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with an exclusive telegram to the effect that the foreign population of Hongkong is not believed to be in any danger. That will not be quite correct. We are in some danger, of getting excited about nothing in particular, These local troubles, pro-

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 31st, 1907.

It is officially stated that 554 per cent, of the Straite Settlements Lau was taken by inventore, and that, therefore, the underwriters wore only called upon to take up the balance of 444 per cent. The bonds ware dealt in at about i premiam.

A. S. WATSON & CO., bably dite entirely to dear ries and conse-C.B., has been selected to reliers Rear-Adm.

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A correspondent forwards as the information, TELEGRAMS. that the Slangbai-Nanking Railway line to Changchow, 104 miles inland, is oponed. The

līze ruas through beautiful country with a background of island istes rod green fields, and passes the town of Wueneh, a place noted Rear-Adm. Sir Percy Moraton Scott, K.C.V.O., for ile silk industries,

George Neville, C.V.O., in coramand of the First Cruiser Squadron, and Rear-Adm.: Johu Rushworth Fallio, C.V.O., CB, to naliese Bear-Adm. George Le Clara Egerton, C.B, of Bear Admiral in the Anutic Fleet.

A boat's crew of offioars from the United States battleship Alabama dofoated crews from the United States battleship Virginia and bis Majesty's cruiser Boxburgh in the contest for the Jamestown Cup last month, The distance was one mile. The British officers led at the start, but were soon caught aud passed by both American crews. Erge amounts were wagored and the enthusissy of the squadrons was intense

As the an. Futshaa was approaching Hong- kong, and while a passager alapt, a thiet relieved him of his watch and chain. The larceny was discovered, howovar, before the

The death took place at the Government Civil Hospital yesterday morning of Manuel For- nandes do Carvalho, editor of the O'Porvir. the only Portuguese weekly in the Far East. and which has been in existence for about ten years. The funeral leaves the hospits! this afternoon at four o'clock.

["DAILY FRESH * EXCLUSIVE SERVIOR.]

LABOUR STRIKE IN SAN FRANCISCO,

LONDON, May 30th. A labour strike has occurred in San Francisco, which is creating a reign of terror. Cars have been stopped will hands have relinquished work, and many shops are closed,

OBITUARY.

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LONDON, May 30th, The Bishop of Newcastle is dead.

A sum of 15 million marka (£750,000) hát bsa mot down in the estimates for the carront financial year su a first instalment towards the widening of the Kiel Canal. The total cost of the undertaking will be 221 million marks

to be raised by The Rt. Rev. Arthur Thomas Lloyd, D.D., (11,050.000), which are loan, and the work will take seven or eight has been Bishop of Newcastle since 1933 Josrs to socomplish. Dafensive works and Formerly he was Archdeacon of Lynn and Rector of North Croake since 1894. He was fortifications will require another two million curate of Cholsey, 1868-73; curate in charge of marks (£100,000). The looks at Holtenau and Watlington, 1873.765 Vicar of Aylesbury Brovabuttel will be recountructed and the canol | 1876.82; vicar of Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1882-94; iussif is to be deepened from nine metres to 11tate Hon. Canon and rural Dean of Now. eastly and Bishop of Thetford (saffeagan to metres and the brewith of the will ie to a Norwich), 1994-1993.7 increased from 22 ta 44 matras, Among other new Rohemes which are projected in connexion with the canal improvements is the construction of a canimercia! barbour at Kiel, which will be laid out by the Government.

quent privations among the masses, have been, we firmly believe, greatly exaggerated. There is no more likelihood of an anti- dynastic rebellion on even a medium sale of importance than there is of a peaceful WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS. revolution in Hongkong giving maabood

suffrage to its inka bilauta.

Ever since the departure of Viceroy Sxum from Canton, that astute politicina bas been the subject of countless paragraphis, stainments, and TUBIORIS. It is not even fortuitous that the stories of rebellion should be emphasized at the same time that there came an incredible story of his return to Canton. That story was current in Cantou a full week ago or more, and though we do not insist that if sunnot possibly have foundation in fiet, we declare with confidence that the alleged rebellion and the rumours affecting Viceroy Suey's career have no connection. If he has been re-appointed to the Viceroyalty of the two Kwang, which we decline to believe

A very able Washington correspondent says : as at present advised, it was not because A sixteen-year-old schoolboy, of Boston. Mam,

A London paper remarks:-For symo time ihere was this special reason for a change, about a year ago, asked his father for £100 to

little or nothing has been heard of the pro-and the miners are resuming work. speculate with. His father theaght it would He never had much success against the bo a good thing for the lad to lose the money. gre of the Manila Railway scheme. But we

of Kwangsi, and his and gave it to him.

THE OPIUM QUESTION. The toy's mother recently are that matters are rapidly promeding satis helplessness-we will not say indifference complained that the youth was neglecting bisfactorily towards the flund arrangements. The difficulties of the scheme, it will be remembered in the matter of lawlessness in the Capton studies. Then the loga incident was recalled,

Mr. Pike Poase has asked for the appoint. stone out of the Spanish-American war and the Delta

notorious Those who have and the father discovered that the boy had 03 in bank, and still huf an interest in

transfer of the Philippium to the United Statesment of a committed to investigate. the THE LEADING lied our colas utentively will are the tarket. A pretninent Beston speculator The details of the scheme were circulated early reported discovery of an anti-opiunt remedy,

gathered a fair idea of the present posi-called upon the bor's parents a few days ago, it WHISKY tion of Surm, who risked imperial displení. | is said, and offered the laid a position as office sure by his corkscrew progress toward boy at a salary of £1,000 a year forn start. The

After much offer was refusedl. bis Szechwan appointment. scheming both here and in the North,

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FOR OVER 20 YEARS.

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vessel was moored, and so was the thief. He was charged before Mr. F. A. Huzoland at th¦ Police Court yesterday, found guilty, and entenced to three weeks' imprisonment with hurd labour and six hpura' starka.

The comma-going t.bd. Ghurko was launched

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THE BAND STRIKE.

TONDON, May 28th. The Band is now completely garrisoned,

LONDON, May 28th.

SUPREME COURT.

Tuesday, 30th May.

IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

Bronx, ME, A. G. Wise (Poisse Jenae).

E, A. Ú. H, LIQUIDATION. An interesting action was beard in which the plaintiffs were Messrs. Price and Co., wion merchants, and the defendants J. II. Oxhaery, Fong Hes and J. T. Colton. The plaintiffs sued for $330.5 balance due on goods sold and delivered from July, 15th 19:6, to Uctober

9th, 1906. Mr. P. M. Hodgson, from the ofloo

Еженя of Mazara.

and Harston, appeared for plaintifs, Mr. F. X. d'Almada appeared for the first defendant. Mr. Otto Keng Sug for the second, and Mr. E.. A. Harding for the third,

His Honour (to Mr. Harding)---You are the Buffalo man?

Mr. Hodgson. They ural Buffaloon. (Laughter.)

Mr. Harding-I am for Cotton.

Mr. Hodgson explained that the defendants Ware xxed 01 their own bobali and our bebulf of the members of the Royal Autedilarina Order of Buffaloes. The original bill amonated to $533,35, but this had been roduced by small payments and allowance for goods returned. During the period from July 1905 to Octobor 196 the defendants were members of the club and office-bourers. The Club became defunct on 9th October, aur a weeting of er ditors was hold,

His Honour-Is it in liquidation ? Mr. Otto Kong Sing—It is in liquidation su for an an unregistered club can be. It is in bankruptay.

His Honour-I can see your defenes then. Anasistaut from Musara, Price and Com-

pany stated that the guts were supplied while signed by members of the club, but in

on

in December, aut mostings of the various in Selangor. Mr. Churchill said that the October of last year the offl cd-bearers issued a intereste were held about the middle of that Gorerament analyst in the Straits Settle-circular stating that owing to the unsatisfactory month. The shareholders and the 6 per cout.

debentura-Lolders readily ratified the proposals. ments was unable to fad any special eon-state of the Clau's affairs these should is The position of the old "A" and "R" Prior stituents in the plant from which the deer Lien bonds was the subject of some commenttion was male, but the Imperial Justite came the announcement that he had actually last mouth from Mesars. Hawthorn, Leslie, and at the time, and an impression sems to have was conducting a further analysis, pending dared all and induced the Empress Co.'s yard at Hebburn-on-Tyne, She was been onested in some quarters that the liqui- the result of which the appointment of a named by Mra. MacGill, wife of Rear-Adm. |dation of the old company and the formation Dowse to change her mind.

Thomas ManGil, C.B. The Gharks will be of the new concern were not proceeding satis

committee would be prematur, where be had all along wanted to be, near propelled by turbius machinery of Parson's type storily We learn from Muarra. Spuyer the Throne, and granted, for so young & There will be three shifts with one propallor Brothers that this is not the case, that every. LAUNCH OF AN EGYPTIAN MAIL man, a high ministeril place, he lost no

ou each, and special turbine arrangements are thing is going smoothly, and that the delay, if time in tackling the usual methods of made to enable the vessel to steam economically Auch it can be termed, has bosa das solely to the fact that an enormous amount of detailed paying off" his enemies and rewardingut cruising speeds, and also to facilitate efficient his friends. He is a bold as well as a manoeuvring astern. The boilers are of modified and complicated work had to be put through Yarrow type, and the furnaces are arranged in trausler of the property to an American

A.N. WATSON & CO. Jclever politician, and be ataked too boldly to barn oil fuel. She has three 12-pdr. y., corporation.

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He trusted too much to the rape of lmperial favour that be held, and since even the EMPREES-DOWAGER has to consider "face" sometimes, Suм fell into at least u ominai disgrace. If he had really been sent back to Canton, it would be a sort of gild ed | exile, rather than the selection of a strong MAD 'for

a crisis. Catil we have confirm Correspondents must forward their nome and adation, however, we do not think our readers dress with communications addressed to the Editor,

need waste time in speculating as to the not for publication" but as evidence of good faith,

All Letters for publication should be written on

reasons for a step that way not be taken. one sule of the paper only.

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. ONETromsintesiions relating to the mowa aŭluram -hould be addressed to Tan Eorroa,

No anonymously signed emmmunications that have already appeared in other papers will be inserted.

Under for extra cowist of DAILY PRESS thould be of publication. After that ent for 11 am, on day o hows the supply is limited," Only supplied for Cash graphic Address: fnnas. Code: 4.8.0.th Ed

Liebert,

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guns and two isin. torpedo tabes. The same gem has two more destroyers on the stocks, and has prepared and offered to build boats of faster speed than the Ghurka.

Who is the heaviest vessel over kunshed at

There were two cases of plague yesterday. Pembroke yard. She is armed with foar 9.2 making 57.

guns and 7-5 gros, Her speed is 23 knots

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CO RESPONDENCE.

A Renter's telegram from Malta anys the and her complement will consist of 704 officers Laterpreter is?

and men. Her cost, when complete, will be Barchante, cruiser, took on board 1,160 tons

Thousands of people witnessed. £1,350,000.

of coal in an hour, without employing ahore

On May 9th, at Quarry Hay. Hongkong, the labour. wife of A. NGON, of a'son,

The Russlur Government has decided

to

double the track of the Siberian railway, A UCNGKONGOFfion: 104, Des Vœux Road CI, LONDON OFFICE. 131, FLEET STREET, M.C.ec ad track will be laid between Atschinsk

The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, Mar 31ar, 1907. Was it not an American child who felt sorry for the lions, because there was too

and Irkatek during the present year.

During the three months ended Decembar 31 last, 474 persons were killed and 20,604 were injured in railway accidents in the United States. These noeders, addı Laffan, are larger than any hitherto recorded,

STEAMER.

placed before the creditors. A meeting of creditors was called, at which the Chairman stated that the assets were slightly under the liabilities, about $30 or $10, and the questioa was whether the matter should be allowed to stand over for some time or whether the mater should be put in the bands of the creditors. The crediters declined to lot the matter stand over and after discussion (wo office bearers of the olab were appointed to collect money due and pay the debts. Messrs. Cotton and Goldenberg were appointed, and it was stated by the Chairman that the club world ase that the creditors were paid.

LONDON, May 28th. The Egyptian mail steamer Helipolis has heen launched at Glasgow for sorvien between Marseilles and Alexandria. Tho Cross-examined by Mr. d'Almoda, Mr. vessel accomodates 500 first class passengers, Orberry said he would be responsible for the and reduces the journey to Cairo by deficienoy. By Mr. Ott, Koong Sing-T was told that Young Bee censed to be treasurer of days.

thelul at the end of 1905.

By Mr. Jarding I was a member of the club for a Fow months.

THE BANDMANN COMEDY COMPANY.

said he became a member of the B. A. O. B. Charles Bond, manager of the E. E. Institute,

in September or October, 1905, at which time, the treasurer was Mr. Young Hoo. Witneme

His Honour-Were you on the committus? Witness- fes, at that time, ili Honour-Were you willing to pat your hand in your pocket!

THE SANITARY COMMISSION.

The first-class armoured cruiser Defence was

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PLESS." Januched Inat month at Perbroke Dockyard,

Though the arrival of the Bandmann Comedy after being named by Lady Cawdor, who was

Hongkong, 29th May, 1907. accompanied by Lord Cawdor, while ́s dis. Dear Sir-It does soom incredible to me Company was delayed, its welcome was one The Defence is a craiser of the Alcantar class hugo expense of the recent Sanitary Com. that indoor entertainments are at a discount attended the meeting of creditors and corrobo finguished company watched the ceremony, that this Colony should be added with the the less sincere, and notwithstanding the fact and is 430ft. long, 74ft. Sin. heam ft. 6ic.ission when the folly of the whole thing is these warm evenings, a fairly large andienos rated what the previous witness said took place mean draught, and of 14,600 tons displacement. more than evidenced by the following four assembled in the Theatre Royal last night and thon, The Chairman stated on that occasion Her huaching neight was over 7,000 tons, und lines on page 210 of the Commission are report. acclaimed the talealad combination for its that the committee would see that none of the

The Chairman, Hou. Mr. Hewett, being the brilliant production of "Mrs. Gorring's Neck-creditors, wont short of their money, interrogator:-

lace." The play, which has a dash of satire and Question. Do you know what the nume of the soupton of philosophy, is built on somewhat conventional lines, a society household alarmed Answer. Ng San Kwong.

and under auspiciou owing to the theft of a Question. Ta be a Chiosmas, or a Portuguese necklace belonging to a lady guest. The bulk Answer. Chinaman.

of the work fallo Miss Florence Hamer and How any educated man could ever suppose Mr. Claude King, both of whom were heartily that Ng Bau Kwong was anybody but a applauded on their return. The former gave Chinaman passes my comprehension.. Why a very clever exposition of Mrs. Gorringe, the Portugal should have been selected as the lady who fancied that Captain Mowbary

was in love with her but who Dever possible country of origin of Mr. Ng is known

theless was determined to be "true to Mr. only to Mr. Hewett. Yours faithfully,

Gorringe and the three children," while the futter was particularly effective in the strong part of Captain Mowlbary. Mr. Clifford Bown

Miss Dress Crosbie played the uncharitable and irritating old lady (Mre. Jardine) with

admiraly portrayed by Miss Vorky, while the otkor characters were worthy of their inclusion in such an excellent combination.

the lunch from both sides of Milford Haven, After the launeb a reception was hald by Capt. H. C. Kingsford, Captain-Superintendent of the yard.

The imperial displeasure. Las been manifested in a most marked manner towards Prof Curtias, tas editor of the famous Hohenlohe Memoirs says & Morning Leader Berlia wire. Pref. Curtius, in kia capacity as prezident of the Protestant Consistory, hitherto has always boon present at banquets given by the Lord THE ROYAL SANITARY INSTITUTE was decidedly humorous as Colonel Jardine, and

Licatement of Akase-Lorraine, when tus

Kaiser visited Strasburg. This time, however,

P. LOUREIRO

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Witness--I was a creditor. (Langhter.) This concluded the case for tuo plaintiffs. Mr. Ozberry went into the witness box and denied ever having pledged bis personal credit for the supply of liquors to the club. He was present at the mooting of creditore.

Cross-examined-At one time I was president of the club.

Reoramined-I paid for the winus I had at the club. I am not indebted to the olub.

Mr. Young Hee denied having ordered goods from plaintiffs for the club after July, 1997. He was treasurer of the club up to the end of 79-5. He prepared a statement showing that several hundred dollars

little of DANIEL to provide a square oral Government has invited the King of Portugal the professor was officially informed throng" Science and for Sanitary-Inspectors took place her usual excellence. The winsome Isabel was the assets of the club execeded the liabilities by

The newspapers state that the Brazilian

to visit Rio de Janeiro in May, 198, ou the ocasion of the centenary of the opening of Brazilian ports to foreign trade.

Before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, at the Police Court, pesterday, Mr. F. Aagsbarg prosecuted his hous boy for leaving his employment withou notice. The offenes was proved, and the defen- dont ordered to pay a fine of $15.

For all? The gentle reader might cultivate a similar tenderness of pity for the news papers, for there is squetimes not enough real news to go round; but the lions of modern journalist prevent that kindness by roaring over the little as if it were much It is ewu to be feared that some of them invert the philosophy of Mrs. Ever and

Terrible distress is being caused by the aver obtain confort by imagining that which flow of the Dnieper, Dniester, and Dvine rivers, does not really exist. The public which is It was estimated on April 30 that one hundred paying extra to see the lions fed--it is thousand parsons have been rendered homeless wonderful how far a metaphor will carry, as a result of the extensive inundations. sometimes-is supposed to like the noise bile a coolie woman was filling baskets they make, but there are some, it is to be with earth on the hillside above the No. 1 hoped, who do not approve such foolishness. Bridge on Pokfulam Road, she walked on a It is rumoured here that a report has come piece of ground that was undermined and was precipitated some distance down the hill, receiv from elsewhere to the effect that some one

ing such injuries in her full that it was neces beard it sinted that there is a real rebellion sary to take her to the hospital. raging in South Chira, with thousands and housands of rebels. who, it is rumoured,

the l'origa Often that he would not be invit.

The Examination in Practical Sanitary on the 271h and 29th at the Sanitary Institute ed to mast the Kaiser at the bioquet. The

Leotars Room, with the following result: bangast was held and all the high ufficiale, with

PRACTICAL SANITARY SÇINECE EXAMINATION, the exception of Prof. Curtius were invited The Candidates-3 in number-failed to pusY, to meet the Kaiser. A most uncomfortable

MANITARY INSPECTORS EXAMINATION. Scopussful Candidates:-Thos. Hynes, John Bituation is thus provided for Prof Curtius, Mackay, H. Coombs, H. Williams, W. H. Jones, and it is beliored that ho cannot but take stich J. Balln and R. G. McEwen.

Examinere: Hou. J. M. Atkinson, P.C.M.0.

CLEVER ALLITERATION.

The Westminster Gasstte awarded a prize of one quines to Mr. J. A. Stark, for this clever

a broad hint that his resigastion is desired 19 (Chairman); Hon W. Chatham, Director of essay on alliteration.

the bighest quarter. An effort is being made by Public Works; Hon H. Pollook, KC. Dr. a number of members of the consistory to F. W. Clark, M.c.B.; A. H. Ough, A..LEA. bring a protest under the notice of the A...CH.; K. H. King, HA, (Dab.), A.M.4.C.M.) Capt. Shickwio, 4.8.0.; E. Ralphs, M..8... Kaiser,

PC (Secretary); Alfred Carler, 1.8.A. (Moderator).

Ferr Bobel, the Gorman Socialist loader, in an interview reported in the Motin declared that the ideas and the anti-militarist propaganda of M. Hervé were impossible for the German | Secial Democracy. “The latter," he said, " is the avowed adversary of the prezent military system but it considers that a military organisation is decosary in the existing state of affairs, a long us the civilis d nations have not established In response to an invitation from the conventions and instilations which will reader Gernu committes at Antwerp,

0 German wer imp saible, onde for a1 So long as danger mayors, presidente of Chambera Commerce, exists, and wors are possible, all the nations must overthrow the present Manchu Dynasty, and manufacturers, will visit Antwerp, and possess a military organisation capable of resist. he received officially in June. The tying wars of aggression and defeading their terri Council, the Chamber of Commercs and a try against the invasions of an enemy. If the private committee will give splendid receptions. German Social Democracy supports all gençine

are believed to entertain the desire to

A shipping clork has it on the authority of the office ancsaonger who overheard a river. steamer captain tell a passenger that the

chief officer had heard the rebels had real

efforts made to avert war a d assume peste, 88,

The Hon. J. A. Cooper, Director of Public for example, the creation of international arbi- guns. Evidently the Dynasty is in it Works, Ceylon, has left the Colony for England tration tribunals, for the settlement of conflicte

on leave of absence, and is succeeded temporarily between different States, it neverthelese minent danger, and the telegraph clerks are.

by Mr. C. A. Lovegrove, the Assistant Director, siders & military organisation indispensable en overworked. The London papers are by who in turn is needed by Mr. T. H. Chap long as the danger of a war stiil exists. It for this time telling their readers that there man, Provincial Engineer, Eastern Province. this reason that the German Social Demouracy are new symptouts of "the awakening of Mr. Coopor was formárty Director of Public insures on ita programme: (1) education China." To-morrow or next day the Daily Works in Hongkong, and was transferred to capable of rendering all citions fit for military nervios; (2) substitution militias for standing Mail will re-assure our friends at Home Ceylon in 1897,

armies.

WEATHER REPORT.

M.8.8...

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report:-

Ou the 30th at 11.55 a.m.-The barometer has fallen moderately over Japan, and risen slightly over Formoss and the China coast to the northward of Hongkong.

The depression In the North is probably moving slowly eastwarla into the N. part of the Ses of Japan.

A low pressure trough appears to be lying over the N. part of the China Ser, and strong N.E. winds and squally weather may be expace along, the S. const of China. Frost N.. wide will probably prevail in the Forinoes Channel

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending nt. 10 am. to-day, 0.00 inches.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day in as follows:- Hongkong & Neighbourhood fresh or at

N.E winds,

squally,raille

N.E. winds,

...fresh.

Same as No.1.

Same as No.1

Formosa Channel... South coast of China between Hongkong and Lamooks South coast of China between Hongkong and Hainan

An aspirant is well advised, in this aa in other matter, not to ups the artifice, but rather to acquire the art Blow not. I bug, my bold beginners, blow not the habitual blast upou your brazen buglee. Beware of blataney; crave not cacophony; cut me these carefully collected consonants, these curavi concatenations; discard your dumaale distention; reiluce it to a deft device, and examine great examples to educate

your ear.

For ibis the following lines are in the front

of favour: The fair broes blew, the while fosin sw, The furrow followed fren.

These, like a finely flashing group of game, are gracefully held as a whole in the hearing by the iteration off. Here, as in all the post art, that which appears but incidental is, in reality, intentional, For the iteration of this initial parven a doable purpose: not only does it write the lines, it also increases the illusion. It is not only & joiner of the jewels, a keeper of the keynote, a linker of the lines, it is also the means the master has ased to measure the time of his muse. Implying, with nice knowledge of the open ocean, the ploking up and piping, the quitting its quiescence and quivering into quicker quire of a rising, ruffling wind, he raises the rate of his reiteration, and the tilt of the travelling. Bo assists the increasing sense of the tear and

Eo understanding a use may be unstinted Torte is a vont and a vehicle, and if by this wedding of your words you win our wonder, your way of working shall be welcome. But if you unpoke us not at our first yawn, the yield of your zeal shall be zero.

Mr. Cotton said he took over treasurership from the previous witness and rewired Iti oants (laughter) from himi as representing the halauch in baud. When the club becamG defaset the property was sold by anotion, but of the proceeds about 8240 had to be deducted for. rent, so that be actually received about $57, out of which he paid $47 to the Robinson Company for the piano...

His Honour-What about the 39 P Witness-I hare it.

His Honour-The creditors may want that. Witness-They can have it.

His Houour You spent all you realised with the exception of some 897

Witnons-Yes,

Croas-examined paid for all the stuff I ordered.

Mr. d'Almuds argued that his client never ordered any wines and never pledged his credit. Le porasasuppointed at the meeting of creditors to liquidate the affairs of the club wore the antineus of the creditors.

Mesere Otto Kong Sing and Harding widrossed the court, aud Mr. Hodgson bating replied, his Honour gave judgment for defen- dauts with vests.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The C.P.B. str. Monteagle arrived Nagasaki at 7 p.a. on Tuesday the 28th May, and left again at midnight Wednesday for Kole wher she is due to arrive at 7 a.m. on Friday the 31st May.

The N.V.K. atr. Hiroshima Maru (Bombay Line) left Moji for this port on the 29th May, and is expected here on the 3rd June.