THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 31,
and F. Henderson were re-elected, on the mation of Mesare Cox and Bell-living.
· MONDAY'nɛxt, the 2nd August, being a Bank Holiday, there will be no regular lisee of
The Chairman announced that as Monday The Hongkong Telegraph, bat da "Extra" will be issued about ip.m. containing latest stipsa Bank Holiday the dividend warranti will be ready on Tuesday moming at 10 o'clock. (applauso.)
ping and telegraphic intelligence. This is exactly what was done at this time last year. Of course, should anything happen esfilng for immediate
This concluded the bushess of the meeting,
attention we thail not fail to obtain, and supply. THE POLICE SCANDAL.
to our readers am soon as possible, all the latest Information procurable and issue it so a special supplement,
:
HERE goes another cumshaw to the P. 0.1 We are requested to announce, and therefore have great pleasure in doing so, that the Post Office. alivate la Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, will be closed on Monday, the and August (Bank Holiday), except from 8 to 9 m. Correspon dence for Hongkong, Peak, and Kowloon may be posted up tog sm: The sight box will be lelt open. The Money Order Office will be entirely closed-Just 10. Teat's O.K.; but when will the great P.M.G. bo "at home? That's what the whole world more or less would be delighted to know.
In his achly Share Zest issued at noon to-day Mr. Erich Georg reports In the early part of the week under review the market remalnad almost lifeless, but during the last few days a little more business has been done. The high rate of exchange between thls and Shangbai (tež„ky's rate for 3 dți private 'paper on Shang- hal bein, Tis. 754) enables oor northern felauds to unload, while on the other hand it prevents business to Shanghat, where,jmoreover, financial facilities bava-bean severely tuxed by the large sume spak In Cotton Mill and Tobacco Com- panies. Here we are in a similar posliigo, ering to the large time desilngs in Mining Stocks at high rates, which awallow up the margins of grail operators,
THE HONGKONG, 'CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT CO.,
TRIAL OF INSPECTOR WITCHELL,
THIRD DAY-July 318.- *
At the Criminal Jessions in the Suprema Court to-day, "before His Lordablp the Chief Justice, Sir J. W. farrington, Inspector J. Witchell was placed qi bla trial charged
"That at the time of the happening of the matters hereinafter mailoned; Job Witchell wis a subordinate glicer, to wit, an Joa. pector in the Police Force of this colony, and that as such Ins‡cior it was his duty tố ald 1 tbe enforcemol of the law relating to gambling houses andto report to the Captain Superintendent of Pace all unlawful common gaming houses which he knew to exist in the Colony or the existens of which he had reason to surpect, and that Fy the wald Job Witchell, # Victoria, in thin olony, on the 13th day of March, 1997, andardivers other days between the said 13th day I farch 1897, and she 18th day of June, 1897, da miswfally, wlifully, and cor- ruptly accest wy of bilbe divers sums of money from ih kopers and managers of certain unlawful comion gaming houses situate in Cheung Hingans and Wa Lane, offered to bim by the said Wpera and managers to induce him to refrain fry the performance of bis said doty In respect the said gaming houses,
old that he was master of Tam K, Word, the Yen Yo mercer's shop, No. 181, Holly. wood Ras He handed monies to Chang On once in days. H: gare bim about 87
y five and also another sum of $5.50. The for sum was pald datly to witness and the last pace to five days. The St so was from a bling house in Cheung Hing Lase and the 7 from a Wah Lano gambling house, The may from Cheong Hing Lane was paid to himy & man called fee chat Chi (he. fat child who told him to hand it over to Chengt
}
Mr. blason said that this was new evidence and whot given at the Magistracy."
The ordinary half-yearly meeting of share holders in the above company was held at the officer, 18 Queen's Road Central, at noon to day, The Hon, E., R. Belillos presided and Hordship and that it did not matter there were also present Hao, JJ, Bell-Irving, what the prosecution proved a single transac- Mesis N. A. Stebi, and F. A. Gomes, Captain tion bat he received money from diffrent Tille't, T. Arnold (ercrstars), A. A. da Cros, Eplace He would suggest that there were twn J. Moser, F. Henderson, W. S. Bailey, J. R. gang houses and witness got money from
boty Michael and J. H. Cox.
assed him for to cents as wages for his trouble. He paid about $150 dally to Tam Kung and others. The document Č.1z was written by witness. This was a memorandum showing the names of persons to whom money was paid, and also how much was paid to them. There was an entry in 'bis list "No. gr, $t,to a day,"
Mr. Franc's and that with reference to Nos. 43, 89 and 91 and as to the Government House
and other people some explanation mast he had.
He did not know what his learned litend, when addressing the jury, would make of it.
His Lordship said that they were not trying the persons whose names appessed in the list. nothing to show that it had any connection Prima facie if a name appeared there was with it.
Mr. Francia said that it was absolutely lo cumbent on him to prove that these entries were not an absurdity. His learned frland in his addrese might say that the lat was entirely false, The prosecutos were entitled to show that they were not an absurdity,
His Lordship said that suppose It appeared in the Hat that the Governor received $5 day and the General $3 daily, the gentlemen of the jury would say that they would not believe it.
Mr. Francis said that with such an entry ar Government Hous Là nod so wnd Ho Kei ra and so, it was possible that it referred tos boy in the Government House and a boy in the employ of Dr. Ho Kal. Then this had in be cleared.
The Attorney General said that it was very pousal to throw dist at snyboy who was not present to answer. He himself had not men ilured any names from the list but that of Wit chell. His learned friend however brought out two or three cames. He asked about 89 and 91 with a view to show that these parsons were not at the Central Station and could not have ny connection with the gambling house. If bis learned filend would make a point of it and say that it was an absolute absurdity that those men had been bribed it would be very painful to bim to show that it was so. After the Chic was over his friend would say that it was not an absurdity for a boy to receive about
dollir a day.
His Lord+hip" said that the defence was en- titled to show that there was an absurdity in the bok They must not go into the question of the truth or entrare of the antries. If so they would be going through the guilt or non-guilt of handreds of persONS,
The Attorney-General, said that there should be an explanation of the entry relenting to the Government House.
What were the receipts during the period?— goo add tack.
What is the expenditure ?-3,300 odd isels. Is dach monib'a accounts entered in the book? -Yes, at the end of each month.
Witness was further examloed an regards the figures given in the book for the last few months of the existence of the gambling house. the Crown were not entitled to further ilme to Mir, Robinson then told his Lordship that this matter. They had these documents for some they bad not done so they were not entitled to Uma and should havo bad them translated. If
further time.
Bttle in the books referring to the defendant hat, His Lordship said that there was exceedingly ill he had allowed his Calnese clerk to look, aver them.
Mr. Francis said that the books sould not have been admitted us evidence in a criminal care but the defence asked for the books.
His Lordship said that he would direct the jury lo that way.
The case was then adjourned til roam, on Tuesday next,
THE BELILIOS SCHOOL.
DISTRIBUTION OF PRIZES.
the Belllles School, together with their relatives There was a large attendence of the paplis et and hiends, at the school this afternoon at 4 o'clock when the prizes were presented by Sir J. W. Carrington, Kt, C. M. G. The school room presented a very pretty appearance, the walls being decorated la tasteful manner by the ladies & in rich green fol'age and white flowers. of the teaching staff with greetings, mottoes, Among those present were:-Dr. G. H. B. Wright, Revs. Cobbold and Illiff, Measts. J. B. Dascan, W. Tutcher, G. Piercy, Mrs. Hatherly, ladies and gentlemen. Mrs. Seth and a very large number of other
Inspector of Schools he had been asked to read Dr. Wright sald that in the absence of the
the report.
The prize list was as follows:-
1ST CLAND. Aritmetic-Mey Hunter, Work case Composition-Eliza Kooie, "Shakespeare"
Grammar-Lizzla Oson, Cedarwood box Geography-Ethel Long, Writing case D'eation-Eliza Moore, Brooch and chain. History-June Quincy, Fan
asding-Ida Armstrong, “Girls' Own Annual," Map Diawing-Madeline Quincey, Sliver Comb. Needlework-Louisa Heang, Silver Buckle. Attendance-Lizzie Olaen.
1897.
NOTES FROM THE NORTH.
From our Special Correspondent')
TIENTSIN, July a3rd. The river question is brought very forcibly at this season before those whose dulles chance to take them near either the English or French
beads, a crpentine path of mud marking its
course right in the centre of the channel, men community, it is not supprising that some with this visible testimony In frost of the and boya wading to easily almost at any part.
tical and prozale public the solution of the siver by local traders. To the non-engineering, plac anxious thought for the mer ow is bieg taken
problem appears very simple. To sach It seems merely a matter of cutting off the numerous tide water outlets below the city, the Immediate overflow canals which have been made, also the result of which would be the deepening of the river flood, the natural force of which would keep his own path clear. If in addition a certain amount of straightening could be carried out, all the better. The Engineer's scheme, however, some blag' much more elaborate and very much more contly; but professionals are occasionally known to be more correct in theory than practice, and it seems very probable that if we are to wait until men of selence have the Chinese, and get together the fancy sum dose disputing this technical polat, and that with required for the elaborate schemes, some of as will bave to shat up shop. Reasoning such this sounds very like heresy the care of our local experts, but it is the opinion of the majority nevertheless. No one can come lowly up the river without noting, in surprise, from the steamer's deck the enormous number of canals and castings on either side by which the river's satourdes are betog exhausted, and it stards to reason if there astestes were cut off the main flow would be so far increased in volume as to restore the river at once to some- thing like its nermal condition, when sicamera anchor off the bund, as in Shanghai,
NOTANDA
CALENDAR.
AUGUST.
Meteorological means based on lan YIAPI' "observations ta 1895, Harometer.......................................29.751
Thermometer 09
Humidity......83 Rainfall.....389
TO-DAY.
WEATHER FEPORT.
Barometer) Thermometer
Ou dute at On date at
10. 20.61
4நம்,
85
Hamidity............ 80 Rainfall
1958
32 89
0.51
TO-DAY.
Saturday, 31st July, 1897. Chinese- 3rd of 7th wadon of 33rd year o
Kworg.sii.
Mobammedau—1st Rabia 7, 19325. Jawld-Led A6, 5687. Sun-Rit
Sets................ Sår 40 min. 'High water-Morning ................. 9kr. 35min. Afternoon Ikr. 5min. Low water-Morning Shr. Įmein,
Afternoon • canon 4hr. $7mím, ANNIVERSARIES.
1556-St. Ignatius Leysla died. 18fis-Union Back Co., Hongkong, formed, 1875-Baren von Gampach died at Shanghal 1875-Execution of the Malay murderer Toply 1884-Fee: of the Ebion Merchants' S. N. Ca
la Victoria Gaol.
1896-The Italian hargan Lothairs towed late
transferred to Russell & Co. Hongkong di masted.
TO-MORROW.
Chinese-4th of 7th moon of 33rd year af Sunday, 1st August, 1897, (7th after_Trinity,)-
Kwong-si Jawish-Brd Ad, 5657. Mobimmedan-2nd Rabla 1., 1915.
SEB-Rissko Sets
Shr. 33min. ********* Chr 39min., High water-Morring...........10hr 17min. Afternoonlikr. Simin. Low water-Morning uum Skr. 49mb.......
Afternoons 3hr, 13mba," AMNIVERSARIES.
What does the entry of the Government How a reler to --A lukong told me that he was OD duty there and he got the money,
Can you tell us whether it was the Governor's residence or the General's residence ?-I myself | Highest Marks-Eliza Moare, Silves paper Mining Co., the idea being to grow collon crops 1815-P. & O. Co, commenced a monthly sar..
am not able to answer that but if you ask the Inkong Ho Wa Kwo g he will teit you wil about it, (Laughter.)
Does the figure 3 after Government House means $37-No it means ad cents.
What did you pay the fuckong to the Gavern. ment House 30 cents for ?-Because I was strata
Governor, (Laughter.)
kalle.
AND CLASS,
Composition-Ella King, Bock. Alibmetle-Annie Parker, Silver Penholder. Grammar Annie Parker, Bag. Geography-Els King, Silver Penholder. Map Drawing-Eliza Taraer, Blotter. History-El Tarner, Book. Reading-Roste Kennett, Bioch Needlework—Annie Parker, Box Highest Marks-Rosie Kennelt, Book Attendance-Rosle Kennett,
connection with the working; we have been majtó No. 1a from the Wah Lane gambling that be would give some information to theDictation--Rosie Kennett, Book.
Want to
The Chairman said.-Gentlemen, the re- ess, continuing his evidence, said that he port and accounts having been in your hands for reced the money in subsidiary coins. Opt of severst days, I propose that, as usual, they be the $3.3a was for Cheng On Bimself for laken as read. Your Directors are pleased to be daf88 was for Yeung Fat, who used to be a again able to come before you with a satisfactory dewe, and $5.50 was for No. 13. The $350 report for the half-year. There is nothing of troje chat Chi was given to him to hand ove esper interest for me to comment upon in tong On, who paid It to No. 12. The pay doing good, steady business and the resolt becommenced on 14th March, 1997, and admits of the payment of the usual hall-yearly fheung Hing Lane on the 18th March, dividend of 8 per cent, leaving syme $30,000 10 I had been no payments through him be carried forward to next half-year' account. b. those daler. Cheng On That long-locked-for event, the opening of the
house on the tath March and told West River, bas at length taken place, and, that he wanted to see Sam Ying because as you wil have observed by the report, 7 asked for expenses He saw him again your Directo15, jointly with other local com jext day and he told him that Sam Ying panies, at once commenced operations la agreed to pay år to a day to No. 13. He that region. The service, however, had been red from Sam Ying 83455 a day including la operation for too short a time to effect the817 These payments were for distribution, result of the past half-year's working to any had bees in the Police Force and left six great extent one way or the other. The value fa ago with a pension. He was now in of the trade will show koelf better at the end of Lody under a beelshment warrant. the current ball-year, Meanwhile, I would rose-examined by Mr. Robinson.-Since he caution shareholders not to expect too much in the Police be went to his country where the way of lncrease of revenue from this source remained for a year or two and then returned. for some time to come. New trades are not hall Horgkong. He returned to Hongkong la up in a day and this one forms no exception tipril, 1894. He had no occupation and agato the rale. That the trade will slimerely prowturned to his country. He returned agala in remunerative your Directors have no doubi, becember, 1895. He started in the shop on there are still many difficulifes to be exercength Dre mber. 1846 Between 1895 and 1896 and in these early days we do not look for male belped Sham Ying to distribute money, more than the covering of expenses. You we had not been convicted at the Magistracy have noticed that we have loveated lo solor Iarcery in March, 1895. He was not property at the new treaty ports. Alihopatenced to six werks hard labour. there was no immediate decessity for this, it was not convicted for larceny, but he thought desirable, in view of future contingent was convicted for perjury He did not engage ta acquire water frontage at these places Mr. Deanys for his defence, Land was $5 cheap. The Emorni invertj The Attorney-Grne-al then took up the de- small and the property is, even now, woub Domiting of the ce refersed to and said "these than it cost, so your Directors trust that were charges against two men. One WA action in tuis maiter with meat with charged with stealing $3 50 mud the other, the approval. I may mention that the wiges, with sansubing one Frank White," small boste recently butt for us dị Dock Company have proved themselver well adapted for the West River tinde jost now. Ultimately, no doubt, much utaumers will be required, but these bag" to be just what were wanted to begin with. They are running regularly Canton and Wachsn and two fonts of at similar capacity bave been chartered foun between Hongkong and Wachan. Oh absence of any arrangement for the co of Customs dues at Keng Moon, an attede by the Company to establish a regulice between Macao and Sanshul tore fallare, and after six weeks' running onced seluctantly withdrew the boat, beinvlog remunerative unili this question of ion of duty has been solved. Toraing accounts, the increase to the item &c., la represented by the amounted on our new wharf at the end of W Street
that there was no chance of the
w
and
and the cost of halks for ass Stoned Sambal The new allies and at our last meeting has been
craft will probably be a good ser
Invest for many years to come, ments remain an valged inprevious half-year's accounts. A readja valac
when,
He
Mr. Robinson after having careilly locked over the depositions, said that one Yang Tal and witness were charged with stealing two plainant, William Henry Richardson. shirts valued $150 the property of the com.
that he was charged with stealing two sklets on Cross-examination continued-He admitted the and, March, 1895, and was convicted. He was sentenced to six weeks'wi'hout hard labour. In addition to this he was found guilty of unlaw. foily assaulting Frank Watre.
Mr. Dennys made an application for the rehearing of the case and the sentence was modified to a fine of $ica
or six weeks' hard labour.
You said that of the Magistency you did else than Sam Ying-I told the Magistrate not get any money for Cheng On from anybody that I received $31.55 from Sam Ving, out of which a sum of $17 wis paid to hang Ös. As to the $5.50 1 had nothing to do with far chat Chi. His only deposited with me to hand over to Cheng Ou
You did not tell the Meginrata about the
Cross-examined by Mr. Robinson-The entries in C. 12 were made by him. The first entry was made about 3 years ago. The part zers of the gambling house had a quarrel. He did not know If any of them want to Mr. Francis, The entiles were made to show how much was spent and if his masters thought he was squees. ing them be could show it to them to pove that the accounts were bona fide. They had a staff of from 10 to 20 watchmen for the purpose of preventing the Police getting near the place.
His Lordship:-When Cheng On came to you that day how did you konw that he came from No. za 7-Because after that there was no 201 bearing of my jožis.
Dd you see No. 12 yourself ?No. Way did you not go to, are bim 1-Because e carried on an unlawful business and ward afraid, to see Europeans. There must have been something to connection with the matter because i brug On came himself. I would not
have given him a cash.
No.
Did Cheng On bring a paper from No. 12?-
How are the mooles paid ?—The majority is poid di-ectly and as far as European constables are concerned they receive their monies directly. Some of the Chinese constables got their money directly, some indirectly.
Are these "the only two entries against No. 12 7-Yes, they are the only entries referring to No. 12.
Did you take any part in the actual carrying out of the gambling ?—I was not assisting in the carrying out of the gambling. I was in No. 3 East Street looking after the accounts.
Do you know the defendant yourself by sightYes I only knew the defendant by sight. D'd you know who No. 12 was ?–Hó là s darective inspector
Do you know..who he was ?—He was an in- spector.
4TH CLANS.
3RD CLA91. Composition-Dafty Mather, Book Arithmetic-Jennie Madar, Blotter Grammar- Leikia King, Brooch Geography-Emma Legge, Box History-Letitia King. Book Readlog-Maude Craig, Book Dictation-Maude Craig, Brooch Neediswork-Jokorah Mahommed, Wark Care. Attendance-Maude Craig and Dalsy Mather. Highest Marks-Letitia King, Beg.
Writing-Rosetta Abwes, Pencil Case. Arithmetic-Alice Lea: irel, Blotter. Grammar--Kitty Abraham, Book. Geography-Rosetts Abwee, Book. History-Lily King, Letter-case. Reading-Hilda Lang, Book, Dictation-Fall Marks all, Certificates. Needlework-Nellie Olsen, Work Basket, Attendance-Kitty Abraham. Highest Marks—Hlida Lang, Book..
gih CLASS. Reading-Besile Kennett, Book Willing-Lily Heang, Blotter Arithmetic-Alice Vanstone, Album Grammar-L. Heang. H. Esmail, C. Qalacey, E. Kennett, A. Vanstone, fall marks,
A
Ramours of one or two new movementa are in the air, One is that a German flour mill is shortly to be started just outside the south rate of the city, and to the rear of the arsenal. The choles of flour may strike you se strongly as it did me when I heard it; but pre- aumably be ideals to make a cheap matte mea! Alour from the Indian corn, suitable for native consumatien, I do not consider it probable that anything like baker's finings will be attempt ed, so the scheme is in all probability enly a small one; but I hope to learn all particolars.
Another'
venture la cotton mill which is con- templated by the Chinese Engineering and and supply the local yarn market. Presumably sufficient Justification for tar attempt or it would not be made by such a company, which has the advantage of a large and competent staff of foreigners. Whether in connection with this cotton scheme or as an Independent speculation, I hear the sam: com- pany are about to construct a landing stage or wharf for steamers at Peltsiko, but I have no: in yet learned where the vessels are to run from. Chinese ballders are starting holiday rest, and an enterprising Celestial is erecting four houses as a speculation, and a very good one too, I should say.
there
work in that
The focal branch of the Young Men's Christian Aarociation, the first ever started in China, lately opened here, is pushing ahead and from accasional balletins fareed it s graillying to note that all denominations are taking an active Interest la It. Rer. M. Morris of the S. P. G. and curate. of the English Church Fere, for instance, is car ducting
singing classes; Rev. G. W. Clarke of the CIM is giving lectores Mr. Amard of the Scottish Bible Society inking a Bible class, and so on, which, and considering the fastitate under American spices, is all the more agree able. The Institate is well found in a leciuro ball, reading and music 10am, and recreation and refreshment departments, and from what hare teen promises to be of very great and practical lefuence for good in this district. A lar number of young English-speaking Chinese altend the various classes, and are bound by the rules of the inatliate to conduct themselves properly and respectfully towards foreigners ard the foreign principles ioculcated there.
A new Missionary College is being erected here now which is a small facrimlie of Trinity College, Cambridge, and bids fair to be the most Cerarchitecturally and bulldleg in the port, after the
Gordon Hall,
ificates Geography-Cecelia Quincey, Bag Dictation-Helens Estall, Pencil case Needlework-Lily Heang, Scissor Case Attendance-Lily Heung, and Bassle Kennatt Highest Marks-Besale Kennett, Silver Bangle 6TH CLASS.
When Cheng On spoke to you about No. 11 did you know who he was 7-Writing-Mingle Satberland, Book Yes, I knew him, because in the first and second monk he went to Web Lane and beat my johis.
When Cheng On spoke to you shout No. Is did you know that it was the defendant - him because he had been several times to Wa knew who No. 7a was directly be told me of Lane.
This memorandum was made for the purpose of your business?—Yes.
And used in thafcourte of your business 7-
Were all the payments made entered in it ?-----
and loss is in other books.
Yes
Reading-Georgia King, Book Dictatles-G. King, R. Neubrunn, M. Sather- Iand, E.Rodger, T. Ramsay, O. Hyndman, O. Humphreys, full marks, Certificates
Needlework-Annie Mann and E. Rodger, Artihmatic-Frederic Hyndman, Blotter
Attendance-Octarius Hyndman, Work Basket and Brooch Higheri Marks-Ios Ramsay, Biooch
7th CLASS. Dictation-Ab Yuke, Chow Len, B. Walker, J. Reading-Hannah Rodger, Paint Book and box Mada, M. Petersen, E. Parker, J. Noma, E. Hyndman, A. Neill, P. Quincey, I. Aga- back, full marks. Certifestës Writing Ak Yake, Back
money given to yes by far chas Chi-No, I All the expenses Jost mentioned but the prot Arlibmeile-Ah Yake, Chow L, Yale,
did not tell bix anything about it,
never mentioned the name of
chat
You made the entries on your own account or were you ordered to do so by your masters ?— No, not by order by my masters, I made them because if my masters came to look over the accounts I could show them this.
You Cht at the Magistracy at all -No, I did not.
By Mr. Francis-He was only asked at the Magistracy about the gambling house in Wab will take place at the end ould be Cheung Hing Lang gambling bouse.
Lase red was never questioned about the il present rates be maintained, Invest-
By his Lordship He never saw the defend- I put all the sames in ibis list to show to my
a substantial addition to the ill have ant in connection with this matter. ment Fluctuation - Account. observed that the item
Proteclosed
Sam Ying was then called and said that he
Had you any authority to enter the names ?----
"MERUFI TRAVA" Wai net squeezing them.
You bad authority to make this list 3-Yes,
agalo appears in our balances we now under sentence of 9 months' imprison.because I look after the accounts. In that direction is anticipate while meat for being convicted of keeping a gambling
amanat house in No. 3, Wah Lane. He had been con
claim
Invested. The amount due
on secoust
the rents yield a fair intors derwriters nected with this gambling house for 5 years.
મ
He was arrested as the a1st June in No. 3, Kast the Heungr having appeared la tire bas Street, No, 3 East Street was the outer office
lows daisy has lance sheets, I may mentione adjusters in No. 3, East Street. The same day as he wa
of No. Wah Lane. He kept the sccounts
* arisen from the fact that had to write out for some a
Information arrested the money, jewellery, and books were before they could race tiemeal of
statement. welved. In reality gambling actually went on We shall probably bor of amount ex belonged to the same establishment. The in Nos. 2 and 3 Wah Lane but these two houses this claim in a maɑ| Dr Ti pended on repairs `Has
the Yong Lane, Gambling had been going on they two altogether in the houses la Wah Lane for about 5 the hull years Gambling had been going on continuosely In Wah Lage this year from and February till
of
1. Madar, C. Kia, M. Petersen, E. Parker, 1 Noms, E. Hyndman, P. Quincey, E Agu- back, H. Rodger, fail Marks, Certificates Needlework—¡da Noma, Work Basket Attendance-Ells Hyndman and Patrick,
Qalocay
Highest Marks-Ethel Parker, Paint Book and Reward for diligence--Mary Davis, Book
box
I
Were the books and papers seized in the rald |· Improvement-Nandy Sutherland, Book All you had ? No, some papers had been burnt before the Palles made the raid.
What Is the total amount of daily pay- ments2-4146.68.
The foreman of the jury:--Does this appear in the general account of expenditure in the ledger -The dafly payments of there expenses would not appear in the, ledger but li does appear in this bundle of papers.
than was anticipated playing sometimes shifted to No. 2, Ng Kwal the accounts of i
outlay has been cause
Bather expensiva Jabam the dock o
of the Honam and the Inte some 18th June. The betties were opened from 6
the Falshan, which to
How do you strike the balance ?---By making
these papers, How do the proprietors know it if they wers not shown the books ?-This balance was pro- duced and shown to the masters.
And where is the profit and lose abeet 7-You
thing like $20,000: The expadure p.m. timidnight. During the whole of last year will find it in that bundle of papers.
report and accounts,
Then you have proper books for the
F
was fox ordinary sepairs to the usual gambling was only galagun for about six months proprietors - First of all the profit and loss was asural overhauls. Withiopilon of the accounts and handled the money. He had been book.
remarks, fa broken periods, Witness solely kept the made on a piece of paper and then copied into a gentlemen, I would ring so I shall in the habit of paying money to Tam Kam. He bo pleased to answe best of my paid him money dally. From the first com Mr. Francis-What is the total expenses
resit, marvices, husb-money and general e: ability, any questions that the fifth moon this year he paid him $23 selves to shareholders Captale Tilent rate of $35.55 dally. He had soen Cheng
odd daily. Then he commenced paying at the
sus -There are no books to show this, yo will find it in the billy. seconded the motion, carried unanie commection Wolth Inis attir, He said dan be-You have an account showing the pyfts for
la rent him there to ask him for $1 a day us mously.
Lacental period 7-Yes. On the motion of Michael and there was no gambling in his section, Wliners dit are for a isenth, four months or 15 monde ? In thern any book to show the total expen» Hon. J. J. Ball-Irvidt directors, replied that he would give him. 81. 8. day if he muff am not sure. Masses, Belilios and e-elected, would nos" chats of "buat ki zaklis "When The retiring audiom Gourlie ! witness agreed to pay 85 w. 28: 30 CHE OR
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(Ɛhown book A.-3),
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An express just cliculated announces that the Jablice Medals are roidy and available for the pabile, but I fear our fablles enthusiasm has largely succumbed to the heat,
THE QUEEN AND EUREKA.
MINES.
We have received from Mesars. John D. following reports: Humphreys and Son, the General Managers, the
NEW BALMORAL GOLD MINING CO., LIMITED.
Mount Macdonald
6th July, 1897. good progtras with the sinking, having now Queen Mixa-The contractors are still making completed 60 feet of their contract for 100 feet, The shaft is now down ayy feet from the surface, There is a change in the country since last report.
completed and a good piece of work has been The englan and boller shed has now boca | muide of it. The fributors at the Belmoral lasse are working very well and are hoping for favour. able results.
p. pro. Joan D. HUMPHREYS AND SON, C. J. WILLMOTT,
OLIVERA_FREEHOLD HINES, LIMITED,
Mount Macdonald
6th July, 1897,
1798-Battle of the Nile,
vice of steamers to Hongkong, 18:9 Peh-tang occupied by the British forces. 1871-Mr, T. F. Wade, C.B, appointed British
Minister at Paking.
1885-Cblos Merchan's' feet re-transferred to
Chinese by Russell & Co. 1897-Hongkong Sunday Cargo-Working. Or
dinance cams Inta force; 104-Wa declared between China and Japan. 1895-Massacro of Brish Missionarios, ladies,
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children and one gentleman (Rev. Stewart) at Kucheng, near Foochow CHURCH SERVICES.
St. John's Cathedral:-Commentos, 7 xm Matins, Ir a.m., Evensong, 5.45 pm, Roman Catholic Cathedral Maan at 6 am. 7 m., 8 a.. and 9.30 am. Benediction, 5 p.m. Unton Church Services, 17 8.m. and 6 p.m.. Garman Bethesda Chapel, West Point
Morning Service, 11 am St. Francis Church, Wanchai Mass (Chin.), St. Joup's Church, Garden Road-Morning 6.m., (Port.) y, 30 a.m., Benediction, pm, Service (English), s.m.
St. Anthony's Chapel, West Poin! :-Mass, 8
M..
Westman Methodist Church's—Services, 10.30 St. Peter's Seamen's Churck--it 9,M. and
am. and 5.45 p.m. 6.30 p.13.
SHARE MARKET.
LATEST QUOTATIONS. Hongkong & Shanghal Bank, 189 per cent. Douglases, 3661; China Sugure, 2144; Luren prem.; Chine Fires, $106; Indo-Chinas, #co Sugars, $474 Balmorals, 31.70 | Ramba, 3334 1- Olivers Dock Company. 239 pm cant. Buildings, $194 | Green Talanda, 436. prem, Kowloon Wharves, $66) | Kowloon
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS,
MASEK DUR?
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French (Saghalian) grå prox. Indian (Arratoan Adcar) and pain. Canadian (Empress of China) qih prox. American (Gorite) 46
prox.
Tacoma. (Tacoma) 5th prox. English (Rosetta) 6th prox. Indian (Chelydra) 6th prox. American (City of Paklug) 13th prox. Canadian (Empress of India) njih prux,
THE Canadian Pacific Rathway, Co.'s steamer afternoon the 3eth lust, for Vancouver, B,C,... Empress of Japan let Yokohama on Friday
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THE Agents (Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co, inform us that the steamship Chriydra from Calcutta and Straits, Inft Singapore for this port yesterday evening at 5 o'clock.
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SHIPPING RETURNS. From 6.m. yesterday to 8 p.m. to-day.
ARRIVALS.
Burgia...................steamer, from New York Chlynen m
Aggregating, 3,865 tons register,
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Cebu
" Canton
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12
"Robe
Mantang
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"Hollo
SambilanTM“
"Chlokiang
Sualta Amoy Shanghai
INFANTS,
DEFARTURES. Eureka Mina-Since reporting on 25th Junt, Nortit mu
Niobe steamer, for Shanghai RECITATION. Bersie Walker-Book. --
there is no change in the development of the Tordenskjold......... reel there being no sign of it decressing in Tancarville... DRILL
sise of quality. The drives and stopas are being Tat 731--Allca Leibiral, Locket
pushed ahead at both levels so as to fargely la- Klangpak mumm zad-Kitty Abraham, Bangles
crease the potput as soon as the battery is rondy | Sultang ami 3rd-Elsie Lang-(By Mrs. Hatherley), Brooch tor it. The sinking and timbering of the main Indespedent Daring the afternoon the following program shalt below the 200 ft, level is progressing Loongmoon me was gone through, the capital style in which most satisfactorily with the two shifts of men Nestor the young people acquitted themselves speaking as previously mentioned and good progress is volumes for the care and attention of their lesbaing made also with the air and mullock shaft
Energicoma Figu.om Cruiser mentioned in last report, Daring the fortnight Pianoforte Dust....MarchElla Klag and Aena Parker, ending 26th Jane, the battery was not running
Aggregating, 20,054 tons register. adamarudins el 1-b Bells mnd Marching
"The Bally Tower tors Juniors
full time owing to repales belug necessary to iT, HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK RETURNS. Recitation Leaning to Sew Battle Walkm which consequently lessened the quasilly of Chingi. Kowloon Dock,
Acton Bongalore.
stona put through and the yield of gold ; but it
chera i
POLO.
The West Yorks team, who defasted the | Club, on Wednesday in the quarterly Tourns- ment for the Hon. F. H. May's cep, will play Civilian team on Monday, at 5 pm, on the Causeway Bay ground. The teams are as follow
--- WEST VORE, Mt. Tew Mr, Wood Mr. Brancar
CIVILIANS.
Hon. T. H, Walthand
Mr. Landale Mr. Hastings
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le now running better, and being worked to (te | West Fork ...............au » Cosmopollian” » full capacity.
New battery-Machinery is beleg made and Ir the sufferers from Consumption, Scrofula and as soon as received it will be erected as speedily General Deblilty will try Scott's Etnision of as'ponsible,
Battery dam-Ia very low as the rain still will find immediate rollel and a permaneNÉ Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites, they keeps away; and were it not for the supply re benefit. The Medical Profession in tre varios caired from the Eureka shaft, the same countries of the world univerally declares it a would have had to cease work before now. We remedy of the greatest value, and as it là vary. pave started two men to sink a shalt on G. Lambie can be readily taken by the most 43 for prospecting. All work is going on satis eositive stomach, and will never fail to give Lactorily and the engine is in good working relief and comfort to the wallerer. Any Chocke erdar,
can apply it. Bois Agents for Hongkong and pi peš, Jouw D. HULPARRYS & SOM, the Emples of China P~Wathing & Co) Flong
C: 1) WILLNOTY,