Telegrams.
*HONGKONG "TELEGRAPH"
BERVICE.
MANCHURIA.
PROVINCIAL INQUIRIES.
[By courtesy, of the "Sheung Pb."]
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY DECEMBER 10 1909
THE CYCLOPS" CASE,
Important CROSS-EXAMINATION..
Did the Chief Officer also obstract you ?— Yes,
Tuc case, was resumed before Mr. E. R Halifax (First Folice Magistrate) this afternoon In which four Chinesa axelse afficers in the employ of the Opium Farm are charged with an alleged assault on four tallymen on board the ith August 5.1. Cyclops on last. Mr. Hj. Gedge (of Masura, Johnsea, Stokes and Mas'er) prosecuted and Mr. W. K. L. Shenlon (of Maars. Deacon, Looker and Deacon) appeared for the defendPolice uniform ?—Yes.",
the
2013.
Peking, 9th December. The Viceroys of the different Pró- Mr. Gedge stated that he was going to make vinces have addressed telegraphic in: some strong remarks regarding the conduct of
the Police. He had been wholly misled on the quiries to the Central Government question of identification and be applied for concerning recent events in Man-leave to call Mr. Wodehouse.
*churia,
His Worship did not think the question of identification affected the case.
The Central Government has review and declared that the Police had strict Mr. Gedge disagreed with his Worship's plied by wire that the territory is instructions to observe certain formalities and he wanted to know why ba bad not been com- safo enough, but they expect some little difficulty in connection with railway affairs, on account of which
the Central Government experience some uneasiness.
STAMP LAWS.
POSTPONEMENT SUGGESTED,
"[By courtesy of the "Shoung Po"]
municated with. He only wished to call Mr. Wodehouse. His Worship had power to call any witnesses.
Mr. Wodehouse then went into the box' and
deposed to certain Police regulations wtib regard to the question of idenfications.
Mr. Gedge (to witness)—I want to know why, having that regulation in mind, you, as an Officer in the Pelice, did not comply with the regulation?
Mr. Wodehouse-it was not a Police ident!-- fication.
That's your only excuse for not complying with the regulations?-That's my reason.
Then why did you appeal to me as to whether I wanted the Police to be mixed up in the case? --Because I considered abat you were la charge, of the identification.
JAPANESE CONSOL ON JOUR
- ME, BEGAWA'S DEPARTURE,
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Now, Sergeant, I want you to tell the Court what led you to believe that, his demeanour amounted to obstruction?-The Captain stood Mr. A. Sagawa, Consul-General for Japan in on the gangway and said that the uniform was Canton, has just started on a tour of his con. no proof, that anyone could wear a uniform sular district. The Japanese officist came over and that I had no right to arrest the four man. from Canton two or three days ago kud this
And the ChiefOfficer?-ledid thesamething. morning, embarked on board the German FROM He did the same thing ?—Yes.
steamer Helens bound for Holbow. Mr. Segawa Do you really think that the Captain meant will visit the small community of his compa to lesiopate that you were marquerading intrists at that port and then resume his tour covering the whole of Kwangtang which, is within his Consular jurisdiction.
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Didn't you tell him it was all right and that if he interfered it would be at his paril?-1 don't remember, I may have said it,
And he in like manner said that that would
be brutality? He may have said it,
Did you make a statement in writing to the splici'or for the defendants?"
Mr. Shenton objected and was upheld by his Worship.
4.
Mr. Gedge asked for a reduction of the state- ments to the Captain Saperintendent of Police and the solicitor far tha defendants.
The application was complied with.
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COMMERCIAL.
WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.
Reviewing the share business for the wark, Mesir. E. S. Kadooria & Co. write thin after-- DODA:--
Most stocks during the week under review bare exhibited steadiness, and in the case of Unions and Hongkong Banks some advance The case was then remanded till 4.30 pm," has to be recorded. Rabber shares have shown, on Tuesday next. |--
a trodency to weakness, during' the week, and
·close steady," Any decline in the value of stocks has been in sympathy with Londen, ir- flucaced no doubt by the drop in the price of the raw material. Latent telegraphic advicen to hand quote Rubber Hard fine. Para at 7/6 per lb."
CANTON DAY BY DAY.
DEPARTING OFFICIALS,
[From Our Own Correspondent.]
Canton, 9th December.
The seventh annual meeting of shareholders Trotai Wong Ping Yuo, 'resident Director in the South China Morning Post, Ed., is ad- General of the Canton" Hankow-Railway at
vertised to take place on Wednesday, the 15th Canton, and Wong Ping Pil, ex-Taotal of Consipit, at noon. The register of shares was tabulary of the Xwingtung Province, who are closed on the Bib inst. and will be re-opened Peking, 9th December.
brothers, left here on the 8th instant on board after the meeting, The Provincial Viceroys have te-
the gunboat Pa Pik for, Hongkong, where they will tranship to Shanghai ca route to their na- legraphed to the Ministry of Fin
Live" province of Szechwan to make arrange. ance not to enforce the stump laws.
Do you mean to, tell me that that was the
meals for the interment of their father. Admi- only reason which debarred you from conductral Li Chun, who is also a native of the Sie. They are afraid that its enforceing the identification according to the regula chwang province, accompanied the Taolain to ́ment might result in difficulties and tions?-Yes.
delays, and recommend that modifi-terfield and Swire. estions should be made.
The Ministry of Finance embarrassment as to how to act.
LATE SHUN KA-NAI
REGENT'S SYMPATHY -
[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po.")
Whom did you think I was acting for?---But-
...” Don't you think it would have been better to have conducted the case according to the law? feel-Yes.
Peking, 9th December. The Prince Regent is going to his condolences with the family of the late Shun Ka-mai on the 20th inst.
express
YUNNAN RAILWAY.
ALLEGED FRENCH INTER- FERENCE.
[Ugourtesy of the " Shewng Po.")
Poking, 9th December. The high officials of Yunnan have telegraphed to the Throne to the effect that the French frequently in terfere with the railway affairs and suggest that a modus vivendi, should be agreed upon to prevent the 'differer ces.
MANCHURIA.
NEGOTIATIONS WITH JAPAN,
[ By courtesy of the " Sheng Po.”)
Peking, 9th December. During the past few days, Prince Chin, Grand Councillor Na Turg and H.E. Liang Tun-yin, president of the Waiwupu, have been negotiat ing with the Japanese Minister on the question of the Three. Eastern - Provinces.
THE WAR MONUMENT AT PORT
ARTHUR
THE UNVEILING CEREMONY,
Then why did you not do it ?-Because I was agt in charge.
His Worship (to witness)-Have you ever had any identification before which had not led
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Hongkong to so them off.
CANTON-HANKOW RAILWAY.
To-day's Advertisements.
"BEN *. LINE OF STEAMERS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.,
S.S. "BENLEDI," LEITH, MIDDLESBRO, LONDON
AND STRAITS.
informed that all Goods are being landed ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby
at their risk into the hasardons and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown "Co., Ltd., whance and/or from the wharvas delivery may be obtained
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods bave left the Godowns, and all Goods remalo- ing undallvared after the 17th inst, will be subject to rent.
All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- santed to the Undersigned on or before the 24th last,, or they will not be recognized. Ta
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are examined on the 17th inat, at II A.M. to be loft in the Godowns, where they will be
No Fire Insurance has been affected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
· GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, Agents, Hongkong, 10th December, 1909. : (626
› NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS.
FROM MIDDLESBOROUGB, ANTWERP, LONDON, COLOMBO AND SINGAPORE,
THE Company's Steamship
"AWA MARU," baring arrived from the above. Porte, Con signees of cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Kowloon, where each consignment will be sorted out mark by mark and delivery can be obtained as soon sa the Goods åre landed.
Books-Hongkong and Shanghai Banks have been sold at $995 and $997) closing firm at the rate. The London price has risen.to 9. Nationals contiane in'demand at $55. Marine Insurances.-Cantons have been sold at the reduced rate of $150. Au unsatisfied demand exists for North Cainas but shares are scarce and difficult to obtain, and the quotestructions are given to the contrary before tion is purely nominal. A further advance bas taken place in Uasons and after sales at $80 have more lnquiries at the rate. Yang istas are reported sold in the North at Sza5.
The Canton-Haokow Railway. Company re- caived, on the 7tb'instant, 4 telogram from the | Ministry of Posts and Communications at Pe- king advising the the. Ministry had deputed | two of its members, Lum Ping Cheung and Leung Yung W», to proceed to the Southern capital to make an inspection of, and report upon the progress of the work on the construc-demand., Hongkong Fires remain weak and
on offer at $375.
to a prosecution? Not that I remember of. Astion of the Canton-Hapkow railroad. The far as I remember, it as always been a Police | Railway Company his been instructed to give charge.
every possible facility to these two officials while on their mission.
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Haya you say idea of having had any ident!- fication which had led to a summons or arrest? —The ideolification bas never been disputed/
A Chinese witness was then called..
Mr. Gedge put a certain question to the
witness to which Mr. Shenton took exception.
His Worship beld the same view as Mr.
Shentoo.
Mr. Gede-1 can ask any question I like of
the wilness.
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Mi, Shenton contended that his friend was cross-examining a privileged witness and said that he must ask his friend to conduct the case according to the law.
Mr. Gedge-You better go and read a book DD Cross-examination.
Mr. Shenton said his friend could not go against bis Worship's ruling.
Mr. Gedge-His Worship has not ruled against me. If he does so, then, with all dus deference to bis Wership. I shall point out to him that he is wrong.
His Worship (10 Mr. Gedge)-1.must sula against you, Mr. Gedge
Mr. Gedge (10 Sergeant Wilson)-Have you made a statement in writing to the Caplaie Superintendent of Police regarding this affair since the 11th of August, ---
Mr. Shenton objected on the ground that information obtained by the Police was privil- eged.
[RESI AGITATION. The Chinese newspiper Mun fiu Ya! Pe at Shanghai wan closed by order of the Shanghai Tantai, Test N Huang, on charges of making
certain comments which were alleged to be un- favourable to the Japanese. On this account complaints were lodged by the general public against the aciloo of the Shanghai Total. Yesterday the Canton Press Society sent à telegram to Tantai Tsai orging him to release their contemporary at Shaogbai otherwise they will deo:unce him even though, be is a Cantonese,
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SELF-GOVERNMENT SOCIETY, A general meeting has been arranged for the gth instan! by the Cintos Self-Government Society to discuss the following matters:-
i. How to deal with the President of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Liang Ton Yes, a native of Canton, for his grave fault in
the case of the Manchurian Convention,
3. How to deal with the Shanghai Tautai, Tai Nai Huang, also a native of Canton, for his action in closing the fun Hw Tai Po, a newspaper at Shanhai.
To make protest against the letting of the falt for an increased rental to the detriment of the general public.
FLOOD RELIEF.
The Canton Central Relief Committee has Mr. Gadga asked his Worship to make a note remmitted a sum of $to,posto H. E. Chang Jen 'of Mr. Shenton's objection.
His Worship-It is quite unnecessary. Mr.. Gedge-I am entitled to bave a note taken down of my friend's objection, so that ic case of appeal the matter can be properly.
argued.
*His Worship did not agree with Mr. Gedge. Mr. Gedge-Your Worship refuses to take down my friend's contection?
Bis Worship-Yes.
Ohoo, Viceroy of the Liang Kiang provinces, in ald of the flood sufferers at Kiang Pai.
EASTERN CADETSHIPS.
THE CIVIL SERVICE 'COMPETITIVA EXAMINATION,
From the list showing the various services to which the successful candidates in the concur-
Mr. Gedge at this stage asked for portant, open competitive examinations, held in missione a carting document and Aug, 1909 for (1) the Civil Service of Lodia, ́proceeded to read authorities in support (li) Clerkships (Class I) is the Home Civil
of his application,
Service, and (iii) Eastoro Cadetships in the Colonial Service we give the names of those assigned to the Eastbrs Cadetships, including appointments to Caylon, the Straits Settlements, the Projected Federated Malay Stares, and Hongkong:
His Worship-1 refuse permissioni Mr. Gedge—I am entitled to, the document. Mr. Shenton-It is a privileged document. -
Mr. Gedge read further authorities and said that no evidence which the Sergeant gave could be privileged and therefore any evidence in writing could not be privileged. He asked his Worship in adjsurn the case lo order to
allow of a fuller consideration of the law.
His Worship decided to continue with the
cases
Mr. Gedge (to witness)—Did you tell the Chief Officer that if he interfered you would lock him up?
Didn't they say that they had been cruelly
The monument erected at Port Arthur in commemoration of the soldiers and sailors who parished there during the late war was com pleted on the rath ultimo, and the unveiling ceremony took place on Sunday, the ath ult. The monument is on the summit of Paiki, Hill,
Mr. Shenton objected. Fine weather prevailed on the day of the cere
Mr. Gedge (to witness)-Did you tell him mony. Abṛut 8 n.m. the proceedings wors
you would lock him up)-No. • opened in the preseno + of Princer Fushimi and. Kitashirakawa. The monument was unveiled by with you? They said that the man had been Do you mean to say they did not ramosirate General Qibiour, the Governor-General of hold by their queues, Kwantung. A large number of military and Daval officers were' prestat, headed by General Nogi | treated ?—No, not to my knowledge. -and-Admiral-Togo, wɔo represented the Army Did both the Chief Officer and the Captain and Navy respectively, Member of the bereaved talk to you at the same time? No, they talked families of soldiers and sailors killed also at ons after the other. landad the ceremony. Admiral Togo read a dedicatory address in front of the monument, and was followed by General Nogi, who deli-
Did you tall the Captale "You better go and vered an impressive address, which was listen. | read your Hongkong regulations " ?—No, ed to wish deep emotion by those who recalled Did you really think that the Captain honest that General Nogi's two sons were killed at ly believed that a Sergeant in calform had no Port Arthur. Connor Nogi was present. sathority on board? -Yes, I really thought The two Imperial Princes also paid homage to that and I told him that a coolie would have the mosament la accordance with the Shinto known better.
The Captain was equally strong about the matter 7-Same as the Chief Officer.
rites. The remainder of those present followed. Did the Captain obstruct yon?-There was the amample, and the proceedings closed about no physical obstraction but his demeanour al-
mosi amounted to that,"
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Fire Insurances.-China Fires have been sold at the improved rate of $1178, closing in
Shipping -Hoogkong, Canton and Macao Steamboats have found buyers at $zof and at the close are inquired for at $joj. Indo Chicas can possibly be placed at $60. In the North Sales are rep tied at Tis. 43. Shell Trans- porta have been dealt in at 66/6 during the early part of the week and at the close there are buyers at 67/6. Star Ferrios, old; are wanted at $26, while the new shares are quiet at: $141. Refineries. A considerable. business has been done in China Sugars balwaca $158/159+ the market closing quiet at the latter rate. Luzens are firmar, with inquiries at Sar, Perak Sugars have been dealt in at Tls, 349 in
the North.
Mining. Salos are reported of Chinese En- gineerings at T's, 19.30. Raubs continue on offer at $71.
Optional Goods will be carried on palesa
Noon, TO-DAY
Goods not cleared by the 16th December, will be subject' to rent,
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Damaged packages must be lait in the Godowa for examination by the Consigned's | and the Co.'s representatives at an appointed hour. All claims must be presented within ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be recognised; No claims will be admitted alter the goods have left the Godowns.
NIPPON YOSEN KAISHA. Hongkong, 10th December, 1909. - 1458-459' |
Events Coming.·
Friday, Jatk December. Theatre Royal," Merrymakers,” p.m.
Saturday, 11th December, Victoria Regatia fp.m. Hughes and Hough, Miscellaneous Articles 'sale, 2.30 p.m.
Hongkong Gun Club Championship shoot," in the afternoon.
Football Matches, Happy Valley. . Theatre Royal, "Merrymakers," 9 p.m. Phoenix Club Smoking Concert.
Monday, 13th December. Hughes and Hough; Furniture sala, MacDon-
Victoria Recreation Club, Extraordinary General Meeting, pam.
Docks, Wharves and Godowns, Kowloon Wharfs are oxsier and can be obtained at 56ij. Whampoa Docks after declining to $50, atuelt Road 230 p.m. which price s nall sales have been put through, aro firmer, and, wanted at $5rj. Shanghai Docks show an improvement un last week's quotation and are quoted at Tis. 77. Hong- kew Wharfs have also improved and can be bad at "Tia, 130,
Land, Hotels and Bulldings.-Hongkong Hotels, old and new, are wanted at quotations. Sales of Honghong Land have beed effected at $102, and more ein be placed at the rate. Humphreys Estates have changed bands at 58. West Points are wanted at $44.
Cotton Millá-Hongkong Cottons bavo im. proved and sales have taken place at 561. Ewos ara firm with buyers at Tis 134. Accord ing to latest mail advices to band from the North, changes in other Northern Mills are as foliows:-Internationala. Tls. 75. Lau Kung Mows. Tls, rag and Soychees Tis, 440.
Miscellaneous.China Light and. Powers have been dealt in at 56 closing with farther bayers. China Providents have changed hands at Sol and Green Island Cements, at 571, the latter closing with sellers at the rate. South China Morning Posts, are steady at 314. In their report for the year ending 31st August 1909, the directors of this cam- paoy state that the profit for the year is $15,506.39 and after deducting this amount from the debit balance of $56,602,67 as per last
Tuesday, 14th December. Gea, P. Lammari, Furniture sale, 2.30 p.m. Organ Recital, in St. Peter's Church, 5.30 p.m.
Entimations.
WE RECOMMEND A, TRIAL
[OF OUR OWN MAKE
PORK
SAUSAGES
25 cents per lb.
THE
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LIMITED.
Hongkong, 30th November, 1909.
ASAHI BEER SAPPORO BEER
TO BE OBTAINED
FROM ALL WINE DEALERS!
VICTORIA REGATTA.
FORTY-NINTH MEETING.
SATURDAY, December 11th, 1909...
UNDE
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NDER the Distinguished Patronage of H.E. THE GOVERNOR, HE. Major- General BROADWOOD, Commodore H. LYON, - R.N., Hon. Sir HENRY MAY, Hon. Basil R. H. TAYLOR, &a, &c.
The Committen of the V.R.O. request the pinarum of the Company of the Ladies of Hongkong TU-MORROW, with inst., at P.M. at the Reclamation, Bay View, kindly lant! by Massrs. Fenwick & Co.
Miss HUTTON POTTS has kindly consented to present the 'Prizes at the conclusion of the races.
The Secretary's Launch, will leave the Victoria Recreation Club at za Noon, sharp,
Admission to enclosure and stand-St. Soldiers and Sailors half-pricò,
Tickets may be obtained from the Steward, V.R.O.
Band will be in attendance, Through tram service every few minutes.
R. L. BRIDGER, ·
Acting Ron. Sec... Hongkong, toth December, 1909. 1809
Wednesday, 15th December," South China Morning Post, Ltd., Anual GREEN ISLAND QEMENT COMPANY Mesting, in the Offices of Dr. Noble, Bank Building, Noon.
Saturday, 18th December. A. A. A. Sports Menting, Kowloon Track.
Saturday, 25th December. Public Holiday,
LIMITED,
PORTLAND GEMENT.
In Casks of 375 lbs..not $5.50 per Cask ex Factory,
Tuesday, 28th December. Hughes and Hough, Auction sale of Sundries, In Bags of 250 lbs not $8.45 per Bag. etc., ai H.M. Naval Establishments, so àm,
Wednesday, 29th December. Hughes and Hough, Auction sale of Sundries, etc., at H.M. Naval Establishments, in a m.
ex Factory. SHEWAN TOMES & CO..
General Managers., Hoerkong, 15th August, 1908..
STATE EXPRESS
balance shee; their will be a balance, of THE MOST PERFECT CIGARETTES IN
$31,096,38 to be carried to the debit of next Hubert Ewest Newoham, Doan close year's account, Langkats have further improv. Memorial School, Chelsenham, Oxford (Sted and are wanted in the North at Tis. 780. John's), Artbar Mitchell Goodman, King Sumairas havé strengthened to Tik. 117), at Edward VI. School, Both, Oxford (New) Góy | which rate buyers prevail,
Stanley Woodman, Recall Cambridge (Jesus) Rubber-There are buyers of Anglo
Gaulleßelds are wanted at 50/- and Golcondas
THE WORLD.
James Devane, St. Manchin's Limerick, Malays at 14 Balgownies are firm at 570. Winfred (Virginia Leaf) in Tins of 50 Royal University of Ireland. (Queen's College, Cork), Mark Aitchison Young, Elox, damat, 57/4 Damansaras have changed hands at bridge (King'), Mungo Tennent Archibald, 78/- but close slightly weaker. Highlands and Hamilton Academy, Glasgow, Oxford (Pom Lowlands are in demand at 62/6. | Kamonings broke), William Kenneth Hunter Campbell, are easier at 3/6 Kuala Lumpur bave de No. 555 Rossall, Oxford (Wadham), Robin Ernest Gor clined to 86/6 at which rato salos bave taken Richard Bourke Osborne, Cheltenhaut College, buyers at 24). Regalias ars on offer in Sloga don-Walker, Rugby, Cambridge (King's), place. Liuggis have also weakened but have No. 999 Oxford (Wadham), Roger Edward Lindsell, pare at 516. Ledburys have bayers at 45/ Uppingham, Cambridge (King's Henry Augus. Shelfords bava sellers at 3af Sungel Choks
,, Packets of 20
50 ots.
20
Tins of 50
80"
$1.20
100
3.00
-50
1:50
1100 L
3.00
Quo Vadis (Turkish Leaf)
tom Farrer, Dulwich College, Cambridge have risen to 35/- (partly paid) at which. (Magdalene), Samuel Burnside Boyd Mc-rate they can be placed. Sandycrofts continue Turkish Leaf No. 1 Elderry Campbell College Belfast, Trinity in favour at $775 (S'pore) Sungei Kapers have Jollege, Dublin.
been sold at 72/6,
Exchange-The Bank's selling rate on Lon-" don is 1/91 on demand, The T/T rate on Shanghai is 75/
RUBBER NOTES,
LINGGI PLANTATIONE.
Messrs. Guthrie and Co. (agents) advise that). the directors of the above have declared a second interim dividend of 25 per cent, payable
on Dec. 33. Y
Labu (Guthrie and Co.) output.
· Nov, ogʻrx mas. Nov. (08:11mos.
Dividends Payabla--Anglo Malays--Second
95
These delicious high-class Cigarettes are recognized as the standard
Interim of 12h par cent, for 1999 Langkat of perfection in quality and mode of hygienic manufacture. Final of Tia, 12h-and-bonus of Tle. 73 for 1909. Valambrosa-Interim of 1/4 for 1959.- Linggis Quarterly dividend of 6d, per share.
· Forward: Settlements,—The following dates
have been fixed by the Stockbrokers' Associa-
tion of Hongkong for Forward Settlementış--| Telephone 135.
December settlement agth Decemberű
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