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B. CHATTERTON WILCOX, the Honorary Mr. Liu, the Chinese Minister to France, Secretary, that the burden of the new has left Peking for his post. Japanese tariff falle heaviest on British At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. J. Wood interests, must be accepted. This being so,fined the keeper of a gambling den $25 thres the answer credited to the Japanese authori-wooks' imprisonment, and eleven men who were ▲ 8. WATSON & CO. ties is somewhat short of the mark, inasmuch fad playing on the premises $3 sock.

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as it is merely a more or less vague contra- distion of fact, without any attempt to disprove the fact. Instead assertions are made that Japan has at no time pursued the policy of imposing heavy duties on foreign goods, and that, being an exporting country, Japan cannot adopt such a course. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS The first of these assertions is so far true that there are hery duties and heavy duties. Japan may not have adopted a full protec. tive policy, though she is tending that way. But the point is, how far the duties under the new tariff compare with the duties in the conventional tariffs attached to the expiring treaties. It is only with these conventional tariffs tlust a fair comparison can be made, for although in the statutory tariffs duties have been placed on all the articles coming in under the conventional tariffs, such duties were only fictitious and could not be levied. Any comparison of the duties in the now tariff with those in the old statutory tariff is therefore worthless, and the statement of the authorities that compared with the old statutory tariff the now tariff is far lower merely indicates that the duties in the old tariff were regarded as fictitious and were never intended for actual application. Compared, then, with the duties under the conventional tariffs the duties in the new tariff are high-so high even in regard to articles which are not produced in Japan and are imported only for the uso of the few foreigners in the country, that while the tariff was being discussed in the Diet the Japanese dealers in foreign provisions felt called upon to utter a protest; so high that, according to Mr. WILcox, they will prob- ably compel many British merchants to abandon trade with: Japan. The second assertion, that Japan, being an exporting country, cannot adopt auch a course as to impose heavy duties on foreign goods, is a There are several very curious one.

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ing country can place heavy duties on foreign goods advantageously; and still another that an exporting country, which cannot be at the same time an importing country, cau admit imports at a very low duty, either because they are so faw that it is not worth while taxing them or because it is desirable to encourage them. It is needless to point out how these implications

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The cadets of the Japanese crufsert visited Taikoo Dook yesterday afternoon, antia the opening Mr. Consul Fanotem antertaind Boxe Admiral Ijichi and his officers to dinne; at his residence,

Many residents of Hongkong will regret to hear that Lent. H. D. Varnon, late of H.M.8. Kent, who met with a motor-car secilent at Singapore last November and broke his eg, las been retired from the Navy on pension.

The water retura is interesting, as mowing the consumption per head of the population. During May it was 18.5 in the City and Ell dis trist, a slight increase over the 18.3 fr last year, but that figure is double the connaption per month of last year.

Colonel Fitton, D.8.0., Alde-de-Campto the King, who is so well known in Far Easter garrisons as a former commanding officer of the 2nd battalion Queen's Own West Kent Regi mant, has just beon gazetted as Assistant Ad- jutant-General at beadquarters,

The Hankow Daily News of the 30th May says:-Ou Baturday the Viceroy gave a zer option and luncheon to Vice Admiral £ir Alfred Leigh Winaloe and officers of H.M. Novy, The Alacrity steamed orer to Wushang in the morning, returning to her anchorage at 3.30

p.m.

The case against the two Chinese who wore charged before Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magis tracy on Tuesday with bring in unlawful posses- sion of two tube of oil was concluded yesterday, when his Worship, after hearing the evidence, dismissed the pass. Mr. Reader Harris repre- sented the defondante,

Lient. G. Piggot, E.E., has just returned to Japan for a two years' course of special study. Mr. Piggott, who is the son of Sir Francis Piggott, spent two years in Japan on a previous ocasion, and shared with Captain Calthrop the honour of passing the most brilliant examination on record at the British Embassy.

The Saigon Opinion notes the arrival of several Japanese trades there on the lookout for business openings, and for opportunities of carrying on an industrial undertaking on a large scale. They have an open field, oving

to the listlessness of French capitalista, who do not care to sink money in industrial enter priser in this Colonies.

It is not expected that the passenger traffle

on the railway will be inaugurated on July 1st, a anticipated. The delay is not dus locally, but to the non-arrival of the surringe wheels from England. The carriages, it should he undor- stood, are being built at the Kowloon Dock Goods trafle san bo commenced on the date

mentioned, and it is probable that a commence

ment will be made by the transit of material for

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A CHARGE OF ASSAULT.

The hearing of the case in which Him Dolla Huard summoned 9, M.-E. Allana and D. R Captain on a charge of assault was continued before Mr. E, B. Hallifax at the Magistracy. yesterday,

He

Mr. W. E. L. Shenton (of Messrs. Denoon, Looker & Descon) prosecuted, and Mr. M. Reader Harris (of Mesars. Wilkinson & Grist) appeared for the defendant Captain, while Mr. F. Paget Hatt (of Messrs. Bratton & Hett) represented Allans,

John Robertson was the next witness called.

lived said be LONDON, June 7th.

at 20, Beaconsfield Amade, and wag & commission agent. He The "Times" Berlin correspond-was dining with Miss Huard and Miss ent reports that both the Kaiser and Silver at 49, Hollywood Road, on May 28th, and between 8.30 and 9 pm. he the Chancellor have fruitlessly endea beard the front door bell ring. Miss Huari voured to persuade Herr Dernburg, went to answer it, and lat someone in. Thòn the Secretary for the Colonies, toe heard angry voices in the passage, and withdraw his resignation.

It is believed that Herr. Dernburg has already planned a journey to Japan and the Far East.

ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.

LONDON, June 7th, It is reported from Naples that an earthquake took place at night in the Province of Avellino, Houses have collapsed and the people are camping in the open. The occurrence is re- garded as the most serious that has taken place in that locality.

Bodies are already being recovered. The King and Queen of Italy have proceeded to the scene of the disaster and relief is being dispatched.

LONDON, June 8th, It is not expected that the death roll of the earthquake in Italy will exceed forty or fifty.

BRITISH TRADE RETURNS.

LONDON, June 7th. During May the imports into Great Britain showed an increase of £10,414,631, and the exports an in- crease of £4,081,565.

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HONOURING THE DEAD.

LONDON, June 8th.

The King has honoured the funeral soldiers with the same stately ceremony as that of sailors.

DEATH OF GENERAL BUTLER.

While the 8.8. Taindau was between Hong- kong and Bangkok the quarter-master, named Jim Beng, disappeared, it being reported that he had jumped overboard There is no tromble known to the crew, however, which

LONDON, June 8th. would lead him to commit such a mab set, and

General Sir William Francis on inquiry it may be found to have been an accident. When the man disappeared over the Butler, who held the Cape command stopped and the boats lowered. The crew failed side of the rossel the latter was immediately prior to the outbreak of the Boer to find any traps of the body.

War, is dead.

OBITUARY.

LONDON, June 8th. The death of Professor Goldwin

Government with reference to the effect of of the export trade. How à country which what tragic The Company at the Hsin Chi Civil War, is reported from Toronto.

When you say you constituted yourself Mines Huard's protector you mean against Captain - No. Only to sase her rafnd.

Was there anyone olev yon were protecting her against P-No.

Then it must have bean against Captain P Captain and Allana

Were you protecting her against violence?- Yea

Before you came on the scene Miss Huard had many dealings with Captain ?—Yes,

And when you came you took these over P- When I came he told me what was happening, and I said, "Simply defy him, "** The hearing was adjourned.

EUROPEAN SURVEYOR CHARGED WITH FORGERY.

COMMITIRD FOR TRIAL.

At the Magistrasy yesterday John Grant, formerly a surveyor in the service of the Fablis Works Department, again appeared before Mr. J. R. Wood on a charge of obtaining a diamond ring by false pretences from the Po Shing firm of jewellers on May 28th, and also with forging the name of E. B. Reed, surveyor.

among them he recognised the voice of the defendant Captain, who was using filthy and abusive language. Some five minutes later Miss Huard rejoined them in the dining-room, and Captain walked towards the back door. Later he returned and used abusive language towards witness. Previously, it had only been towards Miss Huard. Witness put

Detective-Sergeant Appleton prosecuted, and his hands in his pookota and walked to Mr. J. H. Gardiner appeared for the defendant. wards Captain with the intention of asking Complainant, recalled, was farther cross- him to go out. If he declined, witness in-examined by Mr. Gardiner. He said the tended to call the police and have him ejected. defendant examined some rings and a chain No sooner did he get out of the room, however, Then he selected a ring valued at $86, and said than he saw Allana with a stick, and he receiv if he did not take it he would take the chais ed a blow on the head which stunned him. He When defendant took the ring he did not given namo. He said, "I'm from the Public Works fell against the door, and afterwards made his way towards the front door, intending to call Department. Don't you know we?" Witness the police if he possibly could. The defendants aid he knew of the Public Works Department, followed him up, and simply rained blows on bat he did not ask defendant where he lived. him, Mics Huard began to soream, and shout. Do you know what the Public Works Depart ed for help, and all this time witness. defended ment in-A place where there are architecte her and himself with his arm. He was stand-who draw up plans. ing between Captain and Miss Huard, and the

latter was hit on the bead with a walking stisk

Cross-examined by Mr. Harris:

What is your name?-John Robertson. That is the name I choose to assume.

You have never borne any other name except John Robertson P----I have.

Have you ever borne any other Christian names --I bayi.

Do you know who owns it? His Worship-Does it matter? Mr. Gardiner Yes.

His Worship-Is the Public Works a Glovers- ment department?—I know the place, but I don't know whether it belongs to the Govern ment or not.

Who manages the Public Works Department

What are they F-John Vinn Agnew Bence-I don't know, but he gave me that address, 80 Robertson

Late of Texas F-Yes.

You were at one time in the army ?—I was And you deserted! I did not.

You and Miss Kuard have been living together as husband and wite ?----We have not.

You have dined at her house §-Lots of times,

You have constituted yourself protector of Misa Huard P-At her own request; to a certain extent.

Why, on the night in question, did iyon not think to go to protest Miss Haard when Captain was using lthy and abusive language -For the simple reason that she asked me

not to.

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It was not until Captain called you mes that you thought it necessary ?—Yes.

I think we ought to have your complete family name: you were Carruthers while you were in the police, were you not P—I was. Cross-examined by Mr. Hott:

You say you are a commission agent?—Yes. How long have you been a commission agent? From the 1st of last month.

Have you done any business ↑—I sum working for general, exporters - and -getting- a fixed salary and commission for all I do.

Is the firm in which you are employed H. S. Holmes & Co.-Mr. Hotmass is the manager..

Have you actually done any business this month ?—I havė,

To what extent?-I have received myself $200 from Mr. Holmes.

Do you know the owners of the firm couldn't tell you, but it is easily found out.

How did you support yourself from the time you were dismissed the police until you besame a commission agent?-For fourteen days I was unemployed and unable to keep myself,

I knew where to find him.

If he had given his name as John Smith, Hongkong Hotel, would you have let him have the ring No.

Why not P-Because people at the hotel don't permanently reside there.

Supposing he said he was John Smith of 50, Queen's Road, would you have given him the ring ?-No, but my foki told me he had made inquiries on a former occasion, and the address given by the defendant was correct. My foki knew him before.

Did he say he was in the Public Works Department No.

How did your foki find out he was in the Pablio Works Department ?-He had received a payment from him before.

I thought you said you hadn't sold anything. to him before? The fold did not receive a payment for me; it was on behalf of someone else:

Where had your foki been before !—He was shroff for the Kowloon Cricket Club.

That is the reason you gave him credit, was it not No.

What was it that induced you to give him credit?—He gave me his address.

The defendent looked like a gentleman, didn't hof-Yes.

E. B. Reed, of the Public Works Department, said the defendant was formerly in the same Department. He had not authorised Grant to use his name or to buy things for him, and the exhibit produced was not in witness' handwrit- I ing.

In cross-examination witnesa said he did not think the writing on the exhibit produced was in defendant's handwriting.

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Detective Sergeant Appleton spoke arresting the defendant at room No. 4. Queen's

me absolutely nothing for board and lodgings. D. Baith. He read the warrant to him, Was the friend Miss Huaril P-It was not. cautioned him and showed him the signature Did Miss Huard hand you a diamond ring?en the warrant. Defendant frat said he knew She did.

Did you sell it ?-I did not. Did you pawn it?—Yes.

When Captain called you hard names you regarded the matter of nu importance P-I did, but instead of sessulting him I wished to have bím ejected by the police, and that was my firm intention.

Were you in a position to call in the poles

nothing about the matter. Then he said, "Hasn't Rood paid yet, I got it for him," and asked witness if the matter could not be settled without coming up to Court. He replied that it could not

This closed the case for the prosecution. Mr. Gardiner reare

reserved his defence, and the defendant was committed for trial at the Criminal Bessions,

an exporting country, if such a thing exists, the Chinese section of the railway.. and yet the value of her imports yearly exceeds her exports, which would seem to suggest that she is an importing country as well. Moreover, as the object of heavy im port duties is to protect home industries and reduce the imports, an importing country, which is presumably a country which exists upon its imports, would be soon reduced to starvation if it adopted such course HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, DES VEUT ROAD C Further, if any classification into exporting LONDON OFFICE: 131, FLEET STREET. and importing countries is to be made it is

doubtful whether Japan should be placed on A novelty in Chinese dramatic representation the exporting sido. An examination of the la antounced to take place at the modern style export returns will show that the value! Chinose Hein Chi Chang Theatre at Shanghai, in the form of an historical play, the work of a of the exports is mainly made up foreign playwright, Mr. P. H. Klimanok. The HONGKONG, JUNE 9TH, 1910.

of three staples-raw silk, copper and tes. play." Dreams from China's Spring and Au. Smith, who was a prominent champion but. I was living with a friend who charged Hotel, where he was staring nuder the name of These three articles have in some years tamn Annale," deals with the time of Lao Tzu, of the North during the American From the statement made by the Japanese constituted over a third of the whole value the founder of Tavian. It is said to be some

the new tariff on British manufactures it depends upon so few articles for its export composed of the best Chinese actors, and has MR. ROOSEVELT AT OXFORD.

Chang Theatre has the reputation of being would appear that there was no intention on trade can be described as an exporting been invited to perform at the Nanking Exhibi- the part of the authorities to wilfully discri- country is difficult to see. From whatever tion. minate against British goods. At the same side we look at the question it seenis plain

LONDON, June 8th., time it would also appear that no attempt that the "explanation" of the Japanese Proceedings at H.B.M. Court-at--Shanghai Mr. Roosevelt, addressing the was made to prevent any apparent discri-authorities is no explanation at all. This, were more than usually interesting last week when members of the American Club at mization against British goods. In other however, does not mean that the Japanese for pamission to practise in Shanghai, Mr. L. E. Oxford, referred to bis speech at the words, the Japanese Government did not Government has wilfully acted in an un- P. Jones, acting Crowa Advocate, opposed the Guildhall as perhaps not altogether think it necessary to consider whether the friendly manner to Great Britain. It appliation, pointing out that go in the pleasant, but what was said then could new tariff would press hard on British simply means that having unconsciously and evidenos as to his fitness had not been filled. manufactures or not. The Foreign Minister's innocently laid themselves open to the charge Mr. Harris said that whatever might have been only be said by one who was a sincere rather unfortunate remark, already com- of discriminating against their ally, the bis fault, if there was a fault, he had largely friend, admirer and wellwisher of

stoned for it. It was the duty of the Bar Com Great Britain. mented up, that there was no room for Japaneso authorities are unable to find a mittee in Singapore to have moved for him to any tariff agreement with Great Britain, way out. Tariff autonomy, as it is called, have been struck off the rolls if they had any- may be taken as further proof that the has been looked forward, too, so eagerly in thing serious against him. In conclusion, Mr.

uthorities in framing the tariff were not Japan that its immediate oporation has Harris thanked their Lordships for listening to We (Japan Chronicle) have been shown a moved by any other feelings than those doubtless led the authorities into too him for so long and Mr. Jones for the courteous series of cable messages which illustrate the connected with a protective policy. Having enthusiastic action. Of the dangers and way in which he had treated him. His whole dificulty under which trade is done, as well as adopted protection as a policy the Japanese difficulties which lie in the framing of tariffs If they held that he must go back to Singapore, message from New Zealand, via Jara, one word life was dependent on their Lordships' decision. the incompetence of the clerks employed at some of the cable stations. A Kobo firm received a Government is perfectly within its right in the Japanese Government, thanks to the he could not do so. He would be from this of which appeared as "Epeento. Not being able heavily taxing those goods which como most conventional tariffs, has had no experience. time an absolutely broken man, just in the to find this in their code, they naked for a into competition with the growing native Practically the authorities admit that in middle of his life and of a so far successful repetition, when it came back as "elegidas,"

This again apposing impossible, a second Were you mixed up-In this way: when I industries, no matter whether these goods framing the tariff they were not guided by professional career. The Judge announced repetition was demanded. The word new came first met Ming Huard she was absolutely in E are of British or other origin. But, although the feelings of foreign traders. But foreign that as the matter was of such great moment back as toute third attempt resulted in Captain's power, and I showed her what to do to

"executive,"

," which, being: reposted as far as direct discrimination does not exist, there traders cover a large field. The direction of the Court would consider its decision,

Nagasaki, was confirmed. But it was clearly not get out of it. Since my first visit Captain is undoubtedly exists indirect and unconscious foreign capital into Japan, the subscription

LOCAL SPORT.

the word intended by the sender, and a fourth becoming aware of the fact that she became sitempt at last resulted in the word "execute" independent of him edh discrimination. It is necessary to go into to loans and other financial operations are

being received, which proved to be corroat. In the course of the examination you said the figures. They have been worked out by all influenced by foreign traders, who can

Thus is took six days and four repeata from the China Association, a responsible and hardly be expected to take an interest in a well-informed body, and there can be no country whigh erecta a tariff wall against

thair goods. possibility of error. The statement of Mr.

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Mr. Montagus Harris, barrister-at-law, appliad

LAWN BOWLS:

B. Bell, last year's champion, was defeated on the Kowloon Green by W. Fincher (Civil Service) last night by 22 shota to 12,

A CABLE CURIO.

I was.

Is the house yours?—It is not.

What sort of a blow was Allona's F-Ho struck.

with all his might, with both hands, and with the idea of doing Mias Huard and myself grievous bodily harm.

You were not suffering from shock when Dr. Marriott saw you ?---No.

Re-examined by Mr. Shouten ; -

You have been naked one of the most un- pleasant questions a man could be asked. Are you a deserter from the army —I am not. I purchased my discharge in Hongkong,

From your own personal knowledge, what is Examined by his Worship: the motive for this assault -Simply quarrels

over money matters o

dransmitted. It may be added that the Japanese before and after the asseul she was so terrified before this single word was correctly you constituted yourself ber profector? -Both service is in no way responsible, as the repeated that she used to send me chits to come up and ́eriors did not take place on the Japanese wires, protect her.

WEATHER REPORT.

The Hongkong Observatory yesterday issand the following report:-

On the 8th at 12:05 pm. The depression lying over N.E. Japan yesterday is moving into the Pacific,

The barometer has risen slightly over Japan, and fallen moderately to alightly over the E. coast of Chips and the Loochoos

A depression appears to be developing over i the Eastern Sea.

Pressure is highest over the N. part of the China Sea and the Paciffe towards the Bonins.

Freak or strong 8. and S.W. winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel and over the

northern shores of the China Sen.

Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending at 10 mm. to-day, 0.00 inches.

The forecast for the 24 hours ending at noon to-day is as follows:-

Hongkong & Neighbourhood

#Formices Channel

South coast of Ciss between South coast of China bet woo

Hongkong and Lamocks

Hongkong and Hainan...

8. and 8.W. winds, fresh ; fair, aqually,

SAW wirds, fresh to strong..

"Samu as No.

Same as No. 1