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Parliament,

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1906.

ALLEGED BMBBZZLEMENT.

CHINESE MERCHANT ON TRIAL.

This afternoon, before Mr. F. A. Harcland, at the Police Court, Ng Kai Shek, formerly LONDON, 5th August.

manager and partner, in the Chung Shun paper Parliament has adjourned until the 23rd firm, of No. 66, "Bonham Strand East, was Oct

brought up on remand charged with embezzling Russia.

with one Ng Sing Sain, the absconded second There are now fifty-five organized strikes manager, the funds of the firm. At the last in St. Petersburg.

hearing the charge preferred against the de- fendant was for embezzling $4,000, but now that the books have been examined the charge was altered this afternoon. It is now alleged that he, between the t6th June and 29th July,

The railway strike is postponed, A matiny has broken out at Dashlagar in Transcaucasia, where the troops fired volleys

CANION BOAT THIEVES.

GROCER'S FORI ROBBED.

CANTON HOIBES AND LODGING-HOUSES.

REGISTRATION PROMULGATED.,

[From Our Own Correspondent.}

Canton, 6th August.

shop at Aberdeen, was a passenger on board Leung Yung, a foki, employed in a grocer's

the steamer Awongchow, which arrived hero had been for some weeks in the interior, was ently this morning from Canton. Leung, "who

A few days ago, the head of the Police Department of Canton issued a notice order returning to his business last night when he was robbed by some scoundrels on board. Heing all hotel keepers, public house keepers was taking his meala on board and three other and lodging-house keeper to register their passen, eis, who occupied a place alongside houses and obtain their licence numbers, Leung was out in a conversational mood s Leung, tried to draw him into a conversation.

Registration has been decided upon in order after his dinner he took off his coat, put it by

to check the practice of harbouring undesir

was also promulgated under which boarders staying at hotels are required to register their

THE JAPAN SUGAR KAFINIG COMPANY.

VERNACULAR PRESS COMMENT..

on their officers, of whom six were killed and. } embezzled the sum of $15,665 86, the property his side, and went to sleep. When he awokeables. At the same time a set of regulations the Dairi establishment. The Osaka journal

four wounded.

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THE FLOUR MILLS,

CLAIM, FOR WORK DONE.

"In Summary Jurisdiction, this morning,, his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Julge, pre- al Bag, the Kung Tai firm of No. 13, Pokfrokuni Street, scaffolding makers, sued Law Tak Yuen, ol Cheung Kwan O village, New Territory, managing partner of the Kum, Tak On firm, contractors, for recovery of the sin of $142.56, money due by defendant to plaintiff for work done, and goods sold and delivered...

Mr. R A. flaiding appeared for the plaintiff, defendant appearing in person.

Mr. Harding" said this was a claim for cei tain contract work done in the New Territory og Mr. A. 11. Rennie's land, and the defendant had received 513,00 on account of the work, ́and as he was the managing pariner of the Kam

Tak On firm he was mide defendant. "His Honour: Call up the defendant and ask him if he owes the money, or rather if the firm owes it.

Defendant: Yes, the firm owes the money, His Honour: Are you a partner in the firm ? Defendant: Yes, town a three-tenths Share in the firm.

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of the firm.

The accused pleaded not guilty....

Mr. F. C. Barlow, of Masses, Goldring and

·Barlow, prosecuted, the defendant, was repre sented by Mr. G. K. Hall-Bratton, of Messrs

Brutton and Her, and Inspector South watched the case for the police.

Mr. Barlow, in outlining the facts of the case, said that the defendant and Ng Sing Sam were

brothers, the latter having absconded one hour before the warrant could be served." The Chung Shan form has been established now for fourteen years, and when it was first statted there were fourteen partners. The defendant and his brother were the sons of the largest shareholder in the firms nad during their father's f time they were employees al the firm. The old man died some years ago and the delén dart and his brother took charge of the bus ness and carried it on until recently. The men knew nothing at conducting a business but following the Chinese custom they allowed the brothers to manage the business simply because their father was a big shareholder. Since their father's death the firm has paid no dividend, although it was known that the business was a prosper as one. One shareholder pressed the accused for a dividend and obtained $500. *The two brothers, as cendence will be called to. how collected monies of the firm and convert-

Complainant, called and sworn, said he was a contractor, and had arranged for certain seat fortheir own use, and in consequence of beach reclamation work in the New Territory the large sum embezzled the firm was insolvent. He made the contract for this work with the -defendant and was paid in part by the defen dant. The balance dus was $247.50, and though he had repeatedly applied for payment he was constantly put off

... A copy of the contract was put in, and plain- tiff swore to the chop on it as being that of the defendant's firni.

· Defendant said he had nothing to say, but he must admit he was a partner in the Kam

Ták On Gra

His Honour Then you must pay the lot, Defendant: How can your Lordship hold me Hable only hold a share, +

His Honour: There is no such thing as limited partnerships here. You made the arrangements and you chopped the contract Call one of your parchets and let us hear what he has to say.

At this stage Mr. Barlow proposed to call witnesses for the prosecution, but Mr. Brutton applied for a remand, contending that on the fast occasion the charge against his client was fur embezzling $1,02, now lie understood it and been considerably increased. He wanted an adjournment to look into the matter. The other paity had no objection to the remand, when Mr. Bruttan applied for bail, Atr. Barlow strongly objected.

The case was adjourned for one week.

THE CHELOO NAVAL TRAGÉDY,

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he fell for his cout 40 get his watch

although the silver chaud, to which was attached bat found that the time-piece had disappeared, the watch, was still there. Ile, made another

search of his coat in sec if he had made a

mistake and placed it in the wrong pocket, thinking at the time that if it were stolen the thief, would have taken the chain too, but search where he would be could not find the

watch. During his search he found that his purse containing $6 odd had also vanished. He threw a glance aithe three men near him and as they were to all outward appearances asleep, the foki kept his eye un them One of the trio then opened one eye and looked at the -faki, who, was watching him all the time, and as their eyes met, the coolie eniiited a groan and turned over on his side to make Lelieve that he was asleep, and the watch rolled out of his cost. The coolie

finding that the game was up would not return

the watch to the owner, but threw it into the hold. During the tow one of the trio d s appeared and was never captured, nor was the faki's 56 odd recovered. When the vessel arrived at her wharf the men were taken to the Station, and at the Magistracy to-day the man wlio allowed the watch to slip out of his pucket was sentenced to twenty.ose days hard labour and six hours' slocks. The other was released,

THE LATE GENARAL, KUDAMA,

EMPEROR'S SYMPATHY.

THE FUNERAL.

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names on admission.

The difference between the Board of Directora and the shareholders of the Japan Sugar Re- fining Company, of Osaka, is awakening public attention, as it involves the important question of the standing of Japanese business companies. The Osaka Asahi observes that the point in dispute is not the trifle it may seem. The company is one of the three most important sugar-refining companies in Japan, standing with the Tokyo Sugar Refining Company and

points out that, while the Tokio and Dairi firms have cleared a good profit for the half- year just ended, the Osaka company lost heavily-over V200,000. It is ontural that the shareholders should begin to feel some doubt At the general meeting on the 35th instant a as to the good management of the company.

shareholder moved that a committee be ap pointed to examine the accounts of the com. This is practically a vote of no confidence in pany, and the motion obtained hearty support.

the Board of Directors. The meeting was Department of Canton, has been appointed to holders to thoroughly examine the accounts, Wei-yuen Tam Sau Kwan, of the Education ¦ adjourned for a fortnight to allow the share;

on is due to a recognition of his merit on ac-holders is growing stronger, be the Sun-ing magistrate. Tam's 'nomina- l'and meanwhile the indignation of the share-

count of the marked ability which distinguished In conclusion, the skf advises the Board his term of office in the education department. of Directors to resign without delay if they are unable to do better business, and advises the shareholders to make concessions and seitle the difference, if any extenuating circumstances are found in favour of the Board.

Another notice was also issued stating that coolies are to he registered before they are regulations are property enforced, they will slowed to carry goods for people. If these reflect great credit on the authorities of the Police Department and will be a great benefit and employment of evli characters in the city. to the people by discouraging, the residence

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INTERPORT CRICKEN Cricketers in Shanghai have been sadly handicapped this season by bad weather, writes the local Times. Since the summer began, in fact, it has either been raining towards the end of every week, or whenever

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE. play has not been actually prevented by a downpour occurring at the time appointed for Buyers:-Unions $800, Hongkong Fires the matches, the ground has been so sodden, Sio, China Fires Spa, HK, C. and M. and the atmosphere so charged with moisture, Steamboats $274, Indo-Chinas $69), China in hot and so pressing, that anything like Sugars $155, Raubis $6, Cottona $14), China first-class form has been impossible of attain Borneos $9, China Providents $9, Dairy Farms ment. Under these circumstances, for the: $17, Tramways $135, Ices S236 ex div, Light credit of Shanghai's sporting reputation, it is to and Powers.$10.,

be fervently hoped that the powers above, who Sellers:-Unions $810, Canton Insurances arrange these things, will grant us an ameliora- ¦ §335, Indo-Chinas $70, Shell Transports 27/ tion I the disadvantages under which we have tongkong Docks $153. Hongkong Lands The Japan Chronicle, of July 29, says — been labouring for the past couple of months, $11, West Points $50, Hotels St25. Hum- tin Friday morning, Viscount Hinonishi, 'an

and that a marked improvement in the phreys Estate Srl, Cements $23, Electrics" weather will take place between this $15, Ropes $19, Watsons $13. Imperial Chamberlain, acting under Imperial- command, paid a visit to the family of the late and October, Lo that our wielders of the Sales-Hongkong Banks $850, China Sugars fieneral Kodama, and presented the following solid practice in preparation for the great

willow may have an opportunity of real, $155, Raubi 561.

Nominal:-National Banks 547, China and Address :-"The deceased joined the military cricket carnival which is then to take place in Manilas $21, Douglases $7, Kowloon Wharfs service at an early age, and long held import Shanghai. Our readers have been aware for 5 06, Shanghai Docks Tis. 97, Hongkew Wharfs ant offices, which he so successfully and disome time past of the existence of a desire in Tts, 230, Powells Sot. tiently administered. In directing the local cricketing circles to induce a team to ministration of the newly-acquired territory he come here from ifongkong, and if possible, f achieved great success, while in military service and her from Tientsin, to play a series of he rendered distinguished strategical service. interpost matches; and it is satisfactory now andon --Bank T.T.......... Now that he is dead, his Majesty mnarox his

to learn, that Mr. Barham, the hon. secre. ! loss, and has specially directed that funds be granted for the funeral, and condoles with the tary of the Shanghai Cricket Club, has just re- ceived a most welcome telegram from his, "up" bereaved family."

TO-DAY'S EXCHANUE.-

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The naval tragedy at Chelan was reported by special telegram in the Hongkong Telegraph Jast week. From the Chefor: Daily News, of 28tu ul., we gather the following particulars of Kwai Tak Hing said he was a partner in the

the sad accident: A distressing accident by firm and explained how the name of the firm

which Lieutenant Clarence .ngland, bavigat- was arrived at. He admitted that there was a

ing officer of the U.8. cruiler Chattanooga balance of $24150 due to the plaintiff, bylost his hie, occurred yesterday morning short defendant. The Lier had received $33,000y befure 11 o'clock. From all accounts it ap funeral expenses, with, the customary gifts of follows:- Accept invitation with pleasure. hangnai-Bank T.T...

but had only accounted for $30.030.

His Honour: Then he must pay up, and he can sue his co-pictuers for contribution. There „must be judgment with costs for the plaintiffs with immediate execution,

THE BOYCOTT HERO..

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION; at Canton,

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 6th August, The 3rd ins, being the anniversary of the death of Fung Ha Wai, the boycati hero, thousands of people, men and women, belong.

ing to the various schouts, colleges and societies, assembled at the flo Tong Monastery, for the purpose of comaeinstating the anniversary of the death of the martyr to the boycott move. ment. At the same time a petation, which was drawn up praying the Viceroy to releasa

pears that the Chattanooga was under way for the target range just outside the harbour. To get from her anchorage to the target range she was obliged to traverse a course along the linc of the French squadion. The two squadrons are anchored in parallel lines at the entrance of the harbour, and the Chattanooga being one al the ships farthest away from the range, found it necessary to pass down the line of vessels between the two squadrons.

The Pupetil Thouars of the French squad. ron, at the time the Chathamorg: weighed anchor, was engaged in small arms (rifle) practice from the decks of the shup, the object live of her crow's fire bong small forgets

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have granted the sum of Y1,952 towards the Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress

two pieces of white silk and a stand of sweet- meats, fruits, etc., as a tribute to the memory of the ateceased.

His Majesty has also granted a sum of Yo,cos out of the Privy Purse to the family of the deceased General in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by him to the country.

On Friday morning General Terauchi, Min. ster for Wat, on behalf of the relatives of the Jate General Ko taun, wasted on the Majes ties at the Imperial Palace, and tendered thanks for the gifts their Majesties had made to the bereaved family..

Mr. Tsuruharaj, Director of General Affairs in the Residency-General in Korea, on behalf of the high officials in the Residency General, has sent an address of condolence to the family

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Please wire dates. Not earlier than first week in October-Lowe." So. Mr. Barham has telegraphed down to Hongkong agreeing to the date, suggested by Mr. Lows, and if the Tientsin cricketers can muster up a team to send here about the same time, Shanghai ought to be the scene of a series of memorable. contests, about the pleasant season of the year when cricketers, in common with the rest of the animate creation, show signs of recovering from the exhausting beats of summer, and the leaves begin to fatt.

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anchored a few hundred yards away from the vessel's side. The fue was directed away from the inner harbour where the merchant shipping lies, but unfortunately toward the line of of the tate General. American ships which are not at a great dis tance away. The Chottaninge on passing the Messrs. Ma, Pas, and lia, who were members | Buhitit Thouars, and after having her side hit of General Kodama yesterday, the day of his Kiven by him in our naine.

of the Roycott Association, was handed round the assembly for signatures. These three yen tlemen were taken prisoners last year for the Alleged janigation of the people to continue the boycot. Thousands of signatures' were, subscribed to the petition, which will be pre- sented to the Viceroy.

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three or four times with ricachet or direct fire bullets, whistled to the Freee man, to let her know that the Chattanooga was in danger. The warning came too late, however. Before the Chatlinnega was out of rifle range. Lieutenant England, who was the bridge, had been hit, Ti e injured man called to those surrounding him, and it was found that he had been severe- ly wounded, a bullet having entered the lower portion of his back and emerged from a posi tin just under the arm. The wounded officer failed to realize at first what had occurred, calling to the quartermaster, "What has hit me?" "I think you have been hit bý a bullet," was the reply, as the officer 'reeled, weakened bythe shock, "I know it wisa bullet," quickly added the quartermaster, as the oozing blood confirmed the fears of those who surrounded their navigator.

TO THE EDITOR OF The longkang Telegraphs." Sir-Whilst in the precints of the Police Court yesterday I managed to overhear what 1 call a very good cause for complaint. There were several policem.oconversing over the high rate of exchange. It was slated by one nian that when he came, to Hongkong he received

The Chattanooga was quickly put about and $105 per month; now after three years' surgeons summoned from the ships of the service although he had got a £10 a year

squadron. All medical attendance possible rise he unly received $86 per month or

was given Lieutenant England as he lay during $19 less. They still had to pay the same for the necessaries of life and that they The commanding officer of the French squa- the afternoon on the quarter deck of his ship. found that their scanty supply of dollars was dron tendered every assistance, accompanied insufficient to meet their needs, and that awith regrets for the accident, but at a late hour, part of their next month's, wages was maart in the afternoon life was, despaired of. The gaged. I think that the pay of our police is patient was delicious at times, but bore.up a very poor one." Young men are enticed out bravely, though the opinions of the curgeons from their homes on the offer of 10 a year; that spouds a lot. But when the were not consoling to his brother-officers and men arrive here they find that, the few the men of the ship. It was stated that if he dollars they get will not meet their require survived the wound he would be permanently mools and do not wish to remain in the force, paralyzed. The portion of the body below the. an for example there are at the present time as many as four or five men either reslgued or

wound was in a state of paralysis immediately applying to be transferred to other departments after the bullet had done its work. as the money they get is insuficient. There Is no likelihood of one knowing when the dollar will fall should suggest that the Govern ment of Hongkong could well spend a few hours in seeing into this little matter and in the near futurs pay the peace army of our Colony a substantial wage and make our police force second to none in the Far East.-Yours,

AN ADMIRER OF POLICE Hongkong, 7th August, 1906,

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The Daily News was unable to get a state ment from the surgeons during the afternoon as to the nature of the wound, îl being difficull to get into communication with them.

Later, Lieutenant England, the wounded afficer of Chattanooga, died at ten minutes after

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The officials and people of Formosa decided MR. H. D. NORONHA having left our THE Undersigned have received instructions

to hold Buddhist services a Taipeh in memory

funeral.

The funeral of the remains of General Ko. ofnia took place yesterday morning at the Aayana Par-de-ground. The oute taken by the cortege, was crowded with spectators, al though steady rain was falling. The funeral procession was headed by cavalry, followed by the band of the Toyama Mildary College. The guard of honour, coming next, consisted

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of two battalions of the Imperial Guards under FROM GLASGOW, LIVERPOOL AND the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Oba. gh priests, and priests fllowed, and after these a banner carried aloft by men which bore an inscription of the titles, name, and dev corations of the deceased General.

The chief mourner, Mr. Kodama, son and heir of the deceased, carried a tablet in memory of his fa her. He was followed by an incense burner, and then the coffin on a gun carriage, By the side of the coffin walked Generals Okasawa, Oshima, Nogi, Kuroki, Ishimoto,, and two soldiers who attended General Kodama in Manchuria. Behind the coffin lollowed the General's favourite charger "Maisura." There were also in the procession relatives and friends, and a battalion of guards brought up the rear.

An immense gathering was assembled in the Parade-ground. Imperial Princes, the Marshals of the Army, statesmen, and every person of nato were present.

The Rock Mare, chartered by the Asahd for the excursion which it has organised to Man- churia and Kosen, as previously reported in these columns, left Yokohama at 11 am, on the 25th ult. Previous to her departure she way fully dressed and a band played several, selec tions. The passengers number four hundred, many of whom are journalists, school teachers, traders and students. The steamer will vitil

six o'clock last night. The squadron has been several western ports of Japan, and the coasts stunned by the and news. The deceased officer's home is in the state of Arkansas. Ar of Kores and Linotang, the final destination be- rangements were under way last night for the ing Port Arthur. The voyage will take about preparation of the body for shipment home.

a month.

“ONSIGNEESof Cargo are hereby informed that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Ltd., delivery may be obtained. ai Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods

have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered afterthe 13th instant will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 18th instant, or they will not be recognized.

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