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The relative density (water at 15-5 deg.=1) was 1411.
The heat of combustion calculated from the following formula
8080 C plus 34162 (H — O/8) plus 2220 8 gave 6826 calorics.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The wreck of the Governor Goodwin, stranded on Princes Island, along with her cargo of fifty thousand cases of petroleum, was sold by auction, at Batavia, on the 28th August, for twenty-eight thousand guilders.
The Yokohama Shokin Ginko on the 7th September raised its rate of daily interest on advances and discounts by one rin per 1,000 yen, the interest on fixed deposits by half per cent., and the interest on current deposits by one per cent, per annum.
We (N. C. Daily News) hear that a shroff, employed by a German firm in Tienstin, has absconded with a very large sum of money. Telegrams have been sent to all the ports to keep a look-out on steamers coming from the North, with a view to his arrest.
The native press reports that in Hangchow the new maloo in front of the foreign conces- sion is fast nearing completion, and that it will be a most beneficial addition to that city. It is also reported that a native syndicate, working in conjunction with Japanese, has applied for permission to form an electric light company and for the contract to light the new city. Shanghai Daily Press,
The N. C. Daily News of the 10th September says-In consequence of the imposition of an additional likin of some sort at Newchwang, the native merchants at that port on Tuesday
resorted to the usual mode of remonstrance in China and entirely ceased business. An agree- ment, however, was soon come to, as yesterday the shipping companies in Shanghai received telegrams to the effect that the difficulty had been adjusted and business was proceeding as usual.
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The expectant Prefect who has been deputed by the Viceroy of Szechuen to inquire into the trade disputes between Thibet and China is to travel to Lhassa by the Calcutta-Darjeeling route. The statement in a Calcutta paper that his mission is connected with Thibetan and Nepalese frontier affairs is incorrect. An agreement settling the points in dispute between the Khatmandu and Lhassa Govern-
ments was signed some weeks ago.-N. C. Daily News.
The Avenir du Tonkin says:-The sailing ship Calburga has arrived at Haiphong from New York direct with a cargo of kerosine. Messrs. Speidel & Co. are her consignees. This is the first kerosine cargo that has arrived in our port for two years. This direct importa- tion is due to the lowering of the import duty. Another sailing vessel is expected in three months. The Calburga is in negotiation with the Kebao Mining Company to take a cargo of coal to San Francisco.
The Foochow Echo of the 12th September says:--The second officer and four Chinese of the crew of the steamer Hangchow had a terrible time of it on Monday and Tuesday last between Matsu and Rees Rock. The steamer was on her way from Hongkong to Shanghai and had proceeded as far as the latitude of Matsu when some accident occurred to the machinery be- yond the powers of the engineers to repair at sea and the small party above-mentioned was despatched in an open boat to give information of the unfortunate occurence to the agents at Foochow. As ill luck would have it the boat capsized and the five men had to sit on the keel the greater part of Monday, all Monday night, and best part of Tuesday, when they were taken off by the captain of a passing junk. Some scanty provisions they had taken with them were of course lost. It goes without say- ing that they suffered terribly from exposure and want of food, but most especially we hear from thirst. One of the Chinese is still in the hospital the others have recovered.
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The German gunboat Wolf, well known in these waters, is at present fitting out at Dantzig, and will sail for the Eastern-Asiatic station in October. She is, however, to remain out here but a year, when she will be relieved by two small fast cruisers, at present building; they are to be stationed out here permamently.-N. C. Daily News.
The Nagasaki Express of the 17th September says:-The Russian Volunteer steamer Saratov, which left here on Sunday last for Vladivo stock, had 1,600 soldiers on board. The Kiev, which arrived yesterday morning and leaves on Saturday, has 700. As far as we can gather, the number of men returning either invalided or time expired averages about one-third of the number going to Vladivostock and the Amoor. Exactly how many are assembled there no one appears able to say, but from 60,000 to 80,000 appears to be somewhere near the mark.
Despatches received from Nanchang, the provincial capital of Kiangai, report that the high authorities there have decided to open a number of mines producing coal, iron, and lead. Two foreign mining engineers, engaged last year by H.E. Chang Chih-tang during his acting Viceroyship at Nanking, are now in Kiangsi exploiting the province. The first region explored was the district of Pinghsiang,
a border town, on the Hunan frontier, and the mine reported favourably upon was one pro- ducing very good coal.—Ñ. C. Daily News. long been troubled by the bad quality of the The mercantile community at Manila has hemp supplies in the market from adulteration and bad preparation. The result has been a fall in prices and increasing discredit on the article. The large exporting firms there have held a meeting to consider the subject, at which they came to the conclusion that the producers or cultivators were to blame for the evil practices which have brought such a bad
the producers of their faults.-Strails Times. name upon hemp. It remains now to convince It is reported from Haichou, on the north coast of Kiangsu, where happened the recent tidal wave, that
the inhabitants of that department are suffering greatly from famine and the destruction of their crops and homes. The loss of life is said to be fortunately very much smaller than at first reported, owing to the inhabitants hay ing received sufficient warning to escape to higher ground before the destructive inrush of the tidal wave came in. The provincial govern- ment consider themselves able to relieve the distress.---N. C. Daily News.
The N. C. Daily News says:A gang of smugglers escorting ten boats laden with salt which had not paid excise duty and valued at several thousand dollars passed through the neighbouring district of Chiashan (colloquial Kahzay) last Friday (11th Sept.), and were challenged by the likin gunboat stationed at a barrier which the salt fleet were just passing. No answer being given by the smugglers the revenue boat fired a blank shot to order the smugglers to heave to. A volley from the latter was the only reply, whereupon the gunboat crew un- moored and gave chase. A conflict then took place, resulting in seven smugglers being killed, and the rest abandoning their cargoes to the gunboat. One officer and a sailor were killed in the fight.
The Taku Tug and Lighter Company have been engaged during the week in an interesting experiment to improve the condition of the Peiho River. Placing an eight and two six-inch centrifugal pumps on one of the large light draught lighters, the Taku, the lighter was taken up river until a depth of five feet was reached, and then anchored and the pumps set to work. Contracted nozzles had been attached to the discharge pipes, and in an incredibly short time the river was deepened by three or four feet. Three or four miles of the river were thus treated, and the Company were enabled to set free four lighters and a tow-boat which had been imprisoned in the silt for several weeks. Had the breach in the river been closed there would have been sufficient current to have cleared all the upper reaches; as it is, ou account of the want of
The native Christians of Sed meeting on the 2nd Septembe King of Korea's birthday. ~Th entertainment on account of the the late Queen,✨
The N. C. Daily News says: The demolition has begun of one of the oldest and best known hongs in Shanghai, the old Taiping Hong Kinkiang Road. It was built in the same year as Messrs. Dent & Co.s, 1846, and was occupied by Messrs. Gilman & Co. as their senior bong for about 35 years. It then passed into the possession of Dr. Little, and subsequently of the Land Investment Association, and after fifty years of service has now to make room for a larger building.
The Singapore Free Press of the 9th Septem mail steamer that left for Barcelona, last even- ber says:-By the Isla de Panay, the Spanish
ing, there were some passengers who might have been able, had they been at liberty, to give some interesting particulars of the state of affairs in the Philippines. But like the news- papers in that colony, they had been probably "advised" to be careful not to say too much, nor even to go out to tiffin. Sr. Garchitorena a rich and important resident of Manila, was a passenger by the Panay.
Captain Ridderbjelke, who is essaying a voye age across the Pacific in a small boat, has not gone very far on his travels before meeting
Mail. with obstacles and detentions, says the Japan A few days out from Yokohama he had to run for shelter, and now our contemporary learns from a letter received by a local resident. that he has again encountered bad weather, as This times his damages are severe, the canvas covering of his boat being ripped up and many of the fittings having been carried away. Họ ran into Miyako for shelter and intends to go. up to Hakodate for a thorough refit. He writes that he has received great kindness from all Japanese he has come in contact with so far on his voyage.
The China Gazette of the 9th September say :-Although cholera has unfortunately made its appearance among ships in port, it is very gratifying to learn that at the present time no residents are being treated for the disease at the General Hospital, and that so far it has shown no inclination to assume epidemic form,“ Three men were recently sent from the Shang *** hai-owned barque Drumeltan to the bospital and of these one died yesterday. One man was admitted from the ship Samantha and he died this morning. A man-of-warsman from the U.S. cruiser Boston is also stricken with cholera and is in the hospital. Mr. W Dunsmore, an officer on the Ghazee, and a seaman on the articles of the Bayern are both undergoing treatment for the same com- plaint.
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Referring to affairs in the Philippines the Nagasaki Express says:-"The master of almost any vessel trading there can generally cite cases innumerable to prove that the word Manila is synonymous with 'squeeze.' Here is a case in point: Some years ago the Chinamen of Manila, who are a numerous and very influen tial body, sought to have some of the civil disa- bilities under which they suffered removed Accordingly, they sent to Paris and obtained two diamond necklaces, worth some $60,000 apiece, and a deputation asked for an interview That official with the Governor-General. graciously listened to their complaints, promised to do what he could in the mat He would, he said, insert the thin end
afterwards it could be the wedge and ́`· driven home. The deputation then inform him that they had brought a small present for Her Excellency, his wife. The lady w doubtless had an inkling of what was to was summoned, the necklaces were before her, and she was asked to take her She hesitated, looked from one to the and then thanked the Chinamen 60 necklaces were such beautie didn't know which to keep them both. – “And afterwards her
lesiastical trouble with really rule the roost
gaards the Hangchow we understand that current, silt sccumulates a mile or two below recall to Spain
the steamer Chefoo was sent to her assistance the place where the pumps are at work.-Peking home, and the poor from Amoy and that she was towed to Shanghai. | and Tientsin Times.
ing the loss of thei
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