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To-day's Advertisements.

GOVERNMENT BILLS.

TENDERS

for SPECIE - MEXICAN DOLLARS, Current in this Colony, and weighing 7.1.7., in Exchange for Sterling Bills drawn at to days' sight on the Lords Commis- sioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, London, will be received by the Chtel Paymaster, Army Pay Department, all 11 AM, on MONDAY, the 3rd May,

The Tenders to state the total amount required (In Pounds Sterling), and the amount for which each Bill should be drawn, but no Bills will be issued for sums less than 100,

The Tenders to be in Duplicate and in sealed covers, addressed to the Chief Paymaster, Army · Pay Department, and endorsed "Tenders for Government Bills,"

The right to accept or reject any or all of the Tenders is reserved.

E. H. GORGES,

Colonel,

Cbl-l Paymaster, Chinn.

Her Majesty's Treasury Office,

Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 17th April, 1807.

{698

ILLUMINATIONS.

DIAMOND JUBILEE, 1897.

All Firma requling

ILLUMINATION DEVICES

in congestion with the

JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS

are requested to communicate AT ONCE with

the

GAS COMPANY

an as to ensure completion of orders. ESTIMATES Jupplied FREE..

Hongkong. 13th April, 1997.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28, 1897.

To-day's

Advertisements.

THE FIRST EXHIBITION OF THE " CINEMATOGRAPH”

ST. ANDREW'S HALL, (CITY HALL),

TO-DAY (WEDNESDAY) Į! "THE CINEMATOGRAPH,” (THE GREATEST MARVAL OF THE A01) Will be exhibited, under the personal super. vistas of Professor MAURICE CHARVET, at the following boats :- :

*I AM, 2.30 PM, 5.30 P.M. 9 P.M. and to. P.M. ADMISSION $1.03

CHILDREN HALF-PRICE, Hongkong, 28th April, 1897-

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THE PEAK CHURCH, THE ANNUAL MEETING, to pass the Accounts and elect a Committee for the ensuing year, will be held in ibe LIBRARY at ST. PAUL'S COLLEOZ, on FRIDAY, the 30th Instant, at 4.30 PM.

R. F.. COBBOLD, Hongkong, 28th April. 1967.

Intimations.

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he Hongkong Telegraph

HONGKONG. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 1897.

REUTER'S MESSAGES.

THE GRECO-TURKISH WAR.

LONDON. April 16th,

daya'constant figating. The declaire battle was fought on Filday near [venavas and resulted in the retreat of the Greeks to Pharsale. The retreat, which was a perfect rout, was closely parsaed by the Torkish cavalry which did great execution. Reuter's and several other special Correspondents had very narrow escapes,

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The Turks have occupied Larfare after allo-morrow to take over charge from Mr. CamWare greatly indebted to Sir Claude Mac

mlisioner Campbell.. EXHIBITIONS of the Cinematogriph were given to-day in St. Andrew's Hall and will herepeited this evening. The display is a most unique one well flustrating the capabilities of photography and elecisicity and the Interesting nature of the pletares helps to mike, the show extremely auraditve.

The Greeks in Epirus have met with a severe check at Pigadis, where they lost foo in killed and wounded;

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ACCOUCHEMENT OF THE DUCHESS

·OF YORK.

The Duchess of York has given blith "tớ n daughter.

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LOCAL AND GENERAL.

ADMIRAL BUSH, of the Siamese Navy, is leaving Bangkok shortly for Landon to consult the best DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK' & eye specialists, bls sight-being very defective,

COMPANY,

VICTORIA DISPENSARY;

HONGKONG,

AERATED WATERS..

*IMPLE AERATED WATER,

[700

GINGER

fit Undersigned have been instructed by the CHEF ORDNANCE OFFICER, "CHINA,

to Sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION'

TO-MORROW

(THURSDAY), the 2014 April, 1897,

AT 12 A.M,

AT HER MAJESTY'S ARMY ORDNANCE STORES,

Queen's Road Fast,

THE FOLLOWING GOVERN IMT STORES, &c. *** CARTS & W CONS, SHEETS GROUND. IRON WATER ASKS, BLOCKS, CRABS. HAND, BLANKETS, A WINCH AWNING, BRASS COPPER GUMA PAL, ROPE, LINEN, COTTON 4 WOOLLEN RAGS: SHELLAC, HOPSY HAIR, CABIN LAMP. JACK PLANES, CANVAS, LAST and WROT IRON. STEFL OLIN, SHOT, CHAIN IRON CABLE, CASKS, PAC LING CASES, IRON DRUMS, TIMB R, LEATHER, &c.,

4 ALSO

A QUANTITY OF

CLOTING AND WATERIAL: TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery. All faults and errors of description at Purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer. All Lots to be cleared within 48 hours.

GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, 18h April 1897

"WARRACK" LINE OF STEAMERS.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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S. S. ARGYLL."

FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND

STRAITS.

"ONSIGNEES of Cargó are hereby informed that all Gaels are being landed at their risk Into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, a Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be stand.

No Claus be admitted after the Goods' have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the jib May will be subject to

rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the gib May, or they will not be recognized

All broken, chaled, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be

examined on the 5th May, at 3 P.M.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

- DODWELL, CARLÏLL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 18th April, 1897,

1664

DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND TAMSUI.

HE Company's Steamship

THE

"HAIMUN,"

"

SODA WATER.

MNGER ALE.

ARSAPARILLA.

SA

RAS

EMONADE.

ASPBERRYADE, &C.

AN Italias öpers kes comma to'grief in Mania. The Company has been Alabanded and money. returned to those who subscribed for season tickets.

Dr. Denton E. Peterson, dentist, is reported to have decided to practice his profession al Tientale and with that object in ylew has logged a house in the northern part,

MR. J. CHINDA, Consul-General for Japan, t Shanghal, has been appointed Minister to Brazil Mr. Kamiyama. Vife-Consul, is now in tempo- rary charge of fananese Interests at Shanghal, MANY of our readers will be very glad to hear that the popular Sanday performances of the West Yorks hand will be resumed next Sunday. and May. The band will play at 9 pm. Instead of ta.go a formerly:

DAKIN, CRUICKShahr & Col's. WATERS RIC THE Hon] H. Stewart Lockhart. Inform us mode ander the constant supervision of a duly that he hay received a telegram from Str quillied Englok Chemist and will bear compar | Francle Malean, Calcutta, thanking him for rison with the best English Manufactures. "farther instalment to the Famine, Fund." This

Special terms to HOTELA, CLUBS, MESSES and | refers to the contribuitone from. Forması, other Laugh Consumeri,.

DR. NANSEN has given orders for the constract- Any complainer should be addressed to the Hon of a new 20-ton wicht, which is «Iready on

Manuja

the stocks at Lanzzig. In Norway, is object In fitting out this small casing vessel is tolake standings around the coast-line of Norway and Spitzbergen.

Hong 1st March, 1897

13790

TO SUBSCRIBERS.

SUBSCRIBERS TO "THR HONGKONG TELEGRAPH" ABE MORT RESPECTFULLY REMINDED THAT ALL HOUSCRIPTION: MUST BE PAID) IN ADVANCH,

A. S. WATSON & CO.

LIMIT 1).

CHEMISTS BY APPOINTMENT.

ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

MANUFACTURERS

AERATE D WATERS.

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** If you are in dombt about the pronunciation or spelling et a word, Janke, it up in Webster's Dlationary. It is a standard work and is offered for sale at the Hongkong Telegraph office at price that clades It wlibin reach „of every- body. Videndyť.

Two brothel-keepers were charged at the M- gistracy this morning whib unlawlally detaining a gií of 19 `xgalost her will. The complainant told so many different stories that the defendants were discharged. Mr. Moungey appeared for the defendants.

AMONG the highest speeds, attalued by the Atlantic linen last year, the Companto stands ahead of all compatitors, with 1.86 knots for ma entire trip. The American hullt steamer St. Paul comes next, with 21.08 knots. The highest average speed of the White Star line was 10 17 khots made by the Teutonic.

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On the 1st Tostent the Amay Dramatic Club gavo a capital performance of "The Ladies Anttle" and Joðging from the brief account of it supplied by our correspondent it appears to have been a great a success as the recent Flower Show, and that is saying a good deal for the latter was to every' way a well arranged and charming function.

Ar the Magic racy this afternoon the Jervol, St. fire er qu' was resumed. Mr. H. L Dennya wate 1 The proceedings for the Crown, Mr Gidge appared for the insurance firms interested and the prisoners were represented by Mr. V. H. Deacon. U isinga tallar, & sesident of the house, gave evidence, and said he knew nothing of kerisine being in the house. Inspec, tor Duncan tot lof Finding kerosene tlas optarned and mais &c, saturated with the all in to accountant's casm. He also found a tin of ker: Jae on a shelf with a ogilt and mais over it rasked with the oil and all burnt. The tin was lying as to pour fie contents. Celton torches were lo on the shelf. Kerosine was also found in cher places. The enquiry wai adjolac ( 1 am, to-morrow.

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municated with the Goweramant in July Isllows tag and In acknowledging the letter sixteen days later Government replied that the matter was receiving attention. Noibleg father would spar to have been done unill, the rah of the following November and then Instead of bring. log the geniton of taxleg shoplog for the purposes of general revenue before the Cousell openly the Government endeavoured to get the mattre discusrel and settled by the uno cial mambert p-ivataly. I vantard to protest igalast this hole and corner" mode of procedure, as in my opinion it is irregular and unconn›ltutional to refer public questions to the people's represents- tives to be discussed with closed doors and merited at private meetingi. In certain quartert my protest was regarded as over-vigorous, and to the Legislative Council I listened to His Excellency the Governor mare In rarrow than in anger when he referred en my latter as having been written in my usual uncompromising style. Circum- stances necessitated prompt action and not only the members of this Chamber but the whole Colony he warmly congratulated in that the

hamber has succeeded in frustrating the advised and unwise attempt of the Colostal Government to permanently tax fortès purposes of general revenue the shipping frequcetleg that waters. It is very graiifying that the miintenance intact of the freedom of the pork,- the mainspring of our progress "and prosperity, should have ben se réd, and it la very Important that the Secretary of State's words, viz.:-"That moderate dues may properly bá levied in Hongkong provided the proceeds do rot in ordinary times exceed the total expenditure on the Harborg - Dopartisent, including Lighthenies, Water Police, &c., should not be lost sight of. At our last annual meeting, speaking in regard in the plague then at our doors and of the sinitary - condition-of the City, I thought all woold #gree that the 'ranitary reform necessary to render the port clean and healthy should be effected lorth with at whatever cost of money; that the cost whatever it might be should not stand in the way. I farther quoted from a minute of Mr. Ede's which rands :–“ Ugleus - some well considered scheme. be adopted to abale

IT is reported that the widow of Dr. Rizal is la of preserving the freedom of this part, which was command of reveral companies of well armed our main contention, and we and the shipping rebels Naic, Cavlio province, and has not Interests are to be congratulated spoo this retired with her forces tato Lagaus province, access carried, not only without resistance ferm, bat notwithstanding the advice of, the was reported the other diy,

Lecal. Authorities That longexpected and mrch-aghated-kr concession, the paing of MR. W. NOVTS Morznoust, Commisstorer of the West River to foreign ind: and steam savi- Customs, has arrived here from that dead-ind-gaton has, at last, been sec red. That is to alive place Robbledeebal or Takhol or some say, a coovs lion has bees algued under which two Treaty ports and for calling Eations on ibleg. Hels, we believe, guing on to Amy that river are to be opened on the 4th june next

Doodid, Fler Bannic Majai energetic Mister st Peking, fe his exertions In pressing for and eventually whiteing this carcession. It is not perhaps all we had hoped for-we should have liked to have seen the river opened in the, and it is a grest step to have obtained in Nanning-fu-bat no doubt that will come entrance to the Inland waterways of the two Kwang." His Excellency the Betish Midater, who kindly favoured your Committee with an interview when passing through the colohy the other day, gave as much interesting informition and very satisfactory assurances of the prospects for trade and the favourable disposition of the provincial officials at Canton. The windors of Sir Claude's appolotment to Peklag has long since been apparent to all Biltons in China: st Peking he is undoubtedly the right man in the tight place, and bis efforts have already conferred benefits upon traders of all natioar. Belore quiting this subject, I think some recognition of the great and unwearied efforts of Mr. E. H. Fraser, Acting Brilah Consal at Canton, to obielo satisfactios for claims put forward by his countrymen, and to secure for them and for as all the privileges of trading under transit pas, is dat from this Chamber. We have sometimes suffered in the past from the apathy of certain of our Consular representatives, but Mr. Fraser has shown him- self a true disciple of the late Sir Harry Parker, having spared no pain to protect and promote our commercial Interests. Lst as hope that, with vigorous and watchful Minister st Pèking, a new spirit will permeate the service throughout, and that the Cansals generally will display the energy sad teai for our interests overcrowding, to resume, Tay dul, rebold on now p:inciples, at least the worst secilin of the shown to such purpose by Mr. Fraser, The cat in which "the master of the steamer" town, we shall never makes any real permanent Chingtu was proceeded against in the pregress towards Immunly from filth and Police Conft on a charge of dataining some ditossa It is Dow reasonable to ask what has Japanese stowaways after arrival of the vessel been done and whither the present positan of

mallers in satisfactory. fa port,and Gard 36co, having attracted the attention of the Committe to the hardahlas Sant'a'y Board sill with us has rendered and is entalled on shieswares and masters by the rendering excellent service, but the law now in working of the Vagrancy Oidlaanes, represen existence does not give it the power to compel tations have been made to the Government on landlords to do what is essential and necessary, the subject, asking that is provisions may be Though the Board applied in August last to xmmended. Under the Ordinance as it stands, have 10 Pobile Health Ordinance further the liabilities of boib owners and captains are amended, Government so far have delayed A Commission most onerous. I trust the Government con- giving the powers required. templates revisions of the Ordinance, bat sa of enquiry was appolated and preliminary Naw that the Attorney General bas returned ta fazino answer has been received on the subject. report will shorty he sent to the Govern- ment. From, a persoal lespecton the the Colony, le as hope te ili give.the matter members of the Commission have discov.red bis early attention. The pelley of making the a large number of losanitary dwellings, galle Crown Colon les contribute as largely possible unit for human habitailen. It is essential to the Imperial expenditure evidently obrains that the new Committre to be elected 10-day__ strongly at home at the prereat time. Aerhould re: that Government do not lenger delay twice augmecting our Milliary Contributian, in, effecting sanliary, reforms which are indis they now seek to whtain from us an increased peasable. The lesson of the palatal experience contribution to the Posts?' subsidy, as no doubt you are aware, this Colony pays learned. I would farther direct the attention of at present, of 1894 appears to have been only imperfectly £6,000, which sum, after much correspondence the new Committee to the question of collecting between the Treasury and Colonial Office In

the revenge of tax on Oplum through a Farmer. 1883, was suggealed by Lard Kimberly as a coma The system is not only antiquated but one promle he present demand, calculated on which seriously effects the freedom of the post, mile.ge basis, would fix the contribution At la Conc 1 in December last I asked-in view something been £11.000 and £12.ccp per of the present Oplam Farm expiring in the sonum, and the local Government have requested spring of 1898, will the Government appoint a the opalon of this Chamber on the question, commissien with full powers to investigate and proposar as laequable as reguide the basis, and Needless to s the Committee regard the report on the opium revenue generally, and apon the advizability or otherwise of subsilinting excessive as regards the amount, but, in the

for the prereal Oğlum Farm banded warehouses absence of certain returns which are necessary end a fixed daty on all oplum aut bora fidi to the proper statement of the case, they have exported in a raw state ?' and in reply the been compelled to delay giving an official reply Colonial Secretary sald :-"I hays the honour to the communication,

10. state that the suggestion contained in the ques fou will receive the consideraton of the Government: So far we have heard nothing and evidently the question like others is being allowed to dilft,

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,

ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual mesting of the Hongkong Cham. ber of Commerz: was held at the rooms, City Hell at 3 p.m. to-day. There was a large altendance of members and, in the absence of of the Chalasa (Mr. A. McConnachie) the Vice-Chalman (Mr. Herbert Smith) presided.

The Chahmau sald-Gentlemen, ike repart bas been in your hands some days, and, with you pamirsion, I propose that li be taken as read. The va as questions which have during the past year engaged the attention of the Chamber ep elty: fully dealt with therein and I ncci only allude to those of special Interest, or to those that still exciting discussion. The announcement by Regter in May ¦ãst that Lị Hung Chang would, while on his mission to different Eurogan Courts, endeavour to get their sanctien to a iccrease in the Chinese tadff

almol Care and Cleanliness exercised in the Maru on the Bombay Reif, Dense masses the most-favour. 1 pation clause, Aw, you are-an, honour I never expected, for I had no idea

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Mr. C.. Sharp :conded the adoption of the report and congratulated the committee on their work during the past year,

The mallon was carried unanimously. The election of a number of naw themters WKE confirmed by the meeting.

The election of a new committoo resulted so follows:- Messrs.,R. M. Gray (Chalemao), H. Smita (Vice-Chuléman), f. J. Bell-Irving, N. J. head, N. A. Slebs, and G. B. Dedwell, This terminated the proceeding.

THE REPORT.

The following is the repot of the Commlites of the Hongkong Guneral Chamber of Commerce for the year ending 3111 December, 1996, as presented to the members at the anouri meeting this alternoon :—

During the past year fiwer subjects have engaged the milection of the Chamber, bat your Committed are glad to note the final settlement otseveral questions and the satisfactory advaner.

ment of others.

on Imports, at ence excited the attention of the Committee. We took measures to secure some thing like conrried action by the representailve commercial be lies, and, as the event proved, the step was mely, as it led to expressions of oploton on the subject, in advance of the Chincie ensay's visit to England, where in due chorse it is reparted that be broached the matter to Loid Sallaviy The Premier, in reply, in effect sald that he would wish to consell the Chambers of Commerce in Catas before taking | any declive action, and we can only hope that, lo any case, negotiations wit he deferred until time has been given for properly testing the value of Chinese official pledges in relation to the Tran- sit Pass Trade in the two Kwang provlaces. Proclamations have recently been issued there

Coming to more personal matters, we have to by the Likin Offices which, if rigidly enforced. may render such a trade possible, where for more record the unanimous re-nomination of ML than thirty years it has, in defiance of the stipula Waltehoad as the, Chamber's representative tions of the Tientsin Treaty, been impractic In the Leisinilve Caune!! for another term. I arture that, we are all satisfied that the able, owing to the obstructive tactics of the I may add that, as a

Chamber's interests could not be confided to more provincial officials. matter of fact, we have since been assured, zealous and more capable hands. Icongratulate on the highest authority, that the Chinese, the member for the Chamber upon the position: he alone of the unofficials took up la segard to Government have never once broached the ques- At the Miglitiacy to-day an enquiry was held

tion to any of the Foreign Ministers at Peking, the Government's action concerning the Light into the cause of the fire at No. 05. Winglok St.

and that no fostructions have come out to the

Dues question. The subject has been very folly The master and his accountant wave evidence, latter from their Governments in connection digessed eran mata bitteraess, so I will cot farther and as some complication arose as to the contents therewith. Lt Hung Chang, no doubt hapteg to refer to It bere. A few changes have occurred the best English Machtuery, embodying the

OUR AERATåd Water FACTORY is fitted with of the house st the time of the fire, the inquiry obtain kades at Peking successful in the in the Committee daring the year, the principal | Edr. T. Jackson, St, C. Michaelsen, T. White.

was adjourned till Monday, the 3rd praximo, for attempt to scarea revision of the tariff, played being the election 'cf. Mr. A McConnachle to the this off his own bat, with, however, very ladder chair, on the resignation of Mr. Bell-Irving at latest Improvements in the frade,

the books to be inspected,

CAL FUCCESS It may be worth while remember-

the Grit meeting of the present Commilies. Mr. McConnachie proved a most painstaking and CAPTAIN Long, of ibe steamer Tern Kaf, which log, too, that the Japanese Tecaty silgoed at

Shimonoeckl 1895 has sight years yet to raz, energesic Chairman, and Low that he regretted The Parell Ingredients only are used, and the arrived on Sunday, from Singapore, sepɔrts that

and that lasttoment virtually masures the present thai bis ataugemesis would not allow him to he saw the stranded N. V. K. steamer Himig tariff for that term for alt counties by virtue st remain to preside at this meeting. It is certainly of smoke were lesstag from ber fore hatch and well aware, the trade of this post again anffered until very lately that the Chairman, would not be there was a large feet of jaoks in the vicinity, considerably last year owing to quarantine present for this important occasion. Mr. Gray, restrictions. The Chamber lost no opportunity who is one of the oldest members of the Com- The Water used is proved by repeated so it is supposed that she has been touted and of protesting salust the unnecessary prolonga- mittee, consented on his retura to jin it, than

then set on fire. Her hail is as upright as if | tion of these przesutions, but, fo some directions,

filling the gap caused by the resiguation of Apalyse, to be Absolutely Pare,

she were in dock.

with very qualified success. More particularly Mr. Dedwell. You will be called upon to-day Is this the care fu the Philippines, where on iba

in elect a new Committee, The list of new THE Japanese Consul courteously informs us 9th ultimo qua puting was reimposed, against members is a gratifying one, not only becaus

DUTIES ARVIABLE IN JAPAN ON FORMOSAN Minister for Foreign Affaire, sisting that that he has received a telegram Count O'Kema, vessels from Hongkong and ports of Chins, abso. they serve to strengthen and popularise the

PRODUCE TRANSHIPPED AT HONGKONG, lotely without reason. Protests from this Chamber, but also because the subscriptions.

Early at year the Colonial Government H. H. Prings Arisugaws, travelling incognito have been uniformly disregarded at Manila, and

Chamber the agh the Spanish Consul seem to now place as in a greatly improved antink requested an opinion from this Chamber on the position. You will see by the accounfa that the

of the datles leviah's in Japan on British under the title of Count Saws, leave I lear, it is hopes to look for seasonable treat.

subjet revenue for the past year exceeded the expca-owned goods from Formoss which may be tran Yokohama by the Sydney on the and Mayment in this 1. p.ci in the pel- hbouring Spaulah dilure, instead of a la sorse former years thors shipped at Hongkong. A case was cited show to attend the celebration' to London of the colony. Neve heless we must not relax oaring balance on the dabit side, a much more

fog that, on satisfactory proof of the origla and efforts to rblata more considerate tregiment. satisfactory usate of affairs. I am sure you will destination of the cargo being given, the Customs Queen's Dirmond Jubilee.

The inadequa accommodation at the Post allow a good deal of credit in das to our Secrs-

charges were refunded by the Japanese GOSTE Counterfoil Order Books'supp'led on applica- MR. WILLIAMS, of the Bay View Hotel, was Office and the as we then believed, consequent taxy and to two members of Committee (Mazurs

ment, though it was considered doubtful whether such treatment could be generally cisimed as charged at the Magistracy to-day with assaulting late delivery!he malls induced the Chamber Wallebead and Michatis:n for their special offers to bring about this résult, I will now, to make reprc:,ntations to the 'Government on

■ight. The Government desired to kdow abat boy. He was checking some accounts when the subject latt summer. Since then increased gentlemen, unless some member present wishes

whether the effect of this privilege, If claimed The boy contradicted him and then defendant accommrdation has been obtained by the

first to offer some remarks, move that the report

and conceded, would be baseficiel or otherwise gave him a blow with his fist, which he after- annexation to the Post Office of a par-

And the Secretary's statement of accounts, ka

to the trade of the Colony,. A reply was sent wards repented and told the boy that he was tion of the ground for of the adjoining presented, be adopted.

Courthouse, but I regret to say that I cannot Mr. Jackson said he wished to bear tesliffiming the desirability of obiicing a definite will very sorry that he had not been able to control record any improvement in the administraties meny to the great energy shown by the Cham has stace transpired in reference to the subject, recognition of the privilege, but nothing furthes his temper. Defendant also dented that another boy who was brought as a witness was present's are ind: 1 more frequent than ever, to the gratulsted Mr. McConachle on the part the hed

of this Depayment. Delays in the delivery of ber during the past year, and be heartily con

THE WUCHOW-YU OBSTRUCTION CASE, and sald he was sorry he could not bring any

The case in which itu officials at Wuchowila support of his allegation, Mr. Wode- great incosvaniczce of the entire commercial Baken, brdy In

Intervened to prevent the free dispora! of goods Hon. T. H. Whitehaid said—I heartily ap- "community. Concerolog En action of the be paid a companzziion to the complainant. Some China

Europe, Amcres and Shanghai Immediately Legisistive Connell as the Chamber's presen-Johu Andrew was antifactorily entled early in boys" and ecelles ave, most following the silication the Telegraph tative and my endeavours on behalf of trade and

the year, and a sum of money in satisfaction of exaspersling, and with knowledge that they can

Mr. Andrew's claim for loss incurred subse commerce. - While it to my privilege to occepy "make bol for their masters to the Police farther to be said. Tals Chamber made a Convention on the grst Jaly last; there is tile Court often deliberately invite atsault by the us

a went in the Council you may rest assured that. quently paid over to the Brifnă Consul at

Canfan. prompt and energetic protest against that action to the utmost of my ability and without fear er of grosily offensive words and actlour,

DUTIES LEVIED ON FOREIGN GOODS IN and although, thanks to the leftsence of the favour I wit strive to protect and promote the

SOUTH CHINA, AT the weekly parade of the police at the Central Foreign Office, there has been a concession in Interests which you have entrusted to my caro.

Confequent on the case above alluded to and Station this afternoon Caplalu May, on behalf rates on certain of the Eastern Extension Co. At the Chamber's annual meeting fo

correspondence on the subject of the exactions of the officers and men presented to Dr. Ayres, 3, and a redaction in rates from home to

levied on foreigu gands in the interior of the Chica, we may be sure that the monopoly Colonial Surgeón, a farewell address. Bleakdes created by the Convention cannot fall to be

Two Kwang, strong representations were madą. to the Central: Goverêment, the affect of which the police there was a large number of ladies prejudical to the chances of our obtaining

has been the lisne recently of pinclamations by present, lucluding Mrs. May. In making the cheaper means of communication, a matter of

great imports ace in these days of keen competi- the Chamber to a despatch of a previous Gover the Likin Offices in Kwangtung and Kwangsl No Credit given for Botiles that look diety or rental on the Cepala Superintendent epoka tan and barrow margins of profit. The agitation nor is connection with the freedom of the pert, calling attention to the Treaty provisions and in warm terms of the Doctor's many good | against the continued imposition of the specia! Sir John Bowring said:" Believing that the netlag forth that all foreige prcdaca imported greasy, or that appear to have been used for any qualities and said that in paring with him all light tax levied to secure payment of the cost of satisfactory development of our prosperity in other purpose than that of contalolog Aerated Lands were losing a staunch friend. The ad the Gap Reck Lightheurd will be fresh in all mainly due to the emancipation of all shipping dress was couched in warmly eulogistic toms memariss It was commenced by this Chamber and trade from Sical vexations and exactions, Waters, 18 Bach, Bottles are pever used again and was artistically willten on vellum and bound and strongly supported by the shipping com. I trust no Custom House machinery will over exempt from all additional charges. It is hoped la embossed leather. Di. Ayres returned thanks panies and firms, who have specially petitioned be introduced, either for the collection of tarlif In very foaling terms, making special reference to | against the proj nat to convert the voluntary or harbour dads, or for any purpose which may his pleasant associations with like forca temporary Import Into a permanent tax to be check the free fagress and egress of all shipping during his 23 years of office. Refreshments merged in the general revenue. The appeal to and from the port, nor the tres transfer of ware served by the ladies, duing the afternoon, was sent home to the Secretary of State and a commodities from band to hand," and thes Dr. Ayres, leaves for home tomorrow by the satisfactory reply from Dowolog Street has just words are now as applicable su when they waig sin May Ier of a talegium, to the affect that 6 Japan

been made punie. In escognitor the importance, willten. You SEN MWare your Committe com- | Hir Excellency L4 Hengubang, then on a ming

For COAST PORTS, Waters are packed and Captain Bathurst, will be despatched for the

bors Forts on FRIDAY, the 30th lastant, at placed on board ship at Hongkong prices, and Noca,

the full amount allowed for Packages and Empties when received to good order.

For Freight or Passage, apply to..

·DOUGLAS. LAPRAIK & Co.

General Managers.

[697 Hongkong, 28th April, 1897. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY, (UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE AUSTRIAN

GOVERNMENT.)

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG COLOMBO, BOMBAY, KURACHEE, ADEN, SUEZ, MASSANA, PORT SAID, BRINDISI, VENICE, FIUME AND TRIESTE. (Taking Cargo at through rater to CALCUTTA, MADRAS PIRSIAN GULF, RED SEA, BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS, alad to NATAL, EAST LONDON, PORT ELIZABETH and CAPE TOWN.).

THE Company's Steamship

ابد

VINIOBONA," Captain C. Bellen, will be despatched as above

on MONDAY, the 3rd May,

Cargo will not be received on board after 3

P.M. prior to date of sailing.

For farther information as to Pazzage and Freight, apply to

SANDER & Co Agents.

{5a8

Hongkong, 8th April, 187.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.. FOR HAMBURG, LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

'HE Company's Steamship

THE

** SARPEDON,"

Captain Grier, will be despatched as above os or about WEDNESDAY, the 12th May.

Fer Freight, apply tá

BUTTERFIELD & BWIRE,

Agents Hongkong, 28th April, 187

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tion.

Our Registered Telegraphic Addres is "DISPENSARY, HONGKONG.".

And it signed messages addressed thus

receive prompt attention.

The following is a List of Waltri always kept | house loflicted a fine of $5 and a furiker Sa.to Telegraph Companies la ralding their raten to preclate your reference to my re-election to the taken ander tramalt pass up to Wuchow by Mr.

ready in Stock :

· PURE AERATED WATER,

SODA WATER,

LEMONADE,

POTASH WATER,

SELTZER WATER,

LITHIA WATER,

by us.

SARSAPARILLA WATER,

TONIC WATER,

GINGER ALE,

GINGERADE.

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD.

THE HONGEONG DISPENSARY. · Hongkong, 13th Aprill, 1967.

May Inst

for

year when the special Gap Rock Light Dres were being continued, though the purpose which they were oilgloally levied had been satisfied, it occurred to me in the coares of the remarks I then made to direct the attention of

under half-duty certificate to no matter what points in the interior shall, on production and examination of its covering pass in transfi, be

that the provisions of theas proclamations will' be strictly enforced.

PROPOSED. INCREASE OF IMPORT DUTIES-ON TORRION GðODS" IN CHINA, The publication by Reuter's Agency, on the

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