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THE CLASSIFICATION OF NOT A CASE FOR BAIL.
SHIPS.
LLOYD'S REGISTER IN SWEDEN.
At the Magistracy, before Mr. R. O. Hutchison, yesterday afternoon, a Chinese youth was charged with be ing concerned, with others not in The establishment of Lloyd's R. Custody, in the recent highway rob bery and stabbing affair in Bowen gister in France, which was recently Road, when three women were set fully described in The Journal of Com-upon by a gang of young des merce, has awakened considerable in. paradoes, and relieved of all their valuables. Two men, attendants, terest in other Continental countries, of a joss house, who went to the and news now comes to hand of women's assistance when the alarm another important development on the was given, were seriously stabbed by the youths, who 'finally made part of Lloyd's Register of Shipping
good their escape. Some smart piece of detective work, let to the arrest of the defendant on Wednes day. After evidence had been heard. the defendant was committed to the Criminal Sessions.
It appears that Sweden has been the first to follow the example of France in this repect, and a Swedish Com-
mittee of Loyd's Register has now been formed at Gothenburg to enable the shipowning, underwriting and shipbuilding interests of Sweden to be represented in the classification of
This morning, another youth was brought before Mr. Hutchison and charged with being one of the gang. He denied the charge and said he was a tradesman.
been instructed, and was not prepared to go on with the case. He would like a remand until Friday. Inspector Kent, who prosecuted, said he had no objection to a remand, as in any case, he did not think it would be concluded in time for the forthcoming Criminal Sessions.
Swedish ships. This will provide an Mr. E. Davidson, who appeared for efficient mears of placing at the dis.the defence, said he had only just posal of the shipping community in Sweden the experience and knowledge of Lloyd's Register and bring the 'Society's clients in that country into else touch with the world-wide or ganisation, of which the Swedish Committee will now form an import-
Ant part.
The classification of Swedish ships. has been the subject of discussion dur- ing the last few years, but it was only tast year that definite steps were taken In the matter. In the late autumn Mr. Dan Brostrom, of Messrs. Axel Brostrom and Sons, of Gothenburg. and Mr. Gunnar Carlsser, of the Rederiaktiebolag
Transatlantic,
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gether with Mr. Lange. representing came to London. the underwriters, and as a result of the negotiations then carried or arrangements were made with the Committee of Lloyd's Regis- ter of Shipping for the establishment of a Swedish Committee on the same Lines as the French Committee recem ly formed in Paris.
Lloyd's Register is to be heartily congratulated on the establishment of
a committee which as will be seen
below, is composed of leading repre- seratives of shipowners, underwriters and shipbuilders, throughout Sweden, and the Swedish committee are to be
·equally congratulared on the choice of the gentleman who has undertaken the duties of chairman of the Committee. Mr. Dan Brostrom, the chairman" of the new Comminee, is well known and highly respected in this country as one of "the outstanding Sgures in
Swedish shipping, in the successful development of which he has played.
His Worship fixed next Friday, for hearing.
Mr. Davidson applied for bail. Inspector Kent said that in view of the seriousness of the case, he had to object.
Mr. Davidson said his Worship had no right to refuse bail.
Mr. Hutchison admitted it, but sald he took a serious view of the case, in view of the stabbing which took place. If Mr. Davidson persis- ted in bia application bail, he would
have
for to
fix it at a substantial sum. But he did not think it was worth while to press the point.
Mr. Davidson: As your Worship pleases. I am afraid I am not pre- pared to find a big sum..
The defendant was remanded fa custody until the next bearing.
To-day's return, of notifiable disease shows three cases of plague and two of c.s. fever.
The Professor, an ex-German vessel, arrived in port yesterday with garrison reliefs.
ARRIVALS.
April 9.
The 3.5 PROFESSOR, Brit, 3,849
Wanch i
so distinguished a part. Mr. Gua- tons from London and Straits, Capt. nar Carlsson, who has been elected C. R. Jackson, J. 'M. & Co, K. Wharf. as vice-chairman, is also a man of The . ALLINGA. Briz. 2,842 tons. exceptional ability and wide experi-frou. Stages. Car... A. Tyne, Nemazee ence in shipping matters, and he ren-: dered services of great value to Sweden and the Allies as one of the leading representatives of that country in London during the war.
The 3.5. CHENGTU, Brit, 1,338 tons, from Swatow. Capt. Luitch, B. & S. C9.
The .. AYOTU MARU, Jap... 1,817.43 from Muke, Cap. Matsumoto, M.HR, B32
The s... MISHIMA MARU, Jap, 4,997 from Singapore, Capt. Takaso, N.Y.K.,
The position of shipbuilding in Sweden is such that she is practically | K. Wharf.
able to build all the vessels she re- quires, including Transatlantic liners;.
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PERINO, April 7.
The President has ratilled the Sino- Bolivian agreement which is the first!
| treaty signed in recent years in which China does not concede the principle of extra-territoriality.
CHINESE CABINET-CONSIDERS SOVIET NOTE..
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PERINO, April 7. Yesterday the Cabinet considered the Savior Note offering to hand over the Chinese Eastern Railway, and to waive the Boxer indemnity conditional) on the recognition of the Moscow Government. The Note was sub- sequently referred to the Waichiaopu (Foreign Office).
It is understood that an offcial reply will not be made, but unofficial) pourparlers may be opened similar to those which the Allies entered into at Copenhagen,
PRESIDENT INTERTAINS Y.M.C.A. DELEGATES.
The
PEXING, April 7. President 'entertained
this afternoon nearly a thousand delegates
to the Y.M.CA, Convention from Tientsin to a garden party.
JAPANESE CONSULS KILLED.
PEKINO. April 7. Information from Chinese sources. stares that the Japanese Consul, and Vice-Consul and a military com- mander were killed in the Russo- Japanese fight at Nikolaevsk. Chi- nese and Allied interests. A Chi- nese gunboat is being despatch to Nikolaevsk with the permission of the Vladivostock Government, which is in striking contrast to the attitude of the Koltchak Government.
CHINESE CONSULATE FOR ANTWERP.
PEKING, April 7. China is opening a consulate at Antwerp.
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CLEARANCES.
April 9.
Mr. W. Hok. of the Lindholmers The 4.8. CHONGVA, (CM.), cleared Verkstids Aktiebolag, with the com-to-day and wil sail for Haiphong at mitice of Lloyd's 'Register, cannot fail'
8 a.m. to-morrow.
The ... CHEFOO, (Chi.), aleared to- to be of mutual benefit.
day and will sail Haiphong at 7 a.m.
'O-morrow,
Following so rapidly on the estab- lishment of the committee of Lloyd's The as THONG SAMUD. (Siamese), Register in France, this new move-cleared to day and will sail for Hongar
meny of the Swedish maritime indus- tries is a distinct step forward in the direction of the unification of interna- tional requirements affecting 'both the construction and maintenance of ships, and their machinery.
The
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.
at 9. to-morrow.
DEPARTURES.
April 9.
The 8.5. WEST NERIS, (Amer.), Cant. Eoughan. Agenta P. M... Co., left for San Francisco via Manila to-day.
The STENTOR (Brit.), Capt. Casker, Agenta B. & S., left for Yoko. bama via Keclung to-day.
The 3.5. BOSHU MARU, (Jap.), Capt. Barada, O..., left for Takso vis Swatow and Amoy today.
The 8.3. SHISEN MARU, (Jap.), Capt. Matsuzaki, Agents 0.8.E., left for Tokso
day.
C.P.O.S. Co's
5.S. Methven arrived at Singapore on the 9th March left there 4th April due atto Hongkong on the 10th April. The P. M. S. 8. Cola. a. Doylesturen.
(Calcutta Line)
left Saigon on April @tb and
MAY be expected here on or atout Saturday April 10th. The N.Y.K... Vebooki Naru (Calcutta Line) left Singapore for this port on the 4th April and is expeted here on the 11th April.
HONGKONG TIDES.
The title-table siven below hasbeen ompiled at the National Almanac Office in Lordon from the result of the analyals intomatic tide-recording machine in the Water Police Baain at Taim Sha Tani tering the years 1905-9.
The N.Y.K. a. Melchs Maru (Bombayi suservations taken by means of an
Line) left Moji for this pors on the ath April and is expected here on the 11th April. The N.T.K. 8. Genca Maru (New
York
Line) left Kobe for this port on the 5th April and is expected Eure on the 11th April). The N.T.K. &.. Tota Maru (Liverpool Lize) left Moj for this port on the 7th April and is expected tere o the 12th April,
The N.Y.K... Toy oka Maru Kizer
pool Line) lef: Singapore for this port on the 7th April and is expect- unded here or the 13th April.
The NY. 6. Sado Maru (Forepest Line) left Lordon for this part via Snez on the 6th May, and is expected hafe on the 14th April,
The N.FR. z. Akt fart (Arstralian
Lin) left Sydney, for Hon-long in
Saxpertod bare on the 16th April.
The FM B. Colo Colombia left
The rero of the table corresponds with the core of the sounding in the Admiralty art, which has been found to be 4 feet Inches below mean sen-lovel
To obtain the depth of wafer on the ide gange at the' Victoria Naval Yard
dd 3 feet 4 inches, and on the gauge
4 foi ea to the belgict given in the table.
it Lamont Dock, Aberdeen, add 10 Ecot
April 10 to 16, 1820,
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Baka hitno Mars (European Thurs Lias) left Lenton for this port vin
Suez on the th March and is. expected here on the 20th April
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