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RANDOM REFLECTIONS.

How saporier a man can feel when he is Haming somebody else for something left undone. Even the Chief Justice is very human and could not resist the opportunity the other day of suggesting that the Registrar had not noted on his instructions when ho did not ace that the evidence was translated to the prison ers. It may be all right to "jaw" the Registrar like this, but it securred to me that the Chief Justice himself is guilty of not following his own instructions. The conduct of the sourt resta with him and he should certainly see that all the At legal requirements are complied with. least that is the opinion of a layman who may be expected to take the commonsense views against the legal view.

congregation. Maybe. I can understand the saall boy being compelled to sadly part with the copper which had been entrusted to him for the collection and discarding the buttons which hitherto enabled him to keep up appearances in church and to subsequently enjoy the succulent delights obtained from the confectioner; but I am afraid the mean man who adopted the juvenile ambterfuge would be tempted to stay away from church rather than contribute to the collection in the coin of the realm. Thas the problem of non-church-going would be inton sifted, and where the matter would end goodness only knows. Besides, why should parsons seek to make a voluntary offering partake of the nature of an obligation? If the sermon or the service is not worth a ba'penny why should a man be compelled to pay any more for it? To

"RODERICK RANDOM.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MARCH 18T, 1909.

COMPANY MEETINGS.

BUFFS REGIMENTAL MEETING.

SUCCESSFUL GYMKHANA

THE HONGKONG ICE CO, LD. The twenty-eighth ordinary annual meeting of aharaholders in the Hongkong Its Co., Lt, was Vay successtal indeed was the gymkhana held at the offices of the Company, Messrs. promoted by the officers of the Baffs. They Jurdine, Matheson and Co., on Saturday after resaved the permission of the stewards of the noon. The Hon. Mr. W. J. Grozson prosided, and Jockey Club to hold the meeting on the Ross there were also present Mesars. G. K. Haxton Coupe, and as their venture was nazaged by (manager) C. L. Maxwell (secretary), H. J. caule stowards there was little doubt an to edge, J. Barton, C. H. Ross, E. F. Aucott, theilt. Of course the weather might have W. H. Potts, L. N. Leefe, W. N. Fleming, Hebemore favoamble, but notwithstanding the Fook and Lo Cheung Shiu.

advgse conditions there was a good gathering, whi included H. E. the Governor and Mis Homiker. The turf was not so heavy as might have been expected, and on the whole the exition of sport was decidedly good. The as read. The total sales of ica during the years were mach above the average at such

thaftemoon.

The SECRETARY read the notice calling the meeting,

The CHAIRMAN sală-Gentlemen, With your

permission, I will take the report and accents

show a satisfactory increase, and our net revenue is only some $1,500 less than for the previous

.....

Dear use, what does the Inspector of Sobunte / do so is to interfere with the liberty of the were less than in 1907 by about93 tons. On the mugs, and large fields were the order of 1 mean when he suggests that the children from ubject. It is an attempt to introduce a form of other hand, earnings derived from cold storage the Peak ought to make more neo of the British protection in a free trade country. School in Kowloon? The school is no doubt an almirable one bat surely it is too much to expect our children, precocious as they are, to become seasoned and experienced travellers at tha ago of veli?

Sir Frederick, how could you be so thought less! It is not like your menal taot to wound your friends in their own home, yet that is what, unwittingly I believe, you did the other morning when addressing children at the Kowloon British School. You advised the young people, a large proportion of whom are of Scottish birth, to quailty to become good English fathers and nothers. Isn't that just a little bit rough on our friends "ayout tho Tweed Kowloon has boon described as a piaca of Scotland which has., bacomo detached, but even if that fact were not known the predominance of the Doris in the peninsula ought to have toll its own tale, I feel sure His Excellency will not offend again.

KULANGSU (AMQY) MUNICIPAL COUNCIL,

A meeting of the Council was held at the Board Room, on the 9th February. Present:-Messrs W. H. Wallaeo (Chairman), J. 8. Fenwick W. Kruse, W. Wilson, A.. H. Wilsor, the Health Officer and the Secretary.

The minutes of the meeting aro recorded as follows:--

Mr. WALLACK-A very and orent has taken place in the community deeply affecting one o our number, and I therefore beg to move that wo a Council desire to record our sincere sympathy with our colleague in the great he has sustained. Carriel

bereavement unanimously.

THE COST OF THE POLICE FORCE,

As

starters. For boan fide China Polo Ponies to

To be

Mr. Wilson desired to know whether the Members of the Finance Committee had had I have seen a copy of the questions which their attention draws to a paragraph which masters of vessels calling at certain Japanessappeared in e-Hongkong paper-of-the 29th Certain figures were quôted, one porta have to answer. Apparently the authori-January. ties in the northem empire place the same value item being 82.652. Conkl the Finance Com upon cats as rut destroyers sa oars do here, and mitten say what these figures represent? Mr. WALLACE said he had seen the paragraph the investigation which they conduct rolating to cats on board vessels is not without its humorous quoted. It was headed Kalangan Police." napot. For instance they ask Whether any. All points concerning the Police Force he fully with, but have nies in the smaller market of Majer Findlay's Pole Stick 12st 6lb ...(owner) 0 cats are kept and if any, the number, sex and answered at the last meeting; therefore there was Mocad to face competition from two sma place of birth All sorts of complications nothing farther for him to add under this head, may arise in attempting to answer the latter He agreed with the writer of the paragraph question. A Persian cat, I suppose, would still that comparisons are often deceiving" and, be a Persian although it were born in Hongkong not only were they deceiving, but at times or on the high seas, and the French feline would absurd. In this particular comparison, the presumably retain its distinguishing characteris amount of $1.652 he found was an expenditure lies even if it con'd not claim "la belle Franco" by the subscribers to the old Kaliges Read as the place of its antivity. Possibly an attorant Fund, and appears in their accounts for 1902, or will be made to insist on birth certificates some nine months before the Island became nu being produced in each case, though I can fancy International Settlement, and a Municipal

Mr S. V's Chicory 11at (Mr Scarlett) Mr.J. 8. Bill's Gambler 11st 1b (Mr Brice) 0 Commodore Lyon's Faiz Ullah 10st 12b

(Mr Campbell) 0 After several falso starts, the bunch got well away with Lyamun in the front, accompanfeil by Kamrauh. At the inoline Sportman drew into second place, but could not hokt it. Lyomun again followed Kamranh and made & determined spurt for home but without avail. Time 2-01. Parimutuel $11.30 Cash awoops 8699,30, $198.50, $99.80.

THE SUBALTERNA CUF.-Added to a swoop-

stake of $5 for starters. For China Ponies the property of Subalterns, The Buffs. Weights and penalties ns for Regimental Cap. Winner of Regimental Cup 7lbs extr. To be ridden by Subalterns, The Buffs-Five Furlonge.

Mr F. C. R. Studd's Butcher 11st 51b...

(ME Potter) 1 Mr G. Q. Henriques' Grey Back 12st, llb. The Hon. F. G. Scarlett's Baluchi Chief

(Owner) 2

Mr F. B. Chichester's Sahib 11st 211

11st 5lb (Owner) 3

(Owner)~3 Mr J. S. Bill's Popoff List 8b (Mr Brice) 0} Mr II. W. Groon's. Minnow 12. (Mr

(Owner)

Mr R. P. Wedd's Natweg Grator 11st 111b Mr J. Crookenden's Resolution (OWBOX) 0 11st Bib (Owner) 0

Bahib and White finishing A dead heat. Cash swoops

0

THERE IS NO

REASON WHY

ANY HOME

SHOULD BE

WITHOUT A

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WE HIRE FOR

PER $10

MONTH

CO., LTD.

THE OPIUM COMMISSION.

136

SKashar, February 22nd. A brief report dealing with the production and sale of Opium in Holland, based on information received by telegraph, was presented by the hiof Commissioner for the Netherlands, Mr. 3A. A, de Jongh The Chief Commissioner for Great Britain, in reply to questions put by the American Delegation at a formor sitting, read as to the xltimate disposal of the net imports of telegram which he had received giving details erude Opium into the United Kingdom. He was followell by H.E. Mr. Miyaoke, who gave consumption of Opium, the number of divans, some particulars concerning the import and ete, in Kuantung territory.

Se stewards were Lieut. Colond Bayard, D.D., Major W. A-Enton, Major H. Findlay, MH. W. Greou, Mr. II. B. Potter and the year. Coolie quarters at the town property have been renewed and axtonded and all coolies HP. G. Scarlatt. The other officials were employed at the depot, are now housed on theures: Vice Admiral Sir Holworth Lambtou an Major-General R. G. Broadwood; stertors, premises. Among your wasets you will notice a mortgage loaa in Yokobuma of $25,000.

thefon. Mr. F. H May and Mr. T. F. Hongh; in the opinion of your Anditor it was let of the scales, fr H. P. White; dork of somewhat doubtful if the Articles of Associatourss, Major W. & Eaton; hiou, secretary,

H. W. Green... tion permitted such an investment, the

Sahib led all the way till the village when money has since the closing of the accounts been The Baffe Baud earned golden opinions by Butcher successfully challenged, and, stipping refanded, and I am pleased to say the course of attractive selections they rendered during into the rails romped home with two lengths to exchange has enabled us to make a small profit Results are appaled:

le afternoon,

spare. There was a straggle for thiri position, ROBINSON PIANO on the transfer. Last year your Chairman referred to an arrangement made with the E POLO SCURRY-A sweepstake of $5 for Time 1-22 Parimatuel $11-20. Hongkong Milling Co. for the purchase of their bo cartilied by the Hon. Secretary, Hongkong $721-35, $206.10, and $103,05. arptos sapplies of ico, but as yon are aware the Pole Club. Catch weights 11st 7ibs. THE LADIES BRACELET.-For China Ponies Company is now in liquidation and the arrange-ridden by Members of the Hongkong Pole

the bona fide property of Officers. Navy and ment has not materialized. We had a short jor Findlay's Billy 11st 7lb (Com. Lyon) 1

Club-Three furlongs.

Army, South China, and to be nominated by Lady residing in the Colony. Weight for time ago a similar proposal from the Oriental apt. R. Campbell-Heathcote's Lancaster

inches, as per Hongkong Jockey Club, soule Brewing Company, but as their product does

list 7lb (owner) 2

raised 71s. Fenalties: Winners, this day, not, in our opinion, equal ours we declined fr D. Maxwell's Cavaller 11st 716

once 10lbs., twice or oftener 14lbs. To be ridden their offer. We again ask you, Gentlemen,

(Mr Balderstone) 3

by Officers of the Navy and Army. Eatrance pt. S. Barker's Killaloe 11st 7b...(owner O

Fee $6. Five Furlongs, to sanction the transfer of 830,000 from pt, G. T. Brierley's Catalan Bay 11 b Mr Leeson's Soudan 11st 8lb (Owner) profits to provision for contingencies, and,

(owner) · O

Nominated by Ms Beer 1 Admiral Lambton's Kamranh 12st 41b (Mr if this meets with your approval, we will find'r Campbell's The Ditch list Bib have a sum of $150,000 available to meet Er J. Croozenden's Resolution 11st 3lb

(owner) 0

Heathcote) Nominated by Mrs Lyon 2 Major W. A. Batou's Game Chick 12st lib... opposition. The policy of building up this fund

(owner) O

(Col. Bayard) Nominated by Mrs Eaton is now simply justified, for we have not only r C. E. G. Davidson's Breadsauce 11st 71b

Mr D. Maxwell Cavalier 11st 8lb (Mr... the Oriental Brewing Company to compete w. B. Elwee's Kirkdale 12st

(Captain Wilkin) 0 Balderston Nominated by Mrs McFarlane Major Findlay's Polo Stick 11st 11b (Mr Campbell) Nominated by Miss-Lyon (Mr Blathernick 0 Mr Gibbon Moore Lyonun Ilst 83b (Mr

Moore) Nominated by Miss Evans plante erected during the year, Wo natural Capt. 17. F.-C. Finch's Bonny Boy 11at 71b

(Owner) Or B. V's Chicory 11st 8lb (Bir Oliver) gret the Docossity for fighting these Hon. Mr W. J. Gresson's Birthday 11t

Nominated by Miss Shelton Hooper (Owner) o Mr H. D. Collison-Morley's Kirkmakos list enterprises, which must for a time affect of

(Capt Wilkin) Nominated by Mrs Cellison earnings, but I do not think, Gentlemen, to Mr.H. M. Leipman's Silverlake 11at

(owner) 0

Morley you need be unduly anxious to the ultim

Major Findlay's Billy 12st 4lb (Com. Lyon) (Mr Dupree) 0 resalt. If any further information be des Dr. Notle's Glealni 11st 7lb I shall be pleased to afford it befre propost

Nominated by Miss Lyon Dr. Noble's Kirkpatrick 11st-7b

Major Findlay's Whitebait 11st 8b (Capt. the adoption of the report and accunts.

(Mr Mackie) 0

Fitzherbert) Nominated by Miss Lyon Mr Potters Haybag 11st 71b...

Mesara Lesh and Moore's Sperlica (late... (Owner) 0 Volga) 11st 518 (Capt Leah) Nominated by Copies of resolutions which the British and Mrs Clanier American Delegation intended to submit to the 11st (Mr earletto The Hon P. F. Scarlett's Baluchi Chief Ilst

Commission having been distributed, the The winner led all the way and won com

5lb (Owner) Nominated by Mrs Worthington 0 President addressed the House. He stated that Capt Baird and Mr Davidson's Mummery... the prime object of the Commission had now and you have also heard the speech of

Cash sweep $255.15, 872.90, $36.15.

been reached, and he proceeded to indicate. are the cuts? And the habitation of the rate?" satirely different character in many respects. Gear I think we can congratu THE REGIMENTAL Cer. Presented by the Mr H.M. Liepman's Silver log 11st 201

Bensley 0 certain principles and considerations of

lanco about the diension of the Rt. The English is rather quaint, but maskes, wo

(Owner) Nominated by Mrs Pike D which would be their final task. knew what the inquirers are trying to elicit, Ií a true comparison were needed, here were the ourselves on the report which is before the fedents, Herrismith, O.R.C., with a sweep

He opined Cavalier led till entering the straight, when, that the results of the Commission were can quite imagine the cats are fairly active figures of the old Road Fund days, from 1893, ing and upon the dividends which this

Kaursnh took the lead, but Boudan who went bound to be far-reaching and to have two-fold companies in the Far East which pay like

charseter, direct and indirect. They would probably enjoy a Biusta. A dog in their midst Municipal Council ---

Company does, and I think we can congratul

action on the part of the various Governments might also have some bearing on their move-

ourselves upon the way the Company is majo

represented. and they would also be productive be, the final arbiter of all great questions. He sontiment, which had been, and would always considered that from the evidence before them it would be possible to reach wisa conclusions, and he hoped that the Commission would pass worthy and practical resolutions on the impor tant problem before them, otherwise the ques tion might be thrown back into the hauds sof agitators, a result which they would all wish to avoid He concluded by flanking the House for the fine temper and courteous spirit which had chars terized the proceedings from the beginning.

No questions were asked: and the CHALK

an exception might be made in favour of the Council was formed, and therefore it was aban proposed the adoption of the reportand nocau Mr H.D. Collinson Marley's Kirkmahae ...

Manx cat, the absones of whoso tail tells its own talo.

The next question on the shoot. How cu

to make suck a comparison, as the duties of the two bodies, the old Road Fund Cowmittes and

as presented.

Mr. GEDGE-Ig to second the motion. Y

the Municipal Council, their fanctions and the have ali read tho report and it speaks for its fortably. Time 46-25. Parimutuel $127.60. 11st 6lb (Capt Brierley) Nominated by Mrs

work they wore called upon to perform, or of pu

0

0

The printed reports for Portugal,

and

the United States were distributed, and declared by the Chair to he before the House for con- aideration. Some questions having been asked with International Agreements covering the and answered, the Committee appointed to deal Opium traffe reported progress.

except perhaps after the midday meal when ther and the figures since the creation of the pay continues to pay. There are very holes as per Jockey Club scale, raised into the race fresh was hard ridden by its owner take shape oventually in some kind of formal

KULANGBU ROAD FUND.

$1.320.38

ments but apparently that has not entered into 1893 Income $1,550.00 Expenditure 350 by the General Managers. With thesey

the calculations of the inquiring authorities who are only concerned with cats and rata.

The Chiusso in Hongkong hare no luck, The innocent looking bagatelle table, on which ne could have a mild flutter for two cents in tho hope of catching a small prize, his come under the ban of the law, and a popular resort is now abolished. It is hard lines, coming so moon after the Races which had whetted the public appetite for a gamble.

The "stove rips'

o” which is only seen in Hongkong at weddings or royal visits is appar ently growing in popular estimation in Japan,

1486.48 1,667.60

1594

1895

1896

1,733.83

1897

1,778 65

1898

1,729.00

1899

1,801,75

100

1,713.25

1901

1,716.50

41

1902

24

2,230.00

KULANOSU MUNICIPAL COUNCIL.

1,659.12 remarks I beg to sound the adoption 1,629.69. report and accounts. 1,786.67 1,811.51 1.915.29

The motion was carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr. Ross, seconded byt. 1,001.05 LEEFE, Mr. A. E. Lowe was ro-app 1,659.92 Anditor. 1,652.40

1903 (Fron 1st May to 31st December.) In- 1904 Income $20,184.94 Expenditure $22,308.32

come $15,416.50 Expenditure $13,930.31

1905. 1906 1907

1908

23,229.79

23,028.83

24,858.80

26,036.20

+1

21,349.63 22,733.72 20,468.23

It will be seen from these tables that in 174,

The CHAIRMAN-Dividend warrantage men, can be had on application on Mond I am much obliged to you for your attentia.

HONGKONG BOPE MANUFACTUIG

CO., LTD.

stake of $5 for starters. For China Ponies the property of Officers, The Buffs. Weight 7lbs. To be ridden by Officers of the Regi- for ment. Fenalties: Winners once at Hong koug Meeting, 1909, 7lbs., twice 10lbs, three times or oftenor 14hs. Once round. Major Eaton's Game Chick 11st 61b

(Col. Bayard) 1 Mr Stadd's Butcher 11st Sib...

(Mr Potter) 2 Mr J. S. Sill's Gambler 11st 8lb Mr G. Q. Henriques' Grey Back 12st 1lb ...

(Mr Price) 3

(Owner) { Mr E. B. Chichester's Jack Straw 11st 116.

(Mr Crickendon) O Major Findlay's White Bait 11st 3lb Captain Barker's Shaun Aboo 11at 9th

(Davidson) 0

The twenty-fifth ordinary annual me of 27,571.78

shareholders in this Company was the

présided and there were also preson

*

(Owner) 0

and just best Kamranh on the post by a neck, with Game Chick a good third, The 1.20. Parimutel, 319.60. Cash sweeps, 3787.50, $225, and $112.50.

THE HONGKONG PERJURY CASE.

THE APPEAL TO THE PRIVY COUNCIL The case of Chang Hang Kiu versus the Judges of the Supreme Court of Hongkong came before the Indicial Committee of the Privy Council on February 3rd,

This was en appeal, by special leave, from a judgment of the Supreme (ort of Hongkong of May 16, 1906. The appeal was heard by Lord Macnaughter, Lord Atkinson, Lord Collins, (Owner) and Sir Arthur Wilson.

Mr. E. H. Sharp (K.C. of the Hongkong Hari and Mr. Macklin appested for the appell

ants.

of

February 23rd.

Hon. P. G. Scarlett's Baluchi Chief 11st 51b

The field got off well, with Game Chick in the yah Butcher was on his flanke all the way, but expenditure was $22,308,32 against $27,571.78 in

the Colonel won comfortably. Time, 203 in 1908, or an increase of $5,263.46 in five years, dock (Directors), Messrs C. Klinok g Parimutuel, $25.50. Cash sweeps, $519.50 detormine whether one Wong Ka Chuer wus, British Delegation offered five resolutions, of

$145.80 and 872 90.

This weakness of the islanders for the western our first full year ag à Bettlement, the Council's company spinee, va Saturday, Br Robe V though the distance was lessened at the incine

W. Noble, Messis H. P. White, Dad Hancock, H. C. R. Hancock. J. . the

tile has moved a Japanese journal to write the following in English: "The silk bat is now an inevitable and haughter-provoking feature of public function in this country. In joy or sorrow, at a garden party or a funeral service the amount expanded on site for and the Rev. M. Longridge and Mr L Fobol THE JOCKBY CLUB PLATE-A piece of plate | issue was held before the Chief Justice and a

a

during two of which-1907 and 1908-some $7,605 odd was extraordinary expenditure, being

on the platform of a station or the pier of a har building of the new gaol, municipal offices bour, go where you will, you are sure to meet over and above the $20,000 raised by issue

of Debentures.

Bome Japanese swells strutting about with tall

silk hats on their heads. It is really a sight

嘚

THE PAVILION.

which cannot fail to cause merriment even to the In accordance with a resolution passed at the most pessimistic of men. As a rule the Japanes, annual meeting of ratepayers, the Secretary is of a low stature and the fall silk hat fits him was directed to offer the Kulangan Lawn very ill. Besides, the head-gear in question worn Tennis and Cricket Club the ruins of the by our smart. Bet is of all sorts and conditions. Favilion as they at present stanit, and to ask Hence on a public occasion, when these hats them if they are prepared to take it over, and if predominate, the sight they present in ludicrous so, when." in the extreme. Why our countrymen, who are famous for their artistic taste, should have come to adopt this ill-proportioned hat is past

(secretary).

presented by the Officers, The Buffs, added to a sweepstake of $10 for starters. For China ponies the property of the members of the Hongkong Jockey Club. Weight for inches as per Hongkong Jockey Club scale.. Penalties: Winners at Hongkong. Mooting, 1909, once 7lbs., twice or oftener 14ths. To be ridden by members of the Hongkong Jockey Club. Que and a half miles. Mr. Burey's Celia Rose 11st (Mr Vida)... ''I Mr. Dryandust's Coxedmb 10at 12th Hon. W. J. Greason's Garth 11st 415.

(Mr.Dapra) 2

(Owner) - 3

The CHAIRMAN said:-Gentlemen ented copies of the report and account laid before you have been in your han some time past, so they need not be readme We are able to pay our usual dividend clace $20,000 to remarya fund in spite fact that the price of rope has again Linco this time last year. On the other am ad to say that the cost of merial has also some down to moro reason blures, while the quality shows an improve Our Mr. Raabeck's Maryland 11st 5tb The Secretary reported that the Seah Lohtul sales have not been as largal,

hat this is only to be expectedle of Cella Rose and Coxcom> set out in company, Tow Jetty was out of repair, and the cost of

passed through, when some off best the course, customers have had to lay up the for detached themselves from Garth and Maryland, but past the stand the leaders want of employment. We have, been the latter being completely out of the race. On the worst and may new look forwith the incline Celia Ross shot ahoad' and drow confidence to a better demandom-away from Coxcomb, Garth coming up well modities such as ours. There is all the in the straight. The Rosa won in a carter. accounts that calls for comment the Time

3.16 4.5. Parimutuel $12.70. Cash geo, but if any shareholder has any to sweep $614.25; $175,50 and $87.75.

REPAIRS TO A JETTY.

(Mr Hansen)

The Commission was occupied during the whole of its sitting in the consideration, of Resolutions, based on a study of the Reports of the various Delegations, submitted American and British Commissioners. Of night--

thie by Resolutions put forward In November, 1905, an issue was ordered to be adopted ta loto, que accepted after amendment, by the former, one was tried in the Supreme Court of Hongkong to one was withdrawn, one was negatived, and four were referred back for re-consideration. The at the date of petition in bankruptcy, a partner in the debtor firm. The trial of that which one was adopted as an amendment to a Besolution submitted by the United States, two common jury on six days in April 1906. Tho Official Receiver was plaintiff and Wong Ka sion, and one rsferred back for consideration.

were accepted, one was withdrawn after discus- Chuon defendant. The appellants seven- na-

Further Resolutious are to be brought for tive of China and one Wong Tse were called s ward by the Chinese and Netherlands Cam- witnesses for the plaintiff. The jury found for missioners at the next sitting. After they have the defendant. Thereupon the thief Justice met with the approval of the Commission, the ordered the eight witnesses to be called before Resolutions will be submitted to a Committee, him, and addressed them as follows:-"The for conversion into the form in which they will eight witnesses have to my mind been gallly of be finally presented to the respective Govern- the most flagrant conspiracy to defraud the ments. The Commission adjourned at 4.40 p.m. alleged partner Wong Ka Chuen. They have It is anticipated that the labours of the on each one been guilty of the most corrupt perjury, mission will terminate by the end of the first and in virtue of the provisions of the law which, week in March. empowers me to deal at once with ench cases (section 31 of the Supreme Court Ordinance, H. E. Mr. Miyaoka, Chief Commissioner for

February 24th: 1873). I commit auch of them to prison for Japan, offered some additional information in three months without hard labour." The seron reply to a question pot to his Delegation by Mr. absent) served a fortnight of their sentences and were then released on bail pending appeals from relative to the regulations in force with regard the Chief Justice's order. Those appeals being,

to opium in the leased territory of Kantung. unsuccessful, they now appealed, by special leave, to the Judicial Committee against the sentence. It was alleged on their behalf that before the sentence was passed on them they were not informed and did not know what statements of theirs constituted the alleged perjary and had no opportunity of being heard in their own de fence and showing cause why they should not be committed. Hy he Ordinance in question; the appellants being dealt with as for a con- tempt of Court"-they were entitled to that !

information and opportunity. In ranking the order of commitment in question the Judges had erroneously construed the terms of the Or dinsres. It was farther contended that the Minutes. appellents' evidence was in fact true, and was corroborated by that of other witnesses. In any speech in sapport of four Resolutions which Mr. Tang Kuo-an then made an eloquent event, it was submitted, there had been an inter-will, to-day be placed before the Commission by ruption of the due administration of the law the Chinese Delagation. and a departure from the fundamental principles of justice, involving, not only hardship on the appellants, but oresting a precedent which, if followed, would have injurious operation in the colony.

At the close of the argument for the appel- lants there being no appearance on the other

do.

aur comprehension, It is to be hoped that it repairing same will be from $150 to $300 such depression for shipping, as tisthave this order being maintained first time round appellants (the eighth witness, Wong Tee, being R. Laidlaw, M.P., during the sixth sexxion,

LICENSING CHAIBB.

The Secretary was inteneted to arrange a meeting with representatives of the Mixed Court Magistrate, to discuss the question of Loensing chairs.

will soon go out of fashion, as we are afraid according to the work decided to be done. The that foreign visitors to this country will mattor was referred to the Works Committee get an unfavourable and wrong impression for thoir' report, of our people because of this objectionable head- gear. We say this in all seriousness, for a Japanese wearing a silk-int impresses the be holder as a good representation of superficial civilisation. Even in England, we learn from the Manchester Guardian, the silk hat is fast disappearing. From the same paper we also learn that since the Russo-Japanese war this country has been one of the host customers of English makers of the silk-hat. We are almost inclined to think that the craze for the silk-hat among our people is one of the attendant arils of war!!

We are reminded of the happy days of boy- hood with their somewhat limited finances when wo read that a Dever vicar has been attempting to keep buttons out of church collections by using plates instead of lugs for taking the offertories. The good man says that it had a

A.NEW, PPOIN|MENT. Applications for the appointment of Assistant Secretary and Superintendent of Police were read and considered..

POLICE REPORT.

The Superintendentof Policereported that the Mixed ourt has been closed under the seal" for the last fortnight, opening again on the 10th instant, and so no cases had been heard.

We begin to mourn our lost youth at various. agus, says the NC. Daily New. The young taken is eleven years old: I well remember, lady from whose school-essay this

passage in when I was younger, how I used to hang my stocking up and believed that a kind fairy whom we called Santa Claus would come and fill it with good effect in stirring the generosity of the the most enjoyable time of my life.

prosents. I often think that those days formed

ask I shall be pleased to answer them

There being no questions, The CHAIRMAN proposed the adithe. raport and accounts.

Mr. H. P. WHITE seconded, anion was carried unanimonsly.

On the motion of the Rer. M.. seconded by Mr. KLINCK, Mesars. H D. W. raddock and Dr. J. Wor re-elected as a consulting committe seconded by Dr. J. W. NOBLE MAT On the motion of Mr. D. WCR

Hutton Potts and A. O'D. Gard re-elected as auditors,

The CHAIRMAN:-That is all tho

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THE UNITED SERVICE CUP.

A Cup present- ed by the Officers, The Buffs, added to a sweepstake of $10 for starters. For Chies Ponies the bona fide property of Officers of the Navy and Army, South China Weight for inches as Hongkong Jockey Club Scale: Penalties: Winners at Hongkong Meeting. 1909, once 7lbs.. twice or oftener 14lbs. To be ridden by Offers of the Navy and Army,

-Once round

Admiral Lambton's Kamranh 11st 1lb...

(Capt Heathcote) I Mr Gibbon Moore's Lyeman 11st 1lb........ i

(Owner) 2 Messrs Leah and Moore's Sportsman

(1. Volga) 11-51b (Capt Leah) & Cpt. Baird and Mr Davidson's Mummory

11-6b (upt Brierley) Major Findlay's Shandygaff...

by the American and British Delegatiost, and Two revolutions brought forward conjointly combodying the sense of those Resolations which were referred lack for re-consideration at the last meeting, wore, after a short discussion, na animously adopted by the Commission,

The Netherlands brought forward two Re- accepted by solations, amplifying in some ways those already House. They were criticized by

Lord Macnaughton said their Lordships would 1st 4lb (Com. Lyon) O take time to consider their judgment.

the Chief Commissioner for Great Britain, und by Mr. Tang Kuo-an, on behalf of the Chinese Relegation. Finally, on the suggestion of Dr. Wright and Mr. Miyaoka, it was decided to incorporate the contents of the Resolutions in question us a Statement in the

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