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ANCHORS OF THE "HUE," CHARGE AGAINST CHIEF OFFICER.

Tho hearing was resumed at the Hongkong Magistracy yesterday of the charge of the theft. of two ship's anchors, belonging to the s.s. fue, pre- Herred against M. Balsutia, chief officer of the Hue. The anchors are valued at 2500, and it is alleged that defendant sold them to a marine hawker for $100. Mr. F. C. Jenkin defended, and the case for the prosecution was con ducted by Mr. C. Mcl. Messer (Hon. C.S.P.). Mr. Davidson watched the cast on behalf of marine hawker.

The Captain of the Hue was cross- examined by Mr. Jenkin.

Prior to this

TIME HONGKONG DAILY PRESE TUESDAY, JANUARY 2000,

HONGKONG MAGISTRACY.

SHIP'S OFFICER CHARGED.

James Cooper, a ship's second officer, was charged with being drunk and dis. orderly in Nathan Rond, Kowloon, but upon the application of Mr. Goldring the case was remanded, hail, being fixed at $250. Mr. Goldring also intimned that he desired to take out a suniinons for assault against the Police.

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PROCEDURE IN DEALING WITH APPLICATIONS.

THE STRAITS AND ACTIVE" JOINT MEDICAL CONFERENCE

IN CANTON.

[FROM OUR MEDICAL CORRESPONDENT] We learn that, owing to the delayed With reference to the antice recently departure of the 8.8. Ching from Shang- isance in the Press regarding the anha, the forthcoming Joint Conference pointment of Manpower Advisory Cam- of the National Medical Association of mittees in the various Settlements, China and Medical Missionary Asso- has been decided (says The Stricts Tration has been postponed till January that every man who desires to offer heich (2nd day of Chinese New Year), services for the war should first of all

so as to enable the delegates from the undergo medical examination.rth to arrive in time.

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Eight Winchester rifles, eight Mauser will not be considered from men over the pistols and 1,500 rounds of ammunition military age limit, which is at present 41.mittees have been kept busy. A most

For the present, applications for war were found on board the Monteagle on service will not to considered from men encouraging feature is the great interest wad fail to pass the medical examination shown by the Civil Governor of Kwang: Saturday by Detective Bergi, Fowler. A

A, which is fit for active thug in the preparations. His Excellency Chinese was charged before Mr. Mel-service in any capacity anywhere.*

will attend the opening ceremony on Medical officers have been appointed in Wednesday, January 24th, and deliver The flucbourne with importing the same, but was.

Bingapore, Penang and Malacca,

an address of welcome, the next evening remanded on the application of Mr. F. T the applicant is certified to be per he will entertain all the foreign and manently unfit for any service, he may X. D'Almada, Bail was ixed at $700.

Chinese delegates to a grand banquet at Apply to the Advisory Committee for s BURGLARS BUSY AT KOWLOON. formal certificate to that effect, on which the Oriental Hotel. On the 27th the CAMP

the Medical Officer's reasons for rejection.delegates will be entertained to dinner at the Roof Garden of the Sincere Com- There have been several burglaries in will be recorded.

If the applicant is certified to be fit pany by the local branches of the Kowloon during the past few weeks, and, for service (Class A), but is not pre N.M.A. and C.M.M.A. Receptiona and in some cases, no clues have been found.pared to prove that he is a fres agent, ton parties will be held at the wet FOLDING Between the 8th and 9th inst, when it he may apply to the Advisory Committes Women's Medical College, Kwong Wah Hospital, Canton Christian College, and for his application to be enquired into.

the Government Hospital. It is expect was dark, Chater Bungalow, Nathan On the disposal of the case Road, occupied by Mr. A. W. Heron, was stating that in the opinion of the Advisiderable portion of the medical prac (a)-Ho will receive a formal certificate ed that lady doctore, who form a con- entered and various property, including sory Committee he can be spared; and, titioners in Canton, will take an active clocks, watches, moury, etc., valued at if he satisfies the committes that he is a part in this Conference. Almost all the 8311, was stolen. On the night of the free agent, this will also be stated, or

(6)He will receive a formal certificato sessions will be held in the new Y.M.C.A. 16th inst. the cook-house at Rockville," staving that in the opinion of the

visory Committee:-

arrived in Hongkong on the 8th inst At this time his chief ooer was the defendant, and the second officer was a man named Martinson. arrival the Hue left Hongkong on Desember 30th, defendant's wife accom panied him on the trip, and witness' wife also joined the vessel at Haiphong,

After the ship arrived in Hongkong witness went ashore, leaving both officers on board, Be could not say whether defendant's wife remained on board, nor whether he himself went on board the Hue on the 9th He did go ON board either on the 9th or 10th, and he missed the anchors on the 11th.

Mr. Jenkin And Inspector Gordon rebived the report that the anchors were missing on the 10th.

Witness That was a telephone message from the office. He added that he was the first to notice that the anchors were missing, and that was on the 11th, and if Inspector Gordon received the report on the 10th that seemed impossible. He only missed them on the 11th, when he was taking an inventory.

Mr. Jenkin These special dates are more than a joke to my client, Captain, I can assure you; it is no laughing

matter.

Further questioned on this point, the Captain was unable to give definite date, and Mr. Wood said the Court would assume that the anchors were missed on the 10th inst.

Witness went on to say that defendant was not on board when the anchora were found. to, be missing.

When questioning witness with regard to the description he gave

of the anchors, Mr. Jenkin, in reply to the Magistrate, said there was consider able doubt as to whether the anchors outside the Court were those which had been missed from the ue. It was very important to find what description the Captain gave of the anchors to Bergt. Pincott,

Kimberley Road, occupied by Mr. Curry, was broken into, and most of the cooking utensils were taken away.

Yesterday three men were charged with being concerned in the burglaries by Inspector Gordon, and a man and woman were charged with receiving certain of the goods. The three mon pleaded guilty and were each sentenced to six months hard labour and five hours stocks in lieu of the last day,

The man and woman wore remanded for more evidence to be obtained. They both deny any connection with the thefts, though some of the stolen property was found in the house which they occupied.

SMALL-POX IN HONGKONG. During the week ending January 20th 83 cases of small-pox (one Japanese and the rest Chinese, one being importe 1) were reported in the Colony, of which number da proved fatal,

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The Captain was handed a small docu- ment, which asked for the supply of oil, rope, etc. to the ue, and was eigned Chief Officer. Martinson," and

in reply to Mr. Jenkin, witness said that Martinson was act Chief Officer and he (witness) knew nothing about For this match, to be played on the the oil, rope, etc. The document was Club ground to-morrow (Wednesday), handed to him in the saloon; someone commencing at 4 p.m., the Volunteers "may have been scared." Martinson will be represented by the following: did not do much writing on the ship Goldenberg; Black and McCubbin Rals and he could not say if he could ton, Stewart, and Railton; Walker,

Robinson, identify Martinson's handwriting, "he has so many different kinds of hand-Rodger," writing."

Mr. Jenkin-That is very interesting at anyrate and it is what we think, Captain. And Captain, if I knew the Latin for "I don't know" I would recommend it to you as a family motto. (Laughter.) You always say I don't know," and then you go on and tell me something.

Mr. Mcl. Messer here mentioned that he had discovered that the Captain of the Hue reported that the anchors wore missing on the 11th inst., not the 10th, so the Captain was right in regard to that date.

Mr. Jenkin then intimated that his defence was that the handwriting on a certain document, which was said to be defendant's, was not his, and that de fendant was convinced that it was in the handwriting of 1 man called Martinson, who was defendant's junior on the ve; he was the second officer. Also, that the handwriting on another document was similar to that on the other document alleged by defendant to have been written by Martinson. It would also be shown that Martinson had bad a bent for getting hold of the ship's stores before and evidence would be called as to that fact--and the de- fendant was to some extent responsible for discovering Martinson's previous getting hold of the ship's stores. further defence would be that defendant was on duty on the ship on the 10th, that Martinson was on duty on the 9th, and that it was on the 9th that the arrangement for the sale of the anchors took place. That would be adduced in evidence.

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The Consulting Committee havo also in contemplation the reduction of the Com- pany's capital from 8277,230 to $184,051, which will probably be effected by return- ing to shareholders the sum of 83 in respect of each share held by them, thus reifucing the face value of each share from $10 to $7.

SHANGHAI AND THE MAN-POWER

QUESTION.

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An advertisement signed by Sir E. H. Fraser, H.B.M's Consul-General Shanghai, appears in the N.-C. Daily News, instructing the heads of British firms, "other than one man concerns to submit, in confidence, immediately:

(1) A return of all British members of their firms. The retur should be arranged in order of value of the various members to the firm so that, should Conscription be introduced at any time, the necessary data will already be filed.

(3) A return of those members of their firm who can at or be spared for mili- tary service or similar employment with opt actual dislocation of the firm'a bust Mr. Mol. Messer said he had endea

ness. In the cas of Erma having voured to get hold of Martinson, but branches elsewhere in China, this return it seemed ho was away that day. He should include any such employés else would try to get hire to come forward to give evidence.

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JAPAN'S SPINNING INDUSTRY.

Sergt. Pincatt spoke to arresting defendant in the harbour. When charged with the theft of the anchora defendant

The number of spindles of the said, "If you will detain my ship for an hour, and I can see the Captain of Japanese spinning industry prior to WES estimated at 1,509,000; the Hue, I will explain Witness also the war referred to conversation between the to-day (says the Japan Advertiser) it Captain of the ne, and other gentle- is given at 2,763,000, and it is believed men, during which witness was asked that before long the number will reach to withdraw the charge. Witness-Baid 5,000,000. Before the war England led that before this could be done he would all countries with 86,650,000 spindles; need an indemnifying letter asking for the United States had 31,550,000; Ger- the charge to be withdrawn. Defendant many 11,188,000; Russia 9,212,000; and: said, "The owner of the boat will not France 7,400,000. Bince the outbreak of Five you this lette, but I will, I will the war Japan has taken over a large also deposit 6250 here in the station to portion of the world's markets and, compensate the sampan people."

further, bas replaced German goods in England. The hearing was again adjourned.

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(1)He is serving the interests of his country, best for the present in his present Docupation (reasons be recorded briefly), or that

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(2.) He cannot be spared for the pre- sent, but that it should be possible for his employer to replace him by a man ineligible for military service within & certain number of months from date of certificate, or that

(3.) His offer of service should not be accepted for the present, on grounds con- nocted with his dependants.

If the applicant is certified to be fit for service (Class A), and is prepared to prove that he is a free agent, his applica tion will be forwarded to Military Head- quarters on the prescribed forms ("A" ther with his medical certificate, -Military, and BPrivate), toge

All applicants will be required to volunteer for military service. in any capacity" but they may state on their application form (A "Military) whe ther they wish to offer themselves for training for commissioned service or for

Commissions in the Indian Army Reserve of Officers, and the General Officer Com- manding, will recommend such applica tions as he may think fit, although candi- dates should note that his recommendu- tion carries no guarantee of acceptance.

Those in need of an assisted passage tu England will, on the recommendation of the General Officer Commanding, be given a letter to the Colonial Secretary, certify- ing (.) that the applicant is recommend ed for military servico, (ii) that he has been passed as medically at (Class "A"): (i) that he is in need of assistance in the

opinion of the General Officer Com- manding, and (iv) that he is free to go. This letter will be supported by a copy of his medical certificate, and, where pos sible, by a written statement from his certificate from the com- employer or mitte both for the retention of the Colonial Secretary.

On presentation of this letter to the Second Assistant Colonial Secretary, the applicant will be given a letter for pre sentation to the steamship company, who will credit him with £30 towards the cost of his passage.

Employers are reminded that the Ad- visory Committees have been appointed by Government for their benefit as well as that of their employés.

Certificates will be issued, if desired, by the commit tee to an employer stating that in their opinion his staff has been reduced to the minimum in the circumstances of the moment, that it is not (or is) advisable for him to try and replace any of his able-bodied men who would be otherwise available for military service,

WAR TAXATION IN THE STRAITS.

TOBACCO AND LIQUOR DUTIES INCREASED.

the

At the last meeting of the Straits Set- tlements. Legislative Council the Tobacco Duties (Amendment) Bill was introduced by the Attorney-General and passed In proposing the through all stages. first reading the Attorney-General said it was proposed to increase the present duty by fifty per cent., except in the case of native and

cheaper Europeain The duty on these brands tobaccos. would not be increased at all. On first- class cigars the duty would in future be 5s. 3d. a pound instead of 3a, ed., on the second-class variety 25, 74. and on the third class 11d. With regard to tobacco the duty would be 2s, 7d. on the first-class variety, 11d, on the second, and 2d, on the third; and in the case of cigarettes it would be . 7d. on the first-class and duties in England were 10s. 6d. on cigars 11d. on the second. The corresponding

without distinction of class, 83, and 78. ad. on tobacco, and as. 6d. on cigarettes, so it could be seen they had not even ap proximated to the duties levied at home,

On the motion of the Attorney-General the Council adopted a scheme of increas ed duties in the case of intoxicating liquors, the increase in each case being at the rate of twenty-five per gent. The Attorney General said the new duties sug gested were already in force in the M.S.. and it was convenient that the duties in the Colony should be the same.

Mrs. Jellicoe, who died at the age of 82, at Northfield, George Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, and who was the mother of Admiral Jellicoe, laft £1,396.

RECLINING CHAIRS.

LUNCHEON BASKETS.

BAGS, TABLES.

BLANKETS.

WATER MOSQUITO NETS AND

buildings on the Bund. It is expected CARRYING AND SLEEPING BAGS.

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that nearly 150 delegates will attend the Conference. The following is the prin- cipal part of the programme:--- Wednesday, Jan. 24th

2-4 p.m. Open Session,

Address by Dr. Wu Lien Teh, Pre-

sident of NM.A.

Address by Dr. W. H. Venable, President of C.M.M.A. Business Sessions,

8 pm. Reception to delegates and

friends at the Y.M.C.A. Addresses of welcome by H.E, the Governor of Canton, Dr. H. Cheng (President of the Kwangtung branch of N.M.A.) and Dr. Todd, President of South China Branch of C.M.M.A.),

Thursday, Jan. 25th-

9-13.30 Contributed Papers,

1. Hospital Eciency, by Dr. Mary

Griscom.

2. Standardisation in Hospital Work,

by Dr. H. S. Houghton,

3. Work of the China Medical Board,

by Mr. R. 8. Greeno.

2-4. Reports of the C.M.M.A. Research

Committees.

1. Peloic and Foctal Measurements,

by Dr. M. S. Garner,

2. The Circulation, by Dr. E. H.

Hume.

3. Height, Weight and Chest Mes surements, by Dr. G. D. Whyte,

4. Report of Council on Public Health, by Dr. H. 8. Honghton.

8. p.m. Banquet given by H.E. the

Govornor of Canton.

Friday, Jan. 28th:-

9-12.30 Papers on Medical Colleges, by

Dr. T. Gillison. Further Development of Public Health Work, by Dr. W. W, Peter. Medical Terminology, by Dr C. V,

Yui.

4.304, Vidit to the Asylum to listen to Seldon - demonstrations by Drs.

and Hoffmann.

8-10 p.m. Papers on

1. The Nature of Plague Protec

toxins, by Dr. F. Eberson.

2. Plabenta Preria, by Dr. R. M.

Gibson.

3. Leprosy and the State, by Dr. H.

Fowler.

4. Autopsy, by Dr. J. H. Liu, 5. Diabetes, by Dr. H. G. Earle. Saturday, Jan. 27th:-

9-12.30 Papers on

1. Notes on Subepithelial lympathic

glande, by Dr. K. Digby.

2. Appendicitis in Asiatics, by Dr.

C. Hedblom

3. Spinal Anaesthesia with Fropoco-

cain by Dr. H. Cheng,

4. Gunshot Injuries. by Dr. W. G.

Raynolds,

6. Pronephrosis, by Dr.

Chen,

H. J.

6. Strangulated Hernia, by Dr. W.

B. Russell,

7. Two Case Reports, by Dr. J.

Preston Maxwell.

7 p.m. Banquet given by the local branches of N.M.A. and C.M.M.A. Sunday, Jan, 28th:-

5.30 p.m. Union Service

at the Y.M.C.A. ouditorium, led by Dr. W. H. Venable, President of C.M.M.A. Monday, Jan. 29th-

9-12.30

1. The Menace of Morphine, by Dr.

Wu Läen Teh,

2. Medical Evangelisation, by Dr.

Isabel Patton.

3 Training of Nurses in China, by

Dr. Mary James.

4. Ascites, by Dr. W. W. Cadbury. 5. Splenomegalin, by Dr. Fungjoe

Lee,

6. Hoopworm Control in Chine, by

Dr. E. H. Hume.

7. Alcoholism, Lead Poisoning, etc.,

by Dr. W. H. Park,

8. Hookworm Trachoma Conspiracy, by Dra. K. Y. Wong and J, F. Lee. 2.30-4.30. Opening of the Public Health For this Campaign in Canton. work the Civil Governor hay emi tributed $300.

-7-10 Session for papers in Chinese. Tuesday, Jan. 30th:

9-12, Business Session.

Election of Officers, Reports of Sub-Committees.

1 p.m. Conference ends. The ss. China is expected to leave Hongkong again on Jan. 31st, and the above arrangements have been made to suit the convenionon of all concerned. The above programme is only tentative.

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