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Intimations.

BIRTU

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 1905.

(On aist March, at No. 7, Chinklang Road, Pootung, the wife of J. D. STRANG, of ■ daughter.

MARRIAGE.

On 3rd March, at H. B. M. Consulate, Na gasaki, Captain W. E. PASSMORE, of the long A. S. WATSON & CO., S. S. Co of Hongkong, to NORA AGNES

LIMITED.

ESTABLISHED A.D.

1841.

WINE AND SPIRIT

MERCHANTS.

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VERY OLD LIQUEUR

SCOTCH

WHISKY.

BANKS,

DEATHS.

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At the General Hospital, Singapore, on the 22nd instant, JOHN BLACK MAGNAUGHT, of Mestra, Fraser & Nowo Ltd, aged 31 years.

CAPTAIN J. 1, G. Adamson, 119th Infantry, arrived on the 24th instant.per 1.5. Sizda fróm, England on return from leave,"

LIEUT. F. C. Chandler, Insp.ctor of Army Schools, left on the 17th instant per as. Kansu for Tientsin on inspection duty.

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THE League Committee will hold a meeting this evening to select a team to play a 'aigsi the Hongkong Cricket Club team f SINCE the beginning of the year a plague a severe operation. Mrs R. HART, of Hamil-cases have been recorded in the Colony. They ton, Canada, wife of Dr. Edgerton. H. Hart of were all fatal and occurred am ng the Chinese Wuhu,

community.

Os 11th March, in the United States, after

On 23rd March, nt "Villa Leamona," Shang- hai WINSTON LESLIE SASSOON, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Sassoon Benjamin, aged it

months.

The Honghong Celegraph

HONGKONG, TUESḍay, March 28, 1905,

PIRACY IN SOUTH CHINA,

commerce and

It is announced in Paris that plague is raging nt Aden and consequently the Governor of French-Somaliland has taken various pratec

tive measurÇA.

good news.

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On Saturday next (weather permitting) the Police Club team will play the Kowtoon Cricket Club team in the League match, on the Police Recreation Club's ground, Happy Valley. THE good news has been received at Shanghai by telegram that Sir Ewen Cameron's, condi- Those who go down to the China Sea in tion shows a great improvement, although the ships and have the misfortune to be strand- | diagnosis of his disease remains unaltered. BLEND ed anywhere in the neighbourhood of landSINCE hearing of the serious illness of his son are apt to get a view of certain rakish craft in London Mr.. Fung Wa Chun has had no manned by Chinese crews. They are usually further news respecting his son's condition. pirate boats, many of which have for years Let us hope that in this case no news will prove been sailed up and down the coast prey. ing upon the smaller making rich hauls of booty whenever an ocean-going steamer has come to grief and been left to the mercy of wind and wave. Pirates have held full sway over Kwangtung and Kwangsi almost from time immemorial, and of recent years their depredations are even more barefaced and more serious than ever was the case before. It was not very long since that a houseboat containing a party of foreigners from Canton was attack ed and several of them wounded, while one of their native boatmen was killed. before the pirates were driven away. This was followed, a little while later, by the murder of a British subject on board of a junk, and numerous piracies on the Canton River, A CHOICE AFTER-DINNER WINE. The Chamber of Commerce urged the

Ꭰ PORT,

VERY FINE OLD VINTAGE MANY

YEARS IN BOTTLE.

LIMITED,

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS.

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS. -

Hongkong, 25th February, 1905.

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À PARTY of nineteen gamblers were placed be fore Mr. Hazeland at the Magistracy this morning, and the two keepers of the den at No. 12, First Street, were fined $150 each with the alternative of three months' imprisonment, and the rest $3, or seven days.

At the offices of the Public Works Department yesterday the auction of rural building lot No. 122, containing 2,323 square feet, and carrying ground rent of $1 per annum, was held. The lot was sold to Mr. Lee Ping, Contracter, for $126, being $10 above upset price,

CHAIRMAN Payne of the House Committee on Ways and Means Washington has reported fa- yourably on the Curtis Bill, which provides for free trade for all products of the Philippines excepting sugar and tobacco, on which 25 per cent of the Dingley Tariff will be collected. THE Hon. Mr. W, Chatham, Director of Public Works, accompanied by Mrs. Chatham, return ed from leave of absence in the Prins Ellel Friedrich this morning, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Tutcher, of the Botanical and Afforestation Department, were passengers in the same

steamer.

THR construction of the following railways in French Indo-China has just been officially au- thorised) An extension of the Saigo Rail- way to Khan-Hoen-cost, 29,003,000 fr.; (2) a Gue from Plan-rang to Danhim, being the first section of the Lang Bian branch line-cost; 11,500,000 fr.: (1) a line from Hue to Kwangtri

Government to make early and strong re- presentations to H.M. Minister at Peking and H.B.M. Consul General at Canton with a view to adequate pressure being brought | A. S. WATSON & Co., by them on the Chinese authorities to insti- tute and keep up a proper patrol of the waters of the Delta. For some time two Chinese gunboats, under European command, patrolled the river, and for the time being put a stop to the depredations of these desperate rovers. As soon as a piracy was reported the warships proceeded to the scene, but by this time the pirates were peacefully at work in the fields, and directly-cost, 7,500,000 in the gunboats cruised off they threw aside the hoe for the blunderbuss and got afloat in their snakeboats awaiting the coming of junkload of merchandise. And so affairs have continued ever since, and might have been left unheeded were not attention again directed to their doings by the looting and wanton destruction committed aboard of the stranded Baron Gordon and Shrewsbury The agents of the vessels will doubtless de- mand an explanation, and possibly an ex- ample will be made of somebody in China. It is to be hoped, however, that they will not stop short of one solitary punishment. The Delta of the Canton River appears to be

WINE

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SPIRIT MERCHANTS, the happy hunting ground of all the criminal

HONGKONG,

34, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL,

FIRST FLOOR,

(WM. POWELL & Co.'s old premises).

THE city of Manila is defendant in a suit-

MR. J. R. TWENTYMANI. THE HONGKONG HOTEL CO., LD.

INTERVIEWED.

'FARNHAM, BOYDS.

Mr. J.R. Twentyman, the chairman of the Coony to-day en route for Shanghai on his S. C. Farnham, Boyd & Co., Ltd, arived in the return from the mission to Londen in connec tion with the miked of negotiations for the sale

of the company's business to an English syndi calc. Mr. Twentyman's return to the East, may give rise to considerable acrimoneous discussion in the northern settlement whan he reaches that port, especially when it is con- sidered that much hope, was attached to the possibilities of his negotiations being brought

| HALF-YEARLY MERTING.

The ordinary meeting of shareholders was held at

the Company's Hotel this afternoon. There were present, Messrs. W. Hutton Potts Parfit, C. Moonty (secretary), Capt. Goddard, (chairman) who presided, E. Osborne, W. Capiain Clark, D. Clark, A. H. Skelton, J. A. Jupp, Ho Fook, Ho Kam Tong, Lo Cheung The Secretary having read the notice con- vening the meeting,

Ship, and E. J. Chapman.

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The Chairman said-Gentlemen, the report and accounts having been in your hands for some days, I will, with your permission, take them as read. You will have noticed that the to a surcessful issue, although in our own judg-balance at credit of working account shows ao ment bona fide shareholders in that company have suffered nothing by the sale not having been effected. The potentialities of that vast under taking when considered in relation to the term ination of the war, which may not be long in accomplishing, and the enormous development

over-estimated.

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The explanations which Mr. Twentyman may have to furnish to the shareholders of the company, of which he is the chairman, will be learned with considerable interest not only in Shanghai, but also in this Colony where the doings of the Shanghat Dock Co. have a rela-

-tive interest to us here.

MR. TWENTYMAN'S DENIALS.

increase of $10,901.76 over the corresponding

and loss is only $4.718.98 in excess. This period in 1903, but the nett balance of profit

is accounted for by the smaller amount brought forward from the previous half year, viz. 1,990, and increased inter-

·THE CRUISER » SULLY"

'MA. JAMESON'IN KONGKONG,

Considerable Interest has been centered round the salvage operations now proceeding. on board the French cruiser Suly, stranded Bay, on the coast of Tonkin, Indo-China: It on an uncharted rock to the south of Along. will be remembered by our readers that about a month ago an expedition of salvage experts,

under Mr. James: Walt Jameson, salvago en- gineer, were given the contract by the Hoog. kong Salvago Syndicate to endeavour to malva the stranded Sully. They left for the scene of the wreck, with all supplies in the way of salvago plant, pumps, auxiliary boilers, etc., in the 1.5, Hanoi, specially charte ed for the purpose. After viewing the stranded vessel, hepos were rife, from the reports of her position, that,

every probability of `salving her, and placing given fine weather and smooth seas, there was

her safely in the dock at Kowloon for repairs, within a reasonable time.

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All went well at first, and no me was lost in the shipping business in North China ateston debentures and bank overdraft. after the arrival of the party, at the scene of tending the conclusion of peace, cannot be It is gratifying to once more show an increase, their operations. The pumps were soon got to the two previous half years having showing work and as all that could be moved out of the lage decrease: we are still, however, far behind stranded vessel, in the shape of guns and the earnings of two years ago. During the gear, to lighten her, had been already :* greater part of the six mands under review, done by the French Naval authorities, there the revenue from tourist and transient visitors appeared to be but little doubt that once showed little or no improvement, and we have pumped dry, the hole patched up, and a power had to depend mainly on monthly boarders at fal rug pulling at her, she would be got off her rates, which, though they are generally sup- perch into safe waters without much delay posed to be high, in reality would only yield after the commencement of the pumping depend entirely upon them. Our new buildditional gear was necessary and was requisi about 4% on capital, if the Hotel had to operations. All appeared to go well, but ad-

and we should like to dispose of the balance of ing, Hotel Mansions, is nearing completion,

the debentures to meet the cast of the same Repairs and renewals have exceeded the amount appropriated at last meeting by 5874-77, and there is every prospect of a further increase,

side of the building will shortly need painting as over and above the ordinary outlay, the out

We have reduced the electric light plant by the $0,000 set aside for that purpose in Septem ber 1905, as we do not consider it a marketable

interviewed Mr. Twentyman on board the A representative of the Hongkong Telegraph

Steamer Prine Estél. Frederich just as the

vessel was leaving the wharf at Kowloon preparatory to proceeding on the next stage to Shanghai.

Mr. Twenty man proved to be "as close as and Co. Asked if his mission to London had an oyster," on the subject of Fainham, Boyd

been in his opinion successful, Mr. Twentyman replied "I think so."

It is suggested to him that at one time the negotial ons with the London syndicate had fallen through.

never fell through; there was never any sug. "Nothing of the sort," he replied. "They

gestion that they had fallen through."

But that was the current report." "Then the current report was wrong. I wrote the telegram and surely I should know.!! gram had been received in Shanghai when Mr. The pressman observed that a further tele Twentyman was on the high seas stating that negotiations were still proceeding.

"And so they are," said Mr. Twentyman. "I know all about it," he added inscrutably.

Asked if he would make a statement for the benefit of Hongkong on the subj ct of his mission, Mr. Twentyman said:

**1 am going to Shanghai to submit a state- ment to the skirehalders there."

"But there are a good many shareholders in Hongkong

"I can't help that. I must wait until reach Shanghai before I say anything in public with regard to my business,"

"Are you antisfied with the result of your mission to London 2".

added-"But it's of no use trying to get any- Mr. Twentyman replied "Of course, then thing from me. What I have to tell will keep until I reach Shanghai."

brought for the recovery of 134.454.97 Philip pies currency. The plaintiff in the case is the Compania General de Tabacos de Filipinas. The amount is alleged to be excessive indus which comment is made on Farnham, Boyds, A copy of Loday's Shangh, i share report in

trial tax piid by the company, under the old was tendered by the interviewer. Mr. Twenty- industrial tax law, and which was paid under-man read it attentively, then folded it carefully,

and put it in his pocket. protest by the company.

THE Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Nethersale Hospitals begs to acknowledge with thinks the fellowing donations to the funds of the Hospitals

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Melchers & Ca... 1+1 Benjamin, Kelly and Potts ...25 Madame Musso A. H. Chinoy

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A QUESTION AT ISSUE.

At the Supreme Court this morning, the Chief Justice (Sir Henry S. Berkeley), resumed the hearing of the action of the Wing Chang Lee firm 2. the Kwong Tak Wing firm, and in the matter of an issue, Wing Chang Fat Wong Sun Nam.

Mr. H. E. Follock, KC (instructed by Mr. H. D. C. Bailey, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master) appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. H. G. Calthrop (instructed by Mr. C. Hastings, of the firm of Messrs John Hastings) defended.

concluded, Mr. Pollock addressed the Court at

classes of China, in times of poverty it is the Tut; arrival of the outward and homeward rendezvous of the most desperate drugs of German mail steamers this morning with an the Chinese race, and-those members of unusually large number of passengers aboard Evidence for the plaintiffs having been society whose heads are at a premium find taxed the capacity of the hotels to their great length confining himself solely to the with the pirate bands of South China a safe almost and especially during the tiffin hours legal position raised by the evidence, and quit and profitable asylum. One would have

There was not a vacant seat at the Honging text books on all branches of law by the kong Hotel where there was aracrint page.

Mr. Calthrop followed from his point of view several additional rooms were placed at their. Barclay, than he did on the one upon which disposal had to wait a little before accommo- Mr. Pollock laid such stress, and was reported dation could be found them.

The manage-

in 61, Law Times, and which in his opinion ment had prepared for an emergency, and the

was a totally different matter.

meal was served with great promptitude.

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accounts.

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Captain Goddard seconded, and the motion was unanimously agreed to:

pite every effort made the water in the forward. tioned and despatched from Hongkong, Des-

part of the cruiser did not abate, for it simply flowed in again as fast as it was pumped out, and for every foot of water got out of her another foot took its place. The leak, it is said,

ward part of the vessel that with the water was in such a position in the overhanging for

deep on the outside, and several feet inside, it could not be got at to be patched up. However, the operations had one beneficial effect that they kept the vessel at a uniform

mas moved the adoption of the report and the risk of her breaking up by grinding There being no questions asked the Chairweight, and so obviated in great measure

heavily on the rock on which she is so un- fortunately perched. As it appeared hopeless. to continue the operations without the aid of extra gear in the shape of more pumpa, etc.,

otherwise of renewing is contract which was. Mr. Jameson considered te advisability, or

about to expire. It is to be regretted that he finally decided not to renew it, as he had in the meanwhile had a severe tall, in consequence of which he sustained the fracture of three of his ribs on the right side. This regrettable ac cident, of course, incapacitated him from further active superintendence of the operations going on, so that after the doctor of the Montcalm had attended to his injuries, and bandaged up his side be left the scene of his labours on Sunday morning, after having handed over the control of the operations, and given the use of his salvage plans to the French Admiral, and- returned to Hongkong this morning, in the 8,5; `- Hanoi,

Mr. E. J. Chapman proposed, and Captain Osborne to a seat on the Board of Directors, Clark seconded, the re-election of Mr. E.

and this was heartily agreed to.

Messrs. H. U. Jefferies and A. R. Lowe, the retiring auditors, were unanimously re-elected on the proposition of Mr. T. Clarke seconded by Mr. Skelton.

This concluded the business, the Chairman announcing that dividend warrants could be had at the Secretary's office to-morrow.

Captain Goddard said that before they separated he should like to propose a hearty vote of thanks to the Chairman and Board of Directors, Manager and Staff, for the way in which they had worked during the past year, If in the future they succeeded in doing as well as they had in the past few years, they must all be thoroughly pleased and contented.

Mr. Jameson cannot express himself positive- Mr. Jupp seconded and the vote was unan. ly as to the probabilities of salving the vessel, imously accorded.

and does not at present contemplate a return to

MAJOR PRITCHARDS,

BAKHWELL.

the scene of the salvage operations, K

MR. W, C. JACK TO THE RESCUE In the meantime, Mr. Jack, of Messrs. E. G. Wilks and Co., who met with such cou

There was an attendance of some 35 or 4 spicuous success in refluating the s.s. Shrews- members at Volunteer Headquarters last night | Jury, left last evening, in the s.5. Hongkong when Major Pritchard who took the chair for Haiphong, whence he will proceed to the made a short but interesting farewell speech, scene of the Sully's mishap, and alter review. He did not intend, he said, to make a longing the situation will report on the position speech; he had essayed that task at the and condition of the vessel, and on what inspection dinner held on Saturday, which by possibilities there are of ultimately salving her. the way, was held without the inspection. He We understand that in the event of it being found in any way possible to float the cruiser, had waited for the inspection before going on leave, but he was now forced, owing to cirit is the intention of Mr Jack to undertake the cunstances, to leave without being present at work of salvage, and to commence his opera the inspection, which he regreted. He an- tions under an entirely rew, and, it is hoped, nounced that Major Chapman would fill his an almost infallible system so far as systems position during the time he (the speaker) was

can be so in dealfug, or in any way having to absent from the Colony, and the Corps would reckon with, the elements. We learn that be in good hands. Major Pritchard referred to great faith is placed in the system and it is the gun practice carried out during the year; much to be hoped that complete success will it had been very good. The actual number of attend this second attempt to restore the splen

under which the practices were carried out were difficult. He hoped to hear that every unit intended to be represented in the Muske try Shield Competition which was to be fired |

thought at any rate that occasional collisions tendance of diners, who notwithstanding that and said he relied more upon the case of Allen hits was not marvellous, but the conditions did vessel to her proper efements. '

AFTER-DINNER LIQUEURS.in the pocket of some

Pepperminth

Creme de Menthe glaciale ...

Curacao, Red, White or Green

Apricot Brandy

A

per dozen.

$19.80

29.80

29.80

36.20

Creme Cacao Chouao...

29.80

would be heard of between the gunboats of the government and the piratical launches and junks But as a matter of fact such events are seldom noted, and when they are it generally amounts to nothing more than the loss of a few heads and a dollar or two official. The

AT the Civil Summary Court this morning Chinese authorities, if approached by the

before the Puisne Judge (Mr. T. Sercombe Smith), 1. F. Haynes appeared to answer two. British Government, would doubtless pro- summonses for debt. Mr. P. W. Goldring. ap- fess themselves powerless to deal with the peared for the defendant in both cases, The question; but that would be by no frst was brought by the Hongkong Hotel Cons means surprising. What, however, does pany, Limited, to recover $7 for refreshments strike us as peculiar is that the Powers in supplied over three months ago, and the second was a claim by Messrs. Cheong Lee and Co., general, and that Great Britain in particu. furniture dalers of Des Voeux Road, to recover lar, has not struck a blow at the heart $182.55 furniture supplied. Mr. A. Bonner de of the traffic and rendered its existence fended in this case. A verdict was given for impossible long ago. Piracy on the West the plaintiffs on either claim. Mr. Goldring River is much too common an occurrence offered a composition of $10 a month whichness of the Kwong Tak Wing. to surprise either the Chinese or Western was accepted.

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In the course of a debate on the French Naval: programme on the 2and ult, M. Thomson, Evidence for the defence was then called.

Minister of Marine, speaking of the accident ... Wong Sung Nam stoutly denied that he had off in April.. They knew that Left half, No. 1 to the cruiser Sully, said he thought they must ever said he was a partner in the Kwong T-k Company, had held the Shield for three years, wait until the commission of ingoiry had given Wing firm.

but there was no reason why they should go on its report. He was sending a despatch boat Cross-examined: He never sent for the cus- tractor to come to see him-ghout the houses, winning it. There were men in the other half to Along Bay to carry out hydrographical sur- He came of his own free will. The interview companies capable of making decent scores, and veys. He had received from Admiral Bayle a`..... took place at the office of the Kwong Tak the crack men did not always, make-posables. despatch announcing that a Danish company. Wing, and when the contractor asked him as The speech made by His Excellency Sir Mai- had made proposals for refloating the Sully, to his ability, he said he was carrying on the thew Nathan at the Officers' dinter on Saturday He had replied that all possible efforts must business there. He never said he was a part ner or had a share in the business. As a mat night emphasized the need for more recruits. be made to save the ship, ter of fact the contractor owed him a lot of The establishment was 400, and he wanted to money. He built the houses badly and ab- see that number increased to 600, but they had By kind courtesy of the Hongkong Football," sconded. In paying him he gave him three or not reached 402 yel, but certainly ought to. The Club the final of the Lusitano Football Club He got his ready money by selling some had joined during the present month, which above Club ground on Thursday, goth inst four orders for rice on the Kwang Tak Wing outlook was bright ahead; thirteen recruits inter-clab competition will be played on the little property he possessed to his concubines. There was no money whatever now in the busi-

was very gond for the last month of the year, Kick-off at 4.45, p.m. The following are the and, now that the inspection was postponed teams:-Mr. Barros' tnam,-J. G. Barros, goal;" Re-examined: The property he sold to his more would probably join. Major Prichard A. V. Barros (Capt.), J. C. Banetto, backs; A. concubines was subject to a satisfactory and declared that after returning from leave-six Baptista, C. M. C. Ribeiro, and J. Berardo', and 20 other varieties of French Liqueurs traders, whose business necessitates the use A CERTAIN Sent charged with being drunk and,Wong Nai Kah, son of Wang Sing Tuck, months hence he had still eighteen months half-backs: R. C. da Silva, L. A. Ozorio, A. F.

lengthy mortgage, of the principal channels. Familiarity disorderly in Wanchai, yesterday morning, had deceased, gave the names of the partners in the to remain with the Corps, and before leaving from Messis, Marie Brizard and Roger of with this sort of thing seems to have bred a remarkable tale to unfold to the police when Kwong Tak Wing.. Wong Sun Nam was not it for good he would like to see the member. Rozria, T. R. Oxorio, and F. X. Britto, for ship total at least 400. Referring to the pro J. Bl. Victor (Capt.), and J. M. Britto, backs; wards. Mr. Victor's team,-L. d'Aquino, goal, posal to rebuild the headquarters Major L. M. Xaxier, P. da Ross, and F, Lda Roze, Pritchard announced, amilingly, that he believ half-backs; L. E. dos: Remedias, A. A dos ed that at last the work was to be put in hand. Remedios, Emil Hyndmann, Juli Hyndmann, Volunteers might not believe it, but, aller the and T. Perpetuo, forwards,

Governor, Major Pritchard thought that the time was actually at hand when the work

Bordeaux.

N.B-All our Wines and Spirits are bottled at

bome, thereby ensuring to our Customers all the advantages accraing from bottling done at hangs under the direct supervision

of the Growers and Distillers as compared

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to bottling done in China by Chinamen at the service of European Firms: Hongkong, 9th December, 1904.

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some energetic action is taken by one or other of the Powers to suppress it by rooting out the whole nest of pirates both on the Delta and along the poasf, the as economical a manner as possible. No news ed Wong Sing Tuck, denied that Wong Sing/ public statement made by His Excellency the

nefarious business will find its followers much to the annoyance of foreigner and native alike.

contempt of it among the Chinese, and until he had sobered up sufficiently to tell a con- a partner. He was his cousin. He joined the sected story. It appears that nine years ago time he returned to the firm as salesman at

firm as a boy and after being in Califórnia some- he had a brother, who was of a very roving Sto a month. He drew no percentage out of disposition, and who therefore shipped on board the businers, Wang Sing never was at any |the B.S. Clivedäle in order to see the world, in time partier in the business

Wong Chung Yee, also a son of the diceas- having been heard from "Pat," his affectionate Nam was a partner. When Sung Nam re- brother also started around the world in quest turned from America he came back to the of his missing relative, and in due course of his shop as a buyer and seller.

would be commenced. On many occasions travels arrived in Hongkong. By a strange Wong Sung Nam, said he was for some years the headquarters would have an appreciable. Wong Mow Sang, brother of the defendant, the speaker had opined that the rebuilding of coincidence here he found the ss. Cilvedale, employed as shop coolie in the Kwong Tak and of course at once went on board in the Wing firm. He never understood that his effect on the eltength of the Corps and now keen anticipation of meeting his brother, hot brother was a partner in the firm.

that it was-likely to come about he appealed only to learn that the much-sought. Pat had left Cross-examined: He really knew thing to the Volunteers to see that the Corps did the steamer long before in San Francisco. about the case except what he had been scld.

This concluded the case, barring argumenti,

increase la conclusion Major Pritchard asked Disappointment, drunkenness, disorderly con- which His Lordship will hear at ro30 to the Volunteers to play up to Major Chap duct and a small fine followed,

-morrow morning.

man as they had done to him (applause). ⠀

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A CASE of plague is notified as having accur red at Hok Lo Trun, Kowloon City..... Tax Italian Consul General, Chev. Z. Volpicelli, returned from Singapore this morning,

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE

·Canadian (Tarlar) 29th inst. Australian (Taiyuan) 29th inst French (Armand Rehic) 3rd prox American (Siberia) 7th prox Canadian (Empress of India) 10th prox

The P. & As, Numantia sailed from Pari land, on 10th inst, and if don here on 18th pros