"to any further." Possibly of the trial it might work out that the defondents would be able to show tha nyorage number of watekos ibay wonid have sold and if it turned cut that they had a right to well the inteles the puforiflavonid juva: to pay them damages; on the other hand, the injunction would be granted if it turned ont that the plaintiffs' was the prior watch, which he was very much inclined to think it was. He had bad a large experience in connection with trado-works in the Colony during the last 12 years, and recollected most distinctly the amount of dodging that went on. Ons firm, he remembered, applied for no less than 78 marks that brou, ht things to climax. It showed that there had been an idea abread ut one time that it was a good thing to have, us mapy works as possible, us they might come iù nauful some time. Mr. Sharp asked bie, Lordship whether it would not be allowed that the owner of a trade- mark-heastly used was not liable for other people's di honest use P
His Lordship said that hardly applied here. Supposing, for instance, that a mug made a sence similar in all respects to Ley & Perrins' and put it in a bottle with wrapper and every thing complete, les.ing a blank for the signsturo P
Mr. Sharp said that would be an infringe- ment without the Leo & Porring
His Lordship marked that the name would be the main thing in the trade amrk. Whoever it was gho mede the second watch deliberately copied the first, with the intention of enabling that swindle to be carried out. He thought the plaintiffs' indst have been the earlier our because the other side's was a chespor watch. You did not find people making a better imitations
Mr. Sharp and it might be that these watoles were made by the same tanker and that both had an equal right.
His Lordship stated that he was of opinion that the defendents should undertake not to sell or part with any watches of the pattern bearing the trade-mark similar to the Po wai but inlaws the character Po-taí, also that they keep an account of the sales of watches hearing the mark Tae-nah with scalloped circular border. The question of costs would be deferred till the trial.
Parties acquiesced in this arrangement and it was agreed to draft an order and submit it to his Lordship in Chambers to-day for adjustment.
The Court adjourned.
POLICE COURT.
Wednesday, 17th September.
Berous Ma. F. A. HAZELAND (POLICE MAGISTRATE).
UNFIT FOR HUMAN FOOD,
Knan Yuen, compradore, 6, Cochrane Street, was summoned by R. McEwen, inspector of markets for exposing for sala 288 tine con- taining articles of food safit for human consumption, and two bags of sugar in the same condition. The defendant pleaded not guilty,
Hie Worship examined one of the tins, and "appeared to be convinced that the condition of the contents was not over-statel in the charge, The goods were ordered to be destroyed, and the case will come on for hearing on the 24th,
ALLEORD EMBEZZLEMENT,
Yau Sia and Tan Yan, respectively a foreman carpenter and clerk employed by Mok Kong, contractor, 46, Queen's Road West, were each charged with embezzling $524.40, the monies of their employer. They pleaded not guilty. From the oviilence it transpired that the defendants, who were arrastad on warrants by Sergeant Kerr, collected the money from Mr. C. E. Warren, building contractor; but failed to hand it over to Mok Kong, to whom it was owing by Ms. Warnun for work dono,
The base was settled between the parties, and the charges were withdrazen.
BEFORE ME. JH KEMP (ACTING POLICE MAGISTRATE).
ARMED BOBBERY,
A coolie was remanded on a charge of being concerned in an armed robbery at No. 6, Kau U Fang at six o'clock on l'uesday morning.
Kau Fong is a streat inhabited entirely by Chinese, and is resobed from Queen's Road. At the time stated, three nem, one of them since identified as the defendant, entered a woman's house there for the purpose of robbery. They threatened her with chopper, and to still her cries struck her on the face with the flat side of the weapon, afterwards gagging her. This done, they ransacked the house and deramped with jewelry and clothing to the total vains of $55. The woman succeeded in freeing herself, and reported the occurrance to the police. A watch was ast on the Canton boats, and the defendant was pointed out by the robbed woman as he was making his way on board the Hankow Since then the police have made two more acrest, and all three prisoners will be brought up on the 25th inst
A RICKÉHA GRIEVANCE,
... T. Crisp, inspector of buildings, sumamoned a Kowloon ricksha-coolie for refusing legal bire, The complainant, who lives at 12, Salisbury Aventie, se dhe sent his boy to got a ricksha The boy met the defendant, and told him his master wanted a riokahs and that he was to come along. The defendant refused, and struck the boy
The charge was dismissed, unt
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TRANSVAAL TAXATION,
THE FONGKONG DAILY PRISS, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 18TH, 1902
London, lat September. Lord Milner has issued a proclamation, re- placing the Kaffir But Tax of one pound per bum by n poll tax on the male adults of two pounds. The tax becomes payable in January, and is expected to contributo largely to tho solution of the labour problem.
A GALLANT VOLUNTEER CORPS,
Londoo. 3rd September.
The Scottish Harso have had a great rocap. tion at Edining, prior to disbandment. At a public luncheon in the Corn Exchange Lord Balfour of Earleigh, Lieut-General Sir Archibald Hunter, and the Duke of Atholl were the principal speakers, and they eulogised the dreds of the corps. Great enthusiasm prevailed. The order observed was perfect...
FLOW OF EMIGRATION TO BOUTH AFRICA,
Calentia, 3rd September. The London correspondent of the English- mɗn, tel+graphing on the 2nd instaut, states, that there are indications of a steady flow of emigration to South Africa. The Union Castle lino announces that courly all the accommoda- tion on the eleven steanors mailing this mouth is already engaged.
F
ì COMPLIMENT TO RA.M.C.
London, 2nd September.
In order to mark his sonso of the good work done by the Army Service Corps in South Africa, His Majesty the King has created a Colonel-in-Chief, appointing the Duke of Connaught thereto.
THE INDEMNITY ILL.
London, 2nd September. sice stondment to the Indemnity Bill asking The Cape Assembly has adopted Progres- for an extension of the powers of the imperial Martial Law Commission. Sir Gordon Sprigg had previously announced that he had already communicated with the Imporial Government the subject. Thus there le a probability of the Colonial Commision being dropped.
London, 4th September. The Cape Assombily has read for a third time the General Indemnity Bill.
GENERAL ELECTION NEXT YEAR.
Calcutta, 3rd September
REVIEWS.
London and Bombay, Longmans, Green & Co.
Tha London correspondent of the Indian Tony Cornstalk. By J. H. M. AnneTT. Daily News telegraphs that he is informed on high authority that it is probable that there will boa Gsueral Election next year. Amongst | TOMMY Cornstalk in the Australian equivalent the reasons given for this appeal to the country of our Tommy Atkins. The anthor, who is a is that the King wishes a new Parliament.
late corporal in the First Australian Horse, describes bis book as "being some accuuat of
THE PERSIAN GULF QUESTION,
London, 2nd September. The St. James e Gazette donics that es Hussin post in the Porsian Gulf would be a serious monce. The Rassion flout is alroudly divided into three separata item the on-operation of which is impossible. A Gulf squadron would simply be urother bestage to forture, which would be easily provided against pre-supposing that Bombay becomes, as it should, a first-plass al station, with Meat as a secondary base.
DISORDER IN IRELAND.
London, 2nd September. The Crimes Act has been extended to the whole of Connaught, and to the whole of Munster, except Kerry: also to the cities of Dublia and Limerick,
FRANCE AND CANADA.
Loudon, 2nd September. Ex-Premier Ribot presided at a banquet to Sir Wilfrid Laurier at Paris, o advocated improved commercial relations between the to French shipowners to hear a share of the two countries. Bir, Wilfrid Laurier appealed
cost of a direct service with France.
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
London, 2nd September. President Roosevelt ia a speech delivered of Fructor, Vermont, said that the Monroe Doctrine was a doctrinis of pance, and to secure the chance of the United States developing peacefully on its own lines; but that doctrina would be respected only as inog as the United States had a first-class and efficient pasy. He concluded: It would be a shame to na if we called in justion, we could only show that we assert the doctrine and, if the assertion were had made an idle bosat, and were angrepared to buck words by deeds."
PRINCE FRANCIS OF TECK,
Loudan, 2nd September. Major His Sereno Highness Prince Francis of Teck, K.C.V.J., D.Š.O, has retired from the Service.
THE KAISER'S DOINGS,
the loss, notable feature of the South Afrionn War from the point of view of the Australian ranks." In the preface ho feols construived to offer an apology and an explanation for adding to the flood of wor literaturo which has swept
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THE NEW HEBRIDES. According to the Politische Correspondens printed in char type and well iflustrated with through the energetic action of the Australian THIS is a most attractive little handbook.bas latterly been attracted to the New Hebrides Vienna) the attention of French colonial vireles pen and ink sketches and half-tone blocks, of Commonwealth, which desires to bring these Bouth Africa fought under conditions that were the British possussion in Shantung. The islands under. British control. It is pointed ant in a broad sense foreign to the style of warfare purpose of the author is that the book may communication with the islands, while England that Fiance only provides one ship to maintain for which he had been laboriously prepared. serve as a descriptive guide and handbook of had thres vessels engaged in that service. Coinstalk fouad himself when on the veldt in Weihaiwei, and he has certainly prodacołu
British immigration is steadily increasing, much the stas environment as his boloved very handy and a very readable little volume
being vigorously promoted by Australia, which Bush afforded and hence was able to give battle which will prove most useful to those who visit last year. The French company established on expended a sum of 450,000. for that purpose to the Boer on vora egas! tarms than the the port. The aspect of Weihaiwei bas changed the island, which had greatly assisted settlers- galar, to meet wile. with wile and pit his considerably since Admin Ting fought his of that nationality, has been obliget to liqui-
date its affairs. tardy frame, tine shooting and splendid horse-last light under its hills, a description of which
anship successfully against those admirable is recorded, as well as a concise and interesting should now adopt more effective measures French colonial circles urge that the Government of the Republic attributes which went to make our foe in Southecount of the creation and progress of the 1st for Africa au irregular fighting force of such effici- Chinese Regiment. The illustrations give an
the promotion of French interests, particularly as the company already mentioned oney, Mr. Abbott's views and commente upca ides of the beauty of some of the Incal scenery, had be
had began to secure a firm footing on Bouth Africa and all he saw there are distinctly whilst the writor has divided the territory into establishment of the company in question upon The proposed measures are the re- valuable and always interesting. For richuusu fra sections, each of which he fully describes. a new basis, the encouragement of French and fertility he considers the country to be a Various quotations are giren in sapport of the mercantile enterprise, the erection and support "good country"-botter far even than the sathor's own conclusions, as to the importance of French schools, the delimitation of the landet property in the possession of French being. The reldt he compares to a field that British fleet, whilst at the same time serving us from the Pacifle station, the encouragement of the comradeship of arms and tras friendship ofs laia fallow without getting a chance of a popular health resort for the Shanghet som trade with New Caledonia, and the promotion the Russian and German Armies. He reiterated showing what it can do. It is not annatural manity. Under the administration of its now of French immigration. It is suggested that those who have been rendered hameless by the of the Tear, si a banquet in the evening attention of Cornstalk, after the country, is the mercially, though it cannot do so rapidly owing Hobrides, which have a fertile soil. The Posen was generally illuminated in the evening. individual equipment of cavalry on the marsintao, and the not very promising Chinese special representative of the settlors, who would
to its rivals north and south in Chefeo and
Government is further called upon le appoint s territory adjoining.
keep the authorities in Paris acquainted with their interestd.
A GENERAL CRONJE'S VIEWS,
Londen, 3rd September. The Kaiser yesterday entered Posen, his London, 3rd September. visit to which town had been anticipated in General Cronje is now Klerksdorp, and Germany with some opprehension, in yiow of bas stated that he and his family have no His Majesty's utterances on the Polish quen grievance whatever to complain of during their tion. Despite a strong military display, his detention in St. Helena. He also stated that reception was friendly. Replying the ho was satisfied with the peace tarms, and con- Burgemaster's address of welcome, the Kaiser fidently anticipated good relations between Boer
made a mild speech, and said that he had ordered the abolition of the military radius and Briton.
round fortifications in order to permit an over crowded city to extend its boundaries.
THE LABOUR PROBLEM,
4th September.
the
Addressing the Governor of Warsaw, and the general, run of Africanders give it uredit for of its future as a northern navel station for thes, the more frequent despatch of reseals
The Kaiser sa rociewed 30,000 troops. officers of the Kaiser's Russian regiments, who were invited to Posen, the Kaiser reforred to
London. 4th September. Sir James Hulett, an authority on the South African-native problem, sad one of the largest employers of Indians in Naiul has been inter. viewed in London. He said he strongly deprecated the introduotipy of Chiasse for the mina4, Indane were free from many objections attaching to Chinamen. Natal owed its pro- spority largely to ita adoption of Indian labour, the same sentiments when proposing the health that the next thing which should engage ihe Commissioner it will no doubt develop com Martinique disaster should be sent to the Now extension of the employment whereof would hasten the development of the now Colories.
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FAR EASTERN AFFAIRS.
THE CHINA SXPEDITIONARY PORCES.
Calcutta, 4th September The London correspondent of the Indian Daily News, telegraphing on the 3rd instant. states thats rough estitaste of the China ex- peditionary force, conveyed between India and Chips, adjustable through the Indian accounts during the current financial year, places the total just under one million, sterling.
GENERAL NEWS.
KING OF ITALY IN GERMANY.
London, 31st Angust. King Emmanuel has left Potsdam. He was cordially bidden farewell at the station by the Kaiser and his two sons, and Count von Hulow. Their Majesties repeatedly embraced.
TURKEY AGAINST RUSSIA.
London, 31st August. allow four new unarmed torpedo-busts to s The Porte han refused Russia's request to
through the Darslanelles, on the ground that it would be a breach of the Convention.
SERIOUS STRIKE AT FLORENCE.
Londoa. 31st August. Florence have hitherto complied with the order Twenty-five out of thirty-eight traders at for a general strike in sympathy with the mets! workers. The lighting of the city is secured with difficulty Troops are maintaining order.
Later
The tramwaymen in Florence Live joined the strike. Strong reinforcements of troops have arrived.
The strike is at an end.
THE GERMAN MANEUVRES.
Later,
-Londen, 31st August. Generala Kully-Kenny. French, and IRA Hamilton accompany Lord Roberts and Mr. St. John Brodrick to the German manauvres between September 9th and the 12th. The American Generals Corbin, You.g, and Wood are already in Berlin."
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT AND MONTOS
DOCTRINE.
Calcatta, 1st September.
BA CHIRGH AGAINST INDIAN SOLDIERS. Two Indian soldiers in the H.K.S.H.R.A. waro obarged by UT Letton with trespassing on the grounds of the Pagoda Bangalow, Kowloon, the residence of the complainant, for the purpose of committing a felony. A ples of not guilty was tended by each of the scoused.
The complainant told the Magistrate that be An Englishman special telegram from Lon. found the usen in bls garden picking fruit, one don, dated ugust 30th, states that President perched on a fruit tree and the other standing Roosevelt's references to the Monroe Doctrine. at the foot of it. The defendants had no in his great speech at Augusta, are being largely business there, as the grounds were private discussed on the continent. The Garnian Press The defendants said they were ignorant of takes the view that the American President the foot tlust they were trespassing, and when has given England notice to quit her posse they realised their mistako offered to return sons in America Gurman (sic) journalists the trait to the complainunt, who, however, consider the speich equivalent to o dodaration
detained thon and want for the police,
A jematar from the regiment meat into the witheas-box, and testified to the good character of the secu-od, who were discharged with a his Worship deeming 16 expedient that caution, a.notice in Hindustaul sheall be exhibited at the bungalow intimating that the grounds wore
of war.
THE SHAR'S VIS T.
Calculte, 1st September. Observer say that the gluh's visit to London The Paris correspondent of the London
was, politically, a failure. English statesmen were incompetent, to grasp the importance of to prevent the risit.
THE KING'S HOSPITAL FUND.
London, 3rd September. Lord Strathcona reports that Lord Mount Stephen has presented to the King's Hospital Fund an endowment producing £16,000 yearly,
THE BLUE NIL
HOME CRICKET.
His remarks are so trite and no-much to the point that one-in-sorry for inability to quote them at length. In effect be plamps for the pack-horse. He says:--
It is a fair estimate, and well within the -mark, to assume that one pack horse could carry London, 3rd September. Col Harrington has gone to Rome in con- the more urgently required effects of four men nection with Abywinian affairs, proceads to Abyssinia. He comes home next section. Not all the rations, and horse-food, Thence he that is to say, one weight-carrier to each year pia the Blue Nile, in order to test the and other things which the man may require ou invigability of the river.
a march of many weeks, bat the things which he cannot do without at night, and hardly needs in the day-time, and which are only a hindrance to his marching and fighting ability. There would be then, instead of four, five horses in each section-four to carry met, and one to carry baggage. When cavalry are dismounted for skirmishing, one man of every four-the horse-holder, or number three is eat of action. It is not very much more difficult to look after
London, 3rd September. The match Gentlemen e. Players was drawn. The Australians have beaten, eleven players of England at Harrogate by an innings and 47 rubs. Tramper mada 127,
GENERAL FRENCH.
Calcutta, 5th September. The London correspondent of the English man, telegraphing on the 4th instant, slates that General French assumes command of the First Army Corps on the 15th instant.
THE IRISH QUESTION.
London, 5th September, The Nationalists propose to hold a demon- atration in Phoenix Park, oa Sunday, to protest against the extension of the Crimes Act to Dublia. The Government is considering the It is understood that the question of proclaiming advisability of prohibiting the demonstration the United League an illegal association is also under consideration of the Government.
TANJONG PAGAR,DOCK' CO.
The half-yearly ordinary meeting of the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company was held at the town office, Collyer Quay, Singapore, yesterday at noon, The directors report for the half-year ended June 30th last notes that:
The not amount for the half-year available for distribution, after writing off 330,000, standing as an asset under the head of Bo Accord Dock, and including the sum of $201,308.20, bronght forward from last unconut, is $723,00
The directors recommend the following dis positiu: -8150,000 to be added to reserve for wastf extensions and developinents, thus raising this special fund to 8750,000 $15,000 to be lighters, launches, etc.; 850,000 to reserve for added to the Insurance Fund of tugs, barges, Prye River Dock improvements and develop- ments: 810,00 as honts to the Europesa employes of the Company-dividend for the half-year of 80 per share, with an added bouns of $1 per share.
The adoption of these recommendationu will
five horses then four. In work where there is a
probability of being under fire, such as scouting Ur reconnoitring, the pack-leader might be left behind. There would be fewer men in the line of scouts, but the men who were there would be lighter, able to travel farther and faster with
sent, and possessed of considerably more dah their reduced equipment then they are at pre the great essential of a successful woont." As for the general plan of the book, it is arrang ed in a vort of chronological order that brings the various oxigencies of a soldier's life into natural sequence, The March, the Kopje, the Outpost, the Bivouac, the Battle, the Hospital and so on. In describing his fortunes by food and fell, Mr. Abbott wields an entrancing pan. His sketches of various types met with on active service are keep as well on picturesque; bis depictions of the lighter side of camp life most amusing. In ita serious aspects, the book is eminently noteworthy, written as it is by a by the influenses of a regalation military train ing and who is prone to say what he thinks, untrammelled by disciplinary restraint. Tommy
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THE SECOND HALFYEARLY I DRAWING of SIXTY-FIVE DE- payable on TUESDAY, the 30th September, House, at 11 O'CLOCK A.M., on FRIDAY, the 1902, will be drawn at the IosaKONG CLUB 19th September, 1902.
Bearers of Debentures are invited to attend the Drawing.
CH GRACE, Becretary. Hongkong, 11th September, 1902,
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