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THE SITUATION IN PEKING.

PIRACY NEAR DEEP BAY..

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 19 7.

SUMMARY COURT.

BANKRUPTCY COURT.

[BEYORE SIR WILLIAM RES DAV

KA CHIRE JUSTICE)

The following cases in bankruptcy were disposed of

A CLAIM FOR WAGES In the Summary Court this morning, befors Mr. Justice Gompertz, Alla Ditta a watchman, claimed from Nawab

Reib Tak Chan Khan, head watchman of the Hong

The Official Receiver, Mr. H. A kong Electric Company Ltd, the sum of 28.30, being $11,30 for wages and Nisbat, applied for an order of adjudica $17 damages for wrongful diamitsaltion stating that at the first meeting of

Mr. E. J. Grist "appeared for the crediton it was unanimously resolved

and that the Official Receiver should be plaintiff and Mr. A. M. Preston for the that the debtor be adjudged a banknipt defendant.

appointed as Trustee.

The Official Receiver saked for an

order on these conditions. The order was granted. Be Min Choy..

The adjourned public examination of Min Chay was first for Saturday

be overlooked that thisle to large extent dus to the

Whit the steam launch Hang On rise in exchange which has com

lay at anchor in Deep Bay near War H pensated in a great many instance for the increased lail-down cost in. The following items are extracted Village, st about 11.30 pm on the sterling of goods imported. And from telegrams to the Chinese 23rd instant, a small two-masted boat containing several armed men came thia rise iu exchange ha Mull":

alongside. They bearded" the launch sadly reduced the income of the Various reports are current in

and easily overpowered the crew, who Service men stationed here. Officers Peking regarding General Feng Kuowers sleeping at the time. The pirates who could save on their pay three Chaug and the Presidency. He is then ordered the coxswain of the Li Your Isunch to get up steam and stars tha PREMIER SCOTCH OF ago, in many instances now apparently undecided"

find it difficult to make ends meet: Tung has given out that he will inunch in the direction of Fuk Wing in their expenses in the Colony may be no account return to the post Chinese Territory. The coxswain was

Mr. Grat said that it appeared that THE FAR EAST

the same in the number of dollars but will demy leaving the country forced to obey the order.

A about 5.30 m. on the 24th the defendant in this case was the bod per month, but the minber of dollar til things, wettle, down.

Ling Chi Chao has sent $100,000 instant, whilst the launch was off Fuk watchman employed by the Hongkong they receive has declined by some--

"medical Wing, the "etcom launch Kong Electric Company Ltd, and it was his! sighted towing, two business to supply watchmen, that Hung was thing like thirty per cent, and into Li Yuan Hung as addition they suffer a further dednie expenses," tion" for the increased income tax A Shangliai telegram says a con- cargo boats. The pirates immediately being part of defendants' contract, he payable on their par as it is expressed fidant of General Fong Kuo Clang opened fire on the Keong Hang and the employed the watchmen and paid them in sterling. With regard to the menys the General has definitely cargo boats and required the launch and so that they were his ampinyees and not next. whose daily pay may be said to be decided to go up to Peking in a fowits tow to stand by" Some of the the employees of the Hongkong Electrio coxswain of each launch was ordered to that he was employed by the defendant

Mr. Leo. D'Almanda made an applie A S. WATSON & Co., Ltd., reckoned in pence, their pay has been days. There is no foundation for pirates boarder the cargo bonts and the Company Ltd. The plaintiff's chee was reduced to almost vanishing point. the report that he will take with take a cargo boat in tow. The cox-in about the month of March and that Possibly the Home Authorities take him 20,000 soldiers, & He also stateilwains were compelled to obey the he continued to carry out his duties ation for rescission. He stated that ho the view that on the Government that Feng Ka Chang is not going pirates orders and the cargo boats until June 21, when he was dismissed had ascertained, after several interviews defendant without Buy with the Official Receiver, that there provides them with board, lodging to accept the Presidency, but for five were taken to a place between Sha by the

Plaintiff were no assets and therefore it would As the steam reason being given at all aud clothing, they can have no sub-other inportant, reasons, namely (Cheug and Man Chat. atuntialgrievance, since ang rise in the exurge I Yuan Hung to resuelannch Hang On had run short of coal claims that he was not pak his wages best of living cannot greatly affect other; (2) to discuss the unification the pirates supplied her with fire wood. from June to June 21 so that he DANISON On 26th July, 1915, them; but it really does mit toucher North and South; (3) the treat They then left the Hang On and in-would be entitled to wages for that

The Pesk, to Mr. and Ms. A. the grievance at all. Many of the men

period and one month's wages, in liev

The plaintiff, from the, witness box, stated that the defendant asked him for s loan of $100 with which to pay a money-lender. He lent the money and after some time when he asked for the

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TOLES fron the premises

MUHIDEEN & Co., Jewellers, No 35, Queen's Road Central Hongkong, on the night of 10th July, 1917.

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HONGKONG.

BIRTHS.

Davros, a daughter.

BEST AL NAL 40 Natham-Rul Kowbon, on the 26th July, to Mr. and Mrs. Ft. C. BEST, a girl

DEATHS.

nint.

ot notice.

dismissed him,

have dependents at home, and it of the Manchu House; (4) theformed the coxswain that he was free to

treatment to be meted out to Chang proceed to Hongkong.

Upon the arrival of the long . in by the rise in exchange their dollar Hun: () the convocation of Parlia

Hongkong the corewain of the launch pay enters reduction, to a point which hardly suffices to meet their

Li Yian Hung has sent telempiimmediately reported the piney to the own small haly needs in the Colony, there is

Do surplus left for the replies to various Takwaus saying Police. He stated, however, that the HUTCHINSON-At the Isolation. Hos|

that he is determined to resign and pirates stole nothing from the Hany Sample Watches, several Jewellery

pital Shanghai, on July 2uth men's dependents. Qoly a strong asking them not to urge him and they did no damage to the launch, retura of the loan, the defendant

nor did they injare anyone aboard. LESLIE Eeressos, sense of the injustice officers und HENAY sex containing Diamond and Ruby

nion to remain. Ile proposes to The steam launch Hang On trades Rings, Gold and Platinum Necklets with

nged 37 years.

pneu viffer ander the present" con- Assorted Stones Gold Bracelets set with

Southditions could have induced the lease for Japan as soon as Feng Kubbetween this Colony and Hau Hoi. Assorted Stones, Gold Buttons, Guld LAINA Johannesburg

Africs, on May 7th Was P.

Committee ut tia

Chamber of lang arrives in Peking. Coins Gold Silver and Nickel Wat het,

Chief Officer wa Gold Fenger Ring Platinum Claws, late

Commerce and the China Amociation. Groid Brouches set with fadestone, a Gold Rings, and Wallets confailing.

ERICHARD. ---At the Melyeire School, to wake a representation to tha Precious Stonea.

N. EBalurgh Road. Shanghai, Premier on the subject, by telegram, on July 19th," HELEN Riensis, principal of the Mand in doing so they unquestionably have the support of the whole civil community. There are two solutions

persons

A reward of $500 will be paid by the undersigned to any person or who, will kise information which will lead to the recovery of the stolen property, the arrest and conviction or the thief or thieves.

This reward holds good fork twelve months from this date.

C. Mc 1. MESSER, Captain Superintential

Central Folice Station.

-Hongkong, 96th July, 1917.

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Dolemioned have received instruc" ons from The BESTRAR, SUPREME COAT, to sell by Pashlie Anction..

on

FRIDAY.

the 37th July, 1917, at 2.30 p.m., at. No. 39A, Queen's Road Central Ground Flor

(Silversmith and Silk Merebaat),

AS A GOING CONCERS,

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therein contained.

Term:-Chih

HUGHES & HOUGH, 4 yalions by the Government.

Hongkong July 26, 1917.

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The case has beon before the Court since 1913,

Be Kurung Ying.

be useless to preceeri further:

The application was granted.». Fe Fung Ming Shik

The Official Receiver stated that the creditors bad agreed to, adjudge the" dabter a bankrupt, and to appoint the principal creditor Trustee, subject to a bond being given for $5,000.

sked to s with this arrangemet

Ho

order in accordaros

Mr. D'Ahmada ngrted, for the judg- ment creditor and the application was granted

He Yewing Fat Chi

In reply to Mr. Preston, plaintiff denied that be asked to be allowed to leave his employment in order to go to The Official Receiver applied that the India Ha had no conversation debtor, be adjudged a bankrupt and anybody about going to that he (The Oficial Receiver) bo Indis. He denied the suggestion that appointed Trustee

The application was granted..

ORDER RESTORED AT

24 CHENGTU.

THE LATE MR. Y. G. HUMPHREYS. with

The main body of the Kweichow MILITARY-FUNERALĄ, TOMOROW, troops left Chengti on the 17th inst. Order is gradually being restored}

of the quention. One is for the there. The gentry and merchants welcomed Lous, Chien Hao to the Military and Naval authorities to adopt the practice followed very city to maintain order Lou Chien assume the Huo willing to successfully by the Culonial Govern- ment of paying ofheers on sterling governorship in an acting capacity Bularies eighty per cent. on a fixed and has telegraphed to the Central dollar and the balance in dollars Government to appoint a military

and a civil governor... at the current rate of the day. The THE PAY OF THE SERVICE second solution is to fix the pay

MEN.

of officers and men alike on this Mandate has been issued dis. station in dollars. Hongkong pays missing Admit Chin Pi. Kwong

Hosexure, Tunaspay, July 26, 1917.

menns

DISSENSION. IN THE NAVYI.

ment.

ALLEGED BIG BANK ROBBERY.

An I.K.V.B. Under of to-day's dute. reads as follows

Friday, 27th July.

Coy. will

fall in at Observation Pizon, thú p.m. vo attend the humeral of the late Pte., W., G. Humphreys.

he was paid his wages at a subsequent interview with the defendant.

Mr. Justice Gompertz said that it appeared that the plaintiff and the defendant hal bat, se conversation with the Manager of the Hongkong Electric Company and it would be ni Well, he were called to say what. Ippened at that interview.

His Lordship therefore adjourned the Coy.cus till the afternoon.

Lieut. E. Branels will command. Text. Sergt. Major Bond and Sergt.-Majers will attend.

Members of other Companies attend ing will fall in at the monument and join the artege at 5.15 p.. Dress: Dit order, topres, sidearm.

Firing party will be furnished by

HONGKONG BOY SCOUT DECORATED.

Tte A. F. Demee writing to Scoutmaster Braga, makes "modest mention of the fact that be bas managed to guin the Croix de

Guerre

for bravery.

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THE MAGISTRACY.

CONFLICTING STORIES.

A Chinese Bremse on the ss. If al was brought before Mr. J. E. Wood this morning or the, charge of being in unlawful possession of nine tiels of prepared opium.

An Indian watchman aboard the

When the Court resumed, Mr. Colson the manager of the works of the Rong kong Electric Company, stated from the witness box that he remembered the head watchman bringing one of the remember whether plaintiff was the man:ed to search the defendant's bank other watchmen to him. He could not steamer deposed that when he attempt. It might have been the plaintiff. The aboard the ship the defendant lay Lead watchman said that the plaintiff down in the bunk and refused to work had been unsatisfactory and sked

the

permission to dismiss him, which was get cut. Finally, towever, the witnes given. Witaese knew that one of the succceeded in ejecting the defendant-

bunk. Witney then watchman had been giving unsatis from factory work for some time searched the bunk and found the opium There was no discussion between them.

defendant's Being a tary man, witness tell them concealed beneath th

pillow. to get out."

Corroborative evi given by a second Im the vessel

was "ther watchman of

BANGKOK UPIUM.

IT is an amazing thing that the Homean annual military contribution of from the office of Commander-in-Cos. Authorities, to whom we understand twenty per vent. of its dollar Chief of the Navy and appointing many representations hava already revenue. It is a constantly growing Lau Kun Hung is his "successor.

aum in dollars, and its exchange Admiral Sub Chen Ping has tele- been mile on the subject, should, Bo far, have been able to recognise at the present high rate makes the graphed his resignation to Peking.

The Captains of the Haiyung and the great. hardship-scandalous in-sun in pounds sterling enormously

We the Haichow have telegraphed to Justice is not too strong a term-greater than it has ever been.

Hie Lordship:-"I do not think that suffered by officers and men of the good reason why the pay Peking that they are willing to obey of the Forces should not be met in the orders of the Central Govern

He says carrica e mach farther." Military and Naval Services stationed

The Cabinet is replied by It is a rather nice bronte cross, dollars out of the military "contribo-

Mc Grist: Oh certainly, it does, VALUABLE STOCK IN TRADE here through being paid in sterling tion which the Colony paye in dollars telegram pruising their loyalfy.

attached to a green and red ribbon."my Lori, so far as my case is concer

ner-it carries us very much farther, The defendant pleaded not guilty at the present abnormally high rate The point to be remembered in that

To his brother, Scouts in Houg because the defence is that the plaintiff and stated that the opium was not of exchange. The grievances of one ten dollars at 2. 7jd. has up greater

kong, the majority of whom are left voluntarily that he asked for found in his bunk, but in a rice, bag particular class of men in the Naval purchasing power to-day in the

Another telegram mentions that serving in His Majesty's auxilliary permission to leave, in order to goosed by every member of the crow.

India Dockyard were recently brought to Colony than had ten dollars at

After the defendant had given further Further evidenen was then board and evidence to the effect that plaintiff the defendant was discharged. the notice of the

House of 1s. 9. three years ago, and where an official has robbed the Bank of forces, the news will be most wel

to leave, Commens by

of ten dollars was deemed adequats pay Communications of cash and salt some and cheering.

The Boy Scouts have distinguished to be allowed ed theirselves in this war by the Mr. Colson again went into the

bor, and witness

in reply. to question put to the Parliamentary three years ago even dollars cannot industry Bank notes amounting to

$2,200,000. Liang Rai Chui will not exceptional efficiency, and disregard His Lordship, said that the defendiant Secretary of the Admiralty; but be considered adequate to day.

accept responsibility for the loss.

for danger, and the Hongkong Boy did not mention anything about the these particular men, whom Dr.

Scouts will have every reason to he plaintiff asking to leave. He (delendant) complained of the plaintiff's work and MACSAMARA referred to as "certain workmen who have been neat out

proud that they are no exception. wanted the latter dismissed.

Scout Demce expects to be trans- to Hongkong as volunteers from the

ferred to the Field Artillery Section Royal Dorkyards at Home mader agreement for a term of service as

The Peking Daily News sys-Accord-shortly. his address, however, will ing to the investigation by Japanese, remain unchanged, riz: 10. eme chargeaieu of trade," would appear

His Worship imposed s fina ot The rainfall isst night down to 10 Chang Hsun and his party have had d'Eigne, 10 eme Compagnie, Sector

OWNERSHIP OF A JUNK. cases of to stand in a class apart from the

close connection with the Germans. Postal 93, France.

Leung Kwo claimed from Lam Ving1,500, with the alternative of she Chocolate at Mears. Hughes and general body of Service men; form. this morning amounted to 0.6 They give six evidences, which are as

All bus Irends and brother Scouts the return of cargo boat No. 1338V or months bard labour. Dr. MACASMARA ssid "these men are inches.

(1) Van Hintze, the former German are invited to write to him often, for the value therent viz, $300, 7 paid wages and allowances in dollars,""

Minister, on his way back home, passed be "complains of being lonely, and Mr. Haywood appeared for the WILD CHICKENS IN KENNEDY and "it is only in the sense that

through Esachow and stayed there for welcomes letters and magazines of plaintiff and Mr. E. J. Grist for the

and Lei Chen, any description Rustine Internal Liberty Loan closer.they have to pay the increased income Entries close for R.K. C.C. Summer tax that they are now in receipt of

Tennis Tournment. pa-Night Fête at V.R.C SATURDAY 28 & MONDAY, July 30:-

THE CALENDAR.

MEMOS, VOR TOMORROW. Settlemont Day: Hongkong Stock

Exce

10,20 bem. -- Anction of Furniture. "oking Utensils etc. at Mestry.

Hughes and flough's, 10.30 -Auction of

Hough's

General Memoranda. SATURNAY, July 25-

4..

10.30a.m.Auction et Dress Matariais, Hats, Costumes, ste. etc. at Madame

“Gains', Alexandra Buildings, MONDAY, July 30:-

Victor Emmanud III of Italy (1900).

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NEWS OF THE DAY,

LOCAL AND GENERÁL

To-morrow is Settlement Day.

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The Manila Observatory this after noon reports that the cyclone ir typhoon over NE China Ses is filling up.

The Shirejik Maru, a steamer of 11,000 tons grom, built to the order of the Tatsuma Kisen Kaishs, has been launched at the Asana Dockyard, at Turums, tear Tokyo.

in

CHANG HSUN'S GERMAN SUPPORT.

Follows

two dayang Chid-tan Chan hangently conferred with the German Mimister.

(3). After the monarchical restoration, Linng Tang-yen, former Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, of the Manchu ourt, told the French Minister that after the completion of the teachin

the declaration, announcing diplomatic rupture with Germany would be cancelled, and that Chins would then

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WAR CHARITIEL

Our Little Bit." Society have

His Lordship said that that, ended the defendant's case and Mr. Preston

d Judgement way accordingly given for plaintiff.

defendant.

In Mr. Wood's Court this morning s Chinese was charged with the possession of 24 taels of prepared opian other than Government opium.

Revenue Ulcer Wildir stated that the defendant was arrested whilst carrying the opin in a wine jar. The opium was from Bangkok.

TOWN

Mr. Haywood aid that the plaintif Before Mr A Dyer Ball this moru was; 5 junk owner, and in December ho

decided to buy another jank. He went ing a Chinese coolie was charged with to a man representing the Shun Tai Keo stealing two chickens from the Praya of Chung Sha Wan end bought a boat at Kennedy TowL

for $100 He took with him the defendant who was at that time

In answer to the charge the defendant

chickens

less wages than before the war.” This is not the grievance of the general body of men in the Services Their hardship is that the soldier

to-day sent two cases containing the

his foli, and in the intter explained that he saw the and the sailor who are paid in sterling at the current rate of A patent has been granted

following articles to 3lows. Shewan, presence he paid the Shun Tai Keruing about and did not know that The magistrate sentenced the defen (4) After the restormtion, forty German

To Hon Sec., Queen Mary's take delivery of the boat. The to return Anniversary of the Accession of King exchange are drawing very much lea Japan for a wireless telephone system bo in the position of a neutral country. Tomes & Co. to be forwarded $100. Heinstructed the defendant to they belonged to anyone.

Needlework Guild, Cavendish accountants intracted to give dant to six weeks hard labour,

receipt to the for which was done, 2.3.10.- Auction of Householl Pay now than they were before the which the persons at each end can prisoners were granted th

(5) Chang Haun borrowed two machine

Square. London, W-180 roiled and the receipt, being made cut in the to their barracks guns from the German Barracks.

(6) All the German newspapers exandages 40 suits pyjamas, 38 foki's name, the toki took out a many-tail bandages, 12. khaki band-cense for the boat and claimed it as

his own property pressed favourable comments on the

kerchie

2 face cloths, cakes, The plaintiff gave evidence of Soap, 6 ting cigarettes 14 pairs bis purchasing the boat and after An interesting modding took place at stretcher boots, 12 white woollen hearing further evidence His Lordship

gave judgment for the defendant Shanghai last week at the residence of cupe 114 khaki woollen caps, & pairs nes caps, 2 pairs woollen woollen Avenue Road, the contracting parties

mitteria,

16/woollen mufflers,

TUESDAY, July 21--

rise of the dollar. Simply stated the Anverrign three years ago was worth

Farniture, Electric Fittings ste, at war, owing entirely to the abnormal talk simultaneously as is the case with

the ordinary telephone. 508, Nathan Road, Kowloon.

The old German Garden Club in 100 Auction of ShowcaseR

Ofice Fittings, etc at Mulume about $10.50; to-day It worth but Avenne Jofre, Shanghai, which has been Cains, Alexandra Building $7.65 It requires no great mental taken over by the French authorities and opened as public park, is to be Noga-Auction of Lysbelt": 104 effort to understand the hardship

known as the Verdun Gardens

restoration.

The Peak, at Mr. Geo, P. Lammertuffered, in these circumstances the Shanghai Mercury understand Mr. and Mrs C E Pearson," No, nd

Sales Rooms 250 p.m. Auction of Furniture, officers and men alike

if both

Pictures, Pianos etc, etc. af Moura, services. The dollar to-day has not Hughes and Hough's. FEWAY, August ---

111 pm-Full Moon SATURDAY, August

Anniversary of Declaration of War between Great Britain and Germany

XY; August

Holiday

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alico

MARINE COURT.

SEVERE FINES.

the Marine Court yesterday, before Commander Beckwith RN. Marine Magistrate; a Chinese coxswain, fr charge of the launch Kung Hing was

Ia greater parching power/loen/of scarlet, fever, among foreigners director of the Shanghai Hotels Comitted floor cloths, 14 pairs white emorial and Affiliated Hospitals fined $50 for making his lanach fast to

$10

that there are more than a dose cases being Captain H E Mortor, managing

to ackowledge with thanks the following than it had three years ago. It has Shanghai at the present time. One of Ltd., and Miss Free. The core woollen, bad socks, 2 bags swabe, 1

and playing cards.donntion to the Fande the case that of Mr. L. Hutchinson was conducted by Ray, Dr. Eykm, in

How to be borne in mind that Hongkong as proved fatsl

the presenes of the Hon Thos. Sum long

trot 28th Stallo mons, US Consul General, the bri depends on the outside world for

We are informed by the Right mald was Mias Vers Fearson, and Mr all that it consumes Dr. Magsas

Dan Wilson seled Reverend Bishop Pozzool that special bride was athir MARA was quite justmed in stating

intercession services will be held at all In the House of Commons that the Catholic Churches

in Hongkong are not

Laffected by

Fandy.

ription

in the Harbour, whilst the

under

without permia.

ion of the Matter of any other offices

Kurthor