THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY MARCH 18 1010
UQUNIVERSME FOR CHINA.
THE CLEVELAND". PARTY.
* FIRST CONTINGENTS OFF TO CANTON,
The second party of American tourists, com
THE CHINA BORNEO CO., LTË:
- ANNUAL REPORT.
gth lost." The, seventh ordinary yearly meallag of shareholders of the China Boraso Co., Ld, was
ALLEGED PERJURY.
À priut.to. HISTORY OF THE PROJECT. The Goverment of China'. The Sogren's Book of the occasion present the fond, while the Chinese communities of ed by Mr. H. N. Mody at the grounds this Canton, Salgon, Newchwang Amoy Penang, afternoon contains a historical memorandum, Walchow, and Australia, added their subs. by Sir Frederick Lagard, of the University criptions to those of the Hongkong China In the lixteen: foolscap, pages of print is intimated that the Imperial Exchequer would scheme-brought up to the: irth March, 1910, commualty, and anally the British Government Excellency gives a prefectiv, comprehensiva i provide £30s per apuum for scholarships for Oxford, after the University sermon, Aboul 6aa | Hongkong from Japan last nlobt än board the | Building, at noon, to day to receive a state: | Kwan Yok Chio, a well-dressed Chinaman.
review of the movement which fractised to-day extracts will serve to give a very good idea of from its vary inception. The following brief the project to those who may happen not to have kept themselves Informed of the various ttages in the progress of the schome which was brought to such a happy and successful lasne this afternoon.
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ORIGIN OF THE SCHEME. The idea of establishing a Valvarsity In Hongkong.was advocated by the China Mail and others in 1905, but it remained till recently Amaro plous aspiration of an entirely nebulous character. Is the winter following Sir Frederick
arrival to Colony, at Beleg at St. Stephen's College (December 1907)
he alluded to this ambitious project and expressed the hope that it might before long take shape. Shortly afterwards Mr. H. N. Mody Intimated to him privately that he hed rend bir remarks with great Interest, and was prepared to erect the necessary building at a cost of $150,000, and to give $30,000 towards an Endowment Fund...
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British subjects, and that His Majesty and should be called King Edward VII scholars, been graciously pleased to driect that holders as a token of his personal interest.
FLANS OF BUilding approveD.
A seventh meating of the committee was held on December 13th when Mr. Mody's generous offer was unconditionally accepted, and a site pins of the buildings signed by Mr. Mody and by the Chairman on behalf of the Committee, was deposited in the custody of the Hongkong and Sharghat Bank The Committee accepted the conclusions of the sub committee as regards the site, the number of students for whom provision should be made,
location residential the of the tage sivunt, collected for, and dowment they decided that the erection of the buildings might commence forthwith.
TAIKOO CHAIR OF ENGINEERING, They also decided that, subject to the con currence of Messrs. J. Swire and allied firms- should be called the "cott Chair of Engineer the Faculty of Engineering in the University log" in recogaillon of their generous donation to the Endowment Fund. Mr. Scott has since intimated the desire of his partners and himself that the ante Taikon" should be sabstituted for "Scott"
PRESENT POSITION AND PROSPECTS.
* THE MEETING AT ORFORD A meeting on behalf of the united-Universi. is scheme for a University for China was bald on February 20 in the camination School, members of the Univaralty were present. The Vice Chancellor (the President of Magdalen) was in the chair and was supported on the platform by number of heads of colleges and other distinguished members of the University, The Vice-Chancellor, in opening the meeting, said that it gave his great pleasure to see the keenness which had brought together such a representative assembly in the University. He had now for some 18 months been a member of the committee for the scheme, and though his official duties prevented his doing as much in the matter as he would otherwise have with ed to do, he know that the achame was in able hands and would, no doubt, meet with the sue cess it deserved.
The schedule for the rest of the week is an follow-
róth inst.-8 a.m. Kiwihan, too members,
8 am, Honam, log member. 110 p.m. Fatskan, as menibers. 17th fast.—6 a.m. Kinskas, 100 members. “ 8am. Hungthan, 105 members, 18th Inst.-3 am Kisthas, 100 members Among the Cleveland party is Mr. Charles H. Koster, who is taking a trip round the world is order to interest people in the New York, World's Fair, to be held in 1913, in commem. oration of the sooth anniversary of the suitla ment of the island of Manhattan by the Dutch. Mr. Koster states that the Japausso have shown considerable interest in the proposed 1913 Exhibition at New York, which will be inter national in the widest sense,
CASE AT THE - MAGISTRACY.
Before Mr. J. R. Wood, Second Policy:
and
pricing 756 ladies and gentlemen, arrived at held at the Company's office, St. George's Magistrate, in the Folice Court this afternoon, steamer, Cleveland. Throughout the day the ment of accounts to the stat Dacomber, god, was charged with alleged perjury at the Suprema jā city was alive with the American visitors who ed the report of the general managers and Court on the 19th aquary last. Mind Be La ware doing the sights of the clays Contrary to consulting committee and to elect consulting Bowley, Crown Solicitor, prosecuted and r all expectations the Viceroy of Canton has committen and audior. Mr. J. W. C. Bonner W. B. Hinds, of Messrs. Bratton and Bath, removed his objections to the visit by the party presided. There were also present Sir Paul, appeared for the defendant. to the Southern capital when bis Excellency Chater. Hon. Mr. E. Osborne (consulting com. The Crowe Solicitor. stated that the came
T. arose out of the death of a man.nemedi. Wong T learnt that the tourists would be broken up lato mittes), Meuers. G. F. Carvalho, 1. A, Jupp, contingents of not exceeding hundred at a Pearce, W. D. Jupp, A. H. M. da Silva, W. Sham Shu, otherwise known as Wong Sul time who would visit Canton. The erroneous H. Wickham, O. Baptista, A. O. Lang, W. ASbam, who was ons of the four sons of Woog
Fuk Hol, ■ gentleman of considerable property: impression was got abroad that all the seven Dowloy, and W. G. Darby (general manager). hundred odd visitors would invads the city en : The General Manager read the notice con at Kau Kong, Ho, dled some time ago bat. mares, whomas in zaality the project contem reulog the meeting,
prior to his death the deceased applied to the plated the splitting up of the party in support and accounts have been in your hands proceedings, deceased was a party and, whe
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The Chairman said:-Gentlemen,-The re- Supreme Court regarding his estate. In those Twd contingents left for both consisted of 100 members sach. They for some days and with your permisalon we was also, the third aan of Wong Shi Sham and left by the Kinshen and Fatehas, respectively, will take them as road, much regret that was sepresented by Wong Yuk Shi, the A third contingent of 23 members will leave the results of the year's working are not more fourth son. He died at Kau Kongandun by the Hengshan tonight.
favourable. The falling off in revenue le due was buried on the 8th September Inst. On ihq. almost entirely to want of local orders for sawn following day, the defendant, who bad baan wood, and for some months now we have bean present at deceased's death and funstal, along unable to keep our saw mills fully employed, with a younger brother, and two other men. Another unfavourable feature in the accounte came to Hongkong via Canton, They reached is the very heavy but unavoidable items of Ex Capton on the 9th September and left the next day by god of the French right-boats, striving, change, All our expenditure in Bornzo ́le in.. carred in Singapore currency while the greater at Hongkong lu the small hours of Saturday, part of our output of timber is disposed of moralog. The party proceeded to the younger in China, and the amount I refer to ($46,980.00) brother's house at 59. Das Voeux Road represents the cost incurred during the year of stopped there for some days. On the at De- laying down funds in Borneo to mast current cambar, proceedlagi were commenced agalast disbursements there. In the existing circum the younger brother Wong Yak Shi on the com- stances I cannot hold out any hope that this plaint of Mr. Kamp, Registrar of the Supreme. charge is likely to decrease, though we are Court, for alleged forgery of the will In those doing our best, and with some success, to io proceedings, defendant was a most promionut. troduce our wood in other markets where they witness and was virtually the prosecutor. In are not subject to the fuctations of Exchange the case. Defendant at the Criminal Ser Qur shipments, to such markets during last stops stated in his evidence that he arrived
at Kougkong on Saturday morning and was.. year come to over 75,000 cubic feet. With a RECEPTION; AT KONE, The party had a magnificent reception in view to our extending such shipments we going to his house at 59, Das Vœux Road.. He went on to say that on Friday and Saturday Japan. As the steamer passed off Wada Polat took advantage of an opportunity which
Monday morning Wong Yuk Shi produced the cle, fire works were discharged at the harbour of our own in London and Mr. Whenley, our about 6 am., on 4th inst, saya the Japan Chroni. presented itself last year to open an office mornings nothing particular was done but on works by the Municipality in honour of the oc. late general manager, has been appointed our draft of a will in defendant's presence and a casion. After undergolog quarrating lospec agent there. Our total output of timber con- conversation took place, Defendant stated tion the vessel steamed into the harbour, caule
tiques to increase and we are lo a good position that Wong Yuk Sti made..fair copy of the ing anchor at about 7.30 a.m: Mr. Kajima, the to take advantage of any improvement in trade. will and nothing was left to be done except the Mayor of Kobe, accompanied by two Alder The various assets of the company have all filling in of the name of the testator at the men, proceeded to the "Cleveland" on a launch been well kept up during the past year and are beginning mod and of the document. Defond to receive the guasts on behalf of the Mual in good order and condition, but you must act said that Wong Yu Shi seemed puzzled cipality. The party landed at about 8 am Abear in mlad that most of our property is held as to how he was going to make a fair copy of large number of people, including aldermen, is Borneo and is of a kind which in subject to the signature. but Fuditly afterwards he saw a member of the Municipal Assembly and Cham- the influences of a tropical climate. Our policy fan on which, do ode was written by the de The Principal of Mansfield (Dr. Solbia) ber of Commerce, welcomed the visitors at the therefore of continuing to write down such a ceased above his signature. Defendast stated said that he felt with regard to the scheme American hatobs,. A bevy of girls from sels as much as possible is one which, I trust, the Wong Yuk Sbi traced the signature on the very strongly all that Canoe Holland had said, the Kobe jogakulo and students from other will commend itself to you. Before moving will and then sat to breakfast. Afterwards, ba He was convinced that the unselfish spirit of schools were also assembled at the land the adoption of the report and accounts I shall went to Mr. Almade's office, where he produced the will and an affidavit was filed," Subsequent. then divided be pleased to answer any question, co-operation for a great, caure was that which lag place. The party
There being no questions,
ly, Wang Yuk Shi filed a petition in connection was going to solve the most serious educational lato two bodies one staying in Kobe 10 and other difficulties of the present day. see the sights, and the other proceeding
lastituted against him for alleged forgery of the was because they turned their eyes backward | to Kyoto vid Osaka.
will. At the Palice Court, unfortunately for instead of forward and inward instead of out- The Kobe contingent proceeded by juríkisba
Wong Yuk Shi, his defence was reserved. At ward that they saw, so differently and produced to Nanko Temple, the Daibutsu at Hyogo,
the Supreme Court, Mr. Almada was put into so disastrous results. East and West,' euch | Suwayama, and. Nunobiki waterfall. A num
the witness-box at one stage of the proceedings had lessons to teach the other, and it was beher of students of the Kobe Higher Commer
and his evidence proved that the whole of de cause this scheme provided the means for such cini School acted as interpreters to the party,
fendant's story was falso, whereupon the Chief a conjunction of elements into a harmonious Ar Suwayama, the party was served with re-
Justice directed the jury to find the prisoner whole that he urged its claimu. “
freshments, and presented with picture post.
not guilty. Mr. Almada's evidence amounted cards on behalf of the chy. Fencing and jujitsu displays took place at the Butoku-den in han-
to this-that on the Saturday morning the will was brought to him by the defendant and our of the guests..
locked in the safe by Mr. Almada and on Monday morning Mr. Almada showed the will to the Registrar of the Supreme Court.
Canon H. S. Holland said that he felt the scheme to be one of the most vital matters with which he had been recently brought in contact." As for the need in China itse he must leave Lord William Cecil to speak from his first-hand knowledge, though the main facts were clear to all who had eyes to see. He would wish to presented by the scheme. The plan för, a emphasize rather the character of the "solation University which should be directed to the HONGKONG COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
teaching of the best knowledge of the day, but At the time that this offer was made, there
should combine with that a moral, critical, and was already on foot project for estarglag the
spiritual atmosphere which would make it scope of the Hongkong College of Medicine,
possible for its students not only to be good This Institution had been founded in 1887,
scholars but good men-this was clearly an under the style of the College of Medicine for
The foundation stone was laid this afternoon, attempt in the right direction. Especially Chioare, for the training of Ohioose students
and it is hoped that Mr. Mody's andertakings striking did it seem to him to find a lowlance in Westera medicine, and after 20 years of
will be completed by the end of the year igit
on 10 large a scale of co-operation between men of the most widely differing views with patient work it was incorporated by Local Or
and that the University may be opened early. In dicance la 1907 under the new name, it seemed
1912. The anatomical laboratory is not I-
out any sacrifice of principle. He himself to is Excellency that the two "projects-the
cluded and will be built separately, and com-
hold that many of the things.about which University and the new College of Medicine-pleted simultaneously. The cost of the stud men differed most were the things that most might be advantageously combined,
ents' quarters may, if becessary, be provided mattered; It was Impossible to believe that MEETING OF RESIDENTS,
by a loan, which (if guaranteed by the Uni- the deepest differences between honest and On March 18th, 1908, he convened a meeting versity) should be obtainable at 4%, but intelligent men were really about trifles. At of a large number of the principal, residents Dr. Ho Kal is confident that the amount the same time, argoment was immensely is Hongkong and informed them of what had required will be subscribed locally when desirable, and although it could not be attained
Mr. Brewin's subcom.
by iacrifice of principle, it could equally bever occurred., He said that as head of the Govern the time comes. mant be must make it quite clear that the remittee estimated the number of students in the be attained without mutual understanding and, venues of the Colony could not undertake any first year or two at seventy, of whom probably so far as possible, co-operation. It was because responsibility for carrying this project through, a considerable number-if not the majority be held that this scheme, by a system of and though he was ready to recommend to the will be provided for la hostels. It is therefore separate colleges and one University, so strop Secretary of State the gift of an adequate site proposed to build-only-one-black-accomly stood for this that he felt that, apart from for the purpose, and though, it succeeded, modating fifty-six studcats--at 'first,' The ay gala to China, this would be the greatest the Government would necessarily be closely capital cost including, furniture and fittings gate to all who took part in it. connected with its control, he could accept no (exclusive of the masters' rooms) is estimated' responsibility on behalf of Government for its al $69,5co, and the maintenance including maistenance, The University must, In fact, fighting and current repairs, &c., at about be financially independent, though, the Legis 1,800. The charge to students, if the bullding lative Council might not iraprobably approve is provided from funds subscribed, will be of a grant lo aid of its revenue and he added about $3 per annum or, if real of, quartors is that probably a sum of about $1,000,000 would included, about $78. bo required for an Endowment Fund even if the scope of the University was restricted to two or three Faculties only. It was decided at that meeting, after recording their appreci allon of Mr. Mody's generosity, to appoint a sub- committee to report what would in their opinion be the minimum staff, and Its cast, for the two Fatalites of Medicine and Engineering; how far local assistance, to aid the professorial staff, could be counted no; If a school of Law were added later what buildings it would be advis- alile to erect at once; and what sum would be required for maintenance and Endowmisat.
-THE SUB-COMMITTEE.
Sir Hormusjee Mody.
KING EDWARD'S RECOGNITION.
• ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF THE
ANNOUNCEMENT.
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rúth-inst.. One of the happiest incidents of the pro ceedings at the laying of the Foundation Stone of the longkong University this afternoon was the announcement by His Excellency the Governor that the King had been gra ciously pleased to confer on Mr. H. N. official statement was entirely unexpected, and Mr. Mody stood amazed while the great assemblage cheered themselves hoarse over the honour which, as the Governor him self said, and as most others will scho, was thoroughly deserved. Not only was the King's recoguition of a worthy citizen, a
LORD WILLIAM CECIL'S "ADDRESS.
The Rev. Lord William Gascoyne-Cecil, who was the next speaker, said it was "a great satisfaction to be able to speak to such a large and interested audience enn subject which he had so much at heat. When the committee of the scheme asked him this time last year to take the draft to China and meko inquiries and.
All doubts, how he was not certain as to either its reception thera or its future progress. ever, were immediately dispelled when he reached China. Everywhere the idea met with the warmest welcome, and at Peking and Hankow committees were formed to make arrangements for Its carrying out in those places. It was approved, not only
was
The sub-committee cousister of Hon. il Paul Chater, C.M.G., chairman, Hon. Dr. HoMody the title of Knight Bachelor... The arrangements with reference to it on, the spot 10.15 a.m., Mr. Goto, Deputy-Mayor, welcomed Kal, C., Hon. Dr. Atkinson (r.c.&.0), Hon. Mr. Chatham, CM.C. (...), Hon. Mr. Fol. lock, R. Dr. Wright (Headmaster Queen's College), Dr. Thomson (secretary, Medical College), Mr. Bowley (Crown Solicitor) and Mr. Tainer (C..) They presented a report on September 29th, 1998.
FURTHER MEETINGS HELD,
The Chairman moved the adoption of the re- with the estate and proceedings were at once port and accounts.
Mr. T. E. Pearce seconded.
The motion was agreed to saanimously, Mt. J. A. Jupp moved the re-election of the Hon. Mr. E. Osborne to the. consulting com. mitten,
Mr. Dowley seconded. Agreed.
Mr. W. H. Potts was re-elected auditor on the motion of Mr. A. O. Laug seconded by Mr. W. H. Wickham.
'The Chairman-That Is all the business, gentleman, I theek you for your attendance. Dividend warrants can be had on application
This concluded the business.
be second contingent, op landing at the American hatoba proceeded direct to Sannomiya Station, leaving by a special train for Qaka at about 9 30a.m. At Osaka, where they arrived atto-morrow.
municipal interpreter, addressed the party in them on behalf of the city. Mr. Hirayama, a
Cestie, in the company of twenty students of olish. A visit was then made to Osaka the Osaka Higher Commercial School, who acted as interpreters. Along the route cheers were frequently heard from the Japanese, which were baattily responded to by the visitors, comated with small Angs representing Japan and
A SOLICITOR'S PROTEST. AT THE POLICE COURT.
Befor Mr. J. R. Wood, Second Police Magia trate, in the Police Court this morning, the cas
16th Inst.
He proposed to call Wong Yuk Shi, who would inform his Worship that deceased handed the will to bira at Kau Kong and subsequently alter the funeral proceedings he handed the document to Mr. Almada. The prosecution were not conceroed with the question whether ⠀ the will was bona fido or not; but it was strongly. asserted by them that the story related by the defendant might have led to Wong Yuk Shi's
an absolute fabrication.
Fusher meetings were held at Government welcome indication of His Majesty's interest by Europeaos engaged in education in China. / The 'rikisha in which the latter rode, wère de agato came on in which Kwan Yuk Chip. conviction on a'serious charge as the result of. 18th, 1903, in discuss this scheme, the essentiat this distant-out-post of the Empire a pure but also by a large number of the Chinese America. After a visit to the Osaka Mint, the beep-committed at the Police Court in the
House on October-27th November 11th and
feature of which was the Immediate commence, ment of the buildings, and the location to the of the Technical Institute, and Medical Cnt. lego which together enjoyed an income (Iron Government grants, fees of students and en- dowments) of $14,000-s a nucleus of the Uni: varsity. Mr. (now Sir Henry)' May, Colonial Secretary, expressed doulks, supported by esti- males prepared by the Director al Public Works, as to whether lic design for the University buildings, which had been prepared by Mr. Mady's architect, could be erected for the sum promised by Mr. Mody. That gentleman there- upon undertook to erect the building, whatever its cost, but would not be responsible for furnishing or equipment, or for any donation to the Endowment Fund, if the buildings ex. ceeded the total of $180,000.
UNIVERSITY COMMITTER AUTOINTED:
The commilies, which the general meeting kad proposed should be appointed to deal with this project, was nominated in January, 1909, and consisted of the following gentlemen:-
bolt from the blue but the Governor himself stated that he had been commanded keep the honour a secret until the last moment. What is more, His Majesty Lele graphed that, the news would appear in The London Gazelle and in Hongkong simultaneously.
Sir Hormusjec Mody was visibly over come when the Governor spoke of the King's message. A friendly word of praise by his old friend Sir Paul Chater, scarcely restored him. He bowed repeatedly when the words of the telegram were read out while the plaudits of his friends resounded
in the subshine.
The words of His Majesty's message are given in another column, but here it may perhaps be better to quote the new knight's expression of thanks.
Sir H. N. Mody said, in a voice so chok- ed by emotion that he could hardly be heard two yards away --Your Excellency, ladies and gentleman, Before we depart His Excellency the Governor for the Information which he has conveyed to me just now, and for the honour which has Leen, bestowed upon me by His Majesty the King and Emperor of India (applause). Sir, I cannot had appropriate words to express my deep gratitude, for the little I have done for this Colony, 1 feel His Majesty has re- 'warded me for little that I have done. Now I
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The leams were as follows:-- Hongkong-1, Lieut. Green; 2, Captala Bell;
is. Davidson; 4, Mr. 1. Johnstone. Manila-1, Captain Mitchell; 2 Lieut. Swift Mr. Bowditch; 4 Lleut, Armstrong. Hoth teams were very avenly matched. At the opening stage of play the Masila toam inade an attempt 14 score at the slait, but the shot went too wide. The Hongkong men then got possession of the bail and passed it to Johnstone who made a dash up and scared the first point this Mitchell equalised. Before the first chukka ended each team made a good attempt to score which went too wide. The whistle then sounded with the score Hongkong 1; Manila 1.
themselves in bath official and private positions At Shanghai be was entertained by 13 foreign-Tenno-fi and other places of interest, the party
Kyoto yesterday nĺteroED, trained young men who gave him much help- fui information and commended the scheme
INTERPUKT PULO.. most warmly, and when he was lately given
.HONGKONG US. MANILA. as Interview by the late Minister, Chang Chi tung, that distinguished Conservative con. cluded his discussion of the matter with On Monday afternoon at the Palo Ground, the words, "Who could but пpprova of Causeway Bay, the last Interport Polo match such a plan?" The need for such a solutook place, under American rules and result- tion of the present educational crisis ined in a win for Hougkong. This match was to China was recognized on all hands-Indeed have been concluded last week, but owing to there could be no question for any one who the state of the weather it had to be put of til considered the sumbers of Chinese who were yesterday. A large gathering of spectators at present receiving education out of their own witnessed the match. Major-General Broad- country simply from lack of such an institutios wood acted as referee at home. These young men, the future leaders of a quarter of the human race, were at present receiving, often, especially in Japan, ander the worst moral conditions, an educator in Western sclezce without the aids which in a country such as China counteracted materialistic tendencies. They were losing all the higher sides of civilization, and coming merely to aim at and attain a mechanical efficiency which would make them and those whom they led the greatest of dangers, not selves-would make them incapable of accom plishing anything valuable for either. It these men were to be taught in the ways which would make for peace and civilization, they needed teaching in all the higher, as well as the more practical, branches, not only of Western but of Chiness learning, and this teaching must be received under conditions which would make for the formation of char acier and ideals. This, he was convinced, could only he supplied by such a plan as that sity for Chinn scheme. If, however, this scheme were ever to be able to do this most necessary work, It needed the widest and the strongest support. He urged those present to aid the cause by making it known to other friends in this vacation and helping to collect the needed assistance in every possible way,
The meeting clored with vote of thanks to the Vice-Chancellor.
a well-dressed Chinaman, was yesterday charged with alleged perjury supposed to bave
course of certain proceedings on the 13th December last. Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, prosecuted and Mr. F. P. Hett, of Messrs. Brutton and Heit, appeared for the defendant. "
His Worship-What is your position, Mr, Hett?
Mr. Hett-My position is this. That I wish to enter my protest that the case was heard in my absence. My absence was absolutely on- avoidable, as I was engaged at the Supreme Court with regard to Mr. Bryer's de Cane ese journed owing to his departure from the C examination, which could not possibly be ad: I received the charge from Mr. Bowley lony. on the 9th of March accompanied by a letter, In which he said that the charge was to be heard yesterday, so that the charge has been in my hands from the gth of March.
Evidence was called and the case remanded,
"BLOCKADE-RUNNING AND INSURANCE.
IMPORTANT JUDGMENT,
A judgment delivered at fas Francisco decides that insurance must be pald on the steamer M. S. Boller, of Victoria, B. C, which was seized as a blackade runner during the Russo Japanese war. The United States Dir cult Court at San Francisco gave judgment for
England, which was one of the insurers of the Maritime Insurance Company, of London, $1,000 in favour of the steamer against the steamship M. S. Dollar, captured and sold as a prize by the Japanese while attempting to un into Vladivostok with a contraband cargo. The vessel was insured at San Francisca by the M. S. Pollar Steamship Company, and it was expressly stipulated that she wax to bave. a right to run a blockade if necessary, Sha carried false papers, clearing her for Moji, and Mr. Hett-It must be obvious to your Wort was because of these papers that the Marl- time Insurance Company refused to pay the ship that considerable injustice might have been done to the defendant, no Mr. Hinds loss when, after the Japanese Prize Courts, she the insurers. The total insurance of $175,000 was divided among several companies, ask your Worship to make a note of my protest somewhere. What I am so indignaut about
The Crown Solicitor-The fact is, your War. bip-
is-
Mr. Hett-my friend allows ma to proceed The Crown Solicitor-Certainly.
Chairman, The Governor (Sir F. 1). Lagard), Members, R. Ray, Bishop of Victoria (Dr Ladder), ibe Colonial Secretary! Sir F, May), from this assemblage, I have to thank only to the rest of the world, but io.them of the game for the Home team. Soon after knew absolutely nothing, of the case. I only was abandoned by the steamship company, to the Colonial Treasurer (Mr. Thomson), the Director of Public Works (Mr. Chatitam), the Registrar Geocial (Mr. Brewin), the Director of Education (Mr. Isving), Sir Paul Chater, C.M.C (Han Treasurer), Mr. Mody, Hon. Mr. Patlock, & G., Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, CM, Hao. Mr. Wei Yok, C.M.G., and Mr.Clement, Hoo. Mr. Murray. Stowari, Mr. Turner and Mr. Lau Chu Pak joined later.
CHINESAL SUB-COMMITTEE,
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In the second chukka play was similar 10 that of the first. Both teams tried hard to score with no results, Hongkong 1; Manila 1; Manila played up in the third chukka, and Bowditch scored their second goal which put them one up, The Hongkong mee now did their best to equalise, but got beaten by their visitors made a foul and half a goal was do- ducted off their score, and the game stood Manila); Hoogkong 1.
His Worship-I don't think you can use the word "indignant," Mr. Hett
The Court held that when the insurance company consented to the insertion of the blockade clause it tacitly consented to the veri adopting any means of disguias necessary,
Mr. Hett-I take it that your Worship wish-sel ed to go on with the case even if the Crown Solicitor agreed to se adjournment.
The Chinese members submitted the names ask Your Excellency to convey to His Majesty which was laid before the public in the Univer opponents. At the close of this chukka the f day and broke my neck, it is obvious that your
of about in leading Chinese gentlemen to act
my thanks and gratitude and loyally to His. a sub-committee for the purpose of ratsing Majesty (loud applause).
I thank Your funds, under the chairmanship of Dr. Ho Kai (senior unofficial member of Council) with Mr. Excellency for the kind words uttered for Ts as secretary. They were addressed by theme and I shall always retain those golden Governor at the first meeting on February 15th, words in my memory. I thank you again 1929 The sub-committee made a careful (loud applause). translation into Chinese of an appeal written At the close of the ceremony Sir H. N. by the Governor, and printed 10,000 copies at Mody was surrounded by friends who their own expense for circulation. They had
desired to congratulate liim on the high weekly meetings and submitted various pro- posats which were considered by the com- distinction which had been specially con mitter, and they formed correspondlog com-ferred on him by King Edward. mititees for raising tunds outside the Colony.
HOW THE FUNDS WERE RAISED.
In the meantime considerable progress had
ROSSIA IN THE FAR EAST. FRENCH WANT WITTE TO HEAD NEW BAND
WHICH WILL OPEN UP MANCHURIA.
CO17ON YARN.
The home team hucked up in this chukka and scored twice lo succession, once by David- son and the other by Johastane. Hongkong 3: Manila it.
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His Worship-That position did not arise. My chief object is to meet both parties,
Mr. Hett-If I happened to fall down yester Worship would not have proceeded with the case. My position was exactly the same yesterday, it was quite impossible for me to appear for reasons I have already slated,
At this point, the Crown Solicitor read the letter written by him to Mr. Hett in which be informed Mr. Het that the charge was to be heard yesterday, He submilled that that Count could not be made subservient to Mr. Hell's convenience because the de bene care examination of a certain, party could not be adjourned.
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CATILE FODDER.
COLONIAL, VETERINARY SURGEON'S ZEPORT.
In a report, dated 4th lait., Mr. A. Gibsoni Coloolal. Veterinary Surgeos, sintes -Rica Straw. The present man Chan- Wo supplies at 70 cts per picul. This is a rentenable price.
2. Grain. The Indian fodder 'costs per plcul (Exchange Rs. 130 per $100). price will vary with the exchange. The Indian ladder is good, but I think we could get as good results at a cheaper rate by buying" locally. The Indian ladder is a mixture of crushed grains of differtoykind: males, barley, peas, wheat, a prepared calss of some kind, grain, etc. This apparently has proved nalis factory on the railway.
I would suggest instead, as being cheaper Newchwang beans chiefly with maize when the price is low. A good quality of rice Bead: a food consisting of rice, bean, broken rice and
costs about $30 to $2.6 per picul, broken rice costs about $3,10 per picul and beans cost $4.50 to 5c por pical. Malze or barley cost alghtly less than beans. The staple of the
At the opening of the fifth chukka the home team bad things pretty easy and fobastone made a couple of nitempts which be missed, and at last he made an excellent drive and scored the fourth goal for Hongkong, The
His Worship-Yes, Mr. Hett, the Crown ACTIVITY IN JAPANESE MARKET. Manilsites had a good opportunity now in
front of goal but Johastons made no hesitation Solleitor and the principal witnesses were hera The colton yarn market has shown some
At the end of this chukka, Hongkong scored the case.
Mr. Hett understand from Mr. Hinds been made with the endowment fund. The
activity during the past few days, it having and drove up hard and saved a narrow shot, and I don't see how I could have adjoomed previously been checked by the decline in another point, the honours of which fell to Chinese not only of Hongkong, but of various
that the defendant is to be committed for trial silver. The advance in the price of cotton other places bad coms forward with generous The directorate of the new Russo-Asiatic rendered it difficult to buy stock for the spin-Davidson; putting the score to Hongkong 5 at the next Criminal Sessions. As I have a subscriptions,lncluding one of$100,000 from the Bask, formed by the amalgamation of the aing milis, which have been forced to partially
The last chukka was vary' similar to the first, heavy calender to attend to; I ask your Wor Viceroy of Canton, and the prospect of altim-Russo-Chinese Bank and the Banque due suspend the operation of spindles, confining and sach team could only score ene goal, ship to commit the case to the second feed ate success was practically assured by a splen Nord, has asked Count Witte, the former Fre their work to the production of yarn for con- Armstrong scored for Manila and Johnstone Sessions.
His Worship-I'm afraid I've no option, Mr. did gilt of £40,0000 from Messrs. Butterfield mier, la accept the presidency of the institution. tracts Yaru dealers, who have been uncritalo for longkang. The final scores ware Hong
Hett. It seems to me that you should make & Swire and allied firms on the taitiative of The financial rength of the bank is in as to the outlook of the market, have pow
aD application to the Chief Justice. I've po Mr. J. H. Scott, senior partner of 1.5wlie & French bands, and this element is pressing started buying in anticipation of higher Kong 6: Manila zi Sone, whederal raise Uten to strongly for the removal of the Czar's em prices, and about 5,000 bales changed ST. ANDREW'S GYMNASTIC CLUB. doubt that the Chief Justice will meet you le
the matter. be considered as jaipt founder of the University.bargo against Count Witte ostering bual hands between Friday afternoon and Saturday
Mr. Helt-Very well, your Worship, with Mr. Mody, The Secretary of State notifi ness life, the Czar's permission being neces morning, the market again becoming active.
The Crown Solicitor The case has been ed his approval of the grant of the proposed sary for any member of the, Counch of the Cotton weavers in Japan ara experiencing alte and cordially approved ofthe project, which Empire to engage in private commerce. The difficulty on account of the low prics of theft. Last night at the Voluntour Headquarters hanging on for a long tine and this would have cally been avoided if my friend did'not come the China Association also warmly supported. Crar refused last year to allow Count Witte goods and the high price of yarn, and any furtha sbore club held a gymnastic competition for The Viceroy of Canion (8. E. Cheng Jen to become president of the Rassion Bank of ther advance in price of yarn will add to their a medal presented by Mr. Splak. The communicate with me to have the case adjourned.
Mr. Hett-No, I didn't. My friend knows Chung), who exhibited great enthusiasm for Foreign Trade, but there is a possibility that difficulties. Tas demand for yard in-Japan is petition was a very keen one and 'was largely the scheme,, lasted an official Manifesto lavi- he will now be allowed to accept the now post. falling off but owing to the smaller stock, deal attended. Mr: F. A. Bidea kindly acted as perfectly well that I wrote bim a number of ting subscriptions towards it, and setting out The president of the Russo-Asiatic Bankers are now inclined to purchase, and the market judge. Exercises on the parallel bars, hora letters and repeatedly asked him over the tels. the gmunds upon which he considered it to be will be the chief personal factor in the Man has an upward topdency. The prices agreed and ladder were gone through. The result phone to send me the charge, which:1 saw for
the first time on the 9th of March. a bepoßit to China. Sir Robert Hart wrote in churian problem, for the band has taken over upon for business done on Friday and Saturday wanjan commendation, as also did the Governor of the "the Eastern Chinese Railroad and other assets war Yiga-se for fs of the Kanegafucht, milf, 1.G.Witchell..............................isa points, Straits Settlements the Governor of Macao, created in Manchuria by the Raslan Govern. Vi32.to for 4'9, Vr28,50 for 124, Geci-Japan And the Municipal Counsli of Shanghai, mont buteen the JapanNER WHIĄ
GYMNASTIC COMPETITION.
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I would propose be rice, bean and broken rice with beans during hard work (about 1 to 3 lbs. per day). Although dolog this buying by contract is perhaps not more expensive and much mora "convieni quite the cheapest way still it or very lude ent and avolds, in a way, some abuses that!? might come lo by buying lo the open market: I would therefore suggest that tenders be asked for the supply of fodder and we would do the mixing afterwards. We can judge exactly ben teaders come in as to whether the fadian or the focal is the cheaper. Tos tenderar would ba asked to supply
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The case was committed for trial at the best Oriminal Sessions, ball being allowed, in thu, w TUM OF ELISM
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