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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1911.

Baron Goro, when his attention was called

to the matter, denied, but not altogether YM.CA. shows progress in all branches. The TELEGRAMS.

credit balance of $71.64, which, with dues only stunding, bring the resources to 8321,64, and against this amount there are no liabilities.

The aeroath annual report of the Europena

unequivocally, the authenticity of this re-

momborekip still stands at 175, but the work of.. port, which, by the way, was published over

the Association from a religious, a social and his signataro. The imputation was widely cassful, and this fast should be highly gratify an educational point of view has been very kid- resented among the American communitying to all interested. Tho accounts show a of Japan, and we imagine that it is due to this incident more than to any other that an American Ponce Society has been formed in Japan in order to emphasise the fact that Americans in Japan are completely out. of sympathy with the hystorical scare- mongors in the States who periodically try to persuade the world that war is im-content to do a small business for some time is ponding between the two countries,

An American Consul in a recent report says: One of the characteristics of the Chiness is to wait, see, not learn from the experiences of others as to the quality or practical usefulness of an article before he buys. The firm that is

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PRINCE LEOPOLD OF BATTENBERG.

LONDON, February 22nd. A message from Sydney states that

FALLEGED CONTRAVENTION OF

BUILDING ORDINANCE. ARCHITECT, BUILDERS AND

OWNERS SUMMONED.

At the Magistracy yesterday afternoon the hearing of an interesting series of summons was commenced before Mr. J. R. Wool whon E. M. Hazeland, architect, of 33, Queen's Road Contral, was charged with unlawfully and know. inely condening illegal work on a flank wall at 118, Quoon's Road East which had not bear in- licated in the approved plan and constituted

a divergenen from the plan. At the samo

Another Not

Have you sont anybody to inspect?-This was the case of a building which had boon reeted about eight years ago, and as I wished to so why the wall was being rosustrusted I wished to visit it mysolt,

You had nearly a montla 2--he plan was sub- mitted on the 4th or 5th`awl withdrawn on tho 11th.

When the plan is submitted do you take any

stops to inspout the premises or do you wait until the 28 days? Wo have many plaas and caunot always attend to them at once.

Witness added that he did not know the wall was in a dangoroas condition.

the one that will eventually establish a largo Prince Leopold is suffering from of summons referred to illegal work said to hopectors norer push on things.

Mr. D. H.. BLAKE, one of the trails. A member of a ropatable Europesa leading business men of Yokohama,business house once informed me that on account prasided over the representative gathering of his countrymen refusing to stoop to what they which gave birth to this American Peace termed "more peddling methods" they had Society, and the American Ambassador in practically lost the trade of a large commercial Zono which for years was almost exclusively Tokyo was one of the speakers. The views their own. They criticised the merchants of of the American community of Japan were other uations for their trifling and petly intro- expressed in a resolution which affirmed ductions, but the attention to small things lod that the people of Japan have at all times

to larger ongs, until the whole trade was shifted entertained the most friendly and cordial

to those who would not eparn small orders, sentiments towards the Government and The Straits Times says it hears ou excellent people of the United States, and that there authority that n. number of forged frausters of is not to be found in the Japanese Empire rubber shares, other than those previously any wish or thought other than to maintain mentioned, are in circulation. Perzous dealing the most friendly relations. The Ambassa-

in shares are warned not to accept transfers unless they are in a position to verify the dor, who, as he remarked ought to know signatures of transferer and witnesses, and something about it, very frankly aaid that holders of transfers should lose no time in "there is no cause under the sun why there sending them to the offices of the companies for should be distrust between the people of registration. These frauds have been made these two countries. There are no questions very easy indeed by the recklessly careless way in which share dealings have been conducted. of importance pending, and no business being conducted diplomatically which should dezan hands beford it is completed and sout in The same transfor frequently passes through a excite the suspicions or make the slightest for registration, ant it becomes almost impos- trouble as between the two peoples." Hrssible to trace forgery to its soures. We have EXCELLENCY was at a loss to understand the given warnings many times, and there is no Por Joz. source of the agitation which has made the

excuse for anyone neglecting reasonable précau tions, adds our centemporary. organisation of the Peace Society advisable, but, as he remarked; it is easy to startle people by extraordinary statements, and "it is certainly easy to startle them in the United States." for, said His EXCELLENCY, "we are a soutimental people, easily ex- cited, with emotions very close to the surface," and he might have added that the be interossed by the amount of duty payable American newspapers know how to play up-

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, FEBRUARY 23RD, 1911.

mischief than a Society such as that now inaugurated in Japan, which will be able to speak with the voice and authority of the whole of the Americans residing in the

country.

Our Marno correspondent writes that the oivil authorities bare granted to the ecclesiastical anthorities permission to hold the Procession of the Cross on Sunday, March 5th.

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Wo learn that yesterday when applications werd considered for admission to Queen's College. there was a recad namber to be dealt

with.

The British transport Dufferin arrived in port yesterday afternoon with the Baluchis, who are

to relievo the 105th Mabruttas. The Fossal proceeded to the wharf at Kowloon, where dis. embarkation was commenced.

Several maidents in the Western district were yesterday summoned before Mr. E. R. Hallifax and fined $4 each for not removing carlair enbicles after receiving Sanitary Board notices.

We are informed that at a meeting of the directors of the Hongkong & Kowloon WaT & Godown Co., Ltd., yesterday afternoon, it was decided to pay a dividend of 6 per cent. for the

year 1910.

The North Borneo Chamber of Commerce has

been discussing the question of accolis recrziting organization, but it was decided that, in view of from Home, the matter had better be left over the expected early arrival of Mr. Young Riddell for the present.

Union Chareh

THE NEW COLONIAL SECRE FARY

Though no official announcement has been' ommunicated to the Colonial Government here, there is reason to believe that Mr. Warren Delabere Barnes, B., Secretory for Chinese Afairs in the Straits Settlemonts, las been offered the appointment of Colonial Secretary of Hongkong.

sciatica and acute throat trouble. His condition is improving.

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A WIRELESS TRIUMPH.

LONDON, February 22nd. It is reported from Paris that wire- less communication has been obtained between the Eiffel Tower and Canada.

This success is due to the emission of the new so-called musical sparks.

THE RUSSO-CHINESE RUPTURE

RUSSIA SATISFIED.

LONDON, February 22nd. -

states that the Russian Government A message from St. Petersburg

regards the Chinese reply as satis- factory.

THE PARLIAMENT BILL.

LONDON, Febarury 22nd.

troduced into the House of Commons. The Parliament Bill has been in-

It is identical with the measure brought forward last year.

HONGKONG'S LOST OPIUM REVENUE.

QUESTION IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS.

Mr. Goldring-They do not push on things I quite agree. (Laughter.)

timo Kwok Shah Ting, nontractor, was okarged some things and keep busk others Tie in- It is possible that the inspectors push on with doing this illegal work. been done at 7, Seymour Road. Mr. Hazeland, the architect, You Wo, the contractor, and Ip Wo Kwan, the registered owner, wore pharged with rarions offences in connection with this. Tam Yik Kin, the registered owner of housos in Wantsai Road, was also suramoned for carrying ont illegal alterations. Mr. P. W. Goldringoveding on January 25st,

| appeared for all defendants.

The ammous against Ip Wa Kwan, the registered owners of No. 7. Seymour Road, was

taken first.

J. D. Hutchings, building inspecter under the Public Works Departnert, said he visited the premises in question on February 4th and found that the flank wall had been re-crected. plan had been submitted for the work but had not been approved The plan was submitted on Jannery 23rd.

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Mr. Goldring-I submit there is no caso. His Worship-I think there is. Mr Goldring-What offorice ma boga dis- alosed

His Wonhip-That certain work was pro.

Mr. Guldring-In contravention of what suction P

His Worship-There has been no authority, Section 22 is quoted,

Mr. Goldring-I cannot as what ofco has been disclosed.

His Worship-It is an offence to commencal

work until the plan has been approved.

Mr. Perkins was re-called,

His Worship-The Building Authority hasty not consented to this plan ?

Witness--Well, he has not issued an acknow. ledgment of the plan.

His Worship.--Has he done so? Witness No.

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The Building Authority must be consqlta),

Mr. Goldring-How cau this man say so?

His Worship-If you don't know, May 80. Witness-The approval has not been issued. His Worship-That is all you want to say? Wituese-Yes,

Cross-examined--Did you issue the summons on your own initiative --No.

You were instructed to do so by Mr. Porkina-By the Building Authority.

By Mr. Perkias?-By the Building Authority. I want to know if it was issued by Mr. Perkin ing Authority. or Mr. Chatham: you must know?-The Build

Who? Mr. Chatham.

Mr. Hazeland

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His Worship-Is the plag shows in conform-

with the Ordinance?

Mr. l'erkius-Yes,

His Worship Is the work done in conformity with the Orilin nce?

Mr. Perkins-It is not in conformity with the plan

Mr. Guldring-Is it in contravontipu of the Ordinance P

Mr. Perkins The point is that we have had no opportunity cf inspecting the site.

Mr. Goldring Flat is your fanit. You are hud ample time,

Mr. Perkins-Whave not the opportunity. unless we have the plan.

Witness added that the inspectors. would have no reason to suppose the work was going on until the plua had been approsed,

inspentors stay in the offius all day?

Mr. Goldring-Is it not a fact that the

Mr. Perking-You say that. We are rather understaffed at present.

staffed!

Mr. Goldring-You are very much aɔder,

Mr. Perkins-I don't say that.

offence had been disclosed.

Mr. Goldring repeated his statement that no

His Worship replied that it was an offense to commence any works without the consent of the Building Authority.

Mr. Porkins stated that they were not prose- ing for a penalty.

Mr. Goldring replied that he was fighting for the principle.

-You have said that the plan was originally School and Pembroke College, Cambridge He Mr. Barnes was educatel at King's College

submitted on January 23rd Ex that a fact?- came to the Straits Settlements as a cadet in

It was originally submitted on December 31st.

Witness added that application was made by November, 1888, passing his final examination

Mr. Hazeland before 10th December for per io Chinese in 1891. Two years later he became Third

mission to do shoring work there. He did not Magistrato at Pe-*

know whether that permission had been issued. tector of Chinese in Perak. nong, and afterwards became acting Pro-

He had not visited the premises before the 4th was to the post of warden of mines in Petak, to Iis text position

LONDON, February 22nd. February, He did not take charge of the which ho was appointed in 1896, and three years

In the House of Commons to-day January. The plan had

district from Mr.Howard till the end of. later he was transferred to Pahang as wardian of Mr. R. D. Holt, M.P. for Hexham, to

heen retarned mines, Protector of Chinese, and senior magis asked whether Hongkong and the bin on January 23rd. The only apparent re-sulnnitted by trate. In December, 1901, he was promoted to Straits Settlements would be required amendment on the plan was the omission of two years afterwards he was acting Commis-to pay as contribution for defence with that. Objection would be taken to the Penang as assistant Protector of Chinese, and

windows. That plan was not in order even sioner of Lands and Mines in the Federated twenty per cent. of the revenue raised thickness of the walls, which should be 27 inches wished the work finished before China new year, Malay Sintes, which was followed by his selen tion to act as British Resident at Pahang. He was chosen in 1904 to discharge the duties of acting Protoctor of Chinese for the Straits Set tlements, and subsequently was appointed Secret- ary for Chinese Affairs in the Straits Settlements

and Federated Malay Slates,

in substitution of that hitherto derived from opium, or whether Mr. Harcourt can arrange for a substituted revenue that shall free these colonies from the liability to pay twenty per cent.

Mr. Harcourt, Secretary of State

A Government Gazelle extraordinary was issued yesterday notifying that his Excel. lency the Governor has been pleased to appoint for the Colonies, replied that the Mr. Cecil Clamenti to act us Colnini Secretar whole question was engaging his and Mr Richard Hayes Crofton to act as Assist attention, but he was unable to make

a statement at present.

&

aut Colonial Secretary and Clerk of Connoils. until farther notico.

SALE OF RACE PONIES,

Yesterday afternoon Messrs. Hughes & Hough offered for sale by public roup numerous

THE HEALTH OF THE POPE.

His

illness.

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thick.

His Worship-They are 27 inches thick. Witness explained that the thickness varied. Mr. Goldring-Do you mean to tell me that this is the ground on which the plan has been refused?

His Worship-It has not been refused. Mr. Goldring--Do you mean to tell me that this is the ground on which the plan would have

been refused?

Witness-The Building Authority has the power to allow lesser thickness of walls.

Is it not a fact that after a plan is submitted work commences in 99 cases out of 100-No. It starts after approval.

Not after the plan has been submitted P-No. Never ?-Sometimes.

Ofteù ?- 30.

LONDON, February 22nd, Holiness the Pope has comsubmitted it is usual to pull down the founda- I put it to you that when a plan has been recovered from his recent tions P-No.

at the fountain in front of the City Hall, where race and other ponice. The auction took place pletely

Bidding, generally, was

- large number of spectators assembled. keen, and some very good prices were realised. Apple

THE PLAGUE, Trée was the only unsold pony On the long list, the bidding for this

London, February 22nd, Derby griffin failing to reach the reserve of $1,000.

The International Plague Commis-

$590. Then there was a full stop, and the ane- April. Bids followed rapidly until the price stood at sion assembles at Mukden early in tioneer proceeded to offer the next pony on the list Inca mas included among the lot for sale.. but was withdrawn.

The following, were the ponies sold and tho prices rentiaed

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RUSSO-BRITISH FISHERIES

DISPUTE.

London, February 22nd.. The "Times" St. Petersburg corres-

Does it couur? It does ocear.

It does cosur very often?--I don't think so. Ninety per cont. -No..

Fifty per cent.P---No.

Mr. Goldring Is there any reason why they should not pull down the foundations, pending approval of the plan ?

Jis Worship said that did not matter. Mr. Goldiring-Do you think it happens in throo cases oui of ten ?

Witness-No.

Do you mean that it happens in five cases out of ton P-No.

NO.

Do you mean that in nearly every case people do not start work after the plan is submitted?

Would you say it happens in eno out of ten?

Do you know that the Government is out of time in approving this plan?-No. They are

in lime

His Worship-It is a question of principle on your part?

Mr. Perkins-Yes, that we should have mi popportunity of inspection,

Mr. Hazeland said the owner told him he

and he informed him (the owner) that if he started the work he would do so on his own *ponsibility.

Crcas-examined by Mr. Perking-There was no endorsement to say that he did not supervise the work. He had been told by the Building Anthority not to ondores "no supervision on plans.

The summons was adjourned till Monday for the consideration of the point of law rugged.

The summons against the owner of 193, 185, and 187, Wantsai Road for stopping up party walls without the consent of the Building Authority was next taken.

Mr. Go'dring shall, prove there were no party walls.

filling up the openings in porty walls. the place on February 8th and found bricklayers John Clark, building inspector, said he visited

His Worship-Is the wrk in conformity with the plan?

Witness-No.

His Worship Has any notification beer sent. Mr. Hageland asking for amendment. thus it is not so P-The plan was returned to

Witness added that the stoppings were not of the fall thickness of the party wall in which they were placed.

were

Mr. Goldring said the godowna previously arched and it was desired to separate thom. The wall which had been built really strengthened the arch,

After hearing other ovidence, bis Worship adjourned all the summonses till Monday next.

THE FOLLIES.

The third change of prograsamo supplied by The Fellies took place last night in the presence of another large audience,which gave itself up to the full enjoyment of the remarkably original and varied entertainment. The first part, though introducing very acceptable features, follows the plan of previous nights, but

MANY circumstances have combined in the last few years to create the impression in the public mind that the tendency of events in the Pacific point to a straining of relations between the United States and Japan which will one day lead to a declaration of war.

The end of a series of lectures on the America's acquisition of the Philippine

"Music of Shakespeare" by the late Dr. Islands, the exclusion policy in force in the Watson of Manchester will be delivered at 9 United States against Japanese immigration, Literary Club. The lecture will be illustrated Perhaps, $115, Shell Out, $55; Victoria

o'clock this evening at the

Protest, 355; Horatio, £42; 0. R., 230, the racial antipathy shown by the Califor- by solos and part songs, which will be rendered Rose, 245; Siberiau Chief, $30 Highpondent telegraphs that the Russian-It may happen in two out of 10. nian Legislature in its determination to ty well-known singers in the Colony, under the ad separate in the public schools the children leadership of Mr. Chapman. If time permits Yarborough, 335, Chiesine, $60; Kamxanh, $70 Government has replied to the British

$105; Lightfoot, $50 of Asiatic origin from those of the white lantern sid's illustrating the musical instra Hector, 910; Artesian, 150, After You protest against the Fisheries Bill races, and the general attitude of a con- ments read in Shakespeare's time and referred 60; Highland Buro, $115; Tari, $135

pre siderable section of the American Press are interested in the subject are invited.

to in his plays will be shown. All those who Clove Tree, $63; X'mas Tree, $100 Cocoanntsented on the 19th December. While towards Japan's political and economic

Tree, $210: Moonbeam, 855; Resolution, $60; asserting the right to extend the three Bon Hope, $140, Ben Hes, $85; Bon Led, $ICO; aspirations have each and all had the effect

The report of the directora of the Rejected, $245; Mouse, $55;

Bintang,

mile limit it is understood that there of encouraging the growth of a belligerent shows a profit of 833,800.99 for the peried lower, $65; Jack Spraggon, $75; Iuviota, tion is invited.

Gleacaly Plantations, Limited, Singapore, iet. Sa Tralee, 975; Gondolier. 60; are certain points on which negotia- $170 Just in Spite, $95; Belgian sentiment, which, however, has been again from November 15th, 1909, to October 8120; Alacrity, 8395; Aliquid, $95; Elbo, 8100; and again condemned by responsible states-31st, 1910. The directors recommend the pay. Double Dragen, $40; Refus, 880; Urgent, $60 men at Washington. in, one of the ment of s dividend of 8 per cent, absorbing $125; Wirral, 880, Bantam, $70; First Revolt, Engineers and Shipbuilders of Hongkong a

Lucifer, $85 Wonderboom. 75; Mohawk, New York papers a

Mr. Perkins, executive engincer, stated that little while ago

-$24,000; a bonus of $500 to the manager; and 3130; Highland Chief, San; Chinoin, $25;

no plan had been approsed for the work at No there appeared what purported to be that the whole of the preliminary expenses Mustard, $270; Mullagataway, 360: Dylluan, copy of the report and statement of accounts to 7, Seymour toad. the report of an interview with Baron the balance of $5,508.11 sharshelters will be $55; Cherokee Ross, $55; Trevint. $105; meeting to be held at the Institute on March with that plan?-It did not give us an op- amomiting to $3,792.88 be written off. Out of $195; Pet Rose, $170; Gardenia Rose, be presentoi to the twentieth annual general

Cross-examined-Is there anything wrong Goro, in which the responsibility for this asked to vote directors fees, and the balanco will $60: Astral, 850; Chowder, 5); Teddles, January 31st was 398, and that there was a

Trevenna, $115 Trogo, $56; Trerosper, 8th. This shows that the total membership on portunity of inspecting the sito. mischievous sentiment in the United States be carried forward to next year's account. The $55. was attributed very largely to the Ameri- total outpat of rubber for the peried ondor

You have not notified anybody of that !--No. The last four rights of "The Follies " In addition to the ponies mentioned, fifteen satisfactory increase in the roll during the past

You are out of time with the plan ?-No. canresidents in Japan, who were accordingly review was 18,416 lbs, while the area planted or from $30 to 290, and realised a total pries of which has been transferred to reserve account,mitted on the 24th January

announced. The Company, we understand, uzD annsmed animals were sold at prices ranging year. The secounts show a balance of $3,706.79,

Can you count the time ?This plan was sub-preceeding to Manila, and after a season there referred to in very disparaging terms, ready for planting covers 702 anres.

$905.

bringing that account up to $4,694,24,

That is more than 28 days?-It might be a

will roturn to Hongkong en route for Shanghai little more:

and South America,

We have received from the Institution of

Do you know the Ordinance?-Yog. Do you know the time-Fourteen days. Mr. Goldring-Fourteen days are all they are allowed.

His Worship--I think 28 on tLix. Witness The re-submission is the date we

taką."

the

second part WOR altogether new This was a burlesque of "Hamlet," in which Mr. Dallas took the principal part and was responsible for most of the humour. He was cleverly assisted by the other members of the company. Their interpretation of Mr. Polissier's clever production mat with the appreciation of the audience which laughod heartily at the absurd and ladicrous situations.

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