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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY JUNE 211909.
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tish and German consulates as ideals at which the Association thought it desirous to aim. A further proof of America's desire to get into friendly relationship with China was❘ found in the remission of part of the indemnity reward granted as the result of the Boxer troubles. America agreed to
Japanese Hospitality.
RECEPTION ON BOARD H. I. J. M. S.
CHITOSE."
'CAPTAIN AND'OFFICERS " AT HOME.”
Tothors who were honoured with an invitation to the reception on board H. I. J. M. S. Chitos on Saturday and who availed themselves of the courtesy extended by the Captain and Officers of the Japanese cruises, the varsel for the nonce presented none of the death-dealing possibilities which in the sterd reality of war she did not fail to exhibit to the bonour
felicitous teens with “ Prosperity to the Japan A Solicitor's Conduct
ase Community in 17angkong, acknowledging urbanity.of the Consal, Mr. T. Fanatiu, and the hospitality of his gallant guests, the
the courtesy of the Japanese whom he had met in Hongkong, whose commercial sympathies' and aspirations, ha’hoped, would work with as perfect accord as they did in the sphere of in
fentional politics for the advancement of the great nation, the guest of whose representatives
be was that evening.
The toast was enthusiastically pledged. Mr. T. Funatsu (Consul for Japan) replied in a few brief words, concluding by asking those present to drink to." The prosperity of the Colony of Hongkong," lbs speaker led
forego a considerable sum of money to which and prowess of the nation that has emerged the three bann is which went forth from lusty
she was legally entitled, and this action was regarded by Americans as a touching ex hibition of magnanimity and generosity
so triumphantly from the recent corflict. With an eye to the artistic, the afler bridge and the quarter deck had been converted fato
realistic bowers with artificial Bawera and play. As a mattering fountains for the reception of the guests on Saturday afternoon. A gentleman from the Consular office was in attendance at Blake Pier and assisting him were two officer from the war- ship to receive the guests. At four o'clock the naval pinnace drew alongside Blake Pier and conveyed Mr. T. Fupatse, the popular Consul for Japac in Hongkong, to the Chitoes. From that time onward to 6 pm. contingents of naval, military and civil guests begao, to artive. They were conveyed from shora to ship in launches placed at their disposal by the three londra Japapo e shipping firms of Nippon Vusen Kaisha, Osaka Shosen Kaisha and Toyo Kiten Kaisha. The launches
throats,
Thus 'was brought to a conclusion a de. lightful evening which will find a niche in the records of "The Training Cruise of H.J.M.S. Chilono, 1999." |||
It may be motioned that there are on board the Chitose same sixty odd cadets who are about completing their training before being drafted, to the various ships in the Japadone Navy. The guests were presented with sou venir cards bearing the inscription: “In com meromoration of the Training Cruise of H. 1. J. M. S. Chitose, 1909.
The cruiser left for Shanghai yesterday meraing.
which could not be excelled. of fact we have never been able-to-see-the transaction in that light at all. Each of the countries which were engaged in the Boxer ret ellion was asked to submit its claims for indemnity and these were submitted on the basis of the expenditure actually incurred by the despatch of troops to China. For some reason or another, the American cutimate proved to be much in excess of the proved cost of the expedition and it was this excess which was handed back to China. There was no particular display of unselfishness about it but it served as a peg on which to Other countries such as Great Britain had estimated their share of the indemnity with business-like exactness and consequently they had no occasion to hand back money which had been claimed for losses that had not been incurred. America, however, profited by the incident and told China that Codlin wasapan), Messrs. K. Kikuchi (acting" manager with on I.H.P. of (5,502, Her dimensions are: her friend, but short. But that is ancient history, now, although it was all in line with
The cames of the officers are:-Captain: M. Takashima; Commander: N. Watanabe; Chief Engineer: K, Suyettugu; Staff-Surgeon': 5. Mayeda; Staff-paymaster: S. Asabina;
Yeshii, K. Hára, Kr Shimokawa and K. Ishihara; Engiacer-Llours' G. Matsuo, T. Ọlk, Y. Hayaabi and H. Murata.
COST OF H'S LIVING,
SALARY OF MR. DIXON DISCUSSED.
The Full Court, comprising the Chief Justice (Sir Francis Piggott) and the Fuisne Judge (Mr. H. H. J. Gomperti) continued the hear ing of the case this morning in which Mr. Clive Fletcher Dixon, a Hongkong solicitor, late of -the firm of Messrs. Hastings 'and Hastings, is being called opon to show cause why his name should not be struck off the Rolls of the Supreme Court of the Colony for alleged mis- conduct.
As was to be anticipated there was a large gathering of spectators present during the pro- | ceadings and the audience grew larger ài the
trial went on.
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Wong Hui Tong, the silk marchapt, was re- called soon after the Court mat. It answer to ibe questions put by Mr. Calthrop (for the defence) be stated that be made no entries in his firm's books of the costs paid to Measit, Hastings and Hastings, The Kwong Hing Cheung firm, of Canton, were the plaintiffs against Messrs, Reuter, Brackelmann and Com- pany.
Mr. Potter (for the plaintiff)-Why were ng entries made in the firm's books in regard to the costs of the action against Reuter, Brockel- mace and company?-Because the accounts in this matter did not wholly refer to the firm. It referred only to three partners.j
haag America's friendship for the Chinese displayed a prefusion of busting with the Has Navigating Officer: Lieut. K. Kato; Lleats. T. entered into a private book?-That is so.
of the Rising Sun floating to the breeze as- terp. Among the guests present we:c: Commodore and Mrs. Lyon, Colonel Dar. ling (Commanding the Forces in South China), Capt. Hart Syozott, ADC, Colonel Frior, Mr. Nicholson (manager, Taikoo Deck) and Mrs. Nicholson, Mr. Tuosisu (Consul for
The CAflore is a second class protected cruiser, of 4,836 tous, 'built at the Union Iron Works, San Francisco, U.S.A.; she was launched 00 220d January, 1898. She is of 4,836 tous
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And it that the reason why the accouois, were.
I think the entire question in the action was whether the three partners in the Kwang Hing Cheung firm were partners is a certain firm is Hongkong?
The Chief Justice—I don't think that is neces- sary.
Mr. Potter-Very well.
The next witness was Charles Kent, a'China-
man, cashier in the firm of Bastings and Hastings, He began by explaining the accounts kept by his firm. He said that they kept two accounts in the office-one the costs account and one. the clients' accounts.
Mr. Pouer-Are these accounts kept at separate banks?—Yes.
What happened then?-1 took bini to see Mr. Hastings
Was Mr. Dixon there?-No; he was not present,
Do you produce the rough cash book?—Yes, Will you look at the 27th January, 19097 Did Mr. Dixon pay you any money on that day with reference to Jemadar Gulabi-Yes, $30
In whose handwriting is the entry made?--- Mt. Dixon.
Mr. Calibrop-May I ask the dain ? Mr. Potter-27th March. (Proceeding)—Did you see Gulab on that day?
Witness-No.
Do you know if any receipt was givan for this 5307-No receipt was given.
The Chlaf Justice-Do you know for a faci?. Witness-I make out the receipt. Mr. Potter-You keep the receipt book?- Yep.
Was there another payment of $go made by Gulab?—Yes...
Did Wan Hipy So for costs in regard to a Police Court case? Did you receive the money?-Mr. Dixon received the money and handed it to me,
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Was a receipt given No. Did you receive any further sum in that casa?-No.
Can you find any farther entries in the books" of further payments by Was Hi?—No, **
Can you tell me, on au average, what Mr. Dixon received for salary and commission for the mouth of
The Chief Justice-We don't want to go into that.
Wr. Potter-It might come in as an import. ant matter later.
The Chief Justice-Ail right
Mr. Potter-What was Mr. Dixon's salary and... commission, es an averago, from'ist January, 1908, to 3rd March, 1909? -About 5420 a month. On 23rd July did you receive $5ão from Mr. Dixon ?—No.
Mr Calthrop (cross-examining)-How long
Hastings?—About 24 years. have you been with Messrs. Bastings and
What is your Chinese name?-Cheung Paj Trun.
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Are you then a Chiasmao ?—Yes, Why did Wong Hai Tong ask for an interim account about ist December 7-1'do not know.
Do you know at that time that Mr. Dixony
Capt. P. H. Mitchell-Taylor, A.D.C., and Capt. Fire on S.S. "Kutsang." the clients account to the costs acconist? was asking Wong Hai Tong for further money
Sinison, private secretary to H.E. the Governor, were unavoidably-abqeni.
"FIREFIGHTERS HAVE A TOUGH" TIME.
MEN OVERCOME WITH G-SES.
Fire was discovered in the main hold of the the s. mg, belonging to the Indo-China Steam Navigation' Company, on Friday fast,
when the steamer was about" 409 miles from tongkang. Knowing that is best course would be to put back to Hongkong, Captain Bradley promptly gave orders to return his ship to Hongkong, where she arrived at 9 o'clock yesterday morning. Immediately on arrival in port, the usual signal was flow asking for as.
stance.
Yokobamaßpecia Bank), B. Mori(Nippon Yuten Kaisha), T. Arima (Osaka Shosen Kaisba) Leagth over all 405 feet, beam 49 feet, K. Matada (Toya Kisen Kaisba), H. Oishi, draught 171 feat. Her guns comprise two 8 the object of America to strengthen a cum-(Mitsu Bishi Goshi-Kwaisha), M. Kobayashi aches, ten 4.7 inches, and twelve 11-pdr. She mercial connection with the Orient. As the Mitsui Bussan Kaisha), D. Tóbdow (Taiwan bas four torpedo tubes and is capable of steam Shanghai Mercury put it the other day Baok), Dr. K. Majima, Dr. M. Yenumoto, De,ing at a speed of 22.5kpots Her complement
Throughout all these movements it is clear
T. Yamasaki, a number of Japanese ladies, is 45r men, the United States were looking to the and representatives of the local Press, development, by perfecily legitimate micthods, of United States trade and influence in China; but there were at the same time. other forces at work, not perhaps. quite so free from criticism, in the same direction. Some twelve months ago, and, for several' months previously, a number of United States newspaper were being supplied with damaging estimates of the work accomplish. ed by Mr. Rockhill in Peking. A good deal of this criticism emanated from Shanghai, partly from men more or less permanently A. S. WATSON & CO., stationed here, but partly also from journalists en voyage, who did not take much LIMITED,
persuading to, adopt the views of the local men.
The bulk of the criticism was directed to the fact that Mr. Rockhill had about him too much of the scholar and student, too little of the acute business man It was urged, and our readers will remem ber-that-we-recently published an extract from Manila newspapers taking the same point of view, that what was needed in the United States minister to Peking was not scholarship or learning or culture or even diplomacy, but just plain downright com- mercialism. There was, twelve months ago, virtually a journalistic conspiracy the object of which was to secure the femoval, as early as possible, of Mr. Rockhill from Peking, and no stone was left unturned to make certain of this at any rate with the change of presidents." It is not yet definitely known
HONGKONG DISPENSARY
AND
KOWLOON DISPENSARY.
"Hongkong, 17th March, 1909,
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The Hongkong Telegraph.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1909.
AMERICA'S TRADE ASPIRATIONS IN CHINA
Ever since the Chinese instituted the boy *colt afainst American goods in retaliation of the attitude adopted by the United States, in respect of Chinese immigrants the Ameri
who will succeed Mr. Rockhill, but the name of at least one purely commercial man has been presented as a likely can didate.
Aller formal introduction to Ciptain M. Takashima, the guests were escorted to the upper deck where under the awnings, except, for the loog muzzle of the 8-inch guo fore and aft, quite a pretty sight greeted the visitors. With bubling and flowers the deck had been converted into a large suting and smoking room, with a large panel displaying the word "Welcome" under the crossed flags of the allies the Union Jack and the flag of the Rising Sun. A similar panel bore the same legend in japanese ideographs. Under the courteous guidance of the officers of the cruiser the visitors were shown some admirable handiwork of the Japanese handymes. Ons side of the quarter-deck presented a miniature
It appears that the Kuling, which was bound "land of chrysanthemums and orange biosfer Calcutta, lelt Bangkong for Singapore on listic wore the flowers and Wednesday. At 4,&m, or Friday, the fire was their age.neat so artistically displayed discovered by a passenger, who at once com that anyone might easily have mistaker-the municated the discovery to Captain Bradley. whole for a plat of a private garden trans. The vessel war bove 10 for some time and those pliated on to the quarter deck of one of the on-board-at-once-set-themselves to the task of Mikado's fighting units. Os the opposite side extinguishing the fire. Large quantities of water were poured into the hold, but as this did of the ship were constructed miniature cataracte,
not have the desired effecs, and as the-fire still continued in a smouldering state, the ship's nose was turned towards Hongkong, where, as has already been stated, the vessel arrived yes- terday morning
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lakes and ponds wherein swans and geese disported themselves with a fountain throwing up a jet of water pumped through a fire-bose concealed from view by a mass of green foliage arranged to resemble the dwarf figure-plants for which Japan is so jastly famous.
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No sooner had the news of the serįpūs,.out.
have held high and honourable positions as those that remained later a cake, wad wins Aimes, the firemen left the ship at 3 p.m.
The origin of the fire is unknown. The hold contained general carge, all of which was more ́ör less damaged. The extent of the dam^ge is
bot known.
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I believe money is sometimas transferred
That is so
· Is there a lodger kapt for the clients'accoust Yes.
And a ledger for the costs account ?—No. So that monies paid by clients direct to the
costs account do not appear in the ledger?-No. Where it all money received putt, in what book?-The rough cash book,
Do you remember when Wong Hui Tong asked for the interim account? -Yes,
Oo what date 7-About 1st December last year.
Were you told to give bim an account?—Yes. By whom Mr. Dixon, What did he tell you? To make a copy of the ledger.
The copy
of the ledger account was pro duced, and witness identified it.
Would items in this accouot appear in the ledger?-No.
on account of costs ?—Yes.......
And didn't you know that Wong thought he had already paid enough on account of costs? -I did not.
Didn't Mr. Dixon ask you to make out an account in December to show Wong Hui Tong how the position stood between him and Meat. Hostings and Hastinga?-1 cannot remember.
From that account could Wong Hai Tong tell how it stood?-From the first or second
account?
The first ?—No,
What then was the good of giving him that account ?--I did as I was told.
Didn't Mr. Dixon.tell you to forward Wong a proper account?—No.
Dida't he ask you to make a copy of the ledger ? No.
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Did you hand the interim account to Wong Hui Tong-I can't remember whether I did
Therefore, items pild in by the client to the costs recount would not appear in this acor Mr. Dixon, count....
At this stage a discussion took place between the Chief Justice and Mr. Potter as to certain entries made in the clients and costs accoust
The Chief Justice-What is the guiding.prin- ciple?
Wilness simply follow the entries in the rough cab book.
Did you explain the account to Wong when you handed it to him ?—I didn't.. Hang did.
What date was it when Wong Hui Tong paid -the $2,000-a-teth January, 1909+=
Turning to the cash book of 29th Just, 1908, witocin said that 53,500 was paid to Messrs. Hastings and Hastings on that day for costs. The entry was in witness's handwriting, but ke Mr. Poller-Can you tell me what items could not say whether he received the money paid by the Kwong Hing Cheung firm did not from Mr. Dixon or from Woog Hul Tong. He appear in the interim account for costs? The could not remember if the money was paid to first item is $15 paid on 19th March; the Mr. George Hastings. He did not remem. second is $300 on 29th Aprit; the third for bor either whether he (witness) received the $400 paid on 6th June; the next is for $800-$3,500 from Mr. George Hastlogs. He would
The Chief Justice-How do you get that?
not swear to the contrary, however. - The in- Witness-By comparing the interim with the terim account given to Wong Hal Tong was mide out in English; it was not in Chinese.. detailed accrusts.
Witness was present when the second account was handed to Wong, Mr. Dixon also being present.
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Mr. Potter-Yes, and the mix? Witness-$300 on 17ch January, 1908. Yes -The next one is for $500, The nex -$350 on 5th May, Are there any more?-That's all. How much do those items come to?-$2,075. Therefore the first account would be $1,075 short?—Yes.
Do you remember when the second account was given?-About the middle of April,
Who made out that account?—Mr. Dixon
with my assistance.
And does it also show the amount charged by the firm for costs? —Yes.
Who made out those costs? -Mr. Dixón. How much was transferred from the clients accounts to the costs account for costs? - 54,114,60.
Having admired these fine examples of art
break been known, than Lieut C. W. Beckwith, by the japanese sailor, the guests were taken RN. and Chief Inspector Baker, with a num over the craiser, the working of the guns ex-ber of firemen, left with a firefloat for the plained, the shell magazine shown, and the Kafeang. The fire-fighters whi were called to wireless operating room inspected. Then the renderassistanceexperienced considerable diffi- can authorities have been anxious to estab.
visitors were treated to an exhibition of jiujus culties in their efforts to overcome the conf.gra-
·lish the consulates in China on a commercial
su, which was extremely amusing, the "ring" tiod. Dangerous and nauseous gases appear bang improvised on deck under a huge device
to have generated for some r asnd or other, rather than a diplomatic basis. It has also
We are told that United States of a glose suspended wøder the legs of a mam-
which by no means facilitated the trying nature been suggested that the American Minister at Péking should be first' of, all a man of
financiers, assured apparently that one immota dragonfly, as emblematic of Japan, so of the work which the fire-fighters were business, able to advise his, countrymen re-
bued with the commercial spirit is to occupy
our representative was informed. The winners called upon to face. Sergeant Kendall and 10 the various wresting conicats were toward Lance-Sergeant Edwards, along with three garding commercial prospects in the Middle the legation in Peking, are turning their
ed with prizes, and as they were called Chinese firemen, were overcoms with the Kingdom and capable of representing their attention to China, and are to be represent.
out by their various soubriqueties, by the gases, and had to be cried on deck, interests and defeating opposition at the ed in Shanghai by Mr. Willard D. Straight, judges, amusement was general among the where, however, they were soon brought Waiwupu. Mr. Taft on his tour to the who, our contemporary states, is exactly the sailors who felt tickled at the idea that Sailor round, with the exception of the Chinese Philippines a couple of years ago empha.type of mas required, and no improvement Battleship" had been defeated by Saifor firamen, whose condition necessitated their sised the necessity of erecting consulates in upon this choice could well be suggested. Torpedoer," such were the fancy sicknames removal to the Government Civil Hospital, The ship's doctor's services had to be requi China commensurate with the standing of It is probable that under his guiding hand given to the contestants in the match. the Republic, while he also outlined a
United States high finance will not repeal
At the conclusion of the infufru exhibition sitioned and great credit is due to this gentle
mao for the able manner is which he attended. That was the complete account?—Yes. to those who had been overcome with the ob scheme of selection for the consuler service the mistakes of the past; for it is a singu. ten was served.--A large number of the guests
This account includes all payments which which was designed to do away with thelar, fact that whilst United States citizens left the cruser shortly basure 6. p.m. „buc. 16
noxious fumes. After a tough"fight with, the || went to the costs, or the clients account?—Yes, ‚apomalous system of appointment for services
basquet was served and the delightful enter to the party in power. In order to give trades-men, if the term may be permitted, tainment was not concluded until eight o'clock. Congress an idea of the conditions prevail-in China the financiers of the United States Arsandown the ship's company played the log in Ching a special report was prepared have met with but little success. The big Japanese National Anthem, while the entire in which it was clearly demonstrated that gest venture of all the Canton-Hankow assembly loyally roie and remained standing the American consular service in the Orient Railway concession was frightfully, mud; uout the last bar of the patriotic mathem had been played. With the notes of the stirring was far from being a model institution, and died, there is no other word for it, and one
music dying to the distance, the electric light certainly not such as to win the confidence learns with surprise that the fruitless ne
was switched on and revealed a magnificent of the nation to whom the various consuls gotiations 'conducted in 1903 for the Han-device is red and blue bulbs of "Wecome" to were accredited, and it was realized that kow-Szechuan Railway concession have the admiring guests, while the artificial pots of without that confidence United States trade been invoked at this late stage in the pre- pear and plum wees glowed in a blars of light, must inevitably suffer.. Hence came sweep-sent negotiations as giving
This appareally was the sigeal for glasses to ing reforms, not only in the consular service ganization prior rights to what it cannot itself, but in the manner of recruiting for it. possibly use; and other less important ven- Arising out of the same inquiry was put forth the scheme for separating, as far as possible, judicial and purely consular functions, of which the constitution of the United States Court for China has been the most striking and important piece of work. One incident which was notewortly, being indicative of America's desire to propitiate China,, oc curred when the United Stater Consul at Harbin refused to present hie credentials except to the Chinese authorities, and a stiff argument with Russian officials took place About the same time the American Associa.
• tion of Chinn was urging on the authorities In Washington the necessity for soms for
a defunct or
be charged and when this had been done,
Mr. K. Matada, speaking in his own tan tures have fizzled out in similar fashion. guage, asked hir compatriots who had been in The change in the character of American vited on board the Chilose, to express their diplomatic and consular representatives is thanks to the Captain and his staff for their well calculated to redound to the commer.. kind hospitality and to wish them a pleasant
voyage home via Porta. cial advantage of the United States. Other The toast was enthusiastically received and countries with established interests in China three Dana is followed: need have no jealousy of the aggressive business spirit shown by Americans, because as a Japaneso writer pointed out the other day there is room for all and to spare. The only thing is that British merchants cannot afford to Indulge in day dreams,cerait till orders come round. They must be up and doing, and probably that is the best thing. that could happen to them.
Capt. Takashimu replied that he and his officers had been gratified with the warm sa- ception accorded them by the Japanese com munity in Hongkong and they beanity wished their compatriots would be more prosperous
than ever in this British Colegy of Hongkong.
On the call of the Captain, thien Nanwale were given for the guests.
Here the witness gava item for item to meet
THE cruiser Andromeda has arrived home from the China Station with the relieved crow of the the total amount. Bedford and other ratings from the ships of the China Squadron.
We are conneously informed by the local Agent of the Chinese Engineering and Minlog Co, Ltd. that the total output of the Company's three mites for the week ending stb fune amounted to 31,635.03 100s and the sales during the period to 22,047.97 loss.. RETURN of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum for the week ending the 20th June, 100g
Library, Museum. Non-Chinese....
457 162 Chinesome. 272 – 1,964
Trist...... 749
2,136
Lieutenant Robert R. Rosoman, who is now
going through a abort course of gonnery on the gunnery ship Excellent, has been appointed to the Tamar, receiving ship at Hoogkong, för gucatry duties, and also for duly at the rifle range there. Lieuteannt Resman foined the Mr. J. P. Brigs (Hongkond Telegraph) was | naval service in December, 1899, as a supple- then called upon for a toast, when he replied io mentary licutenant
Dixon made out that account and
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'When you gave him the account, did Wong point opt soy kem for which he wanted a do- tailed account? Yes. One lom for $6,000 odd and another for over $3,000,
The Chief Justica-Did the interprates go through the items with Wong?
Witness-Yer.
Tell me what the interpreter, did ?—The interpreter explained item for item to Wong Hai Tong
Was there a Chinese translation 7-Yex,': And with the translation did the interpreter explain every item as well ?—Yasin
Mr. Calibrop-You said a minute ago that the account was in English only ?—Yaser A made the English account. Regga
Why do you may now that there was a-Chi- Dese translation?—The Chiness translation was not made by me.
A bat happened next 7-I gave him a cheque for $1,000,
About the middle of April, you said, Mr
Who was present then-when the... Cheque it to qura
was given?-Mr. Dixon, Mr. Tam, and a new Wong Hai Tong ?--Yer.
When did you see Wong Hui-Tɔng again?-interpreter surnamed Chow. About the 15th April,
Is that all 7--Wong signed a receipt." Can you read Chinese?—I can, but not vary wh
What happened on this occasion? Was he paid any money paid him a cheque for $10,000.
Was this the same day be got the completo account? The same day or the day after. I
am not sure.
Was Mr. Dix n' protest when the cheque was baoded over ?—Yes.
Did Wong Hui Tong ask for anything? —Yes. For a reduction of the costs.
Anything else?—Yes. For a detailed ac count of the coily,
Did he get that?-Vos,
How long did it take to get the detailed sc. count out7-About three or four weeks, et
Do you remember when it was sent to him ?— Op or about 15th May."
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The receipt was handed to witness who translated it to the Court.
When did you next sen Woog? Was it in Way? About three weeks after the 15th April. Who' was there at the time?-Tam and myself.
Did you have any conversation with Mr. Wong when he came to 'ses. Mr., Haitiang' about the detalled account?—Yes, y
What did he say ?—He 'spoko abrut the costs, and, I took him into Mr. Hauings' room, What happened then ? V hat did he may peo He said be had examined, both accounts, and that (boy were not quite correct,
Which account did he mean? The final
When did you see Mr. Wong Hel Tong account. gaxth--A faw days after he got the detailed Eccount of costać
What bleg`did ko my?-Ha of $500 for costs was not