THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 1901.
SERIOUS MUTINY ON A THE CHARGE AGAINST Mr H.
BRITISH BATTLESHIP.
**H.M.S.Barfieur' Disablod.
The day there reached un information
F. CARMICHAEL.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Mr Pollack-There is one witness I might call today, Archibald Harper. He ta going away.
Archibaki Harper, the other witness who To-day's Advertisements
had failed to appear in the forenoon, w brought to court in charge of a police. sergeant, und geg evidence of an interest- ing usture.
The witness Wilson was vocaffed.
Witnesses Fail to Appear. · The hearing of the chargo against
After the ovidence, which wo Hagh Fletcher Carmichas, of Carmichael
day,
which, if currect, points to a very grave and Company, Limited, was resumed, he position of affairs on board H.M.S. Barffufore Mr Hazeland, at the Magistracy-to- It is no less than a statemool that the non, or the larger proportion of the crew, blue- jnskota and marines alike, have mutinied or indulged in such a serious breach of die: cipline as to render the vessel ineffective for the time being.
The first notification that anything was auriously wrong case from the vessel itself, Enquiries were at once instituted, but as all leave is stopped so far as the crow in concorned and communication with the shore reduced to a minimuna it is difficult to obtain details of the affair. There is
two
extre
counts
лre
After discussion as to the advisability of bearing Archibald Harper's evidenoc at this stage his name was called three timon, but he, too, Eiled to answer and a non-
pressura stable was despatched, to sacertain whether unable to publish owing to the steamer hampos, en which Harper on our space, the case was adjourned till was employod, had feft.
Monday next, the 7th fast, Mr. Car- William West Wilson, Diroster of Carmichaud's bail being reduced n› 8100. evidence regarding certain entries in the michael and Co., Limited, recalled, gaye
books of Carmichael and Co.
The Constable meantime returned with the information that the witness Ritobie
Court at oncezi
Mr-Pollock, Q.C., who is prosecuting said I desire to add two more counts tu | the charge.
Copies of the were subitted to His Worship and was at Quarry Bay. A warrabt was accord- to Mr Shade. They read as follow: (6) That be, the mid Hugh Fletcher Caringly issued for fitchie to ho brought to michaul, did, with intent to defraud, forge a transfer of a certain shared interest in certain epilat stock, wit, teu sliares numbered 1020/1 20 in Carmichael and Company, Limitu, a company established in this Colony by virtue of the Companies Ordinances 1885 to 1800. which sain trans fur purported to be a transfer of the said ten shares from one, Jolm Harper, to the maeli rumoured, and it would be in the inaid Hugh Fletcher Carmichael. terests of the Serrica as well of the officers (6) That he, the said Hugh Fletcher Ont. ant men themselves that the true frets michael did, with intent to fraud, offer, atter, dispose of mud put at a forged tran. a curtain capital shuck, to wit, fon shares puinbered 1020-1020 in Cormichael snd Company, Limited, a company established
WEATHER REPORT.
The following notice is issued from the Observatory'
On the 3rd at 11.50 0. The bromo'or bas fallen on the China coast, owing to the existence of a depression over N. Chius. Gradients Alight with variable winds in 8. part of the China Sea. Forecast:-mador Chins, and moderate toonoon in the N. ale E, winds; fai
The witnem Wilson, cross-examined by Mr Blade, gaye evidenco regarding vortain acotings of Carmichael and Co, which were convened but adjourned because of the small attendance. The business before these meetings was that a disadation of the Company was expedient and that the Cum- pany be voluntarily wound op. The meet-—~~~ ing was ultimately indefinitely postponed when Mr Carurichsel was arrester,
The books of the Company were pro- dueed, showing two entries in 1898. Un folio 131
'Div. account, 370, Harper,
Entertainments.
GRAND VARIETY CONCERT.
WANTED..
NE MAN and ONE BOY WRITER,
in H. M. VICTUALLERO YARD,
Apply, between 10 and 11 a.it,, to
DY. VICTUALLING STORE OFFICER
(In Charge) H. M. Victualling Yard
Hongkong, January 3, 1901.
NOTICE.
By Order.
18
and Me
White Titis Day admitted Mr.
HERMANN LIMER FELIX LOBRIA 88 PARTNERS in our Firm
GROSSMANN & Co., Hongkong, January 1, 1901.
NOTICE.
THE
14
Destination,
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Fradelt.
Agents,
Date of Learing.
Bremen & Porte of Call Princess Irene (1) imam Norideutscher Lloyd. Jan, §, at noon, Havre and Hamburg, . Sambin (1) Tanodina. Carlowits & Commuuapuary 22. Havre and Hamburg.. Sibiria (6).; Havre and Hamburg..Silnain (8),
Carlowitz & Co... About Feb. 1. ...Canadian Pic R. Co. About Fabi: 18.;
Carlowitz & Co, quo... About Feb. 28, Butterfield & Sto... January · 18. Nippon Kusan Kaisha. Jin, 4, ânylight. P&.0. S. N. Coan. 5, at noon. Butterfield & Swice... January 3 Butterfeld & Swire...Jesusry 99. P. & O. 8.. N. Co................... &hout Jan. 11." Batterield & Swire... January 6. Jarding, Matheson&Co Jɛu. 9, at 4 p.ú. Battorfeld Swire....en. 6, at 4 p.m. .......Showau, Tomes & Caldan, 4, at him.
Havre and Hamburg Freiburg (s). Liverpool Achilles (6) Kobo and Yokohama. Sado Mara (5).. London & Forte of Call Bengal (6) London v. Suez Canat Dardanus(s). London v. Suez Canal Rasipous (s).... London ........ Japan (6).... Marila...Taiyuan (8)............ Manila...........Leongsang (a).. Manila ....... Sunghiang (6).. Manila Perla (3) Marsollles, London, &c, Kamakurs Mart (9) ...Nippon Yusen Kaishe, Jap-4, daylight. Marseilles, London, & Hitachi Mara (). Nippon Xusen Kaisha Jan. 11 daylight, Mer, 'ro &H'burg. Norderney (1) • “........... Carlowitz & Co, man, January 19. New York Sony R. Morrow...
Arnhold, Karherg&Co Unick despatch. New York SuezCana Devonshire (5) Shewan, Tomes & Co. About Jan. 10. New York v.SuozCanal Polar St. Jernen (a) Dodwoli & Co., Ltd : Middle of Jan,
· Portland, (Oc.), _&o... ¿date (e)................. – Arabold, Karborg&Co. About Jan. 14. 9. Francisco v. Japan. City of Rin dedansiro(s) Pacífio Mail 8. §. Co. Jan. 25, at noon,
stuld be made known as early as possible. for of a certain, share and interest in Shansi, $10' appeared, aixl on folio 184 Aid of the Widow Family of the late Authority hitherto ball by Mr. 5. Francisco v. Japan. Doric (3) ..........................................20. & i
this. there seems to be no doubt: the mou have thrown overboard the sights of the abip's guns thus rendering her ineffecit this Colony by virtue of the Companies tivo till then rights can be replaced. AR Dedinatices, 1865 to 1890, which said traz fer purported to be a transfer of the be been zomarked, it is impossible to bà
said ten sharey from John Harper to Høve that a ship's company would resort ly the said Hugh Fletcher Carmichael- such a serious stop without some justifies.ho tho ni Hrgh Fletcher Carmichael, at tim in their own minds. The British the time he so altered the said forged public regards the handy in 'as an ideal transfer of the said stock, woll knowing it of loyalty and l Jus-bearted, straightforward and
to follow his officers to the jawa of th itself if only property led and fairly treated. Wint, is the reason for this lawiosness on board the Bufleur The men have thronja more overboard than the gun sights, for their breach of discipline
blow at the traditions of the Servico. The allegation is that the disciplineon busfd is stricter than the service regnia. tions demand. It is said that numerous punishments have been inflicted for petty ofonces during the ship's stay in the Gulf of Pechili, that the crew were treated less considerately respect of leave than other
return from crown on their
Active service in the North, und that they ~hare been irritated and harassed beyond
endurance by certain officers.
There is a rumour, to the affect that a large proportion of the marines and bluejackets An implicated in the mutinous outbreak, that the cells on board are full, that 50 or 60 cien are now under arrest, - that leave in stopped, and that several men, variously stated at frem ten to twenty, have deserted by jumping over beard during the night and swimming ahore. It in nino alleged that a non-com nssinted officer of marines was injured by n bayonot thrust in the leg. and is now in the Naval Hospital under treatment.
We give the rumours and alleged insta as they have reached us, aviading, as far as possible the impliestion of thoau ia na- Eurity. We have annunicated with the Naval Authorities with a view of eliciting emet information, as it is undoubtedly in the interests of the Service and the ison
tu
ho forged.
there was a similar outry.
Mr Sindo requested Mr Pollock not to allow the complainant, Hurley, to look at the account books of Carmichael and Company. He did not wish to have to formally object.
plication
Air Fuck-I am to bring an na tho subject.
Mr Slade I am to oppose it very strongly.
Witness, continuing, said there was an MrStade-I strongly object. They have entry in Mr Carmichael's handwriting, 42nd December. 1898, and was worded tried to make charges before as to flow the gh can book. It was dated entries in the Register of Shareholders,
*Harper, Shanmi. Dividoud account $10," and now they are finally driven down to a At this stage Mr Pullock, suggested, an charge of furgery.
Mr Pollock I am at Riberty to lay aye Bladere wo hot to get on with the
adjournment. charger I consider warranted by the fnots.
His Worship-It is quite a differant Ordinance altogether. I don't see there is iny occasion add the extra counts. The ants already laid are under the Larcony Ast, and these others are under the Forgery Act.
Mr. Pollock-think I say entitled to add the two charges, your Worship, by virtue of the Magistrate's Ortlinance,
His Worship Oh yes; I know there is
power.
Sergeant HowELY, R. W F.,
Will be held at th CITY HALL,
TO-NIGHT (THURSDAY), Bud January, 1301. Conniencing at 9p.in.
---
Admission, ... 83, 89, $4, 50 Cents.
Sents may be booked at Ronisson's Hongkong, Janusty 3, 1801. 2071
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THEATRE
HANS WILHELM HERMANN BEMER to SIGN per pros tion the name of cur Fins at HONG KONG, SHANO- HA, and HANKOW, oxpires on This Date.
MEYER & Co. Hangkong, December 31. 1900.
LOST.
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Thursday Evening, either at the HOME HOTEL or between there and Sr. Gronoe's HALL, GULD BROACH, shape of a heart and true lover'e knot, with DIAMOND in Contro.
Finder will be Rowarded on application.
ROYAL
Lo
CITY HALT.
JANUARY 9th, 1901,
caso Wa have not had a single scrap of WEDNESDAY, evidence against Mr Carnichnel yet. It in oxceedingly cruel to keep a vindictive charge like this hanging over: bis head. I wonki sak that this enne bo not remanded, but
Roisked ones and for ill.
His Worship What does Me Pollock say?
Mr Pollock-I can't consent to that We have a most important witness for
whom a warrant has been issued.
Mr would ask under the
Lease and Proprietora - Hre N. Chirren, Menora. A. 11. and D. J. Pollard.
LIBLE.
AFTER AN Awurser or 4 YEARS, GRAND RETURN VISIT OF
Pollard's
Me Pollock-Your Worship has power to edit Me Carmichael la libera Lilliputian Opera
convict the defendant of any offence what- snover, under any Ordinance whatsoever, which the facts appear to warrant, even at though no chargo be made under any particular Ordinance, and I submit In perfectly entitled and I think the facts well justify the laying of certain charges.
His Worship The charges or separate and distinct,
KU
Mr Slade The mattor is entirely within your Worship'a discretion.
His Worship-If they intend bringing these further charges, they might be heard together.
Mr Slade It would have been better to have brought thous separately, but do as your Worship pleases.
Mr PollockIt would ba much more convenient to got on now at the scint which the evidence has rachel, than to have in begin anew.
His Worship decided to allow the two now counts, and to hear evidence about them along with the others.
od on his own undertaking, to appear. This is a most time case.
His Worship agreed to this suggestion. At this stugis the witness Ritchie appear. of, having beer brought from Quarry Bay by a constable.
Ho said, in answer to bis Worship, that there was a misunderstanding. Ho did not think he was required again.
Mr Slade then proceeded to Cross- examine the witness at great length, Wit es said he assisted to keep the books of Carmichael and Company when he was in that employment.
His Worship-What is your pame ? Witnesa Archibald Ritchie.
$
Company,
or 30 PERFORMERS,
IN THE CHADIEGO Japanese Opera
THE GEISHA,
Will Full Scenic, Musical and Limelight -Effects. FOR 2 NIGHTS ONLY.
FRIDAY, 11th January. For the First time in the Colony, The great American production.
His Worship One of the papers the 'THE BELLE OF NEW YORK," other day commented a the fact that there wae a mistake in your name. Your came
Archibald Ritchie 3
Witness--Yes.
In Two Acts of Six Scenes, FOR 3 NIGHTS ONLY.
1st MATINEE, SATURDAY, 12th Jan, BELLE OF NEW YORK
Continuing, witness said he knew a cash book was kept by Carn.ichel and Coy. Mr. Pollock then asked leave to all two account, Harper, Jhansi, SI, was in his
The item I in the fair canla book Diy.THE witnesses, who were auxious to get (wituens') writing. It was dated 10th April and, no objection being raised, his Worship 1800. He was not certain that the outry consented, remarking that such a curió was rather inconvenient for the purposes
..tinselves that roundue exaggeration should be made in the statement of the ce, and to are informed that the incident has been very much exaggerated. We are ghd to hear thin, but surely something | of cross-examination, Inro explicit will be forthcoming, at an Mr O. 5. Sharp, partner of the firm of enly date. The wen's mouths will not be alut, and sooner or later the public will know the truth.
Stearns Wixe of Cod Liver Oil *340 ideal reconstructive tonic in all wasting Purusca. Easily taken. Increases weight and strength. Wholesale and Retail from A. S. Woteon & Co., Ltd., Hongkong,
STEAMERS PASSED BUEZ CANAL
Gibb, Livingston and Co., said: My firm were agents for the as. Calterthum.
My Pollock-Was that vessel sunk off the coast of Austmlia 7
Mr Slade How can this witness answer such a question? object.
I
Bs Pollnet My friend need neither be sa omphatic nor so energetic.
Mr Slade My objection is really only formal, to koap my friend in order. Hus Can the witness prove that i
His Worship-Was he (the witness) on board:1
Witness-No.
ble Pollock-Have you received advious from your agents in Australia ?
Mr Slade-I object to hearing the com- tents of any advices.
(SUPPLIED THROUGH REÛTER.J OFWARD :-Heton November ; Neira- shire, Riverdale. 6; Izion 9: Clio, Olexar 13; Yustan, 16; dalton, Mel bourne, 20; Benzohr, 27: Acura, Putria,
Mr Pullock Have you received advices Rokeby, 30 Bury St. Orry, Dec. 45 from the agents of the Eastern and Austra
4; Bombay, Sardine, Zoir, 7: Bentomond, lian Steamship Comppy at Australia con- Konigsberg, Albiny, Arister, Chon ferlum se, Rentley, 11; Anit-tusit. 145 Harg, ag a reference to the loss of the
Callerthim? Merionethshire, Akungfuci. Den of Oyil, Nijai Norgers, Pakam, 18; Kawhi not entitled to ask the witness the contents Mr Slade-I object, bean my friend is Maru, Hanner, Hotsolia, Adriatics, of the letters received from a third party. Alemists, Turnature, 21: Laos, Moyune, Elie Werehip-I do not ope that any much Musilin, Sibiri, Fisa, Tuntadas, Strom ines, PR; Mincer, Bedouin, chem, Chequestion should be asked. Has the letter
been described ?
the Sydney, Fallodion, Hull, Ashmore,
1.
HOMEWARD Sierre, Dec, 28; Annum, Aun Mare, Contor, Aju, Hillgien, Jan. 1
ARRIVALS AT HOME, Jan. 1, Agamemnon and Anupa.
Afuva
The P. & O. Co.'s as. Pakkintar, with the ENGL Matt, of 7th Dec, loft
Mr. Pollock propose to produce the letter. It is. in thoro (in a book in wit- now's hand).
Mr Slado I object to the letter. It in very hard lines to have to teach iny friend how to put questions. I don't like to tell him how to put questions.
Mr Follock retorted that the question suggested would be sbaclutely idiotie..
Mr Hazeland I have disallowed your question. Mr Pollock.
Mr Pollock-Have you got, Mr Sharp, s
been copied, was his own writing.
in the rough auh book, from which it had
Mr Slade When did you buy these shares, Mr Archibald Ritchie
Witness--I bought the shares from Mr Harper on 22nd December 1808.
Mr Slade-Now, that entry in the books refers to the dividend on the ten shares, standing in Carichinel's name, which you bought from Harper 7
Witness--Yen.
Mr Blade-How comes it then that you are entering up in the books the payment of the dividend for 1838, which we paid in the Spring of 1809, to the credit of Harper !
Witness-That is the previous divider. Mr Shade No, as The dividond fur 1808. If they be sur shares how came it that you entered up the '98 dividend in this manner?
Witnes--That night bara been put in
HINCO,
str Shade-That is what you suggest, is jt?
Witness asked for a further look at the
ividend in respect of these stare in 1899 entries,
Me Shade-Here you were prediting a to Harper, whan the shurus belonged to yon. The dividend was declared in 1899 sad you bought the shaven to 1808. "Can you give us any explanation 7
Witness It was cogded from the book. Mr Slado-Can you give muy caplana. tion?
at 3 p.m.
Children Half-Prics.
Plan of Rouysow's Prios as usual. If necessary the Star Ferry Co. has kindly consented to delay the last ferry to 19,15. Arrangements have been made with the Peak Triinway Co, to run a special team a quarter of an hour after the per-
Turce.
A. LEVEY, Business Manager, Hongkong, January 2, 1901. 2847
HE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Eutersigned has received instruc
tions to Selby Poplu AUCTION, OU
SATURDAY,
the 5th January, 1901, at 2.30 pm.. at) his Ses Recuus, Diduell Streck,--
A. QUANTITY OF CHINESE PORCELAIN, CURIOS AND SILK EMBROIDERIES.
'X,,'CHINA MAIL' Office. Hongkong, January 3, 1901.
TO LET.
TURNISHED HOUSE, in KOWLOON, for Seven Months, foam the end of March, 1901. Apply to
MORE & SETMUND. Hongkang, January 3, 1903.
FOR SHANGHAL
LYEEMOON,
THE Steamship
·S. Co..
Laylight.
3. Francisco v. Japan. Nippon Maru (8) Toyo Kisen 1st boon," Shanghai and Japan... Shanghai (4).***.
Shanghai Shanghai. Shanghai... Shanghai Shanghai...
Peninsular (s) Kashing (8)..... Hangehow (s) |S2: chuon (9) .... Lyrenoon (8)..
P. & 0.8. F. CoAbout Jan. 12. P.&O. S. N. Co... About Jasutry 5, Butterfield & Swird Januńry 6. Butterfield & Swire... January 5, Butterfield Swire... January 4. East Asiatic TC, Ld Jan 9, at 4 pm. Nipp n Yursen Kaisha, Jan. 4, at noon. Jardine, Matheson&Co Jam, 9, at noon. D. Sasson, Sonn & Co Jan. 0; at 3pMET Dongles Impralk & Co Jan. 6, daylight." Mitani Bagaan Kaisha, Jan. 6, daylight. Mitsui Bussan Kaisha, Jan. P, daylight. Trcoma (Wash), &c... Goodwin (1) ................ Dodwell & Co. Limited Jun. 18, at noon. Vancouver (E.C.), &a. Empross of China (4) Canadian PE R. Co. Jan 16, at noon.
D. E. Brown Victoria & Vancouver. Tartar (s)
Jitary 8
S'puro, Cbn & B'bay. Mike Maru (4) S'pore, Puung &C'ita Cholydra (5) ....... S'pure, Penang &'tta Lightning (e) ..... Stow, Amoy F'chow Thales (44) Swatow, Amoy & Tsui. Taijin Maru (s). Mars)
To-day's Advertisements!
-SINCERS' SEWING MACHINES.":
THE Undersigned, being Agents for Hongkong And Const for these well- known MACHINES, are prepared to quote -with full particular, for
Stocks kept af Hand, and Hand and
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.
Per Pax, from Manile, 31 Chines -For Darijin Afaru, from Tamani, Ke, Mr. and Mrs Michel, Miss May Michel, and 120 Chinese.
Por Thales, from Swatow, Rev. G. Johnson, and 78 Chine
Per Nippon Mare, from San Francisco, Mr and Mrs Geur H. Whitford, Mr
23 Treadle, Improved Family and imilar. W. Brown, Mr F. Mora, Mr H. Arai
grmics.
| Capinia NeverwANK, will be despatched for the above port, TO-MORROW, the 4th Inst, at 4 pm. Instead of as previously notified.
GEO. E. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, January 3, 19 1.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
Tifs Steamer has superior Accommoda-II Stenship tion for First and Second-Class Passengers.
For Freight or Passago, apply to
EAST ASIATIC TRADING C.; Lærn.,
Ligents.
Hongkong, January 3, 1001
2370
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED,
FOR SHANGHAI, HE Company's Steamship
HANGCHOW,
THE
21
LIGHTNING, Captain J. G. SPENCE, will be despatched for the abova Ports un WEDNESDAY, the 9th Insk, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
D. BASSOON, SONS & Co.,
iyente. Hongkong, Jauvary 3, 1901.
.11.
INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
FOR MANILA.
THE Company's Steamushig LOONGSANG, Captain WEIGALL, will be despatched as above on WEDNESDAY, the 9th Jastant, Lat 4 p.m.
Captain PARCR, will be destitched as
vo on SATURDAY, the 5th lust. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SVIRE,
Agente Hongkong, January 3, 1901.
DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, carries a Doctor.
LIMITERS
18
'FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
THI Company's Steanship
THALES,
and servant, Mies & Rathers, Mr nod-bra Gen. Pauling, Mr S. M. Borger, Me Man heitu, Mr and Mrs W. H. Conrad, Miss Conrad, Capt. Thes, Morlub, Major Chne. Morton, U.S.Ar E. M. O'Brien, Miss Mills, and Mr S. Garratt.
Por Beaza, from Shanghai for Hong. kong, Mr C. D. Wilkinson and sorvaut, Capt. S. Langhome, Meseta H, Q. Oakley, Norris, Galler, W. Heron, II. O. Elkington, W. T. Davis, and J. E. and D. Maglonald; for London, Messrs
Davis.
DEFANTED.
Per Prins Heinrich, from Yokulumo: for Ismailiu, Mr and Mrs Scott. From Blog: for Singapore, Mr and Mrs finger, From. Nagasaki for Port Said, Mears Holed- kofsky, B. Kraliansky, Ligut. F. L. Lubiatuitely. Lt. Fakkannn, Dr Junoll, Rechefsky, Mesara Chereasashino, N. ven Dr Sassparel, Capt Alexandroft, Capty Heuler, M. Schalau, and H. Jager for Gonoa, Dr. Jawaschowitch, De Lawripo- witch, and De Timochi. From Tringtau:: for Broner, Meagra Stahrer, Behnke, Mahnke, and Schmidt. ・From Shang bai: for Singapuro, Mr Rechnitzer; for Colombo, Mr Seminkof; for Genoa, Mr H. Cories, Me P. Syroviarkin, Captain Arnoldi, Miss F. Lather, and Mr R. nert; for Port Said, Messra Gourie vitch, Stepanol, Denielona, Grosbet, and Mra Kagakema; for Bremen, Messrs Bondemer,
G. B. Baxter, O. Schmidt, Nalke, and H. Grundler; for London, Mears Tokor, C. Sparke, Mies Palmiers Mr. Andrews and family, Mr. Cooper mod. 12 daughter, Mera M. Martin, J. Warrior, Bonquer, J. Ross, B. Gaunt, and A. Antor. son for Hamburg, Miss Petersen. From Hongkong for Singapore, Mossie J. A. Maingay, F. H. Grant, Ged. Muir, W. Smith, McCarty, and Tankommitt for Columbo, Mr EA Cardin, and Rev. H. D. Porter for Gonna, Monsrs Ed. Arnold, E. Elli, G. H. Thorning, and E. Anders; for London, Mrs Ballentino.
This Steamer has anporier Accommoda. tion for First-class Passengers, is fitted throughout with the Electric Light, and
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers. Hongkong, January 3, 1901.
Captain Rorsos, will be despotohal For the shove Port m. SUNDAY, the 8th FOR NEW YORK VIA TORTS AND Instant, nt Daylight..
For Freight or Tassage, upply to,
DOUGLAS, LAPRAIK & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, January 3; 1900.
UHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FOR SHANGHAI TIELS Company's Sicamoship ́
THE KASHING,
20
On View from Frider, the sth Jan., 1901. Captain Horses, will be despatcher as Catalogpres will be aed. Teams - A Cuntoinury,
GEO, P, LAMMENT, Auctioner.
Hongkong, December 31, 1900.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
HUGHES and HOUGH
Witngis The dividond was copied from Mhave receised instructions from the the rough cash bout as the dividend of the Owner to Sell by Proud Averos, in UNE ten shares which I bought from M: Harper.LAT, on but I don't know whether Mr Harper has received any other prurious dividend.
His Worship--You mean this entry might have been a previous dividend ?
Witness-Yes.
FRIDAY,
the 25th day of January, 1841, at 3 o'clock p., at their Sales Rooms,-
abovo on SUNDAY, the 6th Inst
For Fruight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Aginis Hougkong, January 3, 1901.
CHINA NAVIGATION COMPANY, LIMITED.
www.pwww
FOR NAGASAKI, KOBE AND YOKOHAMA. HE Company's Stommship
BENVENUÉ
THE
17
SUEZ CANALL
(WITH LIBERTY TO CALL AT MANILA).
HE Steamship
THE
POLAR ST. JERNEN will be despatched for the above Pari sa or about the middle of Jan, 1901.
For Freight, apply to
DODWELL & Co, L.,
Agenti
Hongkong, January 3, 1991.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
January 2
13
Pur, Belgian str., 1,207, El. Demeler, Manin Den. 30, Goneral.--MELTERS & Co.
Amigo, Gorinan str., 771, J. Bendixen, Haiphong Dec 30, Rice --Jeosex & Co.
January 3.
Lyseraon, German sir, from Cariton.
Keshing, British air., from Cantou.
Daijin blare, Japanese stexmor, 899, T.
Tausui, via Amoy and Sustow Jan 3.6.45 pm., GeneralMIT Dessa КАЧЕЛ
will be despatched as abore on WEDNESDgaza, Mr. Slade-Now, is the explanation not GROUND lituste lying and being at Vic-
ALL THAT PIECE OR PARCEL or DAY, the 9th Int
For Freight or Passage, apply to 22nd December, 1809.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Witness--1888,
Agenta.
Singapore on Sunday, the 30th Dec letter book containing Letters from your simply that you did not lay the shares till toris, in the Colony of Hongkong, › and i
at noon, sudamay be expected hero on Agent in Australia?
to
Witness-I have letters from the man- Letters Aging agents of the Easter and Aestralian
Steamship Company Limited.
or about Friday, the 4th Jan. This Farkot brings replica dospatched from Hongkong on Nov. 7. The Im German Mail 2.8. Prinorss Irene left Kobe, vių Nagasaki and Shanghai on Sunday afternoon, the 30th Dec, And may be expected here on or about Tuesday, the 8th Jan,
The O&0. Co.'s es. Coptic, with mails Co., left San Francisco for this port via Honobilu, Yukolumna, Inland Sex, Rohe, Nagasaki and Shanghai, on the 22nd Dec.
Steamers Expected.
The Q. S. S, Co.'s 8.8. Meranon Icft Singa
pors on the morning of 80th Dec, and I due in Hoogkong on the morning of 4th-Jan-
The O. S. 8. Co.'s 8.8. Ginns left Singa
ve on the morning of 2nd Jan, and is dus in Hongkong on the morning of 7th Jan.
Mr Slade Oh, that is all right. It is only private matter, then, between you and witness. A letter is in eetly the same position ns verbal vviloure. A letter written by man in Australia is not evidents against Mr. Carmichael, especially- in a criminal case, unless I have the writer here to cross-examine him.
His Worship-I don't know what the latter is.
Mr Slade-Nor do I; but I
don't want anything here which is not evidence in
CASP.
the
Mr Pollock-I won't press the question.
I have nothing farther to as the witness,
Mr Slade--I have no questions.
P
Mr Blado-(Hanning witne na docuport relating to tho shares)--Now took carefully please, Don't you see December, 1899, is
Titten theref
Witness-It has been altered. It looks like a 19.
Mr. Slide-Now, was it not originally 'written a.'0'7
Witness-16 might have been. Mr Slide-Anawer the question, Witness-That is Mr Harper's writing. It looks like a '0'
Mr Blads - Was it originally written 1800, or altered to 1808. Yes or no please 7
Witness-Yes.
Mr Slut Was 22nd December, 1899,
Registered in the Land Ofice as Inland Iot No. 1005, together with the Moczuage or Tononient Erections and Baildings thereon Hangicong, January 3, 1901. know HALDON, BONDAN Read, held from the Crown for a Terus of 949 years from the 25th day of December, 1890), Total aras. 65,815 square feet; Crown Rent, $30-1. per annum.
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For further particulars and conditions of Bale, apply to
| Mesars JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER,
Solicitor's for the Vender,
or,tq The Auctioneers. Hongkong, Jamury 2, 1801,
10
Mr A. 1. Guterres, elera in charge of the the actual day on which you paid Harper EYE-SIGHT.
Marcantile Marino Olice, sald lie het been the cast?
in that office for the past 2 years, and, as
clerk in charge, the crows of ships signed
Witnesss.
MP: N. LAZARUS,
Mr Slide Which day was it, you paid Oculist Optician, of London and Coloutta their articles of agreement before him, him the cush A few dare provinely
Witness I don't remember when I gave Mr. Polluck-Aro, tliose the articles of
may be consulted for SPECTACLES {bim the money. After he received the at 18, Queen's Road Cantral,
(R. HOUGHTON & Co.), money from me he signed the receipt.
The 0. M. Cole steam Algune, : from -
Glisgow and Liverpool, asset the agreement of the crew of the Catterthin'? - Canal (putward) on 28th Dec., sud may Mr Slade I object. How on these be considered dua ab Singapore or or articles be evidence against Mr Carmichael? about the 17th Jan.
Latest" Advices,"
Mr PotlockThey are to identify the signataro of Mr Harper
This was a few days after I wrote the re-(Nearly opposite the Hosakoxe Horez),
9am toỡ p.m. csipt in the store, and took it over to his Business Hours: ship, the Shan, to sign, ennas
Mr Slade That was in December, 1899. Witness-To the best of my recollection
Mr Slado-This witness will only be ro The N. G. 1. es. Bismo left-Singapurepeating what some other body has said to
+1808 for this port on the 1st J., and may hin
have seen him, but I
ba sapreted hore un or about the 6th His Worship--Did you know J. Harperf
Witness I
- Jan,
Great proportion of cataracts and dis A case affecting these advancing begin
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE KRANCAIS.
SAIGON
20
BATAVIA,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, COLOMBO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, DJIBOUTI
****VEGÝPT, "MARSEILLIES,
MEDITERRANEAN, AND BLACK SEA PORTS, LONDON, HAVRE, BORDEAUX: PORTS OF BRAZIL & RIVER PLATE. Ta date to be fired later on, the Com- Apany's Steamship MANCHE, Capt. DAPELO, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CABOO, will love this Port for MARSEILLES Forts of Call, WITHOUT TRANGRIKHEKE,
Cargo and Specie will be registed for. London as well as for Marguillos, and no copted in transit through Marseilles for the principal Places of will ter granted till occur to those haring some definency L
Shipping Order years of Eye Strain" sung in ser
Corgo will forms of disease. Classes specially adapted
Kangsang, British stener, 38, W. S. Stalker, Chinking December 24, Rice and Ground-nuts JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co. Oneng, British at 1,797, J. Young, Meji Dec. 99, Gooral-JALDINE, MATE
SON & Co.
Bailin, French str., 377. M. Merlera, Pakhos and Huihow Jam 2, Gonoral-A R MARTY.
Holstein, German str., 985, M. Iplaad, Anila Dec. 31.-JEREN & Col
Thuley, British str., 820, A. J. Robson, Swaten Jummary S, General. - DounLAS STEAMIE Co.
Japanese steamer, 4,000
5. F. Allen, an Francisco Doo. 6. Hon Julo 18, Yokolitan 25, Kobe 28, Nagasaki 129, and Woosung Jan. 7, Mails and Gen
eral — Tovo Kasen Kaismai
Bengal British at 2,761, S. Barcham, Shanghai Jan. 1. Mails and General-P. & 0. S. N. Co
DEPARTURES.
Jantity. i Bendutha, for Shanghai. Lienshing, for Canton,
January 8 dhashe Mart, for owalew Hanai, for Heibow.
Care for Sweatow
Taizong,
hangor for Shanghai,
The Court adjourned at this stago for the donatmotion of the eyes--the many Noon be received on board, tuttil & Chilli, for Swa After some discussion regarding the a-wiluoss to a serer tabip subjected the youth to those requiring them Fave and P.; Specie, and Parools until 8 pm Rongery For Canton,
The .a. Kumsing; from Castro not know big
tiffin
On resuming bis
esamination.
Ho
Perung, let Singapore for this port
(Purculs are not to be xin cho lái Ji Bon
misibility of the articles in evidence,duced the files of the China at for 1898 Preserve the sight.
Sent on board, they must be lait at the and 1839. The shipping lists published when reading, wosk oyen, the "Constantly recurring headachen, spolis of The C. P. R. Co.'s Empress of India left witness was told in stund downl
Agency's Offer) Vancouver on Tuesday morning, the
The situesa Archibald Ritchie, who gave there showed that the Shenai was not in letters running together; any of these Contents and value
age de gamaged as a CLEARED Sindacan, for Sargiakan -
1st Janaury, for Hongking via the eyiilenny at the previous hearing failed to poré on 22nd December, 1898, hai she was symptoms indicate a deficiency in the form quired to Packages, are re guda Moru, for Kube.
usaal pets of call.
The H. A. L. steamer Sitesin, from Ham- burg, teft Singapore for this port on the Sid Jan, al may be expected here on or about the 8th Jan,
arver to his name, a
Mr Slade--I have so very important questions to unk him.
A Constabla was sent to Bilobia's place of business to fetch him,
in Hongkong Harbour on 24 December of the eye requiring Glasses only to correct. 1899. Witness could neither explain this circumstance nor some other portion of
and cure
Mr. LAZARUS supplies his SPECTA only after pasting the sights
ADVICE FREE E 2473
he evidens about which he was ques CLES |tioned by bie Worship.
For further particulara, apply at the Company's foo
G. DE OHAMFEAUX, zigente Hongkong, January 3, 1901.
maker More, for Singapore and Loa-
•dentit Clara, for Haiphong,
Hudson, for Singapore and New York. Sabine Bichowie. Bir Swatuw. 19 años for Hongy,
SHIPPING REPORTS
The British, atosur e Dajin Marucejorte Fine cloudy weather, with moderate breeze and sog.
The British stener songsung reports: Moderate morso and no weather throughout
The British steamer Thules réputty: Molerate N. monaco, dáll cloudy wea ther. Io Swatow: Gerais Semdier, and 4.0. Hong Bee
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For SANDARAN. --
Par Sendakan, at 8 am, on Friday, the
4th January
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For HAIPHONG →
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Par Juting, at 11 am., on Friday, the
4th January
For SINGAPORE, COLOMBO & BOM. Ter Aritke Mars at 11 s.m., on Friday,
BAY
the 4th January,
For MOJI, KOBE, YOKOHAMA, VIC,
TORIA (B.G.) & TACOMA,— Por Queen Adelaide, st: 11 r., on Fri
day, the 4th January
For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-
CUTTA:
Per Child at 11 am, on Friday,.
the 4th January
For SHANGHAI-
For Lieracon, at 3 pm, ou Friday, the
4th January
Per Sechun, at 3 p., on Friday, tho
4th January,
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Coomer Packes Bangb
will be despatched on SATURDAY, tha och fangery with Mulla for the United Kingdom, tlie Continent of Europe, and countries beyond, vi Brindisi; to the Straits Settlement, Netherlands India, Burmah, Ceylon, Adler, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. Circulars aba Begietmilon at 10mu Papors at 10.30 a.m.-
(Registration, with late fee of 10 cents, up to 10:45 am)
Letters at 11 am-
Labe Letter 11.10 to 11.50 m Ext Postage 10 cents.
MAILS THE Usizer STITKA PACKET:— The United States Mail Packet Done"
> will ba dospatched on SATURDAY,
the nth January, with Mails, for Shanghai Japon, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolula, Periy de, which will be closed at follows 1- Registration at 4 pm.
Torigration, with late fee of 10 pante, up- to 4.15 p.
Tokters, ō pint
(Supplementary Maul on baged to the
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