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led, it wil be remembered, to the framing of at without some negotiation of which Press Lawn two or three years ago. These the outside world has not been allowed to howover inck the force of similar enact-learn-anything. Sir ROBNET BREDON has, ments in other countries, and the law of however, acted gracefully in withdrawing A. 8. WATSON & CO., libel seems to have no terror for the Chinces from the Shuiwuchn and relieving the Gor
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to Chins during a fairly long period and the severance of his connection with the Cus toms will occasion regret from the large staff which came under his control.
The German Mail of the 23rd March was. delivered in London on the 20th inst.
A physial oulture society has been formad in Shanghai.
The entries for the Hankow Spring Races closed on the 11th inst. Forty-eight ponies were entered,
The Portuguese craiser Bainha Dona Amelia leaves for the North and Japan on Monday next for a cruise,
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evcuta are not unrelated in the Chinese official mind is demonstrated by the action of the Police Burnau at Canton, which lus, according to our correspondent, sent a dis-
At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. J. R. Wood patch to the Canton Press Association asking them not to publish any news of the fined a native $10 for acting a as money-changer
on board the Tango Maru without a licence. troublebeat the people of that city follow
Shanghai is not to be without political educa suit. Knowing how readily mob feeling
A branch of the League of may be roused in a Chinese city by dis.tion in fatare. torted reports concerning the action of some Tong Liberals has been formed in the Settle- body of foreigners, the precaution does not seem as unreasonable one, but whether the advice or the suggestion for the despatch apparently has little force behind it will be actel upon is doubtful. Of course, one or all of the journals interested might be suppressed, but as the closing of one office: would variably be followed by the opening of another in a different part of the city, or the neon so taken might result in the VICEROY or other officials being impeached, the betancy to apply harsh measures to the Prea can well be understood. But it
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The cruiser Chitose of the Japanese Navy with sixty sngineer midshipmen on board, was posted to start on a cruise off the coats of Japan and China on the 16th inst from Yokosuka.
It is understood that Major-General T. E. Stephenson, CB, commanding the 2nd Division at Aldershot since 1907, is to rusosed Major-General T. Perrett, C.B.. in the com- mand of the troops la the Straits Settlements,
The care in which the Chinese Goverment has applied for extradition to Shanghai of a steamer's compradors on a charge of kidnapping"
was again adjourned at the Magistracy yesterday. Mr. Anderson of Shanghai has appeared to
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Sir Robert Brodon and family proceed home by the Siberian route a month honco.
Mr. F. 4. Aglen has now assumed entire control of the Imperial Mari- time Customs,
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THE TURF.
LONDON, April 20th. The result of the City and Suburb- an Handicap run at Epsom is-
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THE ANGLO-JAPANESE EXHIBITION,
LONDON, April 20th. The Prince of Wales is to open the Japan-British Exhibition.
SUPREME COURT.
Thursday, April 21st.
IN ORIGINAL JUBISDICTION.
THE HON, MR. REES DAVINS BEFORE
(ACTING CHIBY JUSTION).
▲ COMPRADORS'S LIABILITY, Judgmont was given in the long standing case of S. J. David & Co., merchants, against Chan Ut Chin, their late compradore, for the sum of £643,816.57, with costs. -
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, instructed by Mr. Jackson (of leasre, Johnsen Stokes & Master), asked for judgment on the terms of the notios of motion, which was granted.
The claim was for reimbursement of losses austained by plaintifs through the failure of purchasers of cotton yarn to fulll their contracts with the plaintiffs for the purchase of yarn, and for the dus fulfilment of which contracts the defendant, as compradore, was responsible. The defendant was not represented.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
Baron His HoroUR ME, H. H, J. GoMPORTZ (PULANE JUDGE),
CLAIM FOR GOODS BOLD.
Astion was brought by Ah Fun against A. Dreyfuss to recover $120 for goods sold and delivered.
Mr. M. Reader Harris (of Mosara. Wilkinson & Grist) appeared for the plaintif, and de fendant was represented by Mr. Leo d'Almada Castro (of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow & Morrell).
Mr. Harris stated that the action was brought for goods sald and delivered On February 9th defendant had paid $10 on sccount, and it was credited in his bill. The goods were sold on September 22nd, 1909, and the agreement was that they should be paid for at the end of four months, but there had been only the one pay ment, notwithstanding that many demands
Plaintiff gare evidence on the lines of his were made for the money. solicitor's opening statement, and in cross, examination denied that the goods had been ordered by a Mr. Bernheim.
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Mr. Almada said he would apply for an adjoarnmont to enable him to have the evidence of Mr. Bernheim taken on goumission. That gentleman was now in Algiers.
His Lordship-It is rather late to make that application now, and the claim is only for $120. Defendant was called and stated that the goods were ordered by Mr. Bernheim, and he was in plaintiff's shop with that gentleman and GUILLOTINING" IN PARLIA- his wife at the time, He agreed to pay if Mr.
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Bernheim did not..
In cross-examination witness mid he knew Mr. Almazo, who was at present in prison for debt,
the ship was built. Although the ship was ....... museaworthy witnom took her to Saigon, but he did not know these pipes were out. Two or three Chinese might have seen the chief officer removing these wipes, hat they could not have stopped him. The articles removed were not obsolete, and in the absence of the pipes which the defendant removed; the abip seaworthy.
was not
At this stage the defendant asked permission to question the witness, and Mr. Almada retired ⠀ from the oase.
In reply to the defendant, witness said he was sometimes absent from the ship for two or He could be three days while in port. away four or five days if he wished. He did not know that eighteen months ago a recom mendation had been made of the Board of Trade that the telegraph should be removed. The Derwent was registered as ■ Chinese passenger ship over five years ago.
Defendant informed the Court that all the staff be removed from the ship, ercopting the piping, was "junk.” ⠀
His Lordship (to witness)-Is any of the stall the defendant removed what you call "junk "P -No.
Is there any custom by which the Arst mate of a ship can remove and sell “junk”?—No, He may soll old rope, but he is expected to buy ship's backets with what he realises.
Defondant procceded to. cross-examine witness
While on your ship I had some disturbance with the boatswain ?--Wow.
And you said I could not give any more orders to him until you had punished him ?—You.
And you refused to punish him ?—Yes. I told you you were a nuisance, and on the bridge I told you that I had made up my mind when I came back to Hongkong to sack you.
Because the boatswain refused to obay my order you decided to sank mo.. Is that so? Because you were a nuisance.
George Thyno, lato skiof offloor of the steamer Dericent, stated that "junk" was discarded, obsolete and useless gear of any description. He sold some canvas and other items to the junk dealers. When at sea the captain never left the bridge, except to go to his room. Witness had not heard it mentioned that the captain intended to replace the telegraph, but thought he should have been told as chief mate.
His Lordship entered judgment for the plain t for $300, and $100 costs,
CANTON.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).
BONDSMEN.
20th April.
Mr. Robert Willis, the British Consul Genery at Mukden, has been transferred to Harbing and Mr. V. H. Savage, the British Vice-Comel hai have, speaking generally, a good Who will succeed these officials is not yet Antang, to Hangohow in Chekiang Provinca. standing, and their moderation and judg-known. ment have exercised a bancficial in-
A Chinaman was charged before Mr. J. B.. fluence on journals published in Chinese Wood at the Magistracy yesterday with being a A. S. WATSON & CO..territory, a fact which has been frankly rogue and vagabond, and two boys appeared be
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admitted by enlightened officials. The fore his Worship on a charge of pookst picking adopted, through the application of educational and enlightening influence of It is alleged that the first defendant took the the guillotine," by majorities ranging the high-class journals cannot be orer.ove to Tai O, and on the way across in the lannch from 81 to 86. The income tax was jewellers Oily to twoim introduo- | a consultation as to the best method of treating
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instructed them in the light fingorod business,
At the theatre that night both were caught in the sot of attempting to pick pocizate. The hearing of the case was adjourned. ....
Another sensational Innd deal with foreigners
LONDON, April 20th. The finance resolutions have been
adopted without a division.
The Nationalists supported the Government, but the O'Brienites voted against the Budget.
is reported from Jaya The Pamsaukan and Chiszem estates have passed into the hands of a The passing of the resolutions British syndicate for about sight millions of has relieved the Stock Exchange of guilders. The area is about 520,000 meres, The land was in the possession of the Nether some uncertainties, and an improve- lande-India Commercial Bank, and stood stament has resulted in the investment nominal amount in the books, The news of the deal, says Batavia Nieuwsblad, resulted in s markets. sharp rise in the Bank's shares.
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· Since the issue of the Imperial Decree restor- Is it not a foot that Mr. Almazoff has bills in ing liberty to slaves, these latter have in som
cases become very troublesome and disobedient. A few days ago a former bondman belonging this Colony with jewellers which you have signed as a witness P-Yes, as a witness.
to the Ip family in the Tai Po village had a You have introduced Almanoff to a good rainy disagreement with his master over some triding matter. The members of the family then hold And they sold him goods on your tion And because he was opening a business, the former slaves. It was resolved by them Would he want jewels for his business -I that all those unfortunate persons should be don't know.
driven out of the village, and if they refuse to In connection with this case, was it quite go their dwelling places will be burned to the alearly understood that Mr. Bernheim was to ground. The people of the surrounding villages pay for the goods Yes, of course,
aro in a state of alarm, fearing that the exiled And a bill was delivered to you for the slaves will distort the peace, and feeling is very goods! Yes.
bitter against the family in question for their cruelty
Had it Mr. Bernheim's name on top?-No. Haven't you got a policy of insurance as security on the goods?I received it'
estimated, and when, in addition to these. there are missionary publications, news papers as well us
periodicals, helping to create a healthier public sentiment, the increading value of the Press to China should reveal itself even beyond the limits of the Empire. Instances of the power wielded by the Press in China are not uncommon, and only the other day we read that the exposure by the native newspapers of eruity inflicted by a certain magistrate on a girl in Canter had succeeded in arousing public sentiment in favour of the victim and in condemnation of the heartless official Such good remulta, achieved by rather crudo efforte, suggest to the thought ful a vide prospect of possibilities when large, more moderate, and more influential newspapers are circulating throughout the Empin, and when the outspoken comments, HONGKONG ÚFFIJE: 104, Des Vœur ROAD scathing and scurrilous, give place to aborigines within the space of one year. Men Free Trade finance and a rebuff to plaintiff, and Mr. Leo d'Almada » Castro
cogent criticism and fair statement.
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The Daily Press.
It is alleged, says the Japan Mail, that the Fornosen authorities have changed their pro gramme with magard to the subjugation of the sborigines, and that instead of devoting five years to the task by the comparatively tedious will be had to a rigorous campaign which woud commence next month, and which will have for its purpose the thorough reduction of the
while a large party of engineers has been told
process of advancing the Aiya lines, recourse!
THE FINANCE BILL.
LONDON, April 21st. Mr. Lloyd Georgs formally in- traduced the Finance Bill. The Liberals are elated at the figures given. by the Chanceller of the Exchequer, which are regarded as a vindication of
Why did you pay this $10-Bewise the plaintiff called on overal occasions before the Chinese new year.
His Lordship estored judgment for the plaintiff.
OFTIGIOUS POLICE. Yesterday two young men belonging to a well- known family in Fatehan hired ponies to go on an excursion. While riding along they met a policeman, who said they were going too fat and ordered them to stop. This they refused to do, and the constable then assaulted them with his QUESTION OF ▲a Mate's PERQUISITES.
truncheon. The young men then left the ponies Kwok King Fat brought. notion against - in charge of the grooms and went to the polios George Thyne, lais chief officer of the sia station, where they reported the soustable's Derwent, claiming $900, the cost of replacing condust. The officer in charge, well knowing goods and gear removed or sold by the defendant the men and their family, called the offending poliseman and made him offer an ample apology.
from the steamer,
Mr. M. Reader Harris appeared for the
represented the defendant.
·A SUCCESSFUL FACTORY.
The director of the Yat Fai woollen factory has sent a notice to the Viceroy stating that Mr. Harris informed the Court that this was the factory has been working for more than a
sion of cartain fittings aboard the s.s. Derwent, factured therein are much appreciated. Tha
off to survey the projected railway from Boshi-the Conservatives. The latter point ho on the west coast to Karenko on the east. ALL is well with the Chinese Imperial The great importance of this line has long bees out that the final result of Mr. Lloyd simple notion for damages for wrongful conver-year now and reporting that the fabrics man red to the crisis which had arisen at the recognised, but the difficulties of surveying it George's calculations is really a surplus which steamer was owned by the plaintiff, and of director requested the Viceroy to notify this
Maritime Customs. Two days ago wa refer-
HONGKONG, APRIL, 22ND, 1910.
prospet of the dual control foreshadowed Tax growing influence of the native Press by thislection of Mr. F. A. AGLEN for the in China is a favourite thone with visitors office of Acting Inspector-General and the to the Far East, but the subject is ono appointment of Bir Ronent BREDON to the which has a deep interest for all who are Shuivechu as adviser. The former was brought into close relations with the stated to have takon a very decided stand, Chinese either in Hongkong or the Treaty and to have refused to assume control of Ports. Frequently we read of some native the Customs if Sir ROBEET BREDON Weat journal having been suppressed, and the to the Bhuiwashu. As we said then, the incident is dismissed with the reflection protest was justified, inasmuch as Sir financial advisor that the editor was indiscreet or that the ROBET BREDON acting as Governor was touchy" or vindictive, to the Shiruchu, the board which perhaps both; but little thought is given had en given control of the Customs, to the ceaseless struggle which is being would become the real Inspector-General waged throughout the Empire to ensure while Mr. AGLESS would be little more adequate recognition for the Press. The than a figurehead, and we difficulties which delay a proper appreciation the impression "unanimously
shared entertained
have hitherto prored deterrent.
£100,000,000 CAPITAL.
The American Telepono and Telegraph Com-
pany has decided in favour of the capital of the concern being increased from 500,000,000 dola to 500,000,000 dole.
WEATHER REPORT.
over the
The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issued the following report ----
On the 21st at 12.05 p.m.--The barometer han fallon moderately in W. Tapan, and risen slightly over S. Chins and Tongking, The almallow depression lying Yangtza valley yesterday, is approaching 8.W Japan.
Pressure is
is highest apparently over Central China
Moderate N.. winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and along the northern shores of the China Bes. ***
Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 am to-day, 1.50 inclies,
The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is ná follow.com.? Meet"
NEwing Hongkong & Neighbourhood
modarsto ; fai Formosa Channel...
Same as No. Same as No
South coast of China bitwion Hongkong and Lamooks.
Hongkong and Hsinan........
of about a quarter of a million which Captain Jenkins was master. On the matter to the pabllo and to encourage them to pounds, as his surplus of £2,962,000 16th January last, while at Baigon, the de-bay native material The great bulk of the was attained by the inclusion of fondant removed certain fittings from the ship cloth sold in the city somes from foreign and sold them. The captain made an entry to countries, and the Chinese consider it a bad thing £2,700,000 taken from the Sinking this effect in the log, and later received a letter for so much money to be sent abroad in the Fund for current expenses, the addi- from the defendant in which he acknowledge Purchase of these goods. There have been tion of £3,000,000 from the same removing these things. The only question several axioles on this subject in the native
tlist could srice was the question of value.
Press lately and persons are urged to always source forming part of the original
Mr. Almada-I am going to raise the ques- show a preference for ustive-made goods. estimates.
tion of a chínť mate's perquisites.
THE CHINCHOW-LIGUN RAILWAY,
Mr. Harris said he would prove that the defendant was found guilty of misconduct before the Marine Magistrate
EDUCATIONAL,
The Warden of the Government Drawing School has issued a notice that new student,
Mr. Almada stated that the defendant had will be admitted for the fourth period. The A telegram from Peking states that the written to the Merchant Service Guild to find intending applicants are to be persons of good representative of the American syndicate is making every effort to induos the Chinese out whether "junk" was a perquisite of the Government to give its desition as quickly as mate's. In these circumstances he would apply possible in the matter of the construction of the for an adjournment, Chinchew-Aigan railway.
CHANTECLER HAT MOBBED.
Chantecler hat nearly caused a riot in Naples the other day. A yanng wonian vest-
Mr. Harris-A chief mate cannot take 8900 worth of goods off a ship and make the ship musasworthy.
Mr. Almada agreed to proceed with the case, and the master of the ship was called.
Captain Jenkins, master of the steamer ing apicularly striking example of this Derwent, stated that on January 16th, owing to spector of headgear appeared in the Via Toledo information he had received, he found a lot of fand was speedily surrounded by a crowd.
The Mughter and gibes of her orities caused pipes and other things being out and remored. South coast of Chine between Same za No. the yang woman to seek refuge in shop. Witus entered the matter in the log book, Change all Moonwhile, the mowd, ind and wand it over to the defendant. The letter De talic was interrupted. The mol
family and able to buy their own food, clothing and school necessaries. At the end of the porfod, however, should they be nccessful a certain sum of money will be given them. After having finished their course here the students will proceed to Poking for further instruction.
The Viceroy has noticed that the agricultare of the province is not in such a good state as it should be, and has ordered the Taotai of In- dustries to take steps to establish institutions where tuition in the science of agriculture may be obtained. It is said that no Agrivultural Association is soon to be founded.
of the native Press are of a two-fold nature by the Shanghai Prose that the double in accordance with On the one hand there is the inexperience apportment
the traditional. Chinese policy which ед and indiscretion of those who conduct the journals, and on the other hand there is the deavored to play ona official against an jealousy and prejudice of officials, which other The outstanding abilities of both makes them intolerant of criticism, even if it men were never questioned, but Mr. AGLEN be well-intentioned. In such conditions it having, received the appointment of Acting is not surprising to read of native news Inspector-General, was within his rights in
refused to disperse until the wearer of the gave witness a written reply on the following papers being occasionally suppressed; the demading control of the Customs. Ap-
HOW TO BE BEAUTIFUL-Keep your ocmaitealer hat reappeared to a day. Until the envineers repaired the flanger 4only-established school of Political Science. wonder is that so many are published and pareily this was recognised by the Chinese plexion, Mrs. Ellen'e Creme Chitrante, Fat
Finally & man dressed as a woman was sent the ship was not seaworthy.« p that the number should be increasing. The Government which found itself embarrassed Charmant and Special Skin Toxic and Pondre out of the shop, carrying the daridad hat in his In cross-examination witness said the Derwent LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.
Charmant will enable you to do it,
band. Four, poliesten escorted him through was 31 years old. When he joined the ship liberty which the Press enjoys in China y nomination of Sir ROBEET BREDOR Specialities for the Skin are the study of the crowd, which hissed and groaned. Later, CO FERIU age these articles were on-board.The. LG.M: ste. Prinzess Alice, which left Shuiwaicha, and it seems & feiretime. A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd., Sala Agents the owner of the hat went home in a cab. She and appeared to have been there since hers on the 23rd alt, at 1 pm., arrived af
ndeed remarkable.
Her
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has destroyed the hat.
The Provincial Judge has advised his sub- ordinates to take a cenzo of instruction in the
Geaps, on the 19th inst., at 6 am
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