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THE SOTTO EXTRADITION CABE.

OTHER HEALING.,

of

The proceedings in the matter an application for the surrender of Viccate Sotto, the editor of the Philip pine Republic, to the American Govern. ment, on a charge of abduction at Cebu, within the jurisdiction of the United States, were continued before Mr. F. A. Hazeland at the Magistraey yesterday.

Mr. P. M. Hodgson (Crown Solicitor) appeared in support of the application; Mr. Roader Harris (of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist) represented the American Con- But, a Mr. G. E. Hall Erutton appeared for the defendant.

on

The Crown Solicitor said the defendant was required by the American Govern ment to serve the punishment which had boon meted out to him by the Courts in the Philippine Islands upon a conviction of the crime of abduction committed there the 21st December, 1908, and the Consul-Coneral of the United States of America had, upon instructions, made an application to the Government of Hong kong for the surrender of the defendant upon certain treaty stipulations between the American Government and the Bri- tish Government, and it would be his duty to put before his Worship such proof of this conviction as he was able by docu

Court mentary evidence whereby the would be able to carry out the terms of the Extradition Acts and the Treaty by committing the defendant to gaol to awaiti the further orders of His Excellency the Governor as to whether he would be sur rendered to the American Government. He would put before the Court certain documents proving the authenticated conviction of this man, and that was all that was

necessary to lay before the Court, to enable his Worship to bo satisfied that this conviction had been made against the defendant. He would also put in the Orders in Council by her Inte Majesty Queen Victoria and a later. one by his late Majesty King Edward embodying the terms of the Treaty upon which the Government was bound to act. Mr. G. E. Anderson, Consul General for America in Hongkong, was called He said that the document produced was the requisition for the extradition of Vicente Sosto and the record upon which the requisition was based.

Cross-examined by Mr. Brutton:

Do you still hold to that—Yes.

THE HONGKONG DAILY PR88, THURSDAY, JUNE 12rd 1818.

Do the Philippine Islands come under. the Constitution of the United States-- They are governed under the authority of No territory contes the United States under the same circumstances in the Con stitution of the United States as a State does,

Are there any import duties between the Philippine Islands and America!-- On some things I do not think there is any duty on American goods going to the Philippines

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE FALCATED TEAL.

HONGKONG

1 THE EDITOR OF THE

,,

DAILY FRESH.IA Hongkong, 11th June, 1913. - Sin-In your London Correspondent's letter of 14th ult. (contained in your issue of date) an interesting paragraph on the falcated teal appears. surprising that this beautiful duck should In the United States are there any not be known at Home, for no one could duties between one State and another?-possibly call it really rare. round the mouth ofthe Yangisze, where large Is it not provided by Article 14, one of quantities spend the winter months. the amended Articles of the Constitution,

If a pair can be sold at Home for £30 that all persons horn or naturalised in theit might be worth while getting into touch United States and subject to the jurisdic

with the Chinese dek sparers of the tion thereof a citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they Yangtze delta. The writer has been offered a live bird for fifty cents.-Yours reside-Yes.

WILDFOWLER.

No.

Does that apply to the Philippines-faithfully, No, it does not That provision of the Constitution comes into conflict with the provision of the Constitution giving Con gress power to govern territories of the United States, and the American Supreme Court has held that the provision of the Constitution regarding citizenship' does not apply to territories without an Act of Congress.

COMPANY MEETING. CANTON INSURANCE COMPANY,

Duse

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two

resolutions

HONGKONG. FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION.

THE BLOOD AND IRON" SOCIETY ·

IN SHANGHAI 20 Some very important correspondence A meeting of representatives of the

has passed between the Consular Body Tungkong Association Football Clubs, at Shanghai and the Municipal Council Longues, and of others interested in the consequent upon information laid by the Association was held at the Y.M.OA. Peking Government regarding the estab last night for the purpose of considering lishment of the Blood and Tran Super. visory Association." The correspondence, the advisability of forming a **Hong-appearing in the Municipal Gazette, is. kong Football Association" and to take uppended in full:- any further action necessary.

There was a good attendance. Mr. F. Browne, who was called to the chair, opened the meeting with a few preliminary remarks."

Mr. A. F. Storrie, the secretary of the existing association, explained that the old association had become moribund, It had worked all right in the first year, but

the second though

and third annual metings were called there was not sufficient to form a quorum and no meeting took place. He thought it better to have an association on a scunder basis which would exercise greater control it it wore affiliated to the Home Association.

Sergt. Wilson said the failure of the old association was due to the fact that every- body recognised that it had no force nor power behind it

Shanghai, May 20th, 1813. Sis,-A report received from the Chinese Authorities in Peking through the Diplomatic Body, remake that "Chang Yao-ch'ing and others, over thirty in all, are starting a 'Blood and Iron Supervisory Association, of which the head office is to be at 14, Markham Park, Markham Road, Shanghai. An sanouncement also appeared in Shanghai papers of a meeting to elect officers of the Association. The latter's object is to pull down the Government and throw the general situation into disorder. The wording of the announcement is seditions, and many of the names which appear in the list of promoters are those of mon who previously promoted the Parliament Welcome Association. Their re-appeur- unce under a new name is clear proof of their desire to pull down, the present Democratic Government and disturb the public pence.

Herewith a translation of the announce ment of the foundation of the Blood and Iron Supervisory Association.

The Consular Body would be pleased to receive a report from your detective on the existence and alleged proceedings of the said "Blood and Iron Supervisory Your remain, Sir, Association, I obeclient servant,

An extraordinary general meeting of

Mr. F. W. Eager proposed that an shareholders in the above Company was

association to be called "The Hongkong held at the uffer of Messrs. Jurdine, Football Association should be formed. Matheson & Co., yesterday, for the pur-

Mr. A. Hamilton seconded, and the of confirming

motion was carried. a previous meeting of

-Office-bearers were appointed as under: approved at

Hon. Mr. D. Landale shareholders.

President, Mr. R. Hancock; vice-pro- presided, and then were also presentsidents, Mr. F. Browne and Captain The bearing was adjourned to this Hon. Mr. E. Shellim, Messra. F. Mait Robertson; secretary and treasurer, MrE. C. Pearce, Esq.,

Exactly. And hao an Act of Congress been passed with regard to the Philippine Islands 1-It has not been passed, that is, in reference to citizenship only. Neither In an Act heen passed in regard to citizenship for some other territories.

afternoon.

WEDDING AT PEKING,

A very charming wedding and one which evoked the greatest Interest was solemnized at Peking on the 2nd inst. between Mrs. Holliday and Mr. George Wayin Wond, Mr. Wood, of the Hong- kong and Shanghai Bank, arrived in Peking only a few days ago from Hong- keng for the happy occasion, but Mrs. Wood ban for two years been one of the most popular members of Peking Society. The British Legation Chapel had been beautifully decorated for the occasion with white peonies and roses and was crowded to its utmost capacity The bride, who was given away by Mr. Agien, look beautiful in a handsome gown of mauve satin-crepe. The skirt was made with a panel of chill crêpe and very astistically draped, while over the bodice was ficha of fine. Limerick lace which was draped over the back and caught into tlio skirt. With this lovely gown she wore a hat of deep mauve trimmed with white Two handsome strings of pearls, which were gifts from the Iridegroom, completed the costume She was attended by Miss Ferguson, who wore a dainty gown of nile-green voile trimmed with shadow lace, a white lace hat, and carried pink roses. The brides maid also wore a string of pearls as the bridegroom's gift. Mr. Wood was ably assisted by Mr. Allen, who oficiated as best man, and the ceremony was witnessed by Sir John Jordan.

Do you know that in the previous pro ceedings in Hongkong the defendant attempted to show that his conviction was for political motives ?-I know only in-planies and violets. directly. That is my impression from reading the newspapers,

Do you know whether, while defendant. was in the Philippine Islands, he was editor of several papers at different times --I have no other knowledge of him than is shown in the records of these

Casey,

Have you taken any steps to ascertain whether he was the editor of certain papers None whatever.

Have you ever heard of Za Justizia 7-1 do not recollect laving heard of it.

Do you know why that paper was stop. ped 1-I know nothing about the paper.

Have you ever heard of a paper called El Nacional --No.

Do you say the same with regard to El Pueblo 1-I have never heard of it.

The reception took place in the garden of Mr. Agicu's residence, when the many friends of the most popular couple came to offer their congratulations In Mrs Aglen's absence, Mrs.

Richardson After the graciously acted as hostess. toasts and sperches had been made, Mr. and Mrs. Wood changed into riding clothes and soon after, five they left on horseback for Dr. Morrison's cottage near the racecourse, where they will spend a few days before leaving Peking for the South They are accompanied by the Have you ever heard of Ang Sugu-ongratulations, and good wishes of a large circle of friends-Frking Daily Not

Did you ever hear that the Philippine Ters. Government prohibited the sending of this newspaper through the post ---No.

Do you know whether the defendant was ever elected mayor of Cebu ?-No.

Mr. Brutton handed witness a docu- went and asked:

Is that the bunicipal seat of Cebu - do not know. I have never seen it.

Does that urport to be the official scal-It apparently does parport to be

such.

Do you know whether in consequence of a certain letter all the Councillors in Cebu were asked by the American Govern- ment to resign-were suspended, in fact --I have never heard anything of the sort

Did you ever hear that the Provincial Board of Ceba, through their

August, 1908, that they would be re installed if they officially cancelled certain letter to Vicente Sotto No, know nothing thout it, t

D

land. D. W. Craddock, H. P. White (consulting committed), D. V. Steavenson, F: C. Hall, A. J. P. Pomfrett, Ho Fook, Chan Sun, Ho U Shuang, Lo Cheung Shiu, Ho Shai Kit, Ling Hoi Ok, J. M. Brilto,

and L. N. Leofo (secretary),

The Secretary having read the notice convening the meeting,

The CHAIRMAN said-Gentlemen,-This meeting is called in order to confirm the resolutions which were passed at the extra- outlinary general meeting of the Company on 21st May last, having for their object the adoption of the rovised set of Articles which have been circulated to all share- holders long since. I do not think that it is necessary for me to enter into any explanation, and with your permission I will now put the formal resolutions, I move that the draft new Articles be approved.

Mr. MAITLAND seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously.

The CHAIRMAN ~ I move

the second resolution:That the new. Articles already approved by this meeting which have for the purpose of identification been subscribed by the Chairman of the Company be and they are hereby adopted as the Articles of the Company in sub stitution for and to the exclusion of all

the existing Articles thereof.”

Hon. Mr. SHELLIM seconded, and the motion was agreed to.

The CHAIRMAN That is all the business, gentlemen. Thank you for your atten- dance,

·REVISION OF THE COMPANIES' ORDINANCES.

SHANGHAI COMMENT.:

F. W. Engu. The committee is to consist of two representatives from each club, the name of Mr. A. P. Storrie being added.

D. SIFFENT, Consul-General for, Belgiuni, and Senior Consul Chairman, Municipal Council. The following is the announcement of the foundation of the Blood and Iron Supervisory Association,

Mr. Hamilton, Chief Writer. Smith Since the publication of proofs of perverse! (Navy), Corpl. Coxon (Army), with the action in the Sung case, it seems that the

As the criminole i sprits are discovered. secretaries of the existing leagues, Mr. Yuan Shih-kai, Chao Ping-chau and others Ellis and Bergt. Wilson, and Mr. Eager wore joint instigators in this case, they were appointed a sub-committee to draft.should he tried by law. The banishment of

rules.

This concluded the busines8.

forward

not stop short of the attainment of our ubject.

Our object in founding this association is to make men act as they should not.

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I was held at the bend office of the Association April 27th, a great inauguratory meeting at 14, Markham Park, Markham Road, Shanghai on April 29th, a meeting was held fur the election of rovisional officers. All wis sympathise with us, whether near ur afar, are outrested to write to our Association and inform 19.

Prometeurs: Chung Yau-deling (and 17 other names).

Council Room, Shanghai, May 30th, 1913, Bin,—I baw the honour to acknowledge, the receipt of your letter of May 20th, on the subject of a society known as the Blood and Iron Supervisory Association, requesting a Detective Report on the proceedings of this organisation for the information of the Consular Body

In reply I have the honour to inform you that on April 30th, the Detective Branch reported the establishment of the ice of the association at No. 14, Mark- ham Park. The Police Report on the subject is to the following effect:-

AT THE FACTORY,

Write or Eend for Catalogne

to

THE SOLE AGENTS:

Chs. J. Gaupp

Napoleon, the execution of Louis XVI, are "examples of this. As we, the undersigned, are part and pageel of the nation, we should earry out to the uttermost our duty of VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB

supervising the Government. Moreover, our ANNUAL MEETING.

Chinese Republic was made, by Blood and Iron: it should therefore, be supervised by Yesterday the annual general meeting Blood and from. If the principal criminal of the Victoria Recoration Club was held is slain the perverse party will dissolve; our at i headquarters, the Chairman (Mr. precious rivers and hits will be returned to is, our democratic system of government Legan) presiding over a representa will solidified; then we still be at rest as we were before and shall preserve our five attendance of members.

If the above criminals do not The CHAIRMAN, in proposing the adop-liberty.

reform their evil ways, but continue their -tion of the report and balance sheet, said hergeness and viciousness, if they collect

the Club premises were in excellent con multitudes of soldiers for their protection of FINEST QUALITY AND HIGH PRECISION. dition, with the exception of the boat and wrongly continue to stai ramp, which was having the Committee's together we swear that we shall meet then with blood and iron; with muited plans, and serionis attention. In reference to the united strength, we, as the advance-gard owing setion, the Chairman expressed of the ustion, shall devise methods of treat- the earnest lupe that rowing members them. We shall burn our boats, and would evince greater interest in this department, and so enable the Club ta show better results, especially in the Inter-Club events. He was pleased to say that the swimming section was still the most popular, and hoped for a con- tinuance of the same. He congratulated Shanghai or their champion, R. Berthet, winning all the swimming events in the Inter-Poit contests in September The Club was still furthering the interests of water polo competitions by every means possible. He had to report a stagn in the gyromatic section, and unless more members took an active part he would We understand (says the N. Daily strongly recommend to the incoming News) that the revision of the amended Coneiittee that the services of the instruc- Companies Ordinances of Hongkong of tor be dispensed with The net earnings 1911 has principally been necessitated by of the bar wero practically the same as the situation in Shanghai.

A company last year The expenditure for the period registered under the Hongkong Ordi- under consideration was slightly less than A report nceived at Kalgen on the oth nances obtains a good deal of prestige by lust year. Receipts showed a decrease of inst. from Balatsi, Shansi, says that the mere act of registration; and it is not about 81,400. due to falling off in the The man in charge at that time said Swedish and American missionaries from generally underscod that the require following accounts:-Members' entrance that the ussaciation was being organised Pathoblong. Mongolia, have arrived ments of registration are far from fees $920; visiting members' subscriptions, by members of political parties to oppose there, fleeing from the Mongols.

Northern Mongols are in full possession stringent. In Hongkong or other purely $96; lecker rent, $32; instahuents of un-Yuan Shih-kai, and to condemn what he of the region around Pathoboloag and British territory there are agencies completed debentures, $300. The assets had done in connection with the Quin- Chinese farmers are fleeing, abandoning through which he Government might required no explanation with the exceptuple Loan without the approval of homes, women and children. The report exercise at least a nominal supervision, tion of that of the enclosed bath, which Parliament, and in connection with the quotes as an instance of the depredations In Shanghai or other ports in China thero was slightly overestimated last year. The murder of Sung Chino-jen. He added of the Mongols the pillaging and burning are no means of controlling the business members would notice that they had that preparations would be made to fight of the large town of Tashihtai, west of

any way; and oven the suggestion of redeema ST debentures, amounting to the President if his actions are hereafter the having a local register has not material $2,025, thereby reducing the credit unsatisfactory to the people. On May Taoteo in Inner Mongolia near

omized sufficiently to be of any practical balance at the buk. After providing for 2nd an advertisement appeared in the Shansi berder, which they have com

value

interest and debentures there remained a Chine Press to the effect that a great pletely destroyed.

balance in favour of the Club of $1,271.24, number of men were enrolled as members, which, seeing the falling off io member that the headquarters of the association were removed to Nunking, and that the mest be considered satisfactory. Mr. R. C. Witchell seconded the adop. premises at 14, Markham Park having STUDY tion of the report and accounts, and the but limited accommodation would hence proposition was carried unanimously.

forth be used only as a correspondence

OF Mr. V. Lugan was re-elected President office. Since May 2ud the premises have with acclamation.

been used for a meeting of certain Rail- The other officers elected were as way shareholders, but beyond this nothing THE follow:-Hon. Treasurer, Mr. A. Rf importanée has taken place there.'

Mr. Frank The Police appear so far to have gained

Messrs.

n informations directly connecting this Alves; Hon. Beeretary. A. Rodger, A. McKirdy, J. Forbes, A. E. ciation with active disturbance or Lammerts Conceal Committee A 4, Alves, G. W. Sewell, and Crowther that end; but the premises have been Smith; Ballotting Committee, Messrs continually watched, and I have the. A. R. Forbes, A. 8. Ellis, A. V. Barros, honour to assure the Consular Body that J. V. Libeiro, C. Bunje, F. Taylor, and 4. Charlton, F. Lenfester J. Olson, A.

any evidence implicating the members in any specific crime or offence against the W. Hor

peace and good order of the Settlement will result in prompt Police action. I have the honour to be, Sir, Your obedient servant,

E. . PEARCE, Chairman. D. Siffert, Esq.,

Consul General for Belgium, and Senior Consul

MISSIONARIES FLEEING FROM

MONGOL BANDITS.

It is believed that the Mongols will attack Paoteo and Kweihuaching,

Of course, there are courts before which The the directors may be prosecuted, when

informed all those Councillors on the 4th destroyed, and a lonal official promises-quency on their part. But the process is protection to Mongols in the disrict if tedious, and not infrequently the result. through purely extraneous causes, 19 they join the Erga Government

unsatisfactory, But the position is still further complicated by the fact that the directors of the large majority of "British" companies are not all British. There is not the least suggestion that non- British directors of public companies have not the same standards of commer. the majority of cases the co-operation of nou-British directors in an international community like that of Shanghai is really beneficial to business.

Have you ever heard of Prosecuting" Attorney L. Rovira, or that he was asked to resign by the American Government to Vicente Sotto in Hongkong? No, I

because of his sympathy with and letters years we have been told at intervals that cial morality as British directors; and Dunrick, H. E. Sayer, R. C Witchell, with any definite plan or cuspiracy to

ment.

have nok

What is the status of the Philippine Islands in regard to the United States of America -Politically, it is an unor ganised territory of the United States, subject to such laws as the United States may enact on its behalf or for its govern

You gave evidence on this point before. I think, and filed an affidavit in the habeas corpus proceedings-It was pre pared, but I understand it was not filed.

You gave evidence in the Police Court that the Philippines were neither a dependency nor a Colony -I did. I said they were acc stituent part of the United States for extradion purposes.

man concluded the meeting.

THE FAR EASTERN MAIL ROUTE.

The Pall Hail Gazette remarks: The peremic story of a coping change in the Indian and Far Easter mail route has been cropping up again. For twenty the Post Office authorities contemplated the adunent of Brindisi. The alternative merits of Beggio, in the

Buy the fact remains that from time to Straits of rssina, rad of Naples, have been discussed with wearisome and un- profitable persistence. Neither port time there have been quite a few com offers the sightest ral orivantage over panies, with mixed directorates, whose A hearty vote of thanks to the Chair Brindis B long as the maila am curriel raain claim to public confidence is the Hong- by forry" steamers from some Mediter fact that they are registered ranes pats to Part Said, Brindisi kong In cases of proved default or probably serves the purpose best. Though delinquency the position of British direc the "ferry" eystem costs the P. and O. tors in these companies becomes invidious

WO do not see

in that they have to bear the whole brunt Compan be abandoned if the present of punishment. Above all, of course, the how it an contract is to be fulfilled. The run down prestige of the British Government is staked for a small registration fee. But the railway on the Adriatic coast on Sun 15 Aftermon is tolerably wearisome, there have been cases even worse; there but le Talian authorities have really are banks and insurance companies in done much to improve the line in recent China, registered in Hongkong and pro- years days are not so frequent as is claiming themselves a suggested. So anxims is Italy to keen the mail route, that during the Tripoli war even troop trains were often held up to clear the line for the Indian mails.

"British com-

panies" in which there is not one British director; some of these institutions do not publish accounts and the meetings of their

shareholders are " private.

PRESIDENT'S CLEMENCY TO

BOMB-THROWERS. Several Generals have telegraphed to- Yuan Shih-kai, urging stronger action against conspirators and bomb-throwers. The recent murder of General Hoù Pac- san is quoted es an argument in favour of this course.

Yuan Shin-kui has pointed out to the Court the necessity of dealing lenient with several young women recently ar- rested for complicity in projected bon outrages at Peking and Tientsin.

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CHINA'S PRAYER.

A supporter of the Opposition (anys the Manchester Guardian) tells with glee this saying of his small son: “I suppose next Sunday, father, the Chinese will he praying for our Parliament.

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