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AMERICAN INTERESTS IN CHINA.

AMERICAN TRADE KECOND ONLY TO THAT

OF ENGLAND.

Hugh O'Beirne, second secretary of the British ember at Washington city, has made report to the British foreign office on the extant of commerce between the United States and Chlon. The report is opportune to the recent movements of European powers, particularly Great Britalo, Gumahy and Russia, toward obtalulng territorial and commercial advantages

in China.

Mr. O'Beline dass not deal with the political phases which have made the Chinese question loremast topic ia European discussion, but his teport tends to bring out that the Ualted States has large commercial Interests in Chion and that she is no less fatorested than the European powers in the advancements made upon Chloa. The report shows that The volume of Walted Stes trad: in Chios representa minre than one-seventh of the entire trade of the empire. It is so per cent. greater than the trade of Gamany with Chlox and CTRES next to the trade of Great Britain. The increase in American trade has been golog on rapidly within the last 10 years, and this Increase has been entirely on the side of American goods, ear ex ors increasing while Chloeses Imports were decreasing.

He is the

By far the most valuable branch of the tarde is that in collon goods. Mr. O'Beirn' showed the importance of the Chlauss market før Walted Slater cotton cloth, Last year Cblox took $7,180,000 out of a total expoit of $17,281.000 or almost balf of all American cotton cloths shipped bond.

Chinnie, especially thate of Minchosis, prefer the American Belils and sheetings, as they are heavier. The prest bulk of these cations are bipped from the New England mills to New York and then via the Satz canal. But there has been a remarkable facrease recently of ship. ments from the west, by way of San Francisco and Puget Sound Chatlowing, Mr. O'Beine *** There is every reason to think that the effective opening of the interior provinces to for ign commerce will be followed by a great expansion of the Chinese demand for teselgn co'too, in which the Amerlain exporters will have a very large latetest. The masses of the Chinese pepala'lon, clad almost exclusively in cotton cloth,ffer a pracileally unlimited market for cation goods."

The export of Amerkan kerosene oli to China ranks second in Importance to that of cotton goods. Mr. O'Beirne' says the Russian off the only serious foreign competitor with which the American product has to reckon. In 1896 Chin took 33,00,000 gallons, of Americaa oll, as The agatost 28,000,000 of the Russian all. American kerosene is sloped in cans almost whelly from New York and Philadelphia, via the Suez canal, while the Rossien is sent largely In balk, in tank steamships.

Mr. O'Deira: shows also the tncreasing value of American trade in wheat flour, fron and steel, and rattroad matcalls. He says the Cbliese recognize the superiority of the American floor over their owo, roughly cleaned product. The Industrial activity of China and the building of rallroads will secure to American 'makers a large proporifes of the contracts for steel rails, locomallyes etc. He remarks that the fron and steel industry is ont in which the United States have shown their ability to compsis with all rivals.

In particular, Mr. O'Beline points out the Imperiance of Chinese trade upon the develop ments of Pacific coast states. He says "It must be noted that the Pacific states, though at present taking Hate part in the business, are perhaps more concerned in its ultimate develop. ment than any other section of the country. Those later are pussessed of enormous astoral resources, and their manufactures, while still of minor importance, are computed to have quadrupled In 20 years. They should in the chure of time find an advantageous market la the far cast, and the Chloese demand most exercise a great Influence on their eventual desclasman. The Factic seapor's have already begun to feel the benefit of the China trade, Exchange

SULU.

SPANIARDS AND NATIVES.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JULY 26, 1898.

GERMANY AND THE POWER 5., | LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

VIENT LES PLUI FORTS.

A recent issue of the Fadipendonci Belge contains an interes log appreciation of how the Spanlab-Amalces war is likely to affect the poklon of Germany smɔng the Powers. It is wrlied by the Bulla correspondent of that Journal, who asks: In favour of which helii- gerent does rublic feeling to Gumany pro.

nounce itself? There is of course aficial mentre. lity, but that is only a formality demanded by the situation. And silil this neutrality of Ger- many was declared tardily enough, la a tratton to suggest soose bargaining with Spain. German sympathier then were in favour of the peninsala rom the first ramog's of the war. Way thự from friendship, quite disinterested and chival

ons, xx that which urges-perhaps in too devons fashion--a large p ́rt of the French press, to express hopes for the success of the nation of the Latin race? One neet not suppose that. Another less noble vratiment must be taken foto account. The aggression on the part of Germany against the Carolines is not a rastier of asclant history, por is it forgotten. It was debat to colonial Hey practired by Bismarck. fi did not succeed, thanki to the courageous aullade adopted by the Spaniards who were capported by Europe. The German flag, which was already dating over Spanish Islands, had to he hauled down.

The United States, ander better pretexts in the eyes of the civilised world, ate attemptleg an analagous expedition. It de but natural therefore that Germans should not look pleas antly on others who are on the point of succeed. log where they themselves were baffled ; and it iss very humane feellag which prompts sym pathy for a future victim that one has not been able to exploțt oneself. For sincere cordiality one weed not took in the German sympathy for Spain, any mare, than for a great regard for Justice. One bas learned experience from the | affale of Crete,

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'AN EVOLUTION OF OPINION. On the formal declaration of war German sentiment was distinctly adverse in America. The #ggression of the Tinited States was de- nounced, and their army was the object of crlit cism and raillery. Trae & le not like the Otto- man army scoff by the co-operation of Prussian officers, and perkas at the opening of conl'ci people will believed in a serious resistanc' on the part of Spain or in the Intervention of the Powers.

Bat from the moment that these beliefs were destroyed, optolon here hegan, to poderro un volation. It will be necesis y to reckon with a new Power walch, when peres te signed, will still preserve militant, if not miliary, atil'ude, By the possible annexation of the Philippines the Western Repablic enters the Zarepan Concert to the Esst, and that at the very moment when Germany is asserting herself in China and is commencing to play ber part'as a maritime and coloulal nation.

Prince Hey is charged, it is sald, with demanding the Philippiner or at least with areventing their definitve occupation by the Americans, that pozlilon being evidently inken ap only in order to be able to demand some compensation later on.

German opinion turned from Spain as 1000 ES it was considered lost. And all the more lx this so, as a possible alliance between France and what will remain of Spain is speken of the former to receive the Balearic islands as security. Sath a combination will not re-establish the Spaniards in the favons of Germany. Here then is America éhtered lo decisivo fashion into the Concert of the Grast Powers. Not being able to suppress It, Germany gives America cordial welcome. The strong appreciate one another, without troubling about act of excessive politeness.

THE NEW NAVAL LEAGUE. On the other hand the general altaiton in Edrops appears to be on the era of certain dinlematic changer. The Triple Alliance like everythin eise will not fast for ever. There will come a time when it will have completed Its | life an it has fulfilled lis avawed objset-mala- tenance of peace. If the troubles in Italy become aggravated, and there results a possible change of regime, Italy will throw herself into the arms of France to which she is bound by many ificities and many interests. Again Austris, s prey to interval divisions, sifi! hidden but known The British North Borso Herald of the xatto everyone, usight on the death of the old instant states that the principal island of the Emperor become a sort of new "sick man " with which it would no longer bo prudent to be Salu group is in a disturbed condition. The

too closely allied, Spaniards have never succeeded in Imposing anything but a milliary occupation there; and even that has been confined to the town self The Sultan, who recently went on a pilgrimage to Meccs, is accused of designs against the roke of Spain. It v ladisputable that the natives are watching with interest the progress of the Insurrection at Manila, and openly avow their sympathy with the revalationary paity in the Pilippines. The Spanish authorities to Salu discourage be emigration of Islanders A few weeks ago some employers in British North Borneo sent an agent to Sulu to engage patives for Sandakan. The agent was properly accredited and was personally treated by the setboilties with sil conlesy, But he was Informed that if he attempted to leave the town, he would be arrested ; and that, If he induced any usiives or even Chinese to come in for the purpose of engaging them. selves to labour elsewhere, their departure would be strictly probibited. The authorities adretired they were quite satisfied that the agent only wanted labour colles, so that to forbld their embarkation for Sandakan seems to have been an unnecessary mes.ure. The theory, of course, was that they might Jalus an invading force; but the Spanish authorities know that this is bat a (riflng danger,

A COLLAPSING TOWN.

At Ambayne, says the Sourabaya Couroni, #backs of earthquake continue to be fill A

On the other hand Mr. Chamberlain is un- doubtedly pursuing a real end other than leiling off fireworks and astonishing opinion by his words. If he has given an unexpected fare to his manifesto, it is none the less clear that he has definite intentions, which the position of Premier will enable him to realite. The advances he has made to Germany have been repulsed in Berlin by the Government Press, but with 100 much indignation for it to be quite sincers. One musi make oneself valued and desired, ona met show to England-which recently denounced et treaty of commerce that one is not so quickly captivated,

But, after all, is it impollic for German Gov. ernments to consider the league of the Nava! Powers as tensible in a fatura more or less near? For Germany will have her fleet, as she hasbad her army. In place of the wall of steel stretch- tag from the Baltic to Sielly, there will be made iing of Iron surreanding the whole globe and fonclog op the oceans. There you have a gran dlore conception well salted to explore a deral- nating spil: les that of Willem II.

One foresees the obrations. But do pot Austria and Rasila by their recent treaty, that has been too eagerly denied not to be real, give Germany some authority for liberat lng beriell a little? The evolution will take place gradually. The new sillance of England, Germany, the United States, and Japan will be consiliated, without enthusiasm perhaps, but by

■ community of general interests. Dissensions will be spaediiy smoothed away, As for Ger meay which is stil gold, but no longer hostlic, to America, it will come back sily to il ordinary fashion of appreciating facts. And

series of shocks well nigh destroyed the town a these may be summed up in the cry: "Long few months ago. Since then shocky, mostlyyn the most powerful "

slight, have been continuous. There shocke

are not volcanic at all, and are accounted for by

Ing away. Everytime a fresh piece drops a shock

RAILWAY EXTENSION, IN

MALAYA,

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SUPREM & COURT.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION..

(Before His Lordship the Pulsne Judge, Br. A. G. Wi)

July 6th.

DANDY V. IP PU SHUN. Mr. W. Dinby, Civil Enginear, sood In Pa Shan, contractor, for the recovery of certain plans and specifications or their cost $100.

Mr. H. W. Looker appeared for the plaintiff and Mr. H. J. Gedge for the defendant,

Arrivals.

SWATOW.

from

for

Agents. July 23 Hallan....................Hongkong...J. M. & Co.

Bà cho sang Hongkonkai A Co 23 Katsong......Chefoo B. & S. 23 Machow....Bangkok... B. & S. 24 Stam......Hoogkong...B. & Co. 24 Quarto Cheloo ... & H. 34 Thots...Amoy......J. M. & Ca. at Matloong...Hangkong.....J. M. & Co.

Departures,

Agonis. Jaly as Wossung...........................Shangbai...B. & S.

13 Choysang Shangbal...), M. & Co. 23 Hattan... ........Amoy...........]. M. & Co. 24 Kiangpak ..Hongkong... Tung Kro ak Hollow saumHongkong.....B. & S. 25 Adachew ... Hongkong...B. & S. 35 Tientele........ Hongay....B. & S. 15 Siam ...............Amor......B. & Co. 25 Hatloong Amoy......]. M. & Co. 25 Thales...........Hongkong.....). M. & Co. 24 Quarta Hongkong...L. & H. 25 Zoral...Hongkong...J. M. & Co. In FORT-Kaifong.

VASKED THE CANAL.

OUT-13; Aningsby, Bremgarik 2110) Gizelo July 1st; Kiukiang, Swota 5th ; Saloste. Dardanus, Socotra toth; Sarnia 11th Bonlarly, Ixion, Indus 15th; Manila, Glaucus, Khirson, Gutauta, Silasta

HOMAWARD-Pyrrkus, Sachsen, Yarra July 19th ; Nłode, Hyión 22nd.

It apprated from the opacing of plaintiff's Ceangel that Mr. J. R. Michael contracted with defendant for the building of eight houses si Kennydy Road at $58,000, the platnilif being Mr. Michael's Engineer: Work was to hiva com- menced on ret June and four of the houses were to be completed in February next and the re malader in Jare, 1899. The contract wa signed by both parties." M: Dinby when the boliding was to commence, told delendant to| begin with four hounes first, which the after refused to do and did not carry out the contract. Mr. Danby then wrote | defendant neverzi times 10 return the 2240. plans and specifications of the buildings, at the ama t'me declaring that the contract was nult and vold and that a new one was being arranged with manther contractor to halld the houses and that defendant would be liable to whatever exponses were incurred by Mr. Michael. The defendant refused to return the plans, etc., and Mr. Daoby wrote that if on persisted to keeping them he would have to pay $100 for coples to he made. With regard to the plans in question the contract stated that they should be returned to Mr. Danby on completion of the contract. Mr. Danby, Counsel rald, was prepared to give evidence that it was the defendant himself who first suggested that four basses should be built before the others. Mr. Gedge contended that Mr. Danby had no right to sun and that Mr. Michael, the principal, was the only pers: to do so.

The Paine Judge said that he was inclined to think that under the contract Mr. Danby was the only person to sue. Sabject to argument, be considered that the contract was improperly varled. However, he could not see what good the plans would do the defendant for ho could always get them in case of an action. He thought it was tare a care of obstinacy on the part of the defendant and asked the repre

sentatives of both parties whether they could

not come to an strangement.

Ultimately it was agreed by the contending pariles that the plans should be returned to plaintiff and the enrclfications to be retained by defendant, each viðs to pay lix owa coste,

NOTANDA.

CALENDAR.

JULY. Meteorological means based on ten years) observations to 1893,

Barometer

Thermometer.pa........................$15

Hamidity. Rainfall..

Humidity.

TO-DAY,

WEATHER DEPORT.

..83 ..15.98

Da data st. On data at

Barometernit

30.77 Thermometer,.............................. 86

69

29.71 86 66

0.32

TO-DAY.

Tuesday, 26th July, 1898,

(St. Anne, Mother of B. V. Mary,}

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ANNIVERSARIES.

1888-Korean Government's chartered steamer Deutschland witcked on the Korean cosst.

1896-Mr. Haar, the Consul-General for Austria- Hungary at Shanghel, drowned at Pootoo, near Ningpo.

TO-MORROW,

Wednesday, 17th July, 1898. (St. Joseph of Arimathea.) Chinese-Dik of Dik moon of 248h, year

Kwong-sü.

Sets mamma - gum 6hr, Simín. High water-Morning .......... Chr. 60min, Afternoon 10hr. 18min. Low water-Morning «««MONG

Afternoon. £hr. 45min. ANNIVERSARIES.

IS OPEN FOR YOU.

Mr. EDWARDS holds 1fcense, and Refresb.

ments can be had on the Premises.

COME ONE, COME 'ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME.

The cheapest and most plervagt way of spending a few hours during Summer months,

The cause of so much sickness among the Middle and Poorer class of Europezas li the absence of all means of recreation,

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Hatimations.

HONGKONG ICE COMPANY, LIMITED,

NOTICE.

TN accidents with the Provisions of No. 104

of the Articles of Association the Genteal Managers hare This Day declared INTERIM DIVIDEND for the Hail Yest sided 30th June, 1898 of EIGHT PER CENT on the Paid no Cxpl- tal DIVIDEND WARRANTS PAYABLE

at the HongKONG & PHANOMAX EAs wu bế issued to SHAREHOLDERS on WEDNES- DAY, the ayih Joly,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED leom 19th to 17th instant both, days inclusive.

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JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

General Managers. Hongkong, tach Tuly, 1898.

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO. LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

HE

ORDINARY

THAT EARLY MEETINBISHARE. HOLDERS in the Company will be held at the OFFICE of the Company, No. 18, Faak Build- Ingi, Queen's Road Central, on TUESDAY, the and Angust, at 13 o'clock NoJN, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors, together with a Statement of Accounts, declar- Inge a Dividend, and electing Directors mod Auditors,

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the zoth laitant to and August, Inclusive,

By Order of the Board of Directors.

T. ARNOLD,

Honkong, 15th July, 1898,

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HONGKONG AND, KOWLOON WHARF AND GODOWN CO., LIMITED.

AN

NOTICE, TO SHAREHOLDERS.

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N INTERIM DIVIDEND at the Rate of 3 (ONE DOLLAR and FIFTY CENTS për SHARE), for the 6 Months ending- 30th June, 189, will be PAID to those Persons who are Registered as SHAREHOLDERS lo the above Company on the riť August, 1898.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from 25th July to 1st"August, both days Inclusive.

By Order,

EDWARD OSBORNE,

Secretary, Hongkong, rith july, 1895.

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THE HONGKONG COTTON SPINNING,

WEAVING AND DYEING CO.,

LIMITED.

NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the SECOND

INSTALMENT of $30 per SHARE

on the share in the above Company become due on the Eighteenth day of August next, and PAYMENT thereof must be made to the BANKERS of the Company, viz., the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI Banking CORPORATION, Os ar before that Date.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Managers. Hongkong, 18th July, 1898.

[87 HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

NGARY HALF YEARLY MEETING

TOTICE is hereby elven that the OR

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Consignees,

OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY.

NOTICE.

"ONSIGNEES of CARGO per Steamship

"BELGIC,"

are hereby notlfed that their Goods are being fanded and stored stihair risks in the Company" Godowns at Wanchal, from whence dellvory may be obtained on countersignature al Bills of Lading.

Goods remaining unclaimed after the agih July will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected.

J. S. VAN BUREN,

Agent Hongkong, 19th July, 1898.

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"GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKETS.

FROM MIDDLESBRO AND LONDON.

THE Steamship

"GLENESK,"

having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Whart 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 F.M. TO-DAY.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 27th July 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 aid August, otherwise they will not be recogulsed.

Biil, of Lading will be countersigued by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, zoth July, 1898.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

<THE P. & O. 5. N. Co.'s Steamakip

THE

"PARRAMATTA,"

(I-W 881

FROM BOMBAY, COLOMBO AND

STRAITS.

Consignees of Cargo by the above-samed vessel are hereby informed that their Goods xan being landed and placed at their risk in the and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Hongkong consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

This vessel brings,on Cargo !---

From London, &c., «x $.S. Australia, From Australia, er S.5. Oceana, From Persian Gull # S.S. Simio and Khandalia.

Optional goods will be landed here quless Instructions are given to the contrary before 4 P.M. TO-DAY.

Goods not cleared by the 17th inst, at 4 PM, will be subject to rent.

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

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godowns and certificate of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vessel's amiyal here, after which no Claims will be recognized.

H. A. RITCHIE,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, 21st July, 1898,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

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

of the SHAREHOLDERS in this 'Corparation will be held at the CITY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 13th day of August next at NOON for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors ingether with a Stalement of accounts to 30th June, 1893,

By Order of the Court of Directors.

T. JACKSON,

"BORNEO," Chief Manager. Hongkong, 25th July, 1898.

[903 FROM ANTWERP, LONDON, PORT SAID,

SUEZ AND STRAITS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel sea hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their viză in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godawas at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are landed.

CORPORATION.

NOTICE is hereby given that the RE- GISTERS of SHARES of the Corpora tion will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 30th July current to the 13th day of August next (both days inclusive) during which period no transfer of Shares can be Registered: By Order of the Court of Directors.

T. JACKSON,

Chlef Manager. Hongkong, 15th July, 1808.

IMPERIAL KWANGTUNG LOAN OF 1894-

PRINCIPAL.

(904

If some meins could be adopted for dally trips in a Steam Launch with sen Bathing it would mean the alleviation of much suffering PAYMENT OF INTEREST AND PART among the people that have to spend their day dastog the Sommer months in the office, and the nights in miserable Tenements that are only fit for Chinese, and I believe it would be the cause of of a great reduction in the annual death rate,

Dr. P. B. C. AYRES In his Annual Report.

1830-French Revolution. 1843-Canton opened to British trade, 1861-Terrific typhoon 11 Canton, Macao, Hoog kony and Whampanj loss of Rie - estimated at 40,000 pers00%, 1863-Armed attack on Victoria Peak Signal

Statio,

1856-Atlantic cable laid. 1878-Four men poliosed by bad air in the hold

of the British stormer Eigis at Saigon.

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS DUE: Indian (Chelydra) 30th lost. Canadian (Empress of China) 3rd prox, American (Coptic) 4th proz. ? Tecoma (Columbia) 17th prox.

THE P. & O. steamer Malacca from China, sælved in London on the afternoon of the 24th Last.

a subsidence of the land. It appears that the Coral formation on which Amboyna rests is

The Agents (Mesurs, Jardine, Matheson & Co.) dislocated. It is supposed that, right under the town, the coral formation fe pariing and crumbl. According to Mr. Rodger, all works in the later as that the Company's steamer Chelydra, Colony, are being constructed by the Ferak Rallo Strale, left Singapore for this

on the 24th happens. These shocks are always vertical. The way Department, and a wharf will be erected at crust under Amboyas grows thlaner, so that it Pesang, to be connected by means of ferry THE Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer Is considered that Amboyna will shortly sink loto boats with Frye in Province Wellesley, a point Empress of China from Vancouver, strived at the deep. The shocks experienced at present, are proceded by dull sounds, like that from immediately opposite, Penang, whence the lice Yokohama at 7.30 am. yesterday, the 25th, and heavy object falling into water. Then follows will be carried from the north through Province left again at 6p.m. for Kobo, where she is the shock which is more or less movere, accord. W llesley, Perak, Selangor and Negri Sembilan expected to anive at 5 pm, today, the 25th fast. log to the greater or less loudness of thereto Port Dickson, the main port of the southern sounds. It is now ascertained that two great State. It is estimated that within a period of hollows are extending underground there, so five years there will be through railway com that it is only a question of tloss for Amborns munication, in connection with the Colony, from to be swallowed up in an abyss. It is now pro one end of the Federated States to the other, en posed to remove the town and station to a neigh the western side of the Peninsula, Penang

Gatstif bousing bland.

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA Doce, Returns, Isidoro Pont.namassia Et Kowloon Deciz Ningchow muu............... ช Tallaman

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On SATURDAY the Launch wii msite an

Extra Trip starting from Pattinger Street Wharf at a PM. sharp returning for Victoria at ra (mid-night).

On SUNDAY the Launch will leave the Wharf at 3 PM. returning for the usual 5.15 P.3. trip. Finally returning for Victoria at 7P.M.

EXTRA TRIPS. Subscribers zeme$ 50

Non-Subscribe:...........$5,00

TICKETS to be had on the Launch, or as #pplication to

JAS. EDWARDS, Manager

Hongkong, talh July, 1898.

17, Praya Central. 1836

TAKE NOTE

IT 13 UMIVERSALLY ADMITTED THAT

Indicate the exsci usa of words, no

TDICTIONARY can compare with the New

Edition of

WEBSTER'S DICTIONARY,

At the office of the Honghong Telegraph you can see, and procure for Six DOLLARS, & Copy of the Webster of Websters, the latest and most amphaila proof that Labor omnia viadi.

HE

AN APPEAL

SVERRIORESS of the ITALIAN CONVENT, CAINE ROAD, begs most respectfully to APPEAL to the Renfamis of

Hongkong and the Coxxi Ports, for their kind he will be pleased to receive orders for all patronage and support, and desires to state that

kinds of NEEDLE WORK,

Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs

| Collars renewed on old ones. Ladies

mad: Children's - Under-clothing, Children's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, Materials can be supplied, if required.

** Tha Superioress will also be most grateful for any PAKE, or old KWYEILIPEN to be made inta Books for the Children of the Poor Schools, who arg taught by the Baters.

Hengkang sand April, 1803

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(SIXTH PERIOD),

N WARRANTS for INTEREST on, and OTICE to bereby given that the

RE-PAYMENT of PART PRINCIPAL of the BONDS of the IMPERIAL KWANGTUNG LOAN OF 1894 will be ra:dy for lexus on the 28th July, 1898, at the OFFICE of the Imperial Marliime Customs, Canton..

E. B. DREW, Commissioner of Customs.

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Custom House,

Croton, asth July, 1895,

Auction.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Mons from the Mortgagees to sell by

R. GEO. LAMMERT has received instruc

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ON

FRIDAY, the 5th August, 1898, at 3 P.M.,

On the Primirez, All those

VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PROPERTIES,

Known sa No. 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102, 206, 106, 108, 110 and 12a Queen-Road East and re- ristered in the Land Offen 2a SECTION B. OF MARINE LOT No. 31 and SECTION A. OF MARINE LOT NO. 36.

The properties are held for the unexpired residue of two seveni and respective terms of 999 years under Crown "Leases both dated the 2412 May 1884-

The area of the said properties is an follows :— Section 3. of Maine Lot Ne, 31–600 square feet Properties of Crows Rent $12.00 pm

Ansum.

Section A. of Marine Lot Noi 36-7887 square feet. Propertion of Crown Rest $139.08 par Aunum.

The said properties will first be put up for salos in ONE Lot and if unsold the same will then be put up for sale in eleven lots..

For further particolars and conditions of salo, apply to

Mr. GEO. P. LAMMERT,

Auctionete;

MAR, DEACON & HASTINGS,

Vendor's Solicitors,

33, Queen's Road, Hongkong, njth July, 1898,

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This vessel brings on Cargo 3-- From Italy, 8 S. Skilif

Optional Goods will be landed here unless Instructions are given to the contrary before 4 P.M. TO-DAY,

Goods not cleared by the 13th instant," at 4 PM, will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance will be effected by usa fa any case whatever.

All damaged Packages must be left in the Godown and a cerflicts of the damage obtained from the Godown Company within ten days after the Vessci's arrival here, alter which ne Claims will be recognised.

H. A. RITCHIE,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, and July, 1808.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

FROM MIDDLESBRO, LONDON AND SINGAPORE. *HZ Steamship

THE

"CARMARTHENSHIRE,”

Captain Hadley, having arrived from the above Ports, Consignces of Cargo are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersigna. ture by the Undersigned and to take immediata delivery of their Goods from alongside.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before Noon TO-MORROW, the 26th instant.

Any Cargo Impeding her discharge will be Landed into the Godoway of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, La at Kowloon and stored at Consignees' risk and

expense.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undellværed after xat August, will be subject to rent.

be left in the Godowns, where they will be All broken, chafed and damaged Goods sen to

examined on the rat August, at 2.30, P.M. No Fire Insuranco kan been effected.

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co,

Agents. Hongkong, 25th July, 1898,

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Notice of Firm.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.

NOTICE.

FROM this date during the absence of Mr. JAS. B. COUGHTRIE from the Colony, Mr. GEO, L. TOMLIN has been appolated ACTING SECRETARY to the Company.

N. A. SIEBS,

Hongkong, 2õik July, 1898.

Chairman.