given during the season. The Viceroy left on Sunday forstwo days' trip to Palo Miau, near Whampos, for the purpose of offering up prayers for ralo. The weather was overcan and cloudy when he started, and we had two fair showers, zo no doubt this will confirm the masses in their belief in the effecacy of the Viceroys prayers and they are right, of course

NAGASAKI.

{FROM OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

quoi don this Korean storm in a tea pot ?” Men-of-war in port:-American, Monocacy Chinese, Tokian Japanese, Chohar Kas. Steamers: German Signal, Korean, Harang, and Yongsas. Sailing vessel:-feats of Korean, Japanese, and Chinese clippers 1-Mercury,

BANGKOK.

of the main stream.

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Of the many good traits to be noted in His Siamese Majesty, there is none that ought to earn the love of his subjects more than the lively sympathy be displays for the unfortunate of those over whom he reigns. In the matter of generosity be shines more than certain western sovereigns we could name. The latest gift is soo cattles from the Privy parse and a Government grant of 1,500 catifes, together with a sea of 2,000 cattles, equal to $6,600 to be used in taking prompt precautionary measures of prevention against Any consequences that might arise up country from the early setting in this year of the dry weather, which might be damaging to the rice crops. This money has already been des patched to the interior, together with 5,000 men, who have gone

constract a large dam across the mouth of the Saukalske river. This stream 18th November, 1890.. Is ons of the effluents of the Melaam, which takes Business has been 'exwudingly dull of late ; | Its rise in the high country to the eastward, and hardly any steamers in post recently, beyond falls into the latter at a distance of over 300 the netivo regular tradeti. Of foreign sailing miles abore Bangkok. As it is the natural out. vessels there hasn't been a single ene in port for let for water from the paddy fields on the East some time.now it is evident Nagasaki is not bank, the dam will, it is hoped, prevent the rapidly improving. Less than two decades ago escape of the water which would naturally ships of all classes; intusprinkled with occa On Sunday last, in sional steamers (beside the regular liners.) Now, "sailers" have nearly all been superseded by steamers. Lately, however, but few of the latter bave been in port, owing probably to the Northern parts (Viadrostock, Newchwang and Tientsin) being about to be closed within a few weeks or so by in, and there belag a brisk demand for tonhage to rush in cargoes while there is still a chance to make hay while the sun shines uit were. The failing off in our shipping is also to a large extent due to the neighbouring ports, Kuckinoiz and Shimonoseki, coming in for a share in the coal Again, "Sul Jure" states that H. E. the trade, and thus playing no small havoc with the Governor brings forth the argument that prosperity of this place. On the 10th instant Marine Officers and Engineers are paid for 7 Commander Credner, late commandant of H.1.G. days work." Now if my memory serves me M's gunbost Wolf for three years, left for home H.E. said "that Officers could not do days and as enthusiastically cheered when the mail work in 6." Does "Sui Jure," or any reasonable | packet passed the Wolf, by his faithful late man, desire them to do this? As to the 4th www.who nanned the yards. The Wolf in commandment, to which he refers, I suppose that charge of her new commisdant Captalo Hethoff, the Chinese in Hongkong may be incinded, as left for Fasat the following day, The N. Y. K the stranger that is within thy gaten," even if steamship Turuga Mar, due here from on Wednesday. She had to wait for the Figs He further states that there are only two | Maru's arrival from Visdivostock, to take her up, Bangkok is rapidly being transformed. The was a very fair attendance. The house and ports in the East where Sunday laser is not passengers to Japan. The Higo went on to old fashioned wrections both of timber and brick viemises rented by Mr. Brezaton fortepately restricted "j" Sul H will and, that met only is Chefoo, taking about you or mere Chinese are being razed and the debris of the later provide suficient accommodation. They are Sunday slavery permitted in Hongkong and passengers to the later place, intending to converted into filling in material for raising the situated in Victoria Road directly opposite, the Conspicuous among these office of The Chinese Timer, so ikat wa arn Singapore, but also in Penang and the Straits hibernate is their native land, in preference to sites of new edifices porta. The "heathen Chinee, whether he be Siberia. When the @werficit Fusanja Russian works are several fine streets of houses now in "near the Churchantever our other sampan-man or 'ricsha-coolle demands from the man-of-war arrived there is rufe to Chemalpay course of erection on that extensive ares situated geographical conditions may be, j insuspecting stranger, extra pay for work on from the latter place liars that on the 6th between the General Post Office and Klong Owing to the low tiles at the Bar daring the that day. Only a short time sines I was in instant, there were no liss than firo Chinese Talet, on the East bank of the river Melcam.) past week, business at the port has been nearly Swatow when BR pan-man demanded dauble men-of-war in port, to sill dignity to the Em There several new streets are laid out, ong run. ; at a standstille. Al one time there were twenty o paya bergura ime Vigny Staday!) The | pizer's Special Envoy dicendolence in response 3 ming parallel with the City Wall and oras half o I two ships outside, and file mezady there ware

SIR, in the issue of your evening contem porary of the 24th inst. a letter appears from n | our kúrbour was enlivened by forelga sailing occur by the lower the carly, part of, the) and there is no logical halting place on this vide correspondent who assumes the som de plums of "Sui Jure," dealing with the much discussed question of Sunday labor in this colony. The subject is one of great interest and I beg the privilege of replying to him through the colurans of your widely-read Journal, 12.

"Sul Jure" states that it is not a matter to be treated by British merchants and ship owners of this place, but by Home Legislation." Now, eir, this colony has practically, that which Ireland desires, viz, Home Rule, and I think It will amount to a slur upon focal law makers, if they allow this matter to be carried

It appears that Mr. Hearson contracted a malignant malarial fever six weeks ago, to which he succumbed after a protracted struggle. He was buried on Friday 17th November, with full naval honours, Captain Phelps, of the United States ship Pales, courteously sending a contingent of blue jackets to pay a last tribute to a gallant brother officer, and Captain Journet, of the French gun-boat Asefe, sending a firing party. The students of the naval school were also present, and the respect and esteem in which Mr. Hearson was held by bis Chinese colleagues was manifested by the presence of the entire staff of the Institution. A large number of Mr. Hearson's old pupils also accompanied the certigs, and attended the service, which was impressively read by the Rev. J. Innocent.

Macadam is on the march to Peking. As far as Pel-isang, about 18 # west of Tientsin City, there is a good and well made road, and for miles beyond are orderly accumulations of Tongshan limestone and a small army of stone breakers reducing it to excellent road metal Every mile of this highway that is made renders the demand for extension' the more imperative, evening, a fire was discovered on the milling of the Peking gate. The system is that first premises of Mr. Abdul Raman at Samsen; the introduced in the suburban roads of Shanghai, flames were quickly extinguished and the fire and partially employed in Tientsin, of metalling seemingly put out. Latter on during the night the a sufficient roadway for wheeled traffic in the fire broke out a second time and before it was middle, leaving the sides soft for pedestrians discovered got beyond control. Every effort or equestrians, made was zuavalling, and the whole premises, The water still covers the country between the were consumed. The mill was a new ond Feibo and Yon-ting-ho for the most part of the and only erected some four months ago. distance between Tientala and Tangisan, but on The toss is approximately estimated at the left bank of the Peiho the land dried suffi- $50,000, and were told that the premises clently carly to admit of the sowing of the winter were not insured. We have heard it remarked wheat, which is everywhere showing luxuriantly. that the owner is a rich man and although the Tadeed it is if anything too forward, o'ing to loss is great, he can better afford to bear with it the mild weather and the moisture in the late than a mislean weathy. This, of course, in a. inundated soil. Green crops, too, have been very domestic wow of the matter, by those who can. extensively sown, and the native cabbage, coarse not see beyond the kes of the little social valley but serviceable, is everywhere abundant and of in which tandpoint we regret that potilat Kirch of England has at length effected economic the wealth of the country is so much reduced. Slam Is so much the poorer, and, we cannot close our eyes to the fact that one of our labour employing creator ,aibrit a qmall one, is agencies, a wealth

With the large number

to the House of Commons.

The (hurch 'lodgment in Tientsin, the Reverend W. Brereton, of the S, P. G., who has had many years' experience in Peklog, having been selected by Bishop, Scott: as. lta, first representsilyo, Introductory services were held on Sunday, the

officers and engineers only rank, as "thy Korea on Sunday last, patin an appearance only swept away.mber of buildings now going and November. the Bishop officiating, and there

servants and thy cattle1"

Commercial.

THE WEEK'S SHARE BUSINESS.

Hongkong, 22nd November, 1890. The share market has again béen very | quiet but towards the latter end of the week a demand set in and a fair amount of business has been put through in different stocks; the market closing steady.

Banks have been very easy and sales have been effected at 234 per cent, for the settlement, and 236 per cent. for December.

The New Issue are quite neglected and ratės are nominally quoted at 250 per share.

Marines-Nothing has been done in them and rates remain unchanged.

Hongkong Fires are a shade stronger. and inquired after at 8330. Chinas remain out of favor at 988.

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Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, Limited-25 per cent, discount, sellers. Douglas Steamship Company-$47 per share,

buyers.

China Sugar Refining Company, Limited...$167

per share, buyers. Luzon Sugar Refining Company, Limited--$98 Hongkong Ice Company-$90 per share,

per share, sellers.

buyers.

-$80 per share..

*

Hongkong Dairy Farm Co., Limited-ro per

thare, sellers.

A. S. Watson & Co., Limited-$22 per share,

buyers.

Chinese Imperial Loan of 1884 B-1 per cent.

· premium, sellers.

Chines: Imperial Loan of 1884 C-5 per cent.

premium, buyers.

Chinese Imperial Loan of 1886 E-11 per cent.

premium, Hongkong Rope Marchacturing Company,

Limited-$135 per share, sales and buyers. The Hongkong Steam Laundry Co., Ld-$25

per share, nominal. Punjom and Sought Dua Samantan Mining Co

-$3 per share, buyers, The Raub Gold Mining Co, Ld—$1.10 per share,

buyers.

Imaris Mining Co, Latici per share, cùm

"call," sellers. The Balmoral Gold Mining Co., Limited-$11

per share, sellers, Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Tanquia Coal Mining Co.-$430 per share,

Corapany--873 per share, sellers.

sales.

The Hongkong High-Level Tramway Co.,

Limited-$ros per share, buyers. The East Borges Planting Co., Limited---$14

per share, sellers.

H. G. Brown & Co, Ld.-362 per share, buyers. The Sangel Koyah Planting Co, Ld-$11 per

share, sellers. Cruickshank & Co., Ld.--$40 per share, nom. The Steam Launch Co., Limited-nominal, The Austin Arms Hotel and Building Co., Lt,'

-ço per cent, dis., sellers. The China-Borace Co., Ld.-$11 per share,

sellers.

The Hongkong Brick and Cement Co., Id-

$18 per share, sellers. The Greer Island Cement Co.--823 per share,

bttyers.

The Hongkong Land Investment Co., L‚ä‚—$90

per share, sellers.

The Hongkong Electric Light Co., Ld-48)

per share, sellers. Geo. Fenwick & Co., Limited-424 per share,

sellers.

The West Point Buildings Co, Ld.—$30 per

share, sellers,

The Labuk Planting Co. Ld-$18 per share. The Peak Hotel and Trading Co., Ld.—$20 per

share, sellers.

The Lamag Plauting Co., Ld-$11 per share,

buyers.

The Jelebu Mining and Trading Co., Lid.-15

per share, sellers. ·

The Selama Tin Mining Co., Lỗ...~ŝa per share,.

· buyers,

The Shameen Hotel Co, Ld--nominal. The Kowloon Land Investment Co., Ld.---$19

per share, sellers.

The Trust and Loan Co, of China and Japan.--

$18 per share, buyers. The Hongkong Marina, Limited-par, nominal.

EXCHANGE,

.....3/31

ON LONDON-Bank, T. T.

Rank Rule, on demand..... Bank Bili, at 4 months' sight...3/5 Credits at 4 months' sight,.3/5 Documentary Bills, at 4 months'

right

7

OX PARIS,

·3/5t

Bank Bills, on demand...........4.27 Credits, at 4 months' sight «...............4-36 ON INDIA; T. To......ominaARTA **220 On Demand...energinioeta

.2201 ON SHANGHAT,—-

Bank, T. Tuo...................................................m72. Private, po days' tight

REGISTER.

72

Docks. A fair amount of business has CHINA Coast METEOROLOGICAL been done in this stock at 75 per cent. for cash and 76 per cent. for December, the market closing strong.

Steamboats. Are again in demand and sales have been effected at 6364 for cash and $374 for December.

25th November, 1890-At 4 pm,

STATION.

Steamships.-Douglas were done at $47. China and Manilas are again weak at $13, per share. Indo-Chinas are offer-german ing at 25 per cent, discount,

Wiadrastock.

KHADKARI Foachaw ABBOY Asplak | Hrugkosta a Pet?

10.08

30.09

30,97

China Sugars have steadily advanced to 8168 for cash and small sales have been wato effected at this rate. Luzons continuera Peak ...... weak at 100,

In Ropes sales have been effected at 135 for cash and 139 for March, the market line closing steady,

In Hongkong Hotel scrip a small sale at $160 has been effected and additional shares can easily be placed at better

rates,

Holbertiem,

Maalla. Cape St. James

a) 11165A 118, 122 1 168,

Wed,

26th November, 1890-At to sit

STATION.

Minings-Punjoms are unchanged.. Raubs were done at 81.10. Immuris are weak with sellers at 810 per share and Selamas have been done at $2 per share. ..........

Green Island Cement shares were 'done

Wiadrostack...... TokyoTENI

$9.00

13028

ta

19.04

Foochow

Autry

50.to

Hongkoor

at 22 and 234 per share, and closed with Azping sellers at 22,

Victoria Pak Other stocks have bean quite neglected Cassa and rates remain nominal.

CLOSING QUOTATIONS. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, 235 per cent.

premium, buyers.

www

Halphongsam 【30,16 Holina $9.0$ Mulia, anazuraj 30.00 Cape Git, Jam DRO

gari ara; dragogi ; " | Weather.

The baromater continuen Exiling. Gradients very moderate for north-east winds. Weather cloudy, warm and day, but bary. “A Hongkong and Shanghal Bank, New Issue-engh san is reported from Cape Saint James, Issed at 10.33

$250 per share, sellers.

1-Barometer radnond to levil of the' Inches, tanths and | hundredths, auffangwestern la the shuda, in degrun, Thu

rechall, g---Henidly, la, percutaga of exturation humidity of xắc satented with meletus belag Love global

• of the wind to pro palats - y-Force of the erhad - mooch Bonudbei scala. difíciase of the weber, 1 Zile dry. Də dona, a Dilming TN FOLK CONTAL 2 LAM

Deming shown Brandyg" Kalaya hany

Hongkong Obfervatory, 25th Nov

Union Insurance Society of Canton-£93-per |

share, buyers. China Tinders Insurance Company-163 per Hãy share, buyers. Belekt

North China Insuance-Tie 340 per share,

melláss, Galle

Canton Insurance Company, Limited-1116 per

Yangtae Insurance · Associaties-Tia: 70 per

share, buyers