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Fielding Clarke, when it was adjourned sine die. The question now srose, whether the case should go on from the point it left off and his Lordship rely upon Sir Fielding Clarke's notes of the evidence, or whether there should be a complete re-hearing. Counsel on both sides had agreed that it would save time if the case was entirely re-opened.
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tended that the sum was over $100,000. Francis then dealt with the various accounts and read the pleadings and answer.
Counsel's statement occupied the whole day and at the conclusion the Court adjourned.
The case is still proceeding.
THE REBELLION IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Mr.wards sent in pursuit of the rebels, who
seeking hiding places in other
On the 30th the following provinces declared under martial law Manila Brila Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Tarlso, La T Cavite, and Batangas. On the same day the troops had an encounter with the rebels Juan del Monte, near the city. The troops lost several men, but the rebels were totall routed and some forty prismers were taken. Four of them have already been shot.
at Manila on the 6th October from Spain with The second transport, the Montserrat, arrived over a thousand soldiers. The arrival of the troops has been made the occasion of great rejoicing. The rebels still hold their own in the province of Cavite, and the bombardment of their positions by the Spanish men-of-war is kept up continuously. No doubt is entertained that with the reinforcements arriving the Government will soon be able to place a suffi- cient force in the field to drive the rebels into the hills. Meanwhile occasional conflicts occur, but with no decisive result.
His Lordship agreed that it would be more convenient to take the case de novo and regret- ted that through the change of the presiding judge counsel should be put to so much trouble. Mr. Francis then said this was an action on a bond. The real plaintiffs were the Bank of China and Japan, Limited, but they were suing name of the Bank of China, Japan, and the Straits, Limited, who were the plaintiffs on the record. The action was one against a guarantor on his agreement to guarantee and on his bond and the sum claimed was $100,000. The plaintiff Company was originally a Trust and Loan Company and it was subsequently converted into a bank and the name changed to the Bank of China, Japan, and the Straits, Limited, and it commenced to do all the or linary business of a banking company. In August, 1891, Cheung Kung Sing became compradore to the Bank and his brother Cheung Kai agreed to become security for the due per- formance by Cheung Kung Sing of his duties as compradore. In February, 1892, Mr. Inchbald who had charge of the Bank, decided to pur-theless, as it takes exception to the reports chase a number of Chinese bills on Shanghai. that have appeared in the English papers, and Between February 26th and March 24th in that year a number of Chinese bills were pur-
as our only desire is to give as full and accurate chased by the Bank through the compradore sible, we deem it well to reproduce the letter, information in relation to the rebellion as pos- and there was paid in Mexican dollars in although it will be noted that it contains Hongkong for the purchase of the bills the nothing inconsistent with what has already sum of $261,606. In addition to those bills appeared in our own columns. The letter is as -there were eleven altogether an ad- follows:-
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was made to a Chinese bank here, also through the compradore, for the sum of $10,000; so that the total amount disbursed by the Bank between the 26th February and 24th March was $271,606. The bills were sent to Shanghai for payment, but before the date for payment arrived there was, on the 27th March, 1892, a tremendous financial crisis in Hongkong, followed by a similar crisis in Shanghai, among Chinese banks and firms, and the result was that the whole of the eleven bills drawn on Shanghai were dishonoured and returned to Hongkong. The first bill was drawn directly in favour of the Bank, but as soon as Mr. Inchbald's attention was called to it he directed that the compradore, who was actually a party to all the other bills, should also be a party to this one. Only one of the bills was at a subsequent time taken up and paid off. The promissory note for $10,000 was also presented to the firm who issued it for payment, but the firm was unable to pay. Counsel did not think it would be disputed that immediately on the failure of the parties to take up the bills and pay for them the com- pradore was undoubtedly on his agreement and bond liable to pay the whole of the amounts to the plaintiff Bank. On the 30th March Mr. Inchbald wrote to Cheung Kung Sing stating that he held him responsible for the whole amount due on the bills and promissory notes. In reply the compradore sent promissory notes of the value of $71,800 made out in favour of the Bank by responsible Chinese firms. He hoped the Bank would not press too much. He remained at the Bank up to the end of September, 1894. At that time the plantiff Bank went into liquidation and his ser- vices were then with the liquidator or with the new Bank. * From the 27th March, 1892, up to September, 1894, the adjustment of the accounts between the compradore and the Bank was go- ing on gradually and slowly. A separate sc- count was opened against the compradore and he was debited with the total amount of his liabilities and on the other side he re- ceived credit for all money be paid in and for all sums realised to his credit, Cheung Kai, the surety, being fully cognizant of was going on. But in January 1894, ung Kai died. Probate of his will was to the defendants in this suit and a writ faken out against them claiming $100,000. The primary issue in the suit was in what was Cheung Kung Sing indebted as adore to the plaintiff Bank at the time issue of the writ. The plaintiffs con-
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We publish below a translation of a letter which appears in the Extremo Oriente, profess- ing to give the truth concerning the rebellion in the Philippines. The letter does not con- tain much that is now, and as it makes mention of such a striking incident as the celebrated Black Hole it cannot be taken as giving the whole truth.
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amongst Spaniards by. some articles published Echoing the just indignation produced by the English journals concerning the rising of the natives here, I propose in truth of what has happened, not only with the these few badly written lines to set out the object of reassuring those who have relatives and friends here, but also to show to our brethren that we are able to sympathise falsehood, and treason. with them and that we are enemies of all lies,
For some time there had been rumours of a con- spiracy amongst the natives and Chinese half. castes against the Spaniards, but no one took any notice of them, as they were believed to be un. founded. The conspiracy had, however, attained large proportions, by means of societies called Katipunan," aided and directed by Chinese societies was discovered last month by the half-castes and rich natives. One of these Rev. Father Mariano Gil, parish priest of the suburb of Tondo, who communicated the facts to the authorities. The authorities, with praiseworthy energy and prudence, commenced to arrest the members of the society in question and to make inquiries concerning the existence of others, and the whole thing was discovered. The plan of the rebels, as I have heard from persons who know, was very determined, but im- The idea, it is believed, was to declare themselves independent of Spain, and to practicable.
Spaniards and foreigners resident here. secure this it was proposed to murder all the
As they had neither sufficient intelligence nor arms they applied to Japan. The Government of the Empire of the Rising correctly in the matter and baud to the Sun (and of a rising civilization) acted
that had been presented to it by a commission Spanish Minister an extensively signed petition of rebels.
Father Gil, on the 25th August, the natives A few days after the discovery made by began to commit outrages in the town of Caloo- can, in this province, murdering some Chinese and investing the Civil Guard.
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The rebels formed various groups numbering altogether five hundred men, more or less, without organisation and carrying but few firearms. Two hundred soldiers of the infantry, fifty cavalry, a party of one hundred and seven men from the cruiser Castilla armed with Maussér rifles, and a section of the Civil Guard were sent against them and dispersed them, many of the rebels being left dead on the field, while some were taken prisoners. Fürther troops were after. |
A few days after this affair a friend meeting me asked, "Are you in mourning for some relative ? " I replied, "but I very much fear my washer-
"None of my family have died,
man is dead, as he has not let me have any clean clothes for some days, so I am com- pelled to wear cloth, no matter how hot it is." The same thing happened to many other people, San Juan del Monte being a village occupied almost exclusively by washermen.
Another comic incident. At Santopan, where the pumping station of the waterworks is situated, the staff, which included an English- man, were compelled by the natives, under threat of death, to share their beards off. As they were not strong enough to resist they had no alternative but to obey. As the natives have no beards themselves they take offence at others, like the Spaniards, wearing them, and sompel them to shave. So at least it seems.
In the province of Cavite the rebellion broke out in the towns of San Francisco, Malabon, and Novelets, and the captain and lieutenant of the performance of their duty. The move- the Civil Guard stationed there fell victims to ment extended to other towns and villages in the same province, that is to say, Old Cavite, Naic, Bacoor, and Imus. In the last named place, where it is said the insurgents are in great force, they have established themselves several of whom have fallen victims to their on an estate belonging to the Recoletos Fathers, brutality. At the capital of the province, Cavite, including the marine arsenal, the popu land and sea forces up to Porta Vags, the lation found themselves well defended by the isthmus, where there is a strong fort. In the city thirteen rebels have been shot. villages near the sea have been bombarded and now the reinforcements asked for from Spain are awaited to deal the enemy a decisive blow.
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troops expected.]
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With the patriotism characteristic of the Manila was formed for the defence of the Iberian race a battalion of Loyal Volunteers of capital. Other acts of generosity and patriotism on the part of the religious orders, proprietors, others are also worthy of mention, such as gifts merchants, manufacturers, journalists, and of wine, hams, sausages, cigars, etc., to the troops. Various subscriptions have also been opened for the benefit of the families of the heroes who have fallen in defence of the inte- grity of the country.
majority of the prisoners are found the marks The gaols are full to overflowing, and on the of the blood compact, made on the arms and the New gaols are being opened daily. legs. Some two hundred prisoners have been sent to the Caroline Islands. Many rebels are presenting themselves to the Government suing. for pardon.
The Chinese, frightened by the outrages to which their countrymen have been subjected in Calaocan, Cavite, and other parts invaded country. the insurgents, are returning to their
and La Laguna there have also been risings, In the provinces of Batangas, Nuevï Ecija,, but they were immediately suppressed by the troops.
the rebels will come here, notwithstanding Manila is quiet and there is no reason to fear their threats, for it is well guarded.
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If the Governor-General has not used greater rigour with these people it is on account of his prudence and his exquisite fact, but their barbarons and savage, notat, exemplary punishment - that the remembrance of their confiscation of the property has been wisely de reed to cover
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