1892-12-19 — Page 3

No. 9323-DECEMBER 19, 1802.

Nagasaki Express of the 14th inst. It is reported, says the Nagasaki Express, says:The Chica Navigation Co.'s steamer that the Ningos, a German steamer of 702 Chingtu, on her voyage from Kobe to this tone, now in Kobe, is about to be transferr port, few days ago, hed's narrow emapood to Jepanese, Measra. Simon Evers & of running down a Japanese steamer, which, Co. acting ae agents for the owners;

à la Chithima, rak a orcas her bows, contrary.

to all the rules of the road. Fortunately

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THE CHINA MAIL.

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Mr Pollock was under the impression that groe of the facts might be admitted

Ouiter.

PASSENGERS EXPECTED.

Por P. and O. steamier Ballural, from

London, Nov. 10.-To Yokohama: Misr Trora, Mr and Mrs Budd and child.--To Shanghai: Ms. McCracken, Miss Pook, Mr J. G. Cockey, Me Stanley Smith, B.A., Mr Rich, My W. J. Davey, Mr G. T. E. Davis, Mr F. B. Webb. To Hongkong: Mr and Mrs R. P. Leigh, Hon. W. M. Goodman and Mrs Goodman, Mr and Mrs Hutchison and-child, Mr Steels, Licht.

For P. and tanmer Oriental, froth Lon- cakes. I did not notice the smell of burn- ties of lesd daily, and by 10th November Smith in regard to a certato wreek-it ing bread.EA

they had salved in all 55 piga of load. would be possible to make things smoother The anantant, Lan Tuk Cheong, re- They ent 28 pigs over to Hongkong to be and that they could go to work without doo, Nov. 4-To Yokohama: Miss Fawns, At 5 o'clook on the evening whether Mr Fraser Smith had a right to Adame. To Hongkong: Mta E, F. their employes to join the corps. It was called, said he did not see Dr Cowie in the d. loving 27 in the plaintiffs' godowns huing interrupted. The only question is Mien Stogdon, Mr and Mrs. Clark, Mins with the view of giving as much en-shop. He did not hear as oraskers going at Hughou couragement as possible in the volun-off. No craskere were kept on the promises. of 10th November, the defendant came over take the lead out of their possesion. I de Griswold, Mr W. M. Sanford, Me H. W Eustace Needham, H... Imperieuse, to Hunghoni, accompanied by over ten not think you can inquire behind that as to Tugwell. From Brindisi, Nov. 13.-To "ake was sten just in time to prevent a coli Tan wrook of tho Ohishima-Kan has beenteer moment that the. Valunteer Com- Jeail ke was returning from the circus on the coolies, and forcibly removed the land who can have à possible clain, bat whethor Shanghai: Mr Willo, Mr. Qoven, Mr

His Lordship You put in some docu- of load powder. On the 13th November, licard oraokers befire he got to the house sion by the Chingle going full speed astern, discovered lying at a depth of fifty fathoms mitter had made their recommendatione. night of the 28th ult. and saw the fire. He that uns laft thero-7 pigs and picula Mr Fraser Smith has a claim, Boutele Unite and have been held north-oast of Taurashims fighthouse, the Hu went on to say that the home sulbari Dr Cowie (re-opilet) The trackere I defan hul eens over again with over torments which em to to to contradies the Bad any, scoident happened, there is no 18 cho west of Gogoshima and 4 miles

oxast position on the chart being 132 40ties seemed to have decided that the colony heart seemed to be on the first floor of the coolien presented a revolver o say, claim you made in year opening speach. frightened the man on board the junk, You say It belongs to as because there house that was on fire, entirely to blame.

E. longituds and 80%-50% N. latinas.

ought to defray the antico cost of its ad Inspector Hennessy-Sings the adjourn and took away either 3 pigs of lend. That was zu owner.

Me Pollock-Itill take up that position. defors, and it was not unlikely that, in ao-ment have had the debris removed from makes up the quantity of lead which we

seized by the I did not take up the position that the My Frank G. Lonz, who is on a tour round LAST Violet Graville says that the over-

cordance with this principle, the mili. the cell I was present during its eay was unlawfully

converted to his own documents are any use whatever. removal and paid particular attention defendant and the world with wheel and camera, as a

His Lordship--Bot you put them in. would have to

to the place where the safe fell. 1. talte it that

quite clear; that 18 Mr Follock-I put them in because they Representative of the Outing, an American recurring ory that men will not marry

Mon who do not marry shit one of the inarascá a year or two. magazine of amateur sport and paetime, the idea of a tax un bachelors,tary contribution

Major found a trace of any of the contents of the the point is arrived here on Saturday last (says the duties of life, and stada many of its ille. Holliday had shown in the repart of cafo. I looked particularly for coins but to say, we wore in the position of finders are part of this eridance to the case, and Quartermaster P O'Malley, Commander E found none. Had there been any of this property and bad possession of it. notice has been given by the other side to Asho. From Brindisi. To Hongkong: Nagasaki Express) from Yokohama, after The sleak and well-to-do old bachelor has

and defedinot deprived us of it; and I having traverend the interconing distance, defrauded some fair young thing of anthe Volunteer Committee that the cost of should have seen them.

The inquiry was further miljourned to thank it is quite clasr in law that in urder!uce them, I thought it would be Ror. and Mrs J. O. Gibson, Mr and Mrs

better that they should be put in by this, Granauer.

Por P. and 0. stokmar Pakin, from some 900-ciles, in 17 riding days. Dur- ing the whole journey be only met with agreeable home and good position, Sim- ostaofaling and maintaining 200 volunteer

for him to make a good and substantial witness rather than by the other side, so flatly, the widow, whe rouarries not only

Wednesday next.

defence in this case he must prove that he that you might understand how the London, Nov. 11-To Yokohama: Mr B.

clients' posso Tuwur. could not surmont un- one obstacle

To Hongkong: Mr and Mise he

had legal claim or titlo to deprive us of claim game into my

It may be that this wreck is the Daly. Frow Ismailia-To Hongkong: assisted, ciz, at Odawara, where by had to once, but sometimes tries or three times, artillerymen hare was only about half as

and raises a holocaust of victima to her mach me would be required for the sam

poension of the lead, Ho aver practical-sion.

we do not admit that. Me E. Earlan Booth. engage a coolia to help carry his bicycle and charms, should be taxed for interfering number of regulars. It was question, HONGKONG RIFLE ASSOCIATION. baggage up the mountain. From the ve with her loss fortunate sisters' chances, the therefore, for use Coluny whether it ought Eleven members shot for the Short Rangely prove that his right to take possession Dunma, hot

Por P. and O. steamer Mirvapors, from contribute man for Cup on Saturday, The Cup and Handicap arises from sous title derived from the It will be for Mr Frater Smith to prove his

Our claim the reale, that we took London, Nor. 17-To Hongkong: M Imited. neqzaistanco ho bas bad with the people during his flying visit he has formed tax to be bestowed upon dowerless spins runt to foco extent

Spoon fell to Sergeant Major Laddle, Saraz-legal owner of the load. Of chace, there casu. a favourable impression of them, and son.tors.' But this would not give an impetualite defence instead of money.

exolisugo. Why

Major-General Barker, in seconding the ahiro Light Infantry; with a total of 61 having been no pleadings in this caso up the property and had it in our possos- and Ms G. Blwards,

Per P. and O. steamer Australia, from

Nov. 25.To Japan Mra zider the pastry & very interesting and to marriage, says pleasant one to travel through. He left on won't the men propos is a question eosolution, went into details on the valun- points; the not Spoon to 3fr Watson with have no idea at all what defence will be sion and that Mr Frasor Smith, without any

Bis plan was to have one be. Below are the spores, thowing indif-ruised by the defendant, but I have no legal rights deprived us of possession. These London,

doubt Me Holmes, who appears on behalf parties bought these letters under the in- and Miss Molo. To Yokohama. Mr Monday in the Sarkis Mart, bound for which requires a wiser person slian Lady teering here.

pression that they wanted something to go and Mra Fetherstor. Whitney, Miss hattory of Field Artillery and three Ma-ferent alanoting chireia Compania-all forming one

Nel állow-Gras of the defendant, will show the title on

it does not follow that they Oaird,

0. For Shanghai: *Mr Shanghai, from which port he slatts on a Viales Greville to answer.

upon, and which the defendant claims this land. verland tour through China and Indis, to TER Rio News anye:-Now that it badge, which he would simply call the Hongasan yan

His Lordship Are there any of these bought those lattera that they might Chacapness, Mr C. Gear, Mr P. Demap- Bombay, where be will ones more tako been decided that the Chinese may be kong Vduntoers-under ons command, but

facts admitted?

mooth matters. You will see that Mr say. Mr W. A. Tatchall, Mr D. Entwistle, imported, Congress should laso ng limo rot nessarity Treating the same uniform

Smith corresponded with the Harbour Miss W. Arpiainen, Miss L. Dansdon, Miss in passing two noccasury measures-ono for the two branches. All the mon

Master, the Colonial Secretary and Afr: B Gray, Mis O. Williams, Miss V. Ham Ray about the wreck of the Dunmail, aud

moren. To Hongkong Missue Murray Tux usual statistics, showing he mortality providing for their proper transportation would le trained in the use of the ride as from wild boasts and anakes, and the to and from this country, and the other well as in that of the Field.

our contention in that theas documents are (2), Mr N. Peel, Mrs Peel, Mr Brown, practically of no value.

Mr Wilson. From Brindisi, Dec. 4-To montures adopted for their extermination, protecting them while here. The great Guns The Field Battery would be so- are published in the Gazette of India. The distance at which they must be procated pused at first of 1 Captain, 3 Lieutenants

Hongkong: Mrs N. G. Mitchell Innes, MmF. Henderson. total number of persons killed in 1862 in renders it necessary that stringent laws and 30 man, and each Machine Gun Com 2,911 against 2,440 last year. Bengal should be provided to provens over-orowd pazy wuld have 1 Captain,. 2 Lieutenanta returns 1,684, Madman 275, the North-Westing and bad treatment dating the voyage and 50 men, divided into four sections of 12 Provinces and Oudh 236, Burch 121, the If this is not done it is certain that we with on gun to each section, the officers to Central Provinces 810, Assam 200, the shall have to aggiu record abuses and be elected, and rasancies in the companies Panjab 65, and Bombay 85 out of the atrocities which will raise A storm of

or sections to be filled up by ballot. whole total. Tigers. and leopards account indigestion throughout the civilized world.

As for the second messuré, it niet ba Master, made a suggestion to the Committes (Before His Benour Mr Fielding Clarke, for a very large increase in the total as compared with the previous twelve months, arident to every wail-informed person that Some 050 deaths wore caused by the present labor laws will not protect tho former and 314 by leopards in 1891 against Chinese laborer in this country, and also 800 and 180 respectively in 1890. In that a very large proportion of employers Bengal alone the number of persons filled will take advantage of their helpleamees to by tigers ross from 860 to nearly 500; but rob them of the potty wages they mey the greatest relative increase occurred in earn. The racen experiences of ima Lebardugga and Hazaribagh, where the grant labourers here is a proof of the zasriality rose to over 200. The tuercase assertion, and if this is not onong in these districts is said to be due to a bave only to call attention to the troutmont can-eating tigere which infest which the freedmen received after onian, family

Of course, there are many the neighbourhood of Tandwa in the cipation Hazaribagh District. Although every planters whe-treat their laborers justly and effort has been made to destroy these humanely; of these we do not speak. animals the Commissioner reports that the But it is

and unjust, that these helpless reward of R200 for each tiger, and of laborers must be protected. The Grover expeditions undertaken by European sportement can now make the corossary provi- man, huve been alike unsuccessful. A sivas, for the traffe has not yet bagun. substantial decrease in the mortality report- Will it de so, or must we see slavery re od from the Central Provinces is ascribed to the death or destruction of several was asting tigure and to the extermination of the packs of wolves which had infested the district during previous years. It is nota- worthy that the Chief Commissioner reports favourably on the system of offer Ing special rewards for the destruction of animals known to be especially astgerous.

Makine

Cphin Rumasy. Het. R.N., Harboar that the Volunteer Coras might be used on on the waters on the south side of the steam hnaches for scouting and patrolling island in time of war.

The rosolution was carried.

Mr Alford (of Messrs Jardine. Matheson nad oe othe) proposed That it is desirable to appoint a small committee, say of theo or its members to secure reoruits befrelst January next.

Mi Smith (of M2097s Butterfeld and Swirer's office) scounded.

SUPREME COURT.

IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

Chief Justice.) Monday, Dec. 19.

ALLEGED MÅNGA EDUTER BY AN ELDERLY CHINAMAN.

Chan Wan, 73 years of age, was charged with manslaughter, it being alleged that on 14th November laat be kicked a man who subsequently died from the effects

tbe kick.

#tempta of local shikaris, encouraged by & ¦ hard, Greast the hundrede who are of business in the Colony as it was purely Gok Chia, A. C. da Silra

established in Brazil, with all its abuses and unrestminol oppression!

THE VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT. TUBLIC MEMING.

a mal attendance.

St.

lunteer corps ja Hongkong Họ had already expressed the opinion that it would be very difficult to maintain a force of two hundred volunteers bera, or even of 150. Ho had every desire to do what be

to.

tance.

meding.

APPALLING DISASTER NEAR CANTON,

Tez Nagasaki Express of the 14th inst. aye The P. & G. S. S. Ravenis was taken into the Mits Bishi Co.'s dock on Weduceday fast, and, as might be expect- ed, the work in connection with repairing the recont collision india sabed on with all despatch. The is being pushed whole of her cargo was forwarded to Hong kong in the Milan Bishi Co.'s 8.a. sagao, with the exception of a number of bales of slik, which is to be forwarded by the Co.'s 8.8. Ancona in a few days. The Court of Enquiry, so far as the Ravennu is concern ed, will be held at H. B. M. Consulate at Yokohama, about the 20th inst., and Capt. Browne and the following oficere will Leave in the Co.'s s.s. Malice to-morrow:- The 1st, 2nd, 4th, and Bik oficers, the could, however, in the way of encouragitze doctor, the 2nd engineer, the 2nd waiter, & volunteering in the colony, but he found general servant, & quartermaster, a boat- himself in a rather awkward ülemma inlowing particulars of a terrible catastrophe

and two Inseuro.

with oqourred at a plase about 50 miles swain, 3 A.B.'s, a serang,

wed of Cantus, some twɔ wooks ago:- Nothing further of general interest has regard to the malter, inasmuch as he had, transpired in connection with the Baven in the excellent report of the very able nom- since our last lasac, beyond the fact that amittee appointed to deal with the subject number of disgraceful and damaging state- monte have been published in the native recently, a recommendation to very largely Press throughout the country, including increase the volunteer rots, while on the local papers, accusing those on bustd the other hand ho found that one of the Ravenna, not only of bad seamanship, bat of intrumsu conduct to the survivors: the official member of the Legisintien

a certain extent, were wituossing a theatrical per but se we have avery confidence that these Council, who was, to will be given the lie diroot, in foto, at the the representative of the community, mass then in progress. This shed the forthcoming enquiry, it is not necessary

A Canton aorrespondent sends is the ful-

At Kam Li in Shio Hing district a tem- pie had been visited by a band of robburs who demanded a sum of several thousand tads which was refused by those in charge

tbo

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abcnt some cunall

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bean gorue

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might produce serious injary bat which

by my friend.

Mr Holmes-The defines resolves itself jintos quetion of Law.

His Lordship-Do you admit having taker he lead, Mr Holmes?

Mr Holmes-Not sa alleged. His Lordship-Of course, not as alleged Mr Pollock-That you took it out of our poaucesion,

M: Holiner-We admit some lead was taken, the property of the defendant.

it away.

Witness (reaming)--I could not prevent them because Mr Smith showed his ro- valver. There were thirty bars valued at Per P. and O, steamer Thames, from $5.00 cash. The maven batties of white London, Dec. 1-To Yokohama: Miss paint would sell at $10.70 per picul.

Per P. and O. steamer Parramatta, from Crass-examined hare bron a diver for Spalding, Ms Annand and two daughters. twenty-one yours. I have heard of a skip London, Dee. 8.-To Hongkong: Mina called the Duri. That is what Lui Hung Morgan.

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lies.

Per P. and O. steamer Britannia, front London, Dec. 23.-To Hongkong: Mr B. Combs, Mt J. A. Coombs,

Per P. and O. steamer Himalaya, from

London, January 6.-To Shanghai: Rer,

Per Masagories Maritimes steamers Sydney, from Marasilos, Dec. 11.-To Shanghai Mr Kobb. To Hengkung: Mr

M.

VBITORS AT HOTELS. HONGKONG NOTEL.

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Mr A. Kiteon

S. E. M. de Lanesaan

Mme de Laues AIT II. G. de Lishes su

Mr T. McKean M. et Mo Morena M. 3. Morel

Glut-Lord Cecil Manners

Mr and Mrs Mair

Drow

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Miss Plankiaton

Mr A, Ulinch

VICTORIA HOTEL.

Per P. and O. steamer Vaishia from His Lordship. That is the whole que-Po spoke to me about. This lead belongs tinu.

Do you admit that the defendant to the wreck, but I do not know the game London, Dec. 15. From Ismallia: To

of the ship. When Lai Itung Po spoke to Tokohatus: Mr. L. E. Moss, Mr D. Phil- ' weat over there and took the lead

Mr Holmes-That I am prepared to ad-me about the unmi he said that ramo He would have to be inserted in the papera mit, but not that forge was used,

Half of the takings was to go to Chun merely took it as his own property.

His Lordship The plaintific case seems Kwong Li, and we divers were to get the to bethey may they found this property, other half. I told him Lej Hung Po had they recovered it, and the defendant took promised to get the papers for us. The letters produced in Court were gol from

elley. Mr Hotes-I am instructed that I con Lui Hung Po. Chun Kwong Lui advanced prent. To Hongkong: Ray. W. H. Pon- He ploaded not guilty.

Mesagerien Maritimes steamer The following jury was empanelled Trove they were not the finders, that it was the money for the papers. Lui Hung Both of these gentlemen discouraged any p. F. do Rosario, Alfred Hyndman, J. P. not their property, zad that they did not belongs to the King Wo Chun shop and wa Oceanien, from Marseilles, Nor. 27.-To application for financial support from placeata, F. Brown, F. W. Hall, Ho go to work sa stated by the learned counsel. puid the money there for the papers, I do Shanghai: Mr and Mrs Kenson, To Hong- His Lordship-Bot Me Pollock does not not know who they got the papers from. Ikong: Me W. Buuter, Mr and Mes matte for the Government to provide for Mr A. J. Lorch, Acting Attorney Gena admit any other title than that of being knew that without that paper we had so Dawson and two children, Me Stopzin, Mr

right to take the goods from the wreck. I Waddell ra) (whe Was instructed by Mr. B. Sadors.

Mr Holmes-That we deny. It was a paid the money and got the paper, and then the defenes of the Colony. Remlution adopted.

know, wreck to the plaintiff in this suit I bought implements for working. Sofar as Bit Excellent nominated the following Jobson, Crown Solicitor), stated that Committee J. Francis, QC,, Hon there appeared to have

deceased

of certain arrangements made by the defen with whom we made the arrangements. Bowring J. 1 Stewart Lockhart, Liest. Colonai quatrol between the prisoner and the and is went to work in socordance with row Lui Hung Fo was not the only men Jerzerd, Captain MeCallum, and Mr J.

maney which this deceased had promised dant, and, as your Lordship will hear later There was another man who attended to Arcadroog. Mr C. J. Holliday was pro-to pay. On the evening of 14th November, by his authority and under peria:ssion his Yuen Kat Ohsung, the accountant in posed, but declined the honor.

prisoner sud. the demased were zeca in writing, and it was not without permis. the shop. I saw Lai Hong Po first. I him $50 to put the papers, but he they went to wor's at all. Thoyta not sign his name Hi Excelency, in closing the proceed fighting at Ma tow wai, when the prisoner sios

The money was Mr Ammašu I did not see theCapt, and Hre Black-Lieut. Logarde ings, said if he had the assurance of kicked the deceased in the stoatach. On die ses mersly in consequence of certain ar- the Committee that a sufficient number

I.NEW the following:

Chun Kwong Li paid it. money

burn deceased was found to be very to receive a certain valoo. Lottors will be A public meeting, presided over by lie of young men had consented to join and the ring the police were called rangements by which the defendant was paid in one $50 note Itacoliency the Governor, was held in it would then be in duty to bring hole was taken to Yaminti Station and produced which will clearly show that the it put on the table, but I did not ser M. Benkoure Andrew's Hall, this afternoon, to discuss matter before the Legislative Council. It subsequently. Saken to the Central Police authorities representing las baewn owners, anybody take it. I presume they must Mra G. Chapran

would not be necessary to call upon the Station. While in the Police Compound he and admitted owners, as can be shews by have taken the money, but I cannot say Capt. and Mrs

wa hata got your money Mr J. Cookedgu the Volunteer question. There was only as to give financial support. He was died, and from the evidence of Dr Marques the lotteva from the solicitor to the plain-who took it. Thore is no need for a ro

coipt,' they said, glad say the corenas for 1892 was im he thought he would be able to establish to tiffa

His Lordship Well, I think we had but and now we give you the papera I had Mr G. U. Joz

not even Mr Smith before he came in the Me G. W. Ocaddier His Excellency the Governor explained very much (applause). He would the satisfaction of the jury that the

the

died from putas wach pressure sa he could apo

the results uf the ter go to work.

Cha A Pat, diver, stated-I am one of launch and snatched things away from 5. Mias E. Everett that he bad called the mosting with the rudicial Members of the Legislative kick in the stomach. It was one of view of ascertaining it possible the feelings Council so that this matter might not fall to thoas unfortunate cases in which the the plaintiffs know that some load hae Altgether we recusored something like Mr Geo. Feuvich Mr and Mrs Paul

maid and 2 childrenCapt. and Mrs Phil- of the community with reference to the the ground laughter and applause). He did not inse iuili serious in- bean fasad in a wreck. Three of us were 160 baca uf lead from the wreck, piculs Mr and Mrs Finley:Capt. V. Perros

kicked the deceased in the stomach and other two divers are alu platutifs in this and as old timbers. I do not know Mras O. Taraess re-establishment and maintenanos of a Vo-ed by thanking them for basimat-jury, but in the host of the moment be diving thate and funud the wreck. The of white paint, 1 pical of copper sheeting,

A vote of thanks was awarded bis Ex- the man had died of this injury. suit. We made the discovery some time in when the armmons was taken out against Misa Graves

the month of May of this year wear the Me Fraser Smith. Chun Kwong Li took Mr Harrison Green Mr B. Rosenthal aud

ruits in Huisghom Bay. This was a well out the summons in his own nume first.. Mr A. B. de Gas-Mr Fred. E. Shoan calucy for calling and presiding over the Such a thing might happen te

of us any day of our lives,

ville When wo mande the dis did not instruct anyone to take out a sum-

Mr J. Graham Stokes known wreck. a blow to a man which we might give

Mr J. W. Phelps covery I had no money and I got hun mous on my behalf. Chao Kwong Li toke Anders Kwong Li to be the master, becauea he had it out on his own responsibility. He is the Mr F. Ulares and Stokes. was given without any serious intention.

Mr G. E. Taylor had got above $100 and that mator, money. He Kvidouco was then led.

By is Lordship Wo discovered the Mr F. BoldinghauanoMr D. Thorpe At the conclusion of the evidence, the was sufficient to herit this work. He is

sise a plaintiff in this cuit. He told us be lead in May. but did not start work till Mr and Mrs Hurl-Hir J. H. Twiddy prisoner made a statement. The jury re-

Mr J. H. Veitch Mta Warrun tired to outsider their verdict. They to euld not start work without a permit, and Oetober because we were waiting a permit. turned and said they would not agree to sha naked me if I knew anybody and I said the ship belonged to the Insurance Com- Mr. Hosa unsaimons verdict. Bis Lordship answered I knew Lai Hong Pv. I met him in the pay. I knew we could bat stars work Capt. R. Innea

Mae Joyeux Mr G. M. Wynter Chan Kwok Tak apoka to the defendant Mr E. Kant a question by one of the jurors, and sent sircet and asked him to get me a permit till we got permission from the owners. them back to consider their verdict. Thug for the purpose of going on with the work. afterwards returned to Court, and the Fore Be garnusco I would get a paper provided and some coolies taking away the load frum

This closed the evidenes for the plain-Mr Carlos Aldonere Mr Chas. H. Hill man statel that by a tanjority of 6 to 1 I paid him $200. I gave him ou. That the shop at Hanghom.

WAS to be a paper for eaving goods from the they found the prisoner not guilty.

Capt. Hillebrandt His Lordship said he spmpathised with wreck at Haughcm, and that everything I tifs.

Mir Holmes-My case is that the defend. Mr L. Aldanere

Me E. B. Joray the severith jus, and in discharging tego from the ship would belung to me se

Capt F

Blanco Mr Robert D. Kan-

nedy wone time in the ninth moćn, and paid him prongbed by some Chinese with refarance Goo. Burnget... jury, he thanked then for their valuvile Vicente Aldaners

to the wreck of the ship Dunmail, mado en. He wanted $75. He bauded the paper to Chan Kwong Li, the man who put quiries with regard to the ownership of the Mr José F. Constan- Mr & Mrs L. Lathal

Mr Robert Love up the money. Showu papers-Those are rock and applied to tha Governor, as your Mr L. M. Cornwell Mr W. Jose Micheals the paper We hogan diving on 20th Lordsbin will ses by reference to the letters days and brought up some copper and iron. stance, M: Smith wrote to the Harbour-Mca Farmer On the 30 and 31st October we discover auster, and after that to the Colonial Sec. Mr and Mrs Feeley was that over fourteen hundred (1,400)

zd nama leed. We took it up and warriod rutary, and in consequence of the reply of Miss Foley it is shop in Hunghon, witore we left it: the Colanini Seareraty the defendant op Master Foley

Mr John Stewart her out, and is stated na goud authority with the proposed increase in the volentour

Bir George Stewart pot to have been insured. The Enquiry

The bearing of croes saits in connectisa By 10th November we had got up about 27plied to Me W.il. Rey, who represented Mr T foto the loss of the Chistima was opener vote were perhaps rather too serere, and beople were either bursed to death or

Mr Loeta Vega would modify them to this extent-that/otherou; most of the deaths were with the calving of cargo from the hip bars of lose. On that day we saw Luiss it wore the owners of the Dunmail, Lar V. Gerdsor

Hartasion Nic Bay wrote and gave authority to Mr Me & Mrs Harinston Me B. Vogar in Tokyo on the 7th fast

the increased rete would be given if 120 suffocation, the wind having driven the Dumail, which was wrecked in Bunghom Fung Pe causing in a stenta launch with a reply to the application made by Mr Smith, Mr and Mrs Geo. Mr & Mrs Valentine Bay some twenty years ago, cama co to European and over ten dolies on board.

Smith to work on the wreak His Lerdsbig-Who was the European

That being Mr Frank Harmston Mr Frank Walcot Mr. Smith entered into arrangements 8, Anton twelve months ago the Fred E. Tag-rinnead of 160) men enrolled themasiroke into the temple.

Mr Swith A careful register just taken by the day. In the first suit four Chinamen seed Robert Fraser Sruith to recover the lor, a sailing ship, came into Yokohane tu

Wienere (resuming)They wanted to take with the King Wo Ohua firm that they Mc G. Harmston Mr H. J. WorkinÂN Messrs. Trazer & Company, and came to as members of the corps before the 31st of graf on the rocks. She survived that Januars. (Applauso.) Ho had been i-agistrate results at present in 1,940 mise of 2243,89, the value of 30 pigs disaster only to be cut down in the Atlantic by the Trase. Then one would have formed that 20 per cent of the employers 6 December 4th the native hospital sad piouls of white lead belonging to the up the cad, but I stopped them. They should take these letters as representing the use defendan, they got angry and took and on audestanding was arrived at outween news of the disastor, besides many that were Mr H. F. Pollock, instructed by Mr up revolvers, They went to one shop sad Me Smith and the Chinese firm that the Mr H. Allou harus bithers, was, bare bear an end of in the Colony were prepared to give at (i Yuk long) sent ever 700 coins to the waverted to his owl save by the dudanabis, the lead. Then they ret auted to take up tight of Mr Smith to work at the wrecks her. But here was a case of never despair, pessible facilities to their employés fortiken from the shops. Patshan also sent Grist (el Mr C. D. Wilkinson's offica) took away the 27 bars of lead and, about 7 King Wo Chun ahonid try to recover goods Mr Beatie fer probably never since the tale of a

share when they took away the goods. I should recover Mr Smith should have haff

Hort Buck Phantom Ship has any such story as hers† joining the corps and attending drills.dreds of coffins, I have never seen the appeared for this ploin illa, and Mr H. picuts of white palat. Our fokis, were not from the wreek, and of whatever they | Mr S. L. Benjámin Mir Felleck, in opening the case, said was not willing that they should take of the value of the goods from the wreck. BHE Bossball After that three burs This boing so, the King Wo Chun, holding Mr E. K. Chandler

our the three letters produced, attempted to Rev. E. F. Gobbold taken away from Mr.J. J. Francis, Q.C., proposed the fol. Chinese so awa-struck over anything as over

bis disantor which has resulted in aneh fear. The plaintiffs' claim arises as follows. Once load away.

of the plaintiffs, Oha a Pat, a diver by boat. It taken away by Mr make some arrangembat with Chun Kvout Me Cochrane the columns of an American paper maker in-lowing besolution: That it is desirable to

bal loss of life.

profession, discovered that thore was s. Smith and Lei Burg Po and between Li. The latter engaged a diver and having Mr and Mrs C. C.

wreck cf a vergel

Cohen teresting reading. The why and the where extend and maintain a Volunteer force in

ion and twenty people from the King Wo Tecorared a certain amount of salvage no which sunk somewhore near the Rumey then shop.

fused to defty out the errangement with Mr J. B. Coughtria fore of the drift of the ship Fred B. Taylor are now puzzling the experts of the Hydro-Hongkong, on the understanding that it is

The inquiry into the fire which occurred Rooks in Hungheur Bay. Being Having read the luttire, is Lordship the King Wa Chun. The King Wo Chan Me H. Crawian graphic Office at Washington. The Frid. the with of the Government that this force-

he wanted to get the one with 1150, B. Taylor was out in two by the steamer will be brought into as nour touch as possit No 339 Queen's Road Central on the 28th money to join him in the eilerprise of re- to Mr Pollock I do not think these docu- then afused to carry out their agressent Mir and Mrs Harding Trore on June 23, autheast of Nantucket. The Trove passed completely through the ble with the military forces. In support alt. was resumed to-day at the Magistracy, covering the lead. He went to the fretmente bear out the position yun tave taken with Air Friss Sailh as to paying him

plaintif, Chun Kreng Li, and it was agreed vir to us opening that one half, and therefore the defendant re- Miss Hogs ship, cutting her as if with a knife. The of the resolution, Mr Francis said by Mr Wodehouse.

that the four plaintiffs should form a sert the goods beforged to to me, and that garded the plaintifs in this anit as fret. Miss Co. Hogy Zaylor now began the most remarkable that, thanks to Capt. Metallaus (applause)

The accountant employed it the shop of syndicate for the purpose of getting up you found them, saved them, and took passers and wrongdoara. voyage which the or any other ship over

the man thought he could not go to work in fact they were there against the orders made. Her vails were set when the acri- and some thirty or forty energetis described the premises and stated that the the lead, and they finally began operations then. Now, these documents show that waru not required in any way, and slent cocurred. The severed portiune did men, diere was a volunteer foror in there originated fu the cellar nader the shop. diving

Dr Covia said wax returning from the

The plaist His Lordship-To whom did the wreck before getting a permit of some kind, and and wishes of Mr Fraser Smist, whe

ha writes to the Harbour Master's Office represented the owner. not, sink, but started away in opposite colony, competent to do any work that it Cirous between 11 and 1.16 on the 28th belong directions, The stern started north, and

Mr Pullock-Well, I am not sure who and he is told there to write to the Colonial therenpon were treated sa trespassera, and Sooratary. His Lordship read the raply of my client considered that he was justified from time to time was reported by incoming might ressonably be required to do (sy-alt. As I passed the public house known as

the Colonial Secretary, which was to the under the circometanoss in taking the The Lend we Live in Ioticed amoke the wreck belongs to.:

His Lordship Did not they get any eat that the underwriters might be con- goods which really belonged to him. shipa se baving been sighted, jegging along plause.) He thought there would be coming from the ficat Boor of a Chinese at an easy pace. The after portion of the ship made a course slwest due north until disagreement as the desirability of mix-house opposite. The smoke was gaming out body's permission before beginning opera-salted, and continued-Burely that ought Mr Sraith went into the witness-box, but

the track. 03 The through the windows. I saw man cometions!

This at this point a consultation took place Direction of Gar to have put these mon

settlement. off Porland, Then the phantom skip taining and extending that force.

lout on the verandah of the first floor and go Mr Pollock-No, they did not..

Wick Me Holmes said-I am to inform your Force per who was navigating this portion of the skip spparently thought it time to make only question was what amount of support into the next house. He seemed to be in a contention will be that they had a right to was an intimation to them that the wreck between the parties as to

Bymebody. I do not know how they got Lordship that we have co ter agreed Weather port, and the after part of the Fred. B. and excragment cight to be given to it. hurry, I stopped my risksha and west book this property es being the Buders. Tasre was not abandoned, that it belonged to Taylor, still with all saile set and drawing, The great difficulty was getting a sufficient The door of the ground floor was spent Isaw was po apparent uwust.

His Lordship-But surely the wreck in these letters into their possession. It shows, that Mr Smith and the plaintifs should Raju Emilor inside who was trying to exloguish

Mr Smith however, that they not positively enter inte at agreement whereby mada for the coast of Maine and grounded mumber of men to enrol themselves and the fire which was burning in the left baud the Harbans must belong to somebody.

Eave gone on the grounds you may in will now receive one-half of the proceeds Mr Pollock-It may belong to somebody bearing that the wreck belonged to of the net value of the goods, and the other at Cape Porpoise. Meanwhile the bow of the ship bad, after backing and filling in qualify themselves as Tolunteure. During the corner of the shop. He said if he could get the neighborhood of the place where the war scare of 1878 there stare 200 namse was trying to another the fire by mesta ofa that he had a title from the owner. nobody. The lottor from Mr W. H: Ray, we contracting parties will make their Insurance Company, is My Dearow arrangements as to the other half, and accident took place, started off toward the southwest. It sailed la e direction exactly on the Folanteer roll, and 160 to 170 min mat. opposite to the flow of the Gulf Stream, turned out to parads every day, morning faraitam that were on Bre,

of the temple. An immense metsbed in frest of the temple was crowiled with people

Bervices.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

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for us to deal with them. The position of moved in Finance Committee that the vibere set fire to, and the people ribed (Before His flonour Me E. 'J. Ackroy",obor. We were diviar for six or even which have been pain. In the first in-1 Sr 0. 3. Dowley. the Chishima hes becu found, and the bear volunteer voto at its present figura be pic-stricken into the temple, the main ings given as published in another column. She is xsid to have cost close upon a million yen, including the cost of bringing which he had laid down in connection entrance of which caught fire, and the restakt

reducal by one half.

been reported. The two parts did not sick, (Applause) but went off on a voyage on their own, Beconat, and the curration of it as found in

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FIRE INQUIRY.

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Monday, December 19.

THE PUHAIL BAINAGE CASE,

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If seemed to be some articles of His Lardship Are you going on the Fraser Smith, I own three-nighthe of on that basis and do each party paying

The deo ground that you had a right to go on the the wreck of the Dunmail and has no their own costs the action will be with extended along the back and west wreck and take what you found on it? all the selectists beliers, or pretend to and orening. As the scato subsided the walia for a distance of about six festi Mr Pellos Cartainly. It was pro objection to the "enterprising spirits drawn.

After consultation, an agreement was bolisyo that the wind blew the forward

the same time I may tell you that there is drawn up, al submitted to his Lordship, part of the Tapior to the westward of the number of volunteers decreased. That I went out to get some water I saw perty without any apparent owner. You niortion going to work on it; but at Brulf Stream and then the old counter-pat was only natural. He believed that guder ao lamps in the place. I did not I may mention the this wreck is alrun a package of sargo remaining on the and Me Filmes in handing it in said both motios the staircase leading down to the cel-solutely at the bottom of the Vossel. That shows that the defendantsuits would be compromised on the form

gafer fatlows of rent which Bows along the coast inside the similar circumstances a fores of 500 young Jar. I did not see the safe. When I first in aevoral

His Lordshige-There is only one thing' had made atraagements with somebody. strewn carried it to the south-west. But everybody knows that phantom skipper men might be counted on at the present saw the fire the flatzes were going right up apparently had heen wrecked for some went to work becanso they believed they of the agreement.

command of the forward part of the time. What they kid to cansider now, to the ceiling. There was nothing to indi- time is not like going on something he had made arrangements, with the that strikes . You say in the agre ment the provoods already salved will be sato how the fre had originated. There which is above the water, on the shore. ship as well as the after pset and is avi- however, was the toportant question of was an explosion of crackers on the Leer. We begat operations on the 29th Octcher Miz. Follow

Mr. Pollock-What I have to say iu re halved. I have heard that both parties geting it toward a southern port. The other day the how of the Tayler was sighted maintaining a muelans for sucks force. What shore as I went into the place. Solest.

I could see the fire seemed some copper and edue and ends, and after. gard to theea letters is that no doubt there are atill sniving. well down toward the capes of the Chesa-ever this nucleus mightbe, an artillery coperto have originated on the ground floor,

warda en the oth November the plaintifas some difficulty in their own minds, and peake, Almost any day cow it may reach the torn, and the dust orales of the Frota rifle corps or a machine gun corps, it was By Ur dedge-anticed a number of began to get sume pigs of load. From that they thought by getting these letters or 1 vary desirable. Cşi te auld be unintain tables and chairs piled together saw no date they seem to have got certain quantitate correspondence addressed to Mr Feuser B. Tayler be ended Hyogo News.

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