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Club to investigate the alleged malpractices » which he had a knowledge. Had he done s the stewards would have asked him to furmulau bis clogged and to suppost them by evid_nco Na thing which has transpired since Lord Burbain made his speech has in any way altered the position of matters with reference to the duty which then devolved upon him, and would have devolved upon the stewards had he pared the case before them. This being so,

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of the club from the legal cuties to which now appes to fulfil hath of those condi. 1 hear he will call attention I now off to handtions (bear, held). If that be, so, then I

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to the stewards a copy of my speech at York, do think that a probably, will afford a satis so that he may haveti-very-difficuit-position- bringing an action at law against me, in which with which we and ourselves confronteri the truth of any statements may be fully investi this afternoon Gear, heu)? Well, fortunately ZTLAND gated. I undertake in such action not to raise any we have a prcedent for our guidance. In the questions of the speech or is publication Felug year 1870 the Life Sir Joseph Hawley moved, privileged, and further engage only to raise upon at Newmarket, for a condtee to inquire into the dial the truth or faiselund of my statements the existing condition of the turf. That motion sptured, is will be the duty of Loid Durhams to advances legal objectives to an antium for huel. tit tee, kut enly on the ground this the fanalete his charges and support them by

I now state that the substance of any speech at stewards themselves undertook at the following endeme before that tribunal, and the priesthe Gimcrack dinner at Yoik was to the effect mesting to move for the appointment of a com alled to be incriminated must meet these that the houses in Sherrard's stable have showa mittee for that pa pose. They moved for such changes to the proper manner by rebufting constant and inexplicable changes of burun, and a committee at the first Spring, Meeting in 1879 exdrive. It is impossible for ine in the present that Wood, the jockey of that stable, has beea and and it was duly appointed, and proceed ate of matters to allow you to

in the habit of pulling them

to make that inquiry. Now, what i wish to pat Station gunst Lord Durham; putting aside the George Chetwynd of having connived at serious carnestly before the attention of this meeting is gleton of technicalities I should not know malpractices which are contrary to the rules of this, that lifever grave the general conduties is is to pinte what it is he has to complain of, your the 'ient servant (signed), Durian not possible be worse than it is at present if But allege against Lord Durham. It is his racing have the honour to be, gratlendi, of the turf might have been at that time, it could if it is your business to meet the charges when fo the stewards of the jockey Club." This Lood Durham is able to verify upon fit investi- yout Low what they are. It is a well-known gentlemen, is signed, and I am willing to giveligation the statements which he has thought it jangi of Jaw that

to the stewards.

his duty to make. My lords and gentlemen. J have thought it my duty to offer these remaks as a muraler of this club, who has had for some years the honour of belonging to this association, earnestly hope that this matter will be taken up at once. I look in the first instance to ike stewards to take action. They are the proper and competent authority (hear, hear) But, failing this, it is absolutely certain that action in thus matter will be taken by others. If it is not, in any copinion the stewards of the Jockey Club will have faill most signally in their duties; they will lose that general confidence which at present is reposed in them by the public, and the turf, I think, will be rapidly arriving at a condition which will be deplorable to all who have its intérests at heart.

cannot prove a nega- tive, but if I were to commence proceedings on The Duke of Richmnud-My lords and your behalf! should have first of all to invent gentlemen, have for many yous past given up an eresting, and then prove the negative." any active pursuit of racing, but as I have the That is from my solicitor in his own writing unenviable, notoriety, I may say, of being the tax morning

I have only to say, of course, senior member of the club, I thought (taking I have gone entirely by my legal advisers deep interest still in racing, and more especially 1st of all consulted my solicitor to know if in the welfare and the hour of his club there was a possibility of my bringing an action was an opportunity on which I might offer se atlaw, add de teld me without, the least hesita- few opinions to the members of the club. 1, tion there was no chance; and, so that I should understand that it must be with the consent of entirely by his opinion, I asked him both parties that an action for libel may he to communicate with different legal authorities brought against Lord Durham, and that they to low what was the best possible opinion case would be referred to a Court oflow-I think toull get on the case, and they told him to Master-and fat this Master would order Illet Mr. Finlay, and he had all the the case to be referred to arbitration," I raʼker _squalinel-all-the-letters-that-had-passed-and-think-hemes the bitrator, if he praises he studied the case fairly, and his opinion is himself, and they could be either th: Juckey 2. I have laid it on the table. Naturally, all Club or any members of, the Jockey Club, or I tehty do whatever the Jockey Club think book I am perfectly prepared to meet any charge dansi inc, and rebut it before any Lab of in the world, but I cannot go against tay advisers, who say it is quite impos salte fan go to a Court of law. I am here det auswer any questions that may he -pa-done-by-anybody in the club,--

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Sir George, Chetwynd- was instructed that was not quite the way. The proceedings would not go before the Master, but there was very little time, as Mr. Lowther will say for me.

The Duke of Richmond and Gardon-1 did not wish to find fault with the solicitor--he knows more about the law than I do, but it is possible the case was not put before him in the way 1 am told would be the course.

Sir George Chetwynd -It was my fault, I think.

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Land Calihorpe--I wish to ask the stewards whether Sir Gienge Chetwynd, in spite of the strong legal opinion-ho-has-received, will- pledge himself to bring an action against Lord Durham

hand; ofans gal advisers who tell me it is Sir Gorge Chetwynd- an entirely in the quite impossible t can bring an action at law. red out to oyisign of my solicitor, who said distinctly, he world agree to any tribunal. penvided i wapssible it could be arranged

The Duke of Richmond and Gordon-I will not say that, but it seems to me that was a mode of get-parties, may think fit." ting out of the difficulty, and a mode we might arrive at by a unanimous, I do not say vote, but unanimous agreement of the club, that it should be an action for libel against Lord Durham, I would not be taken on behalf of the club, but it would be outside the club. They would take their own course in the proper legal way, and bring it before, the Master, who would refer it back to the arbitrator with all the powers as I am told the Master would have (hear, hear), these views would commend themselves to Sir George Chetwynd and Lord Durham, and they twem the twopponents,, and I have sent would undertake to follow that course, then I would say no more, and I would not novennyqusicas, which I only put at ten minutes past him the Attorney-General's answer to the two resolution-I-have drawn up one in case that it, having to come here at half past three; and I should not commend itself to either Lord Durham have got, in answer from him, in which he or Sir George Chetwynd, because we ought to have something on record that this club is prepared to suggest the method which I have taken the liberty of putting before the club (hear, hear).

says he thinks the Court would consider it proceding in a Court of law; and holds to his a cellusive arrangvinent if I were to take former opinion that Lord Durham should be. able to ac fate them. What I want to say is, I the case, but of cause, if ur counsel distinctly shall to the very best I can, naturally, to meet

States I am not to luing an action against Lord. Durham; I stair not be able to do it.

The Duke of Westminster-A great part of Mr. Chaplin's speech I thoroughly agree with, it were thought right, soine other tribunal, bad think & would be very satisfactory, cer it is in the power of the Master with the consent tainly to myself, if Lord Durban would tell us of the parties, to refer the matter to altin, whether he can back up those general accusa- tion. The arbitrators would have all the pay is tions to which Mr. Chaplin has referred, or not. of a Court of law, save only one-that they won d not have the power of capunitting for comment of Court, but they would be able tok--if he cannot, that Lord "Durham should be evidence on eath, and they would suppona ard Pulau My lords and gentlemen, witnesses, Now, it seems to me that the, is on Perhaps vir, will allow me to read a statement course which has this advantage, that it coribmes.]. "you"which" "I think answers a good many of what both Sir George Chetwynd and bud Land Dham - My lords and gentlemen,--As the ultimas I have just heard. "My speech Durham are desirous of having. In the one the chief part of my s cech will come before the 24, thar jalsha dinner in York was made for the case Sir George Chetwynd says dae want law Couts, it will be inuecessary for me to take Liheng reasons: You are all aware that for to have this taken outside the Jockey to any of the other charges at present

derable time there have been frequenford". Durham says want to have the am most ansions to tell the lub 1 did not wish ingtons in the public press and constant formalities of a Court of law." If it is referred for the moment to impute auything to any rations nou every racecourse directed to by the Master in the manner in which. Treber of this Club, The Duke of Beaufort in the sunning of certain horses and the suggested, and which 1 mal ein the dope, has asked me if I would say that, Court of their owners. These insinuations, and about which there would-be-a leg d difficulty { was not my Patention to do so. I have not the with epifned unanswered and unexplained, whatever, notwithstanding the letter which Si nee pidul, because they were harmful to the George has read-but passibly the exact mode against any member of the Club. As to the sli, hiest nichtf making any imputation turf at the reputation of racing men. My was not before his solicitor when he wrote that general charges about employing jockeys and with was to bring this unsatisfactory state of answer, and therefore I do not wish to say a word so on, it is not my business to become a public things to a conclusion. It may be asked-Why against it.

lal on got draw the attention of the stewards

prosecntur for the Jockey Club. to the matter? My answer is that, as these sinuations and charges had been made in the pe, in mublic, and on Newmarket Heath, cuchade that any investigation and reply to then should be innde and, conducted in full view of the public. I am aware that it has hern sad that my York speech was made in colhion with the stewards, and was in con secprnce a preconcerted plan. That is not the end. I was made solely and entirely on my mom responsibility, with the one object in view of the true interests of the turf, and without any personal feeling whatever in regard to Sir Gorge Chetwynd and Wood; also with the full intention of taking upon ynyself all the

bility for the matter and substance of my hand. Now, to come to the substance of mypech, it is abvious, and I have never denied that retened to the running of certain horses in Sherd's stable, to the riding of the stable jockey, and to the conduct of owners. As atrack was principally against the latter (1), herous they were most competent to defend Elu pistes. 1 Because it is clear that for the past two years the general running of their horses and their inexplicable change of form Bast either have been sanctioned or condoned by their owners. 3. My challenge was taken Mis by Sir George Chutwynd. I cannot complain at his thing so. I think he was bound to do so; and flies, 1 think that Sir George ought to be growful to me for giving him the opportunity of refore rumours and insinuations-if they are calumes which are damaging to him personally Mr. Lowther-Mr. Chaplin has asked me to and mischievous to the interest of the sport read, which I do without any comment of hy which we must presume he has at heart. own; merely explaining that, in consequence of --However, my speech made-in-public-was some communications which, took place between resided to by him in an equally public the stewards and several members of the to the desire of some club yesterday, I had the good fortune to obtain to shift further examination of the matters in a personal consultation to-day with the Attorney- dispute, and have charges made and challenged General, accompanied by the solicitor acting for in public investigated by other than public the club. I will read, without further comment, methods. To this course I object. I think that the case submitted to and the opinion given by the the matter has gone too far, and too much public Attorney-General in the course of this morning. intcost has been taken in it to now avoid a The case submitted to the Attorney-General was pubne inquiry. The stewards of the Jockey as follows:Doubts being entertained as to Club would not, under the circumstances of the whether Lord Durham's speech (read together adviser's epirio, upon the matter,

A member-1 should like to have our legal caut, he a satisfactory tribunal, for the following with the published correspondence) would consti- reapons-1. They are not accustomed to the tute grounds for an action at law, Lord Durham

Sir Henry Hawkins I have no doubt at all fortalities occessary to an inquiry of this kind, has undertaken to supplement his speech and if Lord Durh. m takes independent action, as he what has been written is perfectly correct, that if the bath is to be elicited. 2. They bave no letters by republishing his opinions in such has done, and says, "I repeat these charges, power-luke-evidence upon oath,-or-to-call-form-as-would-render-him-amenable to legal-and-1-put them into writing any specific charge for l enforce the production of documents proceedings. If that course he adopted, would he puts into writing could be made the subject

utant in the proper understanding of the case, the Court regard it as a collusive arrange 3. They have no power to enforce the attendance ment, or upon any other plea refuse, to enter of unwilling witnesses whose evidence might be tain action brought by Sir corge, Chet- of the greatest iniportance to either side. "I an

wynd? -In the event of an action being brought nware it is said by some that I am bound to by Sir George Chetwynd against Lord Durham, justify or substantiate accusations I have made. would there be any legal obstacle to the matters This is a matter of opinion. But of this 1 am at issue (by agreement between the partice) being may tell his legal advisers exactly what the Sir Henry Hawkins-Sir George Chetwynd clear. I'm not called upon to justify statements referred to arbitration the arbitrators to be opinion of the Attorney-General is, and, as far made by me in a public speech, except before the experts versed in racing technicalities. Wouldns my opinion may be of any use, what mine public tubunal by law instituted for the purpose such a tribunal have full powers to summon is-that it would not be collusion which would of determining the truth or falsehood of state witnesses, administer oaths, and otherwise induce the Court or anybody to object to it. mens said to be slanderous or libellous. This possess the authority of a Court of law 7" opinion is been endorsed by the stewards, and

The Duke of Beaufort-My lords and gen- The Attorney-General's opinion is as follemce, think in view of the very great will, I hope, be endorsed by the club. That being

interest which the public have taken in our so, I cannot suppose that opportunity will then be

proceedings, it would be a great satisfaction to denied both to me and to the public of examining

everybody if the stewards saw their way to have these ruinours and insinuations, of which

the proceedings of to-day published in the lave made myself the mouth-plece, in the broad

papers, light of a public tribunal. In view of this prob- ability it would not be fair to those who have the management and responsibility of my case to say anything which would in any degree preju diit. I must decline, therefore, to enter into any discussion upon the merits of the dispute, orto reply to any questions which would properly arise before a tribunal engaged in investigating it. I have endeavoured to say nothing which could legitimately wound any member of this clok beyond what I have considered my duty in endeavouring to clear the reputation of the Jockey Clab from what, in my or inlon, was a stain upon it. Out of respect to members of the club, I have thought. it necessary to make this statement; but, in view of a public inquiry in a Mr. Chaplin-Lord. Hastings, and gentle Court of law, which I feel is now inevitable, nien, if I may, he allowed to tespass for. wust decline to take any further-part in any few moments on the club, should like discussion which may ensue. I have just heard to cxpiess the opinion with which I am quite Sir George Chetwynd's reasons, from his legal suisfied the whole club will be agreed, that advisers why he cannot bring an action against there are two things most desirable on this we, and I have come prepared, in my opinion accasion-one, that if possible, we should be and the opinion of my legal advisers, to meet that unanimous in our decision, whatever it may be, chake. I am perfectly ready to lay before the and the other is that this case should be tried club a letter signed by myself and addressed to the before a thoroughly competent tribunal, and one stewards of the Jockey Club, and if an action for in which there will be complete and general libet cannot be taken on that, I do not know that confidence on the part of all parties who Are an action for libel can be taken on anything in this concerned, and of the public bes des. Well, world. With your permission I will read the now I am bound to say, fonised as it is by the letter now; it is dated February 7th. Gentlemen, opinion which has just been read by Mr. Lowther With the view of reliaving Sir George that I think the proposition indicated in the Chuiwyrd and the stewards and the members, spécch of the noble -duko who spoke just

man now stems

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"If Lord Durham publishes any statement defamatory of Sir Chetwynd, or any other persons, the Court would not decline to entertain, an action at the suit of Sir G. Chetwynd or any other persons libelled, but any such publication should be made by Lord Durham independently and of his own reponsibility, and should not be made under any circumstances which would be held to be privileged. Ifthe parties to the action of libel consented, the action might be referred to any tribunal named in the order of reference, but such reference, would not be ordered if either party opposed. Any tribunal to whom the action was teferred would, by the order of reference have foll power to examine witnesses on oath, and call for the production of documents, and, pactically, sufficient powers to investigate the truth. Signed) Richard E. Webster. (Temple Feb. 7, 1888),"

Lond Calump that case our resolution is uses and furde,

Sir G. Chetwynd: I believe there is another arrangment that can be gone to. Sappase action which is collusive," of course I shall not Mr. Pintay says to me, "You cannot bring an venture to da so. The club would not expect me to go against that.

of an action at tw, and nobody could object to it on the ground of collusion,

Sir G. Chetwynd-I was not throwing anything in the way at all. I do not wish there should be any quibble about it.

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may I venture to repeat the question as to whom Lord Dorchester Wahout being troublesome, the initial step is to be taken by whether by Lord Durham or by Sir George Chetwynd?

must be brought.

Mr. Lowther-Lord Haslings said an action

course it is subject to my counsel's approval.

Sir G. Chetwynd- understand that, but of

of thanks was recorded to Lord Hastings, and On the motion of the Duke of Portland a vote the proceedings terminated.

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AVOID THE COST OF RE-SHIPMENT THE

ENTIRE STOCK IS NOW OFFERED AT

GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. MESSRS. KUHN & Co, in thinking the residents of Hongkang, Canton, and Macao for their liberal "patronage, regret, to state that, owing to the opening of a Branch House in London, where Mr. KUHN'S presence is an absolute necessity, they are compelled ta tempararily close their Hongkong-establishe meal but due notice will be given of the resumption of Business. Meanwhile all orders sent KUHN & Co., YOKOHAMA, will receive the most careful attention..

the preset sale of the most complete collection The PUBLIC are respectfully notified that

in Hongkong at such low prices, will be limited of WORKS OF JAPANESE ART ever offered.

to the current month..

KUHN & Co., -opposite the Hongkong Hotel, Hargkong, 17th March, 1888.

[313 HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK

COMPANY, LIMITED. · NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS “ONTRIBUTING SHARFHOLD RS are

CONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS

Business Cena ibuted during the HalfYear ended 11st December, 1887, on or before the 31st-inst on which date the Accounts will be closed.

By Order of the Board of Directors.

D GILLIES, Secretary.

Hongkony, 15th-March-1888-

6306 THE CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,.

LIMITED.

NOTICE

TO SHAREHOLDERS.

LO YAUX MOON, Esq.NTEENTH ORDINARY MEETING TOTICE hereby given that the SEVEN.

LEY SING, Esq. Lou TSO SHUN, E,

MANAGER-HO AMEL

"

Vat CURRENT RATES to all parts of the

the terms and conditions of the Company's M ARING RISKS on GOODS, &c., take

world. E. L. WOODIN, Superintendent.

P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 19th March, 1888.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.. STEAMSHIP "UPPINGHAM," ^\' FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL, PENANG

AND SINGAPORE. "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed Opium, are belog landed at their risk, into the that all Goods, with the exception of Godowns of the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharvei delivery may be obtained.

„Optional cargo-will-be-forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 4 P.M., TO-DAY. No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 25th instant, will be subject to rent,

All Claims against the Steamer must-be presented to the Undersigned on or before the 25th March, or they will not be recognised.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, 19th March, 1888.

carrying the German falls, is postponed till TO-MORROW MORNING, the 20th instant, CA T at SEVEN O'CLOCK.

Mails will close this afternoon at Five P., but Correspondence may be posted on board with 10 Cents late fee until tillie of departure. This cancels previous Post Office notice.

MELCHERS & Co., Agents Honglitz, 19:1/Maich, 1888,

CHAPTER,

No. 1165 A REGULAR CONVOCATION of the

above Chapter will be held in FREEMA BONS' HALL, Zetland Street, od MONDAY, the 16th inst at 8.30 for 9 P. precisely,

Hongkong, 19th March, 1888,

ta

HEAD OFFICE, 6 & 9, PRAYA WEST. Hongkong rath December, 1885.

THE

NOTICE,

1877

MAN ON INSURANCE COMPANY,

LIMITED.

CAPITAL SUBSCRIBED $1,000,000. The above Compray is prepared to accept SARIS, FISKS at CURRENT RATES on GOODS. te Policina genteil to all Parts of the wark avable at any of its Agencies.!

WOO LIN YUEN, Secránty.

-HEAD OFFICE,

·NO. 2, QUEEN'S ROAD WEST, Hongkong, 1 February, 1882.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE, LIMITED.

[150

STMENT OF BONUS FOR THE

CONTRI

W YEAR 1887. ONTRIBUTORS to the above Office are requested to furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Contributions for the year ending 31st December, 1887, in order that the Distribu- Gon of BONUS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st day of March instant, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted. *! JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents, ARK CANTON INSURANCE. OFFICE,

LIMITED

Hongkong, 1st March, 1889,

Raja.

of the SHAREHOLDERS in the above Com- pany, will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, at NOON, on FRIDAY, the 23rd instant, to receive the Repan of Directors, together with the Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1887.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company. will be CLOSED from the 10 to the 23rd instant, both days inclusive, By Order of the Board,

SAML J. GOWER,

Secretary.

:1285

Hongkong, 9th March, 1888 THE CHINA AND MANILA STEAMSHIP.

"COMPANY, LIMITED.

HE. FIFTH ORDINARY GENERAL

be held at the Office of the Company, Praya Central, on, FRIDAY, the 23rd March, at THREE O'CLOCK in the Afternoon for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, declaring a Dividend, and Electing a Consulting Committee, and'Auditors.

The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Compapy- will be CLOSED from 9th to 3rd instant, both days inclusive.Ke

RUSSELL & COLL

General Managers. Hongkong, 6th March, 1888.

[272 LIQUIDATION OF THE COMPANIA

NAVIERA DE FILIPINAS." 4 any have decided to pay FIRST THE LIQUIDATORS of the above Com DIVIDEND of 15 to the Shareholders, or to their legal representatives or Successors.

Payment will be made on and after, the 8th instant, on presentation of the Scrip at the Office of Sor. Dh. ANGEL ORTIZ Plaza de Cervantes, No. 6.

(Signed)

A. ORTIZ,

ANDREA GEO. ARMSTRONG. Hongkong, 12th March, 1989., –