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January 21, 1907.)
Bit Leung-kit stated that defendant was the tenant of one of his houses at Taikoktauí from Angust 1st, 1905, till January of last year,
His Lordship-Why haven't you sued her before ?—Because she cleared ont of the Colony; Defendant was then called and admitted entering the bouse on August 1st, but stated that she left again on September 27th.
His Lordship-Produce your rent receipts, —The plaintiff gave me no receipts,
You never got a receipt at all ?—No. Well, you'd better pay again; you must know it is proper to get receipts for rent. But the plaintiff wouldn't give me any receipts.
His Lordsbip--Ol! rubbish. I fancy you are just as able to scold him as he is to scold you. Judgment and costs for plaintiff.
DUKE'S VISIT.
OFFICIAL ARRANGEMENTS,
The following correspondence from the Colonial Secretary's office is self-explanatory :-
Colonial Secretary's Office,
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
TRAGIC SEQUEL TO A SHOOTING ]
EXPEDITION.
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F. A. Hazeland, sitting as coroner, and a jury
At the Magistracy on the 14th January Mr consisting of Messrs. Họ Kum Tổng, C. HL: Rogge and J. E. Danilson, conducted Cheng Kan Mui who was accidentally shot in i inquiry into the death of a Chinamen named i
the New Territory on December 24th.
an
Police Sergeaut Kerr, in charge of Ping
Shan Station, stated that on the morning of December 26th be hired a boat at Tai-Ching Village to go shooting ducks at Deep Bay, įtaking with him three bostmen
other
and
Was
three
Chiuese. The deceased one of the boatmen. One of the other Chinese, named Taug Pak, had a gun. They had only proceeded some little distance when they saw a curlew on a mud bank. Tang
Witness
Pak fired at it but missed. The bird rose and flew over the boat Witness fired at it and also missed. Then pulling down the gun, with the muzzle pointing towards the west, he extracted the empty cartridge. The gun was a magazine gun and the act of extracting the empty cartridge reloaded the gun and left the hammer at full cock. Hongkong, 12th January, 1907.
He put his finger on the SIR,--Referring to my letter of the 1st trigger and his thumb on the hammer to ease it December last, I am directed to forward copies down to half cock when his thumb slipped off of the telegraphic correspondence on the subject the hammer, causing the cartrid,e to be
!discharged. Their Royal of the approaching visit of
The charge struck the deceased Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Con... about two inches above the right knee.
tonk the injured man to the Government Civil naught, together with 11 draft programme setting forth the arrangements that it is pro-
Hospital. Witness had had the gun about a mouth and had only used it on two occasions. posed to make for Their Royal Highnesses' entertainment, during the first two days of
Dr. Koch, superintendent of the Government their stay. I have, etc.,
Civil Hospital, spoke to dec used being admit... ted to the Hospital with a wound u (Sd) T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
the front ! portion of the right thigh and suffering from shock. The thigh was also fractured so that an operation
considered Was
necessary. Deceased stood the operation well but became bad shortly afterwards and died at midnight, the cause of death being the gunshot wound,
The Honourable
Colonial Secretary.
Sir C. P. Chater, Kt., C.M.G. Telegram from the Governor. Hongkong, to the Secretary of State, London, dated 3rp January, 1907:
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Community of Hongkong desire to preseut Address of Welcome to H.R.H. Duke of Con. naught and Duchess on landing and give public ball in honour of Their oyal Highnesses. Į Native Community also desire to give thea- : trical entertainment ‹ne afternoon during visit of their Royal Highnesses more especially to Her Royal Highness Duchess and Princess Please telegraph whether proposed arrange- ments would be acceptable.
Telegram from the Governor, Hongkong, to the Secretary of State, Lonon, dated 5th January, 1907:
Referring to my wire of 3rd instant donors of Statues of His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness Prince of Wales anxions His Royal Highness Duke of Connaught should unveil States during visit. Please ascertain whether His Royal Highness graciously con- sents.
Telegram from the Secretary of State, London, to the Governor, Hongkong, dated Stu January, 1907:
-His Royal Highness will be glad to unveil statues His Majesty the King and Prince of Wales during visit if time permits.
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After hearing corroborative evidence from the native boatmen, the jury returned
verdict of death from misadventure.
TRIAL TRIP.
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The Perle, one of four stern wheel steamers d-signed for the Toukiu River Subsidized Mail service, underwent her trial trip ou Jan. 18, and as congratulations were uumerous during the afternoon it folloys that the results were highly satisfactory. Undoubtedly the Kowloon and Whampoa Duck Company, who have built and engined her, have reason to be pleased with the
outcome of their handiwork, while Messrs. Wilks and Jack, who designed the craft und superintended its construction on behalf of Messrs. Roque, are to be congratulated on the success they have achieved. Tue Perle 18 1-46 feet long, 24 feet broad, and draws only about
Telegram from the Secretary of State,
two feet of water as it must travers, many London, to the Governor, Hongkong, duted 7tz | shallows between Haiphong and the Chiese Jaunary, 1907:
frontier. It has accommodation for six first You: telegram of 3rd January fully appre-class passengers, twelve second class, forty third oiated. His Royal Highness thinks reception class and about 200 can be accommodated on the preferable to ball.
Their Royal Highnesses lower deck. Altogether it is a very service will if time permits attend afternoon perform.
able craft. admirably planned for auce given by native community in their honour.
18 future trade. A duo regard has been Please send to meet them Colombo and Singa-paid 'to the comfort and
convenience pore programme of proposal.
of passengers and it is not the fault of the designers or the builders if the Perle does not become popular with travellers in Tonkin. When the company had seen the steamer's capabilities, Mr. Graham, who represented the Dock Company, proposed prosperity to the Perle and its owners, to whica Mr. Boque responded and submitted the toast of the Dook Company which had done such good work.
Atter other complimentary toasts, the measured mile in Kowloon Bay was traversed several times. As the vessel has a large amount of superstructure and a very little draught, the rough weather did not permit of her showing her pace-though the speed Was satisfactory—but it demonstrated her seaworthiness. To-day, given better conditions, there will be another speed test and in a day or two the vessel will proceed by her own steam to Haiphong.
DRAFT PROGRAMME.
Wednesday, the 6th February, 1907.
'9 a.m: Arrival.
1 am. Presentation of Address from the Community.
12 noon Unveiling of Statues of H.M. the King and H.R.H. the Prince of Wales.
1 p.m. Lunch at Government House. 5.30 p.m. Masonic Lodge Meeting. 8 p.m. Dinner at Government House. 10 p.m. Reception at Government House.
Thursday, the 7th February, 1907. 4.30 p.m. Chinese Theatrical Performance for their Royal Highne ses the ́ Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricia.
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It is expected that the second of the series will be launched in a fortnight.
THE CUBICLE QUESTION.
Sanitary Inspector Coysh proceeded against the tenants of Nos. 476, 482, 488 and 490 Queen's Road West for maintaining illegal onbicles on their premises. Mr. C. D. Melbourne heard
The case.
Mr. D. V. Steavenson (of Messrs. Denoon, Looker And Deacon) appeared for the defendants and said he would satisfy his Worship that the order made a week ago to remove these cubicles was bid,
His Worship-This is a rehearing, is it not? Mr. Steavenson—It comes to that; but I would submit on the facts, as pointed out to you ou December 24th, that the prosecution had not put themselves in a position to come to this Court and ask for an order. The summonses are all in the same wording and state that the offences
are in contravention of section 153, sub-section A of ordinanes 1 of 1903, whereas there is no such sub-section in that Ordinance. That soo tion was entirely repealed and another section substituted by Ordinance 23 of 1903,
His Worship-You mean to say the summons ought to be under Ordinance 23 ?
Mr. Steavenson-I don't even say that. I say they are thrown back on section 230 of the Ordinancs named in the summons.
Ifis Worship-Do yoh mean to say this is not in fores ?
Mr. Stevenson- [ don't Say it is not in force, but wis are not summoned under that section because the section is brought in by another Ordinance.
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His Worship-It is all printed in my
Ordinance.
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Mr. Stevenson But that is an ordinance which has been revised 'and all the amending Ordinaue incorporated in it; but, for some reason or other, it is still called rdinano 1 of 33.—Proceeding, the speaker referred his Worship to section 230 beforementioned, on which he contended they were thrown back, and submitted that according to the ordinary interpretation of this section a summons must be served on the owner of a building or works,
His Worship-Yes; ut how can I go into that? The difficul y you have is that your clients came up here on December 28th and alt pleaded guilty. An order was made, and now realy in the nature of a rehearing, and even if the time for rebearing bas expired. This ia
the order was bad you could have asked for a. rehearing within time,
Mr. Steavons (u -I thought I was entitled to
now?
His Worship-But then, the time's up. Mr. Steavenst—I appeared here on the day fixed for a remand, and your Worship would
not hear me.
His Worship-I didn't know you wished a rehearing, but I am bound by the Magistrates Ordinance. Eight clearjdays have now elapsed but, had you asked for a rehearing before, I would have graniel ons straight away.
asked for if the case had been proceeded with ! Mr. Stanvanson—l'hat is what I would have
bu, as it was remanded; I did not make my application Continuing, Mr. Steavenson con-
tended that the notice served should have been
in conformity with the provision of schedule L and argued that all formalities must be completed before the Building Authority appeared before his Worship for an order.
His Worship-These people were warned by the owners of the property that the cubicles were illegal, and told not to pat them up.
Mr. Stevenson-That is not sufficient warning. It must be made according to the form in the ordinance.
His Worship-Where tenants are warned by an owner, toll not to par cubicles up, and go and deliberately erect them, do you think that after that a notice is required?
Mr. Steavenson—I submit it does not matter who warned these people. The cubicles were put up, and even if the Building Authority says they are illegal be cacnot bring them to court unless they are served with the proper noties.
His Worship Your clients maid they knew the cubicles were illegal, and admitted having been warned. The Sanitary Board, knowing that, did not think a notion necessary.
Mr. Stevenson-That is not a question for the Banitary Board to consider, but this