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CYPRIAN BRIDGE, who a few years ago was Commander-in-Chief of the British China Squadron, is another. In a recent article Naval Strategy and the Panima Canal" the Admiral gavo reasons for his opinion that "monumental" forts are a mistake. He shows that the ends of the CO., Canal must be defended by set power, and Admiral Dewer way therefore claim ham as a supporter of the view he himself has expressed, namely, that the opening of the canal will not enable the States to content itself with one fleet, but that a fleet.
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS on either seaboard will be necessary. The
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chiaf danger to which this Canal may be exposed, Admral BRIDGE says, is Innd à ́~ tack. Conditions are conceivable in which the United States might have to guard the banks of the canal with a considerable Army. Mere raids, too, may compel the States to maintain a large force on the banks, since these are more likely to be attempted by land than by sea Evidently this' in not the view of the American naval the matter of the experts, and in Canal fortifications the Taited States Government is not likely to be influenced by the views of any other naval strategists than its own. A fleet on either seaboard has
long been influentially adrocated, and though the exaggerated atatement of Mr. ROOSEVELT that the opening of the Canl will double the power of the United States nary, may increase the difficulty of obtaining money for the expansion of the navy, the woight of that statement from that point of view will liinish when there is set against it the fact that the growing navies of the South American Republics requires, corresponding growth in the Navy of the United States if it is to maintain its predominance in the Western Hemisphere. We are not aware that any naval strategist has denied that the Canal will prove strategically beneficial to the United States. Criticism is confined to the character of the fortifications and to combatting the idea that from a strategical
naval States a considerable outlay on point of view the Canal will save the United defence. On the other hand, it must be borne in mind that the Canal is primarily intended not for strategical but commercial A. S. WATSON & CO., purposes, and none can hore more fervently
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Governineut United States than the that the need will never arise for the fortifications to be brought into use.
The German craiser Letptic arrived bore yesterday afternoon and related the port.
The Now Foar honours list included Mr.
E. W: Birch, Civil Posident of Peruk, KSIĘ
A silver teapot with spirit lamp, together with a walking stick, umbrella, and overcoat
Before Commander Basil Taylor, R.N., st
the Marins Magistrato's Court yesterday, the TELEGRAMS
owner of the licensed at esra launch Chi Loy was fined $20 or six months imprisonmen with hard labour for carrying 36 passengers in excess of the number allowed by his licenes,
The Board of the YMCA. in Hongkong. havo nominated the following entlemen as Directors of the Assquiation-Mr. A. Turner, Mr. P. H, Holyoak, Mr. A. H. His, Mr. J. R. Wood, Col. C. W. R. St. John, but other nominations can be xocoived up to Thursday next
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|"DAILY FAH89" BIOLUSIVE AERVICE:] THE PLAGUE IN NORTH MANCHURIA.
PEKING, January 13th. The plague is spreading. Dr. Mesny, Mr. William Macbean, who has been the of Tientsin, and two native doctors have died. Seven foreign doctors procoding Home on the 16th January by the leave Peking and Tientsin on Monday Agout of the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd, in Singapore for the last 13 years, N. D. L. ateamer Goebe on twelve months to assist in Manchuria. laro, at the end of which time ho interds retiring from the service of the Society, and will not return to the East. Mr. Macbean Brat came out to the East in the Spring of 1884, the greater part of the time having been spent in Singapore.
HUSBAND AND WIFE INTERESTING CASE AT THE MAGISTRACY,
Lenug Ham Wing, assistant compradoré. for the Tonkong Hotel was summoned by b's wife for failing to support hor and her children. Mr. Rauder Harris appeared for the defendant. Complainant stated that her husband had not
apported har since January 2nd last year She had lived with her friends, who had advanced Hor friends declined to keep her unless hor her money, and she had also sold her furniture. husband contributed to her support, he had scan the Registrar-General, who had told or the could make the defendant support her if he was her bustatal Her husband had been pay in Mexico for five years. She received money from him, but the remi!tancos stopped.
His Worship (Mr. Wood) naked What was the cause of the quarral,
Mr. Harris replied that he did not think there had been any serious. quarrel. His client's mother had paid the complainant 865 month- out of the defendant's savings. The payments were stopped by the motor for some reason.
His WorshipThe parties are husband and
wife P
Mr. Harris-Yes.
His Worship-She is his only wife? Mr. Harris-Yog.
Mr. Harris added that he did not know what order the wonian wanted,
His Worship said he did not see that she had left her husband at all
Mr. Harris She has not. She has lived in the same house all the time.
[REUTER'S STAVICE TO THE "RONGLONG DAILY PRESS."
FORTIFICATION OF THE PANAMA CANAL.
LONDON, January 18th. President Tait has addressed a message to Congress urging the for- tification of the Panama Canal and the appropriation of five million dollars for the commencement of the work immediately. The Fortification Board estimates the total cost at twelve and a half million dollars.
CAPTAIN PEARY JUSTIFIED.
LONDON, January 13th,
It is reported from Washington that National Geographic Society's experts Peary's examined Captain have records and declare that he went within sixteen to ten miles of the North Pole.
"NEW PHASE OF EUROPEAN POLITICS."
LONDON, January 13th. The St. Petersburg correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph" telegraphs that as the result of the Russo-German agreement the plain fact must be Mr. Harris-My client complains that he faced that Russia, while carrying out could not even see his shildren. He does not her treaty obligations with France and intend to go on paying while she keeps the chilGreat Britain, has definitely withdrawn dren from him.
His Worship The whole mattor seems to be. that the remittances have stopped.
His Worship-How many children? Complainant-Six. ·
His Worship-Are you willing to go back back and live with your husband?
Complainant If he is willing to support be I am prepared to go back at any moment
from the triple entente and that European politics have entered on a new phase.
A FRENCH DENIAL}
In the debate on the Estimates in
were stolen from the Grand Hotel between the Harr's stated that his client was willing the French Chamber of Deputies M.
21st December and the 25th.
We are informed by the General Represon tatives of the Nestle and Auglo-Swise Condensed Milk Company that the result of the rhyming competition will be published on Monday.
A fine of $10 was imposed on a Chinese yesterday at the Magistracy for removing sand from Chenghu Island withent the permission of the Public Works Department.
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Someone entered the open door of the room occupied by Mr. P. Rolle, barber, in Queen's Read on Tuesday morning and stole therefrom several articles of clothing va'ned at $45,
The
that the two elder girls should go into the convent, but this offer had bear declined. He His Worship fold complainant that her case was prepared to rent a house for his wife, did not come under the Ordinance and he would not be able to do anything for ber.
Mr. Havris-Sho has refused an order before the Registrar-General already.
His Worship-T will adjourn the summons for a fortnight. Yon had better come to some arrangement with your husband meantime.
BARMAIDS IN HONGKONG.
"BARMAID"
Piclion, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, said that the alliance with Russia was as firm and as much alive
as ever. The result of the between the Potsdam interview Kaiser and the Tar was a fresh
general peace. Referring particularly and very solid guarantee of the
to Great Britain, he said the entente
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SUPREME COURT,
Friday, January 13th.
IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION, BEFORE THE FULL COVET.
Mr. Gardiner I'd ask for a small amount. His wages are very good.
His Lordship (to defendant) --What is your salary P
Defondant-$70 a month, but I have two judgments against me, on one of which I pay instalments of $20 a month, and on the othe of 35n month.
His Lordship- When will tho $5 be finished P Defendant-In September or Ontober of this.
A PUBLICAN IN DIFFICULTIES, The action in which H. Prico & Co. saod
THE CHINESE ADMINISTRATIÓN. ACTION. The Full Court (hla Honour Sir Francis Pig. got, Chief Justice, and Mr Justice Hazeland, Aoting Paisno Judge) delivered its reserved deyoar. cision on the question of costs raised in the His Lordship entered judgment for plaintiff, cross-appeals from the decision of the Hon. the amount to be paid by instalments of $20 Mr.W.Ross Davies, K. C, formerly acting Chio monthly, the first instalment on April 1st: Justion, in the administration, action between Li Choking and Lj Pui Choi, aliasLi Shek Pong, alias Liting Wai. The action was one in over $1,000,000 was involved, and the original touring tasted 54 days, judgrient being delivered, on June 4th, The Asting Chiot Jaslice-paro-judgment against Li Pai Chol (appellant) for an anaount of the estate of the Man Sing Tong, aud. against Li Chok Hung (respondent) on the Wing Shing Tong issue, and both parties appealed against the decision. The Full Court reversed the judgment of the Court below.
which
Messrs. M. W. Slade, K.C., and C. G. Alabaster, lnstructed by Mr. D. V. Stevenson of Messrs. Deacon, Looker & Deacon), appeared
for Li Pai Choi, and Sir Henry Borkelo K.C., and Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. Goldring (of Messrs, Goldring, Barlow & The Chief Justice, bafere proceeding with the Morcell), represented Li Chok Hing. judgment, said he had received no anonymous It was, of course, very irregular, bat as there petition with regard to this case from a Chinese.
made with regard to su smicable sub-division of was nothing very irregular in the suggestion property, his Lordship thought the best thing be could do was to hand the petition down to both partios
Mr. Potier thought it had been presented rather late in the day.
Sir Henry Borkeley-An amisu curio. The Chief Justice then proceeded to deliver the lengthy judgmont of the Fall Court, which dealt with the arguments and authorities of Counsel on both sides, and which reviewed the decision delivored by the Hon. Mr. W. Roes Davios when acting as Chief Justice The Court decided, after having given the matter most çoreful consideration, that its judgment should reverze the whole of the judgment of the loarned Julge in the Court below, and that juúguent should be entered in the action for the defendant with costs.
Mr. Slade The appeal stands dismissed with costs?
The Chief Justico-Yes.
IN. SUMMARY JURISDICTION. BEFORE HIS HOFOUR MR. F. A. HAZELAND (AOTING PUISNE JUDGE).
In an action brought by Wan Tez Sham against Cheong Chuk Sam to recover $170, Mr. P. Sydenham Dixon, who appeared for the plaintiff, asked his Lordship to fix a day. The action was for goods sold and delivered, and there was no defence.
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Mr. Gardiner, for defendauf, said the claim wa for money lent, and the case would take some time.
Mr. Dixon-1 understand the defendant in
so I would ask your Lordship to give us Friday going to consent to judgment when a day is fixed, afternoon.
Mr. Gardinor-The defendant is going to do nothing of the sort, my Lord. I have a very good defouce.
His Lordship-I will put the case st. the bottom of the remandi list
THE LABI ADJOURNMENT.
The case was again mantioned in which the Tsui Yin La sued Cheung Sin Ha to recover
$422,20.
THE GOVERNMERT DEFINITION OF A between the two countries was never said another writ had best issued in another i
claser nor more complete than at There was not a single present.
Our attention has been drawn to some uncer- tainty which appears to prevail among licence
were not at one for common action,
A Korean woman appeared at the Magistracyholders in Hongkong as to the definition of question on which the two countries yesterday charged with having offered a bribe the term "barmaid." By the Ordinance pas
sed last year a licenses manst not employ He vigorously protested against the of 810 to Detective Sorgt. Terrett. charge was not pressed on condition that the any barmaid on his licensed premises, assertion that France was isolated, woman left the Colony and she was bound over Several licencess, we understand, donelder that Could a nation be isolated which was accordingly.
WHEN the intention of the United States Goverment to fortify the Panama Canal was first announced, it may be remembered that a report from Tokyo stated that the
Among the passengers by the N.D.L. steamer Japanese Government proposed to appoint a small Committed to consider the question, Derflinger, which arrived yesterday from presumably in its bearing upon the naval Europe, was H. E. Baron Mumm von Schwarz position of Japan in the Pacific Ocean. We enstein, German Minister to Tokyo, who is proceeling to Japan to make preparations for now have the news that a Japanese the visit of the Crown Prince of Germany.. Squadron is at the present moment on a
Mr. G. H. Boucker, of Messrs. Jardine, visit to Panama and that the Admiral in
Matheson & Company, has informed the command and his officers have been shown police that 144 balls of opium valued at $8,400. over the Canal works by the Engineer-in-were stolen from the ss. Feoksang while moored Chief. The telegram we published yesterday at Kowloon Deck buoy last wook. The theft, added the information that the Admiral had however, was not discovered until the vessel
roaghad Shanghai. expressed the opinion that the fortification of the canal is a mistake. Doubtless a great deal has been made of this remark in the American Press, and we are quito prepared to find when the newspapers arrive from the United States that "sour grapes" will sue- cinctly respresont the view generally taken of that observation. The telegram supplies no indication of the grounds on which the
only assume that he means that it will
A riosbe coole was suremoned by Alim Khan for demanding more than his legs! fare, Com- plainant told the Magistrato that he paid the defendant forty cents, karing had the resha for an hour and ten minutes. Tho man ran after
him on the ferry and caught hold of him. A fine of $5 was imposed.
their wives and daughters do not come under
Mr. Davidson, who appeared for the plaintif astion against the defondant Ferhaps tho do faadant's solicitor would accept service in the His Lordship (to Mr. Crowther Smith) - Will you accept service in the other action?
other sction.
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Mr. Smith--Not without instructions.
Mr. Davidson-My friend admittedly has no instractions, and bis client is left the Colony would ask your Lordship to take this case some
Tis, Lordship (to Mr. Smith)--Will you ns- time next week, or to-morrow morning. eatain whether your client ic hore?
the category of "barmaids." The dictionary allied to Russia, united to Great meaning of "barmaid" is "a girl or woman Britain, and possessing friendships and agreements with Italy, Spain, and who serves food or drink at a bar." An application made to the Government for a definition has elicited the following reply from Japan? The Franco-Japanese agree-morning it 11 polosk
ment was one of the guarantees of
the Colonial Secretary:-.
"I am directed to inform you that the
Mr. Smith-Yes, I will see him myself. His Lordship-We will take the case to-mor
Mr. Smith-Fosnnot be ready by thon
about his case it would be another thing to allow an adjournment.
R. H. Whittaker to recover $445.15 was again mentioned.
Mr. P. W. Goldring, who represented the defendant, said his client was prepared to con- sent to judgmont if his Lordship would grant a stay of execution for fourteen days. Defendant's affairs were somewhat involved, and his credi- tors wire considering a very advantageons com- position which had been put to them. Ifexecn tion in this action was issued it was liable to spoîl ull.
Mr. Jackson, who appeared for the plaintiffs, objected to the stay.
His Lordship-No other judgment can come in before yea
Mr. Jackson-I do not see why we should be prejudiced.
Mr. Goldring-You cannot be prejudiced in any way.
His Lordship-If you think tho man is going away--
Mr. Jackson-We don't know what he is going to do. A lot of things may happen within fourteen days.
Mr. Goldring The composition will be a adrantogeous to my friend as to any of the other creditors concerned..
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His Lordship-1 think I will grant a stay, with liberty to the plaintiffs to apply.
Mr. Goldring-I will put my friend in por. pession of all the facts.
His Lordship-There will be jodumont for the plaintiff with ooste, and a stay of erecation for fourtoon days, with liberty to apply,
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK DIVIDEND.
We are oficially authorised to stato that, of the subject to audit, the Direstora Hongkong & Shanghai Danking Corporation- will recommend at the forthcoming mooling : ·
A dividend of £2 per share. A bonus of
5.
Add to the Silver Reserve Fund. $250,000 2,000,000 Carry, forward about....
LOCAL SPORT FIXTURES AT A GLANCE.
League Cricket.
Police v. Kowloon,`
Happy Valley. KO.Y.L.I. v. Craigangowor,
Military Ground, 2`p.m.
TEAMS.
Craigongower-I. B. Lammert, H. H. Tayler W. H. Vivesh, L. A. Roso, R. A. Carvalho, J. V. Braga, E. L. Braga, J. D. Noris, P. Currie, C. J. Higginbothams and
R. Basa.
Other Cricket.
H.K.C.C. u. Garrison,
Club Ground, 145 p.m. Kowloon "A" v. R.GA. Craigengowar "A" Naval Tord,
TEAM H.E.C.C."À. "R. EO. Bird, E. & S. Fowler, H. Hancock. R. Flancock, C. A. Hastings, M. M. Mas, T. F. Pearce, C. F.. Shackleton, H. D. Sharpin, W. C. D. Tarnor
and Kev. S. W. Payne.
H.K. CRICKET LEAGUE.
The following is the table up to date:-
Clab.
Yorks...
·R. E....
The Remnants. Civil Service Hongkong E.G.A. Kowloon Craigongower H.K. Police
Played.
Football
H.M.S. Kent v. H.K.F.,
Fearmland Drawn.
75.00
62.50
42.85
40.00
3 37.50
33.33
25.00
16.66
12.50
Happy Valley, 4.30 p.m.
TEAM.
word "barmaid" in section 15 of Orduanes ponce in the Far East. He only Mr. Dividson-If my friend know anything Three-quarters, E. A. Wood, T. E. S. Robson, 46 of 1909 includes the wives, daughters, hoped that such isolation would last.
nieces, and
other
female dependents
of publicans who sell liquor behind the bar, the scope and object of the section being fo prohibit any woman from serving liquor in a public house."
Presumably, therefore, the Government will
take the necessary steps to see that the cod tions of the licence are fulfilled in this respect.
SALE OF RACECOURSE
PRIVILEGES.
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At the Racecourse yerday afternoon Meast Hughes & Hough, auctioneers, offer
?" TARIFF NEGOT:ATIONS,
LONDON, January 18th. Reuter learns that the Anglo- Japanese tariff negotiations proceeding in London are progressing satisfac torily, and that probably the result will be a commercial treaty whereby Japan will make modifications in her
ed for sale by public auction the privileges in tariff in return for concessions on the FB. the Governor. and Lady Lagard will be connection with the forthcoming races of the
Mr. Smith I know what the defence is.
Mr. Davidson-Perhire your Lordship will adjourn it for a wook on the understanding that there will not be a further adjournment.
His Lordship-Very wall.
WORKING OFF JUDGMENTS.
Dyngor Singh and A. M. Costa to recover
J.
H.K.E.C:- Tall back, H. G. Hogerty;
AA Claxton, and J. C. Roberts; Halves, T. Cocker and J Clarks: Forwards, A. H. Reiss, W. Ross, C. C. F. Cunningham, J. Boll-Irving A. Temperley, A. Murdoch, D. G. Cheesman and J. F. McGregor,
H.K. FOOTBALL LEAGUE. The following is the table up to date-
P. W. D. L. For Aget. Pts.
8. 1 -0.25 5
Buff. $147.30.
Defendant admitted the debt, bat asked to be Naval Yard....
R.E.
allowed to pay by instalments.
His Lordship-How much can you pay Defoudant-85.
Mr. Gardiner, who appeared for the plaintiff, said the defendant would be paying off his last instalment or another judgment nart month.
His Lordship-How much do you suggest
Mr. Gardiner-$25 a month.
R.G... Hongkong Kowloon
4 2
•60 3.15 11 224 11
12 10
2 11
4
7 15.
The Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Pen ang have resolved to ask Government, in place of the insome tax, to try a house and land tax of one month's rent per sunum, the landlord His Lordship (to defendant)--When is the and the tenant each paying one-half. They will
Admiral bases this opinion, and in the present at the T.M.C.A. rooms on Monday Hongkong Jockey Club. Numerous intending part-of Great Britain. absence of a statement of reasons we can evening on the occasion of a social gathering to purchasers were present, and throughout bid.
take love of Sir Henry and Lady May. Mrs.ding for the different lots tras spiritat, the re INTERESTING ENGAGEMENT. he should pay after that? Atkinson is arranging the progamme and Mrsult being an increase in the total price realized Fadeley. Mrs. Lindsey, Mrs. Lawder, Bise on last year's sale of over $3,000. The lots Harker, Mr. Balloch, Mr. A. E. Faine and Capt brought the following prices:- Mitchell-Taylor are taking part. In response 1,8390; 2, 8410; 3, 8470, 4, 8800; 5, 3650;
prove a mistake from the point of view of the American taxpayer, Mr. BoosSTELT has expressed the opinion that the Canal
LONDON, January 13th.
the
Mr. Vynor Brooke, eldest son of the
daughter will double the power of the United States to a request from members of the Association, 6, $700; 7, $1,200; 8, $860; 9, 8920; 10 $700; Rajah of Sarawak, is engaged to Navy. This view is not endorsed by all Sir Houry Kay will give su Irish recitation. 11, $680; 12 $680; 13, 8600; 14, $820 youngest Naval strategists, and possibly Admiral The chair will be taken by Mr. P. H. Holyoak, 15, 8700; 16, 3550 17, 3500; 18, $350; Eshe
19, $200 Admiral Sir vice-president of the Association. YASHIRO is among them.
Viscount
Inst instalment on the other judgment?
Defendant-At the end of February, “
His Lordship - I see no reason why he should not pay 820 after the last instalment.
Mr. Gardiner What in the meantime ? His Lordship--Nothing in the meantime,
also ask Government to approach the F.M.. Government for assistance, as the Straits and FMS. enjoy the same protection. The Chun- ber, also asks Government to appeal to the Home authorities for a reduction of the military contribution.