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The China Mail.
THE CHINA MAIL.
this Colony who hold him in their remembrance with feelings of the highest regard." el mue otr
NEWS OF THE DAY.
ENQUIRY OPENE.
STATEMENT BY THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL.
"J
A
MONDAY, MARCH 4-1918,
FULL COURT OF APPEAL,
avidence of any cause which may
AFFRAY: have led to such panic. It may also
A QUESTION OF JURISDICTION. be necessary to enquire into the stories which have been circulated in
CHINESE CHARGED WITH
In the Supreme Court, this morning. the Colony with regard to the action MURDER OF POLICE OFFICERS. before a Full Court, Sir William Rees of supposed robbers. I cannot say.
Davies, R.C., Chief Justice and Me ow the ntament, whether there is
Before Mr. J. R. Wood, this afternoon Justica Gomperts, the Pusine Judge, anything at all in these stories, but Ng Ning alias Kwang Kwong G. Martini, of Manila, appealed against
rustter.
Sergeant
Bahamas, 1884-1887, and he sub RACE COURSE TRAGEDY.collapse and the question of any ra E, GRESSON STREET sequently held the Governor ships of Newfoundland, Jamaica, Hongkong and Ceylon. Since his retirement from the public ervice in 1907 his name has been frequently balore the pablic as a contributor to the leading magazines
The formal opening of the enquiry it may be advisable to enquire into
a decision by the Chief Justice. on important public questions and into the circumstances of the Bace, them, if, for no other pi pose than charged with the murder of a Euro
The Chun, Lang' firm served G. the Times Correspondenes columns Course tragedy was proceeded with to show they are not based on any pean inspector of Police, during the past few year bear further to-day, at noon, before Mr. J. Ral foundation. The second class and a Chinese Constable, committed on
Martini originally for damager for inly be called the contributory January 3, at No. 6 Greason Streak. Wood, the Coronor.
causes of the disaster. It may turn testimony to his keen interest in
The accused in his worn statement alleged breach of contract for 5,000 There were present in Court the on the question of fire. Under the said he know nothing about the cases of tin plates, which dofoklans questions of imperial concern. It Hon. Mr. J. H. Kemp, the Attorney sub-heads are the questions of the
Failed to deliver. Plaintiff applied at the will be seen. that His Majesty The General; the Captain Superintendent authorisation of, cooking., arrange-| KING regarded Sir HENRY BLAKE of Polite, the Hon. Mr. C. Mel.ments and the provisions, if any. Mr. Leo Longanetto appearing our time for leave to issues concurrent tha Craven, said the writ for service out of the jurisdiction for such cooking arrangements the behalf of as an old friend of many years stand Messer: Mr. A. E. Wright, of the question-a moss important question facts of the terrible affair at Gresson (defendant being in Maalis) on the [ing, and the sympathy which Buildings Ordinance Office, accom-of precautions against fire: the Street word 50 freshin. Bis defendant'and for leave to serve the writ His Majesty has expressed to LADY panied by Mr. Sam; Mr. F. Sutton, question of the adequacy of the Worship's mind that it was not of stimmons in the action the said con BLAKs in her sorrow will be of the P.W.Dr. G. - Wake-water supply; the question of the necessary for him to go into the current writ of summons on George Blair appreciated by the many residents in man, the Crown Solicitor, and Mr. measures that were taken at the detailt, which resalted in the death of of No. 2 Connaught Road Central, agent outbreak of the fire, and, I woukḥ M. E. Lo, representing some of the suggest, although perhaps it does not of our most popular police officers of the defendant. Leave was granted come directly within the duties of Inspector O'Sullivan, and Sergent to plaintiff, whereupon the defendant families of the deceased.
The jury elected were. your Worship and the jury, the ques Clarke. His Worship would remember med to set aside the writ on H. Barlow (forenian), Mr. W. C taken in similar cases for the future police at 6.Greeson Street, and hold tion as the defendant is an Italian tion of measures which should be that certain desperadoes held-up the ground that the Court has no jurisdie Jack and. fr. H. Wallace,
I am thinking obiady of the ques the base against all the police subject, resident in Manila. Mr. J. Wood ppened the pro- tion of Chinese mutzhet theatres that Came, with the result This summoDS was board by the ceedings by stating that he had These are the beads under which the that several liver Ware lost invited the Attorney-General to make enquiries of the Goverment are at a statement which he would now do. present being directed, and these and many people were wounded. Prie
enquiries are not yet sufficiently to this it was known, of course, that The Attomey-General said: Your advanced to enable the Crown Soli-Inspector O'Sullivan and Sergeant appealed. Worship and Gentlemen of the Jury, citer to proceed to-day, but he will Clarke bad gone to the house to execute Mr. G. G. Alabaster, inatrusted by the Crown Solicitor is to appear to make a suggestion to your Worship a search warrant and were killed. Mr. Mr.C.E. E. Beavis, of Messra Wilkinson
for the next hearing. I have nothing assist your Worship and the jury further to my except to express, Longinotto said he proposed calling and Grist, appeared for the appellant as far as he can, in the conduct behalf of the Government, the very the evidence of the Doctors who ansi bir. Eldon Potter, instructed by of the enquiry.. I am glad to learn great sympathy felt by the Govern performed the post mortem examina Mr. R. F. Mattingly, of Mossra. Deacon that some of the families who are ment and the whole community, with tions, and certain witnesses for the Looker, Dessen "and Barston for the affected by the disaster will also be the relatives and friends of those purpose of identification.
: respondents, represented here, and Mr. M. K. disaster in such very depressing of the Victoria Mortuary, and Dr. heard, after which the bearing wa
persons who lost their lives in this
Dr. Macfarlane, the officer in charge Legal argument of Counsel was then is attending to represent some of eireumstances. ||them. I an appearing for the
Woodman of the Government Civi adjourned. Government, and, if your Worship
Hospital then gave evidence of examine. will allow me to address you,' I
ing the wounds on the deceased polito Governorship of Ceylon with every kindly consented to give a lecture on and then not to attend any further would be ready to proceed next
In reply to Mr. Wood, Mr. Wake officers. propose to make a short statement man, the Crown Solicitor, said he manilestation of appreciation her. Pekin, its Palaces and Temples, illus. Technically and formally, your Wor-Thursday. especially by the Chinese, of the work trated by lantern slides. The Lectureship and Gentlemen of the Jury, you Mr. To then banded his Worship be accomplished here. It is true his will take place at the Helens May are here to enquire into the cause a list of the names of those whom
Sergeant Cattor, in reply to Mr intercourse, with the Chinese was Institute on Friday, March 22nd, of the death of a man named Ma
he represented.
Lauginotto, deposed that he w more intimate than the community 9.15 pm All are cordially invited to Kan Shi, of 15, Jervois Street, who the jury the question of the hours on January 23 and identified the His Worship then discursed; with pressut at the Victoria Mortuary had been accustomed on the part of attend.
lost his life in the disaster which of sitting and it was finally decided body of Sergeant Clarke in the his predecessor in office, and while every credit was given for the purity of the motives that prompted his policy it is the simple truth to say that a very large section of the European community was alienated
Haxoroso, MONDAY, MAX: 4, 1918.
THE LATE SIR HENRY
BLAKE
THE kindly message of sympathy Caddies will not be allowed in the which His Majesty the KING has Rate. Club enclosure but will use their sent to Lady BLAKE on the ocension Quarters alongside the pld Club House.
of the death of her husband will be To prevent any abase of the bos pitality of the Stowards of the Jockey read with special interest in this
lub, Members must strictly observe the Axcial conditions concerning the Colony where Sir Brxar BLAKE regulating of Caddies and other matters which will be posted on the Club Notice Foard.
The Join Members on Wednesday
Jockey Club Room will be open
next the 6th inst.
By Order of the Committee,
JOHN BENTLEY,
Hon. Scorelary.
Hongkong, Mar. 4, 1818.
PUBLIC AUCTION
204
THE
HE Undersigned hare received__in] structions to sell by Fublic Auction, {FOR ACOGENT OF 123 CONCERNED),
WEDNESDAY,
42
the 6th March, 1918, at 12 o'clock Noon,
at shear Sales Rooms, No. 8, Das Vaux Road, Corner of
Ico Ho Street,
LOCAL AND GENERAL,
The Harbour Master at Canton bas
given notice that the fog bell on Collinson Reach barrier is disccatinged till further notice.
We learn that 715 s. of rabber, 15 tons of coconut oil and 154 bales of hemp were damaged or destroyed by the Ere which occurred on the Komagala
served as Governor for five years Man on Saturday last. leaving in 1903 to take over the
Sir Charles Eliot, E.C.MG., has
Mr. Wood: I am obliged to you, Mr. Attorney-General, for the state
ment you have made. ·
to
ask of Dr. Macfarlane or Dr. Wood
The accused said he had no question
man.
.:
Chief Justice in Chambers and the summons was dismissed,
The defendant, (Martini) thew
TRAFFIC ON THE UPPER BIYER STOFFED.
FUSILADING STILL CONTINUES.
The "Central China Post" (llantów)
Messrs Butterfeld and wire and
The attention of members of the resulted in the death of over 500 that the sitting abould commence on presence of Dr. Macfarlane. On Jany Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co. have
Royal Hongkong Golf Club is drawn to another column announcing the rangements made with the Jockey Club for the use of temporary club premises. We are asked to state that
by the policy His Excelleney pumued. rickshaws or other vehicles are not to But we think that at this distance be takon within the enclosure of the The CLOTHING, PERSONAL from the period of his aduinistration Racecourse and that dogs also must be EFFECTS, &c. &c., &c. belonging to it will be more generally admitted left outside. the Estate of the late Captain R. that his policy was marked by. Jason, including Oxe, Sextant,
people.
0.
Thursday next at 11 o'clock a.m.
The Magistrite and the jurymen |
23, he identified the body of Inspector then proceeded by motor on to O'Sullivan in the presence of Dr Coroner visit the scene of the disaster, for Woodman,
inspection.
Hau Hang, the principal Chinese detective, gave evidence of identifying the body, of Kong Sung, Chiness constable, in the presence of Dr. Woodman
One Telescope, Ono pair Binoculars, and greater föresight than at the time trim in the Himalayas) were noticed the Jury to devote as much time, i
Automatic Revolver, with Cartridges.
On view NOW. TAFTOS
DEVAL
HUGHES & HOUGEL
Auctioneer' Hongkong, Mar: 4, 1913
NIPPON TUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
204
CORRESPONDENCE.
**THAT OUT OF EVIL GOOD MAY
COME."
[To the Editor of the “CHINA MAN"]
": !
Plans of No. & Gresson Street were then submitted to his Worship.
by the advice of the British naval authorities discontinued pro tem, the running of beats to
sto lcbang. The Ki and her escort the Snipe were heavily
on the fusiladed the Southerners have 30 wala and as
now placed position commanding the river at Cheng ling the naval men consider it would be so both thess vessels remain at Ichan foolish to persist in running the gauntlet, and there are no mors British boats go- ing up. The Japanese are stiil running, as the Tahaug left on schedale në Dioni on Saturday morning. They have to keep up their runs or otherwise their authorities of the island Empire bave subsidy is endangered, and perhaps the
the
The enquiry is therefore one of exceptional importance and probably rio Magistrate in Hongkong bas ever before had to enquire into a disaster of such magni tude. That brings ine to the first point that I wish to make, and it that the Goverment considera this enquiry of the very greatest A number of Lepchas (from Sex. importance and urgency and I would
The Chinese Constable who shot the ask your Worship and Gentlemen of
Accused and afterwards took him to wae credited to him. U. E. Sir HENRY MAY at the Special Meeting morning, spitting and sitting about on
lounging about in Des Voeux Road this continuously, to this enquiry se you.
January, 22, he left the Central Station give them an opportunity to talk to some No. 2 Station, then stated that on no objection to seeing a cannon shot put
through one at their boats-it would. can spare from your other duties, in of the Executive and Legislative the pavement. These people are dirty order that the enquiry may be con- appeal to holders, as well as prospective O'Sullivan, Sergeant Clarke and It was no longer ago than the first of
SI-I hope it is not too late to about 10.45- am with Inspector purpose. Councils last week, when moving a in the extreme both in their habita and
Feking appears to have lost all control Chinese constables. Ho purchasers, of lottery tickets for such ine resolution of condolence with the clothing and we would anggest that included as early as possible. The
waa this month when in response to the widow and family of the late Sir view of the efforts being made to re-second point I want to make is that of the Races as were abandoned in instructed, before starting to take protest: made by the British and American Ministers against the attacks HENRY BLAKE, took occasion to s❤duce the risk of the spread of the celebro the Government is arvious that the consequence of the recent terrible handcuffs and carry a revolver, which he on British and American vessels in ́t that his name will always be held in spinal epidemic, the authorities would enquiry should be a full and ex-disaster in Hongkong, to contribute the he did. Three other Chinese constables Yangtze River, the 'hinese Govern
haustive possible. The Gover-price of those tickets, whether refunded also carried revolvers. He did not seement apologized in Presidential Man- do well to keep these ragamuffins away ment Departments may come in for or as yet unpaid, to the War Charities whether the Earopean officers carried of the life and property of foreigners grateful memory by the Chinese
date and promised the future protection from the frequented portions of the City. criticism, their conduct, at any rate, Fund. The money was intended for revolvers. The party went to Des community for the close co-operation
foreignera be accorded, strict protection. he established between the Govern
will be examined, and the Govern- speculative investment in any event Treux Road and boarded a tram car it directed that the losses sustained by ment, the Earopean community and
ment wish that this criticism ray and I am sure that the return on the They all got off the car at Gresson then be indentified. This was the be full and searching and as indepen- suggested investzient, in the majority Street and went to the first floor of No. alt of the joint protest by the American and the British Hinisters to the HONOLONG & KOWLOON WHAT IN with the plague, which we may
dent as it can possibly be made. of cases at all events, will be more Witness and another Chinese con- the Chinese Foreign Office demanding GODOWY COMPANT's Gooowas at Kowloon,
Subject to Final Audit the Directors The Government welcomes that cri- satisfying to the donors than it would stable went-sp the stars first and the the Chinese om vessels in the Yangtans
indemnity for the losses. inflicted where each consignment will be sorted out add constituted the gravest problem
by
mark by mark and delivery can obtained 43 600g as the Goods are landed that arose during Sir HENEY will at the forthcoming General Meeting ticista and the advice of the jury have been if there had been no occasion European officers followed, and they River. The losses for which inderst
entered the back portion of the house. Sication was demanded were: British, Optional Goods will be carried on unless BLAKE's administration. The Chiness recommend payment to Shareholders of regarding the measures that, cught to make this appeal. These contribu- Witness guarded a door in the back steamers and a warships damagel, ona instructions are given to the contrary be.
community, indeed, thought so
a final Divendend of $2.50, per share to be adopted for the future. The tions will go some way towards taking
ahip which went aground, one coul Lore Noon. To-nar.
Government is anxious also to good the shortage in the contribution part of the house. That was at about mander killed,
and one passenger Goods not cleared by the 11th March, highly of his administration that and a bonus of 87.00, per share for the
American 1918, will be subject
the gunboat year ending 31at, December 1917. learn the lessons which this disaster which would otherwiza haro. been eleven o'clock in the morning. The wounde
Monncaq attacked, one killed and cas two European officers and four Chinese To transfer to Reserve Account may have for them and for the forthcoming from the funds of the Race constables went to the back cubicla Damaged Packages must be left in the they petitioned the Secretary of
wounded.
When will this situation be ended it Colony generally. The very import-Club.
He heard one of the constables ask: forces have been directed towards this is impossible to say. Although enormous To depreciate Buildings and Plaot ange of the enquiry makes it neces-
Where do you come from?" and a centre within the last few weeks, there by #175,264.42.
sary that full enquiry should be made
voice replied “From Swatow" Helis no sign of any intention to use them To pay. a bonus to the Staff of beforehand by the Government and
heard one of the Chinese, constablesditions, and there is a little appearance for the purpose of restoring normal cent $73,000.00.
that the evidence should be, carefully
ank for the handcuffs and he (witnes) of ary conclusion being arrived at by And to carry forward about examined and systematiual befors
handed him the bandcuffs. He then the lump of mud which a boy got in his means of peace talk. The dispute isifke 8380,000.00.
the enquiry substantially opened
Leard Inspector O'Sullivan say in a low mouth during a game. He said: "I before your Worship; it is, therefore,
vine "Put on your cont" and the sound won't swaller it and I won't spit it out;
I keep it till the policeman comes. impossible to the Crown Solicitor
ef moving boxes, And then Inspector Bat the policeman atowa.no signs of O'Sullivan shouted Do not more coming..
TE
TIRE Company's Steamship,"
"ITO MARU,
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are horoby informed that their Goods are
being landed and placed at their risk in the Chinese community in dealing
to rent.
be
Godewar for examination by the Con State to appoint Sir HESET sigcee's and the Co.'s representatives. 牛肉
FRIDnted hour on TUESDAY and for a further term of service. The
All sinims murt be
Monted within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after binis dabo they cannot be recognised. No elsims will be admitted after the goods have loft the Godow
'NIFPON ́ TUSEN KAISHA,
Hongkong, Mar. 4, 1918 .
THE CALENDAR.
MEMO. FOR TO-DAT 9.16-Harmaton's Circus at Causeway
Bay.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
p.m.Auction of Teakwood and Hughes & Hough'a -
2.20 p.m.-Auction of Household
five years of Sir HENRY BLAKE'S administration were like the fat years of biblical history. Local industries nepered, the Colony expanded (the
New Territories were added during his régime), the revenues increased,
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
$400,000.00.
to put before your Worship any evi-
I am, etc.f
Amoy, Ist March 1918.
E; G. L
ONE-HAND MAN'S SKILL..
+
alan did the volume of trade and the pom bean
HARMSTON'S CIRCUS. tonnage visiting the port Barmston's Circus at Causeway Bay dence this morning and I would ask BEPAIRING DELICATE APPARATUS Then he heard the 'sonnd of four or
Excellency laid no claim to credit for has maturally suffered during the past if your Worship will be an early day
Linens at Hughes & Hough's pangai-General Meeting of trok advantage of that wave of
Hongkong General Chamber of prosperity to initiate many import-
Commerco.
GENERAL MEMORANDA.
ant public works apart from the A RECRUITING FRAUD. schemes of sanitary reform arising
ment
may be found to be unnecessary;
which the Crown Solicitor is at present making these enquiries and which may possibly help to clear
IN A LABORATORY.
Further, in addition to the order to
BACK FROM THE FRONT,
7
WHAT MEN WILL EXPECT AFTER
THE WAR
Men world return from the Front feel ing that after their great sacrifices they could not be satisfed with a country. that was not substantially: better than before they went, said Dr. Addison at “ luncheon of the City Tradesmen's Asso- ciation ventlysage as workda
Those men would insist on having a fair house to live in, and a fair oppor
in a fair opportunity of making she beat use of top party
five reports of firearms. Witness runbed the growth of the Colony's import-week from the gloom cast over the co this week for the formal opening Lord Chainwood, at the Royal Fociety to draw his revolver as he rushed down down the stairs into the street. He tried ance and material prosperity, though wunity by the deplorable catastrophe In the meantime perhaps I might of Arts, related that in the physics it is not too much to think that the at the Eace Course, but the attractions be allowed to suggest certain besmith, who had leat his right band. He After bearing further evidence the
Laboratory at Eton was a former gun stairs, tak policy which won the goodwill of the provided by the Cinus are beginning around which the enquiry might did ordinary repairs to delicate electrical Chinese population to the extent it the first grand change of programme of the enquiry some of these heads fine silk thread.
to again draw good homes. To night turn. It may be that in the course and other apparates, and with his hookcase was adjourned.
and his loft hand could tie knots in a did must have materially assisted that is announced with new acte, and a development. Sir HESKY BLAKE matines is announced for Wednesday.at any rate, these are the best, an his right arm, and wait now bratmeter in He also mentioned a Berkshire farm labourer, at Roehampton, who had lost poultry keeping. They would not easily
JUDGING BY RESULTS. find a more efficient farm hand
Major Mitchell, Director of Technical Training for Discharged Soldiers, an
Jinks-Have you ever seen nounced that the trade unions in the In the Mized Court at Shanghai, Kent. one's mind if the matter is dealt shipbuilding, engineering, and aircraft chicken with four legs? KUNESDAY, Mary P 1 Auction of Silver Ware out of the appearance of plague, J. E. Hall, on behalf of Govern with in some sort of system. The industries had decided to receive into
Binks I've never actually seen Electro-plate, dc at Bughes and from which reforms the Colony seiths for secured Lot, Cinese black head may be grouped into two membership men framed at the various one, but that must be the variety Hough's
benefits to-day, and be laid charge of the recruiting bursa for claves. On the cause of the col Major Tudor Craig showed a walking':
institutions and workshope
that is scratching up my gunder of their native land, and of being trained p.m.-Amun! General Meeting of
and educated. That was essential to our Association of Exporters and the foundations for the extention that when labourers were engaged it lapse; and in that clase will fall the midier from the ing of an enemy stick made by one armed discharged
trade prosperity. One of the first things Dealers of Hongkong.
of the educational facilities of the the custam to take their Rager question relating to construction of aeroplaze brought down in Britain.
they most look at as traders was the FRIDAY, March 8
printa in order to avoid fraud. Last
necessity: for organization if they were 114-Extraordinary General Moot
Colony. One of his last official eta Saturday a batch of labourers were ship the matabeds and the passing of the
to produce to their full capacity after ing of the Kowloon Land & Building in the Colony was to lay the founda examination of the Buger prints it was
ped away and in the course of the rhatabeds by the Public Works
the war If they did not secure s satisfactory understanding betwe Co., Ltd.
tion none of the Law Courts, Sirascertained that one of the men had Department; the question of the BEST MEDICINE MADE. Batuznäy, Märck ►;-
HENRY BLAKE, who started life as a who had passed the necessary wzamina
been sent as a substitute; for another suitably of the matsheds for ordinary better medicine cannot be made 28 safe to say that Chamberlain's Capital and Lelzid they would not) Colic Coolers and Diarrhoea move (except slowly and with many A than Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Remedy has saved the lives of more troubles cadet in the Irish Constabulary and tion as to itzices and to whom an ad- purposes; the grestion of the capa- Is relieves the haugs, apons the secre psople and relieved more suffering chas There would be shortage of certain rice of $20, had been made. The maucity of the sheds standing any undas tiou, aids Uspectoration and assist any other remedy in existence. It is sorimodities after the war, Boxe things subsequently became a resident who should have gone away Was Arrant-
od in the city and desitted having seit strain caused by a sudden panie nature in restoring the system to know all over the pivilized orld for would have to be attended to earlier magistrate, started his career in the his cousin, a subititute Each of the the question of whether there is any no opiste, and is perfectly safe to ke
industry healthy condition. Besides, it contains speedy curs of cramps In the than others to get our nation
sach. úisrrhoes and all intestinal, into working order, they would have Colonial Service as Governor of the accused was sentenced to two years im-
Chorata od Stor ina, For sale by all Chemils and to look after our cotton trade: before such a penis before the For sale by
sw, they looked gftor grazid planon 12
11.30 Km Meeting of Hongkong Rope.
* Manufacturing Uk. Ikd.
FRIDAY, March 19
Good Friday
BUNDAT, March 31 Create Banday.
skilled labourers, informed, the Court.
prisonment
evidence
A LIFE SAVER.