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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1908.

THE 9.8. FATSHAN CASE,

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INQUIRY HELD.

No Decision Arrived At.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, December 2. On Monday everal European doctors and one foreign-trained Chinese docter

oxamined the body of the Chinese passenger who was reported as having been done to death on the a.s. Fatabau, and they all came to the conclusion that he had died

from disease and not from the ill-treatment

which he was said tú have ressived. The A was very thin, all the bones were prominent; he had ranny of the signs tist betrayed the opinm umakar,

The Nam Hoi magistrate hald an official examination on the corpse and the condu- sion come to was that the man had been murdered. Attached to the magistracy are two miner officials who report

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

His Excellency Sir Fredrick Logard preskled at the meeting of the Legislative Consell which was held thle afternoon. There were also present;-

"A COUNTRY GIRL”

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the simple country girl, the statoly actress, SELECTED STOCK

or the ardent lover she had a pormality

of her own which could not but be admired. Her every movement botokened a thor ough grasp of the situation. Shé - was

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heard to grent advanings a soloist LATEST RECORDS.

the popular song "Coo," while her association with Me G. Lammiert

For a large number of years the Hong Hon. Mr F. H. Max (Colonial Seo-kong Amateur Dramatic Club has deserved-Geoffery Challoner) in the pretty dust i rotary).

Hou Mr W. Raw Davina, K.ly coupled a loading position og (Attorney General).

those who cater for the enjoyment of Hon, Mr W. CHATUA (Director of Pub-residents in the Colony during the concert le Works). Treasurer).

Hon. Mr A. M. Tromsex (Colonial been established by resson of the fact that and theatrical season. This reputation has

Hen. Mr E A. IVING (Registrar it has always been able to number in it Generail.

tapke aspirante possessed of abilities of no an order, and also because it has ex- creiend a wise discretion in the selection of suitable material, both from the view-point of the patron as well as so far as the pacities of ite members have boon són- oerned. The result has been that the perioda during which they occupy the boards at the Theatre Royal havo invariably been some of the most enjoyable and entertaining

Han, F. J. BADORLEY, Capt. Supt of Polio, Mr H. E. Poztock, K.O.

Hon.

Hon. Đr Họ Kai.

Hon. Mr Wa Yox, C. MG. Hon. Mr H. W. Slado.

Hon, Mr W. J. GRESSON.

Hon. Mr E. A. HEWITT,

Mr C. CLEMENTI (Clark of Councils).

YELLAGEES ONJECE ZU PROPOSED BITS

FOR LATRINE

The Hon. Colonial Secretary proposed times in the whole year to those who ap the following resolution:Whereas appreciate theatricals, especially when trane plication has been duly made bylated by anthusiasts who take up this Sanitary. Round to the Governor under

of it, and near House No. 112; and glat, when the club commenced a five

Boy and girl together," providext ons of the mud gems of the evening. Mr Lammert álled his part in a manner which

onlooker most was the perfect naturalness might suggest that he is never more at home than on the stage. What struck the and ease which he displayed throughout. He always appeared as a strong character, and his fine stage appearance esced his undoubted talent. As a vocalist also he wored a great success, being paid the com pliment of securing the first encore of the evening for his happy render ing of "A sailor's life,” white sa other affort which brought down the house and which was also redemanded, waY the song "My little girlip. As ** Nan ** Mrs H. A. Stewart also won many marks of appreciation. As the open-hearted Devon- shire las abe soon became a favourite with the audience, and not only as che vivacious and exptivating in her acting but she also sing in hostful voice to alers which to her Of those the best wore

cess. The magistrate himself never goes too near the body at an official examination of this kind, estende ad fe that duty to those two oficiala. One of the oxamine the body closely and reporte section 167 of the Public Health and branch of setivity from mere love of the Try again, Johnnie," and "Molly, the? aloud to the magistrate as he proceeds, Buildings Ordinance 1903 for the erection thing. It was, therefore, not to be won while the other takes the report down in of a Public Latrine in the Wong Nei dered at that the Theatre was crowded lant writing.

Chung villago Immediately to the South On Monday this performance was gene through on the Fatahan whari. One old whereas such application having been nights' run of the popular musical comedy's task. She took her work with obvious disreputable looking Chiraman bent over approred by the Governor and a not-"A Country Girl" Neither was it sur the body and observed a hardly discernible ification of the intension to secta prising that when the final curtain was red mark on the forehead of the deceased. pablic latrine upon unab site having been rang down the audience left the building Then stooping lower he seosed to badaly published in three successive numbers with feelings of complete satisfaction and observing the forebead more closely. Next

of the Gazette, certain inhabitants of the he placed his Engers on the reddish part as above village hava objected to such crac. genuine delight.

to feel it, After looking at it again for

tion; and whorens the objections so made

As to the play itself, there is as need some time he begin rab it, and again have been considered by this Council; it to eulogiae it or to enter into a process closely Inspected it. More rubbing and is hereby resolved by this Council that the of analysie, for it is well-known to the another look. This was followed by gentle above mentioned site and the erection most casual patron of the play houas. tapping on the part which was receiving there of a public latring be approved, Country Girl" has behind it the such close scrutiny.

After having pro The petition from To Tai, Lo Pak highest recommendations and the heartiest ceeded in this manner for what seemed Leang Ip Tin Hi, Ng Ta Fox and Teo approval of thousands of audiences, and quite a long time, he took up on his Hin of Nos. 102, 103, 104, 106, 106 and doubtless. the knowledge of this great finger und very tiry drop if water 117 Wong Nei Chung village respectively popularity as regarded as suficient and placed it

the spot. that had been was as follows:-That your petitioners are justification in selecting piece that could causing him so auch anxiety. Another tho habitate of the abore village and certainly not be described as freak or new. sarefni inspection and, evidently not satis- are glad to hear that the Government One of the chief attractions of the play in fied with the drop of water he began again his proposed to erect a public latrine the charming music with which it abounde; bis rubbing and tapping After some time in their village for the convenience it is light, tunaful, and airy, as well in be placed another equally anall drop of of the people, so your petitioners dara not the sparkling choruses as in the pretty to say anything against the proposal. That solos of which it contains so many. Then pwing the selected site for the latrine is there is the humour of the dialogue, too near to their houses and they fear that which is smart and it the point. Indeed, the filthy umells from the latring would be it was made the more es last night by the unbearable so they pray that the Govern- inclusion of a number of topical references. went will kindly select another saitauis is nearly always the case in musical site further away from their village; foremedy the combination of evente which pray.

Girl" cannot Bariously be construed into a "plot," though the luterest in the un- folding of the tale is fairly well maintained. What there is in the piece which in any degree partakes of this element dovolopes in and largely ends with the first of the two Acts, the latter for the most part con sisting of scenic effects, attractive dances, and plansing vocal numbers.

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water on the man's ferohead and a minut examination followed.

Goodne knows what came after that. The Europeans who were watching des paired of seeing the end of the examination if continued at the same rate and came *WAY.

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Marchioness," the latter of which had to be repeated in response to loud calls from the patrons. Miss Both took the part of "Princess Metiline," and it was no casy sincerity sad gave a capital rondering of the favourite song "Under the Deodar." As "Madara Sophie Miss Ella Rowe was charming; while Mrs Hoary Ham phreys and Misa Chapthan took lesser parte remarkably well. Of the other artistes who are deserving of special notice is Mr H. P. White, who the portly. dignified Rajah of Bhong was always a conspictous figure. His acting was for the most part distinctly good, although occasionally he gave an impression of undue indifference. He sang with considerable succoss his opening solo, and also the well known song "Peace." Fuses, saaily-gulled Sir Joseph Verity was admirably portrayed Oh, Ho! So Here's for A Merry ASPINALL'S SANALENE GLOSS. by Theat. Comm. Dickens, B.N., whilafur. ther successes were achieved by Mr H. Han cock, Mr H. V. Wilkinson, and MrMowbray S. Nerthete, the last named's trentment of the Devonshiro dialect being all that could he desired, though it is to be feared that it sunderstood by Bet a few of the nudience. During the second Act Mas McFarlane introduced a fine, swinging: song outitled "Come down to Devonshire. Being possessed of a tine, powerful voice she ecored a complete triumph in this She was the recipient of two beautiful floral gifts from the audionce, while imilar compliments ware bestowed on other lady. artistes during the evening. A number of incidental dances were introduced and were splendidly performed by Miss Ella Rowe, Ma Henry Humphroys, Miss Shelton Gifts for all. Hooper, Mrs Guby, and Miss Seth.

A word of praise is due to the orchestra for the excellence of their services.

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instrumentalista did exceedingly well, cor- tainly greatly assisting in providing much of the three hours' enjoyment. No one. who revels in clean, wholesome and pretty musical comedy should miss aceing “A Country Girl."

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such cases this test by a drop of water is described. A drop of water should be placed upon any part of the body which shows signs of having received a blow. If the water runs of the part, it is considered Byelaws under Section 16 of the Public as a proof that no big was received. If Health and Buildings Ordinance, 1903 however, the water remains where placed, were laid on the table as follows:-(.) it is regarded as conclusive evidence that Bakehouses, (b.) Cattle-ehods, Pigales, the part has received injury. It reminds ato., (a) Cemeteries, (d.) Dairy, (s.) Depots one of the old Saxon days and the triala by for Cattle, Pigs, Sheep and Goats, (f). There is no doubt but that the light ordeal.

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gratifying to those at the head of affairs to achieve the success attained were Mr Gome early and buy early || sibly have run of even if a typhoon had

especially Mr Jol Robertson--that the Vowbray S. Northecto, the hon. secretary; beeu blowing.

First reading of a Bill entitled Au OrAmateurs through with fiying Mr Evan Criston, the hoa. treasurer; dinance to empower a Magistrate to hold colours, a circumstance which was no and, last but not leasty the businoses a Small Debt Court in the New Ter-loss Battering to the performers than it was range, ir A. Chapines. These thres

pleasing to the audience. The confidence gentlemen decorve the praise of the who with which the members attacked the piece of the members of the Club for the pains was most refreshing, and the total absence of **stage fright Wes in

Whatever other tests there were ha ultimately came to the conclusion that the deceased had died of the injuries he bad

received. The remaining tents, if any, ware probably carried out in the amo manner, similar precautions being taken to avoid failure of any one of them.

Among respectablo Chinese the result of this examination possesses no value as Liley recognise that these men would be too much afraid to roport otherwise lesb the mob should get at them and leave them in a condition that would call for a similar examination on their own bodies by their successors in office.

The magistrates themselves know how worthless the reports of these officials are, and their work is merely another explo of the look-see pidgin," of which the Chinoso are so foul. The following ex- perience a Canton European will serve

of to show the truth of this.

This gentleman speaks Macidarin and Cantonese well and some years ago he had business to transact with a magistrate in the Houngahan district. Ho lived with the magistrate for a couple of days, and tha ärst night the magistrate asked to bo excussé as he had some cases to attend to

in court; the business of his court, he explained, was carried on in the evening. On asking leave to accompany him the European was granted permission and and they went into the court-room together. The judge took his sest on a kind of platform and the European was given a seat beside him. On each seat was

a writer.

This first case was between one of the long cost class and a coolie. The long-coat gentleman WAB introduced first. Hell on his knees before the platform and kowtowed to the judge. Then still on his koess, he told his story. Ho had been walking along the street onu wet day with umbrella up and at one part had beat jossled by a poolie and a rih of the coolio's oil-paper umbrella had run against his era. On remonstrating with the coolie, the latter had returned some abusive tan- guage, and the gentleman had run bis umbrella into the coolla's ribe. Then had followed a free, light during which he had received a cut on his face.

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The Hon. Attorney General moved the first reading,

The Hon. Colonial Secretary seconded and the bill was read a first time.

AVENDMENTS IN CRIMINAL LAW.

First reading of a Bill entitled An Or. dinance to amend The Magistates dinance 1890 and to effect certain other amendmenta in the Criminal Law.

Hon. Attorney General moved the first roading.

Han, Colonial Secretary seconded and the bill was reads first time.

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large measure responsible for the fact that the play wont with a delightful buoyancy From beginning to end. Of course there were oocasional shortcomings, but The caste was as follows: Orthese were not sufficiently numerous Geoffery Challoner, Mr Gen. P. Lammert: serious as to at all mar the general ex- Rajah of Hhong, Mr H. P. White; Sir cellence of the performance, which would Joseph Varity, Lt. Comm Dickons, RN. have been a credit to many a professional Douglas Verity, Mr H. Hancock: Lord combination. The piece was given with Anchester, Mr H. V. Wilkinson; Maj. that vigour and gusta which are the life Vical, Mr D. P. Warbrook, Lord Gaz FOR GOOD DRUG STORK and soul of musical comedy. When the mere, Mr F. O. Carrol; Sir Charles Cor-

SERVICE fuil chorus was in trott, the somewhat telyon, Mr E. C, May; Granfer Mumraory, First sending of a Bill entitled An Or-erampod dimensions of the stage were Mr Mowbray S. Northcote: Ruto Fairway, dinance to amend The Fire Insurance compliasised, but on the whole very little Mr J. Darly; Groom, Mr J. Hall; Companies Ordinance 1908.

inconvenience was used in this direction. Tyinchis, Sub-Lt. D Maxwell, RN. anywhere in Hongkong. Every As to the work of the members in an Rajah's Attendants, Mr F. C. Hall article kept by a first-class drug- individual as well as in a collective sense and Mr C. CF. Cunningham; Barry, Hon. Oclonial Secretary seconded and little else but praise can be written. Miss W. O. Worcester: Marjorie Joy, gist is here. Everything is reli-

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Hoa. Attorney General mosod the first reading.

Hon. Colonial Bearetary seconded and the bill was read a Brst time.

COMPANIES' ORDINANCE. First reading of a Bill entitled An Ordinance further, to amend The Coon panies Ordinance 1865.

Hoa Attorney General moved the first reading

Hoo Colonial Secretary seconded and the bill was read a first time.

NEW TRAMWAY.

Committee on the Bill entitled An Ordinance for Authorizing the Construe. tion of a Tramway within the Colony of Hongkong.

This bill was not proceeded with.

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play: It be stance any particular piece of work as being most effectively handled when such a high standard of general merit was attained, but the ensemble which brought the first Act to a close was finely done. Altogether the choruses were sung in a manner which will be a lasting credit to the club.

To refer to the scenery and costumes

Villagers, Bustics, Farm Handa, &c., &e. Masdamer Gilby, MoFarlane, Capel, Tarrant Misses Seth. Andrews, Tennant, Lambert, Hance, Sayer, Schmidt, Miller; Messrs. Flemming, Coughitrie, Jammert,

it need only be aid that both were of Wilson, St. Clair, Young, Nugent, Turner, most effective character. For wealth Walker, Ayria, Graff, Sayer, Thomas, Hay-

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Then the official examiner was called to inspect the wound. This official proved to be a dilapidated coolie-looking old fellow, He looked at the wound for some time, and Patilio Works Extraordinary, miscal then reported aloud that it was fairly laneous, Blake Pier Shelter. deep out from which blood had flowed freely.

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CONDOLENCE WITH CHINA,

Voto of Sympathy Passed bỷ Legislative Council.

Act when the folk from the mansion ap- lows:-First Violins, Capt. H. M. Beasley, pear in their adopted country garb, while R. A. Mr J. R. Hargreaves, Mr E. Wolf. the scenic beauty revealed at the opening Mr.C. A P. Xavier Cello, Mr P. A. of the concluding Ast was of marked Rozario; Bass, Mr W W. Matthaws: brilliance, a brilliance which was enhanced Cornete, Mr. O. C. Elliott, Mr Bristow by a most effective figure tourch in which Clarionet, Balaman Hotchkina, Thu the greater number of the artistes took Buffs" Trombone, Bandsinan AfcQuade, part.

The Buffs" Second Violins, Mr G. G. A meeting of the Finance Committee Coming to the individual efforts, com- Catchick, Me J. M. S. Rozario, Mr Sibbitt, was had immediately after the Council pliments will have to be distributed with a Bergt Perdue, A. P. D.; Viola, Bandaman under the presidency the Hon, Colonial | free hand, the principals ran osch other Tester, The Buffa" Flute, Mr J. D. Secretary when the following votes were very closely for premier honours. Probably Cemund; Frenok Homs, Corporal Miller Afternoon His Excellency Sir Frederick At the Legislative Council meeting this considered and passed.

had a vote been taken among the audience The "Bata": Corporal les. The as to which was the most popular character Buffs; Timpani, Bandaman Hennings, Lugard proposed the following resolu

**Barry" would easily The "Buffs" Fiano, Mr George Grimble. tion: figure at the top activity which keeps the pot of fun boiling

*That the Legislative Council of Hong- throughout the whole evening. It is hist to CHAMBERLAIN'S OOUGH RELIEDY kong nó this its first meeting since the ▲ sum of 21,700 in aid of the vote, provoke more mirth than the remaining

IN SOUTH AFRICĂ.

news of the deaths of the Emperor and miscellaneous services, stationery. members of the case put together, and in RS. Schneider, of Koffeylentein, O. Doague Eaipress of China was received, filling this role Mr W. G. Worcester scored a MR. O, is very grateful to the many desire to rebord its sympathy with the groat atceras. He was simply irresistible, facturers of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Government of China of the kas it has and his versatility was little abort of He has found that it eared his childron se sustained by the death of its Rulers, and remarkable. He was xiways alive to the well himself of their boughs and colds situation, and his songs Yo-ho, little They word all coughing and got no relief to express its hope that the reign of the girls. Yo-ho," and Mrs Brown loudly applauded. The sille role was filled have made this same discovery. There is

were until this remedy was need. Idany parents New Emperor may be successful and pro- with conspicuous success by Mrs W. Logan, nothing better for coughs, cold and crong, sperous. whose capabilities as a true artiste are and as to contains no injurious substance,ting that the Hongkong Government His Excellency thought that it was rightly appraised in this Colony As thore is no dangor in given in to the chil hould express their condolates with their Marjorie Joy she took her part with drea. For sale by all okamise and store ear ighbour. On receipt of the news frosdom, grace, and as and whether as keepers,

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On hearing this the magistrate leszed over towards the European and said in s whispor, He has paid the old man two A aux of 886,647,60 in aid of the vote, dollaro.'

misculineaus_services, for the follow- Then the coolia was called in and being items:-Indian Polios Remittances, kowtowed and told somewhat the same 87,800.00, Cancer Research Fand, 835.60, atory except that the long-cost gentleman Tropical Diseason Reses roh Fund, $118,65, had commenced the bad language. He, Department of Chinese in London Univer also, had a wound to show which he said sity, $35.60, Jeperial Instituto, 8237.30, had been received in the scrimmage. The Redemption of Subsidiary Coin, $78,620.45, old man on being called to examine the total, 888,547.60. ooolie's wound reported that it was very alight. This fellow, the magistrate whis

again, has paid him twenty cents In giving his judgment, the magistrato entirely diaregarded the report of the official examiner; he reproved the long-coat gentle maz for having so far forgotten his dignity

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and next admonished the coolie for having dared to assault a gentleman. Then he dietaised both with the warning that should they be involved again in such an unseemly #qusbllo would deal with the matter more seriously.

An enquiry into the Fatahan LASH WAS held in the British Consulate yesterday. There were present the Portugese Conan, Dr Davenport, the Nam Hoi Magistrate,

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he had immediately telegraphed in that tense to the Viceroy of Canton, and had had received a reply expressing gratitude for the sympathic massage. He proposed pending a copy of the resolution to the British Ministar at Peking,

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HOISTING ENGINES & PILE DRIVERS made by the LIDGERWOOD MANFG. Că.

PUMPS

Various makes in stock, including TANGIE & WORTHINGTON,

COIR ROPE

All sizes from 2" to 6" always in stock.

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(of New York).

The Albany Rotary Pump, Electrical Plant and Appliances,

W. B. HAIGH & 00, LTD, FAIRBANKS, MORSE & CO.

All Kinda of Machinery and

Saw Mill Mashimary. Engineering Supplies.

DUGGAN, NEEL & MCGOTÁIL ZI. CONSOLIDATED PNEUMATIC

Paints, Oilá, Varnishét, ita,

·TOOL CO., LTD. Pacumatic Tools and Air Compressors

for working on Iron, Wood or Book Various other Manufacturerai

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KITSON LIGHT Brilliant, Safe and Cheap Illuminant by Kerosene Oil.

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Sole Agents,

OREGON PINE

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JOHN & ROBERT HARVEY & CO., LIMITED

EHTABLISHED 17707

IE Undersigned have been appointen BOLE AGENTS in Hongkong and Sonh

Obins for the above. Company's

WHISKIES:

Harvey's Special! $14 Per Case.

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