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Two natives who appeared before Mr. J.B. TELEGRAMS. Sir George Callaghan, Vice-Admiral Wood at the Magistravy yesterday on a charge of stealing a blanket were each sentenced to fourteen daya' imprisonment and four hours stocks.
The two men arrested on a charge of attempted armed robbery at No. 5, Farrow Street, last week, were committed for trial at the Criminal Sessions. The case was hoard by Mr. J. E. Wood at the Magistracy, '
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INTERPORT POLO.
Sir Henry Jackson, and Engineer Vice Admiral Oram are made Knights. Commanders of the Order of the Bath, while Sir Arthur Hardingo. Minister to Belgium, is made a Kaight of the Grand Cross of St. Michael and St. George.
Barons
SUPREME COURT,
Friday, Jans 24th.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
His HONOUR Mr. F. A. HazaLAND
(ACTING - PUISne Junge).
CLAIM FOR WAGES AND COMMISSION, A. Ogilvie, formerly a piano tuner in the Robinson Piano Company, instituted proceed- inga against that Company to recover $445, bal- ance, said to be due for wages and commissier.
secure it becoming law. Yet the tardy methods of British legislation and the slow mental processes involved by change of thought have hindered its realisation, and until the year before last Britain was with- out a department which had commended itself to the wisdom of some of her Colonies The Public Trustee is like a private trustee. He has the same powers, duties and liabilities, is entitled to the same rights and immunities, and is subject to the control and orders of the Court, but tho the great advantage accruing from employment of this official is that he or his department is versed in the duties to be performed, he brings an
The Chinese Y.M.C.A. chess tournament perience which fuw private trustees can begins at the Association rooms to-night, when ever hope to attain in the conduct of the some interesting games should take place. There affaire entrusted to him, and, most impor- is a fairly large entry, and the winner of the tant of all, he offers a security, the Consoli-tournent becomes the possessor of a silver LORD KITCHENER'S FUTURE. the Mohmand country. General Anderson, friend any particulars. Will your Lordship fr
modal, which has been presented.
01-
According to a Bristol newspaper a service of ricshas has been begin on the Clifton Downs. The vehicles Lad to be licensed in the ordinary way and the nearest approach that the justices could get to the real thing was to grant them licences as bath chairs.
Sineo the currency reform scheme was sane- tioned by his Majesty the syooo makers in the province of Chibli have been almost panic
dated Fund of the United Kingdom, which is of course inquestioned. He is invested by statute with power, to act as executor and trusten under a will, as an administrator of an estate on intestacy, as trustee in marriage and other settlements, and may be appointed in the simplest form possible, eg, I appoint the Public Trustee as the reached.
xecutor and trustee of this my will "
SHANGHAI, June 24th. The match between Shanghai and Tsingtao resulted in a win for the Scores: home team. Shanghai,
12 goals. Tsingtao,
nil.
EEUTER'S SERVICE TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]
PROBABLE RELIEF OF MAJOR-
Mr. M. Reader Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Hinds (of Messrs. Brutton & Hott) represent- ed the defendants.
· GENERAL BROADWOOD..
A well-informed correspondent writes that lie has just hoard that General Broadwood is to be. relieved in September next by Major-General C. A Anderson, C. B., Rayal Artillery, who was Mr. Hinds applied for particulars of the last specially promoted in July, 1908, for distin two items on the statement of alaim, the com- guished services in command of 1st Brigade, in mission and extra work. the Zakka Khil country and the operations in Mr. Harris-I shall be pleased to give my
who is only 53, joined the service in 1876 and all his service has apparently boon in India. His LONDON, June 23rd.
war services are:-Jowaki Expedition 1877-8 The "Daily Mail "states that pro-medal with olaap: Afghan War 1878-9-80, despatches London Uasette, medal with two tions on N.W. Frontier of ladja 1897-8,Malakand Field Fores, despatcher Loudon Garcite operations in S. Bajoin and Mamond country,
clasps; Burmese Expedition 1835-6, clasp; opera.
despatches London Gazette; with Baner Field
a day?
Hie Lordship How long will it tako? Mr. Harris A full day.
·His Lordship fired July 25th for the hearing.
THE COST OF A FEAST. Ho Man Bang brought action against the
Kwong Tang Hotel Company, Limited, to recover $23.88, and there was a counter-claim which exceeded the claim.
Mr. Christopher Wilson (of Messrs. Hastings
defendants were represented by Mr. D. V.
stricken. A special meeting was lately caled by posals are under consideration to the chairman of the Sycee Makers Guild in appoint Lord Kitchener Chief of the Tientsin to discuss means of maintaining their Imperial General Staff in the event of business, but so far no agreement has been General Sir Neville Lyttleton shortly Of The principal witness in the recent Taikoo etiring from the command of the Forca, despatches London Gazette, Brovet of & Hastings) appeared for the plaintiff, arid WHISKY course all tiuis is not done for nothing, but mur. or trial was placed before Mr. B. R. Hallifax Forces in Ireland and being succeeded Lt. Col., medal with clasp. Frontier
dospatches London Gazette. General Anderson Deacon). the fees and percentages are so ridiculously at the Magistracy yesterday on a charge of by General Sir William Gustavus of India, 1908, in command of let Brigade, Stevenson (of Messrs. Deacon, Looker & A BLEND OF THE FINEST PURE low that the ordinary individual would prefer perjary. The case was romanded until the 29th Nicholson, Chief of General Staff is good and experienced soldier and as he is a instant, sad hai was allowed in the sum of
gunner the H.K.V.C, may expect him to turn $1,000. Mr. Davidson is appearing for the This is regarded as not unlikely.
them inside out. prosecution, and Mr. W. E: L. Shenton for the defence.
MALT WHISKIES DISTILLED
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FINE MELLOW FLAVOUR.
ROBT. PORTER & Co,'s BULL
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to pay this and have his intereste properly safeguarded and his wisten capably carried out rather than place them in the well meaning but inexperienced hands of friends. This department is not allowed to work for a profit, so it will be understood that the scale of charges is very modost.
Although the department has only been working for little more than a year the first annual report shows that the great
it
to was intended benefits
bestow are being appreciated by all classes. The rich
to like it because of the
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State guarantee which it provides, and the poor are attracted by the security and by the skilled supervision which it affords. As an illustration of the manner in which it is likely to appeal to the less wealthy it need only be mentioned that facilities are provided for the administration and distribution of small estates at as low a cost as possible to
An international shoot took placeat Shanghai last Sunday in which teams of three men engaged. The scores wore: English tunni, 231 American Navy, 228; Swiss, 222; Iriel, 220;
Portuguese, 217; Amarican, 214; Chinese, 211; Scottish, 210: Australian, 209: German 207 Japanese, 206; Sikhs, 204, Norwegian, 197; Dutch, 178
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THE PRINCE OF WALES.
LONDON, June 23rd. The Duke of Cornwall was gazetted Prince of Wales and Earl of Chester on the occasion of the anniversary of his birthday to-day.
The American Consul at Harbin reports that concessions may be granted shortly for THE CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS, various public services at Mukden, "I believe," he writes, "that the waterworks, electric light, and street railway propositions can be made very profitable here, as the commercial future of the city seems assured. Varions proposals have already been made for the construction of publio worku here, and a number of foreign firms are interested, but so far as I know none have accomplished anything as yet."
It may be remembered that some time ago a
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LONDON, June 23rd. The third Constitutional Conference between the leading members of both parties took place yesterday evening and lasted for two hours.
THE BUDGET.
LONDON, June 23rd. The Budget will be taken by the House of Commons on June 30th. PAKAL BIRTHDAY HONOURS.
LONDON, June 24th. Peerages have been conferred on the Rt. Hon. Richard It is rather curious to observe that, contem-
Causton porary with the attack upon the Pears in Crest (formerly Paymaster General), Sir Britain, the House of Poors in Japan is coming Walter Foster, the Rt. Hon. Sir in for some rather severe criticism. For ex- Hudson Kearley ample, the Hochi asserts that the Feers are
(formerly Parlia- becoming degenerate. They are alleged to frequently resort to questionable weans in order
proceeds. "Any person or persons in-lag the outlying districts of Shanghai by means terested in an estate, the grose capital valus of cycles should be brought into forse. Since whereof can be proved to the satisfaction of then a large number of cycles have been im the Public Trustee to be under £1,000,ported by the French Police, and they are evidently going to prgpang. For some praation have adopted this system, of may apply in writing to the Public Trustee to administer the stats and thus patrolling at night, but now it is to be extended.
-----entitled" are persons of small means, the Public Trustee will undertake the administration." In the general condust of the office it is distinguished by personal attention, and as the human and personal side of administration isfostered, the institu- tion is not likely to be repellant to the
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BIRTHS.
Un May 29th, at "Hencairn," Dalkeith, Scotland, to the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. G. BEYNOLDS Tuaran (of Hwei-on-baian, Amoy), a daughter, (EDITH MABY).
On June 18th, at Shanghai, to Mr. sud Mrs. JC. HV. WILSON, a son, JAMES HEATHCOTE
VERNON.
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WHIST DRIVE.
Mr. Wilson applied for particulars of the counter-claim. He said it was quite obviour that the plaintiff could not eat all that, was charged to him.
Mr. Stanvesson-He stood treat at the botel His Lordship-In your restaurant? Mr. Steavenson-Yas.
His Lordship (to Mr. Wilson)-How would
The second of the series of the Eastern Sootis Masonic Whist Drives was held in their Lodge it assist you whether tan people ate the food, or Room at Kowloon on Thursday evening and met with even more success than the last one, A larger number sat down, and it was pleasing to
note the increased number of ladies playing. Undoubtedly the Lodge Committee have taken a stop in the right direction; for those whist drives not only afford an interesting evening's amusement, but they tend to bring people together who probably would not otherwise have. become acquainted.
The prize-winners were: Ludios, Jet price, Mrs. Hill; 2nd prize, Mrs. Jackson. Gentle
men, lat prize, Mr. Hibbin; 2nd prize, Mr. A.
Gilbert. Geatiomen taking lady's part, 1st prize, Mr. McLeod; 2nd prize, Mr. Howell, Hidden Number, Mr. Jack; booby prises, Mrs, Morley and Mr. Willcook,
The prizes were presented by Mr. A
Lawrence.
A hearty voto of thanks was secorded Mr. Badden, who, assisted by Messrs. A. B. Allan and Hibbin, arrangud everything in a splendid
is
manner.
A special launch took the Hongkong contin- und By Pier after the
LOCAL SPORT.
TENNIS.
H.8.0.0, 9. 1.CC. In the annual tennis match between the
mentary Secretary to the Board of Hongkong and Kowloon Cricket Clubs, which Trade), Sir Weetman Pearson (head to take place this afternoon on the Kowloon to compass their sade, whereas being the bul- of the large publishing firm), Sir will repressat the Hongkong Cricket Club :-- Cricket Club Ground, at 4.30 p.m., the following model for all other classes of people. Nowadays William Holland (Manchestor cotton Messrs. C. A. Carr, C. Wilson, H. Hancock, the Feere have degenerated to such an extent, spinner), Sir Christopher Furnesa H. R. Harris, B. F. C. Master, E. B. H. Oliver, according to the Hochi, that they are often de- (shipowner and shipbuilder), and Mr. T. II. King and A. R. Sutherland. and the Tokyo journal suggests that some sort Freemen Thomas (M.P. for Bodmin spised by the people instead of being respected, of classification among the Peers, us with other division of Cornwall). ranks of Society, is necessary.
John
self or herself at a loss in the multitudinous forms to be observed when provision is being made for the administration of estates Formal and dilatory methods are avoid- ed, the department being organised on the lines of commercial undertakings, and no
The new baronets include Dr. better understanding of its methods could be given than the example of a trust pro- Jiji, the Chinese authorities in Manchuria
Some time ago, mye a Seoul dispatch to the Francis Champneys (well known posed to be transferred to the Public Trustee encouraged the immigration of Koreans for the physician), Mr. Harold Harmsworth, The general outlines of the trust are works undertaken by the Chinese Government Mr. Adolf Tuck, Mr. Norman Lamont LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC brought to the notice of the Public Trustee on the banks of the Yalu. Special faveurs were (formerly M.P. for. Buteshire), Mr. either by letter or interview. If the trust them have settled in Manchuris, Lately the secorded to the Koreans, and over 80,000 of is accepted, a draft of the deed intended to Chinese authorities have changed their attitude Treasury), Mr. A. M. Mond (M.P. Fuller (Junior Lord of the effect. bis appointment as trustee is sub and begun to treat the Korean colonists very and director of many industrial con- mitted for consideration. As a rule, the badig, adopting stringent regulations against whole of the trust estate intended to be them. The colonists have sccordingly appeated cerns), Mr. T. L. Warner (M.P. and transferred to the Public Trustee is set out to the Residency-General in Seoul for assistance. director of several large companies), in a schedule to the draft. The engrossment The authorities of the Residency-General have and Mr. Joseph Walton (M.P. and of Hongkong in which the Official Receiver of the draft follows, which in due course is protest with the Chinese authorities if neces
decided to investigate the matter and lodge a in Bankruptcy expressed dissatisfaction executed by the Public Trusten. Contem.
Middlesbrough manufacturer), with the conduct of trustees appointed to poraneously a transfer of the trust, estate is develop into a diplomatic question between Mr. Quiller Couch (the well known It is expected that the matter will Knighthoods have been bestowed on administer a certain estate serve to call affected by the methods appropriate to the Japan and Chim This appeal of Korean attention to the new department which has property intended to be transferred. Ax- emigrants to the Residency-General appears author), Mr. Alfred East (landscape been established at Home and which after rangements are then made for ear-marking curious, Unfortunately the Chinese side of painter and etcher), Mr. Clarendon the first year's operation has been proved a the separate holdings of the stocks (if any)
these incidenta saldom becomes known.
Hyde formerly M. P. for Wednesbury distinet. success. The new, department, comprised in the trust, and for the payment NEW AMERICAN CONSUL-GENERAL, and now a partner with Sir Weetman created by the Public Trustee Act of 1906, of the income, where possible, direct to the which came into operation on January 1st person entitled. To distinguish this pro- Consul-General at Hongkong, has received & the Stock Exchange), Dr. Lunn (in Mr. Stuart J. Fuller, Deputy American Pearson), Colonel Ingles (chairman of 1908, was designed with the express object cedure from that ordinarily followed in the communication from the Department of State recognition of his promotion of inter-
HONGKONG, JUNE 25TH, 1910.
RECENT proceedings in the Supreme Court
sary.
INTERPORT POLO.
Shanghai papers to hand comment on the only just playable last Monday, when practics, prospects of the polo tears. The ground was in which three Hongkong players, participated, took place. The Shanghai team was selected s follows
Mr. D. Landale Mr. Dallas... Mr. K. J. McEuen
Mr. J. A. Hayan
kong and on Thursday Tainglue, and on Friday On Wednesday Shanghai was to play Hong-
gramma Hongkong was to play Tsingtao. That pro-
has not been adheret to, s alegrams state that Hongkong defeated Shang hai on Wednesday and Tsingtao on Thursday.
The Hongkong team consists of
Captain the Hon. P. G. Scarlett Captain J. K. C. Heathcote. Captain J. Crookenden Captain Davis,
-The Tsingtao team consists of--
Mr. Moinks
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Mr. Wilson-It ton people ate it, my silent does not intend to pay.
His Lordship Why
Mr. Wilson-Because other persons should have been furnished with a bill as well. Plain- tift did not order the lot.
Mr. Stearonson-It was his feast His Lordship-I will put the case inte next Friday's list.
FULLER PARTICULARS WANTED. In the action brought by J. H. Seth against
Ta Ki to recover $280.64, Mr. Wilson, who appeared for the defendant, said he had tried to come to some arrangement with regard to particulars, but he was afraid he was unable to dispense with them, as there was not sufficient information with regard to the commencement of the period for which the amount was due. It might be that come of the items were statute barred, for he understood they covered a period of about twenty years.
Mr. Johnson (of Messrs. Dennys & Bowlay) pho represented the plaintiff, said it was a for my ament whether of the items were statute barred.
His Lordship Dofondant is entitled to particulars, anyhow.
Mr.Johnson-From the time they commencad until the time they finished?
His Lordship-Yes,
Mr. Johnson-I understand your Lordship
does not moon me to give particulars of every item. That is impossible. But I will give the items from the start down to the end of last year.
Mr. Wilson-I'm afraid that won't help me
very much.
His Lordship That is all you can expect. It will fix the hearing for Thursday.
JOHN GRANT AGAIN INDICTED.
John errant, ex-surveyor in the Public Worke Department, who was acquitted at the last Criminal Sessions on a charge of obtaining a diamond ring by false pretences, again ap- peared before Mr. E. E. Hallifax at the Magis trasy yesterday on a charge of obtaining $10 from Wong Ming Po by means of qu'invalid cheque.
Mr. J. H. Gardener appeared for the defendant. Detective Sergeant Appleton prosecuted, und
Complainant informed the Court that at 5 p.m. on the 9th April the defendant wont to his shop and asked for $10, for which he would give a ebeque. The money was advanced and Grant handed over a cheque, and told the complainan to get the money from the bank. Witness sent the cheque to the Dairy Farm, and when the Dairy Farm sentit to the bank it was returned Nextday thedefendant received a letter (produced) from the defendant, in which the latter stated that since visiting complaint's shop he had lost his obeque book. He also saked witness not to present the obeque, as he had sent a notice to the bank asking that payment of cheques drawn from the lost INDO-CHINA 8. N. CO.
book should be stopped. Defendant concluded by Matheson & Co., Ltd., the General Managers, and give him another cheque when he got a We are informed by Messrs. Jardine, stating that he would call on the comphinant that they have resaived a telegram from Lendon Vergess
Mr. Pfeiffer
Mr. Eckford.
A ̈TM N. Other.
to the effect that the enual general mesting of Sergeant Appleton said he intended to pat
and Mr.. shareholders in the Indo-Chins Steam Naviga in further evidence to show that the defendant
of onabling the public to guard against the case of the transfer of trusts to a private at Washington informing him that Mr. G. E. risks and inconveniences incidental to the trustee would, it is conseived, be somewhat Anderson will arrive here on August 1st to national gatherings), employment of private individuals in trust difficult. The value of the scheme is aptake over the duties of Canal-General at this Macalpine (President of the Baptiststion Co., Ltd, will take place on the 30th instant; had issued similar cheques. matters. The public may now, instead of preciated in England. Is there any reason port. selecting a private individual, secure the why it should not be adopted in Hongkong?
services of the Trustee, in whom the public have an executor or trustee,."who will
never
scheme is so simple that it will be under-
Tho strüce of riesta coelies continues,
Straits again towards the end of this year.
Sir Robert Laidlaw is expected to visit the
Mr. E. R. Hallifax, at the Magistracy yes-
two months' imprisonment.
Mr. Anderson, whe left Rio de Janeiro. Union).
ФД June 3rd for Hongkong has had Mr. R. N. Bland, Resident previous official experiones in the East, In Councillor at Penang, and Mr. J. W. 101 on appointed. American Consul at Jamieson, Consul General at Canton,
have received the C.M.G.
Hangchow, and four years later he became Consul-General at Amoy.
never die, never leave the country, and become incapacitated, and whose responsibility is guaranteed by the Consoli
The new Consul General hails from Spring General Sir Ian Hamilton and Sir dated Fund of the United Kingdom." Theterday, sentenced a cook who stole a watch to field. He was educated at Shurtleff College, Charles Hardinge (the Viceroy-elect
Mlinois, and afterwards took a law course at the Wesleyan University. filling the position of managing editor of the and Vice Admirel Sir Percy Scott, started his career as journalist, and after Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath; Mr. Anderson of India) are made Knights of the
Peoria Journal for some time ho suceeded to Vice-Admiral Egerton, Vice-Admiral the Springfeld News as editor and general
stood by the most unenlightened, and its practicability is so obvious that it seems impossible to believe that it has taken some twonty years of parliamentary agitation to
lifax fined the coxswains of two steam launches At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. E. E. Hal
side the local trade limits. 850 each for carrying exoes passenger out
manager.
that £10,000 has been transferred from the
Mr. Gardiner reserved his cross-examination, Underwriting Account, which will then stand and the hearing was adjourned until July 4th. at £138,100 and that £55,364 has been written off for depreciation; £4,000 has
It is interesting at the present moment to slso been written off on account of debenture note that the portrait of King George (as Dako
of York) already figures on issue. It is proposed to carry forward the stamp was issued in 1899 by Newfoundland, our a stamp. This
Profit and Loss Account for the year 1909. balance of £7537 than remaining at credit of oldest Colony, and was of five-cent value. For other Boyal portrait stamps were issued shortly before it by Newfoundland of different Talnee, as follows: Prince Edward of York (now Hair-
Charmant will enable you to do it. Her en Duke of York, Phelatelic Society, and e- Apparent), half-cent: Queen Victoria, one-cent: plexion, Mr. Eilen's Creme Charmante, Lait three-cent. The cost of this series was on
How To B BEAUTIFUL-Keep your. Com- King Edward, two-cent; Queen Alexandra,
flotte, A. B. Watson & Co., Ltd.; Bols Agents, selfs vory keen simp-collector, should thus be Charment and Special Skin Tonic and Poudre shilling. It is very appropriate that the Specialities for the Bhin are the study of ssident of the Lunden Philatelic Society, and him-
[467 represented.