SUPREME COURT.
Monday, October 20th.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR THE CHIEF JUSTICE (SIB WM REES DAVtes, K.C.).
SEDITIOUS ANTIOLE CASE.
Chan Chang Shan, who is alleged to ho the editor of the Chinese newspaper Shat L'o, was charged with publishing certain seditious matter in an article calculated to incite people to disorder
and tumult in China"
Prisoner pleaded not guilty. The Hon. Mr. J. A. §. Bucknill, K.C.,
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS,
was that of roportor. In addition, there was an editor, and an assistant editor, and the latter, said the accused, was the author of the offending article.
The hearing was adjourned until this morning.
BEFORE THE PUISNE JUDGE (Mn J. H. KEMP).
WOMAN AND FORGED NOTAR. Chan So was charged on two counts with being in possession and uttering forged hank-notes. Prisoner, who pleaded not guilty to the charge, was undefended The jury was composed of: Messrs. J. H. da Rocha (foreman), F. X. des Passos Ferore, F. J. K, van der Wal,
and J. M. Britto."
PRESIDENT YUAN'S INAUGURATION SPEECH.
Government consists in the clear dolini.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 1913.
FAITH
B
CHRISTIAN MISSIONS IN JAPAN.
VISIT OF DISHOP DOUTFLOWER. Bishop Boutflower, of South Tokyo, who arrived in the Colony from Australia
attended meeting of the Church of Eng yesterday morning, addressed a well
land Missionary Society at St Paul's
Attorney-General (instructed by Mr. J. P. Corvett, A: Nicol, E. F. G. Orchard, circumstances, efforts should be made to exports have dwindled every day. What is steadiness? In all civilized has been made in regard to the Missions.
P. M. Hodgson, Crown Solicitor), appeared on behalf of the Crown), and Mr. F. C. Jenkin (instructed by Mr F. X. d'Almada e Castro) defended..
sworn on the The following wero jury-Messrs. P. Tester (foreman), Nielson, 4. W. Smith, F. J. Steinhoff A. A. Barrados, J. B. Gutierrez, and L. E. Guterrez.
THE PRESIDENT'S POLICY,
STEADINESS.
Mr. P. M. Hodgson, Crown Solicitor, said it was illegal in this Colony to have in one's possession forged bank-notes purporting to be notes of a foreign country, and it was illegal to utter such notes with intent to sell there, or dispuse of them in any way. The accused was charged with uttering certain forged
on behalf of the Crown, said that no doubt Government notes. She was also charged the jury were aware of the great care with being in possession of such notes. The which was nccessary ir pablishing new evidence went to show that on September and also the power which was held by 14th, the woman was in possession of a newspaper owners, However, there were certain anmber of those notes and that she vanished as the smoke or cloud which physics, or chemistry, steam or clectri❘ the traditions of their own country, | tramways, railways, or electricity a
EDUCATION AND CAPITAL.
Tho Attorney-General, opening the case notes which purported to be Kwangtung teachings and traditions of the ancients industry of the country has not been been misguided by theory, and they do Christian ideals could bo given than the
limits in everything, and there were limits beyond which they should not go, and expecially in a Colony like this, which was so closely related in different matters to a country which unfortunately had gone through mnny
vicissitudes and
sold certain of them to another woman. The original money paid for the purchase of the notes went through the hands of three or four women before it come to the defendant. It was marked money which came from the authorities which was
passes over one's eyes.
2
trials. They had a law in the Colony of found in the woman's possession. They Emperor took place and the Republic was practical and not the theoretical part a
If
of
happen.
The improvement of Japan was brought about by the influence of Christianity on morality and marriage. This was secured, not by Christian. missions necessarily, hit by Christ ideals on marriage undoubtedly."
hanger and cold, and the more cunning ones among the violont characters, have Confucins said that without faith no availed themselves of the opportunity by nation will stand. In some civilized lending or driving them to the path of countries the deceitful sro bre-words death. This is indeed deplorable, among their fellow men, and they feel the A FULL TRANSLATION,
Should permanent peace and order beshame of public contempt, When George desired for the nation, it is unperative Washington was young he never told The Peking Gazette gives the following that every man should be enabled to lie, because he received the instructions obtain a livelihood, which can only be of his father. From olden tintes our full translation of the interesting address done by paying special attention to country has laid much stress on faith and delivered by President Yuan Shih-kai on Agriculture, Industry and Commerce the occasion of his inauguration on tho have heard that the best class of people cousness, but recently the hearts of College last ovening. In the course of his 10th inst
in the civilized countries are those who the people have not been similar to those renirks, his Lordship referred to the of the ancients; they have acquired the I, although incompetent, bave been tes
have decided to enter upon a life of habit of deceitfulnças. Without faith it recent Church Congress in Australia, af industry. The climato and natural of years moving myself in the political resources of our country are by no means is even possible to regulate one's which an important discussion took place world, and I have adopted a firm and inferior to those of other countries: bui person, and how can a nation he regulated regarding missionary effort, and said the steady policy all the time. My opinion as the arts of cultivation and cattle and governed without faith? Tsang is that the cor and first principle of breeding, have not been studied, the Kuo-fang of the Into Ching Dynasty said Australians were now anxious to serk tion and promulgation of legal systems results of industry are inferior, and the that the foundation for the regulation of farther fields for missionary enterprise. not a person is that no lie should be told. Referring to missionary work in Japan, and the establishment and maintenance mines, forests, and fisheries are of public order; and then, in compliance developed, leaving the riches under the Therefore in dealing either with the his Lordship said Christian Lifuence, n with the requirements of the time and earth; there is no means for the further internal or with the external probe growing there. It was vory difficult to
ance of commercial enterprise, thus the faith is necessary.
answer the question as to what progress unite together the people in the path of condition may be compared to the rich
inan who has buried his riches under the countries no efforts have been spared in in Japan, but he thought they might progress.
Therefore in various reform work all ground, but is complaining all the time the preservation of the traditions of the
of poverty. I hope that the people of things that could develop the mind of the whole country will direct tuation, and they are anxious to preserve answer that Christianity was an influence any name or thing as well as they can. in Japan, and that it had cast a blessing the people I have determined to introduce attention to industrial enterprises, so That, however, does not impede the great upon an immense section Christianity one by one. I have protorred the more that wealth may be increased and the progress of their development. Hitherto conservative rather than the extreme livelihood of the people may be obtained the Renowned Religion mi keen a great as an institution, however, hnd scarcely radical course, and my reasons are (more easily. Thus the foundation of the defence of this country, and after 4,000 begun. He spoke of the influence of that in view of the importance of the nation will be firmly laid nation and the people, their fate should
years of alterations and changes, liere Christian ideals on the morality, life, and not be put to say risk, and (2) the
is something of an indestructible essence marriage laws of Japan, and said that no However, there are two reasons why then it. However, there are some who have greater testimonial of the progress of
1. The education of the not follow what is practical but are full fact that the present Emperor had but. of these 4,000 years should not be swept developed.
After 1000 I retired to my field, and country is still in its infant stage,
Before they one wife, despite the fact that the Mon- There is no large capital. Every branch of high-sounding words
have acquired any advantage from erchy had been preserved by concubinage: severed my connection with politics. The of industry is in close relation, to science,
When people refer to. purpose of my life to save the country No attention has been directed to foreign learning they have forsaken all for centuries.
However, after city. While others are engaged in the This shallowness of mind has spread indications of Japan's progress, they the outbreak of Wachang, and Haskow, struggle for education, or the war of quickly. If there be no branches where know nothing at all about the subject,
Felusion. remedy for the above is steadiness. when I was forced by eircumstances to
old system, and have a great anxiety lest my nation and my superstitious faith in empty talk.. I hope RESPECTABILITY assume the responsibility, it was my tively to the end still cleaving conservas shall the leaves be attached? Therefore emphatically observed the subject,
deprived
What is respectability? A person must people
introduce among them the enlightened
possess a constant mind before he can the purpose to mitigate their misery education of foreign countries. Even in
have: their existence, therefore cherished that the citizens of the country will
constant any
occupation. Then the abdication of the ex-Manchu the departments of politics and laws the
should person
bo destituto established. Not forsaken by the Five
constancy, should anything treat Races, I was elected the Provisions must be emphasized this is my his presence of mind will be lost sional President of the Republic. There opinion with regard to education. is no surprise in the adoption of this Unless there is large capital it is no and should nothing happen he will be form of Government, because the embryo use to talk of industry. In view of the idle. In all his business there is an air of it did exist 4,000 years ago. However, fertility of our soil and the fcimess of of idleness. Such influence will frustrate Evidence was then called
restrictions and obstructions have been our produce, how can we call this country overy plan. No man will be responsible. poor? The necessaries of life are but but every one will stand by ironically. Defendant was found not guilty and placed upon authority, leaving me no
free hand to advance the interest of the those things which are connected with Everybody will seem not to mind even his clothes, food and dwelling, and silver own business. Hence we understand the nation. I have been worn out by anxiety and gold are a medium of exchange for meaning of the ancients when they said discharged.
and fear, which deprived me of my appetite and geopte greatest patience the above. If there be a shortage of that men should respect their business." uns been exercised with the hope that silver and gold the means of exchange Therefore to remove idleness respectability shall be without the medium of exchange. peace and tranquility might come in will be lacking, thus without money w is important.
Therefore to prepare a start for the various industrial enterprises attention should be directed to the neighbours who medium of exchange. When the natural are rich and possess ample means of the resources are opened, and there are no waste ends and idle peoplo, there will be a surplus aftor the repayment of the loan out of the gain made from the capital. Would not this be better than yet is worrying about his poverty the man who buries his treasures and Therefore I hope that my country will introdnco foreign capital in order to develop the industry of this country. to resign and retire to my weid, in order To introduce the civilization and that might enjoy forever the blessings capital of foreign countries is not only But contrary u my for the good of the country but it is for the good of the world at large. The me, and the Friendly Powers have wish the National Assembly has elected
is to supply the deficiency of others by decided to recognize the Republic on the Principle of the civilization of the world
DANCERS OF EXTRAVAGANCE. day when I should be elected. Therefore I have not dared to show my humbleness our own surplus, giving joy and happi-
There are some persons who say that by setting aloity ideal in retusing to use to society, hence in this matter there
This is why Confucias liked to 25 civilization advances frugality will If this give place to extravagance. accept the responsibility, for fear that the should be no distinction between coun foundation of the nation will be snagentries.
and extremely weak and poverty-stricken! sed the expectations of the fathers and talk of universalization. Now our coun
become a Republic, brothers will be frustrated. I am also try has
the old. thoughts country should imitate the extravaganes one of the citizens of the country, and consequently the single purpose of my heart is to effect belonging to the period of seclusion of other nations.instond of imitating their the salvation of the nation and its people should be swept away. All our citizens civilization; it is similar to the case of a I dare not regard the success or failure who have cheerved the laws fixed by our bed-ridden invalid trving to vie with an own country should also understand the athlete in strength. During recent years of my undertaking, nor consider tno
common law of nations in the universe the standard of the living of the people hardships or slander which contront me. fience i have endeavoured to accept the In the intercourse with other countries has been raised daily, but the wealth of Taure. The ancients said that when the Dust.
Now I want to unfoid my most everything should be done in accordance the pronle has been reduced wore and sincere and loving mind before you with the light of civilization, and we citizens, pikat e
should never have any prejudice towards State becomes extravagant, frugality should be shown. I therefore hons that foreigners, causing trouble and breaking with regard to morality the citizens of the country will pay more attention tô the law of justice.
NATIONAL DEFENCE,
were $5 notes which had been sold for 14 cents, and this fact alone, Mr. Hodgson contended, went to show that the notes were torgeries. -
-A BANISHMENT-CASE-
Chau Ho, alias Man Chouk, was charged with returning from banishment. He pleaded not guilty,
which the jury were probably not aware *—perhaps newspaper publishers were the only ones really aware of it-the law which govorned the newspapers in the Colony The Attorney-General read extracts from the Law, which, he said, was in force to prevent the publication of matter calculated to disturb the pence, in Chian Anyone who published or offered for sale or distribution in printed or written newspaper or hook
The jury was composed of the follow- any matter calculated to "excite tumult or disorder in Chinn, or to excite personing-Messrs. O. W. Gegg (foreman), P. to crime in China," was, according to the Oliver, H. A. Lammert, A. C. Botelho, law in operation in the Colony, guilty V. F. V. Ribiero, J. A. Schultz, and 3. D.
Hickie, of the offener with which prisoner was charged. The accused, Mr. Buckhill added, Mr. Hodgson, who appeared for the was found in charge of the Shat Po news- Crown, explained that the man had paper on August 14th, on which day the pleaded not guilty at the Police Court, alleged seditions article appeared. ItHe was banished some years ago, whether was not known whether Chao Chung Shan and the whole point was was the editor or publisher. At any rate he had returned before his period of he was the person who was in responsible banishment had charge of the office, ale
would
course of time,
THE REBELLION,
Unexpectedly in the 7th month of this attempted to destroy the consolidation year a bandful of violent characters and to upset the nation, and the fate of tae infant Republic of East Asia was then tremoling on the balance. For the salvation of the nation and its people 1 reluctantly resorted to arms, and in people for anarcay, and the oned consequence of the general hatred of the ence
of the troops, the internal rebellion was suppressed within two months. After tuns it was my purpose
expired. Evidence
of the Repubile, be produced to show that Counsel proceeded to read the offending the man was really banished and that article, the full text of which appeared he had returned before his term of banish in these columns in the course of a report of ment had expired. He was arrested on the proceedings at the Magistracy. After September 29th in the Colony, and reading the article the Attorney-General documentary evidence could be given remarked that it was all very well for which would reveal the fact that Chan Ho them to say they had nothing to do with was banished on October 14th, 1009. those matters. They were there to retain "These men are banished because they friendly relations with China, which are bad characters, and it is important would not be the case if such venomous that we should not allow these bad and scurrilous" matter was read by characters, to come back again for a long hundreds of ignorant Chinese not only number of years."
It would The evidence, which was based chiefly in the Colony but in China.
It would upon finger prints and photographs, was cause immeasurable trouble. bring about a revolution of ideas and then taken. cause practically a revolution.
Defendant was sentenced to twelve
THE SUPREME COURT AT. SHANGHAI.
Mr. Jenkin, on behalf of prisoner, | months' hard labour. endeavoured, to show that the article constituted & libel and was not composed of seditious matter. Thus the case could not proceed. He quoted law on the point; but the Chief Justice ruled that the cage should prowed, although remarking that be was not prepared to say that the artiele was not libellous all the same..
Addressing the jury for the defence Mr. Jenkin contended that what was written would not have enused
"revolution or tumult," and another point he took was that defendant was reither editor nor publisher. He was a reporter, and thus no real responsibility could rest upon him. Undoubtedly the words used in the article might appear strong, but they would not have caused 'a revolution in China for the simple
THE ABSENCE OF JUDGES.
British Court here.
CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT.
L
THE POWERS AND TREATIES-
With regard -to the above four characters, loyalty, faith, steadiness and determined to respectability, I am country with them. Mind them every encourage myself and the citizens of this day, do not allow them to leave our mouths. The principles upon which the nation is established aro the right and wrong, the good and the bad and although the likes and dislikes of the
standard for the right and wrong, for people are not the same, there is surely good and for bad. Generally speaking. those who discharge their duties and abide in the law are right and good and those who have overstepped the bounds of propriety and violated the principle of righteousness are the wrong and bad ones. Therefore I desire that the citizens of the distinguish them. country should have the knowledge to
It has always been said by the Western Scholars that the principal thing for a
The attitude of the Foreign Powers frugality. Constitutional Government is the law,
In conclusion, I should say that if law and that for a Republican Government towards us has always been that of peace is morality. Therefore morality should and fairness, giving us cordial assistance
This was of and morality should go hand in hand the be considered as the cause and the law as whenever occasion arose.
Now
With regard to the the effect, -
our people have course due to the civilization of the foundation of the Renublic will be firm suddenly been converted into citizens of world, yet all the same
we highly and immovable.
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NEW CONSIGNMENTS
Kepublic, therefore it is imperative appreciate the goodwill of the friendly problem of National Defence, our country MAPPIN&WEBB, that the law should be used to support Powers. It is most important that all needs rest and recovery from its wounds, to with armed force. However, my heart's Mr. W. V. Drummond writes to the the morality of the people. I have made citizens of the Republic shall clearly and this therefore is no time for struggle
inquiries among the learned scholars of NC. Daily News as follows :
French, American and other nations, and understand this, and endeavour I am very reluctantly compelled to ask, obtained the true dc nation and strengthen the international friendship yearning is that men of the army and the you to allow me to draw attention to the word Bepublicanistu. It means that the with sincerity. I hereby declare that all navy should regard it their obligation to grave state of affairs in econection with Republican form of Government is a treaties, conventions and other engage obey orders and their duty to protect the administration of justice in the Government which gathers together the ments entered into by the former Manchu the people of the country. Who among opinions of all its citizens to form a and the Provisional Republican Govern- the officers does not know the above? But Both the Chief Judge and the Assist complete system of law for the strict ment with foreign Governments shall be these two iteins have not been fully ant Judge are absent, and the British observance of all, and liberty or freedom strictly cserved, and that all contracts observed, being flooded by the recent tide
with foreign companies and I have failed to nerform my duty in STERLING SILVER WARE. Court is consequently closed. The usual outside the limit of law shall be forsaken duly concluded by the former Govern-of sedition, and I must acknowledge that means of obtaining redress are therefore by all. This kind of law-abiding habit ments denied. During an experience of forty can only be acquired gradually, until it individuals shall also be strictly observed, controlling them. Hereafter with regard years in Shanghai I have never known becomes as habitual as a person regards and further that all rights, privileges to moral education I will pay full atter- the time of his going to and rising up and immunition enjoyed by foreigners in tion so that I can face the citizens of such a state of things before,
Recently a considerable sum of money from sleep, or the way he regulates his China by virtue of international engage this country has been spent in adding a new Court appetite. Then this shall be called a low-ments, national enactments and establish-
Our citizens are by ed usages are hereby confirmed. This Therefore now with most sincere and reason that before the matter appeared for the Assistant Judge to sit in, and the abiding nation:
and you 'citizens, that "If one day I remain And Courts provide ample accommodation for habit mild and obedient, but have not declaration I make with a view to loving heart I declare faithfully before in my post, that day I will be held I therefore hope the conduct of legal business, but as there yet been accustomed to the habit of keep maintaining international amity to remember,"
peace.
responsible. Chung Hwa Min Kuo is the MORALITY. is no Judge to sit in either of them at ing strictly the law hose the empty buildings constitute a that the citizens of this country wilt by keep the law of the country, and that by
The above is but a sarumery of the Republic of the 400,000,000 of her citizens. hollow mockery, me
their constancy their moral standard will declaration which I desire to unfold Should brothers be peaceful towards one
plane,
a revolution was in progress.
I should like you
be added, that a person who causes n revolution is not always in the wrong At the time this article was written
There are many matters which neces
A FINAL DECLARATION,
certain people took exception to the sitate immediate recourse to a Judge in imperceptibly bo lifted to a higher bofore you citizens, and the principle | another, the Honge will be developed, and
INDUSTEITAL PROGRESS,
want to repeat and enlarge upon, consists should the people of the whole country be of two characters "Tao Teh" (morality), of one heart and one desire, the nation This is my prayer for prevailing order of things, and they the interests of justice, and there is one decided to mobilise themselves and attack atter to my knowledge at the present Again, the principle of the Republican These two characters are most comprehen- will prosper.
time which would be dealt with by an the Central Government in military form application to the Court, but nothing can Government is the people. The desire of sive, and it has even been impossible for Chung Hua Min Kuo.”
the majority of the people is that they great suges to reveal their whole signi-
JAPAN'S NATIONAL DEBT.. Thus, when this article was written, be done, as there is no Judge.
A new arrangement was made a short may live quietly and enjoy the fruit of ficance by thousands and thousands of disorder was existing. And when any-
time ago by which the Chief Judge at their labours. But since the revolution words. I will speak what I understand thing of this nature occurs, there are Shanghai is permitted to go to Hongkong the people have sustained all kinds of by these two characters, and I will group According to returns published in the the tatal National Debt stood i always partisan papers naturally bound to sit in the Appeal Court there twice hardships and difficulties, and when their hem under four characters, viz., loyalty, Japanese Official Gazette of the 4th inst., ¥2.584.169.695 at the end of last month, heartrending. I have daily hoped that KIKAAS LOYALTY. to write in support of their own a year, and for which he receives, I condition is mentioned it is really faith, steadiness and respectability.
understand, an addition of £300 a year the normal condition of the people may,
The original ides of loyalty is that a This amount consisted of as follow:- particular cause.
There was to his salary. There is no reciprocity in be restored, and I have not dared to put
Domestic loans TORR 919-790 person should be loyal to the country and
Foreign loans ........ 1.465 319,304 nothing in the article that the people did this arrangement, and no provision for & forth any messures that would tend to not already know, and as a result of Judge from Hongkong to sit in an Append disturb them. I am sorry that no prenot to any particular man. reading the matter, I do not think the Court here, which would enable many caution could be taken to restrain the man should hold as his principle loyalty During last month You of the mark cans to be heard an appeal to a local violent characters, hence the innocent to the nation instead of to any man or per cent, bande V1.300 of the Boecial people felt any more inclined to kick up tribunal of three Judges that cannot be have been afflicted. This has been to me a house, he will be able to prefer the interest per cent, and Vist of the 4 par cents, matter of great regret. I wish to assert my of the whole body to that of a few were revisited, while a new 5 ner cent a dust. Before they had read it they taken to the Privy Council in London on
account of the prohibitory expense.
utmost strength to make the people enjoy adividuals. The chief thing is that he tonn of V140.700 was raised. This small »were already in a state of revolution."
The Chief Judge has been absent doing the real blessings of the Republic, so that should make light of power and influence, loan is in connection with the commensa Giving evidence on his own behalf work at Hongkong for some weeks twice the aim of obtaining for them the highest and direct his attention to his obligation tion paid to sealers who have been defendant supported the statement of his this year, and there was a vacation of happiness may be reached. The liveli- and responsibility. He should not prohibited from pursuing their occuna. Counsel that bis position on the Shat Pol two months, yet there is no Judge here hood of the people has become so difficult sacrifice the interest of the country for tion in certain waters by international
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