Intimation,
LIMITED.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY NOVEMBER
America beats the world in the production of oil. Only ,1904 did all the other pro-- ducing countries combined come anywhere near it in output; the figures were, then 100,518,000 barrels against the yield record- ed above. The increase in the United
ADSETTS
SENTENCE CONFIRMED.
DECISION OF THE EXECUTIVE COUCI A. S. WATSON & CO., States is chiefly due to the unexpectedly
Every ray of hope for a reprieve that was great output of the Indian territory and entrained by Willi mallsets since he was Tilinois fields. The most important single sentenced to death for the murder of Gentiude factor has been the Glean pool in Indian Dayton so the vized`ult.,' must have flickered territory, which has now started to export oil away to day. The confession he made, admit to England and the Continent. It is à remarkable fact that this prolific field has ting the crime, under great provocation, and the just been connected with the port of ship.plea he put forth for mercy on account ofthedi ment (Port Arthur) by a pipe line 450 miles tressed condition of his aged and unfortunate in length.
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GENUINE AGE.
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LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE Engfish mail of the 5th October was deli
vered in London on the 2nd inst.
LIKUT. A. Ghtt, Inspector of Army Schools,. left this station per sa. Dilkt on and instant, for Singapore, on inspection duty.
THE Waiwapo has wired to the Viceroy at Canton consulting him about the revision of the treaty with France regarding Aboam.
DR. Albert Traniow, of the Hamburg American 5.5. Sitkenta,, who was landed at, Penang very ill on the &th ult, died in the General Hospital there.
RUSSIA has informed japan that she will remit the balance of the bill for the Russian pri soners of war, amounting to Yen 49,000,000, through London within a month.
The Viceroy of Manchuria has wired to the Peking authorities asting that a decoration be presented to Father Patolai as he has done good work in teachingthe natives in Manchuria.
IT is believed that the new ship of the 57. Vincent class (improved Dreadnought), to ba built at Devonport, will be named Colliagaand. The date for the laying down of the vessel bas not been fixed.
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-MONLY LOAN ASSOCIATIONS.
"THE" LEGALITY OF THE BUSINESS. At the Supreme Court, this morning, in Summary Jurisdiojon, Mr. H. HJ. Gomparis, Paine Jude, presidin's, an agad woman Batedog Stan brow, ht an action against association for the recovery of the sum of one Lau Kwong, the head of a Chinese "loan $.05, being the amount due to the plaintif from the defendant as guarantor.
1907.
SHANGHAI RACES.
FIRST DAY'S RISULTA
The autumn meeting of the Shanghai races commenced to day. The following gentlemen are the stewards:—A. McLeod, Esq. Chair man. G.D. Coutts, Esq. M. Hoarter, Esq., H.E.R. Esq. E. C. Pearce, Esq. By courtesy of Mr. Hunter, Eq, W. S. Jackson, Esq., D. Landals, H. White, acting clerk of the course, we are eaubled to publish the following rasulis re coivod by the Hongkong Jockey Club,to-day- THE MALOO FL TE-Value, Tis, aço. Se cond pony, T. 7. If five or more atartats; Plaintiff, Mr. Harding stated, was a sub-third pony, Tia. 5o. For China ponies. Weight Colony. The defendant was the head of both scriber to two money loan associations in the for inches as per scale. Entrance, T... Half
a mile. nghssociations, and the plaintiff was claining
from the defendati..
mother in Philadelphia, in the hope of obtaini clemency, and that Gertrude Dayton's death should go unavenged, have been unproductive of results. Adsets will have to suffer the axtreme penalty of the law for his crímo, ¡¡
A meeting of the Executiva Council hay been held to consider the sentence passed on Adsetts by his Honour. Mr. A. G. Wise, Chiel Justice, after a long trial by a special jury, What exactly transpired at the meeting is got known: but as inquiries being made by a Hongkong Telegraph representative this afternoon, at the Secretariat, we ware courteously informed by -the-Colonial Secretary that the sentence of the
Court had been confirmed.
The date for the carrying out of the sentence will probably be fixed for the rith instant. Up to a late hour this afternoon we learnt that the decision had not been conveyed to the doomed mad.
CANTON DAY BY DAY."
CANTON HANKOW, RAILWAY.
From Our Oien. Correapontient,}
Canton, and Novamber. A number of shareholders of the Canton. announces that the total output of the Gon- Hankow Rallway Company has lodged a joint
$15.00 THE Chinese Engineering & Mining Co., Ld.,
A. S. WATSON & CO.,
LIMITED,
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS..
ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS,
Hongkong, tih October, 1907,
BIRTHS.
plaintiff, Mr. Que Koog Sing representing the Mr. Reginald Harding, appeared for the defendant...
joan associationi ?--Yot.
Mr. Harding You are a member of money
How many wo, th How many times have you paid in money to the first association?-Eight tiinea.
And into the second one?-Thirteen times. What amquat did you pay in on each occa- Lion 2-$5 each time.
That makes twenty-one payments of $5 cach ?-Yes.
And $105 is due to you'?—Yes. "Were these ausociations 'carried to: their natural end, or were they broken up in the middle ?--Neither of the associations was car- ried through.
Did you apply to the defendant for repay. ment of $105?
Hia Lordship-Was he head man of the 4. associations?
Mr. Harding Yes,
pany's three mines for the week ending Octo-complaint at the Company's office against the ber 10, 1907, amounted io 26,917.75 tons and the Enginearing Department of the Company on sales during the same period to 15,925.15 tons, varions grounds, and the board of directors of the Company is now making investigations intothe complaint.
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THE second officer of the str. Tonawanda, named West, is reported to have been missing from 'his ship since 7 pm, on the 25th ult., at Shanghai. The missing man is about 28 years of age, about 5 ft 9 in) in height, and has fair hair and a moustache.
VICEROY Chang Jen-chun has wired to the [3 Waiwopu from Canton to the effect that in case any foreigner leases land such should be proved by the title deeds, istued by the Chinese, au
and that the Waiwupu should negotiate this
Cerned in Peking,
The continuous and heavy rains of the last few days have done some damage to the newly formed roads of the second section of the Can. tan-Hankow Railway to the extent of 15 changa. The heavy downpour has also dono some damage to the filter beds, at Tsangpo, of the Canton Water Works Company...
A WISE PRECAUTION. The Police Authorities, have given orders to
streets of the city of Canton from hanging out lanterns at their doors-in-the-night-This-step.
Witness replied that on several occasions sha bad applied for repayment, but the defendant had put her off from time to time,
Mr. Harding-Did you eventually get an acknowledgment from the defendant in respect to two shates?—Yes.
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Mr. Otto Kong Sing, cross-examining--If the defendant was the head of the associations, why did you want an acknowledgment of the two shares? He did not give me any money,
But you had a book showing you were a ‚subscriber?--You'
What made you ark for the acknowledgment
then?—He wrote it for me,
Can you give a reason why these two associations werenot carried through ?-He was afraid of me. (Laughter). That's why they were not carried through.
Why were they not carried through? Witness went on to evade giving a direct answer to the question. "My eyes ara bad!" she answered.
"Tell her to answer the question," urged Mr. Kong Sing
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The question was repeated a third time, when witness gave as her reason that "she was going home."
Was not the defendant's wife-Chung Lam-- now dead, the head of the sociations?—Yes
. On October 28, 1997, at Shanghai, the wilethorities and not by those issued by Consule prohibit the gambling dens in the different I handed her my money.
Di J. A. URQUHART, of a daughter.
On October 28, 1907, at Shanghai, to Mr.
Mrs. J. DELBOURGO, A SOD,
and
Mr. Ballous' Antiouƒ............................ ..(Schnor) I Mr. Manchester's Snippet. (Railton) a Mr. N. W. Hickling's Maybury...(Johnstone) 3
Time-1.0214/5.
THE CRITERION STAKES.-Value, Tis, 400, Second pony, Tis, too. "If five or more starters. Third poty, Tis. so For Chipa ponies, Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance. Tie. S., Chemile.
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Mr. Fairoffer's RacelandCrighton) 1 Mr. Quebec's Ruric......... (Mallor) 2 Mr. John Peel's Cotswold.......(Johnatone) 3
Time-2.13 2/5
JAPANESA
ARK
CONSULS RE
for the
The afty fifth anniversary; of the HM the Emperor of Japan in the Colony yesterday by the Japmére are so justly celebrated). The warmola Nippon with the banul loyalty, for which the
of the Nippon Yusan Kalshe and Fokusi & Co. in port were dres occasion. Name disappointment perianced by the Japanese community non-arrival of the cruisers Nantura and Alid. sushima yesterday, as was expected. Had theis warships come down from Shanghai, with the number of British and forelga msa-of- warlo port, the harbour would have presented an unwonted appearance by the profesion of bunting which would have been displayed in hangur of the enlightened Emperor Mutabuito's birthday.
In the city, the Japanese fig fluttered to the breeze from the poles in the principal Japanese hongs and mercantile establishments,
In the evening Mr. 5. Mushike, the Acting Comul in Hongkong, hald a reception at his privatn residence in Macdonnell Read. The lighted by strings of red Japanese fastaras, winding approach to the consular residence was
which, against the rark green background fanned by the thick foliage surrounding the hilly grounds of the house presented a pictures que scene as viewed from the lower levels.
The guests arrived soon after the fire of the ning o'clock gua,
THE MAIDEN STAKES-Value, Tis. 400 Second pony, Tis, 100. Third pony, Tis. 50. For China ponies that have never run at any meeting. Weight for inches ps per scale. Fatrance, Tle. 5. Three-quarters of a mile.. Mr. Baverly's Taunton...(Raid), 1 Mr. California's Earthquake ............................(Vida) z invitations, according to the list we publish Almost every one of those who accepted Messrs. Toeg & Speelee's Hunter_ed-on-Saturday,-was-prosent, basides several Wuillumier) 3 others whose names did not reach us la
Time-1.36 2/5.
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THE CLUB CUP-Valur, Tis. 250. Second pony, Tis. 75. If five or more starlors, third pony, Tie, so For China ponies. Weight for isches as per scale; Griffins at date of entry allowed y lbs. Entrance, Tis. 5. Two miles. Mr. Henry Morriss' Heathfield insanın
(G. C. C. Master) ......(Hayes)
Mr. Nephew's Custler Mr. Criterion's Jaggers...........(Laurance) 3
Time-4-41-4/5.
Second pony, Tis. 100. If five or more start THE BRITISH NAVY CUP-Presented.
ts, third pony, Tie. 75. For China ponies, being bona file, griffins al date of entry and by a member or members of the Shanghai purchased at a public auction of untried griffins
Race Club, at an actual cost of not more than Ts: 250 Weight for inches as per scale en- trance, Tis. 5, no mile. ! Mr. Balinus Gemini
(Schmore) I ....(Alderton) Mr. Fash's Marblas Mr. Mellaw's St. Olaf................. (Cumming)
Time-2.15 3/5
RAUB CRUSHING,
time to be included in ibe list. ···His Ex- callsncy the Governor was represented by bin A. D. C; Cipt. P. H. Mitchéli-Taylor, Mr. A. J. Brackenbury, private secretary, being also present. All the members of the consular body, members of the Legisla- tive Council, Catonel Darling, chmmand-" lng the Forces in the absence of Major-Gen. eral Broadwood, military and, gaval officer, aswell as two afficers of the French man-of-war in port, were among those who attended the re-
pean and Japanese ladies, the latter is the ception. There was a large number of Euro charming native costume of the Land of the Chrysanthemum. Rave a decidedly pleasing which sat to supper later in the evening. seuing in the brilliancy of the gathering Tables were arranged in the dining and wit ting rooms and more accommodation had to ́be provided for the large number of guests in the verandah which were closed in by artisti *cally arranged flags and bunting. The toast 3 to the health of the Emperor of Japan was proposed by "Colonel Darling. The Japanese Comul, (Mr. Maskiko) followed with "Kiog Edward,"
Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co. received tele- graphic information from Singaporn advising Here witness hastened to correct herself | them that the crushing of the Raub Australian
| Cold Moning Co. for the past four_macks yields
ed 1,757 ozs gold from 5,292 tons store.
Cyanide results:-216.0%. from 26atons stone
It was not a woman after all," she said, "it
Op October 18, 1907, at Shanghai, to arrangement with the foreign ministers con- is taken to diminish the danger of fire during was a man named Chung Lam."
and Mrs. N. 'T', SAUNDERS, a daughter.
On October 29, 1907, at Shanghai, to Mr. and Mrs. E¿von-Hi&City-a-daughter.----
DEATH.
On October 31, 1907 at Shanghai, FRANCIS CHARLES, aged three months, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Anhar Baring.
PLAINTIFFS, the Chuon Heung firm, of 174,. De Vax Road Weil, won their 'case at the Supreme Court, today, against a tenant pamed Li Shue Mr R. A. Harding, who appeared for a plaintiffs, claimed $80, being live months' rent from the 5th June to the 30th October, at the rate of $16 per month. Mr,
ment with costs.
the, winter season.
EVADING RESPONSIBILITY,"
SALE OF A DRUGGIST'S BUSINESS.
A Chinese druggist while giving evidence in a case at the Supreme Court, this morning,
Do you know that the defendant's wife died. recently ?—Yes,
Do you know that soon after her death"the money, load associations stopped ? ~ it was long after.
Is it not a fact that women were the only constituents of these associations?—There were some man, too.
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ACUNI QUTSIDE A SALOON...
MENU,
fodisuratasha birthday of H.I.M., the Emperor of Japan, Hongkong, and November, 1907. Cold Dr Tongue. Cold York Ham. Cold Turkey. Cold Stridle of 'Beef.
Caid Saddle of Muston, Cold Roast Chicken. Mixed Sandwiches, -Assorted-Cakesi- Vanilla Ica Cronis,
Finger Cakes. 176
. Liqueur Gally.
Jongkong Celegraph Harding proved his chim and obtained judg gave an illustration under cross-examination the association? If you look at the book, you versation: Becoming suspicious that "some- to the Japanese people.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1957. MR. Booth, chief officer of the Canton, who {was injured by a fall on that vessel Jast Fri- WORLD'S OIL PRODUCTION.day and who has since bebi confined in the General Hospital, is now so far recovered as to Just now, when so much attention is being be considered out of danger. Dis worst injury devoted to the subject of the. Navy's in is to the jaw, which has been baily smashed, creasing use of liquid fuel and the opening and it will be some time before the wound up of new sources of supply, the question di will have sufficiently heated to enable him to this year's yield is one of more than usual si oul-Shanghai Mewary. importance. To the Far East the statistics | WB.(Shanghat Mercury) andersläng that Mr. passess more than purely academic interest. Mencarini, chief assistant of the imperial The recent amalgamation of the Dutch Maritime Customs, ba been transferred on
propiation to Newdhwang. While we cud
Shortly alter suppor the guests began to take. their leave after a šery enjoyable evesing had been spent with their Japanese host,
A FEW COOLIES AND A FRENGIMAN'S COIN.
White Lance-sergeant Cooper was patrolling Assisting the Consul in dispensing, hospi- along Queen's Road Central on Saturday even. | tality to the guests was 'a number of his Tell me the name of one man belonging to ing he noticed a crowd of ceolies gathered compatriots who performed the duties of
outside saloon, carrying on 'a'wb'spered con
M.C.'s with the thoroughness characteristic
thing was on," the sergeant made for the nearest corper, so as to be hidden, and watch ed. He was not there a minute when he saw halt intoxicated French sailor stagger out of the saloon and collided with one of the pillars. The Frenchman lost bis balance and "went over""" In falling his money scaltered that were waiting close by scrambled for the about the pavement. In a second the "hawks" coins and disappeared in different directions, It was impossible to captare all the thieves, but the co lie, who tracked for the west, fell
of how Chinese transact business in certain will see. How do I know? quatters.
Mr. Oito Koog Sing said tha', for the "You carried on a..drug store business at delence, he would call witnesses to prove Wanchai some time ago?" queried. the sofi-that the defendent was pot the head of cilor for the plaintiff.
these associations but his wife was. Before doing so, however, he submitted that by the qiobey loan msociations' books, containing only twenty-three names, the associations were illegal under Section 4 of the Companies Ordinance, and he asked that the plaintiff be jason-suited. The defendant therefore was EOL the guarantor under the meaning of the Statute
"Yes, I did, was the reply... And you sold the business?--Yes, Was the transfer advertised.? Yes.
Who advertised it?--I did not. The people who bought the business, I believe.
Is it not a fact that you sold the business order to avoid responsibility?—No, Sit,
Whom did you sell the business to
sold it.
"Burio whom?" the solicitor insisted.. Witness paused for a while, thinking hard,
Petroleum Co, with the "Shell" Tradingratolate Mr. Mencarini on his promotion, we "To my fokia," he replied at length:
Co. enlarged the field of Raslein stock-egret his departure from Shanghai, where he holders in the oil production of the world as
has laken an active part in our social life directly affecting the interests of the large What is Shanghai's four will be Newchwang's body of members holding scrips in that gain. gigantic concem. While the Langkat Co. in Shanghai may be said to be a prosperous West Street, was knocked down by a ricksha A Young womas damed Li Ho, living at 9, ondertaking wherein China shareholders in Queen's Road Central on Saturday after.. are almost wholly interested. Hence the noon, and sustained injuries about her head, latest American calculations and facts, legs and ams.. Ops of her teeth was also communicated to a correspondent of the knocked out. The ricksha coolie-Ku Kang Pall Mall. Goutte, will repay attention by was taken up on a charge of reckless driving the large number likely to be influenced At the Police Court, this forenoon, he was by the figures placed before their readers by fióed one duliar, and Mr. Melbourne, out of his our London contemporary. The figures large bear, ordered him to pay a like sum to show that there will most probably be a
the woman as "medicine money!" substantial increase in the output for 1907. During the fint eight months of this year, the output in the United States Exceeds
#Ahl ha! Now, I put in to you that you transferred the business to your fakis so as not to pay the debiu," pressed Counsel:
"Noși did not,” replied witness 1 sold it 10 them.",
procceded, not heeding the last reply.
"How much did you sell it for ? the solicitor
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The witness looked very uncomfortable. " had a capital of Sigo and I lost $150," he an awered.
How much did you sell it for-stock-in irade and good-will?"
"545 the wilness replied, defectedly. He was then excused.
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of Frauds, and he was afraid his friend could
not succeed in bis, case,
Evidence, was then taken, mainly showing that a woman was head of these associations before her death, in August last.
Judgment was entered for the defendant with
COSIS.
· DISTURBANCE AT SHBK- TONG-TSUI.
150,000,000 barrels, of which, 46,000,000 a car in the States is to be a back number, So cretary of State, and Viscount Aoki Mr, Rooled for order, and one gentleman in par-
THE WEATHER.
The following report is from Mr; F, G. Figg, Director of the Hongkong Observatory: risen considerably in NE. Japan, and a slight On the 4th at 12.3) p.-The barometer has
rins has taken place also over S. Japan and the China coast,
A high pressure area fies over Chisa to the North of the Upper Yangtze, and pressure is lowest over the 8. put of the China Sen. Gradients ale slight to moderate,
into the sergeant's arms. He was taken back to the spit to meet the Frenchman, but the latter had disappeared in, the mean time. Nevertheless, Sergeant Cooper re- moved his man-Chan Foộk- to the Central Strong monson, may be expe led in the Pot ce Station on no particular charge, as Fomos Channel and the N. pait of the China there was to compla’nant, bût to discover Sek whether he had a picture in the Rogue's Gallery. This proved to be correct; and on further inquiries it became known that Chan Fork had no business to be in the Colony at this season, of the year, as he was deported from Hongkong on the 14th
on a charge of returning fram banishment. To this indictment, Chan Fook pleaded guilty at the Police Court, this morning, and Mr. Mel- homene send him to gaol for one year and also ordered him to be exposed in the stocks for
six hours,
THE DOINGS OF a chinese merchant.
Four or five young native sparks started out. they landed in a house at 473, Queen's Road on a spree fast right. Travelling westwards, | March, 1406, for five year”, after having served a term of imprisonment for being a rogue and West, where they ordered dinner and lots of vagabord. He was then promptly locked up wine. By two o'clock this morning things be- gay to happen, cheerfulness having changed to ructiousness. Ctips, bowls and different kinds It is announced from Washington that the of crockery were sted as gavels when the argu. It is possible to be too go-ahead even in Atlantic battleship fleet will leave for the Pament got too fierce, and the poor singing girls go-ahead America. Atoring Mustrated says:cific on December 16 (7 26). A prolonged con had to beat a hasty retreat for less warmer America has gone motor mad. To be without ference took place between Mr. E. Rool, Segunters, when the crockery took unto them. self wings. The mistress of the house
YET ANOTHER. Long before the break of dawn to-day a great is the crate to be seen in a car that our afterwards, declared that no serious, conflict barrels come from what is now known as cousins will, do almost anything to get one, existed between Japan and America that could He was held down by bis less noisy chums, down Queen's Road Central, and occasionally ticular charged at her bowling her over, coalie was seen suspiciously walking up and the Mid-Continent territory (the newest field M-sell or mintgage their houses, securities, hamper the Pacific cruise. The relations of who saw trouble looming on the horizon. The to spring into great prominence), 15,000,000 salaries, and other murketable commodities to the two countries were not only conciliatory at barrels from the Gulf Coast region (the oil obtain their desires. It has ever beca hinted the present time, but had never been igarLet me give her one only," pleaded her as the coalie for a while, ie the hope that he would -woman"picked herself up, and, landing on her throwing, a g'ance at the verindahs of different rights, ordered the crowd-to leave instantly, dwellings. A lukong, who had been eyeing fields of Texas, discovered some seven years that some have gone solfar as to mortgage moninus,
sailant, whose bands were held behind bis back. do something, was disappointed, for the man ago), 35,000,000 barrels from California their wives.".
"It will do me good." Everything was done (the largest producing state in America), ANOTHER illicit posman, giving the name of to report as occurring in the Colony since their prisoner broke away from them when at this he waited and seized the coolie when he THERE were only two cases of house breaking by the others to preserve the peace," but continued pacing the street. Becoming annoyed. $2,000,000 barrels from Illinois, and the Ng Huog, was arrested yesterday afternoon, Saturday, and in each case an arrest was made. least expected and flow at the woman. In got near him, Taken to the Central Police remainder, some 32,000,000 barrels, from A lukong met hire leaving the steamer Beth accused were charged with the offences not through a partitions and brought it Station, the conlle--Chan Un Yan-admitted
trying to kick her departing shadow bo placed Pennsylvania, New York, West Virginia, Shun Les, and, believing that he carried opium,at the Police Court, 10-day. Chan Chi Shik Ohio, and Indica, which are the oldest oil sarched him. All that he had on him was broke into the first for af 21, Des Voeux Road districts in the country. The figures for the fify rounds of ammunition and eighteen un- | West-the residence of Kwan Wai, e shop- past five years arO (~~~
"stamped letters." He was locked up. At the keeper-yesterday morning and stele two long. Year,
Police Court, this morning, Ng Hung pleaded coals. The second man gained admission to America (barrels),
guilty to both charges-being in possession of No. 10, Lime Street, at Sam-sbul-po, by pick 1903 č. 100,461,337
ammunition without a permit and infringing ing the fack, and stole S1.09 in cash and a 1904 '117,080,960
the exclusive rights of the Postmaster. On the razor, Ta leaving the premises be was seen by i first-charge-Mr.Haitiand-fired-him-525 and--lukoog, whom he attached.--They admitted the ordered the ammunition to be forfeited. He charges, and each defendant was sent to gap, païd $100 on the second count.,
for three weeks, with six hours' stocks,
__1995_zi......$34,733,580. 1906 (estimated) 124,000,000 1907 (estimated) 3150,000,000
down with, a crash, Policemen were called that be was banishel for a spell of five years it and their als merchant-for-a-Connaughton-gai-November, 1906. Ha-told-the-same merchant he was removed to the story to Mr. Melbourne, to-day, and received lock-up.
twelve months' imprisonment and six hours! | This morning, he was charged before Mr. F, A. Hazeland, at the Police Court, with stocks, damaging property and assaulting the lady of
the house--Chan So. lle pleaded guilty and THE 500 Japanese soldiers, who had been was ordered to pay the complsione: $5 for the dispatchel to guard the Crown Prince la damage done in her house and the Government Korer, bave been ordered-to-remain in that $7. fog" 9saulting her,. This he did without a murmur, and turned to his business to think, country to take part in the suppression of
Hongkong Rainfall for the 21 hours ending at to a.m/to-day, 0.01 loches..
FORECAST, -1- Hongkong and neighbourhood, N. vinds, fresh, showery to fair,
1-Formosa Channel, N,E, winds, strong 3-South coast of China' between Hongkong and Lamöcks, samo da No, 1:''
*4--South coast of China between Hongkong and Hainan, same as No. 2.
SHIPPING AND MAILS
MAILS TUR German (Roony 5di inst, vilj German (Prinz Waldemar),6th instay lodian (Latsang) soch inst, (7 French (Folymilien) 11th inkl. German (Sachsen) 12th inst., p.m.... Croadian (Empress of China) 17th àpat,
The Glen Line 1,5. Glenlogan Jeli Singapore on yd inst., ́sod is expected to arrive here on' 9th lust.
The P. M. S. S. Cols xa. Sibirla sulled from
Shanghai and is due to arrive at-abis port to- moow as to a m French mall, left Singapore to-day, at pamat The M, M. Co.'s us. Polynesien, with the next for this port, efa Saigon
The Imperial German Mail & Ropalelf Shanghai on zod inst, at 4 a.m., and may be expicied here on 5th inm., pamilya By
The P. M. S. 5. Ca's a... Chiwa andled from Yokohama on 5th inst, and is therefore dus to arsiya at this port via Manila on 35th insty The Imperial German: Mail 84. Sachsen carying the Germso-Mails"with dates » from
is of the state ullathes Colbra ber inst, pin, and may be wa