1906-08-25 — Page 13

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST 25, 1906.*

speaking of the management of the latrines he ALLEGED BRIBERY.

Anid ho became acquainted with defendant in Winess know that defendant at that SANITARY INSPECTOR ON TRIAL; he having met him in the Gough Street time was in charge of No. 5 district. Witness had paid defendant money, andit was mentioned In his books. On the 11th moon, two years Ago (13th December, 1904) witness gave de fendant some money,

and inst.

The case was. Ĉontinued before Mr. F. A. Harcland, at the Police Court, this, afisinoon, in which Francis Ward, sani ary inspector, was charged with accepting bribes,

Mr. F. B. L. Bowicy, of Messri. Dennysand Bowley Crown Solicitous, appeared for the prosecution, while Chief Detective Inspector Hanson watched the case for the police. The defendant was represented by Mr. E. J. Grist, of Messrs. Wilkinsa and Grist, Several sanitary inspectors were in attendence at the Court.

At this stage witness was given his books and aried to read sut, the entries. He said on 13th December, 1974, he paid accused. $30 at his house in Po Ring Tong, No. 27, first floor, about 11 n'clacks in the morning. The money was paid in three $10 notes which were put in a Const,envelope, When winess entered de fendant's house the latter was sitting at a desk and witness left the envelope-which was

sealed-on his desk. Defendant im mediately placed the envelope in a drawer. here were an athers present in the room When That Francis Ward then being a public where the money was handed over. servant, in wit, a sanitary los: ¿ctor, did unlaw-witness left the envelope au defendant's desk. fully accept from one Chan Tsun a bribe, to he said: "Here's a present for Christmus-Day." wit, the sum of $30, with a view to influence

efendant replied: "Tha k you" According his conduct as such public servant in relation to witness defendant said something else, but tos latrine at No. 2.Gough Street, on the 7th he could not understand him, so he said in day of December, 1904. at Victoria in this

Chinese: "Are you going to have a drink?" Colony,

Witness declised the offer. He then remained a moment longer and left.

before the case was opened, Mr. Bowley, aid h

he wished to alter the clanges as previously reported, and substitute the following:-

2. That Francis Ward then being a public servans

to wii, a Sanitary Inspector, unlawfully. did accept from one Clian Tsun a bube, to wit, the sum of $10, with a view to influence his conduct as such public servant in refation 10° katrine at No. 1 Gough Street, on the 19th day of April, 1905, at Victoria in this Colony.

3. That Francis Ward then beng a public servant, to wit, a Sanitary inspector, unlaw fully did accept from one Chan Toun a bribe, to wit, the st of Sio with a view to induende his conduct as such public servant in clation to latţine at No. 293

First Street, on the oth day of August, rgos, at Victoria in this Colony, d. That Francis Ward then being a public 4.

wit, a Sanitary Inspector, unlawful. servant, to did accept from one Chansun x bribe, la wit, the sum of 515, with a view to influence his conduct as such public seivant in relation to a latrine at Nag First Street, on the 25th day of August, 1905, at Victoria in this Colony.

5. That Francis Ward tuen being a public Kervant, to wit, a Sadi aty Inspector, unlawfully did accept from one Chan Tsun a bribe, to wit, the sum of San, with a view in infuence his conduct

tas such public servant in relation to a latrine at No. zy First Street, on the 24th day of December, 1925 at Victoria in this Colony.

6 That Francis Ward on divers dates in the month of June,

1940, at Victoria in this Colony unlawfully and in order to obstruct the due course of justice did endeavour fa dissuade the sai: Chan son feam, appearing and giving ev dence before the Commissioners appointed under the Commissioness Pawess Ordinatice, 1826, to inquire into the working of the Public Health and Hanldings Ordinance, r9 13.

In giving the particulars of the case, Mi Bawley sail hest secused was a Sanitary Inspector appointed by the Governor, at the request of the Sanitary Board. Un 1st March, Mr. Bawlty continued, the accused was attach ed to No. 5 Health District

AN District inspector until the end of June last year when he was transferred to No. 4 District for one month. At the beginning of Augu last, year he was transferred to Na. 9 and continued as district inspecter in that district until May this year, and then he went to No, to district. As district inspector in charge of inspecting public latrines it was his duly to see the bye laws relating to latrines were properly complied with. His duty also was to visit ench latrine in his district every morning to see if they were in pr. per condition

|

"Why did you give defendant this money?" asked Mr. Bowley..

Mr. Grisi objected to the question, but his

·Worship-upheld Mr. Bawicy,

Witness, in reply to the question, said it had been his custom to give money to sanitary ins pectors as he was afraid if it was not done they would give lion trouble

was handed over no one was present-the cook being in the kitchen and accused lying in bed. The mises, the defendant called the, cook. Afer that, and just before witness left the pre- only conv.rsaten witness had with the cook in the house was when accused told the rank to tell witness that be (defendant) was only remaining in that house for two days, as he was about to remove to No. 1, Chater Street, second floor. Witness did not know the name of the cook, but he thought that he could recognise him again. On 28th June wi ness went to the branch office at Pokiolum, ? a.m., and sax defendant and two linese interpreters. He remained there for about ten

minutes..

Re-examined by Mr. Bowley, witness said *bar as he was leaving the branch office he saw- the senior inspector of Nos, 9 and 10 districts, The senior inspector His name was Conolly. spoke to him.

31r. Bowen Rowlands, secretary to the Com- mission appointed by the Governor to inquire into the working ofthe Public Health and Build- ings Ordinance, spoke as to the subpor as issued by him and served on Chan Tsun and Chan Pui ordering them to appear before the Com mission for exatnination..

At this paint Mr. Bowley said that as he had an other witnesses to call today he would ask for an adjournment.

Mr. Grisi objected to an adjournment, where upon Mr. Bowley said that when the examina. tion of Chan Tsun was over he thought that same time would have been spent in cross- examination. Now he learnt that cross-ex amination was reserved, and as his last witness -Chan Pai-was out of the Colony, he could proceed with the case, and repeated his re- qu-s1 for an adjournment,

The case was then adjourned until next Monday afternoon, at 2:15 o'rinck, ANOTHER

How would the defendant give you trou-out ble?" asked Mr. Bowley.

He would say that the work was not pro- ply done; the linte-washing na wond, and he leaning and tarring tot properly carried out

K

Continuing, witness said the next pigment to nerused was made on 9th April, 1905, On that occasion 510 was handed over at defend

ant's house.

Continuing, witness went on to say that when he visited defendant, at his house, on this oc- casion, he fintad accused's interpreter present. To the house this conversation followed :-

Witness-What did you call me for? Defendant (though interpreter-Lend me Sto to buy wine, will you ? -

|

The next day the Sigitas handed to de- fendant, when no one was present Some time Later defendant changed districts-getting to K. g district on 11th July last. When he

1:15

ALLEGED BRIBERY

CASH.

INSPECTOR GIBLEY CHARGED.

23rd inst.

RIOT AT YAUMATI.

SOLDIERS AND CIVILIANS IN BATTLE.

SEVERAL CHINESE RESIDENTS' INJURED.

a3rd inst

A disturbance took place last evening at Yaumati which may yet have serious and far reaching effects, as a number of men and women were seriously injured in the affray, It appears that for some time past it has been the custom, as it is alleged, among the Indians of the regiments stationed at Kowloon to "hold up Chinese after dark The and rob them of all they have. Chinese bave been intimidated, and being put in fear of their lives have not dared to invoke the aid of the law agaibit these highway.

men:

natter

AN EDUCATIONAL' APPOINTMENT. Mr. Hai Chi Hang has been appointed to the position of a Weiynan in the Educational De partment through the influence of the Provin cial examiner, U Sek Mul, of whom he is an intimate friend. it is reported that, when the Provincial examiner was coming to' Canton, Mr. Hai Chi Hang proceeded to Tientsin in order to meet him and show the intimacy existing between the officials.

THE "SAINAM" PIRACY..

As reveral pirates have been captured and Liken to the Nam Hai prison in connection with the attack on the Sainam, the Naval Com. mander, Li Taus, sent a despatch to the Nam Hoi Magistrate suggesting that the six pri- sners should be tried along with the recently sptured pirates, now in his own Yamen. No aniwer has yet been sent to the request,

born in Dunedin, New Zealand, where his parents still reside. He took his medical course and graduated last year at Edinburgh University. Arriving at the close of 1935 is studied the Chinese language and also gave much valuable assistance in the Canton Hos pital. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Ings in her bereavement and the mission community has inst one of its most promising young members. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO CHINESE IMPORTERS

OF JAPANESE ARMS,

Canton, 21st August.

THE YUSTHAN RAILWAY.

EXTRAORDINARY DISAPPEARANCE OF SHARE SCRIPS,

[From Our Own Correspondent.}

Croton, zzud August. At the meeting of shareholders held for the purpose of electing the committee and audi tors of the Yuet-han Raliway Company, Mesira. Clian Chi ilang aud Chu Mung Kat.obtained the greatest number of votes. On a scrutiny of the share scrip next day to verify the votes it......... was found that some 114,000 share vouchers had disappeared, Every possible means has been adopted to trace the missing scrip, but no far without sUCCESI.

THE DEPUTY MANAGER.

Mr. Wong Siu Ping, the deputy manager of the Yuet-han Railway Company, who left for Swatow prior to the election of the committee of the Company, has wired to Viceroy Shum tendering his resignation. The Viceroy refused to accede to the request.

THE BOARD OF COMMERCE TO THE

CANTON VICEROY, The following interesting despatch from the Board of Commerce to the Canton Viceroy was published by the Universal Gazette on

16th instant:-

From your despatch bearing date 28th, 4th moon 3and year of Kwangsu, we learn that the nine, charitable institutions and the seventy- two merchant guilds have diawn up sixteen rules for the observance of the Yuet-han Rail- way Company, and unanimously elected a director, a sub-director and a committee to gaard its interests. The accompanying copy

of the rules of the company, too, we have received, and there is not one of then, we suppose, in As air rifles and swords have recently been any way at variance with the rules and regula- tions for railways issued by this Board But inported into Canton fronin Japan in increas

after a careful perusal of them we thought we ing numbers, Viceroy Shum, fearing that it

discovered some slight differences between the would be dangerous if real rifles and swords should be confused with the imitation ones two. Rule 15 of the Yuet-ban Railway asks now imported, has therefore sent a notifica- for the dispensation of Customs duties for tinn to the different Custom Houses 10 materials sent to the Company. We think this

the

19 unprecedented, and do not recollect other pro effect that those importers who are im parting the above mentioned goods into Canvinces having the same privilege; but we shall overlook this irregularity in consideration of ton must produce Government Store Certifi cates before they can obtain permits to land, the enormous sum the company had to pay for the redemption of the rallway. There is also otherwise the goods will be confiscated.

another one whose difference appears to us to diction to Rule 18 of the Board. The Com be greater, Rule 11, which is in direct contra-

YUET-HAN RAILWAY SHAREHOLDERS.,

DEATH OF DR. INGS. The Canton mission community received a On Tuesday night some half dozen

sudden shock on Thursday Ins! week when it Indians, meeting two Chinamen in a lonely

became known that Dr. Ings had died that part of a road at Yauranti, resumed their old

morning. He had been suffering from severe practices, and, holding up the men, removed dysentery for some days. $2.49 from the pocket of one, and 65 centareminins were buried in the Christian cemetery, On Friday his

from that of the other, and then allowed their

at the foot of the White Claud Hills, within a victims to go.. The latter, as it would appear, paces of Dr. Kerr's grave. Dr. Inga wa reported the matter, not to the police, but to their classmen, and plans were concerted for "gating even with their turbined molesters.. As a consequence of these arrangements, when a party of the Indians appeared on the streets in the vicinity of the previous night's "holding up, they were received with volleys of stones, bricks, sticks and other handy missiles, which caused them to beat a hasty retreat to their barracks-pot that they considered discretion the better part of valout; that is not in their nature-but to enlist re- of inforcements. They mustered a company some 20 or 25 (the actual number could not he ascertained) and after arming "themselves with heavy sticks, they sailed forth to do battle with their assailants. Reaching the spot where they had been stoned, and their diguity otherwise upset, they proceeded to The investigation being made by the Com-actions which closely resembled "running "Why did you go to his bouse ca that day?"

mission now sitting to inquire into the working anick," for, brandishing their sticks, they rushed asked Mr. Bowley

"Because," replied witness, "on the previous otte Sanitary Department has resulted in the

upph the Chinese-men and women alike day the accused visited the Gough Street arrest of another sanitary inspector, Hubert and rained blows on every appro:ected head, taurine and said something to my foki. My John William Gidley. Inspector Gidley was

while the unfortunate Chinese were going joki told me what defendant said and in conse.ced before Mr. H. H. I. Gomp:itz of two

down like ninepins. In the melde a woman Charges of bribery: first, that he accepted from

was so badly knocked over the head that "quence of that i went to defendant's house."

Chak lok King the sum of $.50 as a he was rendered unconscious, and had to be bribe with a view to influence his conduct 35 removed to hospital for treatment, while 1 public servant in relation to the inspection of

en others, though very badly beaten over the ific ground surtices of several finuses in

head and arms, refused to go to the hospital. Queen's Road West and Bonham Strand, na

prefering to go home at once. The mob of 16th November last, And, second, that he ac-

Indians appeared to be perfectly infuriated, cepted another bribe of $50. relation to the and bit out at all and sundry of either sex,

and the

serious inspe tion of the ground surfaces of houses in

fracas was assamning Wing Lok Street and Bonham Strand, on th propo tions when a ukong reported the December last,

to Inspector Macdonald, at the Latter Yaumali Police Station, and the ter ther immediately telephoned to the adjutant of the 9th Baluchis, to which regiment it was ascertained the marauders belonged. In the meantime the fight waxest fast and furious, as the Chinese, seeing their clansines being mer. cilessly beaten about, and being themselves unarmed, seized stones and bricks, and in this marner kept their assailants at bay until the arrival of the adjutant, who immediately ordered bis men to return at once to barracks. During the progress of the riot and disturbance, Chinese constable No. 237, who was in plain clothes, and who, passing at the time, endeavoured to discover the cause of all the trouble and to act as a pescemaker, was badly battered over the head and arm, bod was obliged to be carried of to hospital. The thick turbans worn by the Indians no doubt saved their heads from the sticks and stones freely flung at them by their victims, at it was understand that they sus resident of the tained no serious hurt, From a Chinese the Chinese, both men and woman, art con stantly being held up at night by Indians, and rabbed, (though he was unable to ray whether the indians were from one or other of the regments stationed there) so that the streets held a terror for them at night, as the bandits went about in small gangs of three or four, and so spreading themselves over tire district, made it almost impossible for the police to interfere, to cug as a policeman was in sight, they walked quietly along bike peaceful, law-abiding citizens, until he turned a corner, when the nearest Chinaman was immediately set upon and rabbed, even though he were only a poor coclie not likely to possess more than 20 or 30 Cents, while the same thing was taking place in several other streets at the same time. We are also informed that it is not only on the highway that they commit these depredations; it is sialed that they even go into the shops of the Chinese, and, (errorising the master and fekis, force them to hand over whatever takes their 'fancy. free of cost, while in presence of such men the poor victims are afraid to raise pay font-cry, or make any official report It is to be earnestly hoped that these marauders will be severely punished, that others may take

The accused, who, up to the time of his ar thit district more money was handed rest, was employed in the disinfecting station, over to him. The entry in his books for this pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Chief Delective Inspector Hanson prosecut 'puticular payment read: "Present to the inspector of No. 9 district, Sto." This payed. A remand was granted until Wednesday ment did not inke place in defendant's house, aeroaon next. but at No. 54, Elgin Street, first floor. In the house where the payment was made were winess, accused, a Chinese friend of accused, and a man said to be a cook.

"Why did you pay him this money?" queried Mr. Howley,

"He wanted it sea-loan," replied witness; defendant called at the line and said he wanted toʻste me,"

Bad $500.

THE WINGLE NUISANCE AGAIN.

22nd inst,

On Friday last we published in these co- lumas certain proceedings in the Marine Court, wherein, inter alia, three masters of steam. launches were fined for unlawfully and unne- "What has defendant to do with you when cessarily blowing their whistles in the harbour. he was it No 9 district" asked Mr. Bowley. The men had no plausible defence, hence their "have a Jairzne in First Street and that is punishment, the Marine Magistrate remarking in No.9 district," answered witness. On 25th at the time that this form of auisance must At this stage, Mr. Bowley gave the parti August another payment of 55 was made accease, otherwise offenders in this direction. culars, which will be found in the cha ges,

Chan Ex, whose naine appears in the fendant's house, which was then at the corner appointed to watch the movements of launches. rused. This payment was also made at de- would be severely dealt with. To effect the abatement of this nuisance a special patrol was of Third Street and Pakfolum Rand. charges is the son of one Chan Pui, who is

"Why did you pay this? quered Mr. and immediately report in all cases where the the owner and lessee of a number of

Bowley.

whistles were used unlawfully and on latrines in Hongkong. Chan Tsun is the manayer of the latines and looks after the

"Te sent his cook to call me this house, necessarily in the harbour. As & result of business for his fuler,'and in the cou se of his

I went at about p ́on and saw acensed with a this Mr. E. Jones, Assistant Harbour Master, nccupatio 1.comes in contact with san-tary in- Chine e friend, who spoke English." Continu- this morning charged Kwik Fuk, spectors. He visited the different latrines everying, witness said defendant asked him, through of the steam launch China, before the Hon. morning in colle 1 monies, while the, sanitary

the interpreter, for the lows of S:5 Winess Expirun .. A. W. Barnes Lawrence, Marine inspector went there to see that the place is at first did not want to make the loan, but as Magistrate, with unlawfully using the steam properly cleansed, in this way both inet, and arcased said that the money would be returned whistle of the said vessel in this harbour on an order given to Chan (sun by the sanitary

when he got his pay, he went home and return The 21st inst. Mr Jones said thịt at ahon: inspector must be carried out. There was also

1.20 .. the defendant's launch was passing the ss. impress of India at her moating, and n latrine owned by Chan Pui, and manageded with. Sig. When witness returned to ac by his san, in Gough Street. Chan Tsund's house with the money he sat near a

table Defendant went into the verandal and a very long blast was given on her whistle, called him out, and the money was handed over, evidently to a steamer that was crossing from Were these loaus paid back asked the Kowloon to Hongkong. After blowing that long blast the launch stood on her course with ant altering her helm, until she neared the

AL

made defendant's acquaintance at the Gough Street latine, and on 7th December, 1904, he made a payment of 330 to accused at his house in Po King Fung. Christmas time last year Chan Tsun asked defendant what he wanted in the shape of presents. Accused replied that he did not want wine, but money. On December 24th Chan Tsun went to defendant's house and banded him $10. On the 28th June this year the Sondary Commission subpresaed Chan Pui and asked him to bing his books to be examined by the Comunission. Five days later Chan Pui received a message from the prisoner and a meeting between them took place in The district office at Pokfolum. 11 was there that defendant requested Chan Pui to try t get his son-Chan Tsun--a quit the Colony at once, until all this trouble had blown over!". l'elendant also threatened Chan Pui, if his son did not leave. Hongkong,

Dr. Francis Clark, P. C. M. O., was the first witness for the prosecution, and he gave a des- cription as to the different work allotted to sanitary inspectors.

|

Crown Solicitor.

So," replied witness, shaking his head. "What payment did you make to defendant at Christmas last year?" asked Mr. Howley. "On the 14th December, 1905, I gave him $10."

*Before you paid that money, did you see defendani?”

"Yes,"

Why didn' you give him wines and cigars for Christmas “asked Mr. Bowley,

"Defendant said he was messing with other people and En did not want wines and cigars. He told me if 1 had any presents to make | was to give him money only."

IL

Where did you hand over this money?" A No. 2, Chater Street, first floor." Witness read the entry.nl that payment. Tan: Pay to No. district Inspector 50, and 10 other inspectors $80" Last year, went on witness, defendant gave him plenty of trau tyle He would limewash the latrine—the one at 29, First Street-and it would never be to delendant's satisfaction. It had to be done twice, before it could be passed,

At this stage the hearing was adjourned un til to-morrow afternoon.

*LEAVE THE COLONY AND SAVE ME TROUBLE."

Senior San'tary Inspector T. P. Conolly, of Nos 9 and to districts, said he had been in charge of those districts since 1901. The de- fendant was a district inspector under witness up to the time of his arrest, Defendant joined witne s's district on August 151, 1905, and was transferred on 1st May, 1956.

Wait stated that Detective-sergenot J. on 22nd June he served Chan Pai with a The hearing of the case in which Francis subpiena issued by the Sauitary Commission.Ward, a sanitary inspector, was charged with Chan Pui lived at No. 2, Water Street. Later accepting bibes from one Chan Tsun, en divers witness accompanied Chan Pui to the detective dates, and attempting to obstruct the course of offices, with his books, Witness then left justice by threatening Chan Tsun not to appear Chan Pui in charge of a Chinese sergeant. before the Royal Commission to be examined, Cross-examined, witness said the subpu:na was continued before Mr.. F. A Hareland, at was returnable at 2.15 p.m. the same day,

the Police Cout this afternoon. Witness was not ordered to arrest Chan Pai, but asked him to accompany him to the delec tive offices so that he could be directed to the place where the Commissio was sitting. Witness got his instructions from Chief Detec tive Ifanson.

Re-examined, witness said, in addition to the subpoena for Chan Pui, he had served sub- prenas on other people for the Commission,

At this stage, Mr. Howley asked for an ad. jouroment, which was allowed by the Court until to-morrow afternoon. Hail $4,000.

|

master

fress's stern, when she wint to starboard. Kwok Fuk Shing, the defendant, asked for an explanation, said there was something wrong with the whistle. He intended to bl a short blast to give notice to another launch that he was going straight ahead; one blast meaning that he was going straight abend.

This explanation was unacceptable, and the man was fined $5, or seven days.

WHISTLING FOR PASSENGA warning therefrom.

CONSWAIT PUNISHED.

At the Marine Coits, this morning, before Hon. Captain L.A. W.'Barnes-Lawrence, R N., Marine Magistrate, l'. C. Suton, of the Water l'olice, charged Chan You, master of the steam launch fuck Lee, with unlawfully using the steam whistle of his launch in Victoria Harbour, on the 23rd inst

district

we

learn that

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

THE WATER SUPPLY,

COMPANY'S CAPITAL VER-SUBSCRIBED,

[From Our Own. Correspondent.]

Canton, 19th August.

we think, cannot be an exception. We must soon fix the length of time for milways. Now a word for the director, sub-director and com- mitice as is given by the Imperial decren: Think honestly and act only when you have palltioned to us-Shanghai Times.

Yesterday being selected as the day on which the Committee of the Yuet-han Railway Company, should be elected-many share-pany, by this rule, wishes to work on mines which may be found along the lines in course holders assembled in the ex-Governor's Yanco of construction when it is clearly stated in Rule to discuss the question. It is reported that the

18 of this Hoard that railway and mining must weeling was quite as irregular and disorderly

not be worked together. This we will also let as on the previous occasion, Several officiais

pass on the same consideration as the one interfered with the proceedings; and not n

we mentioned inst. Rule 1 asks for protec single shareholder would agree to the terms

tion from the Government. Well, give them. of the resolution proposed.

ail protection possible, and ady so the prefects CHINESE SILK EXPORTS.

and sub-prefects to do the same. Rules 15 and Since the commercial treaties were made be 11 we have tried to explain away, but we have tween China and other kingdoms, the import not been able to do the same for Rules 1 and 2. trade of China has increased year after year The first says that the railway shall, forever ba managed by the merchants, and the second until it is now about three-tenths in excess of

that the Government will never take the direc- the export trade, according to the Customs

tion of the railway." No railways in the world are reports for the past year. The principal.ex- ports of China consist of silk, ten, cassia, bris.properties of private companies forever; this, iles, human hair, feathers, matting, porcelain, etc. The export of China tea especially shows a serious decrease, China's export trade in tea is not more than one-fifth of that of India and Japan; while Japanese porcelain and fancy mattings prove much more remunerative than Chinese. It is suggested that, the methods adopted by the Japanese in renewing and changing their patterns day after day is res possible for their increased trade. The most valuable export of China is raw silk which is generally exported to America and France, The silk jaspeciors purchase the raw silk in the godowns and payment is made as soon as the silk is shipped. There is a certain firm in Shameen, the silk inspector of which purchased a certain number of bales of raw silk which were inspected and shipped from THE CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY. Macao. Afterwards the inspector alleged that he had received a letter from home staring that the colour of the silk was not uniform, and that a certain amount, about $1,000, should be paid in respect in the difference of the colouring. When the Chinese silk merchants heard that, a general meeting was called immediately of the ilk Trade Association. It was held that there ness since the treaty was made in China and all is no such a rule or regulation in raw silk busi. the silk sellers in Canton mutually agreed not to sell silk to the film in question."

MILITARY COLLEGE EXAMINATION, An examination was held at the milliary college of Canton on the 15th instant for the matriculation of new students. Most of thos who entered passed the examination--by favour instead of knowledge. It is said that the ex amination was not carried out on fair lines.

AMERICAN BOYCOTT IN CANTON,

Canton, 24th August, "

NOTORIOUS ROBBERS EXECUTED, Two notorious robbers named Ng A Kwong and Chung Tung, who were banabed from Hongkong and Annam respectively, were taken. prisoners here sometime ago. Yesterday, by Viceroy Shum's order, the Nam Hoi Magistrate executed these two robbers, in the presence of some foreign officials.

An agreement about the Canton-Kowloon

Railway has been come to between the

but the Board also carefully instructed the Waiwupu and the British Minister to 1'eking; Viceroy of Canton to see that the clauses of the agreement are understood by the Governor of

stood at Peking,—Sin Wan-fạo. Hongkong as they are in the same way under-

SHANGHAI IMPROVEMENTS,

EXTENSION OF THE CHINESE settleMENTS.

Tastai fui-Chêng has sent the following re ply to the Wawupu on the subject of the Chinese Settlement in North Sinza.

The Board's telegram is noted. As regards" the proposed Chinese Settlement in the North Sinza it was initiated in the winter of 1903 by Cheng Chao-chong, a Cantonese merchant, and hers, who purchased land in that district and posed to raise the requisite funds for the construction of bridges and macadamised roads. to project their interest, he scheme was then reported to the Provincial High Authorities by the promoted former Tantal Yuan and approved

vinces. ubsequently owing to the departure of Cheng Chan chong for Canton, Cho then

The American Consul-General of Canton has forwarded a despatch to Viceroy Shum asking him to find sons means of suppressing the Boycott Association, which is doing a great deal to binder American commerce. The sociation has held several meetings, at which the members have assembled in large numbers at Hol Toy Munastery. A special meeting off by the Viceroy and Governor of these pro the Association was held on the anniversary of Funga Wai, the boycott martyr.

Complainant stated that about 15.40 am, on the 23rd inst., he observed the Jack Lee moored

CANTON WATERWORKS. alongside the Yaumali Ferry wharf, when the

Following the announcement that a begin latter blew a continuous long blast on his whis

Acting upon the suggestion of Viceroying with the construction of the Waterworks tle, four or five minutes before the vessel at Shum a company was floated with a capital of of Canton is about to be made the value of the tempted to leave the whath When witness$0,000 for the purpose of supplying the city shares of the company have already risen 100 asked him what he was whistling in that fashion, for, the defendant would not give him any satisfactory reply.

Chan Yow, master of the Jack Ler, said he blew the whistle to warn intending passengers that he was about to leave the wharf.

He was fined $an, with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment.

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY,

REPORTED ACCIDENT AT LION's head.

of Canton with an efficient water service. The enpital was over-subscribed to the extent of some $20000 in a very few days' time. A commencement of the work will be made immediately,

THE VUET-HAN RAILWAY. The first day of the 7th moon has been selected as the day on which the shareholders of the Yuet-han Railway Company will have the opportunity of electing the committee of the Company Wong Siu Ping, the deputy manager, has left here for "watow, to avoid misunderstanding

per cent. It is evident that the general public thinks these shares a sound investment. It is said that the Shanghai Waterworks shares, are now worth twenty-five times their original va lue and it the works at Canton are carried out systematically the shares of the local company may also reach that enhanced value.

DISORDERLY HONAM, fonam, being without an organised police

kuei was elected to succeed him and after Cho's death, antai Chien Kong-yung, was requested to car y out the work. As several persone have been changed, the officials and merchants have become separated in his matter. Furthermore, as the means of merchants were limited they have youe no further than the erection of a bridge

In the first moon of the catrent year Wang Chun-ling submitted a proposal that a Worki Bureau, similar to that of the South City, be established in North Sioza, the officials to cop struct and maislain roads, etc. This proposal was duly laid before, and approved by, the I to act jointly with the Shanghai Tootsi

It is reported that Mr. force, is not so peaceful and orderly as Canton pointed Faotai Chu Naiping was then ap

A CONVERT'S TROUDLES.

The Crown Solicitor, Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, of Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, prosecuted, It was reported the other day that rapid pro. Mr. E. J. Glist, of Messrs. Wilkinson and gress was being made with the construction of The 10ad-bed für the Kawloon-Canton railway. Grist, defended, and Chief Detective Inspector

One of the most difficult sections of the rail- Hanson watched the case for the 'police.

A French convert has been vending beef in Continuing his evidence from the previous way from the engineering point of view is that Sai Tan Iowa in the Nam Hai District and day's examination, Chan I sun declared that through the Lion's Head Mountain. As men-

was arrogant enough to display the French tri- lianed on previous occasion gangs of coofies his incident so irritated the feeling on the 1st or 2nd July (he could not be sure) he was served with a subpoena to attend the are engaged digging trenches from which the of the people that upon several occasions they Commission to give evidence. Hetween the diamond drills required to piece the rock will cok his beef from him. He complained to date when his books were seized and the date be operated. At the Kowloon side of the the chief French missionary who in turn lod- when he was handed the subpona witness saw mountain the ground is extremely soft, with the ged his complaint with the officials of the the prisoner, in the District Sanitary Office, at result that it has been found necessary to place, but no notice was taken of the com- Pokialam. At that interview there were two shore" the sides of the trenches with heavy paint. The missionary was obliged to report Chinese clerks or interpreters present. Prisoner logs of timber. It is now reported that an to the Nam Hoi magistrate and demand pay.

the accident occurred the other day while the Hazeland, at the Police Court, this afternoon, in Government; the money you paid to me must the case in which Francis Ward, a sanitary in-hye been entered in those books. This mat-

"A PRESENT FOR CHRISTMAS DAY.""

23rd ins

WAT

Iation with the local. gentry and merchants;

it is in ordinary circumstances. Now Vicery and devise the necessary measures in consult Shum has granted the request of the residen s

considered that for the development of the of that suburb to establish police stations in district merchants should be protected first, and different parts. A weiyuan has been sent in

far the protection of merchants the establish make all necessary arrangements and the Hoi meat of a Police force was essential, and with Tong monastery has been selected as the site this in view a Police School was opened in of the head police station. The enforcement

June last and 100 students were enlisted, Yang of order in Honam will be pushed on without

Pao-shu and others, returned from Jaginn, being unnecessary delay.

appointed instructors to give them instruction in police work, so that they may be fit for On the night of the 30th day of the last moon, police duly on the completion of their course of a number of robbers made a raid on the training.

At the same time steps were taken to as Uk village in Nam Hei district. The village people offered the rascals stout resistance, and certain the existing conditions of the locality

ROGERS REPULSED.

*

Further evidence was taken by Mr. F. A. Sir: "Your books have been seized by coolies were engaged in placing the planks Ment of the loss sustained and the punishment the robbers were not successful in taking any prior to establishing a trading mart and con- in position. Fo details are forthcoming, but of the singleader of the mob. It remains to being away; they killed one of the villagers.structing roads therein. It has, however been the occurrence, be sent a despatch to the district already leased land, most of which is probably spector, was charged with accepting bribes, on ter has passed through your hands only. Now, it is rumoured that the sides of the principal seen what action will be taken by the magiste decam Hot Magistrate being informed of found that years and foreign merchants-have officials to make full inquirice into the matter. | belonging to Chinese owners and only register- ed in their names, in the said district, which is situated on the north-west of Shanghai and north of the International Settlement adjoining Pan-shan-bsien,

divers dates, from one Chan Tsun,

Mr. F. B. L. Bowley, Crown Solicitor, of Messrs. Dennys and Bowley, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. E. 1. Grist of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, represented the accused, while Chief Detective Inspector Hanson and Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse watched the case for the police.

Chan Taun, the leading witness for the pro secution was called. He said he lived at No. 7. Water Street, the house belonging to Ip Pak Kit. Witness lived with his father-Chaa Pul. After

if you relers to your country there will be no trouble. Now, do you promise ine to do that? If you leave Hongkong 1 will look after your latrines."

Witness replied: "I don't know whether the entries are in the books or not. There is plenty of time for me to run away when the Gavemment question me."

Chan Tsun was cross-examined by Mr. Grist, He said that on 24th December, 1905, he paid accused the sum of $20, at the second house in Chater Street, first floor. When the money

THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL

trench directly under the mountain suddenly tale in the matter. caved in and as a consequence a large quantity of rubble and earth fell into the trench. Whe ther any of the coolie labourers was injured is not stated. The work of placing beams in posi. tion to resist the pressure of the earth behind is considered the work of specially trained men as a rule, and it may be that the coolies inex- perienced in judging the pressure of earth at the sides of a trench of any depth failed to take sufficient care that the sides were sufficiently "shored.”

*Canton, 20lb August. "I am not the defendant in this case," said There has been considerable discussion bean aged Chisaman when a case was called on tween the Nai Hoi and Fan Yi Magistrates, before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Pulano. on account of the sum which was offered by Judge, presiding in the Summary Court, this the Abbot of the Kun Sin Monastery, belonging morning, "the defendant is a woman." "Well," to Nam Hol District, to the Pun YG Magistrate, said his Honour, "who is the woman 7" Well, towards educational expenses. The Nam Hol well, really she is my wife," replied the ancient Magistrate claimed that the money should have one, and the case went merrily on to judgment been sent to him,

('for plaintiff

When the Foreign Setilement was extended in 48089 the representatives of the various countries originally desired that it should be extended into the Proshan district-but the former Totals contended that Shanghai Was and Paoshan was no, stipulated as a |comvjerelal "port" in: 'the' treklisj 'und"after