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BASEBALL IN HONGKONG.

"THE GREATEST CANK ON BARTH,"

sth inst.. Happy Valley was treated av an annex to the Golden Gate yesterday afternoon. Americaps took furcible possession of the ground and reinted to budge until the shades of night were falling fast. The rich American accent fall in chunks all over the field and hatchets were

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, JULY 8, 1905.

His Lordship-What was the trouble all `about ? ·

Mr. Beavis I don't know the position at all, or what began it

His Lordship-People don't walk into an- other man's room und damage his belong. ings for no reason.

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Chu Ling Kai said he had been engaged by TAN MAD Ban, and he was to commence work on the 3rd June. He related how be put the used by the Britishers present to disentangle Koede la an unoccupied room, and how when the consoulants. tine large, chunk lighted on writing a "leader" for the paper next day, he the floor of the grand stand, leaving a gaping heard a disturbance proceeding downstairs. hole that threatens disaster to the careless. As saw two mes, the defendants, throwing his baseball match was the occasion; the 1. S, Shing about and he remonstrated with them, Callao and songkong team being the cen- but they only "scolded" him. testants. A big crowd gathered to watch "the cross-examination, the plaintiff stated that greatest game on earth being played as it he had bean an editor on various papers for should be played; even ladies came to see this several years. He denied that there was any exhibition of real science. It was hoped that custom among Chiness Journalists as to giving

the Callao men would have a battle-cry, some- thing like Yab, yah, he, he, hohl But the Callao men have not reached that apex of sublimity yet. It will coma; there need be no fear on that score. II the Calles men were

CHINESE LITIGANTS.

WAITING FOR A SHIP:FROM HÉWCHWANG,

3rd inst.

A DISSATISFIED INVESTOR:

CHINESE THRIFTINESS,

3rd inst,

la opeging his case, Mr. Harding stated that | In the Court of Summary jurisdiction, Hong-in September last, the plaintiff invested the kong, to-day-before Bla Denour Mr. A. G. sum of $500 in the defendant firm. No part Wise, Puisse Judge the adjourned action of nership agreement was signed no tarm wat Laung Tak trading as Tak Shing Lung, bag fixed-it" was a' partnership, of will, and the dealer, 24 Talon Street, against the Vee Shun plaintif applied in due course for a balance Wa fru, of a5 Hillier Street, came on, for thebr. He did not get li and subsequently be hearing. The plaintif claimed $367,35, being attended at the defendants shop and saw the the balanes of an account for goods sold partners in the firm. He gave notice that he and delivered to defendants.

desired the return of his $500. There was Mr. R. A. Harding appeared for the plaintiff, a discussion, which finally resulted in the draw Mr. P. W. Golding represented the defendante, ing up of a document which was signed by Mr. Harding said the case had been adjourn the managing partner under which time was ed in order that the defendants might bring a given for the repayment of the money. The and this brought.

The plaintiff related how he had been in duced to take a share in the defendants' busin ess. When he attempted to gat a look at the partnership book, and asked for a statement of affairs various excuses were offered him, and eventually be decided to withdraw his share. He met the partners in conference and they said they would take over big share, 'and repay him his mosey. When the day arrived on which the money should have been paid he sent a registered lotted addressed to two mem-. bors of the defendants' firm, and had received a receipt showing that the letter had been delivered.

THEPIRAVANCORE". INQUIRY,

STORY OF THE STRANDING,

MARINE COURT PROCEEDINGSID

Ha was hauled *

*notice," and aiated that when he got this po- cross-action, bat no cross-actlod had been money had not been repaid, however, be issued for the formation of a Marine Courii officer to call him when land was sighted," Han

lion he threw up his old job at a day'a notice. He knew that there were' twa aditors on the paper, but he had nothing to do with them.

you know that the place in which you placed your baggage was the bathroom in daily us! saw it was a place for washing faces-

is not a bathroom.

Witness denied that be put his clothes and goods in a puddle of water, or that he built up the luggage as a sort of barricade against the door. The defence, it was explained, was that the plaintiff put his goods in the bathroom in order to aggravate the editors.

attired in regulation dress. The civilians had grabbed the Brst garment they could find at hand, and strode on the feid, in pants, knicker.it bockers, jerseys and what not. The crowd cheered uproariously and instantly bestowed nicknames on the players. Jumbo, alias the Elephant, was a huge success on the civilian side, his muttered asides being heard on the Praya East. The captain of the Callao team briefly addressed his men, encouraging them to die in their patent leather boots rather than succumb to a lot of measly landlubbers. Get up, ye fat headed crocks," he cried plea santly to his men. "Don't yer play the game like a lot of fishwives same's ye did last time. And don't yer fall asleep." The stalwart sub- ordinates meekly said "Yessir" and a coloured man-chortled like a hyeen in a spasm.

Now a sporting reporter who knows nothing about baseball argues himself unknown to sport. So the following vocabulary, which will not be used in describing the game, is sub- mitted just to show that we are up to all the wrinkles, but having a tender heart decline to ant readers' teeth on edge. "Ozoned" is akin to "fooled": "the plate" is the base, Biso the slab; the "initial bag" can be guessed at, and a broken "pitcher illustrates the truth of the ald proverb about a pilcher going to the well or wall too often; some players play in the right garden, same prefer the left. And there are other phrases two numerous to mention.

Mr. Holborow said they were not called upon to engage coolies to carry out the baggage. His Lordship-ls it not their business to to put them outside? remove the things without damaging them and

Mr. Holborow The question is, have they a right to do that?

long as they give notice beforehand.

His Lordship-They have a perfect right, so

be kept dry no matter in what part of the bath- Mr. Holborow said the goods could hardly

room they were placed.

His Lordship-When are you going to bring a cross-action?

Mr. Goldring.Whenever I get the papers back from Newchwang,

His Lordship. -I don't see how you are to succeed. You have paid the amount claimed into Court.

Mr. Goldring.--The money has been paid in but that is not an admission of liability.

His Lordship,-1 adjourned the case because you said you were to bring a cross-action.

Mr. Goldring. But I have not yet got my information.

His Lordship. That is your cilents' fault. Mr. Goldring-No, it is not. It is simply due to the fact that the papers have not been sent to Hongkong yet. The goods were delivered but they were sent back.

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His Lordship What is the payment into Court but an admission of liability?

Mr. Goldring-I understood your Lordship to say that if we paid the money into Court the

adjournment,

action was taken.”

Mr. Thomson said the defendant firm know

nothing is at the letter in question,

In Cri camination, the witness stated that he was engaged by the King On Tong to buy miscellaneousgoods in the Kwangtung province

How long have you been employed in this capacity?-Three moons,

AS THE CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT, Capt W. C. Chamberlin, master of the shippcom aid that they left Hongkong abotit 7.30 am. on, the 31st May bound for Port Angeles. They were in tow, of three launches. The ite ship was in ballast, and the tugn a cast), off in the afternoon, when hip ship, at once commenced to make sail. It was rains. 5th Inst.

ing hard at the time) and when the weather as On behalf of the crew of the sailing ship cleared, about five o'clock, there was a light 200 Travancert G. Mitchell applied to the Harbour wind and the ship was heading out in Towards Manter for an inquiry to be held into the midnight they lost sight of the Waglan Light, stranding of the vessel which, he alleged, was and he last saw it himself about fifteen minutes mostly on the neglect of our Master and the before that time, when it was beating Wast by officer doing anything towards the saving of South, some twenty miles distant, showing the ship and the handling of the ship before brightly. They were then on the starboard tack stranding and leaving pont. Also the way and continued to be so will be around tack the Master acted when the ship stranded and while she was on the rocks. Upon this the Hon. Bashes Channel. At and making for the Capt. Barnes-Lawrence requested that a warrant leaving the mate in charge, and telling the first under the provisions of section. 19 of Ordinance did not expect to ten land until daylight,” to of 1809, to inquire into the stranding of the When he went below at 11:45 pm: he did not ship and charges of incompetency brought go on deck again until about 7 a.m" "the next' i by the crew of the ship against the Master day when everything was got in readingss (William G. Chamberlie) and mate,” path for going about because he thought he ・・» The request was granted and the following was getting near land at Fokal Point, gentlemen were appointed members of the The men were sent to breakfast at About Court the Hon. Captain Barnes-Lawrence 8 am, and witness afterwards tried to put thGUS (president), Lieut. Charles K. McCallum, N. ship about but she missed stays. At the time (H.M.S. Jamar), Messrs. H. Pybus (Master, he considered they were about four to five miles... ?i xa. Empress of India) St. John Georgs (Master, off the land. He put the helm hard up, squared 215 21 Macquarie), a and W. Robb, (Master, as the crosslack yard (there was a strong noithers... Taiping) all bow

ly current at the time) and then the main yard, The vessel then paid off, but during the paying off the swung on to the sandy shore. Haj ordered the sails to be clewed and the anchors Kot out on the starboard quarter, and while the men were doing this he saw the launch Fufol pass by. He hoisted the signal of distress and o communicated with the master in person!! bargained with him to tow the ship and to pick. up the boat's crew that had proceeded to Hong, Kong for assistance: This crew had been senti in one of the lifeboats about $1 a.m.The Patol attempted to low, the ship off, assisted by the"

about half an hour to do so the Futet gave up and kidge anchor cables. After endeavouring for the aitompt, and subsequently picked up the boat's crew and took them to Hongkong. During the period when they were trying to set the ship off the vessel drifted on to the rocks on the port side. The Fator left at about 0.30am. It was not until about 3 or 4 p.ai, the previous day that they found themselves

Mr. C. D. Wilkinson (of Messrs, Wilkinson and Grist) appeared for Mr. Chamberlio, and Mr. Haye (of Mesin Johnson, Stokes and Master) represented the owners of the ship. MW. C. Bonner was present in the interests of the local agents, Messis, Gibb, Livingston & Co

His Lordship-What is the bathroom like plaintiff would be secured and we would get an / business at which you work for nothing from 4.8., to Ba.. At four minutes to eight efforts of those aboard and the steam anchore

a cubicle, I suppose, about as big as this desk. Mr. Holborow-It is bigger than that- (laughter),

His Lordship One bathroom would be big enough for a whole colony, I should think- (laughter).

Further evidence was led as to the position in which the goods were placed, how it was necessary to pass through the bathroom in order to reach the editors rooms, and how the bathroom was used an a general washing place.

His Lordship-It is a silly squabble altoge ther, and ought never to have come into Court. Mr. Holborow submitted that if any damage

had been done it was due to the plaintiffs own

carelessness.

Some of the damaged goods were produced, it was evident the books had been wet, but he including Chinese books. His Lordship sald did not think they had been greatly damaged. His Lordship asked to see some of the MSS which was supposed to have been spoiled by the water. After raking through the bundles, the people who had willingly offered their services task on despair and told the Court they could to turn the baggage upside down, gave up the

find no manuscripts.

So far as could be learned the Callao men west first to the slate of slab or plate. A man heaved a solid lump of gutta-percha at his head and missed. The referee roared "Foul" `and the audience sighed in regret. The next ball got the man with the soup-ladle fat on the small of the back, He dropped his weapon and chased a small boy twice round the field, falling on a pillow case that had been spread out for him. Just as he fell, on adversary slapped him vigorously with a immense millen and the referee yelled "Break one." Another man came to the front and sliced the ball. He lost his nerve and scooted after No. 1. who stood stockistill. The cap Isia of the Callas team yelled himself black in the face and used more condemnable words thought there was no sufficient evidence against His Lordship, in giving judgment, said he in the course of two minutes than are to be the second defendant, the only direct evidence found in all the volumes of the Standard Dic-- tionary. A quiet man in the rear whispered against him being very slight. Regarding the audibly-"He aint to blame; he's married the first defendant, he had not the slightest doubt about what had happened. The first de- base or words to that effect, which received a fendant came back pretty angry, and there was great ovation.

The third man was a slim, spidery individirect evidence that he cause! the damage. The books had been soaked in water. The dual, who presented about as machi surface to point was whether the plaintiff had any right the bowlor as an upright lucifer. The bowler to be there, and the only evidence was that he or pitcher shut his eyes, then opened them cautiously and plated in every direction excapt had been told to put his things in that house towards the enemy. Then he did a sand-dance by his master and that was uncontradicted, and flung his arms in the air like a Highlander Judgment against the first defendant with doing a Highland ding. A last glance to the costs judgment for the second defendant with rear and the ball aped from his hand like a

costs; damages to be assessed by the Registrar. rocket. A firm hard noisy smack showed that It had reached its goal; the batsman had stopped the sphere with his knee-cap. He limped after those who had gone before, but they were off like a couple of deer and the spectators jeered.

Another hitter slung the ball into the roofing of the grandstand. It took two sailors and a boy to and it. One of the sailors, a coloured man, remained there for the rest of the day, emitting weird yells at intervals, which scated a couple of ricksha coolies and a little girl.

"At this stage five men behind the writer began to recount their experie: ces. They nearly came to blows over the respective merits of Pittsburg and Frisco, but all were

was not baseball at all. They commanded the convinced that this game they were adding ribe to write it down in big le tearful odds the writer obeyed.

The Hongkong pitchers, bowlers, catchers, and all the rest of it were terribly burdened with secrets which they must get rid off at once. The bowler would be doing his final hop step when the roundiman would hold up a large flat hand which darkened the face of the earth. Then the two would have a confabulation; other two would be called in to hear this joke that the pitcher had just remembered, and that would produce new jokes. Meanwhile the other side with exemplary patience waited events. By-and-by the ball would be punited along the batsman would slam it into one of his opponent's hands and he would carefully "butter it. A most fascinating game, ibis baseball. One man ran right round the ring in 2.11 sec, and was received uproariously, being !reated to ginger-beer ad lib.

Bēribe letters" This

in fact that is the game. The fastest runner wide the caboodle, or something of that sort. There are nine, fnnings allowed each side. The Hongkong team was merciful it only played seven. The Callao men tried eight and gol disgusted. As it was the Hongkong team won by 14 to 11-whether that means points, goals, plates or saucers it was impossible to And out. Possibly somebody got the wooden spoon. Suffice it that the Hongkong team

won.

CHINESE ¿DITOR'S TROUBLES,

"A SILLY EQUABBLE."

5th inst. Before His Honour, Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne

Judge, in the Summary Jurisdiction Court, to-day Chu Ling Kai, journalist, sued Wang Lau Yat and Li Talking for $771.50, In respect of damages which had been done to Japanese and Chinese literature, and stationery, furniture, etc, belonging plaintiff.

the

A QUESTION OF COMMISSIONS.

THE MISSING STATEMENT.

3th inst.

In the Summary Jurisdiction Court this after noon, his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisoe fudge, heard an action at the instance of the Sam Choy Brick, Tile and Timber Company, Ltd., against Wing We Company, for $377, being the balance due for goods sold and deli vered

stokes & Master) appeared for the plaintiffs, Mr. R. F. C. Master (of Messrs. Johnson,

ad Mr. C. E. H. Beavis (af Messrs. Wilkinson & Griat) sepresented the defendants.

struck on the books. On roth April, 1902, the

In opening his case, Mr. Master stated that had been extensive dealings with the defend. the plaintiff firm was well known, and there ant firm. The sum sued fur was the balance certain sums had been paid and other goods balance dus by the defendants was 59,770. supplied, but there was still a balance due The defendants had paid 574 into Court, but that sum was not accepted.

Mr. Beavis said the defence was that the pay-

plaintiffs in noter, and according to the custom merts were made by the defendants to the of the trade they should be allowed a certain commission. They had made payments on which no commission had been allowed.

His Lordship-So that you say the plaintiffs are due you, roughly, $300 for commission?

Mr. Beavis said that was practically the case." They had made payments amounting to some 815,000 on which no commission had been allowed.

His Lordship-What is the ratio of commis.

sion ?.

Mr. Beavis replied that there was a rate on every payment.

His lordship-If there is a rate on each ba called a separate payment it cannot "custom."

Mr. Beavis remarked that His Lordship had previously held that it was a custom. The rate was made according to the rate of exchange at the time.

beti Lordship said he would not go

against himself unless he saw very good reason for doing so, but he was prepared to over-rale himself if he saw reason to do so.

Mr. Beavis stated that be could give parifen lars as to moneys paid by the defendants in

1901.

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His Lordship I can only see that I must give judgment against you, but I have go ob fection to giving a stay of execution.

Mr. Harding-The whole reason for the adjournment was that a cross-action was to be brought.

His Lordship-) cannot wait until - Mr. Guldfing is ready to bring his cross-action.

After further discussion, Mr. Goldring said that he wanted to fight the two cases together, but the ship hadn't come in.

His Lordship-I have nothing to do whb ships. If I give stay of execution for a reason able time then you can bring your cross-action, and if you win-

tried twice.

Mr. Harding-We cannot have this case

His Lordship-It seems to me that the cross action is not a 'cross-action at all. It is a differe

ent claim altogether. I must give judgment against the defendants on this claim and allow

stay of execution for 14 days.

CONTRADICTORY JUDGMENTS.

WHEN IS A PARTNER NOT A PARTNER?

4th inst.

In the Court of Summary Jurisdiction to day His Honour Mr. A. G. Wise on the bench the action at the instance of the Hop Hirg. firm against A. Choo & Co. alias Hung Lat was heard. The action was brought by the plaintiffs to recover the sum of $133.4 being the amount due for goods sold and delivered, by the plaintiffs to the defendants in October, Mr. C. F. Dixon appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr. O. D. Thomson represented the de

1904.

Fendants.

And how much have you drawn?—Nothing yet.

What were you before you took tip this

pawnbroker in the country.

And how much did you make at that?-55 a month.

You were employed for how long?-Several Where did you get the Sgoo from ?--I brought it with me out of the country. I get it from my father who died some years ago.

How much 'did your father leave?—About $30,000

years.

How much did you get?-$6,000. And have you still got it?—Yes, All of it?—Yes.

When did your father die?Ten years ago. And this soo was out of the $6,000 which you got as your share?

The witness proceeded to explain that the estate had not yet been divided. They had Eept the money together in the pawn shop. The 3500 was money he had got from the annual division of the profie.

Judgment for plaintiff

ARREST OF SANDOW.

STRONG MAN VERSUS STRONG Man,.

ALLEOLD WRONGFUL DISMISSAL,

Sandow for all his colossal strength cannot avoid the trials and tribulations that are visit- ed upon the ordinary human showman. Worry and touring in the East are almost synonymous terms. Sandow may break chains and records, but be must not break the law,

It seems that an agreement exists between.

Prs of 28th alt, just before going to press, This afternoon, says the Singapore Free we learn that Mr. Farrer Daynes applied to His Honour Judge Thornton for a warrant for the arrest of the "strongest man in the world, a little job which if the modern Samson were not quite civilized would be tough undertaking for our Sheriff officer. The application was made on behalf of another strong man, Emerty In opening his case, Mr. Dixon stated that Harvas, a German who has become a naturalize the plaintiff firm received orders from theed British subject. Harvas claims $1,555 for defendant firm in the name of Hung Yee. The dismissal from the show while in Penang. two firms A Choo and Co, and Hung Yee were one and the same, A Cboo and Co. being the Sandow's company and bimself to the effect name used for Europian customers and Hung Yee for Chineas customers. One of the fokis that they are engaged at a certain salary per from the Hung Yee came and gava verbal week with a bonus at the end of each year's service, the engagement being for two years. orders for the goods sold. On two occasions They are liable to instant dismissal and for thesefforders were authenticated by a written feiture of passage money at any moment should document. After the goods had been supplied, they be other than deat in appearance was taken of them. The defence, be understood,cated or otherwise of their own faul; prevented accounts were sent each month, but no notice either street or stage, should they be intoxi- was that Wang Fi Ting who ordered the goods from "doing their turns" properly in the show, thority from the partners to pledge their credit seen in any agreement) even should they at any was not a partner in the firm and had no stand (one of the quaintest provisions we have

tiffs had an interview with A Choo, a partner would be rather amusing to have Mrs. Hum and therefore they were not liabls. The platama "behave other than as gentlemen in the fire, and A Chooked the platoons or phrey, Ward (" Madge" in Truth) jb the witness to sue them but to sua Wang Fi Ting, and he box to legally define the word "gentleman.". then you will be able to attach his share in the on the ground that he was intoxicated, and said--" After you've got judgment against him: Is Penang Harvas was summarily dismissed

show with credit to himself or his employer incapable of carrying through his share of the It is alleged. that be frequently interrupted and partially spoilt Randow's lecture on phy practically marooned in the northern settle sical culture. Accordingly Harvas was left ment. Sandow had dropped. him. He had, presumably, no means of getting home. This being the care he followed Sandow to Singa: pora and hence the present action. · ·

firm."

The evidence for the plaintiffs bore out the opening statement,

For the defence it was stated in evidence been delivered, never received authority to that Wang Fi Ting, to whom the goods had purchase goods. In cross-examination, the managing partoer of Hung Yee stated that the capital of his firm was $1,750; of that amount Wang Fi Ting had put in $500,

Hir Lordship-Wang Fí Ting is the only one who has money in the firm; that is what it is panning down to

Mr. Dixon-Well, my Lord, I will go for Wang Fi Ting If I get judgment against the | firm.

His Lordship found this morning that

Wang Fi Ting was a partner.

missed, he having complied with all the regis. Haivas contends that he was wrongfully dis. lations and provisions of his agreement. He denies in toto that he was in drink. He was suffering from fever, had been unable to eat for two or three days, and otherwise was as he

should be. He asserts that the story of his, | having interrupted the lecture is a fabrication, Mr. Dixon said it was a very curious case.

- and says that he is bringing up eighteen other His Lordship-Oh yes, there is a swindle strong men to give evidence in support of his somewhere and that is what i want id get at statement. He claims $540 due for three Mr. Dixon held that he could sue the firthment, $500 for his passage home, and $15 for months' salary, 55co due on the two-year agree through the managing partner,

Hit Lordship-This witness is not worth his passage from Penang to Singapore-$1,555 anything

the bottom of

Mr. Dixon-Wall, my Lord, I won't do much to him.

The witness remarked that if Wang Fi Ting could order goods then anyone with a share la the firm could order goods.

state of affairs;

Mr. Thomson-This is a most complicated "Mr. Master was prepared to go back for six His Lordship-In all probability I aball give years and produce the books to show the past judgment for the plaintif and then how are tion of affairs.

you to work upon my judgment this morning? His Lordship That would be a nice thing Mr. Thomson-It is very hard on this men, for me-(laughter).

Bli Lordship-He has no money, Mr. Thomson-This morning he said that Wang Fi Ting was not a pariner ; now your Lordship says he is a partner.

Mr. Beavis said that in 1901 the defendants made certain payments and the plaintiffs did not make the allowances to which the defen. dants were entitled,

His Lordship remarked that 1901, did not come within his purview. They were propo. sing to go back beyond his depth. He could not go back beyond 19th June, 1992.

I was stated that a similar case arose previously and the parties were trying to dis cover the documents of the case,

Mr. C. E. H. Beavis appeared for the plain tiff; Mr. Holborow represented the defendants..

It was stated by Mr. Beavis that the plaintiff was employed by the purchaser of a newspaper called the Trat Kat Kung PIA. The paper was purchased from the ligadator of the Company and the purchase was to be com pleted by the fint day of the fifth moon. The purchaser thereupon engaged the p'ala who Mr. Beavis said that the plaintiffs' case de acted as aditor of the paper, and told him to pended upon a statement made in 1901. go into the premises on the first day of the His Lordship said if that was the case they fifth moon. Next day, about two o'clock in should look up his books.. Possibly the casa.

in the lower floor, and on-going see whatnote at all.

Mr. Thomson-The managing partner can not deduct from the Stop which Wang Fi Ting has in his firm money for goods ordered privately.

in all..

"His claim for arrest was made on the ground that Sandow's plans were uncertain, that he out the jurisdictios of the Straits be (Harvas) was a bird of passage and should he get with would not be able to obtain redress for his alleged lujuries,

on the rocks.

H. B Metcalfe, the second officer of the Travancore, who had to proceed on board the Tartar at noon, stated that when the ship stranded, he was on the poop keeping watch

right previous the weather was thick and rainy the ship struck, The wind was ES.. and the At the time land was about six miles distant, but as he did not have access to the charts be was unable to say what land it was. He was in sole charge of the watch up to the time the the Maiter came on deck at 7.10a.m. when the skipper ordered breakfast to be had some ten minutes earlier so that the ship might be put about. The vessel was then going about i knots. After breakfast the skipper, went

The President questioned the witness con aloft while on the starboard tack. The Captain subsequently went below, but as the ship began cering what happened after 3 pm, but not receiving a satisfactory answer at the outset sagging" at 725 a.m., witness called him and said You are trifling with the Fourt. Tell ho replied that he would-help him in a faw

un what happened after ibres o'clock. *. Let us have it straight, and MERUPA minutes to put the ship round. About ten

Witness, proceeding, said that about 3 pm, minutes later he again called the Master and told him that unless the ship went round, she he ordered the men to furl the salls; but they would not have room to wear. If the ship had declined to do so by reason of the ship bump been put round at once there would have been room to do this. The captain went on deck at ng He considered they had justification for about 7.40 am, and steps were taken to tack heavier and he had a further try withthe hawsara their refusal. After 7 p.m. the bumping became the ship The vessel ralused stays and the and subsequently ordered the lifeboats to be get Master tried to wear her, but the ship went bows on to the rocks. He had previonely given the ready and the crew toget into them. They were order to swing out the boats when the vestel 22 all told and they got into the two lifeboats, was soms fifty yards from the rocks. His order witness being in one and the first officer in tha atlier. They made fast to the bawsers about concerned the two life-boats which were swung on boards. It took toe. four to five minutes thirty yards from the ship and remained in ibat to get them out, The captain was then on the position ualil 3 a.m. the following day, as 40

The adjournment for tiffia followed, y bridge, and witness some five yards off. The

SKIPPER UNABLE TO CONTINUE HIS captain was giving the orders to put the ship

EVIDENCE. AN round. The boats were lowered to the water's. edge, and witness ordered one of the boats to

Mr. Wilkinson having represented that the be lowered to send mund the other side to master of the Travancore, Capt: Chamberlin, prevent her being smashed. The captain gave was unal le to continue his evidence the latter was sent to the Colonial Hospital to obtain a the order to clear the sils aft, previous to which witness ordered, the carpenter to sound certificate to that effect. At the commence. the wait. The man found she was making no ment of the proceedings this morning the water in the main hold. Witness considered Captain asked to be permitted to remain there was nothing unusual in his issuing di ecsested during the inquiry as he had been suffering from fever John Thomas Roberts, tions to the way he did.

The examination of

By A. Mitchell (AB)—in what stála wan

~Witness—I don't think we are referring to that, are we?

PEJO Mitchell,e are starting from the begin bing, sir.

the captain on the moming we left Hongkong? the chief officer, was then proceeded with He spoke to the general facts of the stranding of | the sailing ship, and jaid that although there was and the captain's room he did not communi telephonic communication between the bridge

cata with the skipper during the middla watch, The vessel started on the port tack and witness believed the had been put about once or twice. He put her round on the starboard tack about, 3 a.m. when the wind had shifted to the S.E. and they continued on that tack up to the time he was relieved, at 4 a.m. He spoke of the attempt made shortly before 8 am, to put the vessel round and to square the ship,

reference to the ship striking?

Witness-Has that anything" to do with

Mitchell.-Yes.

Witness. Do you mean as regards the captain's health 7.0

Mitchell. As regards whether he was sober or not under the influence of liquor?

Withers.—I could not say whether the man,

was perfectly saber.

At this stage Capl, Chamberlin entered Court and took a seat while the witness was going bis evidence.

The President (to the master) The Court

The President (to the Court):-The first reply was a frivolous une because the young officer wishes to know what he means (To

talking about the state of his health and so on. witness is giving evidenc witness). You are wasting your own time by object to your presence, Captain, while the fuence of drink or was be sober when he left officer proceeded with his testimony, stating Mitchell, Was the captain under the la The skipper left the Court and the chief

the President That is to say you can not making it very fast. At 8 am, of the and Hongkong ?-1 could not any whether he was that at 7 m. eight feet of water were

found in the fore peak, but the ship wa

man is under the influence of drink or whether caster, the Liking, informed them that he had put not tell the difference between whether a June the captain of a Chinese’ravenue'"crulier he is sober.

TAKA the boat's crew on board of a launch bound for first thing when he came on deck?-He asked 7 pm the master gave orders to set the fore Mitchell.-What did the captain ask you the | Hongkong, and returned the thip's gig."""About"

me what he had been doing the night before. lower topsail and foretail in expectation of the At the time of striking what was your reason wind coming from the westwards.". Onder for ordering the lile boats to be lowered. There were given, about 8p.m., to set the sail on the must be some reason for giving the order?- mizzen. The men refused to do so, by rEASON out, so I took it into my own head There was no attempt made to get the boats of the ship being driven further on shores

Capt. Pybus-Was the lead hove during or watch 1-No, sir.

How far did thean socks appear to be when attempted to wear ship-About half mile.

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Were the anchors ready?—Yes, sir. Why » eren't they let go?—Na 'orders were given to let them go.

at any time. Not till after I left.

The President-Not at any time?-No, not

The men came 'aft and said it was time to leave the ship. The master said, “All right, you can go." The men then left in the two lifeboats and proceeded aboard of the Liking, Witness remained with the master-Al 1

a beavy squall struck the vassal from the westward and heavy rala and this: caused the ablp to move her bowe which were paid off bý reason of the sail ist on the | foremast, and bad sall been set as ordered on the aftermasts the vessel would have gone should come to Hongkong to get assistance.

When was that ?—When it was suggested I clear, As it was the glided forward, but get hung up by the stempost, and her bows swing. By Li McCallum.The cross fuck yard was ing round, she became again stranded. The men were ordered to make sail in the mizzon, squared dosing the wearing of the ship, an

By Capt. George When you first sighted which this time they did, and shortly afterwards. Yes, about N.E., parallel to it the land was the ship sailing parallel to it the vessel began to bump very heavily. The men then left the ship and witness accome By Capt Pybus—If the ship had continued.panied them, but the master refused to leave on her

would he have cleared the and remained on the poop. About 6 am. the master stopped into the first boat ther

In chambors to-day before. Mr. Justice point?SP?

Thornton Mr. Farrer Baynes asked for a Tudge made the sequestration order, the Sheriff to fake possession of Sandow's property and keep possession until a security of $3,0 is forthcoming from him, “

sequestration order or for a writ of arrest. «The

THE Formosa Sugar Refining Company, able to look back upon a very satisfactory half. Fear's trading. The balance of the share money baving been paid up early during the present balf-year, the improvement of plant has been completed and the worklog capacity panda largaly extended. - Within the past law months

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Mitchell, hare just one more question. came alongside and went to the Liking, Do you know how the ship was heading ?-1. and „ laid off the ship and about 7am. was on the main deck, Selighted the Robert Cooks. She went to their

Mitchell---I was two hours at the wheel, and assistance, bringing-the second officer: and how theship was heading. (Towitness) Doyou wire were then passed from the starboard bow believe I am the only man who properly known crew back from Hongkong.. Hawser of 41′′

know the course that the ship made for the } of the Travancore to tho. Robert Cooke, Au two hours, from 6 am to 8 pm.7—North East'soon as the hawaers were made fast the cram by North by the compass at the time I left. again. Eft the ship in the two boste, without By Mr. Wilkinson. He called the captain permission, and the master and witness alona at 7 a.m because land was in sight-some six remploed on board. The Robiri: Çloka than or seven miles distant-- At that time be felt no commenced to go ahead, and ba the gra anxiety as there was plenty of room to do aby ultimo the vessel was cleared. After a coñe blog. He did not feel any auxiety until he sultation between Mr. Martin, fret mate of the "noticed the ship sagging rapidly down towards. Sobirt, Cooke, and Capt Chamberlin it" was decided to continue the towage of the Travans the money because they are all trying to getal, March last the sugar produced by the company By Mr. Hays-Could you see the rocks on cera to Hongkong provided the men could him. I have declared he is a partner this was quoted at over Vig per pical in Japan, and | which you eventually struck at the time the keep the water down by pumping. They, were morning; and I declare this afternoon on thei, on thin basis the profits of the company for the captain came up on deck at 7 a.mt. ?--Yes, the towed Into Harlem Bay, where they anchoreki, evidence he is pot one.". That is how end stand., present half-year are estimated sat about mainland, was quite high-some 300 or 400 in four fathoms of water. When tán thín, was It is very amusing.

Mr. Thomson-The defendant is absolutely helpless,

His Lordship-Wang F1 Ting evidently his, the sugar market has greisly, advanced, in the land, frater

MOGLO AMA Apumpad she was towed to 'Hongkongning

the Beavor, the plantio tome noise was taken on a Friday and there might be ne Mr. Thomson think Wang Fi Ting is a qual o per copped in pays dividend feet high was happening he found hiï belongings scat: Eventually it was agreed to postpone the thorough bad toto photo 48 is equal to 10 per cent per annum, absorbing You were running parallel to th

By the President-It-took some three minutes to get the anchors clear for letting go. The ship's log was lost during the second time the boate lelt the ship, ¿The crew are prin. "cipally English and, frish; › Witness bad, nor thing to drink before leaving Hongkong.ppy

100,000, and to add the balance to the reserve. Could you see the rocks on which you after the case

His Lordship--I think be is 1 will give | The sugar produced by this company during, wards struck ?———- Yes, about three or four miles tered all over the place...”. On inquiry to learns till Friday frit so that a search might be made | Judgment for plaintifs with costs. -Bas 1. the past six months amounts to about $9,000 awaygo mvn ad that the damage had been done by the two for the missing statement. No order as to costs should like to get Wang Fi Ting before me in picult, of which 40,000 picals have already — And you were travelling at the rate of ? Aefendanti,

Was Tinde.

some way or other

been sold.me/aban' Chronicle.

Two and a half knots,