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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH, 1911.
ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL PRIZE ng out from St. Stephen's College, and for
DISTRIBUTION,
respect which is such an integral part of the Chinese family life, and upon which the Chines social system is based, with regard to this system, I say, we shall endeavour to find some solution and I see no reason why we should not find the solution which is compatible to our circam-
CANTON.
OWN CORRESPONDENT.]
Jaunary, 13th.
DISHONEST SEARCHERS.
I'the officer
came to the conclusion that the prestige of the army had been considerably lowered by the article published. A meeting of officers and "nou comis" wit held, and it was decided that if a » Idier wishes to buy raw meat ho must wrap it up in paper so that no further occasion may arise for a journalist to throw mad at the fair reputation of China's army,
such other students sa rosy wish to reside fliere- in provided the accommodation is sufficient, About one-half of the initial mum required là now in view, so that we expect to be laying the foundations before many marths have passed, Our thanks are tendered to those gentlemen who have again eo generously assisted the Prize Fund. It remains for mo hut to announce that the not entrance examination will be held on Feb.sity; and Kented with him on a platform at the and of the 14, and to wish the boys a happy New Year, & perience of all the older universities. WeBridge in Honom ostensibly to search for con- yesterd-y taken from the Pun Tu gaol to the
healthy holiday, with a prompt return to their places on the re-opening of the Collage on February 16th.
The sapual prize distribution of St. Stephen's College took place in the Lai Kwai Pai Hall of the College yesterday in the presence of s number of parents and fridus of the scholars His Excellency the Governor presidad, and had
hall her Excellency Lady Lagard, his Lord ship Bishop Landor, the Von. Archdeacon Barnett (Warden of the Coller), Mr. E. A. Irving (Tireotor of Education); Dr. Saunders, Rev. F. 7. Johnson, Mr. A: H. Parris and Captain Simson (Private Secretary).
After as opening prayer the Warden read his roport...
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ARCADEACON BARNETT said:-Your Ex. ooilency My Lord Bishop. Lad es and Gentle men-Once again it is my plossing duty report steady progress. The new wing of the
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HIS EXCELLENCY, who on rising was received with applause, said :-- My Lard Bishop, Mr. Werden, Ladies and Gontierrez,--Your annual roports at St. Stephen's are so invariably fell of accousts of progress and success that I aut art
On Wednesday night three mon employed as atance and iãoals. We are a new Univerzearchers by the Anti-Opium Bureau entered the we are the heir to the shop of a prepared opium dealer near Ma Chung
can proit by the results of that experience, cealed smokere. They made off, however, with and we can take warning by their failures
$22 in cash in spite of the protosis of the shop We are ambitious, too, of finding some solution.
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TRIPLE EIROOTION. By order of the Viceroy three persons were
axecution ground and there paid the penalty of their crimes. One of the threo was who had poisoned her husband in order to live death, The third was a robber. The woman was beheaded, but the two men were strangled.
to this problem of which I have spoken or keeper. The latter informed the police the with her lover, who also accompanied her to.
same night and a request was sent to the Hurena asking that these three dishonest men he handed over to the authorities. Those in charge of the Bureau, however, refused to do so, and the matter has been reported to the Tastai of Polica for investigation,
DISTRESSED PERSONS.
THE PROSECUTION OF A SHANGHAI DIRECTOR.
College, provided by the parasis and guardians, i to find my spoock on these plerisant occasions" spirit. The books to which I have. referred that a uvmber of persons have come from the mous, issned at the instance of the Crown
has been fully utilized. Both staf and studente mordly a repetition of the achievements which have appreciated the facilities provided by this the Wardez has gunounced to us with the increased accommodation. There has been au
your successes by my congratulations, and I have to complain that you manage to leave room for litle but the last. St. Stephen's, as we al kuow, stands apart from any other sucational establishment in this Colony, since although it
It is reported from the Wai-Chou Prefecture
Hupoh Provings to solicit help, as they had heen rated by the late floods. It appears that after the floods had devastated part of that Province daring the 6th moon many sufferers being made homeless wandered to the south begging their way from village to village, and the com-
than 112 in number. They asked the district magistrate to supply them with funds to take them back to their native province, but he did net do so. The company then began to parade the streets and to appeal to the charity of the passers-by. This unusual sight brought many impeded. The townsfolk then got up a sub- scription for them, after which the distressit ones betook themselves elsewhere.
In HLM. Police Court at Slunghai, on the 10th, before G. W King, Esq., Police Magistrate, Mr. H. J. Craig appeared in answer to a zum- Advocate, the charge reading as follows: --For that you on hisrol 16, 1910, id conspire with one William Fitts and on divers other dates between the last mentioned day and May 16. 1910, unlawfully, fraudulently and deceitfully did amongst yourselves conspire, combine, con federate and agrou together, and with divers
false pretences anlawful and subtle ways nud complainant (the Crown Advocate) by divers means, stratagems and devices to obtain and acquire to yourselves and from the Siak In- soups a money and selfientes of the sid drapeera Rabbor Concessions, divors large company, and to cheat and defraud the said company thereof.
Mr. S. H. MsKons appeared to prosecute on
recommended. Ng Soy Ho in the Preliminary is neither a Government school ner a grant | majority of boys who do not aspire to complete people into the street and traffic was greatly behalf of the Crown Advocate, and Mr. R. N.
POOD RESULTS.
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Macleod appeared for the defenes,
After the Magistrats had road and explained the charge, Mr. Macleod asked if his Wor- ship had said that the complaint was laid by tho Grown Adrocate; »
Bishop LANDER announced that he had re- cored a letter of apology from Sir Henry and Lady May, who were unable to attend. He then inculecting a rule of standard of life which, asked the Governor to be good enough to pre-while it is based on high prinsiples, shall not sent the prizes.
involve the compulsory teaching of religion That is the question, the problem for us, have discussed it with high authorities and Chinese gentlemen at Poking, and I invite you Sir, to study the problem in a broad and liberal
are at your disposal at any time, and shall be delighted to have the realis of your experience in this College, which is average of over thirty boarders-double the addition of my own congratulations in itself a standing proof of the possibility of number of the precoiling your, and in addition Thisis not a position in which I like to find my the solution of that problem, (Applause.) Ny 130 day boys. The number of names ou the roll self. I should like to come here and be able to
Lord. Bishop, I offer no apology for having bas totalled 193.
increase over former yours. Four times in the year written exaraina, offer some frienly criticism or some useful spokon at such length on the subject of the rany that got as far es Wai-chow was no fower other pornons whess usines are unknown to the tions are led throughout the school. With advice as well as to show my deep interest in University, for it is subject, sa I have said, but few exceptions the results have ben satis-
which must particularly interest this College of factory, and in a larve number of cases very
St. Stephen's. Elsewhers I may dwell on the good. The passos in the Oxford Local Exami nations in July, though high, Inrely attained in
fact that the University is only one item in the Home respecte to but year's standard. Two
educational problem of this Colony that the passed in the Preliminary, nine is the Junior
primary education and the instruction of the vast and eight in the Senior- a total of 19 val of 21 rection obtained festours with Distinction in sphor it affords a higher education second to their education by taking University degree isat
Chan Iu Cho was given Distinction in Chinese is the Junior section, while among the one in the Colony. (Applause.). Thus, pupils least as important, and perhaps acre important, than the question of the University. Indeed, if Seniors four soined a like honour. In other aspire to complete their education by taking a words, out of 12 Distinctions allotted to Hong unisemity degree much in the same way as meet circarastances bad zot prevented me from being kong, six were awarded to students of the of our publio school boys do at Home in our
prosent en Saturday last at the prize-giving of the College. Seveu of the Seniors also obtained large public schools. Its here in this Ellis Kadooris School, I had intended to spook on the 46sociale of Arts degree. The Candidates hall that the first germ was evolved which bas this aspect of the educational question, and in all were granted certificatos exempting them from Responsions. Half of texe wern desvoloped into the present University scire, discuss and explains me of the recent develop won by St. Stephon's Collage ndidates, and it is fitting that I should here inform you ments in our grant code system. I was not In examining more closely the detailed 1sts of the progress of the orclution of that isened from Oxford, one promising feature is worthy of potu. I tefer to the realis germ. Evolution, as yon all Icos, espesially present at your prize-giving last year because in English Composition. None but schach those of you who have studied geology had had the pleasure a week or two bofors of masters can appreciate the 'difficulties which ond estronomy and the various theories of the attending here and opening them now promises, The Admiral is very angry about it and he on subpœna first. Auth's summons had only been controst those who easy to impart to Chinese cosmic laws, know that it is a slow process, and and I thought therefors that I ought, instead, to go to the Diocesan Boys' School. But I students a rudimentary knowledge of English in this mattor of the University, although wo idiom. It is not surprising, therefore, that pas HOB in Senior Composition among 'Chtifese have pushed it with ardour and with success, it have. zvied with pleakpre in your last year's It is said that thess deputies do practically no idrot like task to Court for any lengthy students in this Hougkong contre lave ben will be some little time before the University the Werdon has just read to us, varion" as the report which somewhat exceptional, not exceeding perhaps is an established, fact. The contract for the 30 per cent. In 1910, however, there was a marked advance, 68 per cent of the completion of the buildings expires at the end items which all for special remark. I m Seniors having satisfied the Examiners in of this year, but after that there is the oquipment that you have established physical laboratoris, this subject. Those interested in education will of the laboratories, furnishing and various These will be of the greatest possible benefit to be pleased to mark this ovidoues of closer «t- tention given to English Composition in the other matters. However, I hope that when I those boys who interd to take up sciezen. I hope I may have the pleasure of inspecting if pre- Hongkong Schools, more particularly in view come here next year I shall be able to announce of the higher education to be seen offered an early opening. (Applause.) In the meantime, ontly. I hope, also, that other large schools in through the University. Seeing that the I am very glad indeed to hear that you hope this Colony will follow your example. I see you University cannot be opened until after the beginning of niext year, several of our students, to begin almost at once with the building of the hars also formed an advisory board of five impatient of delay, have left recently for mission hostel. I hope that in the not for Chinese and three Faglish gentlemen: I ti
you have also established entrance examinations England or Amerles to pursue their studies in distant future this mission hostel may, become a
There are two special points which interest foreign seats of learning. For the benefit of a few others who, having passed the Oxford very integral part of the University of Hong-
One is the very large increase in Senior Examination, wish for more dranced kong, empating with other residential houses lostures by day, a University Preparation and colleges for honours alike in sport and your number of boarders, because, as I am Class has been formed
We which
hope in studies as the old historical colleges never tired of saying, I am a staunch supporter columns that the chief of the Anti-Garabling Crown Advocate is acting for Dr. Nijhuis?""
test for the coveted position
ut Dux of
The
report, as well
me,
of the residential system. The other is the increase in the study of the Chinese language This is a distinct matter for and litemture. congratulation Your staff is adequate to give a first-class education to the boys who attend this school, perhaps more so than that of any other soliool in the Colony. This is proved by the success which has attended the competition for the Oxford Local Examinations, and more especially by your very signal achievements in doubling the numbers who have passed in the senior division in English composition. That subject is of paramount importance to any boy who wishes to sequire Wastora education, for it is of course absolutely necessary that he should understand the language in which that educt tion is conveyed. I notice also yon have passed several boys in higher mathematics. All these your excellent organisation and argely extended premises that the numbers in school will increase correspondingly. I hope that next year I shall hear a report of continued progress, LO less than I have heard every year since I have known you, and I hope I shall find a long roll of boys who have earned the right to be excluded from responsions and to enter the University. I wish you all pleasant holidays, and hope that a successful year lios before you. (Applauses)
to continse throughout 1911. The con of Oxford and Cambridge do: 4 new the College, always keen thongh friendly, has St. Stephen's Collogo with your present last none of its interest because competed for school affiliated to it. But to return to the by those in the higher form who wrestled for prograss of the University. The immediate the honour lat year. The modal has been matter in hand is the drawing up of an Ordin- awarded to Leang Nai Hang. Among the
anco for its constitution end incorporation. year's innovations the half-yearly entrance examination and classes in Mandarin, which Tlas Ordinance has been modelled on the were promised in last year's report, have both charter of the Bristol University, the latest and
in proved beneficial. The teaching Mathema ties and Science has been advanced, and the most up to date of our English universities, study of the Chinese Classics has become incre and I have also written to India for the draft acceptable to students now that it is law of the Burmah University, which it is recognised in the local examinations. Wei On Scholarship may not be taken by proposed to establish very shortly, and which any student two years in succession. Under pertaps contains some useful suggestions. The regreti Hung und Chaz Tour Ovlixsince was crafted last April, and I took it Nin are not eligible for the prize. For placa in Home with me and diseased it with a member the Orford Locals, therefore, the medal is awarded to Wei Wing Look. Hea Chang Sa is of high authorities in England, and since I have accorded a similar honour for premier position come back I have practically reeset it, and I hope in commercial subjects. There have been few on a very early occasion we shall be able to contests on the playground this year Akener introduce it into the Legislative Council, nd are encouraging signs, and I hope that with interest has boen manifested in oricket since the turfing of the ground in the summer. The only pass it into law. Once it becomes law the Uni- outside matel played was ursinst Queen's seraity will become an established fast. (Hear, College, This was won by our Eleven. In a bear, and applause)-waiting only to take over Tennis sout at with the Diocesan School we its buildings and throw open its doors for sil stu were likewing successful, but in ball our loss outweigh the gains. druts who desire to enter. When the Court The teaching power of Blas College has and the Coanet of the University have thus been been increased by two hours help daily which created, we shall be able to take legal and fool the Rev. C. 1. Shann is able to spare while decisions on rarions matters of great importance studying the Chinese Language. Mr. Fung Man Sui, one of our most successful old boy, to schools like St. Stephen's Colleg. who has joined the teaching staff. "Temporary desire information as to the course of instruc. assistance is also being kindly given by the Rev. tion in the various faculties and the methods of S. W. Payne. The Colloge Council is now in a negotiation for an additional Science master in preparation for a University course. I have often view of anticipated developments in this branch said, when speaking on this subject, and I have of study in connection with the University. He said it before in this rame bull, that I am detor- may be expected early in the year. Mr. Nairn, mined that, so far as lies in my power, that the our Science master, having fulfiled Ave years valuable service, is now leaving on furlough education afforded by this University of ours
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The Governor then distributed the prises, the winners being heartily cheered as they received their trophies from his Excellency hands. The following received Oxford Local Examination certificates
Bonier-Leung Nai Chaer, Leung Nai Hang, Chan Tann Nin and Lum Tang, all with distinction in Chinese and all were excused responilons; Wei Ming Look, excused respon- sions; See Chong Shu, Ho Ming Kim, Li Hoi Tong.
Junior-Chau Yiu Che, with distinction in Chinese; Meng Oi Kat, Lai Hou Chin, Yang Hin Hang, Lai Hun Young, Lau Chan, Lo Kwan.lu, Luk In Chenng.
Preliminary Ng Sea Ho, with distinction in Chinese. Third Class Honours, Ng Sa Cheung Chan Cheng Nia.
BISHOP LANDER proposed-a rote of thanks to His Excelleney for attending, and remarked how delighted all were to see Lady Lugard present and looking as well
The proceedings ended with cheers for their Excellencies and the Lord Bishop.
well-deserved. Mr. Hancock, the popular shall be such as to educate the moral character, Senior master, ie, duo on the completion and indeed I may add, the amotional side of the of his furfonsh, about the middle of February. stadents of the University as well as merely the Mr. Mackenzie, after being connected with the College since its inception in 1903. expects in intellectual and rantarial side. (fear, hour, and the early summer-to transfer his faithfulserrions applause.) The problem is a very difficult one; from the College to the Media Mission at it is one that has been dealt with at enormous Nanding under Dr. Lechmere Clift. In addition to hie heavy duties in the large Fourth Form, length in a bulky volume which was issued by Mr. Henderson has given generous help in the the Indian Government as long ago as 1889 play round. Since last Report the Rev., and which is full of reports on this subject by the Men. WH. Hewitt hace taken up their residenco in the College. This has been a distinct gain, highest oducational and administrative author. for the boarders. To Mr. Hewitt, Lam ities in India, and we know they comprise some especially persoonly indebted for the ready and able man of the ablest intellects our country has produced uer in which (notwithstanding the many claims
It has been dealt with more recently in upon his time) he has acted for me during little volume by Mr. Chirol on Indian warest, enforced toniporary absence from duty. The Angie Chinese and Classical masters, together which arrived only by last post. This problem with the offee staff, hard, as always, rendered of how to afforda Wortern education to Oriental faithful service. To one and all the College races without undermining these traditions and Council wishes to repeat its assurance of ap.. precision for good work dons. The establish castems and religious ideas upon which their ment of a University in our midst has afforded character lise bean formed and their standards the Churck Missiousry Society so opportunity of life are based, is one which we share with of still further contributing somewhat to the
Indis. For very many years the Indian educational efficiency of the Colony. The de- sirability of providing a Hostel, for students Government has endeavoured to solve that attencing the University was curly laid before problem, and we know that it has not met with the Executive body of the Society, and I complete success, and to day it has had bad to am glad of this opportunity to thank your soknowledge its failure. Our system of instant. Excellency for your able advocacy of our pre- posal both before the Committee in London and enforced residence in the University, or in in Liverpool. For many years C.M.S. Girls' authorised hostels, will get rid of Schoel has been conducted at “ Fairies." This great many of the difficultion and the evils properly being immediately opposite theentrance from which the Calealis Eniversity has to the University, it has been decided to remove the Girls' School alsewhere and to erect upon suffered. With regard to this further question this valuable ante a Hostel which shall be of moral training, and the development of moral primarily for the convenience of students parensicomment and teaching of this reverence and
His Worship replied that the information was
Mr. McKean said that he did not think it necessary prove the service of the summonů,
Bome time ago, towing to many complaints received from various districle, Admiral Liap-sworn by Mr. Wilkinson. pointed a number of deputies to arrost, kill or drive out the robbers and other had characters, we are tog and appeared if answer to it. These men have now been called upon to send Conusel would ask the Court for a short ad- in a report of what they have done, and the journment in order but he might being the ad Admiral finds that the result is practically nil. foward in the particular way he wished to. He
warned these deputies that unless belter results ard speedily forthcoming they will be degraded.
as a stepping stone to promotion. work at all, but only look upon the appointment
VICEROY AND EDUCAMON,
The new Viceroy is very interested in all matters relating to education. Fome years ago, while H. E. Shum was Viceroy here, H. E. was Educational Commisioner, and in that import ent post he did excellent work. A few days ago H. E. had a long interview with the present Tanentional Commissioner, and in the course of ho directed that officer to search diligently for all defects in the present system and do his best to remedy them.
A NEW. NEWSPAPEÈ,
It was reported some weeks ago in there
Association intended to start a news paper, the aim of which was to be the setting forth in vivid terms the terrible evil of licensed gembling Now the machinery, type and all the necessary appliances have arrived and the new journal, to be called the Ho Po, is to be issued for the first time soon after New Year
·A MAGISTRATES' FEAST,
It is an old-established custom here that when a new Viceroy arrives the Pan Yü and Nam Hoi Magistrates send to him the materi- al for a grand feast. Some few days ago the Magistrates carried out this old ceremony, but the Viceroy did not accept the loc, which were taken back to the Nam Hoi yamen and there eaten by the Magistrates and their private frieniks
ROBRING A DOCTDE.
Two or three days ago the Fong. Fing Hospital put an advertisement in the pape fors dostor. A man named Lai, living in the Sai. wa, was ons of the applicants, but while he was away thieves broke into his house and stole goods to the value of over $200, As there was policeman on duty strnost exactly ontside the doet r's door it is rathers wonder that the crime was so easily committed.
a
Epitome
intended to call some witnesses whobare to appear
issued the previous day, he bad had no oppor- tuuity to obtain these subponds from the Court. He would ask for a short adjournment, as he adjournment for this purpose; oa adjournmont for two days would suffice.
In reply to his Worship, Mr. Macleod anid that he objected to the application. He thought it was a vary extraordinary procedure. The Crown Advocate had made the complaint, but was not present in Court, and Counsel, wished to ask him one or two questions. He under- stood that the information was laid by the Crown Advocate, who had maile a most serious charge, and who then asked for an adjournment for two days. In the circumstances, Consel
Advocate certain questions which he would like submitted that he was entitled to ask the Crown his Worship to consider in reference to whether any adjournment shoul be allowed. Perhaps it would help his Worship if Counsel informed bim what the questions were that he wished to. ask. The first was: "Is it not a fact that the
Hix Worship-That, of course, is within the judicial notice of the Court,
the Court that his client, Dr. Nijhuis, has been Mr. MacioodAnd it is also practically before charged or accased by the Company of deing something the same as this.
His Worship-That I do not know. Dr. Nijhuis is a Patch subject.
Mr. Maslood-Yos, but it is also before the Court in a civil action. The Crown Advocate lays in rmation of a very serious charge against a prominent citizen in Shanghai, and he should
is all I have to say, at least appear here and explain himself. This His Worship-I think he is represented by Mr. McKean.
has
Mr. Maclued What I object to is that he
"I KNOW THAT CUTICURA CURED ME
Worried and Tortured for 5 Years. Covered with Eruption All Over. Could Not Sleep nor Rest. Felt Like Tearing Himself to Pieces. With First Use of Cuticura Oint- mont, had No Itching at All.
"I have been tortured for the past ve year with a bad skin disease. I attended the
hospital for two years, off and on, with it. The lust time I attended for five months without success. My back, chest, legs, cruiS, scalp, in fact all over, wors covered with the eruption. I could not sicep at night. or rest in the daytime. My back was a smother frám neek to hips with Aundreds of spots and nasty sures, They worried me and tortured me to k let us through I could lear myself to pleces. I showed some of my work-mates, and they said that jber never saw anything so bad, and they know how I was worried and tortured by itim
a la diseas ter and criest mary remedies without any use, but finally I started using Cutkura Olt- ment and with the very first applleation I was relieved, and had no itching at all. Then I got a good nicht's sleep which I had not had in weeks. Whin a fortnight everything had completely, dkappeared as if by magic power, and I have had na trouble sige, I know that Cuticura has evred me, and I strongly advise those who suffer with my ekin trouble, however bad it may be or what- ever, other remedies may have falled them, to give the wonderful Cutfrura Remedies a fra bellave their cure will be effecten, not for a little while but for good, for Cusica Had one of the worst cases to tackle when it cured me." (Blamed) 6. 1. Dagre, 37, Now Road, Brentford, Middx.. Eng., May 19, 1010. Cutiers Remedies are sold throughout the world, Depew: Leudou, 27, Charienheure Balj Caleitis, B. K. Pa; 80, Africa, Lennon, Jad.. Cape Town, MU, NA, Potter Drug & Chem, Corp., Bolé Fronson, Post-inve. Cutkurs book, givDA fstruction for the best cars of sktu, scalp and bar, 20
CHS. J.
GAUPP & CO.,
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
CHATER ROAD,
ARE NOW SHOWING
A VERY
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made a charge ou cafh under, to say the JEWELLERY very least of it, the most pecular circumstances, and he is not in Court.
Mr. McKean-1f Mr. Macleod challenges the right-of the Crown Adroosts to make any complaint he thinks necessary, I have nothing to say. I now eny that I am entitled to an adjournment, if I apply for it on reasonable
witnesses I wish to call first, and in the conduct grounds. The grounds are that there are certain of the case I am entitled to call the witnesses in the ordinary way. If the Court thinks that is. a reasonable application. I am entitled to the His Worship-Would you be ready in two adjournment. days?
Mr. McLean—Yes.
ALSO
A LARGE STOCK OF
MAPPIN & WEBB'S
His Worship said that he would grant the SILVERWARE AND application.
PRINCES PLATE
AT THEIR
LONDON CATALOGUE PRICES
LOOTING A GUARD-BOAT. Between Ching Yuɛn and Ying Tak there is,
Mr. Macleod-Where a complaint is made by moored a guard-boat, which being somewhat anybody, I submit that that person ought to be old was about to be repaired. Previous to in Court, and if an adi urament is asked for, I who has taken his cath on an information. The banding the best over to the workmen all the believe I am entitled to ask questions of a person arme, ammunition and effects belonging to the question I want to ask is: "Is it unta fact that crew were taken to a temporary station close Mr. Wilkinson is noting for Dr. Nijhuis, who is by Hearing of this a number of robbers came interested in a civil suit against the Company, and who bas been accused by that Company of on the seeno, fonght against the then Maneer almost exactly what is charged against the Plus only Cost of Transport to and drove them off. As a resulf sixteen Mauser accused here F" The case between the Company rifles, a number of revolvers and a large quantity and Dr. Nijhuis is, I believe I am not asting of amandion fell into the bands of the thieves for either party, I am not absolutely aware how fr the proceedings bare gone-a case in which and all the personal belongings of the guard, Dr. Nijhuis claims certain shares from the were taken away. One paper, commenting on Company. His claim ha boon refused on the this episode, asks this pertinent question: "If ground of frand. the guards cannot protect themselves, how can they protect others.*
VISITING THE FORTS.
His Worship-In which Court would that case ba?
Mr. Macleod-In the Supreme Court. His Worship-If I soud for the record. I can see the allegation.
Mr. MoKean-No-defendo has been filed, but- I balinse that by consent there has been a stay Mr. Macleod That makes these proceedings
His Worship I will grant the adjourment for two days: There is, however, the question of bail
The inal examination of the year has just been completed in the Military College outside the East Gate and the students are shortly to of proceedings until after this case. be taken on a tour of inspection to Whampac-- to as the Naval and Torpedo College and later all the more peculiar. on to the forts at Fa Moon. The students are to be accompanied on this trip by their foreign" teachers. This idea has greatly angored the LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS. aditor of the Piny Man Pa, who considera The H.-A. Linia str. Scandia left Shanghaich's proposal disgraceful, for Whampoa and on the 15th instant a.m., and may be expected Fu Moon are two of the chief Chinase defences and if a foreigner is allowed to see them what here to-morrow.
The Indo-China str. Namsang left Calcutta is not likely to happen. and may be expected here on or about the 29th for this port vin the Straits on the 13th inst at,
Mr. Macleod-I, of course, ask that the
His Worship-Certainly, I should grant acoured should be remanded on bail that--Mr. Craig and two British subjoots in the cum of $5,000 ea.
Mr. W. A. C. Platt -I am quite willing to go bail.
Dis Worship-I take it that you can. Mr. Platt I am in a position to put up the 25,000.
His Worship--I am not questioning your ability to put up 85,000 or that you would assist Mr. Craig to leave the jurisdiction, but you are Mr. Maclerd's partner.
MEAT AND THE MILITARY. It happened that a few days ago a soldier The LG.M. str. Goeben, which left here on went to market to buy a piecò of meat. As ho the 11th inst.. ut. I p.m., arrived at Singapore was going back to barracks through Wai of on the 15'1 inst, at 11 am, ed to arrive at Banang on the 18th instant, st Now this most important and interesting piece The P.&O. S. N. Co.'s str. Syr'a, is expect Street the meat, dirt of the cost of a passar-by, 2 pin
The F.G.M. str. Derflingor, which left here on the 13th instant, at 2pm.. arrived at Shaug by the Colonel of the soldier's regiment, and the 12th instant. hai on the 16th ist, at noon.
of new found its way into the columns of the Ping Man Po, aut in course of time was read
His Worship than intimastad, that the Woing accept Mr. Platt, and another surety fose being remanded until 10 am on Thursday, forthcoming, the matter was disposed of, the
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WEATHER REPORT. ·
1833
On the 16th at 11.40 a.m.-The barometer hus rison considerably in ladi.tok, and fallen quickly over N, Japan and the Bouins.
There are two depressions, one moving East- wards to the North of Hokkaido, and the other moving in the same direction in the neighbour. Lood of the Bonina.
The anti-cyc'onio area is lying over N. and Manchuria.. Pressure is giving way over 8. China and Tongkin.
'i Fresh to strong monsoon is still expected to prevail over the China tea
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am. to day, 000 inches,
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at icon today is as follows --
(N.E. winds, Hongkong & Neighbourhood fro h; fair. Formosa Channel
Same No 1.
South
coast of Chins between Sams, as. No i
Hongkong and Lancoks. South cast of Chins but en Same as No 1.
Hongkong and Hainan”.