THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JUNE 18, 1897.
COMMANDER Hastings, R.N., his been ap-solicitor and you have been convicted on the. polated to avulst Mr. H. E. Woďch vong with | clanrost paraib'e evidence. The two defendants
magisterial duies during the Diamond Jubliée Celebrations.
Tax Rev. R. F. Cobbold Informs us that at the conclusion of Sunday's service ons veris of " God save the Queen" will be sung during which the Volunteers will line the central pasangs la,the nave of St. John'. Cathedral in order to secure the egtes from the Cathedral of His Excellency the Governor's procession.
✔ We are requested to`kak gentlemen who haya obraloed a promise of lanisins from Mr. H. E. Wudeboase to send to the Prays, front of the City Hall, on Monday morning at xo o'clock at which bour they will be inued. Gentle.nea reqsizing them as an earlier date can obtain them upon applying direct to Mr Wodehonsa.
An enquiry into the cause of the file at Nos. 114, 114 A, and 116 Jervols St, on the 1zik Inst. was held by Commander Hastings at the Police Court to-day, Mr. C. Lammert represented the Transatlantic Insurance Co. for Mestre, Slemsses & Co. Inspector B‹ker, who Investigated tha case, gave evidenca that there was nothing to show the cause of the fire, and there were no suspicious el-cumitances. The finding WAY There is absolutely nothing before this Court a to the cause of the fire unless of it was the work of antecendiary, of which thero la no proal.” The premises were ordered to be released from
police control.
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effance and who admitted their guilt were fined who wore char.ed yesterday with the sime $50 for each office. I fine you $:01 for each offenes.
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Mr. Wadahouse-I will have no remarks made an my d ́cision. Kindly sit down,
THE PRELIMINARY REVIEW. There was a good muster of the generat cause this mor ing to win the prelimsary public, lacloding sive al ladies, at the res review of the Military Forces under command of His Excellency Major-General Blick. The Mr. Gedge said-Your Worship, the effect of whole force (which included the Valunt ers, your decalas therefore is: If a man defends bio-"Our Very Own a smart Naval detachment, self bere and employs a soʻleitor ha is fined and Chiness Submariae Miners), was on the double.
ground sharp at 630 am, and at A35 the General, accompanied by his Staff, galloped gp to the centre and gave the first orders of the day. This is not the time to give a critical | description of the paromatice of the troops, but It may be waid that The jaw-de-jole, the march pist and everything else was very well done, and, given fine wesiber for the roslaw, we can ussare cur readers that a grand sight, le in store far shem. The heavy rains in the early morolog being very slippery, but that only made the greatly interfered with the march past, the courte practice all the more useful, for the men are not likely to have more, and probably much less, difficaily os Tuesday next.
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THE DIAMOND JUBILEE.
MORE ABOUT ARRANGEMENTS.
TUR STRAM-LAUNCH PROCESSION,
R.N., the fall-wing arrangement has been made With the klud content of Commodore Polland, for the clors of the steem-launch procession:-- Sa non a, under the command of Captain Ramsey, RN, the launches have taken up their fired from H.M.S. Victor Emmanuel final postiton, at a given signal a gun will be
At the sound of the gun there will be find a simultaneous display of bong 1st rockets from all Eves from all the axembed lunches followed paris of the harbour with a display of coloured by rapid independent firing of rockote and show of coloured fires Tor a spice of three minutes, when a second gan will be fired and a final display of bouquet rockets be sat off, while the band plays "God Save the Queen,"
As the effect of this display will depend grevily upon the participation in it of iba general
hisplay community it is safe to predict is
successful ferns,
There will be an unavusi number of first-class
steamships in the harbour on this suspicous date, and it is anticipated that all wil heartily take their share in the celebrations that are being organized.
THE two man Lan Yau, fi+heiman, and Wong Yzen, bawker, were brought op on remand at ibe Magistracy to-day charged with being concerned la the armed robbery on a Jank off Stonecaiters' Island on the and lost. Inspector Batllo gavo The Naval Authorfiles, moreover, are taking evidence that to the first defendant's bed there an active part in the illuminations and are pro- were two revolvers, one five-chambered and ove||moting ike arrangements in every way in their seven chambered, the latter being loaded with | pawar. six ballets. There were alya neven rounds of Ammunition for the fire chambered revolver in the pocket of a jacket claimed by the first defendant as bis property. The Seit defendant was mixed with nine other men at the mandarin'e yamen, and the master of the junk was called. He was asked if there was anybody he could recognise and be immediately pofuted oat the first defendant and said that he way one of the men, The ease was remanded till 9.30 I. 10-morrow,
THE CHARGE OF RAPE.
At the Meglairacy this morning the case of John Roca, Överseer of the Kowloon Water works, charged with raps, was the subject of some discussion between Mr. Wodehouse, the Magistrate, and Mr. G. C. C. Master, who appeared for the accused. Detective Inspector Stanton, who ban charge of the care, was pre- sent, but the accused was not brought into Court. Mr. Wodehouse sald-The police find it quite Impossible to go on with the care now.
Mr. Master--What is the reason ↑
Mr. Wod÷hens-Thera are the Criminst Sessions going on 19-day and Inspector Stanton In engaged there.
Inspector Stanton-Besides the girl is con- Ened in the Government Civil Hospital,
Mr. Mavier-I submit to your Worship bere f a man in grel on remand on a very ierlons charge. The case must go on as soon as possible. I would draw your attention to the charge which saya” on or about the 23rd May,” The date must be definitely fixed; somebody must know when this occurred. It is one of tho most serions charges that it is possible to charge Aman with. He is kept to gaot because he can. not find these two sureties The evidence of the girl should be taken as soon as possible so that your Worship will be able to reduce the bail.
Mr. Wedebogic-The card must be remanded. (Referring to the "Remand, Pook" it was found that no casta had been fixed for Wednes. day nex).
Mr. Wodehouse, contluafng~Then I will take it on Wednesday.
Mr. Master-It is a public holiday on Wed- nesday.
Mr. Wodehouse-I won't be a holiday here I wül take it on Monday at 9 a.in
Mr. Master-I am not out of order to ask
■ question in' reference to the charge "he did ravish a girl al Yau-mi-şi on or about the sid May." If the evidence goes on afterwards ibe profecation might say that this occurred on the 21st or rand or 23rd or 74th. The date must be fixed. It is impossible that the girl does not know when this happened.
. Mr. Wodehouse (to 1
Inspector Stanton)-Are
you to fix the day.
Inspector Stanton—No,
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At the same time certalo fixed spots in the harbour will be assigned to rocket firing, so that the procession, which the shipping community have co-operated so heartily to promote, will be certain to have dos attention paid to its progress. Rockets or cloured fires can be obtained from Mr. Wodehoute is Ismited numbers.
Thore firing rackets or coloured fires during the procession are requested to keep in reservo a sufficient number for the final display.
THE DEMONSTRATION AT BAPPY VALLEY, The words to be song after the review of the neral and military forces at the Happy Valley on Tuesday afʼernoon have been prlated and i copy is given in each subreviber applying for a ticket of admission to the enclosure. The first hymal Praise the Lord" (Tuna, "Aus- tria "), and this will be sung in unison by the whole assembly, including so'diers and sailors. There are three verses, the second of which is new and is as follows te
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Praise to Theo for Fer, Thy champion,
Whom our hymos today proclam Ose, whose real by Thee enlightened
Eltens arew with bobler flamaĮ Keep us true to Her allegiance,
Counting flawolf teau duas,. "Standing frmer, holding faster,
As we see the end draw naar..
At the concinilos of the hymn the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah" will be rendered by the brand and chorus. Following this a fantasia of the following Tespartel British tunes, specially arranged by Mr. W J. Bentley, A.R.C.M, and dedicated to H.E. the Governor, Sir William Robinson, and the community of Hongkong, will be rendered:
(1) Ruly Britannia (3) The Maple Leaf for Ever (Canadian); (3) The Minstrel Boy, St. Patrick's Day (4) Scots who hae; (5) Men of Harlech; (6) Unfall the Flag (Australno); (7) Dear, Sweet little Tale of Man; (8) Sta-fs (Hong- kong); (9) Auld Lang Syne;
(10) GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Bands and Chorus (in harmony),
God save our gracious Queen Long Nivo our nable Queen,
God save the Queen 1 Fend her victorious
Happy and glorteni Lady Us reign over us —
God saya the Queen,
Femali volers only (tu unison),
Thog Who for threescore years. In tunthine, cloud, and team
Hast kept our Quicca Fell us her Ouide and Soxy, Throla's uncertain way Till owns the perfect day;
Ood bless our Queen.
Mole wolcas only (in santion).
God, baar our nation's prayer, Safe in thy loving care
Card Thou our Qu
-Ruler of Earth and Sex,
Through all Eternity,
In one birst Juhlies
Keep Thou ous Quo
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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,
Harbour Department, Hodgkong, 14th June, 1897. No. 16 al 1863, the following regulations, bavlog Under the provisions of Section z of Ordinance
bera approved by His Excellency the Governor, wil be observed on the evening of the sind instant-
1. There will be a Processten of Sterma Lunches and other boats in the Harbour from West to Eaal, commencing at about 9 pm.
illum'sated cargo hosts extending from off the
1. The route wil be marked by two lines of
Sallors' Home to Marry Pr
3. After & p.m. all Lunches and other vessels going Eastward or Westward in the Harbour are to keep outside the marked-out raste
4. After 9 p.m. ad until the termination of the Programme all communication with the shore along the line of route will be stopped,
5. "All Lasoches and boats takiżg part in the Procession will observe and obey the directions gives by the Harbour Marier an 1 his Deputies for the time being.
6 After 9 p.m. the following boundaries will be observed, and Launcher and boats not taking part in the Precession will keep outside the ixme:-
On the Erst, a line drawn from the Naval Yard Shears to the Victor Emanuel
On the West, a line drawn from the Qate o Statue to Kowloon Polar.
On the North, a line apo yards from the Prays
Wall,
R. MURRAY RUMILY,
+ Res. Camdr, R.N.,
Harbour Master, &
THE TAIYUAN" GOLD ROBBERY.
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Great unrest prevails in Creta and repileals uto feared.
Admiral Harris, the British Naval commander at: Crete, reports that the les of the Greek. emissaries are the principal obstacle to establish- leg peace and good government in the island.
The Times correspondent says that the Eul garian Government are trying to induce the Szitan to grast autonomy to Macedonia.
THE JUBILEE CELEBRATION. TO THE ROSTOR OF:vun “Howarowa TULEGRAPH," tien ry the Reserved Space on the Reclamation DIAK STR--Referring to the Police Not Aca Ground, I am glad to find that a British Subj “et" has mide an attempt to call attention to the absurdity of the regulation in the we bong Daily Press this morning. It is no doubt very discouraging to find that dissatisfaction of thỏa kind is cũdral on an occasion in which the whole community, no matter what nationally,
willingly co-operated. If dass LEGAL INTELLIGENCE. lagislation is the motto of the Hongkong Governmeal, I would suggest that in fature Asixties' should keep themselves aloof from taking part in any celebration where cast and creed token into consideration. Thanking you in anticipation,
I remain,
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Yours faltbfally, NEITHER EUROPEAN NOK ÁMERICAN,
Hongkong, June 18th.
NEWS BY THE AUSTRALIAN MAIL.
The Nippon Yusen Kalaba's steamer Pama- shtro Marx, Capt, J. Jones, from Sydocy and perts, arrived in harbour (his morning. For the rabfolued talegrems ws are fadebted to our Colonial exchanger :-
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Sunday, which was attended by an enormous crowd of respie, some decorations caught fire, and to the paole which ensued seven pemons were crushed to dealb, and seventera verlously injured.
LONDON, June 1st, Messrs. John Redmond, William Redmond, Claner and Field members of the Irish Nation alist Party is the House of Commons, have been
aspended for refusing to obey the Speakey.
The Standard states that Piles Francis preph of Batterburg isto barppointed Governor of Crete under a scheme of zolanomy,
LONDON, May 419. During the service as Pist Cathedral on
The Cretan Insurgents are burning the any!. reus of Retime, which has been occupied by the European troops.
It is reported st. Athens that Grzat. Britala threatens to wlibdraw'from the European Con- cert If Turkey occupies any portion of Thessaly. of the Athens papers regard the rapture of the The Ti correspondent states that a section concert of European Powers us likely.
SUPREME COURT, CRIMINAL JURISDICTION, (Before his Lordship Sir J. W. Carrington, C.M.G4 CMƒ Justice).
June 18th.
· THE INDIAN ASSAULT CASE. The Attorney-General said that in the charge of senault #gelast three Sikhs, be understood that Mr. Sleda appeared, for one pr'oner and Mr. Melbours for another, and be asked that the case be taken on Thurday next.
His Lordship: Very well; on Thursday at
To *,m,
PRISONERS DISCHARGED.
The Altorrey-Geneṛal neked that Lung Wing,. charged with larceny from the perios, be dis charged. After considestog the evidence, be a'd he did not think he woull be jastified in filing an Information on it.
NOTANDA
CALENDAR.
JUNE. Meteorological means dajad on tau yanès1 observations £1 1895. Barometer 29.77 Thermometer ............................................. Humidity.....RAMSAYUYAN (MENT Rainfall.....197
..33
TO-DAY.
WEATHER PEPORT,
On Late at On data
39.74
29 67
Thermometer. 84
85
79
-73
Rainfall.....................
0.45
Barometer,
Humidity...th
TO-DAY.
Friday, 18th June, 1897. Chinese-19th of 5th moon of Bård your of
Kwong-in. Jewish,-181k Stew, 5857. Mohammedan,—17th Muharram, 1315.
So Rises ... kr. 18mile. Stik. wymogamousin đår. $¿MÍN. High water-Morning in Dar. 50min. and 10kr. 50min. Low water-Morning Skr. Esmin. Afternoons Bår, 18mini ANNIVERSARIES. 1815-Battle of Waterloo, 1843-Consecration of the R. C. Church of the 1863-Explosion on the .. Unton Star, at
Conception, Hongkong-
Shinghal, 17 lives lost.
His Lordship thereupon ordered the prisoner's discharge.
The Attorney General sald be bad carefully considered the evidence in the cano Regina v. Lal Yat, where the prisoner was charged with the theft of a watch on July 23rd, 1891. Ho had | 1897-Great flood at Forchow, 2,000 fires last, come to the conclusion that he could pot ask thu || 1880-Loss of the un. Benledi off Swalow, Jury to convict, although it was a case of grave 1896 -Mr. F. A. Swettenham sppointed Resi suspicion, and he considered it would be a wasto of time to go tato I. He therefore asked for a wolls protiquí.
His Lordship: I galte agree with you, Mr. Attorney, and if the care had come before me on the evidence I would not have sent it to the jury.
The prisoner was then discharged.
ROBBERY WITH VIDLE: CE. Fong Hun pleaded not gully to a churga of containing $993.89 on June 5th.. robbing from 000 Tum Ho with violence, i bag
The following fary was worn Mausta. J. P. Xavier, V. P. de Peralta, Thomas Yale, S. S. Benjamin, R. E.Kelly, F. W. Heuermane, and M, Heymane.
Jest-Gozeral of the Federated Malay - Stater..
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TO-MORROW, Saturday, 19th June, 1897, Chinese-20th of 5th moon of Börd year of
Kwong-st Tawish-1964 Sivas, 1657. Mabsmmedan—18th Mukarram, 1515.
Sun-Rites........................................................ Sår. 19min. High water-Morning ...... 14r. 38min. and 11kr. 37min. Low water-Morning .......... Mr. Jimbs. Afternoon ... Går, Öūmin, ANNIVERSARIES.
The Standard states that the Duke of Sparts, Crown Prince of Greece, has been invited to visit England in connection with the Jubilee celebrations.
The Attorney General described the case 1814-G H. Spurgeon bora, BRISBANE, June 1st.
as being a very simple one. Tam Ho, a | 1841 -Shanghal occupied by the Bilish forces. The Federation Enabilog Bl) will be amongst clother dealer, in business in Hollywood
earliest business before the
House Road, was near the Central Market at 10 Bext session, and should it pass, it will provider.s. co Jane 5, with a bag containing the the table of the House. for the laying of the Draft Cossiltullon Bill on
the
of Wright, Healon & Co.'s branch at Ravens
A man named Fullarton, lately the manager
wood, bir been cat to places on the railway line st Charters Towers. It is supposed that he
COOKTOWN, June 14,
committed suicide.
sum named in his sight hard. He had just changed silver for the role. Suddenly he taken hold of. He was thrown to the ground falt himself seized by the neck and the bag was
and prisoner then bit his thumb and made him let go Planner then made off with the bag und was chored by a district watchman. He dropped the big and was captured soon after."
Tim Ho the gave evidence bearing out the prisoner's identity. above statement, and said he was certalo as to
Inspector Witchell gave evidence as to the i contents of the bag.
MEMORANDA.
TO-MORROW,-19th June.
3 p.Talyses walls for Australis via üres! 2,30 p.m.--Australien mail closes,
ports of call.
5-30 am-Comblued practice of the Hallelujah
Chorus at Củy Hall
SUNDAY,--301b,
Thanksgiving Day. American mail due.
10 30 a.m.-Thanksgiving Service at the
Roman Cathollo Cathedral.
Cathedral.
} To-day's Australian mall brings farther particolar's regarding the gold stolen from the hotysan, while en route for Hongkong, fing furiber has been discovered as to arpatrators of the theft or the whereabouts of the specte. It appears that the gold was safely stowed on board at Sydney, and was Intact when the leamer was at Brisbane. Its loss, however, was not discovered until five days after the vessel and left Port Daswin, at which place Captulo Moore took over charge of theived at Conkiowo last night, He intends The yacht Spray, with Cuptals Slocum, stesmer from Torres Surattu Pilot Fawkes, who feciuring bere before leaving for Torres Straits, had brought the varsel from Sydney. Pilet Fawkes assumed command of the ship at
SYDNEY, June ist District Watchman 41 give evidenes as 10 Sydney, swing to the filoess of Captain Nelson, les Assembly on the Federation Bill so far prisoner's surest a few minnies after. At the Thanksgiving Service at ́S!. John's - The debate to the New South Wales Legisla chasing prisoner, the dropping of the bag and who had to remalo behlad, and the clrcum- stances connected with the shipping of the gold approved of in its present forms, the principal would do something to him when he came out 30 sm-Christian Service in Chinese în shows that the measure is not likely to 1bitation ptioner told witness to be careful so ke show that he did not witness the placing of the gold in the steamer, safe, being assured that it objection belog to the recognition of equal Stata
of gaok
St. John's Cathedral, was customary for the caplafa of the steamer to
rights. leave that duty to the chief officer, who gave receipts for it sisa in this instance, and satisfied himself that the gold was placed in the trenJORD rafe in the mail room. After leaving Port Darwin Captain Moore took alock of the ship, and it was doring this operation that the loss of the gold was discovered. The ship's sale basis two locis, one key belag kept by the masto, and the other by the captain; the one forming a check apon the others and' when the sale wis to be opened in the course of stocktaking it was dis- covered that the Mate's key could not be found, having been removed from the place where he kept fl-a small cabinet in his room-disce inland. nor was it found subsequently, although a through search was made. The vessel, however, carries nailed duplicate keys for every part of the ship, and recourse was bad to these by the cap- tain. When the captain came to unfasten the lock which the key held by him fitted, it was, so
Mr. Wedehouse-it, iemalos "on or about | The whole assembly, including soldiers and plece where thec. was room for planting "* the
The 23rd May,"
Mr. Master-1 ssk you again to consider bati, Surely you can reduce i to two, auraties of Bagoo each the defendant might be able to find that.
Mr. Wodehouse-I must reserve that question till I have heard some of the evidenem.
Tbs c11s was then remanded till 9 s.m, on Mozdy nex, the arst instant
INTERESTING ARMS' CASE. -
See Wal, the master of the Yam Cheong licensed arms shop, No 266 Queen's Road Cen- tral, appeared before Mr. H. E. Wodehouse at the Magistracy this morning on remand charged with uniwfally welling arms to a person who had no license and also with not entering the aamo, address, and occupation of the purchaser In the reglater book Mr. Gedge, who appeared for delerce, denied she puzchate. A Chinese delective, who went with the informer to the shop Then gave evidenct. He said he saw the latter go into the defendant's shop and then witness
satior: (in unison).
Thy choleret gifts in stora
On her be pleased to pour,
Long may the relga j May she defend our laws, And ever pirn EN CALLJE, To sing with heart and volc
GOD SAVE THE Qurer.
THE THANKSGIVING SERVICE.
The following will take part in the procession from the Government Offices to St. John's Cathedral on Sunday morning in the order named:-Mass. Crawford, Ritchie, Gray Ho Tang, Mody, Hout. E R. Belillos, CMG, F. H. May, C.M.G. HE. Wode- bonie, C.M.G, W. M. Goodman, Messrs. Darby, Jackion, Giles, Fung Wah Choon, Mehta, Hons, W. Chatham, C. F. Chater, T. Sercombe Smith. Sir John N. Carrington, C.M.G., Capt, Phillips, Messrs. C. C. Plati and Buckle, His Excellency the Governor, His Ex- cellesey the General Commanding, Lient. King, Commodore Holland, RN, His Honour Mr. stice Wise Hons. I. J. Bell-Irving and Dr. Ho Mr. McEwen, Capt. Clarke, RN., Mr.
stopped. Lieut. Col. Falikfall, Cammander
be asserts, not as ened, and the safe was found empty when the door swang open. The other lock war fant. The discovery made a great 10paitos on board; sad Captifn Moore set about searching the ship in every conceivable gold, but not a trace el it could be faund. Two Chinmen on board had between them nearly rasa in gold, one of them too and the other Z400; but this was evidently regarded as correct, and the men were allowed to go. Where the gold was taken from the ship-for the enroccessful searching seems to Indicate that it has been taken off-ls, of course, a kat Port Derwin is the place where the robbery matter of inquiry. It seems probable, however, was accomplished, the yeare having lain at the wharf there darlag ace whole night, and what evez facilit'es occurred for carrying out designs on the treasure during the voyage, that place seems to have offered the greatest opportunities, This is but mere speculation, however, and the searching. Inquiries belog made by the owners what at present seems simest fasecutable. and the police authorities may yet bring to light
CORRESPONDENCE.
(We do not sacca-arly and so the oplatens expressed by
Correspondents in this column]
WHAT ARE THEY TO DO?
TO THE EXTOR or run "* Honchowa TRLÍKTRAIN,” Dear Sir,-May I through the medium et your paper point out the great inconvenience that will be caused to the Kowloon Residents by, the Programme of the Diamond Jubiles Celebrations As now sitanged?
The Review and Hallelejth Choras at Happy Valley, we are told, will not be concluded until 7.15 p.m. After thin the Kowloonites will be obliged to return home, dine and get back to Hongkong if they wish to witness the Launch Precession by o'clock. This, considering the crowded state the roads will be in,
went four houits d'atänce · and He waited for quarièr of an hour
R.N., Mr. Mamas, Sugeor-Col. Evau, when A Tak, the informer, came out Lieut. Col. The O'Gorman, Hons, . H. Stewart from the same shop with a package under his Lockhart, R. Murray Rumsey, R.N., T. H. Tak told him that he had bought two Whitehead, and Wai Yank, Messis. J. Thurboin revolvers and rounds of ammunition from the and H. Smhb, Col. Elsdale, R.E., Col. Gordon, shop.
Witness made a small hole in the Mr. Lawford, Col. Gorger, and Commander package and could see that it did contala ravo'. - Gransmore, R.N. vers but did not see the ammunition, Both The procession will leave by the main entrance Lesmediately returned to the shop and examined of the Government Offices and proceed along the register book. There was so entry of a sale the road leading by Messa. Balterfeld & Seires that day,
offices to the western entrance of the cathedral. Mr. Gedge called two „krassen for the defence. The sccountant said that the informer
THE MUSICAL PERFORMANCE. went to his shop 'on' the 12th and tried to pervade him to sell him some revolvers, City Hall yesterday, on the occasion of the so short a time, and the faunches may not be
for the Procession.
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off Cape Horn, the chief officer and a man at the During the voyage of the ship Orfints, when wheel were washed overboard, and eight others were seriously injured. '
A large number of 'm'ners have left Now South Wales for the Clermont siluviai rush.
Sir Charles Liley, who has been ill at Sydney fmproving, and all danger is considered to be
over.
A miner named Campbell, who is said to be an important witness in the Bu'ler case, hau been barned to death near Lithgow.
Hexvy coastal rains have fallen in New Santh Wales, and have slag extended a considerable
LONDO », June and.
The Victoring Poster sater-General who is the representative of the Australian colonies at the Postal Conference being held at Wasblegton, is arging the Postal Union hat 10 arre to be reduction in foreign postage rates propored by the representative of Great Britals,
The Queen will hold's reception of colonial Premiers.
The New South Wales Mousted Infantsy gave an exhibfilon of rough riding at the Tulington Militer Tournament, and were complimented by the Duke of Connaught,
BRISBANE, Jane 3rd..
The revenge for the eleven months ended 31st May has increased by £13.775 as compared with the previous corresponding period. The excess of revenue over expenditure for the eleven months smocats to £575,569.
large purchases of land on the Darling Dowar The Minister for Lande la contemplating some
selection, which will then be thrown open for agricultural
in a wretched state owing to the costinned dry The counter around Efackall is reported to bo weather, and scrub is being cut on nearly every property in the district to feed stock.
¡Tha Tambo distret is reported to be in an even worse state iban Blackall.
SYDNEY, June 3rd. The drought has broken up over the greater part of New South Walesy splendid raina bave allen, covering most of the cology except the far west, but the rain appears to be extending in ibat direction
Henry easterly gales have been experienced along the coast of New South Wales, and several ketches are reported to have been ditven nahoru.
since Satoiday last, and some low-lying portions Over six inches of rain bave fallen in Sydney
of the suburbs are taundated.
Therald against the betting shops in Sydney is being most vigorcarly canted out, and most of them have been closed, The bookmakers bare practically abandoned their business of cash betting.
Mr. Levien hoa given notice of his intention introduce Bill late the New South Wales
passed,
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The Sergt Interpreter at the Central Charge- room deposed that prisoner, when charged, raid be did not steal the money. Yo was walking along Stapley Sirent; he was a grooms of Mr. Master's and bad come from the Peak to bay grafo. Another statement by pelsoner wis to the effet that he knocked agalast plaintiff sad they fought, Plaintiff got the worst of it, and dropped the bag after which be charged prisoner with stealing It
SHARE MARKET.
LATEST QUOTATIONS.
premium; China Traders. $77) China Fires, Hoogkang & Shanghai Banks, 182) rer cent, $103; Steamboat Companies, 3351 Indo Chinas, $47; Lazon Sugurs, $50; Punjoms, $71; Falmarais, 82.40; (Pref.) $1.40; Raube, 331 1 Ollvers, $11 Hongkong & Whimpos Docks, Prisoner, who asked ad questions and called 544 par cent, premiums Hongkong & Kowloon no witnesses, made a statement that he was a Whast, $68; Hongkang Land Investments, $78; painior, and, after koceklog against plaintiff, Hongkong Hotels, $49'; Fenwick, $28; Hang ibey fought and prisoner best kim. The plaintifikong Tramways, St13; Dalty Farm, đố 1 Ewos, then dropped bla bag and called out for a can- Tis. 117. stable.
The jury, without retiring, returned a grani. mous verdict of galliy **
it Frisoner, you have been convicted on the His Lordship, in pissing sentence, said,
clearant of evidence of thle very serious offence, It cannot be allowed that man golog quiaily about kis business should attacked and robbed in this way in the city. You are liable under the law to suffer Impilsonment for life and to have three floggings. The sentence of the Court is that you he imprisoned for three years with. bard labour and that you receive one flɔgging of 20 strokes with the birch,
THE TRAFFIC IN GIRLS.
Fang Hon was charged with having brought to the colony a girl for immoral purposes. He pleaded not guilty. The jury was the same us in the last caso.
The Attorney-Genere! explained that the prisoner had brought a girl here, whom he had bought at Holbow and had placed her in a brofbal for the purposes of prostitution.
SHIPPING AND MAIL NEWS.
MAILI DUE: Australian (Ckangsko) atst. Inst. French (Melbourne) sand fast. Indian (Chelydra) and inst. Australian (Awstralian) 24th inst. American (Belgic) 26th furt. English (firzapora) 36th inst. German (Sachiin) isi prox,
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TEX P. M. S. S. Co.'s steamer City of Rio de Faneiro, with mails, &c., which left honce May 10th for San Francisco, vie Shanghai, Nagaral, Kobe, leland Sen and Yokohama, anfved at her destication on the rgth inst.
Tax O. & O ́S. S. Co's stormer Bilgis, with malls, &, from San Francisco to the 39th vite, via Honolulu, has arrived at Yokobama, and left for this port this morning via Inland Sen,
them woman who was charged with barbour Kobe, Nagasaki and Shangha
A number of witnesses were examined, among
̈ing the girl, and the evidence showed that the girl was not taken to the brothel until after shu had been bara 12 dayı.
SHIPPING RETURNE.
From 5 pm. yatırday to 8 pm, to-day,
AKRIVALA,
The prisoner mades statement that he had bought the girl to be a concubine from her hus- band, who could not agree with her. She came Chingping umain,,Fiermer, from Tieniein here willingly and he had her in lodgings for a Tafy... time but cald not afford to keep her there. Famdiktro Maru Thea te lask her to the mistress at the brothel Lyremoon
Thales who was an old acquaintance of bis.
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The jory, after a short consultation, found the Tientsin'communi prisoner not guilty,
Talcheong ............us -Tha_brolbel-keeper, Pun Tol Hi, was die- charged at the request of the Attorney-General.
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Hello trousers and also of a pair of spectacles on May Layal.......... syib, was found guilty, The garments were Clara minim proved to have been hanging up les brothel Oscarshal and at the Police Court prisoner said he had. Chousaf m stolen then because his own were tore.
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PAKREDITSON CAMAŽ, OUTWARD-18th May+-A¿Allies, Glenorchy,
The following was the Jury: Maiara Chow
month of May shows an increase of £30,625 Rodger K
The revenue of the New South Wales for the Wear Ping In, 3. M. V. Ribeiro, and John compared with the coresponding masath of last The Attorney-General, in his address to the your
Jury said the evidence would clearly, show that - ADELAIDE, June 3rd.” the girl had identified prisoner as the man who The bastmskern on strike at Adelaide hays had given her wast he called “wing" after usaimenaly decided to continue the present belag long time in his company. He told bar strike, even if uld from outside sources Celser.
It would make her strong and able to eat thres | Forfana, sta May, Myrmidon, Priam, Quim A MÉRÉDOUENE, Jane ged,
bowls of sics."--" She was afterwards found in a Adelaide, Arora, sƐth Maymäalatea, Bles The Victorian revenue for the month of Memi-delirions state from the effects of the drug, Croia Lennon, Senta, 14 Marke
A mumber of witnesses wwe kxamined and Valeria, 4th June Benalder, shows en lagresie of £3300 as compared with | Dr. J. Mi Atkinson, said that the woman has Annandale, Mlins, Lannan, Bih Juncan Vioch, Last year.
Maggy, been suffering from poisoning by datura alba, Sacātri 11th Juda-Ernest Simons, ¿leyunu, Big5ka
Prisoner was found, guilty, on buik-counts, Zacay Divmildri. 35th : "Tuso=27ama The Mostenss In Treia have burned Holland. For the thefir ne voucher and frosters ke | Promināci Terry Barvica Live stranged a special service | paar Reroglion, faustson of the Sahabianie velns) (CACEIVED AS MOorka for the drugging f years and HOMEWARD11th Juna-Eenmehr, Mant
"the farbený of kangles y menthey?
Bill men be accepted by as absolute majarity mounted bangle, Hall yesterday, and allocation of the impossible, and, even his conch he managed be assembly be accepted provide that the Harity mounted wargo, and stealing from her a gold Witness, refusið sayling that he could not seli | combined practice of the music to be sung ki | ranolog owing to the harbour being kept clear of the electors of New South Wales before beast Tong, Inouye Kunto, H. Schönfallen, Rena Christmasnicie In Brearms to peres ho had no license. The Happy Valley on Jubles day, Informer want to the shop again the next day sad The next practice will take pincs to-morrow So far as I can see, Kowloonitles will be also tried to persuade him to sell him some at the same place and at the same time, and is obliged nither to leave the Happy Valley before Revolvers. He never sold any revolvers or it is the last practice it is hoped" svery indy and the flesh of the proceedings, or to content tham ammanlilon to the informar.
gentleman who intends taking part la the slaging relwes with witnessing the laminations from A Joke of the shop corroborated, the last will make it their duty to attend.
the other side of the Harbour. Unless the itman evidence and added that on the 13th the A phonograph, will be placed on the staga to of the different events Bra Milered even the Peak Informer went into the shop accompanied by the record the
of Chinese detectiva, The former had a package. Chorur."
the "Hallelsk and Calue Read residents will find themselves performance
much pressed for Uma if they intend to witness with him which was open and contained two The Badges for the ladies and gentlemen both shows, revolvers. He identified those, se alleged to have taking part in the performance will be given to
Yours faithfally, been bought, as being the ones three those attending the practice to-morrow, Badges Hire Gedge then addressed, the Court. He will be wast by post early on Monday meinlag said that there were many firearms skope close to to those Ladies and Gentlemen who are unable the defendants' and'that the Informer must have | to attend, provided their addresses are known bought the levolvers in another-shaping to the Commiten: These badgan (wasem mis, tha A Men Wodehouse said-Defendant, yang berylält, bran) will admit the bearers to all the shonsa in montest thit sans And 10 employ a sugiénia and no tkany will be seguente
A KOWLOONITE, WHO LOYALLY DESIERA TO SHARE IN ALL THE CELEBRATIONE. Hongkong, June 18-KPg 4.
[Duz Corzonpozdent will find by advarilsemiens In
this ferme that the managers of the Kowican
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