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the samo time the evil is no great that we ought to make an effort to combat it. Some booke were brought in evidence in the Supreme Court the other day that, if anybody ever had any real doubt on thanh ject, would at once dispel it. We must ein deavour to put an end to an evil which is of
· vory serious character jisdood. I do not attribute the almost weakly jumping over
THE CHINA MAIL
Hoppo, and in charge of the barrier at Sui | poor pardon, did you say that your launch Kau, was the walled.
The Commissioner-On the 19th day of the 9th moon did you see a ateaur launch pass Sui Kan
Mr France Stith-Iubject to that as a leading question..
The witness then answered. Gra quation,
heard,
ever went to these places?
Me Fraser Smith-I am not speaking to you, sir, I am speaiting to the Uonsul.
The Commissioner (To the Consul) Will you be good enough to usk Me Fraser Smith when the lunch was tensfovred.
Me Fraser Smith-I am nut a witness. T
HONGKONG JOCKEY OLUB RACE MEETING 1889.
PROGRAMME,
FIRST DAY.
Wednesday, 20th Felnuary, 1889.
WENCHOW.
10th Nov. The Fonchos built gamboat Yuan K'ai rised on the 2nd instant from Ningpo vith 275 Honun braves on board; "half of ere for this city and the remainder
board at Green Island ontirely to kidnap on the 18th of September inet, some road. ¦ jumped overbeg him with thosʊ polos, but the translation was net distinctly shall he perfectly prepared, at the proper China Ponien. Weight for inches. En-in the Yo-ching-hsion where a ping. It is just pos
possible that
that people who have obtained a burnty are endeavouring carri and excavation works that much as they drove hims
obligation
tho
Avoid the
connected with it
it is not very easy for me to believs without further evidence that such a number of people would risk thole lives. the jumping overboard is done at a serious risk of life and
thuro may b
a4 many drowned
-for making
bounty, parpime of Even if there no further evidence, the kidnapping is established beyond any doubt by the regular books kept. The time is
for movi
moving in the mat tor, and the Government would incur a very serious responsibility if it did not taku ne tics of it.
1400
Soma
+
merely the law ne it stands, and it will be necessary, when we get into committee or before, to add other provisions with a view of making the law more stringent. I trust that then who are connected with shipping will receive the matter well and treat it as indulgently as possible, because we are curing a Fury serious evil.
|
word
is to chin
him to
tipe, to show when al was transferred. It is of the Commissioner's business any. how.
The Commissioner-I have no further witness to call
mile.
-THE WONG-NEL CHORD STAKIS,-forto ho sent to. Ta-abing-chan trance 36. With $100 added. Half-n-mile. band of pirate-robbers has for some time
2-THE ASHLEY CUr-prosoțited by A. E. SOLOMON, Esq., for Chins Ponies. authorities of both this prefecture and that past caused considerable trouble to the. Entrancs 5. Wright for inchos. One of Taichow. Some time last month these Bir Franer Smith--I do not think it is 3-THE HONGKONG DERBY, Sweep-
desperadues plundered two junks off worth while even to call muy evidence. If stakes of $20 each, half forfeit if declared ching in the Ya I'm Bay (about 2 07
1208 you think necesury, sir. I will show that on or before day of closing Entries,
fram
caused the Chih-t'ai of bere), which with the Commissioner is wrong in law and in $100 added for 1st Feny, and Sod for 2nd. proceed against them. On arriving at the
Hs city
to order one of his war-junks to How anybody aruld seize a British For all Chinn Ponies bond fide Grilua at
the officer in charge of steamer under the circumales and en date of Entry (Saturday 10th January, the
untrance of tho bay such evidence I caunot understand. There 1839). First Pony, 70 per cine; Scound, 20transferred a party of soldiers to a amallor
the gun-ressel decided to anchor, in no evidence to support the case whatever, per cent; Third, 10 per cont. Weight junt to sorro as a deeny, and sailed up the The witness has never identified the General Ist. 301hs.
10lbs. One-mile-and-a-half. Grant. If my Consvi wishes me to I will do so, but there is nothing proved the Members of the Club Lusitano,for nediately bore down upon it; when they
proceed 4. LUSITANO Cur-presented by this rise proved a success; the rob
bors thinking that it was a trading junk im- against my launch and I love the fastter in China Ponies. Woight for inches. Pre-were near, the soldiers rushed on deck vicus winners at this Meutiag. 1 s, extra.
and raceived them with a volley, but in Subscription Griffins this Sonnon, 1888-9, thin caso the words of Byron do not ap allowed 5bs, Entrance: 1
Secundply Pony to receive half the Batranes money. One-mile-and-a quselor.
The Consul-What did he say i The Commissioner--He ya there was such a steamer passed Sui Kau.
Mr Fraur Strith-With all due respect," Tas the person most intercuted in this cure, am entitled to hear what the witness anys, Bow can I ass-examine him if the cas in you
in this fashion? I also strongly dicted i
questions to the witness. It is most illegal The Commissioirer- What he said was translated, an
an that everyone could hear. The Coran-I did wat Tho Cenamianinaar-I will put the ques- tion agala. I ask whather on the 19th day ni the 9th moon a steam launch passed Sui Kan and whether he identified it.
Witness-Yes, a storm Punch called in day. That steam auch is the one which Chinese in La passed my barrior on that
is now in thò custody of the Enstoms in the Shamien,
for the prosecution, said-The ton prisoners | jump overboard in order to save his life. in this case stand charged with the murder Those were cares in books of people of the prison wardor Pereira, and it is my baving been driven to da such a thing, duty now to state shortly to you the facts as jump out of a window, und if Percim to be laid before you in evidence in view of did jump overheard under a well-grounded which the prosecution will nak you for a impression of danger to his life, that would verdict of guilty apunat the prisoners. The bo murder. It ha, being a hard pressed by prisoners were members of a chain gang those people beating him with their hande, which was engaged in certain public works thrusting or
it would still be murder, overboard. Ion in the neighbourhood'
But if he only, without any well-grounded Point ant far from the Gleans. The terror of being killed, made a
jump gang on that occasion consisted of in that what Charloson called to
isted of 92azan off when Charleson called to him thinking and was divided into úva divisions, charge of a prison warder. Aboutn quarter do was the best thing to do that past three in tho Afternoon of the day would not by murder. Wish co ard mentioned one
evidence they And threo of the wurde pared to the 100tation and varied experience object to the Commissioner-patthig lening furt Falkes was addressed by
by me of two
mon of athor who absolutely told prisoners whit
KARA
them that no marke of ...the custom I believe is
chained togetherlance, either on the skall or the body, and unfair, and I prok-at against it, them in couples who aid he wished to wore soon on the deceased. That was the obey call of Nature. The warder evidence of science and cast be explained referred him to the person whose particulus in some way in connection with the statu- business it was to look after that kind of ment of one the witnesses that he saw the thing. The domeanour of the mon, how man struck over the boat. He said how
kis hands. This ordinance at first will be over, paro rise toe suspicion in the hins struck at and he betiered he ea hin mind of the warder; they showed song netually struck There was we point haitation in obeying orders and the warder also with regard to the
the place wlard the suspecting something or other passed the the bows of the boat and snother said the the struggle took place. One witness did it was word word along to the wither warders that the
Fere on was one mischief afoot, No somer had stern. That would have been of but small he tone this than theso men and a uniber importance had they agreed as to the main in- of others made off towards the beach. Four cidenta of the struggle, which they did not, of them attroked a Sikh Constable ou the The jury had followed the care very closely way, while the others made their way in. and they had no doubt come to a conclusion wards a junk which was lying at a jetty in their own minds on the evidence. The close by. They all got on board the junk fate of these ten men ontiraly dopended on The Colonial Secretary moved the fret and at mee began to get the junk away and them; it they were satisfied at these men reading of the Evidence Consolidation Ord- thus wake their escapo. Sure warders committed an act of violenes terrands Perci. inance 1888, which he said was also the followed, more or less at a distance aux ra, whatever the consequences might be, it work of the Law Revision Committee and fired their revolvers at the
escaping pri-
As their day to convict them of marder, represented in a consolidated form the lawsonora, Pazairs, the deceased, appears to has of they had any reasonable doubt they of the Colony as it at present existed. have rushed down to the jetty promptly ought to any the prisoners were not guilty,
The Bill was read a first time.
and got on board the junk, and was seeli The matter was a very serious one Hetny OF COURED, The Colonial Secretary moved the first by several witheanga among the prisoners, might tell thom that, even if the jury did rouding if a Bill entitled the Compensation who had already get the junk some dis: not find them guity of murder, they might
be indicted for escape. to Familise Ordinance, 1888 This was tance away from the jetty. Ouo man also. he said, the work of the Law Revision was stationed I think ut the stern
The jury after a brief adjournment re- Committee, but there was an addition to is he was the man in possession of a rille turned a unanimous verdict of not guilty." of several clanes which would bring up the which had been taken from the Sikh
The A
Attorney General said the prisoners ins of the Colony to the state of the law in table, and he was pointing tuin-rifle at the would be indicted for escape.
The prisoners were then removed in cus- warders while the others were engaged in Mr Campbell's bill,
The Colonial Secretary-It is a bill dealing with compensation to families in connection with the falling of houses &c. It will represent the law of the Colony as it stands, plus the provisions that axist in the law of England which have not yet been made the law of the Colony.
The Bill entitled an Ordinance for the Elina Isaac Eline Zachariah was passed through all its remaining stages.
The Bill was rond a first time.
SENDRY BIL 179,
-1
cung.
Mr Fraser-Smith What wrs the English datea ?1
The Commissioner--23rd October. (To writers)-Did the steam lunch stop or was ahe called upon by you to stop 7
Mr
he
then
Each volley tolls that thoaaands ceased
tu breathe.'
The Conzal-Ho ars he has soon a launch uained the Kia La passing, Does that identify the General Graat?
Mr Fraser Smith-Is that evidence i The Consul-I think it in to a corti extent unless it is shaken in cross-examin. ation, to show that the witzens was simply what he has boun told. I think cross-examinativa might possibly show that, not perhaps with any desire to be untruth- ful, he his after the fosition of anany Chinese withes, put forward etatements indo to him as his own per-
and knowledge. Mr Fraser Smith--I am charged with violating treaty privileges by calling at Chang Sha and Te Tai, but this gentleman has never said a word about either of these tion, Mr Smith-Ple sa note my objec-place. He has and something about the
launch
passing & place miles away from Jackson, Esq., for at China Ponies, there circulate iar that the Chinese
Fraser Smith-This in staple putting the answer in the mouth of the wise, I protest most strongly. The Commissioner is telling the witness what to Buy:
The Commissionor-I want to know what he did. I must really be allowed to follow
Mr Fraser
Conal
them
good
The Conaul-E think the objection say be avaided. I think if general questions The Conant ( witness)-You saw the were put to the witness we aluld get at the launch on the 19th day of the 9th moon; truth just an woll. It is better unt to put have you ever seen the same launch since? leading
Witness-I have not seen it sine». iding questions to hivi. The Commissioner--I think the questiona The Commissioner-I do not think he
understood your question. only. To witness)- Did you call on her to stop and did not she refuse to do so? take down his answer to it,
THE VALLEY STAKES, Sweepstakes f 85 each, with $50 added,for Subscrip tin Griffinus of this Serson, 1883-, only been unsnared took to flight; three of the And the pirates, finding that they had Weight for incher. Three-quarters-of-a-piratical craft succeeded in making their zile.
exope, but one was paraned and captured. 6.The Forgow Cur,--valon $200 Out of the ten pirates that manned it.. pressated by the Foochow Commuity-six, were thore and then beheaded, and fr China Panies. Weight for inchse, four brought to this city to be executed, Entrance St. Two unties.
In the 7-THE CANTON CEF,-for cond fide to you thourly part of last month I reported band of rohbors had attacked Griffins at date of Entry (19th January, a village at the entrance of the river; since 1889). Wolgut for inclics. Winners then considerable consternation prevails this Meeting 71bs, extra. Entrance 80. here, and the city gates are closed punctu Ono mil
8.-The Summer Cer--presented by T.
ally at no
Weight for inches.
· Farious ramours about this Provions winners at place being unsafe, etc, etc. Theso ero this Mecting, 7lbs. extru. Entrance $5. exaggerations; the authoritica ars, wido Que-mile-and-three-quarters.
awake and Winchow is quito safa. 9.THE COMPRADOS CCP,-for all Sub- The Yuan K'ai eft for Ningpo on the Grifins of this Season, 1888-9 4th, and the Training-ship Ching Yuan ar Rcription only. Weight for inches. Winner of Val-rived on the 7th from Foochow and left for ley Stakes, ts, extra. Entrancs So. Shanghui on the 8th.-N.-C. Daily News. money. One mile.
supposed that it embodied Lord | trying to get up the sail. Pereira was ap.tody, and the sessions were adjourned till I am putting him are eliciting the truth 4 Cotan-Wait ne moment. I will Second Pony to reccire half the Entrance
(Before Mr d. J. Leach, Acting Prisne Trudge.)
parently resisting this and was fighting or 1 o'clock to-morrow, engaged in a scuffle with them. The men word soon, according to one witness, to host Persia with thoir tte and bambus; no- cording to another witness two men were seen to asino Pereira by the throat. and in the seuille which then and then took place between them, Pereira and these two man went overboard. Percita was ago after-
ROBBERY FROM A OTTINENS CLUB.
Au Young Po was charged with having while araned entered China Club in Wellington Street along with a number of
court of
Mr Fraser Smith-This is nonsense. It is not examination at all. Such a thing would not be tolerated for a moment in a
k of law. the launch to stop, but she did not do so.
Witness-We listed a signal and asked The Commissioner Did you as this Me Fenner Smith-This is farcica). Why dess the Commissioner give the witness
wristen
naturalisation of Elias Isaac Elias otherwise wards in the water for a few moitanta, other men on the 30th September last and launch at Changtha 7
RODERS WAS BEen to strike at him with a
And with having thers stolen £50. Prisoner while ho was in the water one of the pri-donied the charge, and the billowing geuth. ajary: Mossrs John Lang, L. F. A. Collaco, J. P. Lamko, E. J. MORRA, J. W
men were swor
The
The Commissioner then put the same question to the witness and received the same answer, but on the question being put dice again an answer in te affirmative was given.
The CommissicnorHe says lo bas seen it since. I though he did not understand the queation. He understood you to mean had he seen it sines at Sui kau. He says he has seen it since in front of the Shauion on
The Con-ul-But he said previously Be had ant seen it.
The Commissioner-Yes, but he is a little deaf, and alan did not quite understand the question. I have no further evidence to call. That closes my case.
AM AMSNEMENT TO TUB ARMS ORDINANCES, bamboo, Pereira a very few moments The Colonial Secretary moved the first after that went down and his body was dis- roading Amend Ordinance 6 of 1887. Hgsaid this | These are the facts on
which the res
the prosecu-
Mr E Robinson progucïted on behalf of As the Arma Ordinanes in which there was tion establish this charge, and the the Crown. The jury, by a majority of six very gorions onvsion
it stood at pre-contention I have to place before
Bill entitled an Ordinance tu covered there in the course of the next day. T. A. Schlaut Fd. F. S. Rotelho, and he wont for and let him read the answers the 3th November,
in roly
to
this
The Commissioner-I ato einqply trying to get at the truth,
Mr Fraser Smith-It is most irregular, I protest against it. It is unfair, and I pat The Conan-I must ask you to put your objectiona quietly.
kont. People carrying arms could be dealt | behalf of the prosecution to brine on to one, found the prisoner not guilty, and myself under the protection of my Consul. with under it at present, but it is often charge apon these facts is as follows he wan accordingly discharged
pu
ta a common felsoners were engaged.
necessary that vessels, boats or junks having is that if these teu nema on board should be dealt with, and the now ordinance provides for this.
The bill was read a first time.
THE INCORPORATION OF RELIGIOUS, EDUCA-
TIONAL AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
The Colonial Beerstars—I move the first reading of a Bill which is not on the orders of the day, namely, an Ordinance to facilitato the incorporation
of religious, educational and charitable institutions. At the
caping
purpose, that of ear while they were prisoners under Benton.co. ไป this felonious enterprise they animated by a common purpoed
THE GENERAL GRANT CASE. CANTON, Norber 17.
Mr Fraser Smith-I think, Sir, I have addressed
you throughout respectfully. I feel very strongly on this matter. These
The Consol-Do you wish to say anything Mr Fraser Smith ?'
Mr Frisur StuithDo you think it no- csary, airi
The Consul-I think that is for you to
SECOND DAY, Thursday, 21st February, 1899, 1.-THE SCURLY STAKES,-Sweepstakes of So unch, with $100 added, second Pony to raise $50,-for all bond file Criftius at the date of Entry, Subscription Griffins of this Season, 1888-0, non-winners allowed fills. Weight for inches. One mile.
2-THE EXCHANGE PLATE,-prosented by the Bankers and Exchange Brokers of Hongkong, for China Ponies. Weight for inches. Entrance $10. Secund Pony to receive half of the Entrance Money. Two silos.
-THE GIRATAN OUT,-presented by the Mombers of the German Club,-for Sub- sotiption Gribas of this Sensem, 1888-9, only Weight for inches. Entrance $10. Second Pony to receive 76 per cent; Third Fony
25 per cent of Entrance money. One-milo-and-a-quarter.
To write a good story for the public a man must have a good upper story of his
www.
Quotations
HONGKONG, November 19. PU-New Patur, dash,.. 5523
Und
cash, Now Boures, cash, 649) Old
cash, -
600 Now Malwa, cash,.. Allowance, Tile... az Old Malwa, cash,.......
19
Allowance, Trela
680
32/48
Persian, Dily, coat 580 Alkratic, fasis... 16/33 Pursian, Paper tied 580 Allowatics, Taols... 16/48
Exchange.
HONGKONO, November 19.
4. THE Professional CFP,-presented, On London-
On Saturday, an investigation was held questions are being put in a mummor they - Braser Smith-The case in so utterly for all China Ponies. Woight for inchies
instituent moment, when any of the more of their number attacked that warder inner Alabaster, British Cousal at Canto
bare to
wish to be incorporated, they and caused him to be precipitated into the to get a bill each for themselves. This water and brought about tus death in that is a general Bill, which will enable these in-way. Now I mbmit to you, subject to what stitutions to get incorporation.
his i crdship way, te you, all these mica who wen ezagut in that common felony The bill was rond a first time.
were, irrespective of whether they used actual violence towards the man or nut, legally participators in the crime of murder with which we charge them.
THE DRAINAGE BY-LAYT.*
The by-laws relating to drainage passed hy the Sanitary Board next came before the Council.
ve
have no right Eu be. I protest invet re- spectfully to y Sir, against it.
Mr rifeulous that I feel sahamed to get up Winners of one Race at this Mecting, 7lbs. The Commissioner put the question to take any defence. I would not speak at the witness again, when a Chinese gentle. all were it not for a matter of form and tota of two Races, 10lbs. extra: and of acne, 15lbs. watra. Previous non- establish a principle I think should be re-sturturs to entry-123t. Entrance $10. cognised. I am charged
Second ticle 47 of the Treaty of Tientsin, which Entrance ney; Third Pouy 16 per cent. Pony to revive 5 per cent of vivinting ar
5-Tus PARSER
6ting near Baid something in Chineas to the witness.
The Witness-I don't know anything about Chuugaba,
Mr Fraser Smith-I object to this wit nesa being prompted by anyone. He is being prompted by another man... It is un-
I fair, and I protest against it. protest against this while I am here.
If you wish leave the Court. I will do so, but I The Consul-There is a strong objec tien to witnesses under examination being prompted by any one. I must ask that Entlemen to sit further off and on no ae- count is ho to speak to the witne
Mé Fraser Smith, suggested that all wit-
should leave.
with
followa, British merchant vessula One-mile-and-a-quarter presented by the i
and determination, and in course of carry at the native fotoms Offic, Canton, into ing it eat, in the endeavour to navigate the the circumstances connected with the si- junk away from the jetty they found them- zure by the Customs, on the 3rd inst, of
opposed selves by a warder who in the stent launch General Grint, for an
prison the discharge of his duty was doing his best alleged infraction of the Treaty of Tientsin. f interfere with their escape. In parauit Mr Li Deputy of the Hoppo, presided,
Mr Li Fun, ons, of their common felonious purpose one or and there were also on the beach Mr Cha-
Tune 629 aru not entitled to resort to other than the and Me F. W. White, Chinmissioner of Customs at Canton. The caso
caso for the Cus
porta of trade declared upon by this Treaty, Farepe Commanity-far China Penisa, bo toms was conducted by Mr Cammissioner
they are not unlawfully to enter other porta ing bond fac Grities at date of Entry. White; and Mr Robert Fraser Smith, of Hengkong, swner of the General Grant
in China, or to entry on clandestine trade Weight for inches. Winners of one Rago along the coast thereol. Any vessel violin this Meeting. This extra; of two tacos, conducted his own case, assisted by Mr J,
ing this provision, shall, with her
12ths. F. Webber, solicitor, Hongkong.
esized by the Chinese Government
Hor Cargo, ba
Subscription Griffins of this 13. extra. The Sun, non-winners, allowed ta. En- The Commissioner, in aponing the
Contrissioner of Customs alleges the steam trance. Seven. taze, anid-This is case in which the steam launch
launch, which is now my property, resorted
vea furlongs. THE HONGKONG CLODCUP,-procent- General Grant is accused of an infraction of
to two ports not open to foreign trade, China Ponies. Weight for inches. the Treaty of Tientsia, innemuch as effe
Chungela and Te H. resorted to places in the interior ut pro-
Entrance $15, Second Pony to rossive 50 The Commissier- mentioned three.
per cent; Third Mfr Feasur Smith-In the direct charge rece TE JOCKEY CUP,-for Subscription
20 Pony per cent of Ent- vided for it the treaty.
One-mile-and-a-half. Mr Fraser Smith-I believe it is an abso-
The Commissioner said he did not pro- which the Commissioner made, one copy of the power they had was, if they reject them, of the Gaul guards us to thy manner in which lute necessity that minutes of these pro- | further questions to put to this witness. ·
pbag to call any other witness. He had no which was sent to myself and one to Captain Ponies of this and last Season, winters ex- Turnkey Pervica mies his death. bo say what did not ment the approval of
There ceeding should be taken, and I should like
Pitman, the Cortisoner Dates Obangala cluded. To be ridden
who have the Council or what amendment the how Persira, got into the water deputed to do 22. The case may probably put any questions through him to the wit-tioned at all. I submit to you, bir Cina, mesting in Hongkong or China. Weight
pointed out, three different accounts to be informed whether anybody has been
by Jockeys The Consul said Mr Fraser Smith might and To Hai. There no third place men never had a winning mount previous to this cil would sugest.
At the suggestion of His Excellency the from the junk in which the
priao. not
end here, and I think some one should
that there has not been one word of evidence for inches. Katranco $5. One wile. Mr Fraser Smith How did you recognise adduced to show she was ever at either of When the jury considered these be appointed by the Court to take the
evidence date
the passing of the by-laws (17thners were
8-THE FLYAWAY STAKES,-for all Chiun the General Grant ? November) was insertad in the heading, sa, stateruente they could not help at least minutes
these places, but I will go still further and Punies, Weight for inclips Previous win. engnise hor. He said he recognised the Kia under the treaty a confiscation. he said, there was otherwise nothing to doubting whether Pereira's falling into tas
The Consul-He has not said he did ro- say if she had been there she was not liableners at this meeting, 7lbs. extra. Subscrip. tho
"It has tion Griffins of this Season, 1888-9 allowed identify thees as the by-laws passed at that water was the act of any one of
uera. There was, ha contended, no particular tima.
La. of the slightest credibility as to Pereira's
Mr Fraser Smith-Thon I do not want to ugnised in this case that there is 5lbs. Entrance S. with $10 added. Ind n the English version, and I am Peny to receive $50. Three-quarters-of-a ambiguity in baving been struck on the head with a han but after he had fallen into the water.
ask any question.
that under such circura mile. prepared to
-THE WESTER PLATE,~for all Ponies. The medical ovidence was
was conclusive
gulation. I have a translation the point that no such low could possibly have been sustained by the unfort mate
He put it that it was a
Tte
The evidenes lex was practically the same His Excellency said that as he under-as that given in the Police Court.
Dr E Kai, at the closs of the evidence stood the law the Council ha either to sanction the by-laws or reject them. They for the proscention, dwuit at enneidorable had no power to make amendments. All length on the discrepancies in the evidenco
And
His Excellency said that where it was only a question of rojecting or each
where
no alteration could be made it was out usual to read all the by-laws but merely the title. On reconsideration, how over, ho thought on the whole, sa these by. laws were very important, they had better
given of
no evidence/pointed.
מס
writer?
shorthand
The Consul-Mr Bancan has been ap Mr Fraser Smith-Is bod The Consul-No, I think not. Mr Frazer Smith-Then I object. The Commissioner-No objection can be entertained in this Court.
Mr Fraser-Smith-In the first place, Mr Cunaul, I object to the proceedings Court
in tot
toto. It is not a court. It is
7.
The Commissioner, producing a document stances the version will be fired Weight 12st. Previoua winners at this
bave here a poster, purporting to be
as the proper
be read in case of any question arising that Pereirs bad acrideplaything whatever Feder ecction 2 of the proceed to Changsha, Te Hai, and Sui Kau, i to trade at the potts opon under this treat
Mr Fraser Smith-I object to any poster of the Chinese version here and I submit to Mesting, 71os, extra. Entrance $5, with being put in.
you, and to Bie White, and the oppos $100 added. One miv that the steam launch General Grant will British merchant ships only have the right The Commissioner-This poster states deputy that this tratatation should read.
possible
into the water and then, swimming to
junk.
Botil he got exhausted; and he mbrritted owner of this launch, to be tried by a tri in that case the jury would not hold that bunal of my own countrymer, and if these
resorting to. Here it is set out in black end white.
on the coust
'THIRD DAY.
The by-laws wore thon read and passed Ju, hung on by the bows of the vessel Chéfor Convention I am autitled, boing the the places the Genral Grant is charged with If they they will be confiscated with forces Entry_1 $5 each for alt entered
afterwards.
by the Council,
SUPREME COURT.
IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS.
der
(Before His Honer, Chief Justice Russl.) | fact of their addressing the jury, said
Monday, Nov. 19.
opened to-day.
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On New York---
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AT 4 P.M. TO-PAY, Bsretecter
Temperature,
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Hongkong Observatory, Nev. 19, 1886. CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL
REGISTER
NOVEMBER 18. - ..
Aud 32 Ftt.
Friday, 22nd February, 1889. clandestinely trade at other places
1-THE BIKES CCP,-presented,-a the prisoners were guilty of murder. In or- proceedings go on they do so under protest.to this poster. I know nothing about it. trads.
their cargoes. There is no proof that my Subscription Griffins of this Seay, 1889.9 Mr Feaser Switt-I repeat that I object launch over traded or even attempted to 70 per cent of the Entrance money to go to to find such a vordict the jury must Gud You have no authority whatever, and I re-
the second, and 30 per cent to the third that the prisoners did
serve to myself the right pot to acknow. You cannot put that in without proving that thething positive to
The Commissioner-1 take Article ō of
Weight for inches. Previous beyond the mero ledge anything that may be done here. I had cognizance of it. Where did it come the English version to be the correct one. cause the man's
vinces, albe, Extra. Penaltica conmula Mr Fraser Smith-Wherever any nabi- live. One mila. recognise your authority, sir, but not that from? It has been suggested to ane that it ifis Lordship,
any one else.
has been printed by the Cratons them-guity exists I submit the Chinese must be 2. THE CHALLENGE Cur, value 100 that what The monthly Criminal Sessions word in opening as to the in of the case was en arenota culprit. Weare simply investigating
The Consul-We are not trying you. You elves. Be Attorney General had stated
taken as correct. Iwi tot conducend to guinuas,for China postes. To be won two The Commissioner--I think that remark controvers the evidence against the General years consecutively by a Pouy or Poz
Fonics tirely concurred in by him. Here the the circumstances under which the Customs mest indecent,
Grand. I was under the ROBBERY THOM THE PERSON WITH VIOLENCE. allegation was that there were ten men out have seized your vessel. We have no power ang right to cest re£estiona on the Cus-ovidonee to controvert, but there has not | but optional to St. asription Griftins of this i
The Cousal-I do not think you have came into this phase there would be some Weight for inches. Butrance (forced) $5,
impression when I the band fide Property of the same Leung Afuk was charged with assaulting | of twelve
Aroa the chain gang on
on to #wowan and rolibing her of a bouile of the 18th. It had been shown!
try you whatever. Mr Fraser-Smith-Quite so; it is not a tuma. clothing of the value of $25.
Ha pleaded that the men were in lawful custody in Gaol court, and I reserva to myself the right of 1 resorto my reflections. I appeal to you, the Customs will be surprised, that ever 10 per cent of Entrance motion.
been a word said to verify the charges Season, 1858-9. Firat Pony to receive To Mr Fraser Smith--I how to you, Sir, and brought. I am surprised, and I am sure per cent; Second, 20 per cent; and Third, not guilty, and the following gentlemen under various warrente, and if the jury further action. I have made a formal pro- Sir, as one who knows something of the such a case was brought on such feeble and three-quartere
One mire- were sword as a jury-fanare Carl Stiane, were satisfied on that point the next one to test, and I ask that it be noted. 0. H. Grace, . 8. Van Euren, A. U. consider was whether they actually escaped. The Consul-Certainly, I will note your law, that this document cannot be admitted. eriscose. I say nothing more whatever. 8.Tu LADIES If they got on hoard the junk he thought objection, that you object to the proceed. We kauw nothing of what it is or where it Is it worth while i
PURA,for all China Ponies, to be audicapped by the stock. 25.90 29 the vicape was complete. They had got ings in tuto.
The ufticu was then cleared white clo case Sterards. Entran bayond the control of the oflicera
Suttanes Ba The Commissioner, proceeding, mid--On
The Commissioner-I you will allow me, was helag considered, and after a deser
Seven furlongs, Tak ◊ ............ 20,69 placed over then. It was not therefore merely tise 8th of October Mr. Fraser-Smith ad- I will ask the witness. (To witnessation of about an hour the Consul stated cors of H.A. Fleet, for all China Ponies.
4.THE NAVE CUP,--presented by Olli-Nagasaki.. an attempt to escape but an actual escape. dressed the Curtuissioner of the Keviou
Where did | this peater come from
that he and the Gancissioner were Weight for inches. Previous winners at appeared that she deceased Pereira pur- Customs in these terms It
Wilness-It was brought from Hongkong unable to agree on a decision and the case this Besties of one Race, Sibs, extra; of Houghong 29.80 72 Shanghai.. 30.05; 64 The ten prisoners charged with the murod then wingle-banded on board the jusk Mr. Fraser Braith object to this.
by a fe
ferry beat
would therefore, under the regulations, bet Races, 7lbs, extra; and of throw or more der of Turkey Persics at Kennedy Town, and did everything he could to prevent What I wrote Mr Morgan has nothing to do
referred to Peking, on the 18th September last,
Haiphong- Races, 10lbs. extra Nou-starters at this Holinao, 29.84 85 the duck fottered in the same way as they taking down the sail two or three times you, Mr Consul; I have nothing whatever away. succeeded in with this ease. I address my objection to
Mooting oxcluded. Entrates $10. Second Masila.....(29.64] 36 | 76, wsw were while before the Police Magistrate.
they had pas it
put it up, sad in this way to do with the Commissioner of Cuatorns.
mile. Pony to receive half of the Entrance money.
NOVEMBER 19. point the chaine had not been taken of the pri-was-what happened to Pereirs.
with Pereira.
Alemao, J. M. do Rozario, J. A. Gutierrez and J. Lawrense,
The jury found the prisoner guilty, Sentence was deferred.
soners.
THE CHAIN GANG CASE.
them
Mr
| Come from.
Mr Fraser Smith-What ferry boat here without any witness to verify it. How did they manage to get ir ? It is a most extraordinary thing to be produced
The Costul Hero is a document which
ANOTHER LAUSOR SEIZED,
The Stephen Thumpin, a steam Ioooch belonging to Capt. Juhu Pitosa, Canton,
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la receive
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The Chief Justice anked why it was that raturdles their cocape. But the first to the Cour
The Commissioner-Please be respectful has bevo handled in by a witness and on be- was seized by, the Cuetome authorities at for 8 KELLHONG Ceg,—preacisto- if Postock. 30.01. 26 | 85, 1
a Penies Second-Pony Fraser Smith-I am spreking to the asked where it came from he says he Cauton on Saturday morning, for an alleged $50. Wight for incles Entrance 10. Shanghai..20.00 81 91 ENG 2 Chief Inspector Horspoul said the obalna tre told them that he saw two men
struck his Zontship as an iness Consul. I have nothing whatever to do 8 it frum where?
infraction of the Tiontain Treaty regula From the Black Rock twice round and in, trous.
6.THE Goss Cor,-presented by
ARIvy...... HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION,
the Ofera of the Garris --for all Loud Hongkong 20.87 fre trillius ats
at data entry. Weight for Haiphong. 30.2783
Belinap.....87 inches. Pravda winners at this Meeting, Tau socond series of this Competition trance $100, allowed bibs. From ton
7ibs ext
Manila..... extra. Penaltica accumulative. En
Subscription Grilling of this
"The
were
better be taken off even now.
The Attorney General thought it was not head with
care t
Boat
riretted on.
The Commissioner-From & Chipsce with with you.
The Consul said he thought the letter His Lordship-Are the men chained officer who described singly what he together!
believed he 85.
What he said was was hardly admissible, and the subject was
The Consul-I want to know what Chi- Chief
· Hampool—No, my Lord, that he saw two men struggling with not pressed. Inspector they are separate.
Pereira aud that in the
Continuing, the Commissioner zuid-The The Commissioner-Ha says simply it was struggle the His Lordship-These chaina ought to whole threa fell overboard. Another atsamer General Grant was seized in the brought by a teat aukatwa,
1 November by my orders for an infrac
Mr Fraser Smith-I must protest against пра a bazuboo and strike Purriza over the tion ef
it. This took place near the extraordinary account of it. He said
Versel.
педа
ela vogel.
E
Mir Fraser Smith- Where was she seized,
The Can
SECOND SPOOK COMPETITION.
bave been taken off, and i think they had 1 witness gaid he say the 7th prisoner tako 3rd Norticle 47 of the Treaty of Tientsin, anything of this sort bring admitted here took place on Saturday. The following are
He felt strongly as a matter of principle the junk and not touching the water, and places on the word October.
there in chains. In fast hạ was not sure if in the bows they should appear in Gaol clothes. He the water along
Egling with )
Pardira
in the loland
fall into The places were Sui Kau. Changsha,
ne bridence.
the results :-- The Consul-I do not think this is avi- Mr C. D. Wilkinson denne.
Oul.-Sergt. MeLure
once ruum and is.
THE CONSOLATION SAKES,-for all beaten China Panics at this Meating, Weight for inches. Entrance S, with 3100 addad. Secund Pony to receive $50. Όλιου κουτιά.
10.05
has risen in Tonquin. There appears to be The barometer has fallen in China and a depression in the southern part of the China Sex Cloudy, warm, and dapp wea ther prevails,,
W. DOBERCK, Government Astronomer. Hongkong Observatory, November 19.
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1. Banover, reduced to E3 degrees Fahren- Meowing optional to beateu Penielt, end to the leval of the ses in lachse, teathe Weight for inches. Entrance $20 Win. and diedths.
The Commissioner-I beg your pardos.Berg. Major Merson), B.A.
Hooper
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usual to have the chains taken off in these bows of a junk. The last witness gave a may isiquorShe was seized in the
His Lordship-Section 31 of the Pro-[ he saw Pereira hanging on by the bows of anchorage at Canten.. She was-seized be. This poster states that u slenmier was going Mr C. Ford cedure Act says they must not be feltered. the boat, his body being completely us of cause it was alleged she bad resorted to be run to Changahu, Te Hai; and other 31 E. Robinsog that the men should not be brought up he saw to men, who had been standing waters not open by article 47 of the Treaty launch has pussed Sui Ken sud presumably AL - 5. Collins
piacea not орец to foreign rude. This P.O. J. Carson
Mr FG. want to these places
Mr A. Shelton Mr Frusu Smith-The supported P.CA. Waison of foundation. Enever had a lunch which Mr W. D. Braidsoud statement made jaat now is totally dermd ir F. W. Cross wet to Changes or anywhere else in the Mr R. F. Dury vicinity. She was not my lanch then.
P.O. MeNub The Commiaoper-Then you to adnit Co-Sert Delaney she went to these places,
Mr H. Teyford Mr N. Bag...
or
Bufure
and other places in the vicinity. Mr Fraser Smith-Of what year? The Commissioner of the person year The tonel-That is the charge i The Commissioner. Yes, that is the charge. they
Mr Fraser Smith-Will you ask the Commissioner, Mic Consul, before we go any further, if that is the distiner charge
The Commissioner-Yes, that is the charge, resorting to the places I have mentioned and others in the vicinity.
Cheung Li Shui, secretary to the.
did not wish to see them prejudiced in these men it appeared must have been any way either by chains or dress, and he actually shat at the lip and unable to therefore ordered that the chains be taken take part in any struggle. The evidence
certainly was very conflicting. The prisoners were then removed for the
the jury could i was murder
Bay this purpose.
must be absolutely satisfied that there On their return the case was proceeded was some agrare apt, some violence of with. All the prisoners pleaded not guilty some sort used, sonic force, and that to the charge of murder.
Perairs did not simply by an accidental slip fall overboard. It was very odd piere of evidence given by the witaces Charleson about his calling to Pereira to
Dr Ho Kai, instrusted by Mr Ho Wysan, defended the prisoners.
The Attorney General, in opening the case
Mr Fraser Smith-I admit nothing of the aort. I say at the time you allego sho was running to these places the was not my lalinch.
Mr Duncan, qivial upta-taker-I beg
*
Previous winner.
pecs of two Races, $80; of ** Races, $50, with St
*ure or VCU
added. One-mile-
B. TEMPERATURE, in the side in degrena. Fehrenbeit,
3. Bumperr, le percentage of saturation, the
NIL DESFERANDUM STAKES.ty of sir atamted with moisture being
4. DIRECTION OF Waxu, to two paints.
or all beaton Subsciption Griffins of this
In Season, 1888-51 Entrance 20th 00. added for the firet Pony, and, 300 for the .5420202 16 3r00422 11
second Pony. Weight for inches. Half-s mile.
Zonthly Challenge Cup will be shot for.
Next Saturday, 24th inst., the Handicap
100.
6. FORCE OF: Wiru, according to Batulo, t Besla
6. BAT CP Wratase, retky, z dij ched clouds, d drizzling, rain, ; four gloomy, hall, ligatong, & overcast, p pasim, stowere,
Ir le not necessary for a good liar to sequally, rain, * xpów, i thenuar, r Vialbilly,
a sec serpent. He can describe one from 7 daw (wet) the old files
7. Bam, la techer, tentke and koadrodsky,
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