TELEGRAMS.
{THROUGH NEUTER'S AGENCY.] ANOTHER NIGERIAN RAILWAY
PROJECT.
TO COST THRES MILLIÓN BIERLING.
LONDON, September 12th.
THE COCAINE AND
MORPHINE CASE.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 1913.
FURTHER HEARING AT THE
MAGISTRACY.
The hearing was resumed yesterday
Messrs. MacEwen, Fricke & Co., stands
Mr. P. M. Hodgson (Crown Solicitor) prosecuted, and Mr. P. W. Goldring defended.
The Crown Solicitor had not concluded his cross-examination of the defendant at the last hearing, but at the request of Mr. Goldring his Worship consented to hoar the evidence of Mr. John Knaack, the
were
and
an
mission of the witness.
ledge.
CANTON NOTES.
DISBANDED SOLDIERS.
stato:---
HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. } fought and conquered Early in the year he joined Von Lutzow's famous Black the office. He saw no cases marked } "R. & Co." or "S. & Co." "before the
Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their Jagore hailed by them with loud shouta CANTON, September 11th. There seizure by Inspector Wilden.
weekly share report dated 19th September of joy and the clinking of glasses and weapons"-und from thenceforth used RIG REMITTANCE FROM PEKING. the strong-room,
pon in the cause of his sword as well two koys to
In response to the repeated requests of The local market during the past week two to inside cupboard,
In the fighting line his prowess was ench witness possessing one of each, and the Governor-General Lung, the Board of has again ruled quiet, and rates have country's freedom.
was quickly promoted to a Finance has wired to the Commissioner remained fairly steady with the exception that he The Canton office boy the other two.
Langkats have been dealt in at prices military duties he yet found time and case in which George Leopold Duncan, of in the Hongkong ollos without the per-depute a representative to the metropolis, ranging between Tis. 22 and Tls. 25. at inspiration for the writing of songs that before Mr. Ormó at the Magistracy of the compradore had authority to store goods of Finance asking him to forthwith of a few stocks which show a decline ticutesancy, and amid the strain of to collect the sum of 83,000,000 in cash which latter price they close with buyers animated his comrades to these deeds of The romance of the Uganda railway charged with being in unlawful possessot The Crow Solicitor (in cross-examine and $10,000,000 in Central Government in the North. Cottons in the North have dash and daring which pude the "Wild notes, for the purpose of redeeming the improved, and are in demand. The Huntsmen se terrible to their enemics. London market for Oils" has ruled The War Song," The Sumrions to promises at least to be equalled by the of lastbs, of morphine and 310 ounces of tion)-Have you ever known him to store Government notes now in circulation in curatie, but closes round about last week's Arms, and the magnificent
"Prayer goods in the strong-room before?-Never Kwangtung.
quotations. The tone of the Tin" share before Battle" were all composed shout construction of a great artery traversing cocaine on the 23rd August.
before.
market is quiet, and that of the Rubber the campfires in the early days of the 580 miles, from the newly-discovered Port
Who gave him authority to store them The Tutab has issued another notifica-market firmer. Fine Hard Para Rubber summer of 1813, and the beautiful Fare- "Harcourt, og a ̈branch of the Bessay river
there?-No one gave him authority: tion giving the recently disbanded loses at 3/8 per lb, and Plantation well to Life" was jotted down with Shects at 2/1 per b. The open market trembling hands on the right of June 17th How do you in Nigeria, to Kaduna river, where it
know he did have soldiers and vagrants who have como rate of discount is unaltered at 3 11-16 as he lay desperately wounded and expect- joins the Kano railway. The cost of the
authority to store goods there, then from other provinces a further three days par cont, and no change has to be reported ing to die in a wood near Dannebrog
Korner's hour was not yet, however. new line, which Government has just
The cases were there without my know in which to leave Canton for their native in the Bank of England rate, viz., 4 per
cent. Bar Silver closes at 273 for ready, He recovered suficiently to rejoin his villages, failing which they will be sevore-
and 15-16d. forward. Sterling T.T beloved corps towards the end of July. A sanctioned, is £3,000,000. It traverses
I am not talking about this particularly dealt with. Their presence is extremely at 1/11 15-16, Shanghai T.T. at 73, and few days later, whilst resting before an the mysterious and almost unknown land | seting-manager of the local office of the ease. How do you know he had general undesirable, as so long as they remain in Singapore TT at Sad Console are attack on the French lines near Mecklen
Mr Authority to store goods there--I do Canton all sorts of rumours are apt to reported at 758.
burg, he wrote the famous Sword Song." of Juju worship, tapping the richest Hamburg-Amerika Linie, before
BANKS-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks He was reading it to a friend when the crop up.
have been a quiet ranrket, and close with signal for attack was given, Korner palm oil belt in the world, and a coal. Hodgson continued the cross-examina- not know.
sellers at $702). The London rate has charged beside Von Lutzow at the head field at Udi having an area of 1,000
Mr. Knaack stated thas, one cases,
Mr. Lau Chu Pak, of Hongkong, in a improved to £82.
of the gallaut Jagers, and, just as the square miles, the cond from which is purporting to contain sardines in oil,
You would be very surprised if he did, letter to Governor-General Lung, has MARINE INSURANCES.-Unious bave been chemy broke and fed, received his death
politely declined the offer of appointment dealt in at $786, at which figure they are wound from a musket-ball. worth 75 per cent, of the value of the marked B. & C.," arrived by the suppose -Yes.
stead. Cantons have farther improved They buried him with all the honours Company's steamer Belgravia on the 2nd
And still more surprised at having as Financial Advisor to the Kwangtung and now close with buyers at $316, bat of war, and on his tomb are carved a best Welsh. This field will be opened in August. By the ss. Scandiu there also strangers come and put their cases thero? ; Government, The finances of the pro-no shares are on offer. North Chinas lyte and sword, encircled with an eak- sections as rapidly as possible.
arrived on the 19th August eight cares.-Certainly.
But his memory lives veyors
In answer to further questions, witness vince, he says, have of late heen in a most have buyers at Tis. 137, and Yangtszes wreath, whilst an inscription tells the marked "B. & Co." These were supposed and
ut exchange 73-
most gloriously in his songs, nad porti- forthwith.
to contain starch. The cases were constated that on the tight of the 22nd deplorable state and he does not think close with a nominal quotation of Sistory of his life.
that he could improve, matters.
FIRE INSURANCES. Hongkongs have
cularly in that last and greatest song, signed to order, and delivery was given August be loft his office at about 0.30 and needed to reform the financial adminis hardened to a buying quotation of $368, Schwertlied: If Germany went to war on the bills of lading produced. The returned between 9.15 and 9.20. He did!
are still wanted at $148, but no shures are godown keeper gave delivery upon the not know then that strangers had been tration, he suggests, is first of all that but without leading to business Chinas to-morrow it would be to the words of Korner's song, so admirably wedded to obtainable.
the strains of Weber, that her sons would signature and chop at the bottom of the in the office. There were no traces of any the officials of the Department should be
SHIPPING.Hongkong, Canton and cases having been opened Witness wont, honest and conscientious, and then that Mr. G. X. One dismissed the charge bills, to the Pe. Hong Company.
In answer to the Crown Solicitor, straight to the compradore's department, a reputable body of men of good social! Macaos have eased, and close with march to battle for the Fatherland. against Ma Ka Lap of being in unlawful witness added that if the freight was paid entering the premises by the back door, standing should be selected from the sales at 8283. Indo-Chinas have been sold possession of $69,000 worth of Kwangtune thees made no enquiries when they The front door was shut at about 5 business community, and invested with at 875, at which rate probably more shares
reasonably large powers to work in con- the Commissioner of endorsed a bill. Anyone who handed a bill in could get the goods. Witness did
The case was adjourned till to-day at junction with
Finance. This,, Mr. Lau goes on to say, not know the Po Hong Company, nor the
is the only course likely to prove benefi- consignees.
cial to the province.
de fance.
Sur-
constructors are sailing
THE MACISTRACY.
THE BASK-NOTE CASE.
bank-nores. Mr. F. C..Jenkin finstructeti by Mr. Leo d'Almada) was for the it had no brez His Worship said prosed to his satisfaction that the money bud og stolen from the Yamea; there- fore the ense resolved itself into one of possessing a large sum of money, such as might or might not be likely to be the Found belonging to sta defendant's position.
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OFFENCES AGAINST LICENSING AND
Lion,
Have you ever told him he could store goods, there-No.
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o'clock by the office boy.
10.30.
TSINGTAU.
[FROM A CORRESPONDENT. }
September 4th.
AN
1L
APPOINTMENT DECLINED.
THE MEXICAN TROUBLES,
What is
can be obtained. China and Manilas are casier and close with sellors at 89, Star Ferries being still in request at $57.
Ons.Shell Transports are on offer from London at 110/-, Ural Caspians have middle quotation of 01/3, and Mexican Eagles of 17/6.
nt $6.
The Crown Solicitor resumed his cross-
REFINERIES-China Sugars have again A letter his been published in the Press ruled very quiet, and are now on offer examination of the defendant, asking : ---
In the course of your negotiations with
from the Chinese residents in Mexico, at 6. Luzons are unchanged with sellers MINING.-Tronohs have an improved your Canton compradore in regard to this case, has he over stated, or used
The bathing season in Tsingtau has warnleg, their compatriots in earnest
terms, not to emigrate to that country-middle quotation of 00/-, and Heawoode Raubs have been words to the effect, that he would hold been favoured with fine weather. The
It states that owing to the prolonged have had-sales at 37- himself responsible?-Never.
hotels aro well patronized, and
political- troubles, thousands of Chinese dealt in at $3, and are inquie. I for now at that figure, Kailans are unchanged Did he never offer to plead guilty to Tsingtau becomes hetter known as this Not to my knowledge.
You thought he might, perhaps?-No, summer resort, people from the Ching have been rendered destitute and home with a middle quotation of 32/6.
Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- declined, and after sales at $78 close with sellers at $76. Hongkong and Kowloon Wharves have been a quiet but fairly stealy market, and are now on offer at 291 New Amoy Docks are still on offer at $84. Shanghai Docks are wanted in the North, at T. 53, and Shanghai and Hongkew Wharves are enquired for at Tla, 106 ex dividend.
He said he would never think of doing such a thing.
STAMP URDINANCES. - Mrs. 31, S. Ogilvie, of No, 6. Mountain View, The Peak, appeared before Mr. G. N. Orme at the Magistracy yesterday in answer to three summonses. Defendant
Does the same apply to your Hongkong was charged with having on divers dates compradore, Wong Kit-Most assuredly. How often does your Canton com- during June, July, and August, sold or
come down bere ? Very disposed of intoxicating liquors to persons pradore resident in her house without possessing irregularly. Of course, since the trouble an appropriate licence; and also within Canton he has been down pretty often. Has be anything to do with the export failing to stamp a receipt for $250.72 and 'with improperly stamping a receipt for and import of cargo to your office in Hongkong -Nothing at all. Of course, they store Canton cargo in Hongkong.
That is in cases where you are acting as agents for some client --Yes, exactly.
As a matter of fact,, your Canton com- pradore is merely an agent for you in Canton --No. We have an office there.
$38.0.
Mr. P. P. 4. Wodehouse (Deputy Pelice) Captain Superintendent of prosecuted, and Mr. J. H. Gardiner defended.
The charge of selling liquor without a Mr. licence was first proceeded with. Gardiner said he was instructed to plead guilty on that charge. His client wok in a French lady, to whom she sold whisky
The
pure
Are you aware of any other consign. ments of sardines on the way to your office, Mr. Duncan, between the dates of the consignments concerned in charges and the presont date?—No.
Neither to your office nor to the office
In the
divers entertainments. for
less, and that, whichever side the
be subjected to bad treatment
CENSORSHIP OF THE PRESS.
cnt
ports are certain to come here in greater eventually jumps, they will very like kong and Whampoa Docks have again number. September and October are 2 visit to specially favourable for
The reported murder of Japanese in Tsingtau, as the greatest bent is over.
The next few weeks will afford visitors Nanking has been the subject of many
The programme
leading articles in the vernalar papers. "The II. International Sports Week," from the 17th to the 24th Septem-In view of the trouble which may be King Wah, the Chief of Police, has noti ber, includes a variety of events open to caused by these comments, Mr. Chan On Wednesding, the 27th August, the fied the Press Association that henceforth no such articles must be published, nor all comers, Austrian cruiser Kaiser Franz Joseph will they be allowed to reproduce criti arrived in Tsingtau for a visit of several cisms on the nattor thas have appeared days. This is the last visit the ship willis papers published elsewhere. pay, as at the end of the year she will
UNITED STATES.
be relieved by the Kaiserin Elisabeth | DECLINE OF MARRIAGE IN THE There have been, several football matches between the crew of this ship, and the garrison.
years.
ĶEMARKABLE FIGURES,
LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands still rule quiet, and have now sellers at $114. Kowloon Lands have been sold at $16, and Humphreys Estates have a nominal quotation of $125 and 800 for buyers at SD. Hongkong Hotels close with the old and new issues respectively, West Points remain unchanged with sellers at $72,
COTTON MILLS.-EWUS have further. improved and are wanted in the North at Tls, 128, Shanghai Cottons are quoted at Ts. 107 ex dividend. Kung Yiks have been dealt in a Tis 13) and Soy Chees have buyers at Tls. 41. Hongkongs stil MISCELLANEOUS. China Borneos are remain duil and are on offer at $0. Wanted at 891. Dairy Farms at 8271, Green Island Cements at $63, Hongkong Electrics at $0 Union Waterbonts at China Pro- $11, Weismanus at $31, and Hongkong vidents are on offer at 9, Ices at $170, Electric Tramways at 8/9. China Light and Powers at $44. Steam Laundries at 34, Fisheries at 22 and Pulps at $20.
LONDON QUOTATIONS. The following quotations (middle price) were received frem our London Agents by wire this morning-
Statistics published by the Equitable In the early morning of Wednesday, the Life Assurance Society show there are. the well-known 17,000,000 unmarried persons in those 27th August, Mr. Oster, a
The un- aviator, made a flight of 13 hours United States, and that 39-of overy 100 and sodas for 5 cents, and beer at Go
male adults are unmarrieci. in his mono- duration overland
married are divided thus:-Men aged 20 cents a bottle. It was only done at the
plane. He crossed over the Lauschaunt years and upwards, 5,102,000; unmarried request of the lady, and to oblige her.at Canton?-No.
BU intention of You say you are an amateur photognat a height of 2,230 metres, and returned women above 15 years, 8,000,000. Of the The defendant' had
Do you do stereoscopic work --
over the sea, the town and the harbour.men 7,226,000 are between 20 and 41 years defrauding the revenue or anything like phor.
He traveled 130 kilometres in one hour of nge, and 600,000 between 15 and 54 that. He understood that the police Yes.
Do, you do it on a very large scale ---
and twenty-three minutes, and landed The inference drawn by compilers of were not pressing the charge.
Well, fairly so ofience was committed through
How unck work have you done in the gracefully in front of his shed, enthu-these statistics is that an enormous number siastically greeted by everybody present of rien simply lack the moral fibre and ignorance, and his client thought that
last month -About a dozen plates.
on the racecourse for the early morning courage to marry and to take a man's part in humab affairs. The statisticians Not boarding-house keepers were permitted to
That is about the extent of your work-training for the autumn races. remark:- provide drink for their lodgers.
While the army of single men are lavish. ing, I suppose I can't say. summer months less is done than in the every town on the coast can enjoy the
sight of such frequent aeroplane flights ing their earnings and affections upon Indo-China (Combined) ...150/- themselves, and many of them are develop. Chinese Engineerings...... 32/6 winter owing to the heat.
ing extravagant and often vicious habits Hongkong Electric Trams. 3/9 60/- Du you get aut à very large consignas Tsingtan is witnessing.
On September 2nd Mr. Oster started an existence which they prefer to Tronch Mines, Ltd. ment of photographic plates at one time?
again at 5.30 a.m. in the morning for a orderly economical married life-another Pahang Consolidated His Worship-There is no evidence of had a large one the last time.
When was your last consignment ? short flight to train himself for flying great army of young women are forced to Malayan Tins Anyone else having bought liquor?
The weather being in factories and business houses for Ural Caspians with passengers.
an Mexican Eagles of Shell Transports Last Christmas
rather windy, the machine suddenly came the necessities of life. This is unnatural state and affairs. Moreover, from the ranks of the United Sordangs down and was considerably damaged, unfortunate Fortunately the aviator was not hurt, bu
comes humanity's heaviest Rubber Trusts contribution to immorality and crime. Eastern Trusts the fights have had to be stopped for unmarried
All these factors are well worth consider-Venture Trusts, Ltd. ing when studying the problem of race degeneracy, and the fundamental moral principle marriage eugenics or which underlies them all.
Mr. Wodehouse said it was obvious from the chits that there was a certain amount
of proft made by the defendant. He did not wish to press the case.
Mr. Gardiner I can assure your Wor ship that nobody has, and that nobody will in the future.
His Worship imposed a fine of $23. On the second and third charges defen- dant pleaded not guilty. Mr. Gardiner said that at the time the receipt for $259 was given Mrs. Ogilvie had no stamps in the house, and there was no Post Office near. The receipt she gave was only a temporary one, and a properly stamped receipt was given later.
Do you do very much with 10 x 12 inch plates?--I have not done much lately.
But you had a large consignment of these plates in your office?-Yes, I was going to try experiments.
some time.
The training of the sub-griffs which have recently arrived has just begun, the races being on the 18th and 19th October.
of
Bottle
Messrs. Raphael Tuck & Sons, Ltd., the famous art publishers, have just received
The extraordinary poffularity the German Emperor,
Johnstone's Square Napier the Royal Warrant of appointment to King of Prussia, an honour which the firo vaines the mote highly as they Whisky affords a remarkable proof of fulsome and glaring understand it to be the only Warrant what can is achieved by sterling quality,
to an art publishing house Who ever saw grade the Germma Empire, the Warrant advertisement of this famous whisky? Peking, who does not know and appreciate being specifically granted to an English Yet there is hardly a pan from Suez to
Do you keep all these plates lying loose about the office? Where do you keep your stock? Look at this, Mr. Duncan (indicating a pile of photographic plates on the cases in Court). That is a rather is Majesty large consignment? Yes, but I have more in the office. I think I have nine dozen 12. a 10 inch, and be or three dozen As a matter of fact, you deal in these plates I have only taken one order for pistes, and that was three years ago.
His Worship observed that defendant should have been in a position to comply with the law. Even the people at The smaller unés. Peak were subject to the penalties of the law.
Mr. Gardiner Quite so, your Worship, but it was unavoidable at that time.
A fine of $10 in each case was imposed on the last two charges..
JAPANESE IN CANADA.
Did you get these out with the intention of taking orders-No
Well, it is an extraordinary stock for personal use. It would last you for four years. Have you got any more con signments coming out now?—Not of photographic plates.
It is reported, but not on any official authority, that agents of Japan ere inquiring inter the conditions surround ing the Japanese in British Columbia. The Legislation of the Province now pro hibits the use of Japanese labour in the log camps on the Government licensed timber limits and discriminates against the Japanese in the salmon fishings. A called, and said he had been compradore movement has also begun to legislation similar to that in California to the firm for the past 12 years. Ho said prohibiting the ownership of land by that on the night of the 21st of August Chinese or Japanes
Defendant was then re-examined by Mr. Goldring, and-stated that the piece; of paper handed him was a copy of the telegram be sent to the Canton com pradere asking him to come down.
secure
The Hongkong compradore of Messrs. MacEwen: Frickel & Company was next
he had no tally in the offee, and would
Company."
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