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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY,

-3kóp China shares were quoted $6 buyers All communications infende- for pabliesdonata late hour to-day

HTAS HONGKONGL TELEGUAPHI" should be addremel to The Faliter 1, Ice House Road, and ahould be worrympanied by the Writer's Name and

Addrem

Ordinary healnom could bemidrowe!

to The Mwanger. “‚'

The Filter will und winterisks in be responsible for any rejentet M8,, nor to return any Contribution, SUBSCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). BAILY $80 per annum. WEKKLY $18 get angum.

The rate per quarter and per monem, paqortional, The daily issue in delivered free when the addren aczomible to mesenger. Str. cupien sent by post su allitional $1.80 per quarter is chargol for postage. The porings on the weekly imus by sny part of the

world is 30 cents por quarter.

Single Coples Dolly, from cents: Wee'dy, twenty-

fire cents.

MARRIAGE,

On flee ft Jane, LIONEL HARRINGTON, second son of the late Will am Afted Howell, of Wuhu, to GWYNYDD MARGUERITE, second daughter of the late John Smedley, of hanghai, DEATHS

On the 30th May, at Shanghai, CHARLES SAMUEL ATKINSON, aged 18 years.

On the 30th May, at Tientsia, W. STAATS, ged 33 years, "On the 31st May, at Huchou, by accidental drowning, ALFRED BEILBY KEX, in his st

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Che Hongkong Gelegraph |

TONGKONG, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1905.

COUNTERFEIT COINS.

It is always granted, that the Chinese are a clever people, and if it came to the ques- tion Sir Robert Hart, who is futile princeps in the understanding of Chinese nature, has assured us that the origin of most things can be found in the Middle Kingdom. It is not to be wondered at, then, that the Chinese are

adepts at what Westerners are pleased to call counterfeiting. How few people from the West, after they have been in China-not to say Hongkong-have not for sume time seen those beautiful coins which have only to be submitted to expert examination to be declar. ed forgeries? The fact is that the game of counterfeiting coin not only exists in all its pristine beauty in China, but it seems to be RECOM-almost a trade.

We are told the existence of counterfeit nickel coins is causing, a small financial crisis in Korea. No doubt that is due to the fact that counterfeiting A. S.. WATSON & Co.in is practically in its infancy there, but it

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THE Government of Indo-China has declared Hongkong to be an infected port,

LIEUTENA T H. D. Lelgrave, and Royal West Kent Regiment, left on the grd justant pers's Malta for Colombo en route to Bellary in fun Musketry Class,

INDOCHINA S N

OFITS: FOR "1904-

JUNE 6 1905

HETSAME

now the called, the?

As wa ko to pross we receive the following. communication from Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly, & Polls

The Russian steamer fromethe

#the.

Kand Urajiwo Maru

AD

Captain Combs, of the U. 5. cruiser Rain- bow, which arrived here from Cavite, P.l.; this morning, reports that be sighted threo Russian war vessels en Manila Bay on the srd Insta

Captain Hiy, of the ss. Hop Sung, which. In connection with the recent announce, arrived here to-dy from Wuhu, reports, that ment by the general managers that the directors on the and inst, wen passing Wooung, she of the Indo-China S. N. Co, Limited, have | saw seven Russian transport ibere recommended a dividend to shareholders of 12 | THE U. S. S. Zafiro, which arrived at Yalobashillings per share, we are now in receipt of ma on the 24th ult. from Manile homeward further, advices to the effect that, out of the bound, passed on the 20th over a huge whale, profits on the year's working, a suit of £20,000 has been tianferred 10 General Peitive Fund, which was badly injured by her propeller

and, we understand that, in addition, the follow THE following is the return of visitors to the

ing amounts have been transferred City Hall Library and Muscum for the week ending the 4th June, 1905.

Non-Chinese.. Chinese

Library Museum

230

73 1,053

Total... 305 | 1,013 |

To Depreciation Accouat........... £5,000 To Exchange Flac. Account £4,000 To Underwriting Account 35,000 and a balance of about 500 has been caried forward,

THE COURTS. DELAYS.

ADJOURNMENT OF CASEB

AN extraordinary general meeting of shair- holders in Wm. Powell, Limited, was held at noon to-day, for the purpose of confirming as The Puline judge had before him this mom special resolutions the proposals for an in-ng, a case in which Chung Po Shang sued the crease of capital, submitted at an extraordinary general meeting of the company held on the 18th it. The resolutions were unanimously confirmed.

Tung Hing alias Yau Kap for $700 add, being principal and interest due on two promissory notes, dated est une last, and given in favour of the defendant and chopped by the Tang Hing, Mr. E. A Bonner (Messrs. Dennys and Bowley) appeared on behalf of the plaintiff, and Mr. C. F. Dixon represented the defendant."

THR members of the Engineers' Association have opened rooms in Singapore. The rooms are being fitted out for the convenience of At the outset, Mc. Dixon asked for an adjourn members. A bar has been installed, and therement as he had only bad an opportunity that is a reading room, a billiard table, and a good morning of seeing his client, and from the evid: piano. Everydung, bas been paid for, and the ence given him it would be necessary for him commitice are doing their best to make, the to give notice of a special defence in the case. movement a success, reports the Straits Times,

Mr. Justice Wise-How is it you have not seen your client before? Is it the client's fault? 1 fixed the case on Friday last;

Mr. Dixon was instructed on Friday by some friends of the defendant.

His Honour:-You must surely have been instructed earlier than that.

THE samples of new half-inne picture postcards which reach us from Messrs. A. Chee & Co, of Queen's Road Central, show what a great choice and variety of subjects the manufacturer has around Hongkong and South China in preparing sets of curds for collectors and Mr. Dixon-1 was instructed last week be- tourists. Messrs. A. Chee & Co, who price fore the Summary Court was held on Friday them at 20 for 51, claim that the cards are the morning; but 1.did not have an opponunity of cheapest to be obtained anywhere in (besceing the defendant until this week. -:-

His Honour-Whose fault is that? Yours, Colony.

or your client's ?

THE N. C. D. News, ol ́and inst, say in the presence of many friends of both parties and amid pretty decorations of the Cathedral: chanc. the marriage took place yesterday of Miss Gwynydd Smedley, and Mr. L. H. Howell of Messrs. Butterfield & Swire. The bride was attended by her two younger sisters in charming costumes of pink, and was given away by her brother, Mr. J. D. Smedley. The Rev. A. J. Walker officiated and Mr. AJ. Ward was at the organ, the service being cho ral. There was a largely attended reception

afterwards at the house of the bride's brother in Markham road.

Mr. Dixon-It is not my fault. His Honour: It's your client's then ?: Mr. Honnef:~The writ was served on the 23rd May

His Honour:cally, this is getting absurd. All yesterday afternoon wasted, and this seans the whole of to-day wasted through somebody's mistake. You see, my list gels very thick, and now there will be nothing to do in day. The appeal is off What is your defence ?

Mr. Dixon :-The defence is want of con sideration.

Uis Honour-What do you say, Mr. Bonner i Mr. Bonner must object..

Captain Nicholson, of the 'ss Aldgate, which left Moji on the 30th ulto, with coal for this port, arriving here yesterday af ernoon, reporia that just after leaving Moji he passed six | Japanese warships and five torpedo bonis.

The Foochow Echo of the 27th ult says:— The 13. Affurca went g dund early on Thurs: day afternoon near Kushan Point. A temple to get her off have so far failed, but her cargo (bulk oil) is being discharged, and she may be floated again at the next spring side, proda

The master of the Charles Hardouin was summoned before Mr. Hazeland with causing a nuisance by using an inferior quality of coal when the vessel was alongside her wharf on the and inst. His Worship inflicted a fire of $15, and ardered the nuance to be abited.

Patrick Flynn, an unemployed seaman, and R. Odin, seaman, both staying at the Sailors Home, were charged before Mr. G. N. Orme this morning with fighting and behaving in a riotous and disorderly manner at the Home on the 5th inst. Patrick was fined $1 and Odin 53.

KEFUSING DUTY.

Captain Gale, the as Deccan, this morning charged John Forrest, William Jack son, and John Cameron, seamen of that vessel, before Mr. F. A. Hazeland, for refusing duty op the 5th Inst. The nien said they wanted to be paid off and leave the ship, and the Captain said he was willing to do this and get rid of them, His Worship stated that under the cir- cumstances he would adjourn the case sing die, and in the meantime the Captain and accused must go and arrange with the Shipping Master about their being paid off and discharged."

COLLISION VT MANILA..

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TELEGRAM

RUSSIAN DESTROYER

INTERNED

AT SHANGHAI.

From Our Special

spondents

Shanghai, 5th Juno,

6.20 p.m.

The Russian torpedo bout destroyer: Bodry, which arrived here yesterday in tow of the steamer Kwelin,

hazard without coal or water, after a

ous voyage from the straits of Tau- shima, was interned alongside the Russian cruiser Askold this evening.

Sho bas 170 survivors on board.

This telegram was received too late for intere tion in our issue of last evening. ED., II.K.7.)

QUARANTINE AT SAIGON,

Messrs, Lamke & Hagge kindly inform us that they have received a telegram dated 5th June; from Messrs. Wm. G. Hale & Co., Saigon, stating that 12 days' quarantine including voy age has been established upon all arrivals from: Hongkong

INTERESTING EXTRADITION

LASE®

AT THE SUPREME COURT, Some time ago the acting Admiral of the Province of Kwanglung was appointed by the Goverment of China to superintend the work of exterminating the bandits and criminals from that district, and in a proclamation issued by him he alleges that a certain Won Ka Cheung, the keeper of a gambling house and a native of Hau Kal in the Tung: Kung district, is among ihose wanted by the Chinese Government for certain offences including the perpetration of nn armed robbery. This person is now in Victoria Gaal, and the Chinese authorities require his extradtion. Mr. H. N. Ferrers, in- tookstructed by Mr. Dit Kong Sink, has been applying for his release from custody, and the Chief Justice (Mr. F. T. Piggott) has already held that the Chinese Government has no locus standi, and that its representative cannot appear before the Court. The Biage further this Iping right in the cepire

The deep, water' question was taken a channel. On the same day th

harbour master morning when the Crown-was represented in gave instructions to the ship to move from her Court before his Lordship, in the person of the position, as she was in the way of ships enter. Attorney General (the Pon Sir H. 6. Berkeley) who, with Mr. H, E. Pollock, K C. (lasimcted by the Crown Solicitor, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, of Mesir Dennys and Bowley) appeared, pursuant to leave gives, to serve a notice of, motion in support of the substantive motion which the Crown was making for the discharge of an order absolute, in the first instance for a writ of habeas corpus. The Attorney General contended that no writ of habeas corpus such

A collising resulting in severe damages place on the afternoon of the 1st insi. In Manita by between the Sp nish mul steainer Alican te which was entering the breakwater, and the German steamer Albenga. The latter arrived yesterday with quartermaster supplies, and was

His Honour (to Mr. Dixon):-You had bettering that channel. The Alicante just from get on with the case.

The hearing of the case was then proceeded with, but had to be adjourned later in the morning.

EXTRÄDITIONS

CHINESE GOVERNMENT REPRESENTED.

WE were under the impression that natives arriving in the Colony by the river boats were not to have their goods and chattels searched for illicit opium in full view of the public, and understood that a room had been set apart for the purpose alongside the wharves. This evi dently is not the case if one may judge from 8 photograph which a correspondent sends us with the assurance that it was taken on the. The case in which the extradition of Cheang Praya a few days since. If the method shown Pat is sought by the Chinese authorities in this photograph is that usually employed by through the Viceroy of Canton, for ermed the searchers the picture is evidence enough robbery near the borders of Macao, on the that it should be made compulsory for the ser. 26th of 1ecember last, under circumstances vants of the Qium Farmer to conduct their already recorded in these columns, was re operations in more se luded spots than at the sumed before Mr. F. A. Hazeland this after- public entrance to steamboat wharvės.

+

THE following telegraphic information dated 1st June has been received from the Sumatra Director and Manager of the Maatschappijat Mj-Bosch-en Landbouwexploitatie in Lang.

Daily aggregate output of Crude

Petroleum Crude Petroleum ip Tanks at

dale i Kerosene made since the date of the preceding half-monthly telegrant to Kerosene shipped since the date ofthe preceding half-mombly telegram...... Kerosene in stock at Kefinery at

dats

170,000

DOOD.

for

Spain tried to paid the Affengn, and as she was drawing some 20 feet of water was afraid of running on the mud and therefore had to pass close under the bows of the Albenga. In da ing so she struck the German ship in the for castle tearing a hole twelve feet long by about four feet wide. The injury was above the water line, however, the injury to the Alican consisted of the shattering of her bows and carrying away of her inartingale and other rigging-Cablenews.

NEW CHÍNUSH EXCLUSION -

"PKHAŁY.

FURTHER PROTEST.

was directed to be fasued had been issued in pursuance of the order absolute made on the aard ult, and also that as a consequence the proceedings for the surrender of Wong Ka Cheung to the Government of China in accord- anco with the requirements of the Chinese Extradition Ordinance of 1889 were being un- duly and improperly delayed The motion was supported by an affidavit of the Crown Solicitor, filed on the 3rd inst, in which, Mr. Bowlay stated that he bad searched the files of the proceedings in the master and found that an ex parte order was made for the issae of a writ of habeas corpus; whereas as a matier of fact

no such writ had been issued.

Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed by Mr.

On Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock, says the F. B. L. Bowley, of Messrs. Dennys and Bowley's office, represented the Chinese Gov. N. C. D. News goth ult over one hundred etament, and Mr. F. Paget fett, of Messrs, members of the Hu Hoio Hui (Shanghai Bruton, Helt and Goldring, appeared for the Educational Association) and representing accused. His Worship said that he had about twenty-four Colleges and schools of adjourned this case to consider the usual modern fearning in this district, mer at the His Lordship expressed his willingness to Gallons 84,000, practice, and had found that it had been Association's headquarters in the native city to waive all questions of irregularity, and the, the practice for many years past that discuss measures with reference in the stand Attorney General proceeded to argue the point the Chinese Government had been represented. that should be taken by the Association in as to whether or not the prisoner was a subject This was on account of Mr. Taget Hett's b- support of the protest against any unjust of China He malbrained that Wong Ka hown abundantly to be such, Jection to Mr. Pollock's appearance as repre- clauses that may be added by the U. S. Cheung had been Cases 80,000 seating that Government, Afr. Hett holding Government to the new Chinese Exclusion in the first place there was the man's des that on account of Mr. Pollock's appearance Treaty that is to be signed between China and cription of himself where he stated His the proceedings so far were null and void. His that Government. A number of speeches were village was flau Kai, in Tung Kung dis 130,000 Worship held that in view of old established made and pledges were given that each person trict of Kwangtung This was borne out

practice Mr. Pollock had a right to appear fo

should do his best to encourage his friends in the proclamation of the Vice-Admiral, 50,000 the Chinese Government, and that being everywhere to stand firm and support any of Kwanglung who offered a reward for the the proceedings were not null and void. f action those at the head of the movement man's apprehension. In this document was C. ČIST. Clair has at length been given a To Chun Wa, sergeant interpreter at the throughout the country should decide to make set forth the names of all the bandits, their inat at the National Sporting Club, London, Central Police Station, said be

Was on in the matter. We hear that meetings have nick-names, their branches in the villages, for in the Sportsman of May 2nd, we find induty at the central station when the ac also been held in Soochow and biber cities in and their addresses, together with the amount he rewards in each case. In one paragraph an account of an entertainment given there, cused was brought in on the 3rd of March the same connection, showing a anánimity of of the under the bead of "Three Round contests" lust at noun. When he was brought in purpose most unique and never yet heard of in of the proclamation appeared a list of names the following:-Charles Sinclair (sic) (cham the inspector asked, through witness, the the history of this ancient Empire A letter of the absconding bandits of Hau Kal village, status, Mr. Helt ob received from Peking further states that the and the first of these was Wong Ka Cheong. pion of the Far East) vs. Pte. Jones (Rifle Bri- accused's name and s gade):Sinclair had fully zıt, the best of thejected to the question as the information members of the Chinese Government are ex. Further, the witnesses called by the prisoner deal, and, as a consequence, naturally showed should come fromthe inspector himself, who ceedingly pleased to receive such unanimous at the Magistracy testified that the man had to advantage alongside the little riflemas.. The should have taken down defendant's statemput support from the people of the country and revided in that district since boyhood. That, "Far East" man crouched very much after the and it was contrary to practice, and unfast so that it has given the Waiwupu heart to make the Attorney General submitted, was evidence style of American boxers, and indulged in bis ellent, an à sergeant inforpreter had aus firm stand in the approaching negotiations prima facie that the prisoner was a suble

China: The learned Counsel then proceeded some fancy taps at express speed with the right to cross-examine a man at the time be with Minister Rockhill, who is on his way now

to address the Court on the question of the open glove on his opponent's body. However, was being charged. The question was allowed,

onus of proof in the mater as a boxer he did not create a favourable im and witness said he asked accused all details" pression, particularly considering the great dis about his name, age, profession, and his native parity in the weight of the two men.

would be a strange thing if the total coun. terfeit coins of Korea equalled half those which pass as currency in Itongkong. Eve, and anon, to put it at the lowest, the tender- er of a cuin is told that it is made of brass fr copper, or that it has been manufactured in some mint which is beyond his ken. Of course, it is useless to argue on the point, and it is worse than futile to say that be cause a certain coin has a certain mark or marks upon it that it is worthless. The usual thing is to accept the apparently in evitable piece. But it is all very unsatisfac tury. Half the time people in Hongkong are using coins which belong, not to the currency of the Colony, but to China proper. In a short article it would be impossible to deal with the difficulties which surround this question. The public offices have solved the question by refusing to accept anything which has not the King's head upon it.kat, 1d- A premium is given to parties accepting these coins, and between the two a goodly profi is made. But the plain ordinary citizen is placed at a disadvantage. A coin, it seems, may actually be good and yet it may be base. In other words, without counterfeiting a coin, it is possible to make money from that coin. It is a grievous question, but the remedy is simple. It is to adopt an interchangeable clearing house-tu fix an absolute value on the coins presented. Singapore adopted, last year, a special coinage which was im- posed upon the whole of the Straits Settle ments. At the outset it did not work very well, but as time passed, the currency be came, not only generally adopted, but also generally understood. Hongkong, however, has to look to China and it may be a question whether it would not be possible to restrict the importation of coins which did not come up to the standard. A coin need not be counterfeit to be valueless or of little or less value, hut of all the annoying things in the world nothing can exceed that feeling which comes when what appears to be a perfectly good coin is rejected. Perhaps, when Korea, of all places in the world, has determined to

Mr. Helt asked witness what were the actual produce a currency devoid of ambiguitytr të thought at Washington that the bulk of words used when be asked the accused his then Hongkong, will produce a series of the appropriation made by the last Congress native country, as it would appear from the coins which is acceptable here as well as on for "insular defences" will be expended for Chinese word, used he had asked him where guns for the sea coast defences in the Philip he came from, which might mean where had pines. The unsettled condition of alläisin he come from at the bour, which was obviously be Far East has much to do with this deles vague. The witness sald the words he used mination. Congress did not restrict the naval were what countryman are you 2 Witness

The CAPER Cols 1.1. Empresy of India crime, and? defence board as to the exact locality. There fold-all the accused's answers 10 Sergeant Two cases of plague are officially reported will be a meeting of the joint army and navy Fenton, who look them down in writing, and arrived at Yokobama at 7.30 am, the sinst, given by the

day, for Kobe should not until to-day.

board on national defence whibin's few days to catered them in the charge heet (produced) and left again at 4 p.m., sam

Ensarar "Accuted was charged - with armed robbery," where the due to at 24 p.m., on 6th returning to L

tried in China last year's appropriation was expended for delil na the statement form.

ARCO. Emprus of China faro his surrender. defences at Cavite and Olongapo, and the fact Afferfurther evidence the case was adjourned that the major part of this year's appropri

re, of 24th ult, states that Russia ation is to be applied in the same direction is a fair indication of what military officers think is endeavouring to purchase Cardiff coal, The of the relative imponance of the various insular insurance rates on colliers have become pro 6th

Bewaar hibliive. As much as seventy guineas per cest possessions of the government. It is nderit being asked. South Wales bar received an stood that no guns smaller than Bluch will be order for an enormous quastity of coal te be ased.

sent to Viadivostok

$9.75 PER CASE 1 DOZEN. mainland.

GREGOR & Co.

Hongkong, 17th April, 1905

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

place.

THERE are already 706 Japanese, houses and Consider the subject." The major portioned he denied the charge, and signed his inst

14,000 Japanese at Antung..

THE Chifoo Dally News denies that any Russian men of war bave been as yet refloated at Port Arthur, ES VOL

THE Chinese gunboat Xiangyuen, built at the Kawasaki Dockyard at Kobe, was to leave for 133 Shanghai early this month,

A LONDON Wire,

Peking

SHIPPING AND MAILS.

MAILS DUE German (Darmitadi) 7th inst: American (Coptic) 12th inst. Canadian (Emprest of India) sith, lost. French (Oceanien) 13th inst Gemman (Frina Wuldemar) 19ih jast Canadian (Tariar) 20th inst.

THE C

for this port

th

The grounds upon whi

that the princost was cotilled from custody were dealt wit adjournment Counsel

Ka Cheung bad not been boy

of China und

Treaty and section of the

tion Ordinance required; with ¡ofience