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TELEGRAMS.

“HONGKONG TELEÒRAPH *-

SERVICE.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY MARCH 27, 1906.

CHINA, SERVICH SHOUTING.

MAJOR OF NIRAL HATTON'S PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS.

On the New Parade Ground an unusually interesting function took place this afternoon,

ILLEGAL PHOTOGRAPHY. when the prizes won by those who entered the

FRENCH TOURIST TRAPPED AT SINGAPORE.

SHARPLY PENALISED BY MAGISTRATE.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Singapore, 27th March, 12.50 p.un.

A passenger who arrived by the French mail steamer from Saigon was arrested on a charge of taking photographs within the prohibited area in Singapore.

It was stated that the passenger in question took photographs of the forts overlooking the harbour.

The Court imposed a penalty of $250, and ordered the camera to be confiscated..

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London, 26th March. Germany..

The Reichstag has adopted the Budget Committee's recommendation for striking put Marks 15,250,000 on liehalf of re-inforce ments for Damaraland, and the Committee urged the necessity for the corps, rejurning as soon as possible.

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HONGKONG PASSENGER

CHARGES.

COMISKINT FROM MANIJA.

Under the heading "Held up ia Hongkong," a curious statement appears in the Manila Tr, by which it would appear that the resi dents of that port are under the impression that shipping companies in Hongkong are over- charging passengers to Manila. The paragraph reads: "Complaint has been made of unjust charges by the Pongkong steamship oficials, against residents of the Philippine Islands. The complaint comes from the family of Francisco Ramirez, of the local merchandise store known as 1.a fuera del Sul. Stñora Ra- mirez elims that she was charged five pesos per head in Husgkong for herself and four children, before, the could secure fickels from that part to Manila; one of the

children being only one year old."

SIR MATTHEW NATHAN'S BROTHERS.

SEVEN "HOSTAGES" TO FORTUNE.

LENDING POLICEMEN'MONEY,

SHARP COMMENTS BY THE JUDGE.

now he told then.

Plaintiff: Those are true'words; I will tell the trunk.

A QUESTION OF PLANS,

Before His Honour Mr. a. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, sitting in Summary Jurisdiction, the case of the Hung On Chan firm, of Nos. 83, 81, and $3, Connaught Road, Central, Chinese boarding-house keepers, against Tak: Lee Loang, contractor, for recovery of the sum of $821.60, being as to $701.60 money paid by plaintiff to Y in Mo firm on defendant's account, for that work, Mr. Otto King Sing appeared and as in $120, the price of a plan, drawn up for plaintif and Mr. C. F. Dixon, of Mr. John Hastings office, represented this de

fendant. Defendant brought a counter-claim of; $85 for balance due for work dones The plaintiffs in this case hed contracted with the defendant to make certain alterations and put up certain culjicles, etc, in the premises, No9, 80, 81 and B2 Connaught Real, which the plaintiff had recently purchased, so as to ar range the place for a Chinese boarding-house. Plans were submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department, and after a lapse of some weeks the defendant reported the work completed. The contract price was $2,225 for the work, and of that $1,140 had been paid, the His Honour: Then you ought to be disbalance to be paid after the Public Works

Depatment pissed the missed. Walson's watchmen are everlastingly

Department did not pass them, stating that they were not in accordance with the plan and are getting notorions.

submitted, and plaintiff, called in the Yan Plantiff: I am a new man; I have only been. Mo firmy to complete the alterations, and there two months.

His Honour: Well, you had better try to do sn.

Plaintiff :· Fom a watchman at Watson and Company's.

In Summary Jurisdiction this morning, Ele There is an interesting article in Israel's

Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Paisas Judge, pre Messenger on the subject of H.E. Sir. Matthew siding, Manna Singh sued Altar Singh, for Nathan and his brothers. The Messenger rerecovery of the sum of $10 balog the amount of competitiona organised by the China United marks that "it is not often that seven distin moder lent by the plaintiff to the defendant Service Rd: Asinciation were distributed by guished hostages to fortune! spreng from ene Mrs Villiers Hatton. All classes in Hongkong Jamily, but the seven sons of the late Jonah Plaintiff appeared in person, and Mr. F. Paget and which sum was will dis and owing were represented. There were representatives of the West Kents and native regiments, offi- Nathan are a case in point ;" and it proceeds Het.cf Messrs. Brutton, Helt and Goldring cers from the British fleet in port, a num

to any that Sir Matthew's positión as Governor ber, of Japanese ciders, and a considerable of Hongkong "has called attention to the repeated the defendant. Manna Singh gathering of ladies. His Excellency Sir-varied service this family gives the Empire called, said he was the plaintiff in this cast.

His Honour: Yes, I know all about that. Matthew Nathan presided and was accompani. over which the sun never seis. It seems that ed by His Excellency Major-General Villiers the brothers are most strongly opposed to pub- and just tell him to be very careful what he Halton, and Mrs. Vi liers Hatton, Colonel Price, licity. "The Nathans are the journalist's des says. He has been before me lately in two pair." Nevertheless, the Mesienter has two cases regarding the same amount, and he had Major Kelsall, the hon, secretary, and miny auers. The band of the West Kepts played columns about the family. None of the bro.better be careful that, he tells the same story selections of music prior to the opening of the

thers was at a public school; they were all educated at home by lutors, and "consequent- proceedings.

Colonel Price addressed a long statement only had less opportunity for sport than most of the subject of the work and aims of the Asso their contemporaries." But where there are ciation. The object, he said, was to bring seven brothers unless they are veritable para together all those who by the terms of their gons there is certain to be sport, though it need not be of the rough shod order. The service had an allotted duty to perform in the defence of the Colony to foster a healthy eldesi, Sir Nathaniel Nathan is a half brother rivalry, and to encourage rifle practice. Judg

to the reste practised as a lawyer in the ing from the number of those who had entered West Indies, became a K.C, was appointed Court as plaintiffs in cases for money lent. the competitions he had no hesitation in say of Trinidad and Tobago in 1898. He has now a Puisne Judge, and became Attorney General ing that the meetings had exceeded their

retired. The next s Major F. L. Nathan in He thought the figures were expectations.

"the Gunner."-an acknowledged author. entirely satisfactory. The Challenge Cupity on cordite. The third is Sir Mathew fell to Captain D'Oyly of the 119 Infantry Nathan, who is "a splendid chap to the (applause) while Sergeant Lapsley of the

right sort, but a terror to the slacker."" Hongkong Volunteer Corps took the second

Sir Matthew's career is 100 well known it prize and bronze medal. Captain Frice pro

Mr. ceeded to go over the list of winners-whose Hongkong in need repetition here.

William Nathan is in the Indian Civil Service. names have already appeared-and thanked all those who had contributed to the prize The fifth is Mr. Robert Nathan "for whom the greatest career is prophesied, for he has been fund, who had assisted the Cyminister, and who had ensured the success of the Associa appainted secretary to Lord Curzon, ex-Viceroy for India, and this can be the stepping stone to |tion=(applause).

the dizziest heights." He has the Order of the Indian Impire. The sixth on the list is Major Waller athan, the manager of the Chinese Engineering Company, while the youngest is Mr. George Nathan, a partner in the publish ing house of Constable. He married a sister of Mr. O. E. D'A. Goldsmid, the heir of the concludes "One cannot help wonde ing what late of Sir Julian Goldsmid. The Mersinger

Major-Gencial Villiers Hatton expressed satisfaction that Mr. J. R. M. Smith and Sir Paul Chater had come forward to assist the Association. They wanted civil ans in the Association. They had been astonished at the work of the Volunteers, who had come in

second in the competition in which they took part, and although he could not say he hoped they would win next year, he wished them suc- cess-(laughter and applause) The Andre- medd also had done very well; he noticed they had been going over to Stoneculler's preity often tately-(laughter). With regard to his own cup, he had tried to make the conditions

I'u the Fale it

effect the recard of these seven brothers would produce on the Russian official mind. down Itodden thousands within the would appear a fairy Tale."

YANGTSZE ANSURANCE ASSOCIATION, LIA.

DIVIDEN DECLARE.

Messrs. Shewan, Tomes and Co., agents for the Yangtze Insurance Association, Ld., kindly inform us that they are in receipt of a relegram from Shanghai, 10 day, advising that, at the forthcoming general meeting, the direct ors will recon mend the payment of a dividend of twenty per cent, and a special dividend of five per cent. for the year 1991, and to transfer to the reserve fund a sum of $59,007.

der which it wou d he contested for, as prac cat as possible. An order would came in for 30 men to proceed to a certain point and hold that position until reinforcements came up. They must delay the enemy at all hazards. He had known a team at home lase or win a prize because of the presence or absence of what he called the "idiotic frill"the wave of air coming over the eyes. If a wan's water-bottle was

empty the team would not be disqualified-but the man would go thirsty. If a man got substroke-still the team- would not be disqualid. The man might 'crawl up to his companiens, or get a couple of Chinaman to help hin, ur get there by balloon. He did not ask them to make entrenchments. They might get behind a b.u'der and crawl into a rabbit hole. As he wanted was that the HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE conditions should be practical.', He, praised the work of Colonci Price, Major Kelsall, Mr. Insular Collector of Customs W. Morgan Case Merris and Mr. Northcote for their as Shuster was seen by a representative of thesistance to the Association, because they had Manila Tines and that gentlem in stated that

'put it or its legs (applause'. an almost similar case had been braight to his attention previously and he hail addressed a letter to the Consal-General at Pangkeng on the matter. He stated at the matek was

Señora Ramirez alleges that when she claimed to be a Filipina, the Hongkong steam- ship officia's comradicted her, saying that she was too white to be a native of the Philippine Islands. She says that she mquired why the charge was made and was told that the money went to the support of the American Consul at Hongkong.

Mrs. Villiers Hatton then, distributed the

ASSOCIATION.

The third mor th's competition for the 1906 Governor's Cup was shot over the gra yards

range.

There were a large number of entries and and some good shooting was done.

Str. Underwood heads the list with a score

Votes of thanks to Mis, Vifiers Hatton, the Governor, Hie Majo-tiene al and all whe_Bad" | of 65+1-70, and is thus entitled to hold the contolmned to the success of the Association were given, ani the proceedings ended.

ALLEGED ARSON.

purely an overcharge and in bts letter, a copy ‚of which tollisws, lie diew the consul's attention to it. The letter in question is dated 13.h March, and is addressed to the American Consul-Leuerat at Hongkong, treads:—

Sir-Relerning to the communication of the

At the lice Court this afternoon, Mr F.A. 7h instant, itsum dus office, re ative to the pay

Haz tud on the bench, die funker hearing ment of $500 as uinnipiation di poll tax ra steamship companies at Hongkong by aliens of the case in which four men were charged who intend to make the trip to paras in the with baving, on 8 h March, uni sful y' and Philippine Islands, 1 hav, respectfully in advise maliciously set fire in house No 187, Wing that the manager of the Bandmann Opera Lok Sheet, with intent therch to defraud Company, which arrived at Manila on the oth Messrs. Butterfield and Swie, agents for the instant, by the Germin 5,5. Willehad, states London and Lac shire and Royal Exchange that he was required to pay to the steamshop Insurance Companies, of $1,00; and Messrs. company the sum of $.00 for each alien Shewan, Tomes and Company, agents for the North British Mercantile Insurance Company, member of his company Freqsently in the past- similar sepurts have been received to theffent of $toro was continued. that persons were charged by a camship cuin panies the sum mentioned, that is $500. As pointed out in the above mentioned communi- cation, and as will be found by reference

to Scci a ↓ of the Immigration Law (March 3, 1903), the lawful immigration dues are but $140 for each and every pas-enger not a rilizen' of the United States," and as

Inspector Hanson presented and Mr. P. W. Golding, of Messrs, Bruton, Hett and Gold- ring, appeared for the defendants,

Seigt Fenton said that an alarm of fire was

given at No. 5 station at an m, on March 8, In consequence of the alarm witurss went to No. 147, Wing Lok Street. On arrival at the scene witness went, into the ground for and found the fire burning fiercely. An hour after. wards the fire was e impletely extinguished.

The case was further adjour ed

THE JAPANESE PLEBT,

CONCLUDE THEIR VISIT.

$3.00 in the money of Hongkong is ronsider ably more than a lawful equivalent for this tax, it is requested that you advise the steamship companies at your past in the premises, and also disseminate 'similar information among alica passengers intending to embark for the Philippine I lands, and who may make in- quities of you. This offre cannot understand the reason or justice of the transaction of s'eamship office; at foreign ports collecting from passengers, and adding the amount to the cost of transportation, a sum in excess of Consul, proceeded on board the Hukushima, that required by the plain terms of the law as Admiral Shimarura's Bigship, to bid the payment for the immigration or head tax.

Admiral and his, officets and men gond-bye,

THE WEATHER

The following report is from Mi-17,G,Fixa First Assistant of the Hongkong servitory:

On the 27th at 12.5 p. The burometer has

Our Japanese naval guests departed this morning, leaving the harbour at half past eleven o'clock, for Manila en route to Australia. Shortly before 11 am. Mr. M. Noma, Japanese

and God-sp:ed, and through them to lender the same courtesy to the officers and crews of the two other vessels of the fleet. As the fleet got in | motian the yards were manned, and the Admiral exchanged farewells, with the British fleet, the fish p of which, the King Alfred, flow the

ti en over E. Japan, and fallen'over China, and | Japanese ensign at the fore. The Inuki

the Loochoos.

· A depression appears to be forming oyes the Eastern Sea. Pressure in high over SE:Than, Gradients have decreased and are slight in 5. China, and moderate NE. 10 N, winds may be expected in the Formosa Channel, and the N. part of the China Sea.

shima then signalled "Thanks" and 'good- bye," and with that signal dying, and stays ensigns dipping from every vessel in sight, amid lusty responsive cheers from the crews of both the Japanese and British fleets, our Japanese guests sailed majestically out of the harbour, thus concluding what we can only Forecast:-E. to N. winds, moderate; cloudy, hope was, to them, a very pleasant and de- drizzling rain,

1*lightful visit,

Cup during April. Mes-rs. Underwood, Dobbs. and firay-Scout each receive spoons presented by the Association,

J. II. Underwood W. Dobbs..

T. Gray cost

D. J. McKérzie J. C. Gow

W. W: Pense.. J. H. Pidgeon

W. H. T. Davis J. T. Douglas.

T. P. Cochrane

G. K. HaxteÐ

50+10-70

50+10 70

49+ 2170 (6+ 3-69

68 scr.68

49+10=68

67 scr.=67 63+4=07

47+20=67 48+18=60 61+-465 A. W. J. Walt........................................

59+ 665 1 on, L. Barnes-Lawrence 47+ 1865 P. N. . Jones ...... 45+20=64 G. H. Wakeman...... now 57+7=64. G C. S. Forsyth

A. 1. Nabbs...

H. W. Fraser.. A. Blowey

1.5. Lewingdon ..

J. M. Henderson...... J. Hutchings.....

5+1264 $3+10=63 53+10=63 54+ 8-63 52+1062.

C. J. Allen

H. Macfarlane.

53+8=61 41+20-01 41+20=61 50+10=60

C. II. W. Kow.

41+16-60

W. Curwen Sir F.T. Piggott

C. W. Brett......

G.M. Harsion.....

43+16=59, 54+4=58

48+ 256 32+24=56

F. J. Grist......mimum 394 16=55

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T. K. Dealy.....

F. Maitland

E. W. Terrey Dr. R. Evan Jones..

J. McCubbin

35+20=55

43+10-53

39+14=53

43+8=51

.......... 41+10=51

Mr. R. E. O. Bird put in the highest card for the tent month's competition for the 1905 Governor's Cup and thus holds the Cup for the month of April, at the same time receiving a trophy presented by the Association.

Below are the principal scores.

R. E. O. Bird

C. E. 11, Beay's

J. H. Pidgeon

J. C. Gow................................

60+10-70 60+ 6-66 64 scr.4 Új śc

W. H, T. Davies........... 504 4060 A. W. J. Wait... $4+ 6*60 R. H. King, ............... 18 18 40+20=60 Sir F. T. Piggott ***** 55+ 4 59 ....... J. Whittall *...................... 50+ B = 5B 1

1.W. Fraser. 46 +1056 H. T. Richardson 42+ 8×50

His Honour: And yet you have been before, me three times already. I see that the defen- dant is a policemar, and there are too many! of these cases against the police.

To the interpreter: Tell this man, Manna Singb, I am not going to have any more of there cases against the Police. This lending of money to the police has got to stop as i! consider it demoralizing to the force. If any more of these cases come before me and the: plaintiff obtains judgment I shall give an order. fer instalments so small that it will take ten!! years in pay it

Mr. He said this was the third case be. tween the same parties. The first one was for

to for money→→

His Honour: Yes, and it was all wrong, and I dismissed it, but I don't see your name in that case.

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Mr. Hett: No, my Lord, 'Mr. Thomson was in that c se. I was instructed subsequently.

His Honour: Oh yes, yes; I see.

Mr Hell: That cice was all wrong, my Lord, and your lordship dismissed it, but gave leave to bring a new action; a second action was brought for the same amount for "money received an accṛlot of plaintiff" and judgment and rosta were given, for plaintiff for $20. The $ now claimed was included in the first case and therefore plaintiff now had no claim.

Mr. Hett proceeded to quote authorities, in support of his contention.

His Honour I have no sympathy at all with this man, and scarcely think this $to is wor is arguing about.

Mr. Hett said that the reason why he wished to push this case was because if the plaintiff nhtrined judment in this case it was the inten tinn of the defendant to apply for a re-hearing of the second case,

His Honour: Ab, then if you are going tà apply for a re-hearing. I shall not decide this' matter now, but let it stand over,

Mr. Helt: In the re-hearing plaintiff may ahtain julgment for the full £3 claimed.

His Honour: There will have to be very strong further evidence to induce me to alter that judgment and so go back on myself.

Alter further discussion, Mr. Helt said that the matter had been taken up by the Palice. he understood, and the defendant stood a 'chance of losing his pension, if it was held this was borrowed money.

Entimations.

THE

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ngaged Mr. Brotherton Harker to draw

total cost. for sip supther plan. The the new work and the plan' was the amount now claimed. For the defence it was submitted that the work was done according to verbal instructions, and that no plan was given and the work had been done according to those instructions and evidence in support was adduced. After bearing both sides llis Honour Kave judgment for defendant with costs, but made no order as to the counter-claim.

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To-day's Advertisentents.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received instructions

to sell by

PUBLIC AUCTION,

FOR ACCOUNT OF THE CONCERNED,

on

FRIDAY.

the 30th March, 1956, at 2.30 PM., at Mount Gough, the Peak, SUNDRY

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

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Comprising: -

›LEATHER-COVERER SOFA and CHAIRS, TEAKWOOD DRESSING TA BLE with GLASS, BLACKWOOD TABLE, ENAMELLED WARE GOODS, Double and Single IRON BEDSTEADS with WIRE and HAIR MATTRESSES, CHILD'S COTS, His Honour "nd so he should se it; heGO-CARTS; CARPETS, PICTURES, Ennws perfectly well he has no right to either COOKING STOVE and UTENSILS, &c,&c.; 'end or borrow morey.

Mr. Hett: His pension is due in another two months

His Honnur: I can't help that; I won't décide this matter now but let it stand till Friday, and then you can let me know whether you decide to apply for a re-hearing. Will you! bind yourself to do that?' I cannot compel ули

Mr. Helt: Yes, my Lord, and if I decide not to apply for a re-hearing, will your Lord, shin decide this at once?

flis Honour: Oh. yes, that will be but a simple matter; there'll be nn trouble about that..

THE YOKOHAMA SPECIE BANK,

LIMITED.

HALF-YEARLY MEETING.

The following is the sand report of the above Dank, presented at the half-yearly ordinary general meeting of shareholders held at Yoko- hama on the rath inst.:-

The directors submit to you the annexed statement of the liabilities and assets of the Bank, and profit and loss account for the half- year ending December 31st, 1903. The gross profits of the Bank for the past hall-year, inclu- ding Yen 603,720 brought forward from to Yen 10,533,084,, last account, amount of which Yen 7,713,968 have been deducted for current expenses, interests, &c, leaving a balance of Yen 3,318,115. The directors now; propose that Yen 360,cco be added to the re serve fund, raising it to Yen 10,300,000, Yen 1,000,070 b appropriated as special reserve fund, newly created, and Yen 200,000 be placed to the silver, funds. From the remainder the directors recommend a dividend at the rate of twelve per ceal. per annum, which will absorb Yen 720,0:0 on eld shares and Yen 350,000 on new shares, making a total of Yen 1,680,000. The balance, Yon 678,115, will be cartled forward to the credit of next account.

ALSO

One AMERICAN REFRIGERAT 'R, One HARDWOOD SILVER-PLATE HEST, One TUNDE BOX with ENAMEL LINING (very rare);

AND

A quantity of PLANTS in Pots. Catalogues will be issued. TERNS: As usual.

HUGHES & H ̈UGH, Auctioneers,

Hongkong, 27th March' 6

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALCUTTA.

THE Steamship

"CATHERINE- APCAR,"

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"aptain A. Stewart, will be despatched for the thove Ports, on TUESDAY, the 3rd April, at

3 P.M.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON & Co., LIMITED

Agents. Hongkong, 27th March, 1906,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. FROM CALCUTȚA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE

Steamship

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*CATHERINE APCAR“ having arrived from the above Ports, Con- signees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods will be delivered from alongside,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed. at once, at Consignees' risk and expense..

Cargo remaining on board after 4 P.st. of the 29th instant, will be landed at Consignees' risk and expense into the hazardous and/or extra hazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Limited.

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Hongkong, 27th_February, 1906,

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