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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18 1910
Our Naval Visitors.
FIGB-ADMIRAL RAMIMURA Our Japanese Visitors. lard, Captain N. G. S. Simson, Mr and Mrs J. H.
- "*AT HOME "- ON-BOARD THE FLAGSHIP.
ARRIVAL THIS MORNING..
H.E. Vico-Admiral Baton H. Kamimura, PROGRAMME OF JAPANESE TESTIVITIES.
commandar-in-chief of the Fint "Japanese Ith insti
Battleship Squadron now in port, was "AI The men-of-war anchorage in the harbour Home" on board his flagship this afternoon, to-day presents a scene of vernal activity by Launches conveyed visitors from Blake Pier the arrival in part of the first Japanese baule every quarter of an hour. A large number of ship squadros, auder the command of Vice- British Naval and Millary Offices and the lead Admiral Daron H. Kamimuri, Commander-to-ing residents-Japanese and foreign-availed Chief of the Fire! Squadron, and an officer who themselves of His Excellency's Invliation. His has seen active service, with considerable dis-Excellency the Governor, attended by Capt. tinction, during the recent war onw an happily
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"KING ALFRED" BALL,'
RECEPTION AT THE CITY HALL.
AW ENJOYABLE EVENING.
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Mr and Mrs N.). Stabb, Mr and Mrs Shal M. Smilb, M. H. B. Slabs, Mr R, Shewan, Mr 5. Swat, Mr and Mrs-R. Sutherland, Mr and Mrs A. M. L. Scares, Me, Mrs and Miss A. Sath, Hop Mr-Murray Stewart, Mrand Vis E. Shellim, Mr and Mrs M. 'W. Slade, Mr. Sin Tak Fan, Mr and Mrs H, W. Slede, Mr H. E Stoneham, Captain T. S. von Schmidt, Cemdr and Mrs Stevenson, Lieut-Col H. D. Stacpole, Captain and Mrs Stewart, Mr and Mrs E. S. Saranzes, Dr and Mrs J. Herbert Sanders, Mr
Hon. Comdr. and Mrs Basil R. H. Taylor, Capt. P. H. M. Taylor, Hon. Mr A. M. Thom on, Mr and Mrs P. H. Tiedemann, Cond, G. Trawley, Lieut. C. Lloyd Thomas, Deputy insp-General W. Tait, Mr. and Miss Tait. Chev.1 Z. Volpicelli, Dr. and Mrs E. Voretsch.
Lake of SOLID SODA.
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EXTENDING FOR 20 SQUARE MILES. BUT MANY ARE PERILS OF GETTING THERE.
Forther detalls of the Journsy just concluded. by Mr Fred Shellard, the well-known engineer, in connection with the projected railway to be constructed from the Uganda Railway to Lake Meradi, have been received by Router. This wonderful lake, which is only reached after long and difficult journey over aninhabited and waterless country, is described as follows by Mr. Shalford:
"Lake Magedi is picturesquely situated amid weird surroundings at the bottom of valley 3,000 feet deep. On one side are moun Atains 6,000 feet above sea level; and on another range having an altitude of 8,000 fact. There no sign of human life, but on and about the skare immense numbers of flamingos,
"From the surrounding mountains the lake, which la to miles long' by two to three miląs in breadth, looks like an ordinary sheet of water of somewhat reddish hue. On reaching the shores, however, we found that the water was only a few inches deep end covered a bard surface looking exactly like pluk marble.
Hon. Mr Wei Yuk, Mr Wong Kam Fook, Mr and Mrs F. A. Wendt, Mr H. P. Whits, Mr and Mrs W. B. Walker, Mr and Mrs Waidringh, Mr E. A. M. Williams, Mr and Mrs K. R. Von Weiser, Mr and Mrs Wright, Mr G. H. Wakeman, Mr E. D. C. Wolfe, Lt. Comdr, T. White, Col. Wrigley.
ALLEGED ALTERATION OF A RECEIPT.
INDIAN MONEY-CHANGER IN TROUBLE
The reception gives at the Olly Hall by Consul T. Funatsu and the Committee of the Nippon Clab to the officers of the visiting squadron was one of the most interesting foa-G. B. U. Silva. tures of the entertainment programme of our allies and, seedless to remark, was thorough P. H. M. Taylor, ADC., and Capt. N. Simson, enjoyed. A large number of invitations private secretary, was also present. The visitors had been issued to the Colony's prominent arrival on hoord the flagship were citizens for the occasion and to say that the formally introduced to Baron Kammura by latter were struck with the magnificence Mr. T. Funatsu, the popular Contul for Japan and charming novelty of the entertainment in Hongkong. Tea and refreshments were provided is to put it mildly. Long before the served on the quarterdeck and the visitors also sppointed bour, a steady stream of guests spent an Interesting time when being conduct began to arrive at the scene of the evening's ed over the foo battleship by the genial officers gaiety. Among there were His Excellency the ander the command of the distinguished sailor. Governor, HE. Admiral Sir Hadworth. Lamb Daylight fireworks were let off and afforded antan, Commodore Lyon, H. E. Major-General interesting item of the afternoon's entertain Broadwood and the various Consular represent
ativosia Hongkong.The guests werepresented to Baroo Kammura by Consul Funatsu, anch of the cumarous visitors present receiving a cordial hand-shake from the distinguished sailor. The grand staircase and St. Andrew's and St, George's Halls were tastefully decorated with busting. The Band, which consisted of sturdy
Before Mr. E. R. Hallifax, First Police little tare from the Shikizkima, Admiral Kamimura's flagship, was stationed in St. Magistrate, in the Police Court this morning, George's Hall and played the National Anthem C.J. Merchant, an Indian money-changer, of * FOOD H. E. the Governor entered the 14 Queen's Road Central, was charged, at the setertainment ball, followed by the Japanese instance of Abdulla Ebrahim Cassambboy, National Authem. A stage was put up in the with that he did on or about the 31st January principal hall, where Japanese ladies pleased last demand or endeavour to receive a certain the guests with a number of native songs, gave sum of money under an altered receipt, know. delightful selections on their quaist musicaling the same to have been altered, with intent instruments and expounded the charm and to defraud. Mr. M. R. Harris, of Merars. grace of dancing as taught in Japan. Two of Wilkinson and Grist, proscested and Mr. Eldon the principal features of the dances were the Potter, instracted by Mr. Wilson, of Mears artistic arrangement of Great Britain's and tastings and Hastings, Appasted for the Japan's respective emblems in living curves and defendant, a series of movements which were appropri ately described as the "Cherry Dance" These with other interesting items and hospitality dispensed with a lavish band
pass a most enjoyable even helped to
and the Com ing and Consal Fuoriso mittes of the Nippon Club deserve hearty con- gratulations for making the brief stay of his nationals in Hongkong pleasant and at the same time affording the Colony's élite an op- portunity of meeting the men who have was glory and renown for their country and have made the name. of Japan synonymous with patriotism of the highest type,
terminated. The formidable iquadron consists of six wat vessels, five of three and one of two funnels. As they steamed into pore in the forenoon to-day they presented a fine array of the fighting units of our gallant allies. Five of the warships, lonking spic and span, in their war paint of gray, took up their moorings in the eastern anchorage at Wanchai, while the sixth wasbarthad in mid-streer in the merca 3rd
tile marina anchorage.
The Japanese' men- of-war arrived shortly after ten o'clock, and promptly saluted the port and the British Com- mander-in-Chiel, the complimentary polutes being retained by H. M. S. Tamar and the Augakip King Alfred Soon after, Mr. T Fugats, the popular representative in Hong
·A BRILLIANT FUNCTIONA kong of H. I. M. the Emperor of Japao, board- ed the Japanese flagship The Consul whe
One of the most brikant functions ever held followed by a thoroughly representative depa
in Hongkong was the ball given at the City tation, consisting of the leading Japanese mer
Hall last night by the Commander-in-Chief, chants and bankers and residents of that com. Captalo and Officers of H.M.S. King Alfred munity is Hongkong. The Nippon Club was
on the occasion of their approaching departure represented by the members of the Committee, from the Colony. A large and select gather who also had the honour of calling upon the ing was present to bid farewell to Admiral Japanese Admiral on board. After the formal Lambion and the Officers of his flagship and presentation a pretty ceremony was performed of all the pleasant experiences enjoyed by the when, by consent of flis Excellency Vice Admiral Daval men during their brief stay in the Co- Barat Kamimura, a distribution of five thousand
ouvenir bags, containing all manner of little loay, last night's function will find the fore 100st place in the minds both of the hosts and mementoes to the gallant sans of Japan, was
those who had the honour and privilege of tast made to the railors of the visiting squadroning the hospitality of the famous British Ad- The souvenirs were much appreciated and were
miral and the personnel of his ship. the gifts of the Japanese community in Hong.
The scheme of decoration at the bands of kong to their naval compatriots. With the bags
willing, handy tars could not but have been an was presented to each sailor a guide-book to
unqualified success. The curance displayed Hongkong compiled by, and published under
a bandance of busting quite pleasing to be the direction of the members of the literary hold, The stern realitics of war, sons the less staff of cur local Japanese contemporary-the gran in time of pisce, were faithfully depicted Hongkong Nippa. The guide-book owed its
by a ten-inch gun which commanded attention thoughtful origin to the members of the Hip with the aid of its grim dark outlines in pon Club, to whom our sallor visitors are ID-
the glare of the electric light. Smaller guns debted for this additional testimony of the
were also stationed in less prominent positions, appreciation in which they gre. held by their
and, like the machine given the place of hon compattios in Hoogkong,
our, reminded ose of their death-dealing possibilities. None could have mistaken the nature of the calling pursued by the hosts of the evening. The staircase was embellished with the Choicest flowers of the season, At
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Before Hob. Mr. W. Rees-Davien, X.C., Aci Ing Chief Justice, at the Criminal Session's this morning, Fakir Khan, allas smil Din, was Indicted on a charge of robbery with violence. Hon. Mr. F. A. Hareland, Acting Attorney- General, instructed by Mr. H. L. Deboys, It, from the Crown Solicitor's office, prosecuted. The prisoner was undefended and entered a plea of not guilty".
The jury were as Yolla:-Messrs. J. Mc Cabbin (foremas), J. G Muir, J. F. Cox-Ed- wards, L. Magner, E. R: Raymond, R. "Hooter and 1, Craik,
Vice-Admiral Baroo Kimimbra's
OFFICIAL LANDING
took place at 145 pm, when His Excellency and suite, who disembarked in five pianices,, were received at Blake Pier by a Gherd of Hamour futaished by the Buffs, with the regimental Band. Capi P. H. M. Taylor, AD.C., was at the landing stage, to extend a formal welcome on behalf of His Excellency the Governor. As soon as the
visitor distinguished daval
set his foot battery at ashore the shore
Kowloon fired a valute while the guard.. presented Ifew bars arms as the. Band struck up
Vice-Admiral of the National Anthem. Kamiman, who was acc mpanied by the Japan Consul; having inspected the guard, entered the chait from Government House in wait for him and proceeded on the formal visit to the Governor escorted by.Capt. Taylor. Ha returned, on board after the customary formal calls.
THE PROGRAMME. To-sight the Japanese Commander-in-Chief and his suite will be the guests of Commodore Lyon of Board H.M.S Tamarat dinner, proceed. ing thereafter to the reception in the City Hall, at 9.30 p.m., when the leading residents in Hong- kong will be satertained by Coosul Fapatsu and members of the Nippon.Club: A large number of invitations has been issued ; a feature of this evening's entertainment will be the Japanese dinçer.
To-marrow being Sunday, there will be po official engagements.
THE GUESTS. "'-
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^ TWENTY SQUARE MILES OF SODA,
This is an immense deposit of soda which was bored and found to extend to a consider.. able depth, thus indicating an area of at least 20 square miles of solid soda. The heat upon the toda lake was very great."
The object of the expedition was to visit the lake, Mr. Shalford's special bualansa, being to surrey for the railway which is to be bulit, in view of the fact that the Imperial Government bangraped Messrs. M. Samuel and Co. con cestion for 99 years to work the soda deposits,
Mr. Shelford has left four engineers to make a detailed survey of the route he has discovered for the new railway. This branch is to be constructed and worked by the Government, and will be of the same construction as the
Uganda Raliway, of which it will form a branch. It is expected that work will com mence shortly,
Speaking to Reptor's representative Mr. Shelford said: "The expedition, which com- prised eight Europeans, including mechanical and chemical experts and engineom, left the Uganda Railway at the station of Klu, 365 mies in the interior, and struck westward,
The complainant stated that he was money-changer and went into partnership with the defendant on the 22nd December last under an agreement whereby he had to pay to the defondant-the-aum-of-$1,000. The arrangement between them was that witness should keep the money, which he continued to do for a
COUNTRY TEEMED WITH LIONS. period of eight days. After that, defendant asked him for $400, as the .s. Cleveland was
"The country to be traversed was entirely due the next day. Witness did as he was
On the 28th January, defendant uninhabited, unknown, and waterinas. It requested. asked that the money should be handed over proved to be extremely difficult, the route
to ten miles long and 300 to 400 foot high.. to him for fear that witness would be attack-being continually crossed by escarpments sight ed and killed by robbers. The manay
Being part of the southern gamo rezerve it was paid to him in various currencies,
tcomed with lobs, giraffes, rhinos; and ante- for which a receipt was given. Witness com- Dr and Mrs J.M. Atkinson, Mr and Mrs F.
pared the receipt with the amount, banded lopes. The problem to be solved was how to the top of the leading, the visitor's stealice D. Auld, Mr and Mrs A. Ellis, Mr and Mrs I and found that it had been altered. The conduct such a large party with all their bag at once arrested by a beautiful model of H.M.5M. Alves, Messrs W. A. Allen, W. M. Ander
amount was not written in latters but in figures. gare, apparatus, and stores from the railway to the lake. The transport included four ex- King Alfred, which was placed in position by a framework ariasgement. The diminutive son, C., Anton, Dr Aubrey, Comdr, F. Acton, Witness asked that a proper receipt bo mado
wagous, 20 oxen, is pooles, and about do car craiser, over twenty feet in langth,daplayedskall Lt-Comdr H. T. Atlay. Captain Augusto-one out but, defendant stated that there was no
necessity for a receipt and that he would tear iers, gan-bearers, nici z for which Jack Tar has always been noted and D'Almeida, Major and Mrs Adair,
"A large base camp having been formed at Mr J. W Baudos, Major-General Broad it up, as he bad always done. Witness said that
Kio, great difficulty was experienced at the even thominutest details were not neglected. The outline of the ship was picked out in lights and wond, Capt E. H. Bonham, Mr and Mrs L. that would not do and that he must not tear the whole attracted the long and admiring gaze Berdoague, Mr A, Babington, Mr G. H. the receipt. The next day, witness was hand very outset in finding the beginning of a road to the Iska. Eventogily a gorga in the esca?p= of the visitors. St. George's Hall, was, used Beet Foster, Sir Henry Berkeley, Mr and ed S60 by the defendant, which smount he as the ball-room. Here as in the other places of Miss JW. C. Botnar, Mr and Mrs E.G. returned to the defendant after having witness-inent was discovered, and a charin of campf
of the men employed in cutting tracks ware decoration, the embellishments were marked Blaner fewer, Mr and Mrs J. P. Braga, Mred a balloon ascent. Defendant told witness fiantly reduced to five-was furmad. Several with the same taste and rustic skill characteris A. W. Brabner, Mrs J. M. Beck, Dr and Mrs that it was his birthday and offered him some
Each camp tic of the British bluejacket. The wallowere co. I. Bell, Mr and Mrs U. Blanch, Mr and Ms whisky, Witness said that he was a Moham lost.
was supplied with tanks of vered with beautiful drapery, the picdominating. H. Bisschop, Mr and Mrs A. W. Brewis, medan and was cos in the habit of taking
water brought all the way from Nairobi, and colours being red and white. Here and toere, Mr and Mrs J. W. Bolles; Mrand Miss A. Bryer, drinks. At 10 o'clock they both went to the
protected by thern zarabas, a very necessary the walls bare circles of gleaming bayoneti Mt A. W.Snowman, Mr and Mrs A. B. Browo, Stag Hotel and nogaged. A room. Previous
to that defendant aaked' witness to engage a precaution against wild animals. Lions were and cutlasses, which reflected the rays of multi Mr and Mrs F. J. Badeley, Mr and Mrs F. D.
room for him, Defendant suddenly left the constantly secu and heard, and as protection coloured ligats bising in the centre with Barretto, Lieut.-Comdr and Mrs C. W. Beck beautiful effect, St. Andrew's. Hall was used at with. R.8., Mr and Mrs A. Becker, Flag-Capt. witness, as he said he wanted to take bis bath against them in addition to the surobar and fires, numbers of lanterns swinging on strlogs the supper room, tic again the predomina L. Chloton Baker, Comdr. C. r. Barrett, Col. at the Hotel China. He returned soon and
were placed round the, camps. One night 15 ting colours were red and white, arranged or and Mrs Bedford, Lieut-Col. and Mrs Bayard, said he did not require a bath. He again lett the same artistic style as in the ball-room. An Comdr, W. Buchanan, Mrs J. M. F. Basto, saying he would get a Chinese girl but returations came round the tents, of which two wore
ed and said he was unable to find one. Lateribot. interesting feature of the embellishments, was Mrs H. D. Barrelto.
defendant left the witness with the remark that the artistic display of various trophies captured
he was going to get a French giri but again re- by the King Alfred's crew in physical exercises.
turned-alose. Defendant then went to the upon by fira lions, while at opn camp. Another interesting feature of the decorations too good to be omitted was an electrical
Kwangtong Hotel and had some refreshments. rhino deliberately charged the tank containing devita by which the number of the dances war
Afterwards, both proceeded to Ship Street and the only supply of water, but was fortunately later returned in the company of a Chlosse girl, shot by a Boer teamster before he did any indicated.
Defendant said he did not want the girl damage. Even la, the neighbourhood of the and asked witness to take her. Defandant of the railway the lions have a very bad then left the witness and they did not meet each repatation, and are now at Kin sta other again that night. Witness told the de- tion as "bad" lions. It is not at all an an- fondant the next day that bis (witness) brother common thing for the trains to be stopped in-law wished him to make up the accounts.because the indian stationmaster, the only They arranged a time to settle up the accounts. Defendant asked why he came at eight o'clock the signals until the lions had cleared off,
"The last section of the journey · was ex- when he bad told him to come at six, Defendant "What money?" Defendant said all the money. as well as horas, had to be abandoned. The Defendant then unlocked a safe and produced precipitous cliffs were impossible; for animals, a receipt, which defendant said bore witness' and we decided that the only way to get through
bee line on foot over the signature, Witsass admitted his signature but said the figures had all been altered and mountains. Daring this stage two of the that he would charge him with fraud. Witness Europeans got lost among the rocks and passed then proceeded to detail the alterations in the so maxious night, sleep being out of the ques receipt, daring which he said that the figures fion with the lions threatening them all the 65 were altered to tos. Witness want out of time. At length; after a march of 14 hours, the house and met outside his brother-in-law. they were found by a search party from camp. They both want to Rutonjes's shop, where Ruttonjee's clerk suggested that they should all go to defendant's place, and search his room to see if the defendant bed RDY money. Witness asked for his money, as he said he was a man with a family and then left, The witness'evidence was continued and had nat ended when the Court rose.
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Mr TChristiani, Mr., Mrs and Misa W. E. Clarke, Mr D. W. Craddock, Mr and Mrs Cruz, Mr C. Clementi, Mr and Mrs A, G. Coppin, Mr Alex Cumming, Mr W, A. Craks Hos. Sir Paul Chater, Lieut, and Mrs M. Cochrane, Lieut-Col. and Mrs Chamier, Major Closs, Major Cobbs, Major and Mrs Camillari. Hob, Mr W. Rees-Davies, Mr J.T. Douglas, Mr and Mrs Dickson, Mr and Mrs W. H. Donald, Mr F. B. Deacon, Mr R. M. Dyer, Mr A. Denison, Mr and Mrs T. K. Dealy, Lieut. Col. and Mrs Dans, Col. H. S. Duinbleton, Mr Charles Davidson.
Mr Jorgen Eitzans, Mr and Mrs C. M. Ede, Eaton
Mr and Mrs Stuart Fuller, Mr and Mrs G. B. Adamson, Mr A. Forbes, Mr H. L. Flot- cher, Mr and Mrs J. Lambert, Mr and Mrs R Fahrmene, Mr.F. G. Figg, Dr and Mrs Forsyth, Cap. E. S. Fitzherbert, Capt. 5. St. Farquhar, Lieut. and Mrs Fremantle, Major and Mis Fisher. Capt. G. H. B. Foster, Major Fitzpat rick, Lieut. Col. Sir J., Frayer, and Lady
CHARGED BY A RIFINO, "Two of the askaris were on another occaslön
official at Kid, cannot leave his house lo set
Dancing was commenced shortly after Qe Menday Baron Kamimura will dine with H. E. General R. G. Broadwood, Die o'clock, from which time onwards guests began to arrive in a steady stream, Commanding the Forcer in South Chioa
To the strains of the King Alfred, the And the military officers, and will attend, later in the evening, the King Alfredmety throug tipped the light fantastic with Ball in the City Hall, where H.E, Admiral the unflagging vigour. Shortly after cleven o'clock, Hon. Sit Hedworth Lamblas and the officers ship's bell sounded six resonant clang and all the guests prosant, headed by the of H M. Fleet will be the hosts.
The Stewards of the Hongkong Jockey Club. official party, were piped into the supper-room | Mr and Mr G. T. Edkins, Major and Mrs then asked where his money was. Witzen asked tremely ardness, and the wagon transport, having extended an invitation, to the Japanese The Attorney-General said that prisoner Cammander-in-Chief, His Expellency will be wat charged with committing robbery on their guest at luncheon on the opening day of
was to make other lodian at a place called, Tai Pak Cal, the Races at the Happy Valley on Tuesday, A low miles from Kowlood City. The the stih lost. facts of the case were that the victim of the robbery, and Fati Dir, was going to America and it was necessary for him to obtalo a medical certificate. Prisoner promised, the Indian that he would get him a pass. He met the Indian about half-past six in the evening and had his meal with him, Prisoner then took the man to a secluded spot and, after asmult: ing him, robbed him of 18, Ser and some articles of. personal attire. Nobody saw the robbery committed but he proposed to cail witnesses who would prove that they know that the plaintiff bad the money prior to the robbery. The defence put up by the prisoner was an alibi-that he had left the Colony on iba previous day.
In the evening, there will be an official din.
ner at Government House, when the guests of
the occasion will be our visiting friends of the Battleship Squadron.
It is yet undecided whether the reception on board the Japanese flagship will be on the 16th or 17th lost. On the Inter date, however, the British Naval Officer will be "At Home" to their confèrat at the Naval Stand at the Race Courts. The Squadron will probably return North the same evening.
by a party of six bluejackets to the strains of "The Roast Beefol Old England. The official party was composed as follow:-H.E the Governor and Lady May, Admirai Sin Nedworth Lambton and Hits, Lyon, Admiral Barch Kaminsira and Mrs. Badeley, Rear-Admiral Yatashiro and Mrs. Rublee, Major-General Broadwood and Mrs. Gresson, Mt. Ress Davies and Mrs. Ryan, Commodore Lyan and Mrs, Bedford, Sir Henry May and Mrs. Tait, Consul General Jamieson and Mrs. Stacpole, Commodore Piast and Mrs. Prior.
Dancing was kept up till the small hours of
the morning.
AMERICAN VACHT IN FORT. THE STAFF.... Fallowing is a list of oxmes of the staff
ARRIVAL OF THE "10EANDA." offices and of the commanding officers of the First Japanese Squadron-Vice-Admiral
The Americas yacht Folands, the second lat. Baros H, Kamimura, Commander-in-chief of
gest to the world, arrived from the Straits and Evidence was called, the witnesses being the First Squadron, Rear Admiral R. Yatsu- Manila on Monday morning and anchored to the cross-examined at great length by the prisoner. shiro, Commander, Rear-Admiral K. Nemayu harbour. She is commanded by Captain Chas. After all the evidence had been given, priscoerchi, Chief Staff Officer, Captain Rogiseer T.A. K. Burton and belongs to Mr. Moston F. went into the witness box, when be delivered Kamo, Chief Engineer, Medical Officer H. Plant, a wealthy American. He is the bead of
long winded statement, :
Usui, and Second Captain K Sato, Second the Company owning the Plant line of steamer After the summing up, the jary retired and Captala K. Mimura (Secretary), Commander and is also a large shareholder in the Standard ater a few mlaules returned with a unanimous K. Shimada, Commander T. Tajin, Lient Oil Trust. The folanda after leaving Hoog Commande! 6: Imamura, and Lieut. Oemman koug will proceed Northward to Nagasaki, verdict of "Guilty."
der M, Tokiwa, staff officers. 1.
The owner is on board and his guests are Mrs. M.E. Moora of West Newton, Massachusseilf, Mre, H. H. Ayer, of West Newton, Dr. and Ms. K. 1. Everidge of London, Capt. Francis W, Ohaine, R., Mr. H. de Fasick, and Mr. Oit.
His Lordship in passing sentence said that ba took into consideration the fact thaj prisoner in committing the act of violence used no weapons. The violence which he loflicted was with his fists and he also took into considera. tion the fact that the Polles knew of nothing against him. The sentenca of the Court WHN twelve months' hard labour,
A JUROR'S APPLICATION. EXCUSED FROM SERVING AT THE CRIMINAL
SESSIONS.
When
a certain jaror's name. was called at the Criminal Sessions this morning, the forro asked to be excused ow.ng to extreme prettore
of work.
The Chief Justice-What is the particolar pressure of work?-We ate at present under
staffed,
Are you alone in the office ?—No, I am not alons in the office. The Sacretary is there, but it would be necessary for me to be there also. The Chief Justice. You see, there are so many juror who ask to be excused that I re- quire some strong grounds before I can exempt you.My.presence in the office not ab solutely required but it would be mure con venient.
The Attorney-General,--1 believe there is a company mesting to-day,
His Lordship. You are excused for the day-Thank you, my Lord.
TRE master of the sinam-launch Wah Ying was fined 319 at the Magistracy this morning for carrying an excess of passengers. The man's excgas was that kuchas carried away by the sauberance pervelling on Chine Day YBAI,
The Squadron consists of six vessels. They
are:--
The Shikishima, launched in 1898, tonnage 14.850, speed 18 knots, Her armament consists of four twelve-inch and 14 six-joch gues. She is commanded by Captain Yoda.
The Jolanda left Now York on October to
Frayer.
Dr and Mrs Grane, Mr and Mrs A. A. Gibbio, Mr. H. A. Gibbs, Dr A. Gibson, Mr. And Me H. HJ, Gompenz, Mr. and Mrs G, Grimble, Mr and Mrs H. J. Gedge, Hon Mr. and Mr W. J. Gremon, Liant B, Guy,' Major and Mrs. Grace,
Mr and Mrs E J. Hughes, Mr T, F. Hough Mr and Mrs Harding, Mr and Mrs R. Hassan Roy. and Mrs C. H.Hickling, Mr and Mrs G, A Hastings, Hop. Mr and Ms E. A. Hewett, Mr F. A. Hozeland, Capt. Heathcote, Miss Hedwig de Hase, Mr and Mrs B. A. Hale, Hon. Dr He Kal, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, Dr S. Hough, Mr V. W. L. Hockaday, Mr RC. Hutchison, Major A. H. S. Hart-Synott, Capt T. B. Hall, M. Mrs and Miss A. Shelton Hooper, Capt. Hermling, Mr. and Mrs G. Heathcote Egr. Comdr F. Hightop, Comdr Heard, Captain Mysing Harvatter, Captain R. E. Hutchison, Mr. Birs and Miss A. Hocking,
Caplain and Mrs Inglis, Miss Inglis, Mr and Mrs P. H. N. Joses, Dr Justi; Mr and Mrs F. J. V. Jorge, M: E. P. Jones, Mr H. H. U. Jeffries.
Mr P. Kramer, Dr J, Hawk, Mr A. Koeln.
TARIFF REFORM,
MR. CHAMBERLAIN'S VIEWS.
London, February 7. Mr. Chamberlain in the course of an inter. view which occupies, two columns in "The Morning Fort," vigorously denounced any whittling down of the Tariff Reform programma such as dropping the taxes on food.
The Imperial side of Tariff Reforma, be He had declared, was the strongest side. always found the working classes Imperialists, They must have a full policy or nothing.
WHAT MIGHT HAVE PEEN.
SOLICITOR, AND JUDGE. INCIDENT AT THE SUMMARY COURT. Before the resumption of a corals action before Mr. Justice Gompertz, Fuisné Judge, at the Summary Court this morning, another case was called in which Messrs W. B. Hindi
If there had been fower timid wobbleṛs, and . H. Gardiner were the parties concerned.
Mr Hinde-If your Lordship pleases, I must the success of the Tariff Reformers 'ai ask you to excuse me for not having my gown the elections would have been greater. The on. I understood that this case was fixed first Unionists, he added, must also, before the next fortbilmerning. Mr. Gardiner is intharegistry election, advance definite proposals for in-
His Lordship-That won't do.
creasing the number of persons owning, the land they occupied.—N, C, D News
The Altan, launched in 1900, tomage for Spathampton. A vielt was paid to Gibm Dr W. V. M. Koch, Mr and Mrs. H. Kemp case had been fixed recond for that day and
15,003, speed 18 knots, armament similar to the Shikimas. She is commanded by Captain Tsuchiyams.
The Sagami, launchedin 1898, tonnage 14,500, speed 18 knots. Formerly the Peresit, she was captured from the Rossians. She is com manded.by Captain Q. Kamimbra.
The fuami launched in 1901, tonnage 13,516, speed 18 knots. She was formerly the Russian Ore. She is commanded Captain Yamaguchi, The List launched in 1900, tonnage 13,700, speed 18 kuota. She is commanded by Cap. tain 1. Ishida. This vessel was formerly the Ruslan Reteizan.
The Suwo, launched in 1990, tounigo 14,500, speed 18 koots. She is commanded by Captain M. Taciks. She was formerly the Russian Polide
PORTUGAL AND, CHINA.
AN UNFOUNDED ALARM,
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Major and Mrs Kirke.
Commodore, Mrs and Miss Lyon, Mr and Mrs J. J. Leiti Mr B. Layton, Mr D. R. Law, Mr. A. R. Lowe, Mr. G. Liebert, Mr, and G.T. Lloyd, Mr. C. R. Leuzmano, The Right Roy. and Mrs Lauder, Mr., Mr and Miss Loureiro, Vice-Admiral The Hon. Sir Hedworth Limb- toa, Lieut and Mrs Lambert, Capt. J. da Cunha Lima, Mr. Leung Kwai Chun; Mr and Miss F. Lieb, Hr and Mrs Lindsay.
tar and the vessel cruised along the panhem cost of Africa and on to Port Said, Bombay, Colombo, the Straits and the Philipplocs.
Commodore Flant is a keen yachtsman and is the Commodore of the New York Yacht Club, Not long ago he entrusted to Herreshof, the great yacht designer, the designing of a yacht. Last year the yacht, entrusted to a leading firm in Scotland, was completed, and was christened by an Italian Princess after her own Dame-
·Mr. L. R. McLaire, Mr H. N. Mody, Siz folanda. The decorations of the yacht are per-Henry and Lady May, Mr. G. H. Medhunt, fectly plain and there is very little upholstering. The panelling of the saloons in dons in a variety of hardwoods, mahogany, West Indian atla wood and heliotrope, snake wood, Italian walnut and English quartered oak. The avar age speed of the yacht is thirteen knots, but
she can do sevenican.
RUSSIA AND CHINA;
At this point, Mr. Gardiner appeared in the Court-room and offered an explanation for his absence. He said that he understood that his be was given to understand that the first case might in all probability last the whole day. The Russian Minister to Peking, handed to tsis Lordship-You must not impede the the Peking Government in the latter part of last work of the Coun, Mr. Gardiner,
year, according to the Japan Advertiser, a pro- Mr. Gardiner did not impede the Court-pasal containing the following six conditions;
1. The navigation of the River Aniar to be I hops not,
His Lordship-I have a good mind to put reserved axclusively for the Russians and, the vou in the afternoon and take Lochrane's casa | Chinese. fnt.
2. Ruania to open a Consulate at Tantsu and Mr. Gardiner—I found it very difficult to get the Consul there to represent Russian interests. my witnesses to attend owing to China New in that district.
Year or some such pretext.
3. Kussins settlers in Kalan 'cannot be az. Il Lordebip-Are your witoesser koro?
pected to conform to the rigorous rites faid Mr. Gardinar (Looking round the Count-down by Lamaism. For this reasod Rupela proposes to adopt rustable alterations of the old religious customs in vogus there, insemn
4. The Chinese Government not to prevept
His Lordship am not sure whether should not make you pay the costs of the morning for not being in time. Here I have wasted almost quarter of an hour for pathing. Bir, Gardiner-1 saw your Lordship'a cievk,
Lordship-That's no usG, Mr. Gardiner MY MY. Hisdi.” Mr. Hinds (excitedly)-I beg your you did not.
Mr. and Mrs O. Mol. Masser. Mr and Mrs A. O. Moore, Mr and Miss J. F. Miller, Mr. R. J. MacGowan, Mr. and Mrs J. Macdonald, Secre tary Mr. F. G. Molton, Flag-Lleut H. B, Mall-room)-Yes, your Lordship, he is here. anaux, Comdr C. Muller, Lient H. Major Mac donald, Capt and Mrs Mallock, Mr. 1. M. Macedo, Mr and Mrs F. Maitland.
Messe Nalte, O. Nielsen,. Flag-Comar, D. Norris, Lieut. F. B. Noble, Capt. T. Nicholas, Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, Mr-and-MB Croniston, Mr. and Mrs Oakley,
Mr and Mrs Pinckney, Mr H. R. Philips, Major H, de T. Philips, Col, and Mrs Prior, Major Probys, Mr D. L. Paterson, Comdi, and Mrs Penfold, Mr T. Patrie, Mr 11. Plummer, George W. Smith commanding the Monmouth, | Mr and Mrs J, A. T. Plammer, Mr S. Pinot will turn home on ateiking his pennant. The Mr J. H. de Rens, Mr Von Relgan, Mr B. H. Monmouth will receiva, bor naw crew at Bay, Mr and Mrs Rubles, Comdr, E. Rymer, Colombo; the crow comes out in the Andromida Cast and Mn. F. E. C. Ryan, Lleet-Ool, and was due to embark at Devosport, on KS & C. Reid, Me, Luke Rangkan, Mr A, * February Heb
Ox_recommissioning for further service with the China Squadron the command of the cruiter Monmouth will be taken up by Captain In consequence of alarming reports from Larouce E. Power, V.o. Captain Power bas Caston, the Waiwapo has telegraphed for in-served afloat since July, 1837, won the Shad formation concerning the alleged dispatch of wall Testimonial in 1889, and Captain six years (Portuguese) cruisers to Macao and other falar. He received the M.v.o.in 1905% Captain
bailicosa preparazioni, za
Portugal has replied that she has only one cruller, now at Hongkong, that she is making no preparations) and does not desire to disturb the traditional amity between Chisaʼand. For
The case was adjourned.
the Mongolian Princes from borrowing money of Rassis for the purpose, o enterprises
of farthering RAW
3. Russia to sujoy special privileges with regard to the working of mises au The I pardon,struction of railways to Mongolia
CAPTAIN BICHARD of the str. Waithing has received a silver medal from the Viceroy of Caston for rescuing life off the Baddies in August, 1998, Captain, Walker of the Lies sting has also been presented with a diploma for similar wervices in the Gulf of Packill
6. Russlang to be granted the right to engage in trade in lli and Hainklang and to be protect- ed by the Chiassa Commissionar there from all?
molestation by the nesives,
Two of the 37 Chinese recently rejected by the Immigration Board at Liverpool have' srcaped
Cao kas besa offered for each, fruin the steamer Dardasan, "Rod"". Third"
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