BONGKONG and ShangHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
The 64th report of the Court af Directors of the above Corporation, together with the state- ment of accounty for the half-year, was presented at the ordinary half-yearly ganarai meeling of barehold held in the City Hall at Boon to-day. · There were proient Mr. St. C. | Michielsen, presiding. Hen. J. J. Ball-Irving, Mersin, D. Balog, R. M. Gray, D. Gubbay, | A.. Raymond, F. L. Richardson, N. A. Siebs, and Gerald Slade (Directors); Thomas Jackson (Chlef Manager); Han, C. P. Chater, C.B.G. Mers H. N. Mody, V. A. Cat Hawkins, G. Stewart, J. H. Lewis, G. H. Pottr, A, Coutts, D. Smart, C. J. Gonsalves, J. Thompson, E. Georg, A. Hancock, 3. Harcock, D. Giller, Geo, Manny Batm, Henry Humphreys, F. Hen derson, W. S Ramsay, H. M. Mehta, Hou. Z. R. Belillos, C.M G., Meats W. Lycaught, S. B. Bhaba, J. R. Michael, J. M. S. Alrer, A. Wright, Brown, Firib, G. C. Cex. C. S. Sharp, M. Chloor, E. S. Whealler, Ho Fook, F. Dadwell, Dr. Hartigan, C. Palmer, F. Anderson, E. Jones Hughes, Finlay Smlik, & Haupt, Sugden, and others.
The Chlal Manager read thu nolice convening the meeting,
The Chairman read the report of the Directors.
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of
The Chairman said-Gentlemen, the Directors
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 1897.
participated in. After transferring the shove five lace our Reserve Ford will stand at $7,000,000 and it is our intention le add to this as much as possible at the end of each half year. So that our position is an excellent one and with the steady appport of our shareholders and consil tests we have every reason to look confidently to the future. (Applause.) In concaiton I have great pleasure la recording our high appreciation of the able manner in which we have been served by the Chlef Mangger and the Staff generally doring the half year. (Applause) It is to their successful working of the brak during a period efforts that we are principally indebled for the which called for very careful steering. Our thanks are specially due tocar Chief Manager (Applause.) to whose foresight and ability a very considerable portion of our success is due. I have no doubt that shareholders, not only here but everywhere, will cordially co cur in what ! have just stated. (Applause) Before moving the adoption of the report and passing of the sccunts, I sell be glad to answer to the best of my ability any questions shareholders may wish to ask.
There being no questions, ibe Chairman moved the adoption of the report and passing of xe- counts.
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the ficin balore bis solicitor with the view of arcerialuing whether there was a possibility of pursing the case criminally. The facts should alan be laid before the Crows Solleitor if ther was anything serious in 22.
Mr. Mounsey naked that the case be proceeded with as his client had been charged since last week.
Mr. Hoatings said there was the question as to whether the Court had any fusisdiction at all, It was perfectly clear that the crime had not been committed in British territory and he submitted that his Worship had no fartsdiction.
His Worship said that where the property wa disputed it was not in his power to deal with it and it would have to go to a Civil Court. If the complainants would let the Police know all they know about it steps could be taken to the case. He remanded the case til sam, on Thursday
next
Mr. Mounsey Maked for a reduction of the ball.
Mr. Ray--It should be put up! His Worship-Ball us before ($710).
FIRST COTTON MILL IN HONGKONG.
Mr. J. H. Lewis said.--Mr. Chairman and gentlemen, Im sure that we all have listen. ed to the remarks of the Chairman with mach
In his Wekly Share List Issued at noon to Interest, (Applause) The report before us is to day Mr. Erich Georg confirms the news publish- my mind a highly satisfactory one, and rememed to the "Rialto" circular on Wednesday last, bering what we have just been told regarding and adds a few Interesting details respecting the our Sterling Investments, fanda lo Japan, and
I am glad to be able to congratulato' HE. the Governor upon his “G," and to note that Mr. Chater has been made a "C.M.G."
CHINESE FINANCIAL AFFAIRS.
There is a carefully written leader on "Chi" nese Finance" in the London and China Expres3 of the roth July. It concludes with the following
Old Hongkong residents are divided about the handing over of the Mount Austin Hotel to the Műlary. I can imagine the dwel lers who turn to the sight in leaving the tram station are net overjoyed at the identicaling remarks, which we would commend of their privacy being invaded; whilst these
to the attention of all Chiners who profess to who own property through Plunkett's Gap will have at heart the welfare of their countrymen - be rejoicing at the prospect of a risa la the value of their lands and houses.
NOTANDA
CALENDAR.
AUGUST.
Meteorological means based on ten years' aðservations3 kJ 1893, Barometer arouachan Thermometer semiovesaistalog
Humidity.square-mag
Rainfall
13.89
TO-DAY.
WEATHER REPORT.
On date at On date at
163.1.
29.82 79
29.77 77 91
4 Data
Barometer Thermometer - Hamidly.....+1645218- 91 Rainfall....... 0.84 *****
It is a childisà conception, and may being suppose there is stilt no idea of disposing the lesson by residence and iscal experience, home usefully to people who have not learned with the Pokfulam Reservoir in accordance with Dr. Cantile's preaching; but, meantime
that the Chimera intelligence is, in many some hundreds of soldiers are to be added to respecte, still on the level of an English child', the dwellers on the gathering ground which fills It would save much friciion, misconception, the reservoir: You are to bave a new Sacreyor General, lat we hope he can see his way to deal and even wrongdolog, if the fact were with this question; or must it be left to another
ber recognised that this is true of all infertor epidemie to bring bome the sanitary lesson. races in their degree. If we want to find
TO-DAY. For his peace of mind he may be thankful, that
how much a rupec is intrinsically worth when that "faddy sanitary" has left the shores of the
Saturday, 14th August, 1897. Fragrant Waters Tale as he seemed to have a
silver in at 17id. "an ounes, we do not cover a | Chinese-275k of 7th moon of 23rd year of knack of getting his so-called ' fads' to come off, sheet with intricate calculatiopa; we employ a -Kwong-til
" constant," If we want to comprehend the Mohommedan--18th Radia I., 1815,
Jewlih-16th AI, 5857. LOOK SEE.
molive of an Oriental, or an African, or a South ·Sun-Rist! ........... Bhr. Fimine Sea Islander in a given cese, we shall get nearer the point, probably, by saying that is what a child would do that by much expenditure of Indignation on assumed perversity and menta obliqully. Moral obliquity there may da;, what can you expect when education has been
-RAUB.
Yours truly,
The Stratis Times correspondent willen from Pekan on 18th Joly -
The Raab Australian Gold Mining Company
byt
Sila ...............erman Bār. Simba, High water-Morning um DÅr. 57mte. Afternoon aliär. Ambe. Low water-Morning um Skr. #Imbu,
Afternoon ........ 447. ¿Encha ANNIVERSARIES)
are pleased to meet you on the present occasion Copital in India, I think we may safely congra. cotton to be erected shortly in Hongkong, holds a lesse from the Pahang Government for deflected, for centuries, st = langent? The | 1853-Cella Campbell, Lord Civda, died.
| talata ourselves on being in a remarkably s'mong He says:—A local Company has been formed | 13,091 scree of mining land for a period of 50 finance of China has become as stereotyped 1891-Soleldo cf Dr. Forbes, of the s.. Mogul.
Carried pranimously.
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THE JUBILEE HONOURS FOR
HONGKONG, AND OTHER TRINGS.
with a very favourable report. The half ya's has been one of many Ascinations, and of mere position. The strength of it as rivasled by for the erection of a Cotton Spinning Factory in years from April, 189a; and, when the Gowera- than ordinary anxleiles to the management of the very fall statement which you have just this colony under the auspices of Messrs. Yas-ment recently resumed the very small area of 12 Eastern backs generally ; desliog as we have beard should have the effect of removing any hern with what we are sorry to describe as apprehension which may have arisen nibe mirds dins, Makeson & Co. is general managers; acres, out of the Company's land, for using it as depreciailog conrency, it has been a difficult, of those who feared the fall in sliver might the shares have all been underwritten, but I hear
a site for the new Town of Raub, the Chairman matter to meet if the demands of our adversely affect our interers. The Chaliman that a portios la likely to be offered to the gene of the Company characterized the nation of the constituents for Stil'ng and Rupee remit-bas in clearly and folly explained the politon of ral pahile. The site of the factory will be at
Government a "monstrous piece of injus tances, and at the same time to safeguard the the Bank that it is unnecessary for me to refer East Point, sear the Sugar Refineries, where a Inte ests of the bank. It is well known to all to it beynod saying that all shareholders must
tice." Where the "Irjastice" comes in It is our friends that in trying times we have not agree with me, that seeing our Reserve Fund so sufficient water supply in obtainable.
difficult to understand. The land resumed was shirked our responsibilities in the matter of steadily mounting up is a sare indication that,
not being worked by the Company, and, even i facilitating their exchangs operations, and the in epité of flactuations in exchange and com
it were, one of the expressly specified cond!- report fast read is a very satisfactory proof that petiton, wa.are silable to hold our own, and
Hoss upon which the Company Folds Raub is we hage succeeded in making their Interests that we may confidently look forward to our
that Government has foli and absolute right to harmonize with ouis. On previous occasions interests Eslag as ably guarded in the future
resume, for any public purpose, ail, or any part, we seldom referred to the silver question, perhaps they have been in the past. I have therefore
of the land leased to the Company, on payment prudently leaving the difficult question to wiser much pleasure, gentlemen, in secording the
of compensation for actual damage done. heads than ears; however, it is expedient to take adoption of the report and statement of ac-
Again, the land resumed, besides belog 10 small this opportunity of defining our posiiton with re- counts. (Applater).
compared with the Immenss area of the CoD gard to the white metal. It will be seen from the
cession Itself, is partly a swamp, and the erec- report that we have £1,0659-05.10 incurrens
on of town on the spot selected will is no accounts in London. This large amount is prin
pany's existing works. In fact, it would lend an way interfere with, ordo any damage to, the Com- cipally owing to the Governments we have
added interest and vains to the Company's pro- Fly when there is a flourishing township on the fringe of their Concession. The Brisbane Chairman further stated that both the Singapore Board and Mr. Bibby pointed out to Govern ment that it was galie unnecessary to trespass on the Company's ground, there bolag, la the opinion of there gentlemen, "plenty of other
vernment of Pahang can be safely considered to be the best judge of what Is, and what is not, the best sile for a town in any part of the State. It
for a xen al of only go a year, a lease of the way only the other day that the Government of Pahing practically gave away to this Company, water rights of the Simpang River, to be used which to osk the mines at Raub; and it would in connection with an electric installation with Lave been a graceful act li, is consideration of this gift (for such it really is), the Company raised no objection to the reaampilon referred to.
of 2/63 was £1250 coo, still mor
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Mr. Henry Humphreys had much pleasure in proposing the confirmation of Messrs. David Gabhay, A. J. Raymond, Gerald Slade, and G.
D. Posing as Directors,
Mr G. Stewart seconded. Carried unanimously,
The Chairman-That is all the business, gentlemen: I thank you for your sitende ce. Dividend warrants will be ready on Monday.
Mr D Gilles wald he had much pleasure in complimenting the Board of Directors for the
LONDON, July 16th. Dear Telegraph,”
The great Jubilee fêtes are well-oigh over and the excitement of the past fortnight is commence ing to subilde. I cannot attempt to describe the precessions, the Reviews, the Reception the Drawing Rooms and the innumerable public and private celebrations which have voiced the feelings of the nation. The marvellous Jubilee procession is Loadan lacked, noibing to make it enjoyable and memorable, sod the enthusiasm which found echo la every breast, from the highest to the lowest, can never find an historian equal to the occasion.
The newspaper re- ports, 'excellent as many, nay most, ars, reem
whether as actors or spectators,
as thought; and for the same reason, For want of attrition with the outside world
standard was good-better-best. There was It has remained satisfied that the Chinese
a time when the bellef was true: when the standard was no far ahead, at any rate, af Europe as ike Europian standard is now 'shead of the | Chinese. But facts have gone ahead of theory. even to China; and have gone s far abead of Chinese ideas, elsewhere, that China is in the position of a person whore education stopped at fourteen when brought in contact with one who has taken hiu M.A. ; or in the position, shall we say, of one who bas lived bis lie la a country lown when brought in contact with one who has come into touch with the larger thought of Greater Pritain.
1850-Teng-wi-ka taken by the British. 1887-Steamer Madraslost off Talchow Island; 1896-Collapse of the verandah of No, 15, Fiya
Central; que coolle injured.
TO-MORROW. Sunday, 15th August, 1897. (9th after Trinity.) Chinese-18% of Tih moon of 23rd year of
Kwong.si.
(Fête of the three gods of heaven, ol earth and of water, and of the fire affendant Jewish-17th AB, 5057.
sucrificial spirits). Mohammedan-16th Rabia I., 1318.
San-Rises.......................... SAP. SIMÍN. Sett meminum, tär, Simia. Moon-In Equator Thr, am, ' High water-Morning X0år. 39mbe. Afternoon woulĺkr. Dịmia, Low water-Moretug umum 4hr. Smtu. Afternoon ... Öhr. Imín. ANNIVERSARIES,
1830-The Viceroy of Canton trying to starvs
771-Sir Walter Scott born.
1839-The supply of provisions to British
the foreigners in Chios.
persons or ships Interdicted by Viceroy Ilm."
1863-Kagoshima burnt by Admiral Kuper, ka
H.M.S. Euryalus. 1879-Great fire In Shanghal; 991 houves
destroyed.. 1896-LI Hung-chang visited Mr. Gladstone at -
| very skilful and able manner in which the busi- | **me reading to these who took part in the event positions avaliable for selection. Surely the Go- finance is as primiites as their knowledge ; and 1887-Tyłam Tenooi completed,
ness of the bark had been conducted. Although they had much to contend against in the way of
To inalyıd the cliehmstances which culmi- competition, yet be fel javiffled to stating shainated in the tolomph' of Jane and one must had it stood on a more saild foundation than at Ing from the few, has now come to permeate all at no former period in the history of the Bank take into account the sentiment which, emadat-
present. He was sure that the dividend would ; namely, the sentiment of Imperisi unity; not commend liself to every shareholder who valued only does this idea pervade iba Colonies, bat the future of the Bank above every private and the public mind in Britain seems to have grap personal consideratlas. Their prosperity d ed, at last, the idea of Empire, and the Diamond the last six months, notwithstanding the great
text Tabller celebration was the outcome of this creed. uncertstoly steading commercial colerprise and
It was not the mere accident of a 60 years' the great sexlety and difficulty that most have reign | It was not the rendering honour to the been experienced in following the right course
wise Lady who is milat once the locus with regard to sliver, Indicated that the Board and centre of an exc·lient consitutional forms of Directors and their æble Manager and staff of Government; it was more than that which had all exerted their talents and seal to the very
inspired the nation to rise from the dally routine utmost in being able to present to share of life and glee expression to the great toception. holders at this meeting such a very creditable was the Bopilim of as Empire which was balance sheet. As a proof of the confidence of celebrated on June 22nd, 1897, and from hence- the shareholders be cordially asked them to forward the history of Baliain commences a new accord a very bearly vote of thanks to the Board volume. It becomes the history, of a people of Directors, the Chief Manager, and staff, federaled for commercial and political purposes, and in contrquence seting together to defend their rights, herth and horse.
The vote was carried by hearty acclamation. The Chairman returned thanks for the com- pliment and said they would all continue to do their best for the future welfare of the bank.
„The meeting then terminated.
THE "BELLONA" AND
"RIMEJI'S" COPPER.
The Colonial troops, which have displayed lately their callbre before Europe, bave created za Imperial patriotism which is as keen at home as it well can be in the most loyal colony. The "Little Englander' policy was never at a lower abb than now, and Imperiallam, in the best sense, is the sentiment of the hour,
The marvelous fiet, which for a week held the waters of Splthead, clenched the dis- play of force. We regret that the whole Cheng Chung, compradore of the P.W.D., was nation could not have been marshalled on brought up no remand at the Magistracy to-day, Southampton Waters to behold that leviathan charged with having in his possession 89 legots armameɛl. As the 1851 Exhibition was held, of copper, the property at the China Traders' at the time, to be the fore-runner of universal Tosorance Co. and Gilman & Co. Mr. K. W. peace, so might the fleet drawn up for Inspec- Monsey apeared for the defence and Mr. Jtlon on June 25th, 1807, be held to command Hantings for the Yes Wo firm of Macão, who pesce. But, slace 1851 every nation in Europe claimed the ownership of the copper.
Eas been at war, and the moral force of a peace Mr. Hastings sald that defendant was only fal Industrisi exhibl·lon was followed in 1854 the forwarding agent la Hongkong. The Yie by almost all Extops fighting at the Crimea, Wo fim sold the copper to a man in Hongkong It will be fatererting to watch the effect of and merely consigned it to defendant for deli- | this attestation of sea-power: will it hold
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THE "PEGU" PIRACY.
pro-
1.
Hawarden.
St. John's Cathedral:-Communion, 7 .28g CHURCH SERVICES.
Matins, 1 m., Evensong, 5.45 p.m. Roman Catholic Cathedrals-Mars at 6's,mag 7am., 8 a.m. and 9.30a.m. Benediction,
5 p.m.
Unton Church Services, 17 a.m. and 6 p.tt. German Bethesda Chapel, West Polat *-.
Morning Service, 11 am
Wesleyan Methodist Church;—Services, 10.30
a.m. and 5.45 1.7. St. Peter's Seamen's Church/--11 1,m. and
6.30 p.ro,
SHARE MARKET.
LATEST QUOTATIONE.
China Sugars, 3:44; Pazjoms, $51 Ranb
Suralis Insurance, $ryi; China Firen, $105; $191 Ollwers, (B) $6; Investment Co., $743 7 Roper, $171; Ewos, Tis, 117,
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILS DUR? Australian (Taiyuan) 19th that. Indian (Lightning) r9ih inst, Australian (Sogami Maru) sath Inst. English (Roktila) zoth lost, American (Dorte) asth lust.
Canadian (Empress of India) agih inst. German (Pylat Heturich) zith Inst. French (Yarra) 28th Iasi, Australian (Menuwir) zoth inst Canadian (Empresa of Japan) 15th pro German (Pression) 23rd prox.
is in a fair way of proceeding along the line of There are indications that Chinère education recently been n-gotisting loans for and is held there is liquid vermiflan. Our ordinary current
least resistance. Intense conservatism resists -sccpants, |- Lo-don are about doe alath of the
change of any kind; but the Instincts of a literary people may be enlisted, by circumstances, -amount, say a titilo over Lien 000, which may be taken to represent our sterling Jiability with
in favour of change. It has been demonstrated regard to current accounts. One other sterling
to the Chinese that their love is defective, and Hlabilisten are our Fixed Deposits in London,
they are showing a willingness to learn. It is fo amounting to £1,610 378. 5% 30 Tɔse are
course of belug brought home to them that their employed i Gar ordinary outward busines to the Branches and are at all times covered
the experience may leach them the necessity by the Sterling and Rupee Investments we
for reform. But the line is, here, of
Kroster bare in London, by BI In bad
resistance. A type of mind inclined towards and by Seling remitances on the way from the Fast At no time are our Sterling
spite of prejudiceto learn more new thing. sledy and-an Intelligence naturally keen, !! educationally stunted, were predisposed-lo Habilles allowed to exceed our Sterling sets, In fact very much the reverse, so that while the
The sparep at schools for teaching foreign fall in Sliver is a master of regret to av, it is not,
new desire. They will-learn, at first, like chil langasges and science le an expression of the and will not be allowed to be a source of fost to any Prefit and Loss Account. (Applause.) I
dren-somewhat, that is, like parrots-1s an hope I have made myself perfectly plain upon
English schoolboy learns Euclid, without this point and that my explanation will be.
conception of Kingsley's suggestion to woman- satisfactory to all our shareholders and depost
that mathematics teach, precision of tors. Home lovestors in curbates will osturally
hought. Gradd a new generation may arise with
however, the education will sink | St. Franėle Church, Winchal :—–Maas (Chin,), look to the deprecising value of the Dollar
deeper,
i a.m., (Port.) 7.30 a.m., Benedicilon, 5 pm, Our Capital' consists of ten millions of dollars.
The Governor of Acheen reports that steps larger ideas. Educational reforms is, therefore, St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road Moraing Only quite recently the Sterling value of seme
have been taken to gevest the Pres plates through the usual routine: the English speaking St. Anthony's Chapel, West Polat 1-Mass, 5 on the cards. It will Have to so, probably,
Service (Eogllib). 9 a.m. at exchange
They have taken rofaga in the territory of cer- recently at exchange - of” af- it „represented
rain chiefs, who hava promised to seize them. Chinese who has superadded a modicum of £1,000,oco; within the last few weeks it has gone
Inquiries made by the Governor disclose the Western knowledge to his nailonal forn will under that amount and at 1/101, the lowett
allowing fset: Common report has axed upon
tblak himself the cream of the world; very much point touched, it represents £917 083. Tomaka
one Nys Bin as the leader of the plates. He
asike youth who emerges from Oxford with an up for the shrinkage in the Stelling valus of om
is alleged to have cleped with another man's.
education he thinks complete has to begin find. Capla! I have great pleasure in stating that tha
wife, she being the woman who accompanied ing out his ignorance by conversation! contact valor of our Sterling securities in London exceeds
the pirates on board. Nya Bla had taken
with seniors who know a wider world. Is is to by 95.890 the amount at which they stood in
part in the plecy on board the Rajah Kongst be bored that the stress will operate in case of aur boks on the 30th of June last, not taking inta
Afish in 1893. Latterly, he had hunted Finance; but the prospects are less hopefal, consideration the difference in exchange on the
himself in the collection of Jangla
because one of the most powerful impulses of £230,000 Consola standing in our baske, na vog
duce for sale at Edle. There, be and his
human nature—self-interest—is opposed to Will observe from the report, at og and Ex 2/50,
conf-derates managed to get hold of the passes
reform. It is to repeat a truism-but a trulem. as compared with 1/11% on (thô goth of Júnë.
which enabled them to take passage in the Pigu
which must not be forgotten-to say that every You are aware that a large portion of our
A pass bearing his name was, in fact, found"
official in China is underpaid. There was business ls with Indla where wi have to deal
board. Thla pass bore the stamp of a chieftain
time when officials were underpald in Indis, and with a protected and a contracted 'corrercy,
at Edle. Inqables had been set on foot to ad
the experience was not such as we can now Before the closing of the Mints in June, 1893, we
out how the pirates came into possession of admire. The difficulty of reform in 'Chlos is could count open as entrain of sar for any Dat
there passer. At Idle they got on board after greater because the corruption has be lirs shipped to Eain for conversion into Ropeer;
having delivered, up their arg at the Custom-
come Ingrained with the whole system Hard rate was looked upon as a minimum.
house--forty wespens to all The luggage, and degrees are desired, not only as a cochet of
of government by
caste. #
Literaty Within the last few days the sale touched R
likewins that of the
Achinese womanistinction, but 1443 for $100, very heavy mugin for the In.
their company, was exalued. The pre-s
passport to ..
ofice dian export trade to the Far East to contend
of the
which is vained as a means of acquiring wenlib. men were also searched before with. Re. go lics of the Bank's capital a18
they went on board. But ibis precaution, for The Emperse esant do it, if he would-lo Where is the force that will purify this system? devoted to the Irdion, Ceylon, and Bormaḥ
obviona regvont, was negi cted as regards the Agencies. This Capital stande sé an exchange of
defiance of officialdam, because he is loss woman, The Chinese chinchew of the Paga R*, 100 for $100, sò that if it were withdrawn at
hence thinks that this woman must have brought powerful--apart from officialdom-than a fly on In exchange of R, 150 for $100 we would not the
on board the arms the pirates tied. A small coach-wheel, Conquesis or rebellions in fourd sum of Rs. 11 1/2 lúcs. You will there
the nations back, or will it but excite them to the Pags. This knife raz stained with plus c'est la mima choie. The successful com
kolie called "plao rant" (scraper] was found on Calas lead to nothing, because plus
change fore see that with one Rupes, as alan with our
to break the omnipotent IWAY which Sterling comméments, the Bank is in a very
Brianne's at the present moment? The sick blood and had a sheath of palm leaves Five queror, or the successful rebel, is eager to conci- fine postten. From the 1st of October next
ency and power of the feet bas varied greatly sheaths of the same kled were also found. This late the human machinery by which only, he Japan will be on a Gold basis, and Stiver will His Wership decided to take evidence. from Uime to time during the last 50 years. At justifies the conclusion that the murderers armed can govern. The only force from which reform only be used as a subsidiary currency. In thus W. H. Ray, Secretary of the China Traders' times, the French believed they were our themselves with these small knives, which could can be hoped is the force of circumstances, and Tax Canadian Pacific Railway Co's steame changing their standard a steady prop is takes Insurance Co., said the steamer Beffend was lost equals at ses, and the Frenchman who remon exsily have been concealed even when their the only agency apparently is that of foreign Embrass of China arrived at Shanghai at from Silver; when their decision became known
on the Paracels in 1894, and she bad a large strated with the frilah sailor for slaglag “ Rule. Persons were searched,. It is probabla-that-the caste. European financiers-baring come near. 4 o'clock this morning, and left at 13 a.m. fe & sharp drop took place which has continued granilty of copper which was ingated by his
Britannia
in the streets of Maranilies, some Achinese woman had a helping hand to bringingly to the end of the only security Chins had Nagasaki. with more or less regularly ever since. Under Company, He sents steamer to the Faranels in seven years ago, 11 as it wasnottrue," prally well the weapons on board These facis lead the to offer that cofa ided with their Ideas-will Japan's new currency laws we can look for order to salvage it. When the cold season came on expressed the feeling of European nating as to Governor to the inference that the Pigs incident begin to impress upon her that their future steady exchange and should Silver either be deferred operail as till summer, and in the our power to hold the sea at that time. Now we must be looked upon ap, exclusively, a well de- benevolence depends entirely upon bar ow decllie will farther or remain about present | meantime sent à ship there to guard the wreck. caning the legend "Role Betangid" with vised and successful piracy. The murders were reforms before now, in the case of individuals efforis at reforms, Financial atress has led to price we will realias a very handsome profit on Shegotomkhore and had to selera breforvep fri. confidence, for every one know it to be true; but only of service in the pirates in making them the large amount of the Back's funds in that
as well as States. If it does not do so in the When the stermer went there again in opsing it is only true so long as our navy is maintained master of the money on board, which they knew
case of China, it will certainly lead to disintegra country. Therefore, from many polots of wlew the copper was reduced in a very small quandty, to the proportion to other connitles which it full well was there. The murders also served the recent bexty depreciatios in the pilca of St large quantity having been logied by fisherman, bolds at this moment.
the ands of the pirates in arousing panic and
量 tion. The mielortone is that the exigencies of looked upon as sa uummixed evil to | The odging! quanilly was about six thousand- ver cannot be
Apart from the martial sentiments the Jubilee fear among the passenger and crew. Tan
the attuation press most lightly where the powers
Aggregating, 3,902 tons register, DEPARTURES. the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank. (Applause.) | picals and only 480 picals were recovered. He has brought forth there are several others sår- result was that the pirates left the scamer of resistance are great. The Imperial Cabinet At one last meeting reference was made to the endeavoured to set the sisies copper back rounding (i which have been is marked avi- with their plunder nahindered. In his opinion, may be at its wits end to find money to pay off Programer, for Calahon expectalfan of an increasing trade in the Far through the influence of the Viceroy of Canton, deuce not the least were the beauty of the the occurrence bears no political significance Still less does Hupeh crave for the sailways Telarlos.com
Japan, but Szechuss cares very little indeed, Alangan Easy, and although development bag not
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Some decorations and the effect of the display whatever, by him, the authorlifes at Hainan. come with glant strides, signs. are not
The Governor maintains that the piracy which the Imperial Cabinet and certain Namyong worth was stized by the Customs at Macka sad decorations were of the usual stereotyped kind succeeded owing to the excessive impradence other statesmen are from different motiven Talchang related to him. He got several small fots from and many word mere blots in the landscape, but and inexcusable carelessness of Captain Ross.
Inclined to support. That Beca! reform Cosmopolit Hainan and some from Singapore. Another
others proclaimed a great improvement in the [Assuming this to be bus we trust that the
would solve the problem, and would be Alkuumutamis grailty, about three thousand dollars' worth, artistic instincts of the people. The lumina. terrible experience of Capials Ross and his craw
a national advantago, in an axiom that durisum Was smuggled into Macks by fishermen and claw tion of the fleet, however, sarpassed all previous will act as a warning in marisers on the any latelligent mandarin will admit Eat Sheng Lor ponding there for lis recovery. Some efforts in pabite decorations, if it can be Chlon coast to keep their powder dry. They for Steng. It is of evil sugury that, among all-on
Tantain are inglon, and Shéng Taotala cernmost LysrmeON months ago a few small packages were weised termed, whether in ancient of modern times. must be ready to fight if they would avoid attack. in Hongkong. The copper masked "KS. The simplicty of the arts employed, the brill. There is no remedy, Preparedness alone secures the Chinese employés of the Customs, no one Kunglas belonged to the Bellows and those marked sncy of the effect, and the majesty of the setting immunity from altack. -Ed HK. The latter, the Imperial Goverment could introduce Chelydra
has yet been promoted above subordinate rank. Gatli “X.S. Japan" to the Himafi Maru, which was deses tongue to describe or pen to record. It from years of commercial dealings with the wrecked on the santhern shoal of the Faracels was a sight to live for, an ariale trimple of Achinese, was fully aware of tele murderung sors Into the Departments of Inland Revenue, forelga faspeciors and, gradually, foreign collec A further impetus to manufacturing enterpelin kuin October last,
maritime display such at mapklad has never treacherous, and piratical character, Yet he Chian and Hongkong, so thi wo MAY 188 COL» - By Mr. Mogaser-The copper recovered had before bebeld, and which the language of even put accruntable confidence in them. He
as it has done into the Customs, it would soon alderable changes in the current of trade in the been sold and it was not pissible that the cop. Homer carpot do jasilce to. Majestic, ellest allowed there. Achinesa parrengers to move
put another face on Ite Enance; and the problem not very distant future ; but whatever changes per in Court was sold here, taken to Macao, and beautiful, it wild live forever as a picture in about freely on deck. They rosmed about the of a big sullway loan will be solved directly li may be in store for unit will be the earnest | and then found its way back again. The total the minds of all who had the good fortune to zwreel wherever they pleased and had every fiscal sdmiulsiration by Chinamon seems quito Wist York usmussia
admits a Foreign Board of Control. But honest endeavour of this Bank to be always mady to ameant secovered was about you pleats. It was see it, as a thing apart and well sigh excred in opportunity to ascertale how matters stend on meet them with feneft, not only to our cos- not possible that the copy at fo Cont was some its grandeur.
board, and what were the arrangements in force. hopeless-at soy rate in this generation, sifiuenis, but also to sur shareholders. (Ap-| of that sold) because in the Brat place he could As an Imperial episode nothing can equal They were even allowed to enter the cabios please.) The profits for the ball your admit race to whom the copper was sold and then it the gift of to ironclad by the Cape Govern- and to amare themteises with the steam whistle..
paying the scat dividend offts was melted and made use of. On the second ment. It is at once an historic event and The crew of the Pegu were not allowed to carry the sufferers from Consumption, Strofala and per share, placing five lace to Reseve, for the 33 packages belonged to the Himeji the expression of a sentiment which spells Im. arma. The few sims on board were stowed General Debilly will try Scott's Emulsion of Aug. and carrying forward about three lacs. 1 need More and was the first of her coprer ever seen perial Unity and Confederation. These children away in a cabin, Repeatedly and Captain Pure Cod Liver Oll with Hypophosphites, they hardly remind you that the lower Exchange here. This vessel had only recently been wreck of the Empire offer unconditionally to the parent Ross been warned by officials, officers, and will find immediate relief and permanent goes, the more onerous: the tank will be of ed and he copper had, as in the other case, bren country this bulwark of defence, as a guaranice private individuals, and, not the least, by benefit. The Medical Profession in the various maintaining a Starling dividend of 15 per taken to Halman and hence smuggled to Macao. of the Frast they have that it will be used wisely masters of vessels trading on the cost. Inva countries of the world universally declares it a share / however, without belög överensguine I. The last lot of copper, 46 pieces, was recovered sad to good purpose. No bargain te struck, but riably be answered that it was not gomible to remedy of the greatest value, and as it is
very wlak to express our confidence to being able to about two months ago and it was sold on the without the extract of a single promise this do business with the Achinese when they were palatable it can be readily taken by the most do so. During the late prosperous years we understanding that it would be melied for mighty marhiae, in good faith and perfect cool. kept at a distance through over much prudence. sensitive stomach, and will never fail to give Have made our Accounts Comfortable mediately
desco, is handed over to the control of that Captain Ross always boasted that he did the rollef and comfort to the sufferer, Any Chemist and have pill, unappropriated consiHis Worship sald that he agreed with Mr. Service which has so akilfully, manfully and most trading basiceer on the coast. He can supply it. Bole Agents for Hongkong, and Carable amount of the proft, fivaland | Ray's polat of view, bai, before he dismissed the determinedly guarded the shores of war wides | turibed this in his appetal tact în managing 324 the Empire of Chios Watkins Ce, Honge in the negrimiiour of the being we revendy, dusty he thought that 91 would be better w lay aprendi Kempire,
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very. He submitted that this was a civil sult, The copper was lost some three or four years ago If the complaisant had a claim he should bring i' up in a Civli Court.
› more enlightened polley in dating | eight months ago about five thousand dollare generally as work of art, Some of the
the treatment of foreign trade by
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afern of the vast Chloess Implie
will conduce towards this desirable result. We have is the opening of ports on the West River and facilities to trade there the Brat traits of this policy, which is receiving more than encouragement from aur official representatives. The depreciation to Silver has pliced surrounding countilos "which" now on a gold banis’at a disadvantage in their unde, with China, and will unquestionably, give
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