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Mr. J. H. Tenderson, Mr. W, Campbell, Mr. R. H. Christle, Mr. J Whitehead, Dr. Howatson, the Rev. A. Ritchie, Mr. A. C. Bochinas, &c. After an excellent dlaner, purreyed by Mrs. Marshall, the loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair, and were heartily received. Major Reld replied for "The Reserve Forces," Apologies were lailmated from a large number of gentlemen, including Sheriff Grahame and 'Mr. Graham of Alzthrey Castle.
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 1895.
CORRESPONDENCE.
(We do not necessually endorse the oplulozi sxpressed by Commandanten, bi tiks Tokens.J-
A SUGGESTION.
on the scene au n gre se naval and milliary Power. The Japanese were enterprising, brave, resolute. capable of organisation and discipline, and had most undoubtedly the qualities of becomlog great Power if they willed it. They had struck a great blow to the whole sistem of Aristic politics,
To run Korróz oF !TWW “Homokona TELMORAPH.” It was fuifle to think that things in the Far East could go on as before on the old Ilves. As the SIR. In your issue of the and instant you | foalstsgesofthe deplorable war were approached, called attention to the desirability of promptly Her Moj aty's Ministers should be on the alert and removing the tool sheds that have for so long see that the gigantle territories and new markets served the purpose of a central market. Allow of Chios were opened to foreign trade in theme to make a suggestior, namely, that the Interests of civiliation, as well as in the interest superstructure only be removed, the staging or and for the welfare of the Chinese people them- floor be left where it is and have a few landing selves. The Chinese were not locking In enter- steps add an as to 'forts a temporary whitf trustworthy, while they were also extremely steam launches, etc. industrious, (Applause) The unbounded kind. news of his hosts action that day he regarded as charge of the duties in 'e in the fatore with higher motives and nobler ends in view, and he must be a poor specimen of the Sco'ch race who having been that "assured a' the respect of his fellow men, was not thereby aroused to s self-respect. To have gained and to enjoy their standard of action which would earn his own confidence filled him with beartfelt gratitude. (Applauss.)
Captain Parker has applied to the Harbour Master to have a Court of fogalry bell to deter« mine the cause of the loss of bin ship.`
We ars glad to hear this disaster was not attended with teas of life.
The Singapore-owned steamer Cecil C. Smith has been sold to a Chinese firm in Penang.
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Captain Young of the Lien Shing is about to proceed home to bring out to the East a new river steamer for be feris-China S. N. Co.
¡The Honam will resume duly on the Canton route to-marrow evening, and then the Fatskam
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LATE TELEGRAMS.
LONDON, April 14th.
April 25th.
The British Channel squadron shonly visits Kiel; and Admiral Fitr y has been lastracted To invite the Ruslan Admim! of the Baltic squadron to pay a visit to Spithead during the Cowen reguite, la August next,”
position of such eminence 11 occasled by prior, and were commercially most rellable and capable of accommodating a large number of wll be docked for the usual periodical overbau | in strang demand and offers of ŝo have failed to Parliamentary division, c«u•ed by the acceptance
Among other toasis proposed were :-" Mr. and Mrs W. D. Whichead and family "The Colonies, The Magistrates and Burgh of Dunblane," "Friends from a distance," "The "The Clergy." "The Ladies," "The Press," Cramplers," and "The Chairman, Song) wers tung by members of the company, and the proceedings throughout were of a very hearty and enjoyable character-Dundes Advertiser
THE ANTI-FOOTBINDING CRUSADE.
THE TIK TSU HUI.
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Now that Pedder's and Victoria wharf are almost completely blocked and those near the
is by reclamation works, the new pier, now utterly lendequate for the purses of the shipping community, will soon become a source of great danger,
A polni in favour of my propastilen is this, that a view of the scarcity of dollars it opens the way to a solution of a somewhat difficult problem.
"GIVE OF MOTO room" is the constant 'cw of tha shipping community, who, in respect to the crowded old and new Pedder's wharves can, with "General" Booth's noble warriors, honestly exclaim "we know what it is to be there."
Yours faithfully,
·OLD SALT.
Hongkong, May 8th, 1995. [We referred on the and instant to the super structares chiefly, which are abrat an disgust- ing an eye sore and as indescribably filthy as | anything In the shape of a "central market" In a napalous British city can well be.-Ed. Hongkong Telegraph]
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
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Mr Robb, formerly Chief Engineer of the seringer. The Lady Michell is now on the Jiva-Salgon route.
The polling for the vecancy in Mid Norfolk
of the Chillern Hundefa by Mr. Clement Hlegion, (0,6.) Liberal Member, has resulted in mejority of two hundred votes over Mr. F. W. Wilson, Radlesk. The result of the poll was as followes-Gerdes 4,100; Wilena 4,900.
and 430 tonn of headings yielding 272 ounces and 43 ounces of gold respectively. New Bal- morals are again firmer and sales at 853 bava been affected. * Jelebus have been sold at $37 and Raubs have changed hands at $47 and $4.40, The Times reviewing the report of the Oplum DOCKS, WHARVES & GODOWNS.-Hongkong | Commission, declares that the teilt in a grant and Whampoa Docks have been placed at 100 | victory for the cause of common sense. Thị per cent premium but at that rate more shares | paper entirely supports the conclosions arrived are obtainabla. Kowloon Wharf shares have by the Commissioners.. fund bayers at $381 and $40 and $39.
· Lands, Hotels & BUILDINGS--Hongkong Land Investment shares have been fixed at $59 and 591 and a sale of West Polats at $18 has taken place. Kowloon Lands have been sold at $11.
MISCELLAN ROUs-Green Island Cements are
bring shares into the market. Hongkong Brick and Cements have changed hands at 36 and
quotation. A. S. Watsons have been sold al $10 and $101, Several large lines of Hongkong Electiles have been done at $460. A mile of Geo. Fenwicks Sigi has been effected, Hongkong Ices have changed hands at $75 and
Camo, àgth Apell and continue in demand. Tramways have been Slatin Bey has been appoloved « Cetonel at sold at 866 and Dairy Farms have found buyers the Espilan amy to be attached to the Inteill. at $7.
gence Department........
Apill yth. We understand, saya a Tientala, paper, that
In the House al Commons westerday a motion the present Commander of R.M.S. Swift wps }': Tux following rerumf of the week's share | hrought forward. by Mr. Daltál, member for rst Lieutenant on board the Callode when | transactions is from. M., John A. Sollivan's Kitcaldy Borghs, was comind, declaring that the Captain Kana sa heroically brought kis vessel | report,. published at Shanghel on the 3rd || House is in favour of holding a second battle in out of Apla (Samos) in the face of a terrific har. Instant reane, just six years ago. Our readers will probably remember that three German and thres American warships were driven ashore and "destroyed on that occasion, with a legs of some 150 Ulvas; and that Cap'nin Kano unbrequently received the thanks of the Admiralty for the skill and saamanship he had displayed.
At Bangkok on the 13th Aprit two French ganheats, the Plumier and Aspic, came into colision. The former, folng down river, lost all her starboard best, while the latter came out of the'" scrap *mlous her Aying jibboom.
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SHANGHAT *HARE ·MARKET.
The market during the past week bat been very quiet, though the race holidays are responsible in a great mensure: for the small business done.
BANKS-No transactions are reported. in Hongkong and Shanghai Hanks; and at the close the feeling in qulat with® sellers at 185 per cent, fu consequence of the uncertainty of peice
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Parliamentary elections in enter where no candidate has received on, ebesluta mejority of voten. The majority for the motion was 6o.
·A member of trading Tanden brukers and merchants aro'_t›king" anted action for the formation of a Torun to defend the- gold cur- rency against the bi-metallile movement. The Tiits frekuren thatthis omnonse? Gold Currency Defence Leagus is the fent effort which has
made in England to express the saai fasling of the city on the currency question,
The Chairman, in giving the toast of the even. lag, said it was not often that in their ancient city they had the chance of roasting one who had risen from a comparatively humble sphere to a Mr. Whitehead. (Arplus) Most of those present tem imbered bim as a boy, and kar hle father and mother. Pe was born at a place with a very happy nime, Mount Pisgah-fiamph!e»)...... / ® ilak to blad the man so hanoured to the die Harbour Master's office will abortly to be shut | Gorgon, has joined the Lady Michell as second | $61 and more can be placed at the falfer | the veturn of Mr. R. T. Gardon, Valonist, by a and of the many born there he had shows the most brillant example of what Irdustry and devotion to Paly could do. (Hesr, bear) After being educated in the Free Charch School, be served 48 years with the Messrs. Burty, and months be grounded himself in commercial wwk thence proceeded to Liverpool, where for 18 In September, 1871, he entered the London office of the Chartered Ba-k of India, Australia, and Chins. There he served for a yêur to prepare himself for that career in the East with which his name had been principally identified. There after he served the Bank in Bombay, Calcutta, and Shangbal. At this stage of his career he was sent out on a place of business which tested bis abilutes. He was told to go to Japan and organise the work there and open up branches. This work be performed to the entire silvfaction of his superiors, and in i? displayed crest organl·log capacity and business abilly. Darlog those vicits, extending over a period of nine years, Mr. Whitthaad mede no fewer than 21 savages in the interests of the Bank. In 1883 he took his first holidar, and at the end of it, to show how thoroughly bla work was appreciated, he was ordered "back to Chias as manager at Yongkang. (Applause) There Mr. Waliches's name had become a household word. In 1890 he was elected by the Europesa community to emresent the Chamber of Commerce on the Legislative Assembly of Hong kong. From the moment of his enter be set his face s'andily agiin everything be considered an abuse, and wreught hard for all he thought would tend to the prosperity and development of the colony. When he left for home last year he was fated and entertaised by the whole of the European and commercial community in Hangkong, and was presented with a bandsame testimonial of their regard and an illuminated address. On e-ming home the community entrusted Mr. Whitehead with some very important work, and there was every resson to believe that when he returned they would be able again to thank him for having most success fully looked after and defended their Interests, and done their work both wisely and well. (Applause.) Under auch c'rcumstances, and after such a career, it was not surprising to their guest had been presented to Hit Royal see from the account of the last red that Highness by Lord Ripon, (Applause.) He was thoroughly typical of the class of Scotsmen who had made the name of Great Britala famous throughout the world, and who had proved that Scotland's sons were second to nene la energy, ability and devotion to whatever cause they served. (Applause.) The toast was received and drunk with great enthusiasm, the company singing "For he is a jolly good fello="
BRITISH TRADE IN THE EAST,
The Hon. T. Whitehead, who was received with prolonged cheering, in returning thanks, said that Colonel Stirling had spoken of him je terms far too complimentary and flattering Though he was unworthy of 34, what they had done would be a strong Incentiveand an increased stimolar to fresh efforts for the publle weal wherever it might be his lot to be anchored.
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American (Peru) 10th inst; French (Oceanien) 14th fast. Canadian (Empress of Fapan) 14th Inst, Tacoma (Sikk) 20th lost.
American (Coptic) 21st inst.
THE P. & O. 5. N. Co's steamer Malacca, froma China, amived at London on the evening of the 5th Inst.
THE P, & O. S. N. Co.'s steamer Ceylon left London for this port on the 4th Inst.
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THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s steamer Formosa left. Singapore for this port at 5 p.m. yesterday.
THzOcean Steamship Coisteamer AgameMNOM lett Singapore for Hongkong this morning, and is dus here on or about the 14th inst.
We are informed by the agents (Menirs, Dodwell, & Co.) that the Mogal" Live steamer Brasmar left Singapore for this sort yesterday, and is due here on or about the 13th fast.
TO-DAY SHIPPING RETURNS.
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A battle has long been waged by Individual missionaries, and their sympathisers, against the wholesale crippling of the women of China, and in rearly all instances with the mat encouraging success, and the locally (Shanghai) organised Society makes no claim to originality in this respect. It is, however, we believe, the first time that, an attempt has been made to enlist secular interest on behalf of the suppression of the evil, and while the Society contemplates making its efforts to check the foot-blading evil harmonise with those of the rellalaus pro- pagandista of all denominations In this country, bey bays the advantage of being able to deal with the matter from scientific and common sense potate of view, and of adopting meant for dealing with the evil which the missionary is largely prescribed from employing. addresses on the practice of footbinding recently The decent meetings held, and very able given in this part, bave served to show how the most naturally tender-hearted, and high moralled among us may, in a foreign country, become apparently case-bardo-ed to suffering, and indifferent to the continual perpetration around they could not tolerate for an hour to their own them of outrages upon innocent victims which lands. The old adage to do at Rome as Rome does, is perhaps responsible for our urquestion log acceptance as a matter of course and national custom in Chian, of what would curdle our bleed to contemplate anywhere else. Heart- rending narratives have resched us at intervale from the interior from miestomary sourc`a about the sufferings of little children victimised by this barbarons and fiendish custom; but itving beyond the reach of the victims' cries, and seeing nothing of the suffering caused, we venture to say that few, if any, of the residents le Shanghal have saill now realised really what wholesale torture this practice represents. Karposi Few outside those who have been brought in Strathwo.......... actual contact with the victims have, perhaps, | Tričaz vou given the question of how the deformily, to «Triumok................................. which their eyes have grown accustomed, was
Angera som actually produced. It has needed the stirring H." W. Farlsberg, and pathetic addresses that have been given, Tamarind “............** and the psiofal but necessary ocular demon- Karruka sana stration of bound foot disclosed to view at one Chingw...............
Singapore.. of the meetings, to arouse pubile horror and
Aggregating 19,481 tons register. tinguished friend, Dr. Bachas, of the Meteora indignation against a practice sa diabolical as it logical Seclety of Great Britain and Edinburgh. (a useless. The very leteresting and encodrag.
Departures, He acknowledged his Indebtedness for the training account given at Wednesday's meeting by
Straits of Dovar...steamer for Takow, Ing be received under Mr. Barty In India, the Rer. J. Macgowan of the anti-binding
Halbow. Chins, and Japan be bad lived for so of the best
Society's work in Amoy, proves, as he polated years of his life, and it undoubtedly had been a aut, that the Chinese are open to reason, nad no mean education all the time. In these
once convinced that they are on the wrong itack, countries, still largely undeveloped, there was perhaps more scope than at home, and enough easily led to better things. The very practical resolution brought forward by Mr. W. work to satisfy the most greedy. It had grieved V. Drummond, whose knowledge of the Chinese him to find that practically all the older, pro- milnent, and distinguished"men of the town and
Is unquestionable, opens up, we think, a llac of district were no more. During the last quarter argument which may prove of valeable service
In the furtherance of the Society's object. He Voluta of a century much new life and energy bad been
very tightly poloted out that the only time to Introda:ed into Danblice, and most ungestion. hope for any national movement on China's ably progress of a marked degree bad been the part is when she is to difficulties, and the order of the day. Mr. Whitebead subsequently especial predicament in which she row finds The British s'eamship Angers lo't Bombay on. referred to a paper which he had delivered at hereself warrants the belief that she will make the rath ultimo, and Bingapore on the 3rd the request of the Royal Colonial Insti'ate an
strenuous effort, Srst, to discover the causes festant, and bad fair weather, The critical position of British trade with of the effect we have seen in her collapse; and Oriental countries." He held that there could secondly to remedy the evils as far as possible. be so great recovery or permanent prosperity
Now, while the crying evil of footblading may, In our
our trade, commerce, agriculture, and other fndustries uptil they again bad what prevailed in the opinion of many, be a rather farletched throughout the world for thousands of years and
cause to whịch to attribute any degree of China's antil 1873 movare of value common to the collapse, it is, wo should say, equally far-fetched world. The farming and agricultural classes to deny any and all connection between the two, Though we heartily abbor the abnormal were suffering from law prices, and
excrescence on Society known as the New was a contracted, and fondequate currency.
Woman, the least thoughtful among us will Having given long stedy to the question, he was hardly deny that the states of women in any convinced that there would be linle or no relles without going into the immense and competed to discontinge work owing to bad weather, country is a reliabla indication of its own. naill the Western Powers restored allvar toplex question of hereditary cause" and former post ion as money concurrently with gold, and that alone could give what was essential effect, arguments in support of the disastrous * national common merinre of worldwide consequences to the lockless descendant of a standard of value possessing the maximum of stablity. He urged them in their own and in the interests of the Empire at the next slection
Only one thing was better than going abroad. That was getting back, for there was throughout the universe no place like home. (Applause.) Mr. Whitehead referred at some length to his early years, stating that his teacher was thely dir
THE CHIEF CAURE OF LOW PRICES
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The Norwegian stesmibip Herman Walk Yarlsberg left Kulchlooss on the 3rd fastant and had a fair passage, but encountered kead winds and seas with a strong corrent,
This the Rods Chronicle of the 30th ultimo:- We are glad to be in a posities to state that the German steamar Rheingold case in now in fair, way of being settled. On condition that kin decision shall be accepted by both sides, Ms Koalie, the B Liah Comin', has undertaken to- bear evidence in the case and to render a decl. sion, and heavy security has been deposited both by the agents of the steamer and by the charterers. The discharge of the carro is now going on, and in the course of a day or two the vestel will be able to leave the port. Ska bar
been detained here for exacily eight weeks, so that the demurrage claim is likely to be a heavy one. It is estimated that it will be at least à fortnight before the arbitrator/can give a deci«. slon, an a number of Japanese witnesses are to
be brought from Fastiki and other places to give their evidence.
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and compliculous of the pollitcal situation National Banks have been la steady demand and have clean in value to 918.
INSURANCE.—Fire.--Business has been done In Marine socks there has been nothing done. la Hongkongs at $200 and in Chisas at $85
changed bands at Tis. 413 and wanted.
WHARVES—Birte” Wharf shares have
SHIPPING.—Indo-China shares have beag sold at 35 and for delivery 30th June at Tis 16. The release of the Visang has improved the value of this stock and shares are enquired for quòtalion, but are_strongly held for the
pendlag sise, Shangkas Tug Boats are reported sold at Tis. 1374, but shares are offering at the
close.
DOCES.-There are offers for Boyd & Co.
shares In the market at Tis. 150, but without inducing business, Farsham's are quiet at quotation. LATER.
The evidence was all In on the 1st the Consul's decision is not yet announced.
MENING.-Small fots of Sheridan shuren have changed hands at Tls. 4. Rauds are easier and business has been done at $4.35.
MISCELLANEOUS.—Waterworžs shares háve changed ownership at Tie, 175, and Zands at sold at Tis. 475 and Tis. 480 for cash, and at Tis. 36. In Tobiccor, Sumairas have been Tis. 500 delivery 10th Tane; and Lashafs st Tis. 100. A few Hall & Holts have changed hands at $20. Bella Arbestos Bastern Agsnay
fully paid up shares have been placed to-day lange and current exchange. The 154, skarei are enquired for at qualation.
THE CHINA MUTUAL LINE, The Chios Matus! Co. new Huer, Kairos, Captain Long, is one of six new boats ordered by this company at Glasgow and Belfast to replace vessels and in the Tepanese during the past year. She is expected here as the 8th instant with a cargo of some 1,200 bales of cotton piece goods, direct from Manchester With somu reluctance on the part of the Directorn the Kafsaw was sent through the Manchester Ship Canal, drawing 20 feet of water, to load at Salford. She and her own steam power but was sailated by two togs, and, desolie all doubts,, antred at her destination ustely, If she returba Re Bally, drawing 24 feet, it is intended to make the service from Manchester regular. Referring the Koisow'r astival at 94, both transactions carrying the accrued Fit | interest," "To-day Lankat dabenturas bearing 10 Manchester a Liverpool shipping paper #EYE *** | per cent, have been sold at Tla, 100.
The Krízom lay' for a number of hours at anchor in the Mentry in front of the Landing Stags at Liverpool. Her masts, which are tela.
LOANS.--Debentures hare attracted most attention this week, and amongst other Shangkat Zand'z, 6 per cent, bare born settled at par, and så per cent.; at Tis. 93 set. Chiness Bonds here load buyers at par, plus the secrood Interest. changed hands at par and the sà per cent. terue Municipal 1889 7 per cent, debenturas kave
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JAPANESE SUGAR REFINERY.
scopic, were reduced to a height which would A sugar refinery is to be started in Osaka with permit her to pass,under the high-level bridges |
capital of 2,000,000 yan. Messrs. Shibusawa
·of the Ship Canál, This dismanting drew the | Elichi, Asano Soichiro and Komuto Shluobu ure attention of many people on the Landing Stage to among the promoters.
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JAPANESE SHIRTINGS.
har, and one had evidence that the " opposition bost,” as she was called, was not kindly regarded,
A movement fe on foot to establish a Mill for Mr. Alexander Blewart and some other gentle- men boarded her about noon, and an hour later the production of shirtings in Komamoto, The she started on the high tide for Eastham, The Originators having decided to make it a Joint concern of the business men in Kiosku and course was guided by Mr. J. Rendell Jones, the Oaks, one of them, Mr. Uyehs, of the 135th pilot of the Company. The Katzow was led by National Bank, is expected in Osaka very a tag, but moved under her own engine power, Easthamn was reached at balf-post two, sed the shortly to make investigations and to seek the lock was entered without any difficulty. As the support of the business men there. The selec tide was runcing strongly out, it was deemed ton of Kamamoto for the site of the factory acontos several advantages such as cheapucas of adrianble to detain the Ratiow in the lock for
wages and conī, freedom from competition, and comparative nearness to the China and Korean
some time. It was nearly four o'clock when the lock gates were opened and the start up ́the canal was made, syke voyage was continued 'till dusk, and was absolutely devoid of incident, One tug was in front, and, for stpering purposes, the ing Agnes Stad was at the rear of the large vessel. The few bends in the waterway were taken without suggestion of difficulty. To steeri Ing a perfect canna the Ration--which con- Heard to use her own. Keam Dɔwar-was aided
bér supplémentary rudder, only' used in a dey mparatively narrow navigation like the Ship Canal There was seese Huile excitement when the Runcorn Bend was reached the most diffi cult polat in the canal, and the point at which, on the previous day, the City of Duble haď met with a slight mishap. But at the end of a few anxious monsents Mr. Jones had the satisfaction of leering his vessel under the Noribe Western more. It was now dusk, and it was decided. to bridge and entering on the straight way once
Mr.
SPORTING NEWS:
„SHANGHAI SPRING MEETING,
Record of the Riding-
In the International kering of fastball matchas between England sed Scotland, the final game English and Scotch teams, and won by the former for the se01 was yesterdy played by the
by 3 goals.
April 8th. President Clewaland has declined to stand for
a third term un Pirofdenti,
DEAFNESS. An easer describing a really genuine Care for Defoess, Singing in Ears, &c... no matter bow severe or long-standing, will be sent post free.Artificial Ear-drums and similar sopliances entirely superseded. Address THOMAS KEMER, Vieterla Chamber, 19. Sorth- ampton Buildings, Halborn, Londan,--[Adut.
Amusements.
THEATRE
CITY HALL-
ROYAL
LESKER & MANAQEE.........SAVILLE SMITH. GRAND FARICAL COMEDY
SEASON.
12-NIGHTS-12
Commmcing SATURDAY next, 11th May, When will be Produced for the first time in HONGKONO,
PIEKIO'S SCREAMING FARCICAL COMEDY, –
In 3 Acts,
#THE SCHOOLMISTRESS." To be followed by a VARIETY BILL OF NOVELTIES, When several New Faces will make their
appearance.
* Fall Particulars will shortly appear. Hongkong, 7th May, 1895.
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DICE XETURNE.
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line of foot-bound ancestors present themselves favolestarily, and they are strengthened by Fren .......... in Kowloon Dock every day observation. Mr. Drummond con- Solent.................... cisely illustrated his argument by raferring to Verona juges -i the masked difference between the official class longhut and the masses, how the vices which have so Rebna Cristina (erniser) * prominently disclosed themselves derfor the Homam osmimmanuel-es inte was in the former class, have been noticeably Gleregle
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DISASTER.
TOTAL LOSS OF THE STEAMER #PEKIN"
News was received here this morning of the total lots of Messrs. Malcampo & Co,'s simmer Pakis, Captain Parker, while on a voyage from
Next morning the wayags was continued, andle
the early afternoon was berthed in No. 7 Deck, at Salford, without scratch on her newly. painted sides. The Kalsow in to be followed by [tha" Ningeków, se older bout of the China.
Mutual Company.
COMMERCIAL NEWS.
HONGKONG KHARE REPORT.
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to vote for no one-Conservative or Liberal- who would not pledge himself as favourable to canency reform. He did not for one moment any that the proposed reform would remare
Roszkong, Wednesday, 8th May, (5, p.m.) all the lacreasing difficulten' attending home not altogether absent in the latter, | Aslown univim, p. Aberdeen Dock
Mr. G. H. Poëta reports as follows :— agriculture, but it would restore, and agila place represented by the sons, for the most part, Cromartynuuming
The market has shown a moch healthier tons the races of the world on an equality, and giva ne
during the past week and the enquiry for most to prices fastics to our own people. Our present women with saturalfeet. We do not
stocks has been very general, partly to conse monetary law enabled the farmer in the silver: the theory here surgattad is la sil points con
vincing but it stands to reason that the
quence of the news regarding the war being sa using country to receive to-day in silver the same
Instaess" and "uselessness of Chins:s. women
favourable and peace belog practically sasured. prices for his wheat as he realised zo 'years 880, when their last are bound, must be conducire to
BANKS--Derior the latter part of last week walle
mainly swing to the fact that
the market dropped to 175 per cant premiam, ut same law yicida «contracted and restricted supply as healthy a mental as a physical condition, and il neither body nay mind is fully nerupled and
Tate sales were effected, but owing to the which of currency, the English or Scotch farmer obtained thereby healthy, vice to some form, will neces-
nowa "that Ika
negotiationis
· for perce have ter- for his quanes of wheat less than half the sarlly flow isby and a low moral standard reign
minated favourably the stock has experienced a | Blackberry... price he received 20 years ago. What did the
sharp rise and sales at 100 per cent premiums are Tigris 3 supreme. From a mother whose one ides is to snis of our domestic agriculture mean I Was no
alleviate der sufferings, and get all she can out attempt to be made to save it? The most
reported. The latest, quotation from London is Mississipp
Ravelstens 2 cherlsbad formalus held in regard to our gold
öf her mlierable Hle with a little trouble Focchow to Amoy, From what we cua rather ↑ 563 zef.:National Einku, hava also been in possible; who views this world's existence as
strong demand and shams haya changed hands Sir Charle........ 20 standard must be thrown over, for there was ne in evil which she is justified in amellbrating by it appears that the Paris left Foochow on the and at males between $99 and sagen
Komaten I axiom more Brmly established than that national prosperity and fomishlag zgriculture ware Iden. 3 Personal. Indulgence in any way her laventive instant, and that she sawashore on Gutai Folat at MARINE · ÎNDFRikers - Caston":"Insurance || Vaquer0cm. 1·
4-30 m. on Friday, the grd, and soon became genius and art can suggest ; who knows no iden', Heel torms. If placed on a monetary equally, and receives no recognition for virtus, we cannot a total loss. The crew arrived at Amöy on Sun. f: Office-sharei kava, been soll^ut $150 and are Diablolinon E he was out and out in favour of Fins Trade, and reasonably expect a high-souled. Integrity, mod | day (g(h); in junks, and were then “takes on he was a firm believer in the superiority of the exalted code of honour in her tops. We are there-board Maurs. Malcampos Cals coming British race, physically and intellectually, but are justified in the belief that this estrage on;) Steamer "Kwong-mo, Captain Mahon, which they could not surmount the overwhelming die womanhood, inflicted day by day in Chine, has brought them to Hongkong this morning abilities created by
Its nfect upon the race and takes its place lo the The spot where the Pakin ran ashore ranks of the sumerson Castes which have is about 5 miles falda Ocken and it would A small band of determined man of the callbes combined in produce the stupendous effect now therefore appeat that the accident was due to of Fir Robert Peel, Richard Cobden, John Bright, being witnessed If, therefore, the Tien Tea Ocksen light being obscured by denne bog
In strict acordanci "with "ele custans ii and and' or two others of the Manchester school, Hol can open China's eyes to this truth, and in | who maccesfully grappled with and repealed the the united names of humanity and reason en Chinens shermen Looted the Préfa shortly. Corn Law, was what was now secondary to save abolish for eren diminish this terrible, crime of after she ran sanoin, the crew. bring powerless England'a aspremacy En trade and commerce Wholesale torture, prevalent in this country, it to prevent the wreckers" doing just be they from decay. A new chapter la Amatic history will waria the undying gratitude of China's | plassed with the helpless vessal, which it, we und beyn anfared upon with the strane of Japsh || milionar=Nưth China Day Non
understand, waly pseity insured,
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Red Knight 3 FIRM INSURANCEL.:~ That is no businous to Sana Doute, report in stocke under this heading, or Eclipse
Shipporo, Hergkong, Canton and Macao | Hollyhock me. I Blaami Beste dropped laag, but are agafa firmer. Orion come i with no sallars under) 31. Indo-Chinse have Invader mar brang sold at 844) and 145. Douglas Steam- Little Prince w 1. abiss med anquired for at ison shed ko wAZY
BILTO MA REPEATER, Ramala neglected, s
Kelpie 1- MINING Projesive dropped to as go Vec owing to cité Hiza cenuit of last month's combing Zenkammare The telegrams received frous the Ming states that TIM SEHIN the thất văêw forʼby days trushing you leus of eng | Amotioneer mistakes. 2.
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... Espana, Bilbo, ÄRVILLA Y CA, Cadis,
and
SANCHEZ MEDIA, Jerez de la Frontera. The Actual Produseva of tħa. Purest and Finest Winds in the World, are now in a posi tion to Sapply the Residents of AeroLord and COAST PORTE, with the Genuins Article received direct from SPAL, and bitherto unobtainable in .- those parts.
The following Wrweg,are now in Stock 1-
RIOJA CLARETE.
A pure sound Claret of Excellent Aroma j
Infinitely superior to Bordeaux Wines,
"In caski (5 dos, quarts, about),
al $17.50, or bottled at $5 per dos, quaria.
· JERÉZ ORODI
A Light Diy Shenry of Fine
at 67 per dor.
JEREZ COLON
Flavour,
An Excellent Dionar Sherry, absolutely⋅ paro
-- at ŠIS pre doskone hotzare
·JEREZ TATARABUELO,
A Delicious Wigs, 30 years in the wood, liighly appreciated by Connoisseurs,
at 30 per, der
JEREZ NECTAR..
A very Old Wine, 1784, full bodied; a splendid tele, at $40 per dos.
AMONTILLADO VIEJO
Specially prepared for Inwalls and delicate +-constitutions, at $10 per dos, in MOSCATEL PURO.
A most delicious beverage of guaranteed parity
and perfect flavour,'at $13 per dos, ple
DAVA VINO TINTO.....
Ordinary Red Spanish Wines received direct
• from ihn growers. A sound," healthy wine
Mikk for everyday use, neko
In quarter casks(11-dos, botiles) at $35 per ciak.
Lovers of Genuine Upedalierated Wines have now an opportunity to satisfy their tasten j - obtaining their supplies direct, from produceri
And thereby avoid, intermediave prafia, 197
The Oriele sad Abistate Parly of the there Sample Bottles will be suppilled to consumers,
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