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ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

LIMITED.

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS,.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

SCOTCH

WHISKIES.

GREAT REDUCTION

IN

PRICES.

From this date the prices of our popular brands of SCOTCH WHISKIES will be as under-

Per Case of 1 dar.

A. THORNES BLEND $11.00 B. GLENORCHY BLEND (A

Fine Soda Whisky)

C. ABERLOUR-GLENLIVET{A Fine Peaty Flavoured Whisky)

J2.50

D. H.K.D. BLEND of the Finest Old Malt Scotch Whiskies

E. BLEND.

The popular Whisky in the Far East .....

NOTICE

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY MAY 19 1906.

All communications. Intended for publication in

**T8# HUNGKONG TELEGRAPH" should be

addrowed to The Editor, 1, Ice House Hond, and should he accompanied by the Writor's Nams and

Addrem.

Ordinary business cornmunications should be addrowed

to The Manager.

The Editor will not undertako to be responsible for *any rejected: MB., nor tantum any Contribution. SUBBORIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE), DAILY-180 per annum. WEEKLY-313 per annura.,

would be restrained from gambling by the fear of a $ fine? There may be optimiste who are of that opinion, but they must be in the minority. The coolic will reason at it is worth his while to take the chance of losing $z when there is a possibility of winning $20 or $30. The gambling erl! is reprobated on every hand without much success. The late Mr. Osmond Tearle used to stage a play called "The Gamester, in which all the terrible fruit of the green babe table were depicted in lurid colours, but it is The ratos per quarter and per proportional safe to say that few were influenced by the sermon. Turning now to the question of stolen property, Mr. Orme states that the value of the property reported stolen during the year was $258,736.18. Of that suit, $109,186 came under the category of larcen. ics by bailces, de, thefts and frauds by trust. ed servants (clerks, shroffs, compradores,

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The daily in i dalivered free when the address in

acereitile to momenger. Du copios sent by post ani additional *.80 per quartor in charged for postage: The plage on the wookly imite in any part of the

world i 30 conta por quarter.

Single Copies, Daily, ten cents: Weekly, wouty

live cente

The Hongkong Celegraphete, a clats of crime which the police, he

HONGKONG, Saturday, May 19, 1906,

POLICE WORK IN HONGKONG, "No less than 1,517 cases were reported to the police during 1905, as we learn from the report of Mr. G. N. Ortue, the assistant Superintendent of Police in Hongkong

cannot prevent, and in which, owing to the case with which the offenders can es. cape from the Colony and the difficulty of tracing them, it is very hard to obtain arrests and convictions. The sums so stolen are sometimes very large. There were two such thefts of $52,000 and S20,210 respec

bank, and eight others tively from of $1,000 and upwards, including one of $13,000, from other persons, The value with the previous year of 2.48 per cent and restored to owners not a startling reduction but still in a way There were 3951 opium warrants issued last satisfactory, when it is remembered that the population of the Colony is continually shift-year as compared with 2,444 in 1904; opium was found in 1,105 instances and 1419 per. ing, and the criminal classes are recruited

arrested.

Thirteen samples of from the scum of Canton, which seems to

whisky, brandy, rum and beer were analysed breed a special class of evil doers. In ex.

TAOTAL Wan, oge of the most influential man. darins at Canton, arrived in the Colony on the 15th inst,, and left again for Canton yesterday. THE emigrant steamer Indravelli, with coolica from Chinwantão, etc, arrived in Durban on the 13th instant, after the unusually quick pass. age of 26 days.

we regret to announce that a telegram wan received in the Colony to-day stating that Mr.. A. A. Pacheco, Consul for Italy and Siam in Macao and a prominent solicitor in that city, died this morning, the cause for death being

right's disease,

THE revenue of the l'astal department for last yaar amounted to $414,833.19, being an increase of $6,379.27. Under expenditure there, is a very heavy increase of $268,692.69-due, prin cipally to the fiual settlement of the cinim of the Imperial Post Office against this Colony for the share of subsidy to the P. & O. Sicam

Navigation Company, from 1st February, 1898, to 31st January, 1905.

638,977 registered articles and parcels were dealt with in the Hongkong General Post office, an increase of 39.919, with an average of 2,041 en each working day, as against 1,914 on the last annual returns. The greatest number handled on a single day was 7,011. In addition to this, 14,313 passed through the various agencies but not through Hongkong, making a total for the administration of 743,250. THERE are 5 pillar-boxes on the Peak, so in

THE COLLISION CASE,

ACTION IN COURT, 1:

In Admiralty Jurisdiction this morning His Honour the Chief Justice, Bir Francia Piggott presiding, the case of Chan Pak Tai, owner of the junk Lin Shing Let, and the owners of her cargo, versus the steamship ankore was resumed.

TELEGRAM.

"HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.”

SERVICE.

THE STRANDED “ROON." SALVAGE VESSEL DESPATCHED.

Shanghai, 19th May; The Norddeutscher Lloyd 5.8.

Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for the plaintiffs, Mr. E. H. Sharp, K., in- structed by Mr. H. J. Gedge, of Messra. John- | Roon, which went ashore on a rock son, Stokes and Master, representing the defendant. The Hon. Captain Barnes-Law off Kotsushima Island (as reported in rence, R.N., Marine Magistrate, sat as assessor. our telegram columns last evening] The case for the plaintiff having closed as

is in a dangerous position. All the passengers and crew have been safely landed and taken to Moji, sufficient caretakers being left on board.

recorded in our columns last evening, Mr. Sharp addressed the Count,

Learned counsel said: At about 9.15. p.m.

on the 15th November, 1905, the steamship Hankow, belonging to the China Navigation Company Ld., while on her usual voyage from Cantun to Hongkong was near Castle Peak, and was proceeding on a course about south east by cast, and at a speed of about ten knots an hour over the ground. Her regulation lights were burning brightly, and a good look out was being maintained on board of her The night was fine and clear but cloudy, a fresh breeze was blowing from about north east, and the tide was near the end of the flood Under these circumstances those on board perceived a jusk which proved to be the Lin Shing Lee, without any lights, nearly o

But that was a decrease of 295 as compared | of the property recovered by the Police Victoria and 6 in Kowloon. The number of /mile away, and bearing about half a point on

sons were

was $47,612.80.articles posted in these, during 1905, was 41,170, as against 66,746 in 1904, and 48,110 in 1993. This is a complete justification, writes the Postmaster General, of the appointment of special messengers to clear these Boxes instead of leaving that duty to postmen whose punct

mands of deliveries.

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the Hankow's starboard bow, As soon as the

Bunkowe observed her course, which was cross-

ing that of the Hankete from starboard to port, the Hankow's helm was ported so that the junk (if she had kept on her courte) would have passed the Elastow amply clear, port to port. When, however, the vessels were

course. to port, and apparently tried to cross

the Dankow's bow from port to starboard, the ankow's engines were immediately reversed full speed, and her helm was put hard a-port,

The Japanese salvage atcamer Hansa has been despatched from Nagasaki to the assistance of the Boon.

Later,

The s.s. Boon is found to be in a more favourable position, and the weather conditions are favourable. H.J.G.M.S. Hansa (not the Japanese salvage vessel) is assisting in towing her off the rocks. Further particulars

to-morrow.

[The 1.0 Roon is a steel twin-screw slentner of 8,133 registered tonnage, built in 1902, by J.C. Tecklenberg, at Bremen, for the Nord- Her length is 451.9 feet, brendth 55.8, and

The above telegram was kindly furnished to depth 36 feet, and she is registered in Bremen. representative of the Hongkong Telegraph. by Messts. Melchers and Co-Ed, H. Ta

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11.40 amining the character of the charges laid and all were certified to be genuine. The cality had to be sacrificed to the varying de about to pass, the junk suddenly changed her deutscher Lloyd Steam Navigation Company.

against the arrested persons, it is note.poisonous fire water that the pour European worthy, that there was a decrease of 548 in the number of indictments for what are described as serious offences, the chief 14.99decreases being 302 in larcenics, 143 in "unlawful possession,” and 44 in burglaries. There were 372 Europeans and Americans 15.00 convicted of offences against the laws of the

The above prices are strictly net. The Colony, and 55 accused were discharged, discount of five per cent. previously allowed The Chinese convictions numbered 10,921, whereas there were only 133 last year. An in. and the case adjourned.

on our Whiskies ceases from this date.

the dismissals reaching the total of 1058. Only Indians came before the Court, of whom is were acquitted of the charges laid against them. The difficulty of tracing A. S. WATSON & CO., murders is evidenced by the cases which

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. Hongkong, 17th May, go.

$16.00

WILL BUY A CASE

OF

were reported during the year, Six cases oc- curred. In three of these no arrest was made;

in two cases the accused were acquitted, and

in one, that in which à Filipino murdered

but there was not time for these measures to

struck with, her port bow the Jankow's poil side, about 70 feet from the stern, inflicting damage on the Hankow. No light whatever was visible on board the junk before the col- isinn, when a light appeared on her stern.

THE BITER BUL.

TWO RICKSHA COOLIES AND A TEN-CENT FIECE.

gets when he is inclined to a carouse is THE claim put in by Mr. John Hastings for unknown to the Analyst. The report on the one cheat of morphine, seized in the Kowloon police force is entirely in its favour, but we godowns on March 6th and 7th last, and which was adjourned sine die by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, would desire to know why the cost of the at the request of Mr. Hastings, came on for take effect before the junk, coming on rapidly,! force has increased from $380,789 in 1901, hearing at the Police Court this forenoon. Mr. when the strength stood al 920, to $517,453 F. B. Deacon, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and in 1905, when the force stood at 1,018. It Deacon, appeared for the opium farmer, and is not as if the European staff has increased, Mr. John Hastings represented his client, a for there were 45 Europeans in 1901 Chinaman from Shanghai. Evidence was heard cease of $136.664 due to the enlistment of SUMMAN has arrived. It is officially notified by article 21 of the regulations for preventing to the Ferry wharf, and on arriving there he

amount. There is much room for criticamions. The married men are not allowed manlike, and contrary to article 20 of those a few Chinese seems an unusually large in the Army Orders to-day that ponkahs may collisions at sea. The junk was navigated in unsen- reckless and manner that was be taken into use forthwith But there are a in the report, but on the whole it ot

to have punkahs pulled in their quarters during regulations. She neglected to carry or exhibit unsatisfactory.

the day time; that privilege is reserved for the the Ights required under the Merchants Ship night, so that although the clerks in the milf ping Amendment Ordinance of 1905, or any tary offices may chew their. penholders in the light whatever breeze generated by the punkahs, the harassed soldier's wife must sizzle in the sweltering hear of the noun-day without so much as a cooling

LOCAL AND GENERAL

a compatriot on board the Tremont while Today is the 36th anniversary of the birthday

1.4 that vessel une lying tu kaalamang alam pelavnici was found guilty and sentenced to death,

GREGOR & CO.'S

IMPERIAL

HIGHLAND

of 14. 1 M Nicholas 1. Wonen ut. Kazımo MR. J. R. Wood has been appointed a mefider-

TOOTH TO

THE police at West Point had a rather busy

which was afterwards commuted to impri- of the Squatters' Board, vice Mr. F. J. Badeley. time last night in trying to stop certain mem sonment for life. In the cases of man- A MEMORIAL of re-entry by the Government slaughter the police were more successful in of Ping, Chau Lot No. 231 has been registered | obtaining evidence to convict the guilty according to the law.

THE Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, M., C.M., C.M.G., has

Mr. Willoughby, called by Mr. Sharp, said he was second officer of the s.s. Hankow, and on the night in question was on watch. It was a cloudy night, and the moon had not risen above

An amusing story of how one ricksha copiia fooled another of the tribe is related by a corres- The jun's neglected to keep a proper look-out:pondent who witnessed the incident. A gentle. she neglected to keep her course, as required man who was bound far Kowloon was driven.

dismounted. After the careless fashion of some people, he drew out a handful of coini from which to select a ten-cent plece, but in the hurry he spilled a few into the street Ho managed to find all the money with the excep tiori of a twenty-cent piece. It had fallen be bind him ond was promptly covered by the The collision was caused

broad, flat foot of the ricksha man. The "fate" solely by the fault of the junk, and there was searched high and low for the missing money no negligence or improper navigation on the but to no avail. Even the coglio pretended to part of the Hanku. Sava as aforesaid, the join in the search; he hobbled around as one fendants depy the allegations contained in, describing a circle, the centre being the hidden enin. i henshe ferry-boat gave a hout, he plaints' claime,

and the gentleman made a dive for it, abandon. As a counter-claim defendants asked judging the, money to its fate. Another reksha ment for the damage occasioned to the defen- Coolie had seen the whole performance. It was his turn now, so up he ran and shouted bers of a Chinese procession passing alongdants' steamer, by the collision, with costs; to

"halves," or words to that effect. The st Queen's Road West who were burning crackers have an account of said damage taken with the

paller was indignant,' Had, he not earned outside the Government Civil Hospital, and assistance of merchants, and such other relief

the money by the sweat of bis feet? Had disturbing the patients in that institution.

as the Court should allow.

be not swindled the "foreign devil" in capital style? Where would the money have been now if it hadn't been for his ingenuity and craft? Who brought the passenger to the wharf anyway? And if it came to that let them fight for it. But the other was not to be won over by blandishments, chicunery.or so pisms. He demanded half, that was his share, and he declared that he would not be happy till he got it. Meanwhile, he interspersed his remarks with reflections on the pedigree of the swind er's parents, their habits, customs and failings, and the persunal appearance of the descendant. The first coolie replied in fine style and all the elements seemed in order for a first-class "scrap." All at once the finder

riend why he should pop a hall share appealed him so strongly that he would acquiesce in the proposal. Forthwh, he plunged his hand into his wallet and after much search pro duced a ten-cent piece. The other coolia was so flabbergasted that he could hardly believe. his eyes, "That anybody should give up ten cents without a fight was too much for bis in. telligence. Confie No. I picked up the twenty. cent piece, which had lain on the ground during the squabble, and with a genial" By by, see you soon, I hope," he made off at top speed, sud- denly renicmbering that be had an engage. ment at the other end of the city. The other gazed fatuously at the coin which had been given to him. Then he walked across to the kerbstone, as if in a dream, and rang the coin on the granite slab, He rang it once; he rang it twice; he rang it three times. Then he flung back his head and howled. He filled the air with imprecations and clamour. The coin was counte feil 1,

parties. Under the heading of "gang robsSEVERAL lots of Crown land in various locali.Their path was not strewn with roses, for when beries," it is stated that there were 24 ties in the New Territories are advertised for the procession arrived at this junction packets of crackers, by the score, were set alight and offences during the year, but in 13 cases no sale as Taipo; on Monday next

pitched into the side-chanbel, with the result arrest was trade, which does not redound to the credit of the force. The fact that 16 of these robberies occurred in the New Terri-Board for a further term of three years from the tories may afford some explanation of the 18th instant. authorities' lack of success in bringing the crimes home to the guilty parties. 11 may be hoped that the introduction of the rail way and the stricter policing of the district

been re-appointed a member of the Media that the road was smothered in smoke. So, far the bills. He suddenly saw a dark mass about

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His Excellency the Governor, under insuuc tion from the Secretary of State for the Cologies, has beea pleased to appoint Mr. J. E. Menagh to be chief storekeeper in comec

they were successful in their mission, but one or two rowdies who thought that the police were not minding their business, got obstre. perous, and one or two started stoning the police. This did not last long, however, for the arrest of a schoolbay, who apparently started the affair, saan set the others to flight,

ndo. The schnal-boy in custody was removed further to No. 7'Police Station and this morn. ing brought before the Court. He was fined $and cautioned,

a mile away on the starboard bow, and with the aid of his glasses, he found it was a junk, sailing, but without any lights. No mals whatever were observed burning on the junk. There were some other junks about but they were in-land fro is the lankow, and that vessel had not had to alter her course on

may have the effect of curbing the lawless tion with the Kowloon-Canton Railway, Brtish and the procession was continued without account of them. Witness kept his glass on pretended that the reasons adduced by bis

section.

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QUITE an unusual gathering of friends and pupils, past and present, assembled in one of the class-rooms of Bellios Public School yester. day afternoon, to bid adieu to the headmistress, Mrs. C. J. Bateman, who has worked so

uess which appears to prevail in the New Territories. Every now and then the police "I SAW the wood lying on the road and I picked develop a mania for arresting gamblers.. gp," said a coolie at the Magistracy, this They executed no fewer than 121 warrants morning, when charged with stealing a pice of hardwood from Sang Lee's works, at the leak, in 1905, and 98 convictions were obtained. yesterday. The Inspector said that defendant In 23 cases no gambling was found being was the turacock at the Peak, and had jeen carried on. The number of convictions employed for a long time. Mr. Hazeland dis shows an increase of 28 as compared with charged defendant with a caution. the previous year, but Mr. Orme remarks MR. James Macdonald, Government maine "It is not easy to say whether these figures surveyor, has been appointed to approvoand indicate a great increase in gambling or only certify on his behalf, from time to time the that the police have been more successful in position of any disc indicating the load-lineand No doubt it is any alteration thereal, on all British or Cobni. obtaining information." well that coolies should be checked in al ships registered in the Colony, (except hips WHISKY. their habit of gambling, but it is very under 25 tons, pleasure yachts, ships not rad-she was very much liked by all, and her depar

doubtful whether these raids do much good,g or plying for hire and ships employed slely

as tugs). beyond swelling the police exchequer. Gambling is a characteristic of all Eastern races; it is ingrained in the Chinaman; and the European is not above taking a hand in

NOT ONE OF THE BEST,

BUT

THE BEST!

IT is notified that Thursday, the 24th: fay, being a public and a Bank holiday, unde the Victoria Day Ordinance, 1933, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1903); will be observed as a Goverment a game of chance when the opportunity holiday. His Excellency the Governor has offers. What difference there is between a been pleased to appoist Monday, the 4thunt, mess which makes a` practice of gambling to be observed as a holiday throuhet every night for comparatively high stakes Government departments except the flice and the coolic who proceeds to a friend's Magistrates' department.

loyally for, the school for many years, and whose departure for home on pension is soon expected. Mr. Belilios, who was present, recalled the days gone by when he first be came acquainted with Mrs. Bateman, as head- mistreen of the Belilios Public School. Mrs.

Pateman was for a long time head of the school,

ture home in a few days would be a loss ip many. Mis. Bateman replied in few bul appropriate words, regretting that she had to leave the school where she had worked for so

long, and where she had made many friends. Other speeches were made, all regretting her departure, after which she was presented with a little present, a gift from the scholars of the school, as a memento of their esteem... Re- freshments were then partaken ol, and, after they had bid her farewell, the meeting disperned.

house where he knows he will meet some INSPECTOR Lawrence, of the Naval Yal po- INSPECTOR Gourlay again prosecuted Chan kindred spirits, it is impossible to fathom.lice, proceeded against a coolic, at the Ngia-Yau, a fisherman, en remand, for depositing The one is as bad as the other in the opinion tracy this morning, before Mr. F. A. Hazand, the dead body of his daughter in the harbour of most people, but who ever heard of Euro for stealing from the dock-yard, certaimetal yesterday. This case was remanded to arcer. pcans being charged with gambling? And goods, yesterday, the property of the Admalty.thin the cause of the child's death. The officer the punishment is so ridiculously light that The Chidaman pleaded guilty, and hisWor-in charge of the case said that the child had it can prove no deterrent to the inveterate ship sentenced him to be exposed in thejocks for six hours, and to undergo three neks' gunester. In another column there appears to-day the report of two gambling raids; in imprisonment with hard labour. one case the players were fined Sz each and in another $3 cach--it would be interesting to know what led the Magistrate to differentiale GREGOR & Co., between the heinousness of the offences so

19, QUEEN'S RÓAD CENTRAL,

Hongkong, 15th Jana; 1905, (9'-

A PLANTATION of pine trees, situateds! of Nam She Wat, Ping Shan District, will sold by public auction at Ping Shan Police fation on the 23rd inst., at 3. Particulars 10 that he was able to find one set a dollar's the exact position of the trees and otherźcer-

worth more culpable than the other. Of course the keepers of the houses were more sharply punished, but presumably the "kitty" would be sufficiently large to meet the $75 [36 fine. But is it conceivable that a gambler

sary information may be obtained by ice tion at the Ping Shan Police Station, sale is subject to the condition that the sucesful competitor shall obtain a forestry licencer the plantation, and he shall comply with thutes printed theresa..

died from plague, When defendant dumped the corpse overboard it was ditached to a rope, the other end of which was fixed to the stern of his junk. It was his intention then of sail ing away, and on arriving outside the harbour he would cut the rope and the body would drift away. loall probability, if the tide was contrary, the body would float into the harbour. A crowd, secing the body, assembled near the Bay View Police Station, and a policeman, who arrived on the scene, took the situation in at a glance, got into a sampan, gave class, and arrested the defendant. Accused admitted the offence, but averred that he did not know better. Mr. F. A. Hazeland imposed a penalty of $50, with the | option of six weeks' hard labour,

the junk practically all the time, as he could not see her very distinctly as the land was behind her, and he could not see her as distinctly as if she had had sky behind her. The first time he saw the light on the stern was when she hauled up alongside; it was hidden before by the sail. Witness then gave evidence com roborative of the apening statement Mr. Sharp, and the case proceeded to a further adjournment.

ST. ANDREW'S CHURGH, KOWLOON.

FURNISHING PUND APPEAL

The following gifts received in response to

the Chaplain's recent appeal are hereby grate. fully acknowledged:-

"Anonymous"

1. Benzeville, Esq.................... Mr. and Mrs. F. Clayson. Name not to be published

H. W. Slade, Esq....

A. J. S. (Chaplain's Fees") first

instalment********

Hon. Capt. Barnes-Lawrence...... Mrs, Pinckney w

"From two friends".

J. Hutchings, Esq..........

Mrs. Bateson-Wright (2nd dona-

tion).........45

MTB, Allen...

$100

50

25

AH WARGA

25

20

10

10

TO

5

Also received, with, thanks, before the publi. cation of the appeal:-

Commodore Williams, R.N........$10 J. A. Tarrant, Esq.ind.

Total received by Rev.

A. J. Stevens in dase......$305

AT the Japanese Imperial banquet_recently

who rendered distinguished services in the late given at the Shinjiku Garden, about 80 officers wat, had the honour of receiving cups of sake. from the Imperial hands. Among those so honoured was cas non-combatant," Paymaster Nishikawa. It appears that during the attack on Port Arthur & company pressed close to a Russian fort with the object of carrying it, but the Russians poured such a fire that advance or retreat was impossible. The Japanese bur- riedly constructed defensive earthworks, where they were compelled to remain for two or three days without food. Seeing the perilous situa. tion of the company l'aymaster Nishikawa, who was with the regiment, determined to sup- ply them with food, and succeeded in carrying rice through a heavy fire to the company. The brave act was noticed by General Nogi, who itsaed a testimonial to the gallant Paymuşter,

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg, First Assistant of the Hongkong Observatory- On the 19th at 12.5 p. The barometer has risen in Manila, and fallen over China and Formosa.

The typhoon appears to be situated to the NW, of Luzon. It is probably moving towards NW.

Pressure is highest over S. Japan. It re- maius low to the N. of Japan.

Strong NE. winds to goles are indicated in the Formors Channel, and the N, part of the China Sea.

Forecast:-N. wirds, moderate; fair.

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE/ Indian (Namtang) 21st inst. German (Prins Heinrich) aand inst. Canadian (Empress of China) z2nd inst German (Preussen) 23rd inst. American Afongolia) 28th inst American (China) 30th inst, German (Prine Waldemar) ih prox,

The P. & A. 8.8. Aragonia arrived at Yoko hama on the sight of the 17th ines., from Por land, Oregon.

The C. P. R. Cols sa. Emprus of faban

left Yokohama p.m., on 18th inst., for Victoria

and Vancouver.

The C. PR. Co's sx. Empress of China arrived at Shanghai at 11 pm on 18th inst and left again at 8 p.m., Saturday, for Hong- kong, where she is due to arrive at 9 am, on azad last