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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1891.

admit of considerable extension of the com.the hollow of the hands of the great kindred pany's works, should this at a future date peoples who, aside from the admirable quarter be found necessary. In any case we con- occupied by Japan, are impregnably planted on #idered it advisable to secure this adjacent land, the most commanding positions and resourceful countries of its vast shores, already giving a With regard to the accounts, I would mention

common language to the formulas of its com. that since they were made up we have merived

merce, and asserting dominant control of its payment of $4,000 on account of the unpaid calls quistanding on April 30th last, which will leave political thought and action. about $3,600 still to come in. Before moving the adoption of the report and accounts. I shall be pleased to answer any question you may desire

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In a lesser degree the Bonin Islands must also be regarded as an important point in the Pacific as a telegraphic station and coal depot in the coming day of cable extension and increased The distance from Port Lloyd of the Ronins to the entrance of Yokohama Bay is some soo miles. On that line the Tuscarora made 14 soundings-only 9 of which were in depths The deepest Cast greater than 500 fathoms

was had in 2435 fathoms-29 statute miles-tbe single depth beyond 2000 fathoms, found on that line,

Mr. Cross naked whether the directors in-commercial activity. tended to extend the operations of the Electric Company in the direction of repairs of electric plant on board ships in the harbour, or to go in for electric lighting at all in connection with the shipping trade. There was a great field for them in that line, and he thought the company should undertake repairs and general work in connee tion with electric machinery on ships. He knew something of electric lighting work, and he thought the company would arrive at a point sometime beyond which they could not expect to increase, except very gradually; so that they should look out for some fresh branch which would Increase year by year and add to the prosperity of the company.

The Chairman said that the matter had not been lost sight of by the directors, who had had It under consideration for some time, They were quile prepared to take up the branch suggested, And intended to push it vigorously. There certainly was a very great field for them, and it would no doubt bring the Company into a prosperous and paying condition. The matter was certainly not lost sight of

As there were no further questions or remarks, the Chairman proposed, Mr. Stokes seconded, and it was agreed unanimously, that the report and accounts as published be adopted.

recorded, and it was agreed that the retiring Mr. Fenwick proposed, Mr. A. G. Stokes directors, Mr. Keswick and Mr. A. P. Stokes, be re-elected.

The 'halmanproposed, Mr. Jackson seconded, and it was agreed that the auditors, Mr. Gresham Stewart and Mr. McIntyre, be re-elected.

This concluded the business of the meeting.

THE TRANS-PACIFIC CABLE.

The following communication has been ad- dressed to the Japan Herald by Admiral Belknap, and will be read with Interest by all engaged in commerce throughout the East:-

The laying of a cable to Port Lloyd from Cape King or its immediate vicinity would, therefore be an easy matter.

Between Port Lloyd and Honolulu, 59-sound- Ings were made, the deepest being in 3287 fathoms or 3 statute miles. The depths were found to be irregular and the contour of the ocean bed anything but the plateau-like bed of the Atlantic where the cables connecting Europe with North America are lald. Indeed the existence of six submarine mountains was disclosed varying in height from 7000 feet to 8,600 feet. As the distance between the sound- ings, however, was from 40 to 100 miles or more, it is believed that the acclivities of theic eleva tions are so gentle that no serious obstruction to the successful laying of a cable would result from such irregularity of the ocean bed in that region.. The routes from Honolulu either to Sau Diego, or to San Francisco, present ac special of one submating clevation found on each route, difficulties. On both lines, with the exception the descent of the ocean bed from the coast of California to the Hawaiian Islands is gentle and regular, and the bottom most favorable for the reception of the cable. The deepest water found on the San Diego line was 3054 fathoms; on the San Francisco line 3115 fathoms-both depths close to the islands, or some 300 miles only from Maul of that group.

The money recently appropriated by Congress for the farther work on these routes will be expended by the U. S. Hydrographic Office in making a supplementary survey. Soundings will be made between the positions or stations of the Tuscarora surveys; the shorter Intervals will thus determine mote closely and perfectly the contour of the ocean bed, preparatory to the actual laying of the cable.

The San Francisco line will doubtless be adopted, not only because of the greater im- portance of that city as a commercial centre, but also owing to the fact of shorter distance as com- pared with the route to San Diego.

When once cable communication is established between North America and the Hawailan. Islands, extension to other points in the Pacific will surely follow,

cheerful, but even radiantly happy. She marched Redvers Buller and Colonel Stracey, nud it is reported that they decided that the Prince of out of the church on her husband's arm. She was dressed in a pearl-gray walking sult, with Wales, General Williams and Lavett committe. hat to match, just as if out for a morning's shop no offence against military law, but only n ping. Sir W. Garden Cumming was strayed as

lechnical breach ofthe regulations. In reference though going the Ascot races, not the slightest to the Earl of Coventry it is reported "that he thing about his appearance indicating the bride-intimated a readiness to resign the office of Master of the Buckhounds, but acceptance as delayed until the Government sees how b Coventry's retirement is likely to affect the posltion of the Prince of Wales.

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The bride and bridegroom, after the ceremony, breakfasted with Lord Middleton, Sir William Gordon Cumming's brother-in-law. Sir William has received over seventy letters expressing sympathy with him in his troubles. It is now defini'cly known that Sir William and his wife will make a visit to the United States in the

autumn.

NOTTINGHAM, June 11th The anti-baccarat crusade was earnestly tegun and will probably exiend rapidly all over the Kingdom. The landlord of the Albert Hotel was arrested and fined to yesterday and his licence was revoked for keeping his house open after regulation hours and permitting the obnox- inus baccarat to be played therein. Five others who were indulging in this game so much loved by the Prince of Wales were fined £t each.

LONDON, June 17th. Sie William Gordon Camming has resigned from all the clubs of which he was a member. His costs in the suit were $25,000. It is said be will relate his own version of the baccarat scandal la a small volume in which he will deal particularly with what he calls the rascality of Lycett Green, and the manner in which the Prince of Wales keeps secrets.

The outspoken newspaper comments upon the part the Prince of Wales played in the bac- carat scandal continue to be the sensation of the day to England and elswhere. A newspaper reporter, who was present and near the Prince of Wales to-day at Ascot, says the Prince is in a appear, by the storm of adverse newspaper very sulky frame of mind, caused, it would criticism which has swept and is still sweeping over the heir apparent.

The Religious Prèss, as might be expected of a religious weekly paper, representing all the

Protestant denominations, says, for instance a

The throne rests, upen the foundation of public opinion only. A few more scandals like that at Tranby Croft would destroy the foundation and Edward VIII would never be crowned.

The Vienna correspondent of the Times, says that the baccarat scandal has caused a sensation in army circles on the Continent, especially in countries where the Prince of Wales loan honorary Colonel la special regiments.

The Globe this evening says both the army and navy feel most keenly the stigma which is placed upon the honorable profession by the agreement entered into between a Field Marshal and a General to maintain secrecy in regard to gambling, and by gambling with youngsters,

subaltern.

Sir W.Gordon Cumming and bride are expericn- cing the unpleasantness of the position in which they have been placed by the verdict in the baccarat case. They were absolutely cut by society. At Wollaton Hall, the Nottingham- shire county seat of Lord Middleton, to which they weat yesterday after the wedding, no one of the neighbors called on them, and when they arrived at the railway station last evening they were ignored by those gathered about and were compelled to drive to the hall in a cab.

The club sentiment naturally supports th Prince, nor has the scandal lessened the Pride's popularity in the turf set. The rumors of his bad reception at Ascot are a perversion of the facts. Court circles are much exercised over letters from the German court reflecting the opinion of It is believed that the Emperor William. Emperor has written the Queen a long and serlous criticians on the Prince's life, dilating especially upon the gambling of officers as n grave offence to military honor, made wpist by the signing of a paper permitting the Colonel of the Guards, convicted of cheating, to retain his commission in the army.

The Queen, it is sald, forwarded the letter to the Prince of Wales. Sir William Gordon Cumming, at the request of the officials of Forres, recodeidered his refusal of a public welcothe, and the town will make a holiday of the occasion. Cumming bus announced that he is willing to meet the charge of playing an illegal gamb

At a meeting of St. Olave's Guardiant in member moyed n South London last night resolution declaring the gambling of the Prince of Wales's disgrace to the country. The chairman refused to allow the motion to be put, and an exciting scene-followed-Friends-of-the-mover of the resolution denounced the prince in unmeasured terms. The meeting finally broke up in disorder.

EXTENSIVE SMUGGLING BY THE U.S. PACIFIC SQUADRON.

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For a long time rumors have been afloat that our naval vessels returning from the Asiatic station have smuggled into ports valuable mer chandise from China and Japan. These rumors. were of so sensational a character, however, that

they had no effect with the customs authorities It was difficult to imagice an officer of the American navy descending to smuggling and outraging one of the leading criminal statutes of the United States.

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But the arrival of the Swatara several months ago aroused the suspicions of the revenue men. It was noticed very soon after the Swiatara's advent here that several gay belles, apt in the steps of the military collion, bobnobbed with the cruiser's officers in rich dresses made of Nagasaki China fabrics. Handsome Japanese fant-not the gross paper mastodons, but gold-mounted. of our four hundred. Not a few of our social silk-bodied fans, decorated the parlors of many lions affected Japanese smoking growns, and peffel Havanas through Japanese holders.

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From that time on it is stated the customs officers kept a wary eye on incoming navy vessels, and "adding two and two together w became pretty certain that the sum was four.

Capo St. James

Referring to the editorial in your Issue of the 25th inrt, concerning the proposed submarine cable across the Pacific, I beg to say that while the Tuscarora survey made in 1874 did not promise feasibility for the Northern route, owing to the great depths, met at certain localities of the ocean, on the route taken, I submitted the opinion to the Government of the United States at the conclusion of that survey, that a morë Northerly line of woundings would probably develop a route of depth sufficiently moderate for the purpose in question. Such route would Australia, now sending ber European mails skist closely the Eastern coasts of Dat Nippon across the Continent of America, already clamorg and Yesso, the Kurile group and the peninsula for direct telegraphic touch with the United of Kamchatka to Cape Kaslof in lat of about States and the Dominion of Canada. In connec- tion with her neighbour and sister colony, New 54.30 N.-thence Eastward to Attou, the North westernmost island of the Aleutian chain-Zealand, she is fast becoming such a giant in

The Prince of Wales was groaned and hissed With flying pennants the cruiser Omaha, once increase of population, growth of wealth, and whence the route Eastward, along that chain

the flagship of the Astatic squadron, came home farvor of political aspiration and demand, that at Ascotto-day. A tremendous pressure is being

from China a few weeks ago. It has always and across the Gulf of Alaska to Puget Sound

brought to bear on the London papers to sup- is all plain salling, easy and practicable,

she will be apt to get what she wanto, or know

press the news, and it may probably succeed for been the custom for naval commanders to sub- the reasons to the contrary.

A day or two, but there is no doubt of the fact.mit to the part collector an inventory of what- The preliminary survey for a 'cable line to Brisbane from Honolulu via the Phoenix and It seems that as the Prince was driving up with ever merchandise, outside of personal effects," a party of his friends a crowd in the vicinity, there might be on board their vessels. But the FBI Grouns, has already been made. This was done in 1876, by Captain J. N. Miller, U.S.N.composed mostly of well-dressed people, but with Omaha neglected the embarrassing obligationck

sprinking of the rougher elements, hooted and and proceeded directly to Marc island. then in command of the Tuscarora. The

Until within a few days ago the customs deepest water found in the 107 soundings made Iered his royal highness, making sarcastic

authorities gave no indication of any suspicions Fanshow

But was 3.448-fathoms, so that that route may be allusions to the baccarat scandal.

of the legitimacy of the Omaha's imports. deemed to be practicable.

one day...last week an unobtrusive. Treasury Swa agent startled quite a coterie of navy officers by. making a professional visit to Mare Island. There are reasons for believing that Inspector Noyes, for he was the agent sent, had not cal-Hohou. culated upon experiencing any great surprises, Rolling But he tumbled across them by the boxful

I do not understand that there is insurmount- able difficulty attendant upon the successful laying of a telegraphic cable in depths of 4000 fathoms or 4600 fathome and more, but to grapple and raise a cable for repairs at those great depths would tax the sklil and ingenuity of the seaman and engineer to the utmost, as all will recognize who have ever had occasion to haul back from great depths any weight, howso ever light. When the fact is recalled that the pressure Increases a ton per square Inch- approximately stated-for every mile of descent. The enormous strain and friction upon wire or NEWS BY THE AMERICAN MAIL. rope and appliances, worklog in four and five miles depths, will be more strikingly apprehended.

The polot selected for the midway station of this Northern line was Glory of Russia Bay, Tanaga Island, a harbor of easy access, good anchoring depth, safe, capacious, and with sandy beach, and fresh water in abundance close at hand.

Yokohama, June 29th, 1891.

LONDON, June 9th.

Russia is drawing gold, but the Bank of England is prepared. The governors of the bink are about to issue an announcement that the Baring liquidation is proceeding satisfac torily. The guarantors are not likely to be called upon.

The balance sheet of liquidators of Baring Brothers shows liabilities of $35,000,000; assets, $43,000,000.

June 10th.

Bat commercially and financially considered, Investment by such line would probably never pay-and the likelihood of a cable being laid across that region of the Pacific is doubtless The echoes of the baccarat scandal suit still very remote-unless indeed, unexpected political fill the air. Solicitor-General Sir Edward Clarke developments demand telegraphic communicarii and thoroughly exhausted to-day. He has tfon by that route.

entirely lost the use of his voice, and is obliged to retire from an important case in which he was retained for to-day.

As regards the proposed line for a cable from Yokohama to the west coast of the United States, via the Bonin and Hawaiian Islands, 1 consider it not only practicable but certain that a cable will be laid by that route In the not distant future.

The peoples who look upon the vast waters of the Pacific as their commercial home and domialon, are about entering upon an epoch of great and varied development, growib and prosperity.

The denunciation of the Prince of Wales by the newspaper press has caused a terrible sensation throughout Great Britain, and it is freely asserted that the revelations made during the trial of the baccarat scandal suit in count are judged to have done more to imperil the mon- archy than any event which has taken place for many years past in England.

The flat assertion made by the Daily Chronicisto the effect that until the Prince of Wales, on oath, swears, as "his confederates" did, that he (the Prince) did not violate the solemn pledge he gave to Sir William Gordon Cumming, he, the helr-apparent, tests under an imputation of dishonor quite as shemeful as that which the jury put upon Sir William Gordon Cumming-reflects the general feeling on the

Japan, on the North West of this great ocean, is daily growing in importance among the nations and enlarging her maritime horizon; to the South West a great nation-Australia fast arising, destined soon with her sister country New Zealand-to dominate commer cially and politically the greater part, if not all, of Polynesia; to the North East the transcontinen tal railways and trans-Pacific steamship lines, subject. coupled with the enormous natural resources of The Queen does not attempt to conceal the that region, are stimulating with tireless energy fact that the is angry with everyone connected and marvellous power the growth and wealth of with the baccarat scandal, and the effect of her populations, already great, all along the West royal displeasure may yet be felt in several coasts of the United States and of the Dominion

quarters. of Canada, while the digging of the canal across Sir William Gordon Camming's costs in the the Isthmus of Nicaragua-likely to be opened suit were $15,000. He told a friend to-day that to traffic within the next decade-opens new it was not the lady mentioned, but another, high vistas of commercial routes of both the Atlantic in society, who was the principal factor in the and the Pacific. No Asiatic country, will pro- betrayal of the secret. bably be more bencfted by this new avenue Sir William Gordon Cumming was married for maritline enterprise and expansion than this morning in the Holy Trinity Church at Japan; nor should be overlooked, In this Chelsea to Miss Florence Garner, daughter of foreshadowing of widespread progress and the late Commedere William Garner of New development over the vast area of the Pacific, York city, Only twelve people were present, Including the opportunities afforded by the The marriage was practically a secret marriage, numerous rich island groups in mid-ocean, the Sir William was proud-looking, cool, and entirely commercial promise and stimulating effects that self-possessed. There was no trace in his will spring from the possibly not distant opening personal appearance of depression or émotion of the Siberian railway, now in process of con- resulting from yesterday's verdict. The lady struction by the Government of Rusin, di and Sir William Gordon Cumming left this city Bearing this picture in mind, a glance at a shortly after the ceremony for the bridegroom's chart of the Pacific will indicate to the most estate, Altyre, near Forres, in Scotland, were casual observer the great importance and isestim they will spend their honeymoon, able value of the Hawalian Islands as a strategic There were exactly thirteen people in the point and commercial centre, Situated in mid church when the Baronet led Miss Garner before North Pacife the group looks out on every hand | the altar to make her his wife, and some of these towards grand opportunities of trade, political were workmen repairing the big organ, who #ggrandizement, and polyglot intercourse. Not kept up a hammering throughout the ceremony, to connect the great bases of commerce and neither knowing nor caring anything about the political I power within the Paclio-by mesas of temporary public interest in the people gathered a telegraphie cable, with such a marked point of around them. Six persons came with the wed- cbservation and opportunity, would be folly ding party, including Gordon Comming's sister Indeed for the coming statesmen as well as for and Miss Garner's aunt, with Lord Vernon, the rising men of bigh commercial aims and This accounts for eleven persons. The twelfth great enterprisca

man was the sexton, who did not know until the To doubt that such consummation will be ceremony was half over who the couple were ultimately reached, is to discredit the hitherto who were getting married. The thirteenth man commercial courage, tireless purpose, and build- was the New York World correspondent, -nèss prescience of the Anglo-Saxon race, for The service occupied less than five minutes, whether under the imperial dig of England, the and was performed by a third-rate rector, whom starry ensign of the Great Republic, or the pens neither party ever saw before. In their lives, bably independent banner of Australing the "There were so music, towers nor friends, yet, destinies of the Pasine höj lb, good mentors, is despite at 1255). Milne: Garner. Ipelled not only

Some cried out: "Have you brought your counters with you?" Others indulged in more offensive allusions,

The aristocratic group around the Prince, though apparently too astonished to be in full possession of their wits, managed to make a counter demonstration of a weak sort in support of the Prince, who was himself pale with anger and who cast an angry glance at his insalters This is the first time that a disrespectful demonstration has ever been made against the Prince of Wales by a crowd bearing any claim to respectability, and the incident is regarded as even more significant than the lecturing that he has been getting for the past two days from religious and secular newspapers.

Lady Garden Cumming's family have disowned her.

PARIS, June 11th,

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The National to-day announces that M. de Lesseps is to be prosecuted for misleading investors who subscribed money for carrying on the work of the Panama canal,

In consequence of the fact that sixty share holders in the Panama Canal Company have filed a complaint against the officers of the company, the prosecution of those officials will open with placing M. de Lesarps, his son and two other directors upon trial. The action of the prosecution is taken by virtue of the law relating to public companies, and is bared especially upon the last issue of Panama canal shares.

Do Lesseps being the possessor of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the case against him must be tried in the Court of Appeals, of which he is a member. The Government ordered the prosecution as a formality to prevent the statute of limitation operating before a judicial inquiry into the causes of the fallure to finish the Panama canal,

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His Investigations, it is said, canied him on the Omaha, where richer and rarer surprises awaited him. Whole seas of undulating silk- gentia for easterly winds upon the China coast. Weather warn spun Chinese gowns feasted his sight, and ugly little Japanese gods with bigb prices marked on their bald heads leered at him from boxes strewn about the officers' cablas, Costly bric-a-brac of every description was snugly packed away in cases labeled with Eastern addresses and ready. for shipment. It is probable that Inspector Noyes rendered a detailed report to his superiors of what he had discovered, and, though strict efficial silence has since been observed, the in teresting as well as the ugly features of the Hongkong Observatory, 11th July, 1891. scheme to defraud the revenue were fully related to a Chronicle reporter yesterday by a Mare island resident, who has full knowledge of the

matter.

Some of the principal officers of the Omaha are directly concerned in the smuggling operations.

While the cruiser was in Japan they purchased quantities of merchandise, which, if properly appraised, would foot up thousands of dollars in value. The duty placed on silk imports Iv particularly heavy, and to avoid its payment the officers hid away their purchases. The unpacking took place when the Omaha went to Mare Island. Wind of the operations reached the authorities and the investigation ensued

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LONDON, June 12th. beautiful silk gown, elegantly trimmed with real The storm rising around the Prince of Wales gold lace dream in fabrics-was appraised is fast gaining in intensity, endangering his at nearly $1000. When redely torn from its chances of succession to the throne, if not the box an address to some Washington belle was existence of the English monarchy. No class found.

The discovery of the customs authorities has appears to be stirred so deeply as the Entry formed the nucleus of what will be a serious middle class, the real strengths of the country and hitherto the solid prep of the monarchy. scandel in naval circles. It is certain that by Wherever its voice becomes audible its carnest, this time the Secretary of the Navy has, through the serious offences committed against the cas denunciations of the Prince are accompanied by the Secretary of the Treasury, been informed of

at the Citadel).......................... „Mr. Frank Sazdy, regrets at his nearness to the throne.

Representative gatherings of religious bodies toms laws by navy officers. A court-martial Congregational, Methodist, Baptist, Unitarian stares the offenders in the face. And, in addi Kummel (& Warder).........Mr. Smythe. and Presbyterian-have already recorded their tion, they are all liable to indictments on the condemnation, The Boards of Guardians are grave charge of "conspiracy to defraud the Wurst (a Restaurateur)...Mr. S. Dean,

valska's Body Servant)...Mr. Harry Hall, going out of their accustomed paths to discuss Government of the United States by the act Opuphrie (Countess No motions branding the gambling propensities of muggling."

Some of the principal officers of the Omaha Famalica (Counter-NG- of the Prince of Wales as a disgrace to the coga/

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cerned in the smuggling. protests against his continuance in the army:

Ere long the glowing herceness of popular Several packages of Chinese goods were for. Stephania (her Daughter)...Miss Vera Patey, Kaura (her Daughter).Mist A.St. John heat must penetrate to the core of politics, warded East before the Treasury agents made

Prisoners, Villagers, Soldiers, &c, The offenders, if indicted and convicted,; will causing party action withid and without Parlia their discovery. ment. The Radical members of the Commons are opening the attack on the Prince, but they be liable either te long terms of imprisonment

Conductor......Mr. T. ZEPLIN. have been warned that Mr. Gladstone resents or to heavy fines, or to both, the movement, and the leaders of the opposition:The position of matters so far as it can be making

MONDAY, the 13th July, will actively show their repugnance to associat ascertained is that the merchandise on the ing Liberalism with an agitaton tending to cast | Grisha-has-busu seized and held for duty, the discredit on the crown. The Radicals will not guilty officers are awaiting the dictum, of Secre be content with anything less than action by thetaries Tracy and Foster and the District military authorities involving in the same official Attorney has a package of indictments ready reproof the Prince of Wales, General, Williams, be filed out at a moment's notice. 2011) In many circles the scandal has been freely and Levettakere code Page an

Conferences have been held at the War Office, discussed, and the opinion is expressed that t attended by Secretary Stanhope, the Duke officers of the Omaha will receive severe frente Cambridge) the Duke of Connaughty. Genera), mento

Plán now Open at Messrs. Kelly & Walk. GENERAL ADMISSION :--83, 83 and $1.

En Late Trams will run this evening at 8.45 - Mongkong-11th July, 1891, pm, and hour after the Performance.

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hereby informed that their goods are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong and Kow Ioon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns Kowloon, whence delivery may be abtained Cargo remaining undelivered after the 37th instant, will be subject to rent. No Fire Insure. ance has been effected.

Consignees are also hereby informed, that all claims must be made before the departure of the steamer, otherwise they will not be entertained.

Bills of Lading, will be countersigned by

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 11th July, 1891.

NOTICE.

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PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the

A CITY HALL, OR WEDNESDAY next, the 15th instant, at 4.30 pm, to take fato considers. tion the appointment of a Consul to represent His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of China in Hongkong.

Hongkong, 11th July, 1891.

* GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 199

1979

INFORMATION has been received from the Military Authorities that ARTILLERY PRACTICE will take place from Belcher's Fort in Westerly and North-Westerly directions, and Stone-cutters Island in Westerly and South- Westerly directions, on the 13th, 14th and 15th Instants, and from Lyemun in a South-Easterly direction on the 16th, 17th and 18th iristants, between the hours of 9 am, and 5 p.m. daily.

All Ships, Junks and other Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range.

By Command,

W. M. GOODMAN, Acting Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

.1978 Hongkong, 9th July, 1891.

CONTRACT FOR DREDGING_THE CAMBER AT THE ROYAL NAVAL DEPOT, KOWLOON. PERSONS desirous of TENDERING for the mle above dara requested to deliver their Tenders Sealed and marked "Tender for Dredg ¡ing'' not later than ro am, on the zath instant,. es H.M. Naval Vard, addressed in the NAVALA STORETEXPER, for the Officer in »Charge of: Works.

Specification may be seen and all Particulars abtained on application at the Admiralty: Works Office, Royal Naval Yard.

HMNYLY

BALLS doth July, 1891/

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