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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH-FRIDAY, AUGUST 5TH, 1881.
convenience of a solicitor who has virtually entered into engagements he is unable to properly fulfil. A man has been arrested in connection with the death, the circumstances attending which it will be the duty of the jury to inquire into, and as a serious charge may be hanging over that man's head, it is no doubt of the most vital importance to the interests of all concerned that his
legal advisor should be present throughout the entire proceedings. If Mr. Mossop was unable to be present at the hour fixed for the enquiry, it was most clearly his duty to have declined the retainer and allowed some other gentleman to undertake the case.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
It is notified that a mail for Bangkok will close at Singapore at 2 to- morrow the 6th instant.
p.m.
The "Italian Night" Entertainment at Kowloon, advertised in our front page has been postponed froin to-day, until Tuesday August 9th.
We note from the Shanghai papers that in appeal is being made in the nodel settlement on behalf of the All letters for publication must be written on ono shipwrecked evew of tho Annie S. Hall, side of the paper only.
Correspondents are requested to forward their names and addresses with all comunications in- tended for insertion, not necessarily for publicution, but us evidence of good faith,
Notices to Subscribers. Subscribers who do not receive their newspapers within thirty-five minutes after the time of publica Lion will oblige by communicating with tho Editor.
Domestic Nolices, if properly authenticated, will he inserted free of charge.
THE
Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, 5TH August, 1881.
With reference to a paragraph in our yesterday's issue regarding the Coroner's Inquest of the previous day, in which the proceedings were confined to simply viewing the body, and fixing a date for an ad. journed meeting, to suit the conven- ience of a 'solicitor who had been re- tained to watch the case, but whose other professional engagements pre- vented his being present; we would beg to utter in the most forcible manuer our protest against such practices. Coroner's Inquests are of
who lost the whole of their clothing and effects by the foundering of that vessel. They are now in Shanghai and contributions of any description aro being solicited for them.
Our Straits Times Extra having ap- parently miscarried, we take the fol- lowing items from The Daily Press:---
Sophia, 18th July. ·
The Prince of Bulgaria has issued a proclamation respecting reforms in the public service.
The Assembly will annually decide the badget, and all international ques- tious will be settled by that body."
Tunis, 24th July. been arrested. The Porie has explain
French emissaries at Tripoli have ed that reinforcements seat to Tripoli were despatched for purely administrat- ive measures.
Paris, 15th July,
The National fêtes hold to-day have been observed throughout France with great enthusiasm.
London, 15th July. Clauses 25 and 26 of the Irish Land Bill have passed the Committee of the ture of the latter clause Mr. Gladstone House of Commons. After the signa.
strongly denounced the tactics of the extreme Home Rulers which in his opinion degraded the House.
London, 16th July,
debate took place relating to the In the House of Lords last night a
Transvaal affairs. Lord Carnarvon at- tacked the policy of the Government. Earl Kimberley said it was inexpedi- ent at the present time to make a statement on several points in connec- tion with the Transvaal. British
troops, he said, will remain to enforce if necessary, the decisions of the Royal Commission now. sitting. commission will be appointed to ad- A sub.
judicate loyalist claims for not be overlooked, tion, and the natives, he added, would
compensa-
Tunis, 17th July,
We regret to hear by the English mail of the death of Charles Dillon, the well known actor, which occurred on the 24th June at Hawick, Scot-
Later particulars regarding the capture of Sfax, state that the capture land, where he was fulfilling a pro- fossional engagement. Mr. Dillon, who landed from the French Squadron. was effected by the Naval brigade had performed Otheilo at the Exchange The insurgents offered Hall the previous evening, was walk-resistance, and their losses were heavy. a determined ing along the High-street, apparently The loss in killed and wounded on the dropped down dead; doubtless from in good health, who he suddenly French side amounted to fifty. The disease of the heart.
French troops subsequently landed. The deceased was in his sixty second year.
The steamer Foochow arrived from Chinkiang yesterday evening, and re- ports having passed an American built vessel in latitude 28° 17′ N., and longitude 121° 50' E., with both the stern post. This is no doubt the anchors down and sides bursting from
remains of the illfated Annie S. Hall
Paris, 17th July,
Don Carlos has been expelled from France, being accused of participation in Legitimist intriguos.
Maimonah would let Abdul Kadur Kban pass.
Dissensions continue among the Ameer's representatives at Kandahar and Girishk. Kazi Saduddin has car, Sidur Gul Mahomed Khan, vir- Khan, who, on account of his great local influence, is a dangerous man to offend..
From the Herat direction it is re- ported that Hashim Khan is still in has destroyed Ambia Klian's fort of Bakwa, and that Abdul Wahab Khan Sujabcbob.
A good deal of intrigue is going on between Ayub and Kabul tribes.
ber of passen„ honey on the
and in various of pocket. They
freight, and a gors; they ha keep of the ways had been lost the whole of these passengers whan went by another steamer, and they now sued for the difference between the $5,000 they were to pay, and the amount of freight and passages which had actually been taken.
Yan Sz, the plaintiff, stated that to go by the ship amounted to $3,470, the freight for cargo actually obtained and fares for passengers to $5,221, together amounting to $8,691. He had had to pay $605 for food for the Simla, 8th July. passengers while they were waiting, It is reported from Muscat that and $15 for advertising, making a total Oman is generally disturbed from inter-of $9,311. Deducting from this anm tribal wars.
A battle occurred bo- the charter money $5,000, and other tween the Beni-Ba-Ali and Beni-Bu- expenses he would have been put to Hassan, in which about 150 were kill had the charter been carried out, amounting to $109; left a balance of $3,502.
ed.
SUPREME COURT.
YAN SZ CHESTER. AN IMPORTANT CHARTER-PARTY CASE.
A case the Supreme Court, sitting in Origin- of some importance to shipping interests which has occupied al Jurisdiction before the Acting for some days, was concluded yesterday. Chief Justice, the Hon. F. Snowden, The plaintiffs in the suit, Yan Sz and another, trading under the style or against Captain Chester, master of the firm of Hing Kee, brought an action British steamer Midlothian, for dama- ges on account of broach of a charter party.
Captain Chester
gave evidence erally in accordance with the above,
gen.. and concluded by saying that he called at Messrs. Stevens & Co.'s, just before leaving, to say good bye to Mr. James.
give him a note to make them That gontleman said he was just writing, and asked Captain Chester to (Stevons & Co.), right with McAlister. & Co., adding "You are all right."
note without looking at it properly, as Captain Chester said he signed that be had no time. They had often to he looked upon an agent as a man of sign blank papers in agents' offices, and trust, especially if he said it was all right.
On the conclusion of the evidence Mr. Hayllar, Q. C., instructed by both counsel addressed the bench for Messrs. Dennys and Mossop, appeared their respective clients at some length, for the plaintiffs, and the Attorney- and His Lordship in the mean while General (Hon. E. L. O'Malley), in-reserved judgment, no date being fixed. tou, for the defendant. structed by Messrs. Brereton and Wot-
In our issue of the 27th ultimo we
announced that it was the intention of the congregation worshipping in the Cathedral at Shanghai, to present a testimonial to the Rev. C. G. Booth, chaplain to the Sailor's Home here, and Acting Garrison chaplain, in recogni- tion of the services rendered by him Dean Butcher. while ofleiating for the very Rev.
Hayllar, and the examination of Mr. From the statement set forth by Mr.
Messrs. Geo. R. Stevens & Co., it ap H. G. James, managing partner of Pears that the Midlothian was under a time charter to Messrs. McAlister & Co. of Singapore. Under that charter the vessel was ordered to load rice from Messrs. Stevens & Co., on the day before Saigon to Hongkong in May last, and her expected arrival here, received a telegram from McAlister & Co., asking them if they could find employment for the steamer. Next day (24th May), an answer was sent that the vessel
Shanghai, 29th July, 1881. could be chartered for passengers to Quetta, 3rd July. importance from Kandahar or Herat custom of port, and requesting imme-pleasure to present you with a cheque My dear Sir,-On behalf of the con. There is no fresh news of much five lay days, discharging according to Holy Trinity Cathedral, I have the Singapore and Penang for $5,000, with gregretion to whom you ministered in Ayub Khan apparently is still at Pul-diate reply. At Singapore, Wharfage which we hope you will kindly accept
London, 18th July. Agitation among agricultural labour- ers in Ireland is reviving.
LATEST INDIAN NEWS,
The testimonial has now been forwarded from Shanghai, and we have much pleasure in publish- ing the letter which accompanied it, as well as Mr Booth's reply.
as important a nature as are those of The Foochow rounded to with tho view i-Malan, pushing on his preparations charges amount to about 35 or 40 cents and buy therewith something which
other legally constituted tribunals, and jurors who have to attend these enquiries, which by the way, are held at a distance from the business part of the town, are often compelled to do so at much inconvenience and loss of valuable
reported on the 26th ultimo by Captain Croad of the Fu-yew, in latitude 28° 17 N., and ongitude 121° 53′ E. of towing the wreck out of the track of coasting vessels but found it quits impossible to do anything in that way.
Surely our morning contemporary must be aware that the gunboats belonging to the Protective Service of
Old age may fail one of these days to prove a sufficient excuse for this slov. enly style of journalism.
for a move, pending the arrival of Meer Khan is quietly collecting revenue at Afzul from Moshed; while Hashim Bakwa. Ayub Khan intends, it is said, to leave Musa Jan and the Luinab Khushdil Khan, in charge of Herat, when he leaves. He to march before the end of this month; may be expected for he is not by any means beaten yot. From Kandahar it is reported that the Maliks of Washir, Fulad, Naozad, Siyah Fushteh, and Dosang have been into Kandahar, and received khillats.
Simla, 5th July,
It is reported from Kandaliar that the Amir has ordered his troops to ad- vance on Farrah, and that a reinforce ment of Sowars has been sent to
ni was expected at Kandahar,
was then
per ton of cargo, while at Penang there was no wharf to go to. At Hongkong, the stovedore's charges were to be defrayed by the charterers. On the 25th, the day the vessel arrived, a telegram was received here from Singapore "Accept $5,000, charterers paying stevedorage and wharfage." Telegraphic connection out and communication ceased be fore the terms could be finally agreed upon with Singapore. Captain Chester held written instructions as to what course to pursue in the event of tele- graphic communication being inter- rupted, and on his being consulted he told Stevens & Co. they might accept
verbally, and as soon as it was ascer- tained that communication was again restored a message was sent to Singa. pore, "Midlothian fixed, charterers' terms." On same day Stevens & Co. received from Singapore "Midlothian chartered Saigon Hongkong," and Captain Chostor also received "Pro- esed Saigon." Endeavours were then kong charter to stand goud, and a made by wire to allow the Hong suggestion was made that the Nelson, then at Singapore seeking, might be substituted for the Midlothian in the Saigon charter, but without avail, and the final message was received from Singapore "Midlothian chartered without authority, must proceed Sai- gon"; and the rossel left for that port. Before the Midlothian left, however, Captain Choster put into the hands of Stevens & Co. a letter, to the effect that the charter had been entered into under authority from him, and that he con- sidered himself fully justified under his instructions in the event of telegraphic communication being interrupted:
I
may
tell
will sorve pleasingly to remind
you of your two months' services in Shanghai. was restricted to your "hearers" only, you that the testimonial and limited to a small subscription each. We felt that numbers would better express the meaning of the testimonial than money.
On the other side you will see a list of the congregation.
With every good wish for the future.
I am,
My Dear Sir,
Your's very faithfully,
R. A. MOWAT.
Hongkong. (Appended were the signatures of all the leading members of the con- gregation),
the Canton Commissioner of Customs time. We venture to submit that to postpone an enquiry of this nature, are no longer commanded by the Euro- and compel the reassembling of the pean gentlemen whose names appear jury, entailing à still further loss, for in the Daily Press of this date: A cou- no other reason than to suit the pur appointment of Chinese officers: special siderable time has elapsed since the pose of a gentleman who is engaged comments on the important changes elsewhere-profitably engaged-is thus made have appeared both in our rather more than should be expected colamas and in those of the China Mail, of even the most patient ratepayer, but still the Press is contented to allow It is the undoubted duty of every gross blunders to appear day after day. Taiwara and some Infantry from Ghaz. the plaintiff's offer. This was done The Rev. C. G. BooтH, citizen to render a certain amount of service to the state, in acknowledg- ment of the protection he receives, and the security he lives under, and on the other hand it is the business of The rumours we published yesterday the officers administering to this to the effect that the Irish Land Bill security and protection, to see that had passed the second reading in public matters are not allowed to be Khan had occupied Candahar have been the house of Lords, and that Ayoub delayed, so as to increase unnecessari-
confirmed. The Upper House would ly the duties devolving on jurors, When a solicitor has business on hand which compels his attendance in one court, it is clearly unfair of him to accept other responsibilities, more particularly in the case of inquests, which
are necessarily convened at as early an hour as pos sible after the occurrence which ne- cessitates their being held. Inquests often have to be adjourned for vari- ous reasons, to procure more satis-
factory evidence and the like, and jurors willingly give their time to adjournments under such circum stances without a murmur; but it is rather too much to romand an enquiry before a tittle of evidence has been taken, simply to suit the
The
appear to have recognised in good be the better part of valour. time that discretion in this case would occupation of Candahar by Ayoub Khan-sooms-to-indicato that the Ameer- will hardly be able to maintain su- premacy at Cabul without British pro- toction and assistance, as there can be little doubt that Ayoub is backed up by Russia.
We are pleased to hear that a tele- gram received from London. yester day, places the recovery of the Pre- sident of the United States beyond doubt. The particulars received from Australia, which we published a few days ago, had prepared us for a result, which will give infinite satisfaction throughout the civilised world,
Allahabad, 8th July. The news from Kandahar is that the Ameer has directed Kazi Saduddin and Sahibzada Gulam Haider to ad- vance slowly on Farrah with the Girishk troops, and ordered Sirdar Shamsuddin to send the Herat Chiefs, Adulla Khan Taimuni and Ismail with 500 sowars, fully equipped and Khan Taimuni, brother of Ambia Khan, plenty of money, to effect a junction with Ambia Khan in Taiwara and assist him in stirring up the Herat provinces.
A regiment armed with breech-load- ers has left Kabul for Kandahar, and another will shortly follow.
It is said that the Dehzangri Haziras have engaged to furnish a contingent of 5,000 men for an attack on Herat, and agreeably to a special request for a leader from the Char Aimak tribos the Ameer has sent Sirdar Abdul Kadur Khan to Horat, via Maimenal, with 500 horsemon. If Ayub has left Herat, it is thought these artange. ments are rather too late to be of much avail, and it is doubtful if the Wali of
In the mean time plaintiffs, on the strength of the verbal agreement, had advertised the ship and obtained both
Hongkong, August 4th, 1881. My dear Mr. Mowat,-I cannot adequately express the feelings with which I received the letter written by you on behalf of the congregation of the Holy Trinity Cathedral, together with its generous enclosure, nor my thankfulness for the kindness that suggested the presentation of such a mark of their esteem. As it is altoge- ther undeserved by me, I can regard it only as another oxpression of that friendliness continuously exhibited towards me during the time I minis- tered in their midst.
That' it should have been thought appropriate to distinguish in this man. nor the time of my connection with tho Cathedral, it having been of such short duration, caused mo much sur. prise, and greatly increased the natural gratification with which a clergyman learns that he has won the regard of those amongst whom he has labored.
I shall uso the gift in the manner