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SUPREME COURT.

Thursday, April 13th.

Is ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR FRANCIS

Proaorr (Cm + Justice)

TAT. HOWELL.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, APRIL 14rn, 1911.

evidence of that sort. It was clear when they come to examine the figures that there had been leakagomad he was had to flad that Mr. Howell did not attribute that in any way to Mr. Tutam. There wore discrepanoles in the figures whick were not very clear, but the evidence was not sufficiently strong for his Lordship to pris

rate jedgment apen them. That being the question was whether he could nd that fraad had been proved. He could not. It was civilce, most serious, and hence had nome the rule that it must be proved to the

that the only man who could lows by such nn | salary because he had engaged him. He looked undervalue was Howell himself. In omnclusion to Mr. Howell, and he did not know that Counsel submifted that evory allegation Tang Kee was running the show unt made by plaintiff had attarly failed. The some timo qfterwards · It was a viry small plaintiff could not ask for an account of point, but it must be noticed. That was that the Hongkong Butchery because he had Howell was often at the Butchery shop making which was proved and inquiries. In connection with the fact that had on secount which showed that he was heavily indebted Towell had paid Campbell's salary regularly The wetion was continued in which John to Mr. Howell. If theaght that pla atiff could there wastlie additional fact that when he wont not ask for au necennt of the Hongkong But to England he ndranced. Campbell $200. Then Talam Aned Frederick Howell, obief bailiff of the Supreme Court, for an nocount sines 24th hery as it was at pressat, for the very good came the question of the entries it Mr. Howell's September, 1905, of the reculpts and disburseason that Mr. Howell had no interest in that. bank book relating to the Butchery Company,

Furthermore, Counsel submitted that each and They were entries which were arrived at afterbilt, ments of the dofondant in respect of tio plain every allegation of fraud made by the plaint; an order made in chambers: The order was tiff's business of a batcher vul compratore and they wore most seficus-hal utterly made.

one of the letters carried on under the style of the Hongkong failed. They had been disprosed as conclusively sent to Johnsen. With refereno to the Butchery, and for a receiver.

ss anything could be disproved by Mr. Howell Brossed cheques, it transpired that Howell and his wituessen.

was in the bubit of exchanging Tang Koe's crossed cheques for his own. That was sceptable, breause, as they know, the Bauke did not take ques-mado out to Chinamon if they wore crossed. It showed the particular interest which Mr. Howell displayed in the business. There was

Mr. M. W. Starlo, K. C., instructed by Mr. J. ~H. Gardiner, upplated for the plaintiff, and defendant was represented by Mr. Eldon Potter, who was instructed by Mr. C. E. 15 Bensin (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist).

Mr. AR Lowe, charted aceruutant, on being recalled, stund --I think Mr. Slade said ho hail taken out in balances himself."

were alded by an nevonntant. «

Mr. Stade said they had Histoned at great length to mush declamation, interspersed with attacks on his condant of the oase, and some ingenious argamenta from his friend. But he would get down to cold farts. The problem was whether there had been a gestine sals on January 7th or 8th, 1897, by which Howell

in: view

of

other small point which perhaps" has "a bearing on the case. That was the sadden

However difdənt "he "folf, with

regard to some of the itens and however conscious to was that the explanation were aut altogether satisfactory, yet he was bound to hold that the charge of frand had not been proved to the hilt. Therefore judgment must be for defendant sud, of course, with opsty. In view of to fact that the case and been lengthened by the injudicious acts of the dofondant the only quitable order for him to make was that the judgment should be for defendant with costs, bat that he must pay to the plaintiff the costs

three days of the trial, taosa turas days not

Mr. Shi-I jotted them down and they divested himsolt.of his provions interest in the increase in the credit side of Mr. Howell's including the frat Witness-Tho only correct thing about Batchery, because Howell. had by that date the tight to half the total net profits made by the Butohery.

them is the adding.

Mr. Bludo-Oh!

HisLordship-The registry added then uptob. Witness-The only correct thing about them is the shiling ni,

Mr. Pofter-Aud' never got any.. Mr. Slade, continuing, said the problem was whether flowell had not in January, 1997, after

bank book in 1897. An explanation was given and was accepted. Then they caine to Johnson's lotter. He confessed he had the great- est hesitation in forming a definite opinion the point. The better undoubtedly was written in connection will a definite order for

HONGKONG

SHARE MARKET

Messrs. Vernon & Smyth in their weekly share report dated 13th April stato :---

Our report is issued a day ourlier owing to

T LEGRAPHIC NEWS.

[PROMOTEREN EWSPAPERS.],

THE CUNARD STEAYSHIP COMPANY.

London, March 24th. The report of the Canarl Line for 1910 shows Trofits santing to £994,149.

"VARSITY SPORTS.

London, March 25th. The annual 'Varsity sports were held to-day- at the Queen's Club in windy weather.

Cambridge won the hundred yards sprint, the mile, the hurdles, the quart-ir wills, the half mile. and the high junP.

Oxford won the long jump, throwing th

on putting the weight, and the three miles. MacMillan, the winner of the handred yards, covered the distanco in ten seconde.

Dabois, of Montabi High School, India, won the high jump with 5 foot Rinches. Putnam created a 'Varsity record in throwing the hummer, winning the event with a throw of 153 feet 3 inches.

COASTING STEAMDE ČAPRIZESO,

Vancouver, March 26th. The coasting steamer Schelt capsized near here and thirty-nine persons were drowned.

THE POLO TEAM FE AMERICA RECEIVED BY THE KINO,

London, March 27th: The King received the member of the polo team going to America to endeavour to rogaja the Amories Cap. His Majusty expressed most cordial wishes for the anecess of all

The Times observes that it is a rare, honour for British potu players, and will be keenly

in India.

1. THE AHIPPING STRIKE AT TRIESTE.

Trieste, March 27th, The strikera batonging to the Shipping Com- panies here, who went cut on the 20th Instant. have decided to resumin work. The Austrian Lloyd Company announces the résumption of tire regular service.

the Easter holidays commencing to-morrow. Its Lordships --I beg your pardon. I though the departure of plaintiff. entirely divested four oaske of batter which was sent to Johnson During the intersal since our last, thare has appreciated throughout the Empire, especially

| himself of that right to half.shagg of the profits the China. The casks were to bo delivered been more activity in local stocks, and a fair or bad retained for himself secretly any interest on the return journey of the China. The Lusitana has bee concluded, at, in some in. Bitchery Company had an advertisment that lacus, advanced rates, the tone at the close in the Batchery as at prosent carried on and as

being generally fria. "itubborn" have not carried on from that date to this, then he was they had an arrival of butter at the time when attracted much attention during the perio

Jha China arrived, and his Lordship could not | under review, the valua of the raw material liable. What was Howell's position ? He was a Government servant, prohibited under the rales that the theory of the bogas letter was husing father depreciated, but at the of the service from carrying on any business together acceptable to his mind. The sagges.loso a firmer fooling is apparent in the London market, and a rally is looked for in the more i

tion was that it would enable Johnson to atmotive of the dividend paying stocks. We had stated in the box that he kept the

obtašu an extra five por cent, discount. At first Singapore continuos almost lifeless, and metter quiet, Many people were aware of his

has understood the suggestion thrown ont that Wing Hard Para Rubber is quoted por London father decline in share values there is reported,

that he did not want it to be talked about moro

you said the only correction was the adding up Mr Slade than questioned witness with regard to the mistakes in the accounts of takon out by Mr. Blade.

Mr. Slade It is perfectly possible to mako" a ristako?

Witness-Of course it is, but it means gross cardingsness.

Are these corrections mainly of outstanding

looked to see that.

+

THE ITALJAS UNITY JUBELLE.

Rone, March 27th. Queen and the Royal Princes left the Quirical Amid the booming of guns tho King adil

INTIMATIONS

SKIN IRRITATION

MADE HER WALK

FLOOR ALL NIGHT

Cameron Hands and Arms Like Little Blisters. Was Dreadful. Would Break and Spread. Eased at Once and Quite Cured by Uso of Cuticura Ointment and Soap. Oured Baby of Rash and Sores, Too.

"Whenever

recommend Cuticur Soap and Oluţmvi, i sinfi be plensed to do so, na I coiler ther; household treasure. My Häride and arts were covered with tiny a) sets which caniel teens frritation, and i had to walk my bedroom flour some- times all night. Then I got a little Cufleurs. Oliment which ensed the irritation at once. My husband got me some Culleurs Soap and more Citiera Ointment from the chemist. and now I see nothing of the rarlı at all. I think the Cutleura soap and Ointment skankd be kept in every home." (Slangel) Mru Anado Binay: 10, Vieturja Rd., Worksop, Notts, Eughud, Apr. 17, 1910.

In a late letter, Mrs. Dingly addu "The eruption used to rouge at first like Hodie white bitters, and the station was dreadful. Then they would break and spread, but by Bo use of the Cutleora Soap en Ontment I have got quita eurek, I havo nisa mnoma- manded to a friend of mine bath the Cutleum Bonn and Dinituent for her baby. Ile was covered with rash and pores from la Leeth. She is deighted with them, for Buy have, cured her bag".**

The Cutidura Remedies ore, the most een geomical fratent for the ela and realgi of defants, eltidender adults, a foldet,of ('agi-- curs stong sent a bez ul Cutters Opstment being often sufelent, „Gold throughout Wlive work. Lendon depot: 27, Clarterhouse Bija US-Ag Perfér. Bing & Chem. Cap., Sole Props, Boston. Bend for free Curfman look an guillonity on treatment of skin slaveason.

accounts prior to January, 1895:- have not connection with the Butchery, but ho mimittent was a general letter, but he had no doubt wire to-day at 5/63 per lb. steady, and I'’fantation" and, with a brilliaut retinue, went in, procession than he could help. Apart from his relatione that it was in fact a letter specially connected Smoked Shouts at. 6/3 to 6/6 per lb., un to the Capitol. The route was crowded, and I want to understand where the errors come to Tatum, he would continue to keep quiet on the Hutebery Company's paper and it said at 3 per cent, the open market rate bring now, y with flags and otherwise profusely donerated.

is all that interests me of and Signer Luzzati, the retir SURVEYING

There is a briance on the books at 31st Jannory: Why you did not take it out I can't explain..

I am not asking you to explain anything I did,

Curtainly given to you there was a number of apgunits

Certainly

reason for great secroos. It was therefore

vantage of euch errors of judgment se he had

with that speelal order. The letter was written

sucked Crype at 6/3 164 per ib. The Bank of England rate of discount remaius

was kopt by a reeplondont line of troops. It was

At the Capitol, Signor Nathan, the Socialist

on the rate last quoted. Bar Slver closes filing freinter, welcomed the Royal personages,

I suggest to you that most of these are not 1897 to the present day in doing things which O'Halloran the, attitude taken by Mr. H. 160 are on offer at Tb. 162). Cautions

carried forward into January, all--I have

on record and therefore could be brought against him. It was only by the slips and errors of judgment made by the fraudulent Mr. Slade - He seems to think that when other soundrel, as they submitted him to be, that

not looked to son chant." It l'immaterial.

Ti‹ Lordship—I don't think you cáo.

people make mistakes they do it on purpose. -

Witnes-Oh, no,

Mr. Potter-No suggestion of that by 14., His Lordship-What is the sat result? Witross-Mr. Sinds seins to think it is an unfair way of taking out that amount.

entrion

Wituees--72 corrections.

the fraud was discovered.

In concladon, Counsel submitted that the at tacks which they had made on the books and the accounts haard on the hooks had been justified up to the hilt in spite of the whitewashing applied by Mr. Lowe.

His Lordship intimated that he would give judgment later.

towards the case—and he

FIRE INSURANCES. Hongkongs contine rogs have again bou done at $1 4, and at iù request at $130, but fao usles are reported. this rale mary shares are procurable.

As their Majesties entered the Senatorial Hall a

| brilliant assemblage, which included the highest

in the land, rose and cheered.

The King took his sent on a thirene of red and

gised the King's gloriens grandfather and the Siguor Nathan addressed His Majesty and onlo

other founders of United Italy.

Later. Replying to an address in the Senatorial Hall

bed with the most fervent patriotism and recal Bug the abysmal depths from which a crushed jalous of the rights and ever striving towards and a slaved people had risen to be a fras nation,

higher idents.

Rome, March 18th.

Last evening the Municipality gave a recep Capital. Five thousand people were present, tion in honour of the King and Queen in the The city was illuminated,

ACRIMONY IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. London, March 28th.

▾

A prolonged and angry debate cook place last- night on the Government's action in curtailing

AND

SCIENTIFIC

INSTRUMENTS

BY

W.F.STANLEY

& CO.

AND

REFINE IES--Chius Sugars have sold at discussion on last year's Budget, the Opposition E. R. WATTS &

sions, i

elarging Mr. Asqalth with breach of faith.

Ultimately, the Premier made small conces

eting ou medical advice, Mr. Anston Cham. berlain leates shortly for the Continent, whore he will spend a month.

RACE FOR THE SOUTH POLE.

London, March 28th-

A merage from Christiania states that the

SON.

ALWAYS

Norwegian explorer, Captain Amandsen, has KEPT lauded at Capa Adare, South Vietoria Land, Captain Scott arrived there a little fater.

Great interest is aroused by unticipations of a race for the South Pole.

IN STOCK

that as it was proved that Hozell did in

was the chit to the Toe Coujiany written last fact ret rid of the business in January, 1897,

year. He did not think he could discard that at 24%. peroz, and Sterling T. Tat 1/98. I am asking you to explain what you did. You, terms which loft Tatam in the end and rely because it would bure bren foolish to T. T. on Shanghai is unchanged at -742.

BANKS-Hongkong and Shanglais have took out all accounts which were outstanding on kept himself in the warm he had very good

write it. If Mr. Howell had been cou.dvanced to 8892) with sales and further the face of the books at the end of January ficult to prove his connection with the Butected with the Hongkong Butohery Com- bayars. London aow quote: £37, an advance old, surmounted by the Crown of Saroy. The You found that on these figures which wore chegy, and it could only be done by taking ad.pany he would have writtan precisely whut of30% on the period under review. Nationale Presidents of the Senate and tho Chamber and

he dil write and Mr. Haxton said be considered online in quest at 200.

MARISE INSUR Nces-Unions are boon displayed during the course of the years from Howell" With regard to the account with fa

it a European Company. The chif was signed | booked at $845, but at the closo it diffoult to obtain shares at this Chinos after figure. North

satte might have been capable of two constructions. have been looked at 8180 and Yangizes at $205,at the Capitel, the King delivered a speech im It is possible that Hill being at that time Mr. the former closing with sellers. Howell's attorney and having an interest as he would have in the Hongkong Buteliery, know. ing that Butchery bad an aecenat against O'Halloran, misht have sont a mossage that if SHIPPING Sajes of Hongkong, Cauten and he did not pay a writ would be issued. On the Macaos at 329 are reported, and at this rate more other hand, it was possible that O'Halloran beds at 265 and 266 for preferred and deferred shares are obramable. Indo-Chinas have been in a friend, he gave him, though his Lordship combined market closing stondy at the higher did not think it should have been done, rate China sud Mauilas are on offer at $1 after Mr. Sinde-What is the not result? You

friendly warning that a writ was about to be sales at 393. Doogloses are quiet at 819, and said there wore 3400 worth of items included in

issued. With regard to the orders sent to the Star Ferrys at 826 and $36 for the old and new issues respectively. Shell Transports hate Later bia Lordship delivered judgment. He registry to Mr. Howell, defendant's explanation bayas a' the-re luced rate of 89/ that. What is the total on the face of the ledger?

Witness-3,508,53-a difference of $110 said the case had been fought with considerable was not altogether clear. All those things Items which I can give you here not in the raneour, but he was not surprised at that, sosing required explanation, and the explanation was $107 and $108, but at the close are easier with Jodgor, sundry small items. I can give you that there were serious allegations of franduct in all cases quite satisfactory. The most sellers at $107. Lazous are neglected at $20.

MINING -Ru have been booked at what I should "ay would be a reasonable ex. against a public officer. His own attitude point was the sale to Tang Kee. It was $2 and $2.65, closing with sellers at the former `planation if you like, or rather an assumption,

was certain the suggested that no other arrangement conld rate. Charbonuage and Chinese Enginoorings Mr. Slade -I should like to know the number defendant fully understood his attitude in the have been possible, than to make the best alears unchanged and without local business. of corrections you made. You said the only was that he had insisted on great a forced sale it seemed to have been locked kong and Winmpo Docks have been sold DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong- correst thing about them was the addition. I partionlarity, on every point being thorough upon, to the Brat person who came along, but at 255. and more shares are procurable. should like to know the unmber of corrections by investigated. He was not quite mura another arrangement was possible. His Lord-Hongkong and Kowloon Wharres have been Dan matter afouriosity. There are nearly 500 whether the defendant's legal advisore had ship would have thought it would have been booked to a small extent at $52 closing quite appreciated the situation. The case possible in the circumstances to have arranged on feature at 35, Bhanghai Dooks with

with sellers. Now Amoy Dooke olow with was by no means plain galling. There for a small commission to have been paid. He sellers at Tis. 65, and Shanghai and Hongkow craro Rorious allegations of frand and the did not know that Tang Kee would have an Wharves steady at tla. 3.

LANDS, HOTELS and BUILDINGS.-Hong- only way in which the case could be appreciated espted it, but at least be thought that efforts

the Puls. The members have sworn to die if CHS. J. GAUPP was by working backwards. There was really should have been raude to have obtained it. keng Lands are quiet with prob bin sellers at unsuccessful.

West Points are firm with sales and one vital point. And the defendant any share The point which he thought had been over- buyers at 247. Hotels have been done at $108. THE SOUTHERN CARAYAN HOUTES IN PERSIA, in the Hongkong Butchery Company-any in hooked was that they were selling or authorising for old and 563 for new, the latter closing in no sale and that Mr. Howell was part, owner of} torest whatever ? If he had, the whole of the Tang Kee to are a name which was well known to $289 soil-rs

further request Kowloon Lands have declined!

and Humphreys to 85 the Hongkong Butchery had failed. Referring allegations were practically established. Having at that time, which had been for two years before solters, after small sales at the rate. Shanghai to a better transaction, in support of his con. Certain information the plaintiff could hardly the European community,the name of the Hong Lunds are unahan red at Tis, 99. tention, Connael sail the voucher would corro, ramalease in any other way. It was either on Butchery; It was known to be a Europenollers at $53. L on Kung Mows bave receded COTTON MILLAlongkonga na castor with these allegations at his own risk. It was quite and it was a name in which Tatam se to Tls. 57, but otherwise the Northern Mills ille to poob-pooh the plaintiff's case. Thore well as Howell had a definite interest. His are unchanged.

MISCELLANEOUs.-There are buyers of Dairy were points of very

if Tatam had had a legal adviser, that any man involved in it. Perhaps cach of

Biles at $170 and $175, Philippines at $5, would have sanctioned the arrangement going Powell's at 3 and Steam Fisheries at $7. China- them туля

not HO important 09 the

through. He thought that Howell was to Borneos are procurable at 894, Electrics at 823, other, but taking them collectively they were

blame-both in his own interest and in Tatam's. Ropes at £175; t-am Lanndrys at 6 after of the utmost importance, His Lordship was

He thought he ignored rather the fact that fairly extensive sales at the rats, ad Watson's It has been band to say that every question on which the Tatam had a definite interest in the name, that

at$7. plaintiff had relied had required explanation, the name was going to be used, as it was in fact reseired by wire from London to-day are as

RUBBERS. Quotations - middle prices sometimes very complicated explanation. Soma-ased a few days afterwards, by the Chinaman follows: Mr. Slade- That is the sort of thing we have times the explanation given had not been who bought it,

Highlands and Lowlands Tang Kee himself told the

Ledburys to put up with here.

altogether satisfactory. The defendant seemed Court that he had his eye on the business. He London Asiatics Mr. Potter-M. Howell said in evidence to have been busy making evidencć against

good business of it. If a little care had been United Serdangs... Here it is. Here is an account for sale of himself. It might have been through his early it was failing and he thought he enald-make Loudon Ventures

coanootion with the Butchery and the subsequent devoted to investigating the whole thing Batu Tigas Allagars.... interest, which he took in what was called the that, would have ensured a "mors equitable

Suponys Hongkong Batebery. He wanted to emphasis arrangement being male. Referring to Tatam's Luggis... the fact that taken gollectively the evidence on departure from the Colony and the sale of the Eastern and International Trusts 12/3 prom. which the plaintif had relied was excessively business a day or two afterwards, his Lordship Ang'o alays Bubber Trusi serious. Everything that had been admittedly said it was inevitablo that when this man done were things which the defendant would thought he had been defrauded that be should bavo dong if he had any interest in the Bat-think that he had been got out of the Colony, chery Company. He felt almost ashamed to He did not think that Tatam had been got oat say what he was going to say, that he thought of the Colony. He thought that was a stretch in many cases in which Chinese had been involv of imagination. On the other hand, his Lordships rissa cenerally, particularly over N. Chine

Mr. Bluto-Sous of these corrections are merely corrections of folio numbers,

Witness-It is not so, my Lord.

Mr. Potter, then resumed his address; point ing out that the allegations that there had been

borate his statement. -

Mr. Hill, the Court usbor, was asked to hand up the voucher.

Bir. Blade-What is that, Mr. Hall? Has it been produced P

Mr. Hill-Yes, it has been produced.

Mr. Blade-What is it?

Mr. Hill-Account for batter.

Mr. Slade I have not seen it

produced from somewhere.

Mr. Pottor-I beg your pardon.

butter...

.....

Mr, Blade-I beg your pardon

His Lordship-Don't let us get tragic. Mr. Potter-I am not tragic..

Mr. Blade-I have never seen it. It has never been produced. What Howell said was, I have a duplicate account in my safe. That was never produced in Court at any time.-- His Lordship-I have seen this document. Mi. Sinde-I don't know how it got among your papers. It was not prodwood,

it.

Mr. Potter-It was. Your Lordship looked at

His Lordship-It is not marked.

Mr. Potter-It was landed to your Lordship: Mr. Blade - How could it get there without being shown to me, as it ought to be? I don't understand. You are not at liberty to put in things without letting the otbor side sea them.

His Lordship I can't understand why it should escape going to Mr. Slade.

Mr. Potter-It was dealt with by Mr. Howell

fraud or nothing. Of course, the plaintiff made

great importance Lordship did not think in the circumstances,Werns at $19, Cement- at $34, Teas at $180 after

ed, verdicts had gone against the

St. Bertamas

104/6

73/

12/9

41.

107/6

4,6

90/

28/3

49/9

18/9 prem. 21/9 6;11

WEATHER REPORT.

On the 13th at 11:55 am.-The baromatar

and Japan

ma thought Talam was considerably to blame,

A high pressure area, which is central over because it was his business to look after his Manchurin, covers N. China and the Sea of

interests, and so far the Court Japan.

Pressure is relatively low over the N. part of the China Sea."

הwיט

in consequence of accumulation of evidence of that sort. He wished also to say that if the case had been tried by a jury he did not think they would have agreed, and therefore be approached the case and gare his opinion with the greatest healtation. With regard to the employment of Campbell, his Lordship said only question was whether the state of alarm at 10a.m. to day, 235 fachss.

sold not help him. He allowed things to be perfectly clear, that if he had stopped, as Tang Kes wanted a Europaan manager, he coat of China. might have been engaged by Tang Kea: The

it was curious, to say the least of it. There was which undoubtedly Mr. Howell as in was

Fresh E, winds may be expected along the S. Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours ending

The Japanese expedition la also leaving for

London, March 28th. Persia has informed the Imperial (sic) Gov- ernment of a recent case of robbery of a British caravan near Shiaz, A Government fores pur Buad the robbers and recovered thé graster por- tion of the booty.

Goäs looted in other cases hayo alio-been

À SLANDER CASE.

recovered.

London, March 28th. A sensational society case was heard yesterday, when Baron de Forest ved bis wife's uncle and Lady Gerard, her sister-in-low, for slander arising from alleged accusations against him of brutal cruelties to his wife, which Baron de Forest positively denied.

Bir dward Clarke, on behalf of the plaintiff, said that the married life of tho de Forests had been quite happy until the Baroness met Mr. Ashton, young offer of the Guards. At Brat

& CO.,

ALEXANDRA BUÏLDINGS,

bo Haron seated the acquaintanceship with WHY GO TO fadifference; bal be enbusquently became azpi- clous, and eventually the Bareness admitted misconduct with Mr. Ashton. The Baron for gaya ber and condoned the offoner,

It was alleged that the uncle hat made incrimi nafing statements to Lord Derby, Chairman of the Conserv tire Association at Southport; bat. the plaintiff's case-broke down through Lord Jerby's inability to swear to having heard the incriminating words.

A verdict was then entered for the defendants.

ENTERTAINING OT KEBEAS

AS DELEGATES. London, March 28th. At the invitation of Mr. Harcourt, us Colonial Sacretary, the following Committee, he ben formed to entertain the Premiers and other dis tinguished visitors from oversons to the Imperial Conference and the Coronation-Colonel Beely (Chairman),the Duke of Devonshire, Lord Lacas, Sir Walter Hely-Hutchinson, ie Harry Vernay, Bart, Mr. Godfrey Collins, M.P Mr. F. W. Maclaren, M... Mr. D. E. W. Wallington, CMG,CVO, and Mr. Macuaghten, of the Colonial Office.

THE BANTA-TIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP..

Luzdov, March 28th. At the National Sporting Club Joe Bowker beat Con Houghton for the Bantom Weight the explanation which Tang Kee gave that throughly justified when the business wasdi-con-adang & Neighbourhood ()

The forenast for the 24 hours ending at noon Chainpionship of the world in eight rounds

follows Campbell was afraid that he (Tang Keo) would tioned. The accounts were most-extraordinary Forias Chandel

on points. in the bar and produced by him. There is no have maloted him in his monthly salary, as was Nobody seemed to have been able to naravel South coast of China between Samus as No. 1. doubt Mr. Beavis remembers the incident, apparently the custom among the Chine. Hie them in Court until Mr. Lowe arrived, Hongkong and Lamocks,

Mr. Potter then continned his address. In own evidence, however, was perfectly olar. He said Mr. Lowe had certainly put them por- dealing with the assertion that Howell hadanid he was enraged by Mr. Howell, and be fectly straight.

He was bound to nocept undersold the business fraudulently, Counsel said 'suggested that Howell should pay Campbell's

Same as No.. 1.

South coat of Chine hetween Same as No. 1.

Hongkon and Hainau Winds, fresh; rain at first, improving later.

INTERNATIONAL PEACE.

London, March 28th, The Lord Mayor. in response to a letter sigued by Lord Stratheons and other pro- minent personagen, is convaning a meeting at the Guildhall in furtherance of the peace movement.

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