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upou the Liberal Government, they fortun- ately found a means of getting out of the difficulty by declaring that it was a matter which they must leave to be dealt with by the recently established responsible Govern. iment of the Transvaal-claiming, howover that, through their Intervention, a great many prominent abuses in connection with it had been done away with. This claim was disingenuous-the modifications which were made being only in minor details, and it having been conclusively shown that there was no element of slavery whatever in the matter, but that this accusation had been 'got up merely as an election cry. One would have thought that this matter might well have been left as it was and not referred to
after a long lapse of time as something which eminently redounded to the credit of the Liberal Government. The claim, how over, that they had put an end to the system-even if they were called upon to do so in any way-is completely unfounded, as
The Oriental Brewery Limited is now selling ice for half a cent per pound.
His Excellency the Governor leid before the Legislativo Cornell yesterday an important communication from the Secretary of State for the Colonies in which a complete aboliti on of i
opium divans in the Colony a insisted upon
after the present contract with the. Opium Farmer expires; and stating the the Home Government were prepared to ak Perliament for a substantial contribution towards making
good the loss to the Colonial rerome which the carrying out of these instractions involves.
A correspondent writen to as complaining of the stato of things which is generally known to
exist in the neighbourhood of the Central Police Station, and asks why the Government does not take steps to close up these haunts of vice, as they formerly did when publie decency was
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JARMSTRONGS IN JAPAN.
TOKYO, March 11th.. Rentor's message stating that Messrs. Armstrong and Whitworth bave received an order to erect large gunworks in Japan, is not connected with the Government.
Probably it refers to the erection of steelworks at Muroran, (Hokkaido) by
central-thoroughfares. Another matter which which Messrs. Armstrong and Whit- similarly outraged in Cochrane Street and other new Auglo-Japanese Company in bears a close relationship to this is also men-worth are interested. tioned in the letter. We are glad to know that this phase of the question is already receiving the attention of the police.
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JAPANESE PRINCE VISITA BULGARIA AND RUSSIA.
LONDON, March 10th, Prince Kuni of Japan has arrived
reported in a Japon contemporary to be the owners of the richest mining, concession now boing worked in Koros. It is situated at Gwendolin, about 500 miles inland from Chennulpo, a journey that has to be undertaken, firstly by boat to Ying Pang, and then by mule at Constantinople after visiting the to destination. The concession covers some 30 military establishments of Bulgaria. square miles, and balongol formerly to a Londou Syndicate, from whom it was bought sometime ago by Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., who | are still working-it. This valuable deposit of
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LONDON, March 10th. Replying to the congratulations
$52.00 those acquainted with what has goneon in the
Transvaal, since the establishment of rapre sentative institutions, perfectly well know Had the Transvaal, as a whole, or had even the governing section in the Transvaal (now five bull quality is being operated on by b $54.00 the Dutch party) been desirous that Chinese modern up-to-date plant, consisting of five sent by the Emperor of Japan on the
emigration should continus, the Home Go-crushers, all the latest amalgamating and gold occasion of President Taft's inaugur vornment would have had to face a very saving machines and devices that are sentialation, the President says he will en difficult question in opposing the adoption to profitable working.
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of that course. But fortunately circum stances nrose which put an end to the difficulty and saved both the Transvaal and the Home Government a vast amount of trouble. The reason for importing Chinese labour itself. came to an end,. After the Transvaal war, the natives in South Africa were no well off, with the high pay that they had received while hostilities lasted, us
drivers, carriers and the like, that there was great difficulty in inducing any of them to go to the mines. As time went on this happy state of affairs gradually came to an
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OWEY SETH At St. John's Cathedral, Hong- rong, on Tuesday 9th March, 1909, PHYLLIB IRENE, younger daughter of Arathoon Seth Esquire, 1.5.0., Registrar &c. of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, to Blackarch Creit, youngest don of the late Rev. Cyril Owen, Clergyma of the Arauerian Church at Rangoon, (English and Indian papara ple de copy.)
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native African labour for the mines. This
change fortunately showed a way out of a very unpleasant difficulty-and the Chinese were allowed to return as their contracts expired and native labour engaged to supply their places. For many reasons objce
stamp mills, Bryan and Huntingdon ore
THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,
LTD.
We are officially informed that at the half yearly meeting of shareholders of this Bank held at the Head Offen, Yokohama, on the 10th inst., it was resolved to pay a dividend of 12 per cant pa. for the half year ending the 31st December 1903; to add to the Reserve Fund Yen 400,000, and to carry forward the sum of Yen 1,140,000 to the next account,
THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.
Telegraphic information was received from
SUPREME COURT,
Thursday, February 11th.
IN BANKRUPTCY
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR FRANCIS PIGGOTT (CHIEF JUSTICE).
A COMPOSITION APPROVED,
Ro Họ Bàn Chau. Mr. Koug Sing, who appeared for the debtor, sail this matter camo before his Lendship some- time ago, when all but four of the creditors had approved of the scheme. Mr Jackson, then poured for the European cruditors. He lad
now filed four dochurations, but he understood
thers was another Chinese creditor who was not at the mooting. Debtor informed him, however, that that declaration could be obtained.
His Lordship There was one other reason why the application was not granted, I think.
Mr. Koug Sing-Because the European creditors were getting 60 per cent and tho Chinese 25 per cent.
Mr. Jackson states that the reason why the Europeans were getting the preforsage was becauso, when the debtor diled his petition, they agreed to continud to supply him with goods and allow his to carry on his business. -
His LordshipWhat is his business? Air. Jacksou-A jeweller and clock maker. The Chinese creditors saw it was to their interest as well as to the interest of the others
to allow the business to proceed.
Bis- Lordship-In the cirewistances. I shall allow the approval.
APPLICATION FOR· ADJUDICATION.
and Co.
Re D. R. Captain, trading as D. R. Captain
In this caso Mr. C. P. Dixou for Messrs, Hastings) appeared in support of the application, and Mr. E. J. Grint (of Mesere. Wilkinson and Grist) appeared to oppose it.
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first meeting of creditors hold on the 6th instant Mr. Don informed the Conrt that at the it was unanimously resolved that the debtor
meeting 28 days after the making of the order. But in between that the public examination should come. It was clear that the voting of creditors on a resolution should be held after the public examination.
Mr. Dixou-In the meantime I would ask your Lordship to allow the debtor to be paid a salary for carrying on the business ?
His Lordship-That matter can be referred to in Chambers,
THE A CREE CO. BANKRUPTCY,
Re Chan Ah Kani ex parte Chan Ling Fak. This pablic examination was conducted by Mr. G. H. Wakeman. Official Receiver.
ban Ah Kam vaid she first became aware of
the fact that the tiras of A Chee was insolvent at the beginning of Feburary, 1907. They then had no money to pay for the goods supplied. The liabilities amounted to about $40,000, while the assets, indnding stock-in- trade and book debts, amounted to $2,000.
His Lordship-Is the $40,000 only incurred in debts connected with the business?—Yes.
Does it mean that your fokis did not under- stand the business?--Formerly the business was ranged by a man named Chan Long Kin
His Lahship (te Mr. Wakeman)--- What are the bad debts?
Mr. Wakeman-Between $3,000 and $4,000. Ti Lordship-I don't understand how & busies like this could get into such diffenties, The Official Receiver By selling things on credit to people who do not pay.
His Lordship The bad debts are only $4,000 The Official Receiver-Bad and doubtful.. His Lordship-It seems to me a bad way of carrying on business,
The Official Receiver-They ciust have been
running at a loss for years.
His Lordship-It seems to me they did not know how to manage the business.
Mr. Grist (who represented the execution editor-Salaries and rent were a big item.
Hi Lordship-The profits should be made to cover that.
The Oficial Receiver-I think it is chiedy
deavour to maintain in every way the should be ndjudicated bankrupt. and Mr. Wake the bankrupt's friends who have suffered in this
satisfactory bond of friendship, be- tween Japan and America. BRITISH ARMY AEROPLANES.
LONDON, March 10th..
The Daily Mail" states that the War Office has already decided to offer to purchase one of Mr. Wilbur Wright's Aeroplanes.
His Majesty the King is expected to visit Pau on Friday to see Mr. Wright fly.
BRITISH NAVY,
LONDON, March 11th.
man appointed trusteo.
Mr. Grist said he appeared for several crudi. tore in the case. No public examination had boon held, and therefore this application was
rather premature. He should certainly like to have the debtor publicly examined before my erder was made for adjudication. The practice in this Court had always been to hoki the public
examination firat.
His Lordship-But your creditors were at
the weting, and they agreed,
Mr. Grist-But up resolation was passed.
case. They ran the business at a less until they could get no more credit, I think.
Mr. Leo d'Almadr. e Castro (who represented petition in this class of business of late. the debtor) said there had been very keen com- debtor only came into the business in 1905.
The
His Lordship-I am sympathising with her, The Official Receiver, continuing the examina- tion-Haven't you borrowed very large suns from your relations P-Yes.
ཉྩ་ What was that money for Same for family
Mr. Dixon-There was a unanimous resoluse, some for the business. tion. Mr. Grist was there, but he had not proved, and could not take any part in the meeting.
Who was in charge of the business?- Vy son. Are you satisfied with the way it was carried
Nr. Grist-I am a creditor, and also re
Humphreys,
Mr. Dixon-Mr. Grist has not proved, and has no locus standi,
Mr. Grist-1 hat may be, but I am bringing
the Head Office of the Chartered Bank yester-THE REDISTRIBUTION OF THE present one of the second largest, W. G. day that at the approaching meeting of share- holders, the Directors will recommend a dividend for the past half year at 15 per cent. per annota free of Income Tax, that £25,000 be writes off Bank premises, account, that £50,000 be placed that £134,00) be carried forward as undivided profit and that a bonus of 10 per cent be paid to the staff of the Bank.
It is understood that the naval to the notice of the Court that the granting of
on ?—Yes.
His Lordship-I suppose she knew nothing about it.
The examination then closed.
THE PROPOSED NEW TRAMWAY TO THE PEAK.
tion is felt in the Transvaal against the } to reserve, (which will then stand at £1,575,000) redistribution which begins on the this application would be contrary to the Works Committee at a meeting held on the
Chinese; as being an element possibly not sy to manage and also as opening the door possibly to Asiatic competition in other directions. It is not likely that any idea of reviving Chinese immigration will arise agam; but the system has really come to an end simply from economic causes, and not from any heroic opposition on the part of the Home Government to what they cheap- with gross jojustice to all concerned to call a system of slavery.
BURGLARY
24th inst, will include the "modernis-provisions of the Ordinance. When a man is once adjudicated it may put things in a different ing' of the Mediterranean Fleet.
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The Second Cruiser Squadron will be constituted on a permanent basis
In the early hours of yesterday morning a THE "SHORT TIME" QUESTION burglary was committed at the residenov of Mr. AT MANCHESTER. A. Ramsay, at 20 Keanody Boad. The thieves cut the woodwork and removed a pane of glass in a side window, which they opened and entered the house. Apparently they had been attracted
The German Mail of the 10th February was by the large massive marble clock in the thining
delivered in London on 1 th inst.
Sir Houry Berkeley, K.C., is acting as Attorney General in the absence of the Hon. Mr. Rees Davies, who has gone home on argent private business,
The Parsee used Marchant whose extradition was asked by the Américan Government for the embezzlement of 650 pesas has expressed his willingness to return to Manila to take his trial there.
At the Magistracy yesterday a storekeeper in the employ of the Wharf and Godown Company was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for stealing a padlock.
The stocks were brought into requisition agalu yesterday, a coolie who returned from banishment a second time being sentenced to one year's imprisonment and fone hours'exposure in the stocks.
The Directors of the Shanghai Gas Company
room as they took none of the other valuables in the room, but carried the timepiece out of the house by the front verandah, taking two over- coats from the hall stand and two umbrellas. The fact that only the look was taken from the dining room suggests that there were only two thieves who would find that the timepiece was as much as they could conveniently carry, A significant fact is that Mr. Ramsay's dog died only a few days before from poisoning
THE VISIT OF THE PHILIPPINE SQUADRON.
The Officers of the Squadron will be entertained by His Excellency the Governor at Government House on Tuesday next, and invitations have been issued for an "at home" with dancing, from 10 to 12 p...
The following details of the visiting Ameri. can Squadron which is expected to-night way
be of interest :-
We notice that Mr. Asquith, at a recent assembly at the National Club in London, took occasion, in reviewing the work which Ltd., have decided to recommend the payment horsepower, 21,000; speel, 22 knots; arma-
the Liberal Government has accomplished, to refer to the question of the Chinese immigration to the Transvaal. He claimed it as a great credit to the Government of which he was the head, that they had put an end to the system-and this statement appests to have been accepted without any resolvation, by his audience and by the public generally. There is, of course, no reason why the Prime Minister should not have put a crowu upon all that the Liberal
Government have accomplished, especially when speaking is so congenial an at- mosphere as that of the National Liberal Club. But it might have been wise to have left the Chinese Immigration question alone as, however much the Liberals may pride. themselves on having put a stop to the j immigration, the facts with regard to that matter are only too well known, the first place it was conclusively shown ustime went on that the cries which had been made
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share, being at the rate of six per cent of a final dividend for 1908 of Ts. 3.00 per paid up capital, making thirteen per cent for the year.
out to Private Hauson of the Buffs who was Exemplary punishment was yesterday meted convicted of an unwarranted assault upon a riesta enativ. The soldier offered the coalie oue cent in payment of his fære opd when the latter protested he struck him on the cheek, knocking out two of his teeth. Mr. Kemp ordered the defendant to go to prison for one month and to other months' imprisonment. pay $15 compensation or in the alternative an
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Employers Federation at Manchester, has decided to take a vote before the 25th inst. on the question of working short time in the American Section till Whitsuntide.
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PRESIDENT TAFT'S CABINET
San Francisco, March 5. President Taft's cabinet is composed as follows:
Philander Knox, Secretary of State. Franklin McVeagh, Secretary of Treasury.
His Lordalap-You rely on the practice of
the Court, I don't know anything about it. The point has never been raised before.
Mr. Grist-I don't know one single instance where a man has been adjudicated without first being publicly examined.
His Lordship (to Mr. Wakentan)-What is your knowledge of the practice?
The Official Receiver-Sir William Goodman Laid it down that there is to be no adjudication until after the public examination, but there is no provision in the ordinance;
His Lordship-I think the practice must be followed.
Mr. Grist--At the present time the creditors have not had a chance of examining this man.
His Lordship-Then why did they pass the resolution ?
Mr. Grist I cannot say; but there would be a great number of creditors who certainly did not vote for the resolution.
Mr. Dixon-That is not so, my Lord.
Mr. Grist--Creditorg take no notice of meetings, but rely on the matter coming before the the Court. The statement of affairs might be thoroughly upset when the debtor came up for examination.
Jacob Dickinson, Secretary of War. George von L. Meyer, Secretary of the Navy. Richard Ballinger, Secretary of the Interior. James Wilson, Secretary of Agriculture. Labour.
Charles Nagel; Secretary of Commerce and
George Wickershau, Attorney General. Frank Hitobcock, Postmaster Ger-orsi..
Charleston, Armoured cruiser of the St. Louis class. Length, 424 feet; tonusgy, 9700÷ ment,-6in, fourteen, 14pr., eighteen, smaller. THE HERBERT WITHERS CONCERT
San Francisco and launched in 1906. thirty six, torpedo tubes. She was built at
Denver, Amoured cruiser of the Cleveland class, built at Philadelphia and lacushed in 1904, Langth, 292ft; tonnage, 3200; horse power, 4500, speed, 165, knots, Armament, Sin., teu; twelve smallers gana.
Clercland, Armoured cruiser built at Port Elizabeth and completed in 1903. Details as already given.
Galveston. Built at Richmond în 1934. Same details.
Chattarooga. Armoured cruiser of the Cleve lund class, built at Bath, and launched in 1904 Detalla same ng that already given.
THE "KUTSANG."
The China Merchants steamer Feicking on arrival at Shanghai on the 6th inst. reported that the Kutsang was lying in a secure and sheltered position with her propeller showing, but as there is a rise and fall of the tide of over
twenty foot this is not to be wonderul at.
ÇOMPANY.
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The report of proceedings of the Public
30th December, 1908, was laid before the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon. There were present at the meeting the Hon. the Director of Public Works (Mr. W. Chatham, C.M.C),Chairman, the Hon. Colonial Treasurer, Mr. A. M. Thomson), Hon. Mr. B. A.Hewett and Hon. Mr. H. A. W. Slade.
The CHAIRMAN atated that the proposals plan and sections of which were laid before the Com- mittee, had been submitted to Government for the construction of that portion of the tram- Robinson Road, namely:--- way ertending from Upper Albert Rond, to
(i) By an open cutting running through the western section of the Public Gardens and intersecting the areas occupied by palma
trees.
(ii) By tunnel about 300 yards long, underneath the Public Gardens, commencing below Upper Albert Road and emerging near the entrance to Glenealy culvert, whence the ine would be in the open and would approxi mately follow the course of the existing nallah.
(iii) Partly by cutting in an unimportant portion of the Public Gardens and partly by bridging in Glenealy supported on lofty trestles.
He further stated that (i) was the original proposal prepared by Messrs. Denison, Ram & Gibbs when the Government was fist approach. ed on the subject, and that His Excellenoy Sir His Lordship-I don't see any inherent reason
M. Nathan had refused to consent to it on the why the creditors should say they want this man
ground that it would cause serious damage to 'publicly examined. Is there any question of a
the Public Gardenis. Scheme, (ii) was then statutory majority at these creditors meatings?mmitted but, before any definite conclusion The Official Receiver-Ina case of composition, was arrived at, the matter passed into the hands His Lordship-I think, on the whole, a of Messrs. Leigh & Orango, who, after a survey public examination is necessary.
of the ground, prepared scheme (iii).
Mr. Dixon-The reason for making the application is that offers may be made for the business as a going converu, Probably there would he more assets for the creditors if the business were sold as a going concern.
Mr. Grist-If the whole of the property were
The Official Receiver-I submit it is very convenient to get adjudication in these gases, because here is the business being onrried on by This talented Company gave their final the man and it may be a month or two before performance in Hongkong last evening, when, the examination is closed, notwithstanding the very inclement weather they wore favoured with a good house. The concerts given by this exceptionally strong combination were indeed treats that minsic-lovers would not willingly mis. Last night's pro gramme opened with the Andante and Finale ΕΚΟΥΣΙ Elzy and Mr. Herbert Withers. Mr. Charles Greig's Benta capitally played by Mme.
Bennett sang Mendelssohn's I am a
a Reamer" in the first part, and in the second part "Night" by G. W. Cox and "The Dog Star by Purcell. Madame Sebring was down in the first part for an air of Rossini's, but by special request sang The Jewel Song from Fast, in which these is ample soope for the display of the range of her magnificent voice and purity of tone. Mutame Elzy played two studies selectione by Chopin, while Mr. Withers included Memoire" and "Ellentans" (Fopper), from Jocelyn" (Godard). Every item in the “Serenade" (Frank Bridge), and “Berceuse programme was rapturously applauded, and the indies obligingly responded to doable encores. The Concerts given by the Company during able, and the combination is one which should their stay in the Colony have been most enjoy draw crowded houses anywhere.
transfered into the hands of the Receiver he would then be able to sell it for whatever he thought proper, without any reference to the creditors. I see no partimlar reason for rushing things through.
After full discussion, during which the opinion was freely expressed that there was great need of additional facilities for reaching the High Levels and Hill District, the following recom- mondations were manimously agreed to:---
(That proposal (iii) (bridging nad trestles
in Glevenly) be not approved. (b) That proposal (i) (open cutting through the Publio Gardons) is the best and should be adopted, the damage done to the Gardens not being, in the opinion of the ommittee, se serious as to justify its rejection. The width of the cutting to be reduced as far as possible by the construction of retaining walls, if necessary.
(e.) That, failing the approval of proposal (i) by the Government, proposal (ii) should be adopted.
His Lordship-Mr. Dixon says there is.
The Committee were of opinion that the zig- Mr. Grist His object is to sell the business.
zag pathway between Government House and Mr. Dixon-As a going concern. The resolu- St. Paul's College should not be closed and that tion was passed at a very representative mooting the Tramway Co. should be required to carry would take about 30 per cent of the assets. on the proposition of the largest creditor, who out whatever alterations were necessary to
preserve this path for the use of the public.
His Lordship thought on the whole that Mr Grist was right. The scheme of the Aut. was first general meeting was to be held, and another that soon after making a receiving order the
With regard to the limits of deviation shown on Mesars. Leigh and Orange's plan; the Com- narrowest possible limits. mittee were of opinion that these could be much curtailed and should be restripled to the