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Intimations.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, 1.1. ex-Minister Perkins to 7-nan, left Shanghat position.

LIMITE D, DISPENSING CHEMISTS, &c.

PURE WINES,

E heg to careful attention to the

for Peking, via Tientsin, on the morning of the 13th inst

The Nagisaki Ricine Sum sintes that the Ger. man steamer Afreen has changed her flie and

Wollowing selection front our Wine List will henceforth be known as the Nippan-maris.

for we have succeeded in combining parity and excellence of quality with moderate prices,

SHERRY,

An old Chinnwoman, found in an unconscious der case, per battle.died at the Government Civil Hospital th's state by the Police' l-at night in Inbilee Street.

Vino Generoso-a generous

morning. round wine, green seal......$ 6.00.

$0.50 Vino Depasto a medium dry wine with delicate favour,

· red seat

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.,$10.00

$1.00

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Amontillado a high class. natural wine for connols- seurs of Sherry, yellow seal.$12.00', '$1.30 Delicioso-the very finest

sherry procurable, 6 ycard in bottle

.....$14.00

PORT.

Superior quality.....

Invalid Port, gold seal..... ...$12.00 Old Tawny, soft and mature,

An emergency meeting of Zetland Lodge. No 25. F., will be held in Freemasons Fall, Zetland Street, this evening, at 8 30 for on'clock precisely Visiting brethren are cordially invited,

IT is stated that Mr. H. Kopsch, now Commis- sioner of Customs al Chinking, is to succeed Mr. E. McKean an Statistical Secretary, In charge of the department in the Peking Road, Shanghai.

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MARCH 17, 1891.

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THE Rising Sun hears that a French vice- | We are Informed by the agents (Messrs. Russell consul has been appointed to Nagasak, and will & Co) that the "Union" Line steamer Glen shortly anive there to take up the duties of be['mores left Singapore for this port today, and

may be expected to arrive on the 23rd inst.

THE enormous number of 1,759 duels are said to have been fought in Italy during the last twelve months. Filly of the combatants were killed, while 3,901 wounds, some of them serious, were

H.M.S Imperieuse came out of the Admiralty. Deck, Kowloon, this afternoon, after undergoing a general overhaul prior, to being recommis- stoned.

Ar the Criminal Sessions which open to-morrow only two cases are down on the calendar; the first being the highway robbery on Bowen house in D'Aguilar Street. Road, and the second the armed attack on a

Á REPORT ha reached Shanghai, says the W. C. Daily News of the 13th inst., that a Chinese forcha named the Chin-wan-fas, from Ningpa to Shanghai, was in collision with the Caledonien outward bound on Saturday night, and that wo of the larcha's passengers are missing. The steamer lowered her boats, but as the lorcha dul not sink they were hoisted up ag in, and the

Calidonien proceeded. $1.35

$10.00

black stal Specially selected old vintage $10.00

BURGUNDY:

$1400

$1.00 $1.10

$1.25 $1.75

Beaune a full-bodied Red

Burgundy with strengthen-

$1.25

ing properties..........................$14.00,

Chablin mellow White

Burgundy, fine flavour and

bonquet $14.00

; Avize—a well

matured,

specially selected dry wine..$18.00

Lemoine Vin-bruˆ — Cuvee

Royale. As Supplied regu-

larly to the Prince of Wales,

House of Commons, and the

chief clubs in London, &c...$2.00

Per case of 24 pints..$23.00

$1.25

$1.75

$2.00 $1.00

THE directors of the Sheridan Mining Company have notified the shareholders that a dividend of two-and-a-half per cent being the first dividend of 1891, has been declared, payable on the 17th inst

THE rumours prevalent as to the probable with drawal of the China Merchants Co's steamer Klangkwan from the Canton river, are authori- tatively stated by our Shanghai morning con- temporary to be mere canardi.

SAYS the Shanghat Mercury—We hear that there is a strong probability of a new tug-boat company being shordy started in Shanghai, and, from what we are told, the shareholders of the new enterprize will be composed mainly of persons connected with local shipping and Insurance Interests. It is said that a large and powerful 'sex-going tog, filted with wrecking pump and diving apparatus, is to be built immediately, and will be followed by another, or possibly two, similar vessels to carry on the business of the company.

inflicted.

THE Korean correspondent of the Shanghai Mercury writes from Seoul under date February 28th 2 The libel case preferred in the Imperial German Consulate by Major Lee,pt a militia regiment of the United States, and who has been drill Instructor to the Korean army for some time, has been withdrawn. The suit was against Mr. Schßenické, the chief commissioner of Customs. The gallaat Major is about to leave Korea for good, and return to the United States

Mr. Harry Rutherford Parkes, B.A., son of the THE Attorney-General moved this morning that late Sir Harry Parkes, be admitted a solicitor of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, The Chicl Justice said "I have looked through these papers and have found them in order and I have, there fore, much pleasure in admitting Mr. Parkes to practice in this Coutt. As you say, Mr. Attorney,

Mr. Parkes bears an honourable name; it is i

name universally respected in China and Japan. Mr. Parkes in his practice may confidently look forward to every consideration from all concerned in the law, and I make the order that Mr. Parkes nime be added to the roll of Solicitors of this

· Court* Mr. Parkes joins the office of Messrs. Caldwell and Wilkinson.

THE French gunboat Asßle arrived at Shanghai | be made onl'account of the new wing, reclamation from Tientsin on the 12th inst.

c. Now, Mr. Chairman, it seems to me remark- able that you and your credir ctor baye not THE steamer Swalow, despitched from Sheng-made an effort to obtain temporary assistance hal for Wuhu by Messrs. Melchers & Co, on the from say, the Land Investment Co., who would - rath inst, tan badly ashore at Halfway Point probably have been able to render you some ald the same afternoon. She got off next day, with- | had you approached them at the proper time out having sustained any apparent damage, and. -and-lu' a proper manner. You, however, have preferred to attempt to double the capital proceeded on her voyage.

of your Company at an exorbitant premium, The commanders of vessels sailing hence to when you can only pay a wretched 6 per Australia may be interested to know that s cent by the greatest exertion, on your origi Notice to Mariners has just been received here al capital of 3 lacs. I am not aware whe fram Brisbane which rus as follows:-Ather you have good reason to think that the new derelict is reported to be foating in the track issue w Il be subscribed for, or if the Dinks will of vessels, and when Inst seen was bearing about advance on the new shares in view of the fact west-half-north from Point Onslow, South Percy that all the security the Company can offer is Island,

already hy othecated against the debentures. "In face, therefore, of the grave doub's as to the floating of this new issue at a heavy or any pre- miom, I am astounded that you should have so lightly concluded that your liabilities on deberitore account could be so easily met." liabilities, but it appears to me that in your You hope to raise three leen to meet these other present embarrassed position not even five

Tue Shanghai Mercury reports that a collision occurred in the Pelho on the 5th instant between the steamers Friching and Hasting, Whilst the Hoeling was lying in the Vegetable Bend quarter, carrying away two boats davits bend the Friching struck her on the starboard ing several stanchion rails, &c. The damage done was unimportant.

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LAWRENCE BARRATT, the well-known American ceited crank Oscar Wilde, entitled "Galdo actor, has lately produced a play by that con

Ferrant." It is comforting to read that it is a nronounced failure. In this original production Oscar has "adapted quite a host of familiar quotations; be even speaks of "! foul, unnatural munder." It is suggested that Oscar may have written "Hamlet."

AT the meeting of the Legislative Council to morrow afternoon the Orders of the Day will be:-

......(1). Financial Minutes.....

BROTHER E. BOIS, W. M. of the Northern Lodge of China, E.C... was presented on Wednesday evening the 11th ins, xt the regular meeting of the Lodge, Shanghai, with a very handsome solid. / yesterday. There was no evidence of violence | Tave, will, it is said, distribute no dividend for Vote for Military Contribution.) m

silver tea-service as a wedding present.

Dr. Koch's lymph has been introduced into We are sale Agents in Chins for the Sale of Shanghai. The first inoculations took place this splendid Wine.

there the other day. What's the matter with the Hongkong mrdicos? They are not usually no slow in scientific investigation.

(Telephone No. 6.)

Nos. 21 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

Hongkong, oth March, 1891.

BY APPOINTMENT.

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WINES AND SPIRITS. A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

MANUFACTURERS OF AERATED

" WATERS.

Our New Factory has been recently refitted. with automatic Steam Machinery of the latest and most approved kind, and we are well able to compaté in quality with the best English Makers.

The purest ingredients only are used, and the utmost care and cleanliness ara'nzercisød in the manufacture throughout. LARGE BOMBAY

"SODAS"

We continue to supply large bottles as heretofore, free of Extra Charge, to those of our Customers who prefer to bave them to the ordinary size.

COAST PORT ORDERS, whenever practicable, are despatched by first steamer leaving after receipt of order,

FOR COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received in good order.

Counterfall Order Books supplied on applica.

tion,

Our Registered Telegraphic Address is, "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG," And all signed messages addressed thus will receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waters always kept ready in Stock-

PURE AERATED WATERS

SODA WATER

LEMONADE

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POTASH WATER

LITHIA WATER

SELTZER WATER

SARSAPARILLA WATER

TONIC WATER

GINGER ALE

· GINGERADE.

No Credit given for battles that look dirty, of greasy, or that appear to have been used for any other purpose than that of Containing Aerated Water, as such bottles are never used again by us.

A. S. WATSON & Co., LIMITED, Hongkong, China, and Manila.

TO SUBSCRIBERS.

SUBSCRIBERS TO "THE HONGKONG TELEGRAFH" ARE MOST BESPECTFULLY REMINDED THAT ALL SUBBURIPTIONS

MUST BE PAID IN ADVANCE.

BIRTH, On the 9th March, It, St. John's Park, Blackheath, Kent, the wife of ROBERT HOUGH, H.I.C.M. Customs service, of a son.—(By telegram.)

MARRIAGE.

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Wx would remind our readers, that the third, and inst hut one, of the Patey concerts in annrunced for to-morrow evening. That the management has struck the vein of popularity by reducing the prices of admission, and In deciding upon a "Scottish night" is evident, and no doubt the company will, on this occasion, bave the fullest support and patronage of the general public accorded them.

THE Chinese Government, says the San Fran cisco Chronicle, is trying to borrow $15,000,000

·worth of silver at 44 per cent,, but seems to be unable to find purchasers for its bonds at 95 centa. The brief dispatch which informs us of Vis fact suggests the idea that the sliver is to be. used in the creation of a legal tender currency to take the place of the pretent confused and unaystematic money in use in the Chinese empire.

We are glad to see that the suggestion thrown out sometime since by the Telegraph. regarding the obvious necessity for the alteration of the conditions of the Honghong Derby, has been followed by the Stewards of the Jockey Club. That body has to-day issued a notice that in future the weights of Derby runners will be according to their inches, and not the standard 101. rolbs. of previous years. This much needed reform will altogether do away with the chances of those elongated tarantulas of the Ardent and Entertainer class and will, of course, bring all ponies on to practically even terms,

and make the race much more Interesting in con- sequence.

Two Chinamen appeared before Mr. A. G. Wisc at the Magistracy this morning, charged with having spatched a bangle from a child, and a pair of earrings from a woman in New Street adduced it was simply a case of 'snatching,' yet the magistrate thought fit to pass a sentence of three months' imprisonment with hard labor, and in addition each prisoner is to receive twelve str. kea with a rattan st the commencement of the term and the same number on leaving the gaol. If this is not wanton cruelty, what is it? It is a well known fact that after having received twelve 'strokes,' a prisoner has to lie on his face for a fortnight to allow the part to heal, yes these men, after having been a gged once and under- going three months' rigorous imprisonment, ara to receive additional punishment, which will cause them to be detained th gaol for virtually another fortnight, or be sent out with their persons lacerated to loal on their friends-f they have any,, or to die in a ditch if they haven't. Truly the bird goddess needs to have her scales adjusted in Hongkong.

TUK Shin-pas vells us that on the 10th day of the 1st moon the Emperer presided at Tre Kuang Ko and entertained the representatives of the tri- butary States. There were present over thirty Mongolian princes, Defleks and dukes, seventeen representatives from Kitsinung four from Watukatu, two envoys, three vice-cavoys and six secretaries from Kores, and over ten members of the aboriginal tribes of Sz chuan. These par- ticipants were ushered in by the Board of Tributary States and the Board of Rites. While the entertainment was going on a review was held of the camp of wrestler, of the camel brigade, and of the creps of "Invincibles," Sword and long pole practice then followed, together with

Tac^a on bamboo borrės and arrow shcoing. Mohamedan tunes were played, and songs sung by a band of Mobo medan soldiers. On platform about three feet square and three foot in height, was placed a pine tree—a symbol of longevity and freshness-leading up to which was a flight of steps. A trained goat was let loose and ascended the steps, walked to the piño tree, knelt down, performed the koutou, and raising Its horned head bellowed three times. Then it retraced its Emperor alter dributing costly gifts setired, and steps and descended the stairs backwards. The the gathering broke up.

THE Hamburg correspondent of the L. & C. Express writes on February 10th-The Deutsche Dampschiffs Khederei (Kingsin Line), which recently opened a new line of steamers to

1890. That will be a bad thing for all those shareholders who bought their securities at the very high quotation of 140 per cent. It is sald that the bad result is in consequence of low home. word freights, in consequence of the failure in the rice crop of Japan; and it is added that the Board of Directors prefer to set aside the small net profit of the past year, as they do not know yet what result the new Sundaline will be. The pioneer steamer of that line, the Salatiga, which bad to call at Amsterdam, was badly hurt by ice there, and only left Ymulden a few days ago, being detained, therefore, for longer than a month.

A MEETING of members of the Polo Clab was held in the Cricket Pavilion yesterday afternoon, to decide whether the usual Sky meeting under the auspices of the Club should be held or not. It was proposed some time ago that an afternoon's racing might easily be arranged, and that a day in April be fixed for the meeting. It appears, however, that there has been dissention in the camp, for it was stated yesterday that four cups, which had been promised as prizes, were now withdrawn. Whether this was owing to the donors having repented of their generosity, or to tightness of funds was not explained; but as the "pots" given at these little meetings-which have blberto been of a most enjoyable nature-are generally valued at about $30, there seems to be more in this business than has been

explained, and no doubt the usual underground engineering has been resorted to. On the question being put to the vote, it was decided by the narrow majority of two that the meeting be not held.“ Eight voted for, and ten against the proposal,

THE following is the finding of the Court of Enqury in the matter of the recent stranding of the Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Tokyo Maru on the Japanese coast ~~~

The Court is of opinion that no blame is attri- } butable to the mastër, James Drummond, for this mending that his certificate be returned to bim. casualty, and therefore exonerates him, recom-

The casually was caused by the chief officer, Heary E. Browning, who not only disobeyed the master's distinct and admitted orders given to hit that morning, but also two of the orders to the master's night order-book which he had

course was altered, and also, should the weather become foggy. The Court therefore recom mends that his certificate be suspended for a period of twelve months.

(2), Report of the Finance Commitee (3) First reading of a Bill entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Printers and Publishers Ordinance, 1886,"

(4). First reading of a Bill entitled "An Ordi; nance for the naturalization of Lhŭ. Sol, allas Lau Wal Chin."

(5) Committee on the Bill entitled "The Gambling Ordinance, 1891.

In the Peking Gaselle of the 4th March.there is the first announcement of the Audience, which is thus translated :—" 4t' half-past eleven to- marrow the Emperor will receive in audience at the Tze Kuang Ko all the nations. Then follows a decree mentioning the high officials at Peking and in the provinces, whom the Emperor, of special notice and recognition. These are: aller the, triennial examination, Ends deseryipg

Prince Li O-lo-bo-pu,

Grand Secretaries. Chang-Chib-wan, J

Hsil King-shen, President of the Board War."

Sun Yü-wen, President of the Board Panishments.

of

of

Li Hung-chang, Viceroy of Chibli. Chang Chih-tung, Viceroy of Hakuang. Chang Yao, Governor of Shantung,- The Board of Civil Office is to consult as to what reward should be bestowed on these most eminent servants of the Throne. It will not doubt surprise Lord Wolseley, and other home writers who believe in the repression of the Chinese by the so-called "Taitars," that out of the eight selected names only two are Manchue, The following notice appears in the Ghritis of the 6th inst:-"At noon on the 5th inst, the Emperor received in agdience the Ministers of the various nations, Brandt, Denby, Waltham, Otari, Panza, Fergusson, and the Charges dapatres Urbani, Kilemdaow, Risfelbuchet, and Michel."

-HONGKONG HOTEL COMPÂNT

LIMITED.

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·laes would suffer, The item 'Sundry. Credi- -tors-$114,991.92, is a disgrace to the report. Such a large sun should not appear without foll has been commented on very severely by many details. This method of manipulating accounts

of the shareholders: Share account, $16.479.19.

is item has also been severely criticised. do not think that it is within the province of the Directors or of a hotel company to borrow money from the Bank at 7 per cent, and with Fit speculate «in' shares. In this connection the Directors deserve the greatest cenuare, and they ought to be made, liable to tha Hotel Company for any loss they may hara incurred on these shares. The management of the hotel under..Mr. Tucker is, to say the least, most casual. The charges he is empowered to make are tuost immederate. Complaints are rife from all sides, even from your own tenants, as to ble scant courtesy and disobliging manner. I don't think there is anything more I can use fully add, but trust—altho' I'do not expect to find a better state of things prevailing before your next Report is issued ; and I now beg to ask in detail sonic questions I have indicated, Now will thank you, Mr. Chairman, to state how much was paid to the contractor on account of the new North Wing? ....... The. Chairman-Ÿ accounts......**

You'll find it to the printed

Mr. Gaskell-But it isn't there? The Chairman-It is 1 The amount trang. ferred from remaining portion of marine lot. No.

Mr. Giske-But how much has been paid? is brought forward from last report. The Chairman-It is stated in the accounts. You wont give me the information I ask for.

Mr. Gaskell Your reply is not satisfactory.

The Chairman-If you'd sent in before and asked about it I shuld have been prepared to go into details-now I'm not.

Mr. Gaskell--This is not the first time I've asked questions without getting a satisfactory reply. I bave asked the Secretary previously about this and other matters, and have failed to, get satisfactory Information. Now, as regards' "Sundry Creditors," $114,993-91: "Will you kindly tell me how that heavy sum is made us?

The Chairman-I've already explained that in my speech, but may add that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank is a creditor to the extent

of $107.581 for overdrafts.

Mr. Gaskell-Overdraks against what ? The Chairman-The money has been used in the current basiness of the Company, but...."

Mr. J. H. Cox-Probably a portion of the amount was brought forward from the last half- year's account ?...).

The Chairman-Yes. Really you must give notice of such questions of detail. If you apply to the Office orio the Secretary you will be able to ascertain such matters of detail,

Mr. Gaskell-Can I get the detalls I want from the Secrétaiy to-morrow?] I want ́ full details of the $114,933.92.

The Chairman-1 give directions for you to have any I think should be given in the interests of the shareholders,

Mr. Gaskell To what account is the amount of commission paid out on account of New Wing debited?

high English military official is now in Canten, feather-Herdwick, Blstoe and Felix Nix, to sigsed, vis, to call the master whenever the of the Company to #41st December, 1890, with expenses of the unoccupied portion at 6 per cent.

THE Shen pao is responsible for the following: The forts round about Canton and along the coast are built of stones and earth. Viceroy Li Han-chang considers them to be powerless against the attacks of the heavy modern gune now used in the Army and Navy, and has decided to replace them by iron torret forts. A certain giving instructions as to their construction and position, requesting at the same time that he be given the orders for material and work. He has since started in company with the deputy of the Board of Reorganisation, to inspect the forts along the coast." Who is the "certain high English military official">

LEWIS SIQUERS, chiel officer of the British bark Wm. Le Lachaur, was arrested yesterday after noon by virtue of a warrant Issued at the instance of Mr. J. J. Spooner, Chief Excles officer in the service of the Opium Farmer, and charged with being in possession of acu taels of prepared opism without a valid certificate. He was brought before Mr. Wise this morning, and Mr. Hastings, of Messrs. Wotton and Deacon's office, who defended him, submitted that the defendant was lawfully in possession of the drug

A DOWNY looking character who claimed to be the possessor of the appropriate name of Bili Swan, and three other sailor pals-all birds of a wit, left their native element, the water, and took to ardent spirits for a change, last night. They commenced operations at the "Rose Shamrock dered on to The Globe," "The Grand" and. and Thistle, whence after time they mean other select taverns in the locality. Their fon. in the meantime though, was of a very tame nature for strange to say, they could not find a single man who was willing to tackle the whole four at one time, so spoiling for a "rumpus" they walked abroad and ultimately ran against P.C. Duncan Fraser at the bottom of Pedder's Street, The temptation to "duck" Durcas in the "briny," was irresistable, and the four gallants at once set to work, À desperate struggle ensued and the weight of numbers was beginning to tell heavily against the constable, who at this time was being gradually worked to the edge of the pler, when two Highlanders belonging to the gret Regiment, rushed to his

President,

Assessors

EDIKO SUYEJIRO. [MOUNTJOY SQUIRE.

J. F. ALLEN. TOMIOKA SHUNJIRO. TORII SEIJI,

1 hereby approve of this decision and direct that it be carried out accordingly.

(Signed)

GOTO SHOJIRO, Count, Minister of State for the Department of Communications, Tokyo, 6th March, 1891; The certificate of Captain Drummond was then handed back to him, and the Court was closed.

The ordinary half-year meeting of shareholders in the above named Company was held att,the|| Company's Hotel, this alternoon for the purpose of receiving a Statement of the Accounts

the Report of the Directors, and to discuss matters that might_competently" He brought before the meeting." There were present d -Messrs. D. McCulloch (Chairman); E.] Jones Hughes, Ho Tung J. F. C. da Ros (Directors): P. Ririe, W. H. Gaskell, H. G. James, W. H. Wallace, A. G. "Stokes, N. J. Robinson, H. T. S. Green, W. Ozorio, J. H. Cox.i J. G. Philippa, I. S. Perry, R. Lyall (Secretary), and others.

The Chairman-It is customary to debit the

When that comes into occupation the whole. building will be charged.

Mr. Gaskell-What are the " Sundry Debtors" amounting to 20,000 add dolları.

The Chairman-"Sundry' Debtors" is now reduced by $9,961.90, and the other is in course of collection...

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Mr. Gaskell–Do you think the other $11,000 will be collected before the next report ?

The Chairman--Yes, if pressure Is put on some of them. But they object to being pressed. Mr. Gaskell I would like you to say whether shareholders are secured by a first, mortgage on the property 2...

Mr. Gaskell-Considering I did not draw it up, but merely worked out interest tables for you I really don't know anything about ft.

The Chairman said the company was a larga holder of the bonds drawn, and be bad no doubt up if not, ethers would do so.

Mr. Gaskell I understand they are not satisfied with the security they have doubts.

and in such capacity the sccused did seige ft. Haernative of sixteen days free lodging. We last month the Managing Director (Mr. Richard Reclamation" is, of courie, the lot-no Chairman---That is not 10,

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The Chairman in opening the proceedings salds -Gentlemen, with your permission we will take the report and accounts as read. 1. The report, I think, speaks for itzell, The Hotel's business for the past six months shows a falling off both. The Chairman~As you yourself drew up the from local receipts and the number of people| Bond you should know very well. passing through here, whu were fewer us com- pared with The last six month 138 The current half-year has ppened fairly well. At present the Hotel is quite full, and there is every Es owing to the fact that the Captain, W. Auld, of rescue and probably saved him from watery OUR old friend Capt. Marshall, whose name will prospect of ample business for some time to some

the vessel in question, banded it to him to be grave. The "drunks were quickly over- always be closely associated with the wonderful taken care of. The defendant was, he said, in | powered and. In a very short time were safely record made by the steamship Stirling Castle Account the accounts : the "Hotel Property those who had, drawn bonds would take them the employ of the Government of Honolula sa slodged in gael. They were up before Mr. Wise in her memorable voyage from Shanghai to now occupied Remaining P

represents the land and building

Portion of Marine constable and was placed on board the Wm. Le this morning and were sentenced to twelve London, has lately been distinguishing himself Lot No. 7 represents the land and building in Lacheur to seize

any.oolum smuggled on board, months, we mean to a fine of $5 with the in a new characles-that of a public orator. Early copres of erection on. Melcher'sold site

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Mr. Gaskell Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Worship formally remanded the case till to pause here to speculate on the relative values Barnwell) of the Fairfield Shipbuilding and reclaimed Sundry Debtors" are

Mr. Phillippo then put some questions relative monow, gave directions for the issue of a

of a past of brass car-ringe, and a policeman's Engineering Co, Ld., catertained about two owing to the Company, and, the same account into the "Share Account," and got a promise from | subpoeia for the captain of the bark and slated life.

hundred and fifty of the heads of departments; | now reduced to £9,561.9o.. Os,the, other side the Chairman that he should be informed on he would allow the defendant out on ball in one

draughtsmen, clerks, and foremen to dinner In Debentures 4 lace lac has been draw and the subject. He also desired to know what surety of $500.

We regret to learn from the North that our the new and spacious drawing offices of the Com is payable on the 19th April, 14 lats 11.payable amount of commission had been paid to the Tientsin contemporary, the Chinese Times is on pany, a large number of well-known gentlemen onthe 19th April 1893, and the balance is payable architect He beard

the "COM" amounted to The Chinsel Nippo gives the following "full is last legs, and will aborly cease publication, connected with shipping interests being present on the 19th April 1805. Sundry Crediors" $3,400 Has fold:"It paid it doesn't and correct account of the discovery of the new Started under the age of Messrs, Jardine, as guests. In response to the toast The Navy are the Hongkong and Shaughal Back $167,481 : matter. When n it is paid it will be written off seam at Takasima":--Having received indirect Malberos & Co, over four years ago, the Times Army and Reserve Forces" Capt. Marshall said Interest on Debentures from agih October and debited in the way," "Alter a forther news regarding the discovery of a new coal seam, has had a short but by no means undistinguished that among the reasons which led to his receiving to 31st December 1891, $4,800; Directors) quenton ther Chairman said it would be debited we dispatched a special reporter to Takesima to | carews, and it would perhaps not be too much bis commission as Commander in the Royal and. Auditors' fees$1,150; and the other items to Property Account" The interrogator, cons ascertain full particulars, and we give bereander to say that, wiibin certain limits, if has fulfited Naval Reserve none would weigh more with are salaries and other current expenses. "The tiaping, anked where all the damages in connec. On the sath instant, at H.B.M.'s Consulate-full and correct account, in Takasims at the main object for which it was originally those in authority than bis intimate connection Net Earnings" of the Hotel, leswall charge and then, with the sult with Mr. Chater were to be General, Shanghai, by P. J. Hughes, Esq. present two seams are being wirked and it is established. We believe we are correct in for many years past with the world-wide famed expenses in connection with the same with the found in the acconais. He could only find Mesars Consul-General, and afterwards at Trinity estimated their production will be exhausted in sasuming that the "long fell want the Chinese establishment over which Mr. Barnwell so exception of what you see stated in the peloted Johnston, Stokes and Masters account. The Consul Genre Rev. H. Hodges, M., two or three years, and failing to discover alter Timss was designed to supply of aggrely worthily presided. (applause) In making history accounts-plus the rents of the Hotel's shom Chairman said he would find it all in the last BLANCHE many attempts any other seams it was decided commercial character-in fact, it was an adéo be fancied a good deal could be done by looking Befores proposing the adoption of the report and account. EDWARD BOIs, of Shanghai,_to

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at history, and if they did this they found accounts I shall be happy to answer any questiooe MAUDE, youngest daughter of Francis Jellan when the above seams become exhausted, to gire cate of English lnterests as against German, Maraball, Surveyor, H.B.M.'s Office of Works up working Takasima. There is an old pit situated French and American influences in reference to for China and Japan.

in the south-east of the island about 100 F/N the Chinese Government, and dogbiless its on ees on the English throne la 88 calling in connection with them that shareholders may her merchant captains, or as they eight desire to ask, een part one distant from Hyakemasaki, and was worked by sudden demise may be safely attributed to the truthfully terms them, the Reserve force of Mr: W. H. Gaskell said :—-Mr. Chairman and the natives yo years ago, but after 650 shade fact that its mission has been substantially that time; and in her day of peril these gentlemen, for some time past I have tied is were dug which took them some 30 years, the fulalled, As a representative of Independent responded loyally to the call of good Queen vain to obtain certain information regarding the work was abandoned. To this pit, the Mitan Bishi Journalism cur Tichisin colleague had no afafus, Best, and owing to the bandideas and fleet working expenses of the Hotel. Falling in the Company have directed their attention, thinking and it made no pretensions to figure as a ness of their ships-merchant ships mark you I trusted that the repost when published would Mr. F. Ryrie, in seconding, sald he thought that with perfect machinery the old seam formerly purveyor of general news. Its circulation was the Spanish Armada was driven off and have suppiled the desired details, but I find that some of Mr. Gaskell's" questions were proper worked by the nativen might give Takasima é consequently strictly limited, and notwithstand destroyed. (applause.) In 1891 there WAI the document before us. Uko itx new lease of life. The trial working was coming the powerful support of "the princely house merced in May 1889, and after boring through | in business patronage, the statement of accounts found her and her advisers shewing their trace, particularite, or identify any items of stances had been against them. There had Queen on the British Throne and they so.ingenlogsly contrived, that it is impose but he thought they should give the Board cis impossible to credit for working with fair success while circum- the fault they discovered a seam about eight probably shi ws a couniderable debit balance. appreciation not only of the services of the shake high, but when they had worked in three The Tiers had the advantage of having on its officers of her merchant navy, but subsidising banditure. There is then do recourse left to me been legal expenses, various difficulites in the to endeavour at this meeting, to elicit from way, and the running business was pot what f directions, some 480 skoky, a heavy layer of

of distinguished literary ability such as Mr. and should the day of peril come again, be seemed to be then no fature prospect in these Michie, Mr. Duan, and Mr. Donald Spence, and no hesitation in asying that the Rexairs Toner pitting my questions serfall ell preficothe look very far afield to know the causes of the by stating that in my opinion the Hotel Company losses. There had been bad times in this three seams, hut engineer Matsubayashi, the | Its editorials on Chinese, subjects were almost would do their duty in combination with the is practically insolvent The Directors have the colony, and they were not much better now. He British employé Brown, and others resolved to invariably models of concet style, and replete Royal Navy, as loyally and bravely for Victoria, assurance to ask that three face of new paper be thought the present outlook was favourable and had/00, ¿dpubt the Board, was doing its result that they discovered two seams of a shake information. But schola lays work make (applause.) If that day ever came, all he of per cent, when the market quotation of i

best ** newspaper pay in these go-ahead days, and as any other Reserve man would ask for, would be #130 sellers, and no buyers. The alleged object exception of certain extraneous matters the thaku hara been đúg at present, and as same good quality coal they are believed to be dip trade of the Tientsin paper, its merits could Fairfield engines and Fabfield" men, a sticle enable the Company to pay off a portion of the That-War) wanted was a carrant of prosperous the old 18 feet seams, When the survey is curly, hope to win appreciation from a to by the fing; and the signal that " England existing four lace of debentures. Che whole of times to make, the concers pay larger dividends completed, and the report is a satisfactory one, mumerous silentèle No shihi palya tha Ghisess expecta ovarya" man, te do "ble duty * and, hot this new capital cannot beapplied to payment of the mine will be worked on a great seule. [The Times and regist that, kry Uses were not chat in | guaranteed that sace again history and victory those debentures, as the katsoth of the Company

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Lelegraph.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 17, 1891,

TELEGRAMS.

Mr. Gdk-In the fast account the amount debited was about $5,000, if I remember cor- rectly * Me, Epillippo, after thanking the Chairman for

the information vouchsafed, resumed his seat.

The Chairman then. formally moved the adoption of the Report and Accounts:

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PHENOMENAL WEATHER IN ENGLAND, stone stopped further progress. Apparently thi | Stafi, from time to time, several old China hands and acknowledging the feelest of the steamers; the Directors the information 1 require. Before might have been." He thought they had not to

LONDON, March 14th.

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Exeter and Plymouth; the sufferings of the cut through the stone layers il possible, with the with evidence of careful "tköight and 14' Drake and Frobisher for Elizabeth, offered to the "sharobolácia at i'premium-8736 ]. to make the concern profitable. With the

Six trains have been buried in snow between

'passengers were terrible.

DEATH OF THE UNITED STATES

MINISTER TO JAPAN,

TOKYO, roth March, 1791

Mr. John F. Swift, United States Minister to Japan, dlad here to-day, l

and 3i sňaku thick. Dae hundred and twent was were the speciality and almost emilie steck- good kung § Fairfield skip-(applause)---driven, } for :♬ watering” (the stock in this manner is to respía, sp far, had been fairly satisfactory, All-

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thin hülerts, "The new building would increase the value of the property by making 1. possible