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Mr. Hastings-We reserve our right to call witnesses.
His Worship-Do you wish to call any here? Mr. Hastings-No, your Worship. The defendant was then formally committed for trial.
Mr. Hastings-I will ask your Worship to admit the acoused to bail on remand, as it is a long time to the Sessions. I submit to your Worship that the only question for you to con- sider in granting bail is the question whether the defendant will appear to take his trial, and | by fixing a sufficient amount your Worship can make that quite certain. This is not a case where bail ought to be r fused en tirely. You see, it is about three weeks to the Sessions, and it will be very hard for the defendant to prepare his defence unless he is able to see his solicitor and counsel
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CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT. society, official and unofficial. The streets and | red, making a very pleasing and effective sight. adjoining thoroughfares were closely packed But it was at Government House Gates that with spectators representative of the various the display took place. The representation was nationalities to be found in the city. The a square of four leafy arcades, the pillars of verandahs and all points of vantage around each being in fönrs. The overhead arches had were crowded with onlookers. honour of Marines, Blue-jackets, and Madras each flow the Royal Standard. - The whole›
Guards of been excellently arranged, and from the top of Infantry were lined up. The Governor was in uniform.
scene was descriptive of a forest, and the struc H.E. welcomed the Royal ture was one that will be remembered for a long visitors. God Save the King" was played as time. The Chinese Pagoda, at the old gaol site, the guard gave the Royal salute; and amidst a splendid edifice with a model representing Bri- loud cheering the Duke and Duchess entered taunia at the head, erected by the Straits Chinese the carriage, which, escorted by a guard of British Association; the triumphal arch of the Perak troopers, drove on to Cavenagh Bridge, Malay Community; aud the stands where the around the sea-face of the Esplanade, up Stam- children assembled to greet Their Royal High- ford and Orchard Roads, to Government House nesses, on the old gaol site, were also lovely and gates. Volunteers and troops of the Garrison lavishly ornamented. The decorations in High lined the route, which was gay with bunting Street were distinctly Oriental and formed and banners, and decorated Lonses. Crowds splendid scene. A huge canopy had been erect- thronged the roads intersecting the line ed, together with two arches, which bore the of route and were with great difficulty kept mottoes "Welcome to Their Royal Highnesses," back by the police. The weather was awfully and Long Live the Duke and Duchess."" It can be imagined how the sweltering Numerous figures and devices, peculiar to the heat told on those dressed up for the occasion Chinese race, and forming a very strange picture THE ROYAL VISIT TO SINGA- royal visitors, was hearty in the extreme. The front of several of the shops were miniature The cheering, which everywhere greeted the to European eyes, were also exhibited, and in Chinese theatres. In all portions of the native town every effort apparently had been made to make the decorations and illuminations well- worth witnessing-and in this the natives succeeded admirably.
Bis Worship-As far as that is concerned, his solicitor can go to the gaol and see him. No, I don't propose to admit the defendant to
bail
PORE.
We abridge from the Straits Times the following account of the visit of T. R. H. the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Singapore:
The arrival of the Royal steamer Ophir at Tanjong Pagar in the early hours of Sunday morning was not attended with any celebration whatever, it having been decided that the berth- ing of the vessel should be carried out privately, and the reception, &c., be left until the Royal party arrived at Johnston's Pier.
The gun announcing that the Ophir had been sighted was fired from Fort Canning at 6.20 a m., and at ten minutes to seven she steamed to the wharf, her escorts, the St. George and Juno, also being berthed close to..
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native spectators appeared not to show so much enthusiasm es might have been expected. But it must be borne in mind that they are not accustomed to cheering of their own accord; they require someone to lead in such displays of enthusiism. With them the absence of frantic cheering means a mark of respect to the Duke and Duchess.
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THE DECORATIONS.
THE SUNDAY NIGHT DRIVE.
During their Empire tour Their Royal High nesses have seen, up to the present, many strange and brilliant sights, but we doubt if they have It may be doubted whether Singapore was ever more prettily decorated, since Britons ter as the scene presented in several of the seen anything so distinctly Oriental in ohsras- ruled here, than she has been on this occasion principal streets on Sunday night. Shortly of Royalty visiting her sea-girt shores. Siu-after dinner the Dake and Duchess were driven gapore has been seen well at the time of this down in a carriage to the junction of the Royal visit, and especially is this the case in Esplanade with High Street, where a halt was what may be called the business side of Ca- mad while an escort of the Malay States. vanagh Bridge. Perhaps one of the most Guides formed round the carriage and several striking pieces of decorative work was the members of the "suite were more or less com It was not generally expected that the Ophir show at the office of the Hongkong and fortably installed in ricksha3, the pullers would arrive at Tanjong Pagar before 8 or 9 Shanghai Bank, in itself a handsome build- of which, by the way, were clothed in gorgeous o'clock, and when she did, ar.ive there were ing. Here, right across the main only four or five persons on the wharf. Thereof the building, the first thing to catch hats. The party moved off down High Street front red bajus and pants, with fantastic Chinese was nothing whatever of a startling or exciting the eye was the motto: nature in the mooring of the Ophir, and the again welcomes Prince George -1901. Flags rioksha, the Duke and Duchess following in 1882-Singapore at walking pace--the Governor first in a work was done quietly and easily, the vessel large and small were suspended from every their carriage, and after them several being made fast by ten minutes past seven.
of the convenient spot, shields bearing devices and staff in the aftermentioned rickshas. High The crew of the Ophir was drawn up on deck, surrounded with flags were attached to the Street was a sight to see. It was canopied in and most of the officers were visible, but at this pillars, strings cf greenery were festooned coloured cloth and along either side of the road period there was no sign of the Royal party. along the building with every now and then a There were no police or military on duty, but gay coloured rosette, and the whole building of the canopy hung, at intervals, Chinese were numerous lanterns,, while from the centre the Deck Company's private force, under Supt. was outlined in colour. Somewhat the same McMurray, were marshalled on the wharf, and scheme of decoration was employed along the inside, and forming a picturesque sight. In representatious of dragons, fishes, etc., lighted the position occupied by the Ophir was roped whole of Collyer Quay to the North German addition every shopkeeper had decorated his off from the other portions of the wharf, and Lloyd office. Every godown along the front establishment according to his individual taste, no one but those provided with a special pass of which these arches passed adopted decora- while here and there were mottoes of welcome, was allowed within the enclosure.
tions in which red, white, and blue cloth and and at the street corners, arches, also gaily the national flags predominated, with a few decorated and lighted. The same descrip- smaller variously coloured flags thrown in heretion of the scene as that applied and
to High there with extremely good effect. Street may be applied also to the other D'Almeida Street. with a row of masts streets passed through. In Market Street
either side, from which strings of small flags, was a waving mass and the thoroughfare was a blaze of light were hung the Chinese had made a specially fine effort of colour; and the buildings in the Square and colour. The Royal carriage returned by were all well decorated. Powell and Co.'s place way of High Street again, and after a short was tastefully treated, and Little and Co.'s halt left for Government House. Needless to establishment was a sight to be seen. It is not, say, at the points where stoppages were made possible to mention every building; but every there were enthusiastic cheers from the crowd one did something to add to a very handsome and especially so at the Hot:128 l'Europe effect The Club looked well with large corner, where the Royal couple got an exceed. national flags hanging from the windows, and ingly warm greeting. Reference must not be red, white, and blue cloth judiciously used. All omitted of the pretty sight afforded in the har- the premises up to Cavanagh Bridge were bour. The men-of-war at anchor were all bril treated, in some sort of way, with flags and liantly outlined with lamps that twinkled and bunting; and on the bridge itself a good deal cast their rays with delightful effect on the of skill had been expended. Either end was small ripples of the water. Many mercantile made to represent the entrance gate of an old steamers co-operated in this illumination, and castle, portcullis and all; and over the roadway the whole effect in the dark night was charm. were many coloured flags galore that fluttered ingly picturesque. gaily in the breeze sweeping in from the harbour.
His Honour, the Acting Governor, Sir Frank Swettenham, drove down about 8,30, attended ~y Capt. Barry, .D.C., but after staying a few
minutes drove back to town.
Preparations were speedily made for convey-on ing the Royal Party to Johnston's Pier. A steam pinnace from the St. George was brought alongside the Ophir, The Master Attendant's launch Albuquerque, in charge of Capt Murphy and Police Inspector Branagau, had instruc- tions to keep in attendance. Some delay took place on the pinnace owing to lack of steam, and the Master, Attendant's launch was brought up alongside the Ophir. The Royal ensign was run up at the stern, and preparations were being made to bring off the Royal guests when a signal was made from the pinnace that everything was all right, and she accordingly again came up. Everything was ready by 10.30.
Their Royal Highnesses stepped down the gangway into the pinnace and the band layed "God save the King." Their Royal Highnesses were accompanied by Lady Mary Lygon, Lady in Waiting; Lord Wenlock, G.U.SI., G.ULE., Lord in Waiting, and Head of Household and an AD.C., Lieut. Col. Sir Arthur Bigge, G.C.V.O., KC..B, C.M.G., Private Secretary. At 10.5 the booming of the guns from H.M. ships in the Harbour told the anxious and expectant multitudes on shore that the Royal Party was sighted and was heading for John- on's Pier. The Duke and Duchess arrived in heir Pinnace at Johnston's Pier, somewhat ehind time. The Pier was richly decorated and was crowded with the elite of Singapore
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At the Government buildings there was no lavish display of decorations. Flags fluttered from the windows, and at the flag-pole the Royal Standard was hoisted. The Esplanade was encircled with flags, but as is generally known the Singapore "green" needs no de coration to enhance its beauty. At the side entrance to the Town Hall, facing the Govern- ment Buildings, where Their Royal Highnesses entered, a covered way of red cloth had been put up The pillars were covered with ferns, palms, &c., being placed there in great profu- tion, also up the steps, which were covered with
PRESENTATION OF ADDRESSES IN THE -TOWN HALL.
At eleven o'clock, or thereabouts, on Monday forenoon, the Duke and Duchess of Cornwalt and York were the recipients of loyal addresses from representatives of the varion, communities of the Colony. The interior of the Town Hall was resplendent in its new paint and Attings and everything went as smoothly as possible, the ceremony being witnessed by a crowded and representative gathering. sent and sang the National Ant relection, and then the addresses to H.BH. in their beautiful caskets. His
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