Intimations.
DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA,
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1891.
Mr. Keswick does not appear in the matter-have returned to the charge with a catechism of plain questions respecting the Salaries question, to which they have been fortunate enough to recélve a prompt and fairly satisfactory reply. That is to say CHEMISTS AND AERATED WATER It is satisfactory to know that Governor.Dz3 Vaus the “man of few words," appears to have authorised at least one deliberate
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MANUFACTURERS.
A THIRST for art:—A small portrait of Mrs. Smile," found a purchaser at $2,000. the other Potter, painted by Jan van Beers, and called “A day in London.
ACCORDING to our Meteorological Observer there were only 3.37 inches of rain fell between the hours of 10 p.m. yesterday and 10 am. to day. We haven't measured it, but the office for was drowned in a deal more than that during the night. (We hava appointed an
Acting Goat.)
The two youths who stole upwards of $300 Hollywood Road were each sentenced to six worth of jewellery from a ten-dealer living in months' imprisonment by Mr. Wise, at the Police Court this morning.
THIS morning, between two or three d'clock, the Bank, fronting on Queen's Rond, fell in, some roof of the portico of the Hongkong and Shanghai ten tons of timber, plaster, and ties crashing down on the steps, which were of course badly *mashed. The dibris, on examination, showed that the beams were almost entirely eaten away
any doubt about the ability of the Colony to defray them as a permanent charge. They are still desirous of memorialising the Secretary of State on the subject and of having payment suspended untli his final decisión has been received,
and they have now the honor to request that your Excellency will favour them with the them to decide on the action to be taken by information above asked for, to enable them, and will refuse to issue warrante tor payments of salaries at the increased rates, pending a fresh appeal to the Home Government, even although the confirmatory despatch referred of the aist ultimo has been received in the Colony.
An early reply will be deemed a favor, as the undersigned are desirous of laying their views before the Secretary of State with as little delay as possible.
We have the honor to be, Siz,
When did you leave that off?—In June last yCar.
Then there is another form of labour-oakum picking. Did you do any of that ?--Yes,
When did you knock off that?-This month. When, this week?-No.
Last week? Most probably last week. remember the day was a Monday
About Friday ?--No I was not Friday. I
Had you heard anything of the defendant's case before oakum-picking" was knocked off?---- No, I had not.
Who told you to knock off oakum,picking ?---
REFRESHING WHOLESOME DRINK mis-statement la respect to this "rather THE HOD. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial hite ants, which have been at work pro to by Governor des Vœux la his communication: The Superintendent,
DAKIN'S
LEMON SQUASH,
VERITABLE LEMON SQUASH AERATED, COOLING, THIRST QUENCHING.
PER DOZEN 50 CENTS.
small matter, Involving an expense of nearly $100,000 a year to the ratepayers. Perhaps mis-statement is too strong a torm —our readers must judge for themselves, On the 14th April the four Unofficial members urged his Excellency to request Lord Knutsford to refrain from sanctioning the increase of salaries until he heard from them, On the zoth they asked his Excellency if he had wired, or intended doing so, as, if he would not, they would. On the 21st the Acting Colonial Secretary replied "I am directed by his Excellency to state that he has not so telegraphed, and does not propose to do so." He departed on the 7th May, leaving the public representatives in ignorance of the fact that he had eaten his words, and had A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. actually substantially telegraphed their
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Nos. 12 & 14, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL
Hongkong, 4th May, 1891.
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message on the 25th April, leaving the "invidious duty" (to quote his pet, phrase) of imparting the information, to his tem-
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FOUR magnificent horse, which were being sent as a present from the Sultan of Turkey to the Mikado of Japan as a token of appreciation by the Sultan of the efforts made by the Japanese In regard to the Eriongroul disaster, were on board the Sagkalien, which passed through here recently. The horses are said to be worth some thousands of pounds,
Tux Coolle Emigration Commission at Sings- pore, has just completed Its report. Among ather thlogs it recommends that the Govern ment catablish inspection of employed coolics abolish licens d depois and brokers, and establish Government depois in the Straits and China and endeavour to obtalo the sanction of China to the credit ticket system an proposed improved
lines:
THE Government of the Straits Settlements have decided to present to each of the boys in the native schools in Penang, who has passed the standard in which he was last presented for examination, a drill cost and a pair of chiots trousers, as a means, no doubt, of encouraging the boys to persevere in their studies. The schoolmaster has gone into partnership with the tailer whilst abroad it seems, THE Band of the A. & S. Highlanders will play
to 10 p.m. (weather permitting):- on Monday, the 18th inst., commencing at 8.3
The
He asked you what you know about this case I suppose?—He asked me, but I did not tell him what I knew.
Then he possibly knocked off your oakum- picking because you did not tell him anything?
Possibly.
That was an indaigence?—I do not know that Your Excellency's most obedient I have been in receipt of any indulgence. I do
humble servants,
not think pakum-picking, as against wasbing (Signed) P. RYRIA.
and scrubbing, is an indulgence. The former is preferable.
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HO KAI
T. H, WHITEHEAD.
COLONIAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE,
Hongkong, 13th May, 1891. Officer Administering the Government to acknow
SIR, I am directed by his Excellency the ledge the receipt by him yesterday evening of s memorial dated 11th instant signed by yourself, Dr. Ho Kal, and Mr. Whitehead, calling the attention of his Excellency to correspondence which has recently taken place on the subject of the salaries of the officers of this Government, and requesting information.
1. In reply I am to inform you that despatches have been received from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies conveying his lordship's views and instructions in regard to the increased salaries voted in 1891 estimates, but as their receipt was preceded by a telegram from Lead Knutsford referring to a telegram from Sir G. W. des Voeux, dated 25th April, and directing the suspension of action on those despatches pending the receipt of further orders now on their way, bis Excellency awaits those orders before taking further steps..
Hospital baga to acknowledge with thanks the Y following donations to the funds of the Hospital:bably ever since the building was completed in
Venancio Gutierrez, Esq.m3 50
1835
The portico has an ordinary fat verandah Messi. W. R. Lealer & Co...... 25
roof, hardwood beams, a double layer of flat Hon. W. Melgh Goodman
Canton tlica, with plaster celling. The architects, Messrs. Palmer and Turner, had commenced an inspection of the building yesterday, and noticed slight depression in the ceiling, which was to have been further examined to-day. The lofty and massive nature of the building renders Inspection difficult, but this will now be remedied by substituting a pointed roof, which can be carefully tested periodically. The verandahs of the City Hall have to be examined in this way. every year, and last year were found to be almost on the point of collapsing, through the ravages of white ants. The main building of the Bank is not affected by this fall, and the granite columns supporting the verandah are uninjured. The damage is not considerable, and will be made good in about a fortnight. COMMENTINO upon the recent strained relations between Sir G. W. des Vœux and the Unofficial members, the Straits Times says :-Consider able attention has been attracted by the account which we pablished yesterday, of the difficulties between the Governor of Hongkong and the unofficial Members of Counell there. general opinion is that the trouble is one which might have been avoided with a little tct; but probably the Governor was suffering from the irritation which accompanies illness, and pro bably the Unofficials were annoyed at the whole question of the Millary Contribution. So far as public feeling goes bere (and subject the best judges of the internal affairs of another 1 am desired to add that no reference was colony); the opinion is that neither side is right.made in the telegram to any communication It seems rather hard, because of the Military having been received by Lord Knutsford fram Contribution and other such matters, to attempt the un-official members. to take back the rise in salaries which was voted: to the Colony's Civil Servants. On the other hand, it is generally agreed that when the whole of the unofficial Members of a Colosy desire D urgent telegram on a financial subject to be for- warded to the Secretary of State, the Governor pught not to refuse the request (unless for the gravest
reasons of State.) His remedy, if he disapproves the telegram, is to attach to t his own rider expressing disapproval, and to let both go before the authorities at bome. Taking another point. it is not considered here that Sir William des Vœux acted in a dignified fashion fa calling the unofficial members to his
At the Magistracy this morning, before Mr. house, and lecturing them upon their demeanour A. G. Wise, the adjourned summonses against towards him: The Governor of a colony cught. L. Wood, turnkey, for having Introduced to be too considerable a person to engage in such a proceeding; and it is assumed that probably iquor inte Gaol, and having given a cigar to
prisoner named John Giay, were further heard. behalf of A. M. Thomson, Acting Superintendent of Victoria-Gaol, and Mr. Caldwell, of Mesin." Caldwell and Wilkinson, defended.
TE Invite attention to the following old Waudied Brands, all of which are of ex-porary successor. cellent quality and good value for the money.
The same being specially selected by our London House, and bought direct from the most noted Shippers, are imposted in wood and bottled enter into consideration, really, now that the following programme in the Public Gardens, always to the rese vation that we are not
by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the best growths at moderate prices.
In ordering it is only necessary to state the name and quantity of Wine or Spirit wanted, and Initial letter for quality desired.
Orders through Local Post or by Telegram receive prompt attention. FORTS. (For Invalids and general use.}
CP Bot
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A Alto Douro, good quality,
Green Capsule
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Red Capaute
C Fine Old Vintage, superior
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D. Very Flac Old Vintage, extra superior, Violet Capsule (Old Boliled)
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wine, Green Capsule.......
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CLARETS.
But these little personal meannesses this policy of suppressio veri-need not
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March............” La Père in Victoire "..........Ganna.
"Estudiastian'
Waldteufel. Selection Gondeliers
Sullivan, Corpat Solo......** Moon"
Adare. Fantasia ...........' Alpina Echoes” Herfurth,
In our report of the last executions at Kowloon the word "Governor," through an unfortunate printer's error, was substituted for the word "former," thus putting a seriously incorrect interpretation on the words of the worthy mandarin. What we intended to convey, and what he really said, was that Admiral Fong was on the most friendly fertas with the present Viceroy (Li Han-chang), whereas with the former (Chang Chib-tung) his relations were imply those of an efficient and energetic servant of the Emperor. No mention was made of the Governor, or fu-fat, with whom the Admiral is on the best of terms.
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3. The decision as to the further action to be taken in this matter must naturally depend upon the instructions which the Secretary of State has indicated as being en route.
I bave the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient servant, (Signed) W. MEIGH GOODMAN,
far Acting Colonial Secretary.
The Honorable P. Ryrie.
Sir G. W. Des Vaux has left our shores. The tax-payers of Hongkong have gained a great point; Lord "KNUTSFORD-or the Chancellor of the Exchequer who is reputed to pull the strings of that illustrious marionette-is quailing before the storm which he sees lowering in the Far East. It may be true that he does not recognise the Unofficial members' 1.10 right to directly appeal to him-he does not even acknowledge the receipt of the petition which they cabled to him at their own expense--but he has ordered that the dispatches now en route shall be ignored, pending further Instructions. He will find 6.60 that secand thoughts are best. But wa A DARING robbery was committed last night by
shall not owe our deliverance from the two armed men in Jubilee Street. About half Sir William des Vœux would not have engaged Mr. Stokes, Crown' Solleitor, praxecuted, on past eight a money changer was sitting behind in it, but for the irritation and disturbance of his counter, which stood in front_of_a_com-faculties which naturally accompany a severe pradore's shop, when the two men came up, one illness. The whole matter is at once rather armed with a couple of knives and the other small and rather paluful. with a like number of revolvers. One covering
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A Superior Breakfast Claret,
Red Capsule
B St Estephe, Red Capsule ... 4,50
C St. Julien.......................................
D La Rose
BRANDY.
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$12
A Hennessey's Old Pale, Red
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B Superior Very Old Cognac,
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double impost of a heavlor Milltary Contribution and Increased official salaries to our late Governor.
TELEGRAMS.
AMERICA AND ITALY,
London, May 4thi Signor Rudini, the Italian Prime Minister, accuses the Hon'ble J. G. Blaine, the American Secretary of State, of diaregarding diplomatic usages, quoting a confidential telegrams of his which Mr. Blaine published in despatches $4.50 regarding the lynching question; and Signor Rudini adds that it is useless to pursue the 12.co discussion further since the Federal Government, it seems, is not answerable for the acts of its individual States.
May 7th,
5.00
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$1.10
The Hon'ble J. G. Blaine, in replying to the Italian Frime Minister, denies that the telegram 1.as of the latter was of a private nature,
1.50
Red Capsule
C. Very Old Liqueur Cognac,
D Hennessey's Finest Very Old
Liqueur Cognac, 1873 Vin- Lage, Red Capsule....... 31
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BCOTCH WHISKY.
A. Thome's Blend, White Cap-
B
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C Watson's Abelour-Glenlivet, Red Capsule, with Name and Trade Mark....
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D Watson's HKD Blend of
the Finest Scotch Malt Whiskies, Violet Caprule... to
E: Watson's Very Old Liqueur
Scotch Whisky, Gold Capsule ra
IRISH WHISKY.
A John Jameson's Old, Green
Capaula.
B John Jameson's Fine Old,
Green Capsule...
C John Jameson's Very Fine
1.00
1.30
[The marrow of the first telegram was left out in the original message which reached Hongkong, Reuter leaving it to be guessed as to what the disregard consisted in. Not that it matters much.]
INFLUENZA IN ENGLAND.
May B.h. Influenca is 'spreading rapidly in London and the provinces.
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THE REVOLT IN CHILI. The Chillan Government have declined the terms put forward by the Congress leaders of the Insurgents for the restoration of peace.
HANKRUPT PORTUGAL.
May 13th! Financial difficulties in Portugal are gravely affecting London foreign exchanges.
LOCAL AND GENERAL. 1.10 KISSES are like an actress's diamonds. The oftener they're stolen the better their owners and 1,00 pleased,
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LIQUEURS.
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THE Spanish cruiser Reina Cristina, 3090 tons, Cour. Inglisias, arrived this afternoon from Manila, which she left on the rath inst.
8.10 GENERAL Sherman once said, concerning his creed: "1 belleve in God Almighty-that's a far as I've got." In other words, the General 1.00 had been successful up to date.
Finest Old Jamaica, Violet
Capsule ...unoon. 17 Good Leeward Island.....$1.50°per Gallon.
Benedictine Maraschino Curaça Herring's Cherry Cordial Chartreuse.. Dr. Slegert's Augustyn Biter, JC,
The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG FRIDAY, MAY 15, 1891.
THE SALARIES QUESTION,
OFFICIAL SALARIES.
LIFE IN VICTORIA GAOL.
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Mr. Stakes suggested that the two "charges against the defendant should be heard together, as he wished to make it read that the defendant was not only charged with carrying spirituous liquors to G. W. Ward, but also to others.
the money changer, the other abstracted $120 | THE UNOFFICIAL MEMBERS AND and asked his Worship to amend the charges, from the drawer and then they made iff "AB alarm was raised, and one of them, Lü Leung, was captured before he had got far away, the
other making good his escape. This morning the prisoner was formally charged, and the cass was remanded by Mr. Wise for a week. THE "Military Mommers" gave their Gro dramatic reformance under new management at the Garrison Theatre, North Barracks, Inst night, when they essayed Mr. J. Palgrave Simpson's sensational little drama "Daddy Hardacre" and a three act farce entitled "Catching an Heiress." Owing to the unfavour. able weather there was only a small attendance of the general public, but T. Atkins, Esq, responded nobly. The "Mummers" gave a very fair representation of both pieces, and only lack of space prevents us from referring in detail to the efforts of the various amateurs. However, | the performance is to be repeated to-morrow night, when we trust that a better 'house will reward their efforts,
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The following telegram, received from Mr. Ribby, mining manager, Ranb, is published in the Straits papers of the 9th inst." Rough cleaning up of battery yielded 408 ounces of amalgam, probable yield 10 cunces gold. Estimated quantity of stone crushed for above 430 tons. Prospects poor," That is the result of one month's crushing. On 11th April the manager gal 9to ounces amalgam (estimated at 400 ounces of gold) for 400 tona stone. The first completed crushing gave 867 ounces reld for 350 tons stone. The second gave 757 ounces gold for 400 tons. The third, now in progress is likely to show a very much smaller average of gold. At present it stands at about 670 ounces (estimated) gold for 820 tons stone,
warded to us by the Uuofficial members, for The following correspondence has been for
publication:-
Officer
Hongkong, 1th May, 18gi. His Excellency Major General Leer dated George Digby Barker, C.B. April, 1891, Un. ⚫ical Members
Administering the to his Excellancy Government. the Governor
Letter dated Both SIR-We the undersigned have April 180s, bon the honor to call your Excellency's Ryrie tot attention to the Correspondence, Excellency tha
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indicated in the, margin, that bas Letter dated stat recently passed between the Un- April, 1891. Acting Colonial Secmary official Members of the Legislative Un-officia Mem-Council of Hongkong, and the | ber
of the Colony, Sir Latter dated ath Governar April, 1891, Eo-George W. Des Vœux, K.C.M.G. sich Members to his Excellency that Correspondence,
Your Excellency will see from the Governor.
(r.) That in the Estimates for the current year the Legislative Council approved of, and so far payment of the salaries of the officers of the as was with their competence authorised, the Government for the current year on a scale con- siderably in advance of previous rates:
Increased rates so authorized was not made on (2) That payment of the salaries at the the authority of the Council, but that the question was reserved for and referred to the decision Colonies, and that so far as is known, bis of Her Majesty' 'Secretary of State for the decision has not yet been received in the Colony
bera of Council, having come to the conclusion (3) That in March last the Unofficial Mem- that the Colony could not afford to pay the Increased rates of salary, and that the Council
Mr. Caldwell had no objection to the amend ment, but said it was only fair to the defendant to let him know the the and place of the alleged offences,
About this liquor; what do you think is, the reason that Wood gave you drink ?-- I expect he did so for one of two reasons- possibly he gave me it out of good nature, or giving things to Ward. possibly he thought I knew something of his
What was the drink?—It was spirits of some kind-brandy or whisky,
What was it is ?—A medicins bottle, I should · say..
Was Watson there at the time?—I believe he was. I did not let the matter press upon my memory in any way.
Are you
sure he was there I am not absolutely positive about it.
When did he give you a cigar ?—About the and.os.gth of this month.
What part of the gaol was that in ?—The top. part of the gaol.
About what time was It -About 5 a.m., os near as I can say.
He spoke to you through the gate?—Yes. He only offered it to you ?—Yes, Are you quite certain about the time of, the day when that took place?—I am.
Have you a cell by yourself ?—I havë. In Watson the same ?-I believe so.
Do you see Watson at all in the recreation 'ground or anywhere?—No, he does not take exercise now that be is in charge of the book. binding, and I get quite enough recreation in scrubbing.
You never saw Watson to speak to about this matter -No.
You did not know Watson was to be a witness in this case ?—No,
Re-examined :-Wood has given me cigars.. I cannot say he has done so since December He told me he had given Ward cigars.
has
By his Worship:-The defendant frequently given me spirits; he has given me spirits on more than three occasions. I have never rewarded him in any way,
Mr, Stokes sald he wished to ask for a remand,
as he had received certain instructions which he
wished to follow up further.
Mr. Caldwell had no objection.
His Worship remanded the case till Wednes- day, Mr. Stokes not asking for bail.
1. Quinn, head-turnkey, Victoria Gaol, was then charged with carrying spirituous liquora into the Gaol to be used by prisoners, contrary to Ordinance 18 of 1882, on the 25th December, 1890.--Mn. Stokes prosecuted.
the defendant as a head-turnkey in Gaol Ho Henry Watson, re-called, said that he knew
gave witness spirits on Christmas Day last year. The spirits were contained in a Florida water bottle. He thought the drink was mixed with Florida" water. He was sure there was some library in the afternoon. The prisoner Gray WAS scent In it. He was given the drink in the present. Gray's work at the time was in the
was done to Mr. Caldwell's client, and he would His Worship said he would see that no barm go on with the case. After some discussion evidence was then called; the first witness being | library. -
H. Watson, who said I am a prisoner in Cross-examined by the defendant—I was in Victoria Gaol, I know the defendant; he is a turnkey in the gaol,
the library. You gave me the bottle and I gave The defendant has some to Gray, I do not know if Gray saw you once given me spirits whilst in gaol. It give me the bottle, but I think he did. I did was on Christmas Day. Prisoner Gray was not report it then, and I would not have done so present. It was given to me in the Prisoners' now, only I was questioned. The bottle held Library. He never gave me tobacco. I never about half a pint. "I cannot say where the bottle saw him give tobacco or cigars to others.. I saw
is, but I think General Gordon got it. him give cigarettes to a prisoner named Ward. Gray did not drink any of it In" your That was on the steps leading to the printing presence. You had walked away. office. I was going up-stairs, from the corridor, and I saw one or two cigarettes fall on the stairs. suppose they had fallen in handling. This was a few days before Christmas Day. gaol for larceny. My sentence is seven years.
Cross-examined by Mr. Caldwell:-I am in
saw the Superintendent lest nightin the presence three years and five months. of Mr. Stokes, in the office. I have been in gaol
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You were told, I suppose, in the event of a conviction in this case your sentence would be shortened, were you not ?-No; I was not. they not?-No.
Well, some hopes were held out to you, were
John Gray stated that he could not say that the defendant had ever given him spirits. He had seen him give spirits to Watson. It bap. pened on Christmas Day, and was in the prisoners' Ubrary,' He could not remember the time of the day, but it was between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. The liquor was in a Florida water bottle,
His Worship-Did you taste it ?—I did." Did the defendant put it in Watson's hand 7— I forget.
You are quite sure it was spielts ?-—-—Yes. Cross-examined by the defendant-1 cannot remember the time. I saw the liquor in Watson's hand, You were not in the library when wo drank it. You had walked away.
Why did you not report it at the time ?--
the end of my time. I was doing hard labour until
When do you expect to get out of guol ?-A| last Friday. I was first spoken to about this Would you have liked me to have done so? case last Tuesday or Wednesday week. I was
· Mr. Staken 'anid that was the case for the
fu voting them had acted hastily and Impro-thes in hospital. Now that I am not in hospital prosecution, and he did not propose to say..
Ar the Magistracy this morning, before Mr. Aidered, and requested his Excellency the librarian. He did so last Friday. The billet
vidently, took steps to have the question recon- the Superintendent. has given me a billet as anythingwer to his Worship, the defendant
G. Wise, Chan Afai, partner of the Pin Ki shop, and Hoy Ng Ming, a broker, were summoned for unlawfully and wilfully making a false declara- tion in respect to the river steamer Tas-er, contrary to sec. 9 of 18 and 19 Victoria 1891, on the 6th April, Mr. Stokes, Crown Bellator, prosecuted Mr. Caldwell appeared on behalf of the first defendant, and Mr. Ewens on behalf of the second. As the first defendant was not present, Mr. Caldwell asked for a remand, Mt. Ewens wished the case to proceed, but the Magistrate thought both parties should be
pre- scat. Mr. Caldwell poleted out that his client was in Canton and would be here in a day or two, and that the summons had not been per sonally,
His Wombip thereupon remanded the case till Wednesday, and ordered that in the meantime fresh summonses should be issued.,
served.
Governor to move the Secretary of State to reserve his decision until they had had the
opportunity of memorializing him on the subject: (4.) That his Excellency the Governor refused, after considerable delay, on the grounds stated in his letter of the 21st ultimo, to assist the Unofficial Members in obtaining a reconsider ation of the question in this year, or even in approaching the Secretary of State on the subject
And finally that the Unofficial Members sent a telegraphic message to the Right Honorable Lord Knutsford requesting, that the enhanced oppertunity of addressing him and of submitting to him their views on the subject.
rates of Salaries be not paid, until they had the
The Unofficial Members are still without any reply to their telegram to Lord Koutsford and without any fatimation from the Government of the Colony, an to the course the Government propose to adopt with reference to the Salary question, and to their request for a reconsidera- ton of the whole subject. They have now there following points,
Was vacant, owing to the previous librarian said he was innocent of the charge. He had The defendant gave applied for the place. been seven years employed in the Gaol, and gave me some spirits on | over thirty years a Government servant, and he Christmas Day, in the library between one and thought he knew his duty by this time. He had two o'clock in the afternoon. The prisoner no
witnesses. Gray was there. It was in an ordinary medicins His Worship addressing Mr. Thomson, asked bottle. Gray had some. It was neat whisky, what the defendant's character was. Gray may have had the Arst drink. When I and Gray had had a drink, the bottle was passed round again. I don't know why the defendant gave me the whisky, fact 7-7 should
Then why did you reveal the net have done so had I not been questioned, librarian or the remission of hard labour has And you do not think your appointment of
Mr. Thomson said he could not way, but the defendant had not been reported to him since his appointment. Perhaps Jones, the warden, would know,
Jones, was called, and said he could not
remember all the reports against the defendant, recently. (He produced the record book, which but he had had a serious onę against him
his Worship looked at.)
His Worship-Ke never seems to have been actually punished.
THE agents (Mesars. Gibb, Livingston & Co.) inform us that the "Ben" Line steamer Benvenus, from Leith, Middlesbro' and Leadon, left Singapore on the 13th Inst., for this port, A REGULAR meeting of the Victoria Preceptor will be held in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, Peninsula, 14 hours' sieaming from Singapore, fore the honor to request information on there has offered cigars to me. The prisoner present. He would adjourn it for a week, and this evening at 8.30 for 9 o'clock precisely, Visiting Brethren are cordially invited to attend. SHI (plaing for pleasant words); "Oh, Georgie, I cannot understand it! Why do you lavish this wealth of love on me, when there are so many girls more beautiful and more worthy than I He: "I'm blowed if I know ! "
Tux Band of the A. & S. Highlanders will play the following programme at the Barrack Square, this evening, commencing at 7,30 o'clock s→→
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The Duke of
304 Albert,
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March. LADDERS Vaka ....................... ”At the Ferry” Folles. Tercladet Quadrille The Wedding Gapan"Wia der Wind"sizomszenia | 230EL.
Ir the editor of our contemporary the Straits Timer will read the request for information sent by three of our Unofficial members to H. E. the Acting Governor, and Major- General Barker's reply thereto, printed in another column, we opine that he will Mr. Wise, Acting Cosoner, held an inquiry this agree that, whatever else it may be, it is the afternoon at the Magistracy into the circum reverse of a "rather small" matter. The stances of the death of a boy who had died in the Government Civil Hospital from injuries evil that men do lives after them, and the received by the falling of a verandah of a house effects of Sir G. W. Des Vœur policy are
at Yau-mu-ti on the goth of last month. The not by any means forgotten as yet. The logo was adjourned for a week, la order to have the evidence of the Inspector of Buildings three reprezentatives of the public-foras to the state of the house in question,
Does the Government intend to suspend pay-
POGR old Marreca! A correspondent of the Singapore Free Prezz, who has visited the island of Tiaman, which is about 10 miles from Slaapore, un bur Beings of the Malay says We dropped anchor opposito the | " " of his late Majesty the King, of the
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Have any definite instructions heen received Sedangs, and presently found ourselves astore, from the Secretary of State for the Colonies with all our baggage. A party of natives were
allowing or
or disallowing the increased rates of on the beach to "welcome" us, headed by the salaries for the present year? Incke of the place, as mean an old “cuss” as it
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KDY instructions been received from has aver been my let to meet during an eight the Secretary of State for the Colonies conse years' sojourn in many parts of the East. Howquent on the Unofficial Members' telegram of ever, wo got a and our luggage was
little assistance from the natives the 24th April ultimo
carried which being made of lattice work, was more suggestive of a birdcage than a royal dwelling I must thank his late Majesty for leaving one, or two things on the Island, a good store, few chairs, and his residence. The building la We have perused with very great care the on the slope of a hill planted with itmes, sago- | palms, and mangosteen trees, a pretty brook running just at the back, Round about are evidences that the King, when he went into retirement till consult should cease from troubling, and his kingdom be at rest," intended to make something of Tinman, for Hines for colles and a spacious store house are to be seen. We accepted without scruple the courtoons hospitality that the gealal monarch would have prodered is bad he been in the flesh.
ment of the increased salaries, il sanctioned, until the Unofficial Members have been able to address the Secretary of State, and get his decision on their views ?
srything to do with this case )—I do not.
By the Court-I don't think Wood or Ward saw me when the cigarettes were being given.
John Gray was then called, and examined as follows:-Iams prisoner in Victoria Gasl, I know the defendant as a turnkey in the Gaol. He has given me spirits on more than one occasion. I remember Watson beleg prescat on one occasion on Christmas Day, in the prisoners' library. Watson has told me that the defendant has given him cigars. He effered me one about the and or the 5th of this month, I have not seen blui give liquor or cigars to any other prisoner, except Watson.
Cross-examined 1 - 1 WAS convicted for larceny, and sentenced to three years' imprison ment, Of that time I have served about thisteen two years. In the Superintendent yesterday months. I expect to get cut when i have served afternoon.
Have you been told that in case of a conviction in this case you would be likely to get some semission, or have your sentence shortened -1 have not been told anything of the kind
Are you on hard labour now ?—I suppose we Lare always on hard labour,
Well, what do you do now ?—I am scrubbing and washing at present
Mingte er Address published by his Excellency the Governor in the local papers of the 30th ultime and tst instant, and laid on
the Council table on the 30th ultimo,
They are still of opinion that the Colony cannot, for the reasons stated in the Amendment to Mr. Whitehead's motion, moved on the roth ultimo by the Honorable, Mr. Keswick, afford to pay the large increase of salaries voted for the current year, and that it is unadvisable that they should be paid this year if there is I do not do so new,
know, but I would say it was hard labour,
Is that what is called hard labour 1 do not
Then you call that hard labour --X docum Is not shot-drill hard fabow ?—Yes. I suppose you used to do that 7-Yanj: bul";
Jones He was fined $10 once. MrThomson That Is the highest fine that can be imposed.
His Worship ante
aald the defendant admitted yesterday, belug fined 310 for some offence. hot with the case at
allow the defendant out on bail in a sum of $200, addressing Ms. Thomson)I presume the defen dant is suspended from duty.
Me. Thomson replied in the sffirmative.
BESTBE CZARE WITCH, Through the courtesy of the Japanese Consul, publish the following telegrams, which was Bir. Mirakawa, Kyujira, wo are enabled to received at the Consulate yesterday afternoon, too late for publication:-"The Czarewitch has had an antiseptic dressing, and has no fevers progressing very favourably. Doctors entertain no fear. The Japanese press and public are une animous in expressing regret over the incident,
Mr. Kypjito Informs us that the man who made the attempt on the life of the Carewitch will probably be tried, under the ordinary law penalty is imprisonment for life or for a term of for attempted murder or sustuli, for which the
years. If the victim of the attack had been nearly related to the Throne of Japan, the punishment is death by hanging's, but there fo no special law fox assanita ow fóreign princes.