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HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1888.
THE FATSHAN" SMUGGLING CASE.
DECISION AGAINST THE CUSTOMS,
Ouk Canton correspondent wires that Mr. Cool, ALABASTER delivered a rather Jay writion judgment to-day, in which; after reviewing the legal aspects of the case pul before him, he acquits Cetin Geggs of the charge laid against him of having handed in a false manifest to the Customs, but leaves over the
quest of costs.
THE Freemasons of Singapore have decided to give a Masonic Ball on November 9th, that date: having been selected as the anniversary of the Prince of Wales, the M. W. Master of the Grand | Lodge of England.
ALTHOUGH the recent bread riots in France, caused by the failure of the harvest to answer expectations, do not appear to have been of a very serious character, the Government will
probably find it politic to suspend the protective duty on cereals.
THE telegram published the other day, dated Vienna, September 19th, should read ——" Austria and Germany have jointly approached King Milan (of Servia), with a view to induce him to become reconciled to Queen Nathalie, and to stop the divorce proceedings.".
On Saturday a woman in charge of a boat laden with kerosine thought the moment when along aide the Praya favourable for cooking rice. She paid $10 for the privilege this morning. Another misguided individual paid $1 for the privilege of making a spittoon of the Court when hearing
the case.
THE returns of the number of visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ending 7th October, are:-European, 156, Chinese, 1,859; total 3,015. Tum Military authorities announce that target practice will take place from the Stonecutters Island batteries to-morrow from 4 to 6 p.m. The direction of the fire will be nearly due west from the West battery. Juaks and other vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the range,
OCTOBER 8, 1888.
was almost hopeless for him to express a decided excise officer of the Opium Farm, a representative. opinion as to the value of the workings as yet, of this journal, and several others. At one an he had been so busy at different things, | o'clock the Fub-thing, which was under the com building furnaces, surveying, &c. After referring mand of Capt. Christian, got under way and to the Company's financial position he expressed shaped a course for Lamma Iskind, the Óplum anxiety as to the probability of the want of Farmer's steam launch keeping her company, capital preventing the work being extended or some distance behind, and was safely anchored at continued, and asked if the capital would be 1.45 pm. In Picnic Bay, where a sumptuous tiffin, increased, or whether he should curtail the
provided by the Hongkong Hotel Company, was expenditure. Owing to his remoteness from
dane full justice to. After the wants of the inner man had been duly satisficil. Mr. Ho, Amci pie. headquarters, and the approaching closing-up. of the river, he would be same time cut posed the health of the host and success of the off, and would need $25,000 or $30,000 in
how line of steamers, he was about to establish. Mr. Kaw-Hong-Tak in reply, said the Fuk advance, to cover the four or five months, asking for a reply by cable. He next gave'a,
Ching was the pioneer of a line of steamers which number of assays from various parts of the were to run between Foochow and Wenchow. workings. From the front of the stamps he had Though the trade between these two places was obtained z dwt. 14 gts. per ton, and from the
small, there were signs of a future increase, and oz. 12 dwt, by means of concentrates, whilst bigger boats built to meet the requirements of the low ares the concentrates were worked up to he hoped soon to be under the necessity of having
oz. 12 dwt, was got by the same means from times. the bottom of the Chinese mine.
Captain Nielsen, of the steamship Dafila, The Chairman:This is a working assay-expressed his satisfaction at the excellent arrange proof of what Becher said that deeper down and passengers, and hoped Mr. Kaw-Hang-Take nat a piece of ore-from the bottom, giving ments found in the Fuk Ching both for cargo he expected better assays. In the open cast we
would shortly find it profitable to build steamers get 13 dwt, which I assure you is a good work for the new line as large as the Dafila.
Mr. Hart-Milner, of the Hongkong Telegraph, ing assay. The want of pumping machinery' has prevented him from going deeper; we are
said he was only expressing the feelings of all the now about as deep as the Chinese miners could foreigners on board in thanking the host for his cordial hospitality. Mr. Kaw Hong Take's well- known enterprise augured well for the future of the new project, of which the Fat Ching was the pioneer, and no doubt the venture would meet with gratifying success.
A TELEGRAM from London to the New York Tribune says: “I have heard a large proportion of the music and words of Gilbert and Sullivan's new opera. It is more in the ordinary line of opera comique than the author's former pro-5 ductions. The music is good, but rather heavier than that do which Sullivan's operas have accustomed us,"
THE Band will play at the Officers! Mess, Murray Barracks, to-morrow evening, com- mencing at 8 o'clock. The following will be the | programme:-
March.........Daring Overture...... Ricni Vaise
Tris" Ari
Fantais
Newton, Wagner.
Lancia di Lammermoor.....Doalrçill. Seleen Reminiscences of Auber? Godfrey,
Etoile du Nord". Meyerbess
Joy bloose, Bendeestor.
We note that the steamer Bothwell Castle, well known in this quarter of the globe, recently left Melbourne with 250 horses for the Bombay Tramway Trust, and go horses for private disposal, other lats being taken on board at Sydney. The horses for the Tramway Trust are described as splendid animals. The following " Long here,” said the editor of ʼn more or less steamer-Albion, Rob Roy, Master Jack, Prince race-horses were also shipped in the same esteemed comtemporary to one of his talented William, Epslaem, and Miss Ringer. It is the sta "how do you spell 'biscuit ?" "B-i-opinion in racing circles in Australia that. skin-t" was the prompt reply, "Yes I see, that's the way you have it here. You ought to holl down a spelling book and take a tea-spoon ful of the decoction three times a day. The proper way 16 spell it is 'b-i-s-q-u-1-2" Tur four coolies who were charged with stealing conds to the value of $130 from a house near where the last fire was in Queen's Road, were brought up an remand this morning before Mr. Wodehouse. Each conclusively proved that he hart got into the house in a trance, and was as
innocent as the proverbial child unborn.-Six manits.
It was in the brilliant saloon of Campbell, Moore
C, LH: '.
Lusitanian Masher-I wonder, Mr. Moore, William Porter (smiling audibly)-Wal, I guess I don't know, but you might try some of my Gogo hair-wash. Perhaps it's hereditary ?
L.M.-I don't think so; my father had a very fine heard.
ms only what might reasonably 1 von men experted after the extraordinary "muŕner in which the case was conducted" on both sides, and we are forced to the pulsion that the shareholders of the Samboat Company are to be commiser-why a head does not grow on my face?.. at with rather than congratulated upon a victory which promises to prove so expensive. In using the term 'expensive we do not refer to the costs of this prose- quinh —anybody who knows the rudiments of law as regards criminal prosecutions must know that on that point there cannot be the slightest doubt, but especially totion in the colony during the month ended what is certain to come hereafter. How Sept. joth, as certified by the Managers of the
:
William P-Yes, that's so, but your mother hadn't; I knew her quite well,
THE average amounts of bank notes in circula.
Moorhouse will have to do his "level best" to be able to beat the English horse Oberon which has been purchased by Lord William Beresford in England.
get.
Thereport continued that some results had been obtained, but as they had not been formulated he must defer giving figures. About 150 tons
practical test it had been found to be far below of quartz had been obtained, but by assay and the most modest computation (a dwt.) balfa dwt. by concentrates. Of the richer samples no having been obtained by assay and rather more figures had been obtained, but he expected to get about 8 dwt, besides a proportion of free gold from the tributors. He hoped to get even richer quartz soon, but owing to the absence of pumping apparattus he would have to close the end of two months to finish his task of obtaining mines for a short time. He hoped before the sach results as would warrant the Company in and been to Sunghie Dun and examined the extending their exploration in deep-mining. He
important information on that point. He had tin-lodes, and expected shortly to communicate also explored some unworked spots in the vicinity, and found them promising. If Punjom turned out a success those would be worth acquiring, although at present they had eight square miles of a concession.
A "curious impertinent" has been raking out the acte de naissance of Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. The great actress was born, it appears, at Havre did yet, to launch out until their future was clearer. TheChairman said that they had hesitated, and on Saturday, April 22nd, 1843, her mother being The report was not so promising as they could Julie Bernardi, artiste musicienne, stated in the have wished, but they had a painstaking, trust document to be the daughter af a Berlin oculist and worthy manager in Mr. Beclier, who knew his was named, not Sarah but Rosalie, and her twin would not have recommended the extension of to have been born in that city. Mme. Bembardi work, which was a good deal in their favor. I he (the speaker) had not been sure of that he sister Lucie. The father is said by the Journal the work or the outlay of fresh capital but as it du Havre to have been a Government official, was he had not much fear. No plan for obtain. known as 'le beau X, who afterwards coming fresh capital had been formed, but if it was mitted suicide under "dramatic" circumstances.
needed a meeting for the purpose would be called. the financial prospects of the next six months, He thought they could reassure Mr. Recher about but they must remember that it would be injudicious to go on to their last cent. It would be better to give him timely warning. satisfactory report in a few weeks, and it would about winding up. They were given to expect be better to wait till then. If they needed fresh capital it would be easier to obtain with some. thing definite to show.
If all this be true the legend of two young Dutch girls running away from their home in Amsterdam and finding themselves penniless one morning in the Tuileries Gardens must be dismissed to the limbo of biographical fantasies. Mine, Bernhardt, according to this statement, is five or six years older than Mrs. Kendal, and has probably by some years the advantage (or dis. advantage) of Miss Ellen Terry.
THE "beneñt? concert given in the Theatre Royal, City Hall, on Saturday by the Lily Minstrels Hall Auteurs, for the family of the late
a
Mr. Woo-lin Yuch said that as he was rather backward at making speeches he would confine The Fut Ching stood very high with the Insurance Companies; the was a first class risk, and it was to be hoped Mr. Raw Hong Take would go on building boats of the same type for the benefit of all concerned.
The host's health was now drank amidst
Christian, said the owner could not have chosen cheers and with the usual musical honours,
Air Spooner in proposing the health of Capt
the worthy Captain who had a thorough know- a better man to command the Fa-Ching than
The Fuk-Ching was a well appointed ship and ledge of the China coast and river navigation. every comfort was to be found on board; the chief officer, Mr. Wigmore, and the Chief Engineer, Mr. G. Sim, were men of experience and well-tested ability. The only persons wanted on board were a doctor and a stewardess, so as to bring her up to the category of a mail steamer. He hoped Mr. Kaw Hong Take would go on building boats for the trade, and that the day was not far distant when Captain Christian Captain Christian said that this was his first shoulder to the wheel to make his employer's command in China, and he would put his
himself to a few words about Insurance matters.
would be made Commodore of the line.
business a success,
Mr. Kaw Hong Take then proposed the healths of Messrs. Andrew Johnston and John McDonald; he thanked them for having so Ching, and hoped next month to have the ably superintended the building of the F- pleasure of again te tifying to their unqualified abilities, when another steamer would be placed
on her trial trip.
his friend's behalf, for his kind remarks, and said Mr. Johnston thanked the bost, in his own and the builders deserved great credit for turning out such a fine boat at their dockyard. As a picce of workmanship and engineering, the Fuk-Ching was one of the most creditable ships ever built in Hongkong. He would now propose the health of Mr. Chan-Wan-Chi, the head of the firm of Kwong-Hep-Loong and Company, the builders. Mr. Chan responded in Chinese, his words being interpreted by the host.
"THE CANTON CUSTOMS,
·Versiss THE STEAMBOAT COMPANY:
Shamien, October 6th, 1888.. The cause celebre, virtually the Imperial Maritime Customs versus the H.K. C. & MA S.-B. Co., came off to-day in Her Majesty's Consular Court before H.B.M.'s Consul, Mr. German Consul, and Mr. Commissioner White Clintoner Alabaster Here Budler, the lmperial: occupiat seats on the bench. The Imperial Deputy Commissioner Spinney, and the long Maritime Customs were represented by Mr. kong C. & M. S.-B. Co. by the Attorney-General of Hongkong, instructed by Mr. Wilson, of Messrs. Wotion and Deacon. The Court sat punctually at 10 am and Mr. Spinney opened. Capt. Goggins of the S.S. Fatthau with supply. the case for the Customs and briefly charged
manifest on the 18th of September in regard to ing the Imperial Maritime Customs with a false 16 tins of opium pulp and 25 pkgs. of dried fruits. witness. called by the prosecution, and gave Mr. A. T. White, 3rd class tide-waiter, was first evidence as to being in charge of the search of the 17th of September off the Bogue, and party which boarded the Fatshan on the night found 16 tins of opium: soon after boarding, in the forthold; was also present after arrival in Canton when further search was made in ballast tank, when zo tins were found, examination by the Attorney-General the witness On cross- stated the vessel always stopped when signalled, to the scatching patty. On being asked by the and the Captain and-Officers gave every facility Attorney-General. if he received information upon which to ner the witness declined to and Mr. Deputy Commissioner Splaney stated answer, and even when the question was repeated that as far as the Gustoms were concerned they had no objection whatever to his stating what- ing to do so was on his own responsibility. ever was the truth and that the witness declin-
of the Attorney-General he was ordered to The witness still declining to answer the Attorney General's questions, at the request remain, within the precincts of the Court.
In the course of the Attorney's cross examina. him that when his co-searcher lifted the hold tion of this witness the fact was elicited from plank, some 15 feet in length, under which the 16 tins were found, he exclaimed "here it is" but would not admit that this exclamation was caused by the fact they were acting upon information previously received. Mr. Spinney in re-examination clearly elicited that neither Mr. Commissioner White, Mr. Spianey, or any officer of the Customs had given him any instructions as to his evidence. Mr. Luke Loft, boat officer in the to boarding the Fatshan about 8 a.m. on 18th Imp. Mar. Customs, was next witness, and testified
from the chief tide-surveyor, he caused a further September, and, neting on "intimation" received search to bemade which resulted in the finding of 2 packagescach with ten tins of opium pulpin ballasttank, making 36 tissin all, which hinted to Mr. Stebbings. In cross examination by the between an "intimation and an "information? Attorney General Mr. Loft stated the difference. was that one you had to pay for, the other you had not, as is came from his superior officer.
ment whatever was placed in his way by the His instructions were to cause another search in the same part of the forehold and no impedi officers or crew ofthe Fatshan, and the carpenter was placed at bis disposal to unscrew and open the tanks.
ever, we shall deal at length with this respective Banks, were-Chartered Mercantile and a few of the members of the St. Patrick's were never asked for by the preceding managers: Captain Hamlin said that after all the,' chow prove that in accordance with the manifest subject, which is one of very considerable general importance, as soon as we receive Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China Assistant warder Pereira, proved a pronounced
the full text of Mr. CHALONER ALABASTER'S judgment,
TELEGRAMS..
(Reuter.) A.
AUSTRIA AND GERMANY.
LONDON, October 5th, The Emperor of Germany has arrived at Vienna and been cordially received by the Emperor of Austria.
At a banquet held in His Majesty's honour,
Bank of India. London and Chinn $1.299,177
Corporation $2,941,254. The value of specie $1,125,663; Hongkong and Shanghai Banking held in reserve by these three Banks is given at $440,000 $550,000; and $1.500,000 respectively, An eminent physician has called attention to the gradual decline of smallpox in England during the past fifty years. In the years from 1818 to
the presence of a few more civilians would have success. The house was well-filled-although helped the receipts considerably and shown that the general public recognised their obligations to their servants, and the merit of the object. The sentimental element in the programme was rather strong, and the interest really began when
item.
Mr. Ryriels he short of machinery? The Chairman-Yes, of pumping machinery, Mr. Rysie-Was not a large sum spent on machinery?
The Chairman :Yes, but not pumps. They A Shareholder thought that would be a small.
would be in getting power to drive the pumps. The Chairman explained that the expense Mr. Legge asked if they had not $50,000 left. The Chairman: $40,000 Well, hadn't we better run six months and then Mr. Legge:-And it costs $6,000 a month now. let it go? I say spend the capital and prosecute your studies (laughter).
The Chairman said there no immediate went in for heavy machinery.
1842 the deaths from this disease amounted to the regimental bard, Private Greaves, gave his necessity for capital, but there would be if they apprenticeship in Australia, he said that during cattle fish 'ex Fatskan on 18th Sept. the duty
57.2 per 100,000 living, while in 1880-84 the
believed that vaccination has not only had a death rate had sank to 6.5 per 100,000. It is direct influence in causing this marvellous reduc- tion in the number of victims to smallpox, but
the Emperor of Austria in his speech dwelt upon has also had a tendency to make the children of English" was worthy of a professional, the beginning contemplated the possibility of the 300,000. He had high hopes of working' the being able to state posilively how long a time.
the friendly alliance of Austria and Germany, to which the Emperor of Germany replied, warmly reciprocating the sentiments of His Majesty.
EGYPT. Intelligence from Suakim reports the tribes ns quiet and that the Garrison had been reinforced.
(From the Straits Timai) SUAKIM.
SUEZ, September 27th, The rebels surrounding Suakim have been reinforced and continue their attacks.
vaccinated parents less liablezo the disease. BEFORE Mr. Pollock this morning the Chinese cook on board the Verona was set up for stealing
into a sampan, and had it fetched up, when the hash-slinger explained that he was sending it to be repaired. He stuck to the story in Court, so under the Ordinance for the Prevention of Mistakes the utensil was filled with water and watched by the breathless Court for ten minutes. At the end of that time, as it did not leak, he was carefully handed over to the myrmidons of
DISTURBANCE ON THE
"VERONA."
upon which was 1.8-10ths mace per picul. Slight option to alter.. Other officers of the Customs discrepancies. In declarations it was at his were witnesses to prove the landing of the balance of the cuttle fish, and Mr. Spinney not would elapse before they could attend, it wan finally decided by the Consul to adjourn until The Court met punctually at 1 pm, and Mr. Spinney stated that 3rd class tide-waiter White
be thought was adverse to his duty and he was answera question which under a misapprehension willing to answer whatever questions the Attorney-General wished to ask.
1.p.m.:
proved the receipt of 36 tins of opium pulp and Mr. Stebbings' examiner was next witness, who testified to weighing and it finding nett 94 catties, 4-3-10ths per catty. This closed the evidence as. itael, and to its being subsequently sold at 'Fls. to the opiam, and Mr. Spinney proceeded to that was on board. had been consumed, and handed into the Customs the Fatshan landed, thing to do was to weigh anchor and proceed, whatever were landed at the Customs, but there nearly all the champagne absorbed, the best 25 pkgs. of dried fruits, whereas no dried fruits lest bad weather overtake them. He was very were 25 pkgs. of dried fish landed instead. At glad to have witnessed this trial trip and hoped this juncture a difficulty arose as to the Customs more treats of the same kind would follow.
Mr. Ho Amei then delivered a lengthy speech, and after a little friendly sparring between the nothavingcalled the compradore of the Faishan, in the course of which he expressed ideas and Attorney-General and Mr. Spinney, the Attorney sentiments as to the future of China which General agreed to bave the compradore sent were received with great enthusiasm by for. Mr. Byworth, Chief Examiner, was the all present. After alluding to his business next witness and proved examining 4 pkgs. af topical song "Hongkong Town," with some
Mr. Legge; And if there are no results?
the eleven years he was connected with the On- fresh verses. They were distinctly ahead of
The Chairman: Well-finish! (laughter), I
tai Insurance Company, in this Colony, the China fail thyme, and "tool" amazingly. think we had better write Becher to do the best business progressed so much that after paying Welsh's rendering of "Cherry lips" was excellent, he can with $35.000. We can issue $100,000, good dividends to shareholders, they had nowa but Hutchby's "It's English, you know, it's which I take it shows that the directors at the surplus of als 250,000 on a capital of Taels necessity. It can be raised in very small sums,
Tamchow mine to great advantage. Five weeks Imitation of a "swell not being spoilt by just mention that in view of a possible meeting ago a rich vein was stuck in that mine, and exaggeration. Hough's "Brother's fainting in a week or two, I move the adoption of the although he employed only Chinese method, he at the door" was well sung, but it was so fearfully report and balance sheet.
was glad to say that out of one ton of ore, 3,600 pathetic that it was only redeemed from falling
Mr. Reuter seconded, and it was agreed to.
taels of sliver have been obtained. As the a copper pan. The steward saw him lower it fat by the choral accompaniment behind the re-elected as Directors, and Mr. T, E. Davies going down, he thought every thing depended wished to apologize to the Court for declining to
Messrs. E. L. Woodin and W. G. Brodie were mining fever in South China was gradually scenes. E. Kelly made up well for the Irish. confirmed as a Director.
on the success of the Tamchow and Tay-u woman's song and dance "Pat, you're a villain,"
shan mines. It being admitted that the mineral and had to repest the jig. The tableau
wealth of China was very great it devolved on "Parting," wherein a soldier bids adica to his
the Government and the enterprising, men The Court and the Attorney-General accepted of China to develop these resources. The this explanation and Mr. R. I. White again father, was written by Pie. Greaves, and taken
drawback for the present was on the part underwent cross-examination and acknowledged part in by him and J. Andrews. It was one of
of the Government. Things were going to sometimes receiving information before the best things of the evening. Greaves looked
men could only find comfort in the idea that they where to look for the opium: also he got slowly in China, that most of the enterprising boarding, and did so on this occasion; and every inch a soldier, and Andrews made an
were working for their posterity. The speaker some information after getting on board. It Both the songs and
Goverment the advisability of allowing a searched where he did and found the stuff, but he had several times suggested to the Chinese was in consequence of such Information be It has been proposed by the Cape Government THE Hongkong Rifle Association's 4th weekly dialogue were well written and well sung.
network of railways to be built all over and objections to state where he got the informa. Spoon Competition at 600 yards took place at Private Philpott, the regimental bumourist,
China. It mattered not whether Chinese ortion, but finally admitted it was from some one Kowloon on Saturday, Jast, when Col-Sergt. improved considerably one in the any big impression on the inen who were left. Although to see Mr. Kaw-Hong the coming to the glad connected with the vessels a Fricker, of the evergreen "Steelbacks, casily "There's bigger fools than me in the Army," his not on such a large scale as Saturday's row, he
Take front. Mr. Williams, Assistant Examiner, proved to as an explorer of the trade of Foochow and the landing of a phgs-of Cuttle Fish from the Fal beat 17 opponents, making the very respectable local allusious being really witty, A "national believed such occurrences were common.
Wenchow, and hoped more Chinese "merchants total of 30 points out of a possible 35. We serio-comie quartette" entitled "Joba Buil and his
Cross-examined by Mr. Caldwell-The crew would follow him. Foreign merchants had made as on 18th September, and was followed respect. regret to have to add that the shooting as a neighbour," was taken part in by Messrs. Mills, of the Bokhara, including the defendants, were heaps of money in China; it was time they by Messrs. Phillipand Morgan, Examiners, whole was decidedly below par-in fact it looks Andrews, Greaves, and Hutchby, as John Bull, knew none of them beforehand. The fifth systems, and got the full benefit of their capital
transferred to the Verona on 27th, so that I Chinese learned to do business on improved the 25 pka, kakov
who proved as to the landing of the balance of as if some of the shootists want haystacks to Paddy, Scotty, and Taffy respectively. We prisoner did not come to me before the row, and abilities. Some Chinese philosopher had witness, and proved a most stupid character; ** The Compradors of the Fatthas was the next aim at rather than the regulation target. The believe that Greaves has the credit of the com- and ask me to interfere.
Mr. Stewart, the store-keeper, was recalled, the first nation in the world. The speaker fully that more than ten pkgs of dried fish were long ago predicted that China would become very little could be got out of him beyond Association's grand wapintchaw is advertised position, anyhow the sketch went well, with its in another part of this issue. We shall find interesting adaptations of national airs and a baving been given of the arrest of the fifth man. had sufficient tenacity of character to retain their that he had told the purser sor
and also examined by Mr. Caldwell. Evidence believed in the prophecy, since the Chinese landed that no dried fruits were on board, and room for a few remarks on this matter in a day tannia," (A. Edwardes) at the end was extremely that the ship's log-book should have been put in,
pleasing chorus. The idea of revealing "Bri- Mr. Caldwell, for the defence, took the objection national characteristics wherever they went. or two.
At 4 pm, the Fuk Ching weighed anchor his case, the Attorney-General in opening the Mr, Spinney · having stated that this closed good, particularly as Edwardes seemed a very as required by the Shipping Act.
and steamed to Cape D'Aguilar, returning to case for the defence, first took objection to there THE twa Rangoon papers are "golng" for each good-looking young lady. A very ancient medley
Mr. Andrew said that no entry had been made, Hongkong through the Ly-ee-moon pass, and being no manifest of the Farthes before the Court. other in good old fashioned style. The Gassis called "Black Justice" concluded the perform-noora in usual to do so in harbour, there being arriving at 5.30 pm, p
in the book for the purpose.
Mr. Spinney, having pointed out his ignorance, opens the ball in this fashion - If our contem-ance. The scene was a Court, and the characters
The Fuk Shing was built at Monkok by of the procedure of British Courts, further that His Worship over-ruled the objection, on the porary the Rangeon Times had said we had were as follows: Mr. C. A. Phillpott, The Before a magis men had been promptly charged Johnston and Mr. John Mc Donald. Her prig after a little Griendly by-play, with the
Chinese, under the superintendence of Mr. he had misunderstood the Attorney General, robbed his till, with nothing in it, or even that judge; Mr. J. Andrews, A Drunken Bobby; a magistrato.
cipal dimensions are we had run away with our mother-in-law, we Mr. W. K. Welsh, Counsel for Defence; Mr. of duty could not be sustained, as the men did
Mr. Caldwell urged that the charge of neglect Length over all .................. 105 feet of the Court, Mr. Spinney was permitted to re might have overlooked the insult but to claim P. Warner, Public Prosecutor 1, Mr. H. Stanley, not neglect to do anything they should have done. Some of the convicts who made the recent that be has been able to bring us down to his Clerk of the Court. Except being rather too His Worship ultimately discharged the fifth aticinot to escape were brought before Mr. own mental level and ace public matters through long, it was of the "screaming" type, and created defendant; the others were fined $20 each or Pollock on remand this morning, Inspector, his dim spectacles-this, this is the unkindest great laughter. Mr. Goulboume accompanied
Iwo months' imprisonment. Stanton stated thatthe men who were in Hospital eut of all." The Times, after struggling for a on the piano throughout, and the intervals were, were progressing, but Dr. Marques did not whole night with the poets, cheerfully responds-filled by the Band of the 58th Regiment. think they would be able to attend for several weeks yet. The case was remanded for eight days,
• SOUTH AFRICA.
to annex Boconanaland.
THE SCARE IN WASHINGTON,
Washington, September 28th, Owing to frosty weather, yellow fever is abating and the alarm subsiding,
LOCAL AND GENERAL. Tus Government Astronomer reports to-day that a storm is raging in Japan.
THE agents (Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co.) inform us that the steamer Glennias, from London, jet Singapore for this port on the 6th
inst.
INSPECTOR W. Stanton has been appointed Exsininer of Weights and Measures (under
Ordinance 8 of 1886) vics Inspector, W. Baker, resigned,
THE Stamp revenue for the month of September, according to a return from the Acting Collector published in the Government Gaziti, amounted to 814 461.74, 48 against $16,765,07 for the same period last year, thus showing a decrease" of f $2,303.33. The principal items accounting for this deficiency, are $2,489 40 for conveyances and assignments, $650 for probate or letters of administration, and $230,10 for transfers of Bhares.
the gaol for two months' seclusion."
Dear boy, don't woep because we thought
You still possessed of sense:
To credit you with bralus, it soema, -
Has given dire offence,
Thia Andɩ we never will'aspet
Since you have ssicod
Will now forever bazosforth hold
No intellect you've got:
You would insiumis our ti
Ya egipty, like your head,
Pray do not trust in strife of yelts
“Your Misla, blade of loadin
'Hast verse baard the provmb old
Redwellers under glass 7 Canet het apply the wondrous tale
Or Dalaanse suplent asa?
Tis besser to wear spectacles “Than noiling ses dae kon,, And make yourself a spectacle
·Both unto goda sad mun.,
admirable "old man."
THE PUNJOM AND SUNGHIE DUÀ SAMANÍAN MINING COMPANY, . LIMITED."
orderly conduct on board the Verona on Saturday The four men who were charged with dis- morning, were again brought up this morning before Mr. Pollock. The head fireman was also brought up and included in the charge, being defended by Mr. Caldwell,
Mr. Andrews, the mate, asked that the case.
TRIAL TRIP OF THE STEAMER
FUK-CHING"
Bean....... 17
Depth of hold.8.8
Her gross tonnage is 125 tons, and her regis tered measurement 76. Tak
Her engines are compound surface condensing, 12 by 24in, with a stroke of 16ins borse-power 34 nominal They, as well as the bollers were built by Kwong Hep Loong & Co., and do that enterprising firm great credit,
The
sanction
open for the Customs, and Mr. Brockledorf, Tide-surveyor, was called, who could not swear to the
manifest, produced being the one he had received on board the Fatshan on the morning of the 18th Sept, as he merely examined it for opium and handed it at once to the boat officers Antonio Barros, Parker of the Fatihan, recog nised the manifest produced as the one he had made out, and which had been signed by the Capt and handed to the Imperial Maritime Customs, the entry of dried fruits Instead of dried fish was merely a clerical error. Similar, triding mistakes which had occurred before during the ring the vessel had been running bad always
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Shine has a mean draft of 8 ft. aft At the invitation of Mr. Kaw Hong Take, the and 5 ft. forward, but when fully laden she will owner of the Fuk-Ching, a number of his presumedly draw one foot over these measure friends assembled on board this new steamer ments. She has two masts, and an upper deck The adjourned ordinary yearly meeting of the shortly after noon yesterday for a trial trip to running from stem to stern, which can easily be, been rectified by the Customa without question:
Lamma Island and round Hongkong. There made to accommodate a large number of passen This closed finally, the case for the prosecution shareholders of this Company was held this were present, in addition to Mr. Kaw Hong gers in the summer season on the route where Me Spinney in the course of a afternoon. There was full attendance, and Take, Mr. Ho Amei, Manager of the On Tail she is to be employed between Foochow and pecel referred to violations of t "plece of gota about the size of a slab of candy and Mr. Woo-lin Yuen, Secretary of the Man Wenchow, The new vessel ran her trial (np of the Brill occupied, a promment position. Mr. E. W. On Insurance Companies, Mr. Ban-Hing, Mr. throughout most satisfactorily, and although he had Brodie presided,
MEAT ATAS Ban-Moh, several members of the Nam-Pak had no opportunity of displaying her sex guing The Secretary (Mr. Jourdin) read the latest Hong Capt, T. Hamlin, Capt. Nielsen, and the qualities, there can be little doubt that shevill variou coninqunications from Mr. Becher, the manager of ChlaEngineer of the steamer Dafia, Mr be found a stanch and handy craft in bad weather, thamines, dated thearth August. He said that the Andrew Johnston, engineer surveyor for Lloyds Tooth water lhout by diving Be workings had not been very satisfactory, but it. Mr. John McDonald, 357,,). J. Spooner, chief i easily made x'iride over g Knots per our
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