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RANDOM HEFLECTIONS.

I have heard a good deal of discussion sinos the harbour swim about the abilities of the leading men. Not a few ascribe the win of Thomae to his greater knowledge of the barbour and suggest that Cooke is the stronger swimmar. That may be so, but one would have thought the experienca of last year would have led Cooke to watch his dangerous rival more closely The fact that Thomas has won twice in sucess sion, and that the some men finished in the same order is a fair fedication that the honoura are not misplaced. -

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A correspondont writes to tall me of the mild shock he received the other day when engaging a ricaba noolis. He was trying to elicit from hig" boy," who acted as interpreter, if the big raw-boned follow had pulled a rissha before, but the purport of bis question was evidently mis taken by the boy who explained "He belong Scotchman." This explanation was no explant. tion. The csolle had all the appearances of régi Celestial and there was nothing about him to suggest the son of Caledonia."

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH, 1908.

Mr. Hooper has scored again. As the result of representations made by himself and one or two others, His Excellency has stopped the wholesale izaue of summonsas by. the Building Authority for non-compliance with Hollocato excufe certain repairs And none too soon, Yesterday I was informed that a certain owner had received a nolloe to construct a flus in the kitchen of an indicated house. This was followed by another notice ordering him to pall down the kitchen. He had scarcely recovered from his bewilder ment when he received a letter informing him that the inmoves recently issued hail been withdrawn for the the being This made him feel a little better, but judge of bis surprise to receive on Saturday a entamene calling upon him to show cans at the Magistracy why be should not be fined for failing to comply with the potion to pull down the kitchen. Like the hero of the song dunno whore 's Are" and he wonders when the authorities will have a lucid interval."

RODERICK RANDOM.

than a short distance swimmer. Cauter took the lund at the start and hold it till the flaisb, winning easily. Time--45 415 veon.

Gunner Canter

Marine Thomas...

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FOUR LENGTHS, HANDICAP (foal: The four starters In this event were Carroll, Roza Barros and Remedios, The latter, two wers generally favoured, Remedios, perhaps, being the favourite, Carroll and Roze did the pacing in the first and second lengths, but in the third Barros overtook them, Remedics swimming hard behind Barros, At one time it seemed that he would overtake the former, but Barro, who had had a start of six seconds on Remedios, continued his strong stroke until the finish winning easily. Time-1 min. 58 1/5 reconds.

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P. M. Remedios.... CONSOLATION Race (two longibe: Five 'enterters tried to console themselves by winning this race, which was a fast one. Bayern was in the loud at the start of the home run; but was overtaken by Alves who held premier position uctil the foính... ·

LOCAL SPORT. My correspondent must bon griffin ö

VR.C. AQUATIC SPORTE. he would know that a Bootchman among

GOVERNOL PRESENTS FRIZBS. the Chinean. is a Hakka. But the reason for so describing the Hakkas I have not

Although Saturday proved a blesk and discovered. It may be that the Dan was given them as ou acknowledgement that they miserable afternoon, an afternoon which neces

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THE PAUL BEAU” AFFAIR

Following are translations from the Chinese of some important correspondence which has been published in connection with the arrest of

French Consul to Viceroy, alleged pirmies on the .." Paul Beau”---

"This despatch is to inform your Excellency that I have just heard that a representative of the local gentry, named Kong Hung Yan, intends to convene public meetings to discuss the affair which bappened on the 88 Paul Beau so as to call the attention of the merebantu and people of the City of Canton to the matter &s: It is the duty of this Consulate to communicate to your Excellency information of this im portant character, ofroulating in the city. trust that Your Excellency will use your in- Anence to prohibit the said Kong from disous- sing matters of such grave importance and request him (as a loading representative of the gentry) to prevent others from debating the subjort."

"This Consulate basalready in a previous dispatch aid npon Your Excellency the reapon. sibility for all consequences in connection with this matter. I have already reported the affair to my Minister in Peking.". Viceroy Chung to the Kwong Chau Prefect,

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the mstler, but I am certain that nobody else SPECIAL would not convene public meetings to discuss

would do it,

"When I travelled to Hongkong and back, I took saloou passage and the captain of the steamer and all the (first-class) psesengers

me.

On my return to Canton I had to attend to my son's marriage, Albay

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"In this cass 1 find that the Superintendent relations and frioada can bear witness to that HIGH CLASS

were bigger than the other Chinese or it may-inted the abandonment of most sporting and Cooke one each for the Blass. The teams decessors of the pregoat French Consal. It bakaew the facts of the case, and in the afternoon

have been an appreciation of that character istic which makes then more careful in the Thero to distribution of their money. gualities which they have in common with the senny sons of Seclis may be an explanation, but if my correspondent had writton sarlier might have brought the subject under the notice of the local St. Andrew's Society who sat in conclave on Friday last.

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fixtures, still the weather did not cause a postponement of the third day's sports at the VRC. Although showers of rain fall almost incostantly, a fair attendance had assembled before the starting of the first racs. Co petition, as on the previous days, was keen consequently the sports were of a high order and the excitement and applause, with which the different events terminated proved that

ware:-

Whites; R. Witobell (captain), F. K, Tala (gos), A. E. Alves, A. R. Elks, O. R. Chanynt,

Blues A. V. Barros (caplais), J. H. Sayer and J, MJ. Lopes. goal), C. J. Cooke, A. S. Elie, J. M. R. Persira. A. H. Carroll and A. J. V. Ribeiro.

B. C.. Sayer WATSE POLO; The sports concluded with a fast and exciting water polo gatch which ended in a draw after some excellent play: The score was two goals for each side, Witchell and Ellis of the Shsmeen Guard has performed his duty in for the morning of the 19th day when the scoring ens apiece for the Whites, and Barrosa way that has been recognised by all the pre-affair happened on the "Paul Bean" I barely been officially recorded that similar parmi I proceeded to Hongkong. I cannot under sions have been granted by all the previous stand how the French Consal came to con Conania on every ecossion. On the night of the municate with the Viceroy alleging that I had 18th day of this moon (14th instant) a petty decided to convene publio mestings to discuss Fortescer was sont to the French Consulate to the Paul Bean" affair. This is roully extra. Inform the Coneal about the matter. After ordinary. The "Paul Beau" affair is not A wards, the Chairman of the French Municipal georet, it was published in the local papers Consul gawa letter to the Deputy Superiatan shortly after it happened. Why should I be dent of the Shamesa Guard, Coan 8an Fan. On the only person charged with convoning the morning of the 19th day (15th instant) the public meetings to discuss the subject to us tɔ The letter to the Captain of the "Paul Bean, people of Canton? I am really at a lok. who, after reading the letter, led the way to grasp the meaning of the Franch, Co

dispatch arrest the notorious pirates, Tai Tan Kan

others, five in all. They were all Not only do I refute the charges u da and

up and put into a Chinese lighter. against me, but I beg you to request i tied The French Cousut suddenly sent the Vice. Excellency to communicate with the Franch on board the lighter to release Connal demanding the name of the person who Coral

him not to listen to people's talk again involving others in trouble and causing one the prisoners and put them back on board supplied him with the information; also to beg the

bunder after another.""

When the sports had concluded His Excel- lency was escorted by Mr. A. Rodger, phairman of the Club, into a well filled gymnasium, and

The retort of the famous Irish parliament: those who had braved the elements to attend there asked by the Chairman to present the Deputy Superintendent personally delivered call the attention of the merchants and the

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arian might very well be made to that part of the Governor's budget speech whore be mid "I confess I do not look for any sympathy with posterity from the taxpayers of the present day." Why should we consider posterity? What has posterity done for us t

Whether suconalling generations will rise and bless the name of Sir Frederick is a question which does not concern the taxpayer of the present day, but the present generation will doubtless regard His Excellonoya a vary present help in time of trouble. He has tided

prizes.

Paul Bead." I am making inquiries as to the orimes committed by each of the prisoners in order to communicate with the

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́us over a time of difficulty and the evil day of /'that, they had been with selectod, for after. Yecht Clob team, which was composed of Trasty regulations. This is an International

increased taxation which we all dreaded has been postponed. For such small mercies we are truly thankful. With the low dollar and the enhanced price of commodities we should bare, fait

bardous hid been imposed upon us, but happily we are still left with the hope of the good time

spirited mate in which the skill of both sides was brought into play the whistle sounded and the game ended in a draw. The officials of the V. R. C. are:

prisoners back to me in accordance with the Affair and should be dealt with by the oficials aly. There is no need for the gentry and the people to interfore in the matter. Hitherto I have known Kong to be a man of excellent reputation. Why should he be the first man

THE PRELIMINARY PROCEEDINGS. Before Mr. G., W. King, British police. magistrate at Shanghai, on the 21st instant. H. D. 'Bhes, propristor and editor of the China Gazette" was charged that he contriv. ing and unlawfully wickedly and maliciously said Lebbens Redman Willey, Judge of the United States Court for Chiaz, and to deprisa him of his good name, fame, credit and reputa- tion, and to bring him into public contempt scandal iafams and disgrace, unlawfully wickedly “and maliciously did write and publish and cause and procure to be written and published, a false scandalous maliciens and defamatory libel in the

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being for the public baneft” If such evidezos is offered it is a rautter for the discretion of the His Worship-The charge is "knowing it to ba fales." I must hear evidence on that point if it is off-rad.

President:Sir Frederick Lagard, K.C.G, that bankruptoy was not far off if additional D. B, O.; Chairman, Mr A. Rodger; Hon dona improvement from the time he was loss to propose public discussion of the subject and intending to injure, vilify and prejudice the Magistrate to decide whether it would not be his

Trossarer: Mr R A. Seth: Hon Secretary: Me F. Lammert; Judges: Messrs M, Melvos, E. Humphreys, Rodger and L. E. Lammert; Referee: Mr A. Rodger: Starter: Mr T. Meek; Handicappers: Mesars T. Meek, B.. Humphrey,

ooming. And as Robert Burns singe:

Who will say that Fortune grieves i While the star of hope she loves him.

I thought we should not have to wait long for the appearance of the Chingman who realised the ommercial possibilities of the Sanitary Board's recommendation to the In habitante to-koop cate. According to the Dully Press & genius was discovered the other day basking cats, and as the procuring of lisuora is a meccssary prelude to bawking a formality with which this worthy had

were well satisfied with the first-sless programme provided. The Rajpat Band was in attendance Standing by a table covered with traphie, and played selections during the afternoon. M. Frank Lammert, secretary of the Club, The sports were nearly at an end when His called out the names of the winning athletes, Excellency the Governor arrived, but he was and as each approached to receive bis prize prosent in time to witness the water polo from His Excellency's hands be was foudly match, a game which he stated on a previous cheered by the spectators. Owing to the pole occasion was now to him, and which he hoped match ending in & draw, and there being only to res again. The V. RC. Committee boracne prize, His Excellency's announcement that His Excellency's remarks in mind, sud on he would prosent a second was received with cheers. The last presentation was the water Saturday gratified his wish by arranging au excellent game. Both teams were composed of

polo shield, and this the Governor presented to good men and the gen

ranilted showed Mr. R. C. Witchell, captain of the Corinthian Messrs, G. Witobell, C.-J. Coke, R. Chunyat, J. Forbes, E. Humphreys and C. Humphreys,

His Excellency then stated that it gave him great pleasure to be in attendance to present the prizes, and are especially to notice the tremen pressat. The Club house then was not quite th us eatise people to talk ill of him? It is my e complete as it is now, and he had to sangrata- daly to find out what has realy happened and Ista members on a most excellently appointed to pereande and prevent him from doing what and well equipped recreation club, worthy of the the French Consul says he is doing. oldest sporting club in the. Colony (great "I command you to ask gentry Kong whether L. E. Lammert and J. Rodger; Omolal. Time-applause). He was glad to see by the published the report by the French Consul is correct or keepers: Messrs E. M. Hazeland and Mr W. A halaucs sheet, and to hear from the Chair man, not and you are requested to tell him not of the exceedingly satisfactory ondition of the to exaggerate matters and create trouble, This Crake.

Club's finances, and to note that after building this charming place they were not a cent in debt (Lear, hear and applause He congratulated members upon it and upon the succesful sports just concluded, especially the part te kimsolt witnessed, the water polo watch. He had not only witnessed an exhibition of athile also a most good humcared competition all

Re: "Paul Beau" Affair, The Officials round, in which the competitors had played the game na sportimen. He trusted that they would always continue in this way and that he have taken this up as an international question. should have many more opportunities of seeing I do not believe you hare taken it up and games like the one played (applause).

On the osil of Mr. Frank Lammert the bave gone to such extremos as to propose assemblage obeored three times for His Excel-convening public meetings to discuss the anay, who then partook of a glass of champagne matter. Perhaps it is only a false rumpür with the committee of the Club, after which the spread by the prople through mistake How playing of the National Anthem Runganced his ever, I trust you will drop me a few lines of

explanation so that I may send in my raport. departure.

"Should you hear of aug body discussing this mattor I shall be extremely obliged if you will persuade or prevent them from doing so, and thus avoid unnecessary trouble. I beg to

Detailed results fellow

HUBDED BACK FINAL: The finalists in this event were Ribeiro, Witchell, Barred and Galluzzi. The latter swimmer did the pacing at the start, Barron and Ribeiro following close in his wake, while Witchell, who was the goratch

is Lighly important. I further instructs of the said "Chins Gazette" newspaper of you to make immediate inquiries and send me a full report so that I may give my decision."

Kwong Chau Profect to Kong Hung Yan. "I beg respectfully to inform you that have just received a dispatch from H. E. the

for your poramal

the said 4th day of Angust 1908, in the form of aa editoral note or comment containing divers Isise, scandalous melicious and defamatory matters, and things of and concerning the said Lebbeus Redman Wilday in his capacity of The Crown Advocate, Mr. B. P. Wilkinson, prosecuted, assisted by Mr. E. E. Gregen; defendant was represented by Messrs. .E. Ellis and Godfray.

The Crown Advocate said the words som plained of were the foll wing -

omitted to comply he was haled before man, made herculean efforts to overtake thefios and extraordinary ability to last out, bat Viceroy and beg to enclose you copy of a Judge of the United Status Conet for China

An

In the latter pair. The pace was too hot for him, however, and it was soon noticeable that the race A splendid lay between Ribeiro and Barros. Saish was wit.essed between the pair, bat Ribeiro proved the better man. Time-57 4/5 seconds.

unsympathethatic magistrate, pressues of the "beak" he showed himself ready witted and explained that he was not selling cate, hat merely distributing them with a view to helping to carry out the intentions of the Sanitary Board. The excuse however did not go down with his worship who showed hia dis- approval by inflicting a fine of four dollars.

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Attention, dear readers, for the gentleman just returned from Rangoon who proposes to tell us something we don't know about ants. "Indiana"—that is the nom de plume of my correspondent-declares that cate are great pets in that city: They are very amiable and never koop late hours or exercies thoir vocal cords on the tiles. No, their behaviour is exemplary They are never found coming home with the milk in the morning bleary eyed and shame faced. But here is the burden of his homily

If local live stock they are good rat catchers. deniers, he adde, import the braid they will be able to dispose of cats at 85 per head. "In diane's suggestion will doubtless be welcomed by the Government and the Sanitary Board, and I can imagine that the next let of honours From home will include & C.M.G. or D.5.0. for the gentleman from Rangoon,

“Stand'ard and fast," who writes sarcastic,

wante na to boost the idea of "Down South

For more public entertainment, Standard"

A. J. V. Ribeiro d A. V. Barros ...

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HIGH DIVE: There were three competitors in this, and points were allowed for form, entry and recovery. The judges were not satis fod with the first two-tries, so the digera had Luo more, after which the decision was:...

M. A. R. Souza A. R. Ellis. Two LENGTHS HANDICAP (final): The eight starters in this event made rather a big field for be limited space of the enclosure, consequently the soralch man ware at a disadvantage, having to swim in the wake of the leaders. This event ended in an excellent race bome, Lopes winning well, and Galluszi taking second place. Time- 49 seconds.

J. M. Lopes N, Gallatsi

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MARINE MAGISTRATES COURT.

Saturday, September 26.b. BEFORE LIEUTENANT C, W. BECKWITH P. N. (ASSISTANT HARBOUR MASTER.)

GROES STUPIDITY OF A COXSWAIN,

His Worship held an inquiry into the eiream stances connected with the collision of the stand Launch "Les Hing" and the Harbour Depart ment launch "Daisy" on the 24th instant.

inquire after your health and await your reply, Bong Hung Yan to the Kwong Chau Prefect

"In reply to your letter of yesterday's data enclosing copy of B.E. the Viceroy's dispatch, I beg to atafe that the arrest of the B. Paul Boon ? pirates on board the

Mr. M. Melver, boarding officer in charge took place on the morning of the 19th. I only of the "Daisy," stated that at the time of the day of this moon (15th instant). collision he was retarging from the steamer heard something about it in the afternoon "Japan" on board the "Daisy" after passing a number of pmigrants. At about 130 p.m. the of that day, but was not sequainted with the launoh had in a boat about 20 rejected emi whole facts of the case. I left for Hongkong

women and children, who were being brought ashore. When then soatherzi fair way the same afternoon ay tht 8.8. he saw the "Lee Uling" going to the eastward- about 200 yards off. The coxswain of the "Daisy" altered his course to sort sad blow short blast on his whistle. Half a minute later

unscra

The Crows Advounta-To libel a man la his profession is a very serious matter indeed.

Mr. Ellis-I don't want to take up the time of the Court, hat. I should like to know what my friend is trying to make out to yone Worship. It seems to me that, so far as he is concerned, the proceeding should be simple and very brief. All he has to do is to offer evidence of public- tion, and that it is libellons,

The Crown Advocate-That is what I am taking bow.

Mr. Ellis-That should be a matter of two

minutes (Laughtor).

I will say nothing more,

The Crowa Advocate-You admit the libel?

His Worship-It is a question. for me to decide whether it is libellons or not. Ongut you not to call evidence as to who is editor of the "China Gazette "

The Crown Advocate-On the exbibit put în on the evidence of Mr. Cobbs, and in the newS- paper itself, on page, it states "Herry O'Shea, Editor, No. 1 Balfour Bond.". I think that is

a point that would now be for the defengs, if they wished to raise it That is in the publion- tion of the paper delivered to Mr. Cobus

His Worship-Upon that evidence. I shall

has been brought bome to Mr. O'Shea

trams a large. I am satisfied that this paper

Hia Worship thon gara aconsed the elatutory

say. caution, and asked him if he had anything to Mr. O'Shea plead not guilty; I reserve my defence,

desire to call any His Worship-Do you witnesses P

Mr. O'Shea-No, your Honour. Mr. Ellis-I should like to add that in

addition to the plan of act guilty by the defendant there will be a further plan of justification at the proper time.

His Worship I would rather get that from the defendant,

An exhibition of greater indecency, of more venemous mendacity, of meaner innuendo, greater contempt for the truth and justice, and a wilder desire to simply revenge himself by besmirching the name of everyone who dared to criticize his methods, bas surely never been presented in any country by Judge than has

His Worship framed the charge as follows: been given in this case by this coarse, palons, ignorant and vulgar mountebauk, whom the grim irony of corrupt American politics has For that you Henry David O'Shea, proprie. entrusted with the discharge of judicial func- tor and editor of the "China Gazstle” on the tions-fandtions that he is intellectually, 4th of August 1908 at Bhanghai in the Empire mentally and morally unktted for and incap of China, unlawfully did write sad pablish a able of exercising. The miserable tactics of certain falee, scandalous and defamatory libel Mr. Willay, while before the Committee, of and concerning Lebbens Redman Wildey, remind us only of the tactics of the quid, Judge of the U. 8. Court for bias, knowing the creature which when pursued hopes to the said libel to be false, contrary to the Statuts escape by darkening and poisoning the waters and 7 Vio. c. 96, 298. 4." all round it by the discharge of the "exions When Mr. fluid concealed in its glands. Wildey mads the above statements and here is the inaendo complained of about this paper and its Editor he not only was lying, but we it deliberately, he know at the time he was lying, his only object "being to mislead the members of the House Committee as to the "Fatahan" standing and record of his critica in Shanghal, Aarely a poor role for a judge to plead it was on business, and returned to Canton by: the

in order to excuse bis own protection of same gleamer on the morning of the 21st day noterious swindlers, that the British Court and British Law in China are parties to like (17th instant) For several days alter my retore I was busy over my son's marriage, swindles under the Hongkong Ordinances, a the" Lee Hing" blew two short bleats and atar. The betrothal took place on the 22nd day (18th Mr. Wildey falsely and audaciously pleaded.

The Crown Advocate continued: It is now boarded, coming sraight for the Unity" instant) and the marriage came off on the 25th both taunetes were going full speed it was im

isins of the paper itself. You will find

osrtain possible to avert a collision, netwitstanding the day (21st instant). I was so busy daring all duty, and I am entitled, to refer you to the faot that the "Daisy" was put fall spoed satern these days that I had no time to attend to any questions put down in that paper as having has published for the public benefit,

Wilder, in which Mr. H. D. O'Bhes, Editor of CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP, 100 YARDS, Chai When the "Le Hing altered her course. In the outside muller. Besides, I have decided to ga usked in a certain form by the Hon. Judge

collision that followed the "Daisy received

the "China Glazetta" is referred to, and his character and moist position and political ideas lenge cup presented by Mr. Dorabjee, to be won considerable damage, and a serions Recident to Shanghai by the "Empress of China" on three years before becoming the property of the might have occurred had not the "Daisy" goue the lat day of the 9th moon (22adinstaat),

From thy above you will gather that I are dealt with, so that the icnnendo is put in ocmpetitor. The entrants in this event were

Chan Kwan, second coxswain of the "Les

bava no spars time to conrene public bere in order to lag before the Court the meaning of the questions referred to by Mr. Messrs. C. J. Cooke, C. Humphreys and A. A. Hing," said that he was in charge of the launch

the purpose of discussing.

is, insinuates that fu asking these questions the Clarion Humphreys was slightly in the van and was at the wheel on the day in question, meetings for

The "Lee Hing" was returning from West Point, the afair on the "Paul Bent. However, I O'Shes. The writer of this article, whvever he in the first length of the race, and getting s good kick off in the second length increased He saw the "Daisy" coming from the Central have now made inquiries outside and find Judge was revenging himself on those who

Fairway, making for the Harbour Offics

of. The proceedings are brought under saction his lead.Cooke made a valiant attempt Sue blew one short blast and altered her conter that nobody has even conerived the ides of eritidised him. Those are the words complained was unsuccessfa!. to starboard. As he saw some European officers taking the measures stated by the French of the Libel Ast of 1843 (which Counsel to overtake him, but

race, and on board the "Daisy" be altered his course to Consul. Moreover, this is an international quoted, enacting that maliciously publishing a & plendid Humphreys swam

a person liable On top of this letter comes another from a follow whose signatate I cannot decipher. He deserved the applause which followed on his port, blowing two bissts, which resulted in the affair of great importance, and His Excellency defamatory libel rendered a

Jaunch striking the "Dairy" astern his.Junot

for a period not exceeding two years) This complains of Indian polioemon singing in the arrivs some Bra

worse

the only pernon who has the power to decide imprisonmoct in a common booss of correction

"section "Ovos.

does not make any now offences streets at night while on duty. Good grasional giving

Hoy daro the gentry or people interiora im and sof wildly in the matter? Furthermore, Common Lawrence Courses then quoted Ieuspected them of many things, but my faney seconds..1

this is an affair which took place only a fow the Nawapaper Libel and Registration Act of never ran riot to the extent of imagining these

His Worship found that the collision was lumbering-not slumbering-fellows capable of

SERVICE RACE:: This was a two lengths caused by the gross stupidity of the coxswain of days ago. It is not like an affair which has 1891, soc. which defines the defonce that passed after the case of Rex. u. Cardon, in which the "Lee Hing" altering his course to port when been agging on for a considerable time. Why may be offered). That section of the Act was singing. My correspondent says these musical efforts disturb the children and make the ory, sveut, open to the Navy, Army and Police. It the "Daisy" was parting to clear his fannob. He should I be the first man to start exaggerating it was decided that evidence of the trath of the That cannot be tolerated. Midzight warbling, brought forward, two starters, Marine Thoma, failed to understand his defence, considered him matters? I conscientionsly believe that if the libelcould not be reseived by s polios magistrate, dangerous to be in charge of a launch and sus whether by cats or Sikh policemen, must be of H. M. S. Tamar" (the harbour swimmer), perded his certificate for four months. At the French Consul had any intention of helping and a certiorari would not be issued to him in is here.

end of that time he will be required to-pare a (the Chinese Government) or of seeking justice that case to hear eridance of the truth of the may receive evidence as to the publication event Thomas showed that he was a long rather further examination before getting it returned in this matter, not only 1, Kong Hung Yon,bel. Even the section new ways the Court

R. Filano rag K. Robertson ...

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BOTH RACE (under twelve years): But two mall boys started in this erant, consequently both won a prize. Before they took the water the distenos looked rather long for them, but enthusiasm was great after they had given the speciators a "touch of their quality," and no event caused greater excitement than the I hope he will forgive, my familiarity in re-last lap of this event which ended with ferring to him only by the first part of his name-is an American, and Amorisane ara great people, you know, for doing thinge. They got Manila abost ten years ago and now they are building a docent hotel. But maskoe." Standard" tells me that when Seattle was a babby township be and a fow others made things ham by themselves. He and a few of his friends are in Hongkong now. How quiet Seattle must bs. Why doesn't he hum in Hongkong?

C. Humphreys C. J. Cooke

stopped, and doubtless the C. & P. will pass and Gunner Canter of the RG.A. instruptions to that effect.

In this

astera when she did,

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tered you were doing wrong? Te But wished to show my respect to the Harbour ¿tholels!

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Mr. Ellis-It is not necessary to get it from him. At the proper time a further ples will be

His Worship-Hoary David O'Shea, I filed that the words complained of see trio and

Supreme Court," commit you to take your trini before the Defendant asked to be fried by a full jury. His Worship-There is now the question of

O'Shea conducts a now paper here, and has settled bere,- the Crown is prepared to accept bail in a reasonable amount, but it should be a substantia!

bail.

The Crown Advoosfe-As Mr.

BUM.

Mr. Ellie-I don't think it should be a substantial sum. The principle of bail is the consideration of the appearance of defendant at his trial. Is it likely that defendant is going away?

L presume our think Mr. O'Bbes-should-biat The Crown Advocate--I don't know himself in tie, with one Brilish questy of £100- Mr. Ellis We are prepared to find that ball, Uis Worship-Very well, bizself in $1,000, and one surety approved by the c006

same amount Have you your surety here?

Mr. Ellis-We brought two sureties to Court. Mr. Thurstone is one of them. Mr. William Dowdall is the other. Mr. Dowdall, I understand,

His Worship informed defendant that be was Court then rose. entitled to a copy of the depositions, and the

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