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LONDON, 4th November;"
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1904.
WHAT IS CONTRABANDI
THE RUSSIAN DECLARATIONE REGARDING
FOOD STUFFS
INTERESTING BEQUEL TO A JAPANESE
CHARTER - PARTY,
had wrongfelly frustrated the purpose of the charter which was to assist in the conduct o pacific inter const inde. In February certain regulations were published in St. Petersburg regarding contraband and formed another question referred to His Lordship by the Lord Lansdowne, in a communication to
Arbitrator. After the Captain's refusal a long the London Chamber of Commerce, said Chief Justice, Sir Henry S. Berkeley, presiding, to arbitration. At the end of the arbitration. At the Supreme Court this morning, the this led to the matter being ultimately referred correspondence pissed bitween the parties and that Russia had met all the representations an interesting case bearing upon the nature of about September 20th the solicitor for the ship, of Great Britain and the United States in a
contraband occupied the attention of the Court raised a point regarding the legality of this conciliatory "manner. He understood that
it was, as basalready been reported in these Russian Naval Commanders had recently columas, a special case in which His Lordship this charter they could not have had in inter-port trade, but when they signed been furnished with instructions which would was asked to settle a dispute as to the nature of their minds anything extraordinary which result in the exercising their rights in a less contraband of war, in regard to an arbitration Russia might attach as to the meaning of the vexatious manner for the future. The Gov-award to be made by Mr. E. A. Hewett, Ageni word ernment was not able to find any ground for of the P and Q Company," Hùngkong, as contraband was what was recognised by later. contraband. They claimed that the suggestion that Russia had favoured between the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, represented national Law, whilst the owners claimed that!
German ships as compared with British. · It was obviously impossible for any Govern ment to inform shippers whether their parti- cular cargo was entitled to immunity from
seizure.
The Mikado's Birthday. Col. Lawson, on behalf of the King, has called on the Japanese Legation and offered congratulations on the Mikado's birthday.
LATER General Stoessol Reported Wounded.
It is reported that General Stoessel was wounded in the latest fighting, of which the
issue is still uncertain.
Coal for the Russian Baltic Floot.
The Foreign Office, in reply to a question by shipowner, declares that it is not permis sible for shipowners to charter. their vessels for the purpose of following the Russian fleet with coal supplies.
SUICIDE, OF 1. G. HANSFORD
OF THE 1 M/CUSTOMS SERVICE,
by Mr. T. Arima, and the captain and owner of the Norwegian steamer Prometheus,
it meant anything that Russia might say was contraband. He maintained that what was
Mr. Slade Provided they do not contain guns (Renewed Laughter).
The general particulars disclosed amongst other admitted facts that a charter party was cognised by International Law may be sum- signed in Hongkong on the 10th February,ful for war only. (2.) Things useful for peace med up under three heads: (1.) Things use 1904, buwen Messrs. Sander Wieler and Co, only, which were never contraband. For ex- as agents for the Prometheus, and Mr. T. Arime, ample pianos. (Laughter). manager of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha, whereby the venel was to be put at the sole dis "posal of the charterere, and as soon as possible return from her then voyage to Saigon. After wards by clause a of the charter party she was to carry cargo and passengers for lawful but America, Europe,
both peace and war, which was contraband if And Mr. Sharp said 3.) Things useful for intended for warlike purposes. It was with this third class that they were now concerned,
HONGKONG INTERPORT
CRICKET TEAM
After the match, on Saturday the Selection Committee decided that the following should represent Hongkong in the opening match against Shanghai, which commences on Fri- day, th intant, at 11 am -
1 R. Hancock."
2. P. M. Heath (110th Mahrs.). 3 W. F. Lumsden, Ra 4 T. E. Pearce.
5 R. E. O. Bird. 6 H. Arthur.
7. H. Hancock.
8 J.T. Dixon.
9 J.O. Airy (114th Mahrs.) to CM. G. Burrile..
11 T. Sercombe Smith, The next match will be played between the day or Tuesday following, and on its conclu twn visiting teams, commencing on the Mon-
sion Hongkong will play the Straits team. The team to represent Hongkong in the final match will not be chosen until after the match
against Shanghai is finished.
A few individual details as to the men com. posing the Eleven will be of interest.
H. Hancock-Will no doubt captain the cam. Is the safest bat Hongkong possesses. is especially strong in his driving and cutting 91 against Singapore în 1901 and 68 against Shanghai. Last year's score against Shanghais 12. Bowls a right-hand medium pace ball
voyages to all parts of the world open posts and be submitted that the provisions and timber to the off. An old Interport player. "cored
with a break from the off. Usually goes on
first change. Fields in slips.
Lieut. Lumsden.-One of the best men in the team. A good performer with both bat
only, Australia and Africa, and also the Amur dis- trict, and ports north of Vladivostock being excluded, and inter-part trading in the Philip pines. It was further. Inid down that the agreement was not to be cancelled in the event of war being declared. By clause 23, any dis pute was to be decided by, arbitration at observing that Russin had always hitherto taken and ball. Will probably open the home Hongkong. Hence this appearance. It was Promitrus regarded foodstuffs and timber as contraband of war and refused to carry out the agreement.
contended that the captain and owners of the
Mr Hewett was unable to make the award until the Court had answered the three follow ing questions (1) Whether under the terms of Russia's declaration the cargo intended for shipment from Yokohama and Kobe to Kaynahima, Okinawa, Keelung, Anping and
Tokio by the Prometheus was contraband.
in this case were intended for merely innocent purposes, and for the peaceful promotion of large number of decided cases dealing with commerce Counsel, proceeding; referred to a what under International law contraband was usually regarded as, and laid particular stress upon Tudor's Leading Cases, No. 981, further the lead in protesting against provisions being regarded as contraband. Russia's alleged the principles of International Law, and right to make contraband was contrary to
to hold the view that she had such a right wholly disregarded the rights of neu tra's. It was not questioned that belliger ents had no rights, and it was equally unques tionable that neutrals had rights; and to hold the right that Russia could arbitrarily declare contraband entirely disregarded the rights of
innings with Hancock. Is a powerful hitter on the off, made 149 against Shanghai last year. Will no doubt be relied upon to do most of the trundling. Bowls a medium fast right-hand over-the-cricket ball, with an off break. Excellent field in the lips. bitter, particularly on the off. Is a brillian Lieut. Heath. A very strong bat, powerful
field
cover point.
To-day's Advertisements.
Java to this, a fairly strong inquiry- in- stiff, prevalent; but it is very difficult to procare tonnaga. Rates are unchanged, viz. 97 cenia: per pical wet and 30 cents per pical dry sugar salted in another fixture of a fairly large boat HARM
The demand from Bangkok to this has re- at the full rate of 36/30 cents per picul and it is quite on the cards that more tonnage will be. wanted or long. "It is said that there are still lange quantities of grålb available for shipment at Bang'
Some charte ing. Has after all'conie to pass from Newchwang to Canton, and several settle. ments are, on record at the average rate of 28 cents per picul. It is an open question whethe further business will come to pass, produce price in the North being so extremely high that shippers, not seeing their way to any margin, prefer to keep aloof...
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fresh chartering has been brought about at rates ranging from $1.05 to $1.15 per ton, Moji to this, and $130 per ton, Nagasaki to this. For FOUR Manila, a fixture is reported at $3.75 per ion. For Singapore $3.50 per ton may be quoted.
On monthly terms, a couple of charters are reporter, both for Java trade.
Sail Freights: Nothing doing. Sail tonnage loading or to load-For New York:-American bark E. B. Sutton, arrived 28th June. Disengaged American, bark Evie J. Ray, 909 tons. French bark Böurbaki, 1,711 tons
To-day's Advertisements.
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A. R. LOWE, Secretary. Hongkong, 7th November, 1904. [1212
IN
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
NFORMATION has been received from the Naval Authorities that TORPEDO RUNNING will be carried out from the range mencing on the instant.
Py Command,
At half past twelve o'clock on Saturday after. If so, wheber the Russian declaration in this neutrals, for it. was a well-accepted principle Bowls a slow right-hand ball, with an off at Lai Chi Kok for upwards of a month, com-
noon, those near the Imperial Maritime Cus.
toms Revenue cutter, Likin, lying in the respect is binding upon neutrals, or whether, Hongkong and Whampoa Company's Dock at
as urged by Mr. Hastings, it is uftra vires? Kowloon, were startled by the report of a re-
(2) Whether the line on which the Osaka valver shot, apparently coming from the sidemetheus is a "privileged " line, and if so was it Shosen Kaisha wished to employ the Pro of the Likin. Upon proceeding to the place therefore unlawful for a neutral ship to engage the body of Mr. Lewis George Hansford was in such a trade ?ta found lying prostrate on the floor of a small matshed erected near the European quarters. It was bleeding profusely from a wound in the
region of the heart, while beside the man was
sent for and the wounded man, who asked to be put out of his pain, was at once taken to the Government Civil Hospital. Serg. Sullivan
(3) Whether, in view of all the evidence brought forward, the Osaka Shosen Kaisha attempted to violate, or alter, the terms of the Charter Party as a whole, but particularly with
in International Law that a belligerent could not by his own declaration render innocent that this principle could not be changed by the goods contraband. He eamestly submitted
arbitrary will of any one Power.
On re-assembling after the luncheon interval, Counsel for the charterers continued his arguments against the power of any country and especially a belligerent, to declare what contraband. De quoted the case of the Bundesrat, during the Boer war, and to cer.
H. Hancock.-Equally capable in both departments of the game. Is a strong hitter break. Fields at third man and deep field. Plaged last year against Shanghai, and puí
against Yokohama on two occasions, on each in some smart fielding. Has played for Kobe
of which he scored over 100. is a safe catch.
F. H. MAY, Colonial Secretary.
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Hongkong, 7th November, 1904.
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T. Sercombe, Bmith.-The veteran of the team. Has played for the last 12 or 15 years man, and sure catch... A careful bat. Bowls in Interport cricket. A very steady all-round NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN THE EIGHTH ORDINARY YEARLY off the pitch, with a break to the off. Fields a slow right-band ball which comes up quickly
at extra cover.
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI, NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA.
after arrival.
lying a revolver, of the service pattern, with reference to clause 37, by instructing the Com-tain representations made by the German Go- the chambers emply, the barrel being still mander to load a cargo of timber and food. [vernment in which Count Matzfeldt expecially
J.T. Dixon-Probably the best all-round THE Imperial German Mail Steamship quite hot, An ambulance was immediately stuffs and to proceed to the porta named in Admiralty Manual. Lord Salisbury ipreply said right-hand ball over the wicket, but meets with Captain R. Dahl, due here with the outward
referred to certain clauses in the British player in the team. Bowls a medium fast
"PREUSSEN," their letter of 27th April, 19:47 John Hastings) appeared for the Osaka Shosen which had to determine the merits of the case
the British Admiralty Manual was not conclu a certain amount of bad luck. Is a solid bat, and Gorman Mail about WEDNESDAY, will Hon. E. H. Sharp, KC, (instructed by Mrgive, and maden point that it was the Prize Cours scores freely all round the wicket, his favourite leave for the above places about 12/24 hours
stroke being a drive to the off boundary. Can took charge of the revolver and the personal Kaisba, ang, Mr. M.. Slade, (instructed by before the final opinion of any individunt field anywhere, a certain catchy never misses.
country might be said to be obtained. Neutrals
Played last year at Shanghai. were not in any way bound to recognise Ruser. Sends down a slow ball just above the R. F. Q. Bird.-A left-handed bat and bowl. sia's right to make goods contraband by her between Great Britain and the United States
effects of the man, who died before reaching the Hospital, from the effects of the wound, the bullet having passed through the body. Con- siderable mystery surrounds the sad occur
Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) on behalf of the
ownen die mithesis.
rence, as no cause whatever çan ba adduced statement Sieben gäred under section $44. mere ipus dixit. He quoted the treaty made wicket. A somewhat uncertain bat. General-
by his comrades and friends, as he was under stood among them to be juno-domestic or financial trouble of any kind, and up to half an hour before the occurrence was chatting gaily and in the best of spirits, apparently, with several friends in
one
of the Customs' launches close to where the oc currence took place. The deceased, who was 33 years of age, had been in the Martime Cus toms service since 1898, having left the British Navy to join the same, and had always bome
Count Ice onlaintiffs, in his opening
arbitrator to state an award under that section of the Code Hewett had acted as
as to the whole or part of the case in the form of a special case for the opinion of the Court. between them. The plaintiffs who claimed With regard to the facts there was no diff.rence
was
so far back at 1794, to show that even at that date the law of nations no important subject of consideration. In conclusion Mr. Sharp summed up points on which he relied for a judgment in his favour,
the
y fields in the slips-usually a safe catch, Played last year.
Airy.--Got his place for his brilliant fielding. is equally good either at third man or in the deep field. Throws in strongly and accurately. Is a moderate change bowler, with a slow
damages were a steam-ship company, trading He said firatly the Russian declaration might right arm off-break delivery. A fair bat when
along the coast of Japan and Formosa, and possibly elsewhere. The Japanese Govern, be properly construed to be in accordance with ment had hired certain of the ships belonging established International Law; secondly if read
set.
Would do better were he to try and play carefully instead of hitting out.
Buraie. A new man. A steady, patient bat,
Ito this Company as transports in connection as the other side read it in the Court below, the and a good feld at mid-off is apt to take
so excellent character. He was very much with the present war, and the Company had liked and exceedingly popular with his supe-steamer Prometheus, the vessel in question, chartered other ships including the Norwegian riors and bis comrades alike. He was some what reserved and retising in disposition, but to carry on their regular trade. On the even- with those who knew him best he was a
ing of the 8th February war began between Russia and Japan. On the Icth February man of sterling quality. He was for some time on the out-door staff of the service, six months' charter was made at Hongkong but was lately transferred, upon promotion; to
between Messre. Sander Wieler & Co., agents the revenue cutter Likin, where he has thus for the owners, and the Osaka Shosen Kaisha fatally terminated his career, under circum-
as charierers. He would only draw His Lord- stances that, it is to be hoped, will be fully clear ship's attention to a very few clanses in that ed up at the inquest which will be held in due charter. course. Deceased was unmarried, but, it is understood, leaves one sister home, as the
only relative to mourn his loss.
THE ATTACK ON A CUSTOM S' OFFICIAL,
ANOTHER VERSION.
་།
agreement was actually signed after they knew Mr. Slade at this point admitted that the
that war had been declared.
Mr. Sharp, continuing, said that a special clause hid been added in writing to that agree ment to the effect that the steamer was not to go to any blockaded port nor to carry any contra- band. The arbitrator asked the meaning of that werd contraband under that clause No. 37. The
It will be remembered by our readers that result of extensive correspondence regarding
translation was at worst ambiguous, and upon the declaration clearly stated provisions to be that ground again ought to be construed so as to accord with International Law; thirdly, that if
contraband irrespectively of warlike purposes, he submitted that in any case such a declara sach a declaration would be invalid; fourthly, tion would be ineffectual until sustained by a judgment of the Prize Court; and fifthly, a judgment in the Prize Court itself was
matters a trifle loo leisurely when fielding.
Arthur. -The wicket-keeper of the team. Arrived here last Saturday so is probably a
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NAVIGAZIONE GENERALE ITALIANĄ, (Florio and Rubattine United Companies).
STEAM FOR BOMBAY VIA SINGAPORE AND PENANG.
Having connection with Company's Mail Steamers to ADEN, SUEZ, PORT SAID, MESSINA, NAPLES, LEGHORN and GENOA,
ALSO
VENICE and TRIESTE, all MEDITER- RANEAN, ADRIATIC, LEVANTINE, and SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS up to CALLAO.
trife out of practice. Very good when in form. (Taking Cargo at through Rates to PARCE is a reliable bat. Has rendered invaluable casion with the bat. Has taken part in the service to Hongkong on riore than one oc-
last five Interports.
T. E. Pearce. A good steady bat, with varied strokes all round the wicket. Is a good right. arm off-break bowler, medium fast. A brilliant field anywhere. Will probably figure at point
year at Shanghai. on Friday. A safe catch. Also played last
accord with futerations! Law, but was not final and conclusive, if it did not
subject to appeal and, finally to Diplomatic ac. be taken. Neutrals had always refused to be tion, which Diplomatic action in the past would
bound by anything which went beyond Inter-
The team chosen to play again Shanghal national Law. The owners contended that, will not necessarily be the same against apart from contraband, the charterers acted Singapore. illegally in employing the ship on this line, but whilst he had many answers to that in the negative, he maintained that it was a perfectly tention was based was obsolete, and had fallen, lawfulvoyage. The doctrine upon which this con.
COMMERCIAL.
FREIGHT.
Waiting on Saturday, Messrs. Lamke, and
some days ago, we reported a case of an alleged the term "open ports" was to use the words into disuse, practically since the 18th century. Rogge stale:-Last circular was dated 22nd murderous attack on a Customs' officer, named of the other side non-treaty poris, so long as Counsel again proceeded to wade into lengthy ultimo and, during the period since elapsed, a
G. M. Carter, in the New Territory. A report the Japanese Government keeps them open." decided cases, and on one occasion went as somewhat quieter tone bas pervaded the freight was made, by the alleged victim, to the police. On the sind February the charter actually far back as 1765. He rejected the theory that market, the volume of business transacted be of the occurrence, and by dint of their exertions and inquiries in the locality they managed to
commenced, and on the following day, the the charterers had erred in taking the Pro.ing smaller, whilst rates of freight in some find the coolie who had been engaged to for Formiss where the loaded rice and sugar, and Okinara. They were what were known as
Prometheus left Hongkong, under the charter, metkeus into the Formosan ports of Kagoshima directions are showing a slight retrograde Carry Carter's luggage. He made no attempt | provisions in fact he might say, for Yokohama non-treaty ports, that is to say ports not opened however, more than unlikely, it being general- movement. An actual collapse in freights is, to deny anything or hide any of the facts, but and Kobe, and that cargo was duly carried to aniversal trade by treaty, but any one could ly expected that the present full will be of but stated that the murderous attack was not made and discharged in those ports, Whilst at trade there by getting certain permission, short duration, principally attributable to a fall- spon Mr. Carter, but by the latter upon the coolics, for no reason that he could give, and Kobe, bading began for the second voyage which was by no means dificult to obtain. ing off in the demand from Saigon to this certainly the appearance of the cools appeared Formoss. The captain, on behalf of the when the Courtrose at 3-45, the further heating ent
from Kobe to certain Japanese coast ports and Mr. Sharp had not finished his arguments | which which may, however, revive at any to uphold his story, for he presented a very battered pair of arms, leg and back when owner, declined to take provisions on the being adjourned until tomorrow morning at brought to the Central Station by the police, ground that they were contraband under clause 11 o'clock. nor did he look like a murderer, but rather like 37, and the result was that after much corres-
pondence the voyage had to be abandoned,
THE WEATHER.
Grain at
Settlements from Saigon to this have been ail, at least, none are reported locally and the rate stands more or less nominal at 18 cents harmless imbecile However, from Mr. and the ship after lying as a dead loss for some
per picul; but, at the same time, na tonnage. Carter' a report he was charged with the alleged time in Kobe harbour, returned to Hongkong assault, and notice sent to Mr. Carter to attend and was sub-chartered to Chinese for different mer, Chief Assistant of the Hongkong Obser- belter outlet in other directions.
The following report is from Mr. J. I. Pium-figure, steamers finding so far a aufficiently could be procurable at this or an even higher the Court this morning to prosecute. The cast purposes altogethar. The charterers claimed vatory being called on it was found that Mr. Carter damages, but the amount of those damages
Saigaa has become scarce, owing to inunda was not present, and as there was no prosecut- they did not ask His Lordship to decide, for it risen in 5. China and Formosa, and fallen in some extent, but as to the latter, it is rather On the 7th at 11.55 a.m. The barometer bastions in some of the producing districts and ing witness against the coolie, who appeared being a matter of arbitration there were no N. China and N. Japan.
the new crop is also said to have suffered to to tell a straight story, Mr. Hazeland discharged pleadings.
early to say anything definite. the man. From inquiries subsequently made
The depression in N. Japan has mo
moved ::: la "by the police it transpired that Mr Carter had ply to a question from the Bench, slowly to the ESE. and has now reached the
pot been seen or heard of since the day after the alleged attack upon him, and his where abouts were entirely unknown to anybody either in his office or his district in the New Territory
which they did not ask His Lordship to state, Counsel added that they claimed damages Pacific. en which they claimed to have suffered in con-
Gradients are much diminished on the China sequence of what, they argued, was the wrong met with in the Formosa Channel, further to Coast and a very moderate monsoon will be ful, and improper refusal of the Captain} the southward menscón may still be expected.
to proceed. This refusal they claimed
Forecast-Moderate NE winds, fue.
has been done at 33 cents per piest, and there From Saigon to a Philippine port, business is further, though somewhat limited, demand for small size only.
inquiry continues. per picul and also in this direction a moderate Saigon/Java, a fixture is reported at 30 cents
Saigon/Japan, there has been lothing doing and rates are nominal,
THE Steamship
BAGDAD, also LONA, VALENZA, ALICANTE, ALMERIA and MALAGA).
"ISCHIA," Capt. Maganzini, will be despatched as above, on SATURDAY, the 19th instant, at Noon At BOMBAY, the Steamer is discharging in VICTORIA DOCK.
For further Particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply to
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THE
"GLENTURRET,"
their Goods are being landed at their risk into having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that the Godowns, of the Hongkong and Kowloon
obtained as soon as the Goods are landed. Kowloon, where each consignment will be Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, at soned out mark by mark, and delivery can be Goods not cleared by the 14th instant will be subject to rent,
No Fire Insurance will be effected.
All damaged packages must be left in the Godowns, and a certificate of the damage ob- ten days after the steamer's arrival, after which tained from the Godown Company within no claims will be recognised.
MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be held at the Company's Town Office, 2, Lower Albert Road, Hongkong, on THURS DAY, the zoth day of November, 1904, at 3 P.M.
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ongkong, 7th November, 1904.
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