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TELEGRAMS.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH "

SERVICE

CHEKIANG RAILWAY,

FIRST SOD TURNED.

[from Our Qian Carresfondent.},

Shanghai, 26th November,

3.15 p.m.

'The first sod of the Chokiang way was turned on the 14th inst.

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SHIPPING DISASTER.

JAPANESE VESSEL WRECKED.

...

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH MONDAY

THE OPIUM EVIL.

مجھے

Yesterday H.E. Viceroy Chow placed Prefect Chui Tong in the Canton Bureau of Foreign Affairs at the salary of zoo tacis per mensem.

THE KOWLOON MURDER.

•OPENING OF THE CASE.

THE MISSIOĦARIE'S AGAIN." As the captain struggling with the quartermaster, It is reported lately that the natives of Lion who bold a telescope in his band. "Look out 1" chow, where the murder of missionaries took the captain cried, "this man is dangerous.” place last year, "are again disturbing the mis. The defendant was then put out of the chart- sionaries and have pillaged some property of house. "The quarter-master," continund, the the church. The American Consul-General, chief officer, "niormed the capiale that morn- Mr. Leo Bergholz, has communicated the Vice-ing that he was ill and would do no work,, roy with this fact and requested the Vicaroy' to The captain said that if the man was sick be order the Incal offici. is to give every protection should take some medicine, and told me to go to these misionaries and to arrest and punish to the medicine chest and get him some sults" the evil-docs, so as to terminate any further. The accused refused to take medicine, neither trouble.

would be work. The captain told him that if he did not want any medicine he was not sick and It is reported that two Englishmen have ar- should get to work. The accused again refused. rail-ived at Canton to inquire into the oplum ques- and when he was felt alone he dashed into the tion. These gentlemen are at present giving chart-house, where witness was engaged at the lectures in a church on the evils of the opium-medicine-box, and the assault occurred. smoking in Yan Chai Streel.

Captain Mawley said that the crew, including defendant, were signed on at Chiskiang. They then made a trip to, Wuhu. On their return to Chiakiang he ordered the quartermaster one morning to go and get some lead fastend of obeying the order, accused be- came very insulting in his language. "Go and get it yourself, coolie," the skipper said Mr. F. A. Hazeland, police magistrate, open-defendant replied. "I am not your coolie." A ed the hearing of the case at the Magistracy few days later some of the crew fell sick. A this afternoon, in which a butcher named doctor was called, and he testified that the Wong Kin was charged with murdering one men were suffering from fish poisoning, and Au Yeung Cheung, in a butcher's shop at No. pronounced that the men were not in danger. 5, Elgin Road, Kowloon, on the night of the Defendant did all he possibly could to get the crew to leave the ship, and as he failed his Inspector Langley, of the Water Police Sta. Conduct became worse and he was a perfect tion, prosecuted, the defendant, who was not nuisance on board. On the way to Hongkong defended, pleading not guilty to the charge. his insolence while at the wheel was a thing Dr. C. M. Heasley, medical officer in charge that could not be tolerated. On the 23rd he of the public mortuary, declared that on rith complained to the captain of being ill and the instant, he examined the body of Au Yeung latter recommended that he should have some Cheung. There, was a wound on the right medicines Again he got insolent and refused side of his neck, from the chin in front to the middle behind. It cut all the tissues down to the boue, which was also cut. The wound was caused by two blows. There was also a small woood 00 the top of the head, which laid bare the bone of the skull.

scen Some more wounds were

the felt forearm, and three small wounds on the back of the right index finger. The joint, of the index finger was broken. Death, in wit. ness's opinion; was due to the wounds in the neck. The chopper (produced) could have caused the injuries in deceased's neck, which resulted in his death, Witness, under the cir- cumstances, could not say if death was instan. tanepus,

TWENTY-EIGHT LIVES LOST.

[From Our Own Correspondent)

Shanghai, 20th November,

3.15 p.m. The Konsai Maru has foundered off the south coast of Korea.

Twenty-eight lives have been lost. th intent.

{Renter's.

The Salvation Army,

LONDON, 23rd November. General Booth in going to Japan, at the beginning of the year to examine the work of the Salvationists. He praises the courtesy of the Japanese authorities, and says the army has been instrumental in saving 30,000 geinhas from bondage.

The army will make a start in Manchuria as soon as the country is fully opened.

The Morocco. Trouble.. Marines are mobilizing at Cadiz, Ferrol, and Corthagena, in readiness to embark for Morocco.

The United States. Mr. Root, in a speech at St. Louis, said that a Congressional Bill has been drafted to establish six subsidised steamship lines

to foreign ports.

The Gorman Navy,

At a conference of naval architects in Berlin, at which the Kaiser was present, it

·was announced that the Government will in- troduce turbines into the navy.

Australia.

Later.

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The principal witness in the case-Yeung Tak-whose life prisoner was also alleged to have attempted to take, appeared in Court with the whole of his face in a bandage. "'e said that he was a butcher employed in the Wing Loi shop, 5, Elgin Road; Kowloon. On the Toth instant, at about 9 p.m., after the shop was closed, witness heard a knock at the door.

"Who's there?! witness asked. · knew belonged to the prisoner.

"I am," answered a voice, which witness

Witness opened the door, and defendabt and another man, whom witness did not know, entered the shap. The prisoner was formerly employed in the same shop as witness. He was only there for about three months, but was

"Will you allow he and

The Melbourne Assembly has passed the discharged about five months ago,

NOVEMBER 26, 1906,

CLAIM FOR PROFESSIONAL.

"SERVICES.

HONGKONG SULICTORS V. J. CLIFFORD WILKINSON,

-- FULL-TEXT OF JUDGMENT,'

TURF TOPICS.

ANOTHER QUIET WEEK ON THE TURF. But for a few gallops, and an accident, which fortunately did not end seriously to either man.or pony, last week's work on the turf was also a quiet one. The accident referred to was the one in which Mr. J. A. Jupp's pony distin

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Intimations.

THE

CO., LD.

HAVING SECURED AN INTEREST

The full text is to hand of the judgment in guished himself by pitching his maton into ROBINSON PIANO the above case, delivered on the 7th November ditch, and making a galloping attempt to re- when the claim was dismissed with costsura to his stable.. He would have succeeded The reasons given by the Court for the judgin getting there had he not shied at the paddock ment are as follows p

In this case, which is not one for the execu hrought the spirited animal to a standstill, and

gate and crashed into it head first. ion of the judgment of a foreign Court, bat he was returned to his stables, cone the worse for the recovery of remuneration for services for his little game. The mafoo was greatly rendered, of money advanced, and the expenses shaken, but recovered himself after a few min- of law proceedings for the recovery of the utes rest money mentioned (the claim being based upon the termination of the commission), the claim week, while a few owners sent their ponias Mostly, cantering work was indulged in this should not be granted solely on the ground over a distance with the idea of shroffing them that plaintiffs won their case for the same ut. The best moving ponies, so far as 1-ca LONDON FACTORY claim in the Hongkong Supreme Court, the decision of which Court has become irrevoc- make out, are Mr. Jupp's, Mr. Williamë', Mr. 3. able. The propriety of the claim must be ad- Gresson's, Mr. F. N. Mody's black, Mr. H. judged in accordance with the general princi-R. Hunter's chestnut and Mr. Marshall's black. plek of justice,

Mr. Goetz's pony is evidently tired of work,

I hear that Ardpatrick and Cotswold are ex- pected here soon, Buxey's string will also be here, before Christmas, and will include Triumph Rose, Glorious Rose, Coronet Ress, and probably another Rose, and a stable of Derby griffins, with the great "Snowball" in charge.

in considering the case, it is evident from him the other morning being girthed up Exhibit No. IA. that plaintiffs have obtained and his behaviour on the occasion reminded judgment in their favour in the Hongkong me of a back-jumper in full swing. He pranced Supreme Court. The judgment was, however, about the places and ended by fopping down delivered merely for the reason that defendant on the cement floor. I am told this is an every- resided in a country beyond the jurisdiction of day occurrence. the Court, and did not respond to the summons. The claim was not decided on its merits The decision of the Hongkong Court is Josufficient to justify the claim; and the fact that the deci sion of the Hongkong Court has become irrevocable, as shown by Exhibit No. 24. can- not reverse the reasoning just quoted. In neglecting to make a protest against the judg-" ment in his default, and demanding the re-trial of the case, defendant in guilty of delinquency, but in acting so he has not admitted his obligation to pay the claim. Defendant plead ed that he had not requested plaintiffs to proceed against other firms, with the exception of Ea Shu & Co., and that the amount of res

:

It is rumoured in racing circles that Polls does not intend to take part in the Hongkong Ruces next year, but it is even money beiting that if Potts has a good griffin or twe he will put in an appearance.

The St. Andrew's Stakes, a race advertised to take place on the Ist proximo, should prove a very interesting event, and a good attend-

to take the medicine. "If you don't take medi- cine," the captain said, "you are not sick," and he told the man to get to work. Instead of that he fell flat on his back on the deck, in full sight of the other Chinese, and throwing up his hands and feet and opening and closing his eyes and mouth feigned death. He later said he would jump over the side of the ship. When he was left to himself for a time his rushed into the chart-house, while the matemuneration claimed was excessive. Plaintiffsance is assured, notwithstanding the danca

failed to bring sufficient evidence to support that is to take place on the night of the 30th, their claim, with the exception of the two exhibits in question. The Court, therefore, cannot admit the propriety of the claim in this case; hence the claim is dismissed..

was at the medicine chest, picked up a teles. scope from the table, and was about to bring it down on the mate's head, when the captain sprang on him and was successful in stopping the full force of the blow from descending on the inate's head, although he was struck.

The captain here produced his telescopes which he said was his private property, given him by a friend, a souvenir which he treasured, and pointed out to the Court where it was slented in three places. He said that the tele- scope cou'd not be closed now.

Anti-Gambling Bill after a prolonged op in the shop for the night friend to sleep. Shanahai for three months for handcuffing one

position.

The Opium Trade.. The 7imes, commenting on the abolition of the opium trade with China, says that China must give clear and convincing proof that she is not merely pretending to abolish the use of opium in order to increase her revenue at the expense of India; and if such practical proof in forthcoming, Great Britain will not refuse to come to an agreement.

The French Navy.

24th November,

The French Chamber, by aga to'11a, has approved of the Government naval construc- tion policy, and confirmed the vote of the last Parliament authorising the laying down of six battleships this year.

The Minister, M. Thomson, defended the building of squadrons for the high seas, declaring that the Japanese would have been helpless with, only a defensive navy. He did not deny the utility of submarines, but the experimental stage was not yet concluded.

CANTON DAY BY ĐÀP

asked prisoner, when he gained admittanc

Witness consented and told them to go to bed. A bed was shown them, and a bed cover was handed them to use case they felt cold. to bed, Witness then blew out the light and returned

At this stage witness gave the positions of the different beds in the house. The deceased (Au Yeung Cheung) was asleep, on a bed near the counter and in front of the safe. Witness's bed was behind that of the deceased, and the prisoner and his friend occupied a vacant bed not far from the one used by witness.

"At about one-fifteen olock in the mora- ing." continued the witness, "I heard a noise made by the deceased.' I shouted: 'What is the matter?' i got out of bed at once and saw the mea at, deceased. The pa soner made a rush at me and chopped me twice on the right side of the face with a chop per, once on the head, and once on the side.

Waness closed with bis assailant. They struggled for about ten minutes, accused bold- ing witness by the threst. In the tussle wit rolled on the floor, witness calling Save life!" ness seized accused by the queue, and both the while. Au Indian policeman arrived, and chased prisoner down the street and arrested him.

When did the other man run away?? anked his Worship.

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4 As soon as I called Safe life!" when they were attacking deceased be cleared," witness replied.

Witness then went up to deceased's bed and found him dead in bed, with a wound on bis

neck.

"Can you recognise that chopper?" asked Mr. Hazeland. The chopper was stained with blood.

***Certainly,” replied accused, "I have been using that chopper almost daily, why can'i I recognise it?"

that he would give his evidence much better if His Worship at this point had to tell accused he did not get excited.

THE KWONGCHOW PREFECT.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 24th November. The Prefect of Kwangchow, Chan Mong Chang, has several times' tendered his re- signation from the service to the ex-Viceroy, who refused to accept it., Now the new Vice roy, H.E. Chow Fu, has accepted. his 'resigna- Inspector Langley-When the defendant tion.." It is reported that Chan will leave here and his friend entered the shop was there a for Paking at the end of the present year. All light in the shop? the posts farmerly helt by him will be distri-him by his voice, buted to different officials to attend. As to who will be his successor is not yet known at present.

YUET-HAN RAILWAY,.

Yesterday Li Shui Yuen had an interview with H.E. Viceroy Clow Fu in regard to rail- way matters. His Excellency emphasised the fact that officials are only concerned in the pro- fection of the Yust-ban Railway Company, but have no right to interfere with the company's management. He also stated that the financial question concerning this railway company will receive his special attention.

Witness-Yes, a small one; but I recognised

His Worship-Never mind about the voice, Could you see defendant's face, plainly by the light in the shop,

Witness-Ye

Continuing, Captain Mawley declared that all on board were scared to put the man in hand cuffs for fear he might jump overboard to spite the officers. He recited a case that took place in which a British officer was sent to gani in of his crew, who jumped overboa d and was drowned, simply to spite the officer, "Seeing that this man was in such a fury, went out Captain Mawley, "I thought it quite likely that, he would do the same and that was why he was not handcuffed." He blew his whi tle, however, and sent the mate to call the boatswain and to bring along a pair of wristlets. To the meantine witness kept an eye on the man for fear, he might do something stangerous. To put a man in handcuffs, weat on the skipper, causes trouble, for it is believed they lose face if it is done. When the boat- wain and the handcuffs arrived, and seeing what was to happen, the boatswain stond security for defendant's good character during the rest of the voyage. He would press the charge, and asked the Court to impose such a penalty as to set an example to others. influence of this man over the rest of the crew incited the others to treat the officers of the ship with contempt, concluded Captain Maw loy....

The

His Warship sent defendant to gaol for one month, with hard labour,

COMMERCIAL.

*

Noon.

TO-DAY'S INTELLIGENCE.

Buyers: National Banks $47, Indo-Chinas $78, Waubs 581, Kowloon Wharves $88, Ohios Providents $9.15, Cements $191, Electrics St's, Tramways $215,

The judgment is signed by judge Suye naga, presiding, and Judges Miyake' and Hayashi.

CANTON PATSHAN RAILWAY,

H.E, SHUM TUNG INVESTIGATING.,

[From a Correspondent]

CORRESPONDENCE,

We do not necessartly endorse the opinions expressed

· by Correspondents in thle column.]

THE PRICE OF BILLIARDS.

TO THE EDITOR OF TER "Hongkong TelegraPIL” Sir,-Now that hotelkeepers have decided to reduce the price of drinks to a reasonable figure from the exorbitant rates they have hitherto charged, would it not be as well for them to reduce also the price of billiards and pool? At the present rate one has to pay thirty cents per cue per game, and if, say, half

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Hongkong, 10th November, 1906.

Canton, 24th November. a dozen are playing, as it very often occurs, it FROM MANUFACTURER TO H. E. Shum Tung, President of the Yuet-ban comes pretty dear in the end. Surely, a re Railway Co., Ld., has lately made investi- duction in this items will be appreciated. If the gations as to the repairing of the Canton-Fat- hotelkeepers charged twenty cents per, cue, shan railway line, and it is understood he will, which is a reasonable figure, I am sure those push his investigations along the main mad to who bave had to retire from the green tabla Hankow. The chief object of these present an account of the higher rates will return and invectigations is to endeavour to estimate ap. the tables would be kept more fully occupied proximitely the cost of making such repairs, than they are at present.—Yours, etc., and the time they will occupy to complete

BILLIARD PLAYER. taeni

Hongkong, z61h November.

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Co-oap's Aovertisements.

MADAM JAY

EGS to announce that she has REMOVEÐ her DRESSMAKING. and MILLINERY ESTABLISHMENT to more Commodious Premises, No. 14, DES VEUX ROAD, Dear Hongkong Hotel.

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MOET & CHANDON'S

Madam JAY is offering for sale MORNING, AFTERNOON and EVENING GOWNS, | «¿ below cont, in order to make room for a very large cow lot of goods.

Madam JAY also has a splendid lot of gonds for "Afternoon Gowns, ONE GOWN IN EACH PIECE, selling at very low prices. JAPANESE SILK SOLD BY THE YARD, 21 prices below competition in Hongkong. Pending the arrival of her MODISTE from Paris, vadam JAY herself will carry on the DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT.

Hongkong, 26th November, 1906,

HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

NOTICE:

on next, ist

5770, Cantona $300, Macao Steamboats $271.

Seller: Hongkong Banks SE o, Unions ST. ANDREITS STAKES 1 December, China and Manilas Sz3, Douglaser $40, Shell, 1906. Open to all Subscription Griffing of this Transports. 3, China Sugars S145 Hongkong Season 1906-7. Distance Half-a-mile, weight Docks $15, Hongkong Lands $105, West to Stone, 7 lbs. Native Riders allowed. En Points $to, Humphreys Estate St, Hongkong trance Fee Sic to go to the Winner. Second Cotions S13, China; Borneos Sio, Ices 5216, Pony to save his stake. The Saddling Bell Ropes $13. China Light and Power S10, A. S. will be rang at 7 o'clock A.M. and the Race Watsons Sraj, Powells $8.

-Sales:-Nil

Nominal Hongkong Fires $335, China Fires $95, Shanghai Docks Tls, 108, Hongke Wharves, Tia, 210, Hongkong Hotele Siral, Dairy Farms $17.

TO-DAY'S EXCHANGE.

Seiling. London-Bank TTaikoinapoto

Do, demand... Do. 4 months' sight

America-Bank T.T. Germany-Bank T.T...... India T.T.

Do.

man if he was arrested.

His Worship-Could you identify the other France Bank T

Witness could.

The case was then adjourned.

AN IMPUDENT QUARTER- MASTER.

ASSAULTS MATE AND INSULTS CAFTAIN.

A case which will be read with much interest Along latter, signed by a great number of shareholders, was received at Mun Lani She by the shipping community of Hongkong was Vaan'in Ha-kau-po, where several meetings, Chu Kwai, quartermaster on board the British hward at the Police Court this morning when within the last few days, have been called, to lodge their complaints against the president steamer Hangchow, was charged with disobey- and others, for mismanagement. fo this lettering the lawful commands of the master of the the shareholdere complained against the pre-ship-Captain Mawloy-and assaulting the sident, Mc Cháng To Chai, and other gentle chief officer Mr. J. E. De Wolf on the 23rd man of the board of management generally instant, while on the high seas. for miscarriage of Justice in attending to, the duties of the company, and other charges, which amount to about twenty stems,

MILITARY COLLEGE.

HE. the Viceroy proceeded to Intong to visit the Canton Military College and on his way back be intends to visit the Government | „Paper Manufactory, and the different fortresses * will at pay another visit to the boad, (kha working of which he considered very ng

demand.. Shanghal-Bank T.T.

Singapore T.T.

Japan-Bank T.T.

will be started at 7.30.

By Order,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE

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HIGHEST GRADE OF CHAMFAŬNE 18.

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AB SUPPLIED BY ROYAL WARRANTS

TO

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PORT SAID, SUEZ AND STRAITS, Consignees of Cargo by the above-named vessel are hereby informed that their Goods are bring landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godown at Moves where each THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY. consignment will be sorted out Mark by Mark, nad delivery can be obtained as soon as the Goods are linded,

T. F. HOUGH, :

Optional Goods will be landed here, unless Clerk of the Course. instructions are given to the contrary before Hongkong, 26th November, 1906.

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TO LET.

East Point.

Good not cleared by the 30th instant, at 4 PM, will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by me in

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Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examination by the Consignee's and the Company's representative at an ap pointed hour.

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4 months' sight 1./C 2/4

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4 months' sight

574

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30 days sight Sau Francisco & New York 561 THE Steamship

do. days sight Sydney and Melbourne.....4 4 months' sight France..........

91 Captain W. T. Hall, having arrived from the 6 months' sight

.....2911 above ports, Consigutes of Cargo are hereby 2.39. informed that their Goods are being landed at Bar Silver..............37 7/16 their risk into the Godowns of the Hongkong Bank of England rate......................................... Sovereign.

...67 and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, 8.74 Limited, at Kowloon, and stored at Consignees

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The Chief Officer stated that on the 23rd instant, while midway between Chinklang and Hongkong, the quartermaster was given an Malwa Now...... order which he refused 'point blank to carry

Old M out. Witness left the defendant and went into: the chart-house. He was in astooping position, getting outsome salts from the medicine chest, when be received a blow over the head. Ho↑ Patna New in contorna was wearing a thick cap at the time and that Babares Now

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́ ́No 'Clai'ns will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the and December will be subject to rent. A

All broken, chafed and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, whem they will be examined on the 3rd December, si 2,30°F,M,

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

SHEWAN, TOMES & Co., Agents.

All claims must be presented within ten days .of the steamer's snival here after which date

they cannot be recognised,

No claims will be admitted after the Goods- have left the Godowns.

ΤΗΝ

E, A, HEWETT,

Superintendent,

Hongkong, 24th November, 1906.

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