are crowded with Jewish emigrants. Baron Rothschild has despatched an agent to Palestine with authority to puchate a large tract of land in the valley of the Jordan, to be utilised as a settlement by the Jewish families auriving from Russia.
Professor Lannelange, of the Academy of Medicine, claims to hise discovered another cure for tuberculosis. The process of treatment In the new method is the infection of chloride of zinc. This produces a fibrous transformation of the healthy tissues surrounding those affected by tuberculosis, and in this manner the baccilll are walled in by acferous tissues. It is at present unknown whether in this confinement the bacellli are starved to death and become removed, or merely become dormant.
July 9th. The Asylum for Deaf Wutes 'at Montréal, In Canada, has been destroyed by fire. A Sliter of Mercy rescued 140 of the, inmate by lowering them from a window of the burning building by means of sheeting.
The new Congress of Chili has conferred extraordinary powers upon President Balmaceda so that he may deal with the insurrection. In order to raise funds for this purpose, the Presi- dent has been authorised to impose upon anyone fines not exceeding twenty millions of pesos, and to compel the payment of these exactions by any punishments
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There were hundreds of notabilities and ladies present atthe concert.
The Emperor William of Germany yesterday reviewed 16,000 volunteers and six regiments of regular troops at Wimbledon, and expressed Kimself delighted with the general appearance. of the men and the manner in which they. want through the various manoeuvres. The review took place in the presence of an enor mous gathering of spectators. In the evening the Emperor and Empress attended a concert, and dined at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham. They of subsequently witnessed an elaborate display- Ereworks in the Palace grounds, at which $4,000 persons were present.
La Liberte, the French Republican organ, admits frankly that the general tene of the Emperor's speeches in London was friendly, and pacífic.
July 13th.
The discontent amongst the railway employees in France is assuming alarming dimensions. The men employed on the five great railway lines have notified that unless their demands for increased pay and shorter hours are conceded they will go out on strike on Wednesday,
The journeymen bakers in London aredemand- Ing the concession of increased pay, sharter bours, and improved sanitary arrangements In the bakehouses.
News from America gives particulars, of a There has been a renewal of hostilities in the disastrous landslip which has occurred at Vallenar district, where it is reported the insur-Nanaimo in Vancouver Island. The village gents have defented the Presidential forcen. was completely destroyed, and many persons were killed, while the damage resulting to pro- perly cannot be estimated. Forty-one persons were killed by the catastrophe, and a large number of residents were seriously injured.
The French Courts have been appealed to lu the matter of the embargo laid upon the builders In that country of certain way ships for Chill, who have been prevented from delivering the vessels owing to the war in Chill The Court decided that the embargo should be removed from the three cruisers awaiting delivery, recognising as their owner President Balmaceda, The cruisers of the insurgents are expected to attempt to way-
lav these vessels,
It is reported that fighting has taken place between the crews of the United States and Canadian sealing schooners in Behring's Sea.
The second day's riding of the Leicester Summer Meeting took place to-day, when the result of the chief event was as follows:-
The Prince of Wales's Stakes of 6,000 sovs., for three-year-olds ;. celts to carry gst.; filles and geldines, Fst. lb.
Entrance, so guineas cach, p.p.; the second to receive 10 per cent and the third 5 per cent, out of the stakes. The Straight Mile and 60 yards.
M. E. Blanc's b c Révérend, by Energy-
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Mr. J. B. Leigh's br e The Deemster, by Arbi-
trator-Rookery, 90...............
Mr. J. H. Houldsworth's be 'Orvieto, by Bend Or-Napoli, gat...maitutaeredio
3
July 10th. Professors Mendelhall and Meirlan have been appointed as the American representatives on the commission to inquire into the Bebring Sea question.
Stavin declines to fight. Peter Jackson until it has been decided whether Jackson or Corbett Is the better man.
The Commercial Club at Pittsburg offers a purse of £6.00 for a boxing contest between Slavib and Sullivan. Three other athletic clubs offer an additional purse of between £4,000 and £5,000 for a similar match.
The Crar of Russia has deprived 100,000 Lutherans in Livonia, ons of the Baltic provinces, of their pastoral services. --
The Belgian officials in the Congo Free State In West Africa have liberated 2,000 slaves in the Aruwimi district.
A summons for perjury issued against Mr. Samuel Storey, M.P. for Sunderland, in connec tion with the recent Silksworth Colllery evictions on the estate of the Marquis of Londonderry, bas been dismissed.
The authorities of the Cambridge and Oxford Universities decline to abandon their special jurisdiction over the towns-folk. ..
July Frth.
Pellifons have been presented to the French Senate and the Chamber of Deputies praying them conjointly to induce the Credit Foncler of Paris to intervene and save the work of con. structing the Panama Canal from a total collapse.
persons,
The census recently taken shows that the population of England and Wales is 29,00,018 In the House of Commons yesterday Sir James Fergusson, Under-Secretary of the Foreign Office to reply to a question, stated that the British Government was pressing for the release of Miss Greenfield, a British subject, who was recently forcibly abducted by Kurds at the town of Souf Kolak, in Persian Khurdestan. He also ainted that the Persian Government bad.
release.
The German Press is enthusiastic in its expressions of approval in connection with the reception accorded the Emperor by the people. of London. The Russian Press generally applaud the speech delivered by the Emperor on the occasion of his reception at the Gulld Hall. The newspapers assert that theIntentions of Russia towards England and France are pencefal.
Sir Charles Tapper, High Commissioner for Canada, is inviting delegates, from the English and Scottish farmers to visit Canada, with a view of Inspecting its capabilities for agricultural purposes and the development of agriculture in
the dominion.
States Secretary for State, deny the reports The friends of Mr. J. G. Blaine, the United regarding his ill-health, asserting that there is
not the least foundation for, the rumor. It is further stated that the reports were put in circulation by Mr. Harrison's friends as electioneering dadge, for the purpose of giving the impression that Mr. Blaine would be unable to contest the election for the next Fiesident of the United States...
The Marquis of Waterlord has given notice in the House of Lords of his intention to ask the Government whether or not they intend to establish a Department of Agriculture in Ireland.
In the House of Commons to-day Mr. J. G. Goschen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, moved that Mr. De Cobain be requested to attend in the House of Commons and reply to the charges of immorality laid against him.
July 14th,
The Paris Figaro states that the commercial travellers of France have been denied passports to enter the province of Alsace, in Germany,
The council of the Society of British Artists has appointed Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, a member of the commis slan to represent British artists at the Worlds' Fair, to be held at Chicago in 1893.
It has been decided to invite the Australian colonies to participate in the exhibition, and it has been suggested that Sir Saul Samael should represent the colonies on the commission.
In view of the impending famine of grain in certain provinces of Russin, the Czar's Govern- throughout the Empire. ment bas Interdicted all speculation in breadstuffs
Austria and Roumania are preventing by force the influx of Russian Jews into those countries.
The New York correspondent of the Daily News wires that Mr. J. G. Blaine, the American Secretary of State, has suffered a relapse, and is now in a critlent condition. It is believed that he la suffering from Bright's disease.
It is rumored that an international conference will be held in London skestly, and that the following will attend The Marquis de Ruini of Italy, Count Kalnoky of Austria, General Von Caprivi of Germany and the Marquis of Salisbury, The report of the betrothal of the Crown Prince of Roumani with Mdile. Vacaresco, one of the Queen's make of honor, has again been dented. It is reported that the lady in question has been dismissed her position in the Queen's
service.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP · COMPANY THROUGH TO NEW YORK, "IA" OVER. LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT VOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,
PROPOSED SAIling from KongKONG.". China, 190
Saturday 22nd Aug, City of Paking .............................Tuesday 15th Sept. City of Rio de Janeiro...... Thursday 8th Oct.
"CHINA"
5,000 tons, Captain G. A. Lee, R.N.R.THE US. Mall Steamship smiling at Noon, oo TUESDAY, the 12th August, wah Her Majesty's Malls, will proceed to VAN- will be despatched for SAN FRANCISCO, DIA COUVER, via SHANGHAI, KOBE, Inland YOKOHAMA on SATURDAY, the 22nd Aug. Sen, and YOKOHAMA.
At PM, taking Passengers and Freight for Tapan, the United States, and Europe.
RATES OF PASSAGE. (In Mexican Dollars).
FROM HONGKONG, FIRST CLASS.
Prepaid
TO
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Vancouver, Victoria, Esqui”) mault, New Westminster, B.C
Port Townsend, Seattle, Ta-
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One Way
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return.
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RATES OF PASSAGE.
From Hongkong, First-class.
To San Francisco, Vancouver,] Victoria, Esquimantt, New Westminster, Port Townsend, $235.00 Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, One
To Liverpool and Londoa....... 325,00 To Paris and Bremen
********.345.00 To Have and Hamborg 335.00 Through Passage Tickets granted to England, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines
225 339 304 of Steamers.
255 383 487 27 413 482 285 428 499
Special rates (first class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Navaly Military. Diplomaic, and Civil Service, to Europesa icers in service of China and Japan, and to Government officials...
Passengers by this Hne have the option of proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northéra 295 443 517 Pacific or Canadian Pacific Rallways,
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VALPARAISO, July 19th. Another rebellied is threatening, and great fears are being entertained in consequence.
OTTAWA, July 20th. Officials in the Government service continue to be dismissed.
LONDON, July zoth. Baron Hirsch intends to form an English company to conduct the immigration of Russian Tews; but there is some difficulty in obtaining
suitable directors.
Only 3,000 out of a total of 350,000 employees on the French railways have struck work.
The expulsion of Jewish artisans from St. Petersburg has been postponed.
The financial situation of Portugal has become serious, as the people refuse to accept the notes now issued.
Spurgeon has personally replied to the letter from Gladstone, thanking the latter for his sympathy expressed in connection with his (Spurgeon's) severe illness.
The Turkish Government is sending troops
to enforce the release of the English girl who
has been abducted by Kurds.
ID men who were convicted of attempting to destroy the Chilian Government's fleet at Valparaiso have been shot by order of President Balmaceda.
July 21st.
Baton Hirsch.states that the present arrange- ment for the settlement of Ressian Jews only applies to the Argentine Republic.
M. Carnot, the French President, is to be invited to visit England by the Institute of Civil Engineers:
Private Deans, of the Queen's Edinburgh Regiment, won the Queen's Prize at the National Rifle Association meeting.
Dr. Bowman Stephenson has been elected President of the Wesleyan Conference now sitting in England.
The Canadian Committee of Public Accounts is eliciting evidence of a star:ling character as to bribery and corruption among the officials, in-
spectors and contractors.
Two thoumad armed miners compelled a number of convicts who were working in Knoxville (Tennessee) coal and iron works, and It is reported that a fresh conspiracy for the guarded by roo military, to withdraw from the despatched a body, of troops to effect the girl's murder of M. Stambouicff, the Bulgarian states-district. The Governor of Tennessee has in consequence called out all the station militla The returns of the Bank of England show that man, has been discovered.
The Emperor William of Germany has with the artillery and gatting guns, other deposita" are the highest yet recorded in requested Count von Statsfeld Wildenburg, Ger- In the Assembly on Thursday, the Mineral the history of the bank: The Statist assertsman Ambassador in London, to convey to the Lands (Coal Mining) Act Amendment Bill was that the money markets of Western Europe have Lord Mayor of London bis most sincere thanks read a third time and forwarded to the Council. greatly improved, but predicts that money will
for the generous hospitality extended to him, On Friday, the debate on Glassey's mation to be much dearer shortly.
and the magnificent demonstration on the DCCR- the appointment of a Royal Commission to in sion of his entry into London, The Emperor of London for the hearty welcome accorded to Mr. Pierce Mahoney, M.P. for North Meath; speaking at a meeting yesterday, said that it was better that the people of Ireland should be the slaves of England than the slaves of Rome.
July 8th,
3.
July 23rd.
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR SHANGHAI,
THE Steamship
THE
"NINGPO,"
Captain R. Köbler, will be despatched for the above Port on MÔNDAY, the roth instant, ai 4 P.M.
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For Freight or Passage, anoly to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
5.5, "PREUSSEN" FROM BREMEN AND PORTS OF
Troy,
Baltimore, Md., Philadelphia,
Plusburg, Pa.. Washington, D. C., Boston, Mass., Portland, Me....... Halifax, N.S., St. John, N.B. Į Liverpool and London via Lt)
verpool...
Paris, via Liverpool and Lon-
doa...
Havre, via Liverpool
Bremen,
Hamburg,
Return Tickets---First Class.--Prepaid return tickets to San Francisco will be fisued at follow- ing 'rates :--
4 months
$337.50 12 months ...................................................................... $393-75 Time is reckoned from date of lasas to date of re-emblikation at San Francisco.
Passengers, who have paid full fare, re-embark. Ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or vice versa) within one year will be allowed a 310 46% 543 | discount of to per cent. from Return Fare. This, allowance' dars not apply to through fores from China and Japan to Europe.
:
not:
1530cd
Through Bills of Lading lasted for trans- portation to Yokohama and other Japan Parts,
Freight will be received
315 575 650 to San Francisco, to Atlantic and Inland Cities of the United States, viá Overland Railways, to Havana, Trinidad, and Denmara, and to portr in Mexico, Central and South America, by the Company's and connecting Steamers,
board unill. 4 P.M. the day previous to sailing, Parcel Packages wilt- be received at the Office until 5 Pot, ramo day 1 all Parcel Packages should be martens to adi
Consular Invoices to accompanyaran des dress in full; value of same is requirest.
tined to Points beyond San Francisco, in the United States, should be sent to the Company's Office in Sealed Envelines, addizssed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco..
2nd class steamer and 1st class on rail, and 2nd class steamer and rali, also Steerage Fares
The Steamers' call at Victoria to land and and Rates to other places, quoted on application, embark passengers,
Retura Tickets Time limit for prepaid retura ticket is reckoned from date of tisuc to date of re-embarking at Vancouver,
Through Passage Tickets granted to England. France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic llaes of atcamera.
Special rates (first-class only) are granted to Missionaries, members of the Naval, Military, Diplomatic, and Civil Services, to European CALL.officials in service of China and Japan, and to
Goverment officials.
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THE above named steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods, with the exception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables, are being landed and stored at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
Optional cargo will go on to Shanghal unless notice to the contrary be given before 4 p.m., today, the 7th inst.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 13th fast, will be subject to rent.
All broken, chased, and damaged goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Thursday, the 13th inst., at 3 P.M.;
CARGO-Through Bills of Lading issued to Japan, Pacific Coast Points,, and to Canadian and United States Points..
Consular Invoices of Goods for United States | Points should be in quadruplicate; and one copy must be sent forward by the steamer to the care of D. E. BROWN, Assistant General Freight and Passenger Agent, Canadian Pacific Railway, Vancouver, B. C.
Parcels most be sent to our Office with address marked in full by ƒ 2.M. on the day previous to alling,
For further information as to Pasmagó or Freight, apply te
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co., Agents. Mannerine 22nd July, or
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For further information as to "Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. ya Queen's Road Central
·J. S. VAN BUREN,"
Agent math July, yang
NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD.
NOTICE
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, · GENOA, ANTWERP, BREMEN & HAMBURG, PORTS IN TH¤ LEVANTE, BLACK A SEA AND BALTIC: PÓRTS Į
ALSO, LONDON, NEW YORK, BOSTON, BALTIMORE, NEW ORLEANS, GALVESTON, AND SOUTH
AMERICÁN "PORTS,
THE COMPANY'S STEAMERS WILL CALL AT SOUTHAMPTON TO LAND PASSENGERS
· AND LUGGAGE, ¿
All Claims must reach us before the 14th OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM. N.B-C can be taken on through Billi
[instant, or they will not be recognised. No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 7th August, 1891.
NOTICE. OTICE is hereby given that S. I. DANBY
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and H. POTTS. have, on the 7th instant, entered into Partnership and will carry on the busltess of SHARE and GINERAL BRDERS under the style of DANBY & POTTS All forward contracts made by the Partners previous to the 7th instant will be carried out by them, individually and independently of the
Hongkong, 7th August, rħor.
July 12th. The trial of Wm. Bardsley, the defaulting also desires to express his gratitude to the citizenquire into the late strike was negatived by 41 to såld Firm. treasurer of the City of Philadelphia, has con cluded, the result being that the accused was convicted of embezzling the funds of the corpor: tion. In defence Bardsley asserted that his wrong-doing had been occasioned through his Erdeavor to support the Keystone Bank, but be denies that he bad any fraudulent intent.
A number of doctors in Berlin admit having injected cancer lymph into 50 pauper patients, but sesert that they did so with the full consent of the persons treated.
The British Labor Commission has lately been engaged taking evidenceon behalf of the weavers of Lancashire. One witness gave evidence generally opposed to say Act of legislation to shorten the hours of employment.
The annual cricket match between Eton and Harrow was concluded en Lord's ground yester- day, and resulted in a victory for Eton, The cricket match between Notts and Sussex, played on the Trent Bridge ground, was concluded yesterday, and resulted in a win fer the former
team. During the second Innings of Notis same senzational scoring took place. A. Shrewsbury scored 165 and Gunn 16r. In the first innings of the Sussex team Bean (not out) scored 145.
Baran Hirsch, the Austrian millionaire, who has identified himself with the movement for the rellef of the persecuted Jews in Russia, has contributed an article to the North American Review, in which he asserts that he considers himself merely a trustee of the wealth ander his command. He furthermore proposes to expend large sums in providing settlements for the exiles, and suggests that they be distributed over the 'Argentina, Canada, and Australia.
News is to hand to the effect that serious anti- Jewish riots have occurred in the town of Tam- bov, is Central Russia. During the disturbance,” which assumed most alarming dimensions, 30 Jews were killed by the rioters.
A huge cavern has been discovered in the State of Oregon, in the United States. The cavern contains miles of passages, many cham- bors, and a waterfall of zoft,
The London newspapers, in commenting upon the speech delivered by the Emperor William of
1.ord Carrington will leave in a few days on a tour through South Africa.
The money market is greatly hardened through the withdrawal of a million in geld by Russia and Germany.
The National Bank of New Zealand shows a profit of £20,000 for the year. No dividend will be paid, but £13,700 will be placed to the credit for the Contingent Reserve Ford.
While speaking at the United Service, Lord Salisbury said the demand for one man one vote was an attack on the olfest franchise of the
In the Council on Tuesday, a bill to suppress indecent advertisements passed its first reading; the Naval Delence Bill passed through Com- mittee; the Guardianship and Custody of Infants Bill, the Colonial Treasurer's Indemnity Bill, and the Pensions Valldating Bill passed thelf second reading.
In the Assembly on Tuesday, the Land Bl passed the second reading by 40 to 31 the Grammar Schools Act Amendment Bill was read
A second time.
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In the Council on Wednesday, the Naval ST. Defence Bill was read a third time; the Council Treasurers Indemnity Bill, the Pensions Validat. Ing Bill and the Partnerships Bill passed through Committee, and a number of clauses of the Com pany's Bill passed,
In the Assembly on Wednesday, the Port and country. The Premier said he was deligime dad
Bill Eised the strong hold the doctrine of Imperialism had Grammar School Act Amendment Bil paared taken upon the public, and referring to the state through Committee, and the Workmen's Lien of affalis in Ireland he stated that. sgrarian | Bill pigsed its second reading. agitation in that country was simply a clerical conspiracy.
A serious affray occuryed at San Diego, In SCOTT'S Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with South California. A number of sailors, assisted Hypophosphites, is the most valuable remedy by a few civilians, attacked the police, who were for Consumption, Scrofula, General Debillly, endeavouring to re-capture one of the sailom. Wasting Diseases of Children, Chronte The police used their clubs with such violence Coughs, and Bronchitis that has ever been that two sailors were killed and many seriously produced. It is very palatable: it is very fat- injured. Two of the police are so badly burttening and strengthening. It will ease at once the most violent cough and will give both com that they are not expected to recover,
DUBLIN, July 18th; fort and strength to the sufferer. It possesses Great excitement has taken place throughout the combined virtues of these popular remedies Ireland at the announcement of Justia McCarthy's in their fullest form. Any Chemist can supply resignation ps'leader of the Irish pinty. It.-A. S. Watson & Co. (Ltd), agents in
Hongkong and China,—{Adoi.
OTTAWA, July 18th.
There is a great sensation throughout Canada In consequence of disclosures having been made, that the Civil Servants have been bribed, and wholesale dismissals have taken place
ST. PETERSBURG, July 19th,
A plot to overthrow the Czar was discovered by a persecuted Jew yesterday, who informed the authorlifes and was condemned to transportation
Germany upon his reception at the Gulid Hall, for life, as the perpetrator of the plot, The STO unanimous in praise of bis utterances. The Russian press are indignant at the action of the Emperor dined with the Duke of Cambridge at || authorlifes, p
Gloucester House, Piccadilly ; and subesquently
PARIS, July 19th
Attended a State concent at Buckingham Palace, The railway strikers are determined to win er where the display was one of great magnificence, do in the sttempt.
HONGKONG TEMPERATURE.
(Fròon Matern. Oso. Falconar & Co.'s Ragtatae,
Today,
Thermometeror's fully, we woodloos vonatas sang saja andage shakhs käepae
Pathi ngenguanyavi opgehooppangaroo pignore, Thawermates—ġ kum. (Wet fysik) pengrosinerseremezzo series,
(15) kabe
c/o Hongkong Telegraph Office. Hongkong, 7th August, 1801.
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JOHN
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OF HONGKONG,
No. 618, S.C REGULAR MEETING of the above
will be held in the FREEMAR
Hall, Zetland Street, on WEDNESDAY hex the 12th Instant, at 8.30 for 9 pm, precisely. Visiting Brethren are cordially invited.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.
PERSEVERANCE
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SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND' PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROPE
VIA
AND
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS, ATLANTIC AND OTHER CONNECTING
STEAMERS.
PROPOSED SAILINGS FROM HONGKONG, Garlic ...................Wednesday rath Aug. Belgić....................................... ...Thursday 3rd Sept. Oceanic...................... Saturday 26th Sept
THE Steamahle
" GAELIC " will be despatched for San Francisco, št Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the rath Inst., at P.M. Connection being made at Yoko hams with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan Porta.
RATES OF PASSAGE. From Hongkong, First-class. To San Francisco, Vancouver, Victoria, Esquimanit, New Westminster, Port Townsend, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, O..........) To Liverpool and London ..................... 375.00 To Parts and Bremen
To Havre and Hamburg
$335,00
345.00
335.00
** Through Passage Tickets granted to Eng- land, France, and Germany by all trans-Atlantic lines of steamers. “
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Special rates (First-class only) are granted to Missionales, members of the Naval, Military Diplomatic and Civil Service, to European Offelals in servies of China and Japan, and to Government officials.
Passengers by this line hare the option of [1089 proceeding Overland by the Southern Pacific and Connecting Lines, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific or Canadian Pacific Raliways,
LODGE OF
HONGKONG, No. 1161, EC. REGULAR MEETING of the above HALL, Zetland Street, on MONDAY, the 17th A LODGE vill be held in the FREEMASONS instant, at 5 for 5.30 pm, precisely,
Return Tickets-First Class-Prepaid return tickets to San Francisco will be landed at fal lowing rates
4 months denunzumnon$337.50 12 months..............................$193-75 Time is reckoned from date of issue to date of re-embarkation at San Francisco.
of Lading for the principal places in RUSSIA.
•
N SATURDAY, the sgth day of August,
ON
Company's Steamabin
MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE & CARGO, " PREUSSEN," Captain W, Reimkasten, with
will leave this Port as above, Calling at GINOA. Shipping Orders will be granted till 5 p.m., on the 28th, Cargo will be received on Board until to a.m, on the agth, Specio. and Parcels until 5 pm, on the 18th August. (Parcels are not to be sent an Board; they must be left it the Agency's Office), Contents and Value of Packages are required.
The Steamer bas splendid Accommodation, and carries a Doctor and Stewardesa, /*
For further Particulars, apply to
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents. #anekano 4th August. Vägi
Motels.
BAY VIEW HOTEL,
MR. OSBORNE begs to announce that this
convenient half-way House on Shau-ki- wan Road is now open.
The HOTEL commanda a beautiful View, and is situated in a cool and breery spot.
There is a convenient landing jetty opposite the Hotel for launches.
The beat Brands of WINES; LIQUORS, CIGARS, &c, always on Stock, MEALS can be served at any hour. Prompt attendance.
Hangkong, 14th May, 1891. Babay
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THE SHAMEEN HOTEL.
BRITISH CONCESSION, CANTON, ~ "THIS FIRST CLASS HOTEL, admirably
alluated within a few minutes walk of the *River Steamer Wharyes,' is now open to receive Visitor
The Bed-rooms are cool, airy and comfortably fumistel, and the spacious Dining Room, Sitting Rooms, and accommodation generally will be
The Table D'Hote is supplied with every luxury in season, and the cuisine ts in experí. suced hands.
ing at San Francisco for China or Japan (or
makati who have paid full fare, re-embark. found qual to the best Hotels in the Far East. vice versa) within one year will be allowed a [2088 discount of 10 per cent. This allowance does not apply to through fares from Ching and Japan to Europi.
Hongkong, 8th August, 1891.
.HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
NOTICE.
URING this and next month members are DURING med to eat me at the 300, 300, and 600 yards ranges Bisley rules and rounds and one sighting shot at each distance. It is desired that all scores made bo went in to: the Secretary. A prise will be given to the compiler of the highest aggregate of not less than 5 practices, e diventato
J. ANDERSON, A Acting Hon. SecretLA Hongkong, 6th Augam, 18916 2224 gal (0)
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to ...address. in full; and same will be received at the Company's Office untli Fivx P,M6; the day previous to saliing,
Wines, Splits, Malt Liquors, etc, of the best quality only!
A. F. DO ROZARIO, Manager. Hongkong, ath November, 1800
ITSUI BUSSAN KAISHIA,
HAVE OPENED, THEIR BRANCH HOUSE IN SINGAPORE, from fat July Instant.
Counias Invoices to accompany Carge des tinted to: Foints beyond San Francisco, in the Mole Agens for Mile Coal Mine United States, should be sent to the Company's Offices, addressed to the Collector of Customsa, San Franclion, vinden den jwa TES Ter further Information" as to Pamizgalér Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, Ha ya, Queen's Road Central, and c SAME TE D1 S. VAN BUREN, Agent,
· Hongkong/ 7th August, 1891, 200
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