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the more advanced principles of Roman jurisprudence. The same plan has been some of resorted to in India and in the British Colonies, and has been found tri work satisfactorily. It speaks well for the A. S. WATSON & CO.statesmanly instincts of the Japanese that they should have seen the advantage of making use of this stepping store to a more satisfactory system when the time for its adoption shall have arrived. There would wem no reason to doubt that it may he as WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTH, satisfactorily worked in Formosa as it hus been alsowhere. The great advantage of such a system is that it has the support of the natives theusotros; and that, by adopting it, it is possible to obtain the nativos concurrence in carrying it out. In Formon the natives are generally spoken of as savages, and unfortunately the term applies in its strictest szure to u portion of thein, the hill tribes who re- gularly live on plunder, and among whom a large no one's life is safe. But there is portion of natives, who though of a low scale of civilisation, are not completely 13. savage. They ut least have certain recogn ised custotus by means of which a rough kind of justice is maintained among them selves; and it is well worth while making the attempt to use thear as a sis upon 21.00 which the Courts may act in settling their
disputes and maintaining order.
Of course there are limits beyond which a system of this kind cannot be carried: and it in the part of those who have to apply it to see that no custom manifestly unjust is acted a pon. There is at first some difficulty in ascertaining with accuracy what really are the customs, but this OUR CLARETS, INCLUDING THE LOWEST diffulty is usually got over by consulting the persons who are recognised by the GUARANTEED TO BE THE GENUINE PRODUCT people themselves as authorities on this
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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JUNE 10TM¤, 1907.
The number of Chinese basoming Japanese The proper use of elises an adjunct to subjects is surprising. Japan se Consala in food is of prime importance is a fautor in pros China have the power to confer Japanese ranting certain discover new rampant in tropi- the cat countries. We have repeatedly pointed out citizenship upon Chinese subjects. In Chinese treaty ports there are 729 Japanese that if more salt were used in ludio we should business houses and 16,910 Japanees. They have less plague. – Medical Times. outnumber Americans there namely five to one.
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His Excellency the Cleor Administeriog Amoy continues to loso Formosan ten trade the Government has given his assent, in the with the development by Japan of Kselang, name and on behalf of His Majesty the King, to the following Ordinanass passed by tha' Harbour, and making that ten port of Furman
of The ultimate object is to make Keelung Legislative Council:-Galiasoes No. 3 Harbour acesssible to larg trans-Pacific | 1997-An Ordimauce to wutheriz the Appra. steamers. The Japaness have driven Britishpriation of a Supplementary Sum of four ship-thrae aleamer lings- icely out of the hundred and seventy-seven thousand eight Foruxos trade.
hundred and forty nine dollars and fifty-three cents, to defray the charges of the Year 196. Ordinace No. 4 of 1907-An Ordinance to renere doubts as to the validity of the proceedings of the Supreme Court of this Colony during the time that Alfred Gascoyne Wise, Daire hold the office of Puisue Judge of such Coart from the 25th day of Jane down to the present time. Ordinance No. 5 of 1907-An Ordininos to mend the Married Women's Property Ordinance. 1906.
At the Police Court on Saterday Mr. A Gee, a solseman in the employ of Messrs. Powell and Co., was called before Mr. P. A. Hazeland to explain why he failed to be present when summoned as a juryman last weak. Mr. Gee told his Worship that he forgot all about the matter. Bis bad memory cost him $10, the amonat of the fine imposed by Mr. Hazelaud.
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THE OAKS.
LONDON, June Sth. The result of the Oaks was:
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LONDON, June 8th. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Denmark have arrived in London.
JAPAN AND AMERICA.
KULANGSU (AMOY) MUNICIPAL ]
COUNCIL
Minutes of a meeting of the Kulangeu (Amoy) Municipal Counoil, held at the Board Room, on, the 21st May 1997.
Present:-Mesars. W. 11. Wallada (Chairman) C. 6. V. Bowna, A. P. Gardiner, "Huang 'T's'xu- chow, S. Okayama, W. Wilson and the Secretary-
1. Mr. Wilson takes bie saal, vica Mr, Marshall, resigned.
2. The minutes of the last masting aca road, and confirmed.
3. A letter is rasd from Mrs. T. C. Nickolls complaining of cortain trees planted on the. tannia ground. It is decided to inform Mrs. Nickalls that the trees were put up by the Conudil to provide a bettor light for the fentia players. That the tress at præent cannot possibly be sousidered a nuisane', but if, in time to come, they should prove a source of Annoyance, Mrs. Nicholls should approach the Council again on the subject when, no doubt, the Coupoil will endeavour meet her objections.
Go
4. A letter is read from the American Constal
complaining of inconvanienes casud, to pass-
H.E. the Officer Administering the Govern-
TOKYO, June 8th. meut has been pleased to appoint Mr. F. Figg
Count Okumu's criticism on the to act as Director of the Observatory during ARTFUL ROGUES CAPTURED. the absence on leave of Dr. W. Doberck; Mr.
Before Mr. F. A. Huzoland at the Police San Francisco situation has been nongars landing or embarking at San-ku-chau D. W. Teatman to be a member of the New
gides of the jetty. The Council decide to Territories Land Court; and Mr. R. G. McEwen, Court on Saturday two natives were prosceat favourably received in America, and Jetty, owing to carga boats blocking up both certainly seems premature in view of inform the American Consul that the matter first class Sanitary inspector to be a plagued for abtaining goods to the value of $41.6.1 For some time psat it by falas pretences. appears that the defendants have boon pros- the subsequent official finding that has not an allowed to slide as he states, inspector in incession to Mr. W. H. Woolley,
but on the contrary has had the Council's promoted.
pering in an unlawful business, and becoming the San Francisco trouble' was not most careful consideration, and that while The Gazette notifies with reforemen to Govern. Eushed with success played their game rok deliberate. To-day a meeting of the they still consider that the trade intervals of the Por: come first, they will do what ment Notification No. 1/53 of 1908, that the lassly, eventually falling into the hands of
A few months ago Eastern limit of the cable ground betrein the the police.
the Best Genro Conneil is being held.
they can with cargo boat employers to see that a part of the Jetty is kept fres for gigs North point of Hongkong and the South-East defendant, representing himself as the second point of Kowloon Peninsula bas been shifted compradora of the Hongkong Club, want juto
and samay31154, Eastward to an average distance of about 409 | ashop and ordered a large quantity of goods
DERBY STARTING PRICES. cards from its former position, aud is marked which he told the foki to forward to the similarly to the former Fastern limit. The Clab, where he would be paid. The goods
LONDON, Jane úti. wording of Government Notification No. 1,53 were sent and received by the second defen.
The betting at the start was 100 is therefore entirely applicable to the extended dant, who was introduced as the clerk of the
first. The second defendant pretended to agniast Orby and Woolwinder, 13 10 8 on cable ground.
eater the Club, but disppeared with the Slieve Gallion. Place betting 6 to 4, 5 từ goods while the first engaged the foki 4, and 30 to 100. Slieve Gallion bed to fan in charge in conversation. Then the first straight, when Orby challenged and won by defendant succeeded in eleding the foxi. The two lengths, the other runners in following
at 163, Queen's Road Central and 5. MorriMou
Returns of the average amount of bank note la sirculation and of spesio in reserve in Hongkong, during the month ended 31st May
[RKOTER'S MERVICE.]
5. The Superiaton lent of Police reports received that that complaints have been Cattl
allowed to stray ura
about tbo islaut during prohibited hours in the danger of the public-in two cases residents riding on the island have been attacked by buffaloes. His directed to enlf the owner a of the animals attention to the regulation forbidding the straying of cattle ùsfore 8 am. and after 4pm, at the same time pointing out
subject. This is the plan which is resorted 1907, as carlified by the managers of the responext ventares of the rogues were on shopkeepers order: Bezonian, Gallot, Galrani, Eart, the necessity of having online in obarge who
to in certain casos in India and which bas long been adopted with sucess in the Colony of Natal. Indeed a judge well informel apoù general principles of juris prulence, can without difficulty grasp the effective meaning of such costoms even though they come to him in a foreign shape, and often he can by his judgments properly
tive bauks, are 88.uador
Banks.
Average Specie ir Amount, Heserve,
$
8 Chartered Bank of India,
Australia and China...... 3,197,791 2,300,000 Rongkong and Shangbai
Banking Corporation 13,857,281 9,501,0 6 National Bank of China, Ld. 218.973
300, Total........17,263,045 11,000
Street. When visiting the Queen's Road shop stone, All Black and John Bull, ' the first defondant represented himself as a well-known Chinamas employed in Prince'n Buildings, and obtained 20 pair of satin shoes. valued at $29.50, whils from the shopkeeper in Morrison Street be obtained provisions to the value of $15.10. Fakis from both shops accom- panied the purchaser to Frisca's Building", where the goods were taken charge of by the
THE STRIKE AT MARSEILLES. ·
LONDON, June 4th.
and many are rosuming work.
The French seamen are hopelessly divided
After
CONCERT AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE.
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RUSSIA.
Losyox, June lith. One of the Tsar's daughters is suffering
are capable of controlling the animals and wh duty it is to see the animals graz› woll away from the public roads, The Pelics are to be instructed to afristly suforms these orders.
6. On the motion of Mr. Bowra,-the corelary
is instructed to request the Commanders of Foreign War Ships visiting this. Port to give instructions that when parties are landed on the beach for bathing, the me wear bathing
costume.
7. Tho Secretary regaosts instructions as to granting permission to Commanders of
revolver practice on the raagen' Commissionsra” nursing the invalid.
Beach. It is decided, Mr.. Bowra dissanting, The Hussars of the Guard, at Sarkoeto anthorize the Secretary to grant moh Salo have routinied. The ringleaders have permission, providing the officer commanding been arrested..
the party so practising takes all precautions for the safety of the public. SHOCK OF EARTHQUAKE IN SAN FRANCISCO.
LONDON, June 6th.
A slight earthquake occurred in San Fransisco yesterday. No daurage resulted.
8. The Superintendout of Police reports the following cases have been dealt with at the Mixed Court siue the last meeting
BUN MOYSEK
All Caloutte has been shocked by the A.S. WATSON & CO.. [explained to the natives, gradually modify particularly restiting murder by some Habone-second defendaut, and he left with them to get them and iroprove upon them where they dan tioca ghari syces of the unfortunate little the money. As he did not return, however, the require slteration without entirely ignoring boy and the attempted marder of one of his first defendant was taken in charge, and later from diphtheria. The Tsarina is personally Wer Ships to land parties for rills and them. By thie- meang the natives are companions who were supposed to have stolen the second defendant war arrealed. by degrees brought to sympathise the sum of twelve annes. These poor boys were hearing the evidence his Worship found the with the principles of a more enlightened kung up by their heels, and then pounded to defendants guilty, sextonsed the first defendant death, in the case of the younger ono, by karage to three months hard labour and six hoars' jurisprudence without having their pre-lows from the ruffane fists. It is therefore, stocks, and the second defendant to six weeks' judices roused by sosing cherished custome partionlarly gratifying to learn that the polles imprisonment and ais hours' stocks. altogether set aside. It is not unnatural have made several nerests. Seeing that one of that meu who have been imbued with more the poer victims has survived, identification of { advanced ideas are inclined to set aside such the murderere should not be difficult. A more
The concert held at Government House on Saturday night, suffered somewhat in point of stoms altogether; but experience proves cold blooded and infamous crime it would be
impossible to imagine.
altendsuos from the rain which fell during the that such drastic measures are likely to lead to disappointinent. and possibly to The Bishop of Southwark, who is making a evening. This was the more regrettable when trouble. Much may be done, as above strong appeal for adding another eight are the canso to be benefitted is remembered-the to the new Bugkin Park at Denmark Hill, is a Sai ors' and Soldiers' Home-bat doubtless pointed out, by a gradual modification firm believer in the open air life. As a co-though the number present was small the tickets of the principles upon which a half civilised nection by marrings with the Lyttelton family, wold were as numerous as could be expected, and subject people have long proceeded. he shares their enthusiasm for cricket, and has The atmospherical depression was also respon In the main such customs are really a fire often taken the field when visiting their sible for a change in the programs,
Worcestershire home. The story goes that on attempt at securing the main principles of
one occasion he was batting and his sporting justice; and with a little tact and skill they instincts got the batter of the holy daim that can be brought more and more into nuverd | should posess a bishop's mind. The balls were wide, and after one partionlarly bad speciman with those of civilised nations.
the Bishop said tontily, "Please keep the Tre more cases recorded on Saturday make bowling in the parish." The next ball look him plamp in the waistband, and the bowler quietly observed, "I think that's in the diocese, my lord.”
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HONGKONG, JUNE 10TH, 1907.
The Japanese are ovidently not having an easy task in their endeavoure to introduce sobething in the form of law and order among the uuruly inhabitants of Formen. According to a book written by Mr. Taksos, a member of the Japanese Diet,
the plague total to dáte 75.
A match between the Civil Service and Kowloon Bowling Clubs has been fixed for Saturday.
The valuation lists for the Colony for 1907-8 will be open to inspection at the Treasury fox 21 days commencing to-day.
The Gazette reminde owners of property that Crown reat for the urat half year of 1907 is payable at the Treasury, on or before the 21st
instant.
In the current Gazette is published an order of His Majesty the King in Council relating to the Chius, and Cores (amendment) Order in Council of 1967,
The two agitators who suffer deportation from the Punjab for seditions agitation and incite ment will be sent to Mandalay and kept under
arveillance is the larges fort.
made
THE BRUSSELS SUGAR CONVEN- TION,
Debt 2, Breach of Municipal Regulations 8,
SUMMARY ⚫RREST. Asmult 2.
Assault 4, Theft 1. Committing a nuisance.
(Signed) W. H. WALLACE,
Chairise,
By order,
C. BERKELEY MITCHELL
Secretary.
ANOTHER UNWILLING EMIGRANT.
Quly a few days ago two Chiasse who bad been entice on board the Ajax bound for
LONDON, June 6th. Sir Edward Grey, replying to Mr. J. H.. A plat- forms bad been wreated in front of the Beaverns in the House of Commons, said the house, flags onoirted the Jewo, and Chinese Government had intimated to the signa lanterns were suspended all round gising tories of die Sugar Convention that it con- to the Rene 8 very pretty appearance, but sidered the limitation of the sources from the rain
it desirable to hold the which sugar cane enters Great Britain was coneert indoors, and His Excellency placed the large reception hall at the disposal of the inconsistent with their declared policy, and Bingapore leaped overboard in the Sulphur Promotore. The Alesandra Quartette were incompatible with the interests of consumers Channel and were nearly drowned before they' wara picked up by the Harbour Master's launch. the first to take the platform. They added and manufacturers; consequently, it was to their reputation by the effective rendering impossible for the Government to continum Curiously enough a similar incident took place Advance Australia! The era of prosperity of Keep down de middle," and the part the penalisation of bounty-fed sugar. The on Saturday at almost the same place. It is not which is dawning in the great Island Contineat song Do New Year" and Mrs. F. Mait- Government was prepared to withdrawn was found by the Y.M.C. A. bathing party in is also indicative of progress in the realu of land who followed, raised the audience to from the Couvention of the earliest possible an exhausted state, not far from the stranded literature, many new publications having made raptures by her charming interpretation their appearance in recent years. Latest and of Cupidat the Ferry," and returned to ock-time; or, if the contricting states prefer to Cheining. Though he could swim he must not least important of these is the illustrated nowledge the encore demanded. The beautifol exempt Great Britain by a supplementary have been in the water a considerable time, as monthly magazine The Lone Rand, a copy of voice of the khaki olad Master Stewart and his protocol from the obligation of imposing he was com, Jetely exhausted when rescued. He which has reached us from the offco of the sympathetic singing of The Wanderer" was the penal provision, this would render notice Bulletin Publishing Co., Sydney. A legion of one of the most acceptable items of the evening of withdrawal unnecessary. loading Australian and other writers are som- and he had to make a return visit to satisfy his missioned for The Lone Hand, which aims at hearers, whilo, of course, Mr. K. Sutherland including within its covers anything and convulsad overyone wit b
reply to everything of public interest. The first number efforts and had to
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THE SOUTH AFRICA NAVAL CONTRIBUTION.
LONDON, June 7th. is an excellent one, and the management predictas had Mrs. Lello whose cultured singing
The Admiralty has agreed that the naval an improvement for each following 6. It is was greatly appreciated. "The Devout Lover," the Bulletin that speaks, sod for any literary was Mr. G. PLammert's first contribution and contributions of the Cape and Natal, venture backed by the Bulletin, success is the inevitable encore followed. Neadless toy amounting to £85,000 annually, shall be that Mrs. Newborn was persona grata. Shë
assured.
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THE FRANCO-SIAMESE TREATY.
LONDON, June 7th. The French Chamber has adopted the Franco-Siamese treaty.
a
known from which vessel be threw himself, but-
stated that when be found himself being taken to Singapore-against his will be jumped overboard. As is well known the recruiting for emigrante is attended with grave abuses here.
A BURMESE PRINCESS.
A case of some interest, as illustrating the Burmese custom regarding the legality of marriages between members of the Royal Faatily and Commonare has been decided by the Magistrate of Mandainy. Maung Thaung contractor of the Megagiri qasrter, Mandalay, instituted proceedings against..Maung San Mein, Sub-Inspector of Police under training, for living with complainant's wife, Toilyaingdiu. The wosun is said to be a member of the lata reigning family. Marriage between onD of Royal blood and a commoner was unl aud void.
which has formed the subject of sume notice, it would seem that any attempt at establishing a system of civilized law into the country would be completely hopeless and the only thing to do has heon to make a compromise and to deal with the natives according to their own customs, as far as it is possible to administer them.
To this system, however, Mr. TA EE081 is some what strongly opposed, and he has expressed The Garelle notifies the appointment of Mr.
A Barma paper probably knows by now that was in fine voice and rendered" Roses in June" spent locally and partly devoted to the Mr. J.kl'a violin upkeep of the ship provided by the his hope that it may be possible to do away F. J. V. Jorge as vice consul in charge of the there are other island's of the same name. It with charraing off-ct.
was received with manifest Admiralty. with it at an early date. This view of the Consulate General of the Republic of Panama say-It is deeply regrettable that the first contribution subject is natural ou the part of one who during the absonde on leave of Mr. A. M. Percy. notice we should has of the visit of a French pleners The Middlesex Regimental Bandi cruiser to our watere should be nows that she played several selections and sang "Qate The fual of the bandicap tournament in
Nacht" most attractively sad very materially has an acquaintance with the principles of
has gone oground on Saddle Talend in the civilized law; but at the same time it will connection with the Imperial Touvie' Club, Mergui Archipelago. Saddle Island is
cubanced the pleasure of the evening. Mr. Geo.
The Court was crowded during the hearing, which lasted for some days, and most of the probably be found desirable to adhere to Kowloon, was played on Saturday between small island, some three miles from the const Grimble was tho as ompanist.
Miss Robison and Mr. Clemens and Mrs. of the isthmus of Krs, at the extremA KUZ*
wilnesses examined were members of the Royal the plan which has been adopted and not to Lawson and Mr. Church. The former double thern limit of the mainland of Burma, sad
family, who besides staling what they know in regard to the case, explained what hey know attempt to improve upon it, by any too won.
some six or seven miles to the south west of
also about the legality or otherwise of a member In the absence of any reliable statistics of rapid or violent changes. Experience in
Ascording to an extract of woleorelogio Victoria Point The vessel must have been
of the Royal family marrying a commoser, the population in Kores the financial an
Ia admitting the unth that during tha other places has proved that it is possible observations made at the Hongkong Observatory considerably out of her away, whatever her thorities entrusted Mr. Marayama, Polios Ad- under circumstances similar to those exist. the average maximum temperature for the intended route and it is possible that she has viser, last November with the task of taking
on the Indian budget, Mr. Morley defended King's time no such union was permitted, the Court believed that such a union was not The latter accordingly istuod in- ing in Formosa, to administer justice in a month o May was 80.6, and the minimum 73.0 been driven towards the spot where she has ran a consus, fair and equitable manner, while adopting deg. The total rainfall for the month was aground by stress of the recent cyclonic weather, stractions to the Police Assistants in the the action of the Government in the suppres prohibited by the Dhammathate, or Buddhist The sion of sedition and deporting agitators, sacred books, and so it held that the union was valid, bet as to the farther question the Court while on her way between the Straits and different provinces to immediately start in- inany of the customs of an inferior race.
Calcutta. Our telegrams say that assistance vestigations on a catale fixed systems, The plan is not by any means new. Indeed
of the reports on May 22nd. According to intention of the Government to appoint one to prove malul separation, and complainant not taking any atops long before this, while il is as old as the Roman Empire, where that until the salvage work in connection with has been ordered from Shanghai. Nagasaki and Adriser's Offer finished the compilation Mr. Morley also announced that it was tho held that in this case there was amplo evidence Yokoham, the nearest of which porte is a very the latest statistics, the number of people in
or two Indian Members of Council in ludit, fully aware that accused was living with his Taesa 9,638,578 inhabiting 3,822,457 houses. law was wisely administered, among the the s.. Choising is completed, all vessels passing long way from the Mergui Archipelago. We sures differ widely from those given in the A motion requesting the appoin'meat of a wife, was tantamouet le connivance on his part. Back setion of his went to strengthen the conquered nations, largely according to dead slow while in the vicinity of that ship, should have expected to hear of assistance from Korean statistics, but it is stated that the to the customs which they recognised, which lies stranded on the Southern side of the Indo-China, which indeed may be coming latest returns are the nearest to the exact commission to enquire into the unrest in defence; there was separation eccording to tempered, however, as far as possible by channel
11.280 inchou
The Harbour Master has issued a notißcution
through the Sulphur Channel are directed to go
thungh report of it has not roached Router.
Police
number.
A KOREAN CENSUS.
THE UNREST IN INDIA.
Losnos, June 7th. In a discussion in the House of Commons
India was talked out.
Burmese custom.