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Evening journal., 1897-08-30
THIS WORM SINKS SHIPS.
VESSELS HULL LITERALLY
HONEY -COMBBD BY THE RAW
AGES OF THE TEREDO.

Charles S. Robb, manager OF the
Jackson and Sharp Company, has
two pieces OF heavy planking ON
his desk to-day literally honey-combed
by the marine worm known as the te-
redo. The planking was taken from
ships that have come in here for re-
pairs.
The teredo has two inclsors or drills
that bore right through vessels huh,
making holes lilxe 22-calfbre bullets.
Other holes made I'M this particular
ship range in size from the width OF
a bodkin to that OF on's lits1e finger.
This is why nearly all transIAtlan-
tic and Southern seaport vessels re-
qulre copper-plating now" said Mr..
RObb to-day. I'm fresh water there is
no danger, but in the salt water and on
the high seas these insects literally
honey-comlb the vessels hun as this
planking is perforated. The teredo has
sunk many a ship"
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
ON THE DINGLEY BILL.

To a foreign interviewer Senator
Gray said: 1T is most mortifying for
Americans travelling abroad to find
that we have erected a barrier against
trade with foreign nations which pro-
vokes the i'll will Of nations which
would otherwise be most friendly"
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
lMKEE's GOODs sEIZED.

Shortly before neon to-day Sheriff
Finn seized the household goods of
George w. Mckee on a writ OF tiera
facias issued at the instance OF William
B. Clerk, who claims $500 rent. The
sheriff found the goods at the p, w. &
B. freight house.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
coUNCLs MYsTNRIOUs YEII.

The mysterious vel which surrounds
CITY Council will be removed tonight;
that is, If Mr.. O'Neill gets in the push
with his colleagues and settles the dis
pute over the city officers. It Is said
however that the deadlock will not be
broken. Mr.. O'Neill still stands firm
and will not give in unless Murphy is
made clerk of the market.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
MUSICIANS TO TRY THE ROAD.

Emory L. Bauer. well-known local
musician, and member of Grace Or
chesra, will leave Wilmington on
Thursday, in company with several
other local musicians whom he has en-
gagged, for New York to begin rehear-
sails with comedy company for the
road this season.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
CARS HUMMING DER THE BRIDGE

Ihird street bridge Is now working
better in every particular, and the troll
ley cars were running over that bridge
at a lively rate to-day. It is said that
the traffic over this bridge yesterday
and on Saturday-pe pedestrians, vehicles
and trolleys-was very heavy and con-
tinuous.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
usHER rRuMAN HOME AGAIN.

Elwood /. Truman, the well-known
usher and signalman at the p, w. & b.
station, returned to-day and resumed
work after a most delightful vacation
visit. Much of the time he spent in fish
ing and hunting in the Susquehanna.
He hooked twenty-one fine bass below
Peach Bottom one day last week.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
MIR. BIssELL's RETURN.

George p. Bissell, general secretary
and order clerk at the Harlan and Hol-
lingswCrth Company. is back again in
his office. Mr.. Bissell arrived at IL
o'clock this morning. after two weeks
cruise around the coast Of Newfound-
land
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
WILL CONSIST OF EIGHT.
ADD1cKsITEs MEET THE SUCCESS
TION OF THE REGULAR RBPUB-
LICAN STATE COMMITTEE.

eI have not yet appointed the com
mittee on harmony, but shall do It this
week" said Chairman Hugh 9. Browne'
Of the regular Republican State Com
mittee. to an Evening Journal reporter
this morning. o..
'sThe Addicksites have agreed that II
shall consist of eight members on each
side" suggested the reporter.
"Oh. yes; they have agreed to that
he replied.
When questioned concerning the per-
sonnel of the committee he declared
that as yet, he had made no selection.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
wINTER CARs FOR PoRTsMoUTH

A long string Of Winter trolley cars
are being completed at the Jackson and
Sharp Company's car shops this week.
The cars are finished in canary colors,
with Carmine borders, and are very
pretty. They are for the Portsmouth
Street Railway COMPANY.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
SUPERVISOR JEFFERSON1S RE
TIURN

Supervisor John II. Jefferson, of this
lighthouse district, has returned to
Wilmington from Bradberry, Me-, to
further superintend THE work on the
Wisteria. He wac summoned to the
coast of Maine early last week to su-
perintend the work of removing the
tender America, which had stranded.
The Americas repairs Will cost $4,000
at Rarh
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
A COSTLY SIRE RATH-

Superintendent A. G. McCausland, of
the w. & n. railroad, spent yesterday
in Atlantic City. When he went in
bathing he wore a diamond ring, worth
$500 or s4OO, and lost il in the surf. 1t
is not likely that it will ever be found.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
MALLoY,s EvENTFuL DRIVE.

While William II. Malloy. of No. 1880
Walnut street, this city, and two COM
panions, were driving across the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad last night. their
team was struck by a passenger train.
The carriage was wrecked and the
occupants thrown out. Malloy was the
only one injured. He alighted on his
head and cut it. but was able to go 10
his home.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
THE GoRMANs AGAIN.

The Germans. in "Mr. Beane, From
Boston, amused a good-sized audience
at the Opera House Saturday night.
They are weil-knOwn here. and their
work was up to its usual high stan
dard. Their supporting company was
good
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
NTNDTY DOLLARS INVOLVED.

Saturday afternoon Magistrate Me-
dill, of Newark, tried the case of Nor
row & Son, of this city, VS.. Stephen
Carnog. The plaintiff claimed $50 for
groceries. Frederick M. c. Choate rep
resented the plaintiff and Pierre b. Pie
the defendant.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
TTALIAN PAINTER DROWNED.

Vincenzo AmbrosinO, an Italian sailor
on the bark San Pietro, aged 80 years,
was drowned yesterday at the Della
ware Breakwater. near Lewes. He was
one o; a gang of sailors painting the
hull Of the bark, when he made a mis-
step OF the scaffold and fell into the
bay.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
LOCAL NEWS NOTES

The concrete pavement around tie
Delaware Hospital is completed.
The parliamentary office is icing
cleaned. but the Office of the reqprder
of deeds takes the shine OFF all OF them.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
KEY WEST HERE FOR SIX WEEKS

The Southern seaport steamer City
of Key West, which is now under the
shears at the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company's shipyard undergoing
a thorough overhauling, will be in the
hands of repairers for about six weeks
She will then leave for the warm
waters of Florida, where she will ply
all Winter.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
PROPOSALS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received
at Council chamber. City Hall, until
Thursday, September ?, 1897, for plant
OF sufficient capacity to heat the Guy
Hall bv Hot Water System" Each bid
der to furnish plans and specifications 10
accompany bids. Any further informae :
tion can be had at the office OF clerk OF
Council. The committee reserves the riSht
10 reject any or all bids. Address BIDS TO
Public Building Committee.
GEORGE O'NEILL, Chairman.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

SEWING MACHINES.
sl5.OO. Domestic, $500. Standard, S25. 90
House mold. $500. other makes at SIG, SlS'
SlO Oak and walnut. Ten years guaran
tee
Sold at s1.OO per week.
Second-hand machines at $500 up. Re
pairing, Sc cents. o,1oD-rD
No. y e. Seventh ST.. Wilmington. Del
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

4c.-FISH. FISH.-4c.
Carload sea trout at Front and Madi-
son streets, Tuesday, August 81.
A. F. NELSON. J
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
MILLS START UP.

After being shut down for a week
the Georgetown hosiery mills will re-
sumo this morning Work will be
given to $50 hands
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
NOTICE.

TO THE POLL TAXABLES OF THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL
MINCTON HUNDRED.
The poll taxable residents of the
are hereby notified that the UNDERSIGNED
poll tax collector for the said district OF
said hundred, will be at the Court House,
Whining ton, daily from a. m. till 5 p. m,
until further notice, for the collection OF
the poll taxes of the Northern district.
JOHN p. DONAHOE.
Collector of Poll Taxes for the Northern
District of Wilmington Hundred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

D. w. LYNCH & CO., GRoCERs.
Trading stamps, we give them with
spot cash purchases, only sugar and
flour excepted.
n. w. Cor. Madison ana Fourth Sts.
S. w. Cor. KING and Eighth SITS.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
SUMTER RESORTS.
SAN MARCOS HOTEL.

SAN MARCOS HOTEL.
Pacific and Massachusetts Avenues.
ATLANTIC CITY, N. ).
Near the Beach. Elegant and Modern
Hydraulic Elevator. Hot and Cold sal
Baths Cuisine and Service Unexceled
A. GRUBB.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
r1ME FIXEp FoR THE HEARING.

Register of Wills Crossan has fixed
tomorrow morning at 1890 O'Clock for
hearing testimony in the contest over
the will of the late Arabella f. Dough
erty
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

BUTTER, EGGS AND POULTRY.
Mccarthy, VIM. H., Third st. market.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

LADIESl Chichester's English Penny
royal Pills Diamond Brand) are the best.
Safe, reliable. Take no other. Send 4c.
stamps for particulars. Relief for
Ladies'" in letter by return mail. Al
druggists. Chichester Chemical Co.,
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
NOTICE.
TO THE POLL TAXABLEs OF THE
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF WILL
MTNGTON IITTNnREn

The poll taxable residents of the South
ern district OF Wilmington hundred are
hereby notified that the undersigned, poll
tax collector for the said district Of said
hundred, will be at the Court House, VIII
mington. daily, from a. m. till g. p. m,
until further notice, for the collection of
the poll taxes Of the Southern district.
LEWIS DICkEY,
Collector OF Poll Taxes for the Southern
District of Wilmington Hundred
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
! no ale TAxPAYERs on CHRIS.

Extract from the Laws Of Delaware,
governing the collection Of taxes of New
Castle county-Section 80 of said Act:
Section 35 That on all taxes paid before
the first day OF August there shall be an
abatement OF five per centum; on all taxes
paid before the first day Of December,
there shall be an abatement Of three per
centum; on all taxes paid after the first
day of December five per centum thereof
shall be added thereto.
GEORGE MINTYRE.
Collector o. Taxes for Christiana hun
dred.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

CLOCKS AND JEWELRY.
Rudolph, c. F., 4th and Market SITS
Baynard, S. H., Fifth and Market SITS
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
BICYCLES

BUILDERS SUPPLIES.
Charles Warner c., foot Market ST
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

CHINA AND GLASSWARE.
I.awton, William, GIL Market street
Row, 1. Lewis, 413 King street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

DRUGGISTS.
Danforth, N. b., 124 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
PHOTOGRAPHERS

Hartlove, w. H., cor. Srd and French.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

WHOLESALE LIQUORS
Kelly, Francis S. & Co.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

Cummings, 302 Market street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30

Harris, NJ. 126 Market street
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
HELP WANTED.
NOTICES.

:. NOTICE is hereby given that all state
license and tax due and not paid on or be-
be rs per cent. added thereto, in accord
ance With section G, chapter 6S Revised
Code, Laws of Delaware.
JEFFERSON b. FOARD,
Clerk OF the Peace, New Castle County.
Wilmington, Del, July 81. 1897.
SEWING MACHINES.-1S.5O to $500 for
any SEQ sewing machine made. Second
hand machines, $500 up. Cash or easy
terms All makes of machines repaired
Needles and parts for all machines.
L. M. ROCKEFELLER,R
No. 100 West SeVenth street.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
NOTICE.
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF BRANDY
WINE HUNDRED.

Extract from the Laws OF Delaware
governing the collection of taxes Of New
Castle county-Section So of said Act
Section 35. That on all taxes paid before
the first day of August there shall be an
abatement OF FIVE per centum; on all taxes
paid before the first day Of December,
centum: on all taxes paid after the first
day OF December five per centum thereof
shall be added thereto.
WILLIAM Z. HUSBANDS.
Collector OF Taxes fo- Brandywine hum
dred.
KnTTFn
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
BUSINESS CARDS.
/. L. DASHIELL.

/. L. DASHIELL.
Teacher Of Violin.
No. 7O2 West Fifth st
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
To THE TAXPAYERS OF RED LION
. ~ IITTNnREn


TO THE TAXPAYERS OF RED LION
HUNDRED.
The taxable residents Of Red Lion nun. r.,
dred and all persons liable TO pay tax IN
said hundred, are hereby notified that the
Undersigned tax collector for said nun
Johnson's Hotel. Delaware City, August
o. September q. october q, November q
and 29 from 10 a. m. to y. m
ale% lse%,,tf3n's ~ Drug Store, st. Georges, Au-
,,st 40. September 2S. October &c, Novem-
her % and 30, from TO p m
Extract from the Laws Of DelaTa9re, n9I
soverning the collection OF taxes OF New
kEoostie county.-Section 35 os said Act:
Section 35 That on all taxes paid before
the first day OF August there shall oe an an
! tehatement Of five per centum; on All taxes
laoid Before the arst ray Of December:
khere shall be an abatement OF tnree -. -.
kantnm. on all taxes paid after the nrst
Sev OF December five per centum thereoi
bnaii De ~''Os1 RICHARD T. CANN.
II ceuector of Taxes for Red Lion hunoreu'
\ fost Office. KirlSwood, Delaware.
Evening journal., 1897-08-30
TO THE TAXPAYERS OF MILL CREEK
ITTNDRE
EXTRACT FROM THELAws oFDELA-
80 VWARTg

WARE.
Section 35. That on all taxes paid be-
fore the first day OF August there shall be
ON abatement OF five per centumi on all
faxes paid before the first day Of Deem
her there shall be an abatement of three
ner centum; on all taxes unpaid the hrst
Sav OF December, five per centum thereon
ghall be added thereto. ,
sii"'' HARVEY T. BALDWIN,
Collector OF Taxes TO- Mill Creek Hun
Trad
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-04

All tl"rG the line the ~. !e were
out enmass and the characterization
ere so universal that it "StUnished
Bryan He was drlightea nad sur
pilsed with the silver testiuun,ul from
"s.y and sent his warm, st thanks
appreciation Of the gift. He slepr
with his clothes on and spoke at the
way stations as soon as called on.
AT ReEo the Governor woke him no
with crest difficulty at 3 o'clock as he
had fallen asleep between there and
WadsNnrth, but he finally get up, rub
bed his eyes and was on tho platform
a few seconds later, talking for silver
and as wide awake as any man in the
crowd. His journey through Ne
Vada was an ovation, and ne desires
through Governor StdIer 70 thank the
people Of the Silver stare for the
grand welcome they gave him.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-04
ALL SORTS.

NS@ -
The County Commissioners met
yesterday.
JUDI" Mack decree in the F,lev case
gave half Of the property to the east.
ern heirs.
Another Keelry patien got in line
yesterday.
LOST-An ice axe of the w. w. Wood
pattern. Leave the sarne at Doe Renton,s
buggy robe with horseshoe
design. Leave the same at Doc Benton's.
For Sale-A She'll nd pory. Can be
mad at very reasonable rates. Apply
at this office. 1w
Do you want an easy ride, a safe
ride, or a safe ride? All three ia one
on a bike from B-ll's cyclery.
On Monday, the 5th inst. the post
office will be closed except as on Sun
DAYS.
The Boston Beauty Doctor will be I
the Briggs House for a few days. Treat
ment will be given either at home or the
Hotel. paw
just received-a new invoice of
genuine crack proof fishing boots at
John G. Fox's.
California flour only 81 % per sack
- NJ
at Chas. d. kelly's, Arlington block.
1t is coed and as cheap as corn meal
Try some.
Rev. NJ. Freeman and wife. Of
heno, accompanied by Mrs. Hum
phroy and Mrs. Heron. PASSED
through Carson yesterday on their
way to the Yosemite.
As en- evidence Of returning pros
perltT the numerous gambling games
DO" to he seen are a sure indication
mis- industry, aloLg with everything
else, mas langui'hed during the past
few years.-Tuscarora Times-R4yiey
Wm. Lobb. a laborer working on g
ranch near Winnemu"ca, was fatally
inquired by a derrick falling upon him
while stacking hay.
The fare to Lax Tahoe on the
Briggs stage from this city to Glen
brook aud return will be So during the
4th, 5th aud 9Th.
J.S Capron, g. former resident of
Eureka, who committei suicide in
N Francisco a few days ago, left
his old friend Judge Fitzgerald 500
UOG.
AT the NJ E. Church this evening
will be rendered the be ,utif.lI pro- |
The Youo2 Peoples Re- |
Dialogues. REGULATIONS and
All will be made welcome.
L. =. stone, Commissioner of Deeds |
Tor California, and Notary Public for |
1rihsoy county. Office: Capitol Build /,
ng.
When you are thirsty try a Chicago
."here-at J~ohDson's drug sore.
FOR SALE-1 piano box buggy. l
blackboard, l canopy top Jump
surry, nearly new with pole and
haits' open double buggy with pole
shafts. A. S. Bryant. Red Barn.
Furnished room- to rent. Near the
apitol. Enquire at this office.
IrIh cures insect nites and stirgs.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-04
CHURCH NOTICES.

ST. Peters Church.
Holy Communion and services at II .
m. aud 7:30 p. m.
Sundoy School at 1890 y. m.
All interested are cordially invited to
attend.
REV. J. B. EDDIE,
Rector.
MethOdist-Services SUNDAY at ~
and 7:30 p. m.
Junior League at 4 p. IN.
Young Peoples Social meetinp at IN
m.
un lay s ;hool at II m.
All are cordially invited.
}. NJ. WILSON.
Pastor.
Observation-Disclosures at IL :. m and
7:30 p. IN.
Morning subject: "Glorious Tibertyn
In the evening there will be a Christ
ian Endeavor rally and Patriotic pr,i.o
Subject, THE New Fourtb Of
July"
Everybody welcome.
REV. F. l.. NASH.
Pastor.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1897-07-04

The County Commissioners met
yesterday.
judy" Mack decree in the F,lev case
gave half Of the property to TIE east
ern heirs.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
The Strathnevis' Salvage.

Important admiralty cases consti-
tuted the bulk of the business in the
United States Circuit Court yesterday.
While the business was confined to
papers, and no trials, two of them at
least were conspicuous as among the
brought before the courts of the dis
trict. All Monday there were pro-
ceedings leading up TO the settlement
of the salvage claims against the Nor
thern Pacific steamship Strathnevis,
by the owners, officers and crews of
the steamships NIiowera of the Can
adam Pacific line and the MineoIa,
tramp freight steamer. One of the
features of the case was the legal tai
ent employed in representing the par
ties to the libel, among the best known
attorneys in the Northwest being en-
gagged to argue the claims of the con-
tending vessels. The settlement of the
claims was arranged Monday evening,
and the formal release of the bonds,
amounting in the two separate actions
for salvage to S175,0OO. will be made
today. The agreements contemplated
payment of $4,000 to the Mineola
and $4,000 to the Miowera. The costs
of the litigation amount to about So
600, making in all the tidy sum of
$4,000, for which Attorney Ashton
gave checks on a Tacoma bank R.
NJ. Hopkins, clerk of the Federal
court, went to Tacoma yesterday for
the money.-Seattle (Wash.) Post-In-
telligencer.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
BARK SWANHILDA
Signalled at Sea and Cap.
tain Was Notified.
Australian Murderer May Be On
Board Captain's Strange Reply
TO Another's Request.

AUCKLAND, y. T., Dec. 25.-Furth-
CT information of interest and import
ance in connection with the recent mys-
terious murders in New South Wales,
and the escape of Butler, the supposed
murderer, in the ship Swanhilda,
bound for San Francisco, comes from
an unexpected quarter. The public
have settled down to the belief that
nothing further could by any chance
be heard of Butler until the Swanhilda
arrived at her destination, the hope
being that he would then be captured
by the Sydney police representatives
who left for San Francisco some time
ago to await the ships arrival. How
ever, il appears that the Swanhilda has
been communicated with by the cap
tain of the Union Company's steamer
Taupo while trading among the ISL
ands News has been received here
to the effect that Captain F. w. Mac
beth. master of the Taupo, on the aft
ernoon of December 9, signalled the
Swanhilda, which is a four-masted
ship. about 16 miles south of L'Esper-
ance Rock, a part of the Kermadec
Islands. He dispatched a boat from
the Taupo to the ship with a file of
papers containing the latest reports of
the Glenbrook murders and of the re-
suits of the police Investigations in
connection Herewith. Captain Mac
beth also sent note to the captain of
the Swanhilda, warning him that the
New South Wales authorities believed
that Butler, the alleged murderer. had
shipped in his vessel. The Swanhilda's
captain said the ship met with sue
cession of head winds since leaving
Newcastle, and that all were we'll on
board. Under the circumstances there
appears to have been no means of as
certaining definitely whether or not
Butler was actually a passenger.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
Police Court Items.

In the police court yesterday morn
ing Kane plead guilty TO the charge OF
furious and needless driving. Sen
tence suspended.
All Hing plead guilty to the charge
OF unlawful possession of opium and
was fined $50 and costs.
Wong Chong and Pohina plead gull
" 10 the charge of gambling and were
fined SO and costs each. The remain
ing members of the gang plead not
guilty. The cases of Ian Tin, Hoy
Chez and Chun Wa On were nolle
pross'd. while Long John and All Long
were fined So and costs each.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
On Saturday, Jan. 10,
AT II O'CLOCK NOON,

| The following described premises sit
| uate on the southeast corner of Spen-
Ger avenue and Magazine road, and
being more particularly described as
follows:
Beginning at the southeast corner of
Spencer avenue and Magazine road and
running S. 13 deg, As min. E. true 100
fit. along Magazine road; N. 76 deg, Is
min. E., true rs fit along lot 446; N. Is
deg, As min. W., true 100 fit. along lot
AS; S. rs deg, Is min. W., true rs it.
along Spencer avenue to initial point
An area of $500 square feet
Together with WOODEN BUILD
ING and all improvements thereon !;
the grounds are well planted with fruit
and ornamental trees.
The sale is subject to an unexpIred
lease assigned to DR.. N. Russell, the
same ending on the 4th day of August,
1897, at a monthly rental of $40.
TERMS: Cash in U. S. Gold Coin.
Conveyance at the expense Of the
purchaser. J. M. CAMARA, Jr.
Administrator Estate of Querino Fer
nandes.
Sale subject to approval Of the Court.
JAS. r. MORGAN,
449s-td AUCTIONEER.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
1 & 8: -
Mammoth
Land Sale
Waikiki Beach.

l am instructed by Mrs. F. S. Pratt
to dispose of her Waikiki Property at
Public Auction, at my Salesrooms,
corner of Fort and Queen Streets,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-01-08
The French i'm the New Hebrides

The French in the New Hebrides.
News from the New Hebrides group
by the steamer Amur is to the effect
that the French company are making
great progress in the group. in order
TO develop the trade between the ISL
ands, they have secured two new steam
ers. which are now on their way out
from France. These steamers are
bringing out a number of emigrants
whom the company intend to settle in
the group. The company have also es-
tablished four large depots in the group
one being recently opened at the ISL
and of Epi. They are also building a
large store at Villa. Mr. Mitchell. of
the Australasian New Hebrides Com
pany, states that the French company
are fully alive TO the Importance of the
commerce of the New Hebrides. and
gives il as his opinion that they intend
at any cost to divert the trade with
the group from Australia to the French
colony of New Caledonia and thence to
Europe. Mr.. Mitchell also states that
the whole group is undoubtedly pass
ing into the hands of the French. who
are not only making bids for its trade
but are also buying up all available
property in the group.-Sydney Daily
Telegraph.