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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1912.
DAY BY DAY.
None are so oft in the wrong as those who pretend to be always in the right.
The English Mail of April 27 was delivered in London on May [ 24.
Reception.
The reception hold by the edral to meet the Rev. and Mrs. Church Body of St. John's Cath- V. H. O. Moyle at St. Paul,s Col- lege was very largely attended.
SHEWAN, TOMES JUDG- Innd'a coso (4 Eq: 350) provides
MENT.
Tls. 18,500 Damages,
Dividend of 91-2 Percent.
The deferred judgmont in tho The local agent of the Nather-Showan, Tomes case was given |lands Trading, Society infórms us
at
that he is receipt of telegraphic Shanghai on May 18, by Sir
Magisterial Appointment.
information that a dividend of Havilland de Sausmarez. His Excellonoy the Officer 0.1-2 por cent. (nine and a half Administoring the Government.
that measure which is different from either assessmont in clause four. I have hold that the claim in question does not apply in the pre- sontcircumstances of the company; and I cannot hold that olauso 4 is agreed measure of damages for to be construed as providing an
HONGKONG CATTLE.
Mr. Severn replies and makes Suggestions.
The following letter is one in to the authorities in Hongkong rosponse to a communication sent the branch of clause 6 under the by Director T. W. Taylor, of tho circumstances of this case. bureau of agriculture, requesting
His Lordehip suid:-I think "think that I must follow the rule information as to what guarantee.
in Yelland's case, which is clear the people in the China coast city.
has been ploused to appoint Mfr. Por cont,) has been declar;d by will assist mo in coming to a de-ly the just way of dealing with could give the Philippine govorn
William Gilbert Worcester to be
'h Justice of the Peace for the Colony.
i Dead Body.
A dead body found in the Chinese quarters of the Cotton Mills. It is said to be a case in which death was duo to natural
C:01E08.
Stubborn Seaman
this bank for the your 1911.
The Cloth Seller.
as a house boy substitute at tho
morning for stealing four pieces. of clothing valued at four dol- lars.
WII of China Missionary's Widow.
cision 119
to
to the British Consul at Manila, and is as follows:-
"I bayo the honour to acknow-
the measure of the loss the plaintiffs have mont officials in the event A youth describing himself damager in this case if I oxumnine suffered by the breach of this of the cattle-importing irade | Hongkong Club was sent to primy judgment and its offect on the contract, and which provides an with, Hongkong being re-opened, accurato compensation for what 88 to the health of suoli son at the Police Court this construction of this agreement. they have suffered.
I have hold that there is an His Lorabip said he had availed cattle, the precautions to be taken under which the himself of the consent of partioned with hoof and mouth disease against their becoming affect agreement Whungpoo Wharf and Godown that he consult an independent and rinderpost, etc. Company engaged the plaintiffs gentleman and Mosers, Butter from Mr. Claude Severn, acting The reply as goneral nanagors for a period field and Swire had boon good governor of Hongkong, was sont 25 years and that one of the terms enough to put the services of which gave an option to tho com- competent member of their staff a either, for no reason at all or bo-ed the sum which would re-ladgo the receipt of your lotte of
pany to dismiss the plaintiffs at his disposal. He had consider- cause they sold the company's present the value of the work. February 15, on the subject of business, for those seem to me to done in the immediate manage the cattle-trade between Hongkong be the alternatives in clause 4, didmont of the business. Ho had and the Philippine Islands. His Excellency The Ollicer not apply to the circumstances of fixed their profit somewhere near The body of a person who was Administering the Government the case. That claus onds in Tla. 1,200 por your and he wouldfippine Islande are familiar with at first supposed to have com-will hold a reooption at Govern- this way: "But except under the give judgment for Tls. 13,500, The rates of Subscription to the "Hongkong Telegraph" will mitted suicide, was removed from ment House for the residents in circumstances and upon the terms the present value of such an a house in Chatham Road, and the Colony from 9.30 p.m. to 11 above mentioned the company nunuity for 23.1-2 years' and tion it was found that plague p.m. on Monday, 3rd June, being shall have no power to terminate costs.
the anniversary of His Majesty's the said agreement." Birthday.
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HONG KONG, SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1912.
A Chinese seaman was charged with refusing to perform his duty on board e ss. Toan, at the Magistracy this morning and as a result he will put in a month's re- sidence at Victoria Gaol.
The Cause of Death.
was the cause of death.
Captain Taylor Leaves.
The will of Mrs. Margaret Brors, LL.D., Principal of Victoria College, Belfast, and widow off Rev. John Byers, at one time missionary in China, haa boon proved at £12,129.
Government House Reception.
5.
THE GYMKHANA.
A Good Attendance.
There was a capital attendance
Plague In Kowloon.
Provisions of Clause 6. Owing to the prevalence of
Now it is quite clear that this plague in Kowloon that part of A case of flying the white pi-part of the clause did not ex- the Colony has been declared out goon came before the Magistrate haust the alternativo, for by of bounds by the naval authori-this morning, when a man was clause the liquidation of the ties, as far as Cosmopolitan charged on remand with kidnap company is contemplated and at the Racecourse when the second Docks.
ping and selling a young Chinese though, liquidation might be moeting under the auspices of girl. The mother of the girl has followed by reconstruction, it the Hongkong Gymkhana Club Captain P. M. II. Taylor, who been charged also with ob might, as happened, be followed was held. The events, which in- was A.D.D. to Sir Frederick Lu-taining the money by false pro- by a realisation and distribution cluded hurdle racing and tont gard, left to-day, by the Devanha, tences. The girl was sold for of the assets of the company to pegging, were very interesting for Jubbulpore, India, to rejoin
sale of that nature as I have The following gontlemen were his regiment, the 32nd Lancers.
hold clause 4 does not apply. the officials:- But clause 6 provides that on the Captain Taylor has held many official positions in the Colony,
sucessors of the company whother
$155.
A Lonely Death.
Patrons.
"The government of the Phi-
the conditions obtaining here, as they have had numerous repre sentatives in Hongkong studying the situation who know the amount of ahed accommodation, origin of cattle and methods of inspection.
At the present time the port is free from disease and, as stated in Sir F. D. Lagard's letter of January 22, has been so since September 11, 1011.
The steamship companies in- erosted. in the cattle-trade with whom, in accordance with your suggestion, I have consulted, and also the firms interested in Manila, A man who lived much by
represent that the Philippine himself has been found dod
lalanda neod cattle and that, with under strange circumstances. His
His Excellency Hon. Mr. Cland safe-guarde as to the importation on a winding up of the company Severn. Sir.A. L. Wingloe, R.N.,f infected cattle, the Philippine rosidoneo was in Wing Fung or of its successors the whole of KC.B., O.V.O., C.M.G.; His Ex-Islands authorities would be dis- A sequel to the recent collision Street and he was called upon by this agreement is to be binding, collency Major-General C. A. An- pool to re-consider the admission between the 88. Loongeang and a friend who, on ontoring the which I can only read to mean derau, C.B. and Commodore J. of Hongkong cattle to Manila. a fishing junk occurred when house, found him dead. From the the body of one of the children state of the body it is surmised that the company agreed that
C. Eyrea, R.N. said to have been knocked over that he had been dead for some tinue the services of the plain. board was found in the nets in the days. Plague is surmised to be the tiffe on the terms of the agree- The Stewards of the Hongkong learn whether, since absolute hold of the vessel. Death was cause.. due to drowning.
A Painful Sequel.
B, O. C. Sports
Illness of R. O. Knowles.
CHURCH SERVICES.
their succossore should con-
Committee:
H..E.'s Propositions.
"I should be glad therefore to
Manila:
Jockey Club (Ex-Officio, H. P. quarantine cannot be arranged White, Esq., H. J. Gedgo, Esq., for, the following procedure The Hon. Mr. C. H. Ross, G. K. would satisfy the authorities at Hall Brutton, Esq. and Capt. Agg, K.O.Y.LI
Judge.-H.E. Major-General Assistant Judge.-W. D. Jupp,
Anderson. Esq
(a) One-half of the oattle depot to be set apart for Manila trade only. The cattle depot is at Konnedy Town, at the western extremity of the city. It has ac- Handicappers.-D. M. Rosa,commodation for 1,200 hoad. Esq. and R. F.O. Masters, Esq.
Clerk of the Scales.-A. Charl-
ton, Esq.
Stortor.-H. J. Godgo, Leq. Time Keeper.-M. 8. Sassoon, Esq.
Hon. Seo. & Treasurer.-R. F. O. Master, Esq.
"(b) Each animal to be kept under observation for seven days prior to shipment.
"(o) In the event of disease ap- pearing in Hongkong, shipment to cosse until 10 days after the last case.
"(d) Small shipments of 60 head only per steamer to be sent."
COMPANIES TO BE
*** STRUCK OFF."
Limited.
ment. The liquidator sold the
"Rings for Her Fingers."
Owing to the sudden illness of property of the company to the B. G. Knowles, who is now in Caan Syndicato, we contom- Sweathoort pigeon has been responsible for the downfall of a Manila hospital under the care of plate working it, but in fact HIGHER EDUCATION IN JAPAN.
youthful Chinese who is charged Dr. Saleeby, there will be no further re-sold it to the South Manchu performance at the Grand Opora the undertaking as a wharf and rian Railway, who neither worked with tonling $200.14 from a house in Castle Terrace. The ob- House until further notice, says godwn company nor engaged In the "Popular Science Monthly" for March, Professor Fosterject of his amorous intentions the "Cablenews American" of May the plaintiffs to be their managers.
22. Mr. Knowles bravely bore Bain gives a comprehensive view of university orlucation as carried was in want of, rings, and it is
Precedents. on in Japan, which should be full of interest to Hongkong readora alleged that, when the lad was nr-up under the illness at his last
Having failed to secure the at the present moment. Provious to 1868, wo learn that the Japauose rented, it was discovered that with performance, although he at times
found it hard to do so. some of the money ho had pur-
On May ongagement of the plaintiffs as had no definite system of public instruction; but we must not as-chased three gold rings before the at the order of his physician managers, the defendants must sume from that that education had been entirely neglected. On the police had got hold of him.
he was compelled to take to his pay damages which may be bed, and it is believed he will nominal if the coming into passos- contrary, many of the upper classes were highly, though not widely, Dr. G. M Harston's Appointment have to undergo an operation. sion of the South Manchurian cultivated, this being specially the ease with the younger sons of the His Excellency the Officer
Railway raised a position which daimyos, "who, forbidden to marry or hope for headship in their own Administering the Government
was outside the sixth clause. The case of Rhodes v. Forwood 1 Hamilton and officers of the By the kind permission of Col. houses, were driven to a rigorous study of the Chinese classics, each has been pleased to appoint, hoping to attract attention and be adopted as heir in another house," under Section 10 of the Medical
A. C. P. 250 has been cited to K.O.Y L.I..the band of that regi St. Peter's Church, Queen's show that there is no agreement ment discoursed the following Suck men often opened private schools wherein the Chinese language George Montague Harston to be 11 am., Special Whit Sunday business for twenty-five years. March Luxembourg". Lebar: Registration Ordinance, 1884, Dr. Road West-Morning service
that the company will carry on selections: and literature, together with the philosophy of the East, were taught a Member of the Medical Board Psalms; Te Deum, 2nd, Set The case of Rhodes v. Forwood Overture "Taneredi..... Rossini,
and taught thoroughly; and, later, a translation of many books in-and to serve as socrotary during Benedictus, Barnby; Hymns, 41,
In the Government Gazette, troduced by the Dutch was added to the curriculum. In 1857 the the absence from the Colony, of 215, 217 113. Evensong 6.30 was decided on the construction Valsa....."Amour Passager" the following notice appears:- Shogun opened an institution for the translating of foreigu books and until further notice, with effect Smart; Nunc Dimittis, Monk should carry on the business. "In Dr. Frodoric Osmund Stedman or p.m. Special Psalms; Magnificat of an agreement in which there
was no term that the principal Selection "Pelliccions"
Zulueta. It is hereby notified that, at the this gradually developed into a school of languages. Thence for- from Juno, 1912,
expiration of three months from Hymns, 333, 216, 219, 360: this case, however, the company Song
Winterbottom. the date hereof, the following com- ward things want with a rush till, in 1886, Tokyo University 08-
Preacher at both services, Rev.
"The Last Good Bye' sumed practically its present form.
panies will, unless.cause is shown On Monday the B. O. C. Sports W. T. Austen (Chaplaiu).
was incorporated to carry on the. business of a wharf and godown Two Step "Great Snakes"
Moretti. to the contrary, be struck off the To-day Japan has two fully organised universities-Tokyo andare to be held at the Racecourse, Union Church, Kennedy Road.
register and the companies will Kyoto-and two more (at Fukuoka and at.Supporo) are being estab. commencing at 2.30 p.m. There Minister, Rev. C. H. Hickling been prepared for the purpose Selection "Blue Bell in Fairy-
company on premises which had
Reaves. bo dissolved:- lished; these are directly under the Government, their professors are be decided, for substantial prizes, 139, 140, Psalm 104 (Irish), used for any other purpose
are no less than twenty events to 11 a.m. Worship. Hymns 142, and which were not likely to be Government officials, and the president holdacabinet rank. To these and the entries are so good that a Anthem Through the day Thy must be added numerous non-state-aided institutions which have all fine day'a sport will be witnessed: love. 12 Noon, Communion. 6 many geira; and they not only Serenade "Sole Mio" Capus. the marke and status of universities. Tokyo has six colleges, with By kind permission of Col. p.m. Hymns 144, 133, 149, 420, engaged the plaintiffs as general Two Step "D'ont Stop" Garioch. faculties of law, medicine, engineering, science, literature and agri-Hamilton and officers, the band 135.
managers, but agreed that while culture; Kyoto,, smaller and younger, Las at present no faculty of of the K.O.YLI. will render 8t. John's Cathedral, Hong- they would not dismiss the the company was a going concern agriculture. It should be noted that Japanese university professors selections during the afternoon. kong, May are but ill-paid, albeit their social standing is considerably higher Mrs. W. Chatham has consented to Sunday, Holy Communion 8.15 terms (clause 4) and that in the managers save on very liberal than it would be in Europe. They are elected for three years, but distribute the prizes.
a.m. Matins 11: (0.5, (Full may be re-elected indefinitely. At Tokyo there are 6 directors, 150
event of their ceasing to carry on THE ACCIDENT TO Choir). Responses: Fostival. professora, 03 assistant professors and 110 lecturers; while Kyoto has
business and handing over to a Goodson! Paalma: A Chinese was charged with Venite:
THE BUELOW.
Not a subject is neglected, and not one is overdono.
Further details are a quantity of in F. Jubilate: Ouseley in G they would secure the plaintifs There are even inoilities for the proper training of men for the revolver and railway service and the meronutile marine and--to judge by the tablo ammunition on board the Ameri- Anthem: "Come, Holy Ghost." rights to act as general managers of the mishap to the not to blond
Reading clanson 1 and 6 together Holy Communion I think there can be no doubt which we reported on May 20. of subjects quoted by Mr. Bain-the course for nining, students is can Mail. Asked to explain how he Attwood, almost bewildering in its very exhaustiveness. Formerly, says Mr. Buin, came to be in possession of the 11.45 am. Kyrie? Adlem in that they covenanted that they or The "N. China Daily News" Tokyo was largely manned by forsiga professore; at present there goods, the defendant said that they Hymns: 156, 553. Preacher their successors should case on states that she struck a rock in Ki Channel during a dense fog, are but fourteen, while, at Kyoto, "the entire faculty is Japanese, ex-must have been put in his bag The Chaplain, N.B-Paalm 45, business for 25 years.
but was refloated without assist- sept 1 French, 1 Gorman, 2 American, 1 Chinese, and 1 English when ho was in San Francisco by veraes 1, 2, 6 and 13 in unison.
ance. The Buelow entered the Limited. lecturer, But, then, the majority of the native professora have shop coolie. He was fined fifty 40, verses 1, 2, 7, 8, 11, 12, 17,
Mitsu Bishi Boating dook for The studied abroad. Dogrees, it should be remarked, are not given by dollars at the Magistracy to-day. 18, 23, 24, 25, 32 and 33 in
unison. Evensong 5.45 p.m. Now it is suggested that clause the universities but by the Minister of Education; moreover a degree
Alleged 'Assault.
(Full Choir). Responses: Festival 4 contains an assessment of dam temporary repairs, which would Limited. is revocable for anything which involves moral culpability-s, pre- At the Magistracy this morning Psalms :
Chants of the 20th ages by the parties themselves for coupy three days,
A Later Message. Runs !— cedent which, in our opinion, might well be adopted by the 'varaia youthful Chinese was charged evening (II) and Cooke, Magni- a breach of the agreement to con-
Tokio, May 20, with assaulting an old man. The ficat: None Dimittis: Baraby in tinue the services of the plaintiffs TheN.D.L. 8.8. Buelow, with H. It is quite clear that, from the beginning, canny Japan has defendant stated that, while he was E. Antliom: "God, who madeat for 25 years, because it provides L. H. Prince Waldemar on board, Rear Admiral Edward G. Short? realised that a university should form a recognised arm of the State, away from home, the complainant earth and heaven," Lohr. Hymns: for the only two ways in which stranded in Kii Strait at dawn land has been placed on the relir as being the training-ground for her faturo servants; and, while assaulted his wife. Hearing of 158, 215, Sevenfold Amen. the agreement may be broken and yesterday in a fog. She arrived od list at his own request from remaining sufficiently conservative to be content to Red Oxford and the matter when he returned he Preacher: The Rev. G. A. Bun-assigas a sum to be paid in the in Kobe last evening, thanks to April 11. This officer, says the Cambridge adhering to ancient custom, we believe that in the case at once proceeded to remonstrate bary, Voluntary: Marche Pon- event of a breach. I remark that her double bottom. She was Fall Mall Gazette, has still a of now universities like that of Hongkong the inavitable result with the complainant who, with tificale, Widor, N.B. Psalm 104, there are two widely differing dooked this morning. Japanese number of friends on the China of the whole-hearted co-operation of the government and the people" one of his sons, sot about verses 1, 2, 7, 20, 21, 24, 31, 32 amounts for the two breaches, that Service. (to use Mr. Bain's words) will be that the Colony and the Mother- him, giving him a large and 35 in unison. 145, verses 1, the measure of the damages to flie
The Buelow was due to sail Shortland a ne servin Country will reap the best there is in oddcation as in other wounded on the side of the 2, 10, 11, 19 and El in unison, plaintiffs is the same in either from Shanghai for Europe on May Hyacinth with Capt things.
body! The ease you Ajourned. Ligue 250g varmen 2, & in unisons event, and that the rule in Yo-
. His Excuse
20th. Whit-
for
4 directors, 85 professors, 53 assistant professors and 41 lecturers.unlawfully being in possession of Special chants. To Deum: Baker successor, even on a winding up..
tios at Home.
E.
Messrs. Butterfield and Swire Consulted.
land........Blaughter. Dance......"Cossack "...Tchakoff.
F. G. Moss,
Bandmaster.
God Save the King.
hand
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The Savoy, Limited. Rosenthal
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and
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