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HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

At the Monthly Meeting of the General Com mittee of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, hell in the Chamber Room, City Hall, on Tuesday, the 19th March, 1901, at 2,30 p.m. Present: Sir Thomas Jackson (Chair man) C. S. Sharp (Vice-Chairman), Messrs. A. Haupt, Hon. J. Keswick, A: M. Marshall, W. Poate, R. L. Richardson, N. A. Siebs, H. E. Tomkins, Hon. J. Thurburn, (ex officio), and R. C. Wilcox (Secretary).→

MINUTES.

The Minutes of the last Monthly Meeting (held 14th February), and of the special meet ing held on the 25th February were read and confirmed.ht

THE CHAIRMANSHIP,

The Chairman said that before proceeding to the business of the meeting he should like to say two or three words about his election as chairman. He was much obliged to the men bers of the Chamber for the honour they had done him, but he had no idea that it was in- tended beforehand or he should certainly have declined it in advance. The fact was he had not the time to gire to the work, and he should feel obliged if the Committee would and some one to take his place.

There being no response to his appeal, the Chairman said he must act far the present.

The Vice-Chairon said he was in much the same position as Sir Thomas Jackson. He had no idea that he would be elected or he

should have protested against it. He really had not lind the experience necessary.

The Committee considered Mr. Sharp should

· accept the position.

RESIGNATION OF MEMBER,

The Chairman read a letter to the Secretary from Mr. A. M. Marshall tendering his resigna tion from the Commitice owing to his early departure for Japan.

The Chairman after expressing the thanks of the Committed to Mr. Marshall for his ser vices during the past year, proposed that Mr. H. A. Ritchie be invited to rejoin the Committee in his place,

Hon. J.J. Keswick seconded, and the motion was carried.

APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES.

The Chairman proposed, the Vice-Chairman seconded, and it was carried, that the corre sponding Commitice should consist of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman. Hon. J. J. Keswick, and Mr. II. A. Ritchie; and the arbitration committee be composed as follows:- Messrs. A. Haupt, W. Pents, R. L. Richardson, N. A Siebs, and E. Tomkins.

THE TRANSIT OF PRODUCE IN CHINA. The Secrety reported that since the last meeting, a copy of the letter of Mr. II. "Topsch, addressed to the China Association, had been forwarded to him by that body and circulated. Mr. Kopsch urged that the Treaty Powers should insist on the Chinese Government ac-. cepting and adopting the Chinkiang outward transit regulations at all Treaty Forts, &c.

The Chairman said this was a large question and would require more consideration than they had been able so far to give to it, and he thought it would have to be taken in confiteer tion with that larger question of Tariff Revision. The Committee heartily concurred in these

remarks.

THE REGULATION OF TRAFFIC IN HONGKONG HARBOUR.

Read letter from Messrs. Butterfield & Swire calling attention to need for some regulations to control and direct the navigation of native craft in the approaches to the barbour.

A draft letter to the Governinent on the sub- ject by the Secretary was read and adopted.

THE TRADE IN NAPTHA AND GASOLENE. A letter dated the 27th February having been received from the Government, forwarding copy of a letter from the Standard Oil Com pany of New York, and inquiring whether, in the opinion of the Committee, the trade in the above products was likely to assume any large -proportions in the Colony,

To this a reply was despatched on the 11th March to the effect that though at the outset the trade would be small, it might eventually attain to considerable proportions.

THE FUMIGATION AND DISINFECTING -DUREAU.

Read letter from the Colonial Secretary in Teply to the Chamber's letter of the 14th February on this subject, dated 22nd iden, stating that a copy of the letter and its en- closure had been sent to the Government of the Straits Settlements, inquiring whether they would consent to the proposal made by the. Chamber,

The Chairman said that they must now await the decision of the Straits Government in the mailer.

THE PROPOSED REGISTRATION OF SERVANTS. In accordance with the decision come to at the last meeting, 'n letter was despatched to the Government on this subject, in reply to a re- quest to the Chamber for their opinion to the effect that the Commitree considered that the enactment of such a law would be inadvisable and probably impracticable.

The Chairman said he thought that closed the matter so far as the committe concerned

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THE PROPOSED RE-SURVEY OF EASTERN SEAS.

The Chainman said, as they were, aware anotlier leiter on this subject had been received from the Secretary to the Fourth Congress of Chambers, after further communication with the Foreign office. He thought it would per huc bears dated the rear Fee Chamber's letter, which was dated the 'gth February, . The letters were then rendi.

AQUARANTINE- Read letter from Government, in reply to Chamber's letter of the 11th February regard ing the publication of quarantine notifications to the effect that H. E. the Governor had decided to ascertain the views of the Govern ment of the Straits Settleraems before definitely deciding this question.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1901.

Hong-vig an account of small-pox; the fourth that it had been removed at Dimese ports as giving a retum of cases of plague at Singapore, against arrivals from Singapore and the last showing that ten clear days had elapsed there without a case being reported, and that a clean bill of health had been issued accordingly,

PROPOSED REVISION OF THE

CHINESE TARIFF. ~

The Chairman said the Secretry had, owing letter to the British Minister at Peking to give to pressure of work, been unable to draft a the views of the Chamber on this subject as requested. He thought this matter would en- tail a good deal of enquiry and consideration, and from the present aspect of affairs up North, he was afraid the opportunity for the settlement of the Tariff and kindred questions was stili distant.

THE LATE CHAIRMAN. The Chairman That concludes the business on the agenda, gentlemen, but before we separate, I think we should take some special notice of the services of the late chairman and nur fornier colleague. Mr. Gray presided over the Chamber for some four years and gave great attention to the work. I do not think it is too much to say that the remarkable progresa made by the Chamber of late years was aided by his efforts. I therefore now move that the committee do tender to Mr. R. M. Gray their very hearty thanks for his eminent services as chairman of this Chamber during the past four yean, and the Secretary be instructed to con- vey this resolution to Mr-Gray in writing (ap plause),

The Vice-chairman said he cordially concur red with the remarks made by the Chairman about Mr. Gray, and be had much pleasure in seconding the resolution just proposed.

The resolution was then put and carried amid acclamation.

This concluded the business.

QUARENTINE,

We have received the following letter for p-blication --

Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,

z5th March.

DEAR SIR,-1 beg to inform, you that this

Chamber is in receipt of intelligence from, the Government that the following telegram has been received from the Colonial Secretary of the Straits Settlements -

"Hongkong declared infected."

Yours faithfully,

R. CHATTERTON WILCOX, Secretary.

The following was issued to-day as a Gazette Extraordinary

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 185. The following telegram has been received from the Government of Singapore:-

"Hongkong declared to ie infected."

By Command,

J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,

Colonial Secretary, Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 25th March, 1901.

LEGAL INTELLIGENCE.

SUPREME COURT.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Before His Honour Sir John Carrington, KL., C.M.G. (Chief Justice.)

March 25th.

THE WANCHAJ MURDER. The hearing of the case against the woman named Wong Po on an indictment charge ing her with the murder of Kwong Cheung at 143 Queen's Road East on the 5th of February last, came on again this morning.

The following were the jury empanelled:- Messri P. A. Cox, John Galbraith, Wan Kai Mi, G. Hunter, F. A. C. Hahn, G. Patton, G. Meyer.

Mr. E. Sharp (instructed by Mr. Bowley, Crown Solicitor) appeared for the defence.

CANTON NOTES,

SMALL-TOX.

ship which, was inkan away for his (Ghang's) | have several military officers hit, who are Tickell, Mesars.. 1. C. Synilia Pigote, N. Camp disgraceful cowardice at the naval battle at dabsters in stage management, and they oe Bell, F. Fitzgibbon, A. R. St. John, R. B. Pagoda Anchorage, Foochaw, in 1884 between and all congratulated Mr. Bellingham on the Boddly and M, C. Brutterton. From Malta- (From Our Own Correspondent). the French and Chinets fleets, has written to signal success of the Pickpocket. The piece is Mr. F. H. Batchelor. From Singapore Mr. There are a few cases of small-pog scattered there during the first week of April next. It is ability of every actor to make it swing, and Stephen. For Yokohama from London-Lady CANTON, March 3rd his friends at Feking that he expects to arrive essentially one which demands the very best H. N. Ridley For Shanghai-Mr. Geo. about the city, but not more than are usually, further stated that Li Hung-chang intends to not miss any of the hundred and one details on and Mrs. Napier, z infants and nurse... found about the beginning of the year. Caregive his son-in-law the post of confidential which its merit depends. It is only due to the Per Oceanien, for Hongkong from Bombay ful enquiry has failet to reveal any part of the secretary and draftur of memorials to the entire company to say that they not only did † Mr. and Mrs. Oki, Mr. Dorabjee, Revs. Fer- city in which the disease is epidemic. No Throne.

From Colombo-Mr. their, best but sexcoded beyond expectation, nandra and Perevia Chinese are not at all alarmed when small-pos deaths are reported from the disease. The

and the house was kept in rours of laughter | Siko, and 9: Chinese. From Singapore appears, and persons with the disease still upon

throughout. I believe the receipts were about Messis, MeBloch and servant, R. R. Rapphek. $800. A second performance is to be given MeWest and 6 children. From Saigon Mrs. such conditions it is a mystery why the disease

the Orchestral Society will give a concert which Songhi, Lunaire, Degny, Mrs. Ratard, Messrs. them move freely about the streets. Under

to-marrow, the proceeds of which will go to the Lannet, Mr. Jancovich, and 124 Chinese,For, Dianfond Jubilee Hospital. On Saturday next, Yokohama fram Marseilles-Messrs. Takeyro does not become epidemic annually.

is also to be in aid of the Hospital.

Cazalis, Roustan, R. Ram, Me and Mrs. Obu ka and child, and Mr. Miguel. From Bombay

U. S. MINISTER CONGER, The U. S Minister Conger, with Mrs: Con- ger and Miss Conger, have been spending a Monday morning. few days in Canton. They leave for Macao on from a leading Brooklyn paper is of interest, The following clipping coming as it does while the U. S. Minister is amongst us:-

CONGER MAY RUN FOR GOVERNOR

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WASHINGTON, February 13th, United States representative at Pekin, has sent It is reported that Minister Conger, the cablegram to a prominent lowan announce ing, in response to a question, that he would accept the nomination for Governor of that State if it were offered to him, but declining to practically a unanimous feeling in Iowa to enter into a contest for the place. As there is

believed to presage the Minister's resignation | make 'Mr. Conger the next Governor, this is

at Pekin.

MORE THIEVES CÅGED,

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sent abroad by the Committee selected at the Amongst the Telegrams

Friday were one to japan and one to Minister Mass Meeting at Chang Su-ho's gardens last Yang Ju at St. Petersburg. The one to Japan Oriental, or Far East Association in the fol was addressed to the President of the Japanese,

The remains of the officers, non-commissioned lowing terms The ratification of the secret officers and mer who fell in the defence and re- treaty between our country and Russin threa-lief of the British Legation and were temporarily Asia. We have held a mass meeting to protest Tatter City on the gh inst. The 12th Battery tens the existence of the Empires of Eastern buried within its ground, were removed to the against the matter and we beg for the infance

country outside the South-West corner of the

of your honourable association to save us from

R. F. A. provided un cairisges and waggons the danger which threatens the existence of our

and the 16th Bengal Lancers furnished an country! The telegram to Minister Yang Tu escort, together with the New South Wales was as followsThe knowledge of the agree Regiment playing alament.". The funeral Contingent, the pipers of the 26th Beluchistan ment with Russia has created immense excite- the gentry, literati and common people of the ment and stirred up great indignation amongst corlege left the Legation at 3 p.m., every. British officer not on duty, being present at the Empire, and the aspect of affairs is now eptirely imposing ceremony changed. A great calamity threatens China. We pray you to use your utmost exertions to preveal the accomplishment of the treaty"

• Peace Negotiations.

PEKING March 17th.

The peace negotiations are quietly progress- wharves and condemned to be exhibited in The four thieves, caught near the steamer

ing in a satisfactory way, notwithstanding all statements to the contrary. At present only cares for six months, died before half the term

the committees are meeting to Consider the had expired. Seven others have been caught not yet been arrived at and will probably not question of indemnities. An agreement has and are now on exhibition. I have not been.be arrived at for some time to come. It is able to learn how long they are to be caged expected that negotiations between the different Crowds of Chinese gather daily to gaze upon them. Now that the cold weather is practically

Powers at home will be necessary, in order to over they may be able to endure the punish which are to rule the decision of private claims, come to an understanding about the principles ment.

the views of the Ministers in this question that it will be rather a long time before the differing considerably. Therefore it is evident Ministers will be able to meet again with the Chinese Plenipotentiaries.

THE CRISIS IN THE

NORTH.

SHANGHAI.

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China, Russia, and the Powers.

SHANGHAI, 18th March.

The intrigues that are distracting the Court at Hsiamare well indicated by the following news which has reached us from a well-inform- ed source:-

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Chinese Troops in Fortified Positions.

TIENTSIN.

Affairs in the North. {From Our Own Correspondent).

TIENTSIN, March 8th.

Two thousand regular Chinese troops are in strongly fortified positions about 12 miles west of the Great Wall, on the highway leading from Pastingfu directly westward into the Province of bhansi. The Allies do not intend to advance against these positions, but by mounted patrols About three weeks ago, the Viceroys Linthey are kept advised of every movement of K'un-yi and Chang Chih-tung sent a telegram the Chinese. The Antsuling Pass, which is to the Court at Hsian, in which they protested situated about 5 miles on this side of Shansi, against the Russian secret treaty, and said that is occupied by the Allies. There are at present if the Court had to choose between offending two companies of infantry and a troop of horse, Russia and offending the other Foreign Powers, but more infantry and artillery will be sent. it would be safer to offend Russia and keep there very shortly, friendly with the other Powers, whose help could be obtained, if necessary, by, and by. When this telegram arrived at Hsian, it was at once strongly supported by Yung Lu, The Court then consulted Lu "huan-lin, who advised that the matter be referred to Li Hungchang. This was done, and Li Hung-chang-whose intimate connection with Russia in recent years is notorious-replied in very strong terms. He of the country round Tientsio is exceedingly said 'If you have to make such a choice, you disturbed, but when I say "around Tientsin" had better make friends with Russia and I really mean the whole of North China, from offend the other Powers. He also added that Moukden' down to the South of Chibli, and he strongly advised the Court not to listen even inte Honan News is coming in from to Liu Kan-yi or Chang Chih-tung as they all sides that the Boxers are again actively are pro-English and pro-Japanese. When Li drilling, and they maintain that next time they Hung-chang's message arrived at Hsian, imove it will be to some purpose, and they will was immediately strongly supported by Lu not make the same mistakes agap. They are tween La Chuan-lin and. Yung Lu. The art this time and are working hard. Some Chuan-lin. A struggle then commenced be- evidently seeking to perfect themselves in their former said that it the Court offended Russia, very important books have lately been dis- it would put an end the dynasty at once covered which are being very widely circulated Yung Lu's argument in reply was to the effect, and are being printed and distributed in widely that if the Court kept friendly to the other separated districts with the greatest secrecy. I Powers, they could, be relied upon to help have to-day seen three of these interesting Chion but if the Court offended the other booklets, but cannot get even the loan of Powers, Russia could not be trusted to help them to translate, but hope soon to be in China.

possession of, some copies. They contain

"This went on for some days, when Yung Luthe applied for ten days' leave, which was granted. Lu Chuan-lin then obtained for the time sole control of the Grand Council, and took some very active measures."

We should have expected that, Yung Lu, with the support of Wang Wen-shao and, Sun Chia nai, would have been able to over-ride Lu Chuan-lin. The whole story shows the chaos that reigns at the Court at present.

Friday's Meeting..

Mr. Sharp in his address for the defence said there could be no doubt that a murder had been committed and the usual question which a jury had to consider in dealing with these charges was whether the prisoner caused the death of the deceased. They were not asked I say whether the death was due to some other cause, and they were not asked to con. sider any matter which usually had to be con- sidered in charges of murder. The murder was of a very dastardly character, but the only question for the jury to decide was who did it. There was no doubt that there were cir cumstances of suspicion against the prisoner. It was perfectly clear that, according to the witnesses, the prisoner was the only person present when the thieves were alleged to have entered. It was also clear that the prisoner was the only person who could give an account of what happened between about nine and eleven o'clock. There were suspicions against her. He would submit and read a number of authorities that there was nothing more dan-

To H. E. Tseen, Governor of Shensi at gerous than what was called circumstantial-Isian. Please present, the following to their and presumptive evidence. This was a typical Majesties the Empress Dowager and Emperor case, as the evidence did not purport to prove on our behalf-Should the treaty with Russia directly that the person charged committed the murtier, though it, purported to raise the infer be ratified, the various. Powers will follow her ence. He thought his Lordship would confirm example and demand each one a piece of terri- his statement when he said that more miscar-

tory. Great Britain is arranging for a War Yangtze provinces. Should the United States Loan for the purpose of getting firm, hold of the Germany, Japan, and other Powers follow her footsteps, the destruction of China will be im the Peace Commissioneis and Chinese Minister mediate. We pray their Majesties to command to Russia to oppose with all their strength the danger and destruction." Russiart treaty, thereby saving the Empire from

I think I mentioned in my last that the state

vilest possible accusations against foreigners, I believe, and we are throughout referred to as the devils." One of them has been printed here in Tientsin City since the Siege. They are being taken up to Sir Ernest Satow who will, I hope, not merely make a note of them and pigeon-hole them.

situation. Many of the Chinese believe the There is very little 'change in the general Emperor is returning, but the more intelligent naturally argue that if this was so there would surely be some stir of preparation and some The following telegrams were sent to Hsian, indisputable sign of his coming would be Peking, Nanking, and Wachang, on Saturday,seen! Personally I do not think the Court As a result of the Mass Meeting of Chinese will return so long as there is the faintest held at the Chang Gardens, on Friday after gentry, literati and merchants residing here, the foolish talk about our troops or some of chance of being able to make a stand, and all the allies withdrawing is only making the Chinese more confidant. It is very much to be hoped that a really organized attempt in retake one of the two captured cities will be made, or some definite outrage altempted just to clinch matters a bit and stop this halfhearted belief in China's assurances and protestations,

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The German policy of scouring the country they would take advice and seek counsel with round would be admirable and effective if onlý those who know who is who. They go along however, on their own gait and as often as not and in this way they are doing considerable liberate Boxers and imprison innocent people harm the Boxers are undoubtedly having no end of fun with us. One redoubtable fellow who led the attack on Seymour, and To Prince Ching and Grand Secretary Li pulled up the rails at Lofa station, was recently be ratified, China will be a lost country at once and to have guided the British from Peking to lung-chang, Peking:-If the treaty with Rossis known to have posed as a guide and informant, Great indignation and opposition fill the hearts attack a body of, as he said, Boxers, who were that you will sternly oppose the ratification in Chinese are undoubtedly dancing on theshadow of the gentry and common people, and we pray in reality quite harmless Christians The accordance with right and reason and so save the critical situation."

of our coat tails the while we flatter pur- salves we are metaphorically grinding them to powder!

riages of justice were due to evidence of this character than to anything else. Frequently circumstantial evidence had been held to.. Were the facts proved inconsistent with the would satisfy them that whatever circum- innocence of the prisoner? He thought he stances appeared to them to be against the prisoner, there was nothing approaching The Chairman, continuing, expressed the

to absolute proot of the guilt of the prisoner. opinion that there was nothing further to being to end, and had been told very fully. He

The prisoner's story was consistent from begin said, and, after some discussion..

It was decided to send a courteously worded sugeted that if it had been fabricated upon practically the instant of the murder, the re- reply in acknowledgement,

iterated statement of the prisoner would be inconsistent with the circumstances. The story was that a number of men, probably about six, entered the house for the purpose of robbing the prisoner, the deceased, or both. If the Russian treaty be an accomplished To H.E. Viceroy Liu K'un-yi at Nanking: The prisoner had quarrelled with the other fact, The peace negociations will be prevented two. The evidence fed to the belief that rollsery was intended which incidentally led to and there will be a change over the whole murder, that the wife instigated some men to

situation. We hear, the British Government Also read letter from Singapore Chamber of conumit a robbery. The deceased went to

have prepared a War Loan, and their intention Commerce in reply to an inquiry addressed to assist the prisoner against the robbers and he

is to possess the Yangtze provinces. The it by this Chamber, as to what publicity was suggested that the anatder was then committed South-eastern provinces are in momentary dan given to the notification declaring Singapore without any premeditation whatever on their &c and we pray your Excellency to combine with the other Viceroys and Governois in op. infected, stating in reply that the notification part. The robbers ran off, fearing discovery, in question was posted in the Shipping Office and the prisoner, in her fright, got up and posing the Treaty, and cancelling it with all published in the local newspapers on the 29th bolted the door. It was clear that if the danger "

your strength in order to save our country from and 30th November, and in the Government thieves were not instigated, by the wife, theyThe telegram to Wuchang for Viceroy Chang Gaselle, and the Committee did not see how it were familiar with the ways of the house and Chili tung being the same as the above, there could well have been made more public the contents of the boxes. The general is no necessity for repeating the message here Also read two letters of 6th March and one history of the wretched household they would. The gravity of the situation and the bold ex dated 11th idem from the Colonial Secretary have become familiar with during the last few ample of the few patriots who had arranged the forwarding quarantine notices from Rangoon days. The jealousies of the wife and the mass meeting on Friday, items to have fired and Calcutta, which had been acknowledged, prisoner were also familiar. The circumstances the enthusiasm and (latent) patriotism of num the attention of the Government being then that the wife said in the evidence that the bers of other gentry, literati and merchants not drawn to the apparently comprehensive means prisoner was responsible for the deceased losing only residing here but in other parts of this adopted by the Rangoon Authorities to seture his situation at the Supreme Court, and also province, so that telegrams and letters have publicity for their notifications

for his not obtaining my work afterwards, Fürther letters, dated 12th, 15th, 16th, 16th were worthy of not. The telations between the patrious and asking, to be allowed to fix been arriving in large numbers congratulating and 18th March, from the Government with the prisoner and the deceased were very their names to the roll also, reference to quamnline notices were then read intimate and quarrels were incessant in the The first stated that quarantine as against house Mr. Sharp then dwelt up the character Hongkong had bean withdrawn it Calcutta of the bridence for the prosecution and upon and ohittagong withe next that it had been im the incis of the law upon the subject. Subic] My Ships Clondence extended for nairly forc

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day en route for Shanhal-kwan and a general General Gaseled is expected down here to- tour of inspection.

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I hear the Germans have been again at tacked outside Pasting fu, two being killed and eight wounded, but there are no paniculars. All the talk is of the Court returning to Peking, but so far there has been nothing which, to my thinking, justities any definite expectation.

Shipping.

Arrivils.

CHINKIANG, British steamer, 1,242, J. Vaughan,

R.N.R., 23rd Mar,Wuluu and Chinkiang 19th Mar, General.-Butterfield & Swire. ANNAM, French steamer, 2.336, IT. Sellier, 24th Man-Shangliai 21st March, Mails and General Messageries Maritimes. ESMERALDA, British str., 966, G. H. Blaxland, 24th Mar,-Manila 21st Mar., General- Shewan, Tomes & Co. SUNGXIANG, British steamer, 1,027, S. W. Moore, 24th Man-Manila 21st March, General-Butterfield & Swire. MAZAGON, British steamer, 4,097, R. T. L. Cook, R.N.R., 24th Mar Japan 19th Mar, General-P,'& O. 5. N. Cò. HSIEH HO, British steamer, 1,082, A. A. Crawford, z4th Mar..-Shanghai 19th Mar, General-Siemssen & Co.

BENCIUTIA, British steatner, 1,330, C. Stewart, 34th Mar., Shanghai 20th Mar, General

-C. M. 5. N. Co.

PERLA, British steamer, 1,274, R. W. Almond,

24th Mar-Manila 21st Mar,. Ballast. Shewan, Tomes & Co. TATECAMI MARU, japanese steamer, 1,670, H Sakamoto, 24th Mar.,-Moji zath March, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisha. ARISTEA, Austria steamer, 2,208, G. M. Scopinich, 24th Man-Moji 18th March, Coal-Mitsui Bussan Kaisba." FORMOSA, British steamer, 674, A. E. Hodgins, 24th Mar,Tamsui 22nd Mar, and Amoy AMIGO, German steamer, 774, J. Bendixen, 23rd, General.-Douglas, Lapraik & Co...

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Mrs. B. Muker. From Colombo-Mr. Kane- dig From Singapore-Messrs. Kawamura

M. McAsuda, Mrs. Cuine, and Mr. F Rawal. and Mudge. For Kobe from Bombay-Messrs. Bottlewaria, P. M. Sonyel. From Singapore- For Takoy from Saigen-Messrs. Amier and

gandit. For Shanghai from Marseilles- Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, 2 children and servant, Messrs. Wintour: Lange, Katard, Robert, Mrs.. Pinarei und infant, Messrs. Lasurus and. F Fendain From Singapore-Mr. Deschampo. From Saigon Mr. and Mrs. Meyer, and Miss Bluntm.

To Depart

Per Yuthsang, for Manila-Mr. and Mrs, Chs. Wessel, Jessis. R. Wolfe, Ferdinand' Wenzel, Wm. L. Crosson, Rev. S. B. Kurtz, Rev. E. A. Eby, Fray Polegrin, E. Hamamoto, Mrs Royoshi Tsurum, Chiyous, Mr. and Mrs. Kakulato Nagai, Mamda.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

Captain H. Sellier, of the steamship Annam, from Shanghai, repons Fresh N.E. winds, rainy.

Capt. R. W. Almond, of the steamship Perla, from Manila, reporis-Light gentle breeze with beautiful weather,

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Capt. G. H. Blaxland, of the steamship Esme raldi, from Manila, reports: Light to moderate N. to N.N.W. winds, fine and bazy weather.

Captain G. M. Scopinich, of the steamship Ariste, from Moji, teports Fine weather, and fight monsoon in the Formosa Channel.

Capt. J. Vaughan, of the steamship Chinkiang, from Wult and Chinkiang, reports:-Fresh N.. accompanied by fog, rainy and hazy weather. winds from the Heishan's to Chilang Point,

Hsich He, from Shanghai, reports:-Moderate Captain A. A. Crawford, of the steamship

light monsoon with dull, showery weather to S.W, and S.S.W. winds to Heishian's, thence Hongkong,

Captain S. W. Moore, of the steamship Sung kian, from Manila, reports Light winds and calms with fine weather to 40 miles S.E. of Tamkan, thence to port inoderate. N.N.W. winds and dull weather.

Capt. C. Stewart, of the steamship Bencluika, from Shanghai, repons-Left Shanghai at 11.10 am, on the 20th inst, had moderate to fresh winds with gloomy and misty weather to Chiclang Point, thence to port variable and fine.

from Tamsui and Amey, reports: Tamsui to Capt. A.E. Hodgins, ofthe steamship Formosa, 24th Mary Saigon 20th Mar, Rice and General-Jebsen & Co.

Amoy overcast with rain, Amoy to Hongkong CHOYSANG, British sir, 1,491, G. H. Hower, moderate breeze and fine clear weather. Vessels 24th Mar-Canton 24th Mar., GeneralFrench cruiser Descartis, ss. Hailan, Tainsui, in Amoy German cruisers Irens and Secadier, Stang Leong, and Picciola.

WHAMPOA, British steamer, 1,109, M. E. Laver,

Jardine, Matheson & Co.

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24th Mar,Canton 24th Mar, General, Butterfield & Swire..

TAISIUN, American steamer, 1,216, Patterson,

25th Mar-Canton 24th Mar., Ceneral. C. M. S. N. Co. WOSANG, British steamer, 1,127, R. Jolins,

25th Mar..-Canton 24th Mar., General Jardine, Matheson & Co WINO SANG, British steamer, 1.517, T H. Sellar, 29th Mar,-Swatow 24th March, General-Jardine, Matheson & Co. PETRARCH, German steamer, 1,232, Ucher,"

25th Mar., Manila zoth Mar, Ballast.- Sander, Wieler & Co. SATUNA, American steamer, 1,285, Potter, 25th Mat-Guam 25th Feb, and Manila zand

· Mar, Coal-U, S. Government. OCEANIEN, French steamer, 2,081, Schmitz, 25th Mar Marseilles 17th February, and Saigon 22nd Mar, Maits and Genem-- Messageries Maritimes. CANTON, British steamer, 2,164, C. F. Lock stone, R.N.R, 25th Mar,-London 9th Feb, and Singapore 19th Mar, General.— PETRIANA, British steamer, 1,140, Snope, 25th

P. & O; S. N. Co Mar,Belik, (Papan) igth-Mar, Kerosine. KONICSBERG, Geaman steamer, 3,481, Chris

Arnhold, Kazberg & Co..

STEAMERS EXPECTED,

Names.

Awa Maru

Fram

Singapore Moji

Mar 27th

Mar. 27th

Japan Japan

Mar. 18th

April 1st

Mike Maru...... Tartar Athenian America Maru......San Francisco April 12th

We would direct the tentiam of shipping firms the are now published in these colaps, and I am.bing trees, style in which "Steam Expotted" and "Projecte hailings" fully rig the rasmagen alabing: fons to give artless 10

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PROJECTED SAILINGS.

Slip

Destination.

London.

Date.

Ajax London. Agamemnon

April 23rd Mar, goth Ametica Maru. San Francisco, &c (April 23rd Australian... Sydney, &.....April 11th Anping Maru... Foochow Mar. 27th Awa Maru.....

Kobe & Yokohama Mar. 29th

tensen, 25th Mar-Hamburg 5th Feb, and Singapore 19th March, GeneralBamberg........... Havre, &c...... April 8th: Siemssen & Co.

Clearances at the Harbour Office. dependent, British str., for Chefoo Yuensang. British str, for Amby. Formosa, British str., for Swatow..

feitad, French str., for Pakhm, La Rhone, French str, for Canton, Saline Rickmers, British str., for Swatow. Taishin, American str. for Shaoghai Haihow, British str., for Thiwanfoo. Wo Ping, Chinese steam-launch, for Wuchow. Kong, Britishs str. for Canton. Yamaguchi Maru, Japanese str., for Moji. Prosper, Norwegian str, for Saigon. Pakshan, British str., for Swatow.

Mar. 24. Thairs, British str., for-Swatow.

Departures.

Mar. 24. Albenga, German str., for Singapore. Mar. 24, Coterie, British str. for Singapore. Mar. 24, Maidsuru Maru, Japanese str., for

Swaton,

Passengers-Arrives."

Mar 25, Annam, French str., for Europe. from all public functions and amusements takes Mar. 25 Octanen, Freuchat, for S'hai, &e. The first break in our mourning abstention Mar. 25, Loongmoon. Ger, str, for Shanghai. place on Saturday, when the Pickpocket 3 Mar. 25. Hothon, French str, for Pakhoi, be given in the Gordon Hall. This piece is Mar. 25, Heiko, British str., for Taiwanfoo. interrupted by illness last year and by Her Majesty's deaths this year, but promises to come. off well now, although several changes liave taken place in the caste.

The weather is becoming genial now and the Indian officers are looking chirpy over the re- turn of spring

Considerable annoyance is caused. here by the French soldiers who swagger all over the place four and five abreast, and resent being made to get out of the way. They all wear side arms and necasionally use them, and serious consequences will probably some day ensue through their being allowed about the settlement so much. right instead of the left hand side of the rond, The Germans offend mainly by using the and, serious accidents occasionally result.

Sickness and a variety of other small ills PANANAW March Trth prevented my finishing this on Saturday, I am now able to add, however my unqualified coma mendation of Saturday's perfomance which not only fairly eclipsed most of our previous March 19th amateur performances, but compared 194 10k-in-law of Li Hung-chingstrably.com

Chang Pei-Lun.

Bayern Bombay Canton China......

Straifs, &c. London

July 25th April 6th Shanghai & Mar. 27th San Francisco, de May 25th Chusan... Europe, &c. April 13th City of Peking.. San Francisco, de April 30th Clavering, Victoria, IL.C... April 12th Coptic: ....... an Francisco. &April 13the Daijin Maru...Tamsu

Mar. 31st

Doric San Francisco, A Emp. China. Vangoivery Ep. India

June 1st

April 3rd

April 24

May

Esmeralda Manila

Mar. 27

Formosa.......Swalow, &c..... Freiburg...avre, &c.

Mar 201

Mar. 29th

Emp. Japan

Gaelic Glenogle

Han Francisco, &c. May, 7th. Victoria, B.C....... April 1st Gymeric... New York... Q, desp Hiiloong Haiphong. Mar. 26th Hamburg Straits, &c.) Miss June, rath Hongkong Maresan Francisco, &c. May 16th Idomeneus London April 16th Idzumi Maru. Victoria B.C. April 13th Inaba Maru Kailong

Kimitsebou. Siralts, de

König Albero Straits, No. Marburg. Havre, RC Mazagon Bombay, &c. Melpomene

Kobe & Yokohama April 12tq/ Cebu & floilo

Mar 29th

July fith

April 17th

April and

Mar. 2615

April 3rd

Mar agth

Mar 28th

April 26th

Margoth

May 20th

Singapore

Bombay San Francie Victorin BC

Per Sungkjang, from Maniln-Messrs. T. C Lumo, G. Cadell, M. F. Beard, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mike Mare G. Joy, a Europeans, and 169 Chinese,Nippon Murd Per Einerada, from Manija--Mesdames Olympia on Gove, Hawthome, Zimo, Messra. Hawthorpe, Plassy Marseilles, &c Rend, Stevens Luzzato, Carvalho. Faydanco, essen. Straits. &o. E. Tanto, Evanste Banto, and 129 Chinese. Prinz Heinich... Straits, &o. Per Anam, from Kobe-Miss Ellis, haby Prinzess lieno....Straits, c. and hmah, and Mrs. Sephora Abfaliam From Queen Adelfide. Victor, B.C Nagasaki-Messrs. Kwok lai, Kwok The Lu Rosetta Maru Sydney, te Yep, Capt. Watson and son, Alr Thomas Sachsen Straits Inglis, Capt Cummis and son Afr. and treanuki Mant Frank Wills, Mr. Gaztelu, Capt Reed, Mr Paul Segil, Ngo Van Chot, Chu Vad Khan, Baises, hirs. Evensburg Mrs. Thi Con, Messrs Sibiria Wallbran Banstor Indians, i Chinese and

Per Amigo, from Sinigon Annam boy,

Per Wing Sang, from Per Hendlush from field, ard-

Savola

May 15th- May ist: Mar 29th,

Marzo unct Aprizoth

DVTC, RG

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