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INTIMATION.

[ well to avoid any false feeling of socurity, but still more must be neglected the reports of the panic-mongers who would make out that a collision between Japan and Russia might occur at any moment over Corea. Japan will not sacrifice her interests in

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1901

Yesterday the British gunboat Linnet arrived from Shanghai, and the British cruiser Brisk and the British surveying ship Waterwitch loft for Hankow and Borneo respectively.

From Shanghai.comes yet another version of the indemnity proposed-750 million tasis, in fifty annual instalmente of twenty-five million

taels each.

The German Emperor, has informed the Heligoland Cup Committee that owing to the

cap race will not be sailed this year.

A. S. WATSON & CO., Corea, but her Government does not propose says the tension at Marseilles has relaxed, and death of Queen Victoris the Heligoland yacht

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ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.

to look after these interests by a policy of bluster, as suggested by her undiscriminat- ing critics.

"An interesting point which is brought out by the writer of whose letter we have been speaking ie the way in which the South African War has affected Japan. The pol- itical issues have only so far interested ber as they tend to weaken British influence End British policy in the Far East. But the military progress of the struggle has been keenly followed, and the prolonged -resistance of the Boers has convinced the ÆRATED WATERS Japanse that they have nothing to feur

THE LEADING MANUFACTURERS

OF

IN THE FAR EAST,

THE MOST PERFECT SYSTEM-OF

FILTRATION

of the Water is employed,'guaranteeing

ABSOLUTE PURITY,

which is confirmed by repented reports of

the highest expert authorities.

are i

from foreign invasion. A Japanese officer speaking to the Time correspondent said

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A telegram to the Consul-Ganerál of Franes at Shanghai, published by the Echo de Chine,

that employers and strikers at the port accept the principle of arbitration. It is believed that

work will soon be recommenced.

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H. M. S. Pigmy has arrived at Singapore from Bangkok and early this month proceeds to Padang to make advance arrangements for the Government astronomical party that is coming sclipse of the sun on the 18th May. H.M.S. Algeriae wil probably coupey the astronomical party from Singapore to Sumatra.

The first detachment sails about the 9th inst. | out from home to observe the forthcoming total

The Bengal Lancers, it is understood, are to bo despatched north, and will leave here in parties. on the transport Uli, from Culentta, and the remainder will follow at intervals. The troop goes to swell General Guselee's command.

On the 24th ult. Count Waldorsen 'arrived

at Kinochan from Peking on tho man-of wer Kaiserin Augasta, with his staff in the Gera, Herisited the works on the new harbour, and drove too to Litsan, the farthest garrison in the German sphere of interest. On the 25th he turned to Peking.

Hun. The distanco of Hsiangyang by vuter from Hankow is 360 miles,

A football tournament at Feking at the mud of February received entries from the New South Wales Noral Contingent. 7th Rajputs, Royal Engineer, 26th Baluchis, Medical Services, 24th Panjab Tufantry, 1st Biklis, Headquarter Staff. 12th Fieldl ́ Battery, R. A., and the British Legation. The final the was tweet the Sith Punjab Infantry and the 1st. Sikhs, the former winning by 2 goals to 1.

An interesting item comes from Chuchow,

It is proposed to make Mr. Thompson's chapo! into an ancestral hall in memory of Mr. Thomprou with ancestral sacrifices for the repose of his soul. In that case a church would

bail on r site for the nsual preaching, The expense would be great, but ought to be defrayed out of the official revenues. It is not

TELEGRAMS.

* DAILY PRESS" SERVICE.

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS.]

THE WAR IN SOUTH

·AFRICA.

LONDON, 31st March, 5.5 p.m..

VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB,

Three boat-races came off on Saturday under the suspices of the Victoris Recreation Club, and a very good attendance gathered to witnes them. The Hon. Secretary's launch followed the races, with members of the Club on board. The frat svent was a - Picked Boratoh Hace, with an entrance fee of $1 each, for which three orewe entered v

Station No. 1, Kornblume--H.WB. Kennett, A. E. Asger, U. E. A. Hanon, R. Lapsley (capt), FW. White (cox).

Btation No. 2. EM 3. Aagar F. D Bsin, J. Millar, A. A. Alves (capt), JH R

TWO BOER LEADERS IN BRITISH Hance (60x),

HANDS.

It is reported that Commandant Engle- brecht has surrendered to the British, while

Commandant Prinsloo has been captured.

GENERAL NEWS.

LONDON, 31st March, 5.5 p.m.

STATE OF THE MARKETS. The Liverpool cotton markot is healthier, On the 7th ult there were no less than 3at reduced prices. The copper markets warships of all nations asembled at Shanghai

helm, Schwalbe, Hela, and torpedo-boat No. 12 (Gerion); Fwao, Idzumi, Miyako, Mayo, and To-

(Janezo); Viitor Písaní, Calabria, Elba, Vesuvio, Stromboli, saul Fierumosca (Italian); French); Monadnock, New Orleans, and Helen |=d-wiral-Gharner,Chueloup-Lochat, and-Tukor. (United States): Otojai (Russian); and der

Austrian).

REUTER'S SERVICE,

LONDON, 29th March.

Stadion No. 3, Shamrock-G. M. 8. Alves, N. H. Alres, F. M. Bo Pereiro, A, F. Alves (capt.), T. Meek (003), tiếng

Rose won by two lengths from Korablume, Shapirock giving up after completing three- quarters of the course..

The second race was an Arranged Borutols Rate" with entrance fee as 1efore. Three boats were entered

Station No. 1, RoseM. E. Anger. A. E. Anger, J. Miller, A. 3. Alves (capt), T. Mock (663).

Station No. 2, Kornblume H. W- B. Beд nett, F. D. Bain, T. M. Rofs Fereira, C: F. A. Hance (cox):

Station No. 3, Leek-N. H. Alres, H. M. Bain, R. Lapkley, A. A. Alves (capt.), F. W. White (cox).

-The three boats pulled well together for half a mile, when Rows took the lead and won, Korzòlume coming in vasond. The winner's time was 8 min. 17 sec

The final event was a Tub Sculling Ress, THE GRAND NATIONAL

for which five members entered ---- Mənau, The following is the result of the ranaing for J. HR. Hance, F. M. Bom Pereira, F. K the Grand National

Gradón, Drumères.

Bufalo Bill.

Imagine what would be the position of “an invading arany, even if we no longer

Hsiangyang, in Hupel, to which the lia.kely that the Mission takes this above view of had a fleet in being, in a country scarcely perial Court according to one report has been

the ceremonias to bo performed.-Eaíóa. losa broker and dificult than Southlinking of going, las an "decay that it is a Africa, in the midst of an absolutely small wilderness, composed of about the streets, “homogeneous and bitterly hostile popu-

a lend-and-alive place with few inhabitants. and Woosung. The list comprised the Glory, are arm, the ruling characteristic being the lation of forty millions, whose fighting All the husiness is done at the neighbouring Fargeur, Orlando, Astera, Las, Lianet, Snipe, enormous consumptive demand. force would be reckoned not in tens, hut market place of Faucheng, which is on the river and Otter (British); Kurfräst Friedrich W7- in hundreds of thousands, as hardy,, as "active, as well trained to the use of modern weapons and inspired by a patriotism at "least as fierce as the Boers." This remark is at least interesting as showing in what spirit the course of the War has been followed in Japan. There is no doubt also that the entanglement of Great Britain in Sontli Africa has been regretted, for Japan isimpressed with the idea that, next to herself. Britain has the greatest interest in the preservation of peace in the Far East, and that, had ber hands been free in the present crisis, she would I have taken a strong lead. With regard to the Anglo-German agreement, Japuo gave her unreserved adhesion at once to ite tertax. But she is not so confident, states EXTEIT the writer in the Times, as to the ability and

but Captaia Lambton was less favoured, as his dctermination of the signatories to curry

Paslianontary candidature at Newcastle led out their good intentions. Lord LANS.

him into pitfalls which practically closed his DOWNE'S statement in the House of Lords

future mayai cxrear. And if the precedent of last week that the British Government con Ramours were circulating in the colony-yes-Vice-Admiral Sir Jolm Follerton is to le sidered that the clause abint maintaining terday that Aguinaldo, the Filipino insurrec fellowed, there is no don't that whoever accepts the integrity of China applied to the whole ticuist leader, had at last boon captured.

the command of the yacht must be prepared to Empire, including Manchuria, should bety at the United States Consulate elicited forego any further advancement. Captain the information that, although news of the Lambton, in accepting the appointment to the reassuring. But Low is it to be reconciled

WATERS. Manufactured by us acknowledged by the principal English makers to be equal to those of their own

production.

Manufactured

under

ENGLISH SUPERVISION.

Special Terms to large consumers.

the Public Works. Deportinend yesterday after-

The command of the Royal Yacht, which hag gone a-begging among the aristocratic captains of the Royal Navy, has fallen to Captain the Hon. H. Lambton, who, it was officially an

BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA,"

A sharp action has been fought at Hartbeast- fontein between foren under Commandant

Mr. G. J. W. King attended at the offices of sonuce/?, would hoist his penuant yester. Delarey and General Prior, the latter being noon in pursuance of an advertised sale by Prince Lenis of Battenberg and the public auction of three lots of Gererument first offer, but {K I had already been land, two at Kowloon, and our at Barker Road.selected for the Implacable, battleship, he had good ground for asking to be excused. Captain Only four Chiness landowners put in aù

Curzon-Howe was also similarly successful;

appearance, and they being indigosed to offer bids for any of the properties, the sale is declared off.

En.

A.S. WATSON & CO. with Count voy BiLow's statement in the capture and bern received from two distinct Royal Yacht, may thus be scpposed to close }

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THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY.

DEATHS.

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On the 23rd March, 1901, at Shanghai, Captain GEORGE C. GRAHAM, of the Shanghai Thy-Beat Co., Limited, aged

4 years. At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the 24th March, Captain J. DuLAGE.

On the 27th March, 1901, at 11, Tiendong Road, Shanghai, HENDY C. MORISON, of Messrs. Boyd & Co., Limital, agod 21 year.

The Daily Press.

Reichstag in the 15th ult., that the Anglo -German-Agreement did not refer 'ip Mau- churja? Such a contradiction of views is not likely to inspire confidence. Japan may well continue to feel anxious. Such anxiety will be fully shared by all Britons whose interests lie out in the Far East.

The damage caused by the fire in a pawnshop at 183. Quusu's Road Central, on Sunday morn ing amounts to $10,00).

Last night the Dallas Co. produced The Runa- way Girl and again met with sn¿CESTA, We hold over further notice nútil to-morrow's issue.

During the 24 hours ending at noon yester day there were reported 3 fresh cases of plagno with 4 deaths (all Chinese); and one fresh case ...] of small-por (Chinese).

HONGKONG OFFICE: 14, DES Vaux Roan C1 LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, B.C.

-HONGKONG, 2nd April, 1901-

The return of visitors to the City Hall Library and Museum inst week shows that the former institution was visited by 433 mon. Chinese and 156 Chinese, the latter by 183 non- Chinese and 2,313 Chinese.

The Marty steamer Hating has been said

to the Canadian Pacific Company for a sam, it is rumoured, of $270,000, She has born par- chased for the Klondike trade, and will clear for Vancouver in a few days,

sources, no official confirmation of the rumour was to hund. Like the ubiquitous De Wet, | Emilio Aguinaldo has frequently been laid by the heels and this latest story may prove to be like the others totally unfounded.

The Chinese patriots have shown no lack of energy in their protests against the Manchurian

his career as 5 Barai ofeer, but the political door remains open to him.

Mr. L. W. Hilles, of the firm of Bagnall and Hilles, electricians, of Yokohama and Singe pore, passed through here last week on his way North, and stayed over one steamer so as to allow the arrying out of certain negotiations Convention. On the night of the 94th ult.. the'

with one or two trading flems in the colony for Patriotic Committesat Shanghai sont the follow. ing telegraphic appeal for publication in the

the introduction of the firm's latest designs in London Times: The Editor, London Tielectric installations. In the course of an in- terview with a Daily Press representative, Russian Convention against wishes-of-Chinese

Mr. Hilles said that the present electric system nation.

Viceroys provinces forming League at Manila, which the firm put in prior to the oppose signing. We appeal support generous

American occupation, is to be doubled, and that British people. Chinese Patriots' Leagna." The N.-C. Daily News mentiors, as a proof of the plant at Tanjong Pagar, Singapore, which the earnestness of some of the high officials of this country in protesting against the Russian Convention about Manchuria, that it appears that H.E. Chang. Chi-fung alone protested eight times to the Court at Halau, whilst otherally impressed with its brilliancy and thought thatin comparison with other town installations Viceroys and Governors sent at least two much.

in the East and Far East it was a thoroughly goval system, and one which Hougkong resi Jants should be proud of. Mr. Hilles left by the P. & U. slenter Sobruen for Shanghai on Sanday.

It is stated (tho N.-C. Daily News says that the local mandarins have received news from 51. Petersburg to the effect that on the 25th ult. Minister Yang Ya was invited by Count Lamsdorf to a conference at the Foreign Offics, Previous to this Minister Yang hal not sen the Count for several days. During the con: ference Mutster Yang Yuvus asked to sign the Russo Chinese agreement concerning Mao. The Count and Countess de Boury de Boyers churia, us the date had arrived to do so. Tho returned from their trip to Canton on Eatut Chinese Minister refused to do so and brought day, and left by the P. & O. steamer Sobraron,

out the Imperial edict from Hsian as proof that. for Shanghai. They will go to Paking before he had positive instructions not to sign. Even- visiting Japan, and complete their trip across tually Count. Lamsdorff informed Milster the Pacific by thus Canadian Pacific line.. Yang Yu that the Russian Government was The Hou. Treasurer of the Alice Memorialilling to defer the signing of the Agreement for a few days, but that not a single word would be permitted to be changed. Conet Lamsdorff further asked that the Chiness Imperial edict be left in his hands for a few days, which was do.b.

and Netsole Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thanks the following donatious to the funds of the Hospitals-- Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown

L'o., L Lane, Crawford & Co.. W. J. Wright

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was installed nearly three years ago, is to be increased by an additional service of 250,009 cane power. Regarding the electric street ser sie in Hongkong, Mr. Hilles said he was favour-

CORRESPONDENCE,

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the "opinions expressed by our correspondents.

A SUGGESTION FOR THE ACTING D.P.W.

defeated. The Imperial Light Horse suffered severely, losing two offteors and five mon killed, three officers and thirteen man wounded. The Hors, who lost heavily, retired to await the

arrival of reinforcements.

SUPREME COURT,

Monday, 1st April.

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR JOHN CARBING TOS, U.M.G. (CHIEF JUSTICE).

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Tata, H. W. B. Kennett, and G. E. „A. Hanba. J. H. B. Hason, who drew Station No. 4, won by two lengths from C. A. Hance, Sta No.2.

Bir. Denimon was starter, and- Armstrong ond 4. A. Bonas judgen

POLICE COURT.

Monday 1st ApHL

BEFORE ME. HAZELAND.

BOLDIER CHARGED WITH BURGLARY Lloyd Jones, a private of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, was charged with feloniously entering. room 126, Hongkong Hotel, and stealing cloth- ing and other articles to the value of $100,– Hs pleaded

His Baked Inspector Warnock, to whom the case had been reported, to suge tho facts of the case.

Inspector Warnock said the defendin2 was foned in the room, which was oooupled by a b Ness

the clothing condled out his per- son. The occupant was beent at the tiano, bat the door was not locked, erely closed.

His WorshipIt is rather serious case. When did it Inpper, and low did he get fato the room!

The manager of the hotel said a volandah rane in front of all the rooms, and that the de fendant had probably got on this and climbed. over the partitions separating the rooms.

His Worship (tó defendant)—You will go to gol for six months, with hard labor.

DISTURBANCE IN THE METROPOLE HOTEL

A LIQUOR STORAGE DISPUTE. The suit of Luiz Maria Jacques Alraros v. The Hongkong und Kowloon Wharf and Go- down. Co. was set down for hearing. It was bright by the plaintiff, wlio is a merchant and-commission-agent, currying on business at Queen's Road Central, under the style or firm name of L. M. Alvares & Co. On or about the 4th day of September, 1899, the frm re ceived a consignment of brandy and anisette stored the same with the defendant Company. from Manila by the steamer Diamante, and

A ganzer in the Royal Artillery was charged Two days later, namely, on 6th September, the with disorderly conduct in the Matropole Hotel plaintiff inspected the goods in the godown, on Sunday and damaging property to the eztənt

The proprietor of the hotel said the defend and fouad them intact. Subsequent to that of $3. He pleaded guilty. time the defendant Company bad failed to tako proper care of the goods, and on 19th Septem-ant was ansoying guests at Hifin, and also rub

ricksba cookies waiting her the plaintiff received a letter from the ning out end obáşing ricksha defendants stating that the floor of ons for people insido. of their godowns had collapsed, and that 125

had been damaged. He subsequently examin denijohns, part of the said consignment, ed the equsigncient and found that a number had been totally destroyed, and that six other demijohne, part of the said consign. went, were injured and so greatly lessened in

Defendant I was excited, sir. A coolie sad

He was faed 65 or 7 days and ordered to par something to me and 1 mpsát him, compensation for the damage dine. WANTED TO KILL TER Mrs. H. Dannery D'Arullar Street, prosecuted a tailor for

Dalurbance in

Complainant But he did say it His Worship-1 don't believe it leave the court. The defendant is discharged.

HOTEL PROFBIETOR ASSAULTED,

very of the same. Two other damijohns, the We commissioned to make a dress for leer, lak that be (the plaintiff) declined to take deli-mer house on Sunday. She said he defendant plaintiff averred, were missing. He therefore made a bad job of it, in consequence of which chimed f. 62.4i alipod damages sustained by whitewed 72 him. He come to the hones reason of the loss of and injury to the 133 demiwhilst

was absent, Ale said hə would kill her if she did not pay làm.. Thạ john referred to.

The defonos was an admission that 133 demi- complainant scized a stick and chased the jalus were stored with the defendant Company, defendant into the strebt, and

out but that 125 only of them were destroyed. It a summons are the lied, and latterly, tocko was denied that there were any missing: and His Worship, alter reviewing the art that the guls chimags done to the demijohus denes, said the complainant had no right to not so destroyed was that the seals were cracked. take the law into her own hands and chase the The Company stated their willingness to pay defendant with a stick. As for hoc story that for the 125 demijohns so destroyed, and to pay he had threatened to kill her, his Worship to-the-plaintiff his losses in respect of two other hat believes tord of its ERA demijohns sent by the Company to the Govers- meat analyst for analysis. The defendants stated that the so-called brandy was not brandy at all. It was a mixture of rectified spirit de rived from sugar, with sugar, water, and the flavouring essence of ram added, and was to saulting H They denied their liability to pay for the sehe plaint mining six demijohas. They therefore paid dant was upsetting a number of rickshaw in into Court $1,916.83, being the value of 92 the road opposite the hotel. The comp demijohns of Ro-called brandy at $13 per demi-sat went out and told him he had no right john, together with 88083 freight and charges pot their, wherenpon the defend it retorted therean, and $560 commission by way of

that he would

upset him, kad kooked com damages generally, and stated that the samplainant salost to the ground?" Defendant I dan Lao Lauth

se hout it, sa paid was enough to satisfy the plaintiffs

only know I was in hit of temper because I Mr. Sharp (instated by Messrs. Mounney had been run into by a riekaba, and Brutton) appeared. for the plaintiff, and His Worship Ten dollars or three seoks Mr. J. J. Francis, K.C. (instructed by Mesars, hard labour. Deacon and Hastings represented the defen-

A signalber on the Centurion pleaded guily

Hammond, propriet

not of a greater value than $18 per dealjolin Bay View Hot F

claim.

Is the Times of the 1st March appears a letter from that journal's special correspon dent uz Tokyo, which sets forth with aduinu- ble clearness Japanese interests on the Far Eastern question, and is well worth read- ing as a corrective against ideas of Japanese policy which may be derived from the writ -ing of certain foreign critics or from; s012 of the Japanese vernacular papers. This letter should do much toward dissipating any impression that the Jingoes in the

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS.“. Island Empire are likely to precipitate

Hongkong, 1st April. crisis in the Far East, The correspondent

St-It would be an undoubted convenience recalls the foundation in 1898 of the Dome-

to visitorą to the Pank district in the tram- kai or National Union, led by Prince

line if name-plates were affixe outside the KONDYE, formerly and now again President

Plantation Road Station, showing which, war of the House of Peers, to promote a strong

Barker Road and which Plantation Road. I national policy. Such a body was likely

are known visiters, on more than one occasion. enough, if it grew in strength, to bring about

ge wrong, and be put to no inconsiderable trouble with Russia. But official pressure was

amount of inconvenience and annoyance, which brought to bear, and resulted in the Union's

would curtainly not have happened if the names of the two roads above mentioned had been in propaganda being discountenanced. Marquis

sight. I am fully aware that two name-plates Iro, says the Times correspondent, is even Mr. P. Lammert yesterday afternoon

ao exist, lower down, at the junction of the less likely than his predecessor to allow his offered for sale by public unction, at his offices

Peak and Plantation Roade; but, as practically hands to be forced prematurely by popular in Daddell Street, the property known as 14, an almost desserted look now so many have left no one boredare, except aarrying coolies, agitation. Throughout the events of last Cleverly Street, registered at the Land Office for up-country. We are glad to note that all

passes up and down by that route, they are not year and, it may be added, still more during as Section B of Inland Lot No. 1. The continues quiet and work is being resumed on of much use. the opening mouths of the present year, annual proportion of Crown rent is $10, and the the various mission stations. The French Japan's attitude has been admirable. Pupu-monthly rentals, including taxes. amount to

cruiser Channeloup Luud has left Pagol. lar scares and agitations have cenrred, but. The area is about 528 square feet: Bld. There are now H.M.S. Britomart and H.I.B.M. ding started at $3,000, and rose rupidly to 89,109, | Mandjour lying at the Anchorage. Comman the firmness of the Government has not been at which price the lot, was knocked down. to der Walter expects to leave for home during shakes, a fact which speaks well for the Fan Fang.

the coming week, as his relief on the Britomart way in which the country Ens settled down

in due to arrive by the Haiching.—Doublegs under its still newly imported system of The seaman Burke, of H.M.S. Centurion, very general regret will be felt that Mr. C. A. rule. Did Japan suffer the misfortune of whe, it will be remembered, stole a watch and Pennington has received instructions to leave being led by a warlike Prime Minister, it is chain, u meerschaum pipe, and other articles this place shortly for Swatow. During his difficult to see how a precipitation of events from Mr. Cullinane, of the Naval Yard, has been stay here he has been good enough to undertako could have been avoided over the Masipa tried by sonrtmartial, sentenced to thirty days several duties on behalf of the community and uffair and subsequent Russian intrigues with imprisonment, and is then to be dismissed their departure will consequently be felt in many Cover Marquis Iro, however, is a man of service. The court regarded the offence as a quarters. We would mention specially the eufficient strength to control these elements serious one, for the prisoner was entertained by steady interest he has taken in the Church ult.

Mr. Cullinane, and given shelter at his home, choir and organ-Hockey has been played with in his country which threaten the peace of when he got up in the middle of the right, much spirit during the week and in spite of its the East, and thanks greatly, to him therifed the pockets of his bost and mode off. The being rather late in the season consider be expected here this morning ft Singa have been different ev Russo-Japanese question, looks less cute watch and chain were found a few hours later numbers of players turn up to take part in the now than it did several months ago. It is pawned with a Chinamaa for $7.

5 The following, notes are from the Fonchow Echo of the 23rd ult:-The weather continues unsettled but the 'rain has not not in with the regulacity usual at this sessor.-Foochow wears

games.

dant Company.

The find was puldig

of the

Hut the defens

ATTEMPTED FRAUDA Chan Kwai, a tailor denied that he had attempted to obtain money by means of tabe documente once showed

Mr. Sharp, in opening, said that no doubt the court was bully aware of the peculiar pest ion in which the plaintiff found himself that

The evidence showed that the defendant went of umfacturer of the goods who was not a shop for Wing Lok Street and handed the

being absolutely dependent on the Invoice of thea forthcoming as a witness. His Lordship accountant a letter which purported to come There is no sign at either end of Barker had considered the point on Saturday as to whe- from branch establishment at Carton and Road to tell a stranger what, road, he is on. I thar he was able to postpone the hearing in view authorised the permett of 350 to the bearer, feel sure that the present Acting D. P. W., of the circumstances that that necessary witness The accountant suspected that the letter w

and gave the defendant into custody.. hint and remedy the omission complained of. tif felt there was no better course open to him sale was a clemy attapt to defend who is nothing if not practical. will take the was not here, and His Lordslap had decided Subsequent enquiries proved that the whole

to do

$0. Ender these circumstances the plain-

but to ask the court to allow him to consent to judgment being signed, and allowing him to take the money ($1,916.83) out of conet.

Yours, etc.,

HILLS.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

mota

Sentencs of six manths' hard labour was passed.

ALLEGED TRESPASS ON GOVERNMENT

Mr. Francis:--I have no objection provided

On the complaint o

of Mr G JW Kug, we get our costs salwaquent to the payment in: land bailiff, Chan A Ting, contractor. Ansual His Lordship Then let judgment be inter. Street, was charged on remand with extracti The C. & O. steamer Strategyle, from Ported for the defendant with loave to the plaintiff and splitting atones on Crown property land and Sau. Diego, left Moji on 30th March to take out of court the amount paid in, namely taakok. A ples of not guilty tend aud is due in Hongkong on 4th inst.

$1,916.8%, and the plaintiff will get his costs of Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown soll

onted The N. P. steamer Tucoma arrived at snit up to the date of the payment into not, Mr. B. J. Chist, who defended held that the Tacoma from Hongkong and Japan on the 29th and the defendant will have the casts of

thd suit subsequent to that date: I regret that I land was not really Crown prop

the opun The Imperial German Mail steamer Stuttgart could not see my way to agree to the application been leased by the Government

ading the left Shanghai at 8 pm on Saturday and may to postpone the trial If I could have been farmer. He applied for remand

vertain the man would be forthcoming it would axing of the boundary line by the Goverme

His Worship granted the application, and Mr. SharpThere was a degres of under fixed the hearing for Wednesday, Hth nat

215 pm tainty about it, my Lord

The N. G. L. steamer Hormida

pore for this port yesterday, and may be expect ed bere on or about the 6th inst.obje