A BANKRUPTCY
JUDGMENT.
The Registration of Receiving Orders.
QUIT QIRWOL
THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.
"CORRESPONDENCE.
SECOND
The opinions expressed by the sorrespondents are not necessTM arily those of the "Hongkeng, Telegraph."] BOXING.
This morning, sitting in Bank-(To the Editor of the Hongkong raptoy Jurisdiction, the Chief Justice, Sir William Roos Davies.
Telegraph).
Sir,-Referring to your column
K. C., delivered judgment in the in last night's issue ander the matter of a summons in the case heading of boxing, I notice that I of in re the Kwong Shing Lan am apparently getting mixed ap Firm for the vacation of the with the Naval Brigade in this ragiltration of a receiving order little argument regarding Kaghie made-in-the, abɔve bankrupter. Costello, so I really think I had It was alleged that when the better withdraw before I get
receiving order was made it bombarded. But before I do so,
included some property belong
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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 1915,
TO-DAY'S
LATEST WAR TELEGRAMS,
AMERICA AND BRITAIN AGREE AS TO COPPER CONTROL
A SUGGESTION TO SINK AN ENEMY SHIP FOR
EVERY ALLIED SHIP SUBMARINED.
WAR TELEGRAMS,
German Campaign of Lies Spreading.
Mesto April 22, 6 35.p.m. Reuter's correspondent at Potrograd reports that telegrams have been received from Ispahan stating that German agents from Turkey are vigorously pushing; anti: Anglo-Russian propaganda and cir culating Ay-shests containing the most false statements. The local authorities and the aupine native. gendermen are apparently -aiding the movement.
More Casualtios.
Killed B. Brensn H. W.-Davies; G. C. Osborn ; J. C. Tyler;
April 23, 6.45 a.m. A.C. Anderson, (Veterinarias.)
Wounded: W. Bryane R. Dawen; S. Gudgeon, (Manchestere) F. Herbert F. V. Leach; Second Lieutenant V, Llewellyn Jones. (Suffolks) B. E. Mahon; Lieutenant O. Markham. (Northumber son; H. Von Poellnitz, F. Whitfield and F. Whiting.
·CHURCH SERVICES.
St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong.
3rd Sunday, after Easter, 25th April, 1915. Holy Communion (8.5 a.m.) Matins (11am,) Responses Ferial. Venite Ousdly. Psalms of the 25th W morning. Te Deum: Russell, Jones, Pye. Benedictus: Gar rett. Hymns: 410, (39),232. Evensong (5.45 p.m.) Responses: Ferial Psalms of the 25th evening. Magnificat: Flintoff (ad evening). Nuno Dimittis: Tallis (2nd evening) Anthem: "Love not the world." Sullivan. 119, verses, 73, 76, 80, 81, 86, 88. Hymns: 137, 136. N.B.-Psalm verses 89, 94, 97, 103, G.P. in unison. Hymns: 136, vefaes 1,4,6, in unison.
would like to draw Kid Marriott's German High Seas Fleet reported in the North Sea. lands) E. Newington; A. M. Smith. (Worcestershires) O. Torking-t. Andrew Church. Kowloon
ing to a partner in the attention to the following, taken firm and it was said that since the from your evening contemporary date of the receiving order he had of 19th, instant. "Old Sport" say assigned certain of his property that he particularly mentioned to another person, who now Hughie Costello (meaning Mar- claimed the vacation of the regte riott) who was the man of the mo tration of the receiving order as ment, and so boomed up last year, far as that property was
con- and who is believed to be making cerned.
a.visit to the Colony shortly. Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed Marriott also mentions Hughie by Mr. Needham, of Messrs. Ewens Costello in your paper but I notios and Needham, appeared in sup to my satisfaction that I have at port of the sammene and Mr.isat enlightened him on the sub- Alabaster, instructed by Mr. jest, but I don't think it is quite W. E. L. Shenton, of Messrs. fair that he should change the Deacon Locker Deacon and Here name now. Oh, Kid! Be a man, top, opposed.
and stick to the original alste In the course of his judgment, his ment that was made by you and Lordship said that he had arrived also forward something to the at the conclusion that he had no Cigarette Fund, even if it is only jariadiation to entertain this sum- the $50, that i consider you mons. The Receiving Order was have lost. In final conclusion I registered against the property would like to state "Bis dat qui in the Land Office ander Or-Foito dat."-Youre eto, dinance 1. of. 1844 and there was; nothing in that ordinance which gave the Court power to order, that it be vacated.
MULTUM IN PARVO.
Hongkong, Apru 24, 1915.
SirWith reference to "D.- After considering the various gusted's" lester in your last night's suthorities on the point, his issue, my ohallenge has already Lordship said he had soms doubt been accepted and the fight is
to whether there was an being arranged. inherent power in the court, If I win, lose or draw, I will bankruptcy to only be too pleased to meet Mr. Bitting in reverse or modify any action of Disgusted's menYours etc.
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DISGUSTED EID MARRIOTT, the Official Receiver as an officer
(The Ex. Bantam and Feather- of the court, before the order for
weight Champion of the Orient). adjudiestion was made, but heg. M. Naval Yard, Hongkong, could discover no authority to jastify it. The making of the April, 24th 1915, receiving order vaated no estate
or interest in the Receiver, and it gave him no power of bringing or defending an action. The position was changed after the order for adjudication, and an appeal to the court by the bank-
THEATFE ROYAL.
Return of the Grotesques.
rapt, creditor, or any person The Grotesques made so favour- aggrieved," Against any sot or able an impression when they decision of the 'trustee' is ex-were bere a short time back that pressly provided for by section they were naturally accorded a 69 of the Bankruptcy ordinance very hearty, welcome last night 1891, sad the court may confirm, for their re-appearance, The reverse or modify the aot or de-numbers which proved to be cision complained of and make Hongkong's favourites on the such order as it may think just.
The act complained of bere was done before the adjudication order was made and this saction had therefore no application.
His Lordship dismissed the gummons with costs and certified for counsel, an argument as to the treatment of costs being allowed to stand ovar.
company's former visit we repeated, and new ones were added. The sketch "The Village Concert" provcked the same mirth as before and called up big rounds of applause, all the per- formere playing to perfection. In the other section of the pro- gramme, Miss Lilian Gwynne got immense encore, for, ber beautiful renderings of "My Beautiful Lady” and “ I hear you calling me," as did Mr.
ANOTHER TRAWLER BAGGED BY THE ENEMY.
(Reatre Service to The "-Telegraph."] LIVELY ENGAGEMENTS.
Germans Uso Asphyxisting Bombs.
April, 23, 4.40 p.m. at the bend of the Yser and North of Dirmude, where the, Belgians A Paris communique says that there were lively engagements repulsed the Germans inflicting heavy losses.
Germans Repulsed in Belgium.
(Havas Telegram.)
April 22, Yesterday a new attack was repulsed at Zwartelen, in Belgium, where the enemy sustained a loss of 4,000 men; from April 17. onwards,
We carried, north of Flirey, a new trench, bringing the gains previously secured up to 700 metres. In Woavre our aircraft bombarded the German general headquarters.
The French ministers at a meeting have definitely adopted a design for a war cross.
Italian Trans-Atlantic Steamers Requisitioned. Petrograd's official communique states that the enemy's offen- sive has been particularly disastrous for them round Polen. The frat batch of prisoners sent to the rear numbered 500 men.
The Germans to the northward of Ypres are employing large quantity of asphyxiating tombs the effect of which is felt two kilometres away. They succeeded in forcing us to retire in the direcWe entered Maramaron Comitat, cutting all communications bet- tion of the Yser canal, but a vigorous counter-attack enabled as to ween both armies of Galicia and Bakhovina, regain our lost ground, making many prisoners.
number of prisoners including officers,
We took a further 700 metres of trenches at Bois D'Ailly and
Americans and the Future of Copper.
April 23. 4.55 p.m.
The Boston News Bureau says that negotiations with London resulted in an arrangement placing the entire output of the Amal gamated Copper Company, under British, control. Other copper interests have made the asme arrangement. The output of Amer- ican copper mines will be sold in conjunction with the British Government which takes the surplus.
Perala and the Turks,
April 23, 4.55 p.01. offensive against Kermanshah continues. The Governor of Ker Reater's correspondent at Petrograd reports that the Turkish manshah sent small detachments to occupy the mountainous passos at Ekeren, but they retired before the advanoing Turkish forces who asized the passes and pushed on to Mihideoht, twenty-four miles from Kermanshah.
Italy has decided to stop the navigation of trand-Atlantic steamers, they are now being requisitioned by the Secretary for Naval Affairs,
THE CIGARETTE FUND. 8820, Transport at D.C.L.I, 14th Brigade, 5th Division, British Ex peditionary Force,
Letters from the Front.
March 20th 1915. Dear Sir, It gives me great pleasure in thanking on behalf of although to far away, in sending our division, the kind friends such a kind gift of tobacco and cigarettes to us men who are doing their best out here. I think sir, that a smoke is what all of ar 326.36 look forward to when our tour of
The following has been receiv- ad from the secretary of the Amount Cigarette and Tobacco Fund. acknow ledged to April- 171h 1915 No. I List continued: Mr. H. H. Gende The Persian Government first ordered the Cossocks, who hadman retired to llamadan, to return to Kermanshah, but with a view to Mr. J. Witcholl, avoiding useless bloodshed, the Governor of Kermanshab, likewise Senr. Anonymous ordered them to retire.
The Persian Cabinet continues its pourparlera with the Turkish Ambassador, expressing the hope that the troops will be recalled."
The newspapers at Teheran express regret at the attitude of Turkey pepecially in view of the friendly assurances given and the Turkish propaganda regarding the solidarity of the Moslem States.
The Germans Search for the British Fleet ? According to Renter's corresqoddent at Amsterdam, a Berlin
April 23, a.m. 8.50 p.m. common que staten: Lecently the German high seas for has been repeatedly crnising in the North Sea and has advanced into English waters without meeting the Britieb feet.
Another Trawler Torpedoed by the Germans.
April 23,635 p.m.
The trawler St. Lawerence was torpeodel by a German mb- marine in the North Sea; two of the crew were killed. Seven sur ivors were landed at Grimsby. The submarins fired on the resoners.
British Naval Casualties,
April 23, 6.35 p.m. cienalties to March 31 are g
The Rt. Hon. Mr. H. B. Asquith announces the total Nava?
Officers: 45% of which 332 were killed, Men? 8141 of which 4981 were killed.
Farther contribu- tions from V.R O. List No, 3 pon- tinued:-
Box Ir. LJ Biska collected from
Club
Phoenix
List No. 5 contiqued M. W. A. D. menth- ly contribution.. Mr. G. P. menthly
contribution
Mr. G.B.B. monthly
contribution
List No. 18 contiand
collected by Miss Square Mr Eddie... RESERVE ORDERS.
MR.B.Y. 10.U. An Historic Event.
Buzz Fasz MHAS. H.K.V.R. Orders No. 31, issued Arthur Argent for his." A Jolly we created when the His Majesty, the Tear visited the city of Lrof. Mian Jaue...
April 23, 6.35 p.m. Beuter's correspondent at Petrograd states: an historic event Private Clarke...
By Scouts
Box Patrol, to-day, by Major Wakeman Com-ald Cavalier" and "The Wind He Was greeted by large enthusiastic crowds who lined the deporat E. M. manding B.KV.Retate;
bear these two artiste again, both on the balcony of the palace and thanked them for the warmth of A. Gunner, WO mill." It was quite a treat to Led praele. In response to repeated acclamations the Tear appeared An acting Gunner, of whom were in splendid voice their reception and called for cheers for an indivisible and powerful Smaller sams Wise-Irene Greville was as clever Basis S
A Half days Field Firing Exercise will be carried out to morrow. Attendance at this parado will be optional. MemberM
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From W, H. Rowley, 1st Batt Rifle Brigade 11th Brigade, 4th Division, B. E. Force.
14th March 1915.
Dear Sir,Just a few lines to
3rd Sunday after Easter Holy Communion at 8 a.m., and at Evening Service 25th April, 1915. Mating 11 s.m., Re- sponses, Festal. Venite Barn- by 21st Day. Psalms. As set, Te Deum St. Jude. Benedictine Troutbeck Hymins 217-305-530 National Anthem. Evening & pm. Hymns 567 (Tune 280 A&M) Responses, Festal; Psalms As set. Magnificat, Fos- ter VII Evening, Nuno Dimit tiy Stamir XVIII Evening. Hymns, 593-174224, Kyrie Varley Roberts. National. Anthem,
Union Church, Kennedy Road.
Morning 11 a.m. Hymns, 18, 592, 230, Psalm 24, Evening 6 p.m. Hymns. 17, 219, 38, 22. Preacher: Rev. J. Kirk Macon- achle, Morning Subject. The Superman and The Christ. St. Peters Seamen's Church, West Point Bm. Holy Communion. 11 a.m. Morning Prayer and Sermon. Preacher:" Rer, W. T. Featherstone, B. A The Gospel Hall,-38 Queen's Road. (3 Doors from bottom of
Worship at 5 pm, and the D'Aguilar Street). On the
Lord's Supper; at 4 p.m., a Lord's Day Believers meat for
Children's Meeting; at 8 pm. Preaching. Tuesday and Thurs- day at 8 pm. Exposition of Soripture. Saturday at 8. p.ni Prayer Meeting. First Church of Christ Scientist.
MacDonnell Road. Sundays, 11.15a.m.Wednesdays, 5.30 pm. Wesleyan Methodist Church, Wanchai.Sunday Morning Service 10.15 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:15 pm.. Arsenal Street, Sunday Even- Soldier's and Sailor's Home
thank you all so much for the gifting, Gospel Services 8 p.m.
of cigarettes which I can assure you are very much appreciated by as, my comrades unite with me 8.12 best thanks.
in sending to all cincerasd our
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From E, Hant, Stretofer Bearer. On behalf het etcher hearers of the 1st Bnits Brigade I thank the subicr.bir. most
beartily for the gift of cigarettes and tobacco which are much ap preciated
St. Joseph's Church, Garded -Road-Mass and Sermon at 10 am, followed by the Bone- diction of the Blessed Saorg mont
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Roman Catholic Cathedral, disa 9 a.m. High Mas at 8 a.m. usly. Low Masses at 6, 7 and 5.30 p.m. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, and A ROBBER GANG, Extradition Proceedings
Pending.
It was reported to the police
From A. Arnold, Dear Sir, The pala bere are very 11.00 pleased with the cigaretter seat
from the good filen is in foreign that fifty robbers attacked ten aris and thank them for euch houses at Shek Kes and stole 5.00 a great interest in us. We thank clothing and jewellery valued at
you all for your great kindness.
$300. Then one man was arrest- From LOH HV, Smith 1sted in connection with the affair. D.OLIVER
It is stated thatone of the villagers
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was killed and six were kidnapped,
At the Police Court, this moEA ing, Sergeant Brazil oharged the man, but on the application of Mr.
1.00 Sir, Ou, behalf of the men of B. 60 Company uk of Cornwall S Light Infantry, Ithank to kind 1.50 friends or the gift of cigarettes Bowley, for the prosecution, the 100 and which are mach apreciated. charge was withdrawn pending
From J. Savage, Sgt. D. C. 2nd extradition... $17.00 D. OL. IGS
Somewhere 24 b, March 1915, Professor Smith reports to the
Mackintosh Stolen. 4.09.21 Dear Mr. Bayer, I now take the police that whilst his son was 4328.67 opportunity of writing fo
few lines whilst I am at reat after day, some person on the foreshore these bathing in Telegraph Bay, yester The Subscribers to the fand the trenches from the bot fighting gegesseroles de Balance in hand 70,54 being so lucky to return from stole his will be pleased to hear that on the 15th. On behalf of the Thef
mackintosh, valued at further consignment has been company I tour thank the sat
makes
saribore for the most acceptable udpresent di tobacco and pigir:ftee they were well appreciated and were distibuted am company and we wish Tory beat luck and then your goodness to
on duty with the main guard in her child-impersonations and Galicis.get must not attend, Falt in on the His Phoebe Hodgson was also Cricket ground at 8.30 am. in heard to good effect, especially in marching order with haversacks Bon Jour Marie. Mr. Ewart
BIMPORTANT QUESTION IN-PARLIAMENT. and waterbottles and i wearing Scott was again very funny Topera Officers will be detailed Archibald while Mr. Bingh for attendance.
Corpa Orders issued to-day by amount of opposto osy at the Lisut Col. A. Chapman V. D. his Ragtime Gollywog Man
applause created by and Mr. Jollyboy. Learo: Pie. A. G. Davison is To-night fresh programme granted leave of absence from 1. will be put on. 515 107, 0, 15.
British Rallway Concessions in China.
Body Amount expended
Beplying to a question in the House of Commons, Sir Edward
April 22, 6.35 p.n Grey said, the Japanese Government has been, and mild, no doubt,
may concessions already granted to Britishers, would, respect the rights already acquired. We had not reosized represents a view to avoiding injury to the existing concessions by new ones tions from British concessionaires. The action plready teken was wit granted to Japan.
de muntants Man Porn A Suggestion to Confiscate Enemy. Ships,
eto a sgggestion that the Governmen or Austrian ship for every Allied vessel subm said the Government had at present decided not to i three the suggestion
Parades Parades for Monday, 26th instant 5:30 p.m. Officers For stealing house fittinga
Thiet Punished, and N CO. Of Now 1 and 2 valued from Wanchai, a Chin- Epotion Artillery Haltery and Left ale wie Bentenced to Section M. G. Co. 10 par, in month's imprisonment and four mat fleadquarters, hour's stocks, as the Police Court, Detail : On duty II. K‚V-R
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confiscale
905 000 Cigaretten 226801ba Plug Tobacco The follow ng are ex bis from few of the numerous cards received fro and the ironch
ordered this week which ma the total sent to date
the gifts from Hong
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Mise, Skipton, of the Diocesan School, reports to the police, that some person stole from the school two blanketa valued $10.
Theft from a School.
Gumblers Finede Ten Chinese were fined $3, each, at the Polios Court, this morning, for gambling.
Clothing Stoled.
ports that some per
Bog stole from her houds clothing
$18