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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 1908.

SUPREME COURT.

IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION. (Before the Fril Court-) Monday, November 23,

LAND APYRAL CASE.

ary but the Governor who had the power to gunt the title,

Mr Blade-I submit as a matter of law elaut ár porta a ir a better position.

Tho Chief Justice-If the claimants had obtained this judgment of the Land Court bay frneul it could unt lie in their months to ay Ve very uearly did the Government, but we have latter from the Colonial Secretary saying that we are not going to get the title until certain taattere are set

The Chief Justice-You do not surely take up the position that the Govern men must give you the title even if it is shown that the original claimant sold what he knew he had no right to? The Government did not give the title to you but to the claimant.

Pursuant to leave granted the Crown by the Full Court on November 12 to adducotted. fresh evideney in the case of Lam Tak Mr Blade- We say we are entitled to Fak. sud Lam Tseung Fak, who claim held the land or be compensated for it. absolute ownership of sand banks along the sea beach. in front of Kostoon City and Chin Wan vill ge, Mr Slide de sien tion at the Supreme Court to-day on behalf of Tung Was Chin and Ku Ful Shan t be entered as respondents. The land in question is known as the and K Survey District No. 1 and 2. Mr Slade, who was instructed by Mr T. B. Dencom, pleaded to be joined as respondents on the ground that his clients bad an interest in the estate, having pureused the land,

Air Shade-I am perfectly prepared to npport that proposition.

The l'uise Judge-Suppose that we upset the Land Court's decision we will not go uy further. We are not going by the The Chief Justicn You will have to get another title from the Land Court.

The Attorney General and Mr E. Had helongs to you. Sharps, R.C., stracted by Mr F. B. L. Bowley (Crown Solicitor) reprosented the appellants.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

THE THIBET MISSION.-

Simls, November 4.As a good mang, wild cumpara are silont it many be useful to state how matters in Thibet now stand, The mission is still at Kambajong, where

| HONGKONG NURSING INSTITU-To-day's Advertisements

TION.

The following in the report of this In- stitution:-

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The Committee have pleasure in present

of Accounts to the Subscribers.

It will be seen from the accounts that, including the amount of sccrued interest and taking into account debts outstanding and moites due, the Working Account. after repaying in fall the sum borrowed from the Guarantee Fund, is $140.75 to the gout for the year; but in this result is only arrived at by making use of the sub- seriptions for current expenses, Instead of resurving them against cost of passages for the nursing staff, the Committee can hardly regard it an satisfactory. In last year's ro port it was pointed out that a auto of about

supposed they had discovered, that there had heen ecina mistake in the decision of, the Land Court, pring, among other things, to the fact that one of the ducuto ents, a very important one, brought before the Court was alloged to be a forgery. that it SR or, that do it. I have not the slightest it was not. means of knowing anything about Colon Younghusband rejoins it shortlying the third aanval Report and Sta oment

The allegation was, however, atated

There has been no change in the nursing in the affidavit of Mr Bowley, the Crown from Silo. The Tibetan have made do Solicitor, which affidavit was filed on Aug. sign of fulfiting their undertaking to send

stal, the Institu ion still having the benefit a proporly-qualified representative to meet of the services of Nurse Gray and Nurse ust 24th 1903. That atidavit contained the suggestion that one of the documents was a forgery and the Attorney General appeared the British. One of the two subordinate Hair. Against 257 and 200 days respretive- engaged during the last twelve months 205 before this Court on August £5 1903, and oficina from Lhasan who arrived at Karty in the previous year, they have beon this Court gave him leave to appeal, bujang some time ago proved to bare no and 260 days, which indicates the continued

as to the way the Crown doul

meaning di the word authority to discuss the questions in disputo appreciation and demand for the services bound by the claimant in the Ordinanco was set at and has now left on the ground of sickness, of trained nurses. rast by the fact that a special Ordinan There has been no open hustifity on the was passed which gave Justico power upon good "chose shown to part of the Thibetans, but it is quite close grant lenre to appeal to the Full Court that the Lacass are playing their old game of from any decision of the Lurd Court whe- procrastination in thehope, that the Mission thor the Crown was represented before the may get tired out nud withdraw to India Land Court or not The Afillovil of the in the crraing severe weather, in which case negotiations for the fulfilment of their eng. Orown Solicitor was filed in Court and an order served upon the Solicitors for the agements in regard to the opening of Thibet Mr Slade--I will get it from your Lord-presont applicants. It sees very strange to Britieh trade would have to be bogun al to me after consideration that these Soli ocer again next spring. In this they will behall of the claimants were be disappointed. The transport which is The Chief Tuatico-No, you will not get citors, who it from me. You might get it from the claiming competention to the extent of being collected in Sikkim rd the stores Privy Council. You will not get it from 8188,000, should not even take the trouble which are being pushed up will enable the 1 refer to the affidavit on which the Court missions to remain where it is throughout me lean asure yʊu.

bad noted ex parte to grant leave to appeal, the winter, and if any attice is made upon I am told by Counsel that no one in the it there is ample force in the tsu Fiancer ofice of that Solicitor read the affidar tregiments which are at work improving the and The fact is the Folicitor did road to India, to protect it. It is possible not know what was in it. I accept that that another Supper Carpa may be Bust up statement, but I can only say it is very to help with the road which proves to be a strange to me that they did not take the beavy tank to get into order, but un further truable in a case where there was such an troops are likely to be required at present, enormoussum of money involved to lock at

Calcutta, November 5-Only the formal the affidavit. Be that as it may they ought sanction of the Secretary of State is awaited to have applied before und it is too late for before the mission at Khinjong pushes them turpply now. There has been a grad into Thibatan territory. deal of delay; but I do not discharge the The Chief Justice-This is not a Chan-matter on that ground. The Court his cecy suit, it is an appeal; I have to decide to decide whether the decision given if the claimant who get his decision from by the Land Court was proper and corect. The present appliesats were not before the the Land Court got it rightly.

Court alien the case was originally head and what interest they have has been ac quired since. I am not in any way wishing to preclude any claims they hare, but the claims they do have were binght a long time after the decision and differ altogether from the claim of the person who miche

Bin Lordship asked if the Attorney Gonships. crel Tan ready to go ca.

The Attorney Gentral--I am quite ready. my lord.

Eris Fairchhip gid that the case land been e parte until the Court gave leave to serve

There kno the notices on the other side. little dificulty in gotting a Court together last week, but if the Attorney General was satisfied with the notice served-

Mr Slade -We made an application in the Court for leave, and I understood it was granted.

His Lordship--No, it did not come be for me, but if the Actorney General in withng to go en, we will proceed.

His Lordship asked why the application had not been made before. Taave of a poul had lon granted three month ago, The sitting of the Full Court this weck up, set the arrangements of the Court, and in terfered with the duties of both Judges.

Mr Sladu said that they naturally expected the Ores to jain them, they knew they were in memorial, and their title was registered.

His Lordship What do you mean by title! You meu decds?

Mr Slade said that under the proper con- struction of the Ordinance they had a title, and it was a portion of his case to prove

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Mr Shade-The question before this Court

Who is entitled to the land? The Chief Justice--No, it is not. Mr Slade-Yes. The Chief Justice-Pardon me, there have been several claims debarred, and they were all out of time.

Mr Blade--I submit the question to decide is who is entitled to the land.

The Chief Juctine-It is not. Mr Sully Lord, allow me to finish any argumenthe Crown or the respon dents?

Me Slade-I hit the question is; who is entitled to the land.-The Crown, the

claimants, or the assienees?

The Attorney General--Your Lordships can use your absolute discretion whether The Fuise Judge-That is not what you are appealing about.

you grant that,

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ALLEGED HIGHWAY

ROBBERY.

Man Brutally Assaulted. A brutal and dastardly highway robbery has beer reported from Wong-noi-chong. At a late hour last night a Chinaroan 80

should be annually eet alle for pass ages. The Committee do not recommend raising the amount of the subscription, as they think that it ought not to be difficult to get a greatly increased number of sub Pcribers-theid were only forty five last year, and there must earely be many more persons in this Colony wears directly in ferested in keeping this Institution from gradually eating away its Guarantee fund and thus coming to an untimely end.

It is with much satisfaction the Committee $12,000 from the Government, which is to report having received a grant in aid of be held in connection with the Gnarantee Fund for investment purposes only.

The sum to the credit of the Guarantee Fan on the 30th of September, 1kg, stood at $16,377 12, of which $3,000 was invested in longkong Club & per cent debentures, $15,000 on fixed deposit at 4 per cent, $306.89 to credit of current account, and $11.2 due from secante catataruling.

The thanks of the Institution are due to Lady Goodman, the Hou. Secretary, Me H. W. Fraser, the Hon. Treasurer.

Mr Pinckney who has kindly. and to Audited the accounts.

Mrs Harling, Ms Robertson and Dr Gibson having resigned, their places on the Committee have been led by Mrs' Siebs, The Mombers of the Committee in ac- is Dickson and De fordon. cordagen with the rulos beg to tender their resignations, but being eligible, offer them.

scises for te election.

F. O. STEDMAN, Prident, 16th Noveuiber, 1993.

LOST.

the Night of the 17th instaut, between German Club, Kennerly Road and the Theatre, SMALL RUBY and DIAMOND RING, Reward if brought to ST. GEORGE's House, Kennedy Road.

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THE Third Annual GENERAL MEET-

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K. GOODMAN, Hon, Bec. Blongkong, November 23, 1903.

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THE

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A. M. THOMSON, Acting Colonial Secretary

Hongkong, November 28, 19:3 Secretary's Office,

Colonial

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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THE Undersigned has received instruc- tions to Sell by Public Auction,

SATURDAY,

the 28th November, 1903, öntencing at 5 p.m., at his Sales Rooms, DoUDELL

STERET,

A FINE COLLECTION OF

OLD AND HARE FOSTAGE STAMPE,

Including:-

OLD CHINESE (Complota Bate): HA- WAIIAN ISLANDS, PanIPPINES, OLD HONG- KONG, BRITISH COLONIES, SOUTH AMERICA, &c., &c.

TREMSAs Customary.

had established bis claim before the Court.companied by his nephew, was going from Mr Slade-It is a perfectly wall-defined I do not propose to complicate-by intro

was just opposite the football ground in they had. The nanes of pelles could principle of English lawas laid down in ducing other matters-the question which Wer nef-chong to Taihang, and when be easily have been ascertained by the Crown number of cause that no act of Parliament we have to try, that is whether the decision Salic for if he went to the Land Office, and will be ever construed to affect the rights was correct, and therefore for my part I de Wong-noi-chong Road, a band of men he submitted it would have been the proper acquired in the past. The ordinance under cline at this stage of the proceedings to add jumped out from the bamboes that line course for the Crown to have joined them. which the Crown apponla doce hot contain these parties as respondents. If they Another reason was that unles the Crow any reference whatser to purchasers have any rights of the original claimants the edge of the roadway, and one of them they can bring them to the notice of the dealt him a stuvning blow on the head with could adduce further ovitlace it was oh from the original claimants. Our case in vious they could not possibly rucuged, and that point is that our penition is absolutely Court in any way they think fit in the

It is by the Ordinance.

future. I do not think they have any right on iron bar. He sank to the ground in a it was only on the th of November that annfected

dawd condition, with the blood streaming! they obtained leave to fidduce further

necessary for us to bo ronde a party in this to be added in the proceedings.

The Puisne Judge concurred with the down his face. Before he child regain hi case because if we are not meão parties we evidence. When the Crown obtained leave

trespassers remarks of the Chief Justice, and said that feet, a couple of the men seized him and

A Strong Statement it then, became important to have the are likely to be treated

matter what our the applicants were really trying to get ahekl him down. ilis noples tan away as

COLIC

AND CHAMBERLAIN'S portiva joined, so application was ade it under Section 17, mediately The invariable crume, he said, relation to the Crown might be. We title out of them which he was not inclined soon as he saw the men, and being frigh

toned hid himself in some bushes along the DIARRHEA REMEDY has been was for one party to complete his evidence shou'd be made parties because we have to give.

road, where he remained in four and the cans of inving more bumst lives cad and file it, and then for the ther party the whole interest of the land, and

trembling until the gang hud departed. reliving uro pain and suffering than any forward WE want to put to complete his evidenco in austret and because

While the man was on the grout the other medicine in the world. There are of the file it also. A day for reheating was Arguments against tho, claim

ring from of his sager, thousands of homes that alwnga keep a thieves pulled then askel for. In this case Lowever Clown-astrees that have arisen since the the pceedure seems to have been revers-judgment of the Land Court. On these

reneled bangle from his wrist, and bottle in their medicine chests, for there. Got, bottle to day; it may sare ed, fer after the day was fixed the two grounds wo come within meaning

searched him for money. They found is no telling when such a medicine is want- bag under his cont which contained $30, red evidence was began to be filed. The Code Section 63.

thereabouts, and appropriated that his life position of the assignees, vaid Mr.Side,

Wo wish travollers would realise the Me W. M. Sadu, inaccusted by Dir F. B. Having completed their desire the thieves. was set forth in the affidavit of Bir Deacon, solicitor to the two applicants. From that

Deacon, appeared for hu respondents, and decamped, leaving the man lying on the importance of haring with then a bottle of need apply. it was seen that an agreement was entered

the Attorney General and Mr. H. Sharp, ground. After a moment or two ho man- Chamberlain's Colic, Chalern, and Dine. iete on Jan. 1th. 11. between two men

.C., instructed by Mr F. B. L. Bowly aged to stand opright, but he reeld rhoa Remedy. for the appellants.

again on to the ground, being unable La Teeung Fu and Lam Tak Fuk on the

Mr Slade in applying for an adjourn to retain his footing, waiting by ane part, and the two policants and

int of the caso suid that the the resedando for sonic tie reenveted she had Subsequently I tion of suling another party. dropped out, the ther. Torg Wan

cases were practically identical.

The Chief Justice-If we decide that the Judgment is all right then you are safe. If on the other hat wo go against the juiz nent then there is nothing whatever to prevent y raking whatever action you like against the Crown.

The application was dismissed with custs,

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In this case the Crown are appealing against the decision of the land Court Ho Lop Fun claims the absolute ownership of land bordering on the sea between Lycemoon and Kovinon City.

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Chin and Ku Fai Shen were the parties į hapenvet singa the jadgant was dulivered į sigurients in both case were substituti. Į slighfly, and nunziazid je za vay tiled with this remedy. For sale by all INDO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION that the now concert grand is one of the

Mr Stade That would be a muistiplica- The Chief Justice--Anything that has causio stou whether the judgme it was right or wrong.

Bir Hlade I think your Lordship is

ally the same, ud athough there wore to Reparate cases before the Conrt he was wil line to take them together. The Attey

he wanted added. They we not the clainants, they were fe purchasers from the claimants, whese fill would be made clear hereafter. The agerement was enter confusing the .. with the substance. Queral, however, suggested it was more

convenient to take them separately.

Secretary making the same request, and January 22, 1902 atradisional letter was sent. The agreement was only made suh jest to dus recogitia of the title by the Land Conce, and it was with the purpose of obtaining that reagoition that the let

ters were sent,

[ Lardali anked if the money had been paid by the purchasers. He would

matter

ito nilavit on to whether it had been the persons were not born. They were -paid or not.

Change of water and dict frequently: produces diarrhea, which can be quickly enemists and medicine vendors; WARINE No. 2 Police Station, where he reported Limited.. General Agents. the occurrence to Inspector Chat, Felice- en were immediately sent out to in- vestigate the matter, but all trace of the To-day's Advertisements T Company's Se

The 50 was mising Signs of a straggle mark the spot where the asanuit is alleged

The spot where tho robbery is alleged to have taken place is a very dark and lonely spot at night, and one which affords excellent facilities for sailants of this description to wait the towary passer-by:

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THE Steamship

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2362

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Optain . S. WALL, will be despatched as above on FRIDAY, tho 27 inst., t This steamer has superior accommod tion Ser First Class Passengers, and is fitted throughout with Electric Light. For. Freight or Pastago, apply to

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2360 Hougkong, November 26, 1903.

STEAM FOR

STRAITS, CEYLON, AUSTRALIA,

ed into unler tenes which stipulated that The form this matter is an entice of motion was, that the hearing of

to have taken place, and blood stains frun DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP COMPANY, the titie must be receguiwd by the Landfrom A curtain specific decision, but

the appeal should be pretponed on the the man's head are also to be seen about Court. On Dieraber 7, 1961, the Land the substance is the subject Court gave judgment on the chao of the of the litigation and the rights of the par-round that the respondent was unable to the roadside. When the mas reached the 1 claimanter and decided that they wer tica

that subject matter. The subject is prepare his case by December 23 and was Police Station he was in a epi-cruscious tho documents ondition. and bleeding freely. His clothing entitled to 12 TOR 40.09 acres.

and in the New Territory, and your Lord not in possession of.

that 'The facts were the case.

was torn, and the hng in which he carried December 30, 192, Counsul sent a letter ships have to deal with the vise in connec

appeal his money was broken open. to the Registrar of the Land Cart asking in there with, unt who is cutitled to the August 26, the Crown

against a decision of the Land Court when the certificate of title would be issued in.. as they wanted to deal with the property, The Chief Justice We are not going to in this case. Tho application was made e

parte, and was granted ex parte. The or No answer being received January decided thai, 16 130, he wrote to the Colonial The Attorney General contended tiist Mrder of granting them leave to appeal was Shade misconceived his position and that of in due course put upon his client in this his clients. Not only was he not entitled an case. On Nov, & Counsel received notice a right to appear but their Lordships would that November 23 had been fixed for the be perfectly out of the proper course if they hearing. On November 12 the Court gave were to ray his chons were respondents. leave to the Crown in an e parte applica

Messes Lake and Ragge in their freight to addue fresh evidence. Before Mr Slade could como in uuder Code tion, without calling upon the respondenta, Section 63 ho would bare to be joined in

His Lordship With leave for yon to circolar datel Naromber 21 report no the Court below, and in addition at the time the caer was before the Land Court reply.

Mr Slade stated that on the hearing of follows:---

There is again hardly any change to posthumous(laughter.) The respondent had that application the Attorney Goneral said Mr Shade said he understood that the us exeuse with regard to the afidavit. They that he would serve the affidavit, on which report in coast freights. The market has Captain E Fer, will be despatched for

20th November, at 3 p.m. money and aid, but could not were given notice that Mr Bowley badhe intended to rely, apou ruspondent in remained without animation, and a large the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the INDIA, ADEN, EGIPT, MEDITER make affidarit Cu i On Female it and they should have read it. I due time for them to answer it. bruary 4, 1902, Mr Slade roceived a lei. they did not they would be liable to be tar from the Colonial Secretary stating sued by their clients for negligence. He that it was not contilaed expedient to thought the applicants could not be joined issue a forozal eertificate of title pending as respondents in the appeal because they were not claimants in the Land Court, and the settlement of the takes on the land. The respondents in this appeal wers Leung according to the law of China as laid Chuen Ful and Tung Tuk Zeus, ad down in the affidavit by Mr Bowley it September, they completed male of their appeared that there was no such thing as interest to the man who cold to the applian asiganent known. Once land was got cante. The letter of the Colonial Secretary from the Chinese Government it could not was dicient recognition of his clients bo sold it inust rovert to the Crown. elains to the title and ownership of the Me Sade land, too, shown no grounds for land. Mr Bowley had made an affidavit in even the censideration of the Court if it reply that he had not received any notice had the power

what be to .STABL either witten or oral that anyone had any | sakuil. The other side had been guilty of interest in the claims, That was not negligence from first to last. Thoy had! answer, and they could easily hare found notice for three mouths of what the Crown ou that the applicants had an interest in case was and could have seen what evidence the matter. Mr Bowley did not deny that the Crown intended to give.. he know of the claims. He only -ay that he did not receive notice

WEATHER REPORT.

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2342

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WHAT'S IN A NAME?

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WHAT FOR?

Remember in future to

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Mails, will be despatched from this for BOMBAY, on SATURDAY, the 5th Doeamber, at Noon, taking l'assongers and Carga for the above Ports.

Silk and Yaluables, all Cargo for France, Onptain W. ELLIS, will be despatched as and Tea for London (ander arrangement) abovo on FRIDAY, the 27th inst., at will be transhipped at Colombo into s steamor proceeding direct to Marseilles and Noon.

London; other carga for London, &c., will bo conveyed vid Bombay.

number of steamers of all sizes continue in His Lordship said that prima facie the enforced idleness for lack of paying employ. What amall business' Huge s resulted respondents should have precisely the same ment. rights as the Crown. It would not do for the dccament, which were alleged to be in charters during the fortnight is mainly forgeries, to be given back to the person from enquiries after cual tonnaga from who was alleged to be implicated. He might Japan, in which direction rates are practical. take them out of the colony. His Lordship to the same as last quoted, except that from suggested that an official of the court be Moji to Singapore an improvement is noti- sent will the document to him if it waseeable, up to $2.10 having been paid to secure tonnage. Fixtures for Hongkong, necessary for it to leave the colony.

After further argument the caso was merlium size, have been at $1.75 and 81,85 per tou from Moji anil Karatau respectively. adjourned

at $2.20 and 2.00 Moji to Amoy, and at $1.80 Moji to Swatow. Karatzo to Manila, a small carrier has accepted 82.75.

From Hongay for this part nothing better thun 80 cents per um he been quoted and no fixture appears to han transpired; an offer for Swnlow at 81.30 has been taken.

Two more chatters vero reported since test writing as having been done from royage.

This Steamer is installed throughout with Newchwang to Cantos, at last rate, 22 cents, bas mero business cannot apparently the Electric Light. be worked although a telegram from New- chwang, as late as 18th instant, edvises the weather to be unusually fine and rawes the Both instant a safe date; for arrival, it is presumed to mean.

Concerning Saigon, excepting the charter on time Basis of a medium-sized bost for a con- further 6 soyage hence to Saigon and back, naction with no engagement

por list of: were not open to, the original claimants, Happy Valley ou Saturday laet. Owing to months afterwards (details that is not to say that I have power or and that undor the words of the Ordinance the non-arrival of the humer team, the à settlements), co local business has been

the Court ought to make them parties. right to dispose of the Court building.

The Attorney General-He does not

dray it.

Mr Slade replied, derging that the firma of policitors instructing him had been negligent. He could put witnesses into

On the 23rd at 11 26. The barnster isen generally, except over N. China. The anticyclone covers Chius and Japan, the centre lying over N. Chinn.

Gradiente continue rather steep, with the box to show that the firin had not read the affidavit. They had not been served heavy monsoon the Formosa Charmel with a notice of the affidavit until Novem and N. part of the China Sea.

Forecast:-Frosh NE. winds; no.

Bir Stade Tapustonielce to hear you say that.

The Chief Justice--The only thing is ber 18.

whether the judgment of the Land Court The reasons that he had for asking to be was good or bad,

Mr Sinde Well, I don't want to press joined as respondents were that they had Football.

greater interests than the original claim

press the point any further.

The Chief Justice The people rusy ootants; that he wished to bring into the trial

have had power to transfer the land.

coubt registor & transfer of this Court, but

The V. R. U. Football Club defeated points which were open them, which the Royal Engineers by 5 points to nil at

Mr Slade argued that bis clients had: The Chief Justica unid--I will deliver team had a forfeit.

claims upon the land, having In fact a judgment straight away. On December 2 possessory title,

As

1900, two claimante Lam Treung Fuk and

His Lordship-You are not to be treated Lam Tak Fok made a elaun for certain The New Commodore.

7 quite agree that if lands in the New Territory, and in the

bad.

trespassers..

here.

This well-known Steamer is specially fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigera ting Chamber, which ensures the apply of Fresh Provisione, Ice, &c., throughout the

Parcels will be received at this Office until 4 p.m. the day befero sailing. The.

required. contents and value of all packages are Shippon are particularly requested to A Stewardees and a duly qualified Sur-note the terms and conditions of the Com- geon are carried.

NB-To assure the additional comfort of passengers the teamers of the Company have electric fans fitted in staterooms.

For Fasange, apply to

GIER, LIVINGSTON & CO..

Agents, Hongkong, November 23, 190

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reported. There was a slight cuquiry EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM- tripwise from Saigon for both the Philip pines and this port, but offers of boats it.

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED.

For further Particular, apply to paay'a Bills of Lading.

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F. A. HEWETT,

Superintendent. Hongkong, November 23, 1903. EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN STEAM-

SHIP COMPANY, LIMITED,

FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE.

us low sa 30 cents and 2 cunts respectively | FOR PORT DARWIN, SYDNEY, MBL. QUESNELand Ports, and isking through

It is anticipated that Commodore failed to lead to business.

From Bangkok, the liners are not naftici

we uphold that this posscision of cantee of about a year on December 7, 1931, c. 6. Robinson will be promoted at the ently employed by what little cargo is offer- the land according to your claim is a the decision of the Lind Court wis

presunt even if the recent amalgamation of god su proper one and is allowed upon given in favour of the claim by these poo- beginning of Jnnuses. Captain Charles Ging; there is no opening for outsiders just at appeal, there is no doubt then that you ple, and it was the duty of the Land Onurt Dicken has been selected to fill the vacancy the interests of the Norddeutscher Lloyd would be entitled to receive the title or leafter it allowed the claim under suction

Captain Dickan will probably leave and the Rickmers' line of steamers has re- 14 lo report that allowance by the Registrar paid compensation,

Mr Slade-I think it is more compliat to the Governor to in due course make a England in January, and may be expected sulted in materially higher rates being From Java, owing to an nulavorable el than that. We have at any rate acquirertler ordering a title appropriate to be to arrivo during February. Captain charged, as is probable. oct all the rights the claimants originally granted, or else if be thought it inexpe Dicken is at present Inspecting Captain of market locally for sugar, there is no dem

dient to grant a title to refer it back to the The Ateney General The Jetist was Court to award compensation to the clai. Torpedo Bont Tustroyers in England, and not written to them but to the solicitora of mants, but not to a number of assigncos Fig Captain on the Royal Arthur There are other chaitus bat nothing turne the original claimante.

Mr Slade-I confess to that. The soli upon them because all of this claims have during the time Admical Pearson was in eltors of the claimants say: You are quite gone. The Crown was unt represented at command.of the Australian station. safe in buying the land, because the tile is that bearing and the Crows is in one senso a standing claimant to all land. Surtion recognised by the Government.

The Chief Justice-Tho letter does not 16 of the Ordinance provides that all fand say the Government has decided to great is the property of the Crown except such the title. It would not be actually bind land where fioreons can show a clain to it ing because it is not the Colonial Secre- Well, it was discovered, or the Crown

SAY, unaoma, queried lile Mary Ellen, what's a dead letter? Any letter that is given to your father to mail, my dear. replied the wise mother,

BOURNE AND ADELAIDE.

TASMANIA, &c.)

****ÁMILIE,

3 CROWN

Parkmore.

Glenlivet

A Choice Old Scotch Whisky.

$12.00 Per Case.

GIN

The Finest made, $7.80 Per Case.

OLD TOM

SCANDINAVIAN.

Calling at Teston, Pour DARWIN, and ALONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED,

Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, TAMANIA, &0.) EASTERN, Captain W. ELLIS, will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the This well-known Steamer is specially Gt- ted for Passengers, and had a Refrigerating Chamber which ensures the supply of Frash Thie Steamer is installed throughout with the Electric Light.

GOLD MEDAL.

Provisions, Ico, &., throughout the voyage. MILK

fuking through Cargo to NEW ZEALAND THE Steamship

HE Steamship

for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the Captain SP. J. GEORGE, will be despatched 26 December, at Mounte 28th inst., at Noon.

This well-known Steamor is specially something like 174 corta might perhaps ing Chamber which ensures the supply of and, except that for focal roligory's necount fitted for Passengers, and has a Refrigerat bring about business. Java to Japan thero Fresh Provisions, Ice, &c., throughout the This Steamer is installed throughout with February loading, shippera' ideas of freight

the Electric light. is sume inquiry showing again for Januaryvoysgo baingin the neighbourhood of 25 cute only.

For Freight and Spesial Reduced Passage Under the fieading of Sailors there in no-

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., concerning American bark Lillebonne,

Vågenta, thing now to advise for this issue, except Rates, apply to

5383 Hongkong, November 23, 1969. which vessel, contrary to previous imforms- tien, is now advertised to be sold by Poblie Auction on 91st instant,

A Stewardess and a duly-qualified Bur- geon are carried.

NB.To assure the additional comfort of passengers the samers of the Company have electric fane fitted in state-rooms. For Freight or Passage, apply to

The Richest, Purest, Best.

SOLD AT

GIBB, LIVINGSTON &C. The Mutual Stores,

Agente.

Hongkong, Noyember 4, 1903.

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