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SUPREME COURT.

Wednesday, January Wh

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE SI FRANCIS PIGGOTT (CHIEF JUSTICE).

MISTRANSLATION IN A CHINESE WI.L. An application, arising out of an action between Wong Shes (widew of Ng Kwai Kwong, deceased; and Ng Chi Wai and others, was made regarding the division of deceased's property-

Mr. Pollock said he appeared for all parties orrept the deceased's infant grandson, Ng Ping Wong, who was represented by Mr. H. G.

Calthrop.

The case had been discussed in Chambers,

but was taken into the Court in order that argument "might" enxus as to whether Wong Shes, as Trustee and excentriz, bad power to divide the residue, personal estate, etc., of deceused; and an to who work the persons entitled to such, in what shares and proportions and bar the costs were to be borne.

Mr. Pollusk ataled that whom the will wai first laid before him he was doubtful as to a certain point in the translation. He found his doubt confirmed on investigation, and would call evidence to clear the matter up. Under the will the three soax, on coming of agu, were to aasist in the management of the business left by deceased. Conurel submitted that the worl

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11TM¤, 196

could beliovo a word of what he said. The son would be useless to society if he were as big a liar as his Lordship supposed his father to be.

Plaintiff continued to contradict himself as to the writing of other entrion in his books.

His Lordship-Chinese don't keep their books in that fashion.

Witoes I am not acquainted with my own laws (laughter).

His Lordship-You are acquainted with somia of curs, I think.

A second witness was called to support the plaintiff's claim, but he stated that S000 of the amount in dispute bad been paid.

Mr. Harding, for the defenso, submitted that the plaint: had not made out a case. One of his owe witness's showed that 8600 alloged to owing had been paid. The credit for goods

was also paid.

After hearing the evidence for the defence his Lordship said he thought the plaintiff believed that he was going to get the house and land, when the decision of the Loud Court fle did not believe a worl of the ousted him, plaintiff's story from beginuing to end, and at one time thought of sending him to gaol, but that would not be much good. He hoped he would not see him again. There would be judgment for the defendant with coul.

POLICE COURT. Wednesday, January 10th.

BERK MR. P. A. HAZELAND (FIRST POLICE MAGISTRATE).

AN IMPODENI THEFT. A Chiunun, who had the hardihood to enter Yumati Policy Station and steal a watch and chain belonging to a European cock and after- inwards pawn it, was sentenced to three weeks

management" was therein mistranslated. It meant that the thras sous wers to enjoy the busine bareficially-not only to manage it.

Mr. Li Hong Mi, Supreme Court Interpreter, and the court translator gas evidenco support of Mr. Pollock's contention.

Mr. Pollock pointed out that one of the song, after attaining his majority, died, leaving a widow and infant on.

bard labour and six hours in the stocks.

STEALING FISH,

JAPANESE STOWAWAYR.

A native was sentonoad to three weeks hard labour for sten ling Esh. He helped himself to After further argument, the Chief Justice

some of the stock of a hawker and made off but decreed that under the true construction of the on this occasion the policeman was in the right will the three sons were entitled to a beneficial place. The delinquent ran right into the arms interest of one-third of the estate upon attainofaz Indian constable who promptly arrosted meat of full age; tint administration of the trias emate should be taken for the infant son; that docensed son's share in leasehold in the Colang be divided, one-third to his widow and two thirds to his in fapt sen; that one-third share of the pare personally bo divided according to the law of his domicile, ie,, China; that tho costs of all parties as between solicitor and client be taxed and paid out of the estate.

A DISPUTED CONTRACT,

Yes Skan Hou Koo sued Ho Ping Yiu and others to recover the sum of $5,700 ilus for architects' certificates,

Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. F. X. d'Almada Castro, appeared for the plaintiff,

the defendant being unrepresented,

Two Japanese were charged with stowing away on the Nippon Mara and a third was charged with aiding anil shetting. It appeared the two former had requested the latter, who was employed on the ship to nusist them. He did so and get thun to work for him in return, the officers not detecting any change.

Impoctor Langley said the third defendant ought to have reported the presence of those stowaways.

The case was remanded for further evidence.

BEFORE M. C. D. MELBOURNE (SECOND Pourck MAGISTRATEį,

A FORCIBLE ARGUMENT.

T'he statement of claim showed that on March

A coolie was charged with assaulting another 26th seestrgot was entered into between plain. tiffs and defendants whereby the former agreed the previous day, The two men, who were to orent certain oil godowns af Taikoksui. Workom pleyed coaling the s.s. Kowloon, gaarvelled, the defendant being of the opinion that the ather was not working quickly enough. Ho

war commenced, three architects' certificates

CORRESPONDENCE.

·AUCOMMODATION ON THE PEAK TRAMWAY.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PREEN." Hongkong, January 10th. SIR, A Regular Passenger's" communica tion, which appears in to-day's issue of your esteemed paper, ou the above, is certainly not untimely. There is not the slightest doubt that the said communication expresses the feelings of everyone using the trams, more especially of those who live at The Peak." and I venture to compliment "A Fegular Passenger" upon his ability as a weather oxport to have made arrangements for the "airing" of his feelings in the matter on such an appropriate morning as this morning was He oridently wanted to make sure that his grisrance would be appreciated by even the most recent arrivals to our beautiful as yet them island," whose scenery

likely to be considered an adequate compensation for any and all-what at their present stage they might be inclined to call minor trifles.

is

to

While all the stations en routs suffer from the same inconvenioness, still, I think that, if put tos vete, there would be an overwhelming majority for any improvements that might he forthcoming to be devoted to the upper terminus Aret..

Everyone knows that the High Level Tramways is one of the best, if not the best, of Incal investments, and I think it might be urged in all fairness that there should be some con sideration for those whose patronage help to

make it such,

With reference to the lack of space which "A Regular Tussenger" says might be put forward as the reason for insuleient accom- medation. I do not think that such a reason could stun), viewed from an unliassed and practicul standpoint.

At the lower station I think that if the

room which has the telephone in it was converted into a waiting-room, with windows looking on to the

it would station,

be more useful and certainly mure appreciated it is at present. Half the passengers do not know, I feel sure, whether it is a room for passengers use or whether it is a private room for the use of the staff."

At the upper station, I submit the following 39 6 practical suggestion, and one which would not involve a considerable outlay--which fact I take it would go a long way if ever the subject should be discussed by the management--that a portion, it only one room of the many of the station promises now used as residential chambers for bachelors, might be devoted to a waiting-room, which would be greatly appre- ciated at this season of the year, expcoially by Ladies at night time, whose social obligations take them to the Inwer levels, when having bad to stand on the upper station, attired according to, and, may I say, victims of, the vagaries of Dame Fashion, not only has it a measure made them uncomfortable and in

THE MACAO BAZAAR.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY FRESS”.

SIE-According to the decision of the most- ing at which the soconuts of the bazaar of September 30th and October 1st, 1905, for the boneft of the Sahools of St. Francis Xavior, were approval, the receipts were $2.195,36 and the expenses $242.62, leaving $81,832.74 clear, This statement was delayed until replies came from Timer.

The prizes ofered for this charitable object nambored 3,254. Other prizes were bought for $135.10 on the supposition that all the one dollar and the ten vent tickets had been bought up, so that many prizus remained over which will be made use of far the samo object when a fit occasion offers,

The co-operation of the excursionists from Hongkang, who are wont to add to the splendour

aware that they did not come on account of the of these bazaars, was greatly missed but we are

bad weather, and chiefly because they word anxious to be present af the consecration of the new bishop, ned in this they are worthy nť! praise,

The different committees of the bazaar are very much obliged for the kind help resuired, and they wish to express their thanks to all. The Reverend Director of the above-mentioned sehools has furnished as with the results of the bazaar and wishes us to record in this plaeo his profound gratitude to all who so generously took part in this work of beneficence.

thank His

He wishes especially to Excellency the Governor, Sir Marlinho Pinto: de Queiros Montenegro for his great kindness in giving his lap and patronage; the charity and zeal of alf the woll-deserving committees; the good help. of the press; the devotedness of the esteemed band of the "Guavis Rolicial," and the generosity of the ladies and gor:(lemen who helped in a particular manner and whose usmes we omit in order uot to offend their Laudesty. Yours truly,

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Hongkong, 11th January, 1905.

NAMES AND NO NAMES.

"Henceforth nicknames are to be abolished in the Navy," At first sight the nxnouncement seeme absurd. At the second it suggeals an impossibility. At the third its formidable aspect decreases, the Admiralty's only object being to discourage excessive familiarity between petty officure and seamen, which has led to disturbances of order and discipline.

norts

If they were to imagine that, by a mero- order, accompanied by threats of punishment, they could prevent all and conditions in the Royal Navy from describing Sir John Fisher se Jacky," the Admiralty would doubtless be grievously disap- pointed. It would be as ridiculous as to suppose that Bols" would be known as well by the appellation of Lord Roberts, The wholo strength of the Navy, Army, and Auxiliary Forces, backed by an Act of Parliament, the and the great

eloquence of Lord Roald not suffice to

yous of Mr. John Burns, discourage men from addressing the man they like or the man they utterly abhor by a nickname, A niskoowe is, indeed, tho only means loft us of expressing in public our affection, our esteem, It is a rough or our dislike of brother man. measure of the appreciation in which we hold By our nicknames are we judged. bim. The names handed down to us by our forefathers convey no meaning at all. They are useful to put above our shop doors, on our

being granted. One of those was paid for, bathrow a piece of coal at the other, mashing his spoilt their evening's anjoyment as well as their The Chinese Mohammedans, Mr. Bainbridge appeals to the most common-sense of his

the remaining two, totalling the amount clainisil, were still unpaid.

Mr. Slade said there was only ons defendant

in Court, and he consented to judgment.

The dissentionis being proved partners in the lim, his Lordship delivered judgmunt and conts for the plaintiff.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

BEFORE MR A. G. Wise (PONSE, JUDGs).

A DISPUTED BALANCE.

eyo. As complainant could, not appear the case was demanded.

THE RUSSIAN ARMY IN MANCHURIA.

DESTITUTE AND MUTINOUS,

clothes, but probably been reponsible for a docter's call a day or so afterwards.

It might be argued that the above quarters are provided by the Company as accommoda.. tion for the officer in charge of the working department of the line, bat such being the case, if there is safhcient room for five or M. Gaston Leroux, telegraphing to the

sir lodgers beside such officers-and I thick Math, says that according to lotters from Man Curia the situation there is terrible. It appears

without committing myself I can say I have that the soldiers are in a state of destitution, known of five other people living on the pre- which says would explain their daily mutinies misas at the same time-it is obvious that the against their officers. It would also appear Company's servants are being lavishly provided that Harbin is being literally pillaged, and for at the expense of their patrons' comfort. that General Liveritch's position is very

The New York Herald (Paris If the residential chambers are of any great difficult. edition) confirms this and says that General source of revenue to the shareholders, it zaight to hasten the departure of the troops, whose ente the dividends, by asking that a part of Linovitch keeps urging the Government be regarded as a drawback calealated to depre- attitude of insubordination imperils the lives of the officers. According to the fleraid, such chambers be converted into a waiting General Lirevitch nya that unless ships room, but, as I understand it does not affect

will aurage any are sent forthwith, he transports he can find. These are asking, it is the Company's source of income whatever said, 300 roubles (£30) a man. An English being quite a private matter-I think the re- Mr.Kong Sing said the full amount due syndicate offered a month ago a large transport quest might easily be accaded.

sorrice at 78 roubles a head, but he Govern

Thanking you for the publication and enclos. was 81,380, but the plaintiff had waived $360ment bagglad and since the shipping rates in order to bring the claim within summary have greatly risen. This same syndicate to day ing my card

ANOTHER REGULAR jurisdiction. The claim was partly for goods asks 130 roubles. The Gorernugut say this is sold and delivered.

Ip Fat On, trading as the Mow Cheung, at Nos. 127 and 12 Upper Main Street Kowloon, claimed froin Ip Sun Kuí, of No. 131 the same streat the sum of $1,000, being balance of a sum advanced by the plaintiff at the request of the defondant for the construction of bedefendant's

house.

Mr. Olle Kong Sing sppeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. R. A. Harding for the

defendant.

His Lordship said he thought it was a

too much. Meanwhile, concludes the Herald,

the vast army in Blanchuria is in a state of mulinous effervescence, which is liable to result

PASSENGER."

bill-heads, or to sign cheques with. For the more practical and sordid purposes of life they will serve. As a meast of becoming positively and ant superficially known to our fellons, they are very little more goed than the numbere er the elegant titles affixed to our flats and villaa. By Mr. Gladsteau," for instance, we recog Rise. &

worthy citizen, a statesman of parts, *Grand Old Mas" is needed and a echolar. to assure us of the influenes he wielded over the bearts and minds of the people of his generation. "Sir John Fisher" means an administrator seated somewhere in the clouds of Whitehall, whereas "Jacky" is one who contemporaries, to the esteem of the sailor afloat, to the confidence of the taxpayer ashore. "Palmerston was only a peer; Pam," the guardian of his country. "Fraconsfield" WAS B successful politician: "Diszy," a leader of serried forces, who threw a spell over the mind Would Conservative soldier. Napoleon Bonaparte bave persuaded the French army to rally to bis banner after Elba? It was the "Little Corporal" who compelled them then, as he had compelled them in Germany Russia, and all over Europe. For the "Little Corporal" they died at Waterloo, for no richly gifted general or iconoclastic dictator.

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MR OLIVER BAINBRIDGE AND

CHINESE JEWS. The Jewish Chronicle has excellent photograph of Mr. Oliver Bainbridge, the distinguished traveller, lecturer, and scientist, sod a letter from a correspondent in Shanghai, which tells of his return there, aftor a visit to Kaifengfu, the ancient capital and contre of the Middle Kingdom, in search of information regarding the Chinese Jews. After wandering day by day through mosques, temples, palaces, and slums, ho was rewarded by obtaining some wagnificent photographs and two valuable and very ancient documents, and a box containing a "Sefer Torah," supposed to be four hundred years nid. He made so favourable an impres. sion on the few remaining Jere that they asked him to present a petition, drawn up and signed by them, to their brethren in England for and other countries across the peas

asking assistance to rebuild their synagogue and gather entertained was cordially. together the remnants of a once mighty com by their Excellencies of the Foreign Office and

unity. Mr. Bainbridgew all the high officinis of the city, who confer rod on him every honour within their power. tells me, have a great dislike to the Jews; in fact, so great is their hatred towards them that they ausported him of being addewish Kabhi who caus to succour the native Jews. About eight huu- dred Mohammedaus surrounded him with the intention of inflicting upon him bodily injury, but, kappily, they were at last pacified on being given to understand that Mr. Bainbridge is no a Jew, and that his mission to Kaifengin was not in any way connected with any Jewish aueioly Mr. Bainbridge thinks that the cause of this hatred of the Mohammedans towards the Jews is due to the fact that any kind of help off-red to the latter by their co-religionists elsewhere, might lead to the re-building of the synagogue which might recessitate the purling down of the mosques hy the native Jews. Mr. Bainbridge ultimately gained the goodwill of the Mohammedan, who presented him, on the

thousand dollars we offered to the Mohammedang en of his departare, with the above-mentioned box of the sacred scroll. It is stated that over ono by other foreigners for the box, but the offer was declined. Mr. Bainbridge will give a lecture at the Lyccom Theatre, on the 47th inst., ou the Land of the Black Jews." The lecture will be illustrated by beautiful and extraordinary doing hig work in the world would be a long AWEN. Charge kate pictures of the Black Jews and Chinese Jews, and invidious book. It could have, however,

F. A. V. RIBEIRO His Britannic Majesty's Coneni-General, Sir but one conclusion. We should be convinced

(late of the Hongkong Typewriting Bureau) Pelham Warren, K. U. M. G., has consented to that, though a man may become a figure on preside. Mr. Balsbridge's countless notices from the name bestowed by his ancestors and 34, Queen's Read Central (Second Floor).

godmothers his godfathers and every nook and corner of the earth are ananimons by in their praise, both as to the brilliancy of his his baptism, he can hardly be familiar or kamour and the solidity of his matter. genuinely popular as long as he lacks a nick- Groat and good, celebrated, and I understand that the local Society for the

V.C.," and "K.G.," and all the rest ofTHE Mr. Bainbridge wit testimonial, thanking

BOAT CO., LD., is prepared to supply acclaimed; his for his unselfish and disinterested devotion them, he way boast himself or be

PURE FRESH of The Chineso Jewn.”

but homely "Jack" or "Bill" is worth. ANY QUANTITY of The Jewish Chronicle adds:-

popularity is concerned, more than all WATER to the Shipping, both for Deck and Boilers. Mr. Bu Chin Hao writes to us from Kaifeng, the initials that over perplexed readers of ness-

Call Flag W.

J. W. KEW, Manager, Honan, Central China, to say that Mr. Oliver papers, than all the stars ever invented by man Bainbridge a researches into the history of the far the glorification of man.

Hotel Mansioni, 3rd Floor, few remaining "Chinese Jows" has been If we be great, let us then rejoice in ear attended with mach success. He has carefully pickname. If we be kamble, let us rest con-

Hoogkong, Bth August. 1906.

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CARTRIDGES. photographed with great disadvantages owing tent with it. In either case-provided it be not to the anti-foreign attitude and the superstition opprobrions-it toons we are not a bad sort-- of the natives) men, women, children, stones, Evening Standard.

To have a nickname is to be rickly endowed. To have many is an embarremant. Mr. Balfour, for example, has suffered as a political "Joe" is much better as a moons of keeping a figure from a variety of familiar titles. Pisin man vividly before the people. Wherever would "Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman have been at this moment if sheer force and variety of consonants and Towels had not driven over-tazed tongues to reduce him to "C.B."

To run over the list of Englishmen who 'ara

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painful Bager ends, and for itching, turning, and scaling cezemas, rashes, inflammations, and chafings, this treatment is simply won- derful, frequently curing in one night.

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PURE FRESH, WATER,

question of title, but apparently it was. nothing in one of the biggest scandals the military. THE DEATH RATE: LOWEST IN 1904. rescue of the Chinese Jows intends to present bu-starred, initialed with "Q.M.","and HE HONGKONG STEAN WATER.

of the sort.

Mr. Harding submitted that it was a question as to whether the money was poid by his or by bis friend's client.

Mr. Kong Sing stated that in 1901 a piece of land was bought on behalf of the defendant. and paid for by the plaintiff. Subsequently & house was built upon this piece of land by the defensat, and the contract was pait for by the

world bus ever known.

THE CHINA SQUADRON. Concerning the new craisers for the Ching Squadron, the N. and M. Record writes as

tellows:-

The drafting department at the Royal Naval Barrecks, Devonport, hoe received orders to prepare drafts for service on the China station, and it is understood that the

TO THE EDITOR OF TME "DAILY PRESS," DEAR SIR-I regret to Sud that owing to a small error in the calculation of the total Chinese- deaths, our general death-rate for 1905 was 17.4 per 3,000, insland of 16.7 as stated in my speco yesterday. Therefore, 1904, with its general death-rate of 14.9. remains the lowest on record for the present. The rate for Chinese

to the cause

plaintiff at the request of the defendant. The Admiralty havo decided to augment the British taken separately was 174, and for non-Chineseins, temples, etc., which have any bearing on

defendant had repaid part of the sum owing, but there was still a balance of $1,360 due, $1,000 of which the plaintiff now claimed,

The plaintiff's books spre produced, and he gate evidence. Que book contained an entry to the effect that he had received so much on sccount of the amount in dispute. He denied making this entry, but said his son wrote it.

His Lordship-In the writing on the other

page youre?

Witness-Yes.

Επί

FRANCIS CLARK.

PUBLIC DANCES IN HONGKONG.

Bo far as

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the post of these strange people. Mr. Bait-

FORE ALWAYS FRESH that on the conclusion of the Busso-Japanese

bridge is visiting Japan to investigate certain war the British naval strength in the Far

statements made to him in relation to so

LEY'S, SCHULTZES, ARBERITE Bast was reduced by tho withdrawal of all the

SPORTING Jewish types. We will then proceed to India battleships, but early in the New Year it is pro-

on his way to London superintend the

CARTRIDGES 8, 10, 12, 16, and 20 BORE posed to replace some of the vessels by oraisors.

publication of a book he is writin on this

Count Hirosawa, who was educated at Cam and NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT in The first of these to join the Chiam division of

interesting subject. Mr. G. W. Shield, District the Eastern fleet, as it is now ferunt, will be the TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY TELSS"

Inspector of the Chinese Imperial Fost, Kai bridge, says in an interview in the Standard-all Sizes, Nos. 10 to 3896. AIR GUNS and

"On the missionary question I have the clearest AMMUNITION in Variety. Duke of Edinburgh, which, last week concluded

fengfu, writes to us as follows-I have had the views. England is not in a posities to send a series of steam and gua trials and is now

DEAL SIL,--Referring to the latter in the honour of entertaining Mr. Oliver Bainbridge, missionaries to Japan. They are no use. If Hongkong, 28th November, 1902. being completed for son at Pembroke Dock. The next vessel to join the China squadron Will Daily Press to-day over the signature of F.E.A., F.R.G.S., ots, the distinguished fra England or America does and a really first-rate

veller and scientist, during his visit to Kaifeng be the Donegal, which was quite recently rolies;

"Gowan," suggesting the advisability of Lea, the ancient capital and centre of the Middle man he is most useful, but the great majority of

DR. NEWELL WILSON, in the first crniser squadron by the Devon-appointing an M. C. to give directions at our Kingdom, in search utinformation regarding the missionaries you send to the Far East are not shire. The Donegal, is in the Devonport

olafgee. Your missionary

Bend Bogiedies His Lordship Then the entry in question is reserve division, and at present the is in dort public dances, it occurs to me to suggest that Chinese Jew, and am astounded at his wonder: sufficiently, well-bred to approach our middle university men to Central Africa, and the pons having her annual refit. It is also expected that the idea is an excellent que for practice dances, fal porseverance and ability in collecting date.

of retail tradesmen to Japan. Some of these when the new cruiser Natalis completed-sho such as are usually arranged by the Bt.. While the steamer Wandsworth was leaving missionaties do much harm. They try will be sent to the Far East,

Androw's Society. My purpose in wrilog, Shields harbour on Dec. 2nd, lound for Port

in the sense of commonalty of property and however, is to ask whether the Committee in Arthur with a cargo of guns from Elswick, five to introdure Socialism in Japan, and Socialism, charge of the arrangements for St George's Chinese coolies jumped over the side into the artificis equality, is bad for Japan as it is bad The C.F.R. str. Empress of India arrived Ball intend holding any practice dances in theater and awam towards the shore. Four of for England. Both seed the development of then get anfely to land. The fifth was drowned, individuality and the maintenance of homear- at Yokohama at 11.30 am. on Tuesday, the 9th City Hall. If not, I am sure an early publica- The Wandsworth continued on her voyage, able traditions. There was a Chinese Emperor Jun, and left again at 6 pm. came day for Kobe, tien of the fame programme in the press venty-two Chinamon on the ship, including about 1,000 years ago who introduced Sosialism where she was due to arrive at 8 p.m. yesterday. would be much appreciated by those who have the five referred to, applied to the Newcastle for about 30 years. His head was out off, and

The C.P.R. str. Tartar left Vancouver on

magistrales to be released, as the ship had the Chiness have been convinood individualists Monday, the 8th Jan., p.m., for Hongkong via been invited to the ball.-Youre,

changed hands. This was donied, and the men ever since. to make this claim. As far as he had gone, no one the usual ports of csil

wara ordered aboard ship again.

yours.

Witness-No. It in my son's.

His Lordship-Is your son hore P Witness Yes.

His Lordship-Are you going to bring him up to tell as many stories as you are telling?

Witness-Yea.

His Lordship said the plaintiff probably thought he was going to get a share out of his father's estate, but when be found he did not, be decided

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No. 2, PEDDER STREET (next to the General Post Offee and opposito to the Side n trance to the Hongkong Hotel).

Hongkong, July 5th, 1905,