TELEGRAMS.
A SHANGHAI SENSATION.
REVOLUTIONARY AND SIKH,
THE LAW COURTS.
Impressions of the interior,
THE HONGKONG TELE RAPA THURSDAY I NUARY 11 1912
Iris posible that if anyone wore to say that there were some
4Our Own Correspondent,)
cd points in the construction of The Law Courts the query might Shanghai, Jan. 11, 4,5 pan.
possibly be drawn from some of A Sikh policorni stopped a filo fiercer.oritics Can any good Revolutionary officer who was come out of Samaria? Ju-the carrying a sword in the Settle-case of the Brunt little building
in Sintuo Square a lille good does. montand attempted to arrest him. Eome out of Samaria, though the The officer hungod at the Sikh items are few and far between. -and, the, sword -penetrated his clothes. Ile was only saved from donth by a foreignor intervening.
FIRMS AMALGAMATE.
SINGAPORE COMBINE..
Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, Jan. 11, 12:55.
The firms of Howarth Eskino, Ltd., engineers and general con- tractors, and Riley, Hargreaves & Co., itd., engineers, ship buildors and general contractors, are amalgamating.
The joint firm is nequiring the property of both firms, excluding Messrs. Howarth Erskino's ussels in China and Burmalı.-
SMOKING TOBACCOS
Taking the outer aspect of the' building, it is at once apparent that the only factor which robs it of the majesty, inseparable from law, is the immensity of the surrounding structures by com- parison. That, perhaps, is not a grievous fault when it is con- sidered that the surroundings of the site may have been little appreciated by the designer, but if the interior, which is not affected by oxtraneous conditions, also loses its magnificance when something is radically wrong with (THE "TULWORTH" CORRESPONDENT); the general scheme. It may be
Canton, Jan. 10.
CANTON NEWS,
Large Selection of Leading Brands in Stock.
in the now Old Bailey in the tiers from the Shinihing and an invidious comparism to nien-Sme days ago a regiment of-| amo broath as the longlong Loting districts felt Canton for Law Courts, for the former was Shanghai hy the C. M. 6.8. built from a purso much deeper feighing to take part in the in- and much better lined, than that vasion of Peking. Yesterday two of the latter, Never linless, shorn more regiments left by the .. of the wealth of many coloured Hsinchang, The romainder of The shares of the now com-unrbles, and beautiful fixes and the troops in Canton destined for et
painted spandrils the general tie pany are placed at $10 each.
sign of the building is in keeping with the majesty of the law that ia adininistered within its portalà.
THE KHEDIVE.
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My g
SUPREME COURT.
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Hongkong, December 7th 1011,
SPORT:
Home Football.
Commander Wong Chau-cluon, who wis sent to restore order in One of the first things That a Limchow, has acconiplished his visitor to the Law Courts misses, purpose. He shot the leader of [Service to the Telegraph."] is an entrance hall or a-hall on the disorderly cloments, who had Via Bombay, Jan. 10, 7.40 a.m. which each court opens, ind for motly been commander in the.
Reuter's Cairo correspondent where witnesses may wait their Imperialist service. Wong has [From a Correspondent.) says that the Khedive has visited. There access is her by now proceeler Limehow to
London, Dec. 18, Sollum, and found the Hadounis passage, though more accom- restore order there.
Thorowore to startling resulle In a lotter to the Canton Pro-in Saturday's games. The imag happy and contented. The crops modation is afforded in court than
is the ease in the Filoy. One vision Coungil à Che-wan nitude of Nowcastle's victory over are good.
H.M. cruiser Suffolk arrived at thinks that each of the courts states that trade is practically at Aston Villa was surprising, more might with advantage be made a standstill and numbers lack espoolally since the home side Solini yesterday.—Reuter, -
smaller 50 that the public employment. Moreover the price were without Higgins during the might be given on central of rice has gone up considerably greater part of the game. In the port of access as are the prisoners and the hardships of the people Southern League Northampton's below staira. Lofty and airy they are becoming unbearable. In defeat of Swindon by 40 surpris most certainly are and the acous-spite of this ovil-minded men were ed people. Swindon do not usual- A Claim for Freight., ties are undeniably goal, but it is inducing the people to gamble. give away four goals in one
extremely doubtful whether the He urged the Council to petition match. The case was continued before small fans provided along the the Governor-General o uso Nowosstle are now pretty se Mr. Justico Gomportz, Paiane walls will really be sufficient in strong measures to check, this curely so at the hond of tho Judge, at the Supreme Court to of weather. The woodwork in evil and to order that gamblers League tablo. Their score on day in which Messrs. Melihe: the courts is and will bar constant should be shot in the stregis Co., Agents for the Norddeutsource of whniration, and is a necessary. scher Lloyd, aned the China Tasting tribute to the Chinese Borneo Co., Ltd., to recover the Aum of $3,003.73 in respout of freight carried from Sandakan to Hongkong per s, 8. Borneo on or about March 4 and May 8, 1911. The notion arose out of an alleged irregularity in the matter of receipting a bill, the plaintiffs urging that the sum claimed had not been paid and that no rossip! for the sum had been given on their printed receipt forms.
wood carrers. The brary also is excellently fitted up with glazed shelves and handsonie tables with fine looking high back chairs.. In fact, but for the unfortunate misuse of space the interior of the courts might have done much to counteract the harsh judgments passed on the exterior,
HUGE SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY.
Oplum found on British Steamer,
nover
GENERAL MANAGERS.
Shanghal Comment.
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Friday, Jan. 19. Board Sanitary
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Saturday, Jun. 20, Medical Congress Hponed.
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TWENTY FOURTH OR- DINARY MEETING of SHARE--) HOLDERS in this Company will be held at the Company's Offen", Viotoja Buildings, on THURSDAY, tho 26 January, 1912, at 11.45 o'clock ak.. for the purpose of raising the Bejort of the Directors together with Statement of Accounts for the year ending ist De ember, 1911.
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-AND-CALCUTTA,
Saturday was the biggost they FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG DAY, the 16th January, to THURS live registered this conson, and it is also the len visat defeat sustain- ed by the Villa, who, it will be remembered, themselves put on five goals against Liverpool only week ago. Additional marit
(Faking careo, on Througle Bills of Lading to Rangon, Madras, and Mauritius).
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The following is. from the "NU. Daily News of Jun. :attaches to the United's victory The question of the status of by reason of the fact that they general managers" of limited played for the greater part of the liability companies has been game with only ten mon, Higgins, receiving some attention in the who scored the first goal, hurting Far East, but it is now receiving his knee in in a collision with the attention also in India. The Villa goalkeeper, and having to company lawa for some reason or retire. It was a black day for other have no place for thom, and Higgins, for he received a telefongkong 11th Jan. 1912 possibly the exigencies of the grum asking him to go with all situation have compelled the law haste to Kilmarnock, as his fatlier,
Hong'o sg, Ath Jan. 1912.
Capt. L. C. Townsend, will be dos G. patched for the abere ports on WED- NESDAY, the 17th inst., at Noon.
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ELEVENTH ORPINARY MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS
Mr. M. W. Slade, R.C, in- structed by Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, of Messrs. Dencon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plain-
to recognize their position, al "Sandy" Higgins,, himself a THE HONGKONG LAND RE- tiffs and Hon. Mr. H. E.. Pollook,
though in an undefined manner. great centre forward in the day, K.O., instructed by Messra, Brut-
But what happens too often is had anat with a sorious accident ton and Hett, was for the de-
Joaquin Lorenzo Uy Yjo, in-that "general managers" of most in a mine at Kilmarnock. The fondant.
Mr. Inne't was recalled to the volved with Fred C. Brhez, aliae of the companies functioning in sympathy of all football followers
the East draft, the articles of the will be extended to the unfor- in the Company wil be held at the box for this purpose of allowing Brooks, in one of the biggest nsociation in such manner, as to tunate father and son.
Company's Offices, Victain Buildinge, - certain documents to be proved opium smuggling plole over un-make their connexion with the (Continued on, Pays 8.) on THURSDAY, the 25th January, and put in, for the purpose of covered in Manila was recently company perpetual; whether thei sentenced to six months' imprison shareholders are willing to trust
1919, at 11,80 o'clock_man, for" the We have received. from the purpose of receiving the Report of the showing that itwas not an invaria- ble custom of the plaintiffs to end and fined P.200 by Judge them or not.
Belgian Consul a report by the Directors, together with Statement of give a separate recript when bills Crossfield. Bruhez has
Of course, there are always Chamber of Commeive at Ghent, Accounts this your ending 81st been arrested and is a fugitivo due to tom had been paid.
Mr. Slade objected on the from justice: Secret service do-provisions by which they could dealing with the construction of December, 1911.
"The Register of Sharon of the Com- "ground that the documents had teolives from the custom house be removed. But the difficulties the eighteen mile Canal from
not been put to his witnesses and have been on his trail since the in the way of achieving this are Ghent to Torneazen. The Canel pany will be C1.08ED from SATUR- originally commenced in DAY, 20th January, to THURS that if they were put in it would filing of charges a week ago, but great ne to make it practically was necessitate his asking for an ad- Bruhez is thought to have either impossible for oven a majority of 1825-1827, but has been improv-DAY 25th Jrauiry, 1912 (bath days shareholders to get rid of them. od From time to time till it is plaire), during which period so journment so that the particular fled the country or be in hiding,
It is only right that when a now looked upon as one of the Transfer of Sharch can be reghiered. *By Order of the Board of Directors, instances in which separate re- Bruhez' scheme was nipped in majority of shareholders lose con- most important artificial water- MOWBRAY 8. NORTHCOTE, the bud by Mr. Ray of the custom fidence in the general managers ways in the world. The depth of
Secretary. honse secret service when it was the lattor should no longer con- the Canal is 28.0 feet und from assuming the proportions of the tinue to hold their position. If the useful plane, which are also nost gigantic snuggling conspi- such a reasonable proposition supplied, it is apparent that racy. Sixty thousand pesos worth cannot be arranged, it is very every facility for dealing with Mr. Slade: My friend is try-of the drug was brought into necessary that the Hongkong large amounts of shipping is ing to drive in a nail with short Manila on the Taming, it being Government shank undertake provided. quick strokes.
Incitly understood that Inspector legislation to that effect. Armstrong of the castom house The present position leads to was to let it in for 15,000. Ray lie practical tyranny of the pen was notified by Armstrong, and eral managers and the direstore, the oplum was found hidden who are generally the formora among Brubez personal effecie nominees, over the shareholders, Hall. and several pieces of furniture. There is little usein telling them
ceipts had not been given, might
be traced.
Mr. Pollock thought he would not take very long lo. would
be as short as he could,
1.
His Lordship-And you think it will take a long time to get it
out?
DON'T FORGET.
Saturday, Jan.. 13. Varioly Entertainmont, City
Sunday, Jan. 14.1
Monday, Jan. 15.
Mr. Blade-No, It will take a long time to put armour plat- ing underneath to prevent it from penetrating. (Laughter).
That some one higher up was that nothing is better for the Opening Now. Christian Science Cross-examined by Mr. Slade, involved in the importation and welfare of a company than the | Rooms; i* Mr. Kennelt said that he did not tint Brulez and · Lorenzo vero confidence of the sluralioldórs, notice that the two hills in dis- but acting an agents for some We do not imply that the dired- Auelion of 8.8. San Choung, pute, which had been paid. by monied power with the deal in tors or the general managers in-Lammert's Sales Rooms. cheque, had not been properly hand was shown by the mention variably not against the welfare receipted till his attention was in the trial of certain "capi of the company. under present called to the fact by the plaintiff talists." Who these men are conditione. But it will not be firm's assistant compradore. the custom house secret Bervice lonial that shareholders are The case was proceeding as wo has been trying to learn without treated with sont respect under want to prim.
> the existing system,
Tuesday, Jan, 18. Sanitary Board.
Wednesday, Jan, 17. Auction of Booths and Mats sheds on the Spos, by Messte Hughes & Hough, 11
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