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prisoners were receiving every considera- tion at the hands of the Judges, and allowed overy latitude in presenting their defence. were Still, the fact that these gentlemen wer not to divalge the apparently swore details of the evidence leaves the objections sa to the secrecy of the trial unaffected Our Tokyo correspondent in a telegram yesterday mentioned that the Government had addressed a circular letter to the Lega tions and to the Press explaining and defending the reasons for not giving the
accused a public trial. It is very doubtful
The French mail of the 20th December was delivered in London on the 18th inst.:
A gambling raid on a home in Irving Street, Wanchal, resulted in sight Chinese being charged before Mr. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday. The keeper was fined $20 sudeach of the players 4.
A Chinese who was caught in the sot of stealing a jacket from a house in Spring Gardou Lane was sentenced to imprisonment for one month by Mr. Wood at the Magistracy yester. day.
At the Magistrany yesterday Mr. Hellifax
It is officially announced that the wedding of. Miss Anderson, daughter of Sir John Ander son, G.C.M.G., Governor of the Straits Settlo wents, und Mr. D. Y. Perkins, of Messrs. Drow & Napier, will take place in Singapore on February 25.
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LONDON, January 19th. A St. Petersburg telegram states that Great Britain has made serious- representations to Russia regarding a. proposed twelve-mile limit for the White Sea in the government of Archangel
SUPREME COURT,
Thursday, January, 19th.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION, BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (BIE FRANCIS PIGGOTT).
THE ARSON CHARGE,
The trial of La Hing on a charge of arton" was concluded. Prisoner was found guilty on both counts, and sentenced to seven years' im- prisonment.
His Lordship's remarks on fire insurance will be found in another column.
BEFORE HIS HONOVE MR. F. A. HAZRLAND
(ACTING PUISNE JUDGE).
TED SNATCHING CASE. A Chinese was charged with snatching à handbag from Bessie Barrin zion. Mr. Alabaster conducted the case for the Crown, and Sir Henry Barkeley, instructed by Mr. Dixon, appeared for the defence.
The following jury was empanelled: -Messrs Mr. Obremski, O. E. Owen, A. Ritobis, F. H.
convicted a native of being in unlawful pouses-plague is not spreading. in the present age, even in Japan, whether sion of a quantity of opinsa an dordered him to
weeks' imprisonment. weight to justify a procedure savouring of
reason can be advanced of sufficient fine of $47, the alternative being Ove of the methods of the Inquisition. I it
The Throne's revised Constitutional
The result of the representations is is interesting to learn that the subject is to be brought up for discussion in the Diet
programme includes the promulgation awaited with interest as a test of the this Chinese year of regulations for a Anglo-Russian entente. No doubt the secret trial of the case was dictated by the fear that publication of the
Before Mr. Hallifax at the Magistracy Cabinet and also an advisory Council of the proceedings would be highly prejudi cial to the best interests of the State. It is Fosterday an inquiry was held emoerning the consisting of the present Grand FRENCH COLUMN AMBUSHED de Gras, J. H. Oxborry, A. Marfang and J.
London, Jan. 19th. GERMANY, however, a moot point, wo think, whether death of a Chineso prisoner named to Lo Wong, Councillors under the presidency ofļ
A Paris telegram states that Casa ENGLAND,
AUSTRIA, BEL-more harm is not doue by secrecy than by scidence showed that death was due to Prince Cling.
stop a dysentery, and the jury retu nað a værdiot
French RUSSIA,
the withdrawal of the Manchu boun-Blanca brigands ambushed a
columu proceeding to arbitrate a GIUM, ITALY, DENMARK, publicity, because nothing can
curious public from discussing the sense accordingly. &c., &c.
tional judgment, and in the absence
The police have been informed that tu the ties in 1911, and when these are per- SOME LONDON ESTABLISH- of the known facts there are usually
sufficient number of sight of the 17th instant 3,600 brass tabs fected, the Civil, Commercial and native land dispute (in Morocco),
Talued at 81,440 were stolen from the Colton in a crowd MENTS AT WHICH
persons whose gifts of imagination are Mills at East Point; that on Wednesday Criminal laws will be issned.
A Privy Council will be instituted equal to evolving circumstantial stories morning someone entered 54, Queen's Road,
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CHAMPAGNE night de more real harm than sathontic re- gonds to the value of $340, that on the doch in 1912, a Parliamentary budget and
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do 13th ports of the Court proceedings. Butthe point of view to be taken in the case is, of course, that the conduct of a trial in camera weakens publie confidence in the impartial administation of justice. Secrecy always breeds suspicion, and when it is remember. ed with what horror the Japanese higher authorities have always regarded the very rames of Socialism and Republicanism in the past, it is perhaps not surprising that there should be some questioning now as to whether the convictions and sentences recorded in this case are justified by the evidence. It is not ten years ago that a Minister of Education in Japan had to resign his portfolio because in a speech, made by him in the Diet be drow a picture of what might happen in certain FIRE INSURANCE IN HONGKONG given circumstances if Japan were under a
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Mr. Alabaster said the prisoner was charged with stealing a handbag containing 60 cents" and some lottery tickets bolonging to Miss Bessie Barrington, who was the daughter of a gentleman employed at the flitor-beds. On the morning of the 15th September as she was walking along Boalian Road the prisonor
chain round her neck. She tried to kick
Five members of the column were come up to her, and caught hold of the killed, including a lieutenant and him and then he threw some powder, not pap quartermaster, and six were wounded.
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and ran off. She told her father, who som municated with the police. On the 10th October she was walking along the same road when she again saw the prisoner, bit he ma away. Later she saw him acain. This time aho was accompanied by Mr. George,, clerk of
ner. In her face, and snatched hor kanibang
LONDON, January 19th. It is reported from Washington works at the University. She met the prisoner. fourth time on December 2011. Then she wa that the Army Appropriation Bill, accompanied by Mr. Hamson, chemist, who was authorising expenditure of more feet of foot than Mr. George and gare
.an
A pretty welding took place at St. Andrew's THE CONDEMNED JAPANESE Cathedral, Singapore, on the 11th instant, when Miss Daisy Hort, of the General Hospital Singapore, was married to Mr. E. E. Deacon, of
the man. Mr. George would say that prisoner the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, The bride was given away by her mother, Mrs. D. R. It is believed that the sentence of $93,000,000, passed the House of chase eventually captoring the prisoner. Miss Cowan, and attended by her sistes, las death passed on the 24 persons Representatives after an extended Barrington was quite positive that prisoner was he was in the company of Mies Barrington. The Winifred Cowan, as bridesmai). ceremony, which was performed by the Von, convicted of an anarchist couspiracy debate on the alleged unpreparedness was the man he saw on the two occasions when
of the country for war.'
defence was a novel one Prisoner at the Police Station said that he did not come to the Colony Archdeacon Izard, a small reception was held at will be commuted.
*Press opinion regarding the methods
THE SCHOOL QUESTION
until the 25th or 26th November, but at the the house of the bride's brother, Mr. A. J.
IN CALIFORNIA.
Police Court be altered that a little and said Campbell Hart, the health of me, bride being
he came about the 21st November. At any rate, be denied that he was in the Colony at the time. proposed by the Hou. Mr.T. S. Baker. The happy of the trial is reserved. pair proceeded to Java on their honeymoon.
A telegram from Sacramento statesBessie Barrington, the principal witness for the prosecution, was positive that prisoner was the Socialists in America are preparing that a Bill, similar to last year's, has man who attacked her. He threw powder in her
WARNING BY THE CHIEF JUSTICK.
At the Supreme Court yesterday the Chief Justice in the course of his summing up in the arson charge uttered a serious warning on the subject of Fire Insurance.
His Lordship said-There is involved in this case something very much more important than the sacred person of the Emperor that he he mere guilt or innocence of the prisoner, and was compalled by popular clamour to resign I shall make it my duty to address a few words We recall too that an organisation of Social-through you to the insurance offices. I daresay iste some years ago was suppressed by the you were astonished, as I was, to find that su for $1,100 was passed and accepted without my authorities, and its members mercilessly insurance by a Chinese tradesman in one case dealt with, but it is well known that this examination of the property. In the second action so stimulated public curiosity that case there was a polloy for $1,400, and in that the surreptitious sales of books on Socialism, there was an investigation, but when the pro- have been very large in Japan, and the property was moved and the endorsement on the bability is that there are more socialists in Japan to-day than ever before. Perhaps these repressive measures are responsible
The leaders of tho Seiyukai con- sider the trial unconstitutional,
a protest.
ALLEGED ARMED ROBBERY. Before Mr. E. R. Hallifas at the Magistracy yesterday a Chinese named U Hol was charged with committing armed robbery at the honse of foreman employed at the Taikoo Dooks and stealing money and jewellery to the value of $750.
LONDON, January 19th.
been introduced with the object of face which did not hurt her, but nearly choked segregating the pupils of the public-her.
Witness for the defence were called to prove an alibi, and after hearing these the jury schools in California,
[This means the separation of Asiatis from returned'a verdict of not guilty and the prisoner
was discharged. European children.]
THE PLAGUE IN MANCHURIA.
GROSSI THE MARVEL.
LAST NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT. The Royal Company of the City of Rome which includes Professor Grossi, a master of
LONDON, January 19th. The St. Petersburg Cabinet has discussed the question of the plague magic, and Malle. Rane, a wonderful mlud road- Royal last night. It was a mystical performance, outbreak in Manchuria, and has in- er, entertained a fair attendance at the Theatre structed the Foreign Minister to ap-fascinating, clever and marvellous, and the
were being hoaxed; in fact, they had paid to be proach China and the other Govern-wondering audience cheered the performers
and despatch of a organisation monts interested with a view to the again and again. The spectators know they hoared, but so smart were the illusions and so clever the sleight-of-hand tricks that the wat- okers failed to see where reality ended and the magic began. The Professor, who performed with bara armo, gave an entirely novel series of Bleight-of hand tricks with cards, and caused all his witnesses to wonder at his powers as an illusionist. He exposed some of the tricks which made the name of Nicola Esmons, and then carried through others of his own inven- those exposed, would doubtless be equally
THE SUNKEN GERMAN SUBMARINE.
LONDON, January 19th. A Kiel message states that two
Mr. Lord'Almada a Castro, who appeared to prosecute, informed his Worship that this frequently in the New Territory, but in this was one of those robberies which occurred instance the robbery occurred at Shaukivan. The complainant was a married women residing on the ground floor of No. 3, Taikoo Street At 7am. on the morning of December 14th her policy was made removed to Queen's Road, husband went to work as usual, leaving his wife, East" there was no investigation. Really two malt ehildren, and two servant girls at gentlemer, that is a most serious state breakfast. Shortly after his departure thres of affairs, because the insurance offices have men called at the house and one of them shouted scientific expedition. for the creation of anarchists. We cannot public duty to perform. They cannot,Ah Wing." When the complainant saw. conceive what other conditions there are in having due regard to the public safety them who made a rash for the door to call for Japan to encourage the growth of such a generally, allow Chinese shopkeepers to take assistance, bat was stopped by ons of the men You who pushed her against the wall and threatened dangerous gang as the condemned con- ont policies for imaginary goods, spirators are stated to have been. No sane know, as well as I do, and as well as everybody to kill her it she moved. This man was arcied else, that this is one of the causes why charges with a knife. The woman was gagged and the man san have the smallest amount of sym of arson occur. A policy in taken out, a small other weh put the servants and children into a HONGKONG OFFION: 10A, DES VEUY ROAD Cpathy with the men or women condemned to premium is paid, and very soon afterwards a firs] cubicle and proceeded to ransack the house. officers and a seaman, who were in LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET, EC death if the evidence clearly convicts them brosks out, and there is nothing to consume but When they had gathered together all the boots the couning tower of the submerged all of conspiracy to attempt the achievement some imaginary parcels of goods. If the fire they could lay their hands on they departed, and of their politic 1 aims by means of the bomb could be located to the place in which it broke shortly afterwards the complainant freed herself torpedo, are dead. and other lethal weapons, but in view out well and good, but it is not. As you know and reported the matter to the police. Defenă- of the paucity of the information which perfectly well, if it had not been for the ant was arrested on the 4th instant, and wa
watchfulness of the Chinese sonstables who subsequently identified as one of the robbers. were detailed there might have been a very has been published concerning the trial, the impression lingers that thesarions conflagration in Queen's Boad East, adjourned. The sentence of death passed by a Japanese Japanese Courts, which we have been Now, gentlemen, I consider it of the atmost
to judge importance that in the public safe's the insur. ST. ANDREWS CHURCH, KOWLOON. Court on twenty-four persons, including accustomed in recent years one woman, for being concerned in an by European standards, have dealt with the ante companies should take all the precantions anarchist conspiracy is a sensational ending members of the gang with far greater necessary, not only to protect themselves, but to to a trial which has been subjected to vary severity than would have been probable in protect, as I say, the public, that these fictitious strong criticism in many quarters, because any country in Europe. We have no wish policies should not be taken ont and the almost it has been hold with closed doors, and to criticise on that account, but-we-mention to alarm the insurance companies, and Isap this Chaplain, presided. The report on last year's the book should be useful for the instruction it will no doubt vouch for her skill. Then Pro-
The Daily Press.
HONOKUNO, JANUARY 20TH, 1911,
because the Press of Japan, both foreign the point in order to emphasise the advant and native, were warned by the police age which would have accrted from a trial authorities to publish no more news than in open Court had it led to the endorsement was officially communicated. The details of the verdict and sentence by the weight
Evidence was called, and the hearing
The annual meeting of St. Andrew a Kowloon, was held in the Church Vestry on Tuesday evening and was attended by a number of the congregation. The Rev. H. 0. Spink, M.A.,
tion which, while even more wonderful than
simple if the audience were shown how they were done. Gentlemen who went on the stage ENGLISH AND CHINESE COOK BOOK. ❘ to examine the paraphernalia bofore Grossi did Most people in this part of the world have his great box trick were apparently satisfied laboured under the difficulty of making the that all was in order, and yet before their eyes the conjurer removed a lady from a doubly looked and rope-bound box, and when it was pened be was released from the sack in
come as a
Chinees cook understand their particular wishes in the preparation of food, and to them should “boon and blessing” the bi-lingual publication by Mr. W. Preston, who has issued in handy form an English and Chinese Cook Book. Recipes are presented in both languages, and as they are dealt with under various heads
which she had been tied.
In the second part of the programme Mallo Rene was introduced, and gave a remarkabla display of thought reading, her powers being
torted by a large section of the audience, whe inyeitable consequence of fire following. Iwan,
dopted, on the motion of the President. The hope that it will inspire the cook with some as a hypnotist. Some twenty-five gentlemen of that if the fire hat spread to other houses they working being considered very eatisfactory, was imparts in Chinese besides giving reason for the fessor Grossi gave an exhibition of his ability "subjects," and of these, three, who went to the ran the risk of being held liable in damages for, negligence, because it is their duty under fuair Chaplain took the opportnuity to thank the #ggestions for miseen when the menu is the audience ascended the stage to not as that the property realy exists and if they do not warm, support throughout the year 1910, publication at hand should obviate the "ne theatre to be amused, will doubtless learn to-day on regulations to examine the property to see past Vestry and the Church Wardens for their under discusion The presence of such de it, it is negligence. Without saying positive and said that there was a hoppy time before savry" with which many housewives are met from their friends with what success they amused of the plot, if they are more or less general- of public opinion.
ly that they are liable, they certainly run them yet. He hoped to see the new organ when they andeavour to pat new ideas before the rest of the spectators. A few of the Pro- ly known in Japan, have never been
Easter. He wou'd remind them that the time-honoured phrase, no home is complete fessor's magnatio passes and the young men believed it was hot and walked round the stage published. All that is publicly known of
Cable communication with Macno is inter the risk of bo'ng brought before the Court for installed by the end of April noxf, is time for the genius of the kitchen, and, to adopt a
damage to neighbouring property. I consider
Charch was an intent, still, though during without it." The book can be obtained from were doing all sorts of foolish things. One mopping his face with a handkerchief, and with the affair is that the police early last year rupted,
it so important that if you agree with me I
unbuttoned cost and vest. Two others. found learnt of the existence of a secret society,
THE CORONATION.
it was freezing cold, and while one songht Capt. Cayley and the Officers of HMS. shall ask you to express an opinion on that the whole of last year they had got along local booksellers at the modest price of 91.50; and, following up their inquiries, unearthed
Minotaur were "at home" on the 10th inst, to question so that there may be a record in the without the help of the mother Church
Her Majesty the Queen has given instruction warmth from the electric footlights tho an alarming anti-monarchical conspiracy the residents of Penang.
Court of expression of opinion in the Colony St. John's Cathedal, which formerly contributed
of all quite apart from, whether you find this man half the minister's stipend. He asked for their
on the stage. Last Bone contioned united support. Mr. H. F. Campbell that her robes for the opening of Parliament, the other rolled himself up in a carpet which and discovered a factory for the making of
Attention is drawn to the advertisement with guilty or 1 t.
during the year shall be of entirely British was the "subject who was made to believe bombs and all the apparatus for red-handed
The Foreman, after reporting that the jury in a few felicitous words eulogised the work of Coronation, and the various Courts to be held was anarchy. Wholesale arrests followed and for regard to the presentation of farswell addresses the past six months the prisoners have been to. Sir Henry and Lady May at the City Hall had found the prisoner guilty on both counts, the Rer.H. O. Spink, and said that though there made material; and this direction extends to the that a candle was chocolate, He was chewing added-We endorse your remarks with regard must be a little difference of opinion in the various details of the robes, and includes all em- the wax with all the pleasure which a child to the insurance companies, and we consider Church, Mr. Spink was about as suitable a man broideries used in their adornment. Messrs derives from candy until the Professor brought subjected to trial in camera by the courts
Fosterday afternoon the Fire. Brigade was their action most unbusinesslike andre as could be found for St. Andrew's in Kowloon, Reville & Rasaiter, who have received the in him to " Then with a look of disgust be threw The officers elected for 1911 Vestry were stractions to carry out the orders, have commis down the remains of the candle, spat out what sioned Mr. Warner, of Braintree, Essex, and he had been chewing, and walked off the stage. We have seen it. denied by a Government,
prehensible. apologist that the trial has been held in believed to be on fire. The alarm was caused by
other English makers, to manufacture the silles, Needless to say the sudience ware convulsed with considerable variation in the colont of the Feer down Grossi is as wonderful as he is advertised es certain members of the smoke which was isming from a hold in which Japanese har, not engaged in the case, had quantity of juto and bone meal was stowed.
satins, velvets, and broendes required. At the laughter throughout the experiments, and their cases robe, and serangements have now been to be, and his next two performances will doubt-
is on Saturday night, been allowed to attend the court and watch The firemen under Condr. Beckwith, and the
last Coronation it was noticed that there was a mirth lad not subsided as the curtai
velvet for the robes in question. fire flost, were early on the scene, but their
mide to obtain the correct shade of crimson loss attract crowded houses. The next perf.rm the proceedings. These gentlemen were satisfied from what they say that the services were not required.
camera,
to-morrow.
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summoned to the steamer Japan which was
The Chief Justice, before sentencing the H. F. Campbell, W. J. Crawford, B. E. Field,
Treasurer) prisoner, said-I want to add this. I consider it R. Packham, J. J. Robson, T. Hunter, got policies outstanding in this way on property
A message of condolence was passed to the the duty of the insurance companies who have (Hon. Seoty), and E. Cornewall Lewis (Hou, which has not besa atvestigated to ab once hereared husband of the late Mrs, Shires, who,
had helped in the choir for many months pas investigate