allend these meetings, so that the com- munity may obtain ■ glimmering of what is taking place behind the scenes. "But now it would appear as if even that shadowgraph It was found possible la to be withdrawn. to notify all the members of the Legislative Council that such a meeting was to be held, but the extra. trnable of Inform ing the Press was avoided by the sim- ple expedienst of Ignoring it. We are therefore grateful for the very fuil and, no doubt, accurate report which has been official ly communicated to us. From that report we learn that Mr. Follock took the oath and his seat at the Council. It was done quietly, unostentatiously, almost accrefly. Then there was a resolution proposed by His Excellency the Governor, and seconded by Dr. Ho Kal, lamenting the death of H.M. the, King of Denmark. No doubt some of us liave Danish strains in our binod, and' we all sympathise with Queen Alexandra in her affliction, hut why should there be all this mystery about a matter that affects nobody in particular? The Government would acem to be carrying on public business in a manner more befitting the Triads who fear the light of day than a body of upright men, rejoicing in clear consciences and honest principles What "horrible shadow" haunts the Macbeth of the Government that public business must be transacted in obscurity, behind barred doors? From the official report" it would seem that nothing really happened, but who knows that some other committee or scheme in connection with the visit of the Royal Prince to Hongkong was not appointed or hatched? Of course the matter is trifling, but beasure it is triẞing the public should know the meaning of all this suggestive business. It is to be hoped we are not to have another recommendation sprung upon us similar to that which asked the Peak residents to adorn their mansions with red lamps. But unless some proposition equally frivolous was before the Council, why should there be all this secrecy about the meeting? The ways of the Government grow, more and more mysterious.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 3, 19.6.
Tonnage Skips. Tomker.
659,154 3424 42594
Address, with the Europeans were also notice when it became known that it was the¦ under sixty tons" burden” employed in "the associated the Chincie, by far the purchaser of the bay at Taim-ta-tui, and foreign trade entered and cleared to the total most numerous and by no means the leas when the progress of the reclamation of the of 1,800 and the figures for junks so engaged important section of the community." foreshore received prominence in a descrip- are 33.475 Compared with 1904 there has Considerable speculation has been indulged criptive article in these columns. Year after been but a small Increase in the total ton in for days as to who had been singled out year with statutory regularity the report and nige of ocean traffic, although that increate for the conspicuous honour of presenting accounts of the Reclamation Co. were, was mainly contributed by vessels flying the the address of welcome to-morrow week accessible to the public in the columns foreign flag. British tonnage suffered a small Without claiming the pretensions of an of the local Press. For the part three diminution to the extent of 36,410 tons and Old Moore we can venture the prophecy years, while no startling results in the 310 lower ships. The detailed comparative that, constituted as the Committee is, the Company's operations had been fattain table for the two year, 1904 and 1905, 40- selection, if not already made, will reat with ed, no carping criticism was avoked cars in the official publication and is as the clique who back under the sunshine of over the creation of the infant company
follo - official grace. The gentleman thus honour whose conception was formed in the fertility ed, no doubt enjoys the highest respect and of the brains of the foster fathers of the parent steem of his fellow residents by Ireason company. These facts are brought into re of his personal charm and the highlief not in "extenuation of the association of office he occupies; but we cannot the Land Company's directorate with the pro- refrain the suggestion, nevertheless, that motion of the "rival concem," but to point the representatives of the inhabitants-the out to the malcontents how their apathy at the vulgar herd, so to say should be more initiation of what is now described as an op- prominently associated in the functions of posing undertaking may be utilized as an next week. It is about time that the argument against the sand they have so re- names of the gentlemen who will make solutely and, we might add, no creditably the several presentations were definitely made against any further encroachment upon known beyond mere guerres, If the com their righis and their privileges in the future.. munity's address is to be one from "all Our esteemed correspondent "Psastre Spec- classes and all ranks" the Press has the tator," whose opinion on financial matterswe right, to clamour in the nature of a demand hold in great deference, expresser his posi for a little more publicity than has hitherto tive conviction that "had the shareholders been vouchsafed to its constituents. A of the Land (Investment) Company been. good deal of comments are exchanging consulted in the matter they would not in intelligent circles in the Colony, And have sanctioned the formation of a com- there are those who are curious enough to pany, under the then existing Board of wonder by whom the inhabitants will be re- Directors, having for its objects similar busi- presented on the occasion of the Royal ness to that for which the Land Company. visit, and to what extent the choice of their was originally formed." Had "Pasvo exponent is justified by the merits of his Spectator chosen to take part in yesterday's individual qualifications, judged, of coune, discussion and prolonged the controversy by the length of his association and the in- beyond the one-and-a-quarter hour debate, Suence he exercises in Hongkong. It should he could not have more happily pressed the be remembered that the pillars of the point than he has done now in the assur Colony's solid superstructure rest upon the ance thitis given expression to in the letter in foundation of its commercial prosperity; our corespondence column. Herein is just that its commerce was built up to its present where the directors can be held blame-worthy proportions not by men who are responsible for a dereliction of their duty, or should for its administration. but by men who have spent, years of energy, toil, enterprise and mutual confidence between managers and we say, an absence of discretion. It it "the resourcefulucas to make Hongkong what it the managed that a so sadly lacking in is to-day the leading maritime part of the joint-stock enterprise in Hongkong. This is world in point of tonnage and a manufactur.. PRINCE ARTIIurs recepto..ing centre capable of extensive development
and bidding fair to be of rapid growth.
(1st February.)
For the past fortnight; In pursuance of the consistent and defined policy of the Hong- hong Telegraph, our comments, in connec- tion with the scheme of arrangements for the reception of Prince Arthur of Connaught in Hongkong, have been uniformly directed against the hole and-corner system which had been adopted in formulating the plans
HONGKONG LANDS,
ern
toos (Fortiga
ia Foreign
4,318 -7,708,734 3993
Ships Tomags Skipa.
5,872 5,637,300
473,371
Focal - 5336227 22,405,365
Grand Total_423,594 13,362,76 2,7i suntjoy Park 1,033259 3478 STACKE
Como has a pa Janka 160.565 $2,343,676 163,264 12,300,153
Neth
*Including 3:44 Commercy and Dust Bones of 76,6
* Lg425
TELEGRAMS.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”
SERVICE.
RUSSIAN MULINEERS.
IN REVOLT AT VLADIVOSTOK. GOVERNMENT TO TAKE VIOGROUS MEASURES,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Shanghai, 29th January,
11.40 am.
STRAITS CURRENCY
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT,
THE DOLLAR RATIO
FIXED AT TWO AND FOURPENCE, [From Our Own Correspondent)
who were well armed and determined to carry out their bold plan, pillage.
When the men got nocess into the house they at once scoured the mates, member of the American Presbyterian Mission, and bound thom band and foot, in order that their work of loot might be carried on undisturbed.
Singapore, 29th January,
1.35 p.m. The last stage in the conversion So well conceived and so carefully of the silver to the gold standard in carried out was the plan, that the the Straits Settlements was reached. to-day.
robbers succeeded in taking away a His Excellency the Governor, Sir effects belonging to the missionaries, quantity of clothing and personal John Anderson, has officially unbesidlas watches and silver. nounced that the Government had de. cided to fix the exchange value of the dollar at two shillings and four
panco.
As will be seen from a 'reference to our com- mercial column, the Singapore dollar stands al 45 per cent. premium, and we may lake 'that the exchange rate of Singapore will, remain stationary so long as the Hongkong dollar continues at its valus of a traction over 28.——— Ed. H. K.T.
We published the above telegram, im- mediately an its receipt last night, as a special supplement to the Hongkong Telegraph.]"
STRAITS CURRENCY.
EXTRAORDINARY ALLEGATION.
SINGAPORE BANKERS' SHREWDNESS. Tim Our Own Correspondent.]
Singapore, 80th January,
.4 p.m.
An extraordinary allegation against the Government authorities has been circulating in Singapore to-day."
It is declared that the Government of the Straits Settlements approached the bankers in the Colony and, before Knounding that it had been decide! to fix the exchange rate of the dollar nt 2s. 4., endeavoured to soll bills to the extent of £100,000, at five- eighths higher than the standard which was fixe later in the day.
The bankers refused to purchase. The allegation has aroused the
deepseated evil and until the millenium is attained when better harmony should prevail between the "powers that be" and those whose cash provides the administration, friction will ever exist, as it has existed in the past, which (2nd February.).
never reconcile the resentment felt by The annual meeting of the Hongkong shareholders against the governing body. Land, Investment and Agency Co., Ld...of directors. The system of appointment yesterday was invested with an interest of company-directors in Hongkong needs which is conspicuous by ita absence, in the a radical change. Not until then can we ordinary perfunctory gatherings of those in hope for tu amelioration of a condition that
The Vladivostok mutineers are creates easy positions with handsome re reported to be in possession of the
within wheels and by whose agreeable com- serious situation exists.
topic of conversation in Singapore. placence they secure for themselves
[The above telegem was received last even General Mischenko, has been ordering after we had go e press-Ed., f.X. 7.] aptitude or no aptitude notwithstanding--- those princely honorariums, yelept "direcod to take immediate and vigorous tor's fees," which, in the aggregate, could measures to suppress the insurrection. easily make the fortunes of many an in. dividual shareholder who slaves at his desk to line the pockets of directors of public companies in Hongkong.
The value of the property stolen in not less than a thousand dollars,
A report of the outrage has been made to the American Consul. General, by whom the occurrence will be represented to the Viceroy..
Unless the culprits aromptly arrested and suitable punishments meted out to them, the lawless ment in the outskirts will be en couraged by this success to commit still greater outrages on the foreign community here, who are greatly aroused at the apparent insecurity of foreign lives and property in the environments of the City.
A QUESTION OF PARTNERSHIP.
Ist inst.
In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, before.
His Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puline Judge, the against the Ting Kwong firm for the Pune Cheong Wing shan brought an action'
to coo1ier
Recovery of $336 56 for rice supplied Works
and at Yau-ma-ti. employed at the Naval Yard
Mr.
E. P. Hat, of Messrs. Druitton, Hett and Goldring, represented the plaintiffs, and Mr. R. Harding appeared for the defendants.
The case was adjourned until Monday to enable a witness, who is supposed to be suffer ing from beri-beři, to attende
THE HUMORIST AT LARGE,
A HONGKONG COOK'S PLAYFULNESS.
grst ult;
A cook in the service of an employee of the Tramway Company-apparently does not know.
for a suitable welcome to the Royal Visitor I terested in the joint-stock concerns of Hormunerations for a few whose wheels move artillery, with the result that a very greatest interest, and is the sole how far to carry a joke. Last night he went to
Colman ağa
[General Mischenko, the famous Cossack leader in the late war, commands the Grena diety, one of the star Russian regiments. He suppressed the Odessa riots clearing out the mutineers with a relentless hand. When the rioting spread in Moscow, Mischenko was called upon to give his services in that hotbed bellion. Eydently the condition of affairs Aah very serious when it is considered necessary to send one of Mischenku's character and reputation to quell the disturbances
EJ, H. K. T.
PHILIPPINE` INCUBUS.
'AMERICAN, REPORTS DOUBTED,
BCEPTICAL TOKIO AWAITS AMBASSADOR WRIGHT.
[From ́ Ois Own Correspondent.]`
Shanghai, 29th January,
11.40 a.m.
TRANSPORT IN DANGER.
་
3,150 LIVES IMPERILLED.
RUSSIAN TROOPSHIP STRIKES SUNKEN MINE.
Vladivostock, 80th January.
9.15
p.m. Adampura Money bee longing to the Hamburg-Amerika Linie, with 2,150 troops on board, returning to Odessa from Vladivo stock, struck a sunken' mine shortly after leaving the port yesterday,
She was in imminent danger of sinking, owing to the inrush of water, and had to be bechod,
The vessel was considerably damaged below, the water-line.
[We are indelled' in the manager of the Hamburg-Amerika Linie for communicating to us the term of the abova telegraphic message. The telegram was received at noon to day, Owing to the fact that he mention is made of with reference to the authenticity of casualties occurred at any rate, none of a Considerable speculation prevailea result of the acciden, it is believed that no injar es heing received by any of the troops as the reports that ex-Governor-General serious character. The Silvia is a vessel of of the Philippines Islands, Genera) ime as a tripship. The telegram,
6,506 tons, and has been engaged for some
# Lassador to Japan, has received Amerika Linia in Vlad vastak.-Ed.; instructions from Washington to Luke Wright now appointed Amated, was despatched by the agents of the may be
H.K.T.) sound the Japanese Goverment as to their willingness to accept suzerainty of the hilippines.
PRINCE ARTHUR. RECIPTION AT SINGAPORE.
PROGRAMME NOT ABANDONED,
a house in Swatow Lane, and, being in the occupants. In his "gleeful" spirit, he al hilarious condition, commenced "foking" with
tarked one of the girls and triad to strangle her
few on to the mistress of the house and lell Trade-mark on her arm and legs, and was about to do more damage when he was atrested. The cook's little joke cost him $7'at 1h4 Police Coun this morning, and Mr. F. A, airland bound him ove in the sum of $roo to be of good conduct for one year.
his
A BANKER 'PROŠKLUTEĎ.
ALLKUKU BYASION OF BANKRUPTCY LAW,
and inst. At the Magistracy this afternoon, before Mr. the Wing On Bask, No. 3, Kwong Yuen F.A. Hazeland, U Pan, the managing director Street, was charged in that he did, on Novem ber 7th, 1905, then being a person against whom a receiving order had been made, did, after presentation of a bankruptcy petition gainst him, quit the Colony with intent to avold examination
tion with respect to his affairs, and otherwise to defeat and delay proceedingi against him in bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy, prosecuted, and Mr. E. J. Grisi Mr. F. H. Wakeman, Official Receiver in (of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist) appeared for the defendant.
The Official Receiver mentioned that the defendant was charged under sub-section 4 of section
pelision and to put in as exhibits debtor's 82 of the Bankruptcy Ordinance. He proposed to prove the presentation of the statement ninde the public examination
M Crist said that he did not admit, the statement made by the defendant that he left Hongkong on a certain day, was proof to show
that defendant did leave the Colony to avoid
examination:
His Worship said that Mr. Grist had better submit that point at the end of the hearing.
His Worship (to the Official accalver)—Are you going to prove beyond his statement that he was out of the Colony and jurisdiction of the Court?
to our shores. In contrast with the pro-kong. For some days pist-ever since, in- cedure that was followed on each occasion deed, the fourth report and statement of sc when, a member of the Royal Family was counts of the Hongkong Land 'Reclamation 'commanded by the Sovereign to pay a Co. with its magnificent results was given visit to this distant outpost of the Empire, publicity murmurs were heard in Stack on the prezent occasion, from their inception, Exchange circles that did little credit to the * the arrangements are seen to be so shrouded directors of the Land Investment Co. Such in mystery so that it would not be amiss were, being the dissatisfaction of a good many the uninitiated to imagine that some infamous shareholders, among them a prominent plot was being batched in secret conclave citizen of the Colony, whose letter we have ratlier than that the welcome of a Pride of pleasure in publishing in another column, it the. Royal Blood was being considered was not at all surprising that certain shire by a community second to none in their loyal-holders attended the meeting yesterday for the HONGKONG SHIPPING IN 1905. ty to the Throne. Turning to the ancient special purpose of subiecting the Board of Di
inuare celenty marks the depart y a Scotch term "heckling." If the func-mental work of the Harbour Master's office, archief, then again to the most re tions of the Fress are, as they should be, to cent In 1890, when the father of Prince give adequate expression to public opinion, Hongkong it is only to be expected that the In a shipping port of the importance of Arthur, accompanied by the Duchess of it may be taken for granted that the mal- utmost expedition should attend the des- Connaught, was accorded a right-royal recep contents have right on their side. In choos patch of every matter connected with the tion to Hongkong, it is discerned that the ing the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K., lo members of the civil community were given, submit the long series of pertinent questions ment of Government. In its clerical and various branches of that important depart- that prominence in all the proceedings that and the Hon. Mr. Gerihom Stewart, lo befits the important pan they play in the champion the cause of the Home investors office presided over by the Hon. Capt.. statistical section, it can be truly said of the life history of the Island. It has been sluted who were not unnaturally affected by the Barnes-Lawrence that promptness and that the contrast of the procedure then and serious shrinkage in dividends, the share efficiency are the characteristics of that now is most marked. Ith a comparison that holders could hit upon, no two more forceful public department. In former year we do does not show to the advantage of the policy representatives, although it must be admiked not think it was the practice to publish the which dictates the present Star Chamber that in the Hon. Mr. C. W. Dickson his co- Shipping and Trade Returns of Hongkong method calling for denunciation on all hands, directors had as good a Counsel as they for one year until somewhat late in the fol- Until a very few days ago, the constitution could retain in making the best of an lowing year, A departure, however, from the of the Committee of Reception was as much uneviable position under the close question old custom has to be noted in reference to enveloped in secrecy as the plans of the ing of our eminent King's Counsel and the the shipping statistics of the Colony which, most precious stronghold. That the field of "alating" from the Hon. Mr. Stewart. When we are glad to observe, appear in the selection of the members has been most the only opportunity was given by one of the present issue of the Government Gatelte. narrowly restricted, for. no good rhyme or speakers for the Chairman to score a point should be remarked that they are just and reason, is most apparent, and that the un- on behalf of the directors his perspicacity summarized returns of the tonnage, and representative character, of the Committee. did not fail him, when he made a decided a few of the other statistics usually com has arisen, as a resulting consequence, is hit which redounded to the credit of the piled at the office of the Harbour Master. matter of public comment and general dis- Board in representing the written up value We have yet to await the publication of satisfaction. Most worthy men have been of the shares owned in the Land Reclama the report with the explanatory observa passed over and left in the cold; men, more-tion Co. at only a hundred dollars instead tions, which are generally very full and over, who had adorned the boards of various of one hundred and fifty which, we are told, lucid, from that official. That report from committees on farmer occasions, and men is the market rate of the day for the stock. its very character and the extensive groundsit whose rank, standing, influence and educa- Before discussing the merits of the issues or tion make them inferior to none of the the principles involved at the discussion at
has to cover cannot, of course, be available few whom the gods have favoured. The yesterday's breezy meeting it may be interest week after the closing of the statistical year. in its entirety quite so early as the fifth preserve is a close one; the official element ing to recall a historical parallel in the annals The retums under notice presented as they
[From Our Own Correspondent.} predominates on the Committee, and it is to of the Land Co. It was in 1889, the year of are, in their present skeleton form, will be be presumed that the officials will run the the craze in company Rotation in Hong appreciated by the shipping firms no less America is prepared to sell the It has also been suggested that
singapore, 2nd February, show" during the latter part of next week. kong, that the Land Investment Co. WAS And what about the unofficial members of called into existence. At that time so high they have a special interest. The practice Philippines to Japan, but no ere consequence of the death of King
12.5 p.m. than by the mercantile community for whom
It had been suggested that, in the community-the merchants, the bankers was the fever of speculation prevalent in the of this early publication once instituted may, dence is attached to the rumour. and other estimable citizens of Hongkong. Colony that fortunes were made and lost in it is to be hoped, be continued in regard to not of the charmed official circles? Wil a single week, and among the many great future returns emanating from the shipping Govenor Ceneral Ide in Manila and bath tion of Prince Arthur of Connaught Christian of Denmark, the arrange they be content to remain an many puppets schemes which had
When Reuter's mess ge was shown is ments in connection with the recep. to be made to bow and dance at the sweet
been brought to office. To come to the figures which are asked whether he believed there was any truth will of the wire-pullers of officialdor upon Within nine months of its foundation, order of arrangement the first tabulated
maturity was that of the Land Co the subject of comment in this notice, in the in the projected anle, Mr. Ide remarked: would have to be abandoned. whom baronetcies, knighthoods, and 1.8.0. the first meeting of shareholders wat form deals with the registered tonnage enll be in the Philippine people themselves cial programme, for to-morrow, when
"When the American Goverment is ready in galore will be conferred at the termination held. Conditions were not then analogous tered and clored and the number of ph. The idea that the is and are in bete med over the Prine is due to arrive here, will
turn the Philippine island to
It has been decided that the offi.were taken down by wilness at the public anyone it of the Prince's Far Eastern tour? The with those prevailing to-day; but there wengers arrived and departed during 1909, to Japan by sale or otherwise is inhabitants of Hongkong-by which term had been a "boom" in Lands with its aub The total foreign trade for the past year. It would be entirely contrary to the traditions of hold good-
By Mr. Grist: The petition was filed by thp Is excluded the official element were given sequent reaction, and when shareholders amounts to a2,653,616 tons, to which, if the the United States, and in direct contradiction
Court on Oct. 2314, 1995, a very prominent part and took a leading mat at their first meeting on the 23rd tonnage represented by steam-launches and share of credit in the success which attend January, 1890, "the beggarly seven per junks engaged in local trade, viz., 11,531,475 ed the visit of the Duke and Duches of cent, dividend for the year that was paid tons, is added, a grand total of 34,105,091 Connaught in April 1890. On that occa furnished the theme for a "heckling" like tons in arrived at and actually represents thei alon the veteran Ms. Phineas Ryle, of that which was so much in evidence yester enormous volume of the traffic borNG ACTOSI honoured memory, was the chairman of the day, when, curiously enough, the share the waters of the port of Hongkong. A Committee appointed to make arrangements holders were called upon to sanction note appended to the table explains that in for their Royal Highness' reception, and ke dividend, this having receded. within that aurprising total the craft belonging to upon him devolved the high honour and the past few years from one of twelve per the "Star Ferry Co., Ld., exclusively the pleasing duty of presenting the Address of cent, to only seven per cent, to-day, Con- employed in the passenger traffic between welcome on behalf of the inhabitants of this sequent upon the unsavoury personal allu Hongkang and Kowloon and vice versa, Colony. That was a things should be. alona which were made at the meeting six have not been included in the above The late Mr. Ryrle took the first and fore. teen years ago to the managing director of figures. Classified under the general head." most position in all public matiors and as the Company, acrisis impended in the threa Inga British and foreign, British ocean! the exponent of those whose indomitable tened resignation of the holder of the office going vessels take the lead with an aggregate energy and perseverance" had made the who has, however, retained his position ever of. 7,673,314 tons represented by 3.995 Colony what it is, the selection of the since and who, as a historical parallel, came ships, while, foreign vessels to the number people's spokesman could fall on no other in again yesterday for a share of criticism of 3.845 have been engaged in competit who could more adequately voice the senti- of his stewardship, which did not please the tion with collective tonnage of 5,810,785 ments and the feelings of the inhabitants shareholders, in its special connection with As regards "river" steamers it is not sur than the late Mr. Ryrie did on that occa- the creation of the Hongkong Land Reprising that the preponderance of British sion. In that welcome, in those congratula- clamation Company. This company was tonnage should be so much in excess of the tions and good wishes all classes in the called into existence four years ago. Its foreign riis, the respective totals being Colony puutused, In the words of the establishment was first brought into public $.554.0 and 659,397. The number of ships | inst➡ED, H.K.T.]
Japanese Ministry discredit these re- Well-informed members of the
ports.
preposterous
all past and precent policy here as wail * AMERICAN MISSIONARIES in the United States,"-Fd, f, K. T.J
SHIPPING CASUALTY. AMERICAN STEAMER WRECKED.
149 ||VES 1.0ST.
[From Our Own Correspondent]
Shanghai, 29th January, 11.40 a.m.
wrecked off the coast of Vancouver.
The steamship Valencia has been
VICTIMISED.
ARMED ROBIER BAND
ATTACK AND LOOT,
REV. DR. BEATTIE'S HOUSE AT YATI.
CONSIDERABLE PROPERTY STOLEN. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Skámen, Bril February, 1000,
8.2 p.m.
a
An armed robbery organised by determined band of desperadoes has been successfully carried out,
About 110 persons were drowned Navigation Company She was built at Andrew Beattie, of the American
"(The Valencia is belied to American Philadelphia in 1852 News of the disaster resbyterian Mission, at Fa-ti, was vessel oward by the Pacific Packing and The residence of the Rev. Dr.
appeared in the Manila papers on the auth
the objective of a of
gang
Mr. Wakemans I am not prepared to do that at present.
Mr. Grists I would ask your Vorship for a ruling on that points
Hit Worship: will not give l'ouw,
tion in bankruptcy against the Wing On firm John William Lee Jones, depaty registrar at the Supreme Court, said that a creditors petl.
for was held on 4th January, 1906: The was presented onfct, 23rd, scop. Areceiving of bankers, of No. 2, Kwong Yuan Street East, onder was made on that petition on November 8th bag. A public examination of the deb defendant was one of the debtors. The notas
examination.
Further evidence was beard and
for the prosecution ended, tople
that
فاد
jury, also that there was no evidence to provs Mr. Grist said that there was no case for a that defendant ran away to avoid an appeare ance in Court or at the public asamination regarding his affairs. When the examination was held defendest was in
Camon secur sick mother; and there was no intention ayolding his creditors. There is no
evidence that the creditors. ¿voro deibated, at defendant presented himself on arrival in Hongkong at the Court
a satisfactory explanation of his absence. There is no case to go before a jury, Mr. Grias contended to Prude
His Worship said that he would give his decision on Monday. Defendant was released on ball in the sum of $1,commWREN
A FUKUSHIMA dapa cb states that publie works are balus rapidly organised in the giving employment to the people, Numbers Tamine-stricken districts with the object of
snowal, and several people have died from the destitute, However, remain out of em
starvation. That, burglary, and hishwa ployment; and the hardship of their lify has been intensified by the Increased cold and
are rapidly increasing in the faminer robbers stricken district..
bary