Intimations.
'DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, LIMITED,
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CHEMISTS, &C
EUCALYPTUS OIL AND
INFLUENZA.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1893.
The Hongkong Celegraph.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 15, 1891.
THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK AGAIN TO THE FRONT.
DISAPPEARANCE OF THE COMPRADORE,
Tax Volunteers for Kowloon West battery will parade in marching order at head quarters to- morrow, Tuesday 29th, ready to march off at 6 p.m. sharp.
Johnson, Stokes, and Master, appeared for the plaintiffs and Captain Berwick defended in
person.
Capt. Berwick admitted the debt and said the cargo had to be removed for the sake of repairs, His Lordship thought the unloading "Item could not be held to be a necessary. He would
Mr. Pollock asked that
on Mr. Jan. Edwards who was mainly respon- sible for the decorations,
Tuz Penang Gazette publishes the following recover somo $5,500 cost of pecansaries supplied reserve Judgment ist judgment be given at said that Capt. Anderson had always come for.
telegram regarding the disturbances in Pahang ---Telak Anson, 15th March, 5.30 p.m.—It li reported that the Bentong Police Station, with arme and ammunition, haï been captured by the, Orang Kaya Palawan, and that the Persk Sikhs baya again been ordered to Pabang,
As we announced some time ago would probably be the case, the so-called Formosa Trading Co., Anding their shipping experiments between Formosa and the China coast porte a losing game, have laid-up the steamer Smilk and are now only running the Cass and Feechs. The
Mr. Pollack said this action was brought to
Co., agents of the plaintiffs in Saigon. Two to the ship at Saigon by Messrs W. G. Hale and bills were drawe is favour of the plaintiffs in payment. The jurisdiction of the Ceart to enter. tale this claim arose under the Colonial Courts of Admiralty Act of 1890, sec. 2, subsec, which came into force on July 1,1891, giving this Court the arme jurisdiction as the High Court of Admiralty Is England, which in regard to necessaries bad power under 24 Vlc. C. to, S. 4 | and 5.
George Buxton Berwick, who was called as
first wines for plaintiffs, said he was not
once in the Dock claim, as the Dock Co. had shown
hown superior diligence is suleg.
His Lordship thought it was simply that they happened to be on the spot; the others would be just as diligent to get their money if they could. In this case he would make ne decree yet, but would find that the amount was due, though he was not sure if it all came within jurisdiction. :'
THE CREW.
3. Kynoch and others med för wages due. His Lordship suggested that the whole matter.
This was agreed to.
PYTUS, either disguised under fancy names or which a good many lakhs of doll captala, one of the officers, two of the engineers opposing the claim, but was willing to give | of wagen be referred to the Registrar.
in lis pute state, has earned the most fessional and lay support, and up to the
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and several of the crew of the Swith have been
would discharged
evidence in support of it. He said he was mester and owner of the Torrington and was at Saigon abon: 18th December last, The ship was in want of coal, provisions, and other
necessaries. He applied to Hale and Co. for
Some ugly rumours were prevalent is certain generally well informed commercial circles der Ing Saturday afternoon and evening concerning the stability of four or five well-known local Chinese banks, and it was more than hinted Fall the preventives, OIL OF EUCALY. that the Hongkong and Shangbai. Banking
Corporation was in an awkward position,
probably be required for its extrication. protoning, when it became pabite gossip that A. F. P. Peplow was charged with culpable These feporia assumed definite shape early || AT the Assire Court, Singapore, on the 17th inst, present Hoka Bank and reputed one of the worithi with commiiting a rash act. It will be remem
Lo Hok-p
est Chinese in the colony, had disappeared and bered that Peplow, who an official dog-killer, left no trace behind of his whereabouts. He when going along the Changlo Road in the dusk had left something else, however, in the shape of evening, saw something up tit edilled of liabilities, said to have been lacured took to be a monkey. He shot at and through heavy share speculations extendingut a monkey but a Malay man, The jury over months/past, and aggregating some returned a verdict of "not guilty" on both thing like three millions of dollars He got counts. $100,000 from three Chinese banks on Saturday. A BOXING match of an intercolonial character. The detectives were quickly at work, and we took place at the Melbourne Athletic Club on the belleve that the missing compradore was traight of February 27th between Jim Barge, "the Hail, of Victoria. The event proved a consider. Ironbark" man of New South Wales, and Jack abla disappointment to most of the spectators Hall did not come up at the end of the sixth round, and Eurge was declared the winner. The referes intimated that the way in which the affair ended would be brought under the attention of the committee. ^^,
compradore of the Hongkong and | homicide not amounting to murder, and also Foliock (rading)-drawn on Stoddart
It certainly seems to have vindicated the chalms put forward in its behalf."-Chemist and "Druggiat. Feb. 6th, 18ga.
DAKINS' STANDARD BRAND OF EUCALYPTUS
OIL.
to Canton. But meanwhile the news of his having left the colony under auch circumstances had the effect of creating quite a panic In Chinese financial circles, with the disastrous result that in the course, of the day fewer than four salive banks have had to put up the shutters. There is weeping and Nos, 32 & 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL walling in Bonham Strand, and big troubles aro
evidently looming ahead.
Botiles, 50 cta. and $1.00
A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.
WINES AND SPIRITS.
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THE Shanghat Mercury of the 23rd states that heister Co. sisting that their steamship a telegram had fost received by Messrs. Back Faskua had been in collision with the Indo- Chins Co. steamer Changwo and had three feet of her bows stove in, but was making no wear and was coming down to Shanghai for repairs. No further particulars as to the place supposed to have pccurred somewhere near Hankow. It was not known whether or not the Changwe had sustained soy damage, but it is presumed that she had not.
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required. In rayment he gave a drait on on the ship's agents, for about £134. Brothers, of Liverpool, agents for the Gepeng Sitness (continuing) said that on 28th Dec, he returned to Saigon and had to recoal and give another draft, 3 months sight, for 246 odd, on Stoddard Brothers, making the total 4,365 9s. 3d. These two blils were dishonoured, and were still to the plaintiffs in that amount. The Torrington unpaid. The witness therefore stood fadebted
owner or part owner of her was domiciled in was a British ship, registered in London no
used for coals, provisions, and harbour dues Hongkong. The money was all wanted and
To the Court. There was one mortgage on the ship, in connection with which a case was down for hearing
to-day. Mr. W. R.
The Court then adjourned`zing dis.
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MEETING OF THE "LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
The jolly gathering was presided over by Capain G. C. Anderson, honorary associate, and he was Introduced by the Secretary, who ward most kindly to fill the past when their president, on severa! important occraiens, wa unavoidably absent, as he was that night. In response Capt. Anderson said it afforded hims great pleasure to represent his very dear and friend Cap. Samuel Ashton this previous occasions, and, while re-reitine bis absence, he would always be only tan happy to. do his best to act for the worthy Pesident and to aid the society in any way (ppl-use). He was convinced that such a society was needed in Hongking, and that if it represented any question or difficulties to owners in a calm d proper manner their reforms would be carried In due couren. The Interests of owners and their employds were virtually identical and that fact, should never be lost sight of (renewed applause).
The discussion of the programme was then proceeded with and It lasted up to mid- A meeting of the Legislative Council was held
The night,
kanga were well to dered the afternoon. There were present. E especially those by Messrs. D. MeeDanald, T. M. O'Brien (Colonial Secretary) Mr. W. loudly applauded and encored. Considerable Sir W. Robinson, K.C.M.G., Govenor Mr. GJ. Vowles, R. Love and W. Jones, who werd M. Goodman (Attomey-General) Mr. F. A.
merriment was caused by the appearance of Cooper (Surreyor-General) Mr. H. Stewart Mr. J. W. Gale span the scenes, and the Lockhart (Registrar-General); Mr. H. G. Mitchell- audience called for him several times, -He Inses (Colonial Treasurer); Comr. W. G. He responded willegly to the call and his master- H. Whitehead, C. P. Chater, E. R. Belilios, and one of the successes of the evening. Towards Hastings (Actlag Harbour Master); Messrs. T. plece, "The Hat McGuinness Wore · 30" proved
midnight the audience hegan to call loudly for the Ho Kal
Secretary's con'ribution and Mr. Doncan promptly responded, although suffering consider ably from an attack of la gripps, and rendered surprised a good many. his song, "Shent Per Shent," in a manter which
MINUTES.
The minutes of the last meeting were read
and confirmed.
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FINANCE,
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The Colonial Secretary fald on the table minutes from the Governor recommending voles
gave formulam, accountant of the Bank, of $15,175, unexpended sums for pubile works | moved a vote of thanks to the Chairman and
as to the bills being debt led to the bank by Hale & Co. The bills were received from Singapore in reply, and also seat to the Singapore Branch, and a letter was another letter from London direct, saying the bills had been dishonsared. Stoddart Bros. bad stated there were no funds to pay the draits. (Letter produced)
It has been quite impossible to obtain ARY absolutely relible information as to how our local European banks are involved, but the current report is that both the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and the Bank of China, Japan and the Straits, Ld., have been very hard hit. The Hongkong Bank's E invite attention to the following Brands alleged loss has been estimated at over a million
all of which are excellent quality and dollars, that of the Bank of China, Japan and or time of the accident were given, but it in we reply to the Court, Mr. Pollock said the of the Finance Committee, recommending roles good value for the money.
The same being specially selected by our London House, and bought direct from the most noted Shippers, are imported in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the beat growths at moderate prices,
WE
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the Straits at less than half that amount'; but these statements must be merely taken for what they are worth until the secounts have been thoroughly overhauled-a difficult business, a5 their system of accounts is so bad. It is neverthe- leassignificantly wuggestive that Hongkong Bank shares are this afternoon nominally quoted at 120 per cent. premium.
We understand that a meeting of the Court of Directors was to be held this afternoon, and no doubt, considering the shakes confidence of shareholders and the community generally, the Court will consider it advisable to make a public statement on the position of affairs at an eatly
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Melbourne for the murder of his wife there j- the
THE management of Woodyear's Circus offer a special attraction for next Thursday night, on which occasion four famous Japanese wrestlers, engaged in Tokio by wire and who will znive by the P. & O. Co.'s steamet Verona, will display thele skill in one of the most favorite of The chief of the four, athletic sports, Shishiwatari," bears the highest reputation amongst Japanese wrestlers, and has had the privilege of frequently performing before his Majesty the Mikado. Hongkong !sports " have witnessed so little high-class wrestling out in the Far East, and as the "Japs" are acknow ledged to be perfect masters at the game, the enterprise of Woodyear's management will pro bably be rewarded by the largest audience of the season. We understand that an unusually Interesting ring programme, consisting of several novelties, is also la rehearsal for Thursday night
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Steamship Co," were the owners of the Torrington, which was their only vessel, Capt. Berwick was, however, registered owner. (Certificate produced).
His Lordship quiloned if the dishonouring of the
bilis was sufficiently proved. Mr. Pollock referred, to the captain's own evidence.
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His Lordship thought that when a bill was given in this way there was an extension of credit until the notice of dishonour could be actually proved.
Mr. Pollack submitted that there was a right to me frem. Farther, the captain bad received a telegram from Stoddart Bros., saying that the Gopeng Steamship Co. had no funds.
His Lordship thought that as there were of her Interests to guard, he could not takes the telegram sufficient. Of course, the captain's admissions wein in favour of adverse interests, he being owner of the ship; and in the Admiralty (ourt would consider the point. there was more elasticity as to evidence; he
the
Bank's
Mr. Pollock thought the evidence of i corespondence proved the dishonour.
His Lordship thought it best to reserve Judgment, and decide all the Torrington cases enter. The far he would-orly fandthat plaintiffs did did anvance the sum now sued for. HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK CO'S BUIT.
Mr. Pollock and this was a claim for repairs under the same jurisdiction as the farmer case,
At midnight Mr. T. Powell'“ struped un" and rated in 1891 $2,733, for extension of the catila Secretary, which was carried hy ncclamation. depot, alas bold over from last year: $300 in Captain Anderson responded and then the motion of the Colonial Secretary, seconded by Tennant in martial style, sang Rule Tiritannia," connection with the Sailors Home; and on the whole company stand up, and led by Sergeant the Colonial Treasurer, these votes were referred after which the Chairman took his departure to the Finance Commitee.
On the motion of the Colonis! Secretary, brought to a harmonieus close.
and the proceedings were shortly afterward arconded by the Cofental Treasurer, the report
The following was the programme :- Firt (verture Mr. N. Ruchwaldy; of $ Bo for an interpreter, etc., to the Colonial
"Castles in the Alt” Mr. R. Lễ ve; “The Boat Veterinary Surgeon, $350 for expenses in connecswain's Story. Mr. D MacDannids should tlon with the Quarantine Commalssion, and $192 file to Mr. R. Love; recita Jon Mr W. Machell increase to the second Chinese assistant in
4 songs by friends. Part II.-"Rafferty and Victoria College, wax adpp'ëd,
Kafferty," Mr. W. Jones; “O'Relly,” Mr. J. E. Farrell; "Death of Nelson," Mr. D. MacDonald "B-le of the Ball," Mr. R. Love: Comic Song, Mr. W. Janes; Mandalla Solo, Mr. Houghton; "Shent Per. Sheat," Mr. C. Dengan Comic Song, Mr. J. Pope: Recitation. Mr. Archd. Corsie. Ies Comic Song, Mr. Vowles 1
Comic Sang Mt. J. Edwards; and a" Medley," Mr.}.. W. Gele
A COLONIAL LOAN. The Colonial Secretary:-I have the bonotir. by direction of his Excellency taity on the tahle the report of the Committee appointed to consider the question whether it be desirable that a loan should be raised for this Colony, and if so, in what way it might best be raised. The report has not yet been printed, so that for the present. it can only be tabled and not circulated. As soon as it has been printed, however, co; les
HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.
will be furnished to all members. With his Excellency's permission i may be allowed to take
A strong muster of competitors assembled on this opportunity of stating that although his Saturday list, in shoot for the short range 'cellency does set agree with the opinicas handlexp cup and sons at sea and 600 yards. expressed in the report, sill in deference to the Several good scores were made at too rade, but weight of experience of the gentlemen who have the lights and shades rendered shooting difficult signed it, his Excellency does not propose alat 600 yards, in cong-quence of which very few present to press the matter any further.i
M. for Eytony icates were made at that rangha of the Shropshire Regiment, with an allowance of 8 won the can for the weand thue with a score of 61, which, brought with it the first aggregate spoon. Inspector Mann, scratch, with his uraal. woad wwwage waterke wczud apoeg with tw best aggregate score of 60. Appended are the first so senres,
ÉCHOOL EXTENSION
Mr. Whitehead gave notice to sak at the next meeting, in séference to a statement in Dr. Eitels
to the Government Central School for "GONY (KET ME OUTverumen Was Stems to approes prin'e a alto for a new school baliding, whether the Government would lay before the Council papers of correspondence and state if it was latended, before making any appropriation, to' consult the Council on the subject.
ADY
Major Exter Insp. Mat. Mr. D. Sarcenry, R. N. Mr. T. F. Carroll, R.N.
́THE MINERS' STRIKE.
LONDON, March 18th. The Miners' Federation have resolved that the men shall resume work on Monday next.
#JACK THE RIPPER."
THUS our Yokohams colleague The Ber of A man named Williams has been amestad at. Cursins:-Major General Palmer has glued a body was found beneath the hearth. It having space belagthorough and been elicited that Williams had previously been
engineer, and he is keeping his reputation up in the scientific married in Liverpool, his house there was
manner fo which he is building the sea-wall in this examined and, beneath the hearth, the bodies of
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David Gillies, accretary, to the phist woman and four children were found, which harbour. He examines every portion of it most thoroughly, but on last Wednesday he have been identified as bis-former wile and children. This horrible discovery has caused a
went nearer the bottom than he has heretofore company, said that in February of this year the Torrington was repaired in dick, at a of profound sensation, and it in suggested that this. It seems he was out inspecting the work
and in acknowledging the salutation of the $7.386.25 of which none had been paid. The which notice was given at the iza! raeeling, the MED may possibly prove to be "Jack the official to charge he stepped arerboard and went Bewick. The ship was not sexworthy without Coloolal Secretary seld that the Attorney. W. Dazca.
repairs had been done by request
of Capi. Ripper,"
to the bottom of the sea. The Japanese thought them, so that they were necessary. Thesmoust ho was very thorough in his investigation and
was agreed on between them. did not realise he had stepped overbazed until hedid the great porpoise act and came to the surface splattering and blowing. He was taken to the Grand Hotel and between Manager Eppin-Arrest in the Oriental Bank crae. ger's smile, a bot bath and a hot drink he came out all right. He gave as the special Information" that the base of the sea-wall to all right, but that it is surrounded by wet, war water
RESIGNATION OF THE GERMAN CHANCELLOR.
March 19th. Case The Prussian Minister of Education has dox, resigned, and it is believed that Count von Pinis Caprivi has also handed in his resignation in consequence of Majesty the Emperor in Council having deprecated the forcing through of the Education Bill with the support only of the Clericals.
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GERMAN POLITICS.
March 24th. General von Caprivi has resigned the Presi- dency of the Prussian Council of Ministers, but remains Imperial Chancellor. Count Enlenburg
becomes Premier.
THE EMPEROR'S HEALTH, The Emperor of Germany has been ordered to abstain from business, and has goun to the country to recruit
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THE BEHRING SEA DISPUTE..
March 25th.
A Committee of the United States Senate has
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At last, says our contemporary the Mercury, Shanghal seems likely to be able to boast of a swimming bath. A movement is on fost to start a swimming club, and a site has been obtained for the erection of large swimming tank. We are glad to say the movement is meeting with con- siderable support, and abast a hundred and fifty names have been put down for membership. The cost of the tack, which la to be of concrete, and of the dressing boxes, etc. is estimated at about Tia, 6,000, which is to be subscribed in shares of Tis. 30. In addition there we belleve, be a small subscription for the swimming season, The use
of the b
la to be confined to members, and certain ours will be reserved for ladies. A
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cost
Frank Haseland, marshal of the Coloslat Court of Admiralty, said that when this sult war instituted, the Torrington was already under
His Lordship wald he could find that $7,386.75 was due for necessary repairs, but he would make no decree at present.
BURNESS AND SON'S CLAIM,
Mr. Pollock said this was an action for necessaries, brought by plaintiffs for a firm carrying on business in London, who had supplied secessaries at Malta, and Port Said, for which bills were drawn, and part paid, balance still due being £520.
Captain Berwick stated that at Malta debts of £951 and at Port Said 4933 were incurred. Bills ware drawn on Stoddart Bros., in favour of Buiness & Son at both places. The bills were partly at so and partly at 90 days' sight. All bad been paid except so, which he knew had not been paid because he got a telegram from Burgess and Son
Edmonds, Whealler, of Dodwell, Carill & Co. receipt of telegrams from his 'fim'i
THE QUARANTINE QUESTION,
Mr. H. 1. Halmas,
In reply to Mr. Walichead's question, af | P,0. Ifiller, R.N.
General had beea Instructed to draft an ordin ance to give affect to the recommendations of the Quarantine Commission,
Laut Kingsford, JLN. Mr. N. Cilllerimiz
Net Alface. Total
scratch
scratch.
Bergt. Macam, & M.A Mr. Baker Mr. C. Ford Mr. E. C. Sepberd,,. Mr. A. Wat Last Chow......
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Sergeant Major Liddle
THE IMPERIAL' CUSTONS BLOCKADE AND THE
PRIVATE LAUNCH QUESTIONE (ENT Mr. Whitehead said that, having been furent Ballard, R.N |nished with papers on these subjicts by the Mr. Mclanejake
Government, he would ask permission to postr. 8, Melan pone bis questions, of which he gave notice at the last meeting, for a week or two, until be should have had an opportunity of going through the papers.
His Excellency agreed.
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THE NEW D, F, W.. The Bill to alter the title of Surveyor General to Director of Public Works was read a second time, taken through committee, read a third time, and passed.
LETTERS PATENT.
CORRESPONDENCE.
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We do not necessally endorse the opinions expressed by
- Comssproćmbs to this colomra.) THE COLONIAL TREASURER AND THE OPIUM FARM,
· TO THE EDITOR OF THE **HONGKONG TELEGRAPH," SIR.—I was surprised and extremely hurt to seo your article on the Oplum Farm in Saturday's Issue - and to find that you
The Letters Patent Amendment Bill was read published therein a letter said to have been a third time and passed,
PLAY MIGHT FASSES.
The Chinese Night Fassan Amendment
was read a third time and passed.
HOME LICENCES.
addressed to me.by Mr. Mitchell-Innos.. I hava Do recollection of having received such a letter, Bill object in addressing myself to you une is to although, it tis quite possible I did not har my
request that you will inform your readers that thé le ter you published was not obtained from
The Licences Amendment Bill was read & me and that no communication was made to
decided in favour of ratifying the Arbitration site has been obtained on very low terms from office. (Telegrams produced.) The third time and phased, ''''
SMALL HOLDINGS. Upon the motion of the Goverment a Select Commitee of the House of Lords has been appolated to enqulis late the question of small 0.75 Holdings.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL,
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Ad left Singapore for this port at I p.m. yesterday.
the Recreation Fund, close to the Cricket Club, which will not interfere with the view of the Race Course. The tank, which is to be roo feet long by 30 feet wide, is to be kept filled with Water Works water, which will cost some hun. dred dollars or so a month. The formation of this club is a step in the sight direction, and we
London telegrams had cost. #127.89 to his firm, who acted on behalf and by request of Barness & Co.
His Lordship thought the authority for tele- graphing was hardly proved, sutil letters should arrive. It would have been better la all these cases to take the captain's evidence on commis-
and then postpone the actual hearing of
ADJOURNMENT.
The Council najourned to April 11th.. FINANCE COMMITTEE:
The Finance Committee sat subsequently and
wish it every success, but it still falls abort ofcase until ike whole of the evidenco could transacted several affairs of minor iäportance.
what we have long advocated in these calumas, namely a public swimming bath in a conveulent place in the Seulement
be obtained. He was not aware that the Admiralty Court could act on mere telegrams could. He thought the item fortelegrams could and letters any more than the Supreme Court only come in as costs. He would not enter any and Co.
"AN EVENING WITH BRITISH MARINE OFFICERS.
The British Mercantile Marine Officeral
me that such a letter was about to be published before your anlele appeared.
If soch a letter was addressed to me by the Colonial Treasurer, it was a strictly, private and and I do not consider that I In publishing it.
should
be justified Hoping that you will at once acquli me of having to any way been privy to the pablication of either the letter of the article,
Believe me, t
Yours truly-.
A KOH CHENG SEAN, Hongkong, 28th March, 1892.
THE returns of the number of visitors to the City. this port a most popular Customs officer in Mr. finding yet, except that £525 was due to Borness | Association, which sprang Into existence abone | Wo have no hesitation in "acceding to Mr. Koh
Hail Museum for the week ended March 17th. 1.00 are:-Europeaus, rygs Chinese, 2,081; total
2,256,
1.10 MR. Charles Dowdall, the Mercury understands, has been appointed legal adviser to the Maal cipal Council in succession to the late Mr. R. E. Walnewright.
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Ax Amoy correspondent writes under date the 25th March We shall shortly be losing from | G. W. Luce, who is proceeding to England on twelve months' leave. Mr. Luce has been in the Customs service for nearly twenty years, having, joined in October, 1873, since which period he has been moved at different times to most of the southern parts, fecluding Swatow, Khungchow, Shanghai, Wenchow, Takow, and Amoy, in many of which he has hold important notably at Takow, where for twelve positions, AN Emergency meeting of Zetland Lodge, No.
months 1.00 $45, EC will be held in Freemasons Hall, not too much to say that in whatever port, or or more he was Harbour-master. It is Zetland Street this evening, at 8.30 for 9 o'clock whatever capacity Mr. Luce has been, be bas been highly esteemsed and most popular THE share-market value of the Melbourne cable he has been brought in contact. And now that
mong 1.00 tramways bas fallen seven millions sterling he is leaving Amoy, he canies with him the best within the last 12 months. The depreciations and most sincere wishes of his brother officers In Hongkong Banks and China Sugaru lat and other friends, for a anfe and pleasant penge to old England, from which he has been absent for thirty years--for an enjoyable holiday during his stay there, and that on the expiration of his leave, he will once again be in our midst, the genial companion and kind friend that we have always known him:
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eighteen months ago,has scored several successes,
This was also a claim, for necessaries up. / notably the suppression of that pulsor
piled.
| forms of old-time" slavery known a he obtained for the ship on Dec. 9 and 13. cost gentler triumphs, so to say, must be reckoned Capt. Berwick stated that when at Singapore and unnecessary Sunday labour, but amongst its and provisions from Mesata. Paterson, Simons at the smoking concert given to the Glends of the Co. He paid £300 on account, and drew a bill Society in their arw rooms on the Priya on Stoddart Brothers for the balance, £75. equal Saturday evening. It was intended to be a concert $335 not included, making total $820, for which stiffness or over-plus of ceremony every one to £436.44. Further, pilotage and towing cost for the people, by the people. There was to be po Paterson, Simons & Co. now sued, through was to be perfectly free and easy. And so Dodwell, Carlili & Co. Witness had admitted they were The programme contained the on Liverpool had been dishonoured, but witness to reserally to be found all the arts, wisdom, had no direct writen notice of dishonour.
and virtue of society. This order alone is known to be the true preserver of freedom, and may be called The People
1.10 precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially invited. - Ales classes with whom at different fimes the debts and signed the accounts. The drafts quotation - In the middle order of mankiko
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* 430040 cipher alongside such a drop as that.
HIRED BOY (on a Lún)-Kin I go fishin' this Farmer-No, but be a good boy and work bard a'mebbe next week you kin go to a funeral
Hired Boy-Kin I go to your at
B Fine Unsweetened, White
Capsule ................... 4300 afternoon! C Fine A. V. H. Geneva...** 5.35 0.30 RUM.
Finert Old-Jamaica, Violet
Capsule
1:00
Good Leeward Island.....$1.50 per Gallon. LIQUEURS.
. Benedictine Maraschino
Coracon Cordial Chartreuse
THE Sydney Bulletin describes the Salvation rabble la Australia as "Booth's army of discased criminals, rowdies, sweaters, blacklegs, and bysterical fanatics”—and this we take to be a
COLONIAL, COURT: OF ADMIRALTY.
THE MORTGAUZE, Thomas Dent sned on a mortgage for £4,000, interest and costs,
Capt. Berwick said that on August 9th, 1891, he mortgaged the ship for £4,000 to Thomas Dent, in London, at 8 per ceas. Three, monte interest had been paid. Up to the date of the Latue of writ there was due for principal and interest £4,110 ga, Bd, mana
His Lordship thought some further proof should be adduced. There might have been a transfer, for instance. Judgment reserved.
Heering's Cherry Corts pretty accurate picture of one of the biggest (Bojera Mr. Fielding Claro, Acting Chief The Chinese firm, Robert Jack & Co., sued
Bitter, &c.
PRICES ON APPLICATION,
ihama this wicked world has eYOK SOON. THR sudden death of Mr. F. A. Heliger, chief engineer of H. M. S. Fireland, at Tientsin the other day, seems to have been quite a and basin. Mr. Heliger had attended the Ladies Leap Year Ball, and returned to his ship apparently all right; but he was found dead in hifi cabin meat, (4) morning, still in full dress,
A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
de Established A.D. sögu, Hongkong, 4th February, 1892,
BOL.
Justice)
March 28th.
THE “TORRINGTON,!.. "WEW ORENTALʼ BANK" BUIT," The New Oriental Batle Corporation quad the seamanip Terriaries for maney advanced at Balgon,Ms, Polesky
Cheng Sean's requests he neither furnished with the letter por could he have known anything whatever about the article; but Mr, Mitchell-Innes' Interesting communication lan, în our possession 'all the salar, it is written as Government, note-paper and la not in any way private or privileged.. We attribute the buge loss of revenue of the Colory In connection with the Oplum Farm bungling not to use any harsher terma-au mainly to the Colonial Treasurer's gross
we intend dealing with the matter very seriously at the earliest possible date-Edg Telegraph.]
NEWS BY TRE AMERICAN MAIL
In arranging the programme Mr. Chesney The Occidental & Oriental Co.'s steamship Duncan, the Secretary, had a good deal of diff. Brigit, Capt. W. H. Walker, with the American culty owing to the unavoidable absence of several malls of the 1st inst., arrived in harbour this gentlemen who had promised their services, but morning. We extract the following telegrams the well-wishers of the Association promptly res- from our San Francisco exchanges ponded Phongthened captial and the result was that emperor WiBARLIS, February ath
and capital programme was gone Emperor Will'am's speech yesterday lolensely through in manner which defies triticisms excites political circles, it being held by some The Room, though none too big, decorated--the Union Jack and Royal ported that when the Sectarian Education bill was unltably that a dangerous crisis in faceliable. It is res Standard being
feature. In the in the Prussian Dict reaches the Oberhaus conspicuous The portrait of the President, Captain Prince Bismarck, at the bead. of the strongest oppose the lo Germany, colours, while a contálning... carry of the three leaders of the rang of Government LONDON, Februa strates whe
Maagro nows has been received of a terrible sucked the NamON LUTHER February 26th, amrounded with black trape. At 1 whole, the disaster in the North Ses by which a steamer get-up of fixturday's concert, the manner in went to the button, carrying with her those on which it was conducted, and the good feeling board, with only one exception. which was fostered and evnext on all midla la The Billah Heamer Zschbrets and thu mfects the greatest credit on the organistry and Forest Game cards into collision of Flame
Samuel Ashton, was draped with the British party over known in THE COMPRADORE.
for necessaries supplied, the depreke ve
Chang Hol, partner in the firm, sald goods had been supplied and coolism engaged for discharging cargo on the orders of Capt, Berwick, to the total value of $657, de
His Lardship doubted if cookie labour, lo die charging cargo, could be made ground of action in Admiralty Conits
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