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THE WAR.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JUNE 27, 1898.

is ro aarrow that any fairly acɩ un man could Jump it, so 1 am unable to see the'utility of lt.

June 30th.

June 21st.

LATEST N、WS FROM MANILA.

To-day belog Accession Day the warships in The Germon stemes Petrarch antiwed her port were die set and a salute was fired. from Manila to day, which port she left as the Crowds of estives immediately rushed down to the beach to see if the bombardiment had #sith, bringlog with her the following pa s90- at last commenced bat were of course soon gery Capt. Lt. Lietzmann, Premier Lt. Piat convinced that all was right and returned Sle, Engineer Filning, and Lt. Rosentied, once more to their gambling." The Tegalos are Agutoaldo is at present occupying the man thoroughly enjoying themselves Just now, for alon of the Governor of Crgite at his HeadquarHongkong residenti do at Happy Valley on TICE ther gamble as opraly all over the town s tera but he will more his capital, lo a few days, days. They and lasting the sweets of liberty. to Imus and Ameekcans will take prossession of and already even in Manlia the "izon yoke of Cavite as. Headquarters for Army, which was

the crnel Spaniard" has been lifted thus far, but it is remelimex a ilitie awkward for passers expected erries on the 26th inst. Aratus! by to 1.abilg I to leave the abady side walk do has now five thousand prisoners; 187 for the het od dusty sizeet for the convenience wounded Spanish prisoners were sent to

of a group of gamblers, but of course in the in- Minila Baders fig of trace by consent

toresis of Liber y a deal has to be put up with, of Admiral Dewgy, and the wounded Spaoith efficers, with the exception of one, are all at Cavite. The Spanish Belgadier Generat. Monet was killed whilst trying to force the lines at Sen „Fernando, Malule has not yet been taken and the fighting takes place mostly at night. The Germans are making themsalves very agreeable to the Spaniards and are, by their presence, #timulating the Spanlab troops to make a slab- bera fight when the Americans try to take possession of Manila. "Il great blocdshed and destruction comes to Manila" writes a respon. sible American official at Cavite, and one whose words claim attention, "Spaln may justly lay it all on the Germans, for Manlia would bare surrendered before the German fleet came In without the loss of blood or money

Since the arrival of the Garmen fleet and the report that Spain, is sending out a relief rquad- ros, the Spaniards have commenced erecting forlications of sand bags and training their guns and quite a martial spirit has.come over Malla.

Auother sitempt has been made by an Italian adventurerts wis the $15,can offered for the llis of Aguinalde by the Spanish Governor-Geral. He was captured but it is not known what has become of him. Another man was taken

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оп suspicion but he proved Innocent. In spite of 'Aguinaldo having in his possession Governor-General

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Manila to-day, crowds of officers and men being The e was regular German lavaston of ashore from the German warships. Most of the officers 'fined at Sila's Hotel and as the hast did not expect them I fear maoy went an short commons.

There has been a report a foot I. r a day or two that the Authe:Itles intend to bara down all the houses is Malate up to the English Club, but so far nothing bas teen done. Another regat rays that the Spinlasils Bied abis kon from Malate at what what they believed to be a band of rebels and scored a hit The rebels, however, a Jed cut to be a party of Spanish rope! whem two were killed and four wovaded

Jane zand.

A French warship left this mining after salating the Spaniards, who replied from the shore baiterler. She stated the Americans yesterday.

June 23rd.

Therathen tea some sexttered firing at different points, but so far as I can find out the rebels have made no fother advance. They are now bring explosive shells at Santa Anda church. I beard this romoured day or two ago but did not believe it until to-day, when I was shown a p'er of a shell which burst la a house and set it on fire. The American troops were said to bave araived yesterday morning, but the reporters out to be false. We have bad a fab raport to this effect nearly every day of late. It is now said here that we are to have the Baryeur, Bonaventure, Iphigands and Pigus all here within a short time, and that Britain is going to have a finger in the ple

There are a lot of appeals to the natives being published in the papery, of which I send you specimer Those who write them might just as antics the natives will take of them, well save themselves the treable for all the

The following is translation from El Comercio el 17th June.

Augustin's wife and five children, as well as half a dosen Governors and Generals repeated at- tempts have been made on his life. The Amer

cans think that he is acting in almost tr's con- servative amofoner and should info.m the Spanish Governor-General thal'any more at- templs on bis live will be awenged,. The official' account of the deaths on the Riina Cristina is much greater thin was claimed at árát. There are 364 dezd on the Reina Cristina alone out of

■ complement of 491 men ; only 13y of the crow have so far reported themselves to the Spanish authorities. The British warship Bonaventure arrived amManila on the forenson of the aandonger any sight to be treated as reasoning and the Jackson and Evans steamer Kwonghot has also arrived there, she being followed Inter by the Rameralda:

NEWS FROM ILOILO.

The steamship Sunghiang setired' yesterday from Ilollo, having left that port on the aand Instant. Affairs in Iloilo are said to be perfect ly qalel, the rebels giving no trouble and nothing of the Americans having been seen. There are about two thousied troops, Spanish and native, stationed there, and these are busily throwing

YOU ARE YET IN TIME. "Is it true Filipinos that you are in arms n the side of Spain; that in the end convinced of your idicey you no longer with to fight against our brothea and that you are now going to Pater on the way of lawtal going? If it is not so, ready know that If you persist in either active or hen I will tell you if perchance you do not al- passives: istance to Spain that you have no

slavery," the which without doubt, if you persist blogs and you are only worthy of chains and

in your parent action, is what we can only think you wish for, not having a soul "above that fame" you having as:lated by aimed assistance * people who know so Ged nor country higher than filthy lacre" and whose whole Fentiment is tapine. To this add, you fools I that all the Insolent pitde, in harrying enjoying, will last only a few days, before long you will be exte.mianied. The Americans wi}] turn you into beasts of burden, some like the Chinese to Hongkong polling cizlagas like borses, others like the black slives in America

your present masters which you

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AUSTRALIAN NEWS LETTER.

(From our own Correspondent.)

SYDNEY, June int.

A SWORD FOR ADMIRAL DEWEY.

A Bil has been pisied, says a Washington dispatch dated iba 27th alt, providing for "the souring of Rear Admiral Dewey and his brave men, who fought so well la Manila bay. The Bill carries an appropriation for giving a memorial sword to the Rear-Admiral and bronze medals to all the officers and men who were

engaged in the fight.

GEORGE THE SECOND.

The Box of Curios of 18th inst, gives an excellent portrait of Admiral Dewey and in an article under the above heading the paper

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average clt's in facty, if he does not say it, when- “A plague of both your houses" is what the

ever he picks up his daily papir, Column after column of Federation speeches, letters and articles, together with anti-federation dittor have fairly tired us. One pap: insists that You shall wote"no" for the Convention bill, and polnis out nothing but rula for the Colony If it is cariled, and other Journals again Klvo countless reasons why you should vote "you." It is a big question and one thal

The Christian name of George has always neads very careful handling, bat it is doubtfal

been prominent in the history of the United If all the claptrap-and-stump

States in the past, for it represented « nation's we have had of late have left the mass of hero in the person of the Father of his Country, contend that the bill will injure as to the George has continued its glorious, Istre in the the people any wiser than before. Those who's glory is rot to be dimmed through not being able to perpetuato it by noble deeds, for another advantage of Victoria have many followers, but person of the naval kero of Manlié, Both as the maiter le to go to the poll la a day or two Georges have been truthful, for when the im- morial Washington cut down the cherry tree and we shall see what we shall ver.

wailep him, the first George realized that Trath his paternal parent stood by with a strap to ander the apparent conditions, was the best policy and so in reply to the old man's question aid: "Father, I cannot tell alle. I did it with my little hatchet

#peeches

In the matter of weather we have nothing to complain of Just now. Find clear and sunny days and rect nights being the role, and the parks and gardens are looking their best. A beavy fog seitled over the harbour a few daya go and for a time stapped the ferry traffic, hot that la thing that must be expected here now

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It turns out that Admiral George Doway the same kind of a trath-speaker, for when wa asked him how it was he pummelled the Spa Blards so at Manila be bravely spoke up: Boxte, I cannot tell a le. I did it with my little fleet."

The Mayor and ble officers bark been out "slamming" again and they are doing get" work in the matter of condemning vile rookeries that were a disgrace to the city. In the un Havenry purllen quite cless to the Town Hall they came upon squalor, fifth and misery that were astounding. Dark, foul smelling dens with neither sanitation nor ventilation were filled with wretched familles and suggested the source of many forms of disease. Our Mayor is nothing got sogressive and he thinks the Council should follow the example of the London Cou ty Council and have power to sweep these squalid blocks away and provide small and healthy houses for the prorer classes.

A queer story has just come to hand arising wood, and I shows most beartless conduct on out of the recent military encampment at Ronk the part of one of our volunteers. It seems that while at camp he met a young lady belonging to Rookwo ; he wased her and she accepted him, and arrangemente were made for the wedding to take place on the Saturday following G Friday. Consequently, on that alte noon the bride and her friends attended at charch; two clergymen were present, and a crowd of about 100 persons congregated in the church. The bridegroom did not turn up and, alter waling for about two hours the young lady Was tiken home by her islends in a state trdering on distraction. At 'r o'clock next morning the laggard lover called an bis fences at her home and protested so earnestly that he had

George Washington became noted for his truthfulness and the brave deeds performed during the Colonial War and, for his good. ness and greatness, his ploture has bena handed down to the present day and every little child is familiar with each feature. To-day Georgs Dewey deserves to be treated likewise and, as starter, Boxis presents his pletare le the world as one being worthy to be honoured by his countryman;

bas already been praised by all nations as a hero both modest and bravo. Ha negde 'no'praise at our hands, even if we were competent to stand them, for his name is already indelibly angraved apon the tablele of the memories of his country. men and ladelibly. Inscribed upon the pages of history-two spots that will ever remsin green,

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"BALLAARAT," FROM LONDON, FORT 'SAID, COLOMBO AND STRAITS,

Consignees of Cars by the above-named vessel are hereby faforined that their Goods are being landed and placed of their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown's at Kowloon, where cach consignment will be sorted out mark by mark And delivery can be obtained as soon as the Gords are landed.

This vessel brings on Cargo

From London, &c., ex 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 29th Instant, at 4 P.M. will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected, by mo la any case whatever.

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and a certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Corapany within ten days after the Vessel's arrival hèse, after which no Claims will be recognised.

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en delayed in camp that his apologies were accept. 1, and the marriage was fixed for Monday aitorma, On the preceding Sunday evening explalalag that he must get home that night, the bride-elect saw her lover off by train, be bat would paitively relure next day. He did not do so, however, and the lady heard nothing authorities was drawn to the affair, and they farther from him. The attention of the military prosecuted taquiries, which were rendered some- what difficult by the fact that the man bad given the girl an astuted name. He was aventally traced, nevertheless, and when taxed admitted his misconduct. He resides in the country, and is already a mried man with a family. The authorities have done all they could to remove discharging him for "gross misconduct," and the stigma cast upon his regiment by summarlly

| expresa regret that circumstances did not permit 1818-Traaty between France and China signed. | Goods are being landed at their risk into the 1866-The .. Prince Albert confiicated by the British Consul and Casters at Ceston.

of themming him out of the corps.

The "indignant ratepayer

up earthworks as a defence agalast Americanging the ground under the fear of the Yanke dignant person Indeed at ilmes, Hera's mo

attack. They have an attily, however, and consequently the place can be easily taken so soon as Admiral Dewey pleases to turn his at- tention la li

whip held over them, without a moments recore or peste. F. a's what a prospet; and this is what you are fighting for, Filipinos! For this you are taking up sms against your brothers and fellow subjects, who have given you all you have in religion, civilization etc.

is a very la.

Borough Council a letter was received from a example at the last meeting of the Strathfield ratepayer complaining about the condition of the footpath in front of his house. "I the malter does not receive due attention," wrote that gen tleman, "the fires of my righteously arocaed rath.". None of the alderman prezent, however, *nger may quench themselves in fountains of appeared alarmed at the threat and some one

No news has been received from Manila since the cultiog of the telegraph cable by the Zafiro,

I know of course that they have promised you and the Spaniards of follo discredit the very little less then the Glory of Paradise but I alatement that Cavite is in the hands of ibemṛalves ea toɔ cowardly to go lato the Ectáj JRRAsted "lives."

promise you that they are lylogs because they the Americans, who they say most all bro agains. our vallant Spanish coldiers, and they been driven out of the Philippines or kliled by make use of you as instruments to win victory this time. Its reperied that the Spanish Go-

for them and ones their object is gained you will wernor of the place has forbidden the foreign re-adventures who will overiun the country and b de toyed by the thousands of Yankee sidents to spead was news, or to discuss

work your lotn. situation with the inhabitants.

Do you believe that this is said by a Spanlard who is in lear and who says it to draw you to his side? No, you could never suspect such a thing! Knowing as 751 know how the Spaniards fights never conciing the cost in men nor money and so long as one is left bravely inraing his face to the one my sad fighting to the last gasp.

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In the meantime Hotto in particularly busy, as the foreign firms are shipping all the sugar that they can obtals as quickly as possible, lo order to get their stocks away before the arrival of the Americans. Food is obtainable but is very dear and all commodities are at wAI rater.

MANILA NOTES. (From Our Resident Corrispondent.)

MANILA, Jane 17th, To-day the Volunteers were ordered out to the trenches, but they refused to go while the Regulars were allowed to loaf about the town doing nothing, at least this is the report.

About' couple of thousand men, Chinese, convicis, soldiers an i hired native labourers, ure working hard a sling sugar bags with sand from the six phore sed pulling a wall of them all along the outside of the most on the line of the Calle de las Agúndar, a large wide road rusalog from the Parnte de Espans to the Luneta, with a creek alongside it and between It and the walls. What good the Spaniards expect these sandbagu to be nobidy knows. Either they are utterly assless of the walls are. A schoolboy playing sNo "keeping the castle" would have more sense that the Spanish officers exhibit,

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One of the biggest funeral gatherings ever sees here susembled at Waverly Cemetery on Sun day May ar, when the remains of Michael Dwyer, "the Wicklow Chief," who took a prominent part in the rebellion of '98, were interred together with those of his wife There must have been tens of thousands of people about St. Mary's Cathedral where the service was held. On every hand blis of green ribb and miniature hips were to be reen and all the leading Irishmen in the colony were present, The various gulids and Catholic 1dges muntered strongly and all united in paying honour to the dead. At the grave Di McCarthy delivered a

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He who speaks to you is one who wishes to wain you in time scelog how you wro precipita-irring ad fress. A very handsome monument is ting yourselves into an chyst. You now have your feet on the brink of the precipice.

to be erected with the Celtic croes. In granite and the Round Tower, Ogham stones and other emblems of the Green Isle's patriots. Dwyer died here to 18a5 and was formerly buried in the old Devenshire Street Cemetery.

On the side of Spzla you have the good you Crave because now the Government of bla Majesty has delegated the most Excellent Sefor Capt, General, glying him complete wet for The "New Guinen Land Grab" is causing all reforms and he is one who knows the country some falk just now and from Brisbane wo hear and what is best for it, having commenced to that the Acting-Governor (Sir Samuel Grim() concede plready all you ask for and going to go has received a cablegram from Mr. Chamber on conceding whatever is necessary for thislain, in reply to the message requesting that the | country to bigla to prosper as it should do, and Queen's assent to the ordinance granting 250,000 | As you hava a ught to ask that it should, Acres of New Guinea territory to a British syndi- why what more do you want. On the Amert cate, should be withheld unili ibe contributing can side slavery and to a short time cxtermina colonies had been consalted. Mr. Chamberlain

has suggested farther amendments la the ord cance. The Goressors and Premiers of N.S.W. and Victorla have been duly advised, and the maiter will be held in abeyance until the arrival of Mr. Chamberlain's dispatch.

tian awaits you.

Will you then open your eyes and ces what a dark faturo awriis you if you retalat in your hosille utiliode to Spain? If not Spain will know how to punish you when the time comes as a crime like yours ought to be punished and if Spain cannot-bat it can and with. Even the Yankees you are helping will give you punish, ment enough and balore long too,

On cae side you have the offer of prosperity desincon, Elect quickly as within a few and happiness and on the other your complete days you may not have the chance and Spain will apply 'l the rigoar of the law and root, out all the bad seeds in the country many though they be. Rebelts there is yet time, We offer you peace and tranquility, noi for fear but on er at eat of a trun love to humanity and there is" ́nds which yet may be happy, pros- parous ad pascefal,

Rebollook at the examples (volunteers) many of when ware with you (agalost us) not long *go and now I are of your blood truth, even though they Sighting against you.

aro on the side of Spain

Jano 18th. To-day another horde is engagel lá cutting down the trees along the Calle de las Aguadas, presumably with the idea of leaving no cover for the rdfjols when they attacks the walls, but as the wall of the Botanic Garden, les Just at the back of these frees and has a dense mary of tropical follage behind it, it is hard to see the usefullness of the proceeding so long as the garden is not fald waste also.

Jano rgth. The rebels have now been keeping moderately quiet for some days. A little firing goes on now There be, he of yours who fight on the side and again just to worry the Spaniards, to draw of reason and justice will be splendidly recom- eir fire and cause thems to waste ammunition; pensed by Spain and those who do the opposito for they always fire some thirty shots to one will also have their 2sward fiil: Ered by the tabela.

Rebels if you are med and it is difficult to Just alongside the most at the corner of the ballera (bo reverse, it would be better that fortifications, where the road tutos lato the rather that in your shots against your brothers Luness, the Spaniards have stripped the grass you should go them Lo your own Leads, for several square yards and have muck the Bellave me in the end you'd be better off if space fall of sharpened bamboos pointed out you did and suffer less in the end. wardı and upwards and evidently, intended to stick foto the fect of any bare-footed rebel who what I say to you and set yourselves to fight all Rebels, there is still time. Think wall over should dare to set foot on that particular spot, | you know againah your (xuo enemy the Yankes. Unfortunately, hogardṛ, "the "paich of hembers.

4) E. GARGUM DE LA PARRA.

High water-Morning Shr. 48mix. Monday, 27th June, 1898,

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ANNIVERSARIES.

1857-Cawnpore masacre.

1870-East of Clarendon died. 1896-Suicide of the Rev. Nestor de Castilho at

Micao. 1897-Loss of the Russian ironclad Gawful in

the Baltic.

TO-MORROW, -~-~~--~Tussday, 28th Jans, 1898, High water-Morning .................... SAY, Emba,

Low water-Morning 10kr. Emis.

and dhr. 10min.

Afternoon Ohr. 16min. ANNIVERSARIES, IB38-Coroaallon of H. M. Queen Victoria, 1840-Blockade of the Canton River commenced. 1855-Death of Lord Raglan, Commander-10-

Chlef in the Crimes. 1874-Loss of the sa. Zap Tek. 1893-Loss of the s.s. Haiphong zeur Yoko-

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SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,

...MAILS Des:

German (Bayern) ngth inat, Australian (Guthrie) and prox. Canadian (Empresi of Japan) talk prox.

THE O. 3. S. Co,'%.steamer Neitor from Liver pool left Singapore a.m. 25th June and may be expected hers on or about 1st July,

THE O. & O. S. 8. Co.'s steamer Bilgle, with sails, etc, lett San Francisco for this port via Hozalala, Yokohama, Inland Sea, Kobe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 18th fast.

P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer Pars with mails, elc., which left benca May 10th for Sen Francisco vfa Shanghai, Nagamki, Kobe, In- and Sea, Yokohama and Honolulu, arrived at her destination on the 24th Inst...

McLean of the barquenting Sepa Sutherland, Tax O. & 0.5 8. Co.'s siasmer Copti¿, with

A terrible experience was that of Capiala which suived at Wellington (N. Z.) a few days mails, etc., which left hance May 28th for San ago. It also throws a vivid alde light on life la Francisco víɑ Macao, Shanghai, Nagasaki, the South Sess. The Ceplain says that a man Kobe, Inland Sex, Yokohama and Honaleid, proclaimed at San Francisco some time ago that named Sorensen, wall known in New Zealand, arrived at her destination on the 24th inst. he had news of a valuable gold mine in (ke HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCE RETURUE;; Solomon Islands. He showed magnificent specf Iridoro Pekkaanonum st Kowloon Dock co-operativo sebems, and agreed to take a party Wingchow.............. mens and on the strength of them promoted a Fethet eosoratni to the filands, and act as its leader. Captain M'Lean provided the ship, which called at Vanxa mummoner” _||_ several islands, but Sorensen could not find gold. The parly became suspicious, as place after place was lilled, but no gold discovered, Flanlly the members of the crew concluded they had June been dured, and threatened to shoot the leader, The officials of the ship Interfered, however, but Sorensco was ordered off the boat and left on un

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Departures.

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Agents San Francisco. Shortly after leaving the islands IN PORT-Hufco, Chikit, Loosek, Kiangnan. the whole of the crew except the captain were atlacked with faver and scurvy. Mr. Cohen, a few, and one of the party, died while the ship

PARKED THE CANAL. lay becalmed. Then Mr. Nicholson, a goldsmith, and Me. De Witt succombed. With shira, Badu, Eh Mount Sirton, Samoa, OUTWARD-Kwong Ping, May 20; Briton- the crew all, the ship had to be worked by the Yarrowdale, 371 Marta Valries Clintong, captalo and a fever-stricken boy, They were at 313 Nestor, Howick Hall, Jana as Nestor their posts from 15 to 23 hours each day. The Queen Mary, Ratho, 71 Fapan, Araro, xoʻj of succumbing to the strain, but both bravely Ernst Simons, Ramus, 371 Carmarthenshire, captain grow delirious, and the boy showed signs fibre, tikang, Fromeikans, 13]- Evolo, fought ngalovi, death for three months, and at Aningsby, Drumgarth, | fast reached port in Kalety,

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For Sale.

FOR SALE.

THE FINE SCREW STEEL STEAMER "SULTAN."

2,335 tons gro15, 1,350.32 » tona Register (bollders' menentement); bullt in 1893 by Mens WOOD, SKINNER & Co., Newcastle, England. The steel used in construction was tested by Lloyds, and all requirements of that fastliation at the date of launching were com• ' plied with.

The Engines were built by THE NORTH EASTERN MARINE ENGINEERING CO. (LID.), Wallsend, and are triple expansion. Dlameler offcylladers zo In., 34 in. and 56 In, the length of stroke 39 la., the Nominal Horsa Power 200 There are two steel bollers carrying 160 lbs. pressure, each hollor having 3 furnaces.

The vessel has a-cellular double bottoms for water ballast. xil kore-and-aft, and is equipp with all the most modern improvement, Include ing combined steam and hand stearing appara- tus amidabips, and screw gear' aft, direct steam-1 windlass, &c.

The principal dimensions of the vessel ara za follows:

Length 275 ft. beam 17 ft. 6 fa.. depth (moulded) an ft. 8 to. The cable capacity of hold is 149,350 t, equivalent to 3.553 tons at 43 cable test to the lon. The vessel's consuma tion of coal is 18 tone per as hours, with a speed of to knots. Her banker capacity is 335 tons and water ballast 460 tons.

Her draught, light, Is 7 ft ro In, and loaded" arfi, with 3,300 tons of board.

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of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their || 3 Mats Daily (Monthly Rate)

1 TIFFIN Godoys of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart

1 DINNER and Godown Company, Limited, at Kewicon, & DINNER whence delivery may be obtained.

-All optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before a 1.38. TO-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 30th instanï will be subject to rent

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Consignees are requested to present all Claims for damages and/or shortages not later than the 7th July, otherwise they will not be recognised.

Huis of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkang, 23rd June, 1898.

"BEN LINE OF STEAMERS,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

0.73

1,00

40.00

TONI

15.00

FROAD 20.00

ume 30.00

KANGKORA

BREAKFAST & TIFFIN „

A 25.00 BREAKFAST & DINNER,

28.00

BEST OF VIANDS SERVED IN THE BEST OF STYLES,

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J. E. GOODCHILD,

Manager.

WINDSOR HOTEL,

HONGKONG.

THIS ESTABLISHMENT, situated in the Telegaal Balding know 18 CON

NAUGHT HOUSE," offers First-class Accums modation to Rezidents and Travellers. [1-w 986 | | Passenger Elevator, from Entrance Hall is tach Floor, in charge of experienced Attendant. Favourable Arrangements made fan Familias and fox Monthly me Rxtended Periods.

BILLIARDS.

The Steamship "BENLEDİ."

FROM LEITH, LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Hongkang and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns whence and/or from the wharver delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 1st July, will be subjaci to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th July, or they will not be recognized.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where. they will be examined on the 30th instant, at 3 P.M. No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ca, Agents, Hongkong, 23rd:June, 1898. [1+ 787

WORTH A GUINEA A BOX.

BEECHAM'S

FOR ALL

BILIOUS AND NERVOUS DISORDERS FUCH AS

“SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, WEAK STOMACH,

IMPAIRED DIGESTION,

DISORDERED LIVER,

AND FEMALE AILMENTS, ANNUAL SALE SIX MILLION Boxes,

50 Cents per Box.

Prepared only by the Proprietor -

P. BOHM, Proprietor & Manager,

Boonk grd A 105

'HE KOWLOON HOTEL Is now refitted and responed a thoroughly, HIGH- CLASS HOTEL, with everything of the vary best, Splendi Subarban Situation, Unrivalled in the Colony, Colaias a Specialty: none to calmpare. Liquors of carefully selected quality Biliard tables and Bowling-alleys excellent.

J. W. OSBORNE,

Proprietor.

April 2nd, 1898.

To be Let.

TO LET.

"ODOWN in BLUE BUILDINGE.

GODOWN

[485

FLOORS ↳ STAUNTON and ELGIN

STREETS.

"HAYTOR"-Newly erected groomed

bungalow at the Feak.

Apply to

*** HONGKONG. LAND, INVESTMENT

AGENCY Co., Ltd.

Hongkong, grst May, 1898,

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TO LET.

"HRKE ROOMS on 20 FLOOR No. 8, Queen's Read Central, Suitable for OFFICE, Rent Moderate, Apply to

Mr: QUI SANG,

Hongkong, 7th March, 1898..

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On the promises,

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NOW READY!

IN HANDY PAMPHLET FORK.

FULL, CAREFULLY REVISED and

sccurato account of the

INTERPORT CRICKET MATCHES With a Critiqas on the Week's play, the Festivities connected with the Camival Kád the

THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, England, batting apa, s Cars Pria & teams.

SOLE AGENTS for Howoxomo and she KurEAM of CHINA

WATKINS & CO., APOTHECARIES' Hazz, 65, Queen's Rość Centra),

HONGKONG.

PRICE, 50 PzR. Orders will be promptly attended to by

The Manager THE "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

OFFICE, No. 6, Pedlari Hill F! Hongkong, 20th November, 1897, -