TELEGRAMS.
THE LIEN CHAU INQUIRY.
COMMISSIONERS PROGRESS.
THE WESLEYAN MISSIONARIES.
[From Our Special Representative.}.
Parking, 19th November, 1905, 2.45 pm We arrived at Pakong, aocom panied by a hundred foreign-drilled troops, on Saturday night.
At Shiukwan we mot a purty of Wesleyan missionaries who reported
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1905.
[BLE" CHINESH WEDDING!
MR. LAU CHU TAK'S 'RECEPTION.
the bridegroom was expected to go to the house of the bride., in propria persona, but the duties of a bridegroom are so onerous and"] fatiguing that a substitute was found in a goal Later in the day the bridegroous himself went to greet his bride, accompanied by an immense paraphernalia of ornamental sedan, chairsi banners, gongs, horns, and drums.""
Shortly before four o'cinck the fireworks wer set off, and the care of those present were crack
ISSACRES
URE OF THE COMMISSIONË
"SHEK-KOK CHAPEL LOOTED.
(From Our Own Correspondent]
Sam shui, November 10th, 1905.
Comparatively few Europeans have had the opportunity of witnessing the pump and cir- cuinstance which attend the wedding ceremon- ies of a wealthy Chinele gentleman, and there. fore the invited guests at the wedding of the son of Mr. Lau Chu Pak, the well-knowing with the din lang ere the pyrotechnic distrain under direction of Superintendent Lind compradore of Messrs. A. 8. Watson, Co., Ltd., play had finished. Then the bridal procession participated in a unique festival and enjoyed was formed and paraded round the grounds an experience which was all the more interest that the guests might inspect the varied ex ing because of its rarity. A fashionable Chip-hibit it would be impossible to convey any ese wedding extends over three or four days, idea of the character of the things that were and yesterday saw the opening of the core carried; suffice it to say that they forared monies at Mr. Lau Chu Pak's residence. The procession the like of which has seldom bee
seen in Hongkong. After again pledging the | the interior of Ardmore" was lavishly.en-
health of the bride and bridegroom, wishing
grounds were decorated for, the occasion and
» The Commission appointed to inquire, in b the Lien-chau massere left Canton by special
at 4.30 this afternoon. A guard of too soldiers accompany the Commission. House boats bad been sent on to Sam-shui and the Commis sioners will proceed to Lian-chau in their boats, The distance from Sam-shui is about 250 miles and the journey will occupy about ten days.
The trata on its arrival at Sam-shui was met by all the local officials and a guard of soldiers. Tomorrow morning a start will be made. The
COMMERCIAL
BERALD CRUSHING:
- Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Potts advise us that's private telegram from Singapore la forma
Intimations
THE
that the crushing for the past four werkt pro- ROBINSON PIANO.
duced 505 ounces smelted gold from SF49 tons of stone, an
COMPANY, LD.
SHANGHAI FREIGHT
Writing under date, Shanghai, ́9th inat," Messrs. Whenlock & Co. state-The amount of cargo offering for the Continent remains shout the same. For, New York, via Suez, the last few boats have done very well, but for 60 NEW PIANOS
arrived for our
now on we look for decrease in the amount of
that they had abandoned their bellished. In the early morning, from 7 titthem luck, prosperity and long life, and thank water in the North River is very low and prò improvenient since our last, ewing mainly t
stations.
to a.m., the Chinese friends of Mr. Lau Chu Paking Mr. and Mrs. Lau Chu Pak for the gene-gress will be slow. called and offered their congratuitions on the
cargo going forward n, til the winter season commences, as the tea is about fiöished,
Cohnwite:This market has shown a slight
the lack of small steamers, most of which have been taken up for Vladivostock. Coal rates
basis are still in the market, with almost no steamers to take advantage of them. Until the tonnage is released from Vladivostock the rates will probably continue to improve.
NEW STORE,
The North River is apparently bo: / auspicious, occasion. From noon till four dispensed, the guests departed. Yesterday was and located at Bhek-kok about seven miles have been ́ns high as $1,75, and offers on thisBechstein,
ing strongly patrolled by Chinese,
The officials in the district despoied are doing their last to afford the mombors of the Commission of Inquiry en route to Lien-chiu every comfort in their power and are taking steps to ensure the safety of the Commig Bioners.
o'clock the Europeans were received, and there was a very representative gathering of the Civil Service and Government Departments and of the mercantile community at Mr. Lau Chu Pak's residence,
rous hospitality which had been so lavishly
only the first day of the marriage ceremonies Mr. Lau Chu Pak and his son had been busy receiving guests, running hither and thither in dock in the morning; it was now five o'clock nider that none might be overinoked, from 7
in the evening and they started on their travels to the bride's residence: There was a big din nor to attend in the evening, and there were two more days of these festivities Little wot der that they should feel fatigued after their exertions, but there was oo evidence of weari 'ness or lack of warmth in the hearty manner in
which Mr. Lau Chu Pak looked after the welfare of his guests.
large number, were displayed in the drawing he wedding presents, of which there were a
room, and attracted much attention. Among those sent were: Mrs. William Noble, picture After the Storm" Mr. S. 1). Michael.cloisonne rates. and Mrs. Tutches, Japanese photo frame; Mr Wm. Davies, pair silver flower stands; Mr. and Mrs. Wheeley, gold penci case; Mr. and Mrs. Swabs coses, silver cushion; Dr. Ma Luk, silver watch; bouquet stands; Mr. and Mis. Harker, sel of
Mở Lâu Chủ Yak, ultired in mandarin's dress with feather and crystal button, personally received the guests as they arrived, and in troduced them to his son, Mr. Lau Wing Ching. the bridegroom-elect, who also appeared in de costume of an official, but was distin guished by the red scaựf which was crossed like a ribbon on his breast, while his headgear We are due to arrive at Lien-chau was a fancy arrangement in scarlet. The ap
proach of visitors was heralded by a fanfare of seven days.
drums, and Chinese, borns which made people, even those accustomed to the blaze of public opinion, wince in embarrassment." The musi clans seemed to diving a guest, for almost be fore he appeared at the entrance to "Ardmore," they struck up the high and shrill sounds which
diamond and enamelled link; Messrs. A.Ş. Wat- set every one on the qui vive. Indeed, one ofanu's European Staff, pair of silver flower lands the delights of the function was found in and an overmantle marble clock; Mr. 1. A watching how different guests attempted to
Meyer and Mr. E. Howard, silver flower stands;·|· disguise their embarrassment when they found Capt. I. G. Spedding, 4.0 D., and Mrs. Sped Me and Mrs. Young Hee, silver centre piece themselves suddenly on the stage, as it were.
ding, one vase; Chinese staff of Watsons Lt. Hefore one o'clock the drawing room was crowd silver ten set and mahogany tray; Mr. and Mrs
{Renter't.]
Mr. Balfour at the Guildhall..
JAPAN'S MISSION OF CIVILIZATION.
LONDON, 10th November.
Mr. Balfour, speaking at the Lord Mayor's banquet at the Guildhall, referred to Japan As our new ally, and said that a great power had arisen in the Far East.
It was a happy time to survey foreign poli. tics when our allies were beginning the greated with people, and the weather being beautilarakin, silver cigarette case; Mr. and Mrs.
mission of civilization.
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ful, an adjournment was made to the garden where seals and tables were laid out, and the health of the bride and bridegroom, toasted.
Facing the garden were a number of scrolls. bearing Chinese characters all uniting in wish ing the bridegroom good luck.
D. Shastridge, flower centre piece; English Masters of Ellis Kadoorie School," Curiosities of Natural History"; Chincie friends, silver ash says and ornamental silver vases; Rev. J. H. France and Mis, France, one engraving Mr and Mrs. F. W. Stapleton, figurative inkstand Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Hake, an engraving Isinglass winning the Derby"; Mr. and Mrs. onset of Chinese scrolls; M. and rs. T. J'erie Woodcock, Japanese plaques; Chinese friends. Japanese photo frames. of
Among those present were the Hon. Mr. W.
British Naval Manouvres for 1906. The Standard states that theoretically the Japanese navy will form part of a scheme of world-wide naval manwavres in 1906. It will be assumed that the situation is threaten-Chatham, Director of Paulic Works, the ing, and the Anglo-Japanese navles are watch, Mr.. A. W. Brewin, Registrar,General, and ing the enemies' ships throughout the world.
Mr. Brewin, Mr. E. A. Irving, Inspector Later when war breaks out a skeleton cruiser Schools Mr. W. J. Tutcher Botanical and squadron representing the enemy will leave Afforestation Department, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Woodcock, Rev. and Mrs. J. 4.` France, Dr. England with secret orders to keep every one
Pearse, Medical Officer of Health, Mr. D. E. on the alert for weeks..
Clarke, the European and Chinese Staffs, of Messrs. A. S. Watson and Co., Ltd., Mr. Noble, Mrs. Cunningham, Mr. and Mrs. T." Petrie, Mr. J. P. Braga, Mr. Pang Shan Chun, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Swaby, Mr. Fung Wa Chun, Mr. Chau iu Ki, Mr. J. L. Cotar, and many athers,
The Military Mutiny at Cronstadt. The mutinous sailors and soldiers at Crons tadt number 5,000; they have killed ten un- popular officers.
Two battalions of the crack Preobra jensky regiment, and two squadrons of Hus- ears have arrived at Cronstadt, E
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MUTINY, QUELLED. -
Later.
In the evening, the majority of the guests down to a real Chinese dinner in one of the who had been present in the alternoon, sal fashionable Chinese restaurants in the city Everything that one has heard and read of as constituting, Chinese fare was to be found or the menu. The first course appeared about-6 pm. and three hours later the guests were still busy with shark's fins and one knows not what, Of course the usual toasts were honoured and doubt as to the regard and esteem in which he if Mr. Lan Chu Pak hnd previously had any is held by his Furopean friends such a doubt was effectually dissipated test night.
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A chapel belonging to the Lien-chau station
was looied the day following the massacre at Lien-chau. Just as soon as the villagers at Shok-kok heard that the Mission building a missionaries killed, a crowd of roughs rushed Lien-chan had been destroyed and the
to this chapel and looted everything belonging to the mission.
AMERICA'S CLAIMS,'
Caufirming the telegraphic repost we printed last week, the following telegram appears in the N. C., News of Thursday Jast:~~~
Peking, 8th November. As reparation, for the murder of American citizens at Lien-chau, Mr. W. W. Rockhill, the. American Minister has demanded the pay. ment of an indemnity, and the cashiering of the prefect and Viceroy responsible.
movement, and the lives of foreigners having There being symptoms of an anti-American been threatened, the Waiwupu has been asked to order the local officials to protect them."
QUESTION OF LAUNCH hire.
In the summary Court this morning before His Honour, Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne 'Judge, Messrs Taw. Kee and Co. of No. 154 Des Vœux Road, Cen rai, sued Heinrich Gutemey, an assistant in the office of the Consul-General for Germany, to recover the sum of Saz, due to plaintiff by defendant for the hire of a steam launch, Mr. O. D. Thomson appeated for the plaintiff, defendant con-lucting his own defence.
To-day's Advertisements.
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at 10, A.M.
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ception of Opium, Treasure and Valuables into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous are being landed, and stored at their risk REDUCED $100 To $200 Gadowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited, at Kowloon, whence delivery may he obtained imine diately after landing,
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Undersigned. Goods remaining unclaimed after Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the
subject to rent and landing charges. MONDAY, the zoih instant, at Noon, will be
Mr. Thomson said that the plaintiffs, were Saz due by the defendant for the hire of a ́steam launch owner and claimed the sum of
steam launch on the 18th July last for at thres hours for Sia. On the first occasion bours, for $10 and on the 1st September, for when the defendant visited the plaintiffs' shop he saw an employee and asked for a launchi The employee accompanied him to. where the launches, were kept, but finding then that no launches were at the time available, in ac cordance with a custom prevailing amongst the launch owners, the plaintiffs got a launch they taking the responsibility for the payment from another party, which they let'in defendant of its hire and its proper usage, The defen- dant engaged that launch and took it to Lacchekok, returning thence at 7.10 p.m. when he was asked to sign an acknowledgment of kis indebtedness for the hire of the launch. This he refused to do and nobody of his party would sign. The plaintiffs were unable Jude, this afternoon in Summary Jurisdiction, to discover the defendants' name, and ace Tam Chak U. gentleman, sued Yung Fai Un cordingly could not apply anywhere for pay. and Chong Sing Ini, comptadore, for the rement. The defendant, however, called again of the plaintiff firm. On that occasion he months' interest, at the rate of $18 per month hired a launch which he used for three hours due on a promissory note for 16co signed, and and on returning to the wharf signed an given by the defendants to the plaintiff on the acknowlegment. The plaintiffs then discover ed that this was the man who had hired the 28th December, 1903.
launch in July, and accordingly the manager if the plaintiff Gras, with one of his fokir went ORILLA MUSICAL COMEDY to the German Consulate General and applied to defendant for the hire of the, launches on the two occasion. The defendant at firsi referred the manager to some gentleman in the German Club but on calling on him there the latter refused to pay and sent the manager back to defendant On the second occasion of
A CLAIM FOR INTEREST,
Before His Honour Mr. A. G. Wɔte, Puisna
The mutiny at Cronstadt has been quell her in honour of her son's merringe, and therecovery of $414, being the amount of 33 Chinese on the 3rd September when he saw the minager
ed. 3,000 troops now occupy the town.
Railway in Borneo.
It has been decided to construct a rail- way across British North Borneo from west to east, beginning at "l'enom,
r,
A company has been formed to carry out the plan.
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to the drawing room, the guests were intro- duced to Mrs. Lau and the ladies of the family who, albeit of a retiring disposition,' expressed the utmost gond-will and friendship to their European visitors. Mrs. Lau insisted that the main section should quaffa glass of wine with
was a right royal response ta the invitation Indeed, nothing was left undone to entertain. the European visitors, and it is safe to say that a good many of those, present learned for the first time what Chinese hospitality really means, and how Chi ese gentleman does honour to his friends. There was an abundance of refreshments, and' in Australian Immigration.
show how the comfort of the visitors was con- fered it may be mentioned that there were 11th November. Mr. Deakin has introduced in the House to drawing rooms, one where the gentlemen of Representatives amended, immigration ull-smoke at their ease, and another, Bills, the first of which provides that the beautifully decorated apartiment, where the Commonwealth may make arrangements ladies assembled and chatted with the host and with the Guvernment of any other country hostess. The walls of the ladies' room were by which merchants and tourists may enter hung with embraidered emblemstical scenes. and travel under passports, other natives | Ons banner, which was a present to the bride- being prevented from emigrating to Australia groom from the scholars of the Ellis Kadooris. at port of shipment (sic).
school, (of which Mr. Lau Chu Pale is pre- Mr. Deakin emphasised that while carrysident) bore a picioral design of four genera- ing out the policy of a white Australls they tons of mates. The senior was represented were not called upon to cast a slur an olber holding a pomegranate, while behind the males people. There were two races which had
was a Chinese lady, the whole scheme being peculiar claims to our respect and admira- tion: the Hindoos were entitled to special consideration as forming a part of the Em. pire, and so were the new people who are allied with the Empire. It was desirable te so amend the law, as to avoid hurting any `susceptibilities..vang
The second Bill deals with the impo ta- tion of contract labour which it sanctions under certain circumstances.
[N. C. Di Nhúc
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Mr. F. X. d'Almada e Castro appeared for he plaintiff, and Mr. H. A. Harding for the first delcndan, the second being' alment and un- represented.
Mr. d'Almada e Castro read the promissory note signed by the defendants, wherein it was sel forth that the claim would be paid off in fat, with all interest due, within three months. Be stated that the rate of interest was $3 per $100 per month
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At the expiration of the three
months the defendants asked the plaintiff to allow them a further three months in which
pay the amount due, when the amoun would he paid in full. That amount had never been paid, hence this suit.
The plaintiff then testified to the above effect.
Cross-examined by Mr. Harding, plainųɗ said he had advanced the sum of 51,350 to the defendants since the making of the promissory nole in question. The first defendant did not sign the addition to the promissory note, as he said one signature would suffice. Witness
space for two to sign. When defendants res ceived his solicitor's letter pressing for the pay ment they applied to him for an extension of time for payment, He received, two remissory notes of $700 and $650 is renewal for his notes of $600 each.
an illustration of the bliss and happiness which both signatures to the original promissory attend a contented mind and a happy married, but not to the addition as there was not life. The names of the donors of the banner were enshrined in letters of gold. But all the decorations were worth attention. Allegorical scenes, which appeal so strongly to the Chinese mind, were on every side, and many of the guests spent a profitable day in examining the designs and clucidating their meaning. The Chinese present, when they were not catering, to the wants of the Europeans, were engaged in telling the stories which these allegories
The Negotiations between Japan represented,
and China.
เ
· Peking, 8th November, Prince Ching, and T. E. Na Tung Chu Hung-chi, Yuan Shib-kai, and Chau Eth-bson have been appointed Chinese Commissioners to negotiate with the japanese envoys/
The March of Russia in The North-West.
Peking, 7th November, Rurala has established branches of the Rus so-Chinese Bank in the important towns of Ili and the New Dominion, and is endeavouring to promote her trade- by the establishment of Russian Settlements.
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Many Interesting incidents occurred during the reception and served to while away the time, although for that matter there was never any chance of the visitor feeling dull. At oo stage, three little girl mounted on white
Mr. Harding: 1 put it to you that you re ceived those notes in settlement for payment of your promissory notek?-No, they were new promissory notes on new loans.
Why, when you were pressing for payment through your solicitor for 1609, did you go and lend $1,350 to the defendani?-They said that they were hard pressed and wanted some money.
Bat you had instructed your solicitor to taks proceedings? Yes, but they said it would be no use his taking action.
And on that account you made a further toon ?--Yes.
Mr. d'Almada u Castro: This is geuing in-
His
All claims must be sent in to me on or before the zoth November, or they will not be re cognised,,
All damaged packages will be examined on MUNDAY, the 30th November, at 3 P.M.
No Fire Insurance has been effected..
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, -Agent. Hangkang, 13th November, 100ç
the manager's talling on the defendant for payment the latter refused to pay, and catching The hold of the manager and his foki 'he hustled them down the stairs, and pushed them out of the Consulate. Then the suit was hrought..
Defendant admitted hiring the launch on the 3rd September but denied that he hired one on the 18th July;
His Lordship: Were you a passenger on the launch on the 18th July?
Defendant: I dont know, but if I hired'it I would not have refused to sign a chît.
Chow King Chee said he was an employee in the plaintiffs company's firm. On the after. noon of the 18th July defendant came to the
if he had any launches for hire. Witness said hop of the plaintiff company and asked witness he had and went with defendant to the wharf where the company's hunches were moored, bat din getting there be found nil the launches away. Witness then went and engaged an other firm's launch an defendants' behall, and the latter used it for two and a halt hours, bar on returning to the wharf defendant refused to sign a chit in acknowledgment of the hire of the launch,
Witness did not know defendant, or where his office was, so could not apply anywhere for payment, but on the 3rd September defend. ant again came to the shop and hired a launch which he used for thres hours, and for that bo signed a chit on returning to the wharf,
His Lordship to defendant, You admit hising a launch on the 2nd September, do you not?
Defendant: Yes, I hired one then. His Lordship What about the first 2 Defendant; I don't know, I might have
palfreys rade into the grounds of the house }terestship: Does he smoke opium now? | been in July that I went out in a launch for a
and presented gifts to the bridegroom. They were ambassadors from the bride, who thus made propitiatory offerings to her fatare ford and master. It is usually said and believed that the bride does not see her fature husband until the wedding ceremonies are completed, but that is very much a myth so far as the educated class in Hongkong are concerned. The British Squadron in Japan. The bride, who is the daughter of a Califonian
Tokio, 8th November.
merchant, Mr. Chung, Yuet Kai, had sold the ***The British Squadron has been cordially fotbridegroom and knew very well that the pro-
ed at Kure, in the Inland Sea. It is to cele brate the King's Birthday at Nagasaki, and spects of a happy life were all that could be leave on the 11th lost; for Shaughal.
The Evacuation of North-East Gorea.
Tokio, 8th November,
The Russians are completely evacuating the
Valley
Plaintiff: No.
His Lordships What?, No? Look at his facet defendant apply to you for delivery of the ald Mr. Harding, continuing: Did not the first promissory notes when the new ones were signed? No, because they did not repay me any money,
had locked them up and was out at the tims You did not make the excuse" that your son when defendant called No.
was it
His Lordship: It is a pity we did not have the man here in the mornings then we might have got the truth out of him. He is alright desired.
up till noon but not after. Mr. Harding: How In the course of the afternoon, a goal gaudily dants You brought three actions against defen. in respect of loans of a later date, for dreased with scarlet ribbons was led out of the which you got judgment with costs, and yet grounds and sent to the bride's house. The never included the amount you see now, suing gost represented the bridegroom which for Because I could not find the promissory, may seem funny from the Weslora point: The case was adjoŭroad to admit of proper of vium, it appears that former days, franatations of the notes being made, 5
picnic partyit was in the summer-with two other gentlemen, but I did not hire it-Mr. Ulrich hired it.
His Lord hip: Is that the gentleman you sent the plaintif to for his money?
Defendant: Yes,
His Lordship: Well, he sent him back to
bill. I think you had better pay July in a you refusing to have anything to do with the long time ago and you have probably forgotten the transaction,
Defendant: But I did not hire the first launch-I have witnesses. Mr. Ulrich and a gentleman who has cow gone home.
His Lordship is Mr. Ulrich in Count; - Defendant. No; but I can call him! ¿
His Lordships. But that would be so use as he has already repudiated any copnection with the affair. You had belter, pay now and then see if you can arrange the matter with Hir, Ulrich afterwarda da maks
jni Judgmsar for plaintiffs with costs.
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"IN
In the Cast appear the fallowing Artistes MAUDE BEATTY, formerly of Drury Lane
Theatre, l'endon,
LANG, SHAW, RAWLEY, known as THE GOTHAMS, formerly of the Oxford, London.
BERT BRADLEY, Leading Tenor, formerly
with John Sheridan. FOL BARNES, Soprana, formerly with John
Sheridan.
MAIE WILLIAMS, a young and charming soubrette from the principle Theatres of Australia. COLEMAN GIRLS,n Dashing Double Serios. CHARLES WEATHERLY, Light Tenor and
Musical Marvel, WILLIE GREEN, of Chicago, Baritone and
Female Impersonator, ANNIE CHRYSTAL, Sério Comic,
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