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THE DAILY FRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8rx 1885.
William Daria, seaman unemployed, was charged by P.C. James Wyllio, and Chang Ping with disorderly conduct and amanling them.
Chang Ping was servant at Lemon's hoarding was lying on the bol in his room when defend aut come in and threw things about and broke some of the dishes. He also took out his bride and etrack Chang with it.
Fined four days' hard labour.
DRUNKENNISM. Willism Borstow, soatan unemployed, was morricted of being drink and incapable and was lined £fty cents or three days' hard labour.
George Harddenori, saaman, was brought up and convicted of drunkenness and disorderly con- duck, and was fined $1 or four days' hard labour. For stealing three fish Long Un, seaman, Wad seat to geol for three weake' hard labour.
Chan Aging, coolie, against whom a previous conviction of unlawful possession was recorded, was charged with stealing a piece of wood, valued at thirty coats. He admitted the change and was relegated to the gaol for six weeks' hard labour. MARINE COURT.
LARGENT.
7th October.
THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL. " The E. and A steamer Menmuir, with Ans- tralian maili, arrived here last night, The fol- lowing talegrains are taken from our Australisu
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THE CAROLINE ISLANDO LISTUTL
LONDON, 8th September.
It is bollored that the Emperor Willism in willing that Germany should abandon all is to the Caroline Telanda provided that the Spanish Government can establish a firm local authority which shall be effective throughout the group. The popular excitement in Spain is reported to be subsiding.
LONDON, 9th September: the landing party who hoisted the Germann flag The German gunbout, which conveyed to Yap on the island, has now left the Caroline Islands. Yup has hoon loft angarrisoned, and it is ex- posted that Spain will be allowed porceably to Patain possession of the whole group: Tho London Times to-day published statement to the affect that the Emperor William has made promise to King Alfonso 11. of Spain that Germany will withdraw all claim to the Carolin Islands, provided that the Sparish cempation is rendered effective.
CANADIAN PROPOSAL FOR MAIL SERVICE TO AUSTRALIA:
-LONDON, 8th September. The Canadian Pacific Railway Company have made an offer to establish a weekly mail ervice between England and Australia, ris Vancouver's Isisari, at a bost of 500,000 dollars per annum. Thu Candian Government is likely to subsidise the proposed service,
NATIONAL STATUE TO JEFERAL GORDON.
LONDON, 8th Saptambar. Mr. Hamo Thornycroft, A.R.A., bas been commissioned to execute the national elakke posed to be erected to the memory of the late
General Gordon.
THE BING IN ROUMELIA.
ADELAIDE, 25th September.
A warions rising is reported in Eastern Rou melia. Several skirmishes have taken place be tween the Roumelions and the Turks. The British Govornment is endeavouring to pacify 60,000 Russians are concentrated at the for trass of Ears.
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claimed the amounts from Mr. Gritton which they unless his torras word granted some other there. My brother and Mr. Morrison were there and Co. paid my passage there and book I reas summoned by Inspector Stamaton, for Less had placed on the debit side of the account they arrangement must be made Mr. Gritton was when Mr. Gritton dame in, just after dinner turned with my report of the analysis of sand, in an agency for dealing in dea-fa lottery. The furnished to him. Mr. Guitton was discharged told his torms wand not be granted, and he then He wanted to see my father, who was lying which was highly favourable. Under the agree-charge was proved and defendant ued $10, or from the Company's service for impropriety, and asked if he would be diamjased with throeriontha' down, and he ssid he had buon having another meat. I understood I was manager, and was to one month's harri labour.
ABBAULT. aglecting to perform his duties. After what zotice. The chairman informed him he did not row with the Company, and if they did not take superintend the works in every shape and form, had pourred witness thought it would most car think it would be nesambary to give him three care he would burst them up. On one occasion and I attended at the works. I understood my tainly be prejudicial to the interests of the months motios, but the Committee would give went to Mr. Bowler's hours with Mr. Gritten. dution to be to sea that the buildings were pro Company to continza Mr. Gritten in their eorhim notios in writing. The worde witness had When there Mr. Gritton wanted me to build a perly put up, that the architects followed out vice, and they would not now engago his ser- written dera were a trub and correct statement small furates in any cargar af the house to melt their spelfestiers, mad to apporintoad the work vices on any count. There were no other ros of what Mr. Critton had said; they were his some glass down, as some Chinaman were com- generally, The buildings buvo to be of parti-house. On the 8th Instant, after nine o'clock, Le son for the plaintiff's dismissal then those witner words, and when they wore read over to him he ing to look at it. They were getting a small calar kind for glass works; for instances, in the had stated; he thought they were quite enough, | found no fault with them nor desired to have company together, and thres Chiasmonatling room it is absolutely becomeary there Had Mr. Grition not shown himself unworthy anything added to or taken from thom, except were coming on Sunday morning. I went thonld be no vibration in the floor. of the confidence of the Directors, his service he said "not while in the employ of the Com-there on the Sunday, but the Chiaamer By His Lordship Having told the architects would have boss continued, in fact the Company pany" Ir Gritton said all this in a did not coms, I bave often heard Mr. Girit that a solid floor was apsary they should were at a disadvantage in having had to dik-very insolent manner. Witness had had to speak of the Company in an off-hand now better how to constract it than 1, bat wo obarge bira. They had taken steps to engage nab to do with Me. Grition in conneganer, but I have never board him threaten it had sonlar demonstration they did not.
By Mr. Homes I have haul a great deal of another man in London. Witness could not say tion with the works, and he had found except on the occasions I have mentioned. Ho whether Mr. Gritton's conduct in refusing to him very difficult to get on with, and unreliable said it in a half laughing kind of a manner, zot experience, both as a workman and a manager, supply information as to the men that maat bij in his statements. He was constantly making stern It seemed to me like boasting, but those I understand chemistry as connected with glans.. engaged by the Company &s, would have any statements about the architects, Messrs. Danby were the words he mod. That was all I heard Under the agreemont I always did my duty to prejudicial affect on the Company, bet that was a nod Laigh, which be found, upon inquiry, to be him my about the Company that evening: the host of my ability and always worked for the imitar which had no weight with the Committne without foundation.
complained to Cross-examined by Mr. Holmes--Mr. Gritton interest of tho nompany. in discharging Mr. Gritto
His Lordship said he did not know whst evid. wanted a small two-pot farasce to melt some Moara. Eussell and Co. about the wurkaa ro Cross-examined by Mr. Holies-Mr. Hun-ove Mr. Holmes might have to produce, but glass in, unt like tho-one the Company had at peatedly. I saw that the plans prepared at tingdon had the management of the works over unloes he had some vory strong relatting evid.the works. He could not say whether it was for home, although good in themselves, were not the Mr. Gritton, and he was still in that position. exce to offer. he did not see what case he had to experiment. Mr. Gritten asked him to erect a beat that could be designed for the ground. Me Mr. Gritton under the agreement was to super-prosent against the statements, which had just small farzane on the roof, but he said there was Ingram sud zuges.f were thas asked by a moet intend the works, but of course under General been made. Those statements were of a very no room there, and he pointed out the only plans ing of the Company to make plans. Another Managers he was responsible to them, and they serious nature, Mr. Gritton was engaged for where it could be made, When he told his meeting was held to which our plans were sub- were responsible to the Company Witnes had the earsise of the company, and to obey the or father what had occurred the latter told him he mitted. Without our sauction those plans were no knowledge of glow manufacture, and aoither are of the General Managers, and he did not should not allow him to do any such work. He handed cror to Messrs. Danby & Leigh, who made hed Mosers, Russell & Co. Still they had arshi-ase who, in the face of the remarks which fell bear Mr. Bowler say there was only £3,000 in croot oopica, patting in the furgos socording toote superintending the construction of the from Mr. Gritton at that meeting, if he had the Company, and he wanted to get to work to Mr. Ingram's plan, Instarally fat annoyed works, and Mr. Grition was not an arabitant, the interest and prosperity of the works at quietly, as he wanted to draw.
that I had put my knowledge on paper when I
BEFORE COMMANDER R. M. RrяGET, H.N. and showed he know very little about building, heart; could have retained Er. Gritton in the Mr. George Ingram said he was a master saw this, as I thought it was not a gentlemanly To a certain extent the General Managers would service of the company, Mr. Gritton, if he had go, and had especial experience in boilding glass not. I afterwards complained of the way the
ALLEGED ASSAULTS. be guided by his advice. Mr. Gritton had no anything to complain of, could have made his factories. He had known Mr. Gritton at home work was going on. I said it was scandalous
Mr. Graham, ablcf offer of the British ship discretion but to report matters to the General complaint to the General Managers, who were and here about three years. He had heard Mr. My object in making these complaints was not randee, was summoned on a charge of Eaving Managers. They beard what he had to way, and responsible to the shareholders: bin responsibili. Gritton say he would do for the Company, or would to unke myself disagreeable or cause annoyance, being of course unable to accept what he said to ended there. He had no right to take upon blow it up. Withioss could not say whether bo bat in the interests of tho Capony. I thought assaulted John Nelson, the ship's carpenter, on directly, they consulted their architects, Mr. Inusf to on sage the foreign watchman as he meant it, but he should not eny sagh a thing if he Danby and Leigh were not attending to the in- the 2nd August, on the high seas.
The complainant said the defendant ordered Gritton made a number of trivial complaints, did; he might havo represented the neccssity for did not mean it. Witness had hoard Mr. Gritton terests of the Company, but were allowing the He made some complaint as to the foundations employing a foreign watchman, and his responsay he and Mr. Bowler say they had a project contractor to pat in work throught not to have him to go into the second mate's watch, and he After they got our plans Danby declined to take a watch, as he said he did not of the furnaces. The first plane the Company had sibility world have ended there. Mr. Grition for getting up another Company and Mr. Gritton been allowed. were sont out from England, hat he believed the seemed to think he was doing his best, and he asked him to do the work of building the furnaces, and Leiga sepiod them and made an estimate. ship to do so. He was spoken to about two or Plans of Messrs., Danby and Leigh were the one was hurt because the General Managers seemed to. Ho said his agreement did not allow him to This was given to Mr. Ingrata sud me to look three times by the defendant, and he was in his used. He believed the plans and estimates were to pay ao regard to his complaints, and he fait do anything of the kind, and he refused. He over, I was much annoyed with the high charges, shop with asther man on the day in question, enbmitted to Mr. Gritton, but this was all sate that they had no practical experience. They had never heart Me Gritton say anything rise and we made a revised estimate. Mr. Ingram when the chief mate came in and abused him for not doing his work. He said he took his or- threw out suggestions and I worked out the re- rior to the formation of the Company, Witness were responsible, however, and bad a perfect against the Glass Compan Holmes-It wassults, Danby and Leigh's estimats was from ders from a captain. The defendant said- the belligerents.
than he had stated. kner an estimate had been sent in by Messrs right to accept or reject his anggestions, Cross-arantined by Mr. Britton and Ingram, which considerably refund as they hose. Mr. Gritten refosed to for through Mr. Gritton I came out from England, £9,000 to £12,000, and we reduced it to £5,500 "You Datou, I will kill you," and he then the cost of the building. He could not say whenish information required of him, which was I go on pretty well with him--not very well. ar £5,000. I lase always done my duty, and assaulted him violently, striking him in the face. ther that estimate was submitted to Messrs. necessary to the General Managers and he com We had no great dispute: Sometimes we agreed, have never disobeyed exters. I do not consider He called "mander, and the men samo round. The Danby and Leigh. After that changos woro plained of his treatment to the Consalting Com sometime we did not, Mr. Gritton told me he the employment of a foreign watchmau wage die second mate came into the room, and seizing an aze he threatened to cut down anyans who should! mittee, and said he must have full swing or he was got out to anperintend and manage the glase obedience of ordera. I hada ocnversation with Mr. Mr. HolracsWare not the estimates reduced would take no interest in the prosperity of the works. I don't think the Company allowed his Forbes before Ms. Huntingdon arrived, in which attempt to come in. The defendant than dessad
illtreat complainant. works No business man could continue to am to take up that position. Not haring oss his I told him I thought we were being robbed and it
Two seamen corroborated the complainant's WitneOh no, you are going back to an old ploy him after such a statement as that, aran agreement I cannot say if he ought to have had would be better to have a foreiga caretaker. plan which came out from England, which was allowing that the latter part as to doing the Cou that position. He had not a manager's position. Mr. Forbes thought it was unnecessary, but the story as to what occurred in his shop.
The defendant said the captain told him to *pproved by Mr Gritton and which he after pany all the harm ho conld was said unthinking. He often complained of the works the nonstran only thing be thought of, was the heavy wagon. wards denied. It was more elaborate than was and in the best of the moment. His Lord- tion, materials, and at on. If a man is placed I said I did not think be seed think about that, put the carpenter into the second mate's watch, required. No doubt there was a considerable re-ship thought, in-view of a number of case he over him and me it is no reason why we should sa I knew a man of good character who would do and complainant refused to work. He wont disastrous, dection on the estimate of those plans.
ted that this was quite sufficient a justify the and fault with him. It would be my daty to the work of the two Chinamen for $40 a month. to the man, and spoke to him in his shop, His Lordship-But was there out a reduction nation of the Committes. His Lordship bought ¦ point out to the Company say faults I saw. An Mr. Forbes Bid he would see about it. He did and the emaplainant said you come in the estimate of the original plans of Messrs. Mr. Holmes should consider those cases, and also estimato by Daaby and Leigh was sont to Mr. not say I was not to engage a zras. I afterwards into my shop to abase me I will and sco, Viscount Ednain, will shorfir lente Eng- Danby and Leigh P
The Times applands the enterprize of the paider whether he had sufficiently strong re Gritton and me to report on, and the first as had a covaration with Mr. Bantingdon in which without finishing he tando for a tool which land on a yachting ornise to Australia.
lay upon the bench. Dofendant caught hold Witus-Yes, I believe they were redwood, batting evidence of the statements made. timate was altered. The alteration was very he told me to dismiss the man. This was two of him and shoved him back over the sheat. Geographical Society of Australasia in dispatch- but I should say to nothing like the estont of Mr. Holmos said that he felt he should not be favourable to the Company. The difference in months after he had been engaged, and that was 85,000 or $8,000. When Mr. Gritton was called doing justice to client if he did not put him price was something Eke £4000. The Company the first order I received on the subject. The In the struggle the carpenter ent his heading an expetition to New Guinea, before the meeting he made a number of cont in the box. He hoped to be able to prove that had to thank us and Mr. Gitten for that gain man's name appeared on the pay abost, and the and he complainant out his hand. Some of the Bir Saul Samuel, Agent General for New South Wales, ha invited teaders for building a grand plaints about the building, and he made a long the evidenen giron was not quite correct, sud-mg chiefy. My particular branch of build- amount for the first month was paid without ob- men came round daring the struggle.
Joseph MeKoaf, boatswain of the Grandey, organ for the Centennial Hall, now in course of rambling statement as he always did whenever that there should be sundry light alterations ing is glass furnace building. I should all Mr Section. As to the report Mr. Huntingdon has
gare corroborative evidence as to what cepurred erection in connection with the Town Hall, Syd- Manila..... he was asked anything.
and additions made to Mr. Shewan's satries Gritton a glass master or manager. He should said I refused to supply, he first asked me in a which would completely alter their sense, have a knowledge of the kind of building re- conversational way howa glass works was worked in the shop. The mats said he had a mind to us. The tenders are being called from argan Mr. Shewan, in course of further examination, quired for glass works. If he saw work being I said "That is hardly a fair question, Mr. Han knock the carpenter's head off, and the carpenter builders in England, the United States, and en deposed-Mr. Gritton gave a reason for his son put up that would not mast the object intendo tiugdon." He then said Do you mind making made for a chisel on the beach, when the mate the Continent of Europe. dact except that he was disgusted because he had bows in a position to complain. I ont a profit and loss account." I said I don't collared kim not fall swing. He said he wanted to be "boss" has allowed such work to be put up it might afset think I can because I don't know the prive of the instead of being bossed." I think ho gave no his position in after life, hat the building chiefly sand or labour hero, sad besides that, I would be other reason except that he wanted full wing ay with me and he had to do with the Otting giving you a certain staount of information which and fall power. He reantert all interfarengs, ap of the machinery and so on.
rather secret to the trade, and after you have aid objected even to my ahecking his bills for
obtained it you might feel disposed to dispense coolie nire, &o, and to the hoakkeaper's doing
with my sarvices Heil"Ốh no.” so. His conduct was generally the same, but
By He LordshipHe did not csk me how when spoken to by the General Managers on the
the glass was made, but when people are fishing matter he would occasionally improve somewhat,
for information they do not always ask for it only to break out in fresh acts of insolence and
directly, and so I parciel the question. Glas disobedience. I remember a portion of the wall
making is not an simple that if I mentioned in Mr. Holmos produced a letter in which wit- falling in, but that did not affǝqt the Gecəral
"By Mr. Holmes-If Mr. Gritton made a re-conversational way the information Mr. Hun zees stated that a mustshod would be created in Managers, as the contractor had to deliver a good mark to mao I would give him sa answer. I have tington asked for he would bare been able to which to stow the plant while the factory was and properly constructed wall, and the fall was said I would not allow any ons to be put over ma
disgrace with my services. In reply to farther being built, and that was considered sufficient. his loss. Mr. Gritton has promised to do things in my work. I suppose Mr. Gritton might make questions of His Lordship the witness said the Air. Forbes If Mr. Grition says, how. for me, and neglected to do so. He promised a similar remark about his work. If I was told information would have given Mr. Huntingto over, that that was all we did, he says what is information as to what was required to replace to do anything that would not be right in relations great insight into the business, which insight untrze, because we also erested a wooden build. damage to ite pata. I told him I relied on him to the works I would not do it. I remember witness was unwilling to give him. ing afterwards.
to give it me before the departure of the mail, sexing some plans with reference to the roof of Mr. Holmes thon examined the witness as to Do you remember the falling in of a part of and be promised to give it, but he never cama the glass house. I objectal to them and they some of the statements which had been made the premises Well, I believe there was a small near me, and the next mail-also want without ware altered. Islisenssed that matter with Mr. by witnesses on the other side. As to the etata tain that he had struck him. portion, fell in, but I do not know aneh about the information, and I gave it up. Mr. Hunting Gritton. Mr. Gritton saw Mr. Chater about it. menta made by Mr: Samuel Ingram with re that I cannot say whether Mr. Gritton com- don also asked for it. He resented all orders Having talked the matter over with Mr. Gritton Zerence to the greation of a furnace on the top of plained of any improper construction of the from the General fuusgrea, and refused obey I made a tretch which I think was handed to Mr. Bawiera hona hegald the furnace was merely building them.
my ordera, though he know I came from Mesars. Mr. Chator and the altaration was made in ac intended for putting to a practical bost na ides If the plaintiff's conduct before he was sum Eussell & Co. He said he was superior to me, sordenes with my suggestion: I saw a skatek for simplifying the procoes of ghe making, moned to attend the meeting of the Consalting and a scientific man. When he was told he must which agreed with my sketch, but whether it and that Mr. Bomul Ingram was well aware case was dismissed. Committee was all you had to complein af, would obey the orders he said he was not going to be was rude trefore or after I du not know. I of this He considered he had a right to:
A Chinaman he have been dismissed --But there were other No. 1 head coalis to any one. After that he was member a well being dag which was intended to keep his experiments privats thinga.
made, and the estimates were reduced.
to the extent of £8,300 ?
Mr. Holmes-Is it not a fact that his angge tians were always passed by annoticed, while the opinions of Messrs. Daaby and Leigh were at ways taken P—No, we listened to Mr. Gralton's anggestions when they were reasonable; but he math is with such small matters as groan wood being introdnad, ensi shrinkages, E., which we know of, and would certainly in the ordinary course have replaced.
Do you not remember Mr. Gritton complain. ing of the position in which some crucibles were placed Yea, they worn placed under o mat roof, and we scted sonording to his suggestions That, however, was when he first came here, and before this agreement commenced.
But if it had not been for that meeting would be have been dismized then ?-Well, perhaps not just then it was the fishing touch. The
order was guilty of direct disbelierce of ordora when he engaged the foreign watchman, Witness believed the man was engaged after Mr. Gritton had reported an extensive robbery His Lordship-Unloss you are sure about sach of the Company's property. When Mr. Gritton a matter on that you had better not any he was was before the mesing he did say he would do not sober; anmn men are easily excited. his duty to the Company, as long as he was in Witness-Well, I judged by the smell of his their employ, but that was an afterthought. Hu Ireath, which suelt af liquor, his excited first of all said he should do what he could to manner, and his misstatements. Ijudged that smash up the Company, and then when his his excitement and miastatomata were dus to attention was called to it, seeing he had made a drinking. slip, he said this
Mr. Holmos pointed out that some of theentries of what Mr. Szinto waratal to have said were in the third person and could not, therefore, possibly be the words the plaintiff, used,
Witness-That does not matter, he unquiesced
His Lordship-What is your work? Witness To put up the furnaces. His LordshipDo you think Mr. Gritton had sufficient knowledge to be put over you with re- gard to your work!
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Joseph Taylor, second mato of the Grandee, gave svidonos to the carpontar refusing to work on his watch.
The case was dismissed.
A similar charge was brought against Mr. Graham by John Donovan, abia seaman of the
same vessel.
Donovan alleged that white at work hauling
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
LONDON. 7th September. The Hon. W. 5. Forster, M., formerly Seoretary for Ireland in the last Gladstone Ad- ministration, is toriously indispcand.
The strike of operatives in the famous orduszce works of Sir William Armstrong and Co., New- castle-en-Tyns, will probably be prolonged and
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in the port brass, the defendant came up and "Here I've been waiting and rocking in a chair kicked him, nad kooked him down, sprsining his until my head swims round like a top!" Jess Saraski... 29.7 shoulder. He had to do daty all the same after-so where I've bou," couponded he? it's in tho wards, although he complained to the captain.
atmosphere." Another strain gara corroborative evidence The defendant said they were taking in the top gallant mail, and be could get no hands a the weather brace. He went round and passed the complainant along, and when he came back ho saw the complainant lying on the deck. The complainant then went and reported to the cap
The case was dismissed.
Joseph Taylor, the second mate of the ship, was also summoral ou a charge of assault by Elonry Watts All of that veneel, but as the camplainant did not put in an appearance, the
As the labo Professor Hamilton was eno day winds. The superstore is rather high, the hazardity very low. walking near Abardeof, he met a well-known id- and the walhes he
W. DODERCE. dividas of weak intellect named Jamwy --
Pray," said the professor, how long can a Hongkong baariatory, 7th October, 1885. person live without brains?" I dinua ken,” replied Jemmy, scratching his head. "How and are yo yourself?"
Sir Wilfrid Lawson should adopt some wee- aures for suppressing a New Hampshire legisla- tax, why, disgusted with the consequences of an attempt to abolish the liquor traffic, has intro- Jaced a hill for legalising tas sale of Equor, en- title "An set to encourage temperance, discour age hyperisy, and prevent perjary and law breaking."
A Parliamentary retorn has been issaed relat THE ENGLISH MAIL
ing to the ships built in Her Majesty's dock yards, or contracted for, for the navy in 1884-5. The P. and O. steamer Hydaspes, with the From this it appears that there was actually gurds, for unarmoured ships £14,731, for English mail of the 4th uit, arrival loro restor spout in that year in Her Majesty's dock- The subjoined telegrams are protested ships £74,444, and for armoured ships day afternoon.
2469,785 maling n grand total of £589,960, as taken from Ceylon sad Indian papers:---
compared with £541,202, which it was proposed to bo spent. Epen ships built by cnutract there was actually spent upon anarrooured ships £178,595.
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Mr. Gladstone in his Manifesto speak us the responsible chief of the Liberals.
THE AFGHAN FRONTIER DELIMITATION.
LONDON, 21st September.
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vory nasty. It was impossible to get anything supply the works; it was to be 7 fact-in diameter offered him $2,000 to teach them how to make out of him or to work with him at all.
and 25 feet in depth. The well has been hogun glass, but he declined the offer. As to the Mr. Wotton-Was he always sober?
but not finished; we have been waiting for trioks.statement made by Mr. Merrison as to his em Witness-Well, I do not think he was always. The well was dug between the glass hoase and playing some of the Company's coolies at the Ha was very excited frequently, and male state the factory, about 3 foot from sitter vall. It is the comorel of his fermbury woman renta which I went to inquire about and found was I who suggested the woll'e being put there he explained that the endlies were employed in the to be without foundation.
Me Gritton and I complained of the way in removal of some property belonging to the Com- which the work on the wall was being done. We pony, amongst other things a mioroscope and s complained that there were no strata to keep photographic apparatus. With reference to
LONDON, 16th Septembar. the soil up.
Had the rains not come at the letter he addressed to the Consulting Com Lord Randolph Charshill has been ordered a that time I think the nature of the soil was sach cities, he said he had frequently complained to period of six weeks' rest. that strutting would not have bean required. Messra, Russell & Co. f the way in which things
THE CONSERVATIVE POLICY. The rains did come and part of the wall fell were going on, and as they did not appear able
LONDON, 18th September, down. That was the contractor's fault and he to take in the disastrous results, he thought it The Chancellor of the Exchequer, addressing {had to replace it. I do not remember Mr. Grit would be far better, in order to save ang unpleasmesting af Cirencester, daniod that the Con- ton's complaining about anything elsa I had antness afterwards, to write to the Consulting servative leaders had made a compact with My. Do you not know that Mr. Gratton Las always
some conversation with Gritton about his Committee. He had no ill will against the Parnell. The lovemment, he said, we in favour had a somewhat pesaliar manuerf-I know he
position. Tie expected to have the position of General Managers, and did not intend any dia of the arterior of local Government in the Per stenochip fechises sailed on the 2nd Bongoa, has an impertinent manner.
manager I remember having told a gentleman rospect or impartinonen by the letter. The thres Kingdoms, and would adhere to a firm October-Fer Loudon-11 18. Bat he is generally quiet and abrupt in his
64.60 lbs. scented paper. 7,644 lbs. scented belonging to the Company that if Mr. Gritton tatter was not written out of spite to Danby and manger-I know he was always impertinent; all that was written, and found no fault with had that position it would perhaps encourage him Leigh, but for the goal of the Company. Poliny at home and abroad.
ME, GLADSTONE'S MANIFESTO.
oranga pekoo, and 45 bales waste silk. I do not consider he had any manners at all; it. His own words were read out to him when to do better than he had done. The Company had had to complain of Danby and Ligh, but that LONDON, 18th September, Afternoon. South Amerion-400) packages taa. From Japan never considered he had. Mr. Gritton said at they were taken down. Then notes were put has treated me very well, and I dare" say did, not affect him at all. He did feel aggrierod Mr. Gladstone has issued an Electoral Mani---35 packages our eB the meeting that he would obey the orders of the in proper shape after mestize, and my papil he might have been the mme. He has many at not having his suggestions takin notion of, festo, in which he strongly urges the complete Managers, but he objected to scattering his cotes I have not kept, I am not in the habit of times complained to mo of his position I would but he did not get arcited. As a rule be spoke withdrawal of England from Egypt at the sa brains on paper; I do not remember his myinfirmed at the next mesting of the Consulting no notics being taken of his position might this affair was the result of months, and he did honour. He is firmly opposed to its annszation, Malwa (New)...5540 per pirnt, fros of alice. keoping them. Those minutes will have to be not Kko to say the indifference shownto him and fast. He was not a quick tempered man, but Heat moment compatible with the nation's he would not divolove his trade secrets.
By Mr. Wotton The pisintiff sortainly did Committee. I remember some fatting stones led him to say things atherwise would not foot strongly about it. After he sent in the and disapprovos of an indefinite prolongation of not obey the urlers of the General Managers, being sent When they arrived I seat Mr. have done. I may have male a remark to Mr. lotter he was said to attend a meeting of the the British occupation. He advocates the ar and carry out his`duties.
Grillon on board to see if any were damaged; Kuntingdon that I thought it would be batter Consulting Committee for the perpoan of extension of. Ioes Salf-Government and a mora Patus (New).... B2 His Lordship-Mr. Gritten by his manner, te want grattitously and informed the captain if Mr. Gritton were allowed a little more displaining what he had to complain of Hs took equitable distribution of Tastion: the reform Benaras (New) gave me the impression that he wanted fall of the steamer and myself that they were badly cretion, but I don't romambor it. I mautioned with him a kind of surrey report on the works. of the House of Lords, and also the reform of Benares (Ol). swing and control works, which we could packed.
it to Mr. Chater; I seld unless they had a mann- He was called on by the Chairman first to make the Laud Lawa. As regards Ireland he is not allow. He seemed to Rosire to be Mr. James Morrison, alarg at the Workz inger and gave him full power they might just as his complaints and give some reason for writing ready to graat Balf-Government compatible with antirely independent and tu carry on the tha.oraplog of the Glass Company, asid.I mast wall lay their spoons down, as he works would the lotter. He asked to be allowed to have some the supeory of the Crown, the integrity of Os LooON.-— work that just suited him, and not what Mr. Gritton thera several times. I zamon not be likely to pay anything. I did not any one there to hear his statement, and mentioned Mr. the Empits, and the authority of the British waited the Company. I consider it certainly ber voting the plaintiff at Mr. Ingram's that with reference to Mr. Gritten specially but Engram, who was a friend ofhisand was in the em Parliament. would not have been to the interests of bouze at the Prays. Me. Samal and Mr. either a now managor or the then manager. ploy of the Company and who would therefore be the Company to have continued his services. Thomas Ingram, who were assisting their By Mr. Wotton I hava beard Mr. Gritten an impartial maa. His request was not complied Mr. Gritter made in many frivolous objections father in huiding farnsas st the Works, were going on about the Company and saying he with. He then proceeded to read his notos. about the works that it was diffeait to select also there. Mr. Gritton came into the room sad world blow it up. So far as I know the Com. When he mentioned the skylights in the pattern from them the serious objections. I do not seked for Mr. Ingram, and was told he was lying pany have treated Mr. Gritton well with the ex-ocm be was interrupted by Mr. Chster, who caid think we have paned by any serione objection of down. He said he had had another row with caption of the management, and so to that I do he knew some of the things witness stated did to meet the British Commissioner. The delimi his without examination We always considered the Company, and that they Ind better be care-not know what his agreement was. Perhaps exist. The skylights were badly put cp, and ation, of the Afgian frontier la exported to go- Any serions objecting suficiently before reject fel or be weald arseb the Company up. I do his discontent arose from the fact that he did the water was continually coming in and capy at least eight months. ing it. We had to consider others besides Hz. not remember he said anything more about the not like to recaive orders.
spoiling the soulis; it was also impossible to open Gritton. We had to consult with Mr. Ingram, works, but he said there were plenty of other By His Lordship-I know M. Grilton in theskylights. Anotherthing I mentioned was the who had far more knowledge of the matter than dractions to be had in the colony besides thin. England. He wug glass snager. He would drain. It was absolutely seary thers should Mr. Gritten, who is a glass blower only, and I told Mr. Huntingdon of this. I remember the hare very little todo with the buildings; his buci ba s proper desin, and made a small sketch ales the architoote.
time Mr. Grivion was having a sale of his fursi-nees waa to manags the making of the glass showing how Mr. Leigh had made the drain,
As a medium for English, American and Mr. Robert Shawan, olerk to Messrs. Euzzell tare. Mr. Gritton ordered me to send seven of after the works were completed. I would I then spoke in reference to the management
Australian ADVERTISEMENTS of goods & Co, said he was present at the meating the poolien to his homes at Blur Buildings, on not have allowed him to interfere with me in uf the trees. In the first place I spoke of
suitable for the tropies, Tadis, as well as Ceylon, of the Consulting Committee of the Glass two days. They were sent there, but Mr. Grit the erection of the farmsces. The architects the way in which the plane had been taken from
the Straits Settlements, Java, and West Indies Company on the 12th September, and he ton did not tell use what they wore required for, might my they would not let him inter me then spoke about well & Co. engaging dwelling upon the illegality of the events is
(Central America being included in that term) took the notes of the meeting. He took down They were not, as far as I am aware, employed |fore with them. He complained that the fork over my head. Up to that time I kai full Kalgaris.
or connected with agriculturo, the Tropical minutes except where be was ordered to to the Company's service. I was under works were being constructed in a slight charge, and engaged everyone. On the second
Agriculturist stands unrivalled the work being taka dowu what occurred in full. The minutes Mr. Gritton's orders, subject to the General manor. He might have been right in day I was there he ought to have been at the
constantly in the hands of Native as well as Eu. produced were the clean and corrected copy ht Managers. There were several mishaps at few instances. In one ev them was a weak works, but I pensad him in a obair helplessly
repoan and American agriculturists. Being a his notes of what took place. Witness read the the works while I was there, and Mr. Gritton floor put down. I have said I would not allow drunk. When he got out of the chair he could
Mouthly Periodical, the Tropical Agriculturist entries to the affect that Mr. Gritton com seemed rather pleased at the than otherwise. may one to terfere with me. I would not obey not stand, and the boy put him to bed. I consider menced by complaining generally of the ar- When a wall fall Mr. Gritton said the Company the commands of the General Managers if they hawa ngaged over my head because he con-
Banka-Cash sales are reported at 162 per Hes on the table and is very often referred to chitects, Monsra. Danby and Leigh, of doore could well afford to pay for it. He also said it wished ma to do something that was not work aidered himself independent of me, and refused
cent, premium.
during sok month, a feet which wivortisers will know how to appriciate. being made of green wood, skirting boards, aky- did not matter if the works took another year to į manlike, but if they ordered me to put up a fur- to obey may orders. I also complained that they
Quotations are :-- Lights, &o. He was there interrupted by Mr.build-it was money out of the Company's poemace to cost $5,000 I would do it, and equally if discharged this man Calver, the foreign care
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-163 Chater, who had been invited by the Committee kuts, and into thairs, co words to that effect. they ordered me to put up one to cost a smaller tabor, and also that in consequenes of their tak |
per cant. prominta. to be presant, and who said that green wood was After he was dismissed Mr. Gritton came to amoant I would do it.
ing his away the carpenters ware without
Union Insurancs Society of Canton, Limiter always used in the erection of houses in Hong me, and said he hoped I bore him no ill will. Two letters trom Mears. Wotton and Descon supervision. His praenoo on the works we Prinos Alexander triumphantly made his entry 3430 per shareD kong, and it was the invariable custom of a Ho daid he was not sure whether he had done to Mr. Holmes, dated 24th September and 28th most beneficial. While I was speaking of the into Philippopolis yesterday and mot with a most China Tralara Insuzados Company's Shares→→ chitects to survey work, whoa it was completed, with the Glass Company, bat if they did not September, declining to offer anything more to profit and loss socount, and about the engage unthusiastic reception. It is believed that he has $63 per share. before certifying. Mr. Gritton then complained give him full swing they would not make the plaintiff, or to forages the claim the Company ment of the men, M. Forbes interrupted me, zeted without the knowledge of the Great Powers North China Insurance-Tla. 300 per share. 12 lines and under per-Line Ds. 94. (con). that the pots had been damaged by rain, and the bit of glass there. I was engaged on the had against him, were put in
and lesning on the table he said, I having just who are sations to limit the movement to the Yangtze Insurance Association-Th. 122 per Quarter Page (onine) 17% R10) Fuff for each chairman reminded him that a house hal beout August, and from the time I was sugaged Mr. Wotton said that closed the case for the spent man I felt very angry at that, as stating that Austria and Raasia are in favour of Chinoes Insurance Company, Limited-3175 per Whole
spoken of Mr. Ingmc-" Yes, and afr. Ingram utmost extent. The Times publishes a telögram abaro.
Half built specially for them, and a fire kept burning to the plaintiff's dismissal I aww him altand defondants. to keep them dry. Mr. Gritton then complain- thero about twice a week, staying sometimes ton Mr. Holution anid be nood not trouble his Lord. it seemed to imply that I was not honest.
a settlement being affected by Conference, Rus ed of his treatment by the Goneral Managers, minutea and sometimes an hour-not mora ehip with any remarks at this stage of the cass, At this stage the court adjourned, and thesis requiring the deposition of Prince Alexander. On Tai Insurance Company, Limited→→T. 348 and said he mast have full swing of the works, except at stock taking. I do not think he did his bat would call Mr. Grition, who would make his hearing will be continued this morning, the case. otherwise he should stand by and book on with best for the benefit of the Company. Es naver statement.
of Lobury v. Kennedy being fixed for the after- out taking any interest in the welfare of the spoke in favour of it. I have never had any Mr. Gritton said-I am a glass manufacturer. noon. Company. He also said he knew the Company quarrel with Mr. Grittori, and as far as I know and chemist. I have been employed by Messrs. was being robber, but when asked by the, Chair- | I am on good terms with him.
Bussoli and Co. and under later arrangements
braids upon paper for anybody, and when asked not ordship-Whon Mr. Gritton said be upon by Mr. Bayle, who asked me whether I
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7th October....
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China and Manila Steamship Company; Limited Indifference, he should take no interest in the Lordship intimating that as the case of Lebury and Mr. Gayle took me to sco Mr. Chater It appeared that Matthews was found by John
30 per cent, discount, nominal. works, and should do all he could to harm the iv. Kennedy could not be honed that day, it would and afterwards, to Mesars Russell and Co.'s, | Garlazė, P.C. 33, in Cochrane-strest, vary disor Lawyers who, when they have no case, resort Douglas Stasmakip Company, Limited--950 Gas Company, The Chairman ordered those be commencect this morning.
where I saw Bir Vincent Smith. I remained derly. Garland cautioned him and managed to to the familiar device of abusing the other side, per share, ex div. words to be taken down, and the Committes Mr. Wotton stated, after the adjournment here fourteen ar fifteen days, and during that get him sway towards Queen's-read Garland should be warged by a repont decision of the Hongkong Gas Company's Shares 190 per rose up in Indigastion at such a statement, when that he had some further witalouses to call. time a syndicate was formed. I returned to was about to go up Cochrane street again when Supreme Court of Torse, which has not aside s share. the defamiant ahouted out "not while in the Hamnel maid-I am a master mason Shanghai. A correspondence passed between Matthews came rushing up to Garland, throw a verdict on the ground that the jury was unduly Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-3155 par employ of the Company Witness said this was employed in the Glass Works. I live with Mr. Chater and mysalt; and an agreement was į stone st him, which streck the side of his head, influenced” by the vigorous damaciation be after he had already expressed himself, and it would my father, mother, and brother on the Praga. I sent to me which I returned with some alters and then ran away. He was caught, however.stowed by the successful advocate on his oppan China Sagar Refining Company, Limited—$85" be seen that the worddiqast kuru partofthesame have known Mr. Gritton fourteen months. I tions, and I was told my tarms were scoeptad. Fined $3, or soven days' hard labour.
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