SUPREME COURT.
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION, '(Before Sir James Russell, Chief Justice.) May 20th.
THE AFFRAY AT COSMOPOLITAN DOCK, Toh Sin, compradore at the Cosmopolitan Dock was indicted, first with feloniously wound. Ing Yu Shan with intent, and secondly with causing bodily hurt, on the 4th March. The following jurors were empanelled:-P. G. Kribbe, H. I Multiades de Figueiredo, R. T. Wright, H. W. B. Ebmers, E. A. Rand, J. Wilkie, and E. Mauricio The Attorney-General (Mr.. W. M. Goodman) prosecuted, and Mr. Francis, defended.
The Attorney General rehearsed the facte of the case, to the effect that a boilermaker at the
Cosmopolitan Dock had lost four cents in gambling, but could not pay. A quarrel resulted, and on the next day a free fight occurred, in which alx men were hurt, and prisoner, who was compradore at the dock, was said to have wounded some of them with two swords.
The evidence of Yu Shan and Leong Fat went to show that prisoner had set up a gambling place. The man who could not pay the tour cents had left his coat as security, and next day took the money and asked for his coat. The men in the compradore's house, who were engine fitters, assaulted him, and this led to a general fight between the fitters and the boller-makers. Yu Shan saw prisoner attacking a man, and at once called out to his friends; Tob Sin then cut down Yu Shan, and some fifty or sixty on each side took part in the fight..
The Sikh watchman stated that he did not see any blow struck, as immediately the disturbance began he ran away, and did not return until all was quiet.
Mr. Henry Smith, superintendent at the Deck, said that defendant had been eight years in the Company's service, and was always very quiet and well behaved.
Mr. Francis addressed the jary, urging the insufficiency of the evidence against the prisoner. A fight took place among scores of coulics, and the prisoner was charged as the responsible man, although there was no clear evidence against him. And even if it was he
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1891.
completely, and slashed and cut at everybody | given, showing that bis charges were exorbitant,
in bis way. He seemed to be ordinarily a quiet and peaceable man, but he must know that it was wrong to take up arms and run after his assallants," The case would be met by' a sentence of six months' hard labour.
(Before Mr. E. 7. Ackroyd, Acting Puisne Fudge)
Chang Tye, convicted of robbery from the person with violence, and bearing arms, made a touching appeal for mercy. Te Judge gently broke it to bim that he was able to a life atretch. He would, however, respond th prisoner's appeal by deporting him from the island, after having served her gracious Majesty diligently for a year, and sampled corporal punishment in two doses of 25 touches each.
THE CHAIN GANG ESCAPE.
Shing A Ping repeated bis confession of baving escaped from the Chain-gang at Kennedy- him back to complete his original engagement town. The judge hardened his heart, and sent
at shot-lifting, then to continue it for a further finally, for the escape, one year, concurrently. three year for nearly murdering the guard ; and
The Court then adjourned.
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TRE, QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
and Mr. Fraser-Smith would detail the circum- stances under which charges for rent were made.
Mr. Frater-Smith was then called, and said :- Seventy-two years ago that august lady I am chairman of the board of directors of the Victoria, Queen of a great deal of the map and Shameen Hotel Company, Mr. Hancock went to Empress of most of the, rést, was graciously Canton in July 1889, with myself and Mr. pleased to be born. The event was duly com- Pitman,
make an inspection of the site which memorated yesterday (asth inst.) by her loyal the Company had purchased to build a botci subjects in Hongkong, the majority of the on, Mr. Denison had previously, prepared
radespeople closing their establishments at plan, bat Mr. Hancock was engaged because the usual, and the banks, Insurance offices, board doubted the suitability of the place for the
Government departments, and other hives of purpose. We inspected the site, and Mr. Hea. industry making it an excuse for a holiday, slac cock unhesitatingly pronounced it unfit.' Me
as usual. The Victor Emanuel, Imparteuse, and cordia Hall, which Mr. Hancock strongly advised cruisers didn't) and a fast and furious collier Pliman suggested that we should visit the Con-
two gun-boats dressed ship, (a couple of other *lso emptied the signal-locker over the negotiations with Mesra Chater and Body, the main-truck. At mid-day a salute of twenty-one the purchase of On his report I entered into owners, and eventually we purchased the place chief event of the day, however, was the parade guns made the wellin ring, and so on. The for $20,000. Mr. Hancock was retained ar
by our £40,000 military and auxillary forces, in architect to supervise the alteration of the building, and supplied plans. He had given the afternoon. The Parade-ground and cricket. us none in connection with the Ice-house Ist, field were surrounded by a curious and freely. The board refused to pay the charge for perspiring crowd by five o'clock, when H. F. such plans, and Mr. Hancock said he was Major-General Digby Barker, as the Acting entitled to make the charge for advice. 1 offered Governor, came through the gate and stood to recommend 'the board to pay bim $150 for
under the oriflamme of Britain. A few minutes 'what he did if he would give us a'quittance for
later the Royal Engineers and Artillery arrived all we owed him. He agreed to that,' and is and occupied the upper end of the ground. After November 1889 sent in an account for $490 in
another brief Interval the noble gist, beaded by pursuance of our arrangement. No plans for the the band, put in an appearance, and a very aans were supplied, and none were included slight mishap to the drum-major's helmet, owing imposing one at that. With the exception of a In the bill It was not understood that Mr.
to his original method of wielding the emblem Hancock should charge for his visits to Canton
of office, whilst retained as Architect to the Company. Tan Kim Hoon came up for his final examina-lis visits on other rccasions were principally tion, Mr. Wotton appearing for him, and Mr. made in connection with a scheme for a Bund, Gedge for the chief creditor. Liabilities were then being promoted by the Viceroy. With stated at $7,895.60 and assets at present wil, but reference in a charge of $160 for rent, Mr. bankrupt was entilled to a share in certain Hancock suggested that the clerical work of the property which was heavily mortgaged. One Company should be dehe in his office, for his own convenience. It had previously been done clatin only had been proved, that of A Tack,
In my premises, without any charge. on a promissory note for $500, which was
Cross-examined-The plans produced were stated as the cause of the bankruptcy, the
never made for the Company, but must have debtor being held liable for debts contracted by his co-executor, Liu Lam. Liu Lum conducted been for the purposes of this suit. Witness had not consented to the whole of the charges, the business of Achee, furniture dealer, Queen's
but to one charge of $50 for a special visit. Road, on behalf of the widow. He seemed to
As to one of the plans alleged to have been bave borrowed extensively. Atack was a trade rival. The co-executors only discovered how supplied to the Company, witness was quite certain there was no such plan among the Lu Lum was acting when it was too late. He
records of the Company although there was no then left the Colony, and judgment was recovered for his debts against his co-executors.
reply to his letter saying he enclosed such a Mr. Gedge said the executors had always plan. Plaintiff was not entitled to charge for
IN BANKRUPTCY,
(Before Chief Justica Sir F, Russell)
· May 26th.
roglinent were safely steered into a
position along one, alde of the ground, the flank at the Pavilion end being held by a score or so of our Artillery Volunteers, with four guns. In the centre of the ground were the four Maxim guns ordered by the Government nearly a couple of years ago, and the foul entemdis was furiker enhanced by the squadron of fiery untamed Mounted Volunteers which were to be organised in connection therewith. (These two last items were not visible to the naked hi, but the Colonial Secretary says we have got them, so it's all technical way of saying that the troops spreadout, right. After deploying en échelon, which in the
the officers saluted one another ceremoniously, and the Guo Lascars at the Cathedral end bombarded the Volunteers at the opposite comer, one of the rifles also going off by spontaneous combustion; then, the troops feu de jote'd, the hig drummer flogged the features of bis instrument Anthem, during which performance the General Presence, the troops held their smoking rifies at
acknow. Chief Inspector Cradock, in ledging the gift, said:—Acting Captain Surerin, tendant Horpool, brother officers, and members of the Force:-It gives me great pleasure to be called here before you to-day to receive from you such handsome present on my retirement from the Force. I can assure you that I will keep it in lasting remembrance of the Hongkong Pelice Force and its members. Thanking you all cordially for the gift and good wishes I will say good-bye to all, and wish you all long life and omsperity.
The witch bore the following inscription : Presented to Acting Chief Inspector Cradock as a mark of their esteem. 28th May, 18gt." by the Members of the Hongkong 'Police Force
the P. & O. stenmer Thames.
Mr. Cradock leaves for England to-morrow by
JHREATENED DISTURBANCES"
IN THE NORTH.
FOREIGN GUNBOATS ORDERED UP. Our Shanghal contemporaries for the past week contain long accounts of threatened antl- Foreign outbreaks in various Northern ports The principal disturbances were at first intimatich being contained in a letter dated 16th instant which reached Shanghai from valled at Nanking among the foreigners, hostile Chinking, stating that an uneasy feeling pre. placards having been posted up, and if being rumoured that some of the foreign graves had been desecrated.
The river sleamers have been doing a kind of "sentry ga* here, eich verset awaiting the arrival of another previous to her departure. A. French gunboat is expected bat she has not put in an appearance up to time of wilting.
The mob exhumed the body of a priest who was buried about six months ago. On their observing that his eyes were missingthey declared it was the body of a native whose eyes had been extracted, and this kindled the flame of discord, and a renewed attack was expected Inst evening, but when the time came everything was quiet. The Chinese soldiers were very civil and on, the gui vive, while a number of the Customs staff are still blvonneking on the Customs premises.
Just un I was sending off this at 4.30 p.m. thai French gun-veznel inconstant arrived, and as long as the remains here there is no fear of a 1 of the offensive tactics of the mob, who renewal have e a wholesome dread of her long line of guni,, which are trained and pointed Inshore..
Te following villanous proclamation is posted.. up in the cky
The people have been Injured by the Catholic Mission At Wuhn the fareigners and Chinese are connected in bissiness. There are many foreigners In Wuhu who have Injured the. people. Every month the Catholic Mission Nanking, the
Rives the Chinese sa a month in order to helbe them to believe in their doctrine. Men and women cohabit together in the Mission houses children for the purpose of extracting their eyes. They are all offenders. They kidnap our and hearts. They take the lives of there inno-
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cent, children who have not offended them. People have lost their children and are now lamenting and have received no satisfaction. The people They have applied to the Mandarin
On the 17th a telegram dated Wuhu, 11.30 am, was received at Shanghai, which read as follows: Threatened outbreak at Nanking. Inconstant has left for there; Linnas expected. being unable to find their children have gone The Inconstant reached Naukin at 11 destruction by hanging themselves with a rope. mad with grief, and have committed self- an the 17th before any trouble had arisen. Some On the ard day of the present moon at South 2,000 natives had congregated, but bad been River the Cathalle Mission amen told two dispersed by the Magistratë, :
Calidren the road
At Chlokiang some uneasiness was felt, as the 17th is a great Chinese festival and the Chinese- authorities were undecided how to act in the matter. If they permitted the processions, thousands of would finck in to the
people Settlement, and the rowdy element, would be sure to be well represented, and might cause some trouble. On the other hand, if the. processions were forbidden, the people might get excited and angry and retailate by attacking the residents had a rather anxious time of it river to Waha, was delayed owing to the difficulty in obtaining a plot.
who did se violence, it was necessary it self. I passed as owners of the shop and it was only that. As to the "rent of offices" charge, the la slow time to the strains of the National the Concession, so that under the circumstances Mission sent 600 taeli to the Wuhu Chehsien: defence, as the compradore's duty was to keep when judgment had been obtained against them only office was Mr. Hancock's drawing office, and all the officers stood saluting the Invisible · H.M.S. Swift, which had been ordered up the
order, in the absence of police or European authority. It was evident that a large crowd of aten went to the spot armed, intending to fight
and the prisoner was in serious danger.
The Attorney General replied briefly. The gambling house established by prisoner was the fons et orico of the whole quarrel, which ended Tatally. There was no evidence that the compradale was attacked or compelled to defend bimself with the swords"; the men whom he cut were themselves unarmed,
The Chief Justice, in summing-up, reviewed the evidence in detail, pointing out that no man had a right, when taking arms in self defence, to pursue his assailants and cut them down as they ran away. There was not much doubt that the compradore did this, and the excuses put forward for him were not a defence. That was the only material point for the jury to decide.
The jury acquitted the prisoner on the first count, and found him gality on the second by a majority of six to one, adding a recommendation to mercy, however, on the ground that he received great provocation.
Sentence was deferred until to-morrow.
(Before Mir. E. J. Ackroyd, Acting Puline
Judge)
May 21st.
THE CHAIN-GANG ESCAPE CASE.
that one absconded and the others went bankrupt and declared themselves to be only executora.
After a few questions the bankrupt was
ordered to come up again on May 5.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
Before Mr. E. J. Ackroyd, Acting Puisne Judge.
May 27th.
HANCOCK D. SIJAMIEN HOTEL This was an action to recover fees and charges as architect to the Shameen Hotel Co., Limited, and there was a cross suit for money advanced, Mr. Robinson, instructed by Mr. B. Rodyk, appeared for the Company, and Mr. Reese for Mr. W. St. J. Hancock.
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children's mother met them on called them, but they did not answer. They were willing to go with the Mis- drag the children back. The children were, sion women. The mother followed and tried to unable to speak. The mother had the two vahu Chehalen), who enquired into the case. women seized and taken to the Magistrate (the When in court, the Mission women put medicine into the children's noses and eyes. Then they recovered; and everybody saw this. The and purchased their release, which he where one desk was used for the Marina and
accepted." The women were released and sent the Hotel Co.; $20 a month was an excessive
back in chairs. According to Chinese law the an angle of 45, and several civillans, whose charge for a desk. If Mr. Barretto had said it
offence of kidnapping children lan capital crime, One of the Shanghai steamer companie was a fair charge witness would have opposed
names we are in a position to publish, took off it, as the office was taken, there at Hancock's
their hats. The final thump of the first four having allowed one of their pilt to go in thee money was used to evade justice. The request on the understanding there was to be bars over, the Volunteers in their turn banged Swift, that vessel left on the morning of the Magistrate assisted the Mission Instead of the people. A man byɛike name of Ho Shensan 20th for the river. no rent. Mr. Hancock owed $380 to the Com
away blank cartridge very vigorously, but the
says there are 30 children lost, and Wang pany and $10, in chits, and in March 1891 taken a fancy to the pan, and declined to come
On the 18th Mr. von Lochr, the Acting Consul Wong-fan states that 50 children have s second gun was on strike. The sponge had
General for Germany at Shanghai, telegraphed disappeared, and Sing states he saw a child when the Company intended to sue him, they
out, Whistling had no effect on it. After a asked what he claimed- not because they do
to the Viceroy at Nanking, claiming his protec not consider the accounts settled between them,
hurried corrobboree, it was decided to pass on tlon for the German missionary at Ngankin, and sleeping on the bed and suddenly the child was not to be seen. These lost children must to No. 3 gun, and the whole seven rounds were
received the following, reply - Previous payments had quite met all claims, and
he: in the Mission. They found the heads "To the German Consul-General-- :: were not simply made on account. Until this got off, the band accompanying. The rattle
"I have received and read your telegraphic Missionarien saw many Chinese; they were of 10: child en -in four vaults, The Catholle time Hancock had sent in no account. Witness
of musketry was again heard, followed by considered the accounts seitled when he another teaspoonful ofthe National Anthem. Con
At present in the city of Nankiu afraid. They gave Tis, 40 to the Colonel there are the various officers in charge. Thereof. Militia named Yao to send 40 men to suggested the reduction of the first item to $150. sides fl all done a third time, and we next see the
Re-examined Had never seen any plan or
are also soldiers to keep the people under. regiment taking off its helmet like ono man and specification for the annexe, and there was no
rending the air with well-simulated enthusiasm,
restraint. I shall certainly not allow ignorant persone to raise disturbances. I, the Governor mention of it in the Company's minute book.
ao far as they could throw expression into By the Court:All the plans stated to have "Hooray! Under cover of the cheers a colour-General, have already sent order by telegraph been supplied were no doubt in accordance with Bergeant, attended by two killed laddie watch and thoroughly and securely protect on the 20th day of this moon will rise as one
to the prefect Sben in charge to carefully keep " windered off to a conspicuous position with the
colours, which had up to then been waving over (those who may be attacked) the centre of the line, and the two Sawnies walked several miles in short laps round about the flag. A few minutes later a company wheeled out and advanced until they were Rear enough to club the felonioussergeant, who seemed to have too much to carry, with flag, rifle, and dignity. The lieutenant stepped forward and made two cuts at him, took the colors away, and turned to the company, who expressed their admiration of his temerity in dumb show Everybody went back to bis place then, and the band struck up
the Company'sistentiona, bu certainly they were not all supplied. Witness knew nothing of the $500 which plaintiff said he had lent to the Company Witness had been until quite recently under the impression that Hancock had used the $380 for fittings as directed.
Mr. William Danby, architect, was called to give technical evidence. Was well acquainted with architects' work in Hongkong and Canton.. Some of the charges made by plaintiff were entirely contraty to witness's experience. As to the plans which could not be found, but which plaintiff
in the architect's office. It was impossible to say what would be fair chance for plans with out seeing them. "It was not usual to charge for going to clients for a consultation. The com- mission on total cost was usually made to cover all necessary a tendences. Usually it was 5 of on new buildings and 7 0/0, not 71 0/2 on old ones. For visits to Canton witness had only bare expenses, but no special fee.
message.
I of the surname L'u send this telegram. H.L.G.M.'s gunboat lifts arrived at Ngankin on the reth, and the commander telegraphed to Mr. von Loehr that all was quiet, but the German missionary there had asked that the
is might remain for three days. In the meantime the inconstant snchored below the walls of the town, not far from the house of the missionaries. The captale at once received a letter from the Father informing bira of the state of, affairs. Besides he was himself
guard their doors ; people wanted to enter. The soldiers threatched to use their knives and cut them down. They did cut two men and wounded them When the people saw this they determined to burn their houses. All the people
man and go to Vi-chi-aban, also the Venustan, und burn all the buildings, after which we will not allow the foreigners to rebuild. If they come back we will burn them again. The touch the Custom Hause you will be beheaded. Custom House must not be touched. If you
the respective Missions had better remove theft All the people living in the houses belonging to property."
The most severe sufferers by the riots' aro
Messrs. Russell, Dalton, Strangman, Vies, and
Mr. Reece said that it would be for him to commence, though 'defending in the first suit, because the palatiffs (defendants in the second case) gave credit for $110 claimed, ani is the second they gave credit for $350 Mr. Hancock's suit was for $341.15, balance due from defendants for rent of offices and other matters stated in the particulars, showing how the various amounts were calculated. Mr. Hancock was engaged as architect to the Company in 1889, and did certain work for them. This was in three distinct sets-first, preparing plans for a hotel building on lut 24 (Ice House Lot) Shameen, and making reports and estimates for the building Shing A Ping was charged with (1) wounding which was to cost $15,000, but the proposal auseried he had made, it was usual to keep a copyAnnie Rooney," or something to that effect. To already on the way in a steam launch to get Smith, whose houses have been completely
fell through. Then the second set work was to prepare plans for altering the Con- cordia Hall, which did ultimately become the Shameen Hotel. Thirdly, it was proposed that an annexe be built to the Concordia Hall, and he prepared plans for that, On the first item be charged only $150, or one per cent of the pro- posed cost. The item was first put at $310, but Mr. Hancock himself reduced it by $100, as the plan fell through and he was to de other work for the Company; then at their request he further reduced it by $60, thus making it $150 only, or $490 for the whole. That amount was practically admitted by the defendants. On the day before
Jandu, a sentry, at Lap-sap-wan on June 15, 1887 with Intent to prevent his detention, (2) causing burt to Jandu, (3) escaping from legal custody. He pleaded guilty to the third charge and not guilty to the first and second charges. The following Jurors were empanelled Messrs. J. Lowrie, W. R. Neill, F. Jordan, A. Wilson, J. B. Gomes, J. Humby, and A. W. Milar.
The Attorney General said that the rat charge was the most serious one. Prisoner had been sentenced five years penal servitude in January 1887 for being in possession of goods stolen by pirates. Before he had served 17 months of his sentence herscaped, with ten other convicts. On June 15, 1888, a chain gang was at work in Kennedy Town, There must have been outside confederates and a preconcerted plan, for a sampan was lying ready. About eleven o'clock le the morning one of the gang tossed his basket of earth up in the air, so that some of the dust got into the eyes of the guard, Janda. Walle he was thus half blinded the whole gang nushed apon him, beat him severely on the head with bamboor, got him down on the ground, and forced him to let go his carbine, br striking his wrist with atonė, They thea escaped in the boat, with their accomplices, and only three had been since caught. Prisoner was the man who struck the guard with a bamboo,
The evidence of F. J. Horne, W. Foulkes, and Jandu, who all saw the affair and identified the pilsoner, proved the charge of assault.
The Jury found the prisoner guilty on all three charges. Sentence was deferred until Saturday,
· (Before Sir James Russell, Chief Justlen) May 23rd,
DISTRIBUTION OF HONOURS.
: Five prisoners convicted at the May Sessions were brought up this morning to receive the reward of their exploits,
The Shai Wan pirates, Tan A Lai and Wang on being informed that they had been
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Ile account was last sent in he had an interview with Mr Fraser-Smith, who told him that the directors would pass the accounts subject to that reduction, which he accordingly made. No objection was taken to this, and $400 had been. paid on account, according to Mr. Barretto, kay ing $go due. That established the e principle on
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Mr. Robinson explained that he wished to show that “as an architect he was not entitled to charge for every visit, whereas if he were a solicitor he might,"
each item in the accounts, showing some to be Cross-examined, wtaess gave his opinion on reasonable, and others not.
The chic was adjourned until to-morrow,
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB. The annual general meeting of the members of the V. R. C. was held in the Gymnasium of the Club on the 26th instant, There was a large attendance and Mr. Koch was voted to the chair,
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and a very pretty sight it was; first the these inspiriting strains the march past began, Engineers, then the Artillery, the Volunteers next, led by Capt. Me Tallum, (who was about the only soldierly-looking man in the whole two dozen); the pipers, and finally the A. and S. Highlanders, looking and marching their very best as they passed the saluting point. The line was able to keep right end up, but the Volunteers first tumbled over each other and then apiet their guns, amid load cheers. About this time the seventeenth instalment of "God save the
hate. Then the pipers were turned loose again, Queen" was delivered, the persevering loyalists having by this time wearied of taking off their
and while nobody was watching the Volunteers got away. The Engineers and Artillery followed, and the canny Scots were last to quit.
Another birthday parade on a small scale took place yesterday morning. All the "drunks" and others arrested on Saturday and Sunday were paraded at the Magistracy, in command of the police and ushers; but the General didn't come, although on the last public holiday, Whit Monday, be nably proved that when duty called be preferred work to rest. However, this time the law gave him no option; he enjoyed a well deserved holiday, and the procession had to march back.
PRESENTATION TO CHIEF INSPECTOR CRADOCK,
destroyed, and who have lost everything.... in Gurgando la SHANGHAI,
intelligence. He went on board again to write a letter to the Governor of the town, assuring.bim of his peaceable intentions, and of his desire to
For some days past, says the Shen-bas, the act in concert with the Chinese authorities to police in the French Concession at Shanghal
· maintain order and put down the riot. But be have been, on the look-out for inflammatory made it understood that if the rioters did not placards, two of which have been already torn listen to the magistrate, as was the case at Wuhu, down and destroyed. The text of these docu he would not heal ate to take strong measures, menls goes on to say the French are always the leaving the responsibility of any further conse first among the Foreigners to cause disturbance, overnor replied that order would be maintained of the Chinese is directed. Instances of this quences to rest in the proper quarter. The and it is towards them more especially the hatred and that was no need of alarm. He ordered the
bitter feeling against the French have already
the town, On the 19th the flis anchored also of the Chinese here, who have always hitherto Total to go the next day and carry from him been given in Wahu and the other River ports, this assurance to the captain of the Inconstant-and the placards waris the French in Shanghai On the 8th perfect quiet seemed to prevail in that their turn will soon come, as the patience below the walls of Nanking. In the forenoon exhibited generosity and long-suffering, in nearly the two captains, accompanied by some officers exhausted. The placards revile the French went together to the house of the missionaries. Mixed Court Magistrate, whom, the writer saya, They informed the Total that he could pay his was once a house.boy to a foreigner, and is not visit there. He came there with his suite and capable of looking after Chinese interesta. Is interview was a most amicable one. At the the recent Inquoit he sat like a block, incapable same time the Superior-General of the Mission, of uttering i word, and left all the work to the who had arrived the same morning, thought that Shanghai Chahsien. The placard concluded he ought to make known very forcibly, the that a general, attack will be made upon the incidents of which he was a witness at Wahu, at foreigners in the French Congcasion on the the house which he had left only when it was 17th of the Chinese moan. set on Gre. From this simple statement was The N. C. Daily News of the sand inst clearly shown the share of each one's responsi bility in this lamentable event,
We After having visited the mision and its build have been anxious not to cause unnecessary alarm, and we have therefore said. ings the European officers returned on board,very little about the rec at unfortunate death of scorted by the guard of the Chinese mandarina Chinaman after an encounter with a French rom the German Minister at Peking orders to there is a very strongest in the city and the The following night Captain Ascher received policeman but it cannot be concealed that feeling at the present leave at once for Kiuklang, me
Chinese mong the
the
Svicted by a majority of live to two, protested not return the money to the Company. nor sundries, and irks as to the Item of $595 for I really am quite at a loss as to what I am to | Nanking.
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which the claim was made, for Mr. Barretto made certain red ink notes showing that he under stood $400 to have been paid, though actually only $200 harf then been paid, But aqy objection was taken to some of the items. A charge $50 for each visit to Shameen occurred la the The Chairman said that looking at the reports first account and also in the other two, so that of the three sub-committees, everything was so If this first bill of $495 was proved, the so charge fully stated in the printed report that it was hardly would stand in the other bills. Another paint necessary for him to teferto any particulars. From raised was as to reat for offices in the second the accounts they would see that they were $75- set of accounts. Mr. Barretto said he was under to the bad, their expenser having exceeded their the impression that no rent was to be charged, come to that extent. Thisw was oping principally but plaintiff denied having ever agreed to this to the repairs to the bathhouse. He was sony Mr. Robinson, in reply to his Lordship, denied to say that every year these repairs to the swim-
At the Central Police Station this morning that the first set of accounts was admitted.
ming bath would still swallow and 18 leaving the Hongkong Police Force through William St John Hancock was then called, their income. The frame a great deal of (37th instant) Chief Inspector Cradock, who is
bment and detalled at graat length the work he had bad state and requiredood deal of expense. tury's service, was presented with a valuable gold announce for Friday: the 32nd the total destrae Europesa laws do not allow a man to be cou
be continually falling health, after nearly a quarter of a con
At the present moment, (20th); all danger is settl ments, that justice has not been done la done and the arrangements made with repaired, involving a good
not at end. Placards posted up this evening the matter. The Chinese do not understand that defendants, showing how the various Items in Last year the repairs to it amounted to $1,140,watch and chain by the members of the Force.
tion of all the buildings of the mission, victed of murder unless it is satisfactorily proved the accounts were made out.
and this year they would amount to about $900. The Acting Captain Superintendent of Police In est-examination witness admitted that The Regatta account showed a small debit (Mr. G. Horspool), la maldag the presentation,
WORD, 12. Band seaman kell necessary by a post-morfem examination he had received $380 as payment for certain balance, and the typhoon account an increase sald:-Mr. Cradock-I have just been asked to The troubles bere subsided after the rival that he wilfully passed the death complained Attings which he was to order from hore, but, of 186 from interest. If there were any questions preside at this official "Good bye"! to you to-day. the English gunboat Linner and French vertel cle and deep threats are being made as the money was received too late bodid not send to be put be would be very glad to answer them. on the era of your leaving us, on pension, but inconstant, which latter afterwards proceeded to of reprisals waters satisfaction, or what they the order, and kept the money in hand. He did After a few
consider satisfaction, is done. It is to be hoped as to the $500 which should under say. It does not appear so long since I first A Mercury correspondent, writing on the 15th that the existing disaffection will pass over withs Inform them until some months later of the the rule bave been added to typhoonsccount, but saw you here, a smart young police constable, inst. xays şir
out any overt manifestation being made, but fittings not having been ordered. When he could not owing to lack of funds, the Chairman but it really is more than twenty-four years On Wednesday fast three Chinese gunboats, thee is trouble in the air, though it is not likely honest and worthy citizens. His sent In his account it was put down at $490, and | propos seconded, and it was carried | pared with the present time, was very rapid, | Nanking with the Governor of Anhwel on baara Those who are responsible for the safety of the the adoption of the report and accounts. Promotion in the force in those days, as come arrived at Waho; they were on their way to to: break out while the Filiare remains here, he did not deduct the $35
$30. He never definitely March 1891. The last account sent in before set off the $350 #gainst his claim, until 13th unanimously.
and you rasa to the sonic of Inspector in the Having heard of our trouble they came to anchor preparations have been made by Major Morrison, settlements are on the alert, and all the necessary The Hon. Secretary said the next business short space of eighteen months. You have been It was circulated that the mob were going to that date was 16th November: 1880. At that was the election of a chairman. This was by acting Chief Inspector for the past eleven. the Custom House and river godowns the same in the event of the services of the Volunteers time he knew the fittings were not to be ordered, ballot, but so fit there had never been a contest. months and you had previously held the same evening at y o'clock; they would have: carried being required Already hear of people but had not made up his mind to set off the Since the departure of Mr. Thos. Jackson they appointment on several occasions. During the out their intentions if these gunboats bad not if they are French or English, and these things. asked, somewhat menacingir, up-country being $380 against the $490. He only wished then had had no chairman of the Club, and he was now latter half of your service, previous to that, you made their appearance. To make their presence
were in charge of the Water Police, & most impor mere effective, they game and anchored close are straws which show how the popular wind le blowing Fortunately, we hava bad sufficiosi goods and money before an alarm was raised.
His Lordship-You ought to have returned did not want'a man as Chairman who only came were instruidental in saying the lives of two | Jardine's, who brought in and moored the bost la fore-armed, vorgelaAMPANA MATK
a very heavy, gals in September 1878 through the advice of Captain Gregson": "of
people: Piracies of this kind must be put down with a it at once, or you ought to have deducted it from down to the annual inceting and never bothered strong hand. The sentence was five years penal the accounts. Instead of that you did not return himself further about the Club; they wanted Pearded in rate hathead foedas ir followers drawing the most water. She was brought in the 32nd in which he says. "I live received servitude each.
the money, but you write saying
man who would take a keen personal interest a first class gold medal for meritorious and anchored alongside of the bulk Madras in telegraphin, instructions terra H.E. Liu K'un.yl Please send ch for $400,"
In the affairs of the Club, and he thought they conduct. You have also taken your share of a most praiseworthy manner, ja kerge Alter a fer further questions by the Court, the would find that qualification in Mr. Stewart activo service ashore, and some years
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the Viceroy of Naaking, authorising me to call the Customis All the Forage member forwa To Sis, the compradore of the Cosmopolitan | case fer the plaintiff was concluded.
Lockhart, whom he begged to propose as in charge of the Kowloon District Palles, you who were under the cool and able guidance of epon the Naval and Military forces if necessary Dock, was next lefthe procession. His Lordship Mr. Roblason, in opening the case for the Chairman. said he was very sony to see a man of such Company, submitted that the appropriation for Mr. Skeels seconded, and the motion was
quite standing and good character get himself into ¦ fees of the $380 that the directors gave to Mr. | carried.
of your health, but we hope that it will be much this position. The jury found him guilty of Hancock to get certain things from England The Chairman mentioned that Mr. Laing and improved by the trip home, and quite restored by unlawfully and maliciously wounding, but not of could not be upheld. It was a simple matter of Capt. Davidson had left the Colony, and Mr. a quiet home life, and that you may live long in the more serious crine of feloniously wounding account, the question being whether or not Mr. Kennedy did not offer himself for re-election on the enjoyment of your well-earned pension. In with intent ; and they added a rider recom. Hancock had been indemnified for the work he the Committees. He proceeded to take raying goodbye to you the Members of the Force mending the prisoner to mercy on account of the did; but he had stuck to 8386, which was ballot for the 11 vacancies, resulting as follows: tender their best wishes and ask your accept great provocation he bad received. This the obviously more than he was entitled to. He Bath House sub-committee-Mesars. H. C. ance from them of this watch and chalc as a Chief Justice fully endorsed. A band of engineers claimed ago in respect to a contract the Manning, M. A. A. Saura, A. G. Stephen; Boat token of their esteem and respect, trusting it may and fitters, came over in consequence of practical part of which was only some house. anb-committee_Captafa Robinson, be the means, from time to time, of recalling to kome previour" "dispate, intent on mischief, | | 3xx====go per cent, of the castract He had Mesra, E. Fredrichs, A. Tarvery Gymmsion mind some pleasant memates of your service and he was inclined to think prisoner got 27 per cent, without the directors' consent, sub-committee-Mears, W. Jackson, F. W. bern during nearly a quarter of a century of look arms only after seeing his friend Ya and is was for his lordship to say whether or not Koch C. H. Thompson; hon, treasurer, R. T. your life and civing a kiadly thought to these Chang mortally stabbed.. Then he lost his head | that was excessive. Expert evidence, would be ' Wright;, hon, secretary, G, C, C, Mamer, and silif lelt behind, serving in the Hongkong Police,
that the charge was a shameful fabrication by malicious traducers got up to affect the
Lordship said it was proved conclusively that they had committed a very bold piracy, attacking avessel in the harbour, within sight of the shore į less than 100 yards from the Colony a vessel was held for two days, and it very fuckily happened that no actual violence was used. All the moveable property was carried away and disposed of, and apparently the abject in keeping
in sand in accounts up to 30th September. It about to propose the name of a gentleman who had
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the ship so long was to get clear away with the wou'd have simplified matters to pulin the $390. | always taken a great interest in the Club. They tant post, and one which you Elled with credit, inshore inside of all the hulks. This we done. i warning ), nad fore-warned, with prudenti
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were rather severely wounded. We are NOT the occasion. They birouacked, around the the Settlements in tranquility, and those instruck
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Customs premises the whole, thane, mirching, counter-marching, and charging from time to time as occasion required About fourteen Foreign houses in all have been looted, even of which were completely destroyed, including the Sanatorium, Mission Schools, and the partially erected Catholic Cathedral. The five new houses, four of which have been recently occupied by |-numbers of Customs staff, dre completely looted
and are now occupied by Chinese braves, m
The Chluase gunboats left un yesterday morn lug and proceeded to gankin, where there the rumours of fresis troubiga
doen, if assure you; I will faithfully carry out. If hy secret society me, or evil-darts of any 2011
found in the Seulements Inciting the people to: tushulence and crime, theyll be most severely parished. To incite the people to violence in a very vile and grave offence; and those who are proved guilty of it aro, 'acco ding to Chiness law liable to be punished by strangulation or decapitation, and by less series -punishments for the offence in a few degree"
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