THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1898.
ly to remain under Chinese jaladiction. Ii was impossible to ex and the shadow of any credence to the Timer report from lis Peking Correspondent to this effect, In fact it WAS generally disbelieved and thought that some mistake'must have milion in telegraphing from Paking to London. No one could realise that such a serious blunder could have been made su the Colonial Government brougboat has-maintained secresy in respect of the terms of the Coarcation. Tha Chinese City of Kowlaon has long been a danger to Hongkong on sanliary, moral and overy other ground, and Chesterlediction adily ako semble audez Chloese jurisdiction'li will be impossible for the British Government to effect the reforms ED absolutely necessary. It is simply Impossible to hellove that the Convention is question can permit such a elak of filth as the Chinese Cliy el Kowloon-which is within reach of Hongkong in thirty minutes by steam, to continue under Chinese rule in Brish territory. It would permit of the welllag up of an "Imperiam la impers," If it should tara out to be our Representative bas been really so completely worsted. An Indigestion Meet ing should be held and Resolution passed calling for the requlake amendment of the Con- ventlon before, it is ratified.
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THE REBELLION IN KWANGSI.
"(From our own Correspondini.)
CANTON, July 15th.
The exodus from Wuchow an account of the reballion and the tirenteaed, attack on the city
continues, and It is repoted that now all the better class Chinese are preparing to leave the place.. The Wachow Prefect has freund a motlā- Catfon exhorting the people to pursue their trades and avocations praccially and not to listen to any false rumours that are belog circa. lized ho are dispersed pargate, at the to time he has ordered all the gates al the city to be kept closed day and night, with only a sufficiently large opening left in the daytime to allow one person to pass at a time.
The day before yesterday while the Custome Officers were searching on board a steamer at Wachow, they discovered over a hundred cattles of gunpowder in the boxes of a couple of pas- sengers. Oa belog questioned the men admitted that iba powder belonged to them and statað that it was intended fortheir filenduja Wuchow, who were waiting ná opportunity tą else and jala the rebels.
cerned, who have recently been between the devli and the drep sea In this polol, bat it is. really of far wider respo, ma il tocches all those Interested in the commerce of these regions and afficis not only heir present, bai' also their future willere. On the one hand we have the Chitess traders 'discliding by degrees thals sacient methods of making their financial deal legs in chopped dollars by weight, to favour of the more convenient syster of interchanging money by means of the Bank notes in which they have gloed complete confidence, and which are so much more easily handled. On the other hand we have the expanding business which must assuredly of trade in China, when promises shall have given place to performance, and which natural development of trade is threatened by a scarcity, of the most convenient circulating medium. Added to this la the certâdhty thải wlik a purfect feeling of security in their stability, thead notes are sure to be Koarded in large quintities. Even were we to suppose that the trads here is not expanding, there is no doubt whatever thai the use of notes is vastly on the incicane, and as the knowledge of the coarealence and sense al security become more widely spread, so the
It is rumoured in Canton that the rebellion if babit of using poles in place of sliver will go far.
being conducted by Yeang Ku Wan's tentenants, ther and farther foto the interior to ever widealog circles, I am informed on grod nežive authorlty The Hongkong Branch of the Navy League and it is further nisexted that Dr. Sun Yat Sen that noles are used row la Wachow, where they telegraphed a profest to the parent League las amongst the rebels and is directing opera- would not have been accepted before that part London yesterday and the Chias Association tions la person, while it is said that important would do well to take immedia's steps to ascer
men of the New China Parly ate assembling | was opened last year. My lofɔrment added
from all parts of the world. that it was only a question of ilme when Ibeyinio pablic oplaton in Hongkong on this grave 10 Immediately affects the would become ca rent at Nanningtao. The question which prevent farue of notes ta circalation from ibit Colony's fatura welfare, and communicate ths, Colony aggregates roughly tea militon dollars. result to the Homs Astholler and the, British Eighteen years ago it was one third of this Press.
Yours very truly, amcont; five years ago 1: was two thlids and
(Signed) T. H. WHITEHEAD, now ten millions dollars is quite lasufficient. Who is going to my what issue will be required J. J. Finnels Eiq. QC., Chairman, China three years hence, much less what will be Association. required in. tea year? The trade has been caught napplug to a certain extent in not having been prepared for this change in the currency used, but now that one's eyes are opened to the gravity of the sustion the a shruld be no lo11 of time in settlag this note issue question placed upon a sound and lasting footing, which will afeguard the future. This is one of these cases of economic change, which is diuilactly good its way, but which requires to be bandied wiib an open mind and an eye to future devilopments, so that once taken to hand it will be reliled definkily and will allow the Commerce of the Colony not only to resume but also to contiene the even tenor of its way, Staving it off with make blit expedients will only be postponing the evli day and end in disappointment, Because, i am convinced that the appicels- tlon and ase of Bunk nales. will, fecrease with giant strides in the Empire al Cblas and will do much to facillate trade gener ally, unless the system receives disastrous checks such as we have recently experienced. To Han, T. Sercombe Smith, Acilng Colonial
I therefore consider that it le Incumbent on the Commites to give this question most serious attento · and consideration, as an ample note lasue means a fire current of tride, while * restricted one spells confusion and loss. If the Covernment will not allow the Banks concerned aan kelent larve for the increasing requirements. of the Tride, then the nate Toxne of the Bankı should be supplemented by a Hongkong Gavern- ment issue sufficeat to ensure fult accommoda. 1100.
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FROM THE CHAMBER TO THE COLONIAŁ SECRETARY,
The rebels are only against the Manchus and | the Mandarins, and, as they appear to be bomane in their treatment of the country | people, it is evident that the movement is well orgaalsed and cader capabla lenders. What will be the result and extent of the revolution time alone can tell,
It is whlapered that it is the intention of the new. Government to obtain the support öl great Brisaia and Japan, and as the Government will be constituted of westerolsed Chlacza and pro-
may contain a certain grain of truth, Shopli the rebellion really succeed it would be a chance for Great Britain to uphold her "open door" policy and of course the new regime would have to guarantee the payment of exliling loans."
Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,gressive men from the Provinces the foformaiton
Hongkong, July 14th, 1898. Si-My Commlileo bare observed in The Time of the 10 h alto, a telegraphic summary of the terms of a Convention signed at Peking on the older with the Chinese Government caangio Great Britals certain territories around Hongkong.
Among the conditions of the lease of this territory they police car to the effect that the native clly of Kowloon will remila under Chi- Bese jurlidiction. This "stipolation my Com- mitte regard with so mach apprehension and disqale: that they take this opportunity of beg
og the Government to supply them with the full text of the Carvention.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant).
R. CHATTERTON WILCOX,
Secretary,
Secretary.
THE
WAR.
GERMANY'S ATTITUDE,
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Naw YORK, June 14th.
A special from London says: It seems now more than probable that the Emperor William
ill try to sit up trouble with the United States. In the Far East signs point to a threatening demonstration by the German feet in the Philippine Islands,
ADMIRAL CERVERA.
SOME DETAILS OF HIS CAREER.
Rear-Admiral Dóc Parcoal Cervata, of Topáte, was born at Medina Sidonia, In the province of Cadiz, and at the age of thirices entered the Royal Spanish Naval College as a cadet. He galoed la final preliminary exemicaiton an bonourable mention as “Excellent,” sed in June, 185 received his first commisalon. He was first pasted to the Velarea, vessel named after Das Lalı Velasco, the berote
sumcessively
defender of the Morro Castle at Havana against Lord Albemarle in 1762, and was thence transferred
Lo the Carttila, Bilbao, Lepanto, Isabel 21, Villa di and other vessels. "In January, 18j9, he became In Midshipman of the first Class, and in that year rendered brilliant services during the Ma. roccan War. He became a Naval Essigo in 1860, and in 1861 rose to be Second Lieutenent. Sabrequestly he saw much service against the rebels in the Philippines. In 1868 he became First Lieutenani, in 1873 Commander, and alter laking part in the suppression of the first Captain to 1825. Captain in 1891, and Rear Cuban Rebellion, was promoted to be Post Amies in 1896. Daring his long and honour. able career, ss has fully proved both as an officer and in independent commands his cour
Mr. Jackson-The Hongkong and Shanghai Bank has had some correspondetes on this subirch beih with the local Government and The European Powers are eviṣclog deep fo. wib the Secretary of State. Complelets have treat in the movement of the German firet and been made of an excessive note line over the the demeanour of the Emperor, because nobody. legalfred amount during the early months of the knows to what reckless action the err.lically yes, we have replied to the effect that this ex ambitious William may resort at thewallghtest cess of istue was retessitated by circumstances, provectise. Such action would lead to endless and by a' great inconvenience and loss to the complications among the Continental Powers, trade we reduced our lique by theʻzoʻh June and A despach from Bella says: The Marinege, energy and pittlethim, brought it within the prescribed limits. We Folttische Correspondens, the naval organ bave palated out to the Government that there closely identified with the Government, ban Bimits se quite inadequate to the requirements created quite a stl by the publication of in of the trade, and have made the propel that article, evidently inspired by ouicers of high for any excess of limit in our issue of noter we standing at Court, which speaks of the necessity are prepared to lodge liver dollar for dollar p of a forceful demonstration at Mantis by the The castedy of ike "Colonial Treasurer. We are German fleet. In hopes that the Government will listen favour. ably to this proposal.
The Vice Chairman then proposed that the praposal of the Hongkong and Shanghat Bank, as submitted to the Government, vis, that the Bank 'be empowered to issue notes in excess of their limit on the condiilon that for any such ex- cess of issue they should lodge dollar for dollar with the Colonial Treasurer, has the cordial and ananimous support of the Chamber.
M.-H. A. Richle seconded. Carried unanimously.
The article speaks in sanguine terms, of the Commander of the Fleet, Vice Admiral Diederichs," to whom we are indebted for the acquisition of Klocha."
The arguments advanced, which would justify Germany in acquiding a station at Manila, are the same as those appited in the este of China. 'It is said that the Philippines will eventually
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be transformed into republic after the Spani ards have been driven away by the Yankees, and that since the tahabitants of the Philippines have not yet reached the stage of clelization It was then proposed by Hon. T. H. White which would warrant an independent govern hexd, seconded by Mr. N. A. Slebs, that anment, they would not afford protection of Ger extract fearn the minutes of this mealfag on this man interests in Mills and other ports. The subject be forwarded to the Government, with a Philippines cannot be trusted in this respect any request that the opinion of the Chamber be more than Chian, communicated to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.
Carrled un olmonity.
THE INDIAN CURRENCY COMMITTEE The Chairman said that the consideration of tbla question was deterred at last meeting owing to the absence of Mr. Jackson. Would Mr. Jackson give his views on the matter?
Mr, Jackson said he had received a telegram waking him to give his opinion with regard to the proposals of the Indian Government. His Views on the question had undergone no change, He replied by telegram to the following effects "I do not approve of the proposal of the Indlas Government. I consider r ไ Impracticable. Pending some international agreement, I would anggest continuing the policy established in 1893 The low price of bar silver is unfavour- #ble to lade between Indis and Chloa. The Indian Government by depresslog Bar Silver❘ would segravate the positious."
The meeting then terminated.
he was aspointed Second Officer in charge of At the time of the Communal risings of 1873, the arsenal of La Carracs almost directly after the militia and artillery of Cadiz bad refused
obedience to the Gowerament of Madrid and had
NOTANDA.
CALENDAR
JULY
· Matiorological meant based on ten years' observaitons 8»» 1893, Berometer......................273 Thermometer ...................................... Humidity............83
Rainfall,
tudies 15.98
TO-DAY.
WEATHER AXPORT,
On dabs at On data mi
(AM.
Barometer...prayını 29.81 Thermometer.................. Humidity. Rainfall
39.79
86
84
57
68
TO-DAY,
Saturday, 16th July, 1898.' Moon-Maximum Declination N. 1hr, a.m. High water-Morning ............. Bår, 51min.
Afternoon 10kr. min. Low water-Morning .....................MONI.
Afternoon visa 2år. Simda, ANNIVERSARIES.
612-Flight of Mahomes. 1842-British Trade with Chins re-opened. 1944-Robbery at Gorerament House, Hong-
kong. 1874-The King of Cambodia visited Hongkong. 1877-Nicopolis captured by the Russlang 1879-Loss of the 1 «. Almacraig off the Philip-
plaes.
1895-Laying of the Japan-Formoyu Telegraph
Cable commenced. 1897-Formosa-Japan Telegraph Cable opened.
TO-MORROW.
Sunday, 17th July, 1898. Menu--In. Apogee Ikr. a.m. High water-Forging ............. Thr. tămin, Afternoon 10hr. 26min. Low water-Morning «una Okr. Mimin. Afternoon ... Bår, 19min. ANNIVERSARIES,
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1646-Geyer, the Dutch Eavey, received in
Peking a barer of tribaia. 1870 France declared war against Prutula. 1897-Inspector Witchell charged at the Police Court with receiving bribes, -
CHURCH SERVICES.
St. John's Cathedral:-Communion, 7 a.m.,
Matine, xx ... Evensong, 5.45 p.m. Roman Catholic Cathedral ---Hası at 6 a.m., 7 am, 8 a.m. and 9.30a.m. Benediction, I p.m. Union Church .—Services, 11 am and 6 p.m.
Umar thead Chapel, West Point -
Morning Service, 11 a.m.
St. Francis Church, Wanchal-Mart (Chin.). 6.m., (Port.) 7.30 am., Benediction, 5 p., St. Joseph's Church, Garden Road :-Moruing
"Service (English), g a.m. St. Anthony's Chapel, West Point:-Mass, 8
1,1
Wesleyan öfethodist Church :—Services, 10.30
a.m. and 5.45 p.m.
St. Peter's Stamer's Church)—it a‚m, and
6.30 Pi
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MARS'DUZ:
French (Ernest Simons) to-day. American (Baletc) 18th inst. Austrailes (Chingtu) zand fast. German (Prinz Ħdarich) 26th lust. Canadian (Empress of China) zeå prox.
THE N. F. S. S. Co's steamer Tacoma salled from Yokohams for Tacoma on the silk lost.
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THE O. S. S. Co.'s steamer Eatroclus from Liverpool left Singapore p.m. 16th fast, and may be expected here on or about Friday 22nd Inst,
THE Imperial German Mall Unar Bayern, has left Shanghai via Foochow yesterday Friday, | pm. and may be expected here on or about Toesday night.
THE Imperial Germin' Mall liner Prius Heinrich, carrying the German malls with dates from Berlla of the 17th Jane, has left Colombo on Friday p.m. and may be expected here on of about Taciday, the 25th fast.
proclaimed the Goudlignian Republic. Many THE O. & O. S. 5. Co.'s stemmes Brigle, with of their agents had bosided the fleet at anchor mails, etc., left Shanghai for this port this in Cadis Bay, and were endeavouring to allure morning at 7 KM. Naturally all the officers related to obey orders the sailors and dockyard employd, to join them, emanating from such a source, but the sailors and matices were more complaisant, and would, it was rumoured, throw down their arms reiker than frs on the insurgents. At this critical moment, Commander Corvera hurled down to the waverers among the Marines to the side of the Marlos barracks, succeeded in drawing over
the Government by an impassioned speech, and then sprang fotos boat and had himself rowed from ship to ship through the fat harangulog the sailors, and at last brought them back to their allegiance. He thus succeeded in prevent- leg the loyal garrison of La Camaca from firing on the insurgents, with the probable resalt of provoking s revolt which might have cost Spain the loss of Cadiz. In personal appearance, Ad- miral Cervera somewhat resembles Rear-Admiral Dennistoun, R.N., although he is balder, and has a singularly penetrating look. He wes The Germans are credited with the highest Spanish Military Orders, but does desire to find work for their navy, and another not possess the Golden Fleece. Admiral Cervera success like that at Kfacchau would reconcile is well-known in London society, having been the nation to the expenditure required to provido | Naval Attackó to the Court of St. Jame's two more warships. Therefore, despite official re- | years ago. padiation the matter is regarded with some anxiety. It is certain, however, that Germany would have to condt upon the opposition of England, and perhaps of Japan.
THE NEWEST PHASE OF THE SITUATION.
LONDON, June 15th, Germany's attitude at "Manila is regarded as the most interesting phare of the war for the moment.
The Daily Mail anys editorially; "We do sot qolla belleve the rumours of proposed selzores by Germiny in the Philippines, and for one very good reason-England would have to be reckoned with. John Bull will back up Brother Jonathan If any attempt is made to defraud him of his righ's,"
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TO REMOVE RUST.
Tmx 0. & D. 5. S. Coir steamer Garlic, with malis, etc., which taft hence Juve 16th for SID Francisco via Amoy, Shanghal, Nagasaki, Kobs, Island Sea, Yokohama and Honolulu, arrived at her destination on the rçih inst.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. Indore Pont at Kowloon Deck Hatloong BYEKTIKO 14 Ningchow............................ JF Hygelstativer " Loongmoon Eroti80425 Changika......................................... Nanchang ames.co
Arrivals.
17
. Cosmopollian
SWATOW.
from Agents. Ja'y 11 Tafruan......Cheloo......B. & S.
13 Nanyang...Amoy......). M. & Co. 13 Thales....Amoy...). H. & Co. 13 Hallan Hongkong...). M. & Co. 13 Choyrang........Shaoghal...). M. & Co. 13 Jason.....Amoy..... & S. 13 Wongkol Hongkong...B. & S. 14 Kathingum „Amoy............B, & 5, 14 Loksang Chefco...........], M. & Co, 15 Rong Bang...Hongkong...). H. & Co. 13 Holloong..........Aï07..............], M. & Co.
Departurez
A verp simple and effective way of cleaning rasied iron articles, no matter how badly they are rusted, camaisia, according to Carl Hering (Electrical World), in attaching a piece of ordin- aty zinc to the articles and then letting then le in water to which a Httle sulphurle seld is added. They should be left immersed for several days or weeks, unill the rust his entirely disappeared, INTERNATIONAL JEALOUSY
the time depending on how deeply they were Mr. Whitehead bald be had been niked by
NEW YORK, June 16th, Sir Allied Dest, a member of the Commission
rusted. If there is much rust, a little sulphuric A despatch to the World from London sys; seld should be added occasionally. The essen appointed by the Secretary of State for India-Neither Rostia, and still less England, would tal part of the process is that the sing and now sluing, to give his views on the tolerate any attempt to tarn America's gallant must be la good electrical contact with the question, and he had done to la a memorandum
overthrow of the Spanish fleet and virtual capiros. he would lay before the Chamber,
A good way is to twist an Iron ture of Manila to Germany's special advantage. wire tightly around the object and connect (Memorandum off rård)
International Jealouslés garranted that this with ike, tlon, for which a remnant of America will not be troubled by any lnterference
a battery xloc la suitable, as it has a binding in the Philippines. This is the opinion in the
post. Besides the simplicity of this process, it bigh political
quarters here, where the folmina has the great advantage that the fron self is July ilons of the Berlin Chauvinist press are tresied not attacked in the least as long as the zinc is as of no account.
In good electrical contact with it. When there isitile rust a galvanized iron with wrapped around the object will take the place of the zing, provided the acid is not too strong: The articles will come out a dark gray or black color and should then be washed throughly and olled. The method to especially applicable to'objecte Raterdag to the war between the United
with sharp corners or edges, or to files and other States and Spain, a prominent German journal articles on which buffing wheels ought not to saysThere can be no doubt that Spain could be used. The rusted iron and the inciter a leflict a very serious blow us America by the simple process of calling the cables connecting reduces the rust back to trop, this action con sbort clicafted battery, the action of which her with Europe. Her commerce would be milazing as long at any rust is left. terfully impaired. Her Stock Exchange would un- dergo a panic. She could not hold out three
CORRESPONDENCE.
PROM HON. T ́H, WHITEHEAD TO THE
CHAMBER. Horgkong, 13th July, 1898, Dear Wilcox,-I enciess for the toformation of the Committee of the Chamber copy of a letter addressed by me yesterday to the Chairman of the local Branch of the China Association on the subject of the reservation of Chinese Kowloon City ander Chinese role, as the question in- directly affects the trade of the colony.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) T. H. WHITEŃKAD.
R. C. Wilcox, Esq., Secretary, Hongkong Ge-
coral Chamber of Commerce.
From To Hon. T. H. Whitehead to the Chairman, China Association..
The arrival at Maulla of Admin Detdrichs, the German Naval Chief in the Pacific,, It is said, on the best authority, is simply a desire to witness the operations of Admiral Dewey's Squadron for naval reasons, not with political objects.
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for
Consignees,
Entimations.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM, NAVIGA- | THE HONGKONG LAND INVESTMENT
TION COMPANY,
7:
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
FROM KOBE.
HE Steamship
THE
"VINDOBONA,” having verived, Cansigaers of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into sha Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery, may be obtained.
No Claims will be admitted after the "Gooda have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the 16th instant, or they will not be recogulied.
No Fire Insurance has been affected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the 16th Instant will be subject to rent,
AND AGENCY CO., LIMITED,
N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the rate of
ending 30th June, 1898, will be PAYABLE on the 25th July naxi, on which date DIVIDEND WARRANTS may be obtained on applicatioa at the COMPANY's Orrick, No. 5, Queen's Road Central
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be. CLOSED from 33rd to 25th July
Inclusive.
(845
By Order of the Board of Directors.
A. SHELTON HOOPER, Secretary, Hongkong, th July, 1893. HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE
FN accordance with the Providone I No. 104 of the Articles of Associatiesātie Genovni Bill of Lading will be counteralgaed by Managers have This Day declaredMENTERIM SANDER, WIELER & Co., DIVIDEND for the Half Year ended 30th June,
Agents.
1898 of EIGHT PIR CENT on the Pald up Capt-
DIVIDEND WARRANTS PAYABLE [x-w 844 tal
at the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK will be Issued to SHAREHOLDERS on WEDNES. DAY, the syth Joly.
Hongkong, r1th July, 1898,
NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
STEAMSHIP ARGYLL," FROM PORTLAND, YOKOHAMA AND KOBE.
The above Steamer having arrived, Con signees of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigna- 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.,
Agents. Rongkong, 11th July, 1898.
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NORTHERN PACIFIC STEAMSHIP
COMPANY..
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. STEAMSHIP VICTORIA FROM TACOMA, VICTORIA, YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MOJI,
The above Steamer having arrived, Consignees
of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature 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.. Agents. Hongkong, 12th July, 1898.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 19th to 17th instant both days inclusivo.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, 11th July, 168.
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THE HONGKONG AND KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
AN INTERIM DIVIDEND at the Rus
of
3
: (ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS per SHARE), for the 6 Months ending 30th June, 189, will be PAID to those Persons who are Registered as SHAREHOLDERS (a the above Company on the 1st August, 1898.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 25th July to 1st August, both days inclusiva.
By Order,
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EDWARD OSBORNE,
Secretary, Hongkong, 15th July, 1898, HONGKONG, CANTON` AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO., LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THALF-YEARLY MEETINGO SHARE HOLDERS In the Company will be held at the ings, Queen's Read Central, on TUESDAY, OFFICE of the Company, No r8, Bank Balld.
the and August, at 12 o'clock Noon, for the purpose of receiving Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declar ings Dividend, and electlog Directors and Auditors.
SIXTY-FOURTH ORDINARY
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company Tow 4 will be CLOSED from the noth Instant to and August, Inclusiva, 220 VENDE
By Order of the Board of Director. »
VARNOLD,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
FROM TRIESTE, FIUME, PORT SAID, SUEZ, ADEN, KURRACHI, BOMBAY,
Secretary. Hankong, reth July, 1898.
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HAMBURG-AMERICAN. LINE OF STEAMERS.
COLOMBO, PENANG & SINGAPORE. THE KINGSIN LINE OF STEAMERS
THE Steamship
THE
"MARIA VALERIE," having anived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk fate the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company: Limited, whence delivery may be obtained. This vessel bringa Cargo →→→
From Trieste, * S:S. Poseidon transhipped at Bombay.
Carlotta and
From Venice, a 9.3. Thetis, kanshipped at Trieste,
Options! Cargo will be discharged here unless notice to the contrary be given Immediately,
No Claims will be adin!ited after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Cislms mast be sent in to the Underalgued before. Noon on the zoth instant, or they will not be recognised.
No Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godawns after the oth festent will be subject to rent.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
BANDER, WIELER & Co., Agtats,
[I-W 840 Hongkong, 14th July, 1898,
Entimations.
TENDER FOR ALTERATIONS
L
TO
NORTH BARRACKS.
PLAN and SPECIFICATION may be see
by applying to the SUPERINTENDING CIVIL ENGINEER, Works Loan Deparment, H.M. Naval Yeri.
SEALED TENDERS to be sent under cover to the Commodore in charge H.M. Naval Yard at or before NOON on the 25th July, 1898.
„The Commodore is not bound to accept the lowest or any tender.
Hongkong, 15th July, 1898.
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having become amalgamated with the " HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE the following arrangements have been made for the future• management of the combined Companies. -
The INWARD Managemat of ALL steamers has been placed in the hands of Mesir. SIEMSSEN & CO. to whom all inquiries res pelag import cargo should be addressed.
The HOMEWARD Management of ALL stearact has been placed in the hands of Messrs. CARLOWITZ & CO, to whom all application UNITED STATES should be addressed, for Pasuger and Freight to EUROPE” and the
By Order of the Directors. Hongkong, 11th July, 1898,
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A LONG FELT WANT AT LAST SUPPLIED.
WANTED (
WANTED!
WANTED
ONE HUNDRED PERSONS
TO COME EVERY DAY
TO THE
ROSHERVILLE OF THE FAR EAST,
THE PLACE TO SPEND A HAPPY DAY.
10" THE WATERFALL INN.
A BOON FOR ALL. “HE Steam Launch
"SHUN LEE" will leave the New Sroux Pax at the foot of Pottlager Street, at 5 PM. akarp, lor WATERFALL BAY, where there is a Long Pier and Bungalow erected for Bathing"purposes, returning for VICTORIA #1 7 8.3. Every Day; Season Tickets, (5 months) .......................$20 Monthly
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Towels and Bathing Suits suppiled. Special SITADgements for Schools and Families. COME AND SEE WHAT A GOOD THING IS OPEN FOR YOU.
Mɛ. EDWARDS holds a License, and Refreshe mants can be had on the Premises,
COME ONE, COME ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME.
The cheapest and most pleasant way of spending a faw hours during Summer months,
Agents. ARBOLINEUM AVENARIUS. The case of an much sickness among the
19 Nanyang Hongkong...). M. & Co. 13 Sukan Serum Sagen......B, & Co. 13 Thaler Hongkong...I. M. & Co. 13 Hallony M. & Co. 13 Cheyang................Hangkong.....la 13 Pakko...........Shangbal,....B. & S. 14 Wonghot ....................Bangkok...B. & S. 14.7440 Stugapore...B. & S. 14 Kathing......Hogkang... & S. 15 Kong Bang Amoy....... 1. & Co. 15 Hallsong Hongkong...). M. & Co. 15 Taiwan....................Shangka........B. & S. Is Pour—Loksang,
PARKED THR GAMAL.
USED FOR OVER 20
With the Ulmost Success. Thoroughly reliable preservative for Wood and Stone against White Ants, Decay, Fungus Rot and Dampiasa.
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If some meine could be adopted-for- dally tripa in a Steam Launch with sex Bathing it would mean the alleviation of much saffering among the people that have to spend their days during the Summer months lp the office, and the Sala Agents for China,
nights in miserable Tenements that are only őt LÚTGENS, EINSTMANN & Co.
for Chinese, and I believe it would be the cause Hongkong, 11th September, 1896.
[x9 of a great reduction in the annual death rate,
Dr. P. B, C. AYRES is fils Annual Report.
LOOK OUT
AN APPEAL.
“HE SUPERIORESS of the ITALIAN
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T. CONVENT, CAINE Roan, begs most Extra Trip starting from Pottlager Street Wherl respectfully to APPEAL to the Residents of at 9 FM, sharp returning for Victoria at (a OUTWARD--Cowrie, Samen, Yarrowdale Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind || (mid-night), May 27; Gladio, at; Howick Hall, June 3 1 patronage and rupport, and desires to stain that On SUNDAY the Launch will leave the Rathe. 73 Ithang, 131 Remur. 173 Car she will be pleased to receive orders for all Wharf at 3 FM, returning for the usual 5.15 marthenshire, Coningsby, Drumgarth. at 1 | kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
P.M. trip. Finally returning for Victoria R Borneo, Arcadia, Patrocius. 24; Kintuch, Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs 7 PM, Andalusia, Ebant, Trieste, 38 : Glisle, Opback, and Collars renewed on old ones.
EXTRA TRIPS. Indravalls, Isly; Prins Helurich, Kinklang
Children's Ladies and
Under-clothing;
Subscribers ........................$ 50 Savio, 3 Glenegle, Salaris, Dardanus, Sur Child's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery,
Non Subscribeiɛ ........................... $1.00 baden, Secotra. 81 Bellona, Sarata, St. Materials can be supplied, if required.
TICKETS to be had on the Launch, or en Jerome, 12.
HOMKWARD-Manila, Wally, Teuter. Jana
JAS, EDWARDS,
Manager,
weeks were she cut off from all connection with If the sufferers from Consumption, Scrofalk and * CHIŃNESE KOWLOON CITY.
Europe. We are astonished that Spain has not General Debilly will try Scott Emulsion of HONOKONO, July 12th, 1898. made use of this simple but effective means of Pare Cod Liver Olt with Hypophosphites, they Dear Francis, however incredible, it appears warfare. Spain should remember the maxim will find immediate, reifel and a permanent to be true that to terms of the Convention signed à la guerre, comme à la guerra. The German benefit. The Medical Profession to the various at Peking on 9th June last leasing to Great law for the protection of cables has been in force countries of the world universally declare it a Britain certain territories around Hongkong, the since May 1st, 1888. In time of peace the remedy of the greatest value, and as it is very ares so leared will be under British farlediction cables are protected; but, on the other hand, palatable it can be readily taken by the most except the Chiness City of Kowloon with its Powers in actual state of war have a free hand scualifvo stomach, and will never fali to give Insanitary dens, hot-beds of disease, and gambl- to do as they plasse. It is another question relief and comfort to the sufferer. Any Chemist 31 anelaus, Luknow, Monmouikshtra. 7ny PAPER, or old EVELOPKs to be made inte lag bells. The said elty le a favourite resort for whether compensaiton should be offered to those
can supply it. Bele Agents for Hongkong and Formoed, 131 Antinor, 81 Prenting 24 the Empire of China :--Watkins & Co, Hong- || Canfin, Thikla, Kɛ] kart, July 13 Gandía. 1 dangerous characters and criminals. This vile | nantral Powers whose cables have been cat oi spol in the midst of British territory ir epparent. in any way demagid,
kong.--Advt.
| Malaria, 19.
The Superioresu will also be most grateful for | spplication to Books for the Children of the Foor Schools, who are taught by the Sistem,
Hongbang, and Aýrii, 1899
17, Praya Central,
Hongkong, rálk Jely, 1898,
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