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TES HONGKONG DAILY PRSI88, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19r7, 1015.

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handed to. M. Zaix18-a copy of this] The rainfall for the twenty-four hours scoret Bulgarian treaty which threatenu ended at 10 ́aim, on Sunday was 0.20 ain invasion of Greece; yet, we find Graco | inch, and for the succeeding twenty-four taking up an attitude which is inter-hours 4.25 inches.

preted as one more friendly than hostilo to the Teth Alliance. So unconvinced

A number of residents returned to the

is British public opinion of the sincerity Colony from Home yesterday by the of the friendship which Greece has Katuri-maru. The ship's passenger list

S. WATSON hitherto professed for the Allies' cause appears on page 8.

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ESTABLISHRD 1841.

that we have the Times and the Morning Post giving publio expression to these doubts and demanding the most complete assurances King CONSTANTINE of Greece

the

to **Dear TiNo," whom the KAISER has one or twice during the war opened his mind--is the Kisan's brother-in-law, and according to all accounts Gerimax propaganda has had a free and fruitful Geld in Greece. Dr.

bong landed and stored at their risks into the No. 1 and 3, TORRES BUILDINGS,

LYEEMOON VILLAS. WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. E. J. DILLON, whose knowledge of bazardous and/or extra hazardens Godowns of

Moderate rent. Ready for the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd, at Kowloon, whense delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on unles fatimation is received from the Consignos befors Noox TO-DAY requesting it to be landed bere.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned. Goode remaining unclaimed after the 23rd October, at Noon, will be subject to rant and landing charges.

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All Claims must be sent is to me on or befor3, Mountain View, the 28th October, or they will recognized.

not be

All damaged packages will be examined on Monday, 26th October, at 10 &..

No Fire Lurance has been effected,

WANTED.

European polities, and Balkan affairs in particular, has been gained at first hand, tells us in the English Revier that

The Hot Mr. E. R. Hallifax, Becretary for Chinese Affairs, who has been on Homo love, returned to the Colony yes terday, accompanied by Mrs., Hallifax.

HUNG SHIU, LUN EXTRADI⭑

TION CASE.

MAGISTRATE ON THE ORÓWN

EVIDENCE....

At the Magistracy yesterday Mr. J. E. Wood made some noteworthy remarks of the witnesses produced for the Crown in the extradition proceedings in which the Canton Government applied for the sur- render of Hung Shin Lain on a charge of murder at Samtochuk, in the -Wsichow district.

Mr. W. Stark Toller, who has been. His Worship said:" I have been asked in charge of the British Consulate at by the counsel for the fugitive to state Pakhoi, has been transferred to Ningpony reasons for committing him for sur Mr. Toller's successor at Pakhoi is Mr. render in order that the grounds of com- J. B. Allock,

Three fatal cases of plague wore notified in the Colony last week. These bring the year's total of cases to 138, and the total

of deaths to 134.

mittal may be laid before the Court to which application will be made for a writ of habeas corpus on his behilf; and I am complying with this request. In doing Four cases of enterioso I shall not review the evidence in detail

general result in my mind. In deciding to cornmit I have considered all the

the KAISER delegated as his confidential fever. were also reported last week, two but, shall be content with explaining its

WHISKY.tinually flowing."

BOURBON

UNFURNISHED,

H. E. POLLOCK,

Princes' Buildings. Hongkong, 15th September, 1915.

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Hongkong, 18th October, 1915.

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"PERCY SMITH, SETH & FLEMING. Hongkong, 2016 August, 1916.

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N EUROPEAN SECOND ENGINEER ANEUROP TATLAS." Rate of Pay 37.00 per day for seven days per wook.

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CHIEF ENGINEER, H.M. Dockyard. Hongkong, 18th October, 1915.

WANTED.

FFICES in ST. Gmonar's BUILDING

immediate pouasion.

[10000Bond Floor, Overlooking Harbons

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SHEWAN, TOMEB & Co. Hongkong, 3rd Desember, 1914.

ECOND and THIRD ENGINEERS, alo THIRD OFFICERS-with Certificatos.

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DOUGLAS STEAMSHIP Co., LTD. Hongkong, 13th October, 1915.

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It is the duty of the magistratę to com- mit, firstly, if in his opinion the evidenco - given is sufficient to put the accused upon his trial, or, secondly, if the evidence given raises a strong and probable presumptión of the guilt of the accused. In the prese inquiry 1 have formed the opinion that the ovidence given is sufficient to put the fugitive upon his trial for the crime alleged against him, and for this reason

only: I have committed him.

agent to Athons Baron SCHENE," who has an unofficial legation of his own there with secretarics and a secret fund; from

A marriage has been arranged, »úd will | evidence on the record. The duty of the which rivulets of German gold are shortly take place, between Acting Com-

Chinese extradition a magistrate The Baron, as mander Alan Dixon, of H.M.S. Himalaya, defined by Section 10 Sub-Section 1 of the he is familiarly called, is assisted by and Miss Muriel Vera Peake, oldest Chinese Extradition Ordinance 1889, read Greeks of Gonnau extraction. These daughter of Mr. Fred. T: Peako, of Port together with Section 70 of the · Magis, - Teutonic apostles have gathered around Tewfik, Egypt. Commander Dixon, was trates Ordinance 1890. We are in a position to offer them, says Dr. DiLLox, a numerous follow. in II.M.S. Snipe from 1907 to 1910.

ing composed of the many place-hunters TORMAN COTTAGE, No. 2, Poak Road, our customers a limited quantity and their friends whose ambitious were Mr. Cleveland Connor, who has received

in commission in the 12th (Reserve) Batta henuned by the integrity of VENIZELOS, A very fine old Bourbon Whisky

certain sprinkling of honest but mistakenlion Worcester Regiment at Home, is, we cask aged which has been in our patriots, and of the Jews and Turks of are informed, an old Diocesan School boy, the newly-annered territorios. In His father was employed in the Hongkong bonded warehouse in Hongkong single province, under the eyes of King office of the Pacife Mail Company, and his for the past four years and which CONSTANTINE'S agents, the Baron spent mother is a daughter of the late Mr. A. G. six hundred thousand francs for the sole Aitken, for many years Harbour Engineer

defeating 2 We guarantee ten.

old. purpose of years

Venizelist of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock edhidate at the elections. M. CRUPPI, Company, Samples will be sent to intending ex-Cabinet Minister of France,

News has been received at Kobe, by tele- recently in Greece, and the account he purchasers free.

gives of what he observed in that country gran from New York, of the death there justifies the worst apprehensions of the

of Mr. Charles P. Cushman, of Osaka and friends of Hellenism in Franco and Takaradzuka, The sad intelligence has Britain. The lies circulated by the been a great shock to his many friends at Germans there, with the connivance of Kobe, ne he was in good health when last A.S. WATSON & CO..]the authorities, are, he assures US, he wrote and looking forward to an early

abcepted as truth by the masses,

The returu

to Japan having successfully authorīties allow every slight incident to accomplished the important business which be handled as a pretext to arouse or took him bonie, perpetuats feelings of animosity against the Quadruple Alliance." Dr. DILLON

has just been writes: "I never doubted that King of the engagement of Miss Dorthy doughter of CONSTANTINE WAS a worshiper of the War Isabel Gordon, second Lord, and i would-be imitor of the Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Gorden, of Hong German KAISER- But, I had some hopes kong,to Paymaster William D. T. that the Greek people would discriminate Morrish, R.N. between a consummate statesinan and a chartered blunderer, or would at least perceive where their real interests lie. Those hopes have not been fulfilled, and HONGKONG OFFICE: 10A, Des Vœux Road, C. LONDON OFFICE: 181, FLEET STREET, É.O.it is now for the Allies to impress upon appeared on the concert platform accom-

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HOUSE In Knutsford Tarrses

Kowloon.

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THE HONGKONG HORTICULTURAL

SOCIETY.

NYONE interested is Horticultaro is

eligible as a Member.

Persona wishing to join should communicate with the Hon. Secretary.

Non-Members who intend to exhibit will receive a copy of the Schedule for next year's Show on application.

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Hongkong, 11th October, 1910,

HONGKONG OLUB.

NOTICE

N EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the HONGKONG CLUS will be held in the Club House on FRIDAY, the 29th October, 1915, at 5.15 F.M

BUSINESS-As set forth in the Notice posted in the Hall of the Club..

By Order,

E DES VEUX, Becretary Hongkong, 15th October, 1916, - [1080

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE.

THE *

THE HALF-YEARLY MEETING of

the 30th October, 1915, at 12 o'clock Noon, at

the Offices of the JOCKEY CLUB, on the

Ground Floor of the HONGKONG CLUB ANNEXE, Chster Road,

By Order,

T. F. HOUGH.

Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, 16th October, 1915.

AN OPEN-AIR

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HONGKONG.

'BIRTH.

TNOUE-BOOMED and THREE-ROOMED

FLATS in. Humphrey Baldies Kowloon, with every modern convenience. Immediate possession. FOUR-BOOMED FLATS in May Head, possession 'on' or about 1st November next. Modern appointments throughout. Including English Bathe and Klichen Ranges, Hot Water and Water Carriage System.

daughter. A few Flats specially designed to accommodate three bachelors at reasonable rentals.

7.

FOUR ROOMED HOUSES in Gordes Termson and Ralisbury Avenue, Kowloon.

TWO-ROOMED FLATS à Nathan Road,

Kowloon.

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immediate possession, house în excellent order Tennis Court and Garden.

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BRANGWIN. On October 17th, at Swatow, to Mr. and Mrs. C. H. BRANDWIN, O

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The Daily Press.

HONGKONG, OCTOBER 1 TA, 1916,

TRE ATTITUDE OF GREECE,

THE fact cannot be disguised that

that little nation the

The Newb

received

Mr. Morrish - was well-

known in Hongkong while serving on the Admiral's staff when the Minotaur was the Ragship on the China station, and Miss Gordon, who was born in Hongkong, often

old lesson;panying her mother, whom Hongkong will Quidquid deliranť: rej?8, · plectuntur | always remember as the possessor of a

were written remarkable contralto voice: nearly two months ago, and subsequent. events have hut added ovanfirmation to

Achivi." These words

A Chinese Revenue Officer appeared be

the fears expressed. The best that eng fore Mr. J. R. Wood at the Magistrals now be hoped for is that Greece will yesterday on a charge of the larceny of faithfully regard her promise of bone $45 in notes, belonging to an old Chinese volent noutrality. It would be futile who was formerly in the Straits Settle. Tho complainant had just come to attempt to conjecture on the informents.

that

I have been unable to escape from the conclusion that the Crown has put forward evidence which, if believed, would warrant his conviction, though at the same timʊ What tho I do not believe in his guilt. exact distinction to be drawn between the fird and the second of the alternative conditions precedent to committal may be, it is difficult to say,

Under the second condition the day would seem to be laid upon the magistrato 10 consider whether the evidence vises in his own mind a strong and probane: - presumption of the guilt of the accused. I will here state that the evidence has ju my mind raised no such presumption. £ do not myself believe in the guilt of the sensed. I question very seriously the one files of the wibuesses called for the Crown from Sam-To Chuk. I have com- mitted the fugitive not because I believe in his guilt but because it has seemed to me that if a court of trial viewing the ovidence differently should proceed on it to conviction, such a.conviction could not be set aside on the ground of absence of evidence.

The counsel for the fugitive has asked mo also to explain whether it has been proved to my satisfaction that the requisi. tion for the surrender of the fugitive has in fact been made with a view to try or

It is alleged by the character. If it has been so proved, the

ROOMS, Very Large Dining Room, Bulgaria's treachery to the Powers who mation at present available what the ashore when the defendant said he desired punish him for an offence of a political-

have consistently befriended her in the chances aro of Germany succeeding in to search his box. past has added a serious complication to making the dash to Constantinople; but prosecution that while the old man was fugitive is in accordance with Section 4

enormous sacrifices collecting the silver dollars that had been Sub-Section 1 of the Chinese Extradition, the war, and the gravity of the situation in view of the is increased by the uncertain attitude of Germany has already unavailingly made turned out from the box on a cloth the Ordinance 1889 entitied not to be surren Grence. Viewed in the light of the France and Belgium and on the revenue officer abstracted 845 in nutes derod. The duty of the magistrate to and consented them between two small form an opinion in this matter is clear, disclosures recently made as to the terms Russian frontier, it is "clear of the secret treaty usde by Austria and whatever success Germany may achieve in baskets on a hawker's stall in the and I bave formed an opinion. Any Germany with Bulgaria, the situation is her enterprise in the Balkans can only vicinity, where the money was eventually

discovered. The defence alleged that the action to be taken on the opinion formed rally astounding. The bribe which be at the expense of a weakening of her witnesses for the prosecution were con- has to be taken not by the magistrato but | Germany and Austria has offered position in the main theatres of the war spiring against him. The Magistrate

disbelieved the stories of the witnesses for by the Governor. In my view the magis Bulgaria in return

for her parti. where the issue will finally be decided.

the prosecution, and dismissed the case. trate's duty is completed when he has com- cipation in the

Mr. Otto Kong Sing defended.

municated his opinion to the Governor. I have already done this. It is not part of the magistrate's duty to inform the fugitive of his opinion.

FFICES at 9, Connaught Road.

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NEW HOUSES in Broadwood Terrics. HOUSES of the Peak.

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CONCERT AND FETE

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THE PUBLIC GARDENS,

Albert Road,

IN AID OF THE FUNDS OF THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY and the

ORDER OF ST. JOHN OF JERUSALEN,

わか

THURSDAY, October 31st, 1915, ATD P.M.

INDER the Patronage of HE. STE HENRY UND OMG. HE. Major-General E.

VESTRIS, Rear-Admiral IL. H. ANSTRUTHER, C.M.G.

Admission will be afforded at the Main Entrance and the Albany Entrance.

The Gates will be opened at 8.30 ..

By kind permission of Lient-Colonel I. A. WATSON and Officers the Band of the 74th Panjabis will perform, and also The Police Reserve Band.

Voolistsxs, VILLIERS SMYTH,

Mr. A. J. ENGLAND, MR. H. E. MURIEL.

Ticke's of Admission, 50 cents, each, os be

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THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST MENT & AGENCY Co. LTD. Hongkong, 16th October, 1915

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war includes

Mails for Europe vid Siberia close BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY to-day at 10 am, and at 3 p.m.

No. 1, MORETON TERRACE, Causeway the territory of Albania and the whole of Macedonia-Creek as well as Serbian Macedonia-the New Serbia, and also Salonika and Kavalla, which may be described as the "New Grecco" and-stili | more astounding the European portion Shanghai. of Turkey, including presumably Constan tinople. It would be interesting fo kifow whether the Porte was consulted

ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB.

FOURSOMES COMPETITION will be

Ahold orer the Fan Ling Course for a Prize kindly presented by H.E. THE GOVERNOR CONDITIONS.

Members with Handicaps of less than 7 to be drawn by lot with Members with Handicaps of 18 or more.

13

Members with Handicaps of 7 to 12 inclusive to be drawn with Members with Handicaps of

to 1 inclosite. Competition to be under Club Handicaps.

before this sporet bargain was made, and whether Turkey is really willing to be pushed out of Europe by her allies, and left to create for herself across the Bosphorus & new State which she must kuow full well would be gravely-menace by German aspirations if, after the war, Germany is left in a position to pursue

A fourth ice-breaker for tho' Haiho Cop- eervancy (Tientsin) is being built in

The entries for the autumn race meet

at Shanghai show a slight increase over those of the meeting a year ago."

Mr. A. G. Stephen, manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank at Shang hai, arrived at the Northern port last week from Home.

Messrs. Chris Wingrove, G. D. Main

in that region her long-cherished schemes and H. H. Lennox are among the latest Yet, Turkey, so far as we know, manifest: Shanghai men volunteering for active no objection to this arrangeant for service at the front.

Istanding Competitors are requested to enter their names on the boards in the Happy Valley or Fan Ling Club Houses, or to send same IN WRITING to the Acting Hou.. Secretary,bundling her out of Europe. Perhaps the care of Messrs. BRADLEY & Co. LTD.

Entries will close on FRIDAY, 21st inst.

CHAMPIONSHIP.

4hs Competition for the above will be held over the Fan Ling Coarse, commencing on. SUNDAY, the 31st ist.

Limited to Handients of G and under. Intending Competitors sea regasted to enter their name on the bid in the Club Hours at

obtained at Messrs. 8. MOUTHIE & Co, The Heppy Valley before WEDNESDAY, the 27th

ROBINSON PIANO Co., and at either Gate on the night of the Fête.

Hongkong, 14th October, 1915.

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T. W. HILL, Acling Bon. Secretary. Hongkong, 10th October, 1915.

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The wreck of the sunken German gun- boat Jaguar lying at the bottom of the sea in Kinochou Bay has been sold by auctions at the price of Y.6,850.

terms of the treaty bave not been published in Turkey, or, it may be, that Turkey has been assured by her friend and ally that a Treaty, after all, is but a" scrap of paper," and its promicas

The Mount Austin Men's Society has are not intended to be seriously regarded. Turkey may be fooled by Germany, but arranged to hold an entertainment in the we had thought better of Grecce. A Recreation Hall, Mount Austin Barracks,

8 o'clock. legram told us a week or more ago that to-morrow evening at the British Minister an Athens had entertainment will be open to all,

AND

ST. JOHN'S AMBULANCE FUND The total of this Fund now amounts 10 $3,827.94. Since the last list was publish, ed, subscriptions have been received from the following:-

Hou, Mr. A. M. Thomson. Mr. W. J. Tutcher, Mr. G. A. Pentreath. Mrs. E. Murray Rain, Mrs. H. Hancock. Mrs. M. P: Talatí. Mr. H. C. Sandford, Mrs. Chatham.

Air. Ho Kwong

The Fund closes on Thursday, October 21st. Subscriptions of any amount will be welcome.

Mr. E. H. Sharp, K., and Mr. F. C.. Jenkin (instructed by the Crown Solicitor) represented the Crown, and Mr. G. K. Hall Bratton conducted the case for the defence.

A JURYMAN WHO FORGOT When the name of Mr. Harold Soth Was called for jury service at tho Supreme Court yesterday, no answer was. marie. Later in the morning, Mr. Seth

rod, and Mr. Justice Gompertz. asked his reason for not obeying the

MALITERUMAS,

Mr. Seth told his lordship that he had clean forgot it. Also, thas an accident had occurred in his house, and he had had to stay behind. When he remembered the

N. J. STABB,

Hen, Treasurer. Hongkong, 18th October, 1915. THE FORMOSA CONSPIRACY.Summons he came straightway to the

217 MORE DEATH SENTENCES. In the Special High Tribunal in For betch of men received sentences in con mess on the 2nd and 3rd instant, another nection with the conspiracy case,

He was extremely sorry. His lordship-The result of your forgetfulness has been that another gen- tleman has been called in your stead, and will have to stay in this Court for three days.

Mr. Seth said he had been sitting in. Out of Court some little time, and he had heard

249 nocused 217 were sentenced to death, the case and was willing to take his and 32 to imprisonment for terms of 9 to 15 place The years,

This brings the total death sen His lordship-That is no good now. I. tences to 445-Japan Chronicle.

must impose a fine of $10.