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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY AUGUST 31. 1907.

CHINESH PARTNERSHIPS:

· LAI CHI CHIN, APPEALS.

At the Supreme Court on the 18th inst., before their Honours' the Chief Justice and Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisas Judge, sitting as a Full Beach in Appellate jurisdiction, the appeal was heard of Lai Chi Chin against the decision of his Honour the Puisne Judge, in which he found

THE ANTLOPIUM MOVEMENT,

SMOKING ON NDARD RIVER'STRAMERS,

An observant travellar who reached Hong kong the other day from the interior by way of the Wast River, enya the Nanfangpao, tells of in great change so far as the use of opium in concerned. He points out that the Edict the Throne on the subject has had a

TRADE MARKS IN CHINA

We are glad to be able to call attention to a proclamation which has recently been issued. by Hin Honour the Shanghai Tantal; on the subject of the infringement of British trade marks by Chinese. From the fren translation which we give in another column (reproduced in the Hongkong Telegraph of och instit be seen that Tastalui has readily

JUDOR WILFLEY AND SHANG- HAI ATTORNEYS:

CITATION POR CONTEMPT.

We printed special telegrams from Shanghai last week reporting the cliation for contempt by U. S. Judge Wilfley of Attorney Curtis. The case is fully reported in the N. C. D. Newer of 23rdinst. The verbatimreport is as follows :

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would not be allowed to appear in any case

xcept the Cunningham case 4Mr, Curtis-1 don't recollect it

Mr. Curtis continued, that he told Mr. Emery that the Court bad refused to allow him to ap pear for bim and that he might see it in the evening papers. Witness told Mr. Emary that the only thing for him to do was to appear

·himself or get an attorney.Witness gava Mr,“

opinion as to the Inve limery bis opin, Emery quite often alace and

to the Summary Jurisdiction Court last Wednesday afternoon, before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Pulme Judge, So Ling Po. of No. 296, Queen's Road Central, late compradore of the , l'awl Bow, brought action against Ng Wai Chi, compradore of the Massageries Maritimes † that Lai Chỉ Chip was. # patiner in the Tak Li | issued by effect upon the people-and espe- ponded to the request of His Majesty's Consul: Mr H. A. C. Emery appasted before the Court nearly every time he saw bim Mr. Emary was. Compagnie, of Hongkong, to recover the Lung Ho Kai, CH 6. instructed by Mr. cially those who have learned the seductive | General and has taken tho most practical steps. to plaintiff under an agreement entered G. K, Hal! Brutton, of Messes. Bryston and power of the drug. On the river steamers and in his power to check an evil which has former to show causa why he should not be punished i exceedingly sick and that morning ha had :

Hett, appeared for Lai Chi Chin,

sum of $1,000 being balance due by defendant

the

which

Hoa, Dr

of Dr. Ho Kai said this was an appeal against on an issue arising out of a suit, against the the decision of his Honour the Prisne Judge Tak Li Lung, in which Lai Chi. Chio claimed lie was not a partner.

into when plaintiff became compradore

Paul Bass, under terms consideration of plaintiff paying to him the decencat the defendant agreed that in sum of S150 a month for so long as the plaintiff remained compradore of the ss. Paul Beau the @defondant would pay to the plaintiff no amount equal to 5 % of the grom cornings received by such plaintiffs as such compradore, as afore.

said. The claim was originally $1,113.10, but

was reduced to $1,000 to bring it within the jurisdiction of the Summary Court.

Mr. C. F. Dixon, of Messrs. Hastings and Hastings appeared for the plaintiff, while Mr. Reginald Harding represented the defendant,

Mr. Dixos said that this was a claim arising out of an agreement made between the plain tiff and the defendant whereby the plaintiff was to pay to the defendant the sum of $150 a month as long as he remained compradore of the Paul Beau, and in consideration of which the defendant was to pay to the plaintiff 5% of bis collections for passage money for Chinese on board the Paul Brau since January last. The whole claim due was $1,513.10 but 2513.10 war waived to bring the claim within the jurisdiction of this Court, so that the claim now stood at $1,000. Mr. Dixon said that his friend admitted the agreement.

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or contempt of Court in violating an order of mited blood outside the Astor House and the Court to appear before it and give Ro a nearly fainted in Court since he arrived. Wit ness bad assisted Mr. Emery to go to the Court, He had not charged one cent for his services His Honour read the citation and asked Mr.thes mat. Mr. Emery through Mr. Fowler out of the estate of David Emery, deceased. Emery what he had to say in the matter.

*.Á. C, Emery stated that as soon as he re-

And he had done what he could for Mr. Emery ceived the citation he left Chefon ne quickly as any man would do for another man in an he could.

The. Puisps Judge Have you put upclares that on n'vayaga on a passage bont at decúment is to prevent the general infringe and he to There was no regular ship sailing trouble. Witness had had Mr. Emtry's state":

security?

Dr. Ho Kai: Yes, my Lord.

he Chief Justice: What positive evidence have you?

my Lord.

Dr. He Kai: The evidence of the witnesses, "The Puisse judge "And the exhibits,

Dr. Ho Kal: Quite so, my Lord. Continuing, Dr. Ho Kai said that the books of the firm had been lost in the storm of Ty. phoon Day, but in an account-book of the firm there were entries of $50 paid to the wife of Lai Chi Chin as "Wages" but that was really interest on the loan, of $5,000 made by her to the Tak LÌ Long firm." "Lai Chi Chin, was not, and never was a partner in the firm. No advertisement had been published that Lai Chi Chip was a partner, and no change was made in the style of the firm.

The Chief Justics: Is it usual to advertine, and make a change in the name of the firmi

Dr. Ho Kai:

Yes, my Lord. After further reviewing the parts of the case as already fully recorded in these columns,

The Chief Justice: Then you want to have athe whole thing thrashed out de novo?

His Honour: Then why don't you put it in 7 Mr.

„Dixon:" It was a verbal agreement, my, Lord,

His Honour: Have you paid the $150 month?

Mr Dixon: No, my Lord; we have never -been asked for it, but in the statement of ac-

counts it is debited.

passenger boats, where, hitherto, there has been a free use of the pipe, there is now a Chiangmen (Kongmoon) have notices conspi. marked diminution. The leamers trading to cuously posted prohibiting the use of the drug on board, and not only are the notices posted, but they are observed. The traveller Chiangmen, he did not see a single opium (August 9) he has only seen two men smok smoker, and since the 1st of the 7th moon tug. Not only has there been a big decrease in.oplum consumption but there has also been lively demand for anti-opium pills and medicine. The fame of the root found in the Malay States has spread into the interior and inquirint are many for it. Chinese doctors would like to know where it is to be purchased. At present the Japanese are doing a good trade in and opium pills, but whether they effect their purpose or not has to be proved.

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FOREIGN CAPITAL IN JAPAN,

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the disadvantages of prOTECTION...

the subject of very general complaint through nut China, The proclamation in business competition" and, although in defer cognizes the existence of this very intolerable ance to the wishes of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce special stress is laid upon two kinds of articles, cigarettes and soaps, the purport of the ment of trade marks within the jurisdiction of of law and, in view of the good relations bon the Tnotai. Such a proclamation has the force subsisting between British and Chiness ambort ties, of which the proclamation is a happy illu station, there can be no doubt that punishment will be meted out to those who offend against its provisions. It is not the first occasion on which Total Jui has met the wishes of this Majesty's Consul-General in: similar maltore and it is right that such action should receive. general recognition.

He

the train, but was advised not to do so, H.

passage on the strat Helena.

ment taken down by a stenographer and that morning he had been with him, as he did not expected to arrive on Monday at to a.m., but the ship met with fog ; and did not g t to Woo-

think Mr. Emery would be able to attend no intention of creating contempt by appearing sung until a p.m. He wished to land and catch Court. With regard to contempt witness had reached Shanghai between 5 and 6 p.m. His in Court. He had asked the previous day that Temizes the citation should not issue against Mr. Emery signal intention was to consult Mr. Jemixas and if the Court, had given him a chance an and employ him as his lawyer, but when wit ness arrived at Shanghai he heard that Me, would have gone into details on the point as to Jernigan was very ill. Wliness left the matter why he should at condition, to sitend Court, for two or three days and then called upon Mr.

not in a physical When Mr. Emery saw witness several days had Curtis and asked him to take up the case. Le did not know what Mr. Curtis's position as realready passed and Mr. Emery was very sick. The need for such a proclamation arises from garda the Court was. It was on Thursday that Witness had not the slightest latention to put the fact that in spite of Article 7 of the Treaty he requested Mr. Curtis to take up the case.

contempt on this Court. On the contrary he of Shanghai of 1902 nothing has yet been done

His Honour Mr. Emery, when you went to intended to petition the Court to file certain by the Chinese Goverment to protect British Mr. Curtle did you know that he was not 'à

cases in which he was attorney-at-law in the trade marks against infringement, imitation, or member of the Bar of this Court ?—No, Sir.

Consular Court, which he went to Washington colourable imitation by Chinese subjects. Nor

Did he tell you that he was not a member of about. Witness also wanted to petition the has the Chinese Government fulfilled its under the Bar of this Court?-He said he had had Court on the question whether he could appear taking "to establish offices within the jurisdic some trouble with the Court. 1 did not take in this case. He would have filed his petition. tion of the superintendents of Northern and any notice of that because i had seen the papers

in Court the previous day, but he was told to Southern Trade where foreign trade marks in Chefoo and it was remarked to me at the file it with the clerk. may be registered on payment of a reasonable time, that Mr. Curtis had appeared and was. Jac. The first attempt on the part

of the practising without examination. I believe Mr. Chinese Government

desk. Was the appearance of Did you and Mr. Fowler some draft regulations drawn up by the Board that Mr. Curtis was appearing in Court in the of Commerce in 1904. As this document case as attorney in fact and unt as counsellar proved altogether unacceptable to the repre- at law?--I speak for myself, I did not know. sentatives of several' Powers, steps were taken When you went to Mr. Curtis didn't he tell

views of foreign Governments. For Gifteen trade mark regulations embodying the main | he had some trouble with the Court.

You did not see the fact in the papers that months or more the Chinese Government suc.

on the 15th instant Mr. Curtis' was not allowed cessfully ignored this, document, and in No.

appear for you?-I did not see vember 1956 produced yet another set af re- Did Mr. Curtis tell you that he had en sign wishes on the subject. Very rightly the that the Court would not permit dim to appear gulations which again bore no relation for deavoured to represent you in this Court and representatives of the Powers in Peking will on your behalf? Did he tell you that before save the new or that by draft and io-esterday? No. I saw your Honour yesterday sist that the document prepared by them in 1995 afternoon, did I not? tiens. As far as can be judged, the attitude should form the basis of all further negotin- adopted by the Chinese authorities is prompled

Dr. Ho Kal: No, my Lord, but there is same development of co-operation between japanese sions of this A to carry out the pravi | Fowler put the paper on both understand violating the rule of the Court relating to the.

additional evidence.

The Chief Justice: It would have been better to have had a new trial in the Summary Court, time of two Judges.

His Honour said the question before the Court was whether Mr. Curtis should be punished for his contemptuous, conduct: in ..... admission of attorneys to practise in this Court. la full koowledge of that rule: bir, Curtis had appeared in Court and attempted to appear for his clients. Mr. Curtis had involved his client the Court on citation to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt of Court,

Plaintiff was called and 'said that the facts, which has jurisdiction, instead of wasting the capitalists who are inclined to inves! their in the following year to prepare a series ofynu he could not practise at this Bar?—He said / in difficulties and he too now appeared before

as stated, were correct, and added that the defendant asked him to draw up an agreement, each party to hold a copy. The agreement wat never signed,

Mr. Dixon (to plaintiff): Did you ask the defendant for the amount due?—Yes, several times.

Dr. Ho Kai: But this application can only be made to a Full Court, my Lords.:.

The Chief Justice: Well, we have decided that under the circumstances and in view of other actions you may take your order.

The Puisne Judge: Yes, you may take what you ask for leave to appeal.

In dealing with the above important and criticises the line of policy followed by the interesting" "question, the once again Japanese Government in drawing up the Custom Tariff, as tending to hamper the

and foreigners in developing 'industries in japan, which practice will otherwise tend to Brow rapidly.

The Tokyo journal points out that foreign

be long content with the fixed rate of return money in Japanese Bonds will probably not

for their money as the mere holders of Bonds. it is only natural that they will be tempted to take industrial business in Japan under their own control and so get better returns. The benefit accroing to Japan from such undertakings will be very great, as not only does it bring in an abundant supply of also results in more skilled methods and better results. The issue of foreign Bonds is not the only means available for introducing foreign money, and moreover the amount of money which can be introduced by this means is limited. The unsatisfactory result of the issue of South Manchuria Railway debentures lately in London may be due to the money stringency in the London market, but issue of the large amount of the war Bonds, followed by the Tokyo municipal and railway_Bonds,

If it is necessary to introduce loreign inoacy, which has flooded the London market with Japanese stock, is largely responsible for failure. contends the Tokyo journal, it is imperative to adopt some other means,

The coalition of Japanese and foreigners in

Mr. Dixon: What did he say?—He anid it was too much trouble to make out the accounts every month; they must ran for three months.

Mr. Dixon: Yes, and at the end of three CLAIM FOR MONEY ADVANCED, money and so improve industrial works but it

months what did he say ?-He' put me off for another three months.

Mr. Dixon: And you've never received one cent on account, and it is still due and owing? -Yes, that is so.

Mr. Harding: You entered into a bond for $2,000 with the defendant-$2,000 was paid

on that bond,

His Honour: Who did it paid it. His Honour: Dio get it back 7-Yes, gof-the-money-back and destroyed she-receipt received $100 add?-Well, I owed the com- Mr. Harding: 1 put it to you that you pradore $1,600 for passage and freight.

His Honour: And you say at the time you had a claim against the defendant of $1,513,0?

DEFENDANT ADMITS PRINCIPAL: DENIES

INTEREST.

At the Summary furisdiction Court last Tues. day, before his Honour Mr. A. G. Wise, Puisne Judge, Sham Kin, of No. 4 Temple Street South, Yaumati, trader, brought an action against Tai Wing Tseung; of Nos. 144 and 146, Mongkok, and Wong Wang Cheung, of No, 148, Mongkok, Sham Shai-Po, traders, for the money lent by the plaintiff on 14th May, 1905, recovery of the sum of $552 being as 10 53co to defendant.

Mr. H. R. Holmes appeared for the plaintiff, defendant appearing in person. Defendant

thing for interest,

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mach by inability to grasp the importance of the subject, as by a foolish auxiety to get the better of foreign merchants. Provided the re gistration of trade marks can be made suffi- ciently remunerative to the Government, they, afect to see no reason for the full protection of industrial property.

Yes, but you did not know before that?-No. Mr. Emery, as a matter of fact I understand you arrived here on Monday afternoon, the

12th instant?--Yer,

And you have not so much as introduced yourself to any member of the staff until yes terday afternoon?-How did you expect me to introduce myself?

By coming to the Court and making known the fact that you were here in response to the citation.

I came down here on special leave for busi- ness and I did not want là come to the Court before I was represented by Counsel.

Hit Honour The Court will consider the matier. A citation, will issue to Mr. George F. Curtis, to appear in Court to-morrow mord

not be punished for contempt of court,

Mr. Curtis replied that there was absolutely na intention to offend this Court or violate regulations. There was no man who tried to be more courteous than himself. He thought. he knew the law too thoroughly to con duct himself to an improper way in the to die any language which he Course in the presence of Indies for whom he had the greatest respect. He bad been brought up in an atmosphere of legal ethics in the Supreme Court of the United States and this was the first time be had been cited. As a matter of legal ethics be thought. the dignity of this Court ought to be maintain. ed by those who aspired to be members of the Bar. What he did for Mr. Emery was done in friendship and in goodwill. He argued that counsel who were admitted to practise in the Supreme Court of America should be allowed to appear in this Court.

His Honour-This rule has been made by this Court and unless this rule is rescinded by this Court or over-ruled by a higher authority The it will stand and will have to be obeyed. Court will not hear you on the question of the

"Would any sane man do business in that way? admitted owing $300, but denied owing any undertaking industrial business in this couDITY Settlement of Chinese books to the detrimenting at ten o'clock to show cause why he should wisdom of.or authority for making this rule of

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Mr. Harding: Look at this receipt; is it not yours ?—This is not my chop.

Mr. Harding:

But it is the money-chop of , your steamer, the 'Paul Brau

Plaintiff: Yes, but I did, not fix it to this paper, it must have been a fokl.

His Honour: Then when you say you signed a receipt you told a lie?

Plaintif: Well, the joki must have put it.

there.

His Honour Tell him not to be a fool, but to tell the truth.

After going into figures Mr. Dixon called La Shun Wing, the fol·l referred to.

Mr. Dixon: Did you affix this chop? Witness: No, I didn't,

Mr. Holmes,said that to this case the second defendant admitted $300, but, denied the in- terest, and as he was going away from the Colony on Thursday. he would ask to have the

matter dealt with.

His 'Honour: Well, I'll give you a short

notice.

Mr. Holmes: As your Lordship pleases. His Honour: am sorry you should have had to sit there all the afternoon, Mr. Holmes, but I didn't know this case would take so long,

Nolice to issue.

MARINE HAWKER'S PLIGHT.

BRIBING A LUKONG.

is a means which will be found commendable.

When foreigners acquire a full knowledge of Japanese matters by experience in co-operation with Japanese, and come to undertake business themselves foreign money will flow into the country without limit, and Japanese business- men are recommended by the Jijf to avail themselves of this means for introducing foreign nopey, instead of by means of the issue of Bonds,

MR. CURTIS CITED FOR CONTEMPT. Mr Curtis-I am ready now to answer the Court. I waiva citation.

~~~This altitude of the Peking Goveromizor throws into strenger relief the action of Taotai Jei in meeting British wishes, in so far as his Jurisdiction. is concerned: the more BO, as he has had occasion to complain himself of the indiscriminate publica tion by foreign publishing houses in the of native publishers. In the actual circum stances obtaining no breach of the law has been committed by the foreigner publishers, but it is natural that it should appear strange to the Chinese mind that the evil cannot be re His Honour-Do you desire to give evidence

on this point at this time? Mr. Curtis- do. medied by the simple, procedure, of issuing a

His Honour-The Court will issue a cita proclamation. China's redress, however, is this matter can only lie in her becoming a party lotion and give Mr. Curtis an opportunity of ap. to the International Convention of 1883 for the In the mean.

pcaring.

Mr. Curtis was then sworn. time it must be admitted matter of the infringement of trade marks more then she is sinned against. The latest com. plaint comes from Japan, and, although there is much truth in Japanese allegations, is is to be feared that any aspersions cast upon China counterblast to the charges brought by Japan at the present junc.ure are intended as a herself. Of the Powers mainly interested in. Kingdom, the United Stater, Germany and Italy have agreed to afford their nationals sup. mutual protection in the matter of trade marks.

It is to be regretted, our contemporary pro. protection of industrial ins in the

His Honour--You have heard what Mr. Emery has said with regard to employing you as Counsel, 'You are fully apprised of the whole situation. The Court will be glad to have any statement in reference to your con duct in the matter.

Your master says you did, and he is sitting ing a picture of misery, Li Sze, an aged maride | eign money to be invested in' industrial enter trade onde mmerce in the Far East, the United appearance be entered for Mr. Emery:

His Honour: Oh, but your master says you did; who is lying?. You or he?

Witness: Well, i didn't put it on. His Honour: Well, I don't believe you.

there.

Other evidence was adduced to show that the defendant constantly put off the payment of the commission due to the plaintiff, which closed the case for the plaintiff.

Mr. Harding said that the defence was satis- faction, and called the defendant who stated. that he met the plaintiff in the office of the Messageries Maritimes and had a settlement of accounts, when it was found that $500.18 way due to the plaintiff, and defendant paid that sum and got a receipt. That was in July,

The rest of the defence was a denial of liabi- lity, and the defendant called his fabis, who spoke to the settlement of accounts when $560.18 was found to be due by defendant to plaintiff, and was paid to him in the presence of the fokis and shroffs.

Mr. Harding said that the plaintiff's story was a scarcely likely one as he said that he paid $1,60 to the defendant for freight and passage money collected, while, at the time, the defendant owed bịm $1,513.10.

Mr. Dixon asked for an adjournment to, en- able him to secure expert evidence as to the genaineness of the chopt, but Mr. Harding objected.

His Honour said that of course an adjourn. meat was out of the question.. Plaintiff and his witnesses had made such reckless state. ments that no reliability could be placed upon them, and there would be judgment for defend

ant and cosia.

COOKS AT VARIANCE.

FIGHT OVER HOT WATER.

ceeds, that the line of policy followed by the Government in commerce ad industry has a tendency to hamper the introduction of foreign money. For instance, the tariff policy is framed for the protection of agriculture. Duties are imposed on cereals and other food-stuffs, seeds, With his hand resting on the shoulder of his This policy not only impedes the development and on articles which are produced in Japan, youngest son, his wife standing close by, look of isdustry, but also hinders the inflow for hawker, wept as if his heart would break in the prises. The / points out that the object of waiting room of the Magistracy, last Tuesday the foreiger coming to this country with mo-

ney to set up in industrial work is not to morning, at the thought of leaving them for some months. The scene was a most pathetic one.ply goods to Japan only but also to the neigh-As the Japanese Government has refused to The old man had committed a breach of the bouring countries, and thus to save trouble adjoin this group, it has to face all responsibility law and he had to pay for it.

expense in bringing goods out from his far for the offences against international copyright distant homeland. The imposition of duties chants and others, and no amount of protesin committed by unscrupulous Japanese mere on raw materials and food-stuffs, as practised in this country of late, will heavily increase tion or inveighing against Chinese shortcom producing expenses, and the foreign capitalistings will satisfy foreign traders of the sincerity intending to promote industrial works in of the Japanese Government in protecting Japan will consequently be discouraged. The individual property in some country if increased expenses of production must be possible that the unsatisfactory attitude of borne by the

bave Japan in this matter, her failure to co-operate manufacturers, who

with the four Powers in protecting the interests of their nationals and the bad example set by individual Japanese are responsible for the dilatoriness displayed by China in carrying out her treaty obligations.-N. C. D. News.

The charge under which he was convicted was that of unlawful possession and offering a bribe to a policeman. On Monday afternoon while out purchasing old stores Li Sze was stopped by Lukang 225 in Connaught Road Central, who proceeded to search his baskets. The policeman found under a mass of rubbish four slabs of zinc, which he suspected to have been stolen property: Obtaining no satisfac- tory explanation from the marine hawker he placed him under arrest. On the way to the station the prisoner handed the lukong $1.20 to buy tea. At the Central Police Station, Inspector Ritchie, who was on charge-room duty, ordered the marine hawker's house to be searched. This resulted in the finding of a steam gauge, a quantity of rubber packing, a steam whistle, twe spoons, one of which be longed to the Hongkong Club, and a razor.

When he was arraigned before Mr. F. A. Hazeland on Tuesday morning, the marine hawker stated that he purchased the goods on bis daily rounds. He could not produce the persons who told them to him. He did not deny bribing the policeman.

His Worship fined him $100, with the alter

native of three months imprisonment. That sum could not be raised and he went to gaol, his wife and son accompanying him as far as the prison gate.

*YUAN SHII-KAPS PROMOTION.

HE SWALLOWED THE

EVIDENCE.

A CHINAMAN AND HIS CHANGE.

thus to lose a share of this profit. So far as the present Customs policy of the Government is maintained, it is impossible to hope for in- dustrial development in Japan. The protective policy will not only prevent foreign capitalists from coming to Japan with money to start industrial works, but will ad Japanese capi- talists to seek investment for their money in foreign lands where cheaper food and material can be oblined. The result will be that Japanese capital, will be driven from this coun try, and the flow of foreign money will be checked. An opinion prevails that the pro tective policy will encourage foreign manufac turers to start their works in Japan for the purpose of enjoying the alleged benefits of protection, There are increasing signs Chinaman called at an ludian draper's estab Last Monday afternoon, a well-dressed young of schemes for starting industrial works by Japanese and foreigners in co-operation and and asked to be shown some fans. He ex: lishment at $7 and 59, Queen's Road Central this is ascribed by some to the anticipation of

amined a number that was placed before him the revision of the treaties due in a few years,

and finally he picked out one, which cost which will entail a farther increase in the Cus

fifteen cents, paying for it with a dollar bill toms Tariff.

It is contended that foreign manufacturers have been prompted by the

When the change was handed him, the Chips..practising in the Court. man examined the coins and returned to the approaching revision of the treaties to under-salesman a twenty-cent piece, which he de take iḥese projects in order to avoid the anti- cipated higher Customs duties.

clared was counterfeit and asked for anchor The Jij This was done. The Chinaman. then started describes this opinion as absurd, and déclares

to leave the store; but he turned back on money by the issue of Bonds is uncertain on

man again. account of unsettled state of the money-market, and if this uncertainty is increased by the mis taken commercial and Industrial policy of the Government, the procuring of an abundant supply of foreign maney in Japan will be com. pletely hopeless.--Japan Chronicle.

On

Court. The rule is here in force and if you violate the rule the regulations provide for a method by which the Court can. panisk you. You are now on trial for violation of the rule of " on that point, but on no other. the Court and you may give any explanation

Mr. Curtis replied at length saying that he had lost thousands of dollars through this rule, but he had borne it with patience and long- suffering, It was far from bis intention to offend this Court. There was not any appeal except to San Francisco and he had been very careful not to transgress the rules of the Court, His common-sense and self-respect would pre.. vent him from doing anything that would be contempt of this Court. He thought, if the Court had been in the same position as that in have been done for Mr. Emery. which he was placed, the same thing would

The Court adjourned until next day. Mr.. Emery was told to appear on Friday to make a statement with regard to his father's estate.

CHINESE COTTON.

PROSPECTS OF NEXT CROP.

appeared in Court and asked that a special Mr. Cortis said that on the igth instant he

His Honour said that Mr. Curtis might filo the morning of the 15th instant, while at

any reasons he had to offer for his conduct, breakfast at the Astor House, Mr. Emery went

between that day and Saturday: morning, Ha to him and said that he had come down to

must state any good reason he had to show Shanghai to appear before the Court. He said why he should not he punished, the purpose that he had been to see Mr. Jernigan. He of the Court was to cite. Mr. Curtis regularly added that he had no money and was quite and give him full opportunity to answer, but he sick; that he knew witness at Chefoo and

was in Court, waived citation and offered, to would do what he could for Mr. Emery, but would take this matter under advisement and would like him to help him. Witness said he

make a voluntary explanation. The Court that the Curt would not permit him la appear deliver its decision on Saturday morning ạt 10 and that he was only appearing as attorney in o'clock. fact in a similar case. Witness, however, said he would go into Court and do what he could. The question now was whether the Court had a right to demand of witness statements of conversations with Mr. Emery, Witners was. quite willing to give them if the Court wished, but he took it that they were privileged com- munications between Counsel. and client. He might say that he held that the Court at Man. and he king had no Probate jurisdiction, was of opinion that this Court had no Pro Messrs. Rosenfeld's report on Chinese 'Cot- bate jurisdiction except supervision of the ton, issued at Shanghai on 21s! inst.,' says:- Consuls in settling estates under the Since my last report was issued, the market law.

Witness so stated to

Mr. Emery, continued quiel, with practically next to nothing but he did not agree. Witness told Mr. doing, the only topic of interest amongst the Emery then that it was ael-ss for him trade in general being the probabilitles of the (witness) to appear for him as he held the coming crop, which from present appearances opinion that the Court at Nanking had no are very encouraging. The next feature of Prebate jurisdiction. Witness also told him, interest will be the so-called estimate of the this Court was created in June 1906 and the size of the new crop, which will be given to the decedent died in 190g and that this Court could public within the next les-to fourteen days, and

is eagerly awaited, as thess reports are undoubt himself. He was to show cause why he proved in the past in a country like Chian not be retrospective,

His Honour said that Mr. Curtis must con. edly deserving of great attention, and have been should not be punished for contempt of Court where statistics are facking, about the best guide in violation of the rule applying to attorneys to the size of the crop. Unluckily each season. varies so much from its immediate predecessor that comparitoos are not of as much value as Mr. Curtis-I told the Court that my com munications wills Mr. Emery were privileged. they should become in after year, as China His Honour-The Court did not ask you for wakes up and takes interest in her agricultural that. The question is on the violation of the resources. As to the next, all that can be said order of the Court with regard to attorney's is that so far the new crop is progressing very far as undertaken to appear here and represent Mr. nearly perfeci as could be expected Emery. The Court wishes to bear any to prices, the market for first pickings will explanation on that point.

undoubtedly open with the present quot- Mr. Curtis-My defence is that I did attemptations, with an upward tendency primarily,

to barenness of stocks in fhgihandi of appearance for Mr. Emery, under protest. The be held the Chinaman, the police was sent for. Court ruled that I sit down and I sat down. demand from Japan, and the Nonker ports, While they were waiting for the polles the According to the rule of the Court I could not aeir immediate wants they will hardly be in a and unless the mille have previously covered Chinaman was seen to pick out another base contest the ruling of this Court and question Li FUK, a cow boy employed at Kennedy Towa

coin from his pocket and swallow it!

my right to appear as attorney for Mr. Emery position to await developments. That disaster Slaughter House, was charged this morning Indian policeman responded and took charge unless the Court ruled that. I had a right to may come somewhere in the near future is quite (24th inst.), at the Police Court, before Mr. F. A, of the young man." At the Central Police

ice appear here. In the Cunningham versus Rod possible, but until it does occur the outlook is Wazeland, with ill-using a cow. Sanitary In Station he gave the same of Chao Slo, a chos-gers case I was employed by Mr. Cunningham, in favour of a bumper crop and prices will be specior Watson made the arrest. Shortly after maker. He was unable to give any address 1||

1 appeared as aitorey in fact. Now in this governed accordingly. Tons of the market, daybreak to-day, the defendant was seen pour.

Bowever. No counterfeit coins were found on case, a parallel caso a Probate cave.

quiet, ing salt water down a cow's neck. This, if in him when searched. Accused protested his His Honour-Have you any power of at- alleged, is a common practice among cattle innocence, but he found it difficult to explain torney from Mr, Emery?" men previous to the sale of a cow. The anio Inspector Ritchie why it was that be tan. mal is taken out of the shed and by means dered a dollar note in payment for the fan of a bamboo pipe is made to drink gallons of

when he had Sz odd in small change on him at sea water. Then an hour or so before the sale the time. takes place it is led to a fresh water trough. Its thirst then is so great as to compel it to consume another large quantity of water, there; by increasing its weight. The accused, 'admit ted the charge. His Worship imposed the

hard labour,

time past between two cooks on board the that there is some truth in the report about the that the success of the introduction of forei9reaching the door and approached the salon. admission to practise in this Court. You have favourably, and the weather so

28th inst A reliable Chinese official informs me, writes Trouble, which has been brewing for some the Peking correspondent of the N. C. D. News,

steamer Hue, came to a climax on Monday, promotion of E Viceroy Yuan Shih-kai; and whan a battle, a la grande,, took place in the his Excellency's future post here is Futsung pantry, resulting in one man being rendered

or Assistant Premier, that is im- hors de combat, and the subsequent arrest of medintely under Prince Ching, who will be

come Tenaglilacheng, or Premier, after the the other. Ha Chung and Un Map Siti were the combatants. Yesterday morning, at the establishment of the proposed new Neike or Police Court, Hu Chung was charged before Cabinet. This was strongly advocated by Mr. C. A. D. Melbourne with assaulting Un H.E. Yuan in his recent memorial advocating Man Sin causing bodily harm.

reform to their Majesties the Emperor and the Late on Monday afternoon, Pu Chung ob Empress-Dowager, as I mentioned in my last tained a bucketful of hot water to have The unusual activity of high authorities in baib. This he left outside the bathroom discussing H.E. Yuan's important and timely while he responded to a call. When be re- proposals leads to the belief that the establish. turned, after a few minutes' absence, the ment of the new government may not be long water had disappeared. Then the trouble delayed. started, hearing that Un Man Sin had bean the guilty party Ho Chung demanded an explana. flon. Baik men quarrelled and the master perhaps would have ended there had Un kept quiet... Instead of that he hurled a cup at Hu's head, which went wide. Eu was on his feet is second, and, picking up a rolling pin he laid ibat with some force on Un's head, laying him but. When he was picked up he was seen to. have a wound," about two inches long, above

· the forehead,

H.E. Yuan is the best and ablest high official of puro Chinese descent at the present moment, and is, therefore, undoubtedly the man most suitable for this future important post. It can not be held by H.E. Tuan Fang becsure one of the two posts must be occupied by an official of pure Chinese descent. It is said that Vice- toy Toan will become the successor of H.E. Yuan at Tientsin. Judging from what Viceroy Tuan has done in Nanking during the last twelve months he should be able to give almilar

Chips.

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JOHN MACHADO, who escaped from the British Consular Gaol at Bbangbai on Sunday morn-, His Honour-Had you not been informed ing, the rath instant, was re-arrested on 21st by this Court previously on this that you could inst. by a native, detective la ■ ten-shop. in not appear in any other case except the Con Woosung Road When arrested, he was wears He was arraigned before Mr. C. A.D. Melningham zarur Rodgers case ?.

ing a queue and Chinese clothes, and bad had bourne, at the Police Coort, an Taesday morning, Mr. Contis was proceeding to go into the the fore part of his head shaved in Chinese, or a charge of uttering counterfeit colon. The Cupningham werege Rodgers case, when a fashion. He was taken before. Mr. O, G. hearing insted some time. Fieslly, the Coun His Honour said.The Court does not care Potter, Consul for Portugal, and on the chargo came to the conclusion that the evidence was for the history of the Cunningham cate or any of guol-breaking, was sentenced to six days! ** be question now is of contempt. | solitary copfzsment in the punishment colla 2 charged.

Had you

Hu Cheng pleaded guilty to the charge and 1 antisfaction to Chinese and foreigners to North maximum penalty on him-S50, or six-wooks' | .not sufficient to convict and accused was "dit», l'other cales informed by the Court that you'! of the pool.

was fined $7.

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