Intimation.
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 20 1907.
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A MASKANY GILLAN AGAIN.
ZO DE SUMMONED FOR BREACH OF BOND.” The following ate the minutes of a monthly Mrs. Amy Gillan, of 3, Duddell Stidel, whe meeting of the General Committee of the has become somewhat notorious of late in con- hongkong Cham Chamber of Commerce sequence of her frequent visits to the Police held in the Chamber Room, St. George's County was there again this morning to press Building, Hongkong, on Tuesday, 3rd Septem-twa summonses against certain ladies-one of ber, 1997, at 3.30 p.m. Present:-Hon. Mr. B. whom the charged with assault, and bath, A. Hewett (Chairman), Mr. A. G. Wood (Vice Jointly, with using issulting and indecent Chairman), Hon. Mr. Henry Kenwick, Mears language towards bar-and to answer to a A. Haupt, G. H. Medhurst, J. R. MaSmith, H. charge herself, taken out against her by one of E. Tomkins and A. R. Lowe (Secretary).
the ladies, of behaving in a disorderly manner towards her sighteen-months old boy.
MINUTES...
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The minuter of the monthly meeting Hold on the 12th mo were read and confirmed.
LEASEHOF OFFICES.
From what transpired when the case was called on before 3. Melbourne to. day, it would appear, that at the next heating The Chairman said he had renewed the the police will have framed another charge, lease of the rooms at present occupied for against Mrs. Gillan. In July last, readers noother period of years from 30th Instant on will recollect; Mrs. Gillan, was arrested by the same terms,
Detective Sergeant O'Sullivan and charged COMPANIES (EXTRA COLONIAL REGISTER). with being in possession of a revolver and
ORDINANCE, 1907.
sixty-six rounds of ammunition without a per- The following correspondence was read:- · mit, and" with sending threatening letters to Hongkong Chamber of Comnieica, certain ladies, then residing at the Carlton
15th August, 1907.
Hotel. The revolver and ammunition weie for. Sir,-1 am directed to forward for the in- fajted, and on the second chargs she was bound formation of your Committee copy of a draftover in the sum of $102 to keep the peace for ordinance entitled "Compaujes (Extra Colonial one year. A few days ago she was convicted Register) Ordinance, 1907," and to ask your by Mr. Melbourne and again bound over. But Committee's opinion thereon and fir any com ng a year has not elapsed since tlie date of her iuments or suggestion they may wish to make in Grst conviction steps are being taken by the
order that this Chimber may consider the same police against her for breach of bord.” before replying to the Hongkong Government's request for this Chamber's opinion of the Bill, - have &c.,
I am to ask for the favour of an early reply,
(sd.), A. R. LowÉ,
Secretary..
ONK N.C.. and 3 men, 3rd Middlesex Regi- ment, arrived from N. China per sa. Kweichow
on 8th instant.
We have received two paper weights from Messre. Lutgess, Einsimon & Co, agents Hongkong for Gandy Beling Co., Ltd.
THRIE Japanese schoolchildren kave'been re-
fused admission to schools at Chicago. A replica of the San Francisco segregation policy
is feared
MAJOR F. M. Davidson, K.G.a., strived from England per s.5. Sabu Maru, un-19th instant, on posting to No. 87 Company, Royal Garrison Artillery.
THE hon. treasurer of the Alice Memorial and, Affiliated Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donations to the funds of the hospitals
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On September 11, 1956, at Shanghai, the wife of CHARLES STEWART, of a daughter.
DEATHS,
On September 12, 1997, at Shanghai, Louis. VICHY, aged 33 years,
Qa'September 13, 1997, at London, CHARLES GRANT, inte of Shanghai.
At Shanghai, LYDIA, the beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. Shelenhames, aged one year and one weck.
On September 15, 1907, at Shanghai, James ARTHUR MACFARLANE GLASSEY (late Asst. Exam. I. M. Customs, Shanghai), aged 39 years and 11 months.
ALFRED EDWARD JONES.
The Secretary,
General Chamber of Commerce, Shanghai.
Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, 28th August, 1907. Dear Sir-Your letter of the 13th instant, enclosing copies, of the draft Ordinance, en titled "Companies (Exra Colonial Register) Ordinance, 1997," has been laid before my Committee.
After carefully considering same, i am di ected to suggest the following alteration, in which i trust your Com nittee will acquiesce.
Clause 4, Section (2) for "pominal capital" substitute "paid up Capital."
Section (8) b. delete the words "who shail have died domiciled elsewhere than in the Colony."
By kind permission of Lieut. Col. W. Scout Moncrieff and Officers, the Band of the Third
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POLUNTEER PROMENADE
CONCERT,
There were several exceptionally interesting items at the Volun.eer Promenade Concert held last evening. It wold be impossible to conceive a more ideal evening for outdoor
(Bgd.), J, D. CANNING, The Secretary,
Secretary. Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce,
Hongkong.
Thehairman also read extracts from private letters from leading lawyers in Shaoghai and Tientsin explaining the views held by those interested in the working of Hongkong. Reg. istered Companies at those pits.
After some discussion it was agreed to sup. part the Bill subject to alterations auggested by the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce.
OFIUM MONOPLY AT NANKING, The following letter was rendi-
Hongkong, 27th August, 1907.' Sir-We have the honour to bring to your aliention the following copies of correspond- ence in connection with, the intention of the Opium trade in Manking.
Mr. Andrew G. Jackson, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master, who appeared for the defence of the two ladies, said that the charge of assault was taken out under the wrorg Section, and the other charge-"usjog insulting language, whereby a branch of the peace might have been committed ""was another "might have been "case;
His Worship said he did not have the time to hear the cases to lay and fixed a date for the next hearing.
Chief Detective. Hanson-May I speak, your Worship?
And receiving perm ssion from slie Court inspector Hanson stated that he understond Mrs. Gillan had been convicted by him a few to keep the peace a few months ago and he ́days ago, She, he said, had been bound over asked that her former bond be estreated.
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
THE YURCHOW, RISING, [From Our Own Correspondent]
Telegram.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
SERVICE
SHANGHAI TRAGEDY.
HUNGArian woman ARRESTED.
[From Our Own Correspondent.}
Shanghai, 20th September,
3.40 p.to.
Canton, 19th Septembar, The other day the Canton authorities gave further instructions to the local officinis in the prefecture of Yunicher directing them to take all necessary steps without loss of time for the suppression of the outlaws by the troops already there, as the former were reported to be still very active. Taotai Kwok, Jen-chang, commander of the troops, who is reported to be working very vigorously against the sisters, had a conference with Brigadier-General Li Chan and Tastai Wong of that circuit, with reference to the sending of maṛa troops to Fong hing, in two different directions, to leged murder of a Russian Jewess in attack the rebels. So more troops will be Scott Road, on Wednesday after. sent to the scene of rising from Yumchow. "It is expected that, on the arrival of the further | noon.
reinforcement, the rebels will he dealt with in an effective'manner.' »
A Hungarian woman has been arrested in connection with the al-
The Mi
ADSKETS IN MANILA.
DECLARES HE WILL FIGHT EXTRADITION.
Cableness, of 17th inst., says At 445 pm. yesterday Adrotts, the alleged murderer of Gertrudte Dayton, walked asborn." on Philippine soil a free man for About five seconds. Midshipman Taylor brought him in on one of the Galveston's small senders. The Tender stopped at the Customs wharf in front of the baggage and passenger office,O
CANTON:JIANKOW RAILWAY,, The vice-president of the Canton-Pankow Railway Company," Mr. Wong Shiu ping, lina despatched a telegram to the Ministries of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce and Communications and Post, reporting that he hat ken over charge of office on the 16th instant, and in the aneanwhile Mr. Wong 51 ted that, owing to the delay in the assump. im of office as president by Mr. Lo Po-thun, Sir Chintang Liang Cheng, 'who stood third on- Adseiti was then in the custody of naval the pall' at the election on the and day of the authorities, but when the double irons word 6th nipon last; has been recommended by the taken off he stepped ashore at liberty, Fiva shareholders and the general public for specúnds inter Detective Walker snapged the paintment as president of the Company in the handcuffs un bin, while Détective Guertin stood place of Mr. Lo. He requested these Ministries close by. to instruct Sir Chentung Liang Ch`ng to lake' The suspect said nothing and did not appear up the appointment should it be approved of to be excited. He looked haggard and has and sanctioned by the Throgs. The Ministry aged considerably since leaving Manila He nd Communications and Port has alreadywas dressed in a navy blue suit, and worO A memorialised the Talone recommending the Baliuag hat with a light ribbon around it. The appointment of Sir Chenlung to the post. | legs, of both trousers were sewed up where they were torn the time he attempted to mako his second escape.
ANTI-OPIUM #SSOCIATIONS, Recently many anti-opium associations were reported to have been opened in the various the news that another branch anti-opium a districts of the province and now again come
sociation has been opened, on the xyili instant, at Sha Tow, in the district of Namhoi. At the inaugural ceremony there was a large assembly Inspector lauson - bring that up now, present and many speeches were made on the
evil effects of the drug. your Worship.
His Worship-You can bring that up, if you wani.
His Worship-Is that not a question. Mr. Jackson should have mentioned ?-
Mr. Jackson said he had mentioned that last
lime.
After further discussion permission was granted for the issuance of a summons for breach of bond, and the case was adjourned,
BULL TERRIERS ATTACK A POLICEMANG
CisÈ AT THE POLICE COURT. The proprietor of the Yee Yin gardens, at Wong-nel-chong, was summoned by an Indian policeman before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court, to-day, to answer a charge of permi ting ferocious dogs to be at iar un- muzzled:
The dogs nie only six months old, your Worship, said defend tui..
His Worship-What happened? o'clock on the morning of the 16th instast, pspector Gously stated that at about four
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CEMENT WORKS. The Provincial Examiner, in the presence of the Penyu Magistrate, has made a contract with a contractor named Li Yuk-long for the erection of the building of the Honam Govern Inco Cement Works for the sum of $91,000, The work is to be completed within six months Ir the date of commencement of the work.
GAMBLING MONSPOLY.
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Adsetts will fight extrudition, and declarea that he was brought to Manils against his will, and has been given no opportunity to make a defence, although the evidence in the cass is purely circumstantial,...
Although the prisoner protesta his innocence, he intimated that the murder of the Dayton woman was a premeditatet affair, and that he had a fair idea as to who the murderer was.
He declares he cab clear himself by im" plicating the murderers, and that several per- sons were connected with the gruesome.crime. Adsetts says that the Chinese Coolios who removed the trunk from the hotel to the ship, containing the body of the murdered woman, knew of its contents and that at least two ser vants of the hotel kaew the crime had been" committed; if they were not actually eye-wit mess of it.
Yesterday, a merchant surnamed Leung Sui- an of the Sun Yi Company, applied for the shanßiu and pupku monopoly of the province, In speaking of his escape from the jail in agreeing to pay $100,000 more than the Cheloo, the prisoner laughed' heartily and de-- $1,600,000 per annum, with an additional and was on a fair road to escape but for ite present monopolists, making the amount clared that he had covered about six miles, single payment of Tacts 1,000,000. The pre-pain in his ankle which he had sprained in sent petitioner also agices to fully piy the jumping from the jail window, balance of $320,000 together with interest still When seen by a Cablenews reporter yeşler. owing by the Canion Government to the Mitsui day he talked freely and in describing, his Bussan Kaisha, the original debt having been capture after his escape from the jall, he seem- partly paid by a sum of 30,000 tecla annual outed to forget the seriousness of his situation and deplored his ill-luck in being handicapped in NETHERLAND GOVERNMENT'S GENEROSITY the fight by having an injured-ankle. ————
A sum of $10,260 hat been handed by the
He appeared to enjoy the description of this
kong is II.E. the Acting Viceroy for distribu- with "Billy" Bellew, a prize fighter of Shanghai tion as compensation to the widows and re who is on the police force of that city.. latives of those Chinese labourers who have Yesterday morning, the prisoner was ameign- died whilst serving under the Dutch Governed before Judge Gilbert for preliminary 'ex«
of this farm.
On September 15, 1937, near Quinsan. amusement, and when the Government House Viceroy at Nanking to grant a monopoly of the while the Indian was passing defendant's gar Consul-General for the Netherland at Hong fight, and recited is minute detail his encounter.
* On September 15, 1997, at hanghai, ALLEN FRASER, beloved son of Allen and Bella Malcolm, aged 1 year and 9 months.
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Party arrived the enclosure was well filled. The first to appear was the ever popular favour. ite, Mr. P. W. Goldring, who was very much at home with My Pretty Jane." In songe alter the Grossmith humour Lieut. R. M. Crosse
1. Copy of letter addressed to 1.1M Consul General at Shanghai by the foreign opium dealers there dated 17th June.
2. Copy of letter addressed to the Chairman
The Honghang Gelegraph proved a strong acquisitions. Probably the most of the China Association dated sith July.
HONGXONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 1917.
CHINESE IMPERIAL
TELEGRAPHS.
.. Copy of letter addressed to H..M.'s Consul-General, Shanghai, dated 2nd August
4. Extracts from Sia Wan Pao,
applauded of lus five items that he was called upon to give, was, his rendering of Walter Slaughter's catchy melady The Crocodile." Mrs. T. L. Perkins delighted her audiance with "The Birds go North again,” though the singer. appeared somewhat fatigued. Mr. F. G. Car- roll was very happy in his selection, us Lơng. ago in Alcala" was very much to the liking of in the South China, Journal of the Viceroy of
5. Translation of a letter addressed to im porters by the Swatow Opium Guild in Shanghini.
6. Translation of an official despatch in
dens, on duty, two dogs rushed out and attack ed the policeman.
ed a bite.
His Worship--Do you know if the dogs had had more than one bite? Every dog is allow
Inspector GourlayThat, I can't say. His Worship-Have you seen the Cug No, I have not.
Then go and see them and if you think they. Ere ferocious destroy them.-Very well.
At this stage, Mr: Geo: Hoggarth, who is known as a dog fancier, entered the Court.
His Worship Mr. Hoggarib, do you know
ment.
"A BURGLÁKS-SORPRISE,
ENCOUNTERED A TARTAR.
When Chp Kwai picked himself up on a dor-stepfaths Central district shortly before daybreak to-day, all his schemings of the pre-
omination.
After a short hearing the Court set the matter? for two o'clock this afternoon, when it is ox pected the Hongkong detectives will have arrived. Tha Hongkong detectives will be used as wine ses in the proceeding.
The mandate of the Governor-General, based on the extradition treaty between the United States and Great Britain, has been prepared
the signature of the trial judge."
In view of the present tendency of this distenets; in response to an enrare, he Liang Kiang re the erection of an Opium these dogs?-if they are the ones i am refer- vious night came back to him.. Chu, at one and is ready for s'gnature, also an order for
We understand that the Chinese Authorities in the other Provinces are closely watching the successiat, of forming monopolies in the other course of events at Nanking with a view, if
centres of the opium trade also, "
Chinese to assume the management and proved that it is no easy tak to play your Monopely Office. control of the railroads and other important an accompaniment, and be heat to ad- business enterprises, a résume of the vantage when singing in the open. The most
In connection with the above, which will give you full information on the matter, we beg annual report of the Imperial Telegraph striking novelty of the evening was the dainty to inform you that an eassury of the Viceros Administration, prepared by Mr. F. Cloud, and charming rendering of the well-known of Nanking is now in the Colony and has student interpreter at the Shanghai Con- ticisha success, "The Armauraw Goldfish" actustly purchased opium for the Bureau. sulate General, contains some interesting by Miss Parken character, assisted by the items: Originally this system of telegraphs orchestra; this newcomer scored a decided was a private concern organised by wealthy 12: Joki, was indisposed. In its place, however, h. Unfortunately the popular violinist, Mr. J. Chinese officials and gentry, but some Mr. Gold ing sang, "The Song of Thanks eight or nine years ago the Central Govern- giving" with dramatic fervour, Mr. H. S. ment took over control of the company, Humphreys was also heard to great advantage allowing certain merchants to retain their inhe Song of May." During the evening shares, increased the capital and secured a the Band of the Middlesex Regiment 'played monoply of the business throughout the various selections. The interval afforded visit. copire. Under Government management at opportunity to inspect the equipment of the system is approaching a tolerable de-
the new Dill Hall, of which the Volunteers are gree of completeness and usefulness. Or justly-proud-
TOLUNTEER RESERVA ASSOCIATION.
late years, also, it has been paying fairly | HONGKONG good dividends, amounting to 10 per cent in 1906, and this, too, in the face of rather large extensions of the system. The total
PRAK RIFLE RANGE. receipts of the system for the year were
His Excellency the Governar has kindly $1,597,176 United States gold, made up of consented to fire the first shot Imm the new the following items: From commercial Boo yards' firing point, recently erected at business, $879,994; official business, $98,58; the Peak Rifle Range to-morrow, Saturday from general business, $619,124. The total afternoon, at 2.30 p.m. expenditures for the same period yere
As this will be the first opportunity His $951,639, as follows: For the maintenance of Excellency has had of coming into touch with the superintendent-general's office, $34252; the late governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, with the Reserve As ociation which was founded by maintenance of general office, $37,198; run the object of carrying on in this Colony the ning expenses of the various stations, cation of avery British subject in the use of 5429,888; expense in connection with official | the fiffe, all who are interested in this matter, business, $20,910; all other expenses, $429, which is recognised to be of Imperial moment 391, According to the showing the gross and should recommend itself to every loyal profits for the year were 5645,537, and that, British subject, are invited to be present.
is Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard, in too, from a working capital of $1,233,000 accepting the javitation to be present on this And after paying the Government royally of occasion, has expressed his very deep interest Siz9,807 the administration was still able in the Association, and his pleasure at the op- to pay the private shareholders a dividend. portunity, which presents itself of meeting the of zo per cent; all of which goes to show Committçe and Members,
important question prompt attention and, las We would therefore request you to give this
the matter before the Government er lake such other steps as may appear advisable to your Committee.-We have, &c..
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(Sgd.), Davin SasSSION & CO., Lb.!. E. D. SASSON & CO. ~6~J~David & Co.-
E. PAHANEY.
JATA “ONS & Co.
H, M. H. NENAZEE. GAWASJEE PALLANJEZ & Co. P. F. TALATI.
ME. H. ELLIAS. AIPOOLALI. FJRAHIM & CO. C. ANDDOLA & Co. Moosa Vizira & Co. PHIROZSHA B. PETIT & Co. on. Mr. E A. fenti, Chairman, Hongkong
General Chamber, of Commerce
represent the matter to the Government as a A discussion followed and it was decided to breach of Treaty rights and to send a cable to H.M.% Minister at Peking protesting against the proposed Monopoly at Nanking.
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"SECRETARYSHIP, "
ring to they are the two dogs I sold to the de-time, was engaged as a coal.coolic, carning fandant. They are only six months-
In this case should the evidence be sufficient thirty cents a day. An uncontrollable temper, Inspector Godalay--I don't Care. his coupled with high ideas, were his only faults, to warrant extradition the Court will sign such dangerous for any persun to go pass there with This the foreman coolie would not stand for, order, and the Governor-General will issue the such dogs loose. I say they are ferocious. and one day last week he collected his dues mandate ordering the prisoner turned over to They are ball bull-dups, your Worship.
and left. For two solid days, according to the Hongkong authorities, and preventing The case was remanded to allow inspector Chu, he has not had a bite of food. Hunger Adsets from delaying the case by lighting ex- Goulay to see the dogs...
wasresponsible for his wade up plans last night, tradition. The detectives are coming on the which, it will be seen later, terminated badly. | Aubi, He had decidelines some money to-day for a The members of The China Caston Experter's square meal-maskee who suffered. So at four
stairway of house No. 123, Bollywood Road, o'clock this morning Chu opened out After lauring round for an hour he slipped up the
"BOSS OF THE SHOW!"
case which provided some amusement at
TEN-YEAR-OLD BOY AS COMPLAINANT,'
where he hid himself for a time. As the course
Loochi" cotton, containing over to% of water Guild, Shanghai, have adopted the following resolution: It is resolved that the members of this Cuild shall not hereafter purchase any
| and "Tunchow," "Naisu,” and other varieties
Chrung appeared as the complainant. Ele appeared clear he continued farther up to the of cotton, containing over 11% of water, unless landing of the first floor. Very soon he had they get a proportionate reduction, in price the door opened, by slipping back the bolt from Further, according to the resullatios pused by his. From a coat pocket he secured a silver Mills in Japan will not, hereafter, buy any within with a piece of wire and the house was the Japan Cotton Spinners' Association, all the watch, then he annexed the coal, and a melal
Accused
the Police Court, this morning, was that in which a ten-year-old youngster-Wone Pak
charged a coolie named Ng Ying with the larceny of fifty copper cents from his father's stall veste sad the whole thing was "trumped up" against him; and the man-boy complain ant, who was looking daggers at the accused, was at the point of saying something, when
water pipe, which was standing on a table, all cotton which does not bear the stamp of the Mr Nolan, the interpreter, distracted his attens being valued at $18. As the intruder was
China Cation Testing House of Shanghal, and tinn by begging him to take the gath,
for which no certificate has been issued by it.
SHIPPING AND MAILS-
The little fellow gave his evidence in a most intelligent way and answered every question to the point. Here is his story. My father carries on a cigarette business at No. r; Ear teru Street. Between nine and ten o'clock yesterday morning I left the shop to go and collect a small bill, next door,. When I left put my father in charge!
about to continue his search the inmates be came knúwo of his presence and, before Chu could find time to clear he was sent sprawling on the for. When he got to his feel again a policeman was keeping guard near him. And then Chu realized his mistake. He bad burgles a policeman's house! This forenoon, Chu Kwai was charged before Mr. C. A. D Melbourne, ai the Police Court, and sentenced, to three months' hard labour and four hours'
His Worship-You put your father in charge? Complainant (haughtily)-Yes, I did,'
up behind my father and, grabbing fifty cents "Whee I turned away, he continued, "that, man over there (pointing to the accused) came, stocks. in coppers, which was on a tray, ran down the
sirect
MAILS DUE. «Canadian (Empress of India) zand inst,
German (Klziii) aged inst,, night. - German (Prins Heinrich) 24th inst.
The s. Afandia left Manifa on 19th init, at Irp.a., and may be expected here on zand just.
The ss. Indien leit Singapore on 19th inst.,i at 5 pm, and may be expected hero op 20th inst. A Toxio despatch of 14th inal to the N, 'C. His Worship-What did you do?-My father D. News says:-Viscount Hayashi, Japanese Singapore on 19th is, at 7 a.m., and may be The ss. Tadrapura from New York left Have chate, and so did 1.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Count Kpsino, Ir. | expected here on 25th inst., Did you catch him?-No. Apoliceman stop-J. Motano, Ambassador at St. Petersburg, and
The N. V. K. sa.. Nikko Mark, Australian Marquis Saionji, Premier of Japan, have been Line, left Thursday Island, for this port vin decorated with the Grand Cross of the Order Masila on 19th inst, sed is expected here on of Pavlovala. Other hornuis sie announced 30th inst for diplomatists in Connexion with the recenting the German Mails with dates from Berlin of The ImperialGerman Mallas. Klafit carry tranties. At Tokio yesterday tramegis were the 27th a left Singapare on soth inst, at 5. beflagged and a grand, Municipal entertain-p.m., and may be expected here on or about mient was given.
• äzid init, night,
The Chairman said that the Sub-Committeeped him in Possession Bireet pointed for the purpose of selecting a new s.cretary hid engaged Mr. E. A. M. Williams way to his father, who corroborated.
This concluded his evidence and he gave of Messrs. Lowe & Bingham's office, whose the meantime Mr. A. R. Lowe would. continue in Hollywood Read he saw a number of men In defence, accured said that he went out for duties would commence la February next. In
awal yesterday morning. When he arrived to act.
running, and be ran, too, but was arrested. This concluded the business before the Ilis Worship-Fifteen days' hard labour and meeting,
four hours' stocks,