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LI KONG, a bourdiog-house keeper, residing at No '17, Western Street, received a visit from Detective Sergeant Grant yesterday, which, from what transpired during the visit, went roughly against Li's purss., Word reached the inspector of boarding houses yesterday morn- ing that I i was running a lodging house sans licence. That turned out to be correct, in fact Li told Sergant Grant so during the visit. He At the Police Court, this morn; ing, he was arraigned before.Mt. F. A. Bazeland in answer to the charge and was fined $50.
was arrested·
ANNUAL MEETING.
THURSDAY MARCH
CHINA PIKE INSURANCH
COMPANYILA
ANNUAL MEETING.
1907.
THE " “IBLEMACHUS” CASK. About a month ago, to be precise on the 8th, ultimo, Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne, second po
THE JAPAN SUGAR TAX BILL.
'INTERESTING DEBATE:
The thirty-eighth annual meeting of the lice magistrate, was called upon by the Waterfa
On the xist ultimo, the House of Represent- Folice' to give his decision on a very important | stivei jussed this Suzar Tax Reimbursement point of law which interested the shipping com- Bill, with an umandment to sorten its term of munity in general and the caplain of the stem operation to two year-bu March 31st, 1909, ship Telemachies in particular. The point, it will be remembered by readers of the Hong Song Telegraph, arose out of a summone taken out by Detective Sergenal Wilden
Mr. Sughhura, in charge of the Rill, sintéd
that the committee was divided into three-one in favour of the Bill in the form proposed by the Government, nae in favour of shortening. the term of operation; while the third was in entire opposition. The second op nion at last prevailed.' It ́was maintained that ihn sugar. refining industry was now fully developed, and placed on a very steady basis, but the sugar- producing industry in Japan yet remained in a primitive state, and it was necessary to escour age and develop the industry. For this pos pose it was imperative to continue ti o legisla- tion, but it was thought it would be quite affect- ive, if the term of operation was shortened as much as possible.
Mr. Asano, an Independent, opposed the
The annual meeting of the Hongkong Fire shareholders of the China Fire Insurance Insurance Company, Ltd., was held at the Co, Ldg was held at the Company's offices offices of the general uunngers, Mestre Jardine, today, Mr. A. Haupt presided, and those Matheson & Co., this forenoon. The Hop proseal were:-Messi, E. Go, Decors Mr. W. J. Gresson presided, and there were sim, G. Ballach and R. Shewan, directors; present the Hon. Sir Paul Chater, Messrs. Captain Koach, Messrs. R. E. Barretio, 1. Raymond, F. Maitland, and HP. While, J. Leiria, A. H. M. da Silva, Pullenden, Fagainst the master of the Telamachus and members of the consulting committee Capt. Ellis, Orange, F. Smyth, W. H. Wickham,
was to the effect that the defendant fall W. E. Clarke, Messrs. C. H. Rogge, John Bar Chan Pat, and Geo, L. Tomlin, secretary,
ed to stop his ship when called upon to ton, W. A. Cruickshank, J Orange, Ho. The secretary read the notice calling the do so by the police on the 10th January last. Fook, A. H. M. da Silek H. Percy Smith; W. meeting-lay
Mr. Goldring, the solicitor for the defence, im H. Wickham, R. E. Barretto and F. N. Lacio, The Chairman "said: — Gentlemen,The
mediately raised an objection on the point of directors' report and statement of accounts for faw. He contended that Section 3 of Ordinance The secretary read the notice calling the the past year having been in your hands for
10 of 1899, under which the summons was about a fortnight, I will now, with your permis- taken out, read: "It shall be lawful for the meeting.
The Chairman said: -Gentlemen, The resion, adopt the usual course and consider them Captain Superintendent or other officer of police port and accounts have been in your hands for as read. It affords us much pleasure to bet not below the rank of sergeant having just some days and 1 will, therefore, with your pet the happy position to come before you will cause to suspect that any felony or mis- SHORTLY before eight o'clock last night the mission, follow the usual course and take them such favourable results for the year 1905, when a demeanour has been or is about to be con- sky to the north of Stonecutters Island prens read. The business of the year, 1905 has record profit was made by the company. This mitted in the waters of the Colony, to enter at 11. The inexperience had the uncertainty of sented a magnificent spectacle. There was a closed with results, which the Consulting Com-enables us to recommend to you $6.00 dividend all times, as well as by night and day, into and the policy of the Government in regard to ins big glare of light stretching across from west mitee, and I think you also, will regard ns and Sce bonus, or say 4% on the paid up upon any ship, boat, junk, or vessel (not being dustries, saul Mr. Asano, was fully demonii. to east for a great distance, but no. fire or gratifying: the profit for the year being the capital This is the highest dividend paid in a ship of war, or a vessel having the status of tested by this Bil. Fr.. Szkutani, Minister for smoke was observable from this side of the largest in the records of the company. The any one year and must be looked upon as ex- a ship of war), and 10 take into custody all Finance, and Mr. Wakatauki, Vice-Muster, barbour, Inquiries at several quarters to day premium incoms shows an increase of $27,793.28 ceplictial, and cannot be expected every year, persons exspected of being concerned it continued the speaker, iad repeatedly pon- failed to elicit any, satisfactory information for as compared with the preceding year; and this but only when the company is favoured with such felony or misdemeanour and to take demned this measure years ago, as četrimental the unwonted sight,
increase has been secured without in any way good fortune: $5,000 to be added to the invest charge of any properly suspected of hav to the home industry. Now their views have departing from the lines we have consistently ment fluctuation account to provide for a tom ing been stolen or unlawfully obtained.* undergone a sudden change, and they were no porary depreciation in certain companies' The intention of the police, he submitted, in longer inclined to a protective policy. Under followed, and which, we believe, are essential to the continued prosperity of the company. Our shares at the end of the year, but which have signalling to the ship to stop was because they the guise of a desire to protect agricultural and policy being, so far as possible, to confine our since materially decreased in value. This thought she was carrying an excess of industrial business alike, the Government acceptances to those classes of risks which, account only shows a credit of $316.05 passengers. To stop a ship, he contended, the would suppress the sugar-producing indosity. though lower rated, have been proved on a long owing to something over $7,000.00 hav police must suspect that a "felony or mis
in Japan, and protect the sugar-refining indus- experience to yield the most profitable results ing been written off, securities and loss demeanour" was being committed on boardry. The re-imbursement of the tax was a bad The difficulties of pursuing this policy have in, exchange on a sterling bank deposit, Carrying excess of passengers was pot a
measure, which wou'd result. in protecting the foreign.sugar business, and killing the not been diminished by the ever increasing $9951.63 to be added to extra reserve fund felony or misdemeanour" and therefore the competition to secure business, and whilst account, which will then stand at $320,449.65. police had no case. If it was for the purpose home sugar production. This opinion had we naturally expect and anticipate having to which is a satisfactory addition to our reserves; of counting the ship's passengers that the
been once expressed by the Finance Minister face competition in our endeavours to retain $5,467.42 bonus to office staff, which will no
officer requested the ship to stop, then he was
himself. The Formosan 10gar-producing busi- ness was still in a very primitive state, and you' our position, we have to deplore the lengths to doubt have your approval. Turning to the acting ultra vires. This particular offence did which this tends. In certain areas where we working account, 1996, I am pleased to be not come under the meaning of the Ordinance, the Government proposed this Bill; the Gov-
and Mr. Goldring held that no offence was com
emment must have entirely forgotten the have large connections, and more particularly able to point out an increase of $18,881.67 over in the North, the desire to swell premium in that carried forward for the year 1905, which
Formosan sugar industry, concluded the speaker, comes has resulted in an exploiting by others must be considered satisfactory. The com-. of the insurance of Chinese contents, and the pany's surveyors have reported on, the granting of policies to undestrable applicants, properties under mortgage to us, and we are which unquestionably bears close relationship satisfied that we have ample security in each to the increasing freq iency of fires, possibly also case. We have opened an agency at New involving the property of reputable and desir- chwang, and trust to work that district success able insurers, and not infrequently leading to fully. I am sorry to tell you that since the new year has opened' we have been involved litigation serving to bring the business of fire insurance into disrepute. Our losses for the in a somewhat serious loss by a conflagration year you will observe are unusually low, at Bangkok. Before moving the adoption of being only 19.87% of the premium income the directors' report and statement of accounts Commissions and expenses have remained for the year 1906, 12hall be happy to answer within the bounds of economy and are any questions that may be put relating to the DETECTIVE Sergeant Murison executed a gambling raid on house No. 10, Mercer Street below the ratio of most of our competitors, business before the meeting.
whilst our interest account shows a sensible shortly after nine o'clock last night, and broke increase. Of course, I cannot venture to A. S. WATSON & CO., LIMITED, up a gambling school which was in progress. predict the outcome of the year 1995 but we Twelve men were arrested, including the view with satisfaction the fact that, up to date, lessee, who was charged with keeping a com- the result is even better than for the corres-perienced. AGENTS.
mon gaming house. The others were charged ponding period of 1995 business. I do not with gambling on the premises. The entire think that our assets and liabilities call for any outfit was arraigned before Mr. C. A D. Mel detailed remarks on my part. Your attention 13tbourne, at the Police. Court, this morning, to
bas been directed in the report to the compol, answer the charges. They pleaded not guilty.sory deposit we have in Japan to enable as to Evidence was called, and the lessee' was mul.
transact business in that country. The bonds cted in the sum of $25, the remainder being which form this deposit sland in Japan to
day at a figure slightly in excess of that at which they were originally purchased, but, owing to the fluctuation of exchange, their dollar equivalent was somewhat below their book value. This we have now pro vided for and a further rise in exchange would hot call for any immediate further re- vision. Provision has also been made in the accounts, and Sz,aço set aside for a bonus for
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AT noon on 21st ult, the Chu-chion, the fourth of six sister ships being built by the Kawasaki Dockyard Company for the Im perial Chinese Navy, was launched at Kobe in the presence of a large number of visitors, including the hinese Consul. The customary complimentary toasts and speeches were made after the launch, which was quite successful, The Chu-chien, like the Chubut, which left Kobe for China on Sunday week, is 200ft, long, 29ff, wide, has a displacement of 740 tons, and a draught of 3ft, being specially designed for service on the Yangise.
Che Hongkong Helegraph fined 51 each.
Hongkong, Thursday, March 7, 1907.
BRITAIN'S CONSULAR SYSTEM.
On the marning of 26th ult, a large shoat of whales, about 150 in number, appeared in Ine Bay, wagahama, Yoromuro, You district' Tamba Province. A fisherman who sighted them gave the alarm to the villagers, who the quickly tarned out and assembled on beach. While they were watching the whales
and considering how best to catch them, the wher's went out in the direction of Maizuru Bay. According to vernacular contemporaries, the length of this whale procession was over two miles. Such a large shoal of whales has never before been seen in the bay, according to "the oldest inhabitant,"
Hai | Pr, a coolie, residing at No.4, Shaukiwan❘ West, was charged by Inspector Roberisan, of
Shau-ki-wan Police Station, at the Police Court.
distribution among the staff: (hear, bear). The reserve fund we propose to increase by $35.555 55 the largest sum that our articles of association permit of our approprinting in this gianner. There remains a sum ní $520, on 10 be dealt with and with this we propose to pay a dividend of $40 a share, if any, further in formation is desired I shall be pleased to give it before moving the resolution that the report and accounts as presented he passed.
No questions were asked.
Mr. Tarion seconded:
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Mr. Orange, in seconding, said: I am sure the shareholders, together with the secretary and staff, are to be congratulated on the very successful year which the company has ex
The motion was unanimously carried, Mr. Smyth moved the confirmation of Messrsi D. M. Nissim, A. Babington, G. Balloch and
R. Shewan as directors..
Mr. Pallenden seconded, and the motion was adopted,
Mr. Leiria moved the re-election of Messrs. A. G. Wood and E. Goetz as directors.
Captain Roach seconded and the motion was adopted.
Mr. da Silva moved the re-appointment of Messrs. W. Hutton Fe ts and A. R.. Lowe as auditors.
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Mr. Barretto seconded and the motion was adopted.
The Chairman: That is all the business of the meeting, gentlemen. Thank you for your attendance. Dividend warrants will be posted this afternoon. "
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mitted. Inspector Langley, who conducted the case for the police did not admit that the police signalled to the ship to count her passengers.
In apposing Mr. Asùno, the Finance Minis- If, for that is according to the Ordinance, tie ter most emphatically denied that the Govern barbour-master, a police inspector, or sergeant ment had forgotten the Formosan sugar indus- could not stop a vessel without suspecting that tey. The total uttput of sugar in Formess, some felony was being committed on board, Luchu and Oshima at present reached some then masters of ships could do what they pleas-170000,000 kin a year, and the annual produc ed when leaving the port, said the inspectortion of refined sugar 180,000,000 kin, of which calling the Court's intention to the fact that the quasitity, 87,000,000 kin was exported, repre- Ordinance under which the present charge wassenting Y10,000,000 ia value. The home pro.. framed was the only Ordinance which gave duction of raw Bugarw insufficient to supply power to the police to stop a vessel. Op. the
the demand for raw material, they up look following day his Worship gave bis decision which was in favour of the police. Carrying The Customs duty on refined sugar was, added"
abroad for a supply to make good the 'deficit, excess of passengers, he held, was a miede.
the Minister, 80 sen on too' kin, and the rate meanor. 'Disobedience to any statutory order
on raw sugar Y2.25. Were the things left in this slate the sugar-refining i-dustry in Japan is, generally speaking, a misdemeanour," he said, "but a book which comprised all statutory would never find any chance for expansion, orders would be nearly co-extensive with the statate book itself. very crime is either trea son, felony or misdemeanour. Every crimement opposed the measure when it was pro- which amounts to treason or felony is so denn minated in the definitions of crimes. All crimes nol so denominated are misdemean ours,"
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Having decided the point of law the case was adjourned until the return of the Tele- muchus.
When the Telemachut returned from her trip to-day the case against the captain was called. And after evidence had been heard his Worship dismissed the suminons,
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In 1901, continued the Minister, the Govern
posed by the Hous", because the Customs duty on raw sugar was on's 5 per cent, ad valerew, and when the duty was reimbursed, the Government would have lost all the revenue from this source. Then the Government was confident that the Formosan sugar Industry would rapidly develop without the measura," The growth, of the Formosan industry was much hindered by the Russo-Japanese wat and the overament was convinced of the necessity of encourging the sugar industry in Japan by forming a powerful refining com- Up to yesterday evening, Lun Sing," a. boiler-pany. The Minister invited the House to note maker, of No. 7, Aberdeen Street, was in regu-the change in the situation of affairs in 1903 lar employment, foltowing his avocation on and at the present time, boaid H.H.S. Monmouth, but yesterday a The Hill was adopted by a large majority, templation came in bis way, and unable to and carried to the second and then to the third resist it, he fell, and is now working for Gov. reading and finally passed, with an amendment emment in a different sphere. Lun went on to the term of operation as mentioned. board the Afonmouth as usual yesterday to continue his work, but on leaving his eye was At the Supreme Court this morning, before attracted by a ngal blue serge suit, hung up to hit. Honour, Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, air, and the templation to annex it was irresist presiding in Summary jurisdiction, the case in ible, so that when Lun was leaving the Mos. which A. G. da Ep, clerk to Messrs, Cald-mouth the suit was going with him, and an the commissioning of the battleship Wisconsin A.B. would have been mouthing his loss but and the cruisers New Orleans, Marblehead, for the argus-eyed watchman who had Lun | and Wibany for the sime squadron, wili muro under observation and twigged his little game. than double, the present naval strength of the Arrest and charge followed, and the case being United States in the Pacific. crystally clear against Lun he was sentenced by Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Magistracy this morning, to three weeks hard labour and four
perty of Thos. Puckey, A.B., and was valued hours' stocks. The suit proved to be the pro
at 18.
"MUCH ADJOURNED CLAIM. JUDGMENT BY CONSENT.
The Chairman moved the adoption of the beck Macgregoriand Ca., sued Chung Hing report and accoutr
Shi, widow, of No. 6, U Yam Lane, for the re- covery of the sum of $1,000, being money ad. The mition was carried unanimously. vanced by plaintiff to defendant upon a certain Mr. Orange moved that the Hon. Mr. W. J. agreement, the terms of which were not car Gresson, the Hon. Siri aul Chater, Messrs. It. ried out by the said defen 'ant, the money thus oboin the P. White, F. Maitland and A. J. Raymond be becoming returnable to the plaintiff. This re-elected members of the Consulting. Com-case had been several times called, and as often
adjourned on various pretexts. Captain Clarke seconded and the motion was unanimously carrird.
Mr. EJ. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Griss, appeared for the plaintiff, the de- fendant being represented by Mr. O. D. Thomson.
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A LAFFAN wire from Washington states ihai the Navy Department has decided to tindafer four of the most formidable warships frớm the Atlantic to the Pacific Squadron. These with
THE boatmen who sheiver in Causeway Bay would appear to be about andiff:rent to the
certain class of The shore papo dion, and this destruction af Government,perty, as is a
indifference is at last leading them into trouble. for some time past it has been noticed that the prays wall at Causeway Bay was very much broken up, with bricks loose and falling the result of the careless use by the boilipen out, and it was generally understood that it was
made to the Wanchai Police, by the Public Works Department, and accordingly luspector
Those who have had any experience of British consuls abroad are seldom cuthu siastic in their favour, and for many reasons. In pot a few cases the demands of what they conceive to be their social duties fail to harmonise with their obligations. And far too frequently they leave the affairs of their office to subordinates who are either of alien birth or are dreaning of vistas which may be realised through the influence, of friends. Fortunately, the era of petticoat this morning, with committing burghey in that government has passed-shall we say with district last night. The complinam was Chui the late dilettante government of Great Ping, a salt merchant. At about lep o'clock Britain? There are men like Mr. Alexander last night a fisherm.h while passing the salt Hosie, who was all that a consul should be, godown saw accused entering the godown by a striking type of the representative of the means of the main entrance, He thought United Kingdom as a commercial agent in there was something "fisby' the Far East. His merits were tardily re- man's movements and reported the matter
to the officer in charge at Shru-ki-wan Siation.mittee. cognised and would probably have gone to oblivion had it not been that a Liberal Inspector Roberison, together with a lukong, Ministry came into power, and appointed paid a visit to the godown and found the door
barricaded from the inside, the lock was lyi one of the
most active, keen-sighted in the street. The door was forced open and and delving pioneers of British prospects alter a search accused was found hiding be on this part of the globe, to be the tween some bags of salt and covered over with commercial' attaché to China; But with a piece of matting. Accused told the Court the advent of the new forces which are at that he went there to purchase some salt, bat the head of the Empire it is quite possible that did not have any effect on Mr. Hazeland, that the British consul will become a per- who sent him to gaol for three weeks and to be sonage rather thin an appanage. Since Mr. exposed in the stocks for four hours, Lloyd-George became President.of the Board
MUI WAI, a farmer, was arraigned before Mr. of Trade, an effort has been made to infuse new life into the consular corps and some of E. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court, this
THE PARSEES ! TEHERAN. his proposed reforms are crisply enunciated. morning, to answer two charges. The first was for being in possession of a quantity He predicates four proposals: (1) The tele of illicit opism. The second was for im TO THE EDITOR OF THE "Hoxekord Teleosaruj graphing of important information so that it porting letters into the Colony, which
Sir, The Jeller of Mr.. "H. S. K" in the does not reach this country hopelessly be. were not passed through the Post Office, Morning Post appears of the writer's misunder
In Summary Jurisdiction at the Supreme shaw what good work he has done while in bing their hooks into the wall in the face and in direct defiance of his warning, he ran then. lated. (a) The selection of future consuls thereby infringing the exclusive rights of standing of sending a'rable reply by Mr. H. N. from men who have passed through the In- the Postmaster-General. Accused arrived Mody to His Majesty he Shah,"
Cont this morning, before his Honeur Mr. A. charge of that district. Formerly, the Shau None such elegant has yet been forwarded, G. Wise, Puisce Judge, presiding, Lo Siu Tingki-wan district was notorious as a hot-bed of in, with the result that when they were taken telligence Department of the Board of Trade.rom Macao yesterday afternoon by the steamer (3) The numerical strengthening of the ser
Sui Tal. He was searched on landing by and thus without the Parsees' meeting none has and Choy Quan Shau, carrying on business as piracy and outlawry, but as soon as Inspector to the Magistracy they had no sitemstive but vice. (4) A census of the production of the excise officers and the opium and Miters were power to cable in the same of the community!" bankers at Pakhoi, in the Empire of China, Robertson took charge of the district he set to plead guilty, and were fined $3 each and found Sergeant. Davit took him in charge. Your correspondant" Loyally's" explanation, sued Chan Yuk Sang, of No. 78, Sheung Wan himself to purge it of the pirates, outlaws and cautioned against a repetion of the offence, industries of the country. There is much Seven of the letters, so it was said, were ad- as to the reason to induce the Shah to forward market, and Wong Pui Hing of No. 236, Des | other criminal classes, who sought to make Inspector Gourlay saying he did not wish to
dressed to the American Consul, and the other as the telegram through if is Britannic Majesty's Voeux, Road, West, carrying on business as that district their happy hunting ground while press for a beavy penalty in this instance.
more behind this than meets the eye. It means that the conscientious consul will no longer be tied down to routine, hide bound formula. It means that the con- sular butterfly will have to attend to his duties. It means that great effects will flow from litle causes and that the admirable American service will not be
to a certain sative, firm here.. A Post Office representative, who appeared to prosecute on the second charge, said there was a great deal of this smuggling of letters going on now and he asked for a heavy penalty. Accused said that there was no post office where he got the letters, but he was told that he could have posted them on alone in informing home merchants of board ship at Macao. On the first charge he “trade possibilitjes. We have only to turn was fined $7, and on the second joo. The
to the consular reports which arrive from'¡finsi wars paid,
Mr. Rogge proposed the re-appointment of Me sis. W. Futton Potts and H. Percy Smith, #1 auditors.
adopted.
On the case being called. Mr. Grist said the mailer was settled, and he understood that his
Mr.Tl6 Fook seconded and the motion friend would formally consent to judgment in Robertson will be accompanied his wife end of their boat-hooks and spikes, Complaints were
Mr. Chair-nan-The dividends, gentlemen, will be ready on application to-morrow morning, Thanks for your attendance.
CORRESPONDENCH.
(We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column.)
Minister is startling, but as to keep for the future safeguard to our poor Farsees living in Persia, it is necessary to cable the Parsees gra- titude to the Shab for the further protection,
Almost every Parsee of Hongkong and Can- lon desire to have an immediste meeting to pass the suggestion, and it is hoped that Mr. Mody now will be good enough to come out to preside the meeting Yours etc.
"BETTER LATE THAN NEVER* Hongkong, 7th March,
terms prayed.
AFTER a period of twenty-three years' service In the Hongkong Police Force, inspector William Robertson proceeds home on furlough' for nine months, in the P. and O: ss. Delhi, salling hence on Saturday next. Inspector family. Formerly, in the Dundee City Police, William Roberen was appointed to the Hong". His Honour said he was glad to hear it, Mr. O. D. Thomson said he was instructed
finding the condition of the wall was as reported, to conreat to judgment for the amount claimed, ong Police Force in 1884, and arrived in the Gourlay went and inspected the locality, and together with the sum of $:50, being the Colony in August of that year. In 1889 hehe tested the sides, only to find the more was promoted acting sergeant, being confirmed Amount of agreed costs, but he would ask for in that position very shortly afterwards. Inwere quite loose, and easily removable. The 187 he was again promoted to Third Class In inspector warned the man against using their spector, being given a step in the following boat-hooks and spikes against the wall; but year, until in 1900 he was appointed a First finding two, Chang Tsol, a fisherman, master Class Inspector for the past eight years, or of fishing-boat No. 17,290H, and 1p Pal, mas since 1899, Inspector Robertson has had charge ier of cargo boat No. 1,556, deliberately jab- of Shau-ki-wan Police Station, and the secords
a stay of execution for a fortnight.
Mr. Grist sald he had no objection. Judgment for plaintiff, accordingly.
CLAIM FOR MONEY LENT
TO A PAXHOI MERCHANT.
Fuk Sang Cheung, at No. 135 Des Voeux, they terrorized the inhabitants of the region, West, Victoria, and at Pakhoi, for the recovery So successful was he, with the co-operation of of the sum of $831-34 being the amount of his antprdinates, in carrying out the task he money leat by plaintiffs to defendants on the had set himself that to-day the name of Shau 6th December, 1995; together with interest-ki-win is almost unbeard in the criminal records. Inspector Robertson carries with him, the thereon, and the costs of this action
of the Force, for a safe and pleasant trip home, Mr. B. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and best wishes of a host of friends, both in and out Grist, appeared for the plaintifis.
Mr Oto Kong Sing representing the de'enj yable Holiday in the homoland, and a re turn, with renewed bealth and vigour, to the fandants,
-scene of his labours,'
Evidence was beard,
tar punctured so much
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that the bricks
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