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manifest. It was equivalent to dechringed iprasion of that country while stil] TELEGRAMS. that the United States recognised formally leaving the civil administration in her that Manchuria still remained under China, hands, and recognising her fall territorial in other words that the United States entirely ignored Russian claims to authority

A. S. WATSON & CO., in that quarter. This action was as definite

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as it was prompt, Its meaning was unmis takable, and the Russian Press did not

disguise the annoyance which it produced at hendquarters. That opinion on this point in the United States has not since changed we have bad abundant proof. Recently we read from the correspondent of a London paper in Washington that procisely a similar attitude was sustained there, it being asserted in official circles there that the restoration of Manchuria to China would

authority.

[REUTER'S SERVICE.]

PARLIAMENT.

LONDON, 15th February.

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LOCAL SPORT

LEAGUE CRICKET.

B.G.A. 83rd, co, », CRAIGENGOWER.

This matali will tako plana to-day (Saturday)

FOREIGNERS IN A CHINESE CLUB.

The hearing of this case was continued before

Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz at the Police Cours

Frank Cooper, recalled: I identify the

The old established Catholic Anglo-Chinese

at 215 p.m. on the ground of the latter yesterday morning, In the House of Commons, Lord Lansdowne, † Giub. The following is the Craigengower arelver I lont to Burke. The cartridges pro- School re-opens on the 21st instant."

The ordinary half-yearly meeting of shore- said that ill-considered intervention in the pro- | Basa, E, S Ford, J. Cruik. J. L. Stuart, Lave been in the revolver.

replying to Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, team:-. E. Laumert, J. D. Kinnaird

A. O. Brawe, M. E. Asger. R. Postoaji. Rduced are similar to cartridges I hare, and may a holders in the Hongkong and Shanghai

Aimada e Castro and F. Loureiro.

Witness, in answer to the forth defendant. Banking Corporation wil he held at the City

said:-Thara were no cartridges in the revolver Hall at noon to-day (Saturday).

I gave you. I have three different brands of cartridges. The ones producat are of copper, but I think I have some brass enes.

Mr. F. A. Hazeland, the second Police Magistrate, having recovered from his recent illness, took his soat on the bonch of the smell Police Court yesterday.

sent war would be likely to be fraught with the worst results. It was annocessary to say that -hould the opportunity offer. the Government Those selected to represent the Kowloon 0.0. would avail thereof with alacrity Rt. Hon. in the league match against Civil Service C.C. H. H. Asquith will move that the Fiscal quas.to-day at two o'clock at Happy Valley, are

Dr. Swan (capt.), Livut. G. H. W. Dobbyn, tinn having hean-discussed for two years, the time has now come for submitting the issue to Licut. F. C. Burd, Lieut. W. Duncan, Capt C. K. Bushe, J. Robinson, W. Dixon, J. Parkes, the country without further dolay,

8. Lightfoot, J. Clelland, and E. R. Horton.

LATER.

A demonstration of the working of the tire extinguishing apparatus" Minimox" will be given at eleven o'clock this morning on the undoubtedly be one point to be insisted open open ground lying opposite the Gas Works bell-Dannernian's suggestion that the Ministry against Kowloon to-day (Saturday) at 3.15 p. He told me that some friends of his had

at West Point.

In the Ministerial reply to Sir Henry Comp-

The following will play for Civil Servicò C. C.

should resign, it was stated that this was a sharp :--Dr. Atxinsou, Mesaro. H. T. Jackman, matter which rested with the members of the { F. Biden, W. H. Ankog, P. T. Lamble, W. G. Cement Company will be closed from Friday

The transfor books of the Green Island House of Commons. A discussion of the Fiscal Weasor, A, R. Raven, R. Mitchell, L. E. Braft loss $150, and finding the Chinese had been

6th as lundrortently stated in the advertise

The Rite practice to-day (Saturday) at the King's Park Range, Kowloon, will be at the 200 yards rango. The married members, love challenged the single members to compete for thus bigkast average of the day.

being in a state of confusion in regard to their irrelevant. The opposition was taunted with

fatura programme.

It is not intended to introduce the Re-dis. tribation Bill this session; the government however will move a resolution with a view to the appointment of a Commission to laborato

"A". R.E. on the Club Ground today at The following will play for the HK.C.C.

p.m.-A... MoKouzlo, C. A. Parker. V. de Paris, E. A. Fowler, N. H. Ruthorford. A. Olter, J. Hooper, C. H. Mackay, The Rer. H, R. Wells and another.

by America in any settlement in which she took part." Whether America or any other foreign nations will directly take part in the final settlement scena doubtful; but, 24th February until Wednesday 8th March question at the present parliament would beR. H. Graig, and W. Gast. indinetly, there can be no question that foreign nations will love considerablusinment yesterday. fluence in the mutter by bringing their vious before the Chinese Government and inducing China to act as they deem WHISKY.desirable so far as this can be shown to be to the interests of China herself. We may with tolerable safety assume that Great Britain will be in favour of the same policy as regards Manchuris as that indicated by America; and, so far as China is concerned the fact that she entered into the Treaty na to opening Makden to foreign trade is sufficient to indicato that she is, anxious that that country shall be recognised. ns reverting to her away.

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The difficulty, however, is that if Man- churia is given back to China aftor the war, China way before long again prove herself

The commandor and officers of the Portriguese craiser dan actor aro giring an entertainment on board their vessel tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock A taunch will Iċave Blake Pier at 30 p.m. to convey thous invitad. The Committon of the St. Louis Exposition have awarded Brauza Modal and Diplann to Caplain R. D. Thomas of 8.8. Powan for an exhibit of butterfica caught by him in Hongkong and the neighbourhood of Canton."

H.K.VA., right half, No. 2 Coy. Those volunteers are having their third competition for the "Smyth Cap" on Sunday, at Tai

re-distribution.

THE JAPANESE HOUSE TAX.

LONDON, 15th February.. The final replies in the matter of the Japa- nese House Tax arbitration were exchanged at The Hague yesterday.

THE WAR.

REUTER'S SERVICE.]

JAPAN AND BALTIC COLLIERS.

LONDON, 15th February. The Naval Staff at Tokyo nanounces that

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P. C. Winter deposed I was on duty in Queen's Road Central near Jervois Street on the night of the 14th. In conseqcouce of in- formation recoived I went to the Chinese

I met the fourth Club in Jervois Street. defendrat at the bottom of tho atoire.

teen gambling upstairs. One of them had

using loaded dico, there had been a little bit of a squabble, I asked the third defendant if his

they wore. friends were still upstairs, and lie replied that I asked him to accompany me up eo search for them, which he did. I first went to the servant's quarters. I met several fokis and asked them what was the matter, but they would riot tell me. I went through the whole house, and on to the roof, but could not find the Europeans. If any Europaans had gone down while. I was making this search they would have had to pass an Indian police coustable snit A lakong stationed at the duur. On going out on to the verandah, I enw an elderly Chinaman. I asked him what was the matter, but lie would not tell me anything. I thon desided that I could not do anything without a warrant and was going off to get one when I noticed Cheung Hok Ling going into the Club. I returned, and through tho

On the Naval Ground H.M.S. Occan and Interpretation of Choung Hok Ling, learned Army Ordnanca will replay their draw. Kisk off p.m.

To-day (Saturday) on

play the Navel yard. Kick off at 4 o'clock.

the Tolo Ground,

unable to maintain her hold upon it, so as Hang. The only alterations in the handicaps the Japanese Commanders will sink all Causeway Bay, the Rovers Football Club will thora to tinch them the art of salf-defenco. I

WINE. to exclude any renewed aggressiveness on the part of Russia. If Manchuria were given up immediately after the war to China, it is much to be feared the latter would A. S. WATSON & CO. | again show herself too weak to maintain her

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sway unless she were directly, supported by foreign nations in some way, or by Japan. The former mode of action would scarcely commend itself in face of recent experience, Promise by Russia in respect to such matters have not proved to be anything that can be relied upon, and some better guarantee than any assurances on her part [33 would be required, but such assurances would

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS, ÜNLTCommannicationsvelating to the sewe column should be addressed to THE EDITOR.

bo all that could be obtained by combined action of other foreign nations to support Lorriepondents must forward their names and a China. So far as Japan is concerned there

· Rrèsers with communicatione addressed to the Editor,

is no reason to believe that she would not Kui toy publication, but as evidence of good faith

All Litere for publication should be written on

be willing to leave Manchuria alone and so our side of the

Nangpinoy signed communications that have be relieved of the responsibility of holding

• paper only. alrealy appeared in other papera will be inserted.

Unders jos catro copies of Day Prey should be, a son as she is guaranteed that her sent before 11 am, on day of publication. After that bor the supply is limited. Unty supplied for Cush. Telegraphic &dreas: Press. Cades: 4.5.0. 6th Ed. Lieber's

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DEATH.

On 14th January, as Folruan, Cornwall, England, LILLE, the wife of Captain T. AUSTIN, of the 8.2. Wing Chai, Hongkong. RIP.

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are: Gr. L. C. Bood, 9, 10, 10, and Bom. G. Blood, 6, 7, 7.

Players left in the second round of the Hongkong Civil Service C.C. bowls computition are as follows:-Ments Mo. Irar, Higby,

Parkinson, W. H. E. Smith, Gourlay, Frith, Blowey, Brott, Andrews, Daucan, Pitt, Brud, Cooper, Reidie and Fenton,

A contin who broko isto No. 15 MacGregor Street, and provided himself with an outfit of clothing, was caught with the stolen articles

Placed before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz at the Police Court yosterday he was sentenced to three weeks hard labour and six hours stocks.

We are now assured from H.M.S. Albion

that there will be no match between the Glory and Albion footballers for $500 aside. Wo were invited to say there was "no foundation for the report. but ranst decline to say any such thing. The men were talking of it on the to our repertor constituted a "foundation.” football ground and their explicit statement

their

colliers found accompanying the Russian Baltic Squadron regardless of nationality.

CRIMINAL SESSIONS.

The Criminal Sessions, bafore Sir H. S Berkeley (Chief Justice), open at ten o'clock this morning. The talendar includes:-

Au Hing, Ho Shing and Mak Sang:-(1). Armed robbery, (2) Stealing in dwelling house with mounce.

Chang Chung and Tang Hop:-(1) Setting fire to a dwelling house persons being therein; (2) Setting fire to a dwelling house. Au in dictment of murder may be filed this morning.

Wong Mi, Ng Kam, Kwok Cheung, Kwok Kin Taoi and Leung I:-No indictment has ret boon Bled, but the charges at the Magistracy were (1) armed robbery; (2) receiving stolen property.

Thore are also the men charged in connection with the affair at the Jervois Street Club.

The Hongkong Football Club will this after- woon play the V.B.C. at Happy Valley, in the first round of the Shield Competition. Kick-off is at 4.15. As both clubs are well represented, the match should prove a good one.

TRAINING NOTES.

Weather permitting, the race meeting pro. mises to be of the best Hongkong has seen. Today is a very big day at the Valley, and many will be able to form estimates of the capabilities of the ponies. The final gallop in many instances will takes place to-morrow (Sunday).

THE DERRY.

The favourites appear to be Cotswold, for first position, with Empress of India Roso or Norman King, second, and Halifax, third, Cotswold yesterday weat the 1 mile, but did not give such satisfaction as on provions accasions; his time for the last quarter was 33. Norman King covered the same distanco

A cruiser race for Yachts round the Island H.E. THE GOVERNOR ENTERTAINS in very good style, last quarter 31, sad on this will take place to-morrow (Sunday).

leaving it will not be the signal for recewed Russiau attempts. Japan must have some guarantee against the recurrence of the danger winch has brought her into collision with Russia; and for some time at all events these must be of a material character. Of stert,

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following boats have accepted the invitation to compoto: Haides, Rita, Australion, Brynhilde, Tavy. Snipe. Jons, Dorothy and Alexandra The Yaelts are to be handicapped at the

They will le anchored

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one performance, compares well with the first favourite. The prejudice is that he cannot At Government House yesterday afternoon His Excellency was "at home" to the juveniles King, not such a good pony

beat Catswold in form, however. Umbrian of the community, who, under the care of such King, is expected to make the running for as Norman

a genial host, enjoyed themselves immensely. the latter. Saxou King used to be The large ball room, transformed into a theatre better than Norman King but now seems to be for the occasion, was tastefully decorated with

"off":

The Daily Press. ignored by foreign nations generally. Uader bofore their starting times. The first boat will greenery and banting. A troupe of javanila

HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 18ra, 1905.

this the Chinese must themselves be fully between the Oil Works Wharf, west side, and aware; and it is a fact that can scarcely be inside the line of the Fier head, half an hour

leave at 9 s'olook, and the best boat at 10.45.

Messrs Dyster, Nalder and Co.'s Monthly

theatricals, tutored by Mrs. Jolin Hastings, produced the two enjoyable farces "Threngh the looking glass" and "Priseo Rignet bide-trada Cisenlas had this item: China and the Princess Badinut." The manner in Value has been advanced Id at 11 per lb. during which the young performers acquitted them December. The reported sales during the month solves in these pieces redounds to their credit have beon 497 hides. Dry-salted Shanghai araiso to the credit of their instructress, Mr. 20 at 30 15., Sid; inferior ditte av. 10 ., Hastings, who must have spent a great deal of 6d per lb. cit. The sales during the year time and care to bring them so near to per- amount to 37,030 hides, uninst 54.251 last year, fection in their parts. His Excellency took 08,309 in 1902, 70,115 in 1901, $3,231 in 1900,

care that each of his guests was provided with a and 82.227 in 1899. The total shipments of

This is fin

VALLEY STAKES.

a very open event. Mick, Blackbird, Ching, Gem Boss, Highland Chief, The Duke and Jungle King all enjoy about equal favour with the fanciers, and selection will perhaps go by the jockey.

GERMAN CUP,

that the elderly Chiusman had been rebħod. I learned from members that they know one of the Europeans as he was engaged by some of

then went to search for Burke who used to stay at the Hung Kee. Hollywood Road. Being unsucessful, I resacaed to the Club, where I found the fourth defendant. I questioned him. and he said he had been robbed bimself by Europeans, whom he thought were Police. He then naked me whether I thought The hurd anything to do with the matter. I said I had my doubts, and asked him to come to the Station.

In reply to the third dofondant. witness said I saw five twenty-cent pieces among the gambling paraphernalia in one of the rooms. When I entered the Club Istirmised shore had boen a gambling squabble, and that the Chinese had got the Europeans to go away so that there should be no trouble.

By His Worship: When I saw the Interpreter, I asked through him why the Chiness did not tell me about the robbery. Their reply was that they were afraid. When I went upstairs thore was nothing to indicate that waru- ning had been given to the Europeans. Frank Cooper recalled: After visiting y house and inspecting the cartridges produced,

find that some have copper cases.

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Choung Hok Ling gave evidencut as to interpreting for Constable Winter at the Club. Lai Ou, licenses of an Oplum Divan in Quasa's

his shop on the night of the 13th and smoking Road, testified to the four defendants calling at

1 pipe of opium. they all smoked. they all sat on one bei

Detective Sergeant Marlson gave evid-ncs na to the arrest of the first, second, and third defondants.

Ho we not sure that Ho could not see clearly as

Chief Detective Inspector, Hanson gave evidence us to the identification of the de- fendants at the Central Police Station from

the circumstances, what seems the most Hongkong Office: 14. Dre Voux Road Cl.likely solution is some arrangement by which LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, EC. Japan, while recoguising Chinese authority in Manchuria, will help the Chinese to govern or at least to protect it for some titue. So far as can be judged from what has been destared by Japan from time to time she would be willing to undertake the task of holding Manchuria in company with China; and on the whole it appears most probable that hides, of which 18 per cart are computed to he gift, and that oach was supplied with abundance and has trained his pony so cluded, there are still eque salient features, some such arrangement will be arrived at. Buffalo, have this year reached 2,188,450 hides of refreshments. There were over 150 prosent, be cannot safely be ignored Mr. Potty fear of being caught. Joiner and Terrell which have been from time to time debated Such a plan might be found to work well,

In various quarters, the terais upon which peace can be re-established between Russia and Japan have been already discussed. Although it would seet, premature to speculate upon them before the war is cou-

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to such an extent that it is possible to arrive both for the interests of Japan and of at a fair conclusion is to the manger in which they are likely to be treated, when a final settlement hus to be arrived at. Oac

foreign nations. The fact is undoubted that for some time to come at all events assist- aco will have to be given to China to

of the chief points that will have to be enable her to maintain her hold upon settled is of course what will have to be done as regards Manchuria. It was Rus- sin aggression into that country that was the primary musa of the war; and

unless all that has been done is to becoine

against 1,915,400 fast year, 1,953,273 in 1902, 1,995.097 in 1901, and 1,700,000 in 1960.

Chan Ching, a ricula coclie, was placed before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Police Court yes. terday, charged with obstructing the road near

Pedder Street wharf. Chan was of a humour- Manchuria, and short of its being taken probably thinking he was on the stogo. He aus disposition, and mistook his preition,

over by Japan, which for many reasons was acting the contortionist with his face might not be desirable, some such scheuse greatly to the amusement of a number of for joint Government as above suggested, natives who were watching the morning pro. seems the most reasonable solution of the veedings. They could not suppress their mirth difficulty. It has boon pointed out in the with the result that His Worship took

futile, no definite peace or settlement can be arrived at unless a stop is put to Russia's St. James Gazette, which is usually well pretensions in that direction. One thing informed upon matters connected with the appears to be certain, and that is that the East, that the probability is that the Japa- independence of Manchuria, from either nese are not so much averse to the war Bussian or Japanese domination, will be being protracted for some time as at first strongly pressed by any foreign nations would be supposed, as the longer the was who may be able to influence the final lasts, the longer Jagan has for the organisa decision in any way.

tion of China's military power; and with The policy of the United States in this China prepared to assort her right to her matter has been already definitely declared.own property at the end of the struggles, It will be recollected that, just before the the future is much clearer for Japan, and wer broke out, a treaty was concluded obviates the necessity of rushing matters at between the United States and Chine by the present stage" If this is the view talegrupu, (a mode of communication never entertained by the Japanese, it would also before used for a final diplomatic settlement) seem to indicate the likelihood of some by which it was agreed between America species of military protectorate being and China that Mukden should be opened established for a time over Manchuria; and foreign trade. The significance of possibly this might be arranged in such a this convention at the particular time manner as to secure China against a renew

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notice. Chan was found to be the causa, and in addition to the $ fine for obstruction, he was sentenced to fourteen days hard labour, and in lieu of one day six hours stocks, for contempt of Court.

and Mrs. May, Mrs. Carehom Stewart, Mrs. Villiers Hatten and Miss Noel ware very kind in looking after their wants. Music for the danees was kindly provided by Miss Alice Berkeley.

8.8. SCOTSMAN" CAPTURED.

Prairie King, Black Monday, Fife, K.0.8.B. usual way before taking their statements.

The best ponies in this event are Gem Rose, ong ten Europeans. He then charged them in the Charge Room, cautioning them in the and Mick. First place ought to be taken by either Gem Hose, Frairie King or Mick Joiner, Terrell and Daltos, showed that the The statements of the first three defendants, At the same time, the owner of KO.S.B.some had been suggested by Burke, who told (Mr. Johnstone) is such an excellent rider, them they could make some $8,000 without

Well that

Prairie King is giving very great satisfaction, and nobody would begrudge success to such a good sportsman as the owner.

CHAMPIONSHIP BIAKES,

arrived here destitute, and although they had applied to many business houses hero, were unable to get employment.

Burke, in his statement, said the plan This will be the best race of the mosting was to go to the gambling house and among the Bret class ponies. Ard Patrick,gain possession of the money found on the Coronet Rose, Benottish King, Heather King, gamblors, without using any violence. It was La France Boss and Polka are expected to to be a trick in which Terrell and Joiner were to play the detective. He took the pocket book

YESTERDAY'S TIMER,

The s.s. Scotsman, which cleared from Hong-provide a very close race. kong for Vladivostock on the 2nd instant, with a cargo of rice from Saigon, has been captured by the Japanese.

STOESSEL'S BULLDOG TENACITY.

There was a very small turn-out yesterday, and contents back to the Clab and left them on Tho Umas were:

the staircase. Ard Patrick (Mr. Gresson up outer course) and Zodiac (Mr. Johnstone up; inner course,

allo-34, 1.8, 1.41. 2.13.

Norman King aud Desert Kiug. 1-mile 42, 1.20, 1:37, 234, 2.8, 3.39. Ledbury (inuer course), mile-34, 1.9, 1.42, 2,15.

Cotswold

(Mir, Gressen up; outer course) and Croome (Mr. Johnstone up), and Heythrop (Mr. Gressou up) mile-34, 110, 1,44, 2.18 Croome Buished first.

Prairie King, 14-mile-37, 1.12, 1.49, 2.25,

2.58.

Fife, mile, joined by Berkeley for t-mile

Jungle King, mile 38. 1,15, 1.52, 2.24. Spirtle, milo-36 1.10, 1.431. Lanark (Loy up), 11-milo-34, 1.7, 1.42, 2.203,

2.57.

Chofer interviewer that "Stoessel still wanted Captain Kartzoff, a Russian officer, told a to fight. His wounds, received early in the siege, had been bothering him, but his deter mination to fight as long as one man stood was undiminished. But we cannot fight,' said his By Lind permission of Col. Caulfield and standing. They do not see a bayonet at their generals. Our men cannot more. They sleep officers, the band of the 110th Mahratt Light breasts. We can order, but they cannot obey: 34. 19, 144, 2.18. Hongkong Hotel this (Saturday) evening- Infantry will play the following selections at the Then you gonorals fight! cried Bioessel clenching his fiats. He seemed fanatical on the March................... “Baetne on Parade" K. Müzabject, but was finally brought to see reason

also "Tres Lents Amorous" E. Burger Lochinsky and Wiren, Generals Smyrnoff, Selection ..."Canuda

Admirals ............ A. V. Barwood the insistence of subordinate. Song "Under the Bamboo Tree" B. Cole Fock, and many others, sometimes with broken Highland Patrol "The Wee Macgregor

"The Runaway Girl"...... I. Caryll

FOICES,

urged the stop which all had dreaded for H. G. Amurs so long. I am sure that Port Arthur would not been for Menu--Hors D'Œuvres-Caviare and Egy have sought terms long ago had Campes Soup Champignon Soup. Fish-Boiled Stoossel, who with bull-deg tenacity refused the Fish a la Matelote. Entrees-Fillet of Beef a la repeatedly urged adries of the other high offeers. He had told his Emperor that he Nelson, Braised Leg of Mutton a Bretonar Calezy au Gratia. Curry-Calcutta Joints, would never surrcader, and he meant to keep -cast Sirloin of Boef, Roast Pheasant and his word. Bread Sanca, Cold Roast Australian Laub and Mint Sance and Franch Bean Salad. Sweets- Marmalade and Vermicelli Pudding, Nosselmade les Creu Bad Finger Cakes. Treadle Turt. Tipsy Cake. Dezaart Coffee, Fruite:

Selection

The 8.8. Progress yesterday left with the salvage party for the wrecks of the steamers Shrewsbury and Baron Gordan

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The steamer Satsuma left Shanghai' on the 16th inst.

The steamer Hindustan laft New York on

the 13th ins!.

His Worship sald on the statements made by defendants he had no option but to commit them for trial at the Criminal Sessions. His Worship then told the defendants they could make a statement if they chose. Joiner and Terrell-bud nothing to say.

The

made statement

by Frederick Dallon, an American, was an follows:- I was unaware any arms were to be used. I thought it was only a case of obtain. ing by false protenose. I landed here with Joinor and Terrell in a destitute condition. I

applied to most of my countrymen horo, aleo to my Consal for work or assistance. I received practically none from the Comml and very little from the other people I applied to. I have served through several compaigns with the British in the Boer War, and got sixteen wounds, which now proroct me from doing

active bodily labour I applied to the Military hero for work or assistance, but received no3o. Being desperate and hungry The J.-C.-J. Lijn steamer Tipanas left Macas was the cause of our late aufortunate adventure. sar for this port on the 16th inst, and may bo

Burke, in his statement, said Bulton, was un- expected here on the 4th inst.

aware how the affair was tọ be worked. The J.-C.-J. Lijn steamer Tjilatjap left Kut. Defendants one and two had asked him to hold chinoten via Amoy and Swalow for this port on up the Clab before, but he refused. He only the 16th inst., and may be expected here on the consented at last on condition that there should

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be no violence.