1898-01-19 — Page 2

To-day's Advertisements.

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED.

SEVENTIENTA ORDINARY TANNUAL MEET NG of Shareholders wil be held at the Cvrice of the Company, Pedder Brøst, at Noon on SATURDAY, thi cth February, to receive a Statement of the Company's Accounts to the grst December, 1897, | and the Report of the General Managers.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 26th tank, to thế giá proximo both days inclusiva.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, 19th January, 19687-

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NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM MIDDLESBOROUGH, ANTWERP, SOUTHAMPTON AND SINGAPORE.

“HE Company's Steamship

THE

"TOSA MARU" having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed.

Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions ars given to the contrary belows Noon TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 26th Instant will be Ibject to reat Ju

No Flis Insurance has been effected.

All ship-damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company and seat la to This Office within ten days after the vessel's "arrival hero, after which no claims wili be recognised.

·NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 19th January, 1868. 134 140

INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,

FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND **

SINGAPORE.

THE Company's Steamship

"KUTSANG,"

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1698.

Co-day's

Advertisements.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON, VLA SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship

T

** ORESTES * Captain Pulford, will be despatched as above TOMORROW, the zoth instant, at Noon.

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIKE, Agents. Hongkong, 19th January, 1598,

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR AMOY.

THE Company's Steamship

JASON," -

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Captain Lycett, will be despatched as above | TO-MORROW, the zoth instant, sÌ § P.ML/

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD)'& SWIRE, Agents.

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Hongkong, 19th January, 1898, 1

Intimations.

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK

COMPANY,

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG.

AERATED WATERS.

*IMPLE AERATED WATER.

SODA WATER.

LEMONADE.

SINGER ALE.

G

&

SARSAPARILLA

RASPBERRYADE, &C.

DAKIN, CRUICKSHANE & CO. WATELI AID

Special terms to HOTELA, CLUBS, MESSEN and

other Large Consumers.

having arrived from the above Ports, Contigues day comfistnis should be addressed to the

of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge or remaining on bound after 4 Far, of the zoth fast, will be landed st Consignees' risk and expense into Godowns st East Point.

No Fire Insurance will be effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, roth. Inata 7 1898

THE CHINA mutual stEAM NAVIGA, T:ON COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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FROM GLASGOW AND SINGAPORE.

THE Company's Steamship. -

"NINGCHOW,"

having arrived from the shova Porte, Consigneme of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods

are belen landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Gedown Company, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sent in to the Office of the Undersigned before

recognised.

Manager.

Hongkong, ist March, 1Ɛgy.

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TO SUBSCRIBERS. ·

SUBSCRIBERA TỌ “THE HONGKONG „TIGEGRAFK” ARE MOST, BESPEON ULAY REMINDED THAT ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS MUST BE PAID EN ADVAROL

A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D, 1841.

WINES & SPIRITS

Here we have this conference, "headed ||LOCAL AND GENERAL. | A shipping list pays a tribute to past and gone. by the P. & O, and Including the Ocean, Ben, Glen, Shire, Mutual--a powerful tax buying rate for soveelgus is 810,54 per £.. British federation which can defy the world

tam vicissitudes in the value of the dollar are fonderful. To-day the "while mets!" was only eth 14. 1014.

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if it chooses-charging uniformly sa much SAXJURO, the great Japanese actor, is beleg to Liverpool sa to New York, wElle Ham- | aid 1,85o you a day. burg, Antwerp, and other ports in that neighbourhood are charged much less. This is the accusation against the Con- ference. This is why we call the Conference shipowners "Vampires." Sir THOMAS Waronoff of the Reulan army is on his was pleased to be sarcastic and call us ay to China to act as military adviser in the "spirtied and highly imaginative writers."

Chinoco norikern army. It would require the very deuce of au Imagination to find any British spirit in Ma. Takahashi, station master at Kloto, was his list of figures. He takes cargo booked fras over and killed by a train, white trying to to Antwerp or Bremen for Just four-fifths prevent some passengers tem gelling out while of what he will charge to Liverpool, and the train was in motion. he sends it on to New York for the same price, and then he speaks of having THE three men charged with obtaining money done everything possible in the opposite adance tick" were brought up to-day and re- not only not fostered foreign trade, but from a number of women by mexas of the "Coo direction." We repeat, it does" verily (manded till Tuesday next, require a vivid Imagination to imagine a respectable old gentleman deliberately THERE will be a cricket match to-morrow on the and amiably cramming such barefaced H.E. C. C. ground between H.M.S. Powerful misstatements down the throats of the and the Klug's Own Regiment. The band of public.

the regiment will play during the afternoon, Ma. Sands, Secretary of the U. S. Lerstien at Scom), was attacked by five or six coolles on Nimischien hill at Nagasaki on the tst, but Langford happily came to his assistaner, and one of the coolies was captured,

ship-building by noting that the Hannal, which has fast become a wreck on the Norfolk cast, was built in 1793 and has married coats up and down the coast Incessantly aver since..

ANNUAL MEETING OF TRE

P. 6.0. CO. INTERESTING SETECT BY SIR T. SOTHERLAND,

THE RISE, OF HONGKONG A DEPINCE OF THE SHIPPING CONFIRENCE. -

The Band of the K, O, L. Regiment will play the following programme at the Officers' Mesas held in London on the rothalts Me T The 17th manzil meeting of the P. & O. Co. on Friday next, frem 8 to 10 p.m. sun.

Saiberland presiding. The full repart of the proceedings is far ton lang for us to publish but we take the following from the Chairman's spatch:

Overture, messina Flolta Buacha mencium Bappa

Belection, menang Pripomm I din maismaasa Sullyin

Ar Nagasakt on the 8th instant the following

Asova (fagship), Burth," Kedszer, and mru-of-war was in port :-Russian, Pamiar Stoutch .5.9. Olympia (digahip), and H‚U.S. Rainbow. The Tetomi Mari hasbien chartered by the Billah Government to load English coal at Nagasaki for the firet. H.M.S. Riópole artfred on the and Instant from Part Hamilion and left on "tha" 41X ́insiant for Cho. mulpo. H.M.S, Rainbow arrived on the 5th lastant from Chemnipo to coal; she would pre-we bably slay till the 9th instant. Commodore Dewey sellaved Admiral McNair on the gru inst. and latter with his staff went home by the Copsie.

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An amount of 663,799 180, Tod has been re- alised by the sale of curtain properties helönging formerly to the company in Hongkong I well semember that the property in question was purchased with a considetable degres of fear and time by no means sasured, and the stuffe an trembling. The future of Hongkong winst the

| who wie than, X may say, the priocipal authority in the company with regard to affairs li. Chien sold me himself that he believed that this pro- pesty which basylälded such a largo preßt would in the esu re of a few years be hang over with fisherman's noix, when Hongkong would be des serted for some station in faland Chica, Happly, were not deterred by the sombre prophecy in are now sold, and, as you are awato, in the question from acquiring ika. property which wa present day Hongkong is probably the largest shipping port in the world, not evin excepting London cr Liverpool, Perhaps you may ask how it is that, Hongkong being to impṛtiani's station, we are able to dispose of our property. There but, na a mailer of fact, I may disure you that we have retained all be property necessary for the company's business and requirements.

The indignant retort will at once be

A CORKAN gentleman of position writes from forthcoming" But the P. & O. does not

Secul to a friend in Shanghai "The political rua to Liverpool." Nobody says it does:

aspects of Cores are discouraging beyond hops, neither to Bremen, nor to New York. B

The Russian influence is paramount in the the P. & O. heads the Conference, anț these are the Conference rates, and the P. THERE was a divastrous fire on Lot 14, Settle.

Government, and that influence patronises and

made considerable sacrifices"- to assist | offices by the China Import, Export, and Bank position, The Finance Department, whore the opening of the Suez Canal That revolu &O, Chairman coolly claims to have even ment, Kobe, on the 6th, The bullding and apports only such men n'will sell Cores for a British trade. He has not sacrificed any ing Compagnia, and as a residence by Mr. H. dividend for the past year for the sake of y. Reynell, was burnt out. The loss, a serious giving Liverpool a fair chance against Antwerp. When a man says a thing is done one, falls chiefly on home Insurance offices, and knows it is not done, it is high time THz following is the programme of music to be for the "spirited and imaginative writer" played by the K. O. L. Band at the Cricket to get in some Ane work imagining why Match to-morrow from 2,30 10 4 p 19, 20 Ananias was struck by lightning.

the facts.

Overture II Conte D'Eres...ercandanti

.....Cames ........... Bizet Freest Boo.... some The Evertising_Dey...........Bayan Kalocilatencionats ennemi Haddon Hallstronomia saltali vana „Du und Dienstemannormina C CTRASH.

Fear, hear"). I need hardly remind you that a great revolution has passed over our business, and over the business of other comparten dace tion bis had the result of Hmiting our regaltes Brown, is now in the hands of a Russian required to hold in places like Hengkong endre resources were husbanded by Mr. McLearyments in Iba way of real estate. At end time we

From six to seven hundred thousand dollars moun stocks of"coul_und of storer, and to were wasted in two weeks, nobody knows how, maintalo Lorkshops and factories. Now nothing. The Russians seem to be working up for a loss whatever of that bied is necessary, and, an a matter of fact, I may say that at the prezent mo- to Cores. No wonder ; for with the Ministry of mant the company have something like threes Foreign Affairs and of Flusuce nothing but quarters of a million invested in ships, which slaves in their hands, they can make the Corean

wern formerly, invested in stocks el cos), and lu workshops and stores at the various stations in Government accept any terms for a loan, say a

the far East. half of Cores for three or four millón rophies... Things are in the most discomsging condlifat all round.”

The prospects of basicais for the present year appear to he favourable terongkost the East. Iwe are not gohag to kave's bumper very fair crop. In Australias there seem to be crop la India it seems likely thatwa alall have a distinct signs of improvement. After three years of continuous drought it seems there is a prospect herds to that country,and from my point of of a good harvest and an ingresss of flocks and; view it la rather satisfactory that otherwise that the Australian colonies are not recovering too sapidir. People who have money in Australia tott, and as a matter of fact the rate of deposit appear to be exceedingly rareful shout employ- interest in Australis has been less than in this country. We have great hoper that the leders tion of these coloales will be accomplished ere been the great abstacle to native merchants, and in that case there can be so question but establishing successful atermahlý companies to most exnguino person could possibly anticirato foland waters. In a confidential telegraphie while they are separated by mere or less divided dispatch from the Viceroy Chang Chih-long to policies and differential tariffs. With regard

that a far greater future lies before the methan the

to

The next ples put forward in defence of the "Vampires" will no doubt be that made under the constant supervision of a duly there are certain heavy items of expendl-THERE to the penal dliplay of Aswers peculiar qualified English Chemist and will bear compa-ture connected with the trade of British to the Chinese New Year In full swing to A TELEGRAM received recently from Changibs cson with the best English Manufactures. ports, rendering it inevitable that Con- Bonham Strand Just now and a visit to the place by the Shanghal mandarins states that the tinental ports should be able to undercut will prove very interesting to thene affecting gantry and mechanis of Human and Hupck them. It may be so, and it may be due to floriculture. The camellias and chrysanthe intend to run a line of steamers between Hankow, circumstances entirely beyond the control mams are very fine specimens, and the bulbous Shast, Wuchany, Ichang, and potats in Lake of the shipowners. But even if it is so, that is no reases why they should deny plants are la first rate condides. The curious Tongting-as far an Changaha, the capital of growths of native plants, water lilies, orange Henan, The steamers of the new compday will trees (in bearing), &c., all go to make up the be allowed to carry cargo in addition to passen show, and the street has been transformed into gers and tow junks in the waters not yet opened Moreover, if this powerful combination àittle Covent Garden, Many of the dealers by treaty to foreign vessels. This prohibition of shipowners cannot contrive to cheapen have stocked gold and black fish in farge num-to cairy cargo for fear of evading likin daty has the rates for English ports, it must bebers for sale during the Chinese holidays, and mainly for want of trying. There was' once a dime, we believe, when a large they are offering at very low prices,' proportion of Eastern merchandise destined On the night of the and instant as a mall boat for Germany, Holland, and Belgium went belonging to two large native postal agencies of first to London, and alter British Industry Niagra and carrying s quantity of valuables, / Governor. Ch'êà Paó-chên of Huuần, the former China and Japan, a forecast of the state had turned an honest penny over the transhipment, reached the "Continental portsmore cheaply than it could have gone direct. There was a time when buyers had to come from the Continent to London for the auctions of tea, rice, spices, and my vstror Eastern products Lunaon was the market, the distributing centre for all Northern Europe. freight by Conference steamers from China to London Is as high as to the ports a day or two further on, and the trade does not centre in London to any thing like the extent it did. Therefore we pires," and If they wish to dispute it and A DIRTY-LOOKING coolle with his face covered reiterate the opprobrious epithet, "Vam- call us "Imaginative," they must "tread-lib dried blood charged another man with on the tall of our coat." Sir Thomas is aniting him by biting him over the head right when he says the Conference ship with a bamboo dating a quarrel about money, owners have been shamefully abused. Inspector Hennessey led the plaintiff into Court, Shamefully they deserve it.

and he was best alment double as he crawled Into the dock. The Inspector informed the Magistrate that the man was "potting it on"

house gave the fellow a bit of his mind and the change that followed proved the truth of the fuspector's words. The plaintiff had one slight || | cat on the forehead and refused to go to the hospital. The case was remanded for a week, to allow the complainant time to pay a debt he owed to defendant.

ALL these are selected by our London House, bought direct at first hand, imported in

intermediate profils, and enabling as to supply wood and bottled by ourselves; thun saying all the best growths at MODERATË PRICES.

PRICE LISTS, WIG Full Detalls, to be had on

Application.

Noon on the 26th fastart or they will not be PORT after removal should be rested a month beat it should be ordered to be decanted at

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowar, where they will be examined on WEDNESDAY, the 26th instant, At 3 P.,

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

Bills of Lading will be countersigued by

HOLLIDAY, WİSE & Co.

Agents

Hongkong, 19th January, 1898;

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW.

HE Company's Steamship TH

"THALES,"

Captain Hall, will be despatched for the

·abors Ports TO-MORROW, the auth instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage apply te

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers.

Hongkong, 19th Janowy, 1808

before use. When required for drinking at

the Dispensary before being seat out.

SHERRY. Excellent Dinner and After Dinner Wines of very superior Vintages. All are

true Xeres Wines. CLARET.—Qûr Cizre's, fr cluding the lowest priced, are guaranteed to be the genuins product of the Julce of the grape and sto

careantly wars the latter to be prepared for the opening woon of Hunan to foreign International trade and advises Governor Ch'ba to ancourage the Huaness to be prepared to compete in trade with foreigners by having their own steamers and cargo transporting facilliler, In conclusion the Viceroy Chang saraj. "I am navre får you that the time has arrived when seither your people sor the Central Government will be able to preveal Hunan province from being opened

money, opinm balls, fet, was distant shent three calles from the west rate of Niagpo city bound for Hangchow, it was chased by three fast rowboats conisining some 40 river pirates. As soon as the pirates boarded the mall-boat shows on kaand was driven. At the point of the sword into the water. When the pirates they had taken $3,000 in money and all the Now theater ransacking the mail bage, it was found that in my political torecair and son were

optom balls that could be found, Beyond these nothing else was taken. One post boat-man is missing, baving falled to return to the boat alter the pistes had left.

not artificially made from raistus and TELEGRAMS. and that he could stand up all right. Mr. Wode-

(“HONGKONG TELEGRAPH " SPECIAL)

currania, as is generally the case with Cheap Wines. BRANDY—All our Brandy la guaranteed to be pars Cognac, the difference in price belog merely a question of age and vintage. WHISKY—AI ou Whisky is of excellent | THE CRISIS IN KOREA.

quality and of greater ago than most brand. in the market." The SCOTCH WHISKY

· macked "E" is universally popular, and is pronounced by the best local connolaseurs" to be superior to any other brand in the Hongkong market.

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We only guarantee our Wines and Spirits to be genuine when bought direct frets as in the

"

(From our own Correspondant.)

SHANGHAI, Jan. 18th.` The latest telegraphic' news from Seoul to the fury is that all is quiet there; the MISERE. Wheelock & Co.'s kerosene report Centurion has left Chemalpo; there are dated Shanghai, 14'h Jan., says:—Americas, —– rumours of important Cabinet changes Very lule business das been done in "spot impending, but there is not yet definitearge though a fair geanthy has changed hands to arrive at Tis. 1.6g',per case, clearance in political sigalicance, The excitement

abatlog considerably.

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| foʻInfernational commerce.”

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of vifairs is somewhat, more difficult, We have not arrived yet at the millenniem in Chien, that millennium being, of course, bar we Britishers should make all the rallways and open out the country in the interests of the Chieess. At the sims tīnu, things are moving tha's, I they are not moving too rapidly. With regard to jayap, the most noticeable:fact is thatike Japanese have adopted a gold currency, and the ing about an enormous depreciation in the valce adoption of that stands d bag been the meres to a considerable extent, if not entirely, of brings at sliver for exchange purposes in Chica, so much so that while we were benefi, lag zo 10 Masch giat by the rise which had taken place In the exchange in Indis, a corresponding or MESSES. Wheelock & Co.'s Coal Market Report, moderate sais having takes place in the China Japan. Has silit an upward bendency, and a whole that has disappeared during theconst |dated Shanghai, rath January, mjs":—Coul~ exchanges, at the rate of: (40,000/ a year, the large business could have been done bad it been is to exactly the same position is it was in the six months of tht year, and our exchange account- possible to obtain cargoes of any kind, but owing corresponding twelve months. It is imposible to the entire absence of fonnage, and the car to prophesy what may be the result of this now, tinned scarcity of cost in Japan, the supplies to departure in Japan. I imagine we shall see this are very limited, and arrivals have been to me considerable commotion. In business in the actual consumers, with the exception of small events, one good effect it certainly may have ecualry before li filally settles dowỡ,, “At all

certain that our largest dealer, who ampended be less serious competitor with our minu quantities to fulfil nailve contracts. It is almost will to that as a gold standard country Japan

payment a few days ago, will be carried over at When one seas the enormous power of produc facturers than at one time she threatened to br. szy rate until after the Chinese New Year, tion which bas bern effected on both sides Cardiff.---Is nét now much enquired for Sydney of India In consequence of chesp silver and Wollongong.—In our last we reported ibat (Bere cheap labour, and the growth of cotton was some doubt of a saller having been fixed at Calentis (and with regard to Jate I should like factories In Bombay and "fule factories in 27/-, but it has since come to laht that business to mention one single fact which strack me as diš tako place at 27/- per ton, and there are stil | al slopendous importance-win, that during the flona :-The sederated figures are based on further enqalilis at this latter figures Quota. Isät year Calcutta emporied about 350,000,000 pieces of manufactured jule, and that she even exported for the first time, but not for the last the most recent settlements for cargoes to arrive time, a quailty of jate prin to Dandes), and for coala in stock, which fluctuate with the supe which has taken place owing to these in fierces and do not represent the present market rates when one chicives the enormous development

.no means arriv. ₫ it the final lasne of the sing-

141 Colony or from our authorised Agents at thiInformation enough to show what is their December last, but Jíor this sailing Tls, 3.5g fs Ply and demand s---Cardiff, ex godown 'Tie: 13.00 ffa Tadle, it seems quito certain that we have by.

THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP

COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR MANILA (DIRECT),

THE Company's Steamably

" ESMERALDA,"

Captain Tayler, will be despatched for the

abors Port on FRIDAY, the gist instant, #13 P.M.

This Steamer has Superior. Accommodation for Passengers and is £tted with the Electric

· Light

-For Freight or Paamigo, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co.

General Managers.

Rangkong, 19th January,`1598,"

INDO-CHINA, STEAM NAVIGATION

COMPANY LIMITED.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

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Coast Ports,

La manufacturing power, "At this point I wish

gle between the exit and west, and the rivalry -

A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. lately prevailing in the capital la now day 5,000 cases wors sold at 218. 1:49 6 Tis. 15.00 per ten nemical Sydney Wollongong, now asked. At Auction the days before yester per ion American Anthracite, ex gedown Tix, steamer cargo en gedown 15.00 pertonwominal, 1.51 per casa. Arrivals have been the steamer Tapaz, Tia: 725 to 8.00 per ton, and all contract, attacks which have been made, spon us owing

THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, 8th December, 1897.

The Hongkong Telegraph

Falkirk on the and and the steamer Glenstă în the gth instant with 85,200 caser and $1,000

ed for

to Intarpose some remarks in reply to vehement.

to car connection with skipping conferences, of THE ANGLO-CHINESE LOAN.

which the main burden is that we have fostered It' is authoritatively asserted that the case respectively. Stocks are now estimated at Massza. Brnjamin, Kelly and Potts, in their foreign trade at the capense of Bililsh commerce. terms demanded by the British Govern 409120 Caser. Batoum.—A small business bas | Waskly Share Report, dated Hongkong, Tues. One spuited and highly imaginative writer-bas described us as Vampires, and I do not ment in return for guaranteeing the ban passing amongst the native dealer at The day, 18th January, say :—le sple of the near now whether you detect any indiesites of thin HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19, 1898 £16,000,000 loan to China are as follows: 4321 & Tis. 1.54, and a cargo to arrive is approach of Chins New Years business has bloed-curdling apparition in the benigount the opening of Slang-yan, Nanning,ported sold at Tis, 1.53). Stock 182,000 cases been done and stocks remain steady, The Raub countenances of the gentlemen who surround SIR T. SUTHERLAND ON

Tallenwan, and the whole Yangtse Valley Langkat--A small business, but steady, bas Australian Gold Mining Company, Limited, has me ab this Jable (Laughter.) Tik was true, however, that we: fosterede foreign tradu at tâm * VAMPIRES,"

unreservedly to foreign trade, as security

been done at Tix. 1,55 per case. Stock 48,000 declared a dividend of 1'- per share, payable on expense of our own, we abonid deserve cons the 7th February, the transfer books close from demosties, but it is not true. “This negutation (1) The Russian Minister In Peking is re-

tha goth instant to 7th February. Notice la mien | la Korory old story, and it was formally brought #galast us In the Honts Commons "whenthe mall contracts of 1887.

Sir_THOMAN SUTHERLAND's attack on

bases.

Len

the Press, in his able and interest. I ported to be energetically opposing the Or the gosh nit, a man named Paulsen, a Ger- ] given that a call of 1/- per share has been made what? sald ja' the course of

THE FUTURE OF KIAOCHOW,

Ing essay on shipping conferences, loan arrangements. which we pubilih in this line, is only lacking in one point. It confilets with the facts. Sir TROxix is great man, a clever man, a rich man, an old man, and has a Captain Gdo. Farne, will be despatched as abors number of other remarkable characs endeavouring to make arrangements. Schroeder should pay kim 85, and, as kin with small sales at 189 per cent premten

THE Company's Steamship

"KUTSANG,"

on TUESDAY, the 25th instaci, at 3 PL

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

JARUINE, MATHESON & Co.

General Mangers. Hongkong, 19th January, 1598,\"

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THE CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGA

TION COMPANY," LIMITED.

FOR LONDON, VIA STRAITS AND HUMMEL COLOMBO, MAR (Taideg Cargo:at through rate for

It is stated that the Chinese Government

with the German Government for Kled chow to be made an open port like Hong- kong, and that the Chinese Minister In Berlin also Is actively pressing the proposal.

woru

ikat zabale remains inveto-day, and I was able to convince the Hamm not only that the company had not fostered fo elen alatha capense of Ruglish trade, but that they had done everything in thale power to the opposite direction, and even mide couiderable incrifices, in order to prevent any defir adrant: gescorting to foreign foreste Let me explain to you is word Ashipping coffeenco :: Steambig Companies may be divided into two classes

man, walked into the office of Mr. F. Schroeder, payable on or before the 7th February, Diel of the Eastern Works, Yokohama, accompanied" || denda will be appropriated by the Company, fo |by another individual of the sims nationality, myment of call and all scrip endorsed-Hong, carrying a bundle of books.. Hedeman ed that kong wad Shanghai Banks s'e quiet but steady

declined, drew a revolver and threatened to shoot London quotation has #vanced to 645 555 him, Masstime, the other German made for The Directors proposes to pay the usual dividend the dece and set his back against it to prevent of 25/- for the Half Year, placo $1,000,000 to M. Schroeder from ammamachise any assistance. Reserve and carry forward $300,000. National Mr. Schroeder then called to his clerk who was remain about $10 with no business to reports that which owns the ste rover or ocean osiside to run for the police, and mide several Punjoms are much firmer and can be placed at trimp)" and "hick sails here, there, and every. ulfamipts to open the door, but was prevented by || $6.75"owing to the receipt of the following wire where, the Aclande, the Black Sen, the Indian BRITAIN AND CHINA,

the two men. The man who was with Paulsen from the Mine : * Have struck the past in the Ocean, or whatever the changes of good The British Admirat is now at Nagasaki iben ran away, and when the palloe arrived they North Shaft at a depth of 17 feet below the 200 Claas Own What are casted linery, damaly skips, Fahd basiners appear/mfort: lavourables. The miker. with a portion of the fleet, having evidently found that he must have taken the revolver pre- fest laval. Expoot to find rich are deeper more of its like our own, which mainiala re- concluded that there is no further need for "viously held by the latter, as, It was nowhere to Charbonnages have been fixed of $10y and $11o, gular services to certala, posts, and which sail at 300 him to remain in Korean or North Chinn be found on him or about the premises. Paulsen New Balmoral Preference have been nola is fented intervals, whether they are full or not fall 1716 waters. It is believed that the Chinese was taken to the German Consulate, but after $1.30. Raubs are steady. steady with small af cargo or pasienter Thess Liners may

credited with mealing the everyday requirements Government is willing to accede to all the warde released me the Consul was absent.. It sales at $31f::: Ollveis B kave been sold at $8. of commuce cihirlie they falsly would and not exist, buit bat been found by experience conditions suggested for the loan, with to bring a libel bult, against Paulsen, who was - sis staidy at Tis, foo the exception of the proviso that the indebted to him for many favours in the past, done at Tis, 945

Valley be opened to foreign mind this probably had something to do with the vidend of par 4 cant for ike verled up to 318ts saites would be subject topless, dacinations,

teristics; but quixotic, fanatical passion for truth is not one of them. Here are the Conference rates now ruling in Shanghal, according to Messra. WEZELOCK and C report, which we are compelled to accept although it makes Sir Thokas Sutherland a plain undiluted, Mar -- 15. TER OF FAMOHT BY COMPERENCE-LAMES.

General

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-30/0· Northern Corala. Ports 30/0 New York við London 37/6 Baltimore vid London 6. Koalgaberg vid London 3716. Manchester

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London

LAVED POOL, GL1800W, CONTINENTAL FORTE,Shanghal to:- THE Company's Steambig

RIVER PLATE, 800/)

"PINGSUEY,"

Captain D. Darice, will be despatched as above on or about the 8th Februasy. For Freight, &r,, apply to whom

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co.

Hongkong, 19th January, 1898.

Hainburg

- Abova rates are subject (149) as per Confetenne Ciréning

W. Silk Tea

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gui un understanding between the various com papigs av 15 rates of freight; an otherwise these such "se" would “nót vily he inimical to the