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on the mattress on the under side. Folded up) in a sofa be found a pair of pants of the same material as the jacket and some clothing which had apparently come from the laundry. Some of the bandkerchiefs were marked with the name "Gertrude." He also found in the room the cash box, some empty jewel cases, the luggage produced, and a black felt hat with the name "A. H. Jacques and Co." inside. He brought the prisoner back from Manila, landing here on 23rd September. Prisoner was banded over to him by the autho- rities at Manila.
Cross-examined-The part of the mattress ticking produced was taken from nearer one end than the other, nearer the head than the foot. He questioned both room boys on the night of August 8th as to whether they had removed anything from the room, and they told him they had not. He took the key of the room away with him. He did not ask Mr. Davies if there was another key.
Chief Detective Inspector Hanson said that on 9th August he went to the Hongkong Hotel and proceeded to Room 184 and with the last witness examined the mattress. The bloodstains were on the under side of the mattress. There were bloodstains on the table cover. On 24th September at 10 a.m. he read over the charge in his office to the defendant, whom he cautioned. The defendant made the following statement "I wish to plead not guilty.
I took it down in writing and the scoused signed it.
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Mr. Morrell-That is the case for the prose- cution. I submit I have made out a prima facie case and that the sccused must take his trial at the next sessions.
Mr. Harding-I don't propose to address your Worship at any length at all. I simply reserve my defence.
In reply to the usual question asking him if he had anything to say in answer to the charge, socused replied in the negative.
His Worship-Mr. Harding, I must ask your client if be wishes to make statement or to call any witnesses.
Accused said he did not.
any
His Worship-You are committed to take your trial at the next Criminal Sessions.
Adsetts seemed relieved to have reached the final of the first part of a long trial,
SUPREME COURT.
Wednesday, October 9th.
BEFORE MR. A. G. WISH (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
ALLEGED WRONGFUL ARREST. Action was brought by Li Cheung against Ah Young-wan, a partner in the Kwong Cheong Sang shop of 25, Gilman's Bazaar, to recover $250, damages for wrongful arrest.
Mr. Otto Kong Sing appeared for the plain tiff, and Mr. R. A. Barding for the defendant. Mr. Kong Sing, in opening, said the claim was for $250 for wrongful arrest, but he would ask his Lordship to allow him to mend the writ by adding another count for assault,
His Lordship-What is that?
Mr. Kong Sing-For assault taking place at the time of the arrest and false imprison- ment.
Mr. Harding-I am not prepared to deal with anything beyond what is in the writ.
His Lordship He claims damages, I suppose? Mr. Kong Bing-Yes.
His Lordship-$250 for assault ? Mr. Kong Bing-For assault and false imprisonment.
His Lord ship—What is the a-sault ? Mr. Kong Sing-Taking the plaintiff by the queue and pulling him along the street.
His Lordship That is technical assault. (To Mr. Harding)—What have you got to say? Mr. Harding-I am only prepared to deal with the question of malicious arrest.
His Lordship-Well, what have you got to say about this?
Mr. Harding-I must object to the amend ment at this stage. The case has been before your Lordship twice.
His Lordship-It is not a very old case. I shall allow the amendment, because the whole thing must be part of the same story, I think.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
Mr. Kong Sing, proceeding, said both plaintiff and defendant in this action were fruit dealers. On September 18th the 8.8. Kai Chow brought here amongst her cargo a certain quantity of pears. There were 45 baskets consigned to the defendant, ten to third parties and 25 to the plaintiff. These baskets of pears were sent off by the steward of the ship, who gave orders to a sampan woman to deliver them to their respective owners. The first lot of pears, those belonging to the defendant and the third parties, were delivered at Wing Woh Street, where defendant took delivery of his lot through his fokis. After delivery had been made there the boatwoman proceeded to the Praya opposite the Central Market, and there sent for plaintiff to take delivery of his pears, Plaintiff's foris had al- ready taken these baskets away when defendant's fokis arrived on the scene and said the plaintiff's men were stealing pears. All the plaintiff's fokis immediately ran away and informed the plaintiff who went down to the Prays. On his arrival the defendant caught hold of him, and without asking for an explanation said he was stealing the pears. Catching him by the queue the defendant led plaintiff along the Street until they saw a policeman. Plaintiff was then taken to the Central Police Statino, by the constable, but was allowed to go after the in- spector-in-charge had investigated the case.
After hearing the evidence his Lordship entered judgment for defendant, but made no order as to costs.
Thursday, October 10th.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE MR. A. G. Wish (ACTING CHIEF JUSTICE).
ALLEGED FORGED CHOPS
The part heard case was concluded in which Lam Wing, sa endorsee of Hau Kee, sued the Po Sang firm to recover the sum of 8500.84, amount of principal and interest due under a promissory note for 8500 made by the defend. ant firm on August 21st, and payable to Hau Kee on demand. In the alternative the plain- tiff claimed as assignee 8500, for money lent to the defendant firm.
Mr. R. Harding appeared for the plain. tiff, and Mr. R. A. Harding for the defendant, Mr. R. Harding-I am not quite sure of the position of this case at present, your Lordship, but I understand the man Mai is in the box and I am entitled to cross-examine him.
Mr R. A. Harding-The case was adjourned for my friend to produce Hau Kee. He should be nut in the box first.
evidence will have the slightest effect with me,
His Lordship-I don't think Han Kee's
Mr. R. A. Harding-My clients may have in
know this man. view other proceedings, and we should like to
Lordship to allow me to call further evidence to Mr. R. Harding-I am going to ask your
rebut the defendant's evidence.
His Lordship-As the matter stands you have
not got a case,
Mr. R. Harding No. but if allowed to call this fresh evidence I will have a very strong czse.
The manager of the defendant firm, recalled, was again cross-examined by Mr. R. Harding. but handed them to another man by day for the He said he kept the chops of the firm at night,
purpose of carrying on the business.
Re-examined-The ohop on the stamp forms produced was not the chop of his firm. It was a forgery. Neither were the signatures on further stamp forms placed before the Court the signatures of any persons in his employ.
The case was adjourned.
Among the passengers leaving by the s.8. Roon on Oct. 9th for England is Mr. H. Hurst house, solicitor, who for the past ten years has been engaged with the firm of Messrs. Dennys and Bowley. It probable that after a holiday st home Mr. Hursthouse will return to Shanghai to carry on the practice of his profession. During his stay in Hongkong he has made many friends who will regret his departare
from their midst.
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SECRETARY TAFT IN HONGKONG.
A HEARTY WELCOME: INTERESTING
ADDRESSES.
The booming of guns in the harbour early on October 12th Wak the announcement of the arrival at this port of the Hon. W. H. Taft, United States Secretary of War, and his party. It was some hours after the arrival of the 8.8. Minnesota that Secretary Taft and his party boarded the Government launch Victoria and were conveyed to Pedders Wharf, the environs of which were packed with spectators. The Star Spangled Banner was much in evidence, and from many buildings along the water front and in other parts of the town it floated in the breeze with the Meteor flag of England, the two banners wafting a welcome to the American a guard of honour on guests. There was Pedders Wharf drawn from the 3rd Middle- sex Regiment, and BA the Government
the launch approached
pier, the guard presented arms, the probable successor to the presidency of the United States of America stepping ashore as the band struck up The Star Spangled Banner. He was followed by Mrs. Taft and his son, by Captain Ogle, His Excellency's A.D.C., Mr. Amos P. Wilder, U. S. Consul-General, Mr. S. Faller, U. 8. Vice Consul-General and others. After i ́specting the guard of honour while a battery of kodaks were turned upon him, Secretary Taft and his party moved towards the Govern. ment House obairs. The massive conveyance provided for his use caused Mr. Taft to smile, and he is said to have asked the A.D.C. whether it would carry him. Receiving a reply in the affirmative he entered his sedan, aud with his party was borne to Government House, Here the guests were met and entertained by His Excellency and Lady Lugard.
A CHINESE TIFFIN.
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Mr. Taft met the leading Chinese residents of the Colony at a Chinese tiffin given by Mr. Amos P. Wilder, the United States Con- sul
General, at the Tung Tien San, one of the principal Chinese restaurants, situated near the Gas Works. The spacious room on the highest floor was assigned for the tiffin and was gaily decorated with flowers and the national colours of the United States, England and China. Mr. Wilder presided over the tiffin, baving Mr. Taft on his right, and on his left H. E. Wa Ting Fang, the newly-appointed Minister 10 Washington. General Clarence Edwards, chief of the Transport Service of the U. 2. War Department, Hon. H. C. Taylor, Assistant Secretary of the U. . Trea- sury, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, and Mr. Stuart J. Fuller U.3. Vice-Consul also occupied seats at the crosstable. The other guests included
Chan Chan Chuen, Ho Fook, Ho Kom Tong, Ho Tung, lu Kui Yuen, Fung Wa Chuen, Lau Chu Pak, Hou. Dr. Wu Ting Fung, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Sin Tak Fan, Choa Lop Cher, Quan Hing, Fong King Tong, Loong Hon Chee, Wa Wan Cho, Ma Hong Chan, Yue Sin Tiog, Leung King Wan, Chan Choy Hing, Kwok 8but Ting. Wong 8bia Tong, Yue Yuk Chee, Hon. WeiYuk, Lai Shun Hing, Lo Po Son, Tang Chi Ngong, Un Lai Chuen, Iaw Yau Cheong. Tang Li Pon, Chiu Yue Tin, Tam Teze Kong, Leung Pui Chi, Leung Kien On, Fong Lee San, Li Sbum Liog, Luk Pak Chan, Pun Lan Sze, Ng Sut Tit, Lo Kaen Ting, Francis Tse Yet, Ku Fai Shang, Chau Sui Ki. Lan Yam ChueD, Pun Yan Chun, Tang Lan Kuk, Ng Lan Hing, Lo Cho Son, Chan Kit Son, Wong Lai Chau Mark Pure, Miu Ngai Yok, Chan Kai Ming, Dr. Wam Tin Mo, Lau Woo, Au Fung Chi, Ho Yan, Lo Kit Ping.
The toast list was discussed, Chinese fashion, between the courses.
The CHAIRMAN in submitting the toast of *Edward, King and Emperor" said :-We are This city of marvellous and distinctive beauty here, residents in and gu ats of a British Colony. and strength, this industrial centre, to share ed, is a monument to the courage, the patience, whose prosperity men of all nations are welcom-
Their representative, Sir Frederick Lugard, in the sagacity of the people of Great Britain. his brief term, has already won all hearts. I ask you to drink to the health of Edward, King and Emperor. (Loud applause.)