FRIDAY, JUNE 25, 1909.
SOLICITOR'S CONDUCT
QUESTIONED
CONCLUSION OF THE CASE.
Judgment Reserved. For the eighth day their Lordships the Chief Justico (Sir F. Piggott) and the
Puise Jude's (Br Justica Gompertz), were occupied at the Supreme Court this mori ing in the hearing of the action in which Mr C. F. Dixon, formerly a solicitor in the firm of Mars Hastings and Hostings, was required to show use why he should not
be struck off the rally.
1
Mr E. Potter finstructed by Mr Q. D. Wilkinson) WRS for the applicant (Mr John Hastings) and Ir H Calthrop (instructed by Mr J. Scott Hamton) represented defendant. This was the concluding day of the action!'
At II o'clock. Mr Pottar rose to reply on behalf of the applicant. In the course of a longthy speech he said the result of the case was na Important to Mr John
Mr Potter- have not considered the poins carefully, my lord, but personally, should have thought your Lordships would be quite entitled to exercise your discipli nary powers boos uso you are dialing with it sa being Mastors and you have to dodde whether a certain person is to contione your servant." "Te your lordships same the condivsion that the confesigns in themselves amount to sufficient conduct to lordabipa prove gross misconduct your defendent.
would be within your rights in punishing
The Chief Justice-You say that the confession standing by inelf, although, sot formulated into a charge;, is brought to our notice on the motion?
Mr Fetter Certainly, my lord; there is no doubt about that. If your lordshipa did come to the conclusion that these con- foutons were proved it would be quite competent for you to deal with defendant disciplinary jurisdiction. as you think fit, bonuse you exercise Mfr Calthrop replied to the point raised, contending that only the specific charges could be considered.
After further argament, thuir Lordships ictimated that their decision was reserved,
LICENSING APPLICATION.
A meeting of His Majesty's Justices of the Peace was held at the Magistracy, this afternoon for the purpose of consider ing the following application from R. H. Whittaker for permission to remove the business now carried on by him under Publican's Licence on premises numbered 40, 41, and 42, Frayn East, under the sign of "The Praya East Hotel" to promisca numbered 1, Queen's Road East, under the name of The Victoria Hotal,"o
Mr Barlow appeared, for the applicant and objected to Mr Hooper acting as a justice. being an interested party, namely the agent of the owner.
Hastings to the defendant, for the defendant hail taken it on himself to chaige Mr John Hastings with parjury and criminal conspiracy. Defendant had taken it on himself to charge a man who had lived in this Colony for 25 years and who had had an honourable career in the Colony, and who was now about to leave the Colony, with having committed those serious criminal offences. He (Mr Potter) would show their Lordships that they would be compelled to decide between these two men before they could come to
Mr F. A. Hazeland provided and there Kay judgment in the case. Be would further show that it would not be possible werepresent Messrs J.H. Kemp, F.-J. End- for their lordships to say that either Maley, H.R.C. Craik, E. A. Teving, C. D. Hastings or by Dixos might be min Melbourne, and A. Shelton Hooper. taken, but that one or other of them must be awearing to that which was false. No mistake was possible; there was no middle course open to the Court. They had to decide which of the two was telling the truth. What was the motiva suggested by Mr Dixon? In order to save salary and commission Mr Hastings had coma into Court and perjured himself and had gone round and collected witnesses and entered into a criminal conspiracy wish-them in order to rain Mr Dizon. That was the motivo, and the only one, why this man who was now about to lease the Colony for arer perhaps, should attempt at the and of his career to ruin this man by perjury and criminal conspiracy. Proceed Ing. Mr Potter said their Lordships must have noticed that Mr Dizon hesitated, and hesitated for a long time, beford he would gu so far as to say Mr Hastings had perjured himself. He clearly saw it was practically an impossible position to take
There
was no mosive. And they could up. not expect poripty and criminal conspiracy without a motivo. So at frat Mr Dixon 1st Roun.-Lusitano, R. C., 3rd said Mr Hastings had been misled, then Co., R.G.A.: 87th Co., R.G.A. . Buffs; be said. Mr Hastings bad misconstrued 88th Co., R.G.A. V.RC; B.O.C. the interview, then that Mr Hastings had . Y. C. wilfully misconstrued his admission of hay. R.E, Bye. To be completed by 10th
26.
The application was refused. Mesars Hooper and Melbourne did not vote.
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SPORTING...
Water Polo.
The Corinthian Yacht Club defeated the 88th Co., R.G.. in a water polo match va Thursday arening by six goals to zil.
Hongkong Water Polo Association.
The rounds and byes in connection with the Hongkong Water Polo Ar cination for the souson 1909 are as follows:—
41
CORRESPONDENCE.
THE OPIUM REVENUE)"
THE CHINA MAIL:
THE OPIUM QUESTION
Unoficial Members Protest
bus in Council
of
•Cre the Sailor of the "CHINA MAL"):
HIZE PASSES THIRD READING 811, I was very pleased to rend Observer's letter in your iron of June In the committen stage of the prepared 19th referring to the speeches made at the Opium Ordinance on Clause 17 the Hon
as meeting of the Hongkong Legislative fr Murray Stewart said-I move the fol- Council na the question of compensation
-the by the Home Government for the lows of lawing amendment to this Clano-t the Oplum Ravenue. Will you planse insertion after the word forthwith allow the fact that I live up the West these words "Section 10 shall not come River to excuse my delay in sanding this into operation, until stihnet been approvoc letter? I cannot help thinking that to the by a resolution of the Logisistive ays of the outside, world, Hongkong ubsequent to the passing of the appro- must be playing a somewhat inglorious part priation Bill for 2016. I beg the Govern in this matter. One can understand the ment to consider whether this suggestion attitude of those who see no need for the dess not offer raonable means of com- curtailment of the opium trafic and who promise between the unofficial and afficial are prepared to asorifice nothing in order positions in this matter. The official posi to lessers it. Their position is at least tion. I take to be this. Until tenders for logical. But to any first of all, se Mr Mur- the new farm havo beon received it is my Stewart did, that support would be impossible to ascertain the direct loss, to rid of the opium trade and then to say next. Until this direct loss has thus been given to the policy of assisting China to got revenue duo co closing the divans in March that it would be only right for the whole of ascertained it is impossible to approach the demonstrable low to revenue to be the Home Authorities with a request, mars made good by the English taxpayer, is not arrowly to define, the promised contribu unlike wishing to have the reputation for tion towards it. To arrive at the act good works without any personal in sum of the direct loss it is necessary to convenience whatsoever. It is nothing make the new conditious known. In order ales but being generous with other poo to make the now conditions koown this ple's moner, at other people's expense-Bill must be passed. That, I under.. & very esty thing to do! It is difficult to stand it, is the official position, as revealed, or any reason why the Home Government in the debate on the second reading. should be asked to contribute anything like The objection to it from the unofficial the whole of the loss of revenue. Why, for point of view, is that this method of mak instance, should my father at home, who being known the new terms ignores the pro- gs to the hardworking professional classes tust contained in the resolution unanimously and possesses a very limited income, be supported a year ago by the unofficial called upon to meet fresh taxation in order members against any steps being taken to pay for the generosity of Hongkong to carry out the order announced in Parlia
bure. been called upon to consider the residents, most of whom are far better on mant on the 0th before this Council aball than be is, and who live in a comparative luxury to which he can never hope to methods by which it is proposed to readjust stain? If we are Imperialists not merely the burden of tation of this Bill goes in name, let as be fair to the Home Country through in its prosent form it will be as
had an opportunity of considering these and be willing to bear some of the burdens irrevocable step taken before we have methods. But if its present form were to of Empire.-- Yours, etc.
be altered in the manner I suggest, by the insertion of a cause making the contem- HONGKONG SERVICE NOTES. plated stop subject to a subsequent resulu-
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RE QUADRILLE: CLUB. The R.EN.C.O.'s Moss Quadrille club held their monthly soiree on Friday last, and although the attendance was not quite up to the usual, a very enjoyable evening was spent. Solus were ably rendered by Misses Clegg and Benfield and Mr Allan, and these, with a few of the usual dances, helped to while the time away in happy fashion
tion in Council, this objection would be removed. It may be urged against this that unless Section 10 is made absolute st once an element of uncertainty would enter into the bargain with the new farmer. But. if the term of the advertisement for the tender are fixed and definite I do not see that there would be any such risk. There would be no risk to prospective farmers. The
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the terms offered me were Latest Novels same as if the clause were raade absolute Dow. And there is no real risk to verament, inasmuch as Government has absolute power and can exercise it occasion of the eventual resolution in Council, with just as much effects now, and with a much better grace. That in the point. I invite some concession to the difficulty of our position, the unofficial position. The practical bonellt of the concession which I suggest may not be apparent to those who lightly regard the position of the unofficial members of The fact that the water polo craze this Council; it will be best appreciated by "catching on " is once more made apparent those who imagine that we are intended to by the way in which the Burts have taken represent the wishce of the community.
Not To display consideration towards the wishes to this popalar outdoor game. content with entering the focul league, of the community as represented by us in
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they have formed. to. League of their this particular case and in the general The Modelling of the Clay, by M. Urgubart. ing received presents into a confession of July Rocsv. -83rd Co., R.G.A. r. Buts: OD and hope by the practice and trains question we can claim to have the com- 1 As it Happened, by Ashton Hilliers. E. Maria Albanesi. LRCV.R.C.: 87th Co. R.G.A. s. provided in this way to be able to put a munity behind us-would have a certain avions Bibby Florence Wa len,
team out which will be quite up to the practical effect towards making the policy The Veiled local, standard. The draw for the first palatable. That was held to be a denimble The Mantle of Lahmael, by J. 5. Fischer. round of the Co. lengue is as follows.
object a year ago. Now that we are face St. Martin's Summer, by Rafael Sabatini to face with the material consequences it The White Sister, by Marion Crawford is no less desirable. Indeed, the som Nobles Oblige, by M. E. Francia. munity may be treated with greater och Car Adversary, by M. E. Braddon. sideration now thar then. It is hateful to Mr Opp, by Alles Hogan Rios be reduced by circumstances into haggling The Story of Thyrzs, by Alice Brown."
*John Johna." The King and label, by The Author of
That
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89th Co. R.G... Bye. To be cem
pleted by 24th July. C.Y.C.; Buffs
ATH ROUND.
having taken the firm's money,
and Goally he had to admit that be charged Mr Hastings with perjury. But Mr Dixon' C.Y.C.; 88th Co. R.G.A. . BE. counsel and besitated to go so far. There BOC, Bre-To be completed by 17th wha no accusation of porjury by Mr July. Calthrop; the
Sun Roca-Buss. . .R.C"; 83rd most he said that point was that it was absurd to say-pose Co. R.G.A. & C.Y.C.; LRC, F. R.E.; that. Mr Dixon hand made any confo87th Co., R.G.A. . B.O.C. sion, and, a to suggesting any, active, he passed that by altogether. clearly stowed that this position Mr Dixon had taken up was an untenable position, and that the charge was one which any person who knew Mr Hastings and bis 87th Co., R.G.A., Bye. To be complated
beer would practically find it impossible by 31st July. to accept. What was Mr Dixon's defence 57 ROND.-C.F.C. R.E.; V.R.C. to the A total-denial of the evidence. B.O.C.; Buffs, . 88th Co. R.G.A.; 83rd given by the witnesses Mr Potter pro- Co.. R.GA. & 87th Co., RG.A. ceeded to deal with admissions made by Mr L.E.C., Byo. To be completed by 7th Dixon during the case. The first admis-Angust.)
ern Rouxn--RE B.Q.C. C.T.C. sion, he said, was in reference to receiv ing presents of money amicunting to $300. 38th Co., R.G.A. V.R.C... 87th Co., Mr Dixon said that the question of pror RG.A.: Buff. L.R.C. sents was mentioned at the interview, but that was never put down in Mr Dixon's affidavit. Mr Hastings was never cross-
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RE,; 83rd Co., R.G.A. . 8.0.0.catuber on or before the 30th instabout money when appealed to on grounds A water polo match was played betwe of paramount duty to civilization. But, L.RC. 88th Co., R.G.A.
Temple Thurston.. 87th Co. R.G.A. and R. at Stonecutters the duty that lies nearest us in the Council The Dity of Beautiful Nonsense, by E
and resulted in a win for the is our duty to this Colony, and my concep on Monday, latter by five goals to nil. The goal scoreration of that, is to claim the right to discuss One Never Knows, by F. O. Philipa. were Parslow (two), Morrish. McCrory and matters affecting our revenue, before, and The Fault, by 0.7. Podmore. Holmes, one each, The Engineers nearly not only after, they have been rattled over Kingsmead, by Baruress Von Hutten.
however, paid dearly for their visit,
As they 0117
our heads. The Culocy must have boen The Old Man in the Corner, by Baroness had great difficulty in getting back to relieved in a measure to learn from a tale Hongkong, the typhoon signal having gram in the morning paper that the Opiusz to the world the great dificulty of the been hoisted while they were, at Stone Conference has had the effect of suggesting opium question. The authority for this statement the Secretary of State for the A card tournament is on the go in tat the Junior Recreation Room Wellington Colonies. The difficulty thus revealed to the Mrs Whiston's House Party, by Thos.Cobb world was scon and stated long ago, in cer other in this Colony. But prorious to the receipt of this belograma there was soms.
WILL ALWAYS az of DUTY 10 doubt as to how these difficulties were to be ing's conference which did not confer; a *DISPENSE PRESCRIPTIONS. solved, or in any degree removed by hoki- commission which did not inquire, a mere series of formal meetings wharest set by delerates The annual cuting of the Junior that that question of presents had been C R C AO/ Sports Club, 88th Co. EG.A. debarred from discussing freely the merits
socuted put forward by defendant to attempt to L.R.C.; 88th Co., R.G.A. 83rd Os took place on Saturday that, winery pasty of the question as a whole. It
EstWoon Zeligious explain away these damning admissions RGA B.CC. Budepleted by numbering about 70 visited Castle Peak if an uncolata nel
to woro made by Mr Dixon, as applicant C.Y.C., Bye. To bo completed by 4th Ray whers they had tiflu. The feature of sentiment and political expediency allegod. He had put it forward as the only September. plausible or conceivable way of explaining Mr T. Meck is the official referee with this year's outing was the splendid arrange issue in nothing but a litterpf resolutions CHEMYSTS & DRUGGISTS
ments made by the Socy
Br. Cooper foretill-born. Now, however, we are told the admission, but it was a way which now Messrs A. A Alves, E. Herbst, F. Lam- the musical programme to which Cple that there is a larger and a happier isste 31, Queen's Road Central,
83rd Co, R.G.A., Bye-To be completed by 14th August.
TTE ROUND.-B.O.C.. 88th Co, R.G.A.; erumined about it, and it was obviously R.E. . 8th Co...RG.A.; G.X.O. brought out as a meze after thought And LoR.CV,RC + 83rd Ca, H.G.. for why The reason was clear. Mr Buff Bye.To be completed by 21st Dixon had suggested it himself, because Lit said, in cross-examination that Mr Hastings had misconstrued his admission about presents into a confession that he had taken money which belonged to the
fico. Therefore he r Potter) said August.
August.
Bad five des being played tait: remote parte of the world, ateng QUALIFIED ENGLISH CHRMYSTS
nincs
A billard handicap is also advertised, for which 64 entries have bean accepted 8TH ROUND. 88th Co.. R.G.A. 87th This is a record and tends to show that the Co., R.G.A.: B... LRC. RE. interest in this indoor game is largely on
the increase, at least in the Corps 83rd Co., R.G.A.; C.Y.C.. Buffa
V.R.C., Bye. To be completed by 28th
could not explain these admissions because mert and W. J. Carroll reserved referees. Mr Dixon was compelled to admit in cross
examination that it was either peri
or nothing. The next admission to which
he would call attention was that although
RIFLE SHOOTING.
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shend der his character, and he knew Range next Sunday; shooting commencing
"Porakone, Tzurus Leaoue.
The fixtures for Saturday are:—
AR EXPOZIDLE QUENG...
"Ar Homew
speeches were read ar recited WATKINS,
HONGKONG.
DAY & NUT TELEPHONE: 192.
Brown, Hardy: Robinson, Horner, Eat out of the afairs widening of the bounds cliffe and others sbly contributed. Before of knowledge of the subject dealt with. the arrival back at the A. 8. C. pier the This Colony will have reason to feel grate- asual three cheers and "tiger" werful if the results include a better apprecia
and complexity of the Mr Dixon considered it essential that he Coy., BEV.C, takes place at King's Park awarded the committeo,who had so. zell- tion of the die inasmuch as that ourTM
gously, performed their arduous duties. question dealt
dificulties and perplexities, sad our uncar- tween the form of the tender and the law ho was entitled to substantial rights at 9 a.m.
Hop. Mr Stewart-I don't see any ob- under the agreement dated April 12th, he
The 88th Co. R.G.A. Sergeants' Sports tainty as to the beneficial result of the drastic of the colony is avoided.
measures forced upon us will be to some was willing to forego thoss rights and
Club were at home to the Sergeante of extent shared and sympathised with by thejection at all to making a tender in the enter into an agreement with the man who
83rd Co. R.G.A. on Tuesday last. Games wider world. The newly acclaimed prospect ordinary way as a tandes is made in busi There is nothing behind the term Kowloon D. Schoolmasters. of tennis, billiards, and cards were fndulged of a more widespread knowledge and under-ness. had charged him, if he allowed him to practice in the Colony. He was, in other Taikoo
r. Lasitano.
in, in which honours were fairly standing of the matter encourages me to that you defer
The Colonial Secretary-Wha
What terms are words, willing to lie down under the charge Civil Service Chinese Y.M.C.A, Following on the sterner amusements, a
Craigengower . Y. M: C. A
we going to if Mr Hastings would allow him to practice
smoker terminated the proceedings, songs proes for the small concession which will be in the Colony, a charge which was already The Schoolmaster team is:-Messrs sung by Gr. Fellows, Sergeanty mads if Your Excellency can'
understand, adopting the phraseology from this hill known by three firms of solicitors with R. E. O.Biragna B. L. 6. Garrott, A. E being auto, hinery and white, safety to acepting my motion, Hon. Mr Stewart-- You defer the torme,
The Colonial, Secretary u whom Mr Dixon would naturally come into Sutherland and R. C. Barlow; W. H. being repeatedly encored to sing "Alone Sir, that the object of the hon, member's exactly the mine as if it went through with
I did it. contact. Ho (My Potter) submitted that Viveash and A. O. Braw.
speech is to postpone the operation of sec-out this clause. The unofficial members CONCERT. was not the conduct of an innocent man.
tion 10, alanse 10, until such time we have asked for that amount of consideration i bo granted them. It makes Mr Potter went on to deal with other.
A most enjoyable concert was held in may have had opsideration of the climates and it should be
no difference to the Government except, aa statements of Mr Dixon's and, comment
Hon Mr Stewart-The point in under the auspices of the R.AT.A on
His Excellency there was any way of
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evening, the actors to discuss was the burden of taxation, his mind of the terms under which he was principal events, of the evenings, the actor were taken. The main object we propose not, as I understand it, have any doubt, in being L-O. Peato, Bandeman. Boarer and Pte Collier, with Mr Dizon as ampanist postpone the operation on section 187
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mes Very well, looking at it from that point of view, their lordships were aware tint in criminal cases it often happened
Seet Ewe Foon, compradore of the the most important evidence was tunt evidence of confessions made by a prisoner. Hongkong and Shanghai Barking Corpors Therefore it would bo nacessary for their tion since 1890, died from beart failure at Jordakipe to consider whether in fact those on Juna. 18, at his residence, Boon Dateing by L-: Foger Longs by Pte has approached the Flame Government to still read the debate and, think that the confessions were made or whether in fact Villa, Balmoral Road, Singapore. Deceased, Mr Hastings was perfering himself when who was well known in Singapore, was the Godden, C. Bosworth 1 Pie Collier, make good our losses. holding over of clause 10 implied a doubt
The Colonial Secretary The second son of the Iste Best Eng Whatt, Pte Scannet, and Mr White were highly The Chief Justice The point you will and was the first, British, subject, lo catty appreciated, and then made ber must understand, that it is times the have to deal with is that the confession is on business as a merchant in Amoy. He duets by Privates Brown and Catling and preparation of the estimated was begun,
to completedbene for the Opfum, Para, and), we denosing this on the budget debate, whot not connected with Wong Hai Tong's was most popular, and takributed gener pianoforte solos by Mr Fool completed bat before we do not we charges The contains are of sunlously to charitable institutions. Lecoured the programme. Main at the Polles Court and the charges
ryos was fifty years of age; and leaves a widow, five sons, three daughters and four grand are of legat sune
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