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A. 8. WATSON
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On his recent trip to Hongkong the Hon.
kong.
SUPREME COURT.
Friday, October 21st.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
(ACTING PUIANe Judge),
JUED BY EMPLOYERS,
CHINESE BEPARATION CASE. The hearing of the case 'in which a Chinese woman named Chan Bam Mui, charged her hustand, Ng Chap Ng, with persistent cruelty was resumed at the Magistrasy yesterday before
arder and a weekly aliowanes not exceeding $20. Mr. Leo D'Almada « Castro appeared for complainant, and Mr. G. K. H. Bratton represented the defendant.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22ND, 1910.
At the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese wine Mr. Sonweer when he was in Hongkong last week threw out the suggestion at a and spirit merchant was fined 350 for selling | Chinese gathering that the Chiness Cham-emuaska during prohibited hours. bers of Commerce should send groups of delegates to the United States to study C. B. Elliott, Secretary of Commores and Barons His HoNOUR ME. F. A. HASELAND Mr. J. H. Wood. She asked for a separation trado possibilities there. We may con- Police in the Philippine Islands, entered into s fidently conclude that it will not be parcel post nonvention, on behalf of the Jong before we 800 this suggestion Philippine Islands with the Colony of Hong adopted. The American Chambers of Com. merce will, of course, return the compliment which the Chinese Chambers are now paying to them. Though the commercial resulta WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS immediately accruing from these amenities may be small, there can be no doubt of the permanent commercial and political value of a constantly fostered friendship such as this visit of the Commercial Delegates will inaugurate. It is true that California as a State has not distinguished itself by its hospitality towards the Chinese, but it is very however, in given power to alter such hours by delay, and my clients won't get anything at all. offence had been condoned by the letters which
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Woo Pang and six other employees of the Wing Shing firm brought action against that A motor accident in Manila last Saturday firm to recover a total amount of 8376' said to reunited in serious injury to Jesquia X. debe due for wagen, Aldecoa, the owner of the wrecked machine, the Filipino chauffeur, and the two passengers, Roy J. Berry and C. E. Bischoff. The chauffeur
lied the same night.
Mr. Balmer Johnson (of Messrs. Dennys & Bowley) appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. M. Bender Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist) represented the defendante.
Mr. Harris asked his Lordship to adjourn the case for a week.
The Bill now haters the Legislative Council to unend the Liquor Licences Ordinance
Mr. Johnson-This is rather a serious matter provides that no liquer, shall be sold or drunk for my clients, who are servants of this firm, and upon licensed premises except between the hours are suing for wages. The firm is now in the of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. The Governor-in-Council hands of the bailiff, there will be tremendous
Order. At present there does not appear to be nay defialte hours,
His Lordship-It seems rather a pressing ass, and I will give you Friday at twelve
o'clock.
It was pointed out that there was another se fixed for that day.
Mr. D'Almods said the ovorturas for a settlement had failed, but notwithstanding that it was his duty to tell his Worship that even now his clients prepared to, withdraw the proceedings if defendant would promise hor some allowance. He had informed his friend of this, but ho bad replied that his. client was not in a position to pay anything. That being so, his should have to proceed to prove the persistent cruelty.
Mr. Bratton said before his friend called evidence he should like to point out that this
His Worship said he would reserve his doc sion on the point raised.
Mr. Ng Li Hing, father of the defendant spoke to the parties living with him after their marringe nutil about two months ago.
Mr. D'Almado-During that time did you
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THE NEW VICEROY OF ·
INDIA.
ON ANGLO-BUSSIAN RELATIONS.
LONDON, October 21st, Lord Hardinge, the new Viceroy of India, has been entertained at a banquet in London.
Lord Hardinge said the Convention had already stood the test of trial and had been of incalculable advantage to India.
This happy issue was largely due to the late King Edward and to the Tsar. The latter, to his personal knowledge, had always been a strong advocate of the most friendly and
Tributes were paid to his diplomatic
| evident that there is a strong sentiment
Mr. Harris-There is not likely to be any had passed with regard to returning for ability by Lord Lansdowne and Sir favourable to a relaxation of the exclusion
tremendous delay, but I think my friend cohabitation. The lotters showed that the wife Edward Grey in negotiating the
was prepared to conte back on certain terms. Anglo-Russian entente. Laws, Indeed, a week ago, it was stated in
A visitor at Macao writes to us to say that expected the case to be fixed sometime in native papers that the Chinese Minister at
the reports about the ill-behaviour of the January because he is claiming wages up to and this restored the husband to the mouse Washington bad reported to the Waiwupu Portuguese solliers and sailors towards the that month. We say they are only entitled to position he was in before. that in view of the increasing cordiality of priests are greatly exaggerated. One or two wages up to the present time. the relations between Chinaand America the intoxicated men may have made themselves Government had resolved to abrogate the obnoxious, but, as our correspondent points out, exclusion laws, replacing them by regula.it would be manifestly unfair to allow it to be tions under which Chinese immigranta will inferred that an isolated case of this kind indicates the attitude of soldiers and sailors be accorded more favourable trontinent.
generally in Macao. Our correspondent has Though it was added that an official au-
been most favourably impressed by the conduct nouncement on the subject was shortly to of the men of both forces. be expectel, we fear that China will have a long time yet to wait for it. Meanwhile it is interesting to note the growing aspiration in Chinese political circles for some kind of alliance with the United States, as well as with Germany, as protective measure from the danger of Japanese aggression. Government circles in Peking apparenty have not yet ceased to
Three men were resoned from an upturned junk on Wednesday night by Captain McGinty of the ss. San Cheung As the steamer was paaging Tiger Island on the downward voyage train Canton a shont was beard. Usually little at tention would have been paid to this, as the fisher. men frequently call out if a versal approsoles loss to their rets. On this occasion, however, Captain McGinty locked in the direction of the
Mr. Johnson-Has your Lordship no time before next Friday? This is a very negent matter, as the goods of the shop are going to be sold on Monday.
Mr. Harris-I pointed out to my friend that he can attach the proceeds of the sale,
Flis Lordship Bred the hearing for Saturday morning, at 11 o'clock.
ANOTHER ACTION AGAINST THE SAME FIEM.
Another notion was brought against the same! defendants by P. N. Cooper, who claitos the sum of $299.96, and is represented by Air. F. X. d'Almada e Castro (of Messrs. Almada &
Smith). The hearing was fired to come on after the previous action concluded.
IN THE ORIF OF THE MONETIENDER. Mela Singh brought action against a Chinese
clerk to recover the sum of $151 due for money
lent.
hore occasion te intermeddle in their quarrels
I don't know anything about it. Have you never soon any quarrels between
them P-I have soén nöne.
the
Do you mean to suggest you don't know peaceful relations with Great Britain.
reason of their parting ?-That is a
matter between the husband and wife. GREAT BRITAIN AND PERSIA: Sometimes they might look 0.3 if they were playing and sometimes as if they were quarrelling. I did not want to go into it. Mr. Bration-It would have been the wife's
horo
LONDON, October 21st. The British Note to Persia has
daty to complain to you as head of the house if produced a profound impression in had been any quarreling-According to Turkish circles and is regarded askance by the Turkish and German Press.
Chinese custom she ought to,
And she never did ?-No.
Dr. Justi gare evidence to medically trouting the complainant.
An amah formerly employed by the com-
The Persian Government replies to
plainant stated that one night she heard her the Note probably to-day or to- mistress crying, and she also heard noises caused
by
sound and saw something in the water which be exercised over the new Russo-Japanese induced him to lower a boat. When the boat Convention. Conferences are still being reached the spot it was found that three mez held on the subject. Even YUAN SHE-vere clinging to a capsized junk. The junk had though excluded from office for been loaded, or overloaded, with bananas, and had TAI some reason not published has been turned turtle. Fortunately no lives were lost.
Mr. J. H. Gardiner, who represented the consulted, on
the policy China should
The Hon. C. B. Elliott, Secretary of Complaintiff, informed hie Lordship that judgment adopt to avert approaching dangers," and merce and Police in the Philippines, who was obtained in this action on May 16th. The his appears to have suggested that the only recently made a stay of everal days in reason he had had it re-instated was because move is in the direction of forming alli Hongkong, interviewed by a Manila paper on at the time judgment was given the dolen-
Another amak testified to seeing the parties his return, is reported to have spokendant was paying instalments of $25 a month in fighting. Defendant struck his wife in the face Nate-For Hongkong the above Prices will Buces with the United States and Germany, follows:-We were ontertained royally by the connection with another action. He had now be incrassed by the amount of duty payable but hesitates to recommend it from the fear officials and military at Hongkong and were paid off the whole of that judgment, and M. and threw his hat at her.
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morrow.
called out" save life," he let go, and complainant THE SITUATION IN PORTUGAL. then went to her mother's house.
This concluded the case, and his Worship naked it defendant would insist on his wife coming back if no order were made.
Mr. Bratton said defendant did not insist on ker coming back, but he was perfectly willing His Worship adjourned the case for the cozeideration of legal authorities quoted.
MONEY-LENDING "ENTERPRISE
it is impracticable. We quote this simply given every opportunity to see the places of Gardiner thought he was in a position to pay off as showing the friendly feeling towards interest. I found a very live spirit of interest
more on the present judgment, America in the political circle. Politice existing in Hongkong with regard to two
His Lordship This is the man against whom A. S. WATSON & CO., and Commerce are more closely related in things, the coming 1911 Carnival and Baguio, I have entered judgment for $1,000?
Mr. Gardiner He is in a good position in China than in most countries and the good the Philippines mountain capital. I heard will of the Government is a considerable / madh talk about the clubs and étluse places on the Hamburg America Line, and I think he that she should do so,
tie latter subject, and will not be surprised should be able to pay larger instalments in this factor in directing the course of foreign if the couing Dagalo season will soo many trade. The Delegated now in China have people from the China Const numbered had ample proof of good will from the among the guests, Eagarding the Carnival, governing authorities as well as from the nearly everybody wanted Commercial organisations, and it may about it. Although nothing definite has been reasonably be inforred that the foundations decided upon, as Major-General Broadwood have been laid of a larger and improved commercial intercourse, though its develop. ment may not be rapid.
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Chinese in Hongkong are emulating the Europeans Yesterday two were fined for disorderly conduct and assalting the police.
It is intaresting to note that the only
Portugasse flag are the Sui Cheong and the Hoi Ching.
to know sll
will be rollared before that fime, and the
His Lordship (to defendant)--How much are you able to pay?
Defendant-I get $140 a month, and at A month on present I am paying $60
judgments.
Mr. Gardiner -I understand that $140 is his fixed salary, but he gets considerably more than
that
His Lordship-What commission do yon get? Defondant-None at present, my Lord. Mr. Gardiner-I understand he gets a con-
siderable amount.
Governor, Sir Frederick Lagard, is in England on leave. It is nearly certain that Hongkong will be represented at this Carnival in several ways. Besides seriding down several good athletes to take part in the Olympic Games it has kaon suggested that the famous Bajpat Band, which was seen in Manila once before at. the second Carnival, and two companies of that orack corps, bo included in Hongkong's rapm.
Mr. Gardiner I would like a substantial sentation to the big Philippine show this year order. If your Lordship will double the As I said before, this is not at all certain, but
amount; he was paying $25 on the old. judgment. and there seems to be no opposition to the idea,
HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Dre Vœur ROAD stomers entering Hongkong to fly the now has been suggested and favourably considered,"
LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STRERT. EC
The Daily Press.
HOW
The birthday of H.I.M. the Emperor of Japan on November 3rd will be celebrated in Hongkong by an A1 Home, for which Consul and Mra, Fazaten have just issued invitations.
A raid on an opium divan was carried out on Thursday night by the police, who arrested 35 men, three of whom are charged with being masters and keeping an opium divan. The case was called at the Magistracy yesterday and remanded.
H. E. Dr. Dornburg, the late Secretary of
so it is quite likely to come about,"
His Lordship-You can ascertain that fact from his employers.
His Lordship-What about the 81,000 to-day F Mr. Gardiner-I would ask your Lordship to deal with this case first. He is now paying $25 a month less than he was a month ago.
His Lordship-Is that so?
Defendant-Yes, but I have to pay instal
THE AMERICAN VISITORS.
The American commercial delegates left for Canton yesterday by the river stoutaer On Ese, which was chartered for the trip. They weremonts on another debt now. to be met at the Chinese ospital by representa tives of the Viceroy and the Tartar General, amount of the monthly instalment by $10. as well sa by members of the Provincial Assen-
The case in which the same defendant
His Lordship made an order increasing the
Mr. Gardiner--That is not to an Indian, my
Lord.
and will luncheon with the General Commerdal Association. After tiffin they proceed to Fatshen by rail, returning by steamer in the evening. On Monday they will be the guests of the Provincial Assembly, and in the evening this? they will leave for Hongkong.
IN HONGKONG.
In consequence, it may be, of the many, ex- posures which have been made in the Courts of the Colony of the uurious interest charged by money-leading Indians, business in that line appears to be dull. Hence they are strik. ing out in new directions. The manager of a well-known foreign firm of commission mer ebants in the Colony was astonished to ressive through the post yesterday the following audacious opistle-
Qatober 20th, 1910.
SIE,I have hear that you have now much pleaty finnasiall trouble on account is you have had so much loss and I am now sa your obedient servants prepare to lend the money if want so and when you pay me 10 per cent, to me for which I shall pray for ever as I am your obedient servants. If ho want me I have one friend and he also will lent you money so you have no more trouble. Plaase anser thise letter. Your obedient servante.
"SOME NOTABLE DISSENSIONS.
Reports situation importance.
LONDON, October 21st. concerning the Ministerial are viewed as of some
A rigorous censorship continues, and nothing certain is known of the present situation, hut some notable dissensions sppear to exist.
SHANGHAI AUTUMN RACE MEETING.
In some notes on the training for the races on Saturday last the N-C. Daily News By:
Of the Navy Cup griffins, Caprice, with Vids riding, did a good gallop of one mile in 2.13, with last quarter in 33.2 son; Assignee covered a similar distance in 2.17.4, last quarter 32.4
B00,
Britannis took 1.422 for the lost three- quarters of a mile of a 14 miles gallop in 3.10.3, Last
sec.; and Cantango King also quarter 33 went fairly well.
Of the St. Leger candidates Critic did remarkably well in a gallop of 12 miles in 4.00, last quarter 32.4 sec.; Maple Tree went the same distance in 4.C2.2, last quarter 32.1 sec., and Royal Rose in 4.12.4, lest quarter 33.4 sec, Minstrel had a good exercise gallon of two miles in 4.56.2. with a good finishing quarter in 32 sex The Crow went well for 14 miles in 3.32.2, last quarter 32.4, and Resilient and Rubber King both went 11 miles and finished very strongly. Bondy covered one mile in 2.16.4, fast three-quarters is 1:39, and last quarter 31.4 sec. Meynell went a similar distance in 2.151, last quarter 32.2 800.
covering oss, who has been on the easy list, Of the old ponies, China locked and went well,
24 14 miles in 2.54.3, last quarter 31.2, and
is now coming ou nicely, occupied the "sama time for the distance, his last quärlor requiring just inside 35 sec. Buckingham went 13 miles in 2.54, last quarter 33 305, and Stadscons that the sprinted three-quarters of a mile in 1.36.
HOOBAR SINGH.
There was added a footnote giving a local the receiver of the letter to carefully note the newspaper office as an address and cautioning
particular Singh, as some other of that ilk
"no good crater man."
The audacity of the letter is made plainer
HONGKONG, OCTOBER 22ND, 1910.
STRANGELY CHough among the generally recognised authorities not one who has characteristics of the written of the
bly and the Chamber of Commerce. After spend-sued by Ú. L. A. Mohideen to recover $1,000 for Chinese people has given them credit
ing the day in sightseeing the visitors money lent was then montioned, and the when wo add that there is no foundation for hospitality; but if among the
were to dine with the Viceroy and the Tartar-defendant consented to judgment in the action fact for the suggestion Commercial Delegates who are
His Lordship asked defendant how much receiver of the lotter is in financial diffleuitica paying China a visit on the invitation State for the German Colonies, is at present onference with the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, General. To-day the Americans will visit the historic quarters of the city, will meet in een interest he had been paying.
Possibly it is a stereotyped form of making of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, visit to Canton. He rotoras to Hongkong
Defendant said he paid on one loan 60 per proposal, and it tasy be that other European there are any who contemplate writing on Monday, when he and Herr Heinecken, the
cent, per annum. books, that omission will certainly be recti-Director of the Norddeutscher Lloyd Line, will fied. Since they have been in China the be satirtained at dinner at the Club Germania American Commercial Delegates have been by the Gormia merchants of Hongkong. most rojully entertained, and their visit to Southern China is not likely to differ in this respect from their experiences in the North. They are now in Canton where they are to be entertained not only by the Chamber of Commerce, but by the Viceroy. Amidst all this entertaining their opportu- nities for studying the possibilities of trade between China and America in so brief a time cannot be great. In the North, however, they have seen many
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strik-
The annual Licensing Sessions in Hongkong are announced by advertisement on page 3 to be held on Wednesday, November 2nd, at the Council Chamber. It will be seen that twenty. six licencet come up for review, and the pro- coadings, we learn, are likely to be more than usually interesting.
A CHINESE DESERTER.
Before Commander Basil Taylor, R.N., at the Marine Magistrate's Court yesterday, Mr W. E. Willor, parser of the Rs. Empress of China, proceeded against a Chinese stoker named Chong Sau, for deserting from the steamer at Vancouver on May 24th.
- Prosecutor informed the Court that defen.
The Bulletin of the Hongkong YM.C.A, referring to the impending departure of Captain A. J. Baker and family for England on the transport Rohilla says: We deeply regret that dant had no permission to go ashore at his period of service in Hongkong is ended and Vancouver, as no Chinese were allowed to ing eridencea of the new com-that the time has now come for him to leave us. land there. Defendant was missed the mercial and industrial-developments in He has been a most valuable member of the day before the ship sailed, but the police and Chins, and their visit and friendly inter-Association, truly exemplifying the Association Customs were apprised of the desertion, and no. course with the leading merchants of spirit of service. He has cheerfully and faith. cased was apprehended and put on board before the Northern and Southern ports will be an fully carried out the work fnvolved in the the vessel left on this voyage. No prossdation abiding recollection which is certain to be various committees on which he has served. He took place at Vancouver.
has rendered specially affective service in Defendant said the fourth engineer struck expressed sooner or later in substantial connection with the Tennis Club and the him, severely, so he left the ship. He did not gains to the trade and commerce between Social Committee. He will be greatly missed complain to anyone.. the two countries. Doubtless the relations by all members of the Association. As he goes
His Worship made an order that the defend. row established between the Chambere our good wishes will go with both him and his ant should forfeit the wages due to him, $13.50, of Commerce on both sides of the Pacific family, and we wish thom bon voyage" and and sentenced him to six weeks' imprisonment
with hard labour. Ocean wll be maintained and cultivated, pleasant surroundings in their new home.
His Lordship--What have you to say about
Mr. Gardiner-I would suggest that he be
ordered to pay $20 & month, and that I have liberty to apply for an increase as soon as the other judgment is satisfied
Defendant-I will have nothing left to support my wife and family.
His Lordship-That is your own fault. You are in receipt of an excellent salary for a Chinaman; a huge salary.
Mr. Gardiner~And even with that he has been borrowing large sums.
His Lordship ordered defendant to pay in. staliments of $15 a month, the Arst to be paid on November 3rd.
THE TEST CASE,
The hearing of the Test Case in which' Cheong Ting Sam sued the Kwong Yee Fung Firm, which has already lasted three days, was continued.
Mr. Eldon Potter (instructed by Mr, Sydenham Dixon) represented the plaintiff, and Mr. C. G. Alabaster (instructed by Mr. D'Almada) ap- peared for the defendants.
The case was adjourned, and is to be continued all next week.
residents have been similarly favoured. It will be observed that though money is offered at 10 per cent. it is not stated whether this is pår kanuni or fer mansam. Hoosah Singh possibly does not realise the offensiveness of his sonduct in tonting for business in this way smong self-
respecting Europeans, and for his own educational advantage it is perhaps a pity that he does not favour his would-be benefactors with personal visits.
WEATHER REPORT.
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report:-
has risen alightly on the B. coast of Chins, and On the 21st at 12.05 p.m.-The barometer fallon moderately over 9. Japan and the Boning.
Eastwards to the South of Japan.
The shallow depression appears to be moving
The high pressure area still covers N.E. Japan
GERMAN ENTERPRISE.
CRUBER AS ADVERTISEMENT.
According to the Hamburger Nachrichten, the new Dreadnought aroiser Von der Tann is about to make a prolonged ereise for advertise. ment
purposes in South American waters. The joys
or
Before the Fon der Tanz jans the high seas fleet, she will undertake a craise lasting several months, partly in order to test the new devices which are being tried aboard bor for the first time wel
of partly in order to bring before the eyes the South American Republics, whose atten- tino is now largely occupied with the creation strengthening of their navies, an example of industry in the Bald of great battleship con- the capability of the German shipbuilding
make propaganda struction, and thos German shipyards. Coast of Brath Americs, calls will be made at With this object especially, while on the West
Chilian and Peruvian ports. As after crossing the Atlantie, the cruiser sails down the East Coast
for
Light to moderate N.E. and E. winds may be of such America and un the West Coast to the norteräspart of the continent, passing through Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending all varieties of elimate, the voyage will give an expected over the N. part of China Sea. at 10 a.m. to day, 0.00 inches.
opportunity for the thorough testing of all the The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon weather conditions, especially the new devices new machinery under various temperature and to-day is as follows
N.E. winds, light for the ventilation of the engine and boiler Hongkong & Neighbourhood to moderate; fine. rooms.
Same sa No. 1.
The tests will be all the more valuable, as the Formosa Chezuel South coast of Chits between game as No. 1.
Navy Bill contemplates the provision of a fly. ing squadron of armoured craisors, which will Hot be bound to any station, but will be de- spatched wherever their presence is desirable,
South coast of Chins between Same se No. 1.
Hongkong and Lamocks, Hongkong and Hainan...}