THE WAR.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JUNE
NEWS FROM INDIA.
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GREAT EASTERN AND CALEDON IAN GOLD MINING CO., LIMITAD
Mesir, Lutgeni, Einstrap & Co, general agents of the Great Eastern and Caledonian Gold Mining Co., Limited, advise us that they have Treeived the following report from the manager at the mines, date 30th May:-
*Ty Jast report was dated the 7th tost, stees then maters have gone on well, and I am pleased to have malblog but good news to at before you,
{Notes from Home Papers)
CALCUTTA PLAGUE DECREASINO. MADRID, May zarı,
· CALCUTTA, June 7th. Respecting the deialis published in the Press of the concentration of Spanish froops in the
One fresh case o' plague occurred on Sanday. *ghbourhood of Gibraltar, romoor was cor and two deaths. The totals to date sie eighty
rest to-day that te Baltish Government had alue cases and seventy deaths. It is believed adored a Note to Spain asking for explana-that several isolated cases have been concerted; tions The Belsh Embany, however, officially and thit fecompetent, or dlätenitful medical men denies this. Tao Heraldo de Madrid aho states that no sàch Nale exista
have been certifying that death has been due Now Yong, May 23rd. to other cause. In the Champa'aila ambulance The Evening Journal publishes despatch burning care of the save iccused; six have from Port-au-Pilace, which states that intel
Great Eastern Dily: is now az lest East and gence has been received there from Porte da
been convicted, four being sentenced to two
15 feet west. The driva east towards the main Prizesstingming; heavy firing was heard to the yenis imprisonment each, and twà là ong Northward in the direction of Cubs. Twenty year. The remaining accused was discharged. we expect that a few morn feel will cut it.
reef shows stringers of qux in the face, and shots have been counted, and the flag to coa-Starly in the Bhowanipore riot, the Magis- Iouing.
Zale Male Shali. This is now down to 128 trate has convicted seven of the accusly; five | fest, with the new chale, which we have struck, being sentenced to two years, one to cigsteen running tight through it from end to end, from months, and the other to two month imprison-sorta to tout, so that we are now sinking of ment. The proceedings #galost the sccused in
the course of the reef, galing nut stone all the the Barmipora zlat in progressing. This ex dur
time as we are going down. The reel is lally from the city has not yet ceased. The natives feet wide, of which I Informed you by wire on are constantly sized with various pantes, 1e the 30th May, having every indication of wide- lalat is that the Covenment are about to
log out with greater depth destroy all bustesa converting them into pacca hoares and turning the former occupants into The street, Domestic svants, coolies, and labourers are at a premium.
• ST. PATER BURO, May 23′d. "The Governmer bas directed Stat Colonels Shilinski and Vermololf to proceed to the seat of war in order to observe the operations of the Spanth and American Forces. Colone! Skullneti will present himself to the Spanish Goverment at Madrid In order to gp to Coba Imme. lately, while Colonel Yermoloff, who lat present Milu.ry Attache to London, will follow the movements of the American troops,
KAY WIST, May 14th. The German c ulser Gefer leaves Havana 10- mortar for Vers Cruz with German refugees.
Niw York, May 24th, The Journal's Key West Correspondent tele- graphs that the town is exalted by a report that the lighthouse ter der Afaggrovì had been cap- tosed by a Snish craiser off the Southern coat of Cub. It is supposed that the Mangrove was grippling for the Santiago cable. She was specially equipped for taking and cutting cables, and baya crew of thinicen.
The present deinend for warships and the difficulty of meeting by any single firm have led to as illance between the well-known estab- lishments of Cramp and Sons, Vickers and Sons, and the Mextin Company.
They amalgamue with a capital of $10 000 eco. and will establish are of the largest shipbuild. log yaids in the world,
The display of British flags here to-day is un- precedented, and cerita y would be extraordi nasy in ordinary circumstances, for New York with is rish sympathies. Never before was the Queen's Birtday so celebrated. In many places the U. Ion Jack and the Stir and Stripes sre hanging together
The long we are getting cut is very rich, nearly every pleca showing gold to the naked eye, with heavy miners, and as It seems to In peave the more we are raising. It is difficult to The Court of Enquiry into the Becca-bow rich it will be. It is without any doubt Lindula collin has completed its report,
the northern chate, which we exp cled to cut which is to be sent to the Government in das
Tome time since, and the fact of coming across course,
i, ir another proof of the value of this acquist. tlon.
BOMBAY, June 6th.
CALCUITA, Jens gib,
Two fresh cases of plague occur.el on Tues- day but no deaths have taken place.
It is belleved likely that Sir George Wolseley
will succted General Manifi ld. Clarke in the Madras Command, In October next,
AMERICAN SCIENTISTS IN BORNEO.
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Dr Hller and Mr. Hanlon, two American | selectists who have been en an expedition up the Kole tiver, larned to Singapore by the roughly some 300 miles up the Mahakam of Dutch 1. Van der Lyn. The tour extended Kate ilver, their ifmit being a place knowA OB Ans, and their researches, for the most part, were of an ethnological nature, as they had netler the time nor the fellastion for natural history work. They bring back with them several car of ethnological specimens and Mr." Harrison succeeded in takleg a great many good photographs. There is perhaps to farclasting problem to the scientist than the origin of the different branches of the race or races Inhabiting the Islands of Oceania, and different opisloot are held as to the origin of the Malay race. Dr. Hiller and Mr. Harrison went up in one of the Saban of Kate's sanches to Ass, and from there they visited the triber living on the river near there, the Babans and the Tanjangs who inhabit the mountains, people who have never been visited before, finding them very fendly. Generally speaking there are two divisions or familles of the people in Borneo, Most of the people in the centre of the island, on the eastern alde and the northern corner of Sarawak belong to the Kenlab Kras group, the Fahase, the Tringt, the Modags, the Wahana and the tribes in the Mahakama basla being in- cluded in this group. The Tanjongs, the Beaon- wabs and Bentians, however, who live in the mountains, are more like tribes which are stip. pored to have a Malay oʻlgin. For various rea- sons the party was unable to get further than Ara and coming back down the river they stop scended this river for about 100 miles, visiting
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Reliable news from Kabelstates that a number
We have already a few tons of ors fa the pad. of Afeldt Jirgas, who recently went there with
dock. The water is also less troublesome. the object of gaining the Arris's sympathy and
There is stils farther piece of god news to assistance, have all returned analded and diy-tell from this claim. In lengthening the whipped at the mouth of the Kadang Kapals and appointed,
roid for fear, the side of the hill near theboundary of Mining Tennament 33, hadica known as the Mudaos at Longash. All the tribes in this part of the Mahakam basin to be taken down a few feet, called the Zala Paint, where the plan shows old workings and
whom they lifted bave long been subject to after coming upon a few small fosters, we dis- and under the ir fisence of the Salian of Kotle, so that they were not nearly 6 Interesting ** covered below them a very promising reel with contre gold sticking In the stane, the quartz the tribes living in the central mountains. A being of the same class as the other chutes. It visit was also paid to the lake region about bali
still too early to say much about it, but the
way up to Ana, where they came across oua find is already over 6 inches wide and is getting stretch of water the farther end of which could not larger, with the stone showing gold freely, and
be szen Around Samarinda there are low kills, as the course of this reef is parallel with the
and beyond this beglos region of low flat mal-lede, we have probably made a rich dis- covery. We in even saving the Icore stoff around the reef, as it is intersected with little pieces of quartz, abowing good gold when wash ed in the diab. Old hands have always said. that the Zain Polet would prove very rich, when properly opened up, and we are proving the truth of this now.
The Commitee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce have telegraphed to Sir Henry Fowler, Chairman of the Indian Currency Com mit ee, Lerdon, slating la sirong disapproval of
the Government of India's currency proposals. Sir James Westland, whose term of office expires in November next, will most likely remalo t'll the Budget of 1895.
As the feeling towards Beltale grows, the popu lar animostly against France Increases. There
The first case in India, or at least in Bengal, are evidences of it all over the country, and pre-
of claim・ mado' against railways for ference is already beginning to be given to
damages, owing to injury or death of a British goods over those of France, 5hhe Cilcott High Court A native oed DEFIEBGET, was determined "yesterday In keepers are alarmed, and are making haste to
Rising Shine. We have struck the reef-here remove from Ferch articles all evidences of
ike Ext India Rollway or damsges
also. The jambled up ground and the uncer thely origi",
sustained by him through the death of lalaty of leformation about the exact location of his son, which occurred whilst a tiền was on
the old werking ondergrond, cause the long fire awing to sa explasian of fireworks, smug-delay, bat we have been rewarded for our per gled Into the train by other natives The
severance by the fading of a very large body of Indre held that the fact of the fireworks being ore, many feel wide. It must be the same reef on the train, proved laxity on the part of the as the Bank of England, for the qua:ize exactly -uthorizes, pa, within a week of this secusarence, the same kind. as a furre a reef is in the latter two attempts to smuggle fireworks had been shaft, and of the same richness. We are losing fetected. Holding the Company Ilable, the no more time in proving it, but continus the old "ourt assessed the damages at Ri,gro, plus abali grother go feet a matter of only Lito, an costs. The Company Intend to appeal.
the shalt in only 3. o. by 6. feet wide, and then opine out opɔn ll, having fully localed it now,
The Women's Cro.ade against Francs is spreading, and nembris have pledged them- selven to abandon Parls fashions. Printed requests to women not to purchase French goods. er to spend money in France Fave been circu- lated to:desst. Numerous Iridential names of fashionable Indies are appended to these circulais.
The Washinton Correspondent of the Heradd telegraph that owing to the embrassment in which the Government la placed owing to the difficulty in obtaining a sufficient number of transports for the Manila Expediton it has been decided. I necesy, to Impreza vessels after reasonable proposals for corapensation have bera exhausted. The Government is negotiat. Ing for de of the boats of the Northern Pacific Steamship Company, which which would then be placed on the Ainetlean Regiery.
A telegram to the Evining Journal, dated Manila, May 19 wa Shanghai, says that Ad miral Dancy bas been threatened by the Ger min Consul there, who, after an Interview with. General Angual, the Gaveruor, tried to land provisions from a German stip.
Admiral Dewey de:lined to permit this, and the Consul thereuprin declared he would force' a landing with the 'ald of two German culiers, Adoral Denry replied that he would fire on the crafiers they attempted to cany not the Con
alls threst. The provistons have no yet been landed.
The German ate on very friendly term with the Spaniards, with whom abey bold fre quent conferences. They expect, it is said, to ontain the Caroline Islands in the final partition of Spanish possessions.
WASHINGTON, May 24th...
Bank of England is now 48-feet deep, and stems to improve as we tre going down, The reel in this th'alt is y feet wide, and we are raf-
'Gopal Chander Dins, clerk of the Gorem, ment Telegraphs, has been charged pnder the Telegraph Act with altering a meanga of a Marmaree, or money lender, in collusion with the latter's servant, and a pson of the Telegraphesing splended stone. The estimated quantity Department, on the 12th April last, The Mar on grass liabant 8; to go tons. waree seht a message to nother merchant reading the rice of oplam, which price, the accused and his accomplices altered, causing a lows to the complainant of R6,000. The case is proceeding. The two accomplices have abs conded.
fith June.
Three fresh ces of plague, but no death, occurred on the oth Jane. The totals till then were ninety-seven cases and seventy-two deathe.
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American (Doric) 26th inni. .. Indian (Catherise Apear) 27th fast. German (Bayern) 29th Inst. Australian (Guthrie) and prox Canadian (Empress of Japan) salh piox.
Tomes & Co.) that the steamer Ed from New WE are informed by the agents (Messrs. Showan,
York left Slugapore on the 3rd ins", and is due here on of about the 30th inst.
THE China Maturl Steam Naviration Car #teamer Chingwe from Glasgow and Liverpool, be expected here on or about the gath Inst. lelt Singapore for this port yesterday and may
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PASSED THE CANAL, OUTWARD-Kwang Plug, May 20; "Brecon· shtra, Eddle, Liv. Mount Strion, Samoa, Parrowdale, 27: Marta Valerts, Chinblong, 13 Nittor, Howisk Hall, Jona 31 Nestor. Queen Mary, Ratho, 71 Fapan, Arará, 10: Melbourne, Tchang, Prometheus, 131 Erato, Ernest Simons, Ramus, 173 Carmarthenshire Aningsdy, Drumgarth.
country extending for too mlies before coming to the second hlile, which gradually increase lo height towards the central mountain range. In Ix visitng the Tanjungs Dr. Hiller and Mr. Harrison followed one track back from the sc about ten miles, obtaining at the summit of one of the bills a magnificent view of the country over of an arc of a circle of about 6; deg. The hoilson was bounded in every direction by hills and mountain peaks, many of which the natives pointed out as the source of the different tribut- sifen of the Mahakan river. But in the lore- ground taking southward there was wide valley from the bank of the river gradually sis- ing in the distance with an unobstructed view of perhaps 40 or so miles. There were no native huts or clearings visible, and not a stream *xcept to one placa where the Mababan showed
slide livery streak.
Meters, Hiller and Harrison leave again by the Vorwarts for Sarawak on an expedition up the Sadang river.-S. P. Erest.
PEARL OYSTERS,
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HOMAWARD-Antanor, June 218),
CHILDREN staying to death on account of their fanbillty to digest food will find a most marvellous food and remedy, lo Scott's Emulsion of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites. Very palatable and cailly digested. Read the following testimonial:-"I have prescribed Scott's Empulsion to cases of children suffering from wasting and mal-nutrition and can report most favourably of its good effects; it has been in each case taten most readily."--W, PERKINS, The Courrier de Saigon describes how M.R.C.S, Medical Superlaíondent, Batleigh a prospecies named Lratent has fast returned Hospital Any Chemist can supply it. Sale In the Caledonian Shaft we are busy cutting thliber from a search for pearls in the Gulf of Agents for Hongkong and the Empire of China;----- cat chamber prior to driving for the reel. The Slam. He has found out that pearl oysters | Watkins & Co., Hongkong.~{Advf. derth of the shaft is 153 feet, which will be in-abcord on the coast of Cochla China. M. La». created to too in order to have a well for the rent has collected and exhibited at Saigon uplen water, which is still very strong, but whilst this did specimens of local pearls. He finds that the was 2 source of trouble formerly, It is a very freal pearl oysters are very prolife. M. Laurent welcome addition now, as we are able to turn it into our Dam, the excavation of which bar the naturs! history of the oyster that yields hia sito gathered materials for researches into been finliked, leaving only the squaring of black pearls. He has farther gene deeply into the embankment and the byewashes to be the processes connected with the formation of done. The length of this large dam is over 300 pearls, and his explanations show that he has fart, with a width of 120 feet at the upper half imost found eat the way of producing pearls at and about 107 at the lower one. The depib at w M. Laurent complates that he has been the lower end from level of brewash to bottom baulked in his lovesilgations. Large as is the of dam is about 25 feet, whilst the upper en number of pearls he has collected, The quantity bankment enables us to back the water up to an would have been greater still had it not been for average depth of 10 feet, The lower embank- the muticous character of the crew he kið,
Native reparis state that Center, Wen Ti, in a memorial to the Emperor, volunteers to sacrifice Als life in opposing Roistele demand of Portment, which will be used as a road to cart the Arthur and Tallenwan. He prays the Emperor to permit blm to repair to Russia with a state communication that he may reason the matter out with the Russian Ministers before the Czar.
It is aaled at the Navy Department that no news has been received theres an engagement alleged to have been fought between the Uafted He will, he says, beseech them in tears and States and Spanlıb Fleets ; neither is there may endeavour to move them from their path of news of the arrival of the Oregon at Key West, aggression by bis earnest sincerity, and if he
PARIS, May 14th. The New York Herald (Pasis edition) pub. succeeds it will bring the blessing of the Em. Ifshes the following despatch from Gibralia?:
prior and the whole emplo upon them. And "The Spanish Government proposes to send he will, he thinks, be able to return with good the Emperador Carlos V, and two gunboats to result. But should be fall in his object he is Cuba. provided Admiral Ceivers succeeds in determined to end his iffe by drowning, that all to reaching Havana. Toe Poloyo, the Alfonso Europe may know that although China cannot Xill, and one gunbost, the Giroida, will rebosat of a strong army, she is still true and firm. main at Cadix"
that loyalty among her officials and stout deter- mination amongst her scholars are still in existence, and this, perhaps, will tend to diminish the weight of the oppression.
TANOTAR, May 24th.
It le repered here that the Spanish Reserve Squadres it golog to Cuba sud not to the Philip, plies. Admiral Cervera's contlaual success in evading Admiral Sampion has caused great excitement and satisfaction among the large Spanish Colony here, A Spanish gunboat Cralies along the Moorish const nightly,"
NEW YORK, May 24th The reports of an early invasion of Caba have been renewed to-day with the effect of extractfog a denial from General Miles.
Lord Wolseley is reported by cable as saying that it would be a mistake to attempt inrailon by volunteers not fully drilled and disciplined. If it were done, the United States might expect severe crcises. It would be a grave error to underválso the trained Spanish troops. Lord Wolseley sdds that he would regret to see the Amircans even temporsilly beaten. sympathies are all with them.
over to the battery, is go feel wide and very Zala, Rizing Shine and Bank of England along strong, and a bridge of logs will be put over the byewash. No drought will empty this dam, when ance fall, and it will be sufficient for any Caledonian Shaft makes us intependent of all Increase la milling plant. The water from our dry weather, which is very much lo evidence again.
A MIRACULOUS PALM TREE.
In the Forum for March the Hos. T. L. Thompson, late United States Minister to Brasil,
NOTANDA
CALENDAR
JUNE. Mateorological means based on tam years' observations to 1898. Barometer..........................................29.867 Thermometer ..............................75 2 Humidity 84.0
Rainfall........560156CZENIARDAS28-15.0
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TO-DAY.
Saturday, 25th June, 1898. Chinese YIA of Bik moon of Blik year st
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Sav-Rises ...................................... Băr. 20min.
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writes on "Brazil: Its Commerce and Re. fo¤ices." The most interesting passage in his article is that in which he describes the marvel. lous tree, which grows like a weed in Brazil, bat the like of which is unknown in any other In that case he would suggest to the Emperor to ask the intervention of Great Britain and part of the world. It is the carnahaba paim Japan which two countries would, in his opinion Copernica ceriferi), which grows uncultiva!- assist Chins out of her difficulty. Then an ed in the Stafes of Parabibs, Ceara, Rio alilance should be formed with Great Britalo Grande del Norte, Pisabi and some of red Japas for a period of ten years to preserve the neighbouring States, The descriptions the lategilty of Chine, during which time the given of it to me seem incredible. reformaiton of the administration of the Govern- la no other region is a tree to be found Perbaps ment and the Army and the Navy could be that can be employed for such
verrassen Bår. $1min. varled carried out with spaid, and ibare would all be and useful purposes. It restes Intense and
High water--¿forning Ikr. 89mín, hope of a change for the better in the present protracted droughts, and is "always green and
and 11kr. 60min. state of offairs "As sald by an llinairius general vigorous. Its roots produce the same medi-
Low water-Morning um Chr. Rimin. of the Song dynasty "Civil officials should, not cinal effects as reaparilla. It stem afforde
Afternoon "...... Thr. 27min. receive money (dishonestly) and military officers strong, light fibres, which acquire a beautiful.
ANNIVERSARIÉS. should not fear death,"
lostre, and servesaito for joists, rafters, and other 1843-Treaty of Nanking exchanged. His honesty, the censor 2001 03 to 183, may building materials, as well as for stakes for tences. 1846-Cora Laws repealed, His have been witnessed, or heard of by the people, From parts of the tree wine and vinegar are made. afraid of death in order to roase all herole com- starch resembling go. In periods of hat he is going to show the world that he is not It yields also a sacharine substance, as well 1859-The British fleet defeated by the Chinese
at the Palsbo River. patriots in the empire, which would be fraught famine, caused by protected droughts, the 1861-Order of the Star of fodis founded, with great consequences. He aske the Emperor nutritious substances obtained from it are 01 | 1867-Attack on the British Legation at Tokio, to pardon his ignorant sincerity and to permit immense benefit to the poorer classen. Its 1874-Treaty between China and Peru. - ble request that he may hope to haneßt the
fruit is used for feeding cattle, The pulp 1896-Li Hong-chang wisited Prince Birmark., | Siate in a slight degree. The memorial is has an agreeable taste and the net,
wilten in emphatic and most earnest terms.——
is oleaginous and emulsive, is someifmes S. Mercury.
azed substate for coffee.">D! the wood of the atoms musical lustiamente, water- tuber and pumps are made. The pith is an ex- cellent substitute for cork. From the stem a white liquid, similar to the milk of the coconut, and a four resembling mafrana may be extracted. Of the straw, hats, baskets, brooms, and mat straw is shipped to Escape; and a part of are made. A considerable quantity of the It returns to Brasil manufactured into hats, The straw is also used for thatching, hactes. Moreover, salt is extracted from it, and itkewise an alkali used in the manufacture of common soap. But from an industrial and commercial | 1875-Li Hong Chang appointed to faquire into point of view, the most valuable product of the
This apparently anthentic account of Lord Wolseley's views will have effect in the United Stater, where no minary reputation stands higher,.
MADRID, Tuesday Night, The me mysterious silence as yesterday reigns in officiat circles here, and the Govern ment discloses nothing from the seat of war.
The Correspondinelade Hspagna" (a-night remarks:- without sufficient explanation for their existance. pertain pessimistle features were observed this afternoon in political circles, Na bad news has been received from the Colonies
w abroad. and there is no cause for alarms to this respect. Yet drooping spirits are noticeable in the general conversations which take place regarding the situsifon of the nation. Such despondency is unfounded, except from appro henaton of the prolongation of the war, which, however, nobody can hape will be of sheri deration, as that would mean that it will be tragical for Spain, It is not a little for us to prevent the enemy from carrying out their desigar on Cuba. We must malatain the flag of patriot- lam, accepting the consequences of the war, Into which we were plooged by the attack on our existence made by the United Sites,"
W/SHINGTON May 25. The cable which the scent stammer St. Louts ext is one of the English-owned lines between Jamaica and Puerto Rico. The latter is isninted bat Marshal Blango's summunications are mos interrupted.
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STEAMSHIP #MOGUL," FROM PORTLAND, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
*HIS steamer has bronight"Cargo by S.S. "COLUMBIA" from TACOMA and VICTORIA
The abors Steamer"having arrived, Con- send in their Bills of Lading for countersignate signces of Cargo are hereby requested to 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 expents.
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 22nd June, 1898.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE P. & O, S. N. Ca's Steamship
*BALLAARAT," FROM LONDON, PORT SAID, COLOMBO AND STRAITS. Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby lnformed that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where ch consignment will be sorted out risk by mack and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.
This vessel brings on Cargo -
From London, &c., 1x S.S. Victoria. Optional goods will be landed here unless instructions are given to the contrary before 4 P.M. TO-DAY,
Goods not cleared by the 19th instant, at 4 P.M. will be subject in rent.
No Fire Insurance will be affected by me in any case whatever.
All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damaga. obtained from the Godown Company within tan days after the Vessel's arrival bors, after which no Claims will be recognised.
H. A. RITCHIE,
Superintendent, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1808.
"GLEN." LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.
FROM LONDON, MIDDLESBRO AND STRAITS.
THE Steamship
"GLENGYLE,” having arrived from the above Forts, Consignées of Cargo by her 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, at Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained.
All optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before a P.M. TO-DAY...
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 30th instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected. Consignees are requested to present all Cialis for damages and/or shortages not later than the 7th July, otherwise they will not be recognised,
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., -
Agents. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1898. [x- 786
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
The Steamship "BENLEDL"
FROM LEITH, LONDON AND
SINGAPORE.- "ONSIGNEES of Cargo an herb by informed that all Goods, are being landed at their risk into the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart and Godown Company's Godowns whence and/or from the wharves delivery isay be
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W. STUART HARRISON,
Manage
Hongkong, 18th Janna:5, 1897,
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 'sat July, will be subject
to rest.
All Cialis against the -Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th July, or they will not be recognisedi
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods a lo
be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the goth instant, at 3 FM No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents, Houghong, sard fans, 1895,
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