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Re-examined After seeing the blood we came down the path again. I do not remember having met three soldiers. We made three visits to Slater's that evening. It was possible for the Russian waiter to have been there without me seeing him. We had some drinks at Slater's and some at the Metropole in the
and of the ereuing,
lator the some refreshments at
R.A.O.B. Club. As the soldier was going up the path I did not see him the whole time, because I did not look at him. I did not see Fllis koock the soldier down, as I fell myself and. defendant returned as soon as I got up. The light which shone on the soldier's face was gaslight. Prior to that night I had never seen the defendant run.
The case for the prosecution having closed, Mr. Goldring stated that he did not propose to call any witnesses and would reserve his defence.
His Worship then committed defendant to take his trial at the Criminal Sessions.
Mr. Bowley-With regard to the bail, I was not aware of the names of the sureties. and think it would be more satisfactory to have the bail in cash.
Mr. Goldring-The sureties have been satis- factory so far, and I do not see why there should be any alteration made.
His Worship-These two wen have been accepted as sureties during the last week, and no objection has been raised.
Mr. Bowley-But I was not aware who they were. I do not want to mention aby names. either but certainly one of the bailees was bankrupt or insolvent sometime ago.
walked up Battery Path. I got out of my ricsha to follow him just as defendant came Hongkong up from the direction of the Hotel in a ricsha, and asked what was the I told him that a soldier had struck He asked where, and I answered-" On my mouth," and showed it to him. He also asked in which direction the soldier had gone. said "Up that way." pointing towards Battery Path. Defendaut went up the path and we remained below. He returned in a few mo- ments and I asked him where the seldier was. 1 efendant said he was up the path. He told me that the soldier had struck at him or struck him. I do not remember the exact words. Ellis also said that deceased was lying up the path, as he had knocked him down. Missi Radcliffe and myself went up the path and saw the soldier, who was lying a short dis- tanee up. I kicked him cn the back with my foot and asked him to turn over. I did not hurt him when I kicked bin as I was wear- ing light canvas shoes. Defendant was wearing rubber soled shoes. I did not ask deceased his name when I kicked him, but I took his regi- mental badge from his left shoulder. Miss Radcliffe and myself then returned to Queen's Road and took ricshas, Defendant was waiting for us at the bottom of the path. We then went down to the Owl Grill Room and, on the way. met Mr. and Mrs. Slater opposite the Silver Grill. Defendant asked Mr. Slater if he could give him some brandy, as he had teeth marks on his hand. I saw the marks, and the hand was bleeding a little. Defendant got the brandy which he rubbed into his hand. We then took ricslas and went down Queen's Road to the R.A.O B. Club, where we had some refreshments. After that we went to Thomas Grill Room. We again went up Battery Path, but found that the soldier had been removed. Then we returned to the annexe in Duddell Stre t. We had Leen to Slater's to dinner earlier that evening. I did! not ask the defendant to knock the soldier down. Defendant is not related to me in any
way.
In cross-examination --We had our dinner at Slater's at eight o'clock. The defendant re- mained there till 9 or 9.10 p.m. When he left at that time I did not see him again until I saw Mr. Goldring-I think Your Worship might him opposite Thomas Grill Room after the take into consideration that this objection has soldier had struck me. I went to the Metropole been raised at the last minute. My friend has, Hotel about 9.30 p.m. with Mrs. Slater, and had ample opportunity to find out who the sure-C remained there about three-quarters of an hour.ties were, and I consider bis conduct most We left the Metropole about 10.15 p.m. and from there we returned to the Owl Grill Room. The statement of a witness that I was in this Grill Room from ten o'clock till eleven is not true. From the Metropole we arrived at the Owl Grill Room about eleven o'clock. The defendant.
Miss not there. Was
Radcliffe joined me at the Grill Room and we two left about ten minutes to twelve and went for a ricksha ride which culminated in my meeting the soldier. I have never the soldier before,
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but from I concluded the man was not sober. no ice him smoking a pipe when he stopped my ricsha. He walked slowly away from me aud staggered. I started to run up the path with the defendant, but slipped and fell. A couple of minutes elapsed from the time the defendant left until his return. When Miss Radcliffe and I went up to see the soldier, the defendant remained below and held her dog. I did not notice, a Chinaman about, or walking up the path when I went to see the soldier. The soldier spoke to me, saying something to the effect that he was either hit or hurt. I could not understand clearly as his voice was very deep. He was lying on his chest with his head on his left arm. I asked him to turn over, and he turned his head. It was then I took the badge off his left shoulder. I did not see any marks or blood on bis face, although the light was shining on it. Outside the Silver Grill room I noticed nobody else than Mr. and Mrs. Slater. I do not re- member having seen Burmakin, the Russian witness, before. When we returned altogether to the Owl Grill Room the defendant did not go inside. We then went to the R.A O.B Club and from there returned to Thomas and walked up Battery Path. At the spot where I had pre-; viously seen the soldier I saw nothing. I suggested we should go further up and return! through Duddell Street. I saw some blood up the path. It was quite a distance from the place we had seen the soldier lying.
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Mr. Goldring-The fact that a man may have passed through a financial crisis a few years ago is surely no reason why he should not be financi- ally sound now.
His Worship to Mr. Bowley)-If you, on behalf of the Crown raise an objection. I would be glad if you would give we notice at once.
Mr. Bowley-Yes. Your Worship. I object to beth names.
His Worship -I must satisfy myself on the objections. I will have to find out about these sureties: it cannot be done this evening, and defendant will have to go to gaol until I am satisfiel.
unfair in the matter.
His Worship (to Mr. Bowley)--I certainly understood that you knew the names of the bilees.
Mr. Bowley-The names were mentioned to I left it entirely me but I never accepted them. to the Bench.
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After further discussion His Worship decided to accept bail in two sureties of $5,000 each, ori one surety of S1000 in either cash or deposit deeds.
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meeting. In accordance with the articles of association, Messrs. N. A. Siehs and A. Haupt retire from the board by rotation, and, being eligible, offer themselves for re-election. Mr. F. A. Goes is absent from the board on leave.
Messrs. The retiring anditors,
A. O.'D. Gourdin and W. H. Potts also offer themselves for re-election.
C. W. DICKSON, Chairman.
Hongkong. 3rd August, 1905.
The accounts are as follows:- 30th June, 1905.
ASSETS. Value
of steamers Honam, Pucan. Heungshan. Lungshan, ths of Fat- shan and Kinshan and frd of Sainam, Nanning, Takking, Tak-Hing Liutan and Sauni.
Vaine of lighters Sunlee and Walee... Value of wharves, hulks and moorings... Valve of properties at Canton, Wuchow
and Kongkun
Value of spare gear... Value of furniture
Value of shares in public companies. Value of Chinese bonds Loans on mortgage Interest accrned
Premia on marine policies unexpired Sundry debtor.
30th June, 1905.
LIABILITIES.
Amount of capital. 80,000 shares of $15
each fully paid up Amount at credit of depreciation and in-
surance fund....
Amount at credit of equalization of divi-
dend fund Amount at credit of investment fluctua-
tion account
Unclaimed dividends Sundry creditors
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor-
poration, current account....
Amount at credit of profit and loss ac-
count
$
C.
942,800,00 8,250,00 78,900.00
136,696.77
15.534.86
750.00
656,242,00 1,094.48 534,000.00
2,259.77
10,827.69
10,984.92
$2.398,280.49
* C.
1,200,000.00
600.000.00
250,000.00
145,376.38
7,044.50
16.536.03
91.259.26
88,064.32
$2,398,280,40
PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT.
Dr. 30th June, 1905. To amount paid for repairs to steamers
o directors and auditors' fees Balance to be appropriated, viz : - Dividend of $1 per share on
80,000 shares
To be carried forward to new
account
30th June, 1905.
By net earnings of steamers By interest on investments By transfer fees
C.
80.000.00
8.064.32
3 C. 36,955.18 4,750,00
88,064.32
$129,769,50
'
Cr.
$ C.
By amount brought forward from last ac-
<unt
26,160.88 61,269.18
42,311.84
87.50
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$129,769,50
DEPRECIATION AND INSURANCE FUND. 30th June, 1905.
Dr.
To balance
$ c. 600,000.00
31st Dec., 1904.
Cr.
By amount at credit
600,000,00
EQUALISATION OF DIVIDEND FUND.
Dr.
('r.
3 250,000.00
250,000.00
C.
HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO 30th June, 1995.
STEAMBOAT CO., LIMITED,
The report of the board of directors to the ordinary half-yearly meeting of shareholders. to be held at the Office of the Company, on Tuesday, 15th August. reads as follows:
The directors beg to submit to the share. holders the report and statement of accounts for the half-year ending 30th June last.
From this
After paying running expenses, premia of insurance, repairs and all other out-goings. there remains, including 826,160.88 brought forward from last account. the sum of 83.06432 at credit of profit and loss account. amount the directors recommend that a dividend of one dollar per share or $80,000 be paid to shareholders. leaving a balance of 88,064.32 to be carried forward to new account.
Keen competition on all lines of the Com- pany's trade has continued during the six months under review and there are no new features to report in connection with the working of the steamers.
Upon the departure of the Honourable W. J. Gresson from the Colony, the Honourable C. W. Dickson was invited to rejoin the Board subject to confirmation by the shareholders at this
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To balance 31st Dec., 19 '1.
By amount at redit
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
The eightieth report of the court of directors to the ordinary half-yearly general meeting of shareholders to be held at the City Hall, Hong. kong, on Saturday, the 19th August, 1905, at noon, reads as follows:
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To the proprietors of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
GENTLEMEN,-The directors have now to a general statement of the submit to you affairs of the bank, and balance sheet for the half-year ending 30th June, 1905.
The net profits for that period, including $1,493,408 73, balance brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deducting interest paid and dus, and making provision for bad and doubtful account, amount to $3,711,062.18.
The directors recommend the transfer of $500,000 from the profit and loss account to credit of the silver reserve fund, which fund will then stand at $8,500,000.