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Intimation.

EYE-SIGHT.

NOTICE

【R. N. LAZARUS, OCULIST-OPTICIAN, of

MR. D

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

ONLY FOR A FEW DAYS MORE.

A great proportion of cataracts and diseaser | affecting those advancing in Hife occur to those having some deficiency in the construction of the eyes, the many years of “Eyo Strain " ending in serians formin of discuses. Glass specially adapted in youth to those requiring them save and preserve the sight.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBRE 17, TEOS.

To-day's

Advertisements.

ELITE SKATING RINK,

DUDDELL STREET,

AFTERNOON SESSION-from 5 to 7 PM. PRICES |--Skates and Admission .............50 Cents.

Admission..............................25. EVENING SESSION-from 8.30 to 11 PM. PRICKS :----Skates and Admission .....................$1.00 Admission bonek1923-pusa

50

Os FRIDAY, the 19th Instant, A TRICK BICYCLE COMPETITION will take place for

HANDSOME GOLD MEDAL Intending Competitons can send in their Names to the Rink up to One o'clock on the 18th inst.

A WEIGHT LIFTING CONTEST will take place for a

SILVER CUP

Constantly recurring headaches, spells of dimsess when reading, weak eyes, the letters ronning together; any of these symptoms indi· } cale a deficiency in the form of the nye requiring Gleises only to correct and cura.

00 THURSDAY, the 24th December, and will Mr. LAZARUS supplies his SPECTACLES | be open to til Camera, only alter testing the sight,

ADVICE FREE,

HONGKONG HOTEL, (Room No. 139).

Hongkong, 3th December, 1896.

ocay's Advertisements.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

THE

LIMITED.

FOR SHANGHAI Company Steamship

"CHIHLI,"

[1871

Captain Newcombe, will be despatched as above TÓ-MORROW, the 18th instani, et Dayülgbt,

For Freight or Paisage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents

Hongkong, 17th December, 1896

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

JAPAN-BOMBAY LINE.

MONTHLY SERVICE. (Under Mail Contrad)

FOR KODE AND YOKOHAMA. "HE Company's Steamship

THE

"IDZUMI MARU,"

[1952

Captain J. Carnow, will be despatched for the above Ports TO-MORROW, the 18th Instant, át 5 P.M., instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 17th December, 1846. {1995

TH

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,

LIMITED.

FOR MANILA, VIA AMOY. HE Company's Steamship

." SUNGKIANG,"

Captain C, B. N. Dodd, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 19th instant, et Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

Hongkong, 17th December, 186.

1953

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR MANILA (DIRECT),

THE Company's Steamship

"ESMERALDA,"

Captain G. A. Tayler, will be despatched for the above Fort on MONDAY, the iist instant, at 4 PM,

This Steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers, and is fitted with the Electric Light

For Freight or Fusage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & CO., General Managers, Hongkong, 17th December, 1895. [1957

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

JAPAN-EUROPE LINE,

· MONTHLY SERVICE.

FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, LONDON

AND ANTWERP:

“HE Company's Steamskip

THE

"KAGOSHIMA MARU,”

Captala Trennt, la sall hence on and January, 1297.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 17th December, 1896..

(1958

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. STEAM FOR STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA, INDIA, ADEN, EGYPT, MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON. (Through Bills of Lading issued for BATAVIA, PERBIAN GULF, CONTINENTAL and AMERICAN PORTS). THE Steamahlp

* KAISAR-I-HIND," Captain C. L. Daniel, carrying Her Majesty's Malls, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, dc, on THURSDAY, the 15st December, at Noor, taking Passengers and Cargo for the above

Ports.

Sik and Valuables, all Cargo for France, and Ten for London (under erangement) will be transhipped at Colombo into a steamer proceeding direct to Marmelles and London; other Cargo for London, &c., will be conveyed vid Bombay.

A GRAND MASQUERADE BALL will be held on BOXING NIGHT (SATURDAY), the 26th Inst.

The BAND of the WEST YORKSHIRE REGIMENT will be in attendance Nightly.

SAM MARKS, Propritor. Hongkong, 17th December, 1896.

Intimations.

[1796

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & COMPANY, LIMITED, VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

AERATED WATERS.

SIMPLE AERATED WATER.

SODA WATER.

LEMONADE.

GINGER ALE

4

SARSAPARILLA

RASPBERRYADE, &C.

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK & Co.'s WATERS LIG

made under the constant supervision of a duly qualified English Chemist and will bear compa sison with the best English Manufacturės,

Special terms to HOTELS, CLUBS, MESTER and other Large Consumers, Any complaints should be addressed to the Manager.

Hongkong, zrd May, viac.

NOTICES TO CORRESPONDENTS.

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MARRIAGE.

MR. CURZON, speaking at Manchester on the rat On the 17th Fasian* at SI, John's Cathedral, | instanį, said the brilliant lamo of the Soudan Hongkong, by the Rev. R. F. Cobhold, MA campaign was a happy augury for fatura JAMES TORY, eldest of the late Triumphs. He believed the irritation in England Douglas, Ing., Morningside, Edlahurgh, to

MARY LOUME, third daughter of the Rev. John | against Germany had entirely snbilded. With Macrowns, of Amoy, Chlur. (Nam). | regard to the Transvaal,' he said"1⁄2 solution of the problems depended more spon the wisdom displayed at Pretoria thin in London.

he Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1396,

REUTER'S MESSAGES.

THE UNITED STATES AND CUBA.

LONDON, December 15th. Mach heat and indignation is expressed in the United States respecting a rumour that the insurgent Chief Maceo fell through the treachery of the Spaniards. The Spaniards repudiate the charge.

THE ITALIAN NAVY, The preamble of the Italian Naval Estimates deplores the fact that the strength of the Navy has fallen below the level of efficiency as com- pared with other'navies, and demands a vote of seven million frs inr additional shipbuilding.

MORE TROUBLE FOR TURKEY. The Times correspondent at Athens states that an extensive revolutionary movement is

FAAROMA

THI

POLICE LAUNCH RUN DOWN

AND SUNK

ONE CONSTABLE DROWNED.

NARROW ESCAPE OF A EUROPEAN.

THE Hongkong Colts will play the 13th Co., R.A, under Association Rules to-morrow at Happy Valley. Kick off at 430 p.m. sharp.

We sie now able to supplement our “Extra” The following will represent the Colls-Rissued at 7.30 this morning with the following Henderson,']. A. Leogan, J. W. Kew, H. A. Seth, particulars of the disaster- |H. Gidley, forwards; P. Hyndman, J. Yulo, J. M. E. de Carvalho, kalver; W. A. Stopsal N. Gonsalves, backs; R. F. Lammert, goal.

A TONKIN Contemporary reports that on the 8th last one more of the Saghallen's scalded fin- men (an Azab) succumbed to his fajarks. This, makes twelve deaths as the result of the recent explosion on the French mail liner. The Tonkin papers state the Saghallen will probably re main two months at Saigon, affecting repairs, and will thes return to Marselles with cargo | only.

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of a launch whistle aroused the residents of -At 3.30 ihls'morning the continuous screeching

- SANITHE) FAIRE..

thestia of the Stuttere Hoard was held this arrangon, M, P. A. Cooper (Director uf Futai vykimas" Paragad-there wer alsa present, Dr. P. B. C. Ayres, C.M.G. (Coloatal Surgeon), Dr. F. H. Clark (Medical Officer of Health), Mr. P. H. May, C.M.G. (Captain Saperintendent of Palico), Mr. N. J. Ede, and Mr Hugh McCallum (Secretary),

MINUTES. The minutes of the last meeting were rend and confirmed,

CHOLERA AT SINGAPORE.

A return from Singapore was tabled, showing that only one case of cholers occured between the roth and 20th November and none dorlog the period between the 17th and rgib. The ceased. disease, the report stated, had now pacifcally

SMALL POX AT BIOGO. The British Consul at Hlogo forwarded returns relating to the outbreak of small por at Hiogo. There had been 97 deaths from the unson10 thera were 176 cases, and 99 deaths from 33id to 30th from 15th to aand November. In 3 days there

per day. November. From the 1st to 7th December there werg 110 cases, 68 deaths, or a death rate of gl

THE PLAGUE EXPENSIS,

West Point district and creșted a good deal of alarm along the waler front. At Grst no one could, In the pitch darkness, make when a rocket was seen whizzing through the out what launch was whistling or why; but

had happened, and efforts were promptly made air heavenwards it became evident an aeddent

to render aid. Police plansces were soon on the spot and when one of them came alongsida' · Mr. McCallem, secretary to the Board, sab West Point Wharf the detalls of

azadmitted a reinin showing the expense incurred in fatality were soon obtainable. The story of the combating the last local outbreak of baboole

accident, briefly stated, is as follows :-

We regret to record the ath of Mr. D, Musso, Italian Consul, which occurred at the Peak Hospital yesterday afternoon. Mr. Musso was one of the oldest and most respected of our ditixco Theremains, of deceased, who was 64 years of age and had been siling for some time, were interred at Happy Valley this afternoon fa projected la Macedonia in the spring, the leaders the presence of his consular colleagues, severat of course felt struggling in the water. One of boats, coat of meals etc, amounted to about

of the local British officials, and a large number of relatives and friend".

of which propose to create a diversion by fomenting a revolt in Crete, and adds that large quantities of munitions have already been sent to Crete.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Criminal Sessions to-morrow,

Philharmonic Society's concert to-night.

THE football match-Hongkong Club v. B. Coy W. Y. R.—was woo, this afternoon, by the Club by 4 goals to 1.

Ar a meeting of shareholders in Dakin, Cruick- shink & Co., held to-day, it was decided to wind up the concern, Mr. F. Maitland being appolated liquidator. A full report appears in another column,

In the Reichstag on the 18th ultimo Count Hobanlobe said that, in mccnedruce with the It is requested that all communications relating to Subscriptions Command of the Emperor Willam, six officers Advertisements, dn, be addressed to the "Kainger, Hongkong | had been appointed a committee to frame new Jalgrap" and act to the Editor,

Letors on Editorial matters to be set to "The Editor and rules randering the verdicts of Courts of Honour Constrains intended for publication must be necompeted requiring duels impossible. The change, he by the name and sides of the writers, not noyexid, is expected to have a wholesome influence

not to individual members of the stuff.

publiendien ; but as evidence of good faith.

Whilst the trismus of the Hangiang Triermagh will always

| be open for thabit discussion by chrispondente” of all questions adicting pubile fatwosts, it must be distinctly understood that | the Kaur dom not in any way hold bluendi rasponsible for

cpinions thus expressed,

A, 5. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

· ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841

WINES

AND

SPIRIT S.

ALL them are selected by our London House, bought direct at first hand, imported in wood and battled by ourselves, thus saving all inter- mediate profits, and enabling us to supply the best growths at MODERATE PRICES.

outside the Army.

THE Seccetary of the Punjom Mining Company Informs us that he has received a telegram from the mine containing the following news :—

The roads are flooded. The mill is sataðing Idle for want of firewood, There has been a Toss of three days. The flood is subsiding. Ex. pect to resume operations in the course of a few days."

A Chinking on the 5th Instant Bro. T. W. Bowern was-Installed as W.M.-of-Dorla-Lodge for the caruing year.

The ceremony was performed by R. W. Bro, Lewis Moore, D.G.M., assisted by Wer, Bro. C. Thorne, The new W.M.

invested his officers as follows -

S.W........... „Bro. T, Radcliffe. J.W..........Wor.. S. Rosenbaum, I.P.M.

J. Loder. W, T, Chard.

3.D.

J.D. ............... Treasurer... 11 Secretary... D.C.................. J.G. num. Steward ...

Tyler

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G. H. Pe1mer, P. M...

H. Young.

W. C. Howard,

I. Füzgerald.

D. Haimovitch.

F. Hopkins.

J. Landen.

A SPECIAL Medical Board has sent an important letter to the Bengal Government regarding the

LETTER PROM THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

plague, the figures covering the period between the est fan, and the 30th Nov. Out of a total At 3.30 am. a Chinese launch, named Lawn expenditure of $3,819, over $20,000 was expended Fat, loaded with Chinese passengers, and fish, in cleansing and ilmewashing premises. Such expenditure should not be necessary in the event taken on board at Stanley, was approaching of another outbreak, as the law now provides the city of Victoria at full speed and when | for regular cleansing and Umewashing. The near the West Point wharf, came lato violent cost of dialofecting and use of disinfect collision with Poilce steam pinnace No. 4, ants was close up $6,000 and of this no less than $2,872 50 was spent on chlorinated me. sinking her. The pinnace saak almost The pay to the police for house to house vialla. immediately and the constables on board were tlon, etc, was $7,781.08 and the hire of the constables, fuking Chan Pul, No. 372, soon $2,500, making a grand total of $42,856.39, sank and his body has not yet been recovered; but the older men {{ene of 'them a Euro-

A letter dated 30th December was received from the Hon. J. Chamberlain, Secretary of pean named Kerr} struck out manfully in the State for the Colonies, regarding the recent direction of the market lamch, which barked outbreak of babonic plague in Hongkong. out after the collision. The European, being a | It rend sa follows:-"I have the honour British ship Fort Stuart, appeared at the strong swimmer, scan got hold of the launch and to acknowledge receipt of your dispatch Marine Court to-day. charged by Captain J. H. handing her skilfully quickly picked up the Chi- No. 213 reporting the cessation of the spidemic Vanstone with disobediencs. Charles pleadedness constables, the engineer and lookout mas, with interest and satisfaction the special reference of bubonic plagan. In the report I have read that he had an injured leg and was unable to

to the services of Dr. Wilm, and which has been turn to Commander R. Murray Rumsey dis

sent to the Foreign Office for communication to credited the story and sent the O. S. whern

the German Ambassador, and it remains for ma to cordially acknowledge the self-sacrificing Stockholm ar and salt water will not trouble

| efforts of the two nursing sistars, Miss McIntosh, him for the next in days, a Bule hard labour

and Miss Ireland, the good work Mr. Cooper of shore kind being added to relleva monotony arrived at New Pedder's Wharf and proceeded and his colleagues of the Sanitary Board, and of incarceration and help pay the board bill,

Dr. Clark, the Medical Officer of Healib, have all performed.

THE PLAQUE IN BOMBAY,"

ORDINARY Serman Charles Johnson, of the

also

THX annus! general meeting of the Hongkong Ladies' Benevolent Society was held in the City Hall at noon to-day. Mr. T, Jackson presided and there were

present Rev. R. F. Cobbald, Rev. Iiff and Mrs. Iliff, Miss An- derson, Mr. Goodman, Mrs. G. C. Cox, Mrs. Black, Mra, Hawkins, Mrs. Bell-Irving, Mrs. Slebt, Mrs. Forbes, Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Michaelsen, Captain G. C. Anderson and Mrs. Master (Hos. Secretary.)

The Chairman

read the report for last year, showing a great deal of urefat work had been done in assisting really deserving cases, involving an, expenditure of $1,279 we compared with 3.205 in 1895. He also laid on the table balance sheet showlog that $1,486.27 ware carried forward to new account after meeting all expenses. The Chairman expressed the hope hat the present Committee, which had done so much good work, would consent to remain in office, for it would give an assurance to the public that their contributions were disbursed carefully and pains taken to avold worthless cases.

The repte!" and "accounts wire then duly adopted, on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. Mr. lliff. The business of the election of Committee for the ensuing

year

WHI then proceeded with and resulted in the appointment of Mrs. Master, Mrs. Cobbold, Miss Pickson, Mrs. Iuff, Mis Anderson, Mr. Ritchie, Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Black, Mrs. Michaelsen, "Min. May and Mrs. Goodman, Voter of thanks, carried by acclamation, to the retiring Commitice for their labours in the in- terest of the good cause of Charity, and to the Chairman for kindly presiding, brought the pro- ceedings to a close,

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who were struggling for dear He, heavily handicapped with winter clothing and heavy boots,

At 5.10 am. Captain Superintendent. May, who was promptly apprised of the affair,

In a police launch to the Water Police station in Kowloon to make inquiries.

One of the Chinese, luhongs had almost given up all hope of being saved from a walory grave when, rescued,

The captain of the launch Lens Fat is now in castedy,

There were five Chinese and one European on board ike ill-fated police launch. The Chinese members of the crew included an engineer, one stoker, the coxwain, and two fukings.

Tha decessed fubing was a very standy änd smart men, who will be much missed by his superior officers.

THE STORY OF ONE OF THE SURVIVORS,

who was in the pinnace when the accident James Kerr, P. C. 15, of the Water Polles,

occurred, was seen by a Telegraph reporter to day. He looked zone the worse for his perilous experience, nor did the Chinese who were with

him.

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A return was tabled showing figures up to 24th Nov. regarding the outbreak of bubonic plague in Bombay. A report aitached stated that the cause of the epidemic was unknown, but that a special committee of experts appointed by the Government was investigating · the

> subject thoroughly. In compliance with a re- quest from the local board a fortnightly reinm thowing the progress or abatement of the plague is to be sent to Hongkong.

FORMOSAN PLAQUE REPORT. The Belilah Consul at Taipeh Formosa, for» « warded a report showing that up to 4th December there bad been 132 cates, an increźro (of dva since 28th Nov, and there had been 61 deaths up to 4th Dec. ” The cases under treat- ment numbered 36 and 13 cases. had recovered, MORTALITY RETURNS.

that for the week andad 28th Nov, the death rate The mortality returns for the colony stated per 1,000 was 20 and for the week ended 1st December 213, the costcaponding week of last your showing a rate of 15'5. The grand total of deaths for the week ended gth December wa 1-6 or 17's per 1000 of the British and Europaan community For the week ended rath December the death-rate was 229 as against 28'3 in the same week of last year, the total deaths number.

ing 113.

MICKÉLANEOUS.

The Board also dealt with a number of matiere-- refening to buildings, Ernating of swine and cattle licenses &c.

DAKIN, CRUICESHANK AND CO.

Kerr, in answer to a question, said-I was sitting on the starboard rall and saw the launch coming after us when between Jardine's and Pedder's Wharfs.--I-heard some-of-am people shouting to the launch, but those on board, did not seem to see us. She struck us first on the stars, forcing us off, and then she gave us a slight glancing knock on the starboard quarter. When I saw our boat at an angle of 45 degrees and showing her copper I thought it time to jump and did so. I reached the launch and get aboard by a fender. Then I heardourmen calling out "No can

THE COMPANY TO BE WOULD UP, swim." Taking off my coat, boots, and guernsey I went oreboard and found our fireman and

A meeting of shareholders in Dakin, Cruick- They had life shank and Co. was held at the Hongkong Hotel engineer holding up P. C. 400. boys and I tried to tow the constable to the to-day at noon. Mr. John Andrew presided, and there were also present Dr. Noble land Masera launch, but couldn't. I put the lifebuoy over him. Maitland, J. Balo, J. B. Gabbay, W. Hav, and with a line from the launch he was get H. L. Dennys, F. A. Gomes, Coutts, Potts, A. G. on board.

Our coxswain then told me Stokes, Sassoon, Humphreys, and Fun A Chat.

The Chalıman said the meeting of shareholders was muilog and he could not swim. A boat had come off with P.S. Moffat had been called to mutually wind up the company and he supposed they would have to and P.C. Fincher, and on the matter being re-appoint a liquidator. to its health and commercial interesis, The

ported to them they made a search, but were Mr. F. Maitland read the following state- report concludes that the Beard has been unable to find pastlive proof of there having been any session of the Royal Colonial Institute was held forward and had two gangways up and it was

The opening meeting of the twenty-ninth snable to find him. The launch was very high mant :-Mr. Chaleman and gentlemen-We were all much surprised af'the disastrous resulļa, as shown in the last report (saned for care of plague in Calcutta. Government repiled, on November reth at the Whiteball Rooms, Sir especially into the causes of the fallure of said that public opinion throughout the Empire newspaper man.

1895, in which sccount, besides the loss on instructing the Board to continue the Inquiry, H. Balwer, G.C.M.G., presided. Mr. Lowler, impossible for them to see us.

M.P., who read a paper on "Inter-British Trade,” "How did you feel at the time ?", asked the the year's working, the following sums, mot of which should have appeared in previous efficient conservancy in the pas), sed what steps | had been moving steadily but surely, fa

accounts, were wiltin ef $6,311.76 dll. re necessary to remedy the existing fool state the direction of commercial federation, acd he

"Oh," said Kerr, "It was pretty cold at ärst ferness in accounts receivable in Hongkong and prevent a recurrence.—Surely, were a sult- ballared that, if the Empire could be polied to able official despatched to Hongkong to acer- would pronounce in its favour. He instanced

day on this question, an overwhelming majority second time, I was shouting to the men in the gr0,101.21, bad debts written off Hongkong and the moon had gone down. Going over the and Amay: $6.495.03, differences in sterling dratie; $9,891.74, differences in stock, 1894 1

taln what stops are necessary to cloxngo's foul | the warm attachment shown in the Colonies to ❘ water as I went and I got a delok that nearly | debtors. Nothing whatever seems to bare city he could obiria much useful info:mation, the old land and her institutions, and by the choked me. In taking off my jersey I also been wiliten off the plant, machinery, steam lanach, and these faralture, and Priced, are guaranteed to be the genuine Hongkong's experience has been unique in the Colonial Conference of 1894. Mr. Chambatala pulled out my watch and' chain and they went

matter of cleansing an abominably Billy and federation, and the Congress of Chambers of overboard,

and Lord Roteksry bed advacsted commercial

are no doubt in the books at considerably plague-stricken city.

over the actual values," It in a great pity that Commerce, held in June, had suggested the Regarding the missing man the constable shareholders should have been kept in the summoning of an Imperial Conference on the said "I think he must have had his overcont on dark with regard to the true state of the subjec. It would, he thought, be most fitting and battened. Had I been wasring mine I year or two, by what, I think, you will consider affairs of the company during the pom that that conference should be held next

PRICE LISTS, with Full Detalls, to be had on frsanliary state of Calcutta, which fes menace

Application

PORT alter removal should be rested a month

before uss. When required for drinking at once it should be ordered to be decanted at the DIPENSARY before being sent out. SHERRY, Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vintages. All are

true Xeres Wines.

CLARZT-Our Clarole, including the lowest

product of the Juice of the grape and are not árilficially made from raisins and currunts, as is generally the care with Cheap Wines, BRANDY—All our Brandy is guaranteed to be

MEMORANDA.

TO-DAY,—17th December.

INTER-BRITISH TRADE,

Yasy, when the sixtieth anniversary of belleve I'would have sunk before I got it off, the reign of Queen Victoris. would be Yes; I did feel sick afterwards, but we were all Bettiah federation would be, be thought, to “I suppose you are a pretty good swimmer, shareholders not been blinded by the manner in

pure COGNAC, the difference in price being pm.-Hongkong Philharmonic Society's celebrated. An immediate outcome of inter-right soon after."

merely a question of age and vintage.

WHISKEY—All our Whiskey is of excellent

quality and of greater age iban most brandy in the market. The SCOTCH WHITY marked "E" is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local connolaseurs to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market.

We only guarantee our WINES and SPIRITS Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 to be genuine when bought direct from ne in the Colony or from our authorised Agrats at the

.. the day before salling. The Contents and

Vaino of all Packages are requiral

Shippers are particularly requested to note

the terms and conditions of the Company's Bilis of Lading

For further Particulars, apply to

Coast Ports.

Concert at St. George's Hail, City Hall,

TO-MORROW,—18th December, The Transfer Books of the Canton Insurance Office, Ltd, closed from this date to the 31st last., includive,

are inaccuracies in the figures laid boloro yen at the last mesing. The 1891 account showed profit of $1,186,95, whereas there really existed a large debit balance, and had tha put British producım in the West Indies and Queensland on something like even footing Kerr ?"

which the figures were laid 'before them, they with foreign competitors. Having replied "Yes," said the officer umlling, “I come from ❘ would undoubtedly have taken, stepa „there and to the Cobden Club's attack upon him, sad dwelt at some length upon the some-

a place where even a small boy is ridiculed if them to look closely into matters with a view, eliber to alter the working of the concern, so za what dark picture presented by our decreasing

unable to swim. That place is Williamstown, to arrest further loss, or to consider the

question foreign export trade, and the pressure of in Victoria, Australia. Both our dock-hands, of liquidatlan. Now, gentlemen, I wish to stata increasing foralgo manufactured Imports Chinese policemen, could not awko, but the 2.30 p.m.-Auction of perfumery, &c., at Mr. P. upon our home industries, Mr. Lowles turned, conswain, framan, and engineer could,"

Brewitt's safer rooms, Zetland Street. with more satisfaction, to our Colonial trade, in

the extension and development of which,

A search party was out dredging for the ba sald, was to be found industrial salvation for pinnace to-day, and as something has been British workers. He believed the most natural || hooked it is thought to be the boat. She would 'evolation of recent events in South Africa

to a.m.---Crimisal Sessions,

9 p.m.-Engineers' Dance, at City Hall.

DEBATURDAY 9th December.

The Eastern Mica Manipulating Co.'share it would be a strong movement in the direction Probably lie with her steen potating to Stone of federation, first, of all British South sulfer's and hat bow towards Hongkong. She closes to-day gola aldur

Africa; and, subsequently, with the rest of the was going slow at the time and both veseli |Noon-Cly of Rio de Janeiro leaves for San Humphrey. From personal experience he was able were heading east,

Francisco, v naval ports of call,

ing existed upon the subject throughout the Auf- owners of the market launch, naked that the

most opportune for the submission of a more or

that I became personally connected with the company as Mr. Dakin's attorney in March last, and since then I have been la constant com- unication with him, both on his behall and en account of a large body of shareholders in Ergiand. It was a great susp:les to the when I heard that the books of the Company did not rs- present the true state of the business. I fee mediately wrote the Directors complaining of the lengdelay in lamping the account, and requesting them to lose no time in having a frue statement. shareholders, I have been afforded opportunities

to tenlly that a very strong and favourable leol At the Magistracy to-day Me, Masters, for the || Leuved. As sypresenting ** large number of

by the Diraciors of looking closely into the

A. S. WATSON & CO.. LD230 paÄuction of wines, etc., at Mr. G. Ptralian Colonies, and he thought the time whensing of the charge against the captafé begures and working of the Company, with them

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