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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, APRIL

THE RUSSIAN MENACE IN CHINA. | cit advantage to ul. We hops pur rulais wil arrange some such combination. whhout loss of time, for we have conclusively shown that our present policy of Isolation, is fraught with gravo, peril to us and il we are too long in making up our minds as to what shall take its place, we

[Conclusion.]

CHAPTER V.

(Specially writ'en for the Hongkong Telegraph.)

In South-Eastern Europe, it is well-known that for many votre pust Ranila kar coveted the passession of Constantloople and when wa còn." sider ber geographical position we conect be * surprised at it. I wa ourselves were shui în as

•Rarsis is und unable to send a single war-ship through the Dardanellos without the permission of andiber Pawar wa shuld do all we could to get such a state of things altered in our favour and it is only natural that Russia should do the

same,

It seems to us that provided we obtain suit able compensation for por complaisance, we might agree to Rasala's endeavouring to get possession of Constantinople whenever she feels herself strong enough to make the attempt.

Many people will say, that if she ablains parsession of it sha wanld at once sa fortify the stralis as to make them virtually impassable for hostile abips and that it would constitute

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ball find that we are too late and that one more has to be added to the long list of neglected opportaaliles,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not nacunarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents a tale column,)

MORE FILTH1*

Ta viz Eorron of vær “Horogons TelegrapR.** SIR-I bave jast veturned trum a short tour

to the provides al Kwangtung and get through several copies of your popular journal. In one of them I find a leading article based upon the | complaint of a resident of Ladder Street or its immediate vicinity. I know the district men. closed and can fully and heartily endorse bis strictures concerning the houses in Bridges Street and the revolting fith that has accumo- tared at the fest of Mr. Chater's garden, The to the Colony. They were a hot-bed el plague one-story hours la Bildge Street are a disgrace is rig4 and should be destroyed, preferably by

fire.

serious menice to our position in the Mediterranean. To this we would reply that it is highly probable that Russla would endeavour to up the carelessness of the emasculated remsent You are, I see, doing good work in showing make herself zu secure as possibló in kor now

of the Sanitary Board, by publishing the evid Fu9session and that she would be very loolish it ence obtained by your reporters of the fadesertbe be did not. But to talk of the Raresian posses-ably filthy condtion of the "latermost recesses ' sion of Constantinople as in itroll commiliating of D'Agellar and Wellington Streets and menace to us to the Mediterraness, is to totally Queen's Road Central. It is to be haped that misunderstand the position. The conversion of your sharp-eyed and keen-scented pencillers" Constantinasla into first class arsenal and will go right ahead on this lay and rest got until fortress and naval port, would not of itself mok: the disgraceful condition of the Colony is By difference whatever to sur postilan la the thoroughly exposed. It may be unpleasant Mediterranean.

news for property-nwners, but the truth sbonid ent. One would have thought the shocking itate of affairs revealed in the CONTES

It will be sold that, in the event of war Russia could unddenly send her Black sex feet Into the Mediterranean to assist Franco, for example. So she would sad marcover she would probably do the same thing if war broke out to-morrow, without the passession of Con- stantinople, for she 'would probably have an understanding with Turkey to this effact, or else

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As for the undertaking on the past of China", not to lensie any of her central zone," the Yasters regionit is will, ag'yos pointed out, to bear in mind that France and Roasts induced | the Chinese to viel in the convention which r galated the Burmese frontier, 'Whaj guarantee bars we that the new undertaking will fara any beiter ?

Bat la former days the validity of such undertakings would have been questionable, what about their vaine - to-day, with the RunnG French combination actively at work ? Unleas we forcibly resume par superior influence st Peklog such understandligs must prove worth- lest. We shall be squeezid oặt bit by bit..

Unill we know what reciprocs), obligations have been undertaken by her Majesty's Govern- ment for the preservation of the territory In question to Chiness bands, whether our country has a fixed policy, and, above all, what the fondaments¡Intentions of our Government really are with respect to the whole question of China, it is impossible to determine whether the agree ment will prove a teas or a burden, to this solation of the Chiness Empire. country, whether it will help or hinder the dis-

is the key to Northern Chiqm ; (1) it is purely a As regards Part Arthur, I malstein (1) that it war port, having se raison dira as a trading termiņus; (3) It is la perfect preservation, only requiring cannon and armament ; (4) there is no reason why Russia should go there, except that it is a fortress with a dock, and can be at once made the Gibraltar of the Far East. I have visited Part Arther twice-in 1885 as your Special Correspondent and again last year—and I can speak to the fret that the forts and dock asserted in this country, but on the contrary a were not destroyed by the Japanese, ay dar been

in good preservation and were belog further restored by the Chinese, Russia can find "fee- free" posts on the Pacific coast. Why then 'should she covet Port Arthur except asʻx strate- Ric place d'armes, to control the North Calna of the 19s epidemic would have been carefully Sea, Peking and Chiea? The country shquld guarded "agal: st in the future, but as the Sanitary Board has "slumbered on," has made

insist on Russia being warned off Port Arthr

Would it not be more to the purpose ! less a great deal of talk and fuss and done just stress were laid upon the question whether -enough to fall certain classes foto a sense of "pretensions have been ""advanced" or security that was neither fastified by circumsclaims formulated, as we seem to de, and more upon facts accomplished and in process of accomplishment ? The admirable account of

own well-deformed Correspondent mi Peklog,

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showed the transaction to have been made on Septembé gih, 159%. The entry, witness · said wae in his bandwriting but he could not explain it. It did not at all show caralesa book-keeping, After the witness had been further examined by Mr. Robinson and cross-examined by Mr. Francis the case was adjourned till to-morTOW morning.

NOTANDA',

CALENDAR

APRIL. Malsorological mounı based on ten years'

"observations to 1893, Berometer...........................‡9.958 Thermometer...................................................69 7 Humidity ..................***

·Rainfall..

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-TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT.

Barometer....nimum 29.93). Thermometer ......

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On dates On date ni

4p.m. 29.80

Hamidity...okakakaku 78 Refafall........................

TO-DAY.

20, 1598.

Consignees,

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STRAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,

Consignees.

"MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNRES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT SAID, FROM

SUEZ, ADEN, KURRACHI, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE.

HE Sicamabip

THE

"TRIESTE,"

having anived, Consignees of Caryu are hereby Informed that their Goods, are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company Limited, whench delivery may be obtained. This vessel brings Cargo —

From Trieste, S.S, Imperatrix transhipped at Bombay.

S.S. "AFRIDI." HIDDLESBOROUGH, LIVERPOOL

AND STRAITS. ·

CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed

that all Goods are "being landed at their risk into the Godomas of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kawloon, whauca and/or from the wharvas delivery may be obtained,

have left the Gsdowne, and all Goods remaining No Claims will be admfited after the Goods

andelivered after the xaed instant will be subject

to rent.

All Claims against the Stormer must be pre- Fram Venice, # S.S. Massimilianosented to the Undersigned on or before the sand

Instant, or they will not be recognised. and Carlotta tanshipped at Trieste.

Optional Cargo will be discharged bere unless notice to the contrary be given immediately,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods hare left the Godowns, and all Claims must be sert in to the Undersigned before. Noon on the 21st lastant, or they will not be recognised, Chinese--30th of 3rd moon of 24th year of Goods remaining in the Godowas siter the aist

Wednesday, 20th Apell, 1898.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any

Instant will be subject to rent.

Bults of Lading will be countersigned by...

SANDER, WIELER & Co., Agents,

Jewish-28/k Nisan, 5858.

Kone-8.

Mohammedan-68th Dulkaada, 1818.

Sud-Kires sceneantuincenatis Ehe, Simba,

Sets

................ BÀp. 18min High water--Morning umum Bår. Sömts. Afternoon BAT, SI metu, Low water---Morning 2hr, Smeha, Afternoon som tår, 47min. ANNIVERSARIES, 1808-Napoleon III. born, 1893–The 2.3. Lackay lost off Tonkin with:33-

liven. 1896-Armed gang robbery at Kowloon City. 1897-An addmas presented to Sir Claude Mace donald by the Hongkong Branch of the

China Afrociation.

TO-MORROW. Thursday, 21st April, 1798,

Kwowe-s..

Hongkong, 14th April, 1898. AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA TION COMPANY.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

FROM KOBE.

*HE Steamship

THE

*GISELA,"

having arrived, Consigaces of Cargo are hereby lnformed that their Goods are belog landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company,

No Cialms will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be Kent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the sand instant, or they will not be recogalsed.

you will continue to lay bare before the whole the Tranr-Manchurian Rollway given by your Chinero-1st of $2k moon of 24th- year of] Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.

reports, In thio

do without it and send her fret through In defi-tances or facts-bar, in fact, put the public off its ance of the Tusks, who would not be likely to guard-it is indeed to be fervently haped that go to war with Russia is consequence and Would therefore content themselves with a

world the mischief that the Bourd by its care. protest

If, however, we had a fet in the Mediterraness has caused and in defecreof the general nean soparlor to the French and Rasitas fleets public and for the protection of our vast ship combined, the entry of the Ressians into the bring to life the dry bones" of the Ratepayers |ping unde an! growing commerce endeavour to

·Mediterranean would not matter to us as it

Association, It is abundantly clear that the would meat our superior fleet there and would Ratepayers are in need of some means of being be attacked and defeated before it could effect heard through their own representatives and a junction with the Franch. But even if the French and Rassians joined forces, na lang ni

that conserted efforis should be pat forth to keep « check on the acts and the slöthfulness of SĨ our Mediterranean squadron, was superior to W Robinson's very own Sanitary Board. The that of our combined enemies, they would be Ratepayers' Association could invita small subs- met, attacked and destroyed to the end and the criptions from among its members and with the Mediterranean would then become virtually fund thus rafted employ Inspectors whose duty

British lake and

would be perfectly it would be to wander about the slums of the secure for our own ships and those of our clty and report to a Watch Committee The fifends, while it would be interdicted to our

Commiten could make urgent reprezenta enemies.

Some critics may object that it is possible tons to the Government and pabitat in the that war might break out suddenly, when our local papers reports of lis meetings, Its Mediterranean quadron was inferior in strength Correspondence and His to the combined French and Russians and way the pubile could be regularly informed of would be able to be attacked and defeated the actual sts'o of affsire and the check then befors reinforcements could retch It. To this kept on te Hourd would probably have a bere objection we would reply that that is precisely worse than the present. Sunitary Board, Delther |ficial effect. No municipal council could be the position at the present day, before Russia could & Ratepayers! Anociation de less than has obtained Constantinople and that is the it has in the matter of keeping an eye on the raz do why, of recent years, our Channel Squalome of this over crowded city. If you would dron has been sent to cruise along the casst of Spalu and Portugal and in the neighbourhood of Gibralter, so that tblogs would not be altered in any way. We admit that a certain amount ot stuk in fnvalved by such a distribution and the Admiralty would do well to see that our Mediterranean Squadron is always superior in strength to that of the next two strangest naval powers is that sea, At present, we believe, the reason that it fe unt so is partly due to that old bogle, the fear of offending "foreign suscept!- bilities and partly because the resources of the Malta drekyard are not sufficient to meet the requirements of xo`large a fleet

Sairas"foreign suscepithile #go, we would boldly dinegard them and do what we consider best in order to safeguard our own rights, for foreigners bave paver been particularly conilde rate of our susceptibilites and there is no reason why we should be of theirs, the

commented on in your leader in-day, is more convincing than a thourand."ssurances,"

to my recent lectors at the Royal United written or unwrl ten. I maintain that, as stated

Service Institution, Russia is to all intents and purposes oblatning Korea and Manchuris, with an immense length of littoral and not one Ice-free port on the Pacific, but as many "Ice-free" ports as the may desire there and in the Galf of Pe chl-li. More thai, s`e la dominating Chinu at and from Peking, and will conflate to do so until Chlas, supported effectively by us, can assert herself. Let os recognize these patent facts as the basis of say action on our part.

As regards the application of the "equal trade doctrine, It is advisable that, the country should realize the fact that, though at present the distant possessions of foreign Power! are beld at our pleasure, within the next six years time Russie, at least, will be independent of our sea power if she is now allowed to occupy Post Arbor and the Leao-tone peninsula.

It is well to note that the Trans-Siberian-

Rellway was opened to Kansk last October, a and a farther section of 350 miles will be opened distance of 4.373 remts, or about 2,880. műlés, to Irkutsk this autumn. Thence to Vindives

Jewish-29th Niran, 5858. Mohammedan—–291% Dulkdada, 1815,

Sun-Rites minutasimius 5kr. (2min. Sele ++++++++ Chr. İsmin. -Moon-New Moon....5kr. 67min. a m. - High water-Morning «una Bår. Eimin, Afternoon 10kr. 16min. Low water-Morning Dhr. Símin. *Afternoon Sår, Nimin.

ANNIVERSARIES, 1843-The Duke of Sussex, the Queen's uncle,

died, 1860-Chumn occupied by the British frot 1864-About, rep prisoners escaped from the

prison bulk of Stonecutters' Island. 1859-H..S. Solants, returned to Hankow

from the VankĪKS. 1877-Torpedo'explosion at Tientein ; six men

blown to places; narrow escape of Li Hung-Chang. 1997-Tyrnavos bombarded by the Turks,

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILI DUE: American (CAfwa) zand (nat, Australian (Ovit Maru) zand fast, French (Lags):agid (ost. Jodina. (Kufrane) nốth inst. American (Belelő) goth Inst. Tacoma (Victoria) goth insí, American (Peru) 10th prox.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 22nd | fnstant will be subject to rent.

Bils of Lading will be countersigned by

SANDER, WIELËR & Co, Agents, Hongkong, 15th April, 1808.

[1-W 499 NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

STEAMSHIP "TACOMA? FROM TACOMĄ, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA, AND KOBE.

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Gɔdowas, where, they will he examined on the sand instant, at 3 P.M.

.No Fire Insurance will be affected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

DÖDWELL, CARLÏLL & Co, Agents. Hongkong, 16th April, 1898,

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FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND

·SINGAPORE.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

THE Steamship

"LIGHTNING,"

| having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside.

Cargo impeding the dischargs or remaining on board after 4 PAL, of the aand instant wi be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into. the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Wanchal.

Consignees of Cargo from SINGAPORE 123 PENANG are requested to take IMMEDIATE DELIVERY of their Goods from alongsida į. such Cargo impeding the discharge of the venel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk äriä expense.

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

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 19th April, 1898.

134 543

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P.&O. S. N. Co. Steamabip

*BRINDISITM

FROM BOMBAY AND STRAITS.» Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods aEG being landed and placed at their risk in, the"

Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowas, at Kowloco, where each. THE Above Steamer having arrived, Con-consignment will be sorted out mark by mach and delivery can be obtained na soon 'na the signees of Cargo are heraby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigns. Goods are landed. ture and to take immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and

expense.

DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,

*&getics***

.fx.w 4

Hourbond, if Anal răng.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

about 1,600 miles: The rate of building has been recently about 450 milles 'yearly. The chief physical difficulties will be ́encountered" east of Irkutsk. The works can be posted on from bath ends, and the main line to the Pacific. will, it is expected, be completed within four rears' time. The Southern Manchurian line (to Port Arthur) could be completed wlibin, sixcisco for this port vid Yokohams, Kabe and FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID, years' time.

Wong Street, of Staunton Street, close to Wa now send a reporter to the lower part of Siartek, or some other paint on the Pacific, will be infong and near Queen's College, he would see an accumulation, ni disgurling rubbish that has been lying there for the past 24 hours, showing that the street has not been swept for that perfed at least. There are other filtby places in the vicinity, in the upper part of Aberdeen Street, Ladder Street and the approaches to Taiping the authorities won't clean the Sueet the rateps- sban via Staunton Street and Bridge Street. If net will have to boy carts and engagascavengers. would it be siklng too much to suggest that the Acting Governor take a trip incognito through

interest him and he would then knew a good the slams ? He would see mach that would

deal

Yours faithfully,

- OD RESIDENT, Hongkong, 19th Ápill, 1809,

THE RUSSIAN: DEMANDS AROM CHINA.

Mr.. A. R. Colquhoun, who is well-known as, an authority on Far Exstero questions, writas to The Times

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March 11.

LEGAL

A. R. COLQUHOUN INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COURT,

ÎN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION. (Before His Lordship tha Chat Justice Sir 7. W. Carrington, Kt, C.M.G.) Wednesday, April 201b.

HANDOON #. BELILIOS,

In this gult, E. A. Hardoon, asılslant in the firm of Messrs. E. D. Sassoon & Co., was tho plaintiff, and the Hon. E. R. Ballitos the defens dant. The plaintiff claimed from defendant an Indemalty in respect of certain calls in the late blus, Japan, and Straits Settlements Banking Company, Limited, which on the date of the liquidation of that Company were registered in the name of the plaintiff and on the same date were held and owned by defendant.

THR Prefas Hall steamer Aztec leli San Fran-

Nagasaki, on the 15th [net.”

THE steamer Vins which left bence March 15th for San Francisco via Nagasaki, Kobound Yokohamaa, mutired at ber destination on the 18th-fast,

THE Agents (Mestrs, Jardine, Matheson & Co.) Inform us that the Company's steamer Kutsang, from Colcorta and Straits, loft Slogapore for this port at 6 p.m. yesterday, the 19th Inst.

SHIPPIES REKTAMS,

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As regards the inadequacy of the resources of --Malta, It is understood that the dockyard there is being strengthened la men and materials, while in a low Year Gibraltar will supplement 1 so that very soon there will be no raison whatever why our Mediterranean Squidda should not be superior, in strength to those of kay two pomib's antagonists in those watera.

In turn for our undertaking not to oppose

If practical confirmation of the views advanced the Russian acquisition of Constantinople, we is my paper recently read at the Royal United misht very well fequita Rasals, in the first place, Service Institution were wanting the news from to recognise our Protectorate or unseraden of | Chins published by The Times during the last Egipt ad secondly not to oppom our endeavours few days would amply supply it. Although to obisla eno of the island of the Greek Archipe- | there has been no official information of any lage either Lemnos or Mitylene or whslower | "formal "", "protest = plain transaction between Island ont naval sirwegists consider mest suit- - men of business and the Chinese Government Mr. J. J. Francis, QC (instructed by Mr. able for the purposes of a naval station, which has been resented as an injury for which Russia Bratton) appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. E. we should fortify strongly and which would form demands compensation in the Zabape of an Robinson (instructed by Mr. J. Hustlegs) «p- an admirable station from which our ships enormous territory, and France threatens to parred for the defendants, conid watch the entrance of the Dardanelles, | | follow suit ; and than the loan fast concluded by Mr. M. H. Michael was again placed in the box, It should we well stocked with coal and other Anglo-Gesmin bankers fa mada to sazva a uscini He had formerly been book-keeper in the firm supplies for our feet and in such a case we purpose in the plans of those Powers. It will be of Bellies & Co. and Mr. Francis examined could afford to view the Russian po.session of remembered that the same two Powers frustenied him in detall as to entries in the books produced. Arfundă comun Constantinople with Indi eigace,

the first Brübh Ioan, în 1897, compelling Chios He was particularly examined regarding the Tam Un Fat.. Alexandela also should be converted into a ↑ to accept the money from France under Russian | marginal accounts as they affected Mr. Coxes, Katal station with a fortlösd-harbour and well garantes, thereby establishing the position of the In answer to Mr. Robinson witness said he V. Monomach... equipped with docks and every facility for the fatter Power in credhibe and mortgages of China. was born and brought up in Bagdad, in Turkey dirtälasinmaa sspair and refit of our ships. Then with Gibrale Again, when 'the. Belilah Government recently and Asia and there he learnt Engilib, He | Sinzadera muunnin Mills and Alexandria, thoroughly - well | ofwed,” on very lealent. fermy, to guaranico WAE 37 TOATS of age and had learnt his | Leojokiosos equipped se dockyards und Lemans or Kiliylene Chies, Russia simply valued thoʻlimonaction and business since 18 years of age in business

Aggregating 3,798 tous register. 15 a fortified ancherige and coal depot in the | It fell through,” Surely the blledest and most | kousen" to Bombly. Ho www generally❘ HONGKONG AND WHAMPOL DOCK RETURNS. Immediate vicinity of the Dardanalley, we show'd | scaplícal cannot misconstrue these simple fačts, | engaged as

commenced book Cink be hold an incomparable advantage over any other on which no comment is needed. And now keeplug between 18 and 20 years of age, Hax #ensia (H.L.G.M,S.) * Power.

comes the demand for Port Arthur and Ta-llane was last engaged in the P. & D. Company Reidele simmanoui Russia would probably build skipu at Conn. – was with !! milway" rights as in the case of the

In Bombay to the cashier's department and left 44 Rickmers tantinople, but so long as we build morn ships || Manchurian railways ED

In 1882. Keeping books in the cashier's depart. | FMsors Ponton than the next two strongest naval Powers la .. We seem to greedily swallow #aznurances" | ment was his duty. Then he came to Shanghai Hongkong monume Europe, it would not fear us in the least. from every quarter-from Chins, from Russia, se book-keeper for company. He was a

Westbury prze Whether so understanding with Russia could from Germany, and, I must add, with regres, serisiant and kept day books and ledgers. Then Ceptic be arilted at on some tach terms as we have hero from our own Government. There has been a he came to Hongkong and joined the company's Sanghiang sketched to outline we do not know but it is at disposition throughout to play the advocate of branch here in 1890. Next he joined Bellllos least word while making the sitempt and if it | Rusia in this question, and aur Gorainment, & Co. and continued with them till the end of succeeded, we believe that it would do more to har been diva Ruzit que la Russie. Either March, 1894. Since then he had become a ustegosed our maalleld interests all the world there has been no Information or there have share and general broker, assisting his uncle. over than any other combisation. If it did not been lassurances."" ""Soothing syrup" at any to bis own country at elementary schools succeed, then we might fall back on the Triple juice seems to be the molto.

he had studled book-keeping and also from Alliance of Germany, Austria, and Italy, bo Against the rebus we have encountered we books, beides he had his practical experience. Apr. 18 Hallong...Hongkong...), M. & Co. would no doubt gladly welcome our cooperation, have to sel, certain discesalona- from Chins, He was sent down here an assistant secretary" 18 Nanyang Amoyongji M, & Co.

Whatever we do, however, sbonid hi done which have been kalled as triumphs of dis and had the whole charge of the broke himself, in Port-Texlite. quickly, for we consider that our old policy of plomacy. But the validity of these, even under Counsel then took lintas back in the accounts Isolation is most dangerosa, exposes us to the like gid normal conditons, could not be taken on which Mr. Francis had examined him. In risk of pownfal combination against ns and for granted, until pat is the proof. A part in making op the syndicate accounts after the should therefore be abandoned without delay,!"

*** the rich and populous central province of. Ha denik of Mr. Eline in 1892 witness scted under Finally we should reccank that while we haya dan has been promised to be opened to trade in Instructions. He took general instructions and a number of delicate questions awaiting settle twoars, the delay beleg necessary, it is said, made the entries in his own particolar way as bookkeepers generally do. Mr. Helios gar the instructions and the clerks made the entries, which he (Mr. Belllios), afterwards examined, Practically he trusted to the general competency

ment with France in West Alder, Egypt, New,

on Recount of the intbaidat, and sati-foreign, foundland, Madagascar and other places, and feeling of the Inhabitants. Past experience hare still to contend with German Intrigues in warns as that such delays for such reason in the Transvaal, whers President Kruger again Cain's lead to lacrassing hostility, so that at the showing his desire to throw off our suzerainty, and of the period of probation the seasons for, we have now no serious questions pending with further delay are mors Cogent than at the begins

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18 Nanyang..Hongkong...], M. & Co. : Departures. for Azmit.

KOLACTICUM

FILULES.

THE GREAT REMEDF.

Dice is absolutely the best remedy for ISCOVERED recently by a physician in NERVOUS AFFECTIONS (acquired or connitalico) DISEASES OF THE LIVER, at his staff, Counsel them took witness over a KIDNEYS, & GENERAL PROSTRATION. number of entries in the books and said that -Kolacticum givas health, sitzength and energy several of them wern a mystery to kim as he so no other preparation has ever been able to ** undoubtedly a source of great-danger to us, both |-- Again, the

Commercially and polifically, unless we either Chibasa territory to navigation by steara mas ko so for Cason and Laylank. This win a marginal, fessionally for its marvellous, secupazziivo have a complete understanding with her, or els great an advance in Chinasa ilberal progress. Sccount and he headed the subseqsust entries, power

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THE P.&O. S. N. Co.' Steamship

*CANTON,"

This vessel brings on Cargo :-

From Malabar Count, ** 5.5. Nawad,

Goods not cleared by the 25th instant, at 4° P.M. will be subject to rent.

Na Fire Insurance will be affected by ma any case whatever, -

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a cerisficate of the damage obiained from the Godown Company wiikin ten daya after the vessel's arrival -Here, afer which no Claims will be recognised as

H. A. RITCHIE,

Hongkong, 19th April, 1898.

Superintendent.

Intimations.

院辔文同門夏

SUEZ AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel 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 st Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

A TEACHER of East required to las Goods not cleared by the asud.fast, at 4 Tiruct the Chinese Boys, Salary $rte per mensem,

will be abject to rest,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in any case whatever,

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vessel's arrival kare, after which |*- |no Cialis will be recognised.

H. A. RITCHIE,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 16th April. 1868..

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE P. & O. 5, N. Co.'s Steamship

*COROMANDEL,"

Tx-W 5

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND.

STRAITS, Consiganes of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goode are being landed and placed at their rish 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.

This vessel brings on Cargo 5=-

Frous London, &c., ex §.9. Rome. From Persian Guli, es 5.9. Chanda. Goods not cleared by the 22nd Instant at 4 1.M. will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by ma in any case whatever,

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damago obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vessel's arrival here, after which to Calme will be recogulsed.

"H.A. RITCHIK,

Superintendent. Hongkong, 16th April, 1808 "GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS,

FROM MIDDLESBORO, LONDON AND STRAITS,

THE Siership

"GLENARTNEY,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their

ANGLO-CHINESE INSTITUTE,.

BRITISH

AMOY:

AMERIČAN MALE

apply, with testimonials, and for further par iiculars, to

Board of Directors.

啮

A. B. JOHNSON, Chairman,

ANGLO-CHINESE INSTITUTE, 18th April, 1898

Amby.

*EXCURSION TO MACAO"

Gran

UNTIL Further Notein will leave use

NTIL Farther Notice, the S.S. “HOI

MARKIT WEART EVERY SATURDAY, st. Noor for MACAO, returning from - Macső fog Hongkong on SUNDAY, at 8 AM., Iesving Hongkong again at 6 PM. same day for Canton,

FAXXI.

SINGLE RETURN.

$1.00 $1.00 $1.00

1st Class ............ 330 j

Hongkong, 14th April, 1598.

$1.00

50. $1,00

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THE MICASTOS FACTORY.

Mr. C. HOLDSWORTH, Superintendent si Works, Sankiwan Road, Hongkong.

“HE GENERAL MANAGERS die Vrepared.

To enter into contracts for covering botters

and steam pipes with sither Mica or Auberten Compositions at the following quotations pos 55 cta, per superficial aquare foot for boilers.

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Exposed Steam Pipes needing extra wrapping and Canvas and tar dressing will be treated with the above Compositions at St.og per superficial square foot.

A Stock of the Compositions la kept ready for sale packed in 6 est, casks. Price los ton läśw. $100 per ton F.0.B. or in smaller quastlifes at $6 per cwt. F.0,B,

All works will be under the personal supervis sion of Mr. Holdsworth and all orders must be sant through the undersigned.

SHEWAN TOMES, & COM General Managers. Hongkong, 11th March, 1898.

ARBOLINEUMVAVENARIUS

Goca un belag landed at their risk into the CAROLINEUM VER

Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf whence dellumy may be obtained. and Godown Company, Limited, at Kowloon,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before IP.M. TO-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 25th instant will be subject to rent.

› Russia, 'dxcept, her advance, in':Chins, which is Engan si dhe Blerarents had been told by Mr Eliar to open an account"|"do] Medical man recommend and win it pro- } No Fire Insurance has been affected.

openlog of all

tairs a powerful combination agalart her or her that until the privilege has been found in prac», asbeerrient ally, France, strong-snough pretics to be a reality it would be hangrdous to vall Frainst them bath, or cal Far build hepasan na savolutionary a muskura bring p Into Motrat ppening in this connecte" is i mnata) to bang in mind-ska i opačna gel he

no as to follow suit after the first. It was MB) Elles who gaya wliness instructions regarding

PRICE 3/9 FOST FREE.

14. BOW LAMBA

-LONDON ACT

this accomatà... Comasi, proaned witness IS THE KOLACTICUM COMPANY, why se entry of interest: agulast G. §. Cote mileged to have been incurred by him, was d (untered watil Dete 21st, 1992, when the han

Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or short yes not, Inter then, the and May, otherwise they will not be recognised, for

Bife of Lädier will be counternimesed |

JARDINE, MATHESON & CA

Wuk the Utmani Suciste Thoroughly reliable preservative? Ba and Stone against White Anis, Decky Rot and Dampiers

Sole Agents for China, LUTGENS, EINSTMANN & Co. Hongkong, 11th September, tago)?

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