We have received a copy of the reports the Children's Entertainment Committed giving particulare decided at the first and second meetings.
17, 1911.
THE ARBITRATION CASE.
The arbitration case was continued bafore "the Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott, at | the Supreme Court, this mornicy. The parties were the Jara-China-Japan Lijn and Olef. Wijk and Co., Chinn Agencies, La The dispute was referred to arbitrators and Messes R. Showan and W; D. Craddock were appointed with M: 0, H. Medhurst as umpirs and they made certain Endings on fact while the points of law with regard to the charter-gurty
were referred to the Court.
Hou, Mir . E. Pollack, K.C., appeared for the Java-Chini-Japan Lijn, instructed by Mrth Scott Härsten, and Mr Eldon Potter for Olof Wijk and Co., instructed by Mr G. Hastings
THE CANTON UNEASINESS. "
Are the Rebels in Hongkong?
THE CHINA MAIL.
Mr Otta Kong Sing appeared for plaintiff and Mr H. K. Holmes defented.
Mr Otto Kong Sing said that defendant was for some considerable time in the
A MATTER OF "ACCOUNT"
Kwok Us Kad sued Fong Tan before Mr Justica Gomperte, at the Supreme shed some matter last evening, but na
Under the above headings we publi-Court this afternoon, so recover $146,07 being money overdrawn by defendant from the result of an error in the composing
plaintiff.
room the type become mixed up with the tort of a Chinese telegram. In this unfortunate way the mearing of the nows become obscured. We intended to convey the fact that yesterday was the day chosen by the Canton rebels on which they would recommence their campaign, but that up to the time of going to press no nowa had been received of any fresh disturbances, much to the surprise of the. Chinese journalists in the Colony.
employ of plaintiff firm. Plaintiff's parti culars of claim data from 1903, the account having been overdrawn since then. He had had notice of a special defence of Statute of Limitations but bf would time to time, wars noe statuto barred as -submit that the monica overdrawn “from” there had been a continued liability from then until now.
His Lordship-Are there any payments made setting off the account?..
Mr Potter, An ring dealt with the question of determining the time charter, said that he would proceed to show that they could not claim for the 9770 aanges either..
In connection with the same matter we The charterers were prepared to take over intended pointing out that recently the boat on October 19 and the charterers Field Marshal Chin Ping Chik of could have refused to take it over if it was a Canton has sent out a big fores of condition precedent. There was no difficulty detectives for the purpose of ferreting cash payment alleged, my lord. That is
and the charterers could have satisfied themselves that it was not a first class risk. The only reason the charterers gare for the kont not being insurable as a first chies risk was that he was too old. * The age of the bont was known to the charterers and the fact that she was built of iron was known
His Lordship-They know all the facts bat they did not know they would be against her insurmice, "
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Mr Potter said he quite agreed, but there was no question that the owners hel to insure
class risk and the charterers knew that such was an impossible performance. That was the It was resolved, (2) that certain specified strongest possible evidence to go to the schools, comprising about 7,500 scholars,eart to show thus they had waired the be included in the entertainment scheme, condition. There had never any complaint and (9) that of the private seluuk giving with regard to cargo from any port except instruction in the vernacular, the 6 schools sugar from Somerang in Java and in spite junnnged by the Tang W, & Confucian of that complaint they again sent the bons schools, and 1 school managed by Chinese mck for sugar and the fact that they con gentlemen, estimated to comprise about tinued to correspond with Java without 1,000 scholars altogether, be also include informing Messes of Wijk and Co. of it in such scheme. A further decision was showed clearly that they were satisfied with that the question of the entertainmens of their bargain and did not expect the owners European children, net longing to any school at all, be left to be settled by private arringement among the parents, but blunt -medals be given to such children;
that
12,000 medals in all be ordered. "
The committee, further resolved that 50
the
perform that condition. There might be a thousand and me reasons why an insurance company would require extra pres for cargo and on the face of the receipt there rasnothing to shew the money was paid because the s.a. Victoria was not a first class risk and that was the only
cents be allowed for each scholar for re-ground on which they claimed the money It had not been proved that the charterers were under any legal liability to make
Freshinonta and/or amusements · Lo scholars in (1), and 25
Kends of the different schools, requesting
out the Revolutionists. A number of these detectives bare been making investigations in Hongkong,, and report has been sent back stating that a big number of Revolutionists have arrived in the Colong from foreign countries and are at present living in immigrant houses.
arrival
the
These men, it is said, are awaiting of 21 leader named Cheong Lun Pun, and then they are to split up into two bodies. One party will proceed to the Chang-sing District and the other to Lo Fan Hill. What they then intend doing is not knowe.
The same report states tlfit thousands of Revolutionary booklets are being distributed in the Colony, and a great number of Revolutionary tags being made for the rebels.
SHAMEEN NOTES.
(From Our Own Clavespondent).
CANTON, May 16.
וי
THE WEATHER..
having a far greater number of rainy days This month, compared with the cur responding period of last year, we are Front the 1st to the 14th of May of 1910, we had eleven exceedingly fine days, the
monies wore drawn from 1905 up to 1909 Mr Oto Kong Sing-Na All those and two payments have been made in that time.
Me Holms.I think there is only vae
in 1900. I may say I don't admit the figures.
Evidence was enllad and his Lordship reserved judgment.
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the scholars in (9), and that Mr E. A. that payment. They had paid it as a mere average shade temperature being 83 F/discussing the matter decided to let things! THE EDWARD DISPENSART, | Destroys WHITE ANTS and prevents decay; Trying be asked to kindly approach the voluntary act and there being no netesy So far for May we have only had some four go on as they were? I know of what I am them to lay their different schemes before further to pay it they could not call upon really fine days. The average shade writing Yours, etc., this committee for its approval, it being them to pay it. Assuming that the char-temperature has been 79 F while the stipulated that the above grant is to be terers were not entitled to danges the exponded in refreshments and or anise.oners were entitled to damages for the ments, for the benefit of the scholars, and breach of the charter-party,-the damages that it be spent on the actual Cercation Day, and that the scheure of refreshments is to be submitted by the bend musters to
the Committee for its approval.
Further decisions were.:-that it is ad- visable that, if practicable, the sum of at Ivart 26,000 be allotted this Committed for the above objects, and incidentals, c. $3,750 for the entertainment of the scholars in the schools in (1), and $250 in
the schools in (2), and 81,000 for medals and 81,0) fur incidental expenses; that children in hospitals should be included
in the presentation of metals; that H.E
which accured after the charter-party had been wrongfully terminated. One of the items would be the boss of the hire of the bant up to the present moment.
His Lordship-I can't give you daunges. I have no power.
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Mr Potter-Yox. It is in our special case and it is in our submission to arbitra. tion.
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His Lordship-How can I award damn
Mr Porter-05 yes. You have all the facts which can be proved in a case He this. The boat was hired for twelve
average rainfall has been 55 inches.
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THE REVOLUTIONÄRY, MOVEMENT.......... Thanks to the prompt and effective the recent Revolutionary movement was of nusures adopted by the Canton Viceroy on Tuning noming novel of short duration. The conceusus of opinion, distances over a very wat coarse. The however, is that although the Reformers attendance was poor, the incessant ruiza were unsuccessful upon the occasion under keeping many front putting in an appear. review it is only a matter of time for aance. The tunes taken were:- more extended movement to take place. Rumours are very rife just now that trouble is again imminent and may occur at any montent. A rigorous search of all cargo and passengers is still being married ont upon the arrival of steamers at Canton. Very great inconvenience is thus becassion- ed in view of the fact that passengers are not at present allowed to land otherwise!
the Governor's Address printed months and there is about seven months of than by campen, wat in the strazm.
English and Chinese and frained: that, if practicable, an English and Chinese mem ber of the committee should go round with a copy of His Excellency's Address and tha medals to the different schools, the schools being divided into districts for that purpose.
Among the reczenuendations made nt the second meeting were she following:-- That the application of the Head Master of the Ping Shan school that the allotment
of 50 cents to his school be increased to one dollar be granted, but that before the scheme be finally decided on, the consent of the elders of Ping Shan to such scheme should be obtained; that the members of tta "Committee who go to distribute medals should only go round to such of the schools as have arranged for no
trip and that the menibers shall fix their own times for such distribution; and
the time to run so that your Lordship has
1;
The bont-people as Canton are reaping a
to give us a fair compensation for pros-rich harvest through the present Customs
pective damages in the future.
His Lordship reserved judgment.
ALLEGED BREACH OF CONTRACT.
ammogements. Passengers pay as much. for being transported from the ship to the shore, na they pay for the whole trip from Hongkong to Canton
DEFENCE CORYS FOR SEAMEEN.
A circular letter was recently scat out Before Mr Justice Gompertz, at the to the male members of the Settlement Supreme Court this morning, Messrs W. pointing out that as we are living in Shewan and Co. sued Ling Loon to recover troubious times it would be a prident $167.20 damages for breach of contract for precaution to institute a Defence Corps for the sale and purchase of one case of broad- the Shameen.
cloth.
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Mr Leo D'Almada e Castro appeared for plaintif and Mr J. H. Gardiner defended. Mr D'Almada said that it appeared that on January 26 last year defendant ontored co a contract with plaintiffs for the puz chase of ono caso of broadcloth. The goods
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Mustard, . 1.51; Inat jy 34. Grayback, 1, 1.45; last 1, 33. Mombasa, 1, 2.05; last 1, 31.
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Home Secretary to a cass which was before the stipendiary magistrate in Liverpool1 where a man was fined 10s. for at offence and afterwards 20s. or 14 days' imprison- ment. Because he exclaimed, "God save Ireland" The hon. member wished to know whether a pious and praiseworthy phrase of that kind was to govern the sentence passed.
Mr Churchill replied that, according to A circular has been issued announcing the newspaper report of the case, the that during the forthcoming "Chinese stipendiary magistrate regarded the man's Dragon Boat Festival" a water gymkhana conduct as contempt of court, and did not will be held on Thursday, June 1st. The in any way object to the merits of the turious events will include a sampan race, expression used. There could be no doubt swimming races, diving competition, ladies on that point (laughter). He would write Volunteers were called for and a splendid bottle competition, scratch race in gigs to the stipendiary for an explanation. response was given to the call. In fact it with lady corraine, ladies art competition, has been impossible to accept all the offers, and a greasy pale. Ten will be served at as a limit was bet as regards the number "The Banyaus," by kind permission of required to make up the Corps.
Mr and Mrs Fowler.
A moeting of the members chosen to form the nucleus of the now Defence Corps
BOCIAL CHANGES. Mr H. F. Rankin, the Headmaster of
Me T. P. O'Connor asked if it was in the power of a stipendiary magistrate to double sentence if the man concerned should say "God save England;"
-Mr Churchill-I do not say as to doubi"
that, as to the other schools, the mediisired on August 23 and duo notice of was held at the Canton Club Theatre on the Anglo-Chinese College on Kulangen, ing a sostence. That obviously is a very should be given to the EHend Mastars for their arrival was given to defendant, the 11th inst. The Chairman of the Council returned from furlough to-day. He is a difficult matter to argue, but it would be distribution; that should there be any Under the contract two monthu was given Mr T. E. Griffith), supported by H.B.3 popular among his boys that they organised disrespectful if he had said, for instance, schools and children already agreed upon,having expired plaintiff pressed defendant C.M.G.) briefly explained the objects of buildings, and fired off a fusilinde of
in which to take delivery. The two months Consul-General (Mr J. W. Jamieson, a "Welcome Party," decorating the school "God save Liverpool!" (laughter).
modals over, after the distribution to the
the surplus should be distributed ankunge to take delivery of the goods. the private "Adventure" vernacular
Cunsiderable curiosity has been aroused
schools; that no medals should be given to there was a stipulation that if the goods present Who had come forward in such a way to the school, Mr H. J.-P. Anderson, Mr Gardiner said that under the contract the Corps, and thanked the members crackers at intervals along the road on the Achool children unless they had attended were not up to sample the contact was to public-spirited way. After quite a spirited who has bazna the front of the hard work the Mansion House Station, London, by
their respective schools between the Ist be cancelled. May and 15th June, 1911.
CRIMINAL SESSIONS
Another Heavy Calander. The number of cases for the Criminal Bessions appears to be un the increase every worth notwithstanding the very salutary punishmente meted out to offend art by the judges in the Colony. Probably the introduction of the "cat" will have the desired effect in future. For the scanion which commence to-morrow there are no less than fifteen casos. The list is as follows:-
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oration by Mr Jamieson, who pointed out la Mr Rankin's absence, is now released Mr D'Alanda pointed out that the that it was incumbent upon every man who for his furlough, add he is to leave en contract also stated that inspection of the had volunteered his services to most inyally Monday for Hongkong, to catch a home goods had to be within one week before support the officers who would be placed ward mail next week. the contract could be cancelled. From the command of the different units in carry- correspondence his Lordship would seeing out the scheme of defence, every man defendant insisted that the goods were not present evinced his willingness to carry out according to sample and ta qucation is the best of his ability the commands Lordship, had to consider was whether or sublaitted to him. not the goods were according to ample.
Evidenco was called and the caND WAS adjourned.
peculiar looking object which has been placed at the end of the middle bay, and in appearance is somewhat like a big gun. It is a new hydraulic buffer stop, one of two which have been installed on the District Raul hot summer weather has now sat in with oil, through which runs a plunger with Bailway, and consists of a cylinder filled with bright sunshine, and the summer monsoons in full fored. But, al is there are to suit the constraction of the District a stroke of 8ft. It ouds in a single buffer, The Settlement was divided up into of bad weather elsewhere. Unless it comes weighing 200 tons and travelling at ten no signs of rain, in spite of frequent sigust trains, and it in calculated to stop a train three districts and voting took place, for
the appointment of slicers for each compon, the farmers are afraid they may lose any. The following monsberatere elected the spring rice, much of which is already respectively :--Masif J. A. Ralo, W.O planted out. The fields are beginning to Haunders, and P. R. F. Carter.
dry up.
MAYAL 'NEWS.'
The following men-of-war are in the
RICE JUPORTA.
HEALTH, OR FASHION? Wong Cheuk, Alias Taoi Tin, disobeying the Hail recently Dr Alfred B. Olsen gare an At the Bimple Life Exhibition in Carton order of banishment; Ng Yuk, kidnapping address on
Large quantities of rice continue to be Health or Fashion, Which " Bo Bang, kidnapping and harbouring; Ho aid that people ought to consider what Harbour H.M.S. Moorhen, Sandpipes, imported; as much as 147,650 picols were Louny Size, kidnapping and labouring was wholesome and healthful, not what the French gunboats Vigilant and Argus, imported between the 29th April and May Lai Shan, forgery; Chak Fuk, Hong Chan, looked well. Poople followed fashions : the German grabost Tangtau, U. 9. S., as well as 11,373 gicals of flour. The Leung, inrcony from a godowa; Less they losthed to be called cranks, Callao and the Japanese gunboat Uji.
Babies wore no longer in fashion. Women
Kam Fat, forgery Che Tin, wounding: were afraid to be seen wheeling offsprings
IAm I and Wong Sw, kidnapping: Li in permbulators or carrying them in their
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we that poodle dogs received more atten
Celle, Cholers and Barchons position for a definite period. Secured in rheanatism. You will find Cham- nad bowels, dysentery and diarrhoes and spright in's dick prison, on bread and Leung Tak, Ip Shing. Loung Lat, Lui Eui, He xhuddered to think of the "harem 30 farnesy from a godown; Ho Yik Ting, Wu skirt, na there was nothing beautiful about back, stiffnes and soreness of the muscles, cars, You can make no better vision rice, hare, according to the Krautzer It is also an acceliant finiment for lame short skirts, such attira, would soon becoin sprains and bruises. One application will for the mfety of your family than to keep Zeitung, undergone terrible sufferings, It. Il women, would go in for wearing
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