SANITARY BOARD.
Hoa. Mr. E. A. Howeit, Lan Chu
Pak, Ng Hon Tea, Col. Bedford,
Dr. F. W. Clark, Morical Oflico
of
& Mr. Bowon Rowlnirds, secrotary.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY JUNE 21 1911
FOR HONGKONG.
His Excellency to be Ɑ.C.M.O.
Sis Frederick Lugard
ESCAPED FROM CUSTODY.
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Previous to the conclu bn-ol CORONATION ·· HONOURS the mooting, Mr. Sholton Hoojar A meeting of the Sanitary Board drow attention to the insanitary condition of the mortuary at Kow- was hold yosterday afternoon when loon. He had been informed on
Sequel at Police Court Mr. E. 1. C. Walfo presided. Those vory good authority that the
A case was heard at the Magis prosent were:-Moss Shelton mortuary was in encha condition As is announced in our tole-trney this afternoon before Mr. F. Hooper, Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, that the medical officers of health graphic columus to-day the A. Hazeland, in which Jolin could only do their work with Coronation Honours List contains Tatam "did unlawfully attempt gront difficulty and great dotri- ment to thoir own health. He did two Hongkong namos-those of to escape from legal custody when being conveyed from Victoriu not know whether it was a fact or U., the Governor, Sir Frederick Gaol to the Supreme Court, as to publish the following Dear Sir-Will you be so kind Health, Dr. Hartley Assist M.O.H. not, but it was recorded in thongard, upon whom His Victoria, in the Colony, on the
papers the other day that they had Majesty has conferred the Grand 16th inst." Mr. Hind: appeared challenge in your most valuable
shoot. Among the business that come not a water spray, a thing that Cross of St. Michael and St. for defendant.
On behalf of Coxswain Sand-| Mr. Hind, after His Worship berg of the U.S.S. Wilmington, up for discussion was the report of lo had not visited the place him- Brewin; Registrar General, upon had called for evidence, said he was so essential in every mortuary. George; and of the Hon. Mr. A. W. the committcarolative to thio intor-solf, but he called the attention of wlum has been conferred the could satisfy His Worship that hereby challenge Carlson or any
other Middle mont of the romains of the late Mr. the Board to it in the hope that C.A.C. At this juncture it may for a person to escape from legal weight wrestler of the Colony to
or "Heavy Chon Tong Howe in die Colonial the lead of the Sanitary Depart-be of interest to glance at the custody, if that person be impri- "Catch as catch can Cemetery, The Hon. Mr. E. A. ment would have a report sub- careers of our local recipients of soned for debt, was not a crine-ling match, to take place in 'Hewoit' minuted :—This in a very try condition of the mortuary.
mitted to the Board on the sani-Coronation honours.'
He further submitted that the Hongkong on or after July 21st., Ordinanes did not make it before the club or promoter offer- thorny point, and, while I do not They had power to pass bye-laws HI.E. Sir Frederick Dealtry crime, and if it were a crime it ing the best purse, and for a side wish to say or do anything calen- with referonco to it, because the Lagard, UC.M.G., C.B., D.S.O., could only be so under common bet of any amount up to 81,000 Inted to distress the relatives of mortuary canne under their super-was born on Jan. 29, 1858; served law, but it was perfectly laid Mox. Carlson has been challeng Mr. Choa, I think in douling with vision.
in the Afghan War. 1879-80 down that it was not common lawed by Sandborg in Manila on futuro cases wo should not agree The Prosidont: You do notsug (medal); Soudan Campaign, 1885)
Mr. Hazeland; Had wo to the remains of a man of his gost in your speech that the mer despatchos, medal and two clasps, better take the evidenco first? standing and age being buried in tuary is under our direct control, bronze star); Burina Campaign,
Mr. Hind: I think Tea satisfy managed to side stop the issus the. Colonial Cemetery simply It is under our supervision. It is 1886-87 (despatches thrics, D.S.O., your worship that this is no crime. acc. it is now up to him to either accept this challenge or "pipe bocause he was baptised within nota building that is like, for in-modal with two clasps); com- Mr. Bowley, who appeared to down" about his wrestling ability 18 hours of his death and when for stance, a disinfecting station, manded expedition against slave prosecute, said the charge was and supremacy of the "Far East all wo know he might have beon Mr. Hooper: No, I suggest it is | traders, on Lake Nyassa, 1888 ano of unlawfully attempting to If Carlson will see me during practically unconscious of whatja building which we are empower (severely wounded); employed by escape from custody.
his stay in Hongkong I will was being done.
ed to mako bye-laws for its sani-British East African Company in Mr. Hind, after further argu- The president after reviewing ary maintenance. It is not ex- command of the exploration of mont, said that though an attempt to him a satisfactory the usual procedure adopted inluded because it is a Govern- the Sabakhi, and Administra- to escape from prison is a crime- agreement with my num. those cases, said that since a cermont building.
tor of Uganda, 1889-02 (medal); no statute that lias ever been pass- tain portion of the Colonial Como- Mr. Hooper proposed that a re-employed by Royal Niger Co-ed has ever made it a crime for a tory had been consecrated to all port be subinitted, as he had sug-pany in command of Ex-debtor to oscape from the custody the members of the different gisted, to the next meeting of the edition to Borgu to negotiate of a constable who had him in Missionary Societies, and the Board.
British Treaties 1894-95 (medal); charge. For that reason the different churches of Hongkong,
| in charge of Expedition for British charge must be dismissed.
West, Tharterland to Lako Ngomi, people, who in the ordinary
Mr. Bowley: I agree with my course of events would, have been
1896-07, 11.M. Commissioner Hin- learned friend that there is no buried in Mount Carolino, had
Lerland of Nigeria and Lagos, and statule which makes it a cimo referred to the missionary socio- tion and had been practically baptised upon their death beds. The committee was called upon.
In.
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Col. Bodford seconded, Curried,
CHINA'S DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS.
With Foreign Powers.
Hon. Mr. Brewin.
firmed, August, 1897; acting Registrar General, 1898 to 1899; appointment confirmed, 1901.
on civil churgos.
Not
Mr. Hazeland: You simply limit it to the fact that defondant was outside the prison?
Mr. Hind: Yes, yes, your wor- ship.
different occasions but has always
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The ordinary general meeting Cominandant of Wost African for a person, in custody for dobt, of the Compagnie des Messageries out mark by mark oad dolivory can be Frontier Force (which ho raised), to escaps. But I submit that it Maritimes was held on May 23, 1897-99) (medal); High Commisis and always has been in the com- M. Andre Lobou prosiding. The d sioner of Northern Nigeria with mon law of England, that any year 1010 has been marked by to consider these cuses and the Tux "TELEGRAPH CozuzSTONDENT rank of Brigadier General, 1000-person oscaping from custody is exceptional activity. In the 501 prosident had been empowered to
6; Governor and Commander-in-guilty of a misdemeanour of con- voyages effected, the company's untrary befom Noon, TO-DAY. Canton, June 20. deal with others. He had brought
Chief, Hongkong, 1907. mon law, but there is nothing in ships covered a total of 1,507,276
Goods not clear by the 20th some of them before the bourd
In a despatch from the Ministry
the authorities which shows thataval longues, or 38,230 mare June, will be subject to rent.
Damaged packages must be loft in the and it had then been said that of Foreign Affairs to tho Canton
Hon. Mr. Arthur Winbolt Brew-au escups of such person is not an than in 1009. Receipts amount--
ed to 1.80,141,101, an increase of Godoins for examination by the Con- where he was satisfied that the Viceroy, it is stated that China in, C,M.G, was born on June 12, offence.
During further argument Mr. 1.3,504,430 on 1909-.1,307,984 signeo's and the Co.'s representatives persons wore eligible for burial in the Colonial Cometory per-
hus more to do with diplomsey 1867. He arrived in the Colony
in 1888 as a cadet; was uppointed lind quoted authorities in sup-on passenger account and 1.2,628, at an appointed hour. All claims nust mission should be given.
now and that it believes her to pre- Justice of the Ponco in 1804; port of his contention and said 588 on goods account. Expenses steamer's arrival hers, after which date be prosented within ten days of the dealaful enses ho find referred serve her right as a nation, and netingassistant Registrar General, that the Encyclopedia of Law.followed the same, progressive they cannot be recognised. No claims them to a Holest committco al-uphold her prestige in dealing 1896, acting Inspector of Schools, stated that attempts to escape did course, and make a total of 1.5 will be admitted after the goods have though trouble had boon experi- with dipiomatic disputes. April, 1897; appointment con- not apply to persons in custody 530,608, au increase of 13,605,-ft the Go enced in getting them to come to
The Ministry has accordingly 'a descisión as to what should bo done. In view of the fact that come to an arrangement with the thero had been three or four eases Diplomatic Body at Peking, re- in which owing to the lateness ofgarding the framing of six new
CHINESE Y.M.C.A. the application, and the distress regulations which are to be that would have been been observed throughout the Middle
Mr. Hazeland: I shall have Dr. White's Visit- caused by a postponement of
to take time to consider this. the intermout, the committee had Kingdom, when diplomatic casos
A passenger on the s.s. Rubi,| Mr. Bowley stated that dofen- had to waive the point, he thought crop up.
sailing from Hongkong yesterday dant was arrested on the 25th that the time had come when they By the first regulation, tholiple-afternoon was lov. A. E. Cory, of May, under a writ of execution should decide that baptism upon matic Budly agree that no Chinose Nanking, who for some time has issued by the Supreme Court, for ́the denth bed' should not entitle anarchista shall be allowed to take been the sceretary of the Centenary the costs of a certain action. On particular person to intermont in shelter collectively in any foreign Conference Committee for the the 29th May defendant marle the the Colonial Cemetery. He re- country, to solicit funds for their. Promotion of Bible Study.usual application, supported by gretted to see that certain Miss-party, to ship arms or to act in- Though Mr. Cory was on his way an affidavit, for his discharge Jonary Societies thought fit to dopendently.
to Manilaon business in connection from gaol under the provisions of
nereby tiled that thoir gɔɔde, with, No claims will be admitted after the with his own mission, the Disciples the code. An order was made
the exception of Parsel, Tressure and foods have left the Godowns, and sil Mission, he met with the local and the application was fixed to There was a good crop of tea,
Valustes, are boing lan in and plnood goods remaining undelivered after the committee having in charge the be heard on the 16th June.
in China last year, and exportsst their risk in the Hongkong and 28th instant, will be subject to rent.
Kowhon Wharf aut Godown Company, Defendant was being taken show an increase of 62,000 piculs. Ltd., Koln Go low, where delivery arrangements for the visit of Dr. Mr. Lau Clm Pak: What does and ammunition into the interior W. W. White of New York, the from Victoria Guol to the Certain changes in the proportions the law say on the subject? Is of China, so as to preserve her well-known Bible teacher who is Supreine Court along Wynd- shipped direct to different coun-
Goods on haut after a.m., on the there any definition of a Christian peace and the peace of the foreign to visit China during the comingham Street. When half way trios are noticeable. Great Britain 28th Instant will be subject to mont. All broken; chafed, and damaged
summer. Some time ago it was along Wyndham Btroet, he took 35,500 picula, or 40 per cent., No Fire Jusuran e will be effected.
Goods nro to be left in the Godowns, nance says the cometery is kept The third regulation prohibits expected that Dr. White would anatched off his cap and rushed more black tea, than in 1909). All dunnged profcages are to be Jefe where they will be examined on the apart for Christian burial. That roign cruisers, gunboats or visit Hongkong at the end of down Pedder street, the warder The United States took 37,945 in the Godowns, where they will be 18ils inst., at 3 p.m.
Bible following him. Ho made for the piculs, or 42 por cent., loss examined on Saturday, the 24th instant. No Fire Insurance has been effected. is a point open to argument other naval crafts from cruising in August and conduct a say that a person who becomes a the inland waters of China, by Institute Mr. Cory brought word oflices of the American-Cousul black tea, and 27,075 piouls, at 10 p.m. No claims still be admitted Bill of Lading will be counter- Christian at the same time as he way of proventing diplomatic that at this time owing to the and had got his foot on the stairs or 23 per cent., less green ten, after the goods have left the Godowns. signed by
condition of the health of Dr. when he was re-arrested. He was making, for these two kinds, a D. W. CRADDOCK, makos his will, and ask some questions cropping up.
DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents. Missionary Society to baptiza The fourth regulation deals White the Conference Committee taken to the Supreme Court, and decrease of 05,820 piculs, or 31 him, that it is not correct. with foreigners getting suppliesof was unable to give a definite when he heard his application
were made good, according to the Mr. Sholton Hooper said he had Chinose labourers. Any foreign promise that he would make the was adjourned for three weeks he per cent, of which 20,000 piculs Hongkong, 21st Juno, 1911. [1223 Hongkong. 21st June, 1911, [1222'
Japanese statistics, by largo im- an interview with the Bishop merchant intending to obtain a proposed visit to Hongkong. went quietly back to gaol.
Mr. E. B. Sufliad, said that portations from Japan. Russion some time back ho gathered from supply of Chinese Inbourers must Definite nauouncement will be his observations at the time that first write to his consul, who will made as soon as Ir. White can be he did not approve of any one who inform the authorities of the place seen and the matter laid before had not been a Christian for whence the merchant intends to him. Bono years being baptized until get the coolies. Unless with the
take into their societies people | The second regulation contains who apparently were only profess reference in the suppression by ing Christianity on their death foreign nations of the
.bedм.
The President: Well, the Ordinations.
Smuggling of Arms ¦
after a period of probation, approval of the authorities, he is FIELD GUNS IN CHINA. something, he thought, like three not allowed to get any labourers.. The fifth regulation governs
months.
Mining and Raliway
Drilling the Gunners.
CHINA TEA IN 1910.
por cont.
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the application in bonadjourned Pacific ports took 27,685 picule before defendant's arrival at the less black tea and 32,000 pieuls Supreme Court. When he was more brick tou, the total shipments brought in he asked witness if he to Russia by all routes showing on would do him a favour. Witness increase of 57,000 piculs, or 6.2 consented and defendant thon said: "Tell this man (pointing to the warder not to report me; He was quite with the Presi-the drawing up of agreements | (THE "TELMORATH” GOERÉSPONDENT
otherwise I shall get into trou- dont that the course he had men- in connection with
Canton, June 20.
blo." Witness asked the warder tioned was not the practice, and
At the lust meeting of ollicors what defendant had said. The ho did not think that the relatives enterprises, between China and a of the Canton troops, hold in the warder in reply informed witness of tliose concerned would wish to] foreign nation or nations. Army Head-quarters, the Com- he had attempted to escape, and invade or take advantage of the The right of building a railwaymander of the Artillery Corps, made for the Kowloon Ferry law by saying that a porson who or that of opening a mine will Chun, raised the question of the Wharf. The Warder was next was baptized five minutes before cosso on the termination of the use of field guns by the different called, and gave evidence regard- ho died was entitled to be buried termn of the agreement. The con- regiments, these having been obing the escapo, and rocapturo.*** in the Colonial Cemotery; where- cossionary or concessionarios can-tained from France.
The case was adjourned until as if he had died a week before be not, after the expiration of the As the directions for the use June 20th. would have been buried in a agreemont, mako, fresh demands, of those guns is somewhat con- place where their own religious or cause unnecessary delay intrary to the ways practised by the "John, Bull" In the Courts. fites were observed.
giving up for rights or their gunners, the Commander suggest In the King's Bench division Col Bedford endorsed the viowe rights.
ed that the Military Collego bo rocently Mr. Mitchell, who carries given and the President ro- The Inst regulation connects unked to print soventy copios of on the business of a seller of inarked that there was u come with the outbreak of anti-mis- the instructions on gun practice Christmas cards, as Gordon and tory at Pokfulum which was sionary trouble in China. When delivered by the German pro- Co., at 27 Worship strool, EC., specially set aside for Chinese trouble of this nature occurs the fateors, ongaged in the College, was awarded £1,200 damage for who professed the Christian ro foreign nation to which the and to send them to the officers libel against Mr. Bottomley, M.l'., ligion. He thought that might missionaries concerned belong, of the artillery corps for reference and the proprietors and printers be used for those who were baptz-should not use highliandedness in the training of their men. of " John Bull." The plaintiff as a stronger Power, in pressing The suggestion was favourably allogod that he had been acoused The matter was left over till upon Chinn the settlement of the approval of by the Military of fraud in an article in * John noxt meeting.
Training Department.
Bull"
ed on their donth beds,
Roy Kenny V. Carlson boxing Contost, Bello View Stadium at 4.30 p.m.
Friday, 23rd June. Coronation Celebrations. Saturday, 24th June. Coronation Colebrations. Extraordinary General Moot- ing, National Bank of China, Inl. 12.30 p.m.
Stanton V. Capham fight, Victoria Skating Rink, 9.15 p.m. Tuesday, 4th July. American Independence Day. Saturday, 8th July, Gymkhana Meeting,
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