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DUCTOR CHARGED WITH DOPING RECRUITS. WHITEHALL CONSPIRACY CASE A RELEASED ENEMY ALIEN.

Eight men were charged at Bow-street Police Court, recently, with conspiracy to defeat the provisions of the Military Bervice Acts. Their names and addresses

GROWTH OF JAPAN'S THE SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN.

EXPORTS TO AUSTRALIA.

REWARDS FOR DESTRUCTION OR: COMPLAINTS AGAINST JAPANESE MERCHANTS.

CAPTURE.

The following Admiralty notice in p dished by Lloyd's Fast":-

DOCTOR AND SOLDIER. ALLEGED ATTEMPT TO RENDER A MAN UNFIT Dr John Henderson Bell, of Beaufort- mansions, Chelsen, was charged at Marl burough-street Police Court, rocvatly, with attempting to convey a disease or infirmi. ty to a soldier in the Australian Forces by a hypodermic injection in the knee, Mackenzie Ross Sinclair, producing hynovitis (stiffness in the Andrew medical practitioner, Now -- King's-road,juint); and Mordecai Levi Markham,

Indies tailor, with procuring, aidi Hubutuc (white silk piece goods)...339,397mainder only to trawlers, drifters, and Parsons Green;

***Benjamin, Grantway, surveyor, Lauder and abetting.

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WEATHER REFORT.

De July 20th at 11.41-N retorns from Japanese stations Pessare has increased lightly along the east coast of China, and increased alightly slowhere. A trough of relatively low pressure remains sta i mity: the depression has not developed,

Hongkong rainfall for 24 hours wading 10 am. to-day, 0.00 Iush Total sinos 1st Innnary, 5998. Inshes, against an avarags of 61.10 inches.

The forsone for the #4 hour ending at noon to-day is as toʻl

DUTRIOT

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Formons Channel

FORECAST. Post winds, 120- derste; fair.

Jenuh Coast of China sotworn. The same, na

Hongkong and Lumosky

Soal Count of

Mr. Travers Humphreys, who prose cuted, said Sergeant Albert C. Der, who Derived from France on January 16th, was

A view of Australia's following the end of the Mother Country in prohibiting the import of luxuries (says, the Econo- mist) it is of interest to note the principal exports from Japan to the Island Coní- timent. According to the figures for 1916 they are as follows 2-

Cotton hosiery underwear Cotton textiles

Porcelain Sulphur Timber

The following awards are offered by the Adairalty to British merchant ships for successful action in self-defence against and ships of war and ency submarines an for report of mines.

Awards Nos. 1, 2, 6, 6, and 7 are offered to all British merchant vessels, the re

254,268 small craft.

204,907 154,159 123,401 123,143ench case within the maxioure shown. 90,407 Where more than one British ship is con-

The Admiralty or senior naval officer. will decide the amount of the award in

Thomas Stilling medical oficer's at tendant, Romney-building, Millbank;

George Heary Bishop, medical practi-anxious to get on the Headquarters Staff Toys tioner, Leman-street. Whitechapel; though he knew the position was reserved. Twelve minor items (hats, buttons,cerned in action against any one sub- John Trichter, solicitor's clerk, But for unfit men.. He was introduced to cotton handkerchiefs, balbraid cool, marine or war, vessel, the total sin distri land-street, Whitechapel,

Markham, who said he knew a doctor who rice, etc) anpanted to about £340,000-luted among them (including H.M. Thomas Evans, insurance manager, would treat him in such a way as to get a total of about £1,65,000. A Bydney auxiliary patrol vessels, if concerned) will Kelvin Avenue, Wood Green;

him into hospital. It was arranged that despatch says it is expected that Japanese not exceed the waxinum shown. David Morley, insurance manager, Oer should pay £21, and on January 24th silk goods will be exempt from the pro- Awards 1 to 4 inclusive must be suh

he went in uniform to Great Portland bibition, as they are now regarded as butted to the Admiralty. street, where Bell injected something into an indispensable material for clothing. his knee, and was paid £25 Within their superior durability compensating for Mr. Travers Humphreys, for the Public day or two the knee began to swell, result their cost as compared with woollen and Prosecutor, said Dr. Sinclair was a mem

linen. ber of the Whitnall Medical Board, in Oer going into hospital." Grantway had acted as confidential clerk On May 23rd Chief Inspector Wensley to a solicitor. in Commercial street, and Stilling was an attendant at the Whitchan recruiting depot. Dr. Bishop practised in Leman-street; Trichter, at enemy alien, who was interned for some time but after- wards released, had apparently added as clerk to the same firm as Grantway, and Evans, Morley, and Ward hud offices in High-street, Whitechapel.

Maurice Ward, insurance inspector, Wellington-avenue, Stamford Hill.

THE DOCTORS.

It was alleged, said counsel, that the accused had been engaged in a scheme by which, in consideration of payments, mon might be put in a class lower than that for which they were really fitted Evi dence would be given to show that per sous who had paid money to some of the defendants were first taken to see Dr. Sinclair privately so that he might be able to recognise then again when they

esime before him

The person whose duty it was to take mer into the rooms for examination was Stilling, and it would be show that he was told by Dr. Sinclair that when cer- tain recruits came they were to he brought to him. It would be alleged against Dr. Bishop that when he examined a man and he could not be honestly classified. as C3, be would dus, him, or dope him, so that he might get into a sufficiently bad state of health to deceive the indi

be doctor before whom he might nenden

told defendants of the charge. They were then in custody, having been found in the act of a subsequent offence, Bell re- marked You need not put me by for identification. I admit it. I have made afool of myself," and Markham swit

There is no necessarity for it. I do not dispute my identification." -After leaving hospital Orr made a cun- fession, and Major Brown, an assistant provost marsial of the Australian Forces, in order to find out if the men were in the habit of doing this sort of thing, in structed Warrant Officer Hawkins to get into touch with Markham. The latter said he could introduce doctor, the price was agreed at £50, and it was stated that Hawkine would be unfit for two or three months. On May 18th Hawkins went to a workroom in Chiswell street, where £10 was paid on account and the the operation tims and place for arranged.

DETECTIVE UNDER THE BED Next day Markham went to the Regent Palus Hotel, where Hawkins was staging, and after dinner they went up to a bed rom where, said Mr. Travers Hup phreys, Detective Sergeant Brower was concealed under a bed and took down in shorthand all the conversation. Arrange ments for the operation were made and £10 was handled over. Hawkins, who was known as Burgess, subsequently paid

An expert despatched by the Depart- ment of Agricultug and Commerce tu investigate commercial possibilities in Australia reports that in 1914 the imports from all countries other than Gront Britain amounted to only £17,300,000, or 20 per cent of the total inports, the United States heading the list, followe by Germany, Notwithstanding the fav ourable effect of the suspension of Ger- mun imports, Japanese imports still anount to boly one-third of those from Germany before the war. On the out- break of the war, imports of Japanese goods suddenly increased, especially sill goods, cotton goods, Panumn hats, glass ware porcelain, toys, brushes 59 WANNA SE

sulphur and

Notwithstanding the demand for them, due to the insuficiency of supplies from Britain and Amerion, there are lond complaints of their inferior quality;" hence they are being used simply ng temporary substitates. The chief com plaint against Japanes merchants and their goods, says this expert, are: (1) Shipments nut coming up to sample; (2) delay in shipments (3) breach of con tract; (4) imperfect packing; (3) sharp. practices (0) supplying inferior goods; and (7) opening business connections elsewhere in spite of agent already appointed fairly exhaustive list. of possible eatises of complaint. The expert concludes that in view of the prospects afforded by Japan's geographical posi- tiore for huilding up a great permanent trade with Australia, Japanese merchants hold forgo their ebort-sighted endea.

The remainder xony be paid direct by the commander-in-chief or senior naval officer.

AWARDS FOR CAPTILE, ETC., OF ENEMY

SEMARINES AND WARSHIPS..

For capture or destruction of enemy submaring or other ship of war. Amount not to exceed maximum of

£1,000 Note:--A vessel contributing to

or giving information which directly leads to the capture or dinstruction of an shorty sub- marine is eligible for some part of the award, but a mere call for assistance when attacked does not give a clairs under this headphones

consider the enemy submarine or 2-In cases where the Admiralty

other ship of war has been dam aged, though not destroyed. Amount not to exceed maximum

$ 300

an enemy submarine or ship of 3-For information which leads to war being sighted and chased, the information being proved to be accurate, though the vessel Was not destroyed. Amount not to exceed maximum ofLLE. 2001 4-For information of the move

inents of enemy war vessels or other vessels engaged in mine- laying or other hostile or suspi cious action, the information being proved to be accurate und valuable and delivered at the For carliest possible moment. each mile travelled off the coura in order to report quickly E: Also in special cases where the reporting vessel has not travel- led off course 11.-AWARDS FOR REPORTS OF MINES,

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£100 A

100 FOR A 0 3. (ELTIFICATE Counsel said that a wholesale furrier named Gordon, who obtained temporary exemption, was represented before the tribunal by a firm named Jonas G., whose olerk, Trichter, he met. Hy also met Wand and Morley, who told him the price of a C certificate was £100 £30, and it was decided that the opera vours after all immediate gains, and | 5~~(a) Fishermen and others are not to tion should take place at Great Woodramedy The above causes of complaint. stuck-street; Dr. Bell, not caring la per- for it it the hotel. On May 22nd Hawking went to the house, where Brewer

Graidway said it could be done for 45 Gordon, who had bech classified went to the War Offer and a min nan Bennett was selected by the police to introduced to the compiracy.

Gordon took him to Trichter, who said, "You bring the money in Treasury notes and I will take you to Grantway to fix it

refused

wis again under the bed, and heard JAPANESE COTTON YARN IN everything.

KNEE dat NOSE,

Bell said there was some objection to an operation on the knee, and thought

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destroy mines unless this can be done by rifle fire it. A distance of not less than 200 yards. It a mine in thes destroyed within certain areas limite by the Admiralty, the award is to bo So, or, in special cures, £10. Nu.com- pensation

payable for damage sus- tained while destroying the mine, (b) Sferchant vessels and ishing ves- ls should not attempt to salve mincs. If they cannot destroy them in accord- ance with Paragraph 5 (a), they should report their position. to patrol vessel or coast guard station

The requisition of all P. & U. steamers Later Bennett

to take any the nose would be a tender spot as Burby the British Government, and the conse- medicine, as it was dangerous. He was gas was suffering from a cold. He inadequent cessation of the P. & O. Far East- introduced to Grantway who said he an examination, having his apparatus could get him a C3 certificate for £100.there, and while making preparations ern service, among other lines, will have Dr. Bishop gave him one that he had been given to whisky drinking, that his said When I have finished with young small effect upon Japan's cotton yarn you will not be able to do any more and textile trade, as well as her mercan- heart was dilated, and that the apex was military service. Brewer then left his

extremely displaced. In reality he was Lemperate Bennet: was then examined hiring-place and the defendants were tile marine (says the Japan Times). Put 6. The award for reporting a drifting

PILLS FOR THE HEART.

arrested.

at the first opportunity. If the mine is moored the position should be marked MS

ming, where such report leads to the destruction of the mine, is £5, or, in special cases, £10. Nothing is pay- able for travelling of course or for loss of fishing. Seuior naval officers may declare that in certain areas known to be infested with mines rewards are not pay for

ble such re- ports

7---The award for the first information of an enemy's moored mine, proved to he accurate and valuable, and de livered at the earliest possible mo ment, is £10. Also, 10s gier mile for cach mile travelled off the course in order to report quickly,

mine wushed up on shore" in cases where the mine is actually recovered

£1 mine le

chasers for Szechuan province, the biggest said, by Dr Sinclair, who

I think you

TO The authorities, said counsel, consumer of Indian yarn, have thus been had letter not go before the Medical Board for the present. You had better yard this as a very serious matter. For eagerly seeking it, and the market at home be satisfied with your classificatius, a medical man to prostitute his talents was proportionately buoyant. P. & 0. Things have altered at the Medical for the purpose of preventing a soldier steamers have been hitherto bringing to. Board."

At that time Sinclair was put from being in a position to fight for his China 100,000 tons at least every year of on the board. The doctors were not country is, in their view, a serious as cotton yarn and other goods, and the

came in an offence

as can be alleged against a entire withdrawal of these vessels from permanently employed but rotation, depend

medical manager of Far Eastern waters is no doubt at severe Sergeant Or, who in aged 21, said he blow. Among other articles, cotton yarn Later Trichter said to Bennett, You joined the Army at Adelaide in 1914, was exported to China, from India amounted had better have some medicine," and en-discharged as under age, rejoined in monthly to 40,000 to 50,000 bales, roughly tioned that a certain doctor would 1915, and had seen service in the Sinal the same in volume to Japan's such ex Indian exporters may supply three bottles for £25" Grant Peninsula and France. He described the port to China.

conterapiate exporting by chartering bot way hurred Bishop, who gave Bennett eration, and said Bell told him if the toms, but, it is doubtful whether it will-The award for the Arst report of a pills and told him to take three three desired end had not been attained, be way be paying, in view of the continued up- Limes a day, adding, Don't be alarmed see him wain. He paid him five ward tendency of charurage. On their it they give you a hendathe. They are" fivers."

"He then related how he went homeward voyage, Japanese ships fron quite harmless. I am giving them to you to hospital, was discharged in February, to make your heart beat faster." Ben- nett took six of the pills and handed the and tende a confession, other three to Captain Lucy for analysis. He saw Bishop again, who said, "Your. heart's very fast, I think now you ca go and see Sir James, Mackenzie. Bishop gave him nine more pills to take before going to the Medical Board and someone put up by the authorities, he of manufactured yarn were much more later again saw him Bennett told him would feel reluctant to inflict punish buoyant of late. Business returns of the felt depresedinstructed Mr. Travers. Humphreys: But surely, year will be more favourable than the following particulara of the secl sight-

when Bishop remarkedmantas matters stood at present Japanese spinning companies for the last That's Bennett to sec Dir - Mackenzie and if persons are suspected of conspiring first half year, they will be still more Dr. Sinclair, saying You have to come together in this way, what means is there favourable in first half year of 1918. If from him (Sinclair) to me with £113 in by which they can be detected except by cotton yarn quotations still continue Treasury notes. Il you get C. Fil keep sending stineone to get evidence. It is rising companies may recover their cani the lot. If you are unfortunate enough done every day, and with the approval tal within six months.

C2 I'll only keep £40.

of his Majesty's judges,

to

FAMOUS DOCTOR POZELED,

can.

MAGISTRATE AND PROVOCATEURS," Evidence concerning the second case was not given at this hearing, and Mr Mead, the magistrate, said that as the offence was done at the instigation of

India are usually fully laden with raw cotton for spinning companies at home, and they may be unable to load cargo from other shippers than in contact here: tofore. METALOUS

Haw cotton has been going up in price. by leaps and bounds, but the quotations

BRITISH SUBMARINE RAMMED BYU BOAT.

The Rheinisch-Westfälische Zeitung re dates what it believes to be an unprece

is

0.--Vessels observing enemy war vessels or vossola engaged in mine laying or other hostile or suspicious action, should at once proceed towards the rearest British warship or port and report immediately, Reports should be made to naval officers, coastguards, Customs officers, or fishery officers. Where circumstances permit, reports should be made in writing, giving the ed-Name,

nationality, description, course and speed, date and time, position but in no circumstances should the of the report be delayed making

These awards will not apply to his lajesty's ships, for which separate rates have been issued

THE YWCA

Mr. Mead cited one ease in which this Bennett went to Sinclair, who told him

was Hone and which, he said, had earned to go to Whitehall and see an attendant for itself unenviable notoriety in the named Tom Sinclair said, “He'll show

Mr. Jenkins mentioned the White City you into the room where I am. Don't matter of these provocateurs." recognise me when you come there" The

Court. None of the judges suggested notes, said counsel, were provided by Cap recruiting case, which went to the High tain Lucy

Tom

turned out to be Stilling, and after being taken to the room that it was not proper Bennett was classified C 3 Sir James The nocused wem remanded Bell being drated Incident in naval warfare, Mackenzie was somewhat puzzled About allowed bail Bennett's condition, and wrote Bishop to that effect He had singe xamined Bennett and found the heart normal The pills contained a drug which would increase the beats and would frequently cause palpitation./

Counsel stated bow a man named Ger don, who it was arranged should

Dar £110, was taken, to see Dr. Sinclair and was eventually classified C3.

Detectives repented the denials the accused made when arrested, and Stilling's allegation that he had done only what Dr. Sinclair requested,

The case was adjourned,

HUTS IN FRANCE.

~Hundreds of women are now going to Trance to join the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, Only the bare necessities of life are supplied by the War Office, and the YW.CA has been called upon to It says that on April 19th in the provide Blae Triangle recreation Channel a German submarine, rummung huts, canteens, and such amenities, as are submerged, rammed a British submarine, peable to create the home atmosphere which was also under water. The British that every woman, worker or not, always submarine rose to the surface bringing craves for, The first of these huts has A FRESH RECORD FOR SECOND- with it the German submarine, which lay now been opened, and the girls are de HAND JAPANESE VESSELS with her bow across the British vessel. liebted with the restful brown, and biscuit

The German submarine then glided off, The ste. Kamagata Alaru, 2,831 voel and shall afterwards both boats set ros, registered at Dairen, has been

SHIPPING NEWS.

each othera

to the Yamashita Steamship Co. Darther the going and separated frout for Y.2,907,500. This prios corresponds roughly to F.650 per ton deadweight, and establishes a fresh record for Japanese second-hand vessels

rolour walls, blue curtains, comfortable. wicker chairs, and wooden bowls piled with fruit Cliffs of 7d novel to estab

* fish libraries would be gratefully received

at 94 Park-late W The C.A. Na- tional Appeal Committer (28, George street. Hanover square ), are asking for $20,000 for work in France.

When they were 50 yards clear of one another, the submarines dived, and the

German saw the enemy no more.