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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 9гş, 1911
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 8th May, 1911.
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION,
BEFORE THE Chief Justice (SIE FRANCIS PIGGOTT).
THE OWNERSHIP OF SHARTS. The trial of an iwas was heard in the action,
Wai Chi, to determine whather Chan Wai Chi, Chan Un Ying v. Chan Wong Shi and Chan
or through hire the mortgages He-Man was entitled to the passosalon of 24 sbazes in the Hoogkong and Shanghai Barking Corporativa now in the passion of J. If. Soth, the receivor in the estate, and as to whether the defondant is entitled to the possessina of 12 noy s'auto
the world to learn that in order to restore peace in Mexico, the United States Govern- ment had proclaimed a protectorate over the country. President TAFT, bowever, bas suid, both officially and unofficially, that be will not cross the order with American troops unless he has been previously authorised by the express sanction of Congress. But if adequate excuse is forthcoming it is un. likely that Congress. would refuse to give Ruch sanetian. We have seen it stated authoritatively, howover, that PasioENT Tarr is resolutely determined not to add to the existing territory of the United States, and it is stated that in this ho is over whelmingly sustained by public opinion, We can well believe that if Congress wem
Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. C. E asked to sanction the sunding of American Beavis, of Messrs Wilkinson & Grist, op. troops into Mexico it would enact a self-peared for Chan Wai Chi and Ho B. and Mr. deuying ordinance, as it did at the time of B. E. Pollock, KC, instructed by Mr. Hind, os the deckcation of war against Spain, and Mosure Bratton & Hott,' appeared for Chan state in explicit terms that the United States Un Ting. intervenes in Mexien simply to restore order,
in the same corporation...
Mr. Polter in relating the facts stated that
Feor days
and not to acquira territory: The United man namel Chan King Ting died on July 1st, States intervened in the Philippine Islands 1900, and by his will he appointed his concubine in 1808 with such protestations, and remains Wong Shi to be his ex-catrix. Part of the estate loft by the testator consisted of 24 staro there. Japan intervened in Korea within the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking similar philanthropic protestations, and Corporation. Towards the end of 1906 thor Korea.lo-day forms an integral part of tho | shares; were transferred by the executrix to Empire of Japan. Force of circumstances Wai Chi in part payment of moungs advanced compels the United States to hold the to the state by Wai Chi. Early in 1907 Wai Philippines, and it is highly probable that Chi became the registered owner of the Bank shares, and in September, 1903, in ateneity if the United States ones intervened for loan of $11,000 Wai Chi deposited Mexico on the grounds of humanity and those shares with Ho Mau. On the 15th Feb protection to national interests; she would ruary, 1909, su originating simmons vai issued, remain there for all time. Fu opposition Chau Un Ying being the plaintiff and the only Hotlás view it is said that at the present afterwards application was mado ex parte to his
defondant Doing Wong Shi time there is no "forward school of Lordship, and an order was made thereou calling politicians in America, and that least of all upon Wai Chi to deler op the 24 shares of does the American want to incorporate into which he had been for two years registerel the American political system a people with owner; At that time Wai Chi was not party se a large infusion of negro and Judian to the cass The most step was on February blood as the Mexicans, America did not 19th, who Wai Chi was served with the order want-Huwi and--the Philippine Islands to deliver up the share, and he produse them and handel them over to the rossirer, who had before she took possession of them, held thora until today. On January 6th this but the fust that these islands are year his Lordship issued un ordor directing the habited, by people of Indian blond line trind of that issue, not led to their abandonnient: Mexica seems to be in a chronic state of anarchy, years
Mr. Potter-Yes. Your Lordship shes that and a survey of the situation points strongly to the conclusion that America at the time this mum was deprived of his shares ho was in inat in law the legal owner of the is not likely to see peace and contentment shares. He simply handed them over in order be increased by the amount of duty payable reign in Mexico unless and until she herself to save himself fro being put in prison. assumes control of the Government:
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HONGKONG, May 9th, 1911.
THE telegraphic intelligence during the Jast few days respecting the situation in Mexico has been of a somewhat conflicting nature. An American dispatch which we reproduced yesterday from, a Manila cou- temporary stated that the armistice had
a
The merchants of Manila are complaining of the delay of their mails, and suggest botter connections with Singapore, Hongkong and
Yokobama.
Mr. Hallifax yealerday sentenced a Chisuse to six weeks' imprisonment and six hours' stocke for stealing a watch, chain and other articles of jewellery from a runner employed at 93, Connaught Rond Central,
His Lordship-Nothing happened for two
Mr. Pollock pointed out that the ostate wag the owner of the shares prima facit. It di not matter whether anybody was the register owner or not. The onus mast to on Wat Chi proro thank he had a good title to the shares,
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Mr. Potter declared that if that were so there. A would be no safeguard for a urn dealing in shares.
Fis Lordship agraed that there was safeguard for any man dealing in shares longing to an intestate estats which is not closed,
Mr. Pollcok said that any man could called upon by a beneficiary in a certain estate to show how he came to be possessedieť certain shares which belonged to the estate.
His Lordship-This opens up rather a large
Mr. Potter contendo that it was for the other side to open their case and attack his client. The executrix had the absoluto power of disposal of any part of the estate.
We are asked to intimats that any paraons field of law, bearing the Christian game of George, who are desirous of contributing to the Coronation gift to His Majesty are requested to sent their subscription ng early as possible either to Dr. G. Montaga Hurston, Alexandra. Buildings, or to Mr. G. II. Wakeman at the Registry, Supreme Court.
The South Manchuria Railway Co, at Dalny. bas informed Mesars. Thos. Cook & Son,
Hongkong, that medical inspection at Woosung against steamers from Dalny has been abolished, and that the steater service between Daloy and Shanghai is how running as usual without any detention or restriction.
Another fatal Chinos caso of plagne occurred at Bridgor Street yesterday, bringing the total number of cases for the year up to 26. Up to May 6th 22 caves had proved fatal. Last week's
list of other communicable dixentes shows four
onses of enteric fever, thres German (imported) and one Indian: and nine cases of small-por, oight Chinese Bad one British. Of the latter six cases proved fatal.
A meeting of the Council is called for Thursday.
The Hoa. Dr. Ho Kai bus gives notice of the following questions ---
Will the Govornmont lay on the table at the next meeting of this Council a return showing:
ended in a declaration of peace on terme HONGKONG LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL which included the retirement of President DIAZ, and a member of his Ministry. Now REUTER informs us that General MADERO, the rebal leader, who proposed the armistice fortnight ago, has broken it. An ex- planation of this is afforded in the Wasking tou telegram we reproduce to-day which states that the peace negotiations have failed owing to the refusal of-President- Diaz to, conform to the preliminary, agrée- inent reached on the 2nd inst. With a renowal of hostilities, we get news of a fresh mobilization of American troops very near the frontier of Mexico, for the ostensible purpose of seeing that no warfare is carried
FL menace
(1) The total amount of revenue, (2) The total amount of expenditure, (3) The amount of margin (if any), ". (4) The amount of military contribution, and
His Lordship said the ons issue was, was Wei Chi entitled to the possession of these shares? Supposing au order for administration had been mado, was he entitled to hold them as against the estate?
dose-winter certsin property which is Mr. Potter-Qaite so.. This issue is to admittedly the property of Wai Chi must go back to the estate or not.
His Lordship One issue is whether Wai Chi is entitled to these shares. Wai Chi has to justify his title. Where did he got them from?
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Mr. Potter-It is admitted we got them from the executrix.
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BRITISH TRADE.
DECREASED IMPORTS IN APRIL SLIGHT INCREASE IN EXPORTS.
LONDON, May 8th.
The trade returns for April show a decrease in imports amounting to £7,705,244 wainly in grain, flour and cotton wool..
There was an increase in exports
250 Indian export until the extinction of amounting to £400,241,
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15 (3) Indian opium shall not be General of Engineers, has started on
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conferences will be held.
THE REVOLT IN ARABIA.
LONDON, May 8th.
It is telegraphed from Constant-
facilities and rights with regard to uople that the Commander-in-Chief 100 sales and packing in India.
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in the Yemen reports that the rebels (6) In consideration of Chum under-have evacuated, and the troops have 100 taking to levy a uniform tax on Chitose occupied all the fortified positions. opium, Great Britain agree to a con- hitherto surrounded and held by 100 solidated import tax of Tls. 350 errebels. The whole
vilayet has 100 chest.
resumed its former aspect, there being no further tree of the rebels.
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will not permit further taxation at the port of entry, otherwise Great Britain
CIVIL WAR IN MEXICO.
LONDON, May Sth.
50 will suspend and terminate the is reported from El Pasos that
50 Agreement.
We are requested to mention that subscrip. tions of any amount, however small, will be welcome. Lists for the signature of subscribers will be place in the principal Hotels and Clubs within the next few days. Subscriptions may be sent to the Hon. Treasurer, Coronation. Celebrations Committee, ajo Mesars. The Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation.
LOCAL SPORT.
(8) Indian exports to China shall not exceed 30,600 chests in 1911; and shall be reduced by 5,100 annually, the chests to be numbered and scaled.-
(9). The Agreement may beinutual- ly modified.
General Madero, the leader of the In- urgents, has broken off the armistice which had been arrangel with the Government.
MANIFESTO DY PRESIDENT DIAZ
LATER: President Diaz has issued a mani
(10) The Agreement shall be im. festo declaring his intention to resign mediately operative.
the Presidency as soon as peace is restored.
Au annex to the Agreement is being prepared containing lists of the Indian opium stored in Hongkong| and in bond at the Treaty ports, "This opium is eligible for entry within the next seven days at the former duty Other uncertificated opium will be debarred two months hence, In addition to the regular reduction; a third of those totals will be deducted
LAWN TENNIS LEAGUE.
Saturday are appended sport meine
Further results in the first matches played on annually.
WIGWAM V. KOWLOON. Kowloon C. C. beat. Wigwam on the Mody Road conrta by 61 games to 38.
Fowler, and Green beat Kennet and Chilvers 9.2, Jeffreys and Wolf 9-2, and Fittock and
Brantmerr 6-5.-
REORGANISATION OF THE
CHINESE GOVERNMENT. -
Van Delden and Abraham beat Kenuat and appointing u
| Ching as President and No Tung and Hsu Shih Chang as Vice-Presidents.
Chilvers 8-3. Jaffrey and Wolff 7-4, and Mr. Pollock-He must prove the circam. Filtack and Drantmarr 7-4. stances under which he got them.
Rose and Chee lost to Kenast and Chilvers His Lordship-I think he must show how he 5:6, to Jeffreys and Wolf 5-6, and Fittock came by them. -
and Brantarr 5-6.
Mr. Potter-With respect. I submit not.
who is the registered owner. They passed from the executrix to Wai Chi,
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CRAIGENGOWBE C.. CLUB DE RECREIO.
Played on the Creigongower ground, this match resulted in a win for the visitors by 60 His Lordship--It puzzles me how the registra.games to 39. Soures:- tion came about.
1. H. Taylor and J. V. Braga (Craigengewer
(PROM-THE "CAMENEWS.AMERICAN.“) THE SITUATION IN MEXICO.
Washington, Miny ddh. The Mexicna situation is more chaotic
than ever. The peace negotiations have failed owing to the refusal of Diax to con-
form to the preliminary peace agreement of May 2. Reports received in Washington are very discouraging. The City of Mexico is practically in the hands of the rebels and the government itself is honay combed with
revolt.
President Taft is planning the mobiliza- tion of a second division of Anierican troops to be realy for eventualities that threaten. The situation of Americans in Mexican PEKING, May 8th,territory is very grave in many quarters An Imperial Edict is promulgated and it is constantly expected that troops
may have to go to their succour. Cabinet with Prince
[FROM THEN.-C. DAILY NEWS."]
BRITISH ARTILLERY.
London, May 2. Telegrams from Constantinople repert that the Artillery Commission has returned from visiting the foundries of Great Britain, France and Germany, which had been in. spected for the purpose of deciding on the type of gun for the new Turkish battleships. The Commission has reported unanimous. ly in favour of the guns of the Armstrong, Whitworth and Vickers, Son & Maxim firais, a being immeasurably superior to the Continental guns.
Liang Tung Yen, Ex-President of the Waiwupu and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the remaining Presi- dents of Boards will become Cabinet Ministers.
Mr. Potter-The executrix produced a copy of || beat J. J. V. Remedios and A. A. Guterres 7/7 A Privy Council is to he established
the will
lost to Pu, Roza and F. E. Remedios 3/8; best His Lordship -I should have thought the frst Ed. Leitao and M. Pinas 6/5. thing would have been to have produced probate
B. Basa and F. Kew (Craigongower) lost to J. J. Bemedios and A. A. Guterres 5/6, lost to Mr. Potter-I don't know what I have to Ph. Reza and F. E. Remedios 3/8; lost to Ed. prove, I know I am the registered owner. Leitao and M. Pinna 5/6.
His Lordship There must be an assigament. Mr. Potior-Yos,
be prosed.
L. A Rose and E. L. Braga (Craigengower)
lost to J. J. V. Remedios and A. A. Guterres
Jost to Ed. Leitao and M. Pinna 3/8.
KOWLOON C. C. TENNIS TOURNA- MENT.
His Lordship-Well, that assignment must 2/3; lost to Ph. Reza aud F. B. Remedios 5/6) (5) Total amount spent on Public Works) After further argument, Mr. Potter opened Extraordinary for the years 1896 to 1910 his case and the hearing was adjourned." inclusive F
The orders of the day are
First reading of a Bill entitled Au Ordinance on close enough to the frontier to prove to authorise the publication of a Newly Rovisod to life and property on the Edition of the Revised Edition of the Etstate American side of the border. Foreign Lawe of the Colony prepared in virtau of observers, however, have not hesitated to Ordinance No. 12 of 1907.
First reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinado
rying sa business as Money-lenders,
First reading of a Bill ontitled An Ordinance
to amend the Census Ordinance, 1881.
OPIUM DENS IN LONDON.
Farther results to band are:--
CHAMPIONSHIP, First round-Greena beat Zedelias 6-4, 3-6.
Second round-Mead best Eggers 6-2, 7-",
Mr. Churchill, saswering Lord Ninian Chichton-Stuart (U., Cardiff), in the House of 6-0, 2-6, 6-4. Commone, stated that he was informed by the London County Connell that there ware known 8-6, 2-6, 7-6. to the Council at the present time 22 privato. houses in Londou la which opinn-smoking is
SINGLES "A" CLASS.
with Grand Secretaries La Jung Shiang and Jung Shing. President and Vice-President rospectively.
Princes Tsal-tao and Yu Lang be. come joint Ministers of the Military Council which supersedes the Military Advisory Board,
Chou Chia Lia remains acting Pre- sident of the Waiwupu pending the return of Liang Tung Yen from Washington.
Prince Ching has in addition been made Superintendent of Foreign First round-Rose (owes 30) beat Forlor Affairs, and the same Prince and Nd the date of the edict against opium-smoking in
Abraham (ser.) beat Van Delden (owes 15) | Tung and Hsu Shih Chang will con- China, 12 such houses were known to the Council, 6-4, 6-2. but in the interval opinm-s
SINGLES "B" CLASS.
prise the Constitutional Preparation hibited by the London had no doubt led to an increase in the number aver from Carey.
First Round-Railton (owos 15/3 beat Jack Bureau, vice the Grand Councillors. by them, and this (red. 3/6) 6-4, 4-6, 63. Brett received a walk-
The Government Grand Councils and the Grand Secretariat will be
raen's lodging housing had been pro-
Council in sed
believe and suggest that a much larger to amend the Law with zospect fo Persous car. Practisod, mostly by Chinese seamen. In 1906, (owes 30/3) 6-4, 6-3 purpose has prompted this action on the part of the United States Government. In many respects Mexico would make a desir able addition to the territory of the United First reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance States, especially in view of the important to amend the University Ordinance, 1911, interests of the United States in Panama, to amend the Sale of Food and Drugs Ordin- First reading of & Bill entitled An Ordinance and it would occasion no great surprise in fauce, 1896.
of private hotsas in which facilities for opinm Second round-Brown (owes 15) beat Curwen Police believed that opium-smoking was on the Blackburn (ces 30) 5-7, 6-2, 6-2. Annesley abolished. smoking wore afforded. The Commissioner of (ovo 216) 7-5, 6-1. Williams (owes: 2/6 bat
(ovos 15) best Capell (owes 15/3) 6-8, 6-4, 6-2.
decrease in Londen,
CHURCH MISSIONARY SOCIETY.
London, May 3.
At the annual meeting of the Church Missionary Society, held at Queen's Hall, the report of the Committee was presented. It expressed regret that the deficit shown.in the year's accounts was £36,095, making & total adverse balance, of 248,114. The Committee recommend retrenchments, in- cluding the withdrawal of missionaries now on furlough and the abandonment of the further training of candidates.
PRESIDENT TAFT ON UNIVERSAL PEACE.
London, May 4. President Taft opened the third Nationa Peace Conference nt. Baltimore. In ther
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course of his speech hesaid that the Anglo- American Arbitration Treaty would only be at was well to realize the difficulties that step in the direction of universal peace, had to be overcome before attaining the latter, owing to the "suspicions of other nations.