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THE ANHUL REBELLION:

́ ́ ́ THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 1899.

OUR IMPORTS AND EXPORTS:

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An edict of the 21st insfint örffers the punish The British trade returns for the last month wients to be meted out to the substantive and of 1898 are very satisfactory, and they show a acting district Magistrates of Kuyang, Anhui large expansion of trade both in imports and province, who have, it appeare, been made the exports. The importa are valued at 645,333,608, an increase of £3,998,072, equal to 9.6 percent.; scapegoats of the high provincial authorities of Anhui in their attempt to explain away to the and the exports of British and Irish produce at Empress Dowager the cause of the rebellion 20,978,403, an excess of £1,658,352, equal to now going on in "that province. We have 3.5 per cent. The expons of foreign and color received the memorial of Teng Hua-hs nul merchandise were of the value of £5,535.953, Governor of Anhui, giving the results of his or more than last year province in which he recommenrebellion in his 10.9 per cent. by 540,775, cqual to that punish. In the past year there been increase ments be meted out to the local authorities in the value of the imports of £19.575,338, who were in office at the timp. It seems that equal to 4.3 per cent, and more than thres Ao Yang-ngoh, the then distries magistrate of fourths of that amount is spread over articles Kuyang, was most reprehensible in not recog of food. The exports of British and Irish pro nising the seriousness and gravity of the situn duce are less than in 1897 by £838,916, or 0.4 tion when Niu-Shih-haiu, the chief rebel, per cent. At one time during the year it linistetl the standard of rebellion outside scented probable that this decrease would be the city of Kuyung, it consequence of much greater, the decrease for the first six which the disturbances spread around affect months being 4,902,000. The foreign and ing the neighbouring districts, Then, when colonial merchandise exported, on the other the said magistrate was removed from his post hand, has increase by £664,789, although the and Chien Fuyuan, an expectant chikhalen, was exports of sheep's wool have fallen off in value sent to Kuyang as acting magistrate, this man by nearly £3,300,000. For the three years the also made the fatal mistake of treating the totals are as follows rebellion too lightly and made no effort to capture the rebel.chlef, all of which goes to expose the utter incapacity and criminal card- lessness of these two officials. In punishment thereof we hereby coinmand that the said An Yang-ngeh and the said Chan Fu-yuan be forthwith cashiered and dismissed for ever from the public service. Proper and speedy steps must now be taken to put a stop to all further rebellion." Reading between the lines of the above edict it appeals that the Anhui rebellion is still spreading, in spite of official assurance to the contrary.-N. C. D. Neus.

AN ENGINEERING FEAT.

Shanghai, February 25th. The China Merchants' steamer Klangkwan in Farnham and Co's Dock at Tungkadoo was drawn asunder yesterday afternoon in the pre- sence of quite a number of visitors from Shanghai The weather was delightful, it being both wash and brilliant, in fact it was a veri table Malay. At twenty-five minutes to three the coolies manned the capstan at the head of the Dock and as the tackle tamtened those on board kept up a din with their hammers driving home the wedges in order to give the ponderous weight a start. Within a couple of minutes the strala told and the fore-end began to travel." Everything went without a hitch but the move ment was decidedly slow owing to, the absence of steam power. However, those looking on, when interest began to pall, soon found with such glorious weather that the time could be agreeably spent chatting in groups and watching the various iron-cutting machines at work. The Kiangkwan will have fifty feet put in amidships which will give her 1,000 ions more cargo space in the bold and 3,500 square feet of main deck for steerage passengers, besides room on the upper drek for an additional hundred first-class passengers, With her previous cargoes her draft will be somewhat less, with a slightly increased speed on the same rate of coal consumption. The new scantlings are to be of steel which will compensate for the additional longitudinal strains and beside this, the new hold will have two trussing girders. Although the vessel was built in 1876 her hull is almost as good as new, very little corrosion being noticeable on either the frames or plates. Her rualder has had nine inches more width added to it and she has been fitted with the Ruest and most improyed Muir and Caldwell's steam stearing gear. The former son a the converted into first- class Chinese cabins and on the awning deck a European saloon is to be constructed with a length of eighty feet, Shortly after half-past three, the vessel only having some twenty feet mare to travel, the company left for Shanghai in the launches very courteously provided by the Dock Coinpany-N C. D. News,

SUMMARY DECAPITATIONS.

Imports Expan

British and Irjal., Fareiga and Colonia:

441,88,904 453,678,050 470,001.108

2013, 165.331 (234,219,708 (913,309,792 56,233,063 59,954,4 50,619,199 298,379,264 (296,374,112 294,009,991 Colonial trade... 735,186,178 743,293,070 794,654.289. As regards the movements of gold and silver, the imports for the three years compare as

Total of Foreign and

follows:

Gold... Silver

Total

30,409,510 15,065,334

45,171,919

1997

39,800,375

36, 59moja

49.589,559 57,213.708

OUR DIFFERENCES, WITH FRANCE

MADAGASCAR,

There are two important questions still open, still requiring settlment One of them is the question of Madagascar, and the other is the question of Newfoundland. As regard Minda there has been a breach of fail, that solemn

that we have been deprived of rights which. were ours by treaty to the considerable injury think we have been deprived of rights vaded, of British commerce. It is no satisfaction to us to know that this mistaken policy which has injured us has done no good to them, but has destroyed the prosperty of their newest colony.

of What we feel is that as long as this question is, unsettled there will be a deep, Jonso grievance in the English people, and we hope and we believe that it will be considered, and will be settled in a way which may be accepted. by the people of both countries:

THE FIRST WEARER OF A TOP HAT.

In view of the increasing popularity of the top hat in Hongkong, the following clipping should prove of interest to mar readers—

An old Journal, dated January 16,1797, gives (according to the flatley's Gazelle) the follow- ing amusing account of the wearing of the silk hat in London."John Hetherington, haber dasher, of the Strand, was arraigned before the Lord Mayor yesterday on a charge of breach of the pence and inciting to riot, and was required to give bonds in the sum of £300. Je was in evidence that Mr. Hetherington, who is well connected, appeared on the 3,750,963,823,83 public highway wearing upon his head what he called a silk hat (which was offered in evid- ence a tall structure having a shiny lustre, and calculated to frighten timid people. Asa matter of fact the officer of the Crown stated that several women funted the unusual sight, while children seamed, dogs'yelped, and a younger son of Cordwainer Thomas, who was returning from a chandler's shop, was thrown down by the crowd which had collected, and Ind his right arm lanken. For these reasons the de- fendant was seized by the guards and taken before the Lord Mayor. In extenuation of his crime the defendant claimed that he had not vinated any law of the Kingdom, but was merely exeressing a right to appear in a head- dress of his own doigh right not denied to ang Englishman,"

PATENTS IN 1898. Messrs. Stanley, Popplewell, and Company, chartered patent agents, write from 61 and 62. Chancery-lane A few details concerning patents for inventions may, we venture to think, be of interest to your readers. Although the statistics of the Government Patent Office are by no means infallible as an index the activity of inventive genius, yet it is interesting to compare the figures of the year just closed with those of pre- eceding years. The total numbers of applica: tions for patents, in 1898 was approximately 39 a falling off from the number in 1897 and 1896, which were 30,958 and 30,193 respectively. The boom in the cycle industry accounted for 6,coo and 5,000 during these two tion than formerly to foreign patents, which often years. English inventors are giving more atten- prove more profitable than those of our own country. On the other hand, the number of foreigners taking out English patents appears to be on the increase. Wonen inventors |- contribute some hundreds of patent applica tions yearly, the proportion continuing with a strange regularity at 3.3 per cent. of the whole. The subjects include dress, cycles, and even mechanical and engineering devices. It may then be concluded that notwithstanding the decrease in the number of English applications, the world of invention is as active as ever. In. ventions are of a less ephemeral nature, a large number, are carried to completion and taken abroad, and there is plenty of scope-to-day for newideas,”

NEWFOUNDLAND.

The Treaty of Utrecht contains one provision,

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NOTANDA. CALENDAR.

MARCH.

Meteorological means basedon ten years observations to 1893.

Barneter Thermometer Humidity.

*Rainfall

TO-DAY.

WEATHER REPORT.

Barometer. Thermometer Humidity Rainfall:

TO-DAY

Or daye at

to 2.4.

30.11.

80

30.141.

-57.3

-79.0

Wednesday, 1st March. 1899.

1.76

4. 13,151,

30.01

Shipping STEAMERS.

DOUGLAS STeamship COMPANY, LIMITED..

FOR SWATOW, AMOY AND FOOCHOW. THE Company's Steamship

"THALES."

Captain Hall, will be despatched for the above Ports, TO-MORROW, the and instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, 1st March, 1899.

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THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAM. SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.). 'HE Company's Steamship

THE

'* ESMERALDA,”. Captain Tayler, will be despatched for the above port, TO-MORROW, the and instant, at-5.P.M..

This steamer has Superior Accommodation for Passengers and is fiued with the Electric Light,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., General Manager. Hongkong, 27th February, 1899. MOGUL-WARRACK-MILBURN LINE, FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship

"

[3760,

"SIKH," will be despatched as above on or about the 2nd instant. S.S" ARGYLL".......About. 11th Mar., 1899. 31st Mar, 1899. S.S. "MACDUFF S.S.GHAZEE"

15th April 1899 For Freight or Passage, apply to

DODWELL & CO., LIMITED. Agents. Hongkong, 6th February, 1899 AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY,

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"STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PORT SAID, FIUME AND TRIESTE.

(Taking Cargo at through rates to BLACK SEA, LEVANT and ADRIATIC PORTS.)

THE Company's Steamship THE

"ASTRIA,"

Captain Rassevich, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 4th March, A.M.

For information as to Freight, apply to

SANDER, WIELER & Co.,

Agents. 1

Hongkong, 27th February, 1899.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Company's Steamship

"ANTENOR,"

Captain Jackson, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 4th March, at Noon.

For Freight, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, Jth February, 1899.

(3778

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

at any rate, which it is well for all of us to bear Chief ist noon of 25th year of THE Steamship

in mind in the course of this controversy, and that is, it provides that thenceforth the island of Newfoundland shall belong as of right wholly to Great Britain. Then it contains a prohibi- tion to Frenchmen-to resort to the shores of Newfoundland except for the one purpose of the fishery, and it prohibits them also from erecting stages or buildings except those which are used for drying fish. The treaty

Was

Sun-Rises

Sets

bhr. 13min.

shr. 47ming Johr. 53min. hr. Tomin. phr. 34min shr. 77min,

High water--Morning: Afternoon Low water-Sterning

Afternoon ANNIVERSARIES. 1841-Surrender of Guence by Lieut.-Col.

Palmer.

1262-Public Meeting decided to establish a

Volunteer Corps,

1871--The German Ariny entered Paris. 1585-Bombardmen of Chinese forts by French

men-of-war. 1886-Chinese gunmat Sui-tsiz last off Nam.

chuw.

1897-Gold Standard adopted by Japan.

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Thursday, and March, 1899. Chinese arst of 1st moon of 25th year of

Kang-sil. Sun-Riser

bhr, aqmin. Sh 40min. "High water-Morning Aihr, komin. fternoon......tikr. 57min. Low water-Morning w... shr. ¡amiin. Afternoon bhr. omin. ANNIVERSARIES.

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1791-John Wesley died.: 1841-Whampoa Island Battery carried. 1954-Death of the Czar Nicholas, 1886-1', & C. steamer Thames ashore in Lyce

moon Pass 1883-Attempted assassination of the Queen. 1896-British s.s. Humber lost on the Pesca-

¿lores.

confirmed and guaranteed by sub- A Soon letter states that a rumour bas sequent treaties in 1753 and in 1783, and reached that city from Wuhu to the effect that to the last of these treaties a declaration, was three clerks belonging to the telegrapli station attached by which the King of Great Britain. in that city had been summarily executed at

George I pledged his Royal honour that be Nganking on the 11th instant. The story is would prevent any interruption of the French that the four clerks, two of whom are natives rights of fishery by British competition. Now, of Soochow, had been. bribed by rebel sympat those are all the rights which are given in bisers at Wuhu 10 delay sending to Governor France in any treaty, and ever since that, from Teng, at Nganking, cermin important tole that day to the present, the French have been grams from the disturbed districts praying for continually striving to extend and enlarge them, aid, in consequence of which many villages while at the same time their interes: in the had been plundered by the rebels, and the fishery has been continually decreasing. They Imperial troops defeated in two fosses which could have been avoided as have, in the first place interpreted the right to -had the catch and to dry fish as though it included telegrams in question been forwarded to the right to trip and to can lobsters, ai the Governor of Anhui the moment they though any naturalist could bare told them thitt had been received at Wahu from Lüchou, lobster is not a fish, and any trader would, The delay was discovered after the return say that catching and drying is not trapping" of the Commanders of the defeated troops, and canning. They have interpreted the pro- and upon investigation by special deputies of hibition to take up perminent residence on the the Covernor, the clerks who received the

shores by establishing dwellings and stores telegrams asking for help could not satisfactorily which they occupy during the summer, and explain the delay in forwarding the messages

which are occupied on their behalf by guardians to Nganking One clerk then turned State's collected from the natives of Newfoundland evidence and revealed the whole conspiracy, during the winter, so that they have transformed whereupon all four were sent under guard to

a temporary convenience used for drying of Nganking and three of them had to pay the

fish into permanent buildings, establishments, penalty of their treason with their lives--none and stores, which are being used for very of them being over 24 years of age.

different purposes, because the French claim also Regarding the above, which we give with all

that all goods required for the fisheries, all reserve, it is not out of place to refer to the stores, shall be imported into. Newfoundland small salaries paid by the Imperial Chinese free of duty, and though they are stored there Telegraphs to their clerks, generally less than it is alleged by the colonists that they are after gro a month, the bend clerk of an office getting wards smuggled into the islands to the great less than $30 Under such circumstances, an detriment of the local revenue. These things, offer of a bribe, particularly at China New to use a mild phrase, are annoying to the peo- Year time, night exert a. powerful influence-ple of Newfoundland. But those annoyances N. C. D... Nerds

are nothing to what follows, to the further de velopment of the claims of the French which MR. WILLIAM BLACK'S. WILL. has been persistently put forward by them, and,

Ian fraid, sometimes inadequately-resisted-by- The will of Mr. William, Binck, the novelist, us.. They claim to construe the the prohibition who died on December 10th, has been proved at to resort to the shores of Newfoundland except Somerset House by Mr. J. G. Morten, Ivy for the purpose of the fisheries, and the quaran Hall, Richmond, and Mr. Colin Hunter, tes of King: George 111. that they should ARIA,14, Melbury road, Kensington, the not be competed with in those fisherie, as executors. It is written on three pages of note giving thepa phictical monopoly of 1,800 miles paper, headed. Paston House, Paston place, of Newfoundland coast, which the treaty de Brighton (the deceased's residence) The clares to be, of right, wholly British, and in testator bequeaths his plate, linen, furniture, connection with this claim they have on various and the bulk of his pictures to his widow. occasions attempted to interfere with British Three pictures by Colin Hunter, AR.A he trade, to prevent mining operations, to interfere leaves to his sister, Mr. Morten, The MS of with the construction of milways, to prevent the Sunrise," is left to Mr. Colin Hunter Mt.rection of plers and bridges, and generally to Binck bequeaths 300, free of legacy duty, to put a stop to the whole development of the Janet Glen Black, and soo to his brother country, They have, in fact, by means of the H..G.MLS.P.Whelm David. The residue of his property, real and alleged right given to them under those af Trymtaimpi personal, the testator leaves in trust for his iquated treaties, strangled our colony in New-H.I.G.M‚S, „Mócwe..... widow, and for his children in equal sharen foundland, and have done that without a penny HMS. Fame after her demise. The estate is worn at of advantage to themselves. £29,625, 135/6d, of which 623,378 145 67. is not personalty.

TO KEEP VIOLETS FRESH, 10- If one desires to use violets for the tollet, the following way of keeping them fresh has been found excellent Surround the stems with wadding, after dipping them in salt water, and cover with a layer of tinfoil. If they are used for interior decoration, place the stems in enit water and besprinkle the flowers. At night cover them firmly with tissue paper and see to it that they are not kept in too warm a place In this manner they can be kept frean for sevarat day

HOW TO GET ON.

Answer all unpleasnat questions by asking another question, and never before you can begin with a smile Make yourself pleasing by flattering all. Make every man your dupe by flattery Avoid intimacles Suffer no man to. come so near that you cannot call him Mr. with propriety. Satan had found no footing in Paradise if he had not gained over Eve to to his party'; for aver secure some she-thing to your interest, young or old, high or low mis tress or mad. A man who would establish a great character with the world must be a cons FIRST MOTOY,

SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.

MAILS. DUE,

Indian (Kutsang) 3rd jne), English (Chusan) 4th insi, German (Bayern) 7th inst.' American (City of Rio de Janeiro) 8th inst. American (Coptic) with inst. -Canadian-(Empress-of-China)-zoth-inst

The Canadian Pacific Railway Co.'s steamer Empress of China, left Vancouver for Hong. kong a usual pants of calls on Monday after noon, the 27th ultimo,

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PASSED THE CANAL.

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Homeward Feb. 17th Japan, Asturia, Mogul Feb. 1er Diomed

"LIGHTNING,"

Captain J. G. Spence, will be despatched for the above Porta, on TUESDAY, the 7th March, at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents Hongkong, 28th February, 1899. (286a

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR PORT DARWIN, QUEENSLAND FORTS, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE VIA MANILA..

THE Company's Steamship

"TAIYUAN," Captain Nelson, will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 15th March, at Noon."

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this

Steamer. The First-class Saloon is situated forward of the Engines A Refrigerating- Chamber ensures the Supply of Fresh Provisions during the entire voyage.

A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light. NA-Retum Tickets issued by this Com. pany to and from AUSTRALIA are available for return by the Steamers of the EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN S.S. Co. and vice versa. For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 28th February, 1899. [284a

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR MANILA,

THE Company's Steamship

On

"TAIYUAN," Captain Nelson, will be despatched WEDNESDAY, the 15th March, at Noon.

The attention of Passengers is directed to the Superior Accommodation offered by this Steamer. The First-class Saloon is, situated forward of the Engines,

"A duly qualified Surgeon is carried and the Vessel is fitted throughout with Electric Light.

For Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,. Agents,

[2850 Hongkong, 28th February, 1899. EASTERN AND AUSTRALIAN STEAM- SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED. FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE." (Calling at TIMOR, PORT DARWIN & QUEENS. LAND PORTS, and taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND,

TASMANIA, &c)..

HE Steamship

THE

"AIRLIE,"

Captain Kock, will be despatched as above on THURSDAY, the 16th March, at Daylight, This well-known Steamer is specially fitted

for Passengers, and has a Refrigerating Cham- ber which ensures the supply of Fresh Provi sions, Ice, &c., throughout the voyage, t

Shipping. STEAMERS.

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAM PACKET, FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL

HE Steamship THE

"GLENESKA

Intimations.

| NAVY-CONTRACT: 1890-1900

EALED TENDERS in DUPLICATE, will

Sbe received by the VICTUALLING STORE

Captain Darke, R.NR., will be despatched as OFFICER, H. M. Victualling Yard, until Noon, above on TUESDAY, the 7th March, at Noon.TO-MORROW, the zid instant, for the Under

For Freight or Passage, apply to

mentioned Articles

JARDINE, MATHESON. & Co.,

Agents

--- Biscuit,"

Hongkong, 27th February, 1899,

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'Flour

"GLEN" LINE OF STEAM. PACKET:

FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL.

THE Steamship

"GLENGARRY,"

Captain Gedye, will be despatched as above on or about the toth March..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents Hongkong, 11th February, 1899.

CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.

FOR TIENTSIN: "HE Company's Steamship

THE

Soft Broad

Fresh leaf.

Raising Rice,

Milk Condonsed.) Sugar

Vegetables Fresh Milk, and

Potatoes. Sonnet Hats, AR Printed Forms of Tenders, and Further Particulars can be obtained at the VICTUAL- LING STORE OFFICER'S OFFick.

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The right to reject the lowest or any Tender is reserved.

Hongkong Victualling, Yarl,

1st March, 1899.

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QUEEN'S

"NANCHANG," Captain Finlayson, will be despatched as above on SUNDAY, the 13th March, at Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 28th February, 1899, FOR NEW YORK VIA SUEZ CANAL,

THE Steamship

(zgon

"MOYUNE," Captain Conradi, will be despatched for the above ports, on or about the 20th March.

To be followed by the "LIV,"

Captain Jacobs, sailing about 15th April. For Freight or Passage, apply to

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, zoth February, 1899.

•THE

To be. Let..

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TO LET FROM 1ST MARCH. THE COMMODIOUS OFFICES on the GROUND FLOOK of No. 9, Praya Central, now occupied by Messrs. DODWELL & Co., Ltd.

Apply to

E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1899,

TO LET.

SEMI-DETACHAD VILLA

[167a

RESI-.

DENCES on Bowen Road (now in course of erection.) PROPERTY now occupied by the

Bowrington Saw Mills.

FLOORS in STAUNTON and ELGIN

STREETS. **BAHAR LODGE."

No. 4, RIPON TERRACE.

"HARFORD," MAGIZINE, GAP... Com.

fortably furnished.

Apply to

THE HONGKONG LAND

MENT & AGENCY Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 31st January, 1899.

THE

Intimation.

INSVEST

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SUBSCRIPTIONS.

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ELECTRIC BELL INSTALLATIONS, Erected and kept in order.

Estimates given for all kinds of Electrical work

Trained Mechanicians sent to Out-Pants to fit

Installations if requited.

up

This Steamer is installed throughout with the NOTE ADDRESS 13, PRAYA CENTRI Electric-light.

A Stewardness and a duly are carried matc

Surgeon

NB.Return Tickets issued by this Com pany to and from AUSTRALIA, are available for return by the Steamers of the CHINA NAVIGAṀ TION COMPANY and vice verad.

For Freight of Pasage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,

Hongkong 28th. Pabruary, 1899

For full part

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