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THE DAILY FRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 1884

RIOT CLAIMS.

Mr. Forrest, II.B.M's. Conmal at Amoy, bas TITE COMMISSION ON THE SHAMDEN woont, said he felt assured that both sides were been informel by the British Consul at Swntow that the Chinese Authorities there will plies in quernating all vessels arriving from, Amoy.

contributions to the exchequer are almost ail, but it in generally the case that a mob auch an that which sacked Shamaca lset your is in the first instanos incited by person be- use of Fanating Dias was continued at longing to a different order; the mob is the the Supreme Court of soup on Wednesday, Go-powder to which the really responsible and after the vituosers for the defence had been

criminals apply the spark. The literati and ained judgment was reserved. gentry bars at all evante a great control over the populace, which they might use more effestivaly in the prevention or suppression of anti-foreign demonstrations than bara done in the past. It is through them that the mob must be fair to hold itself in sheek, and it is où them that we hope the lessons of the Shameen claims will uos be

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HONGKONA, August 23xD, '88*

A case of great importance to ships trading To Singapore has just been decided in that colony.. The British steamship Uži-yuen, Captain Wallace, was searched at Singapore on the 18th July and some $400 worth of

chandoo found among the effects of the crow.

We hear shat news from the Porak Tin Mister and Smelting Company has been recei. red in this Colony which shows that the late rumours were without foundation and that the Company has great expectations of saccese,

It was reparted in town yesterday that the French intended to boxlard Foochow to day In the present stato of affairs it la intpossible to say what my kappih, but we heliers nothing definito had boon derkleik en yesterday. Similar reports have been oran: in Fouchon every day for some time pust.

Abdul Kader C. A. de Britto

[BY OUR REPORTKI.]

CANTON, 20th Angast, Proceedings, were commoned shortly after

a consultation on the part of the Cbinage and pine. some amount of time was occupied in their advisera with a view to arriving at a com- prizaise with regard to Mr. Marsh. Brown's Mies Brook claim: H. E. Kung was not prevent, having Thomas March Brews

Caston Astor Theatrical intimated the previous day that I should pre-ociety bably ho detained slowhore, and having also Canton Club (J

Canton Condition Elonso Co suggestod that the inquiry might proceed in Chow Kum (Jack)......... his at once. Mr. Sit Min Kuk, nud kis Chinese Concordia. Hall Antomation.

Donech & Co. ssistants wore procent. Mr Duncon sgain ap. Grandy.

Exora of the late K paarel on behalf of the Chinese, instrnoted by Sorenota of abova, Mr. Piter, and Yr. Danby-again as adviser as bibhoy- te velns of hand and housoproperty. Mr. Stephans appeared for Mr. Thor Marsh Brown, whose case was partly heard the previous day.

kong and Shanghai Bank Kwong Asbiu

Hwang Po

70000..

-1,493,00 83.90

1,800.00

spital, forin is written report to the Court upon this mort.agrosful affair, ho olearly states:

rains, hat in 99 cason out of a handrod itiqnaly indiabted to Mr. Wilkinson for his courtesy and

the difference which is consider. So that om impartiality through out this procandings,

On 30th Novopthor I-Liscloset to Mr. Jack that aunt it is perfectly cloar Mt. Woodford "The commission then taminated with evory son my netual position, asking him to asalat mo. slid'not, as a matter of fact, nulertake any such thing sotlied, and nothing to report to Peking. Apling outer his advice, (the only expedient way: lubility as Mr. Gourdin states, but the Pinbally

Appanded is a list of all the olaims made, as it was once thought) I returned all contracts. undag which Mr. Wondford pleend him

Mr. Jooks-lotfor hurevith. 1 sabasquently not oženil $35,000. Trefore I say, it'İN AN AMDON Antifolt heavily preannd for money. I obtained per exaggeration to bring the matter before le CLAIMED. AWARDED, mission from the Tank to pay my debts as per cones in the way Mr. Gourdin has done, and could with the amounts which will be paid

62168 $22.00 lat, amounting to $3,500, or thereabouts; in li- only have basu intended for drataticeffont. Ther 3,730.00

600.00 quidation theroof I paying $150 a month out of Mr. Gourdin, in order to buy another oferire, 18,850.00 27.211.81 my salary, and as security against same riving upon the bankrupt, sail that as soon as the my furniturg under bill of sale to the Bank," bankenpt-fonul he was in difficulties, and could 1.193.00 As derinrad by the bankrupt shove, be had no, not ekur these transactions, la dishonestly ro means and was being heavily presied, and yet he pediated his contract mud his abilities. Mr. 11 393.57

5,000.00 $19.50

980,00

wwwcosively gumbling and borrowing from Gourdia should know that this is the--only do wun ha 114 18,080.06 Potor to pay Paal; and at this jeantaré enters homoat thing 18,030,0

864.00 withdrawn into a contract to purchase 12 Hongkong Bank finds that he cannot take up his contracts; if 4.416.02 7,500.00 shares, dotiverubic on the 3iat Ducamber, 1883. he Buds that he is unable to take an the miss 129.00 89.94 I submit, my Tand, that he was trading in sharnstructs, it rens his luty to return them befees, flor

3.20.00

3,500.00 by Berns of fictitious unpital, nal that he was ace data, in order to avoid fartbor los 10,200.00

Buyer or galler, as the so may - Dog at — 14,000.00 mortgaged up to his eyes.

120.00 Batoro torching upon the other chargon Ionce that he will have to throw up the con

400 would liko to draw your Lordship's attention to tot. There can be no doubt about it: it is n 2,218.00 the following fasts in uvidance. As quoted wall known coure of nation, mid sa Passo depart

9. above, tho. habrupt declares that he obtained on from it would have been, very wrong on Mr. 15,000.00 3,141.00 pormiaton from the Hongkong and Shanghai Woodford's part. Then with retirenea to the bili 15.00 Bauking Corporation in Novambor, 1885, to pay ofrade on this point. Mr. Gourdia do not hesitate 2,500.00 his debts to the tent of $3,100, and in his averte my that Mr. Woodford's intention in giving 3000.00 examination on the lat 3sy, 154, he tells ng "in this bill of sale was to prevent the seizure of his 134.50 November I had authority to draw on the Bank furniture, and charges Mr. Woodford with hiris 200.00 for $8,500, and in January I executed to Bill of traudulent bankrapt in that skis, I do not 1.379.71 Sale" He bought Bank shares, therefore, after think I am called upon to any auriking with pr 150.30 be bad pledged hirasel to hypothecate his gard to tha chago against the Hongkong and 16.35 furniture.

Shanghai Banka its reputation stunts far too 3,200.0 In plain English, my Lord, the money was high to he renohed by any accusations de parla 500.00 loaned by the Bank without security of nay kind of Mr. Gourdin. I am sure no densarig en is mongess Nil and when the bankrapt run up his last contract sary from me for such a well establish ul and 5,000.00 for Bank has on the 31st Decoraber, 1893, and universally respecte institution. 1.09.09 was cflcially threatened with the law, the bank will not pass over this anbject siply with 10 rupt, a month later, with, the connivines and those observations, because as amt: of fans consent of the Hongkong and Shanghat Banking I have good answer on thy mits Tho J1000.39

183.09 Corporation, ernted the E of Baie with Bank ago Mr. Woolford u choque, or gare 9,000 intent, the pulle say, apparently to replace this him credit for $3,500, which, as has boun azıpl

All representing the rane of the furniture, bead-by-the accounts has been draren against 2000yond poes Bility of attaolument by the creditors by Mr. Word ford, and went in prgirunt of many I abrit, my Lord, that under no circum; of his habitities... Under these circuraatanes a $138,500,00

stances should this hill of sale reuniu unchalleng real nasilaration hud be given, and I think 1,234.75 al by the Bank,

Me Gomlin is entirely out of plmen in turn. marks he has made. So far

C. J. Lafrentz TiTim f. 1. Lament

Masonto. Lodga Lindborg

F. N. Mehta

W. Mitchell John Ogston.

drenate of B. E. Brion... Pastin

154.00

4.00 3.028.00 60.20 11,679.00 2,519.00

75.00

9,500.00 *8329.00 134.50 951.00

22500

1,908.1

1,000,00 108.33 3,385,37

€25.00

1,496.06

2,761.00

Do (Junior Mo08)...

29,078,00

1.551.0G

16,900,00 17.5024.00

5,136.08

31280

218.0

T. W. Poorg. Chinese Insurance Company. Shames: Laws Tennis Club. Shautou Mauicipal Council. Servants of the Municipal

Cannel... Siemesen & Co. Thomas, Rowe, th A. D. Tomkins.... Dr. Wales Tar Mahomet Butterfeld & Sire B. C. Vani

Servents of Thoms: Eew

Smith...

Totals...... $194,734.75"

Total amount deducted.

SUPREME COURT.

21x1- Augnate

IN BANKROTIC X,

BEFORE THE FULL COURE

950 13%

1.200.00

But 1

sale being a fraudulent ons ontorlek into dif

repose of.defrauding the editors not only with the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank gesp

Tho Strath on aaya-Batu Bogar, on the ecstast of Suma was cuntly visited by sothe Chinese piratan, as we tuentioand bra!

Mr. Wikluson, on taking his seat upon the reout fans. It appare that a similar gang lately made a landing at the aqui place, but a benet, miù be did not téink it would be desirable. Malay mat having an warnings of their.ap to go on with the inquiry in the absence of proach, they won compelled to desatap. H. E. Knag, because he thought some things In a very short fime per the large and might arise on which he would have to confolt 28 The vessel was seized, and the men proceeded partant business of Mesis. Single & Co. will exist with that afficial His Freoflaney had tinted against. The Opiuth Farmer applied forthe no longer in this Colony. The house has been that he would sit at one o'clock, and the tera forfeiture of the vasoi under olano 78 of stablished here for nearly twenty Fors, and mission would be adjourned to that hear. With it is with regret that, we hear of no arrangement forence to Mr. Marsh Browu'kolnim it appear the Estise Ordinance, and the Magistrate being cemo to for its continuance, in Sungai to him that there was no dispute as to the way expressed his intention to proceed to a pore and Shanghai. The public' will lose a useful it was to be assessed, but the real liftronos

friead.

dipeaded upon the views of the two professional judication on the question of such forfeiture. Upon this a rule nisi calling upon the Ma. It was reported yesterday that the incoming mou. It had occurred to him that Mr. Deason gistrate to show cause why a writ of pro- French mail steamer And would act pressed and Mr. Danly, and Mr. Stephens and aurs between Frau and China, and that her ment if they coneulted together. They had

hard sufficient evidence on either side to alo hibition should not issue probibiting hint to Shachei of coat of the unsettled stats of Mr. Palmer might errite at some basis of settle from proceeding.further in-the-matter-of-the-mils and curro would be sent on by other forfeiture of the Thi-guen until the master steamers. Do to take last night, lower we what errone wanted, and there appeared to him and owners had been brought before the in the matter.

learn from the Agent, nothing had been decided to be no reason why they could not arrivo zt s

conchesion,by a compremise. However, they! were aanble to come to any agreement, the inf Court by due course of law, was applied for fresh information of-u-decinjve character quiry would of course go ou by the master and owners, and was granted, relative to the political situation was received in Mr. Deacon and he might say that since the

Is it any wonder, then, my Lord, that the public suppostors of the Bank aliould become so im On the return day the Crown opposed the toysaturday further thau that the French Gohong of the case the previous night, Mr. Daaby vernment lavo given Chinos final ultimatum to Lad reconsidered the matter, having hused the

patient and intfested in this wonderful case rule being made absoluto. The question for the effect that loss the indentity of 80,000,000 ovidenes of the export on the other side. The

sad that the errors should be constrained to appeal to this honourahie "Court for jaslice, and the consideration for tliiy bill of sale, in thy decision was confined to whether or on the frenes demanded, to be paid within ten-years-is-realt was that te lind somewhat stranded his

rindication of stol wrongs, and to ask that gave it apo furniture not worth anything liko Magistrates' Courts of the Colony have acceded to they will proceed to hostale measures. Sigurva ja un increased direction but be (M.

the publie, be protected from such Gagrant that amount. After that, where is the rellendinga right to order the forfeiture of a vessel for state intelligenc, may, however, he took-Dezcon) was of course not then in a position to

ed for today.

state what the figures were, as H. E. Rung was

abuse in future? In reply to the second charge, operate Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Mr. The Commission on the Shameen riot claims certain offences under the Excise Ordinacés

pot present. He had no doubt it would be very

ît seams souréely necessary to any more than to Goardin farther charges the bankrupt with ex- has completed its laboura, and the residente IV. of 1870 aud TV, of 1884. The master or

The toy Gazelle says that the news of the darirable to act on Mr. Wilkinson's suggestion,

again quota fram his examination of 9th April, travagnons in living, and says he spent his full IN RE J. D. Woguford, BANESUPT. 1894 follow, "When I yout into the salary white this was going on. If he had re The sudorod the loss of their property whors were not a matter of fact partie capture of Keclubs reached Taiwanfoo on the mid between that time and the resuming of the afternoon of the inst. Chore ex considor.Commissies -one-uluck, they would consult

Mr Caldwell appeared on behalf of the banks shore speculations. I had nothing except that fared to the accounts he would, kara san that during the lamentable disturbance of Saptom-to the proceeding before the Magistrate. It able excitement in a city and it is to be regret. upon the matter.

Mr. Stephena to pre. Frupt, and Mr. Deacon un belaif e Mr. Bass, one garden and horse both of which were mortgaged, the Deinl Assign from up for thirt on bar lest are to be congratulated on the was stated during the argument that ar-te that the foreign county are without the shephen desired te hare his client of the oreditars. "Mr. Ewean did not on thisvees and therefore if I lead nindo any loan in the spion-months, and it appears shat Ms. Wealand

xion appear on babalf of opposing reditora. lations could not hars paid it. I fully export-sonal liabilities for that the only ast to probable early settlement of their claims rangements had been jndiciously made by the Gazette understudds that the naval anthorities to meet the other side fairly.

Mr. Doscon rid that since this ensa was lasted they would go up." This shows beyond ques- $2.946, against which here is Mr. Waalberta, The Court then rose, and the parties consulted, before the court, his client, Mr. Bai, bai su option of doubt bow abterly, absolutely, aut fatally wilery of 3810 a couth for the satel Had the whole matterheen sent to Peking Government, by which an actual stoppage of will be communicated with in order that a gun...

withoys, however, coming to my arrangement; portunity of consisting the matter, and also einsnicout the bankenpt was, and that ho could not That shows he was not spondier ching. for settlement years would vary likely the vol had been avoided, certain bends boat may be sent to Takow.

The Commission eit again shortly after two circular which had been sent round by Mr. Caldat the time when the debts et out in the cohedale like the fall amount of his are. A havo elapsed before it was finally decided, having been given by the owners la meet all

well since that data The circular contained a were contenoted have bad any reasonable or probansther item of extrengance. . Courdin Affairs at Canton remain quist, the natives berena Mr. WILKINSON, the British Com-eventualities. On the 12th instant the appearing satisfied that thurs is not much fearing time a Court rose, he proposition for a cartain arrangemant with the able expectation of being able to pay the audas. referred to the S xperia at the missioner, id, on Wednesday that he Acting Chief Justice gave an exhaustive of the Frch there. As long as hostilities are ad acted on Mr. Wilkinson's suggestion, and crediters, and Mr. Beas, from his point of view. In reply to the third charge, I think we have wedding of the bank pts dtughter Be sape-

poplined to the north may say they don't care. thought he could hold out hopes that the judgment in the case and decided that the Lucio of trouble with the rabble, if it said that held a consultation with his clients are the ther had thonght it desirable not to oppose the bank already shown the magnitude of the transactions: it was given as a present to this dangter, but it rapt's discharge, but would rather that the most that; the bankrupt was insolvent or without was nothing of the kind. The tigards are verifiest sams awarded would be paid in a very short adjudication must be in à Court haying among the substantial people volunteer cam- Dr. Stephens said he could not accept that favouble arraars vent possible for the boutfit money before he began to specaiuto in Septem by the voucher. Mr. Ba- bus stan through Mr. Basobor lest that he never was a spitalist at auy them; and he has found that it was for expenati. time. On the whole tas awards givon must jurisdiction oper property of euct value as panics are being organised to patrol the stratofer. He had made as far on behalf of his of the estate should be carried out.

time, and that bu (newer thought of losing* ture of the wadding, and wol for a pressit to at night as is being done at Foochow. Etery

Mr. CaldwellAt the time this matter wasTe pronlate without thought of lost, is to be the Asarbor. Mr. Woodfed among bis other be regarded as generally satisfactory. The was likely to be the subject of proceedings day the report gras that one of the renches of client which he ucnsiderat very fair; he had had therefore instructed his not to oppose

offered to tako 800,000, and he thought in doing total amount claimed was $194,734, while such as these. The rule was therefore made the river is to be closed, and there are also talonso, his client was asting very libarally. He had a postponed, thought I should today have rash and hazardous indeed. From his own misfortunes, has boca alorslarly infortunata as of airbreadth escapes of this and that sfere brought the claim down to us lor sau as poss bean called upon to apply to your Lordships ford nission he spent his entire salary each month. to bis sons, and on their account he has been the sums allowed total $136,500, the dedac-absolute and the writ of prohibition granted. from destruction by the torpedoes, but thui farsible and if the other side wouki clogs with them. Mr. Woodford's order of discharge. But I am which beaffirms was all he had. With abushitely compelled to pay a large sum of money in anlar?

both reaches are spea and us accidents have so Mr. Brown would still be a great loser.

pleased to inform the court that sinen that time nothing then, the bankrupt Launches out and to prevent farther trouble and probable dis nered with the torpedoes,

After some further discussion, Mr. Stephens I have comman fotod with the general boty of speculates rashly to the xtent of half a million grace. It may be he went too far in respect of nid his alient murht take a few hundreds off, the creditors, offering them certain terms, and I of dollars. He appears inbio with a cookless taking the bardon upon his own holders. not more, he could not accept tas$25,000 offerodave tho assent of the majority, in writing, torit for gaubling and an insatiable greed for atherwise he would not have beat here to-day them. Therefore I will not ask you to day to gain, and in his examination of 9th Auri 1934. Mr. Goardin, referred to what Mr. Ackened They had done all they could to settle it.

Mr. Deaton, sid the difference spared give the bankrupt his discharge, bat, on the he states-But this is the third time I bay lost and as regards the discharge of tis bankrup

in shares within 13 yours. Thirteen years ago I understand Mr. Gourdid to intimits that I went into shares with the anbwatniger Me Ackroyd said he should streuungsly bompen appered disfly to lie in the oost of reinstating contrary. I would ask you to postpone the case the buildings. Tas other side set the figura at for a few days, in order that I may haga time"

very high sam 831, and he did not ap to runge this corposition, and also to file (meaning the sab-manager of the Hongkong and the fischarge of the bunsrisk. I think thasa

an allidavit of the facts, and pay tu a certain Shanghai Banking Corporation) said lost 28,000.is au a atom of proof of that incl proach that sam at all.

Mr. Wilkinson asked what sum Mr. Descon meant of money which I have ready to menn that the enb-manager speculated and have been in-attalanes sa avery mcension fla was prepared to slow on that head.

pay into court and also to give notios to any op- I followed him, and speculated also. The court has sat in this page, and I have unt hord Mr. Deacon raised some objections to stating posing erolitor to come forward and show as 3000rd time was about six years ago." These Mr. Ackroyd say that.

The Citiel Justies pointed out the words in Mr. Ackroyd's remort, which had been quinted the sum until the cluinnity and finished their ontbatants. I think, my Lorde, under these cir-rash and speculative fits appear to have come on enso bat he was ultimately induced to state them gumstances your Lordships will be pleased toit intervals of about six years, and to so grest a

{ magnituda did they culminate, that it appears by Mr. Gontiin. to the east, hit by saw no follower rehnlding houses on lot 1 postpone the casa frir a few days.

Bir. Gondor rese in opposition to the applies- av if the bankrapt bad grown-desperate with objection to the bankrupt $13,000, including allowances for foundations and tetris, iul fur rubuting the beta and gados tion, and be real a statement which he had pre-determination to record the leans of its two posiada cu putin can

previous periods. Like all speculations of a like his right to oppose his discharge Lesh j lot 60-$10,000, total $21,000, including pured as follows [verything.

1.-That. Mr. Woodford had carried on trade nature, there was just one unforeseen circumstangid the language used by Mr. Ackroyd & is very

that prevented its resulting successfully, and this strong. Mr. Wilkinson inqared whether thera was by means of tiotitions capital. any disputa na tɔ whether tha öld. walls paght |

Mr. Gourdin said those ware the exact words That he could not at the time when the most disgessful of all failures was due to rash not to linan koun arxt again, instead of being drata eet ent in 39. Seladnie wars contracted, and

Why, my Lord; he had wood.

Me. Coldwell - do not think Mr. Ackroyd have led my comments on prekaklo omgoobakia į tha pailed dail

Kignitas of An Atim grind into in-

in contrast with the precont an intimated that he wontd appose the discharge of being able to pay the same.

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then vaste bench:

side, and he had made an offer of $28,000.

tiquis made from the claims averaging thers- The result of this decision will be that easels fors some 80 per cent. This desma at first in future cannot be datained at Singapore in sight a pretty, big "out," it is true, but is the vexatious way they have been in the

The Government Astronomer notified yesterday many cases no doubt the claimants expected past, and that they will be liable to for-morning through too telegraph as follows: it and allowed for it in making up their feiture only when proceedings are instituted Typhoon zdvancing from the East One claims, while others, it is only reasonable to against the ship direct. There have been was fired rst girtat, which, according to the system of storm warnings given in last suppose, unconsciously set an exaggerated several instances in which vessels Arriving at Batarday's Cache, signifies that a strong gale value on their proparty. It.in a well known Singapore from this colony bare been sub-of wind may be expected. When the wind is expected to how with typhoon forge two guns fact Chat-valuators ofion differ considerably jected to considerable inconvenience because are to be fired. The typhoon is probably pass in the values they set on goods which are in a small quantity of opium has been found in ing to the southward of Hongkong, and only iss existence and submitted to their inspection, possession of the crew. Practically we beenter olge will be felt hore. The firing of the gan did not seem to attract tack attention, and and even greater differences must be exliare.there.bas bera no actual detention, thegli some launches and her small craft were posted when valuer have to be set so pro- if so only for a very limited time, an it is almovil the arr did not appear to be general. party after it has been swept out of existence ways possible to give bonds; and there has The barosaster was rising, at the time, but

hoavy equall, then of short duration, passed and can no longer be surveyed or examined besa no confiscation. In the previous cases, over, in any way. One case especially heard at if we remember rightly; the matter was sc

Latest advies from Foochow per steamer Canton shows how widely professional men ranged by the Opium Farmer withdrawing Raimorski show, chu- the gitna au was an will cometimes differ. We refer to Mr. Taos, his application for forfeiture, but it is muchollered ther's singe in report. The French

Mr. Deacon said he should confoud, they ought Manen Brown's claim for the destruction of mere antisfactory to have the law on the shiparvero still in the river and either side was still

showing its tooth at the other in the bellicos to have been used again that if they were pro- certain house. There was no dispute as to point, clearly decided. As the Acting way that had oxisted for some weeks previously, perly built, they would be quite fit for i, bat the principle which ongit to be observed in Chief Justice observed in giving judgment, Every day it was reported they were going to the estimate ka gave allowed for their entire ta adjudicating upon this particular item, hat the question is one of very great importance, begin Lostilities, but they, war did so. and unstriction-the whole lot above the founda-

when the Ruinershire laf both parties still aptions, allowing for the debris used again. the opinions of the two professional men us whether regarded from the point of view of peared ready to spor árs at a moment's notion. His Excelloney. Sit. Min Kok, and other to the amount it would cost to rebuild the owners who, as in the case of the Chi-yuen, Ther as bron no trouble with the antives thus assistants then out its calculations on the boteek showed a divergence of twenty-perre said to own same forty staam vessels, the far, but threats are spread about ralely that if figues, after which

hostilities dolereak outtherethe foreign pilots who Mr. Wilkinson said he had interpreted what cent., Mr. PALMER's estimate being $90,000 one under wizore being alone worth $100,000, guided the French nun-of-way up the river will Mr. Stephens had sild that he was prepared to be masnered as well as their families, and their take a zodhead amount, and he bad do what he and Mr. DANBY'S-825,000. A difference of and of those who may be owners of vessels and propavky destroyed. The wives and hoped that gentleman would endorse. He had Mr. Caldwell that no arrangement had been dition to sil this, he expends large, same upon (Twill.fi au adavit to show the provartion of 30 per cunt, therefore, between the opinions a very much bigher value; or from the re-families of the pil-, have lit, and the pilota sugest to His Excellency that the matter in ono to for withdrawing the oppoallion, and that of the claimsata as a body and of the Com-venue officer's point of view, as large a pro-recognise the nes sity of seeking suno other disprite was really a question af spirion between be Mr. Ewens) would cease to appear for ap missioners does not strike us as remarkable, portion of the revenue of the Settlements sphere of labor for a tímno

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FRANCE AND CHINA.

The Times publialias a telegram stating that 5.000 Chinese troops are proceding to Keelung

DEPUTATION TO THE GOVERNOR FROM THE TUNG WA HOSPITAL.

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3. That his Bakraplay is due to rash and In reply to the fourth charge, that his bunkunder all or any circumstances. I had not ex-"

ruptcy is attributable to justitiable

pentod, my Lord, that I should have han called hazardous speenlation.

4-That his Bankruptcy is attributablo to travagance in living, the ills from the various upon to enter into Becharges as regards the stores alone, we submit, are sufficient evidence is harkrupt to-day. but I have done my best to aufustifiable extracagenes in licing

Mr. Conlin and thers was a letter he had themselves to prove unmarrontablo extravagance reply to Mr. Gourdin. I again. nak rout Lel asked: Mr. Caldwell to produce, and he had not in ixing. For a man hepelosely and inextricably lip to postpone this cars for a few devs in involved in debt to file such a huge buiget of order that I may affect the composition that I dont Caldwell said Mr. Gonetin had asked for bills to wilfully expond the funds of, others in have been enabled to arrange.

The Chief Justice-How can you a letter from himself had he asked for a lottor wines, dinnora a bridal trouws, and is su

stantial present of 5709 to his daughter is an set from Mr. Ewens, it would have been produced.

The letter was a notica from Mr. Ewens to cortainly bordering on the criminal. In n

Mr.

bis clito: The most serious case, however, Singapore, supported by the Government, Là Chukkad, of the Tsin Shan of the morning of the viớt the owners would have hisdno rupt's sworn examination on the 9th Apri, the heinpeng of the offepos deserves."

facs of ble Gustin's on my doit in this

Mr Caldwell If your Lordship will allow me,

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his sons and aunts, and then repudiates all the creditors who are willing to hunt the com liability to those whom he has maliciendly robbed. position, and I think. I shall he jussibed a call- and states in his welttan report to the Cour, ing upon Mr. Gourdin to les cause against it. two profansional gentlemen, and inasmuch as the posing creditors. |claimant had arrived at $30,000, and the other! Mr. Gourdin caramented upon Mr. Ewan's "On Seth November I disclosed to Mr. Jack- His Loristip-You see the bankrupt has The ruling of the Commission on some depending upon s vigorous and effective

side at $25,000, he proposed that they should just action in withdrawing from the case at the last son may actual position. Acting andor his ad-assed his final examination, and he now domes

vine I returned all contructs, E., &e." And for his discharge points, however, some fairly open to 8X administration of its rovanus iawn. At the

LATEST TELEGRAMSplit the difference. This is Excellency bad moment. ception. We refer simply to questions of same time it was evidently absurd to suppose

Sied to do, excepting that he desired to make His Lordship said with regard to the remarks now we come to the cloes of one of the most Mr. Callwell-But then, mylard. F-45 not certain deductions. Er splitting the differance made upon Mr Evens' conduct in the matter, it disgraceful episodes in the bankrupt history of only for the discharge on the Lukrunt's principle, not of amount. As regards the the Legislature could have intended that

the amount would be $27,500, and the deduction appeared that Mr. Ewens had been acting tor-the-colony, and red wo doubt if it has a parul- bahal? It is true this, day was fixal for This abutmofol prooeding has that, but I think it is wall within Four Lordship's latter, we look upon the awards as 'entia vessels should be forfeited solely on the

Hi Excollesey made radneed the aum offered to Mr. McGregor, Smith and Mr. Gourdin Hotel on ywhere.

7211.34. Ho considered the offer was cho the bad coived in stractions from Mr. Smith not to underge protracted examination of about power to defer the consi factory, or at least, not open to grave oh. | ground of some of the brew committing an of-

His Lership-Mr. Gourdin is 2 areditor, and | claimant ought to accept."

procosd with his opposition, and he was therefore seven months, but the interest taken by the

pable in the trial is as great to-day as when tho he is quite instified in opposing his discharya if jestion.. The Coramissioners may have been fence against the revenue laws. If owners of

c. Stephens said he was going to propora a perfectly justift in withdrawing.

Mr. Gourdin proceeded with his address to the zo was fretboard. This case has been brought he thinks fit. He say be dos se on mablic mistaken in some cases in the values thay Treasels go into the smuggling trade them

reaction of SW, to making the amount $30.

well into propinence from the peculiar position, grannds, and it is quite competent for him to doan. After consulting with his client ha anounced court as follow rived at, but they showed an ovident desire to solves it is only right their property abould

that. Mr. Brown was willing to accept that apın.

Mr. Caldwell-I submit that though it is in In dealing with the first charge, I must refer the bankrupt is supposed to hold in the Hong give fair sompensation for loss that could be be subjected to forfeiture, but to apply the

Mr. Wilkinson-I think I am consulting your Lordship to Mr. E. J. Ackroyd, the Rokong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, from Mr. Gondia's power to do so, it is equally in your clearly proved, except in a few cases where | mmie paqalty to vessels whons owners and

your interests la zot going on with the case. gistrar's report upon this case, from which I the support and influence this institution has Lordship's power to comply with my applica

brought to bearin shielding him, and from thesuption. Mr. Stephen I thank you very maal make the following extracts: they declined to entertain the claims at all masters are engaged solely in legitimate

The Bankrupt, at the time he began the pressed privata letter of the Chief Ransgur to the Mr. Gourdín--I hafo given the smal flendaya' M. MEUTA'S CLAIM It is in regard to those that we think obrade and who have themselves committed-co

A deputation of the Tong. Wa Hospital Com Mr. Wilkinson informed Mr. Mehta that he speculations which to fo his bankruptcy, bankrupt regarding the repulistion of his Liabintics in order that Mr. Caldwell might trapare jection may be taken. Why, for instance, offenes, would be at once adjust and in-mittes, past and present, waited on His Excellency had considered the evidence he had given, and Bad no other property or assets except his lities. We cannot but regard the antagonistic his case and I have let him know that I should Under these circumstances he attitude eriocs by the Asting Offein Assignee onpose this application for an adjournment, that of the professional gentleman who acted for situation. should Mr. Massa BLOWN's claim for ex-politic. The section of the Ordinance under the Governor Sir George Boxon at Guvern the Chinese Geverant. His estimate was less speculated largaly (r Bank and other shares. In towards the creditors, in pleading the care of the With regard to the chioctice taken by r peness in coming vat to Chim have been dis- which the Chi-yuen was proceeded against mont House at noon postering The deputation, then the amount that had actually beou offered September, 1889, he sold 300 Back Ebaros en bankrupt in this most wandertal care, as deser Caldwell to what I said shonte $700 being allowed? Had bis property not been des- reads at follows:-" Any ship which shall be which was introduced by the Acting Registrar iz settlement. Mr. Maht bad offered no pro 100. China Burars. In November he bought ing of more than paasing earcat. The doci giver as a praseul, it snems to that troyed he would have lund no occasion to leave used for the importation, landing, remoral, General (Mr. J. II. Stewart Lockhart) consisted Essional evidence with regard to the amount of 792 Hongkong Bank Shares, valus S59435.75. stem in this case, vill doubtless establish a proos whether it was given in money, or adher Fagland. His coming out was necessitated carriage, or conveyance of any obandon or of several of the members of last year's Con-his loss. He believed the scientific evidence Even at this time he was hopeinsely insolvent deat-in futura cases of like nature, and the it was given in another form it tons not mat placed the amount at $2,100, but he had consultod and a fall having taken place, the bankrupt interest is not local alone, but extends equally far as it was a gbstantial pressur to the Ruzh. mittee, and of the now Cremities elected for with His Excellency, who, as found, was willing having no ross areas, and believing that the son we believe to friends of the institution arafer. With regard to the reflections upon the directly by the results attending the riot, sodopium dross contrary to the provisions of the present year. It has bun a long established to forbear reducing the amount which had been tracts which he had entered into waro illegal Wo have before is a man of no means and with Hongkong and Shanghai Bank and other state. at the Chinese Government admitted their this Ordinance shall be forfeited and any here for the dowly elected Committee of the already offered, and that offer, SPAM, would and could not be inforend, he repudiated them, no prospect beyond a salary of $300 wildly spoca- mente which Mr. Caldwell has allado to, I mar liability for loss ou qued by that disturb- seized and detained until adjudicated cu ac To Wa Hospital to pay its respects to the still be open to the simmat e acceptance. Look and when he found that such was not the cass lating in shares of the lengkong and Shanghai say I have coufined myself entirely to the wors ance, it only seem reasonable that Mr. MARSH cording to law. A ship do board which Governor after it, bus taken over the mausgeing at the evidens ha must think that that bat that he was liable on them, he wought the Banking Corporation, in which hole an employe, of the Registrar of the Court, and to the written sum was quite enough, and that was the protection of the Court of Bankruptcy. The and the stocks of other coal Companies to statements taken of the two term examinations. Brown abculd have received the cost of his chandos or opium dross found contrary to most of the affairs of the Hospital. The follow mount Mr. Mebts would receive.

bankrupt bas gat in a statement showing, as he to extent of half a milion of dollars, and avail-Everything that I have gusted in the exact per- TRENINGBO" CLAIM.

allegea, the reasons which-indneshim te ongageing of the services of a very large majority often copy of the report. Mr. Caldwell may pasage, though perhaps not the cost of the the provision of this "Ordinance amounting are the car of the Chinese gentlericu

Mr. Wilkinson next referred to this claim. in these speculations. This caso I enbait is too brokers to Soares, Rangel, Essex Fignoire-twist my words, or misinterpret them, but I have wipe he consumed on the way out and of his exceeding 10 lbs. weight shall be deemed, who formed the putation-Li Tak-shog.

Mr. Caldwell-May I ask your Lordship for plessure trips at the various parts of call, all until the contrary be proved, so unlawfully of the Lai Hing Firm II. Yuk-shin, of the Wing He said Mr. Bobrouter's evidence went to show flagrant forany excuse to justify. I do not object, Cohen, abbay, and Stokes. We are contakou them word for word.

Man-chénog Australian Exporters Firm; Yanaat had the Ningpo vote on the sacae day to his passing his last examination, enbject to strained, therefore, like Mr. Ackroyd, to om.

phatically oppoan his discharge in the interests an expression of opinion as to whellier, where ont of which, itagsma, be carefully put down in used as aforesaid." The Opium Farmer a Wan-chi, of the Sui Lang ohio, Nim Pak Heng: loss by reason of getting less freight than she

the riot took place, she would have incurred wore my right to oppose his discharge."

Incorroboration of the above, and to prove how of the public, and to plead the infliction of own Bankruptcy Ordinance of 1804 is seat, I Yarn Dolors afterwards recoived. Had aba gone away on the nonate this report is, I quote from the bank-such extrema penalty as the law will admit, and may cifs the Act of 18GIP

His Lordship-They are expressly left out. ̈is that of the agents of the Ningpe. Here soughtio brothisimportant question decided (Mutbars old Committer), Lo

Mr. CaldwellMy Lords, there, un bo Mr. Caldwell hit pour Lordshin mid the * End a steamer detained for several days, merely as a Police Courtcise, but the deci. I'On Firm; Lam Wai-chun, of the Tung Shang claim. Locus although such a claimight be rea-1834---`

tenour of Mroter day that whors the Act of 1854 way silent. wo and Australia Exporters' Firm; sonable in their eyes, it would to been impossiblo A year ago. the only thing I had was my ge- very small doubt from the incurring expense and losing freight and ion is that the ship, if proceded against at a California, and to Hot Hing flour, cu to as the loss upon the Cliners Coverament. By den. For the lust ex or seven years my salary. Goardin's speck, as to the festing with that of 1881 applied. Will your Lordship allofe hele actuated with reference to me to mention the ironarstances under which the, pastage money, all directly in consequence of all, must be proceeded against before the Lehalf of this partner Wong Tsin-tong Hung the steamier staying two days longer waiting for has hean $300. I have always spent about 8800 which the riot, and when the very moderata claim higher tribunais. Tire consequańca will be

Shishang of the Mar Tai tics Hong Fang freight and prisage oras long and fallen upon. I had only any garden. I bought it about 10 the bankrupt. I soonus to me clear enough composition has been usinted to by many of

Fory gratuitous remarks Mr.the creditors? of $1,655 is preferred it is contemptuously that ressols will be so proceeded against Ben Cove Taung-ch'ith, if the that the Chinese Government were not liable for When I want into those shero specalations I lind Gourdins has the actuate by feelings of

His Loriship-1 underskind before this there. Ming shang, compratore to Mora Exnard the owners, but he had come to the conclusion years ago. I paid 2609, and it had cost me $5,000. from the dismissed by the British assessor, who does only in cases of very grave suspicion indeed, Korony Wing-shing Kurs Pak Houg: Ng Taou that loss. There only remained a question in his nothing except that garden and house, both of bankruptcy that he is setul by feelings of was senie proposal made by the benkrapt te tho not even daign to give any couoise statement and practically no bonost 'trading ship will tong, compradore Messrs. Russell & Co. mind au to an item of $120 charged for provisions which were mortgaged, and, therefore, if I made ravenge, and that statement la bars out by the exstitors, which would hare furnished in course Chan Shu-slun, of the King We Opium Firm supplied to the people who had taken refoga on hy loss in the speculations I could not have paid very malevolent language he has ased o says of time sum of moyo afficicnt to give a divi of his reasons for adopting this extraordinary be put to loas in consequence of petty of Li Ho-ii, of the Ching Iran Fiore Goods Hong; board the steiner at this time of the riot. He it. I fully expected they would gap the that the mattor has been dragging along for end of hetween 25 and 3 por vent.

Mr. Caldwell-That is Low, increased to 50, course. He says simply that it is impossible fances on the part of bar oren. Shipmasters Ching Sun-po, of the Ei Shang Pawnshop; had some doubts as to that atera, bat he felt sur 792 Banks that I bought had gona de $5 each savo months, and now, wire I plead for a few

His Lordsbin-then intimatal to the criti to fix the loss on the Chinese Government, will naturally, in their own interest, ondea-Hu King-tong, compradors to the Borneo Coin that if that was the only claim there was to bring I apuld not have been able to have paid the days postponement, he says the length of time

the thing has been going on is a reason why it tors that it was a part of my duty to advise forward, the ownere would never have made it difference." who are therefore not liable, but by what your to prevout such offences, as it is alpany members of present Committee).

The GOVERNOR, who was attended by the Ho therofurs thought he was consulting the From the Bankrupt'e sworn examination on should not be postpound further. Mr. Gourdin them as to whether they should accept or fase ways that the bankrupt had no assets whatever that offer; but that the creditors elate to process of reasoning he arrives-at-this-con-ways more or less of an inconvenience to a Acting Colonial Secretary Hon. F. Bte wishes of the owners of the steamers by not the 1st May, 1884, 'extract the following clusion does not appear. Maners. SIBUSSEN vesel to bare members of her crew detained wart) and Captain Levis, ADC statol asking the Chire Governtient to pay for the Sephoraher I was getting I had to set against his abilities. Now if your out the offer, and naked me to deal with it &Co, will still be able to press their claim in gaul, but there will be no forcible detentati all'arted hire rinch gratallation to feeding of the inhabitants of the settlement cu 23,500 dobts. In September batere I began to Lordships will refer to the Schedule ran will see apex that footing, I wont condding the matter get the present deputation, costing, A steamer, and consequently ho should speculate I owed about $1.000. I had way at the liabilities amount to $35,000, out of waich Well, thut, I understand. Mr. Gourdin refuses as it did, "of so many of the leading Chi-

no part of the dain.

garden, which Foxpected to sell ut 33,000, and there are several secured creditors, namely the to accept, and he appears now to oppose the bavic- nose merchants and residents in the colony. a dobroster—I wish in draw your attention house mortgaged for $2400. The garden was Hongkang and Sharghat Bank 39.500, John et obtaining his discharge. As I understand Ho fully apprecited the great amount of good to sera things.

morigaged for $1,000. I thought I had $2,000 Jack's eatste, $2,000, Mr. Francis $400, and 'Tata Mr. Gourdin, ho says be considers the siruum. done by the institution in the way of hesling Mr. Wilkinson-When anything in the nature or $8,000. I bought some of the shires before & Co 81,050. In sortidaring the amount of aman's stances of the bankenpter ara ateb us call for the sick, and be fils sure that the management of a jugiiint jus been given nothing is to be the wowing, and so after I think there isbilities yes hoold-certainly give edit forpanishment, that he was thereface milling to Lof the hospital would be in good hands during sold against it. You have done your duty to wore 100 shares (Chins Bugar Reduery.) the amount of debts- wncared. In giring a cmporine it in any way, and he was unwilling the present year us it fed been during the past your emplogers-I think in a very efficient never thought of my accounts. It was impoazi statement of Mr. Woodford's liabilities, I say e-faks sny security for may portion of that Ho especially appreciated the care and altention manner, and you can do nothing more.

ble to make my scopants. I never thought of he ought also to take credit for a large amount which is due to him, and he opposed the dia Mr. Schrooter--T have pus thing to mention, losing."

represented by item No. 5 of the Schedule. That charge devoted by, thu varións Committees in the pust

The fasts above alisited prove mest conclu-in a lone from Mr. Palito of Shanghai of $7,000, Mr. CaldwellThat is the position, and I say and during the present year to vaccination, the you have allowed a claim of the Chinese Inst main safeguard against epidemies of small-porrance Company,

sirely therefore that the Bankrupt expanded that was made in fourteen amounts of 3500 sach it is unreasonable for Mr. Gourdin to expect the His Excellency concluded by assuring the dopa Mr. Wilkinson--I cannot bear anything each month his entire salary, and that in May to Mr. Abraham, for which Mr. Woodfont became ecurt to assist him to set the oners decided lust, when his garden and hoveo were both mort asrurity. As a matter of fact Mr. Abrahan has apon by the other oreditors, and prevent tinir Now that the Shamesa business has been

ation that he would he always ready te naist more about it; there is an end of it. them to the heat of kis ability.

Mr. Selirater made two or three more efforts gaged--if he had mede any losses he would paid off a good many of the advance, but as we receiving a dividend of 59 per cont thus practically settled, it will be well for it will not be possible to deliver the French thin scelline in spruriate terme for atterupt peremptorily stopped at one

do not know how many mora paid off, I told him Mr. Gourdin-Many of the smaller creditors, The Vien-CHATRIAN of the aer Committee to address Mr. Wilkinson, but mas at much have boss able to pay them."

You will observe that before he began spoca- to put down the whole amonaf. But at all events Cer ressons best known to themselves, have not the Chineso to lay to heart the lesson it ought mail to-day until after the American mail has the kind manner iz which he had spoken of the Wilkinson refusing to hear him, and telling him lating in September, 1833, ho owed £1,000, his ho ought to are credit for all the payments i thought fit to come forward. I am not able ta be teach them, which is, that in making at left.

Hospital and its work, and asked if the Comto report what he had said to Mears Stamasen house was mortgagad for $2,100, and the garden made iz rizotion hyr. Abralina Mrate the reason, but the burden of the opposition tacks of this description on the property of

for 1,000. His daughter was carried on 30th Gourdin, in rather theatrical language, impressed has devolved upon myself and Mr. MoGregor The British compozite aloop Daring, Committee were at Fiborty to consult with Hie Ex & Co. foreigners it is not the foreignorn but shew-mander Lawrence Ching, arrised here yesterdaycellency on mattoncated with the Hospital. Mr. Wilkinson-That dispoon of all the cases. Nov., 1895, and in the face of these liabilities and upon the attation of the court the feet that Mr. Smith. I hallove Mr. Mafirigor Szith has

The GOVERNORTeplota he would be always I think I can held out hopes that the same award other pending contrast expends $700 on the Woodford, laring no money, and being insolvent, one to Caloutta to-day. --noiron that they really injure, for it is they morning from Clanton, and left aggio suon after-

It was pointed out that Mr. Smith when {happy to merivõ the Committee if timely notised will be paid in a very short time. I wish to wedding festivities, and further sagments Lis traded in shares to the extent of $309,420 75. who have ultimately to pay the loss, The Wards for Foochow

was given through the Registrar General's De-thank Mr. Deacon r the great assistance debts by the purolasse of 100 Chin Suger shares Nobody known better than Mr. Gourdin, who is court

Mr. GourdinHe told me he was going away, usite composing the mob contribute little or We are glad to hear that Major-General Bar-partment, so that an hour sight bo appeinted ho has rendered to the Court during this inquiry bought before and after the mxringe" sa por himself large spoculstor fi shares, the the asual

enston in each speciations is not to consider the and in consequens of that aid privato reason. The Deputation, after busing thanked Hisund for the manner in which he has conducted his examination, May let 1884 nothing individually to making up the loss shortly come down from the Peak, where he hua Execilency for the kinil reception prorded to the casus on behalf of the Chinese Government. He clearly knew that he was insolvent, and that actual entire relation of the shares. It in be has withdrawn his appostion. But Mr.

-they belong to the lowest clues, whose be staying for some weeke

them, withdrew.

Mr. Deason in acknowledging the complike a maleimsly tealing by weane of Botatious et jetonded to take up the shares at their full Smith has repeatedly stated to me that he should

at Peking if they think it worth while, and tion of the vesvol itself.

as a matter of principle it would perhaps,

The P. and O. steamer Hohilla, with the maxt be decirable they should do ne, but the outward English sit left Singapore at Sam amount claimed being so smallthey will doubt yesterday for this port.... less consider that to opter into a corren

Captain II. C. Somerset, The Batts, has been pendence with the Legation about it, which appointed A.D.C. to His Excellency the Major would probably extend over, many years General Commanding the Troops - would be equivalent to raising a storm in a The American ship Corsics, which arrived tra cup.

hery posterday from Nowoastle, NEW. reporte having out a men overboard drowned.

We are requested to state that in ull probabi-

gent has recovered his health so far that bỏ will