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No 9507 Joer 20, 1808.)

Twofolding, nooident at the East Point Sagaz Bodnery yesterday" has resulted in

the depth of four meke, s

Tax danthi is announsed of Mr L. C. Maston whom old residents will remember as having been for many years consented with the Chartered Mercantile Bank here and after- wards with the Oriental Banking Corpora tion.

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and maintained that the oplem was taken out andor permita for minutes before To'clock in the evening and was not in comes of movement or removal.'

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His Worship hold that a contravention of the Ordinance had taken place, and each of the partners Bi, and ordered the confiscation of the opium which is valued at anveral thousands of dollare.

It is understood the decision will be appealed against.

FRAGRANT WATERS' MURMUË

THE CHINA MAIL.

SUPREME COURT.

IN BUMMARY JURISDICTION.

His Honor Mr Fielding Clarke,

Chief Justice.) Saturday, July 29.

with French Ideas, as her trade is not That this reprisal blockade may fall in

affected, while that of England and Gor-(Before many is seriously hampered. and it is to be hoped to hard times like That this sort of thing should be stopped,

theso it will be stopped very s00D. That the proceedings of our Legislative

free fight. That a scaffe then ensued' are words which

ber, not the House of Commoss.

have been out-heroding Herod,

to

ber,

CARVALHO LANGLEY.—IMPORTART DECISION TO LANDLORDS.

You say if she was paying rentin advance of June and whether any rent is really on a gold basis, vnd if action be taken you did not think you should make any in-recoverable, bat presuming that the rent, immediately distrust and disgnzetude and if the agreement were proper be recover inconvenience will be forestalled. Senator quiries --Yes.

Mr Holmes-Have you over hoard of able it is perfectly clear that this agree Walcott, af Denver, Colorado, remarked: Anyone by the name of Miss Wheeler Iment is of an filegal nature. The plain-This decision means immediate disaster tiff lot the house with full knowledge that to the Woctorn interest, but it may to s Only Intely.

Have you over heard of a Bliss Hopkins? it was required by defendant for the pur-blessing in disguise. If we hold on, this pose of harbouring prostitutes, and it is continued fall to the price of silver muit No. Did you over hear that Mies Hopkins perfeally elsar the house was oned for force an international agreement."

The Times bas roosired the following that parpone before and after she ton- In this suit, which was adjourned yester. Council have not, as yet been varied by day, the plalatii, a rotired Civil Servant was sitorney for Miss Vanese 7-N

You have a son, have you not Yes; I apoy of the defendant begun. If people from Philadelphia (Jane 98)-At the close those to let houses for the purpose of business to-day aliver declined to 67 sned Addie Langley for 8372.90, baing rent

lavo two sons, and taxes for the house at 11 Gage street

Did one of these sons, by your direction, of their being used in this way the (bid). At this rate the silver bullion to

one which can the Bland dollar is worth about 62 cents. the current quarter July to Septem

Mr Bland, in the course of an interview bave hitherto applied to the French Cham- for inclusivo. A written agreement was go and see Miss Wheeler with regard to: 11 | contract of letting

age Stresi Not by my direction, I not be sued upont in Courts of Justice. defendant leased the boase for three years wrote to me about i losac of the house, in refuses to entertain claims on contracts Indis, dwelling especially on its effect ja

the United States, said Ma Wodehouse, at the Magistraay this That the constitution of the Retrenchment That la the Houen the members appear entered into by the parties whereby the was in Biscao at the time. Miss Wheeler Upon grounds of public policy the Couet on the spansion of free pilver cafuage in

1 Most emphatically I do not think it is a That, amid much ouffing and compliments, at a monthly rent of $110. She coupled

I do not think there le nook out for silver in this contitry. On the financial clauzes of the Home Rule the house op to the end of Jano, but as June, and upon my resura I found my founded on an iflegal consideration, and it

Congress does the agreement atipulated that each son had written in reply to Miss Wheeler is quite clear that the plaintiff in this de

anything to be said on the question of conta ilo contrary, I think that if Dill were passed.

arvalho sought to recover the current without my authority.

So that before the end of Juss you tried beyond this that plaintiff know perfectly not adopt some messure looking to

well for what purpose the house was being bimetallic standard it will make a battle of That surely the discelation of that farlig. quarter's rent was payable in advance Mroadrimed what he did, but it was dons cannot recover.

quarter's rent with $40.00 for taxes. The to let this house to Miss Whacker No. 6358 was adjourned becaues Mr Holmes

Dis Lordship Did your son try -Helet. The question of illegality has been standards the coming isane, diszipling tried, the defendant bas succeeded, and politicst parties, and causing cantase had not filed astica of his special deienos. might.

Me H. J. Gedge (of Messrs. Johnson,

Oh, I know he might; please don't think therefore I think she is entitled to her between the commercial centres and the Stokes and Master's offices appeared for the I am so foolish that I cannot see the dif- costs. I do not see any reason why the agricultural districts of the country. The plaintiff, and Mr H. J. Holman for theference in ce answer of that sort: Did usual rule for costs to follow judgment demonetisation of ellver is a conspiracy defendant

defeadout, with casts; other than those the onetern portions of the United States. Mr Holmes stated that he had led bis son try -He answered a letter from should be departed from: Judgment for between English banking institutions and

Miss Wheelor,

Mr BolmesTaring to take the house? costs which were subject of special order The coepension of silver coinage in Lodis is

yesterday.

a part of this conspiracy to bulldogs the His Lardship said that Mr Holmer sights.

American Congress foto the adoptior of a notice of the special defence.

I do not believo now cross-examins the plainti

single gold standard. they will succeed.

morning, sentenced a Mauritius seamsh to six months' imprisonment for stabbing man named Foley, the second mate of a ves. sej which had been visiting Manila. The British Conan at Manila took some bridemos, and sent the accused to Hongkong to be dealt with.

An Indian watchman named Rukia Singh, who is charged with stesting the Savings Bank, book of a fellow watckmon, was mitted for trial by Mr. Wodekoues wo-day. The socused is alleged to have gone to the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank, and with- drawn $120 deposited thero in the name of the owner of the pain-book. He went to Macso for some days, and was arrested upon bis return.

Commission is abill seriously exercising the mind of Governor Robinson. That it may be questioned whether Sir William ever permits the even tenor of his way to be disturbed by the exercion of This mind, so long as he can got anyone

else's mind to exercise.

That ramour has it Mr Wodehomas has withdrawn from the Commission, and Captain Romay kas ales taken aback BEAL

ment dennot now be far distant.

BROWNIE.

HONGKONG, CANTON AND MADAG STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

The half yearly incuting of the sbore company was hold this afternoon in the That as Mr Kwick has asked leave to sit Company's offices. Hon. E. R. Belilius outside the Commission, and Mr White-(Chairman) prosidod, and there were pre. head rightly' threatens to throw up the want: Messrs F. A. Gomes, J. Kramer, 991 Cox, and was cross-examined entire business unless the unofficial ma- jority is fully conceded, the personnel of the Betrenobmeat Commission is at pre- sent what might be termed as unknown quantity,

His Lordship-And what was the tenour J. A. de Carvalho thon entered tho wit-

of his answer-I must son the letter.

Because you forget all about it 7-Yes. Mr HalmasAre you the owner of 11

You mean to say you really forget what Gage Street 1-No; I am the executor.he wrote? You forget whether he said she could have it or not I think he Braga

anwered certainly upon certain conditions

Posa Pong, Leo Shing (Directors), T. Arnold (Secretary), A. A. da Cruz, A. G.J. B. Soares, A. T. G. Silra, Wuo Kow, E. J., Moses, M. H. Michel, J. D. Ham- phreys, H. M. 8. H. Esmail, E. Georg, G.

Tar proceedings at the Special Branions of That this Betenchment Commission affair B. Dodwell, F. Henderson, James H. Cox, death.

does not redound to the credit of the Go- vernor, it may be, of the Colonia! Becretary.

That they have opposed it openly from the be ginning, and now, when they have been

Kam Solomon, and Choong Kupp.

The Secretary having read the notice calling the meeting,

The Chairman said-Gentlemen, as the report has now been in your hands for

Hit Lordehip--Whon did you obtain pro bate of this will -About 20 years ago. Are you solo executor?-At procent. How long have you been acting as sole xecutor?-Since the time of Mr Braga's Mr Holmce-You are now claiming for quarter's rent in advance from 1st July? -Yes; in socordance with the case.

You let these premises according to the lease for $1320 por anuam 7-Yer

THE SILVER QUESTION.

A pessimistic writer in the Standard, after remarking that Lord Herechell and his colleagues have adopted a Counsel of

TO DAYZER GREY HA-Lockyer's Sulphur Hair Bestores in the quickest, best, pufest; innts. loan, effects more than any other. The volcr produced is most natora Iackyer's Sulpher the only English Hair Restorer universally, sold.

For anything you know be might havo indignantly replied that she could not have Despair, saya :--

While they have given temporary relief 17-No.

To Cum Sus DISEASES.Sulpholine Lotion, Then you have some recollection of it!-to the colicitado of the Finance Minister

and restored calm to the agitated minds of quickly drives away Eruptions, Pimples,. Bic- Yes.

Now, tell us what your recollection is the Civil Service, they have anquestionably ches, Redisse, Eczema, Acad, Dipilgarococoke, That she might have it upon certain sondi-stirred up another set of discontents that Rongtaess and Sourt, &., leaving a clear, spot. will very soon be heard in energetic less Skin and basutiful Complexion. Sulphulins protest. The tea planters, for instance, is a necessity for the in, especially in het will cry out that they have been placed at climates. Made in London. Sold everywhere a griseous disadvantage in their competiin Shilling Bottles.

ONE BOX OF OLARKE's § 41 PRIS MA tion with Obins and Ceylon. The native

tions.

ahe

Mr Holmes--Is it not a fact that Is that not a high rate for those pro-offered $100 as the rent - most wee the

latter.

Whether you see the letter or not you

No.

instructed to grant it, the tactics adopted veral days, we will, with your permission, mises duplicate of lease-Ies that your say your son was willing to let the house to cotten spinners will declare that the warranted to cure all discharges frist the

Justices of the Peace called for Wednesday next will be purely formal. Several Jan- tices who wish to attend the easideration of the licence for The Buffet at the Tramway tataliane at Tistoria Gup have represented that a Wednesday in wil day it would be "inconvenient to hold the moeting on that day. The Sessions will therefore be adjourned till Friday next at That surely good taste, if not palley, would bare suggested an unofficial majority, even had the Secretary of State aut etipa

11 LE.

TO-DAY at the Magistracy a Chipaman realding of 178 Wellington Street was charged by Bears Reuter, Bröckelmann & Co. with selling or having in his possession

a large number of packages containing

are such that would somrasly do oredit to

in accordance with custom, take it as read. In it, as usual, the position of the company's

Shown

signature --Yea

Do you

TFaRine but very Hittle for me to add. It know who drew up this loare?ven I was willing to take Miss Whoeler bounty to the Lancsabied mill Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired, or ·

⚫ wire-pulling lobbyist of the U. B. Con-affairs is so fully entered into, that there is a matter for regret that such low rates of KYDIA

lated for it.

That another complaint or protert from the Unofficial members to Downing Street may tend to disturb the equanimity of His Excsilenoy.

freight abouid aontinue to prevail on the Carton line, but this is the natural con- sequence of excess of tonnage, in which

Mr Wilkinson.

Did you consider the lease was no longer

constitutional), Gravol and Pains in the Back. Gnaranteed free from Mercury, Sold in Roxes, 46. 6d. esch, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World.. Proprietors: TinE LINCOLN AND

MTOLAND COUNTLES, DEEG COMERANT, Ling cok, Bagland,

like the registered trade mark of Boutor. That perhaps the abilly-shallying policy of has acorned from this branch of our trade, Holmes, upon this point, said he was not the end of Jana and that you exercised at any time into its equivalent in coined Boath Lambeth, S.W., writes (after doing a

bottles of Florida water, marked so nearly

Bröckelmans & Co. As to be calonlated to deceive. Mr E. C. Ellis (of Mr V. E. Dea- eau's office conducted the prosecution. After bearing moms evidence, his Worship adjourned the cass till Wednesday next at 10 o'clock, bail being Sred at 9500.

PROFESOR Emmerich, of Munich, and the Japanese physician, Jiro Teabei, have publielied a treatise on Asistia chalers, in which they seek to prove that the

cholera bacillas poisons the organism by ments of nitross neid. If their theory is correct, says the Barlie correspondent of the Standard, the timed-honored belief that death in cholers cases in caused by ptomsince must be erroneous. They tad- colated guinea-pigs, rabbils, and dogs, soms with nitrous acid, and others with cholers. broilli, sed in every case tho familiar symptom of cholora ensued. They have also proved by spectrum anslysis, that nitrous asid erials in the blood of all animais poisoned in this manner.

the Executive may be explained by the lack of decisios credited to the Legal

Adviser of the Crown.

a

That Mr Goodman, who is believed to be

charming gentleman in private, is said to be a feeble adviser, chiefly becames be ban very great diffialty in making up bis own

mind.

manner,

That there are other circumstances which

General here.

Do

Then do I understand you to say that your interpretion of that clause at the time woe that if the reat should be in arrear for fourteen days the lease ceased and dolor. your own wording is mined according

Strest was used for 3-Yes.

is Lordship. What was it used for As a public house.

Do you mean by that a resort for presti- cutee-You. I knew that before this lease was entered into,

You know the defendant was loading wa immoral life?—I could not awear.

Oh, you could not spear. I will take

CHINA COAST METEOROLOGICAL

REGISTER

July 28.AT 4 P.M.

s entitled to be as selfishly patriotic as the Bangkong 29.74 statesmen of the Latin Union. No doubt, Vict. Peak the fuanciers at Calcutts profer interna Gap Rock 29.75

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Various attempte have been made to That the deadlook which appears to have Canton, The result of this infraction of vance --Because I received no notice that down your answer. You could put aweer tional bi-metallism; and may value their Macan 29.75 87 34!

account for the diversity in shape seen in

the

of

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abe

Baiphong. she was private poorly-1. I told prenent makeshift mainly as a useful way of Eloihow..

preporly; I mean, a kept bringing pressure to bear. But, regarded

80 woman. That was when the was at 35 in itself, it is only a variation of the queok Belinac.... 29.76|83| Wyndham Street. She led the same life device for maintaining at a false level of in....

archangeable value au inconvertible teken 0.8, James 29.62 there to my knowledge.

Mr Holmes-After extaring into this coinage. lease dil you ever have any conversation with the defendant? Did you ever ask her

TKE BIMETALLISTS AND THE REPORT.

July 29.-AT 10 .3.

Wl'ostock.

Tokio......

The meeting of members and others how she was getting on in business 1-No.identified with the bimetallist morement |Nagasaki,

was held in one cf the Committee Rooms I nster spoke to her at all.

His Lordship Why don't you suggest of the House of Commons on Wednesday something Mr Holmes?

Mine Wheeler about the end Jure artificial appreciation of the rupoe will set Every separate interest invariably measures she soundness of a policy by its effect on Bofore this loan was excouted--the one as the tonent at $100 a month.

Was that agreed to by the defendant ? --

itself, and it is far from improbable that signed by you there was a draft loase saut

the marmurs of the native population- you by Mr Wilkinson for approval - No. can't any. I do not remember of any draft running at the end of June; and that you especially when the shortsighted rancour of

TO THE DEAF.--Herbert Clifton's new system respect we are suffering in common with loare.

His Lordship-Just think, Mr Carvalhe were at liberty to lot the house to any other the vernacular Press is taken into ne- 7-Yes; if she did not pay the rant count-may prove a greater political dauger ether shipowners in all parts of the world.

have been. The populations of Indis aro Noises, &, is being recommended all over It is, perhaps, some consolation to know You are asked if a draft lease was sent you of this quarter. The rent would not be than an enhancement of taration would of completely curing all fortes of Destrosa, Head They have been as world. Numerona nasolicited testimonals Do I distinctly understand you to 825 intensely conservative. that rates are now about as low as they oan for approval.-Very likely,

Don't say very likely, if you don't paid in any case before the 1st of July. Well ge; Boy further reduction would bare to take the form of ourrying the cargo for know, because that is perjury.

The witness, when pressed by Mr that you are at liberty to cancel this lease at sooustomed to treat silver a convertible Thomas Bichards, sq, of, 4, Dawlish Street, nothing. Although, gentleman, co great profit

monay, and it is no light matter to tell the sufferor for 10 years). I have had my so far as you cookiNo your powers

You tried to let the house 1-No.

owner of hoarded ornaments that they expectations amply fulfilled, ay I am now able to sa the other baud, I am glad to say, we have sure, but he thought o

Ir olmes-You are not quite sure, but

You stated you did at $100 a month to are no longer worth their wight bear quite well, and without the least effort, and the terrible noises in head have not appeared done well in the passenger trails erets at the

Mies Wheeler -I did not do that, my son rupees. But a larger question remains moderate fares How charged. On the you think ao; why do you think so!

scan has, too, there is an improvement to His Lordship-Have you a great number did in reply to Miss Wheeler's letter. That whelber, in fast, the artificial rato can be again. Pamphlet with fall advice post fred. was not done with the consent of the de-sustained. If not, the whole scheme fails.. Gilton, 61, Upper Kennington Lane, Lone

don, ShE. record, our earnings being considerably in of leases --Yes.

Chantantly sent you !-Yos.

Suppose the valas of silver, as compared fandant. axcess of those for the same period of last

Mr Holmes-Do you remember rofuúng

And why did you anticipate that the with goil, continues to fall, will there not he year, so that, taking one thing with another, we have done better than could have been to sign any form of lease except thin? Yes.ese would be cancelled? You had been a fatal inducement to the multiplication, by I insisted spen the tease being drawn up paid up to the end of June, and there was the singularly skilful race of native coiners, satisipated when we last met, and I am

a ty due--I was told defendant had of 1

of rupees, genuine in every feature except glad to be able to repent a romark which In this form

You knew that in this less it is provided already removed all the furniture from the that of being issued from the Mint? It thes made, that we can recommend the pay. ment of a slightly increased dividend and that if any amount of the rent shall be in bouse. I did not know she bad left the may be, sa a question of purely Indisa a gold Defendant having beer your tenant for currency. But the artificial value of the tka That the display made by the Attorney still carry a substantial amount forward, arrear of payment for more than fourteen Colous until the writ was inaca upon her. expediency, desirable to establish

so many years, I think you say you heard taken rupee mat rise very high above

induce any large General in a case in the Supreme Court! A year ago, you may remember, your dir-days or in the event of a breach of any of ectors congratulated shareholders upon the the stipulations this agreement shall caso the other day seemed to prove this foot that the representations made to the and determine! Now, these are the words outside what her position was Yes; I did market rate for silver That the Court appeared on that section Foreign Oos by the Chamber of Commerce you insisted upon having put into the lasse? not know she was not a married woman. I amount of gold to be tendered for coinage

you understand the mearing at all never troubled to find out what she was beIf the attempt to substitute gold succeeds Wi'ostock.

it will complete the depreciation of silver, Tokio 20 cause the rent was always paid in advance. to agres in nearly every particular in regard to the illegal action of the I do not know thas.

Caston Hoppo, in favouring native craft in

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Did you ever hear what the house at 11 and the luckions holdara of stores of Nagasaki.. with the opposing Counsel, which looked the watter of export daty, had had the

rupees will sustain losses compared to Shanghai..23.5 rather like an admission that the Crown desired offset 1am sorry to say that the

rernment and it servants are triffing: Amoy...... relief we obtained has been of short dura-

which the pressut distresses of the Googl was not being advised in a very masterly tion and that the illegal praction is again in

We say nothing of the shook to the Anping fall swing. A sonorasion has bosa made, in

money markets of the world, for we sup- Swatcw.... post an Indian Chancellor of the Exchequer Canton some form or aber, by the native Customs which enables teamsen to place their tea that not sul-I think so.

That being so why do you sue for scess to demonstrate the great necessity. c. b. the coeen steamer in Hongkong that exists for having a strong Attorney cheaper by half a tasi per pical than they quarter's rent because fourteen daye had can place it . . b. the river steamer in passed without payment of the rent in ad the Treaty hee naturally been to again the defendant was going to leave.

You hase and other leises before this in been reached in connection with the pro divert the entire river sarriage of Tes to

Gourse respect of these premises at 11 Gage Street junke. Representations have posed Tramway would not, I faney, have been made to the proper quarter, but as

With when was the former lasse-the Of Tival Cas- coonrred had the Legal Advisor of the tone

long as unomaly

am one preceding this 7-Me Gorham. Crown been fortunate enough to take a tom houses continues to exist, 1 am

afraid that shall always have this expired on 31st December, 1892. I cannot

say if Mr Gorham lived at 11 Gago Street. alear view of the situation.

diculty to contend with. I may say

His lordabip-Dot say you cannot that the rate of freight on tea has been, for some time past, so low that the araings say. Do you know whether he lived there of the steamers are not affected in the same or not I do not know.

Mr HolmesDo ya know who livest

for the purpose of discussing the action of degrea as formerly by this change. Our

the Government in closing the Indian Amoy 82.70 83 75

Anping.... silver. Sie Switow repaite' count is somewhat in exams of there at the time Mr Gorham had thie

Would you remember it if you board it Jon Ramember 1er coming to your ollicemiain to the free coinage

and selling you aho coud not keep on the Holdsworth presided, and among those Canton that for the same period of last year, but, as losce -I forget her pama Duw. I mentioned would be the case at our last

-I think it was Vanense.

house as it was too expensive?-Yei.

present were Sir H. Moysey Thompson, said of the alternative of a single line i

meeting, considerable expense has been in-

Mica ?——--Misg His Lorship-Miss or

His Lordship You do remember thist Bir G. Chesney, Mssers S. Smith, Everitt, Hongkong 29.77 84

Vict. Peak There's nothing like refreshing his memory, Montage, Knox, Howell, V. Gibbs, and W. Book 29.77 passing along Queen's Road and the pre-entred in compra Ordinance or providing Vanesse.

the new Shipping by

Mr Holmes--Who else -I capuct my,

Mr Holmes.

H. Grenfell. It was agrood that a mani-Gap rent Praya (the future Middle Street),

Мисао ..... 99.27) 87,84 extra boats, life-rafts &o. Our steamers have

Mr Holmes-When was that I think fest should be prepared plasing on record His Lordship-Do not say 'I cavuut

Haihow... the timetallist view of the situation, and That with the complacezes of the Governor, teen well kept up, and, na alated in the re-

Haiphong. the brusqueness of the Colonial Secretary, port, are in excellent condition. No very say if you do not know sAT BO

Mr Hulmes-How long did Me Gorhamit wan in May or Jome of this year.

His LordshipWell, that is not an very | after some conversation the conference was Bolinas.... 29.80 83 heavy repairs in the near future are antici-

adjourned. The prevailing impression Manila..... — Do you know the defendant in this suit honestly and truly ?-She asked me to mints would bring abant results of so

I cancel the lease, and I told her disastrous a aberantor that bimstallim to the Company. The properties mortgaged to In Hongkong, and the Chinese are greatly which this amount representa now belong to the Pou know under what circumstances could not because I was only executor of mast eventually be recognised as the only E. of Formota.' As 10.49 cm; Barow

rented the house at Gige Street -She the property.

practical remedy. Did she not tell you she had not money aboolutely and will ultimately be realised was a tenant at 35 Wyndham Street of and must unusually excited over the for the Company's account. Meanwhile, the which I am also agent. About December to pay such an expensive rent?-Sho said question whether or not he will be exe-reats reveivad are giving a 20 adequate re of inst year she come to me, and requested the house was too dear for her, and sha

tara on the amount invested. Refure pro-me to allow her to go to 11 Gage Street wanted to go back to Wyndham Street, of the best financial American authorities

I consented. The new That certain residents who keep a diary or a porfug the adoption of the report and ac and she would recommend a temat for

who have been identified with the silver I never asked the defendant who was going movement regarding the probable effect of

the action of the India Government, to live with her at Gage Street. counts, I shall be happy to answer any Wyndham Strees. questions that shareholders may wish to ask, teosat was to take over the remaining por

Have you not known for years that 11 No questions were naked, and the Chair. tion of the less at 35 Wyndham Street, and the defendant was to take a lease of man moved the adoption of the report and the house at Gage Street at a reduced reaccess.

3. Homer, in peroantage of sataration, th expression of tal of 8110 a month. I redaced the rent

His Lordship-It was used as a brokbelto permit of an authentic accounts.

Mr J. D. Humphreys-I have much

8110.

United States Government until the whole 100. Did you in your capacity as agent for the place for prostituirs I think so. It is option as to the fatura policy of the bridity of six enturated with moisture balug

a large honts. It has eight moms. pleasure in seconding that. I am sure all from $140 to

owner over inspect the premises to see it And when the defendant went there you of the facts had been fully digested. It the shareholders will agree with me that we have every reason to ba highly satisfied they were in a proper state of repair? know it was to be used for the same pur- could be stated, however, with absolute with the exertions of the Directors and Not this year, I used to inspect poso 3-Yeo.

I can suggest no other confdence that the action of the Govers- ducted the prosecution; and the Opium That the canine portion of the inhabitants ranagament in producing such very eatis ta premises when it was reported to me purpose for which the defendant rented ment of India was regarded by the site States au doing away with the necessity for of our Island are being classified and factory rails under such very unfavour that they wars out of repair. I last went such a large house, Farm was represented by Mr H. L. Dan-

tinksted, in accordance with most wd-able circumstances (applause).

to the premises some time in 1891 or 1892.

Conference at Brussels, поус

vanced rules.

Agreed.

Whoa you want did you see any of the the case any further

Mr GedgeI think the defendant ought President Audrews, of Brows University, to go into the box to support her ples. the American delegate to the Brussels His Lordship That is as the solicitor for Conference, says the action of the Indizo the defondant wishes. What do you sag-Governments, will make foreign exchange more stable for Indian and English tradere, gast, Mr Holmes?

Mr Holmes I leave the case with your and he believes that India's action is for- Lordship: I don't think it is necessary to thuate for America, and makes it easier to rotor to any authorities, Perhaps it would repeal the Sherman law. Silver will then bor and stats for what purpose the house forced to take cancerted action with other Humidity... was used.

cations. The president of the National Direction of

Wiad Addio Langley stated--Until lately Rink of New York says that the Indian have been tenant of 11 Gsge Sirent under currency copolnsively ensures the repeal of Force

lease with Me Carvalho. Will you state for what purpose you took this heutes To make a living.

His LordsbigBy has

haring women thera

In that not so to receive visits from men.

⚫gg. A recent sindy couvinder Dr Nicol- ky that the differences may be all traced to gravity, and he finds his idea confirmed by all the eggs in the zoological collection Ha of the St. Petersburg University

apposes that presents by the sides of the overy tends to elongate the egg before the shelf has hardened. In birde which keep a vertical position while at rost, as do the isloob and the owl, the soft egg is made short by the notion of the weight of the body against the ovarian pressure; while in birds that, like the grabe, are nearly alsaydimming the ogg is lengthened because the bird's weight aste with the compression by the ovary. The ogg is made more pointed at one end then at the other in birds that, like the guillemot, are frequently changing their position-me. times swimming and diving, sometimes perthing on the mooks, elo.

IMPORTANT SEIZURE OF OPIUM,

At the Magistracy Capt. Hastings was occupied for the greater portion of the day hearing a charge brought by Inspector Cor- coran, of the Water Folica, against the Gre partners forming the Oplum Farm whose business premises are at 86 and 38 Bonham Strand West. The charge was that thirteen chests of opium had been moved botwean the hours of 2 pm, on the 19th July, and .., on the 20th July, contrary

to Soption 6 of Ordinance 22 of 1891.

Mr Mastor, Acting Crown Solicitor, con-

The story told by an informer was that be my home obeats of opium taken on board cargo boat 231, near the Parig Whart, Praya West, at 6 pm on the 18th inst, He followed the bost

That the Director of Public Works, it may be, has taken exception to what was approved by his predecessor, and has objected on technical grounds to the double line is in Queen's Road, but nothing has been

of

Mr Holmes-I will, my Lord,

Don't

of

the feebleness of the Aitorner Geperalated. With regard to our investments loaso the house -He leased it for severalou Holmes--What happened? Tell us seemed to be that the closing of the Indian

aud the obstiancy of the Director of Publiothera is not much to be said. You will years.

have observed that we have had to foreclose Works, our lot bere is not a happy one.

That a prisoner has been sentenerd to death to the extent of $68,000, on the properties-You

cuted.

sharp memory for euch graasame incidents in our mazicipal life say it is twelve youre since a prisoner suffered the death penalty here.

That, spart from the desire of the native community and indeed the expressed with of the prisoner himself, it is to be hoped no steps will be taken to interfere with the proper course of law,

in

During this conversation with the de- fondant did you raake any inquires as to whether she was the solo tenant or any particulars about it -No.

That the disk which was said to accompany MJ. EL. Cox proposed and Mr E. Bolo inmaten I saw Miss Vanesse. Nobody

the license is not a diak, bal an itzibe mon seconded the re-election of the retiring elas. shaped brass plate bearing the initial of Directors, Mr Balilios end Mr Li Ebing. the distziet and the number of the Evence.

Agreed. That this dial will have to be rivolted on to

the dog's collar. That the numbering of the dogs go on very slowly, and the massora will, proimme, 5e all the greater when it begins.

pat, sari saw it anchor at Biemsson'a buoy. On the morning of the 19th inst, the cargo boat went and lay alongside the Hanka wharf, Penya Cen- tral, for several hours, during which time, he seat information to the police. That evening, übɔnt 6'o'cles the cargo bost pro cooded in an sesterly direction and anchored i off Blus Builditys, where it man boarded by Laspector Corcoran on the following ingening,

Inspector Corcoran, said he found the That permits held by the man on board corres-: ponded with the numbers on the chests.

He had given instructions several days ago

Mr E. Georg proposed and Mr 7. B. Dodwell seconded the re-election of the auditors, Mr A. O'D. Gourdin and Me F.

Henderson. Agreed.

вдо.

Mr

Ste did not say who was living with ber.

OPINIONS OF AMERICAN FINANCIERA. The opinions are published of a number

Q.S.James(29,91

On the 29th at 10.28 a.m: Typhoon

muter falling. Goutle N.W. breezes. Bes smooth Weather, fine."

F. G. Frae, First Assistant.

Hongkong Observatory, July 29, 1898.

1. Banomazas, redaood to 32 degroos abren-

hundredths.

The Secretary to the Treasury, Mr Caran, and to the level of the gas in inches, tentis, 2. THERMATIan, in top shade, Aul degree Fahrenheit,

Giage Street was used for immoral parlisle, said he regarded the circumstances surrounding the question as far too gezicus

4. Doizorion or Wind, to two poletajalool

5. Forem ar Windy stoording to: Barnfors Scale.

5. STATE OF WATER, & bine sky, a de tacked alonda, ddricaling rain, tog, gloomy, bali, lighting, aveccant, a passing whOWEIT

w dew (wet).

His Lordship-Bir Gedge, can you carry | Fa-canyoning the International Monetary squally, 7 rain, sansy, i ikunder, w visibility,

Bax, fu inclina, tanibe and hundredths, the

Barometer

HONGKONG REGISTER

Preilos. dayatsp.n.

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The Chairman-That in all the businesst 35 Wyndham Streak, I do not know if better for the defendant, to go into the drop still isore, and Great Britain may be Temperature.

before us, gentlemen. I have to announce that dividend warrants will be ready at the office on Monday, at 10 o'clock.

-PASSENGERS EXPECTED.

Had you ever seen Miss Langley before? Yes I had known her about a year. do not know who lived with the defendant

Have you ever heard of any ons by the any one lived with her. Lamo of Haselkirk ?Novot, I never inspected the premises at 36 Wyndham Street during the tenancy of the defendant. As defendant was your tenant for a oon

That it is probably an open question whether ten per cent of the Chinese residents know anything about the new law. That if it be true, as I hear, that the Arch- duke of Austro-Hungary has a strong dis- like to beleg entertained to anything ex- capt a bubling trip, he must be delighted London, July 7.To Shanghai: Mrs Ricsiderable time I suppose you know what with the quietude of his stay in Hong-korby and child, Mies Hudson, To Hang kong: Dr Wingate. To Manila; Mr Ful chor.

kosg.

Per F. and O. steamor Arcadia, from

was her position in life?I do not know.

the Sherman Sürer. Purchase Lav. Pre Weather...... sident Hindrix, of the National Union Pain...... Bank, New York, says that India's action timely lassen upon the use of silver,

Have you ever heard.? I want you to You.I told Mr Carvalho. so. Othor / wad will have a marked effect upon sober- ! answer correctly and carefully. Have you women lived in the house with me.

to watch for eplum being removed during That the old Fieter will still be retained London, August 18.--To` Hongkong: M knowyone lived with her?--I do not the Ocurt, Mr Gedge

prohibited hours. It was intended that the seizures should be conded to cargo boats and not extended in steamers.

Evidence as given to the description of the contents of the chest.

Et was admitted by the Crown that the cargo bost was nachomad at 7 pm. on the 19th inst.

Mr Dennys reminded His Worship that In a similar case, his colleges, Mr Wods house had ordered the release of the opium

minded oltizens in Amerion. Mr Leach,

Highest open air temperature on the 201...........30 Lowess open air temperature on the 99th 20t

Firli desistant. Hongkong Observatory, July 28, 1999,

Temperature. HONGKONG, July 29, 1893. (Taken at Maurs Falconer & Gov's Premises, Queen's Bond, J.

the director of the United States Mint, ever heard what life she loude and what is living alone. when I left I had women says that India has dealt a serious blow to I hear the turret.ship Sjaz,

Per P. and U. steamer Valetia, from her position in life?I was told she was with me antil a month or two before I left liver samrency, and it is a warning to the which is under orders for Ho London, July 21,--To Shanghai: Mrs and

kept by a gentleman.

in June. Me Carra ho has talked with me United States not to go further in absorb- Kong Harbour, really takes the place Miss Boimes. To Hongkong: Miss Thomp after this long we entered into and the several times as to who lived in the house. ing and depreciating the metal. President at the ivern (which to now looked

defendant went to 11 Gage Strest, do you His Lordahip Do you wish to address. Jahn, of the National Bank of New York, states that we shall suffer material. upon as shsolete), and not the Fictor 0.

Per P. and O. stesmer Furramatta, from know if

Mr Emanuel..

Mr Godge-I am afraid I can't sak your ly, bat not so much as Europe." His Lordship-Bot surely in your posl. Lordship for judgment, the law is per Henry W. Cancer, president of the BAROMETER sa halk or barrack-afip, until the 0. H. S. Tooque..

Fer P. and O. steamer Britannia, iramtion of trusted you considered it your duty fectly clear. But under the circum Chase National Bank, said: Throughout Do.

tha where a person of this description goes fast becoming

fail debt paying Military, hospital is built on the Bawes London, September 1-To Shanghai: Mire to make some inquiries about your stance, I submit that in ease like this all Earope silver is dishonoured, Gold is Meanes may take her place, siter the

tobant? Hopwood, and two lady frienda.

D Now tell us something. Perhaps you into the box to prove a defence at this power, and we must immediately stop the Food Bita.

knew enough without making quiries.

refuse to give her costs. Do you mean to represent you did know kind your Lordship has a perfect right to further purchase of silver and the issue His Lordship This case is quite clear. enough or that you made enquiries a to what the defendant's cocupation was ---I |

It is an notion for rent payable in advance, did not.

Why -Because the was paying rent in and there seems some doubt whether the tenancy was not determined at the end adrance.

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Per P. and O. steamer decana, from That Commodore Boyes-why I notice has

been presented at Court-is expected to London, Oct. 18-To Shanghai: Mr and arrive here in the first week of September, Mrs O. Rickman and child, Me A. A Thet, speaking of ships, many residents of Goodwin.

Per Mozagories Maritimea staamer Hongkong are wondering if anything is to be done to prevent our trade with Blam Saghalien, from Marsailles, Auglet 20.-To

Shinghai: Mr Knight Gregson from being ruined.

of sürer en a logel tender. The place that silver money will occupy sa meta! throughout the world will no doubt: be settled within a reasonable time. Oar Government is pledged to redevin all money

Do.

1. 81 Dod BM

Do. Marimut.. Do. Minimum over night.

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