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AMERICAN SAILOR'S

ESCAPADÉ

SCENE AT SOLDIERS AND. SAILORS CLUB

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23an 1018.

INDIAN POLICE CHARGED

WITH THEFT.

CORRESPONDENCE.

THE LATE YUAN SHIH-KAI,

[TO THE EDITOR OF THE HONGKONG DAILY FRESN.1

HONGKONG SHARE MARKET.

Messrs Vernon & Smyth, in their weekly share report, dated the 22nd Sep- tember, 1916, state:

Since our last report of 15th inst airly large busines bas been done in the more speculative stocks both for the forthcoming settlement and for forward delivery. Erices, for the most part, have

that, with the settlement out of the way; Shih-kai and his failure to attain the one kept on the firm side, and it is probable object of his life. You wrote --

there will be a good demand both for "Doubtless the judicial murders and yalative and investment stocks, the similar deels of darkness ascribed to flatter of which continue in very small supply, Shanghini market is quieter, but Yuan were not considered by him as prices show little alteration." Singapore crimes. Be that as it may, he pourent marker for Rubber shares is very strong and prices all show an advance, in out the blood of martyrs, which is the athy with the rise in the row seed of revolt. His downfall was duc material to his own wenkwess..

A PECULIAR STORY When the case was resumed at the

SI-I was greatly struck with the An exciting scene at the Soldiers and Hongkong Magistracy yesterday in which Bailors' Cub on Thursday evening had an Indian Lance-Bergt of Pulico was concluding remarks of your leading sequel at the Hongkong Magistrney charged with the theft of 10 from article of a 21st inst dealing with Yuan yesterday, when a man named Henrich Russian seaman whom he conveyed to the p Sebestsen, bosun's male on board the U.S. Government Civil Hospital (Mr. I. C. gunboat Flean, was charged with as- Jenkin, instructed by Mr. Gardiner) saulting the No. 1 boy at the Soldiers' appeared to defend. "It was alleged and Sailors' Chub the previous evening, against the Indian thai when the Russian and also with doing damage to the exhad been undressed and put to bed-he tent of $. The complainant appeared was taken to the hospital in a badly in- in Court with his head heavily bandaged, toxicated condition, he (the Indian) took and his fan revealing obvious signs of ill-usage.

Defendant abo had scratches a $10 note from the money which had on his face and blood stains, his been taken from the Russian-by the unifarin.

Th the witness box complainant said Chinese wardmaster The Indian denied that the defendant went into, the Club the charge.

at about 6 p.m. on Thursday and called for some fool- He was served, but when

Mr. Gomez, who was a patient in the asked to pay for the food said he could G.C.H, at the time of the occurence, said not do so as he had no money. After that on the night of the 14th, about 10 eating the food the bosun's mate went o'clock, a patient was brought in by the sleep, and slept soundly until 9 p. Then he went out for a few minutes, und, defendant on a stretcher, apparently upon returning asked for some more unconscious. This man was put to bed food. He was given the food and at the same time was asked for payment lle by the Chinese wardmaster, who took again said he had no money and then charge of him and also took the things wher witness was about to take the food away from him defendat struck him in from his pockets. At this time defendant. the face several times, making his nose was standing by. bleed. Witness tried to get away, but had left the room defendant went through defendant picked up billiard cu and

it

After the wardmaster

As is, this method of passing from the world's singe was almost unworthy of any leading figure in history. It was all

so pathetic-the hesitating announcement of the monarchy; the lengthy preparations for the ceremony; the sudden bursting of the storm in the South; the hasty withdrawal of the claim to kingship, and the indecent burial of all coronation arrangements; the suggestions of abdication of the Presidentship; the sinister rumours of poison; and the final announcement of a death due to a disease which is known to be produced by worry and high by- ing. It was not quite the end of a national bero. Youn Shih-kai at me. ments in his career seemed to be the Man of Destiny in China. History, however, is likely to write him down

failure

The following are to-day's wired quote- tions

Alor Gajahs Ayer Banas therealys

Kedahs Kempas

Malaka Pindës Malakoffs New Serendahs Sandycrofts. Tapas

80

17.00:

1.99

3.25

6.60

9.25

4.75

4.25

4.40%

21.00

Plantation Rubber in London is quoted 2/3) per 1b. Sterling T.T. is quoted 3/21, but no quotation is in for Bar 32. Silver. Yesterday's price was Shanghai T.T. 70 and Singapore T.T. 93. The Bank's buying rate for 3 d/s bills on Shanghai is 704.h

BANKS Hongkong and Shangbais have been sold up to $705, and farther shores could be placed at this rate.

MARINE INSURANCES-Market remains very firm, but with little business pass. Fing Cantons are wanted at $400, as are Unions at 8020, and North Chinas n TIS 155, Yangtszes have a nomina? quotation of $260 at exchange, 13.

FIRE INSERANCES. Hongkong Fires have been done at $380, and there are new buyers at 8395. - Cana Fires are in request ut 8155."

SHIPPING-Douglases have been dis

After remaining appoloting market.

INTIMATIONS

LANE

CRAWFORD &Co.

SPORTS DEPARTMENT-

LARGE CONSIGNMENT JUST RECEIVED

TENNIS GEAR.

OF BRITISH MADE

SLAZENGER'S

SAND

AYRE'S

TENNIS BALLS $10.50 Dozen

PACKED IN

AIR-TIGHT BOXES

TENNIS NETS

From $9.50 Each.

TENNIS

COURT

MARKERS'.

SIMPLE AND

EFFECTIVE.

NO

struck him on the head several times, and the patient's pockets himself. Witness also on the right arm. He (complainant thought this was strange, and watched then fell down and did not know wha defendant, whom he saw arranging” n else happened

Defendant here stated that the com$o note, some $1 notes and small money. plainant picked my hair at struck Witness saw nothing beyond this. When him on the bend with 11,

the wardmaster returned he said to de Complainant dented this. Asked by Mr. Hazeland, the Magis fendant Where is that $10 notef? trate, if defendant had any marks on his head when brought to the Police Station, The Indian said he did not know, and-

This leads me to publish the fact that, Sergi Macdonald said that there was a then the wardmaster said." I am going mark of a blow on the head, but the comto charge you with stening the $10; I on the recognition of the Chinese Repub plainant said he did not know how, had got there.

ant going to search you" The Indian fie by the Foreign Powers in 1912, when Another boy employed at the Club corsaid he knew nothing about it, and pre-1 retired from the political arean, I sout roborated complainant's evidence, and pared himself to be searched. The ward- stated that he also was struck in the face master then put out his hand quickly and Yuan Shih kai a memorial recommending several times by defendant's fist and also witness saw that he had a crumpled note the recognition of tic valuable services firm at about $137 cash for a few days with the billiard and There was also in his hand; presumably it had been of several of my English journalist that the Gnal dividend and bonus they developed weakness, about the time defendant's pocket. The large quantity of cups and saucers on a taken from shelf, and defendant shook the shelf so wardmaster only put his hand into one friends who so nobly and chivalrously (amounting to nall) was announced, much that the shelf collapsed and the of the defendant's packets. After this associated themselves with me and my and have gradually reccded to a selling quotation of $195, at which they close rockary ware was smashed.

the wirdmaster walked around the ward Dofendant complained that he was showing the note and sayingTook riends for close on twenty years Indo-Chinas, on the other hand, have in the work of fur boen a good market, sales were made of struck several times by the Chinese, but here, here is the note." The defendant (1800-1911)

of reform and Deferred at 8130 and $130, and after this witness said that neither he nor or put out his hand 10 claim the note as thering the cause plainant struck a blow.

his, but the wardmaster took no notice Sergt. Macdonald said that the defend-of defendant, who said "I am no that, progress in China Instead of sub-some weakness, during which they touch- mitting this memorial to Parliament, ed 8129, the market has improved materi ant, who was not sober when brought to He did not see defendant stoop down as requested by mo, Yuan Shih-kai, who ally, and they are now in demand at the Police, Station, complained that he and pick up a note, hind been struck,

By Mr. Jenkin-He saw the defendant subsequently abolished the Farliament, $132). The Preferred Lie wanted at $16, Defendant's story was to the effect that going through the patient's perkets when suppressed the memorial for reasons best Steamboats close with huyers at $221, RURBER BANDS he went to the Club and ordered some the wardmaster was away and three known to himself steak and eggs. He had a money to pay other Europeans along with the old but promised to squares up when he German in the corner also saw what received his wages. The complainant was happening; and the defendant must Took the food away from him and at the have known that they were awake.

The wardmaster spoke to a drunken same time struck him, and he (defendanty hit back. After this three or four Chinese man being brought in by the defendant set upon him and he had to defend him He searched the coat pocket of the man selt

after he had been put to bed, and found Mr. Hazeland consulted the defendant's a 810 note, three 1 notes and some small officer, who was present on the Bench, coin. The Indian constable also searched and the Magistrate then remarked that de- the pockets of the drunken man and found fendant had been given the very best of a 5 uole and some bananas. When he characters; he had absolutely clean returned to the ward sfier an absence of sheet. However, he (Mr. Hawland) was five minutes he noticed that the $10 note convinced that defendant came ashore was missing. Defendant was standing and got drunk, and, drink getting the near, and he asked him where the note better of him, he carried on in a way he was. Defendant said he did not know should not have done. He was satisfied, where it was. Witness then said he would Defendant held 'up also, that defendant was struck back search defendant. after he had struck the Chinese In both his arms, but witness did not view of the fact that he had been given search him as the Indian produced the such a good character, defendant would note from his pocket The Indian then have to pay a fine of only 83, with the asked to be given a chance. S alternative of seven days' imprisonment After hearing further, evidence, Mr. for the assault, and he was also ordered Wood (the Magistrate) discharged the to pay $5 for the damage to the crockery defendant, expressing the opinion that no

reliance could be placed on the Chinese,

ware.

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BROWBEATING HOLLAND. BECAUSE SHE WILL NOT ACT AS A

CATSPAW FOR GERMANY. -..

YARN MARKET.

Mesars, Polishwalla & Kotwall, cotton and yarn brokers, in their report dated September 22nd, stalo:

A note of menace is plainly perceptible in Gerut Presa references to Holland.

The market has been without any The diapos tion is to regard a neutrality, heartening feature throughout the fort- which confines itself to far from ade- night, and both demand and prices have quate paper protects against British suffered a set-back, The upward trend arbitrariness, and especially against of exchange, which is now viewed with British blockade measures, as a very unconcern, and the sagging tendency recent satisfactory form of neutrality. Conly manifested by Cotton are factors sequently, hints are being expressed that which have caused an adverse influence, there must be a limit to Dutch forbear-causing a break of fully $3 per bale. ance-which by the nature of the case Even this decline has failed to draw presses still more severely upon the Cen- buyers, who are scen quitting their hold tral Powers than upon Holland; other-ings much cheaper. wise, it is implied, the Central Empires A redeeming feature of the fortnight, might find it necessary to take measures however, has been the remarkable un- to relieve a situation that is steadily be provement in clearances which has helped towards a substantial portion of the coming intolerable."ja

bargained stocks being worked off. This

Thus Count Reventlow warns Holland in the Deutsche Tageszeitung, that The connotes a healthy undertone and gives worth of the protests of a small State is promise of an early resumption of trade. bractically nil unless resistance is offered

The Bombay market is reported steady,

after small sales at $22) Star Ferrica are quoted 938 nominal with business done at that figure.

Now that Yuan Shi kat is dead and his conduct has been publicly exposed, I have

Oits-Market is very quiet and no thought it sufficient excuse for letting the world know what my old friend and cal business reported. Shells are league, Dr. Yung Wing, LL.D., the sis nominal, Urals 34 nominal. Langkata tinguisted patriot, scholar and reformer, are wanted at Tls. 263 ka mar REFINERIES-China Sugars have been thought of him, shortly before his lament- able death the United States. Dr. quiet. Some business was done early in Yung Wig (who was the man who the week up to 9115, but market has brought the first batch of Chinese students since receded to a buying quotation of to the United States to be educated, 81113 Cash. Malabons have improved to amongst them being Tang Shao I, the nominal, and some sales have been present distinguished Minister of For-made at this price.

ign Affairs) wrote io me on the 19th Do- cember 1911, as fullows

MIKING.Raubs were sold at $2.00, and there are now buyers at $2.05. Kailans and Tronohs both remain with a nominal

Who is Yuan Shih-kai! Did he not play the traitor to his Master, the Em-quotation of 30 peror Kwang Hsu in 1898 Ought a

Docks, WHARVES AND GODOWNA-A traitor to be trusted He is the man considerable business has been done in- se much admired by the foreign diplo Hongkong and Whampoa locks up to mats in Peking who took advantage of 16 for the approaching settlement, and the crumbling Manchu Dynasty, exact at 8135 for November, and they close ing by all manner of ingenious feigh with buyers at these prices for both post- ings till he got hold of the Prem ershiptions. Kowloon Wharves have weakened of the miserable opium sot, Prince slightly, and, with little business pass Ching; then his lame leg all at onceng, they close at 884 buyers, Shanghai got well; he was able to move about Docks have improved and are wanted at trying to prop up the odious Manchu Ts. 70 Hongkew Wharves are also machine, to take in China once inore effer wit a nominal quotation of Tis pulate. Is such a man of deep designs

BUILDINGS.A To bir trusted? He ought to be banished-all-business only has been done Hong with the banished Manchus. His name Long Lands and Centrul Estates are both "Yuan" ought to be expunged from wanted at 100, and Humphreys at 883.1 the national record of faurly nanes. Hongkong Hotels, Kowloon Lands and He ought to be branded as a traitor in West Points are unchanged and nominal. history, and forever held in execration COTTON MILLS.Market has been rather by posterity.EN Huieter, but prices show little alteration. leave your readers to judge whether Kung Yiks were dorie at Tla. 14.35, und r Yung Wing was right in his estima are now in request at Ts. 14 Yangtze- tion of the man A

pous have improved to Tls. 5,40 buyers. Shanghai Cottons are wanted at Tls: 95/ Ewos are Tls. 149 nominal

having him as the chauffeur, to mani-surgiAND BUL

When everything is taken into con sideration, one need not be surprised at the miserable ending of Yuan Shih-kar's carenrYours truly, A

TSETSAN TAL Hongkong. 22nd September, 1016.

NATIONAL CONSERVANCY

SCHEME.

- LANDS, HOTELS

MISCELLANEOUS Cements have fluctuat ed a good deal. After touching $10.50, they dropped to $9.93, but have since re covered to $10.25, at which shares are on offer: Dairy Farms are rather Inweri with sellers at $40. Types have been done China ut $33, and are still wanted. Borneos are in demand at 98. China Providents at $9.10, and China Lights

In view of the constant suffering and at 84.70 Electries are unaltered at 8531 it the same tim or unless at least with last prices fully maintained.

The fallowing extract, taken from the damage caused by floods, Premier Tuan buyers, after business at 54. Tramways is evident that the will to offer resist nee exists." After the war Holland's speech made by the chairman of the Bank Chi-jui has been discussing a conservancy have come to business at 87.40, and more of Bombay at the last meeting of the scheme with Mr. Pan Fu. Deputy Direc- shares are obtainable. Union Water- dependence will be gone if she puts up shareholders is: very illuminating-tor-General of the National Conservancy boats are unchanged at 917 nominal, and mplacently with everything for the Exports of Indir Yarns to China areBureau (says the vernacular Press). Watsons at $7 buyers show no alteration. tical independence of Holland is not on the wane, and our goods are steadily Being fully alive to the necessity of pro- Memo--Next Settlement Day, 27th tirely separated from its economic in-being supplanted by indigenous and ceeding with such work with as little September pendence, which in fact is being Japanese makes In 1905. we exported delay as possible Mr. Pan has submitted adually surrendered before British 651,870 bales against 938,777 in 1915. This plans in reference to the following works, Issure. The note of menace here is un-year, owing to scarcity of freight, ship which the Goverment

undertake; VAR istakable. kkkkk og

ments will be still smaller."

(1.) The arder of procedure to be observed in regard to conservancy work, of the Huai River,

preparing to

SAIGON RICE MARKET.

The Compagnie de Commerce et de Navigation d'Extreme Orient, of Sai- gon, report under date 12th September as follows:

Bince our last report, the tendency of our market has been the same, and prices are easier on account of no demands from Hongkong and Singapore, though some transactions with Java have been made.

ut the threat becomes quite explicit Total sales during the fortnight 3,150 an obviously inspired article con- bales. truted to the Koelnische Volkszeitung, Sold and unsold stocks in godowns

(2.) Tho deepening of that part of the byta Berlin correspondent, in which he 54,000 bales.

ARRIVALS.The Mail ss. Sardinia Grand Canal which flows through Kiang rets to the unsatisfactory resistance of

th neutrals of course, Holland is from-Bombay, has brought in 11,571 bales su and Shantung

Shipments from (3.)—Improvements in respect of the pripally meant against the pressure for Shanghat only, of Allied fleets

Hongkong to Shanghai and coast ports, Tungting Lake in Hunan, the West River 7,000 bales

in Rangtang and waterways in other ll these neutrals,” the messsage

SHANGHAY Continues without support provinces, cons of conne

connecting the asksinow draw the right deduction from although hopes of a livelier state of (4)The the ition an determination of the things are entertained. Cent Powers? We shall refrain from giving answer to this question. It is weak market throughout. Bales com of Mr. Pan's plans the execution of The total amount of rice exported from for the strals to ranke their own answer prise: -150. bales, 3 horses, 168 at 8135 which he is advocating with the atmost the 1st January up to the 5th September known edily and clearly For There $134: 1,000 hales yellow joss, 20s, at 8134 enthusiaani Mr. Pan Fu, the Deputy is 881,712 tona, against 796,563 tons in the wry throws off the mask the $141,

Director-General, has received instrue 1915.VERY parryreasures of the Central Powers RAW COTTON-Bengal, no sales; Chin- tions to proceed to the south and devotee quote today white rice No. 2 sifted September-October Chabot before a neutrality, behindese. 100 (small) bales sold at $35 per pieul Himself for the present to mattera con Japan quality, Hongkong 84.24 per picul which of enemies are endeavouring to Quotations Bengal at $25-$30; Chiu nected with improvement of the Grand o.b. Saigon, for

Canal in Kiangsu and Shantung. force tirth their policy of exhaustion:" esa at 831-$36.

CRF Sungari and Lindho2 JAPANESE YARNS have been a quiet and The Premier said to

approved

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