SUPREME COURT.
Wednesday, 7th May.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE THE PUisne Judos (MR.
J. H. KEMP).
ALLEGED TAMFERING WITH BOOKS.
The part board action in which Chenng Ku claims from Lam Tin Kui the sum of B101.10, being contribution of one half of the amount paid to the plaintiff in respect of the claim in summary action No. 429 of 1913 for goods sold and delivered, was continued. Mr. Otto Kong Sing repre- sented the plaintiff, and Mr. A. H. G. Jackson (of Messrs. Jobinson, Stokes & Master) appeared for the defendant.
Defendant was enlled, naid examined with regard to cortain account books.
CORRESPONDENCE
́THE CHINA LOAN.
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “DONGKONG DAILY PRESS."]
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY MAX Gru, 1918. -
THE MAGISTRACY.
A POCKET-PIOXING IMPLEMENT.' A Chiness appeared before Mr Me bourne on a charge of being in amlawful possession of an instrument for the purpose of pocket-picking. Defendant was lined 310 or 14 days' imprisonment.
OPIUM SMOKING.
SHAMEEN MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL
Minutes of a Committee meeting held 1st May, 1913:-
Gilman
of the 22nd ult, witness was superintend using limbwashing operations on houses in Austin Avenue, Kowloon. All the houses in the Avenue were being washed, except the defendunts, and the European fore- 1000, Mr. David, asked why this house was Present Messrs. L. H. not being done as well, and witness said (Chairman), F. W. Carey, O. V. Lan- he tenant would not allow him to do it,ning, R. C. Martin, M. Steger and the The foreman then told him to do it, and Secretary Mr. E. T. Matheson.~
Minutes of last meeting, were read and witness accordingly sent his men up, and
confirmed. when they got on the verandal the defendant called out to witness, "If you cune up, I will beat you. Witness returned to his shop in Hollywood Road, and was sent for by the foreman, who, on hearing of the occurrenon, advised-him to issue a summons against defendant.
Cross-examined by Mr. Willson-He did it on the instructions of Mr. David. Witness did not ring the bell and ask permission because he had been refused pernasion préviously.
Hongkong, May 7th. St-We read with intense interest the editorial of yesterday's issue of your popular daily in which you, libellously Four men vero charged with frequent put our ex-President, Dr. Sun Yat-sen,ing an opium divan at No. 10, Graham as irresponsible owing to an open letter Street, Sergt. Clarke stated that four of signed by him calling upon the fowers the men had managed to escape. The first and their peoples to repudiate the man, who admitted being a partner in the Quintuple Loan, as it would precipitato a house, was fined $100, and the other throw terrible, Civil War, having been sent to, were fined $2 each, and published by, one or two Europenu papets, and are unable to allow it to pass without contradiction.
Dr. Sun, as practically every foreigner lows, has boon, and is stifl, we have no
Mr. Jackson, producing a book, asked-doubt, in favour of foreign capital for the development of the Republic's
Is that book in its original state i
Dofendant--No.
What is wrong with
been torn out.
it-Pages have
Mr. Jackson informed the Court that he hoped to prove that the book in ques- tion was entirely doctored,
immense natural resources; and we can hardly believe that such a ridiculous letter could possibly have some from Sun's pen.
We all know perfectly that our Govern- ment need foreigs financial help when His Lordship-Do you deny the rat internal faancial assistance cannot be
entry?
M. Jackson-We did at make that. You can see the difference in the hand- writing. We deny the whole of that page in toto. We say that it is absolutely put in by the plaintiff.
His Lordship-Apparently you show $73.30 dus!
Mr. Jackson-No. I think it is $24.80. His Lordship-The first entries in that "page are yours?
Mr. Jackson-No, none of that page at all. Obviously it was alecessary to put that in, assuming my contention is cor- reet that it was faked.
Witness stated that the entries on a number of the pages were in his hand. writing, but another page referred to was entirely written by the plaintiff.
Cross-examined by Mr. Kong Sing: You tell us that the plaintiff tore a num- ber of leaves out of that book. What was bis object I cannot say.
Are there any pages missing that had been writion on --No.
The book is intact except for the few blank pages which you say have been torn
out That is 80.-
Judgment was given for defendant, with coste
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORN, TAN Cher. Justin (81) W. Ross Davies, K.O).
ACTION ADAINST THE HONGKONG AND
DITANGHAL BANK..
The hearing of the action, brought by
gotten.
The only opposition Dr. Suy himself and we impose on the loan is that the agreement has not beere approved by our Congress; but we are not going to resort to such an extreme as an expensive Civil War
Although the Lom Agreement was explained by Yuan's Secretary as having been consented to by the late Provisional Congress. we would not recognise it as our liability, for every Act or Agreement passed by the Provisional Congress should be confirmed by the permanent Congress.
Faithfully yours,'
CHINESE PROGRESSIVE
NATIONALISTS.
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST AN AUSTRIAN.
THE FOSSESSION OF DANK-NOTE IMPRESSIONS. Yesterday at the Magistracy, before Mr. Melbourne, the hearing was continued of the case in which Auston Hauler, 35 years of age, a native of Austria-Hungary, and described as a broker, is charged with hav ing in his possession papers upon which were impressions of bank notes of the Netherlands Trading Society. tho Chartered Bank of India, China Luul Australia, and the Hongkong and Shang- hai Banking Corporation. He is further charget with having in his possiESÍOn an automatic pistol and 16 rounds of a initnition without: a permit from the Captain Superintendent of Police.
Mr. Lewis, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes
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A GOOD FIND."
Sergt. Brown procceded against o Chinese for stealing a large piece of sheet iron from Yaumati. The man, who said he picked it up on the rond, but did not sentenced to a month's imprisonment and say what he was going to do with it, was
four hours' stocks.
DAGGER AND PORKER.
At the Magistracy yesterday. before Mr. C. D. Melbourne, à Chinese was charged with being in unlawful possession of a dagger. Inspector McDonald said the weapon was found among a quantity of clothes. The man, who said he used it to kill pigs, was fined 82.
CHASTEG PROPLE TO WORK
A Chinese was seen in Wanchai on Tuesday chasing a number of people with & long bamboo pole. P.C. Cotton arrested him and charged him yesterday with disorderly behaviour. Défendant. in reply to Mr. Hazeland, said he was chasing the men to work. (Laughter.) His Worship discharged the man with a caution,
A HAWKER STEALS A WATCH.-
Mr. Willson said perhaps he had better explain matters. There was સ little dispute between the landlord and the defendant as to the colour in which this particular verandali should be “white”- desired it done in a certain colour, while washed. It appeared that the defendant the landlord endeavoured to have his way by forec. The complainants invaded the premises without permission.
FIRE BRIGADE STATION. Tho Chairman stated that he had! written to Mr. Farmer re the lease of the land on which the Fire Brigade Station
now stands in teruis decided on 'at the Inst meeting. Mr. Farnier had agreed to these terms with the only alteration that rent will comimenes three months from, instead of on, the date of signing the lease. A draft of the building leaso had been received from Messrs. Johnson, Stokes,d Master, which will be circulated for the perusal of mombers and then sub- mitted to Mr. Farmer for approval.
STEEL JETTY,
Thomas & Adanis had promised to submit The Chairman stated that Messrs.
as soon as possible an estimate for stops on both sides of the jetty,
POLICE.
Police Force dated 14th April from A lotter re the classification, of the
Superintendent/Alison, which had already
His Worship--But they were told to go been circulated to the Committee, was there.
discussed, and Mr. Gilman proposed und Mr. Martin scconded that the scheme now submitted by Superintendent Alison for the classification of the police force he sanctioned, on the understanding that dne regard to present seniority be ob served as far as possible."
Mr. Willson-Yes, but that does not alter the fact that that was wrong. As your Worship knows, you can use as much violence as is necessary, but no more, of
course.
His Worship-He says "If you come up, I will beat you," which is rather threatening.
Mr. Willson-It was a conditional offer, your Worship. (Laughter.)
A painter named Chan On stated that there were seven houses in this Avenue, and all were being limewashed except
OPIUM
The Chairman stated that since last notably on Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & meeting the Police had made more raida;
Company's and the British American Tebacco Company's compounds, and had arrested some men and seized a quantity of opium and sear The men arrested
Sergt. Pitt proccoded against a Chinese for stealing a watch and blanket at Wanchais It was stated that defendant was a hawker and resided at Wanchai No. 97 and the foreman told him to lime: had been.suitably dealt with... The Police wash this house algo. Witness went up are exercising great surveillance and it the scaffolding and defendant hit him is hoped in time to stamp out this evil. with his fist and kicked him. He went away
The new Bye-law 40 dealing with opium
instructed him to issno a summons.
and told the foreman, who and gambling, which was passed at the last cross-examination witness declared that and since sanctioned by H.B.M. Minister I meeting of landrenters and ratepayers defendant was net wearing a sleeping at Peking, has been circulated to all house- suit, but was dressed in white. He struck holders and is now in force. witness four times, and appeared very angry.
with another of the same calling. The latter saw defendant look at the watch, put out the fight, and then leave the house early in the morning. The man then followed defendant, and four 1 the articles concerned in the charge in his possession. Defendant, who said he took the watch to see the time, and forget to take it back, ment, four hours' stocks, and banishment. was sentenced to one month's imprison
PROTECTING THE POLICE
gave
The By-law ronds-Any person, being
INTIMATIONS
SKIN BURNED LIKE
FIRE WITH ECZEMA
On Face, Scratched Until It Bled, One Box of Cuticura Ointment Cured Her. Also-Used It to Cure Her Grandson of Eczema.
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a tenant within the Concession, who ZEISS knowingly allows his premises to be used for the purpose of gambling or opium smoking, shall be liabla to a fine pel exceeding $100 for each offenes "
MARAN KE SANITARY.
96.20
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BINOCULARS
AT HOME PRICES:
...£10.10.0 The Chairman stated that be led 16 Power addressed a letter to the Chine Baptist | 12 (new model) .£10.10.0 Publication Society on the subject of the
£9.5.0
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Lau E. Sam; a trader, of Des Voeux Road Muster, conducted the prosecution, but attached more importance to the assault should come to some settleinent, observing insanitary state of lots Nos. 70 and 80,
Central, against the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation was con- tinned. The action arises out of the dis
defendant was not professionally repre- seated
Mr. Lewis mentioned that two men who came down to Hongkong with the de- fendant had returned from Macao, and
appearance of the former compradore of the Bank, the plaintiff being the second mortgages of a mortgage which was as- signed to the defendants as part of the security for the duo fulfilment of the duties, obligations and responsibilities of the compradore to the Bank. Plaintiff | had been arrested. One was a Russian asks that the indenture of a charge and mortgage, dated the 28th of June, 1910, whereby certain leasehold property known and registered in the Land Office as Inland Lots Nos. 655 and 650 was as signed to the defendants by way of mort gage be declared ultra, vires the defen- dants in so far as it purports to create for such purposes the mortgage of and charge on the said leasehold property. Plaintiff also asks for a declaration that
any sale and assignment of the said Jaland Lots is ultra vires the defendants and is void,
and the other a Portuguese. They had been arrested under a warrant issued by the Clovernor under the Banishment Ordi- nance, and if the defendant required them to assist him in his defence he could take steps to procure their attendance in Court
The case was adjourned sine die, the complainants to interview Mr. Willson to arrange a satisfactory settlement,
THE CHERNIAVSKYS.
TO-NIGHT'A CONCERT BY THE FAMOUS
RUSSIAN MUSICIANS.
It is twelve years now since the exeep tionally talented trio Leo, Jan and Mischel Cherniavsky first took Europe, London and Now York by storm. In the interval they have ained laurels in Egypt, East Africa, South Africa, West Africa, Italy, Austria-Hungary, Ger- manty they have also considerably en- banced their reputation in Paris and This year was to see their
since when they had communicated with the Medical Officer with a view to making. the necessary alterations.
Acting on to suggestion of Mr. D. H. Cameron, it was decided to provide proper garbage cans for use in the Settle- ment to be supplied to householders at cast price and the use of the pattern chosen to be made compulsory.
LIFE POLICY EX-SUPERINTENDENT BRIMULE
The sum of $1,070,50, being the cash surrender value of policy 148,125 A. G. Brimble, has been received from the agents of the Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada. This amount was not included in the estimates presented at the last meeting of landrenters and ratepayers.
FINANCE,
It was decided to transfer to the credit of the Waterworks account fixed deposit $9,080.75 due on the 8th May,
The Chairman suggested that all other available funds might also be transferred at once to the credit of the Waterworks
us nach as possible the overdraft on account with the Hongkong and Shanghai Baking Corporation, in order to decrease
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Chs. J. Gaupp
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ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
A small dirty looking, but intelligent Before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Mr. Grew boy, who described himself as "an (of Messrs. Hastings & Hastings) onliad apprenties
painter,"
similar for a re-hearing in the case of a manicure and said defendant struck the named Wong Young, who was sentenced previous complainant first and then hit to one month's hard labour for gambling him with his fist a few times. Witness and assaulting the police. He said he ran gathered that his Worship very properly
His Worship suggested that the parties
then to the gambling. His Worship it was very hard on the complainants. The gambling charge I dismissed with a Mr. Willson agreed, and said they were Dr. von Wiser, the Austrian Consul, occupied a seat on the Bench, and Mr. Wadmitted the charge of gambling, but not
caution-Mr. Crew said his client put in a falso position.
E. L. Shenton watched the case on behalf
that of assault, and he would ask his Wor of the Chartered Bank..
ship to re-open the case and call evidence, The evidence of his witnesses was that, so far from committing a deliberate assault on the constablo who arrested him, the man attempted to run away, but the officer came up and seized him from behind. Whilst running the constable fell over the man, and both fell down. There was no attempt on the part of defendant to use force or violence against the constable. His Worship said he should refuse the In answer to his Worship, Mr. Lewis application, as it was a very had case said they were still in Hongkong. Their deed. The Magistrato preceded to names were Vacharadsic and Esalectro.
read aloud the evidence of Constable Defendant said he only wanted one-tho Sun, who arrested defendant, observing London. Russian-and Mr. Lewis said he had no that the officer frequently gave evidence second U.S.A. tour commence, but owing doubt the police could make arrangements before him: From the depositions it to the depression in things musical at the which interest at the rate of 3% per an to keep him.
the States, the num is being paid. Mr. Lanning. the Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by Mr. Carl Weigal, a butcher at the Dairy "ppeared that P.0. Swan saw the defen- present time in C. E. H. Boavis, of Messre. Wilkinson & Farm, continued his evidence and said dant gambling with a numb of others at Cherniavskys wisely decided to wait until Hon. Treasurer, will give these matters
his attention Grist) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. that in the making of the notes, he (wit about 9 p.m., and arrested him, and when the end of 1913. Meanwhile they resolved
SHAMEEN WATERWORKS. H. E. Sharp, K.C., and Mr. M. W. ness) · promised
WES
10 per にきました。 the constable was picking up the money to tour the Far East and to pay a flying
Correspondence between the French Slade, K.C. (instructed by Mr. H. J. of the profts. He further explained defendant kicked him in the ankle and visit to Australia and New Zealand, and Consul and the Council was laid before
the method Gedge, of Mesers, Johnson, Stokes &
by which defendant ran away. After he had again caught his then make for South America, after which the meeting, and the Chairman stated he Muster) represented the defendant Bank, proposed to make the Botos They máu, he was kicked on the left thigh and they commence their United States tour. had had the pleasure of an interview with
got a Chinaman to offer $7,000 for
OUR Mr. Jenkin argued upon the construc-impressions to be made, and the defendant was butted in the chest, whilst at the They still hold the record for the largest the French Consul on the subject of supply outcome of this interview was that the tion of certain sections of the Ordinance said his friends were working the same Police Station defendant spa: at the business achieved in several South African of water to the French Concession. The
towns, including Johannesburg. H.I.H. French Consul had very courteously given STUDY under which the Bank was incorporated, trick in Maceo for a sum of $60,000, and constable. His Worship said he could the Crown Prince of Germany was permission verbally, and since in writing.
bo would prefer to get more than $7,000, contending that the Ordinance gave as he was afraid something might leak scarcely imagine anything worse than fascinated by the Cherniavskys' work in to this Council to extend the water mains the Bank power to take land from aut.
In a subsequent conversation defen- that. When he returned from leave about Berlin, and before they left that town that an undertaking was given to advise a debtor who had no money, but suppos- dant said he was sorry he could not go
the middle of November, there was quite made them a magnificent present of a him in writing before any excorations on with the notes at present, as he had to ing he had neither money nor land the
go to Formosa. Mr. Leo said he had the a number of cases of assault on the police, trophy emblematical of the violin, piano are made and to put all roads, etc. in Bank was secured by being empowered to house and everything ready. Someone and he (the Magistrate) felt it his duty and collo.
order after the pipes had been laid. undertaking had already been given. Tho tako land in respect of a debt from a then knocked at the door, and defendant to put it down with a firm hand. That put three copies of the impressions under
Tonight the celebrated trio give Chairman further stated that the French. guarantor F
coat on the bed. Inspector Watt, will was the only way it could be put down their first performance in Hongkong. Municipality had decided not to take the His Lordship-From any person? two other European police, eams in, and It could not be tolerated in the Colony. They will present a very strong proholders on the French Concession wish to water, but will raise no objection if house. Mr. Jenkin--Yes, any person other than arrested the defendant."
and the police must be protected in the gramme of trio al solo work; composi- avail themselves of our supply. In this a debtor. Continuing, he submitted that
The hearing was again adjourned.
execution of their duty Mr. Crew: Itions for violin, piano and 'cello by all ennection the French Consul had kindly the wording of section 20 of the Ordinance
the greatest masters being included in agreed to let the Council make its own made it clear that the debt must be THE POWERS AND THE CHINESE quite agree, your Worship.
REPUBLIC. aiready duc at the time of taking such
SEQUEL TO DIBUIE ABOUT COLOURWASHING, their reportoire. Such true art as they terms with those taking the water.
The advisability of having an auxiliary upon one electric motor in case of the remote pos land security. There was in the section
Following is the full text of the written Carl Meyer, in the employ of Mengra, possese is rarely bestowed a prohibition against the taking of houses reply given last month by Mr. Acland to Berblinger & Company, and residing at family, and Hongkong is favoured indeed sibility of the two gas engines breaking
a question by Sir J. D. Rees:-
it was decided not to do anything in the or land, but the Bank had done this, for bis, Lordship would remember that the present Administration in China his with assaulting two Chinese at Kowloon Hall and their first programme is brimful Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Carey, it At the time of the establishment of the Austin Avenue, was charged, on remand, at having the opportunity of hearing down at the same time was discussed, and them. They appear to-night at the City matter at present. On the proposal of total amount of the missing compradore's Majesty's Government exchanged views on the 22nd inst., and also with using of good fare, so lovers of music should was decided to accept Meaars. C. E. security was $363,000 and only about with the Governments of the other Powers
Warren & Company's tender for 880 for as to the recognition of the Chinese Re threatening language toward another. gather in force to accord them a warni 280,000 of this amount was put up by the public, and it was agreed that in this Mr. Willson (of Messrs. Stephens & reception. The booking is at Robinson's cold water installation in the Police Station as per their letter of the 28th compradore himself, $63,500 being in cash matter the Powers should act in concert Willson) appoared for the defence.
The result of the second Rhyming Cam. April. and the rest in property. He contended and that recognition should be conditional
PRESENTATION TO ME. T. E GRIFFITE. on a formal confirmation by the Republic
A contractor named Chan Yuk, Tong petition, promoted by the Nestlé and that Mr. Sharp's construction of the Ordi- of the rights, privileges, and immunities was first called, and said he charged the Anglo-Swiss Condensed Milk Co., is au- It was decided to write Home to Messrs. uance did not prevent the mischief which resulting from treaties and established defendant with using
threatening nounced on our last page to day, and Mappin & Webb and other firms and ask it aimed to prevent.
customs and usages enjoyed by British subjecta. To these views his Majesty's language and of behaving in a disorderly particulars of the third competition for them to submit a design for a centre "Adlets," announced in yesterday's issue, bowl on ebony stand to be suitably Government still adhere,"
manner. Ab eight o'clock on the morning will appear again to-morrow,
engraved, to cost £50 nelt.
His Lordship reserved judgment.
on to the French Concession on condition
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