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'The steamer mentioned in the Harbour Mas terr“ Notice to Mariner's " published in our advertisement columes as sunk, is presumably the Meifon
to the information which renchon the local Agent of the Steamship Company, there was prospect of the cargo in two holda being salved. But it might have been otherwise | The ship might_bayo quickly settled down, and in the dense fog prevailing the passengers and crew might have been left to drift about the ocean in the open bosta.
A Gazette Extraordinary was published last (A telegram reaching us from Tokya statesavening containing now vehicle regulations, that this actually happened.) A Shanghai telegrain which has also runslied us speaks of the Asia being apparently unable to use her wireless. This must mean that she is now unable; but it is evident that for some time nfter alie struck, the wireless was working, for it was by this incans that news of the disaster reached the America-mara, and the coast of
special refereses being made to motor cars und motor cycles. Not only are they forbidden in carlain parts of this city, but their spúið is re galatod in all parts of the Cobag in which they are allowed. Apropos of this wo would draw attention to the inquiry which the Cap- tais Superintendent of Police is making in our
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MILITARY CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CROWN COLONIES.
COLONIAL
THE PRONOUNCEMENTS BY
SECRETARY AND THE "PREMIER.
LONDON, April 25th. In the House of Commons Colonel C. E. Yute asked whether the military
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THE RULES OF THE ROAD.
CHIP MASTER CAUTIONED, Before Commander C. W. Bookwith, B. N., at the Marino Magistrato's Court, yesterday, Lunco Sergeant Sutton prosonded against Captain W. Valentine of the steamer Heungshan, for failing to observe the rules of S.S." ASIA ABANDONED TO the road as laid down by His Majesty's Order
in-Council,
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Lance Sergeant Batton doposed to being on duty in No 1 polico launch about 8.10 am, on the 15th instant. He was steaming down the contal faleway from oast to west when he observed the Houngshan steaming northward. Entering the central fairway witness blow one pline was taken of the ignal. To avoid frate and
Torro, April 25th. The s.s." America Maru" sent a wireless message to the Communica-long blast to it aftantion, but tions Department yesterday evening collision the Borgeant stopped his ongin stating that the Asia was greatly the Houngahan pazeed about 15 yards off.
Captain W. A. Valentine, oaster of the Heungahan, stated that on the morning of the
minised by the nearness of the In a fog these boats were at Colony to India, and the security tacked by the crews of junks, and afforded by the garrisons at Hongkong property was stolen. and Singapore..
Formosa. It is perhaps not generally HONGKONG SANITARY BOARD, contributions by the Eastern Crown submerged. known to the public not directly connected
Colonies were regulated solely in The steamer Shaosling" had -A meeting of the Sanitary Board was hold with shipping, that wireless telegemphy can
regard to immediate Ideal requirements been standing by since Sunday, and yesterday at the Board Room, Mr, E. D. 0. enly be used in Hongkong-barbour-by-Wolfe presided, and there were present-Honas-to-military garrisons, or whether in had rescued a hundred passengers chant ships and foreign warships between the Mr. W. Chatham (Vice-Presidout), Mg. A the case of Ceylon these were greatly who were adrift in boats. -hours of six and eight in the morning and Shelton Hooper, Dr. G. 2 Fitzwilliams, five and seven in the evening. A year or Colonel Bedford (Principal Medical Offser), Mr. Lan Chu Pak, Mr. Ng Hoa Tsi, Dr. F. two ago they were absolutely forbidden to use it at all, but we should hasten to W. Bowen Rowlands (serotary).
Clark (Medical Oficer of Health), and Mr. ndd, that the Government readily granted special permission for wireless telegraphy to be freely employed for a few days for the purpose of communicating with ships which have gone to the assistance of the Asia. This apparently represents the limit of the Colonial Government's authority in the
inatter, for as the raply given to the Ion,
Mr. HewErre question on the subject at the Legislative Commeil meeting last wenk clearly showed, the control in these matters rests with the authorities at. Whitehall Father than with the Government at Hong. kong That being so, the-shipping-com» munity, it seems to us, are justified in serd- Per Dosing to II.E. the GOVERNOR for transmission to the Imperial authorities a protest in the strongest possible terms against delay in granting permission to set up a long-range installation lure- delay which we have
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hesitation in describing as little short of criminal in the circumstances. For
quite six months out of the year, more than the ordinary perils of arigation are en- countered in the Eastern Seas. We have at this season of the year the donse fogs which settle at intervals over the Northern Seas, and a little later we have
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THE OLD QUESTION,
Aloltar from Government relative to the
erection of 12 water closets in a block of European flats to be erected on Kowloca Inland Lot 574 was read as follows: April 7th. Referring to your letter of the 1st Marob; I am directed to inform you that the Governor-in-as a Council Jus refused the application for the
installation of 13. .c.'s in a block of European
flats to be erected on K.I.L. 574.
The "Shaoshing" proceeded to
Secondly, whether the Government Shanghai, and the ** Alnerica · Maru" would consider the advisability of loft for Hongkong on Monday non- treating the contribution by Ceylon as ing, the Asia boing-abandoned to a contribution for defence rather than looters.
purely military contribution, so putting Ceylon on a similar footing to oflier Eastern Crown Colonies,
The PRESIDENT gaid a subsequent botter bad been received from the applicants which he thought should be placed bafers the Board aad discussed. The applicants, in asking the Governor-in-Connell and the Board to regon
ider the question mentioned, sald the Board had recommended that the application in granted, but that was hardly quite right, as the members were equally divided, four voting for the recom-replied that under the arrangement mendation and four against. He thought the matter ought to be certiuned.
Mr. HOOPER-Possibly the other members
Thirdly, whether the Government.. would consider the question of secur
g some financial co-operation by the Federated Malay States.
will vote then.
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It was agreed that the matter be re-circulated. by Mr. LAU CHU PAE, two new applications for permission to vract in.c.'s, ons with respect
On the motion of the PuësIDENT, seconded
PUBLIC OR PRIVAT
The fourth order of the day was the report from the Government Bacteriologist and Analyst on the public water supplies for the month of
a residers the great number Blarsh, 1911. of ships traversing these seas; but the point ·
to be borne in mind is thus great disasters are liable to occur at any time, and science news colunin should be addressed to Taving provided us with the means of learning of disasters at sea as soon as they occur at least in the ease of ships fitted with wireless telegraph apparatus--no considera- tion should be allowed to stand in the way of a great shipping centre like this being equipped with the apparatus at the earliest possible moment. The community must have read with much satisfaction the announcement made in the Coun il Chamber last wook that there bad bein ** 00 innction {** lack of
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The Rt. Hon. Mr. L. Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Colonies,
which has been in force about fifteen year's the maximum limit of military contribution in the cases of Hongkong and the Straits Settlements was the whole cost of the Garrison. In the case of Ceylon, for special reasons. it The was three-fourths of that crist.
The America Maru is expected to roach Hongkong this morning.]
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, April 5th.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE THA Curry Justion (5ım
FRANCIS PIGNOTT).
ARMED RODDERY,
Wong Him and Pang Wa Hin were charged robbery at Victoria on February 7th and having with having with others committed an armed put Chung Ho in bodily four and stolen $200 and a quantity of jewellery belonging to her. Mr. Alabaster, noting Attorney-General, cou÷ ducted the prosecution, and Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. F. X d'Almada e Castro appeared for the specud difondant.
w. Freese, R. Hunter, K. Bayson, E. R. Pye, The following jury was ompanellod-Mosers. F. M. de P Graca, A. H. Rahme. P. A. H. Hermeling.
16th instant bo toft the Canton wharf about
8 a.m. bound to Shokwan. When in the authern fairway he portal to got under the stern of a naval launch going from east to west. He saw the No. 1 police launch steaming through the central fairway, and it appeared to him to be on the south side, Thero wore also two junks under sail on his port side poing from north to south. Wilnoss did not think.
it advisable to stop his ship owing to the strong | food-tide and the close proximity of the China Morokauta buoys. As soon as he pas
the Apear buoy be starboarded his helma and passed between the China Merchants' buoy
and Marty's baby. The police launch was then under his stern. He could zot say how for off, but he thought a suficient distance, Witurss did not make any signal whion he altered his course. The two Chinese craft were in the central fairway to the westward of his ship when he entered the fairway,
Bergeant Wills apoke to being on the bridge of the police launch with the Sergeant in charge. To sw the Houngthan steaming out from the wharf and steering, north when she entered the contral fairway. The polico lannch blew one-long blast. Witness saw no Chinesa
took no action, but passed ahead. The polien aft crossing the fairway. The Heungskem
launch stopped, otherwise there would have been
serious collision.
His Worship, after hearing farther evid- no, said-Taking into consideration the
difficulties which long ship like the Hengshan has to contend with in these
to the master. He must in fature uso the fisira harrow watere studded with buoys and various oralt, I dismiss the case with a severe caution signals laid down in article 28 of the tales of tho Road when making any alteration to give way to another vessel. In this case there was no such signal given, although the course of the Heungahan was altorail to south.
GOVERNMENT HOUSE:
Their Ireperial Highnesses Prince and Princess Eushimi and suite arrived per S. 8: a Maru, on route to England as re- presentatives of Japan at the Coronation of His Majesty King George V.
of promises at 8A, Des Your Road Central, and the other with respect of 6, Des Voeux Road Central, were recommended to the Governor-iz-strength of the Garrisons and the
Mr. Alabaster said he could not congratulate Council for approval.
contributions from the Colonies were himself on the class of evidence which he should determined by a variety of con- put before them, but it would be for the jury to siderations, both Imperial and local, consider that evidenes and to say whether it which it was impossible to discuss satisfied them that one or both of the prisoners was goilty of the robbery with which they wore by way of question and answer,obargad, The robbery was a serious one, and The Malay States, although not in the course of it a servant girl, who was in British,
the house, was chased on to the voraudah by one already made a substantial contribution to the defence over the verandauli and was picked up senseless very of the robbers and she was either thrown or foll
Captain Taylor, A.D.C., met the ship on of the Empire by maintaining, in ac- and had been in the hospital ever since. No arrival and coureyed His Excellency's invita cordance with the agreement of 1895, one of the people who were robbed was able to tion of the hospitality of Government Hauzo identify any of the robbers. Counsel was call and offered the uso of a special train or the a highly efficient regiment which could ing one of the robbers who had been convicted in Flanley, if required.
the other Court and was waiting sentonco. He bad tarued
Mr. Pottes would probably, suggort was an was also calling author man whom his friend accomplice. As rogarded the first prisoner, Counsel would show that on the promises where Mr. HOOPER-Ti thero is a good reason I am question by Colonel Yate. said that he was arrested there were found two gaga, two with you. Will you circulate it round the table as the safety of the Eastern Crown knives and a pisos of wire. He would ask the
paper it has been minnted by one mombor that in view of the abora minutes this paper.be dealt with conßdentially." Before we take this publicly I should like to linow whether the meet. ing wishes it taken confidentially or publicly. I think there are reasons which would suggest
that it would be advisable to take this matter confidentially.
Mr HOOFER-A the reasons stated by the re-inforce the Garrison at Singapore monter of the Board?
in time of war:
The PRESIDENT—I luvo read his minate. Mr. HOUFER-I have not seen the other minutes. It comes to me first,
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The PRESIDENT-You would like to nas
and we can son them
initiative on the part of the Colonial The PRESIDENT Then your propose that it Government in this fatter, but webe postponed ?
Mr. Hoorer-I am against it being taken LUNDON OFFICE: 131, FLEST STENT. EC 5gest that it would strengthen the lands
of the Government if the alpping com-confidentially unless I am satisfied there is good munity availed themselves of the circuma reasons for it. Evidently something has taken tauens connostad with the disaster to the place since the paper left my hands and I am Aein to emphasise the need and insist entitled to see it. on immediate a tion being taken.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, APRIL 26TH, 1911.
The wreck of the Axia emphasizes in a very special manner the urgency of the need for a wireless telegraph installation in Hong- kong. It was apparently on Sunday after- noon that the liner ran upon a roel in the neighbourhood of the Taichow islands, about two hundred miles south of Shanghai, but
Another case of plague in the Colony wis
notified yesterday. This case yourred is Con- naught Read Contral.
The attention of Freomaso is is directed to an announcement is our advertisement columns regarding the local Coronation Address,
At the Magistracy yesterday Mr...Wood
The PRESIDENT ---Cortainly. The papers wore Landed round, after which Mr. Hoorer unid he thought a vote had better be taken.
The PATRIDENT moved that it bo takon confidentially.
ME. LAU CHU PAK seconded.
Besides the mover and seconder the resolution
was supported by the Vice-President, Mr. Ng Hon Taz, and Dr. Clark.
Colonel Bedford and Mr. Hooper voted against.
not until next day did news of the occas-remanded three coolies on a charge of brosking Stranges were then requested to withdraw
into a godown in Bird Street, near Bonham Brand, and stealing 32 cases each containing 112 sheets of tin of a total value of $288. The stolen property was recovered,
and the matter was taken confidentially.
MORTALITY STATISTICS,
The mortality statistics showed that for the week ending March 25th the death-rate for the whole Colony, including the Army and Navy, was 10.20 compared with 14,7 for the corre
HONGKONG CORONATION.
COMMITTEE:
The Rt. Hon. Mr. H. H. Asquith, Prime Minister, replying to another
King's
evidence. Counsel
Their Imperial Highnessos, however, declined all invitations, as they are travelling incoquito. Their suite also were unable to accept any hospitality.
Representatives of the Coinmodore and Officer. Camunding the Troops- likewise waited on Their Imperial Highnesses. HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVES.
The following are the scoren sando in the sixth
T. Hamilton
Colonies, as well as the Self-Govern.jury to listen to the evidenco and to say whether ing Dominions depended upon or took part in that very serious robbery. The and lost shoot for the cups presented by Sir er not they worn satisfied "that those two men Command of the sea, the discussion at urgestion he put forward was that the second Henry May, K.C.M.G.
A CLAUS the Imperial Conference on Naval De-prisoner was the organiser of the robbery, but as
he was known to the people of the house hoi fence must naturally involve consider remained outside while the robbery was being ation of strategical questions affect-committed. He would submit that he was equally
gailty with the others." ing the defence of both.
THE SITUATION IN MOROCCO).
CONCENTRATION OF A LARGE FRENCH
FORCE.
LONDON, April 25th.
A Paris message states that in view of the importance of haste, a flying column composed entirely of French Algerian troops has already left the Shawia country for Fez.
Evidence having been beard and the jury addressed by Counsel and his Lordship, tho frat prisoner was found not guilty by five to twò and the second prisoner not guilty unanimously. They were accordingly discharged.
ALLEGED DEMANDING MONEY WITH
MENACES.
1
U Tek and Cha Kwong Shab wore charged with demanding monry (5600) by menaces from Loang Pak Kwai on the 15th March. Mr. Alabaster contacted the prosecution, and Mr. Tottes, instructed by Mr. Shenton, defended.
The same jury as in the previous case was empanelled.
Mr. Alabaster said the prisoners were obarged with demanding money with monacos, and they were not chargeil with abtaining money with monacos which was not for the jury to inquiro into. In order to go into the history of the
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F135 332-35.32 x 234 2 Mr. T. Hamilton 32 x 234 29 x 231
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33ser.33 29sor.23127. the 14th December, on which date there will in the meantime be concentrated
B CLASS was a robbery, as the result of which s man 1 Mr. E. Hear! at Casablanca in readiness for emerg named U He was arrested. He was charged at encies and to protect communications. It is semi-officially stated at Paris
rence reach Hongkong, and then the first news apparently came by submarine cable from Shanghai. The Asia was fitted with wireless apparatus which has a range of three thousand miles, so that bad there
The Chinese who was injured in a quarrel on been facilities here for receiving messages, the river steamer Kwongrai and removed to spooling wook of last your. news of the disaster might have been hospital has since succumbed.
Two meu ar- received much earlier than was actually the rosted in connection with the quarrel were case, We need not dilate upon the value charge before Mr. Wood at the Magistracy of receiving intelligence of accidents to yesterday with wilfel murder and remanded. shipa at the earliest possible moment, so
The Toyko Press reports that Sir Claude A meeting of the Coronation anb-committes that no time may be lost in dispatching MacDonald, Hritish Ambassador in Tokyo, will was held in the Chief Justice's Chambers on assistance. It requires no effort of the leave Shimbashi for Home on May 6th to attend Monday. Mr. C. H. Ress presided and the others that the French will evacuate Fez as as order and the Sultan's imagination to conceive the possibility of the Coronation of King George Mr. C. J. present wore: Dr. fo Kai, Messrs F. H. soon an hour's delay in an accident of this kind Davidson, Assistant Secretary of the British Armstrong, G. Ballack, C. Montague Bde. Ho authority are re-established. being responsible for a great loss of life. Embassy, will accompany the Ambassador to Foul W. Logan, G. H. Melhurst N. J. Stabb
and Ng Hon Taz. London. Fortumtely, in the case of the deia thers
Arrangements were made for the collection of appears to have been no danger of the ship
·H.R.H - Prince Chakabongz, Heir Presuma subscriptions, and it was decided to invite the settling down into deep water immediately tive to the Throne of Siam is due to arrive following to become members of the sub-com- after striking. From the meagre in here this morning on the EB, Australien, miftée, viz-the Editors of the four daily news- formation yet to hand it appeared that the H. E. the Governor and Lady Lagard have papers, past and present members of the steamer remained fixed on a rock. All issued invitations to a number of residents to Committee of the Tang Wah Hospital and FoU.8. mail and 44 cabin passengers. She was passengers, and their baggage as well as the meet His Royal Highness at luncheon at Leung Kuk, Messers. Chan Keng Yue, Chiu
Government House this morning.
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wanted in order to pay the legalexpenses which he had incurred, added
nad LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS, that if the money were not paid U Ho would rob. and kill him. Complainant said he would The 0.8.K. etc. Canada Maru left Nagasaki pot pay because all his money had been taken for this port on the 23rd lustant, and may be away by the robbers. The prisoner said the o sh expected here on the 27th just.
must be gaid by the 19th March at the latest, The T.K.K. str. America Maru is reported Complainant went to the polics and suggested a due to arrive this port to-day at daylight with trap being laid for the prisoners when they demanded the money, and they fell into the trap originally due to arrive here yesterday morning, and were arrested. but was delayed on nesount of rendering all to Evidence was crled and the hearing
adjourned. 8.8. deia,
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