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SATURDAY'S GYMKHANA,
THIRD MULTING.
17th Inst.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY,
JUNE 23
** THE "LOONGWO" TRIAL TRIP. | He asked those present to drink success to the Mr. Hickman o
Mr. Hickloff Roscommon, itt olb
Mr. A. C. Hynes' Ingoi, erat glb.
DOCK CO'S ACHIEVEMENT.
roth inst.
the
"Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company," coupled with the name of Mr. Wilson..
[Mr. Wilson' responded briefly and to the point,
1906.
THE ADMIRALTY: DOCKS.
WORKMEN ON STRIKE.
17th inst.
in two other isces, was a pronounced favourite, pany, Ld., at Kowloon, was launched right from its inception, sad he was quita cutters and a blacksmith-for intimidating and
Mr. Dupreno Again a field of five-which seemed to be A fairly good attendance, considering the the raling number of the day-went out to con- excesive het, watched the third gymkhanaest this event, Lashmere, lato Fourmerk. of the season on Sunday afternuis, fast: The land, who won the Subscription Griffin Plate racing on the whole was very interesting, in Shangbai very easily and was very close up though very small dividende, except to the last tace, were the order of the afternoon,
though Geof. Master on Red Herring bad a H. E the Governor Sir Matthew Nathan Rond following. After two false starts the aived on the scene in time to witness the first ponies got away, with the exception of Lash- orest, and appeared 10 thinuughly enjoy cte, who was slightly left. Diadem took the the wh
whole of the
end and ran strongly to the Blick Rock, where, he was passed by Rad Herring and Lashmere, who had by this time worked himself well to the front. From this point these were the only
programme, while the West Kents Band played some pretty selections.
Mr. G. C. Master had a field day. He had four mounts during the afternoon and we first
on-three occasions, and a very close second on the other.
The strong sun which shone down appeared to be very trying to the fuckeys, who used divere means to protect themselves from the direct rays.
One had a red silk handkerchief folded under bis cap and fluttering the breeze, whilst others had hamboo or plautuin leaves, the remainder going to the post with sun-hats and discarding them in arrival there, ONE MILE AND à QuarteR FLAT RACK HANDIC P-For all China ponies. Nou. winning Jockeys allowed glb. Entrance fee $. First prize, a sup presented by Mr. J. Gray Scaif; second prize, 515. (Entrance fees to go in wiDREN?
Mr. G. K. Hall Barton's Preston (late Ras-
there), cost, crib.
*****. Mater
I
3
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Mr. C. G Mackie's The Quaich, rost.
.....Mr. Mackie, 2 vib
...... Hon. Mr. W. Giesson's tonic, test, alb
(Thallawanrej
Mr. Giesson Mr. D. and model's Highland Gillie ('ate Aidhni), a Ath (ilh o.w.] Mr. Gegg Mr Ottery's Net Hening, got. 8h. (gibi
alire.)
...Mr. Deacon This, the frayeut, brought out a field of five panies to face the startez, who, by the way, should receive great praive as his effects in every case were entirely successful, and his method of pracetone, vir, making the field int nt a walk toward him and not «llowing
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two ponies in the race and Lashmere in a well- contested finish wan by thies-quarters of a length, the others being hopelessly sailed off. -
Tima: min., 35 sig sec. Parimutuel $1. HURDLE RACE-For China ponies. Distance about one mile and a quarter, Catch weights tost. Blb. Winner of hurdle race at first and second gymkhanas to carry slb, extra. Entrance fee. $5. 1st prize: A cup pre sented by Mr. G. C. C. Master; and prim: $25. (Entrance fees.to go to winner.) Mr. G. K., Hall Brutton's Preston (late Kos
thein), toil Blb ........ .....Mr. Master. * Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Eager (láto✪ what
scrow) test 8lb ............Lieut. Joslin a Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Mamodeen, tost 81b.....................Mr. Dupree
3.
When the .. Leongwo, built to the order of the Indo-Chins Steam Navigation Company, by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dack Com 18th of pril last, in the presence of a very great assembly of guests, she was pronounced a very fine vessel and one to do great credit to the builders, the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company, Ld, and the seafaring mom bers among the invited guests who witnessed | that launching, prophesied that when she was completed and all her fittings put in, she would be the equal of anything of the sort turned out at home. That these prophecies were intended to be fullied was borne out yesterday whan the Loongwoo, having been finished inside and out, the last ounce of paint slapped on, the varnishing completed, and the engines in readines, she was successfully put through her paces"
At the invitation of the Dock Company a large number of guests proceeded on board the Longwo, in launches thoughtfully provided for their accommodation by the Company, among those present being Messrs..W. Wilson, Chief Manger of the Dock Company;
By: R. Mit chell, Manager of the Dock establishment at Kowloon A Sinclair, Murine Superintendent of the Indo-China S. N. Co.; C. H. Ro, G. A Caldwell, F. ilford, H. T. Richardson, Captain
J. Macdonald, Chrissie,
W. A Crake
Captain 1. Douglas, R. Sutherland, P. Tester, A. Mc- Kenzie, H. F. Carmichael, M. Dariy, W. Ramsey
fanes, Kent, McEwen, and others very representative gathering.
Leaving the Queen's Statue wharf at 9.40 a.m. in the Block Company's Inuoch No. z, the guests were soon aboard the Loongwoo, where they were received by Messrs. Wilson and Mit chell, and when all were aboard the business of the day commenced.
Mr. Sinciali said he felt so pleased with the ship that he wished to congratulate the Dock At the Police Court this morning, Mr. “, H. Company on the successful issue of that trial. Gompertz, presiding, Walter Daniel, sub trip. They all knew how closely be bad bean agent, Messia. Punchard, Lowther and Com in touch with the construction of that venel pany, prosecuted three workmen two stone. satisfied that the builders had collected the ben hindering other workmen from working at material and provided the best workmanship their lawful trade in the Naval Yard Extension He was satisfied with the ship, in every detail, Works, to-day. The defendants dooled the and he hoped that her record in the boobs would charge. Complainant said that on Friday be as successful as her trial trip that day. He morning last, the masons refused to work and referred to the anxious time which Mr. Wilson were causequently turned out of the yard. and others intimately associated with the growth Arrangements were made for other masons to of that ship, from start to finish, must have bad take their place. On Saturday morning the in seeing it develop from a few lines on paper newly-engaged masons attempted to enter. to a fully-grows ship undergoing her trial top, the works, but they were met outside and doubtless they would experience feelings the gate by the men who had been dis. of relief when they saw her handed over on missed on the previous day and threatened. Wednesday. He was pleased with the excellent The defendants were among those who were results of that trip and wished to testify to the dismissed. The same thing occurred yesterday fact that his association with the employees and this morning. They required sixty men of the Dock Company had been of the pleas and only twenty-six could be procured. The antest kind. He was sure that every one of the police were called in this morning and the im had put their best work into the abip, so three men arrested, It was alleged the first that it was what they saw it to-day, a very good defendant issued a notice to the newly-engaged specimen of marine architecture (applause) masons informing them that it would go hard Mr. Mitchell replied on behalf of the staff against them if they went to work. A Chinese and thanked Mr. Sinclair for hu kind com- foreman employed in the aval Yard said that mendation. He felt satisfied that Mr. Sinclair defendants weis amongst those recently diar was speaking of what he know and what charged. The sub-agent told witness on Fri- he fell. Certainly the Loongwe was the day to go and get new men. Eighty men biggest ship the Dock Co. had built and struck work, but witness could only get twenty the west anthip all through, from that of the chict manager down to the humblest might congratulate themetives now. They were pretty well out of the wood, aud, 41 Mr. Sinclair had said, it was personally a relief to him to know she had had such a successful itial tr.p
He hoped she would prove equally successful on the Yangtse. He had spoken to several gentlemen, who said she would be the most up-to-date vessel on that giver, and The Leongwo, which was lying out in Kow. he hoped she would have a successful run up. loon Bay, just off the docks, presented a fine He also referred to the cordial relations appearance as she lay in all the pride of her between the builders, the owners, and the gay coat of yellow-echic, picked in blue, spick superintendents. They might not always have also from track to keel, if we could have seen give-and-take the result was as they saw and the latter. With commendable punctuality, could judge for themselves. He thought they that is to bay, at but a very few minutes past could congratulate themselves. He thought the hour appointed, to am,, the anchor was they were on the right side. "I will not weighed, and slowly and gracefully, and with five the figures," concluded Mr. Mitchell. a remarkable absence of any sensation of "because there is a chiel amang ye takin motion,
notes' (laughter), but they could say “it's a' and absolutely no vibration from the
richt." (Laughter and applause.) engines, the Loong proceeded down the harbour from East to West, threading her way in and out of the ships and smaller craft in a manner which showed how easily she answer ed to her belm. Past the city of Victoria, out of the harbour, and so round the island of Hongkong she went, and as soon as she was well under weigh the preliminary business of the day commenced in a tour of inspection of
Licut
The hudle race brought out a bigger field Capt. Selby, Metave, Royal West Kents; artisan, was of the beat. He thought they warned by the strikers that if he went on
men to replace them, and even these were afraid to start work. Even witness was getting now men his health would suffer. Saturday there was a fight between the strikers and the new men, but witness could not swear that defendants were among them.
Walter. Daniel, re-called, said he could not identify the defendants as being present during
the interference.
military officials, and every facility was afforded us in making our investigations. Them was still some difficulty, in' the ordinary › way' of foreigners travelling is the interior and to Mukden, but wa wojs fortified by passports from Tokio, which immediately gained us every civility and assistance from the Administrator at Newchwang. We did not, however, condue our inquiries to Tapanese officials but inter viewed as many as we could of the leading native merchants.”
"To what conclusións did you came?" "After a most comprehensive inquiry it is most differit, if not impossible, to offer any satisfactory evidence to substantiate the theory that the Japanese Government, through the instrumnoptality of either he military or cizil authorities, is, at present, purposely interfering with or placing any obstacles in the path of other nations for the industrial exploitation of this important part of the Chitest Empire, The abatore of demand from this large, fertile, and thickly.populated province, which is not only being felt in the cotton goods trade but in other commodities, Piercely and principally attributable to the diensganised condition, both financial and commercial, this district, a vast area of which, it must remembered, was practically laid waste by both armin other recent struggle. That crops were destroyed and entire villages devastated cannot be questioned, and ocular demonstration of the havoc wrought during the war is still obtainable. The Chinese are, how aver austaining their reputation for rapid recuperation, the natives having returned to their usual villages or towns, and the work of rehabilitation is progressing as favourably and quickly as can be expected. Their homes are, however, in some cales, under reconstruction, and the crops, it must be noted, are still to be. harvested. That a large sum of money hat beos expended during the past few years by both Russians and Japanese cannot ba contradicted,
amall percentaga
of this but that a yet reached the
Mr. W. J. Daniel's Baluchi, lost 8lb.......... Mr. . E. Gresson Mr. C. G. Mackie's The Quaich, rost
Mr. Mackie o than as is cortemary for this race, five ponies Karting, with at least three well backed. The Quaich was made favourite on his previous gestormance A good start was effected, but as usual the field rapidly strang out. Passing the judge's box the order was: Eager, jumping splendidly: The Quaich, going easily, and the others a long way behind, the ultimate winner Preston being many lengths behind them all. At the three-quarter mile burille The Quaich me nt attempts to beat the stater," Off to a hit the burdle very badly and turned a com. good start, ted "crring in the van and High-piele someriault, the rider, happily, falling and span from stem to stern, and doubtless been able to see' eye to eye, but with a little who is recognised as "master mason" said be eight months have clapsed since a Treaty of land Gillie hard held, in secund pace. This quite clear ofthe animal. He pluckily reinnuat order was maintained until the Black Rock was
ed and finished the course. Eager, continued negotiated, when they were pasted by Preston, his lead by many lengths until turning into the lonic and The Quaich. Turning into the straight for home when Mamedeen and Pres straight for home "Rostbern led on the rails, in came up. The latter pony and Eiger with The Quraish in close attenance, and the lying the last hurdle together. Preston now judge's box was passed in the follow order; bad the, mentore of his opponent and won Routhern, Quaich, Tone, Highland Gillie comfortably. pressing hard for a place.
Parimutuet: $21.20.
any cantering or butts, defeard any well.
The time was zmin. 42 175 sec. Fari-mutuel $970
LEMON CUTTING. Competitors galloped past two posts, on each of which hung a lemon or potato. “At first post competitors had to execute the forward cut level with shoulder, and at the second post the back.cat level with shoulder. Points Wote awarded a
rot lemon, for pace, follows:--3 for for myle. Fint prze prevented by Mr, CH, Ross; second prize, $aş...----Eniņuncere, $37
Lieut. Belgrave 18 pts. Mr. Dupree.
...... 12 pis
lance
70. MACAO.
THE "HEUNGSHAN'S" SUNDAY TRIPS.
17th ins
Macao veoma to have an irresistible attrac.
the vessel.
The Loongwe is intended for the Yung. taze trade, both as a passenger and a cargo carrier, and for this reason she has been fitted up with first and second class cabins in a manner to compare more than favour
ably with many a hner leaving our shores Not only is there first and second class passed ger accommodation for Europeans, but the sare is also provided for Chinese, furn shed in much the same style, with all the latest up-to date cabin filting, including electric fans, folding beds, and mosquito curtains, the cabins themselves being very roomty, while handsome tapestry curtains are everywhere in evidesce, The lavatory and bathroom accommodation also leaves nothing to be desired, even by the most carping critic, or fastidious traveller.
There are in all te European first clási cabins, each with berths for two persons, and 14 second-class, while there are 14 first-class and
A European foreman mason said that among the defendants, he could only recognise the first defendant as interfering with the work of the yard. Witness, continuing, said that when the new then were engaged, the first lefendant,
would not let them work.
Itis Worship held that there was no evidence against the second and third defendants, and discharged them. The first defendant was sentenced to one mouth's hard labour.
ASSOCIATION.
19th int,
The following are the highest scores for the during the month of June. There were 145 Governor's 1906 Cup at the 200 yards range
merchant classes is alto generally .com ceded. It is fair to presume that adventurer and coolie classes have been the principal beneficiaries. It must not be forgotten that the territory of which we are speaking wat the seat of a big and disastrous war, and that less than
condition of affairs existed aubsequent, to the Peace was signed. If I mistake not a similar hostilities in South Africa, when, it will be recalled, heavy losses were sustained by over. confidem traders who over-purchased in an- ticipation of a demand, which materialised only after a long delay. The disruption of trans-
The business of the day thus bein: over the 1ÖNGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE portation facilities by the commandeering of pests spent the rest of the time lounging about the deck, smoking, enjoying the day and the hour, and wishing just such a trip on just such a day might be their lot once a week. The time and labour and money spent on her, to Loongwa,
having proved herself wor
worthy of the get her ready, as she is, well within
then
headed contract lime, was
for. A continuance of her trip round the island, shen Company's flag, which, had been fluttering at a significant incident took place. The Dock
the bows, was hauled dawn, and Jardine's flag run up in its place, a face which told its own tale.
At about 4 p.m. the Loongwo again dropped anchor at the spot whence she started out in the morning, and then the guests, alter expressing their appreciation of the delightful time provided by Messrs. Wilson, Mitchell, Caldwell, and others of the Dock Company and their pleasure at the complete success of the trip in every way, again boarded the No. launch and returned ashore.
A CARELESS DEBTOR
INTEREST PAID-NO RECEIPT.
tion for Hongkong residents but perhaps much of this love is due to the enterprise of the steamslup: genets who organise trips to Camoens isle. Reference was made last week to the new excursions which had been arranged Mr. W. H. Logan The others who entered were: Messrs., C. by the Hongkong, Canton and Macao, Steam: Hynes, W J. Gresion, 1. 2. Glossin and M. buat Company, and there is no doubt that Stewart. The event was very amusing, con- the Sunday voyage will be the future of sidering that some of the competitors imagined | the present season, It had been anti- they were in for a "1er-telling "game,
cipated that the first Sunday trip of the GYMKHANA CLUB CHALLENGE CUP-Disungshan from longkong to Macao would one mile-Value to be declared prove a success, but few dreams that half Hong when cur is purchased. For all China kong indeed, it seemed as if all Hongkong Ponies, Catch weights at 10. 6lb. Win. was at the wharf-would be anxious to journey to Hongkong's seaside resort. Perhaps the sere of an open race or open griffin ruce çib. 4x163. Non-winning subscription griffins beautiful weather helped people to make up allowed sib Non-winning jockeys allowed their mindals travel, or it may be that curiosity lb To be won by the pony scoring most and cheap fares brouzht the crowd, but, this mirks in the races for the ear, counting 4 off which must have gardened the hear send 'much is certain, the fewngshan and points for à fit; for a second; and 1 for a
n the city people were third. The benefit of marks already scared of Captain Clarke. to pass with the pony on a sale. Any winner panting and coathemating the heat, but of the race tu carry Sils, extra for each win on the water a cool breeze fanned the cheeks in subsequent starts for the rup, but in the of the passengers and the sea was hardly the crew, and servanis, The officers' quar being as to $57 the amount of principal dua on event of a pony carrying he peonity not ruffled by the passage of the Heungshan, winning, alb, to be devucted next time he resplendent in new paint and all the con- starts. Penalties accumulative up to 51b.veniences which make travel delightful t was like a trip to Rockaway Beach or Osend, Entrance fee of $5 to go in the purchase of a memento to ike winner of each race, and
where all wat pleasure and friendship. The $25 to second pany out of the Club funds. band played selections of music and the com- At the conclusion of season a cup, Value Pany was kept in the best of spirite. Macao too, will be presented to the owner of the was reached shortly after noon and four hours pony obtaining the second highest number Portuguese Colony. It was a very merry and were allowed for the exploration of the satisfied lot of voyageurs that returned to Hongkong in time for dinner. The fung
of marks.
2
Mr. G. K.. Hail-Brutton's Kingston (laže -
Exchange King), rost 111b, Mr. Manter "Mr. W. G. Clarke's Pathan, just alb......
(1lb a.w.)
Mr Clarice *Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson's Ionic, 10st rib Hon. Mr. Gresson Father O'Flynn's The Joliber, last Alb
Mr. J. E. Greason o Mr. D. Macdonald's Highland Gillie (late
Aidlui), tas rib ....... ......Mr. Gegg o The big race of the meeting, as was thor oughly anticipated, proved a very tamte affair, the only surprise being Ionic who to dead heat with Pathan, for recond place Avain the field go well away, but Kingston and Pathan were out far blood, and raced each other from the start until the last quartermile post was reached. From this point, in fact from all
14
19th inst, Before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wišt, Paisno Judge, presiding in Summary Jurisdiction this morning, Sarain Singh, watchmán, of No: 34, Bonham Strand, East, sued A. Samed, of Fletcher Street, for the recovery of $81.401
a promissory note, dated tst July, 1905, and rate of five per cent. from the 1st July, 1905, 10 as to $24.4u balance of interest thereon at the
second-class cabins for Chinese, besider third-class accommodation on the fine airy maindeck for 370 passengers, besides accom. modation adjoining for the Coe pracure's staff ters, large, roomy apartinents, are on the after part of the upper deck. The saloon is very well arranged, and has two alleyways leading out of it to the first-class accommodation-theist May, 1936, ladies onthe starboard and the gentlemen's in the port side. The bulk-heads and over-head deck are tastefully picked out in white and gold, while everywhere about are electric fans the saloon is the fact that all the iron support and light. A novel feature that strikes one in in-pillars are encased in plaited rattan, thus
than's Sunday trips promise to be the leafute mag them free from damp and rust, and
of the season..
CLAIM FOR WAGES,
WRIT OF EXECUTION ISSUED.
kých inst
Jo Summary Jurisdiction this morning, his Honous Mr. A. G. Wise, Faine Judge, pre- siding, an action was brought by J. F. Saavedra against Dr. McLaughlin and Company for the recovery of 1340.20, being salary due to the plaintif from February to April. Mr. E. 1. for the plaintiff, the defendant being repre sented by Mr. C. F. Dixon, in the office of Mr. John Hastings. A Chinaman, by cams Worg
the place more cleanly. Near the first class cabins is a handsomely furnished smoking room, upholstered, like the saloon, in Morocca leather, the whole of the upholstering baring been carried out in most creditable manner by Meus. Lane, Crawford and Co., under the personal supervision of Mr. F. C. Wilford.
The dimensions of the Longwo ware fully described in these columns at the time ofher launching in the middle of April - last; no that it is unnecessary to repeat them here, For the trial trip the Longwe was placed under the command of Captain Melsaar, of the Dock tng Robert Cooke, but Captain Selby, we understand, will take permanent command of the new boat, Mr. McEwen taking the p puintment of Chief Engineer, when, as it
entries:-
S. A. Joseph...... 53+17 70 Dr. W, W. Pearse....... 59+ 1069 R. D. Aikinson *******
49+19-68 Dr, G. M. Harsion.. 44+24-68 J. H. Pidgeon
R. M. Ezekiel
G. E. Morrell C. E. H. Beavis A Moir......... J. Melanes....... G., Wakeman.....
J. C. ow
Sir Francis, ligott... 1. C. Peter....
W. J. Saunders....
H. W. Bird
W. G. Humphrey.......
P. P. J. Wodehouse......
D. J. McKenzie
W, H. 1. Davis
E. 5. Carruthers
G. K. Haxton ..... A. Blowey
1. McCubbin
67 or, by 5041767 47+20=67 61+ 5-66 30+10=66 34+12=66 $9+ 6-65 638cr.-63 59+ 4-63 59+ 4w63 47+1663 46+17-63 34+28-62.
55+ 6-65 56+-4-60 546-60
................... 49+ 1059
46+1238
best
56+ 2m $8 50+ 818
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43+14-57
46+10=56
36+20=56
Dr. W. A. B. Moorn
J. T. Douglas
P. N. H. Jones. R. E. O. Bird
A. J. W. Wati
Hutchings
E. W. Terrey W.Goodfellow...
47+ 855 44+10 $4
33+20-53
38+14-52 41+10=gl
Capt. Barnes Lawrence... 30+20 0
the promissory note, and stated that the money Plaintiff appeared in person and produced was still due and unpaid. Mr. C. F. Barlow,
Dr. W. W. Pearse was the winner of the 200 of Mesars, Galdring and Barlow, appeared for been paying the interest to a man who had the the defendant and stated that his client had yards pool on the 16th and 17th instant, with a
Ecore of $3+ 1467.
fame name as the plaintiff, 8urein Singh, and whom be, the defendant believed, represented -him.
His Hennur: Have you any receipt? Mr. Barlow: No, my Lord,
His Honour (to defendant); Have you no receipt?
Defendant; No, my Lord, I did not get any
receipt.
His Honour: Have you any evidence of
payment.
Defendant: Yes, my Lord, Surein Singh is
here.
Sarein Singh, called, slated that he did receive $9 from defendant. for three menibe! interest, ned, he handed it over, to plaintiff. He did not get a receipt for it.
Plaintiff denied that he ever, received any money on account of the promissory note,
fendant,
points, Kingston had Pathan stone cold, and Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, appeared expected, the leaves for her point of nity aither from the last witnes, or from the de
wan without be ng hard pressed, in the fair Ime of amin, 08 2/sec. Pari-mutue!: $7.10. LADIES NOMINATION.Each lady will be Bo Szo, appeared in Court and said he was a provided with 3 polu balls, Ladies to partner in the firm of McLaughlin & Co. Mr. staud on the mud course, gentlemen (dis Crist proved his care, and his Honour gave mounted) on the grass course. Ponies may judgment for plaintiff with costs, also issuing a be held by mafons. On the word "go"
writ of execution against Wong Bo Sza, ladies will throw pelo balls to gentlemen and as soon as a competitor has secured thres, he can mount and rise to a point indicated and deposit pole balls in a basket. First past the just with three halls in basket to win,
Pola balle must be carried in the bandes pockets, &c., may not be used. First and second prizes pratented by the Club, Entrance fee $'.
Mr. Dupree (om. by Miss Brutton)........ 1 Capt. Smith (nom. by Mrs. Wise) ................................ Licut. Belgrave (nom. by Mrs. Aitken).....
This proved a very uninteresting event. Mr.
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·STEALING TRAM TICKETS
FUIL PENALTY 'IMPOSED.
55
morrow,
Never could a more ideal day have bien chosen on which to test the going powers of the Dock Company's latest hantling-calm weather. Arrived at the Admiralty three-mile se, favourable wi'd and tide, and bright clear
measured course, from One Tree Island to Ngauchau, the order was given to let her go, and go be did ip fine style, on each of her four trinis maintaining more than ber
required speed, she making an average for the four trials-two with and two against the tide-ol
His Honour said that in the absence of any receipt, and of any endorsement on the pro-
being so there must be judgment for plaintiff missory note he could only hold that the money had not been paid and was still due, and that
with costs.
"LANDLORD NON-SUTTEE,
roth insi
In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, his
WATER POLO.
17th inac
A waterpolo match, the first of the season. was played on Saturday, 16th, at Stonecutters Island, between teams representing the Royal Garrison Artillery and "Lusitano" which re- sulted in a victory to the latter by 8 goals to ane. The following represented Lusitano": V. Barros (cap.), N. H. Alves, P. M. Re- medios, C. M. S. Alves, J. M. Roma Pereira, C. F. Citorio and F. L. Rota (goal).
THE OPEN DOOR IN MANCHURIA.
THE VISIT OF SHANGHAI MERCHANTS,
R. F. C. Master was the first to be home. but the properly of the Company. The defendantped, the vessel lying as steady and inoti ha defendant to the plaintiff for the xst floorsiderable doub: has been expressed as the
1 he did not abide by the rules he was co Eldered “disqualified,” Mr. Mackie,- who was Baminated by Mrs. Hall-Bruton, had very hard lines. His companion threw the balls in any thing but the right direction, consequently when
hope that the
posed "Success to the Loongwo," and exPagel Hett, of Messrs. Hutton and Hell, re- and from Peking, and in the course of a
both native junks and carts, for military pur poses, and the partial destruction of the railway line from Port Arthur to Mukden are also in- por ant factors that must be recognised from a trade point of view. The recovery must trains are now running between the points necessarily be gradual, and while it is true
named, it is not reasonable to suppose that these were available until quits recently for trade purposes. Patience must therefore be the watchword of those materially interested in this question, and it is my confident belief that a revival of trade on a much largerscate thao has) • hitherto been witnessed will be the final result." Another very impurtant point on' which Mr. Wrightson dwelt with special emphasis was that the stock of cotton piece-gooda, to which' the party devoted particular attention, was not found to be more than normal either at the dịa- tributing port of Newchwang or in the interior consuming centres. Very exhaustive inquiries on this point were made among the larger dealers and smaller shopkeepers throughout the country traversed as well as in Newchwang, Liaoyang, and Mukden.
"Your journey has removed a good many wrong impressions from your mind?"
"Unquestionably. The Japanese would be. more than human if they did not make use of their advantages from being in military posses- sion, and they still have 40,000 troops in Lower Manchuria. It remains to be seen whether they will be able to withdraw from their occupation in the eighteen months allows ed by the Treaty, of Peace, and that part. ly depends on, Russia. While the Eus sians are in occupation of Northern Man. churin the Japanese will certainly not with- draw completely from the South. Parily as a result of this the financial system in Män- churia is very unsatisfactory and leaves much to be desired. The circulation of war notes by the Japanese Government to the extent of about Yen 200,000,000 while increasing the wealth of the province will naturally tend to divert trade to their own country, more especially while this issue continues at any discount from local currency. The Chinese Govermeni are tardy' in introducing their goods throughout Man, churia and the Japanese will become strongly entrenched the longer the province remains under their control. The Powers should there. fore he urged, through the usual channels, to use their good offices in expediting the time when the Chinese will assume jurisdiction, and also in concluding arrangement whereby the important port of Dalny, through which the Japanese, in the absence of the Chinese Cum toms Stations, are now bringing in their goods not only free of import duty bus free of all.. likin charges to any point a the interior where transportation can be effected by rail, will be placed on a basis similar to the port of Tsingtao, viz:-open 10 the trade of all nations, and a Chinese Customs station catablished for the purpose of collecting the customary duties on the goods passing out of Dainy into Man churia. The renewal or construction of the railway bridge over the Liao River, in the zeighbourhood of Halamintul, which now seriously interferes with the large jank traffic over this waterway is a matter requiring im ove mediate attention, sad seems so reasonable that it cannot be doubled the Japanese GovAIN: mens will promptly instruct the Military Adr. minstration to remedy the difficulty beyond further complaint:
"Afterall the people best able to judge of the future trade prospects of Manchuria are the merchants at Newchwang, and thers Mr, Wrightson and his party found to be practice unadīmous ja opinión that, in addition to the
causes already named, the trade of the port is seriously affected by the
the latter a very important distributing disorganisation of the usual milway trans portation between Tlebling and Kuchéngise, centre, now in the bands of the Russians, About 40 miles of the line have been torn up. but is now being relald. The Northern portion who are said to be charging arbitrary rates with of the lins in still in possession of the Russianı
the purpose of forcing the trade of Kuchéngtre, through Vladivostok. Thus it is not only the Japanese who are taking advantage of the special chcumstances of the time, and if Dainy
the C. E. and M. S. Kwangping for Chinwang- On the 17th of last month, four Shanghai merchants, Messrs. C. W. Wrightson, the de Gray, L. Mirdwood, and J. R. Patterson, lest by
tao, as a starting point for a brief tour of in- vestigation in Manchuria. In an unofficial way they had determined, as far as possible in the time and circumstances at their disposal, to ascerinin the causes of the present difficulty of 13 know, her contract speed belog 13 knots.onour Mr. A, G. Wise, Poisne Judge, presid. carrying on trade with Manchuria, and to learD Everything, so far, having proved satisfactory ing, Lo Kwong, of No. 179 Des Voeux Road,
whether or not the Japanese are making unfair 17th intt.
an adjournment was made to the salon, where West, sued Lau Yut song of No. 371 Dese of their military occupation to place re- Loung Kil, a conductor, employed by the the tables had been tastefully laid out for tiffa, Vaux Road, West, schoolmaster, and teacher eations. The British Commercial Attaché had striction in the way of the traders of other Tramcar Company, was charged before Mr. F. for which the King Edward Hotel did the of English, to recover the sam of $36, being the already been sent in Newchwang on an official A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy this morning, caterloy, and which was done full justice to by smount of rept and taxes alleged to be due by visit having the same abject in view, but con at the instance of inspector Gourlay, with steal the hungry junkellers. The anchor had been ing. on Saturday last, 100 tickets, valued at
less as a rock, while pleasant breezen kept the No. 301 flex Vaux Road, from the 23rd value of what he saw or was shown in an off-
know the tickets were in his box. danied the charge, averring that he did not company delightfully cool while "feasting" February to the 23rd April,
Evidence The good things disposed of, Mr. Wilson prooffice, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Fbai inde returned in Shanghai on Saturday, Mr. R. Gardiner, of Mr. D. DJ. Thomson's Cial way. According to the N. C. D. News of rath ins, the four representatives of Shang. was heard to the effect that at
noon on relieve the others, No. 27 discovered, on exam Saturday when fresh conductors came to
Messrs. owners,
from Hankow, which they had reached ining a box of tickets, that too were mining success. He was sorry that their representative, plaintiff let the floor at No, goy Des Voeux Wrightson gave some of the impressions and
Matheson Rod Co., would find the vessel a presented the defendant,
Mr. Gardiner said that defendaft took and
interview to a reprosentative of that paper, Mi, $le mentioned the ess to the accused, who the Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson, was not able to be Raasi in January last and pald one month's corigation & which he and his fellow-travellers remarked: "What's the good of making a presen, but he was very pleased to see Mirent, but the two months, from 23rd February had arrived. THREE QUARTERS OF A MILE FLAT RACE fuss. Get another box." This No: 37 did, Ross and Mr. Sinclair there. The Look, Win 23rd April, had not been paid: The rent
For Hongkong and China subscription and nothing was said until Conductor 58 pick was the biggest ship the Dock Campany had t
The itinerary shows that the party, travelled griffins of any season. Weight ing inches aled up the box of tickets which 27 had recently turned out, and he hoped she would be the was 518 a month and he claimed $36 for the by rail from Chinwanging to Yingkou (New per scale. Previous winner at this season's | discarded, sad discovering the loss, made o greasen success of any vet built by Them
venkaas at daycin the month, January to 23rd
Mr. Het produced a receipt for the rest for chwangh where they remained two days, thence to carry 7 lb. extra. "Offday" winners at Hongkong or Shanghel to carry 3 16.5 was investigated and tha missing 100 thair attendance and hoped they would have made aut in the name of the Kwong Chouar delay on to Mukden, whore the stay was some vostok should accupy the Shanghal merchants
tickets were discovered in defendant's box
what loogar. From Mukden they travelled Unplaced ponies in an official race Inspector Gourlay informed the Court that the
overland in carts a distance of forty miles to As a pining word, Mr. Wrightson wald ha allowed 5 ib. Non-winning jockeys allowed. recent sentences did not appear to have had
Hsinmintun and from this point the railway had reliable information that since he and his sib. Entrance fee $5. prize A Cup presented by Mr. D Macdonalds and prize that the full penalty be inflicted. His Worship
speaks most enthusiastically. "A second Man failure of a native bank, a financial misadven: say effect on the conductors, and he asked
friends left Newchwang a antifactory adjust brought them back to Peking and Hankow.
Of Manchuria as a country Mr. Wrightsonment had been made in connection with the 375 (Entrance fees to go to winner), concurred, and said that there was no doubt Mr. W. G. Clasko's Lashmere (late Four- shat defendant stole the tickets from another
obs, or what I imagine Manitoba to be" he markland) 10st tilb Mr. Clarke box and placed them in his for the sole puz
described it, a country therefore of vast com Mr. Ottery's Red Herring, a tlb...........
pose of making a profit sod defrauding the
mercial possibilities, Mr. Master Company, He would go to goal for six month Mr. Henchman's Diadem, cu tolb (gib
with hard jibpur, dhe be exposed in the stocks ['all'ce) com bah, 10-Hòn Mr, Grässon : 1 | for six hpur,
he succeeded in gathering them 'up again, the
FOCO WAN over.
extra.
a ple
pleasant time. (Applause).
two months and costs.
Hing Arm, defendant's name not being men Mr. Hoss, replying on behalf of the owDEII, thanked the Dock Company for what he beloned, and there was nothing to connect him, the ship, Sho was the biggest ship so far thas held Mr. Hett's contention and non-suited lieved to be thevery good work they had put into the asked that the case be dismissed.
After examining the receipt bis Honour up: they had built, but he hoped it would not be long before they built a larger (hear, hear), and plaintiff with costs to defendant, that they would lay down a very much bigger
one within the next few months. (Cheers.) He THE 1. C. steamer Yuunsang arrived from understood, that several river steamers worn Manila on Tuesday. She bad in tow the inter about to be built, and he hope i that at least ons land steamer Salvadom which has beek of them would come to the Dock Company. ! brought to Hongkong for ispair.
other eye,
ture which had involved $400,000. Also that approximately the equivalent of Tia, 1000,000 has lately been remitted to Shanghai by local "And your inquiries?"
mercbeats or bankers, "Thess repons, Iftrue," Ws were everywhere received with the ha remarked, "are significant and will neces great courtesy by the Japanese civiį;and || sarily inspire'conidence,”