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It is certainly surprising that any Consul, no matter to what nationality he belonged, should be mixed up in such an affair. His plain duty would be to inform the Chinese authorities that the converts were not under his protection and that he had nothing whatever to do with a question of taxes JULES MUMM & Co., a Wine for levied on Chinese subjects by the Chinese Government. I, as reported, the Consul has "not consented to the levying of the tax", all we can say is that he is taking up a most untenable and utterly false position, How would it strike the French Authorities, we wonder, if a number of Frenchmen, living on the outskirts of a provincial French town, were, to refuse to pay taxes levied by the French Government on the plea that they had become converted to Confucianism and were therefore subjects of China and no longer amenable to French law or taxation? The mere idea of such a contingency is absurd, yet here we have the same occurring China and a French Consul apparently wonder that he missionaries and their con- verts are accused of being the prime cause of all anti-foreign, disturbances if such a state of affairs as that above recorded re- ceives the apparent support of the French or any other Foreign Government,
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Some of the best rendered music we have heard in Hongkong was provided in last night's programme and, with shame let it be said, that
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The opening number was an overture "Sup- pe's" Poet and Peasant, by the orchestra under the baton of Mr. De Robertis, band master of H.M.S. Albion, and although everyone has heard this many a time and oft, yet last night's rendition came as refreshing as ever. Mr. J. H. Moir, D.M.; R.W.F., was the the cello soloist, and it can be well understood the effect that was produced by having such # past master in the prominent part Mrs. Brown, in La Serenata, was heard to advantage; her perfectly trained voice and finished method combining so well with the first part of the programme concluded with Der Mandolines by the full archestra under the leadership of Mr. J. H. Moir, and nothing could he more pleasing then the pizzicato movement as performed last night.
sumably knowing that a Customs officer was _on_board......He_was_in_Chinese_clothes...and. secreted himself on the deck. The junk could not get alongside owing to the want of wind, and the hakow boat got up first.
A fresh argument then ensued as to whether, if the supposed opium had been put on board the junk the witness was on, would it have constituted an act af snuggling,
Mons. Hardouin said that he was not satis; hed that any smuggling had taken place.
Witness-1 saw two packages transferred to the hakow boat from the launch.
Mons. Hardouin. Why is it that, if seven chests were found open on deck that the launch people presumably burned the wood of the five chests supposed to be missing,
Mr. Carl. It seems to me that you Mons., Hardouin instead of sitting on the bench and being prepared to judge impartially on the evidence brought before us, are acting for the defendent and practically speaking conducting the defence.
Mr. Li Che thought that the witness had clearly shown that he acted correctly, accord- ing to the instructions given him.
Mons. Hardouin took exception to the re- marks made by Mr. Carl and said that if the
Court thought he was exceeding his duties they might obtain the services of someone else.
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Russia and Manchuria.
It is very kind of Lord CRANBORNE to tell us that "the Russian Government has not receded from its intention of evacuating Manchuria, and that it is understood negu ciations in connection therewith are still proceeding," and it is still more kind of Reuter to take the trouble to pass on such a weighty statement of fact to us. We, in China, could have given Lord CANBORNE just the assurance that he now makes, and could have told him that the negociations were likely to continue indefinitely. These diplomatic assurances on the part of Russia are all very well in their way and serve their purpose, of throwing dust in the eyes of the British Foreign Office, admirably.
LATER.
RUSSIA AND MANCHURIA.'
Lord Cranborne states that the Russian Govemment has not receded from its inten- tion previously announced to evacuate Man churia, and that it is understood negotiations in connection therewith are stifl proceeding.
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BAR SILVER is quoted at 25.7-16. EXCHANGE is down to 15. 9.15-16d. THE BUYING RATE for sovereignsis $to.84 CHOLERA A date of last advices there were several cases, of cholera reported in Singapore.
MESSRS. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. notify elsewhere, that their store will be closed for the Chinese New Year Holidays on Saturday and Monday next.
MAJOR LITCHFIELD, of the United States Army, who was seriously wounded in an enga- gement with Filipinos curly in January, died at Manila on the 3oth ulto,
TAIKOO CLUB SPORTS: As notified in our advertising columns, a launch will leave Queen's Statue whart on Friday to evovey the public to the amateur athletic sports to be held on the Taikoo Club's grounds at Quarry Bay.
Again a musical treat was provided in Rossini's well known William Teli. Mr. Reilly, B. M. of . M. S. Terrible, conducted, and those who were fortunate enough to be present will long remember the oboe playing of Mr. W. Anderson,
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Mr. C. H. Date, R. W. F., in his violin solo
again proved himself a perfect master of his instrument and even raised the scanty audience to enthusiasm by his playing, Mrs. Gordon was in excellent voice and was encored un- animously.
The intemezzo from Cavaliere Rusticana brought the concert to a finish, and under the baton of Mr. Vassalto, B. M., of H. M. S. Orlando the orchestra performed wonders. The time was well marked and every advantage taken of the fight and shade of this most popular selection; moreover every performer seemed to take an intelligent interest in giving a rendering of a piece of music that, however many times heard, yet always presents fresh
beauties.
but at the same time it appeared that he was conducting the defence,
The examination of the witness was then continued. He said that the Sang Li stopped 6 or 7 minutes, but he was unable to get along. side on account of being becalmed. When he saw the bakow boat was getting away he followed in a small boat.
Mr. Piry questioned the witness and con- tanded that in the time mentioned he could bave captured the hakow boat.
To Mons Hardouin. The witness did pot
know if the packages he saw transferred con- tained opium.
Further argument followed, Mons. Hardouin saying that the defence was mainly depending on the examination of the witnesses for the prosecution and he still thought that taking the case in that light the remarks of the Com- missioner were uncalled for.
Mr. Piry made a long statement, the Court giving him every latitude.
The witness said he followed the hakow boat and again, after being picked up by the Leung Ching, went after her in one of the cruiser's gigs.
"
Mins, Bardouin said that the captain of the Leung Ching stated that there was shallow
water in this spot and yet the present witness stated the Leung Ching was there.
Mr. Carl-It must be taken into considera- tion that by the time the Leung Ching, got there the tide was up.
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The question arises, why is it that with the talent we evidently have in our midst the community cannot enjoy listening more often. On the one hand we have men like Mr. J. H. Moir, Mr. A. G. Ward and Mr. Grimble ready,
The next witness called was the Captain.of we believe, and willing, to arrange and conduct a series of musical entertainments if the ex- the Sang. Li, He said he was the captain igencies of their service will allow them, and of the launch Sang Li. There were 18 of a on the other, we have a community absolutely in want of some decent relaxation and willingcrew. He held a Hongkong certificate. The to pay for it. A long summer is before us andt now is the time to arrange for open air concents in some convenient place, and the support that we are sure will be accorded by the public will amply reward those who will provide it
FIRE IN HONGKONG_
Ai 3 a.m. the alarm was given of an outbreak of fire in the western district of the city. The local brigade were promptly on the spot and located the conflagration at No. 26 Fast Street, The base of the house is used as an oil store and from the nature of the contents it was soon seen that the entire house was doomed. The POLITICAL ASSASSIN SENTENCED-Gremen, under the direction of Acting Chief A New York telegram of 31st ulta to the Inspector Kemp, devoted themselves to confin- Shanghai Times, says that Jim Howard, who ing the fire to the one house and, although at in November, 1899, shot Governor Goebel of one time it seemed as if their efforts would be Kentucky, has been sentenced to imprisonment futile, in the end they were successful. No. 26 for life.
was gutted throughout, but little other damage THE RUSSIANS AT NEWCHWANG was done. We understand that the occupiers Great distress prevails at Newchwang which the Russian authorities are doing everything in their power by the establishment of soup. kitchens and other charitable measures to relicvc.
WE WISH TO DRAW ATTENTION to the notice appearing in our advertising columns that all vessels are warned against approaching the works of the Naval Yard. This should be particularly taken note of by the various steam launches plying in the harbour. CHANGE OF FLAG-The following steamers belonging to the China Merchants
Why we would ask, if Russia is so very anxious to evacuate Manchuria, should she find it necessary to put forward as the price of such evacuation demands which, if com- plied with, close Manchuria to the whole of the rest of the world and render it a Russian province in all but name? The question, is not very difficult to answer. Russia has no intention whatever of leaving Manchuria at all, unless forced to do so, and hence she pas forward demands with which she knows. China, cannot be expected to comply,
so as to keep green her excuse for occup
ation....
Then too, even if China should accede does not promise to leave Manchuria forth with, but will gradually withdraw her troops and complete the evacuation when order has been restored. This looks very well upon paper but, as Russia is the one to judge as to the restoration of order, it is very casy to understand the full value of such a vague promise. As a matter of fact, we be- lieve that Russia has fully made up her mind to retain. Manchuria and that only force will prevent her from carrying out her intention.
to the demands of Kussja, the latter Power
French Methods:
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THE PROGRAMME provided for tonight's boxing entertainment at the City Ball is good enough to fill it twice over. The event of the evening of course is the bout between Bentley and Smith, but there are one or two others that should be interesting and we expect to see the hall well filled.
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were insured to the extent of $2,000 in the Fuk On Co. The crowd that gathered were kept in excellent order by the police under the charge of inspector Baker.
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ORDERS OF THE DAY.
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2. Results of experiments with the Danysz method for the destruction of rats.
3. Suggestion that Chinese he encouraged to
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notice, will move
That the Board define that portion of the Tank Lane and Clever. City of Victoria, cast of Tone Laly Wyndham Street and Peddar Street, as districts within which officers of the Board shall make a house. to-house visitation for the purpose of cleansing and disinfecting the premises cantained there- in, in accordance with Bye-law No. 1 of the Bye-laws governing the prevention of epidemic or contagious disease made under section 13 of Ordinance 13 of 1901
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witness had made a written statement to the
Commissioner on the jeth of May that twenty two chests of opium were shipped from Hong- kong but now denied it and said that he was forced to make his thumb mark on the paper.
Mr. Carl explained to the court the circum- stances of the case as it happened, and the signed statement of the witness was read.
The witness denied that he said what the statement. contained. He said that the Chi- hese on the boat had promised him money if he would say it and make his mark on the paper. The men who promised him the money were brought on board by the Commissioner, but he could not identify them.
Mr. Piry here interrupted and took exception to the interpretation as made by Mr. Li Che.
After some further argument and Mr.. Carl calling Mr. Piry 10 order, the questions were again put to witness, who maintained that he was forced to sign the paper.
Mr Carl, recapitulated the circumstances of the case and said that although denying the truth of of what he had sigfied, he did not deny. that he had signed, or rather put his mark to it. The witness said he was forced to put his mark and was promised money if he did '10, He did not know how much; lie was to get his share. He was also threatened.
Mr Carl, mentioned how absured it was to attempt to bribe and threaten two men and leave alone the other two'that were examined, on the 30th May. He said that four men were questioned, and two 'denied having a full knowledge of the circumstances. Thic
Captain and another both voluntarily made a statement.
Mons Hardouin did not, for a minute think, that any coercion had been used by the Com missioner personally, but it might have beef done by his men.
Mr. Carl said that the witness was deliber ately lying as he (Mr. Carl) bad Europeans
with him the whole time he was on board, the
Leung Ching.
The witness said he was with a Chinese interpreter for about five minutes while the Commissioner was examining the opium.
ness until he had made his statement and Mr. Carl stated that he did not leave the wit signed it
The witness said he was forced to sign. M. Carl said that the witness commenced to write but was so slow that he had a clerk to do taking down from witness' dictation. It was then read to him in pidgin English as he understands that and then the witness signed.
The witness said, the statement was nirendy written, ver
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