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CORRESPONDENCE.

THE OFFICES HELD BY LOCAL MEN.

HONGKONG

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE

DAILY PRESS.") SIA,-In report of a presentation to a Civil Servant you referred to the gentle, man having held appointments which had never previously been held by local men," viz:-Chief Clerk, C.S.O.; First Clerk Magistracy and Secretary Licens

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 19TH, 116,

DEAL IN LIQUID MOLASSES. CLAIM BY NETHERLANDS INDIA

BANK

The Nederlandsche-Indische Handels- bank brought action in the Summary Court yesterday against Golt Guna Hin, claiming the sum of $468.98 The defend- aut counter-claimed for the fam of 8313.18,

YUAN SHIH-KAT, AND NAPOLEON.

NEWSPAPER'S ATTACK ON TH TAI HUANG TÁL,

at whom the references were directed. He would ask the jury to define the cer tain person, who might be called Mr. A by the subsequent words, living at Sam Hoi, holding supreme power over his country. The translater would say that Peking was known to the Chinese "A writer is entitled to criticis aas Sam Hoi. He thought that even tho

INTERESTING ARGUMENT.

morals, as prisoner has done when he sug ruler's policy, but not his character or gests that the man who did these things is a traitor," said Mr, G. N. Orme, in

admit that he was at present holding most evil-wisher of Yuan Shih-kai would supreme power. The sentence in the a great hero article concluded. Is he

war between China.

INTIMATIONG

LANE

CRAWFORD & Co.

In the statement of claim the plaintiffs a contract in writing dated said:-(1) By 10th April, 1916, defendant purchased the course of his address to the jury at or a great traitor ?" and agreed to accept from the plaintiff, the Griminal Sessions yesterday in the suggested that in the The writer also FOR

for publishing a seditious paper, called the bassador of China in Korea and that it Permit mo the courtesy of your columns 20,000 cases of liquid molasses from Peca-case in which Chau Yet Ngan is indicted and Japan Yuan Shib-kai was the Am

the price of $1.60 per picul gif. Hong incite disorder. appointments in the gift of his Majesty's representativo have been held by local kong subject to a discount of 11 per cent..

ing Board."

to point out that these, and even higher.langan "June, July, August shment at Shi Pa; containing matter calculated to was because of his pollen that China" "

became embroiled with Japan and had to The jury was composed of the follow-pay a considerable in denmity. It was

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AT CIGARS

MODERATE PRICES.

DUTCH CIGARS. BRAMA" in Boxes 25 at $2.50 per box.

These Cigars are made entirely of the finest Harana Tolaceos and

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The

very best of Mexican Cigars.

rean, agar the late Mr. Leonardo d'Alvinda payment to be made on arrival of steamer.ing:--Messrs. B. Eustach (foreman). E. also suggested that at the time of the are a most exquisite smoke. e Castro, who, having in 1830 ontered the (2) Plaintiffs accordingly on or about 27 B. Cubey, C. C. Stark, H. S. Bennett, first Revolution the China dynasty found service of the Crown in the Office of the August, 1016, delivered 7,431 esses of J. J. Ribeiro, B. Basto, and J. S. John- itself helpless, and, availing himself of Superintendency of British Trade iniquid molasses (shipped "rom Pealongan stone. China, was, from May, 1847, until his in August) to the defendant, who accept death, Clerk of the Councils and First Clerk in the Offer of the Colonial Secretary.

Mr. J. M. d'Almada e Castro in Docem ber, 1877, was appointed by Governor Hennessy his Private Secretary, and at the time of his death was holding the past of acting Chief Clerk, C.8.0., and Clerk of sept of pay for the same. (4) Plainting, against it. With 400,000,000 men to fight them. This might also be considered to

Councils,

On one occasion Governor Hennessy said: In my Offico is a despatch, writ- ien more than twenty years ago, from the Duke of Newcastle, instructing Sir John Bowring to appoint Mr. L. d'Almada Castro to be the Colonial Secretary of Hongkong."

that opportunity, Yaan Shib-kai pat The indictment was an extraordinarily himself forward and secured the position ed and paid for the same. (3) Plaintiffs long document, and ontained transia- of President. The writer also suggested were ready and willing to deliver to detions of the articles objected to One that in the methods by which he chained fendant at Hongkong a

further 8,095 passage read as follows:-"As any vote this position Yuan Shih-kai showed him.

war, and as there are suggested that in 1913 Yuan Shil kaf eases of liquid molasses shipped from Po which has been cast against the nection self to be a great traitor. It was also enlongan ia August, bus defendant will mean through his solicitar by letter dated 400,000,000 vetes secretly cast against our oppressed the Kuomintang that they men who desire to make war to protest his troops south to break up and destroy 20th September, wrongfully refused to ao present question, there will be 400,000,000 were forced into rebellion, and then sent against a single man why should we fear be a libel. In regard to the observation that we may not be able to hang nis head about the people "hanging him on the on the taipal or execute him on the executaipak," he could not ascertain what taipak exactly referred to. The Chinese word meant high and clear," and it would sem to mean some place where everybody could see him hanged.

in consequence of such refusal, lost the bensfit of the contract in respect of the 8,05 cases and were obliged to sell the same at a lower price, viz., $1.52 per picat, subject to a discount of 11 per cent. Plaintiffs claimed the sum of $400.0Ó.

At

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tion platform af Louis XIV, was execut ed?" The article did not mention Yuan Shib-kai by name, but referred to a cer to infer that the person no referred to tain person, and he would ask the jury least, the writer obviously intended him finest Tobacco leaf. wag Yuan Shih-kai. Prisoner was indict to share the same fate as Louis XIV. friendly to a neighbouring country and at a time when there were sparks in that

Mr. J. M. Gutierrez was acting Clerk of fendant refused to accept or pay for theed under an Ordinance passed eight vor This publication was made in a-Celony

Councils and Private, Secretary to Dr. Frederick Stewart.

Mr. J. A. de Carvalha, Cashier, Tron- sury, was a Justico of the Peace for Hong rong and had been Acting Superintend

ent, Fire Brigade,

Sir John Pope Hennessy stated as his opinion that the servants of the Crows should stand on a footing of perfect equality. In acting on that principle be said he had but followed the spirit of the

Ia the statement of defence, defendant admitted paragraphs, 1 and 2. It was also admitted that on 20th September, 2015, de-

8,005 cases of molasses (mentioned in par. of the statement of claim). The defend ant held that he was entitled to refuse to accept or pay for the same by reason of the fact that at the time of the tender of the

Queen', Instructions and the high author-1474 cases in accordance with the terms of

ity and example of one of the most eminent

ago, the object of which was to prohibit the publication in the Colony of matter

country which might at any time burst calculated to incite dissension in China into fame as a matter of fact, they had Prisoner was liable to a term of upra already been kindled all through the land, ment up to two years, or to pay a fine

especially in South China, where

Evidence would be called to of $500.

rebellion was already causing consider- prove that prisoner was the man who she mischief and trouble to the Govern printed, published, or sold and delivered ment. In such times there was an extra the newspapor Shi Po, and that he was

responsibility falling on those who pub- the person

erson who gave assurances that he lished papers in this Colony and in would conduct the paper in a way every part of the British Empire. It sistent with our good relations with would be no excuse to say, "It was an- Chins. To want to do away with se fortunate for me and for the neighbour

person who was responsible for order in

"KING EDWARD VII." in Boxes 25 at $4 per box.

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IN ALL RHAPES GOLOFINA, PERFECTOS AND BOUQUETS,

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ing ruler that this happened to be a time HONGKONG, CANTON, MACAO &

9,005 cases to the defendant it was appar Mr. E. J. Noronha, member of Commitent that the plaintiffs would be unable to tee, honorary secretary Beby Saving tender the balance of 4,474 case remaining League.

undelivered under the contract. The de- fendant did not admit the allegations set out in parad of the statement of claim, As to the counter-claim, defendant stated that he had suffered damage by reason of the plaintiffs nos delivering to him the the contract. Defendant claimed $313.18. China. might reasonably be calculated to of discontent." He asked the jury to Mr. A. 11. Preston (Messrs. Johnson, disturb the people. There was ample pre-say that prisoner was guilty of an offends Stokes & Master) appeared for the plain- statesmen that ever held the Benls of the tiffs, and Mr. W. B. Hind. (From Mercedent in our law and history showing which the Ordinanes had been expressly Colonial Department. That fair-minded K Hall Bratton's office) represented the that the law did not permit a person to drawn up to prevent. Governor evidently had in mind "the defendant reflect on the moral attributes of rulers Defondant, in his statement, declared

Mr. G. A. Dunlop, the manager of the of

countries. that the articles were not written by neighbouring friendly. policy laid down by so wise and good a

Bank in Hongkong, gave evidence ju sup-

The paper only stated. the facts man, and one who knew his Sovereign's port of the claim. He said that he re- Directly there was a suggestion of metal him,

well as the Duke of Newcastle."ceived notice of shipment of the second badness, or there was attached a stigma and only expressed what all Chiurse wishes

consignment on the 1st September, and at to the ruler of the people of a neighbour-wished to say. There was nothing in tho Yours faithfully,

that time defendant was quits willing to HONGKONG BỎY.

accept shipment. Certain trouble had ing country, who owed to him unqualified article, calculated to disturb the minds Hongkong, January 18th, 1916.

arisen over the first lot, and in consequence obedience, that at onco loosened the of the people of China. He was no of information given him by the Bank's stability of the country and in that way longer Editor of the Shi Po. Ho denied compradore be cabled on the 9th Septem-relaxed bords of order and the forces of asking the printer to print the issues con- ber to the Peealongan office "Refuse so cept further shipment because contract disorder, which at all times were existent cerned, stipulates June-July-August shipment. in some form or other in every country. The first intimation he received that the These artiolts were published at a time defendant would refuse shipment came about the 18th September. Had defendant when there were sparks which were casily refused at the beginning of the month the fanned into insurrection and unrest. ship would have unloaded her cargo in

Mr. Orne quoted from several caus Java, He sent the cable to cover himself

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WEIHAIWEI SCHOOL AND THE WAR.

The following is a list of names of "old "of Weihaiwej School who have boya gone to the front-the majority, of course, joining the new armies raised since the outbreak of war. Those who hav,.obtain ed commissions have their names starred. The list is probably incomplete, and parents or friends of old boys" whoso

in the event of a claim from the other aide, which he held were similar. One was a The reason given for refusing shipment tibel on the Emperor of Russin, contained was his own,

The printer was recaled. He at Grat said that prisoner asked him to print the papers, but now stated that the man Ng King Yue, manager and Secretary of the Shi 70, transacted all the business for the Shy Po, and that it was be who arranged for the number of copies to be

Mr. Preston, in reply to the Puisse in the following passage:The Emperor. Printed and the price to bo charged for Judge, said they were only claiming in of Russia has rendered himself obnoxiona 1,000 copies. This man told witness that respect to the second shipment. He con to bis subjecte by his various acts of by had obtained permission from the names are not in the list aro asked to tended that defendant was bound to ac tyranny and ridiculous in the eyes of Secretary for Chinese Affairs to print the

communicate with the Headmaster:-

G. Buyers,

N. Buyers.

*A. D. Cameron,

*W. F. Clifton,

C. Conner,

*B. C. Dening,

*E. Grimble,

A Hill

A. Jack,

V. Jaques, *F. S. C. Jones,

E. Lammert,

*W. F. Martinson,

H. Middleton.

E. Munsie,

*R. Roach,

*S. Touhuin,

D. Valentine,

C. C. Walker,

*E. Wedemeyer.

cept that shipment.

I

There nowspapers. He had nothing to do with prisoner, and what part he took in it he

did not know. That was for the Court to decide. (Laughter.)

Mr. Orme said this man's evidence had better be taken with reserve.

In answer to Mr. Hind, who questioned Europe by his inconsistencies." witness regarding the trouble over the first was also a caso in which a British subject shipment, Mr. Dunlop agreed that his ac libelled Napoleon Buonaparte during a eount in regard to allowances for sweep- ings was larger than defendant was at short poace between Britain and France. frst willing to pay. They received the The circumstances in that case were very

His lordship, in summing up, explained bill of lading in regard to the first con similar. The jury were sufficiently aware the meaning of the Ordinance to the jury, signment before the 24th August, and in respect of the second shipment on the 13th of history to know that Napoleon arose saying it meant that this Colony was not going to be the scene of the propagation or 14th September.

in times of very great stress, and was of seditious doctrinee in China as long Mr. HindOn the 9th September, when you sent this cable stopping further ship therefore in a very similar position to as the Government could prevent it. He ments, it was impossible for you to supply that in which Yuan-Shih-kaj found him. asked the jury to find a verdict on the following questions: Was the prisoner the whole of the 20,000 cases June-July self at the present time. Yaan must be party to or responsible for the printing August shipment? Most probably...

considered in some extent to have similar- or publishing of these two articles? If send the wire to save myself.

calculated to cause disorder or incite Can you tell me how it would have been ly rescued his country from considerable, did theee articles contain matter possible for you to have supplied 20,000 disorder. In the case of Napoleon, he disorder in China? cases June-Joly-August shipment on the had been the enemy of our country for

The jury, after a brief consultation, found prisoner guiny. 9th September -If they were shipped on

some years when there came a brief full, His lordship, addressing prisoner, Two ex-busters Messrs. H. N. Steptoe 31st August.

You know they were not shipped on 31st and unfortunately it was during that said the jury had quite properly found and L E. Francis-have also joined the August I was not certain,

lull that the accused in that cass pub him guilty. You know quite well that Army and obtained commissions, the form

Witness agreed that the 8,095 cases bad

thing as this in China, because the conse er being wounded recently in the Came-been shipped on the Tybouge, and that illished a long article making reflections you would not dare to publish auch

the whole of the balance had been shipped on Napoleon. He was charged with quences to you of such a thing would be on that steamer he would have heard. He libelling the ruler of a then friendly coun fatal and you and many of your class who partake of the hospitality admitted that in correspondence from the

pesiessions come down write gresa libels against 9th August to 5th October it was not sety, and in that case Lord Ellenborough of British up by plaintiffs that the contract might mentioned that in consequence of a former here

the recognised authorities of your own have been completed,

indgment he would lay it down as law country. It may just as well be under- Mr. Hind said their case was that it was that any publication which intended to stood, first as last, that people will not apparent at the time of the final shipment

the Chinese authorities what they would these goods could not have been shipped degrade, defame, or revile persong in be allowed to publish in Hongkong about considerable power and dignity in not be allowed to publish in their own. in June, July, or August,

The manager of the defendant firm friendly countries might be taken and country. In your case you are deserving of very little sympathy, because the stated that ho attended to the purchase treated as a libel. Soon after this on Secretary for Chinese Affairs seat for yea of these molasses, and had bought molasses from this bank for the first time, viction we were at war with Napoleon and cautioned you against repetition The first consignment arrived on August again. We might have been considered of your offence. 27th. When was informed of

roops,

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO.

The approximate statement of traffic seceipts for the week ending 15th January

is as follows:-

This year imag

Last year

Increase....MENITINE

·Deerste

Receipts for week.

81...932

5334

1,643

Aggregate

receipts.” for 2 ks.

8 1,5'6

19,207

2,329

In the notice published yesterday announcing the formation of the firm of Walter Ford & Co, the name of one of the principals was given as Fung Yuen alias Fung Yau Sam. This should have been Fung Yuen alias Fung Yau Sem

'be

to

Notwithstanding that,

by the publicatice of these two articks. the shipment of the second lot, about to have less duty to perform toward you went away and repeated the offence the beginning of September, he told the Napoleon this toward Yuan Shih-m compradore of the plaintiff firm that they The Chief Justice said Mr. Orme had had been late in sending, and as they had better put to the jury the innuendoes put him to a great deal of inconvenience which he asked them to draw from the he would have to refuse the who'o lat,

The case was adjourned siae die in order. that it may be ascertained whether the price of molasses has risen or fallen.

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HONGKONG TO CANTON. |

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CANTON TO HONGKONG.

WEDNESDAY, 19TH JANUARY, 1916.

6.00. HEUNGSHAN. 10.00 p.m. FATSHAN.

THURSDAY, 2019 8.00 am. HONAM, PRE 10.00 pm. KINSHAN,

8:00 HONAM.......... 4.30 p.m. KINSHAN.

JANUARY, 1916.”,

8.00. HEUNGSHAN, 4.30 p.m. FATSHAN,

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MACAO TO HONGKONG, Wook inys at 7.30 am, and 2 p.m. Bundays at 7,8C am, and 3-p

EXCURSION TO MACAO. SUNDAY, 23RD JANUARY, 1916.-

"TAISHAN"

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FARE AS USUAL,"

CANTON-MACAO LINE,

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a. MOUSSION,

You say you are only stating what many FRENCH LESSONS other Chinese wish to say. I do not know do wish to o say it it must be in their coun- whether that is true or not, but if they try and not in Hongkong The sentence of the Court is that you be imprisoned and kept at hard labour for nine months Mr. Orme agred, and said he thought and pay fine of $500, or in default a it would be sufficiently dear to the jury further three months imprisonment.

seditious artkics

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