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PRINCE ARTHUR

AT SINGAPORE,

AMOST BRILLIANT RECEPTION.

DEPARTURE FOR HONGKONG

AMIDST CHEERS AND JALUTES.

[from Our Own, Correspondent]

Singapore, 4th February,

12 o'clock (Noun),

Prince Arthur of Connaught and auite arrived here on Saturday (3rd instant).

The reception accorded the Royal Visitor was of the most brilliant des cription, eclipsing anything that had been witnessed on the occasion of former Royal visits to this Colony,

The community, European and Chinese as well as the Malays, o0- operated with the Authorities in the general scheme of open-air decors

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY FEBRUARY 10 1906.

REV. DR. BEATTIE'S NARROW

5th inst

Fests of H. & the Governor. Admit of the THE OUTRAGE IN CANTON. ⠀⠀ Disputku RICK_BILL.

Sir Edward Seymour, O.C.B, D.M., :mem-|| ber of the Mission, will be the guest of H.I. Sir. Gerard H., Noal, z,ČE, L.C.M.G, General Sir Thomas Kully-Kenny, - Q.C.D-4/' member of the Mission, and Colonel Arthur Davidron, C.V.O., C.D., Equerry to His Majesty the King, will be the guests of H. E. Majori General Villiers Hatton, C.B

ENTERTAINMENTS.

ESCAPI

INSUFFICIENCY OF POLICE

PROTECTION,

FOREIGNERS' INSECURITY."

[Special to the " Blangkong "Telegraph."}"

Sunday, 4th February. In our issue last evening we gave a tele

In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, His Hanoir Mr. A. Wise, Puisse Judge, Pre ding, the case in which the Fung Cheung Wing Firm sped Tie Fung Kwang and other to recover the sum of 5a36, 6 being the balance iture for rice sold by the plaintiff to the

efendant, was resumed.

Mr. R. A. Harding appeared for the plaintif firm, and Mr. F. Paget Hett, of Mears, Brution, Telt and Guldring, appeared for the defendanta Chong Kawk Cheung, cailed, said he was & and money collector in the plaintifa firm. Mr. Het By the way, I understand, my the plaintiffs.

His Honbur: Well, what's going to happen

now? Het: I should like my summons for

Both plaintiffs and defendants are to be allowed to engage the services of foreign solicitors in cans which require the presence aplicitors will be permitted to practise in the of foreign assessors in the Court. Na foreign Court, unless they have, been registered and -anctioned AL their respective consulates. power to suspend the permit of any foreign 9.—The auestors and magistrates shall have anticitors from practising in the Court, if they are found gully of disobeying their instructions, fota period of not more than one month The time of suspension can be extended to six months if agreed by their respective Consule In

Shanghai,

10-In hearing cases according to Chimere law the Mixed Court magistrate should give

and people if there are no precedents for customa and manners of the Chinese merchants'

reference.

On the afternoon of Friday, yil muntant, H.E. The Governor will give a garden patly, and in the evening an official dinner. On Saturday, 19th, the Royal party will proceed by sex to Deep Water Bay and will be entertained at lunch by the Royal Hongkong Golf Club. They will then proceed by chair across the graphic report from our correspondent in Lord, the requjuíte aŭdavit has been filed by his decision fairly in accordance with the hilla

to Happy Valley, and will be received and Canton of the attack made by a gang of entertained on the pole ground by the Fole armed robbers on the residence of the Rev. Club. In the evening H.R.H. and party will Dr. Andrew Beattie, of the American Pres will be so that Ko Bhag theatre, where they byterian Mission, at Fati. Particulars, of will be entertained by the Chinese community, the occurrence have reached us from a After dinner they will proceed along the already indicated to view the illuminations in special correspondent this morning, and as the Chinese quarter and won the ropean they are absolutely authentic they will be. quarter. They will then proceed to the Parade tead with interest as amplifying our cable ground where a Baluchi and Khattak dance message. of last evening. will be given by the 30th Baluchio; B.R.H. will be invited to take a short trip on the har bour to view the general illuminations on the Peak and harbour front.

route

The committes of the Hongkong Club pur. pose throwing open the Club to ladies after 10 o'clock on that evening. On Sunday, the rth, Prince Arthur will funch privately with the Duke of Connaught's Own Baluchis at Kew loon, and during the afternoon will visit the Peak, In the evening he will dine privately th H. E, Sir Gerard H. U. Noel. On Man day, 12th, Prince Arthur will dine privately with Hi E. Major-Gentral Villiers Hation.

Owing to the death of 11 Majesty the King of Denmark, Prince Arthur will be unable to attend the races on the 12th and 13th, and the

tions. The result was that the whole plan was carried out in a most lavish manner. The prin- cipal streets presented a scene of unsurpassing beauty and brilliance, the artistic skill displayed forming the subject of general comment.

An immense throng of the inhabi.H. tanta formed at the waterfront to witness the landing of the august

visitor.

Prince Arthur, upon disembarking, was escorted to Government House, the streets along the route being lined with troops.

In accordance with arrangement & reception of the Chiefs of the Malay States was held at Government House at noon. The ceremony was invested with all the brilliant fen- tures of Oriental splendour.

ball at which it was proposed to entertain

R.H. on a former date has been cancelled.

H.R.H. and the Garter Mission to Japan will

leave Hongkong early on Wednesday, the 14th instant, on board 1.1.5. Diadem, and are due to arrive at Yokohama on Monday, February

gib.

ing

HUMPHREYS ESTATE AND FINANCE GO, LD.

ANNUAL REPORT.

Canton, Feb. 3rd, 1906.

to discuss,

security for costs to be heard first.

lis Honours

I think we'll discuss that fterwards, as, if you lose, there will be nothing Chang Kwok Cheung, the witness in the hax. continuing sald he was a money collec tor for the plaintiff firm, and sometimes acted salesman. After the first sale of the rice he was instructed to proceed to aumati, and he went there to defendant's mathed and ap. ified for payment, but did not receive it. Alto. ether he must have applied for payment ten or even twenty times for the amount due, but never got it.

REY, DR. BEATTIE BOUND. This morning about two o'clock upwards of thirty robbers surrounded the American Presbyterian Mission house on Fat in which the Rev. Dr. Andrew Beattle lives. After forcing the door open the robbers bound Dr. Beattie and then carried off al- most everything they could find in the way of money, clothes and hedding. All the members of the family of the reverend gen-may ileman were in bed and were awakened by the noise made by the invading gang. Rushing to the door which leads from the hall to the servants' quarters, Dr. Beattie saw a dozen

'men with forches, and all well armed.

REVOLVERI LEVELLED AT DR. BEATTIE. The house is well removed from other

houses and surrounded by a wall. There robbers less than a minute to force the door, was no way of giving an alarm. It took the and half a dozen revolvers were levelled at Dr. Beattie. Some of the robbers seized him and bound his hands with wire. The other members of the family were ordered to remain quiet.

THE ROBBERS AT WORK.

The robbers then proceeded in a leisurely The report of the directors for the year end. manner to fill large sacks which they had 311 December, 1905, for presentation to brought, with them to carry off the loot. Fif the shareholders at the ordinary anual general teen men out of the gang of thirty, or more. meeting of the company, to be held at thehind each a faming torch in his hand. The registered offices of the company, Alexandra others proceeded to rannick the place in a Buildings, Des Voeux Road, al noon on Satur perfectly matter-of-fact way, as they appear day, the 10th inst., is as follows:-

to have had the assurance that their plan To the shareholders of Humphreys Estate and could be carried out without the least fear of

Finance Company, Limited.

being disturbed. Gentlemen,-The directors now big to sub

Later in the afternoon the Prince drove in a motor-car under escort and was shown the principal sights and places in and around Singapore.mit to you their report and statement of ac The evening reception at Govern counts for the year ending 311 December, ment House was largely attended.

The nel profit for that period

The lantern procession organised by the Chinese community was on

a big scale, and was most onchanting.

At noon to-day (Sunday) the

1905,'

+

:

amo is to......$125,671.97 To which has to be aided the bal ance brought forward from last Account ...

Remuneration to direc

..$6,183,59.

Prince sailed for Hongkong. As And from this have to be deducted➡ the Dongola left her anchorage the large gathering on shore cheered There was again and again. an enthusiasm and a spontaniety of feeling that bespoke the genuine loyalty of the people.

The guns at the forts fired a royal salute as the Dongola steamed out of the harbour for Hongkong.

[The above telegram was issued in an "Extra" last evening.—Ed., IL.KT)

HONGKONG'S RECEPTION,

·THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME.

The programme of the arrangements pro posed for the reception of Prince Arthur in Hongkong has now been issued by the Come mittee. We reproduce below the copy which we have received officia'ly. The complete pro- gramme is as follows:-

THE ARRIVAL"

The P. & C. 4.s. Dongóla, with His Royal Highness Prince Arthur, and other members of the Garter Mission to Japan.on board, is timed to arrive in the harbour at to km. on Friday, February 9th. Arrangements are being mada, by the Harbour Master with the owners of launches to make a line of launches drosted with flags from Green Island to the anchorage, and it is hoped also that the passage from the ship to Blake Pier will be lined with boats from the merchant ships in harbour, the occupante of which will receive the Prince as he passes with tossed oan.

THE LANDING, Immediately the Dongola makes fast ¿UE. the Governor will proceed an har 1 to call ancially on W.R.1. Prince Arthur will be asked to land 41 Blake Pier at itiam, and will be received there with a royal salute by a guard of honour of 100. of the rank and file of The 129th (Duke of Connaught's Own) Baluchis with the King's colours and Band of the regi ment: An artillery salute of 21, guns will be fired at the same time from the paluzing ballery His Excellency the General Officer. Come manding and his Staff will be present with the guard of honour.

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"ADDRESSES OF WELCOME.

After H. R. H. has been received by the quard of honour the reception committed will be introduced by His Honour the Chief Justice, who will praseri an address of welcome. This will be followed by the presentation of an address by the Hon, Dr, Hò Kai on behalf of the Chiness community, and by Mr. Nome Consal for Japan at Hongkong, on baball of the Japanese residents in the Colony.

The spaca south of Blake Piar will be -occupied by the Royal West Kent Regiment, 'Admission within the line of sentries to those taking part in the presentation of addresses, and to the Press, will be by' ticket.

THE ROUTE.

After the addresses have been presented, His Royal Highness and members of the mis alua will proceed to Government Hour by following a routa which will be lined by the troops, who will presont arme by half com panies as the Prince passes. The route from Blake Pier to Government House will be Connaught Road, Wardly Street, Quson's and Gardán Road (past the Peak Tram Hitation). The Band of the Royal West Kent Regiment wil selections on the New Farids ground and after the progress of

by

HR.H, to Goof Hou: H.R.H. Fonce

Arthur Lord Redasdale, K.G.V.D., G.B, member of Los Adimelos, Captain Wyndham, Equerry to H.RH, and Mr. M. W/ Lampson, of the Tawign Ości, will, whila in Hongkong, be the

** tare, 5% commission

on net profits a$ Remuneration to general

-managers, 1% com

mission on net profits 6,283.59.

19,801 $137,630,

12,567.18

Leavingavailable for appropriation..$125,062.83 The directora recommend that a dividend of eight per cent on the paid-up capital be paid

in shareholders, absorbing $119,993,20 and that the balance of 55,070.61 be carried lu new profit and loss account.

turned bodily into the sacks. The bedding Trunks were broken open and the contents was taken from the beds in which the child- ren were sleeping. When the men left, Dr. Beattie found himself without one sult of clothes, and was obliged to dress himself in some clothes which had just been sent in for the lepers. Two gold watches, and a valuable ring were among the articles stolen. Including everything taken, the robbers made off with over $1,000 worth of property. The servants were not spared. Their clothes and bed. ding were also taken,

be

sued

which would dispose of the action and pro- Mr. Hett said he had a very good, defence seded to quote authorities showing that any two or more persons trading in co-partnership the name of the firm as it existed at the time the action accrued.

Witness: I do not know Yu Hei Cheung. have been in the employ of the firm since it started. That was in November 1904.

Looking at lu Hai Cheung who was called iato Quurt, witness said he had never seen him

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before

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Asked to explain why he had instructed his solicitor to institute proceedings against Chow Yi, witness said it was left to his discretion which partner he would sue, and he sued which he liked,

11.-All persona implicated in a case mest they the decisions of the Mixed Court magis acquiescence of the foreign assessors, will remain in force if they do not conflict 12.—Exiting regulations of the Mixed Court with any of the foregoing articles.

rate, which are to be delivered with the

The Curioms Tantai and the Mixed Court

to

magistrate in Shanghai have been urged by the Waipu

carefully consider the news." gulations and give their respective opinions on them, so that the foreign Ministers may be consulted about those anicles which are in- convenient and unacceptable to the Chipead, China Times, **

'SKLLING THE PHILIPPINES.

The_canard regarding the proposed sale of the Philippines to Japan, says the fantia Cablenews, reads more like a Shanghai bunder than the efforts of the European liar, though it did originate in the British capital. It carried is refutation on its face, for the thoughtful person. The only interest it had for 'American readers lies in its effect on the Filipinos, and especially on that class which arrogates ta itself the right to speak for the Filipino people.

Cross-examined by Mr.. Hell, witness said that as regards Chay Kwong he could not have told The King that he was a partner in the firm as he did not know who Tse King was.'

While few of these 'illustrados," who follow Mr. Hett said he would like the plaintiff more or less closely the dilst of events, believe recalled, and asked him when he first heard the tale of the proposed sale, their comments that Cray Kwong was a partner in the firm. are significant, and indicate how such an oc Witness said Chow Yi told him, and others.currence would be received by them were it afterwards confirmed that information.

actually contemplated, Curiously enough, many of them would welcome the disposal to It is true that none of Japan of the islands, the native papers has favoured the scheme, bui

Fili in private conversation many well-known. pines have stated their hopes that the report prove true,

One of the most prominent of the Govern

officials said that practicaliticians who ment Filipino leaders-meaning the keep their names before the public-would wel come such a transfer of sovereignty, but that the masses-meaniti, thosaremote from Manila and other centres of agitation-would oppose such a meature, and would have to be educat

If any proof were lacking that these so-call- showing both partners' signatures.

Mr. Harding said he could put in a contracted leaders of the Filipino people are blind

leaders

of the blind, thess expressions of His Hongur: But it is your, svidence, and opinion would supply it. Crying for indepen you can appeal on that point.

dence of A liberal republic, these half-baked

•Defendant proved innumerable payments

fellows in the same breath advocate a course and said nothing was due

My Hêti: Do you not know that if you sue a partner in a Grm he must be described an such in the wrik?

Wimess: 1 thought I could sue any one of the partners I liked:

After further evidence had ten taken, Mr. Hanting said that the contract had been to newed in April last

Mr.Hett said that the contract had been

nett altered; it was not originally signed by bathed up to it

Judgment for defendant with costs. Mr. Hett Then, my Laird, what about my securky for coats?

that would blot out for ever

the

of self-preservation Mr. Harding said he submitted that he had perdence. The In any hope of inde. made out his case, but His Honour, disagres in the taos ft wiser than the political theories of the head men. That instinct tells the tao ing with him. sa'd

that if Japan look these islands be would a few years be crowded inth the sex by the overwhelming of Japancat, alt

mechanica sturdy labourers or

Inability The tao knows his weakness is compete in the field with stronger races.. He knows that without barriers erected by a merci. ful protector the swarm of Japanese and Chin. ese would even here crush him in a few years.

Hi Honour: Oh, I don't think we need go AN UNPRECEDENTED OCCURRENCE.

into that, Mr. Het the plaintiff has several Never before has such a thing occurred.

uther irons in the fire, and think there are Ha will not run Chinese houses have been looted, but for-ne more cases coming up eigners have escaped. Thieves have sneak.way from them. I think your costs are safe, Mr. Harding: I don't think the question rd into houses and stolen articles and need he raised. money; but this is the first time an 'armed. band has forced its way into a foreign house

and 'looted it.

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INSUFFICIENCY OF POLICE PROTECTION, The Viceroy has been notified several Directors Mr. 1. Scott Harston having re times that the police protection in the signed, Mr. C. Ewens was invited to fill the vacancy aid accepted a seat on the Board, In City and outskirts of Canton is not suf accordance with rule 78 of the articles of Asso-ficient: In fact, there are no soldiers or ciation, Messrs. A. G. Wood, H. A. W. Slade, watchmen in the neighbourhood. After the J. S. Van Buren. C. Ewens and Ho Tung relooting a guard-boat stationed in the vicinity re-election. fire, but being eligible offer themselves for was notified, and the men replied: "It's

by Meirs. W, H, Gaskell and W. Hution Potts Auditura. The accounts have been audited

who offer themselves for re-election,

HENRY HUMPHREYS, Chairman." Hongkong and February, 1906,

The accounts are as follows:~~~

Balance sheet for the year ending just December, 1905. LIABILITIES.

Capital account:

149,987 shares al

Stoxo each....$1,499,870,00

13 shares $2.50

33.50

Insurance reserve fund. Fund for equalization of dividendi Sundry creditors Mortgages...... Unclaimed dividends Profit and loss account ;--

Amount carried for

ward from 1904 ...X 11,958/ng For the year 190j... 125,671.97.

ASBETS.

at

none of our business." and they are becoming bolder. Now that one There are armed bands all about Canton house has been successfully robbed, there is every likelihood that other attempts will be made.

[This report was printed in a special sup plement to the Hongkong Telegraph published at noon yesterday (Sunday)-Ed., ART]

•

U. 8. CONSUL-DENERAL ENERGETIC. "

(Prom a·Cprrespondent.]

THE MIXED COURT AT SHANGHAI

PROPOSED NEW REGULAtions.

THE JAPANESE POLITICAL PARTIES,

"

to

MARQUIS SALONJI ON THE ADMINISTRATION.

THE BURDEN OF EMPIRE.

about forty years the Empire bas usare loanly, progressed in prosperity, and at lán thả bril nit position has been attained,” of the Constitutional Government cold the best opportunity for placing the operation basis, and leaving a model for the rising generation. The gentlernen: present, are re- queried to conduct and deliberis, upon the principles of Justice and impartiality, landing Affairs of State in strict acc

accordance with the

io unsaimity of

to deliver public opinion to nation from her troubles, and contribute to the successful operation of the Constitutional Gove Froment."---Japan Chronicle, US

STRAITS CURRENCY

REFORMED".

Laat week, we announced in a cablégram" from our correspondant at Singapore that the Straits Government had decided to fix the dellar ratio as an ad. A meeting of the Le gislative Council was held on the our u

past the Currency Note Amendment Ordinance. are Daily Mail of the 30th ult, and reade A report of the proceedings appears in the following AH TAMATIE Our announcement yesterday morning that the rate of exchange would then be considered by Government, which we based upon exclusive information, brought a throng of visitors to the Council Chamber.

CURRENCY, BILL

The ostensible purpose of the meeting, was the consideration of a Currency Note Ordinance Amendment B}}-{Bill Farther to- armend The Currency Note Ordinance 1890,") which was down for first-

The Bill was as

A Bill intituled in ordinance furtherto amend The Currency Note Ordinance 1899"

It is hereby enacted by the Governor of the Straits Settlements with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof as followin 1.This Ordinance may be cited as "The Currency Note Ordinance 1899, Amendment Ordinance 1900" and shall be read and cop strued as one with The Currency "Note Or. dinance 1899" (hereinafter called the pride cipal Ordinance) Any copy of the principal Ordinance printed after the commencement of Ibis Ordinance, thail be printed with the amendments and additions required by

this Ordinance.

a. Section 73 of the principal Ordinance as Amended by The Currency Nelo Ordinance 1899 Amendment Ordinance 1005” is repealed

in and the following section is inserted place -thereof:-

71. (1) Notwithstanding

in this Ordinance contained it shall be ful for the for gold received by the Commissioners at pore at a rate of exchange to be notified by an Order of the Governor in Council with the pre- vious approval of the Secretary of State and issue of Notes in Singapore against Telegra the Commissioner may invite feaders for the phic Transfers in favour of the Crown Agınlı for the Colonies in London, and may at their discretion accept any tender which affords sufficient margin above the rale fixed by: such Including Order in Council to cover mil chkomentesime to Interest which may be incurred in

Commissioners 20 i1sud' Notes in excusing

part

Singapore the equivalent in gold at the Ered rate of the Notor issued für such tender.

(1)--The gold 10 received sbsil form the Note Guaranies Fund and may be invested by the Commissioners in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance or used by them. for the

of silver to be, minted into Striate dollars:in accordance with. such instructions a may be issued

by: the of State. Secretary

Provided that the whole of the profit on suck minting shall be carried to a separate. Gold Reserva Fund and not form part of the Note Guarantee Fund.

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ODIEUTÍ AND REASONS.

The Coin portion of the Gold Reserve to be held by the Currency Commisioners misst be kept in Singapore.

The Bill makes it clear that when the rate of exchange is fixed the Currency Commissionen 'will receive Gold in exchange for Notes at that rate in Singapore only and not in London.

As, however, there may at Brst be som dificulty in obtaining Gold locally and as there may be cates of amergency when an expansion of the Currency is argently required, provision is made for the issue of Notes against Tela graphic Transfers on London at a rate high enough to cover the cost of sending Gold t Singapore.

The presentation of this Bill and the deter miastion to rush it through at once, for the Acting Colonial Secretary moved the suspen sion of the rules and the immediate passaga çf the Bill through various stages, conclusively proved (bat Government had definitely fixed The rate and intended to immediately annousos, the fact, so as to prevent excitement, in the local markets..

In introducing the Bill, the

Colonial Tress urer stated that was thought that the dollar had now reached a safe margin abors the price of silver and it was thought best to put an end to the uncertainty which existed,

The Honourable G. S. Murray called; the attention of the Governor to the affect which

The Ministers of Great Britain, Germany Constitutional Association, Mr. Matanda, Min On the 21st ult, at a general meeting of the he United States, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Refgium, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Japan inister for Justice, as one of the leaders of the Peking have communicated with the Walupu party, read as address from Marquis Salons!, the Premier and the President of the Constitu« with reference to the rectification of the existing regulations of the laternational Mixed Court tionalists. The address was characteristically norhof the Yangking pang in Shanghai, stating general in tone, and its principal feature was that, owing to the extension of the international the announcement that the administration of Settlements in 1898, the number of persons the Government must be conducted under the under the jurisdiction of the Mixed Court north guidance of public opinion. of the Vangkingpang has since been greatly increased. As the existing regulations of the Mixed Court were drawn up.so long ago as

868,

and on account of the growth of the Settlements, they require immediate rectifica tion Accordingly the following twelve now regulations have been drafted by the Consuls General in Shanghai for the Information and Fanction of the foreign Ministers and the l'e- king Government, and a copy has been seul for perusal to his Highness Prince Ching. The new regulations are to be enforced as soon as they have been recognised by the become closer, and a favoured nation to-day the remarks made by His Excellency upon kla

Chinese Govarniment,

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Speaking of post ballum undertakings, the address says that financial consolidation, a well as the development of industries and com merce, are of primary importance. Endeavours must also be made to maintain the Army and Navy in a state of full efficiency; whilell is no less important to take measures to further the education of the people,

Turning to foreign relations, the Premier says" is quite conceivable that opportuni Canton, Feb., 5th, 1966.

ties for conflict of interests will increase as The Pua U magistrate with Wen Tautai,

the relations of the Empire with foreign Powers Consul-General Lay, and Consul Heintzlear visited the American Presbyterian Mission, on

may be an enemy to-mionow. At present the -$1,499,902.50 Fa Ti on Saturday afternoon, and viewed the 1.The International Mixed Court of Shang. Empire, as our national destiny is rapidly world is closely watching every action of this 208,186 29 destruction wrought by the armed band ol

50,000.00 robbers, seems almost impossible that such hai should always keep a charge book for en rising, and we must be cauilons of our every 156,163.77 a large band of desperadoss could land on Fatering all particulars of civil and other cars action fast the auspicion of the Fowers be 130,000.00 Ti, rob a house and make off with the spoils, which may be bought up for hearing before

aroused Endeavours should be made to 4.473.79 and no alarm be raised. It was rather foreign assessors and Chinese magistrates,

Persons who are interested in care will be conduct the protectorate in Korea successfully

And to induce the

the sympathy of the Koreani; to permitted to inspect the book at all times,

2-The public are allowed to best all law. increase the existing friendly relations between suits which may be heard in the faternational Japan and China, and impress upon Chios the Mixed Court with the exception of these cases sincerity of our Empire towards her, that we

may advance in civilisation in peace side

18 by which have been appointed by the forest side. Theis are the most urgent matters-in pastitors and Chiness magistrates for private the present diplomacy of the Empire, Thore hearing,

Are other questions of

and home fordi hat these 3-The rank of the Chinese magistrate in affairs which require sttention, the International Hixed Court is to be that of a are too numerous to be enumerated here, and tubulintive subprefect, who shall have power you will be well

with their outline. Acquainted to hear and sentence all descriptions of Chiness All these affairs are closely related with

inance offenders and others in the foreign Settlement and their execution will decessitate further de north of the Yangkingpang. The magistrate mand on the financial resources of the nation

i to be asalsted by one or two EX Buhr

his will demand a display of greater patilo. tism than was shown during the war, and the prefects, both of whom are to be the control of the Customs Taotsi of Shanghai, nation must prepare to bear the heavier burden 4. With the exception of purely Chinese consequent on the increased prosperity of the cases, all other charges are to be heard by Empire. foreiga assessore and Chiness magistrates The former are to be appointed by the Conmale Gentral of the Powers.

surprise to the Consuls to learn that on Fa Ti where there are twenty thirty foreigners living, there is not a Chinese official high or Jow to whom's report could he made. In this 137 630.00 ease the misionaries had to wait quietly until morning before a soldier could be called, not $1,186,606.35 one being stationed on the Fa Ti side of the river. The whole place is without protection of any kind. A couple of watchmen, "Lo Kang," Amount invested in property......$ 1,385.525.46 were caught and tied to posts to keep them

on mortgage.

$94,411,90 quiet. The only protection the natives have 112,085.06 is to beat a gong and rely upon the villagers 518.00 turning out to beat off the robbers. The U. S. 172.17 Consul-General has taken the matter up vigo

rously and will see that in future a púkid of -9,873.81 | soldiers is stationed on FaTi.

$1,186,606.35

Accounts receivable................. Office furniture gener Fire insurance premis unexpired Cash in Hongkong and Shanghai

Bank and in hand

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT. December 31st, 1905.

To Are insurance premia............... $4,8.8.01 n. Crown reat ́sarapania szemi e senta 486.53

general charges iaouan Allowance to general manageri

10 cover office rent and emlation

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return from Borneo had had in commercial deficite and fine announcement of the Gorem. business circles, and made a strong plan for a

ment's proposed valuation of the dollar, He Also called attention to what be deemed the notes for gold. He favoured striking out m necessity of offering gold for notes as well is ferences to the Crown Agents from the Bill before the Council.

To this Sir John Anderson repiled that they were the Colony's agents. His Excellency want on to suggest that it would have a most infor tunate effect upon the Government's credit if it should promise to exchange gold for notes and then when the first notes were presented and gold demanded in exchange be un

unable to meet the demand,

At present Government has no gold reserve. When it has a proper gold reserve' on hand.lt will gladly exchange both ways, but at present can only offer notes for gold, aange The Bill then went through all stagua and wat passed with slight amendmenia, JUNG

RATIO ANNOUNCED, TV B His Excellency the Governor, then stated: 1 earnestly hope that the whole nation will that he thought the time had |come to satisfy unite as ons, and prepare to bear the increasing the curiosity of the public' in nigard to the mla bandeas placed upon them, which are necessary of exchange in be axed. The figal kuiboyilyj for the furtherance of the prosperity and wel- did not rest with the local Government, baz fare of the nation. It is the common duty of with the home authorities. The matter had. myself and the gentlemen present to carry out been under discussion for a long time and it these works, and we must have the sympathy had been felt desirable to fix the dollaratias of the whole people.*

low a value as possible constant with saldy, emphasises the But the drm condition of the silver marist In conclusion, the stress en potessary in which indicated no disposition towards fact that

metal, so aitored

the time of pesce then in time of war, and points in the price of the

present is the occasion to carry out position of the Government since his seturs work

from Borneo, and bis former declaration in the the great indispensable. DOW ***It is essential for the party to bring about Council Chamber, that Goverment had decide the unity of the whole nation, to show magns-ed to fix the rais at once at 354d, Thia nimity; and to co-operate ibe people who not a figure which Government Fad forced the are of the same view, irrespective of party. 18 value of the dollar up to but was practically Is the Imperial

the same as the market values Jan Restoration to Policy of conduct the administration public opinion,

all affin of Stata- -Government was now prepared toƐaxpha!

notes for gold at that rainshjeve kanpa under the guidance of as decland by Imperial: Rescript and the Government fall that any further dalay might Constitution of the Empire: has been adopted and the representative Gevamment established in acsordance with that Imspecial pollayć Im.

A BANKER PROSECU TED.

PRISONER COMMITTED FOR TRIAL.

kih inst.

-The Customs Taotai and the Consul This afternoon at the Police Court, before General should be appealed to for decision in 2.375.04 Mr. F. A. Hareland, U Pan, the managing case any difference of opinion or discord exist director of the Wing On bank, No. 1 Kwong between the assessors and the magistrates com Yuen Street Laut, was brought up on remand cerning the decision of casos. of secretary and clerks............ 8,000.00 and charged in that he did, on November 7th, 6.The cells or gaols in the Mixed Court 4,335.69 1.05, then being a person against whom a are lo be controlled in accordance with the Auditors' fees tertijo 250.00

order" had been made, did, after salary regulations of the Internations Him, quit the Colony with intent to avoid ax Health Officer of the Council from time to time $161,495.37 amination with respect to his affairs, and other for the preservation of health among the January Jet, 1905.

wise to defeat and delay p proceedings against pilarners, By balance carried forward from

7-The warrants issued by the Mixed Court him in bankruptcy. Mr. E. J. Grist (of Massra. 5504.................... 15,95863 Wilkinson and Grist) appeared for the de- for the apprehension of Chissss residing in the

December, 31st 100).

fendaut.

International Settlements of Shanghal must His Worship said that in this case he decid- always be signed and sealed by the sealer pentsam. 77,705.39 interest...............in 61,660.73 ed to send the case for trial. He remarked Cenial-General, and must also be properly ,, commission............

9,893 13 that after the receiving order had been issued signed and sealed by the Cool-General or transfer fees.Directide- #78.00 | defendant should not have left the Colony, i Consul of the country to which the employan The defendant was committed for trial at of the defaulting Chinese belong if they are $161,495,37 | the mani Criminal Barriété.

employed by foreignera or famigo ßima,

balance.......41 3381555258(9 137,610!tation of a bankruptcy petition against./ Municipal Council and to be inspected by the out that't

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compel the selection of an even higher águas, Following this Importanț sasouncement) be

Council adjourned..