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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1896.

LOCAL AND GENERAL. "` | LIEUT.-GENERAL BARON Noot, the

Governor-General of Formons, arrived at THE Criminal Sessions stand adjonned till to Talpeh, the seat of Government in the. “ Benati- am, on the 24th fastink

fal Iste," on the 6th instant. ACCORDING to the Nest Frets Preziz, Vienna,

W. BOFFEY & Co.,

TAILORS,

2, D'AGUILAR STREET.

Have an entirely New Stock of Woolzana to nuli tho Present and Coming Season,

Comitsting of 2-i

The Houghong Telegraph

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1898,

Her Majesty's stornship Number is now on ber way down to Hongkons from Jabes. TO-MORROW evening a most enjoyable smoking concert will be given in the rooms of the Engineers' Insdiate.

· NOTES AND COMMENTS. We note from the published reports of the proceedings at the meeting of the Sanitary Board held yesterday afternoon Tax football match played ibla afternoon that Mr. COOPER and his colleagues are till pegging away at their pet conservancy between the Colts and Royal Engineers resulted FANCY SUITINGS, DRESS, FROCK and MORNING COAT SUITINGS, ULSTER 11 scheme. At the meeting a "specifica- in a victory for the Colts hy à gaela ta síl.

tion"-a very interesting and highly │H.M.S. Swift tr' at Swatow, the Linnal at amusing document--was considered clause Tlestein, the Porpoise at Singapore, the by clause, and it was ultimately decided Grafton at Yokohama, the Daphne at Manila, that it was as perfect a scheme of its kind the Immortalida Nagasaki, and the Eolas as the Board could possibly draw up, and that, therefore, it was advisable to at once forward it to the Colonial Secretary for the purpose, should noobjections be raised by the legal advisers of the Government, of Inviting tenders by means of a notifica tion In the Governant Gasells.

OVERCOATINGS, BREECHES and RIDING MATERIALS in variety.

FANCY VESTINGS, TATTERSALLS and others.

Hongkong, 21st October, 1596,

EYF SIGHT.

NOTICE.

MLONDON and CALCUTTA, may be con

TR. N. LAZARUS, OCULIST-OPTICIAN, of

salted for SPECTACLES at the HONGKONG HOTEL (Room No. 139).

FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. A great proportion of cataracts and diseases affecting those advancing in life occur to those having some deficiency the construction of the eyes, the many years of "Eya Strain" ending to serious forms of disease. Glauren tpecially adapted in youth to those requiring them save and preserve the night.

Constantly receiving headaches, spells al dimness when reading, wesk eyer, the lesters running together; any of these symptoms indi- cate a deficiency in the form of the eye requiring Glasses only to correct and cure.

Mr. LAZARUS supplies his SPECTACLES only after testing the sight.

ADVICE FREE.

HONGKONG HOTEL, (Room No. 139)..

Höbekoor, zid November, 1896.

Co-day's Advertisements.

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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

STEAMSHIP "TACOMA,"

FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND SHANGHAI.

HE abore Steamer having arrived, Con- Tigreer of Cargo Life bereby requcated to

send in their Bills of Lading for countersigna- ture, and to take immediate delivery of thair Goods from alongside.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stared at Consignees' clik and expense.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

Ageats.

Hongkong, Jath, November, 1846.

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To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

COMPETITION.

for

PUBLIC AUCTION.

at Kobe,

THE Wigwam Tennis Club bure put a new root on their matshed in Kowloon and executed some necessary repairs in view of the coming tennis sezon. The courts of this Club am among the

very best in the Colony.

IT is reported that Captain H. J. Snow, who for

the Rosso-Chinese Bank has obtaland a conCOS-

sten for bellding railroad to Peking, ae's branch to the great Stherlas fine. AT the recent meeting of Perseverance Lodge Bro. F. D. Edwards was elected W. M. for the casaleg year; Bra. A, H. Bottenheim was elected Treasurer, and Bro, J. R. Grimble, Tyler. MR. G. GIRAULT, of No. 6, Queen's Road Central, calls attention by advertisement in this issue to the delicious sweets and cakes be bas for sale saliable for tea-parties, and which he undertakes

to supply every alleinean,

ON the 7th Instant Mr. John Carey Hall, Acting Consol and Acting Assistant Judge of H.B.M. Court, Yokohama, handed over charge of the Yokohama Consulate to Mr. James Troup, who has returned from leave of absence, Mr. Hall has taken charge of the Kobe Convulato.

Acricket match-H.K.CC. v. Royal Navy-will commence at 18 a.m. to-morrow. The following will play for the Club Captala Eccles, R.B., Cantain Draon, A.P.D., 'P. G. Daries, R.A.,

G. R. Vallings, A. G. Ward, A. MacKenzie, Lt. Wood, WY R., Lt. Howard, W.Y.R., Rev.

Cercombe-Smith. By the courtsey of Admiral and T. Sir Alexander Buller, K.C.B. Captain Login, R.N., and the officers, the Band of HMS Centurion will play on the ground daring the afternoon.

Speaking at yesterday's meeting of the TSHOT THE LONG RANGE CUP and SPOONS Sanitary Board, the President (Mr. F. A. many years has been engaged in sealing, making TO-MORROW COOPER) stated that the night-sofl coolles Yokohama his headquarters, has been appointed (SATURDAY), the art instant, over the 700 had not appointed a committee to consult to succeed the late Mr. Carew as Secretary of and 800 yards distances; Ten Shots and a "Sighter" at each. Entrance ice, 30 Cents,

with the Board and it was therefore the Yokohama United Club, desirable to have the work done under His Excellency Viscount Kawakami, Vier Flag will commence at 2.45 P.M.

contract. The Captain Superintendent of President of the Army General Staff Depart H. Arthur, J., R. Gillingham F. SMYTH, Honorary Secretary. Police concurred because he was con-ment, who has been travelling through Formers Hongkong, 20th November, 1896. Trogg vinced that the only satisfactory way of en- and is reported to be a route to Tonklu, arrived suring the punctual and efficient removal here this morning by the Douglas liner Names of night-soll from private premises was hom Amoy. HE Undersigned has been lostracted by by some such contract as this. Under the THE

MOST, BRADLEY & CO.,

present system it was absolutely impos- sible for the Board or its officers to ensure the removal of the night-soil at least once in twenty-four hours. He thought every member of the Board would agree with him that the Interests of the health of the community it was absolutely necessary to have the night-soil removed at least once in every twenty-four hours. He also thought that the point raised by the Presi- dent was of serious importance. The night-soil men by not forming a committee had left the Board in the predicament of having no persons among them in authori- ty with whom to deal in the matter.

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to Sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at their Gonoww, Daddell Street, MONDAY, the 23rd November, 1898,

(For Account of whom it may Concern), 85 CASES FORMOSA CAMPHOR,

AT I AM,

All in Perfect Condition.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery; delivery to be taken within one week after sale.

PAUL BREWITT, Auctioneer, Hongkong, 20th November, 1895, [1798

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PASTRY.

NOTICE.

PASTRY,

REG to inform my CUSTOMERS and the PUBLIC that from This Date I will have Every Morning a FRESH SUPPLY of→

AFTERNOON TEA CAKES.

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AFTERDINNER CAKES,

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SPONGE CAKES,

CHOUX A LA CREME

PATES DE CHARTRES,

CHOCOLATE CAKES,

&C.,

ORDERS for SPECIAL CAKES will be

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Ws would remind car readers of Surgeon Colonel Evatt's lecture on “The Medical Arrange. ments al in English Army in the Field" at the Volunteer Institute to-morrow. All members of the Corps and the general public, including ladies, are invited to attend. The chair wil be taken by Mr. T. Jackson at 9 p.m.

5.15 this afternoon at the Happy Valley ence took place between Mr. George Potts' pony Presto and Mr. Victor Deacon's pony Trostle. Mr Descos rode Throttle and Mr. Ronald Fotts steered Presto. The distance was fall a mile. Throstin jumped off with a good

lead and won èxslly by two lengths.

On the rola Instant a meeting was held in Singapore for the purpose of founding a Chess Club. It was decided that the Club should be started, and Sir Lionel Cox, who was among those attending the meeting, kindly accepted the Presidentship of the Clab, Messrs. Egerton,

Elcom and Hallett being elected a Provisional Committee, and Mr. T. de M. Braddell the Secretary. Let us hope the day is not far distant when an interport chess match will be conducted much on the lines of the faterport rifle matches which have been such a saccess, despite the occasional "atmospheric disasters" of which Ir in with great pleasure that wa (Foochaw | we read the other day to the Free Press. Echo) hear of the French Government having CHOLERA bes spread considerably to Tokio coufened opon Mgr. Masot the very high and tince the och ult, the cases totalling 84 up to valued dignity of Officer of the Legion d'Honneur.tke zoth ult. The symptoms are wald to be very This mark of esteems will be duly appreciated by the numeron filends of the Bishop and we offer to the new "Legionnaire” dyr best congra

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THE ORGAN RECITAL.

Mr. George Grimbis gave 'his second organ recital at the Union Church yesterday afternoon Assisted by Scñiza Barbat, Mr. Mirow, and Mr. Van Nierop. There waux large attendance, the - buildlag being filled to the door. The opening number was the “Grand Offertoiro in F," by | Leséhio Wély, which affarded Mr. Grimble fall scope for the display of his perfect mastery overthe instrument, and the brillancy of the place was do veloped admirably. Mr. Mirow that sang Men- delssohn's tenor sola "If with all your hearts,"from Elijah, in German, bis sweet and pellow volca charming the audience. This was followed by an "Andente in G" by Edouard Batiste, the transcription of which for the planoforte in

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koown as the "Angels' Chorus," The melody and variations of this piece are exceptionally beautiful, and Mr. Grimble did fall junice to the composer by his excellent playing. Senors Barbat's rendering of "Ave Maria" (Bach-Gounod) was highly enjoyable, her filling the whole church. Mr. Van Nistop was remarkably strong and clear soprano volco

in capital voice, and his rich tenor was heard 10

(Stephen Adams). This was undoubtedly tha

The

marked adrantige la "The Star of Bethlehem best of the vecal items on the progesmme. three remaining items, "The Lost Chord," | "March at the Medes," and Handel's "Concerto

selected on account of their suitability for dis Gminer" were rendered la Mr. Gimble's usual fauluose style. They were evidently

of the organist, and they served the pripose playing the full powers of the organ and the skill

excellently,

Fand during the evening, and the hope was A collection was taken in aid of the Organ generally expressed that a similar recital may, be given at an early date.

THE HONGRONG VOLUNTEERS.

MAJOR CARRINGTON'S FIRST PARADE.

under the new Commandant Major Carrington The first parade of the Hongkong Volunteers took place at the headquarters yesterday after noon, when there was a very good muster. After the usual dilll gunthe Corps was addressed by honour conferred upon him by the Governor Mejor Caniogion, who said he fully felt the great in'appolating him Commandant of the Corps and he accepted the position, with mach diffidence, because he followed a most dis- himself was only a civilian." He was not tinguished soldier (Major Pemberton) and he thoroughly acquainted with the gun drill, but from what he had seen that afternoon he was Corps was not yet up to its fall strength, the sure that the men themselves were efficient. The

Maxim Gan Company being very much under lis proper strength, and he hoped that members of both unlis would do their best to increase the bombers, as he was certain there was plenty of good sound material kere.. He occupied an official position and of course ordinary work

to volunteer work over amusements or any other had to be performed before volunteer duties, but he was determined to give preference

engagement whatever, and this was the spirit teer.

THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA- EXECUTED at the SHORTEST NOTICE. | readers and the ratepayers generally, grounds. It le rameured that some of our local | bacteriologist has effected a considerable im- which bo hoped would be shown by avay volun.

TION COMPANY, LIMITED).

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

ERPOOL AND

FROM GLASSINGAPOKER THE Company's Steamship

"MOYUNE">

Speciality for BALLS or SOIRees.

With all due deference to the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police, we take leave, in the public interest, to question the soundness of their reasoning:

xente, and the proportion of mortality equally and we make bold to assert that, assuming solely for the sake of argument their

serious. The Governor of Tokim arked Dr. premises are correct, the "predicament,"

Kitarato, on the goth, to take charge of the as Mr. May describes the situation, cannot tulations.

Cholera Hospital at Hongo, a request that the be got ever by the enforcement of such SINGOR CATTANEO, the popular composer and Docter decided to accede to at once. The extraordinarily one-sided rules as are professor of music, has gone to Shanghai on a Doctor, accompanied by an assistant, is now Confectioned by FIRST-CLASS FRENCH making afforded by the "specification" tastic "sport" and intends ascending the Yang. that he discovered to be so efficacious last year contained in the sample of amateur law-well-cared bellday, Mr. Cattaneo is an enthus treating patients and lojecting the blood-serum PASTRY-COOK. 14

now before us, and which we publish in extenso in this issue for the benefit of our

Isa as far as possible in search of new shooting in combatting this epidemic. The renowned

We have not had time to-day to examine portamen.will join Mr. Cattaneo If his reports provement in the process, and it is therefore A Trial earnestly Solicited.

the specification very carefully, but a

uro favourable, and game more plentiful than belleyed that'ho will be able to combat the

epidemic with success. cursory glance over it convinces us that usual, GIRAULT o, Queen & Road Central,

nate on the may be in a position Moono. Lasers ased Rooom, in their Freight SHANGHAI is famous for lis "banders," says Hangkong, 20th November, 1896.

to "deposit securities to the extent of $10,000" will run his neck into the noose

Circular issued yesterday, report a revival of the Japan Mail. Here is the latest from the JUST LANDED.

which, metaphorically speaking, the Board through during the past fortnight showing an

the fralgbt market, the small business put Temperance Unton: A Russian soldier A BRAND AUSTRALIAN HAMS and

seeks to place, Itself in

was banged outside Nagasaki lately by FRESH CONSIGNMENT of PINEAPPLE

a position to tighten around his neck.

We appreciable advance on recent quotations. It order of a court-martial, He had been on BACON at 45 Cents a 16.

shall deal further with this unique speci- is probabis, of course, that when the northern board transport and had threatened to shoot fication in an early issue.

ports close there will be a relapse, and that the captain, When the, transport arrived at prospects want Improve much till next spring Nagasski he was handed over to the man-of-war when the superflonus tonoage may be taken up and tried. The war-vessel then got up steam, for Tientsin, Newchwang, and Vladivostock, Tax Hangabaw correspondent of a Shanghai returned to her anchorage. This story bears a proceeded outside, hanged the 'colpilt and satire paper reports that a woman, who is de. strong family resemblance to one that circulated scribed as working in a silk fiature in Shanghai, in the Far East about three yalis ago. In that casa a sailor was alleged to have been hanged while on a visit to Hangchow was robbed of all from the yard arm of Rassian croirer just out her belongings. In consequence she attempted side Hongkong. Bat-it lured out to be to commit suicide by throwing herrelf into the box. On several occasions when foreign wates, but a passer-by rescued her and gave cruisers were in Australian waters the, sama ber 2,000 cash, at the same time adelsing her to class of "whersa" used to gale currency and tally deserves the name of "Good Samaritan," talk. return to Shanghal.-The Chinese rescuer cer. | Riva sensation-mongers subject for much'allly ter such indeed he was.

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees ef Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be Menit in to the Office of the Undersigned before Noon on the 36th instant, or they will not be recognized.

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All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will he examined on THU SDAY, the 16th' Instant, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godewas after the 26th Instant, will be subject to rent.

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, 20th November, 1896.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

LIMITED,

FOR SWATOw.,

THE Company's Steamship

"NAMOA,"

Captain Hill, will be despatched for the above Pertz on SUNDAY, the 21ad lastnot, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Also

1,

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A FRESH LOT of ANGLO-SWISS MILK,

H. RUTTONJEE,

Hongkong, zob November, thờß.

19, D'Agullar Street, [1803

Intimation.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

AND

WINES

SPIRIT S.

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It seems to have been forgotten that the Government, in response to the petition of the night-soil carriers, waived its right to force them to form a Committee of Twelve, and, this being so, we fail to see that there is justification for any special pleading under that head. This, however, may be considered only a technical point. It is certainly not the main issue. There are other and much more weighty lasues connected with the Board's sudden and wholly unnecessary crusade against the night-soll carriers. If, as is proposed, we make a contract with some Chinaman to A CAUX was brought before the Supreme Court remove the night-soll from every house in to-day, in Summary Turisdicifon, by a Sikh the Colony, and leave it to him to engage gaol warder, named Manna Singh, for the whom he pleases to carry out the work, recovery

of $15,

which ha had lent and at the same time, under the contract, to a Chinese. His Honour Mr. T. Sercombe- make him responsible for the acts of the Smith expressed his strong disapproval whole of his employés (say .500 or of persons in the Government employ leading 600 men and women). It stands to money, and said he believed the plitatiff reason that he will, on his side, adopt pro- farther Informed the Sikh that he intended to knew he bad no sight to do so. His Honour tective measures. He will, either directly mention the matter to the Government. The or Indirectly, make the coolles, who have money in question was handed to the borrower for years carried on this important work by the lender in the Central Police Station, very satisfactorily, pay him something out of their hard-earned savings, nominally as As will be seen by an advertisement in this security for the faithful performance of skatlog rink will be opened on the syth their duties, but in reality it will be a fustant, at Victoria Hall, Daddell Street. We "squeeze" pure and simple. He will understand that the rink will be kept an select also demand that his employds find as poulble, rowdyism of every descalption will PRICE LISTS, with Fall Detalis, to be had on guarantors, while his "gangers," or fore-not be tolerated, special classes for begtaners

Application.

men, will also add a little fuel to the fire will be held in the afternoons, and the band of they could hardly be expected to resist the Hongkong Regiment will, if pouble, be the proprietor, comes with good references from engaged to play in the evenings. Mr. Marks, coolies to "square" them in some way. the Stralis, and be therefore hopes that during the cold season, which has now get to, he will be favoured with a reasonable amount of patronage by the general public.

ALL these are aclacied by our London House, bought direct at first hand, imported in werd sed bottled by ourselves, thus saying all inter 1801 mediate profits, and enabling us to supply the

best growths at MODERATE PRICES.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, zoth November, 1896,

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR KOBE.

THE Company's Steamship

"HINSANG,"

Captain Kynoch, will be despatched as above PORT after removal should be tested a month the temptation-by, causing the hapless

on MONDAY, the zzedinstant, at 4 P.M., instead

of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co.,

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Staten?

The volunteers were really amateur soldiers, but they were brought to very closely in touch with the regulars in Hongkong that they bad greater facilliles than most volunteers else where for displaying their martial qualities," At times he would take care to consult the Adjutant and officers of the Corps in order that there should be no friction or conflict of feeling amongst the mes. He sincerely trusted and belleved that the officers and men would give him every assistance in promoting the welfare of mandast, we are officers, non-commissioned the Corps. "On parade," concluded the Com- officers, and men; off parade we are comsudes and, I truly hope, friends." The Corpa was then diemilated.

THE TROUBLES OF SPAIN.

THE REVOLT IN BULU,

Soon after the commencement of the revolus don in the Philippines we ventured to predict" trouble in the Suld Archipelago when ibe nows. of the rebellion should reach there, and our

last seventeen ra

village from the sea while the Bolos lle perdis to the Jungle at

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Tax Peking Government has lately Irenedamise has proved well founded, for the report of matruellons to the various Viceroys and Gover our issue of the 16th instant is fally confirmed a matiny and consequent exɛcation published in nors of the Empire to establish schools for the by news from Manila and London, teaching of the English language and Western The Sulu Jelands are situated to the north-east sciences in all'the/priscipsi cities of the country. of Borneo ded are about 24 hours' steam from. According to the warding of one clause in theinde for the last two and a half cen Sandakan. The Spaniards have claimed the General Instructions, the reason for this is that tarles and during the China, in order to keep herself on terms of eighteen years have repeatedly stated their In equality and in touch with the Great Powers of tentions of bringing the whole of the archipelago age levantive genius and foreign learning present Gave met with small success. They Europe, "mast educate the magres and encour- thoroughly under subjaction, but up to the amongst her people, together with that love for country and home and that derated patriotism the Spanish capital, and in one or two other have established themselves in Tiangl, or Jolo, so conspicuously ingrained in the hearts of those small stations, but no Spaniard dare venines be etc. On terms of equality with the Great armed escort. The Salas are constantly al- who have studied auch languages and sciences," yond the walls unless accompanied by en Power of Entopa" is very funny, seeing that the tacking the town or stealing in and racing representatives of haughty imperialism la Peideg amok in the streets, while the various expeditions used to consider.us revolting barbarians. Has fitted out to subjugate them meet with coins er been on an equality with Western little or no success. A large force le rent out against some small village, but the Salon get THE lond booming of big guns

wind of the intended descent and quietly remore: morning at about 8 o'clock announced the arrival island, while the fighting men remain to swalt all their women, children, and household goods The visitors were the German cruiser Arcona, before use.

of (wo foreign warships in Victoria Harbour, events. The Spaniards arrive and shell the When required for drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the DIAPENSARY before being sent out,

sale distance, and on the from Frackow, and the Austrian trafolog ship It is worthy of note, too, that clause VI.

Saida, from Shanghai. Both paid their respects party landing quietly pick them off from the

bushes in which they lie concealed. SHERRY-Excellent Dinner and Alter Disser of the speclication sets forth that the con-

to the British Admiral' in blank cartridge, the Wines of very superior Viatges, All are tractor shall at all times furnish his regis-TAL Bangkok papers report that Mr. de Bunsen, white ensign being hoisted at the fore while and so long as they can fight never trouble The Solos are a foneless, war-like, race true Xares Winer

tered nightmen with approved buckets. Her Britannic Majinty's Chargé d'Afatria in | sho salute ́was being made, and the forward about who the enemy may happen to be Tayl CLARET-Our Clarets, including the lowest May we ask who de facto will pay for Siam, has received a telegram from the British guns of H.M.S. Centurion acknowledged the Tawi, ons of the adjacent inlanda, has a remarka Priced, are guaranteed to be the genuine these approved buckets?" And will not Foreign Office informing him that Mr. French, compliment in excellent time. The Arcona, &ably bad name even among the antiven thera- product of the jaice of the grape and are not the night-soll carriers be able to discern probably the most able lawyer and skilful carrying 20 100s, was here last apring, so that by stress of weather she is never heard of again, arificially made from raisins and currants, where the shoe is likely to pinch them? diplomat that ever administered Justice in the the can hardly be considered a stranger to Hong the crew being either murdered or sold fals serviceable 'looking cruiser of 1,730 tons, and stives, who'ssy that once a prahu is driven there as is generally the care with Cheap Wines. Complaints about night-soil carriers British Consular Court at Bangkok, bas definitely kong. Quite a different class of vessel is the slavery. To illustrate the big quities of Captain Cobban, will be despatched for the BRANDY.—All our Brandy is guaranteed to be they are not frequent, and it is therefore in the Land of the White Elephant, It is under. and mounting 13 guns, She is on a voyage round once held in a state of miega for days by Cour

neglecting their duty are very rare;

resigard his appointment of Consul and Judge Safda, which is a wooden corrette, of 3,500 tons the Sulus one may mestion that Tiengi was pate COGNAC, the difference in price being difficult to see what useful purpose can be stood that Mr. French har retired from the the world with large number of midshipmen merely a question of age and vintage,

men who relieved one another at intervals and served by unnecessary interference with Consular Service, and we may therefore soon and naval cadets, who are thus gaining valuable calmly picked off everyone who appeared, "whinin them.

hear that that painstaking, ablamud sealousjuntos, - res experience. Some months ago the Szida range. On another occasion the Govemo s of the place was cut down by a boy whom b.a strack Mr. Beckett, has receleed richly deserved prome visited Australia. After stay here of sight ton, and that Mr. Archer, whose journey through days she leaves for Singapore. It is now close, wills an umbrolis. The Sulus beva tapastedly the Mekong region is still fresh in the memory upon two years since she left on her cruise and it attacked the town and have only been kept out of many, has not been forgotten by the powers | is expected that she will soon be well on her way: by the strong and high walls. · lí la said that in that be-in Downing Street.

home. The Saida is a handsome barque-sigged one of these stacks over six hundred. Sulus wETH vessel, with very lofty spars and squire yards, and her appearance is improved by a row of painted posts. Between her and the modern ironclads with their pole mane and military tops there is a vast difference, but in the matter of beauty the old ship certainly stands first. She is kept in admirable ordit, and the effect of the practical knowledge gained on this cruise by the Toung officer is apparent la all parts of the vessel. Rifle Brigade Burlesque "Fra Diavola" The total complement of officers and men on Lecture On the Medical Arrangements, roomy quarter owing to the fact that thely vesect at the Chy Hall,

Preboard the Salda Is 384, and they have ine" of an English Army in the Field" at the washalt before everything began to be sacriñand

General Managers.

Hongkong, 20th November, 1705,

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP

COMPANY, LIMITED,

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THE Company's Steamship

FOR MANILA (DIRECT).

" ZAFIRO,"

above Port on TUESDAY, the 24 h instauf, at Daylight,

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 10th November, 1896.

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INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION

-COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, SAMARANG AND

SOURABAYA.

"HE Company's Steamship

"FAUSANG

Captain N. Moncur, will be despatched as above on TUESDAY, the 24th instant, Mt. 4 P.M.

For Freight of Passage, apply to

FJARDINE, MATHESON & CO., --Géneral Managers, Hongkong, soth November, 1895.

WHISKEY.-All our Whiskey is of excellent quailty and of greater age than most brande in the market. The SCOTCH WANKY masked "E" is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local connoisseura to be superior to any other brand to the Hongkong market.

We only guarantee our Wisks and Sparts to be geanine when bought direct from as in the Colony or from our authorised. Agents at the Const Ports.

REUTER'S MESSAGES.

NEWS LONDON, November 18th-- Mr. John Jordan has been garetted Consul. General for Seoul [Mr. Jordan has been in Seoul about six weeks. He went there to relieve the Consul-General, Mr. Hillier.]

GERMANY.A

MEMORANDA.

TO-MORROW ===-2141 November.

The Register of Shares of Messrs A. S. Watson &Co Ltd., closed from this date to the 38th ]},"last, both đaya inclusive.

2.30 p.m.--Auction of Japanese Isoquer, Ivories, etc, at Mr G. P. Lammert's slo-rooms, Dudded Street, 9pm

In a debate fo the Releasing concerning duelling in the Army, the Mfgister for War, amidst protests, strongly defended the custom of daelling, which, he said, the keness of officers p. Demands: nam tight of salf-defance, notably (a' against tunnile'from sivilans,

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. THE HONGKONG 'DISPENSARY, Hongkong. Ifth September, 1896.

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Should the Balas resolve to revolt en marza the Spaniards will certainly have their bands full," sain an affair of this sort every man swears to fight to the death, and once the cry of amok is talved a war of extermination is the only course left open. We would certainly advise the Spaniards to let sleeptum dags lle, and not mouse the suspicions of the Salas by bring low fresh troops to the place mil the state of the protection of the settlements outside of affairs renders such action really necessary for which, they lavs so wuthority and absoluta)