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POLICE AND SOLICITORS.
An interesting case was mentioned at the Magistracy yesterday, when Mr. Lewis, of Mossra. Johrison, Stokes & Master, informed his Worship (Mr. Melbourne) that his client had made a complaint to the police, who, however, did not act upon it at the time. He went a second time to the police and pressed The matter, with the result that a warrant was issued.
His Worabip-Did I issue the warrant} Mr. Lowis-Yes. I don't see how the case can go on, and I ask leave to with- draw it.
Inspector Watt objected to the ense being withdrawn.
Mr, Lewis-If I cannot prove my case Inspector Watt-This is a case in which the police were ready to proceed, but solicitors were engaged and without any notification the case was remanded. The two solicitors are present and ask for the case to be withdrawn, but I cannot be n party to it. It is a case for the Post- maator-General and the bank people.
His Worship-Well, if Mr. Lewis appeurs for the prosecution sad says he has not satficient evidence
Inspector Watt-Mr. Lowin has been engaged on this for months. Perhaps the man has accepted the money now..
Mr. Lewis-I don't know anything about hat.
CORRESPONDENCE,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17ra, ' 1912.
HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS,
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONGKONG
DAILY PUNSS."]
CANTON,
MANCHU PENSIONI.
Canton, bag been arrested with his sub- bordinates and accused of embezzling $3,000. He has not denied the charge The Manchus had many privilegos be-
and his case is only one of many. It is a great pity that more reliable men were forn the revolution, and the now Govern- nct pat in positions of trust from the ment, in taking away these and positions start of the new Government and in many Sie-Commenting on the formation of of all kinds from some of them, decided districts incidents of this kind have Volunteer Corps by members of the Civil to cocomponse them by paying a large caused the people to lose trust in the Servico, apon the invitation from R.E. number of them a pansion of 80 cents. officials and to get up against the Gov- the Governor, why is the Shanghai For some reason or other this money was crnment. Thus agitators have something scheme, which has proved eficient not paid last month, and a deputation of definite to work on and are making the and satisfactory, not adopted here! the leading Manchus waited on thonest of all och stories, so muck so that Each section of the community should Governor the other day to ask that this every publicity is being given to all have one or more companies, as the caso might be paid and kept up regularly as cases of embezzling and the offenders may be. For instance: British, German, they were very poor and were quite loyal punished severely by the Government to Portuguese and Japanese communities to the new Government, though they had try and convince the public generally may each have their own officers and lost so much through the revolution. The that though they may have been unfor- men, all under a general commanding total sum required is $3,805, and the tunate they mean well. officer, as is the case in Shanghai, The matter is in the hands of the Financial actual number of Volunteers in this Commissioner. Colony is undoubtedly very inadequato; consequently
the formation of During the troublous times a Volunteer different sections, no suggested, will pro- Corps was raised in the city by the mer- vide an important force. Surely among chants, who provided all the necessary the German, Portuguese and Japanese money and not a few of whom joined the communities they can well provide over corps. On Monday a review of this corps one hundred men cach, and perhaps the was held on the Northern Parade Ground, has been held these last few weeks under A very successful tennis tournament Portuguese can supply still more. Why, when they were inspected and proved the auspices of the Shamcen Tennis then, should this suggestion not be tried very efficient. Afterwards a shooting Club, and adopted! If H.E. the Governor is competition was held, when good results 50 zealous in promoting the efficiency of wore realised and quite a number of the defence of the Colony, perhaps the prizes gained by these Volunteers. Above suggestion will meet with his ap proval.-I am, etc.,
AN OLD VOLUNTEER.
the
The reason why our correspondent's sug-
MERCHANT VOLUNTEERS.
FLOODS IN THE NORTH.
A great dent of distress has been caused in the districts around Tientsin this ious. This is a British Colony, and the arrived in Canton for financial assistance. obligation resis upon the Crown and upon A large number of people are homeless British residents to see to for its do and must be cared for before wiuter gets fence. A large force of regular troops 18 permanently stationod Toro, alien military organisations can no more is carnestly hoped for. The CautamƏSS and in, so a subscription from South China bo sanctioned in the Colonies than in the Charitable Societies have the mutter in Motherland.-Ed.)
hand, and doubtless something will be
SHAMEEN.
The Frendi cruiser G'iberville arrived in the river a few days ago, and with both the Moorhen and the Robin back and the 'singtau again with us, the warlike appearance. river off Shameen presents a veritably ten gunboats off the concessions.
There are in alt
Jarrad in the semi-final and Mesars, Baron Sadoine hent Captain Baker and Proton were to play the other semi-final on Saturday.
ATHLETIC SPORTS AND MANILA COCKPITS.
That the statement that various of Manila are engaging nowadays, with athletic amusements in which the youth especial emphasis on the immense popu- larity which baseball bas, cogendered, attendance at the local cockpits, is borne out, the Manila Times says, by the figures have made inaense inroads upon the
of the paid attendance at those nativo centres
gambling excitement, procured accurate and authentic and demonstrate by a Times man. These figures are conclusively that during the phat two years attendance has fallen off in ons in- stance to half, in another to almost half what it was and in still another to two-thirds of period.
at the beginning of that cockpit at Maypajo. Two years ago the The first example to be cited is the attendance at that place reached the figure of 5,000 paid admissions during the days upon which it was opened. To- duy the attendance has been cut down to 2,400, just half of what it was in the good off days of 1910. One reason attributed for the loss of prestige is the fact that the place has changed hands, the former proprietor having, bein
租 general popular favourite with the betting, sweat. ing thousands who used to throng the place.
notable example. Here the attendance was generally ecneeded to have been The Cervantes cockpit is an even more
dwindled to 3,500, which is a big day for 8,000 paid admissions daily. That was that place. up to 1910. Today the attendance bas
The Santa Ana cockpit, which is a Another section of the Defence Corps night affair, need to attract 2,500 patrona. mado the journey to Lown on the Bri-
This number has come down to 1,600. tigh Frontier for training on Saturday.ment was wont to house 2,000 patrons en The Sau Juan rooster fighting establish-
fortnightly parties will go down there for within its doors ho-day they are doing firing practice.
good business
Mr/Crowe (for the defendant) said the gestion is not adopted in Hongkong is ob Bummer by floods and a request has just A Camp has been established thore and a good sporty day. If they get 1,000 lett was addressed to the firm in which higclient was managing partner. The feutions accompanying the letter wore at the contents should be given to Another mo) -
His client opened the letter in which was a draft in favour of his firm, which was presumably to be handed to another man. His client cashed the draft und set it off against a debt. There was not a shadow or sugges tion of fraud.
statement.
Inspector Watt-It is no use my bring ing up the complainant. I cannot fores him to give evidence when he has been instructed by Mr. Lewis not to give it. I believe there is a fair case, but I cannot fight against two solicitors.
His Worship Would you like to see the C.S.P. and I will keep it over!
Inspector Watt-It is a case for the Postmaster-General.
His Worship—Are the police of opinion that they can prove their case?
instracted to withdraw the charge. We Inspector Watt-Mr. Lewis has been have no position at all.
Mr. Crewe An anomalous position
Colony.
"I am a volunteer myself in London, and anything in the line of increasing
I
lone.
BANK NOTES AGAIN.
A wire has been received from the Magistrate at Hot Hong in the Lui Chow prefecture stating that a financial crisis
in this matter.
WORSHIPPING THE FIRE GOD.
THE FREIGHT MARKET. Messre. Lamke & Rogge, in their freight circular dated the 14th inst., stato:
Chartering business during the fort night under review has continued on much about the same lines as described in our last report, and rates could be
for either prompt or forward loading anstained upon a generally firm basis by the unusually light offerings of tonnage
Cinematograph shows and athletic games are the two principal causes given hy the cockpit syndicates for the falling oft of the attendance at their places of baseball" is the principal drawing card amasement, but they all agree that "ol of the thousands of youth who before used to come out to see the red rooster transfix the white one. shake their heads and sigh for the good The managers old days when they were obliged to turn
that the time is soon coming when they patrons away because their places could hold no more, but are forced to admit will have to abandon their enterprises for good and all.
up
arises when the defendant calls the com- interest the Hongkong people in the art this sort of thing and also not wishing and the only chartering business reported the groom, best man and he who gave the
plainant to give evidence.
His Worship-If the polics think they can prove their case?
INTIMATIONS
PIMPLES COVERED
FACE AND CHEST
Festery, Irritating and Sore, Inflam mation Caused Unsightly Blotches. After Three Years Tried Cuticura Soap and Ointmentand Was Cured.
"The parts most affected were my face and chest which were at times corcred with fortery pimples and were very irditating and
care, I have been to various doctor with them to try to get them eured during the Last two or three year with- oui success. They told me It arose from stomer trouble and gave me medicine for li, but it did no good. The pimples on my face ward to discharge for some time and were surrounded by a great deal of fommstion which caused very unsightly blatches.
"A friend of mine advised me to try the Cuticuro Soap and Ointment for my trouble. I thought there would be no harma in sending for a sample of Cuticura Ontment and I am now very pleased I did so. I have only used three taxes of Cuticura Ointment and a like amount of Cuticura Soap and ara very pleased to say I am cured. I shall certainly recom mend the Cuticura Remedies to anyone I know that 4ers from skíe frouble." (Signed) C. S. Balley, Oak Mead, Kuberley Rd., 81. Albans, Herta., Eng,, Aug. 10, 1911.
No stronger evidence then this could be given of the success and economy of the Cutleura temedies in the treatment of all forms of eczemas, rashes, lichings and irr tations of the skin and scalp. A single hot bath with Cuticars Soap and a gentle anoint- ing with Cutieurs Ointment are often suff. cient so afford Immediate relief in the most- distressing cases. Hold throughout the world.
A sample of each with 39-p. bools free from nearest depot: F. Newbery & Bons, 27, Char- terhouse 84, London; R. Towns & Co.. Sydney, N. S. W.; Leanon, Ltd., Cape Town: Muller, Maclean & Co., Calcutta and Bombay: Poster D. & C., Comp, sole props., Boston. U. S. A
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THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. A visitor to the Colony, Mr. James A. Inspector Watt-That is not the true Stewart, of London, sends us a copy of Mr. Lewis -Well, I cannot prove fraud.ed to H.E. the Governor :--
the following letter which he has address is impending there on account of the mer-Reports from Bangkok advise that the His Worship-I will give the police a "As you are so interested in the subject bank notes. They are endeavouring to connection with the coming Yangtze crop chants trying a general boycott against outlook for the new rice-crop is excellent, day.
and if the expectations entertained in of Volunteering in Hongkong, I take the refuse to trade unless paid in silver and reach realization the freight market liberty of informing you that a certain will not accept paper money even at a should show signs of further improvement friend of mine has placed a book, con-discount. The Provineial President has notwithstanding that the liners" com describes as being in certain respects
A SHANGHAI WEDDING. taining military problems, with Messrs.declared his intention of prosecuting the ing off their regular runs up North and unique was solemnized at Holy Trinity
when the Yangtsze season is in full swing,
A wedding which the N.-C, Daily News Kolly & Walsh, for publication, which traders concerned, as if this sort of thing also some "outsiders" released through Cathedral last Tuesday between Mr. would greatly assist you in waking up is successful it will soon get the length the closing of the Northern ports will be Cecil D. Jackson and Miss Lorna Doone the people of Hongkong to a sense of of Canton and serious trouble would available. their responsibility, in defence of their result, as the people here only want a lead arriving with general cargo only, no rice acter the wedding differed in that none Jones, daughter of Mrs. Trevallyn Jones. Saigon Hongkong-Regular liners are From other functions of a similar char-Always have on hand a very largo complete is being shipped to this for the present, of the formality of the top hat and frock Quotation stands for September shipment coat was observed, this departure having the volunteer sprit in the British pos- and illuminations are indulged in by
At this season of the year fire-crackers 5.70 per picul f.o.b. Saigon against beer decided upon in view of the sum
88.53 garso time last year.
nery weather which was experienced sessions has my hearty co-operation, and
Saigon-Philippines.-In consequence of to a few days ago. It was thus some of obtaining volunteers for the Hongkong blossing of the fire god and prevent any arrivals of grain from both Saigon and nature of the wedding was adhered to as Transits, Lovela, Plane Tables, Prismatic and therefore think, in view of the difficulty every street in the city to invoke the prices in Saigon having dropped, a slight what of a disappointment that the day SURVEYING INSTRUMENTS
demand was existing, but owing to heavy turned out so cool and wel, but the force, that it would be a good idea for Commissioner realising the futility of pines have dropped faster than in Saigon, wedding attended in flannels, including
big fires in the vicinity. The Police
Rangoon this month, pricus in the Philip-
determined. you to offer a prize to anyone who can
While all the aer taking part in the disturbances of any kind to break out done during the fortnight is from bride away, Miss Jones discarded the of militarism.
has forbidden this worship at this time. Rangoon on basis of 44 cents per picul. With this view in mind, I have great Wherever crowds gather there is danger thuan has been chartered for a trip Jave voil. She appeared in a beautiful dress DRAWING
Java Outward-The French 8.8. Binh Orthodox orange blossom and flowing of white silk, trimmed with chiffon, and to Hongkong, private terms.
Cattle Trade.The cattle trade from ostrich feathers, looked charming. She in a hat of Irish lace, trimmed with Cochin-China to Philippines is still stop was given away by her brother, Mr. R. cently brought a cargo of cattle from as bridesmaid was Miss Petersen, also (T Squeros, Est Squares, Straight Edge, ped. The chartered a.. Binhthuan ro- Llewellyn Jones, and accompanying her Cambodia infected with foot and mouth dressed in white. Mr. T. M. Butler disease, upon which the authorities acted as groomsman, and the service was
Scales, Inks, &c.,`ka) When the Government disbanded large ordered all the fittings of the steamer to conducted by the Rev. F. Perry. numbers of troops at the beginning of
After the ceremony the guests attended In connection with the competition the current year they granted pensions crop being ready for export early next of the bride, where the usual toasts were Newchwang-Canton.-The new bean& reception at the house of the mother between the Nippon Yusen Kaisha and the British India Steamship Co., Mr. to many of the officers of these regiments month the arst of the settlements have been proposed. Later in the evening Mr. Yukawa, Director of the Mercantile in acknowledgment of the good work done on basis of 25,000 pieuls at 33 cents and Mrs Jackson proceeded aboard the Communications, is reported as saying, been regularly paid. Marine Bureau of the Department of they had done and these pensions have and as the opening rate last year was 26 P. & 0.8, India for Hongkong, where
cents, this means a considerable improve the honeymoon is to be spent, says the Japan Herald, that the competi-
Now it has been ment. For somewhat later dates a charter tion is now very keen, but that the decided that in consequence of the was put through at 34-32 cents for 25,000 Nippon Yusen Kaisha is not at all sur-straightened position of the Government option 30,000 piculs respectively. Thore LOSS OF A JAPANESE STEAMER. priced, since it was determined to en- financially, those pensions should be dis-becoming practicable, only charterers are After further discussion, his Worship counter competition from the first. When continued and after the present month unwilling for the present to pay the likelihood of further chartering
granted the application and dismissed the Nippou Yusen Kaisha was contemn the Army Commissioner announces that higher rates asked by owners.
plating the inauguration of the service,
Time Charters. The s.s. Michael Jebsen was sccured for a round trip Hongkong Mauritius-Hongkong on time-charter basis of 37,800, per month, and 8.8. Rajah for a trip hence to Rajang and back, private terms.
Business Coal freights continue firm When one brought off locally in following pre
Courbet-Swatow $2.75, Hongay-Hongkong tions. Moji-Hongkong $2/2215, Port $2.10 and Hongay-Canton, private terms.
Mr. Lewis-Of course the matter is entirely in your Worship's hands.
His Worship-Unless you are convinced that you can prove your case~
Inspector Watt-The man has spent the
money.
His Worship You don't think you are in a position to prove it?
Inspector Watt-Well, you can take a horse to the well, but you can't make him drink,
Mr. Crewe My friend advised the com- plainant months ago that he had no case, Inspector Watt-The money has no doubt been paid.
the case.
ANOTHER SIDELIGHT ON THE
OPIUM TRAFFIC. ·
pleasure in forwarding you the sum of 85, which would go towards assisting the formation of a new volunteer regiment."
THE CALCUTTA RATE WAR.
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL'S HINT.
just now of some of them running riot and no risks are being taken of any kind and any people firing off crackers are being warned that if they do not desist they will be taken in charge.
PENSIONS TO OFFICERS.
MONTHLY NAVY EXPENSES.
MOKOPOLIES
be removed and burnt.
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DOCKING FACILITIES AT KOBE.
CREW OF FORTY DROWNED,
A Japanese steamer, the Koun-maru (formerly the Puthan), was lost with nearly all her crew daring the storm of the 1st instant. The ill-fated vessel was of 2,578 tons, and was owned by Mr. 3. Nakamura, of Chinnampo. En route to Yokohama from Moji with a cargo of coal, she encountered a storm off Rock Island (Mikotomojima), in leu province, ed. She had a crew of about 40. All on at about 20 p.m. on the 1st, and founder. board were lost, with the exception of Captain 8. Ito and a quartermaster. The two survivors were adrift until the 3rd and 4th respectively, when they were rescued by fishing boats.
The Koun-marz was built at Glasgow
the officers crincerned invited the views of no more money for this purpose will ba the Government authorities, and the available. latter suggested that they had better abandon the project unless they were
The Naval expenses for last month fully determined and had 凸 decided policy, in view of the influenes of the amounted to $101,600 and a statement of It was stated by the police at the the condition of acrvice in India; in view, of the provincial financier.
British India Steamship Company and these expenses has been put in the hands Magistracy yesterday that when two too, of a previous experience on the thinks of the activity of the pirates in American stewardesses on the as. Siberia Bangkok service, since it was inadvisable were arrested for having been found with for them to diecontiane competition after the delta and seaming inability of the opiam in their possession, a Chinese having once embarked upon such a policy. Chinese patrols to deal with them, it The Government authorities are further appears that the public are not getting cabin boy came forward and offered to reported to have stated they could not very good value for their money. Surely go bail in the sum of $1,000 for them.
grant a subsidy to make good any loss The facts were as follows:-L8. Wills which might be sustained, as they were with monthly sum like this the Naval
It will be remembered that some time intending to reform the system in view authorities ought to be able to stamp out boarded the steamer on arrival and made of the financial condition provailing. the pirats nuisances in a short time and posed to construct a floating dock large owner tó Mr. 8. Nakamura only two ago the Kawasaki Dockyard Co. pro in 1883. She was sold by a Japanese a search. In the cabin occupied by the The Nippon Yugen Kaisha started the ser-establish serviceable patrols.
was insured! enough to accommodate ships of 20,000 months ago. The hall two stewardesses he saw a leather bag vice on the understanding that they had
reclaiming land at Higashide with the Nippon Marine Insurance Co. which aroused his suspicion. He lifted a firm conviction, Only one year has To help in raising funds for the trea-
Hiogo, for the purpose, but the for 1.70,000. The loss is estimated at
Y.300,000. it, found it rather heavy, and opened it, expired since the competition began, and
met with so much opposition discovering some 80 king of opium. Both as the Nippon Yusen Kaisha is reported sury the Government from time to time from shipowners that the location of the
to be growing popular, the Government has been selling monopolies which they the Kobe Herald of the 4th instant. FOREIGN SHIPS SOLD IN JAPAN.
dock was changed to Nishinomiya, anys the stewardesses denied knowledge of the authorities simply desire that they work abolished at the beginning of the revolu- It is now reported that the Mitan Bishi opium, but were takes to the Water harder and continuo the competition so tion. There were under the old régime Dockyard has on foot a scheme to con
Messrs. Samuel Samuel & Co., the Police Station, where they were formal- as to achieve their ultimate ambition.about 70 different monopolies which struct a dock capable of accommodating Japan Chronie reports, have effected,;; ly charged with being in possession, subsidy, nor do the Government authori- brought in a goodly sum to the late Gov-reconstruct the present dockyard at during the past few weeks.
There is no suggestion of granting a
vesaels of 25,000 tons. It is intended to some very important sales of steamers Their names wore Madeline Hyrup and
We have al- Hannah Conway. The police refused reason stated. If the N.Y.K. is, however, demned by the new officials. Now near made to the authorities through the Kobe steamer Indra, a vessel of 10,000 tong dead-
ties consider the matter on account of the ernment, and these were severely con- Wada Point, and application has been ready mentioned the sale of the British- to allow them cut on los bail than 8500 entirely beaton and has to discontinue the ly a half of these monopolies have been City Office. The matter is being attend weight, which is one of the largest sales of each, and to the surprise of the police a competition, they may take steps with a re-instituted and the powers that bo areed to by the Harbour Ofice. and great the kind ever made in Japan. The sale
view to saving the "face" of the courtry
text the uppisition of shipowners be re the moderu passenger and cargo str. Irene, secrecy is being observed by all concerned of the fadra was followed by the sale of newed. The latter claim that the en- of 1,343 tons net, the purchasers being trance to the harbour is even now too the Osaka Showen Kaisha, which intends narrow, and that if the Britan Bishi te place her on the Japan-Formosa ruu. Many officers who were put in charge Company be permitted to construct a The next ship to be sold was the Otte fishing expedition,
A small boy who had been out on a of li-kin stations made off with or embreakwater proiecting north from Wada Berg, a cargo steamer of 5,000 tons dead- Now Messrs. Samuel Samuel his bezz'ed large sums of money and only Quarantine Office matters will be still weight. parents, on his way home met a friend now these disclosures are being made will petition the euthorities to reject the the sale of the Blue Funnel steamer worse. It is said that the shipowners and Cc. have been successful in effecting who asked him if he had caught any known, thing.
An official in charge called Mitsu Rishi application, on the ground asses, 3,021 tons net, well-known in replied he of the guilty conscience, ain't been home yet." Chang Chi Pan, who was stationed near that shipping will be hampered if the
Chinese cabin boy came along cad effered
to put up the necessary amount. bail was accepted, and he was also put on the charge sheet. Yesterday, at the Magistracy L.S. Wills informed Mr. Irving that he withdrew the charge against the two women. The cabin bay pleaded guilty, and was fined $500, which was promptly paid.
and at the same time develop the marine actually looking for people to buy up time to take such a step. transportation business; but it is not yet, the other monopolies.
unknown
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