SUPREME COURT.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION,
Monday, 15th May. BEFORE SI H. S. BERKKLEY" (CHIEP JUSTICE).
FUNG HUI TONG AND OFHERE V. CHAN HO CHEUNG,
The Plaintiffs, Fung Sui Tong, banker, of Canton, Leung In Ua, ex cator of Leung
Wong Lan Shan, deceased, chained from the defendant, Chan Ho Cheung, of No: 376 Quein's Rond Central, sed ne tentor of Tang Yuk Chuen, dievased: (1) A declaration that defacient
REPORT OF THE REGISTRAR OF!
THE SUPREME COURT.
I ho following extracts are takou from the
Government Gazutle, wherein is containeú mport by Mr. A. Seth, Registrar, on the work ings of the Roveral divisions of the Suprama Court of Hangkong.
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUFSDAY, MAY 16r 1905
YON KRIEGLSTEIN ON THE
JAPANESE ARMY. Freiherr von Kriegistein, new approaching Hongkong on the ss. Cecile (lato Wachang), as reported in our telegrams of the 11th fust, has Deutsche Japan-Post on the Japanese army. written a very interesting article for the
1.ACTICAL OBSERVATION,
larder contained little else but rice, tea, saký, dried fish, and some Japanese tinned provisions. This is soldier-like and worthy of honour. Frugality in a sablier is often worth more than many other things. Reply I mow man on
TE HAVE THIS DAY
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NOTICE.
REMOVED TO No. 17, QUEEN'S ROAD,
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much rating their food. Without much ude they took same ries from a receptacle and ate it sitting in the snow on the road-sale. The foot was, of course, ice-cold. In from three to four minutes the meal was finished, and the marehemutinned. That fast dosorvos ali Premises formerly occupied by Mr. FR. BLUNCE, silk Isco manufacturer, and Next Door to magnition: practical On the yo low a dirty white Man churian soil the kliki coats and caps wa
dist mores. visible only at very short
The yellow gray hands of the infantry on the appor crest of trenchaw looked liked stones or
The uniform of the Japanese soldiers ist
saw showed themselves
held Kowloon Marine Lot 43 in trust for the instituted is Summary Jurisdiction was 1.700 rawing forward of the 1eservesnud ammupition officers tag related artly; otherwise they
on the said Kowlent Moring Lot 13; 8
payment of the amount found duo on taking the said nerunt: (4) for an orilor vasting the raid property in the plaintiffs in respect of their said seven shares therein; (5) such further or other relief as to this Court seems meet; fij
Contu.
to $7,950.65.
Cont
our Former Address,
LONG, HING &
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DEALERS IN PHOTO GOODS.
Hongkong, 4th May, 1905.
BONGKONG SANITARY !
when the mon began to sloot The of earth; she ditoretic may only perrived prisoners whom I digaitied and grave. When they mot Russlan |
were faciturn and expressed no
BOARD. wishes as regards quarters, food, etc.
The Orders of the Day for the Sanitary The order sept on the march and the clean-Board's meeting this afternoon are as follows:- ius of the Japanesse quarters was remarkable. Even the train column marched evenly and in 3. The President, parsuant to notice, will closy fermansion. In quarters they remanding more:- authoritis wore indicated by written afflches, signposta, ta, which evented delay in finding and asking for particular officers. The railway line from Linoying to Makdon was worked in
Qua of the most important and the strongest The number of actions instituted in the
of the impressions recaired of Japanese tactics Original Jurisdiction division of the Court
was the very slight visibility of positions and during the your 1904 was 33, and there ware
mouvements. The "vold" of the battlefield was is in dependency. Of those, 1:30 wore disposed here almost ideally completo. Even a trained
el wing wolfled or wit. drawn before trial. Hing, doceased, and Wong Tin Chi, xvector of leaving a balanra of 257, The total amount military eye reinforce by goed glasses saw on the whole little of the opponent, who under- involved was $1,630,118.12. The debts and
stande admirably how to utilize cover. damages racer-ton amounted to $487,972 10.
During the battle of Mukdeu I was at a fi collector azul paid fats the Treasury for days. From this place one could see into a There was no injonction granted,
retain place, whis was desperately content d nouated to $11,902. The number of actions valley in which the Japanese advance, the plaintiff, Fune Sni Tong, as to one-fourth share luring the year 1904, und 20 were brought for
the retiring of the wounded, ote, took place. Of these 1655 were disposed Hut of all this, in spite of the closest observation thereof, and for the plaintiff, Learg In Un, award from 1963.
of, 735 being suttled or withdrawn for tri-Iwaletely nothing could be seen. To this to three fortath shares thereof, and for the laving a balance of 294. The total amount day I cannot understand how the Japanese did plaintiff, Werg Tin Chi, as to three-fortieth involved was 339,310.41: and the total fees it. A few hundred metres from my standpoint shares theroof free from enumbrapers; (2) for leted and paid into the re-ury amounted by the Japanese infantry, their presence
toe distinctly manifestand by this bullets which an account of rents azd proŝts (if any) received
The number of distress warrants for cant buzzed by one's ears; but scarcely anything by the defendant a by Tang Yuk Chenier was 610, representing aggregate aupaid could be seen of the enemy. Hero and thors deceased, and of all cuis expeaded by the rents amounting to $9.7, of which one could observe an arm come from behind a defended and by Trng Yak Chun, dateased, aggregate 2 of 817,317.66 was recovered. 17. tree or part of a hout looking over a piece of
war ante having been withdrawn on settlement rock. Koguiar bodies were svarenly over seen ou order. The treatment and sending back between the parties. The fees collected for von in the attack, In the same way the of wounded was quick and pract cal, and the ming distress warrants and paid into the machine-guns wore concealed. Their rattling attitude of the Japanese towards the Russian Treasury amounted to $2577.75.
was always audible, but their whereabouts prisoners mobjectionable, Once when I There were 61 cas-sand 97 purvons committed not to discovered. Yet one could perceive that wished to cut a ropy with which my bagga.s for trial at the Criginal Sessions. The number they were always on the alert and were aoly was tied. I reached out for the sword of a of persons actually indicted was 79, of whom 65 tandled. Not less well the artillery took cover. wore convicted and 11 were acquitted. Against One coull see the sumit of an elevation whore jected energetically to suck an unworthy use cavalryman who was assisting me, but has oh- 18 persons un indictments wore filed, and they battery was placed, but the exact position of of his weapon "Japanese sword, enemy only, were discharged pursuant to the provisions of the pan or their number could not withhe signumered uscitedly. This pleased 15.
certain y
bo discovered. The Criminal Procedure Amendment Ordia- ance, 1904
Movomrat of the Japanese army in close There were 7 Appeals Just tuted during the format on I have never seen. Reserves were year, boing:-
brought forward by taking advaulage of every From the cecision of the Chief Justice
1 kind of cover, probably mostly at night. An of the Paleno Judge
diva was usually only discovered by rille Magistrates
fire being opened from a giat where no moves mout bad revizsly been observed. But to this role I have seen exceptious, and the opera tia then usnully miscarried. Batteries gotting into position have morer seen. Suddenly 1 artillery appeared on a crest whore que would
suspected their presence possible. not have
The infantry-firing was cool and accurate. At a crisis it would become suddenly very violent, but without losing in accurRey I liked also the nerkmanship if the ar illary; they knew the distances well, and the exploding was lost in Bring at invisible objects; but, when point of shrapnel was always exact. No time the state of tho combat required it, or whenever the battery had a good mark, the fieng becams very rapid, one shrupnof after another cata
the other.
Mr. E. H. Sbap, K.C. (instructed by Moss Ewens ani, Harsten) represented the plaintiffs. and Mr. R. G. Calthrop (ako instructed by More Ewens und Haistor) appeared for the defondant.
Mr. Sharp, iu opening the case, said :--As your Lordship wilson from the pleadings, defondant Juss no personal knowledge of the whole natter. Ha helioves from the facts, and From the testator's books, that complainants aro entitled as they claim, but he very properly, as executor, desires the support of a formal order of the Court. The facts are; that in May. 1809, Marine Lot was advertised for sale by the Government. About a week before the day of the sale, a meeting was held in Canton between the man Twig, for whom defendant is exentor, and thros other men who are either the plaintiffs or plaintiffs' oxventors. the, lob at auction, and invited the other three to contribute so for as they felt disposed. The notion took place on the 28th May, shout a week after this interview, when Tang and a
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One case was carried to the Privy Council, bat no decision has yet reached the colony. One important appeal was the case Taur Ts U, sppellant and Th torney-General, re- spondeat, com as the Cheung Sha
Law I pleased when-and-ha, huppened nearly over day-officers assured me fait they aberred war, and that this Japanese
Duple fu likewise. Vory unwillingly, Said they, had the Japanese decided to fight. Granted. I will not here go into the history of events. Hut miny thetails in batte have shown methat he Japanese
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(1) That the Board, mider the provisions of Sections 30 and 256 of the Public Health and Buildings Ordinanco No. of 1903. depute Dr. William B. A. Mours to institute sumtaary proceedings before a Magistrate for the recovery of any penalty imposed by Part TT. of the said Ordinaugo, or of any Byelaw mufo thorounder.” -
(2) That the Board, under the provisions of Sections 30 and 256 of the Public Houlth and Buildings Orlines No. 1 of 193, dopute
TRADE
TALETHONE No. 135,
MARK.
TANSAN
Inspectors Charles William Ward Pan CARE OF 48 PINTS............. 56.6
and Thomas Abley to institute summary proceedings before a Magistrale for the
Teovery of any poonlty imposed by Part II,
of the said Ordinance, or by any Byelaw PER Caen or.100 Seurta male thereunder, when so instructed in writing by one of the Medical Officers of Health"
First Quarter of 1905.
Report of the Sanitary Surveyor for the
joy it passionately. Sem phoram work! h inexplicable if our did not presuppose the advocisement in the local press urging houst
3. Miute by the President sngresting an at ntion to befool the enemy, to hinff and holders to report to the Medical Odicer of Health deceive him. To the art is a pleasar whenever their hopes appear to be rat-ridden. to light, and mortal comla is, fun to him. I
4 Application for a modification of the can unlorstand this, But with my simp'eroquirements of Sretion 175 of the Public German understanding I cannot comprehend Health and Buildings Ordinance 1903, in why they so erly assert the contrary; all the respect of No. 106 Connaught Road West. more so as nobody can Jaliove them; I once said this to an otherwise very nivo offer:
Why these excuses?"
5 Application for a modification of the requirements of Section 375 of the Pubic Health and Buildings Ordinance 100, in rospect of No. 2 Connaught Road Woal.
6. Application for a modification of the quirometic of Neotion 18 of the Puske alth and Baillious Ordin smow 1933, a resp ct 1 Europeus Dwellings ou Inland Lot
requirements of Section 158 of the Pablie 7. Application for a modification of the Hoth and Building Dedinanon 1983, in respect of No. 31 Hum U St. requirments of Section 153 of the Public
Tofanilant, contemplateil, buying Wan ease, in which to r'ull Court held several hissing otorkeal, and one shot fel exactly like armies of the world. I baliers that som after No. 4. Quarry Bay.
lengthy sittings.
There were 11 setiora instituted in Admir-
seen of the Japan army in band To be brief, I can only say that what I hvo otherwise has greatly interested me. love opened a new of teties and stra
The which will not be without influenes on the
the war oflicers from all countries will come to Japan in order to study the art of war at its source. Japan will no doubt be asked for instructors, but not only be hina. There is after the waxin that great position imposes great obligation.
mas called Lau wore the actual purchasers for bar of ressola arrested was four. The total foes aus demand concentration of firing, and that no denb also, that Japan will meet such wishes. Application for a m+lification of tho
a sum of $10,000. Thuy bought as tenants into
common, paying $20 apleco. On Tang's return to Canton ho sent for the plaintiffs and informed them that he had become purchaser of
WATO
ally Jurisdiction, two of which were disposed Banking and enveloping. The Japanese have The strategy was characterised by continual of, one having b on settled or withdrawn before
woll recognised that the great ranges of modern trial. loving oight in depondency. The num- received and paid into the Tre sury amounted this en caly be achieved be out manquering
$152.
and enveloping. Often when I saw this man couvre I imagined myself on a German prac There were 24 palitions filed in Eankruptcytics ground. In a certara place wo Jurisdiction being creditors' patitions 19, and the rod from three sides at the same time, 10 potitions by the debtors themselves. The number of receiving orders made was 28. petitions. The number of
publie
oraminations $5,000 for a me-foarth share and the foreld was 15. There were 15 sijudications, and two $1.500 apiece for what works out at a thros compositions approved by the Coart. There fortieth shore apiece, and, therefore, Tang is was one discharge. trusten for these contributors in respect of theso shares. In duo curso the raration
11-WITH GENERALS OKU AND KODAMA. After being taken prisoner I had the homont
a moiety of this lot, when the first contributed 19 on creditors' potition, and ning on boin which was rather unpleasant for a neutral. Okn, the leader of the Second Army, and on
was rule at a cost of $11,000. It rs from the books that something was paid by the con- tributors on account of their proportions, but rons of the plaintiffs have paid all that is due from them. The defendant will produce a accennt book in Tang's own ha.dwriting, by which it is admitted that he received the amounts paid by the plaintiffs.
recovered,
The aggregato amount of declared assota was $854,20133,6nd declared liabilities $1,491,590.36. Of the declared sets only $70,042.54 wore The fees paid into the Treasury amounted to 84,182.60 (of which 82,390,23 was paid by im-ring at long distances on sus occasious, much to my personal discomfort. For example, we press dstamps) including the Ufficial Recriver's
were riding quietly in the valley and received commission as trustee where no trustee has beet
shots when the Japanese were yet fifteen hundred to two thousand metros distant. appointed by the creditors.
In Probate and Administration there were 171 grunts mudo by the Court, being Frebat 71. Letters of Administration, 98, total 171. His Lordship, after hearing the ovidence, regule value of the estates as
52,788,400. gave judgment for the plaintiffs as per their statement of claim, and ordered that the costs of all parties be paid out of the estate. AN ALLEGED CHINESE PIRATE.
APPLICATION FOR EXTRADITION..
Before Mr. F. A. Hizzeland at the Police Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. II. E, Pollusk
Probate duties amounted to 877.552.00, Court
foes to $7.287 70, sol Oficial Administrator's commission paid into the Treasury to S2.201.97 There were 39 estates rested in, or administered by, the Official Administrator during the year, representing an aggregate value of $33,157.28 25 states were wound up during the year, as against. 20) in 1903, representing an aggregate
value of 823,110.38.
The total number of Trust Estates in the
If auta ked from several sides an inexperienced Thuir strength they economise wonderfully,
of being received on March 12th by Gun ra the 13th by the Chief of the General Staff, Baron Kelama. On both occasions the couvar. sution lasted considerably longer that under similar circumstances in usually the cus
General Oku is a most amiable man of uttrao-
tive
He
Health and Buildings Ged nance 193 in *Q8=:80 | of No, 18 and 281 De Vaux Boat,
Marine Lot Na 201
U. Application for exemption on Clause 11 of the Balcony Regalations, Schedule G of th Public Health and Buildings Ordinance 190), in respect of Nos, 60 to 60 Prava Est.
TANSAN
SOLE AGENTS-
H. PRICE & CO.
12 QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
8.08
403
ROBINSON PIANO Co. LD.
THIE
10. Further list of lanes made i fest in PREMIER
width for consideration in connection with the
Ordinance 23 of 1803.
12. Report of the analyses of the public water supplies for the month of April 19
1. Mortality Statistics for the weeks ending
14. Limewashing return for the fortnight
May 1905. ending 9th May 1905.
15. Rat return for the fortnight ending 13th
THE BOXER INDEMNITY.
The Waiwupa has concluded with foreigu ministers the arrangements regarding the Bozor indemnity as follows:--
1. The payment of the sum of eight million
K.C. finstructed by Mr. B. A. Harding) applied hands of the Official Trustes at the end of 1904 rottle I have had moments when one searols of State, but I wan Devarthai- full! Jonuary 1905, on the said eight million pounds
PIANO
FIRM AND THE
ONLY PIANO SPECIALISTS
IN
MERE
HONGKONG: NOT
DEALERS, BUY-
ING AT ONE PRICE AND
SELLING AT ANOTHER,
BUT
AND
The Japanese tro assisted in-this out-flanking by a cery minute knowledge and a thorough reconnoitring of the ground. Where this is dig themselves in where tasy have had a partial t sufficient they attack from various sides, success, and energetically keep up enfilading
e appearance. At the first glanes one session of exemption under Clan 19 of fire. As soon as tho ruemy shows a movement, in him the grave warring and campaignør, artillers is attentivo and 1Eat there is no bitch however, the avversation to day ma
11. Application from Young Wood reques ne į they use shrapnel which proves that the After the exchange of the mal phrases,
that his name may be placed on the list of Approved Trolting. Cantusatora, in the plans. I have
are even experienced iufaniry.withstanding that at table a mors animated toue easily arises. To pak on military subjobs, especially on the present position of ton war. he could not be induced at all. He put us offend and 29th April 1905, to the time after the war, when its history would be writes. Ho dil not give evasive that on this or that he could not give any replies, but said straigh forwardly and frankly
man would auturally think the enemy was much nswer. One recognised the warrior who, as at stronger than his own. And yet this was not Kinchow and Laoyang, gors straight to his aim, the cism at the point where I was placed. The Baron Koduma is of an entirely different communicative as enemy's strength can best be judged by his typu. Vivacions, lively, batteries. In a certain place one had the he is, one ended not to ask him suything impression that four Japanese batteries were begat to talk of his own accord, and conducted the conversation mostly alone, so that one only tiring, and yet I am convinced there were no more than three, may be ou y tw Also their needed to listen. I found it very interesting infantry positions are sparingly manned, but it to interview a General in the midst of victory: podasterling being the difference it exchange PRACTICAL EXPERTS attacked, they will show at ones that, though one has not often sust an oppurtunity. I tol up to date shell be made within 15 days from weak, they are determined to risk everything myself that Koduma would know that what is the signing of agreements by telegraphic draft, This
sparing employment of tactically first class said to a journalist is spoken to the public, and interest, at the rate of 4 per cent per
practically multiplies their
Banu srl be paid ounting from the 1st forets, and that he wouldn t part with dangerons n Daring a was 23. and the aggregate amount of trust funde $211,264.34, as against 21 estates could not help applaadiag: "Very good!" of cariosity as to what we would hoar. This sterling aggregating to $99,200.88 in 1903, and certain
Bonds shall be handed over to 'he Powers | MANUFACTURERS Excellent!" It was a feast for the eye to brings me to a point where to continue my auyone who is able to see with the eye of a story is difficult. My impresia of his remarke respect vely against the sum still unpaid of the house property, riz., No. 6, Rodnazela Terrace.
The total number of Companies registered hit the anil on the head. After a few tentative that he had set himself the task to bluff, ade by monthly instalments payable at the from Las commencement of the Companies advances the weak point of the enemy is found, he had to a certain degres bluffed his opponents
military man. The Japanese lending mostly was: Less would have been more!" Que felt indemnity.
3-Payment of principal and interest will be
DEVOTED EXCLUSIVELY Ordinance, 1865" was 424 with an aggregate
The annual interest at the rate of 4 per cnt, capital of $107.143,121, which there were and as soon as this is discoverd the stack at Mukden by his strategy; his intention us end of ene alender month (foreign calonder).
THE MUSICAL on tbo avoning of the 26th December last year, 219 remaining at the end of 1904, whose proceeds with indomitable perseverance. A to Transport us into wondering admiration, shall be paid semiannually. As to the inaoner of aggregale capital amounted to $115,594,664 minute and correct direction of an engagement whereby of course it was emphasized that payment of the indemnity and interests either by La Chan, the owner of a cargo junk was
180 were wound up voluntarily, font were
INSTRUMENT TRADE. affords an enjoymont much croster than the Jagun had undertaken in sandstad this war
It was a plea- journeying from Heungshan towards Macan wound up under to anpervision of the Court finest theatrics! performance.
the greatest unwillingness. I ad como the gold cash of respective powers, or by silver sure to look apon suck operations. But it with the frm determination to straightway at the rate of London market on the day, or The junk contained a rather valuable cargo | und 71 are defunct. In addition to the latter,
Bat
a bill of exchange er by telegraphic draft shall be at the discretion of China, and the same. having amongst other goals on board, Cassia there are other companies that are practically would be overstepping the limits of this article believe everything the General might say,
defunct us no returns have been fuinished by
begin a treatise on present Jap mess tactics; I found it quite impossible. A General relishes
the case about the place and at which bank the oil to the value of about $750.
such days as were accorded to Kalama Inst Besides the such companies for years: steps are being taken after the war boeke will be written on the
payment is to be made. prosecutor. Li Chan, the
subject. I will not congeal the fact, however, March; he lives a tenfold life through thoni of the to legally strike them off tho register. jank consisted of even mon. About sir Thore ware 37 Companies registered in 1904, that I was in a quarter where the Japanese did they are the sablimity of his life, Baron Kodama
not nelieve any remarkable taction! successes,
was happy:
y: he was in his element and yet his revenue fom which was $7.379.75. o'clock on the even ing oferesaid, on account of
The total saws collected during the year by Probably they wore there the weaker side, or it sp-eches all the ime sounded as if he had no little wind and having the tide against thom way of fees and commissions paid into the might be that they had no intention of bringing wish for the bitter necessity of acting here the the junk anchored off the beach. Two hours Treasury sunted to $46,517.44, as against about a decision there, though a more demon-Field Marshal-that is to live his life, to
nepally not their practice, later Li-Chan and his fois turned in, leaving $41.758 83 in the previous your.
---II-GEN:RAL IMPRESSIONS. The Fuise Judge, Mr. Justion Alfred- the watchman and assistant steeraman a deck. Garcayne Wire, proceeded to England on About midnight prosecutor was awakened by a four months vacation loare an eight noise, and heard several reports of firearms, and he heard the watchman calling out. "Wake up. There are robbers coming" When be and the men below reached the deck they saw
on belu of the Chinese Government for the extradition to China ví Cheung Pat on a charge of onsed robbery in the Heungshan district near Macao, Mr. P. W. Goldring requesented
the defondant.
Mr. Pollock, in outlining the caso, stated that
crew
the
months leave of absence on all salary and Mr. Thomas Sercombe Smith, Polic Magistrate, acted as Puisao Judge during His Hineur's absence. The Chief Justice, Sir William Meigh Goodman, proceeded to England on two months' vacation, lave und four months"
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make himself a Bams for posterity! This terrib's war," he said; "this gorious war," he When I stood captured amongst a number of only can have thought. It may be that I Russians agar the Maiden railway station judge wrongly. It is possible that we live in a bullets suddenly kissed about our ears, An time where not only the diplomats but also the advancing Japaness company, who had not seen. Generals of an eminently Regressive and war- the guards among the tall Russians, begin to like nation must even in the middle of action fire at us. The behaviour of our gaurds at such blow the soft finte of pace and humanity
They could not Nevertheless General Kodama made a very crisis was really brilliant. know at first if the firine did not come from strong impression on ma He looked ten years Russians. But without excitement the prisoners younger than when I saw him lat year in were urged behind a pile of woad, while the Tokyo-a clear proof how well this disasteful war agrees with him. He is one of the few Japanese with whom I was able to get on in conversation.
TO
These are
this ver shall FACTS OF THE
4-The sum already paid be paid back to Chino at Shanthai and for the sum China will pay intere at the rato of 4 per cent. per annum, and the sum will be paid in accordance with the now a rangement.
The sum of eight million pounds ́s erling will be loaned from the Hongkong and Shang. hai Banking Corporation by the Board of Recense
Russia is the only power which wishes to be paid at the rate of London market on the
days of payment while all the other powers preferred telegraphie draft.
Tactai Yuan is now negotiating the matter with the local Russo-Chinese Bank. the manag ing directer of which is waiting for instractions from the Bassion minister to Feking as to the arrangement-Shenpau.
two beat leads of robbers alongside, and appar love of absencs on half salary, on 27th August ently considered discretion the botter part of 1944, Sir Henry Spencer Berkeley, Attorney -valor,-and-got-back-into the orbiu. ShortlyGeneral, acting as Chief Justice dating His guards themselves took a position upon it
Honour's absence, the latter's place being liedady to defend themselves bravely. It was afterwards six men burst in; two carrying by Mr. Ernest Hamilton Sharp, K.C.
small episode, but one could see that the men at lighted torches, and all armed with firearms.
Mr. James William Norter-Kyshe, Registrar, once know what to do and quickly arrived at & Among the six was the defendant, who appeared Official Administrator, Official Trustee and decision. It was a real pleasure to see such
I prompt and determiced action. One my so to be the leader. Prosecutor had seon him Registrar of Companies, retired on parsion.
was appointed to succeed bis in the several troops for yours as the drill-ground and know before, as prior to this occasion he twice bearded Offices with effect from the 19th May, 1904, nothing of them, but hali a minute et a critical the junk andlovicda toll of $20 on each occasion Mr. Joseph Horsford Kemp, passei cadet, mumont will often toil the careful observer apparently a kind of blackmail. On this occasion succeeding me in the office of Deputy Registrar very much.
Appraiser, with and
Another good thing noticeable was the defendant carried a revolver, and told the
August, 1901. Mr. Komp entered upon the subdued tone in which faoparole was given and junk's erow that if they moved they would be du les of his office on the 9th October. Alr. taken at right; one scarcely notio-d the sentries, killed. On ka order, a wire was run through Li Houg Mi, assistant Chinos interpreter, and yet they were there atid on the alert. Like the hair of prosecutor and his fokis, and they proceeded to England on four months' cation wise the few warts of the Japaness is a good were tied together.
Defendant ther asked tears followed by two months' leave of absence trait from a military point of view. On the on half salary, on 25th May, 1904, his place evening of March 10th I was brought the
The Honghong Observatory yesterday issued prosecnter where his money was, and prosecutor told him, at the same time giving him the key of being taken by Mr. Nicholas George Nolan, quarters of General Hayashi, who sp cially the following report
distinguished himself in the engagements round On the 15th at 11.55 am. Barometric the trunk. The defendant extracted $60 and Interpreter at the Magistracy.
Alakden and received a letter of acknowledgebunges are unimportant. ailver watal, and put themin his own pocket. The
ment (kanjo) from Field Marabul Oyam
Pressure romaius low over the N. part of the robbers then pulled up the floor of the cabio and
umiable General, with whom, I ans sorry to say, Tellow Bea. Gradients continue slight over in perpetuity land and build thereon. They found the cuis oll, which defe dant ordered his
would not, for want of an interpreter, speak 8. Chins and light variable winds may be followers to put on board the boats. The
much elsa than Watakushi wa Dolenjin dost," expected in the Ferinase, Chsung and light S. E. robbers also took a quantity of guapowder and
Arigato," and " Sayonara," received me in his and E. winds over the N. part of the Chius Sea. room, nitting on the Chinese kang. The room Forecast:-E. or variable winds, light; fair. was not heated; one could see that the General's Evidenes was led and the case adjourned.
Returas from Japanese stations 610 lacking.
some firearms.
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GERMAN CHINESE TREATY. What I have seen of the Japanese Army in the field has greatly interested me, and the The Article relating to the abolition of likin grooter part by far I found excellent. One in the proposed German treaty with Ching is sees everywhore solid, good, correct work; good similar to that of the Anglo Chinese treaty, but organisation, high torsion and initiative. It in the German treaty it is proposed that China is yet ten son for a conclusivo valuation of its shall guarantee the effective abolition of likin
tariff performance, which also would surpass my as soon as an increas of Is Hlected
Regarding the stipulation of foreign residence thepowers; but in any case the criticism can only
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