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R. Kinsey.
Howard Kinsey,
H. Snodgrass.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 1995.
SUGAR PLANTER'S WILL.
COMMUNITY TABLE
PLATE
PLAINTIFF GIVES
EVIDENCE.
Chan Wing-on, plaintiff in the sugar plantor's will caso now occupying the attention of Bir Houry Gollan in the Court of Probate Jurisdiction, occupied the witness-box during the whole of this morning's" proceedings. His Lordship is being asked to decide whether or not a certain document produced is a will and whether or not the lato Chan Afong, deceased, was at the time of his death the possessor of pro- party in Hongkong. The defendant in the action is the uncle of the plaintiff, Chan Chik-yul, and ho disputes that his late father owned property in Hongkong.
Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., with Mr. Elsley Zoitlyn (instructed by, Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton) appeared for the plaintiff; Mr. F. 0. Jonkin with Mr. T. Addis (in- atquoted by Mr. E. Hall) repro- Bented the defendant; and Mr. C. G. Alabaster (instructed by Mr. Wu) appeared on behalf of tho three executrices of Mr. Chan Afong.
Examined
Zeitlyn, the
the
by Mr.
plaintiff
history of the
:
Elaloy
related
family
up to. the time of his grandfather's death in 1906, and
said that he Was at that time studying in Japan." Ho returned to China and saw the defendant, who told him that his grandfather had left a will loay-" ing him some money as well as a lagaoy which would have gone to witness's fathor. Chin Chik-yui added that he was young and for the time being' would make him an allowance of $500 a year, In 1913, he was paid $40,000 as his share of the estate, and in 1914 he asked to see the will, telling bis, uncle that, he was not satisfied. Défendant scolded him, saying that he could sue if he wished, but addod that it would do hin no good, as all the property of Chan Afong in Hongkong was in the uncle's
name.
NOT BANISHED. Before cross-examining, Mr. Joakin said that he would like to correct a statement that had been made in .referance to his client. Several times it had been' said that he was banished from
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Hongkong tennis enthusiasts Improving their play a little the Colony in 1913, but as a are to have a rare treat this oven-oach day as they become more ac-matter of fact Sir Henry May,
DOCUMENT THAT ing, when three extremely well customed to the climato and as the Governor, sent for about known American oxponents of opposition in the special invita-twenty Chinose whose prosenoo
WENT ASTRAY. the game are to be pitted against tion tournament of the Manila was considered objectionable be- local players. The visiting men, Tennis Club becomes more stiff, cause they were supporters of
QUESTIONS IN COMMONS. who arrived to-day from Manila, the three: visiting Californiane Sun Yat-sen, and they were
London, May 11. where they played a series of Robert and Howard Kinsey given the hint that tho The publication in the. New matches, are Howard Kinsey, and Harvey Snodgrass, walked Colony could well do without York World of an alleged secret who is ranked fourth in the through their matches yesterday thom, Defendant was one of memorandum which it is asserted American championship class with the same ease which has those who took the tip. There Mi. Chamberlain presented to the and has played in Davis Cup characterized their previous play was no banishment order made. matches; his brother, Robert here.
Plaintiff, in cross-examination, Kinsey, who is, with Howard, The best match of the day was said that he had not made a com doubles champion; and Harvey that in which Howard Kinsey, the putation of what he thought was Snodgrass, who is rated No. G highest racking player of the due to him under the will, but he of America's singles players, visiting trio, defeated Sanchez, believed that it must be a few Accompanying the latter on his 6-3, 6-3. Far from exerting him lakhs. He said that his grand- trip East is Mre, Snodgrass. self, the Californian chased father owned property in Hong- This afternoon's games, which Sanchez all over the court with kong outside that mentioned in start at 4.15 should provide his magnificent placing. On one the will, and remarked that his some interesting contests. Snod- occasion he stood near the base uncle, the defendant, had himself grass will be seen in action hand and driving on the forehand,
lino and chopping on his back-given him the information. against our former champion, hit the sidelines in the opposite
The case is proceeding.. Ng Sze-kwong; whilst the brothers Kinsey will oppose Capt. Court about 10 times, smiling as Sanchez chased frantically back) O'Callaghan and Dr. Tottenham in a doubles match. There will and forth until he finally netted doubtless bo.. largo crowd pre- seat to see these games..
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IN MANILA.
In Manila, the American stars have shown excellent form. We have already given details of Bomo matches, and this is what the Manila Bulletin of Thursday last says of the other contests in which they engaged --
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Peking, May 11, Four more students have been released on bail, the remaining ten being held in custody panding the production of acceptable, guarantees.
Later..
The trouble botween the students and the authorities Cabinet in February urging a now was settled to-day. It was agreed Anglo-Franco-Belgian- antente that both sides should express revision of the Silesian agreement, their regret for what bad occurred. and a Polish corridor, as an The Government agreed to essential condition for British release all the arrested students, security, had a sequel in the and the college representatives House of Commons.
agreed to undertake to provent Koplying to Mr. Ramsay any strike-Daily Bulletin, MacDonald on the subject, M. Chamberlain said the memoran, were such must have been im dum appeared to be a copy of a properly obtained) was accurate document. of which another or not; but any statement of American newspaper gave an polioy of the Government which account two months ago. It was contradicted his statement in not in the public interest to give March had no authority whatever. information with regard to a
Mr. Lansbury asked, was such memoranda prepared in the leakage of confidential documents Foreign Office for bis uso, or for the custom at the Foreign Office, Robert Kinsey had an amazing-
confidential communication to his because it was the second time" ly easy time with Barredo,
colleagues here or
other within
few months, the defeating him 6-0, 6-1; while Suod-
governments of the Empiro. He Zinovief letter being the first. grass vanquished Gavia, 6-2,6-3.
added that the policy of the Was Mr. Chamberlain satisfied Sanchez and Bolanes put up a following cable quotations of Government had been explaine1 of the good faith of the men in great show in the exhibition Shanghai stooks
from
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Private Webb, of the Enst Surroys, bas. hoan arrested in Canton on a charge of desertion and the theft of threo Forvice revolvera. He will be brought back under a military escort for: trial by a military,court.
A Ramington typewriter. valu- ed at $20% was stolen from tho' offices of the A.P.C. during the Soorotary of State for the Colonies Appointments made by tho Wook-ond. According to another to the Hongkong Government report received by the police, five servico during Marah include Mr. raincoats have also been stelon M. G. O'Connor, B.A., an from the offices of the Hollant assistert schoolmastor, and Miss Paoifle Trading Compary, No. 5 M. F. Lawrench of a nursing Dulil Stipet.
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Mr. Chamberlain replied "You, undoubtedly." Ho, W&S BOITY that any aspersion should even be suggested against them.. Mr. MacDonald asked whother Replying to Comdr. Ken- the published document was worthy. Mr. Chamberlain said inaccurato, and Mr. Chamberlain this document was not circulated deprocated the calling upon the by the Foreign Office. He was Government to explain whether unaware of any document cir-
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