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LONDON, 3rd June, The following is the result of the race for the Derby Stakes

Chev. E. Ginistrelli's Signorinettu 1:

frimer "Duke of Portland's": Mr. Barclay Walker's Llangwm 3 Parliament.

The second randing of the Finance Bill has been passed in the House of Commons.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY JUNE 5, 1908.

VALUR OF A HORSB.

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A very interesting cave, having reference to the price of horse flesh, was heard before Mr. Justice Gomperts, in the Supreme Court, this afternoon. The claim was to recover the sum of $125 brought by A. Findlay Smith, of the Peak Hotel, against Philipp Harding Klimanek An assistant in the Holland China Trading Com pany, damages suffired by the plaintiff through the destruction of his horse which he had lent to be defendant, to be ridden on the race Course at Happy Valley, the horas being so bad- ly injured on April 26, 1908, while under the

Lo you consider Kennedy, Road a safe road? 1.rfass to offer ppinjony1 mower facts? Would you object to your liarte, under

Kennedy circumstance, being taken Road ?e had been there before.

Mr. Moir, you know, look Limes a week (Mr. Moir is away.

und' several

When he was here? When we were together, 70s What Mr. Moir did alone I don't know

Conticulog, plaint ald he did not reply to

defendant's letter offering him $roofor the borse. lastend of that be sent him a fetter, a month. later, enclosing a draft payable at three days. sight,

Mr. Duou-Don't you think it would be courteous to have replied to that letter?-The

Mr. Hardy's amendment, regretting that, sole control of the defendant, and being ridden courtesy should be on both sides. When he

in view of the growing liabilities of the nation, no "attempt should be made to broaden the basis of taxation, was rejected by 367 votes to 134+ 5+

The Death of General Buller. General Botha has cabled his condolences to the family of General Buller, for whom he held the highest esteem.

Anglo-American Fenny Postage.

Mr. Sydney Baxton, Postmaster General, stated, in the House of Commons, that he had received a telegram from the Postmaster of the United States, accepting the proposal which bs had put forward for an Anglo- American penny postage which would come

into force on the 10th of October next.

TYPHOON WARNING.

The telegram quoted below was received at the American Consulate General from the Manila Observatory at 6 p.m. yesterday :—

June 4, 4.30 p.m. Probably typhoon East

Luzon."

CANTON DAY BY DAY.

EMIGRATION PROHIBITED.

[From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 4th Jone.

On learning that the German Government is desirous of recruiting emigrants at Swalow for Saman Island, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Capital despatched a telegram to Canton, in which the Ministry inquired into the facts of the proposed German emigration scheme and instructed the Cantun Luchorities to stop the natives from going abroad.

PLAQUIL MEASURES,-

At the meeting held on the tst instant at the headquarters of the Canton Self-Government Society it was agreed that the Society should ar raoge to erect a large matshed on the new hund, afstructed by the Viceroy, in co-operation with the Fong Pin Bospital to receive invalida who may proceed to Canton on board the river steamer from Hongkong for treatment during tha plague season. The Viceroy' will be requested to, at first, grant a certalo sumn of money to meet the expenses for the purpose and the Society will undertake to solicit subscriptions to support the undertaking.

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At the same meeting it was also suggested to erect statues of the two-patriots, Fubg En Wai and aotai Chang Siu Hing, in com- memoration of their services in the American boycott, and as regards the latter especially far his good offices in the furtherance of the anti opium movement, etc.

DRITISH CONSUL, IIE, the Viceroy, received Mr. H. B. FOL the new British Consul at Canton, this morning at 10 o'clock.

CLAN FIGHT. The magistrate of the Fa Yuen district for. warded an urgent despatch up the Vicemy. reporting that a zericus clan fight in which atins were freely used was taking place in that! district and requested the Viceroy to at once send. & large body of troops to the Fcent to restore order.

OFFICIAL'S DEPARTURE. Mr. Chop Tsz Chi, ex-officiating Chinese Minister at Washingtor, after a short stay here, left yesterday for the north.

The three Ubers-Li Chung, Chou Fong Pai and Tame-who were extradited to Ganton's short time ago from Hongkong, were bebeaded on the 2nd in-tap The British Consul al Canlop was requested to be present to witness the criminals undergo the capital

DRAGON BOAT VESTIVAL. Yesterday being the annual Dragon Boat Festival the barbour presented an animated and lively spectacle with its 16 Dragon boats all in a line one following the other on the other side of Lonam, where hundreds of crafts of different build, especially the flower boats, were lying close together leaving only a clear course for the dragon boate in the race. But for the fairway, the barbour: might be said to be almost blocked for a while, Thousands of people congregated on the river bank to witness the spectacle. Large quantities of firecrackers were discharged when the Dragon boats sped along at a furious pace in their contest for bonours and the ubise capsed by the sounding of gongu nad drums and the cheering of the spectators was so great that it was deafea. ing while it lasted. The races began in the morning and continued till nearly 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The weather was rather favour.

by hm in Kenandy Road contrary to the au thority of plaintiff, that it had to be shot.

Mr.-R. F. C. Master, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Matter, appeared for the plaintiff, white" Mr. P. S. Dixon, from the office of Me R. A. Harding, was for the defendant.

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came to see me he dwelt on fancies and beliefs, instead of facts. I bave no time for such Pigeon Farcie and Mushrooms. affairs. I treated him as a gentleman and i expected to be treated as such

Because he did not speak facts that was what you call discourteous - treated him as a gobtleman and I expected he would treat me

Proceeding (By Mr. Master)-It was made. perfectly clear with defendant that he should ride the horse on the race course. No mention was inade of Kennedy Road.

This closed the case for the plaintiff.

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Palotiff's solicitor proceeded to give the alleged facts of the cafe, which were published exclusively by us at the time of the occurrence. He explained how the accident occurred, how the horas fell over the embankment of Kannedy Road into Nollab Lane, and Goally it was shot G. L. Duncan, of Messrs. McEwen, Frickel by a police sergeant from No, a Police Station. And Company, stated that he and plaintiff oc Mos of the facts, Mr. Master sald, were admit, cupled the saine room as office. He remem ted, except one point. The horse-a waler-bered the day the defendant called at the office. was laken out by the defendant, who wanted He knew the conversation was about horses, to purchase the animal, but the plaintiff did not He heard plaintiff tell defendant to take the wantto part with it Plaintiff, however, permitted hores "round the race course as many times him to take the pony out to the Happy Valley as he liked." for a ride, Instead of going round the Valley defenduat ordered the horse to be sent to his Mr. Dixon argued thai defendant bad carie house og Kennedy Road. Then came the blanche when he took the horse out. There were accident, On the day following defendant went nostipulations, and he produced two plans show- to plain and in a most high-handed mausering the up the the accident occurred. The offered $100 for the horse, at the same time plan showed that the horse fell some forty-two adding that he was not to blame for the feet and Mr. Klimanek only escaped with his accident. Plaintiff was not vindictive. It was life. not the money he wanted. He felt annoyed, Defendant was then called to the box. He however, by the way he was treated. The spoke to getting the horse from the plaintiff. He agreement made between the parties was that had riddeo with Mr. Moir along Kennady Road the horse should only be ridden on the race before. He took a fancy to plaintiff's horse and course. If plaintiff knew defendant was about offered to buy it. Plaintiff agreed and named bis to take the home to the Kennedy Road he would price at $150. Furthermore, he proceeded to not have had the loan, as plaintiff was not too expound as the good qualities of the horse, The horse bad no bad points. Witness thought the pleased with defendant's style of riding.

Plaintiff was then called. He said he was price expensive. Money, he thought A,TIC CABLY, MATS and MATTINGS (Taking Cargo at through Rates to FERBIAN owner of the Peak Hotel. Some time ago he would be thrown away in this Colony, 0D & waler. Plaintiff said "the horse was just the purchased a chestnut water borse from a Mr. Beattie, of Loxley and Company. Witness and thing he wanted, and that as he iplaintiff) knew Mr. Moir, had ridden the horse. On March that I was a good borse man," the horse was 23rd defendant called at his office in Duddell just what I should have And Just to show that. Street and informed plaintiff that he heard the his statements were not exaggerated he asked horra was for pate. Witness said it was not, me to try the horse, which defendant did. but offered to let defendam try it round the He undertook to take the bores "once round the course," which he thought would chovey race course. Defendant cossented, and said he would take it once round the race course. Plain-to the plaintiff's mind that he was not taking tiff replied: "Take him round as many times as the horse round the island Pe got a card you like." Then be heard of the accident, Flain from platstiff; which he gave to Mr. Geek, tiff telephoned to defendant, inquiring if he giving him (defendant) permission to takeout the had been injured. Defendant said, "No. I horse. The following day the horse was taken: am coming to setule."...

to his bouse in Kennedy Road Witness start- ed our to ride in company with a lady. I want well until a riving near Wanchai. Near that corner of the laundry some work was, being carried on by coolies. Rounding the corner, witness being in frout; a Chinaman pushing a That's wheelbarrow emerged from the works. The"

horse (ook fight, reared, and went down on its knees, and then fall down the precipice. Defendant fall with the horse, but by mere luck he escaped. "The harso landed on the road below. Witness then tried to get it op but it fell over the second precipice isto. Nullah Lane, Witness then sent for Mr. Gegg. He met pl intiff later and defendant was told Why to him?-I couldn't ride at the time, "not to bother about it." Witness believed that Mr. Gegg now and again rode ite

For what to son did you lend the. borse ?— To test.

Mr. Master-Did he offer you any specific sum ?.

Plaintiff-Ho offered ma Stoo,

You were not prepared to accept that 7-No. No settlement was arrived at ?No. You value the horse at 545? Yes. what I do claim...

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Mr Dixoa-Had you any intention of selling the horse?--No.

So you just let him use the horse out of philanthropy 7-No (laughing). 1 lexi bim the horse as 1 cracked him up,

You simply let him have the horse to try his paces?—Yes.

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- Why to him P-- I would let anybody else have it on loan.

Do you mean to say you allow anybody to take out your borze 7-50.

Mr. Klimaack tells me an entirely different story, He said Mr. Moir told him the horse was for sale ?-Mr. Moir is at home

Have you any reason to disbelieve that state meat? You know Mr. Moir?-1 have no rea- son to disbelieve the st.tement,

The value of the horte Mr. Klimanek was

told was $300?The horse' was, not for sale. If I did want to sell it I would want 5.5 %.

Why do you want the horse if you or Mr. Moir, could not ride it ?! could zot ride at the time. I have another horse in its place, which I haven't ridded,

Did not Mr. Klimsack say he could not afford $350) He talked a lot. I left him still talking...

Did you say that the barce was a good one, particularly strong about the front legs and a good aplusal for going down hill ?—He 'was a good horse for Switzerland for climbing down mountains!

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plaintiff did not want anything by the way he talked. But later he said that to settle the matter defendant should pay $175. Witness thought that too much, and offered S100, which plaintiff refused. Defendant then consulted his friends, but they did not "think" he was liable! He then wrote a letter to the plaintiff. Of course, he expected an answer, which never came, which further made him believe that he was; x " careful man," Witness meant to plaintiff was not thinking any more of the affair ride along the race course, but not only along Defendant was then served with the writ. That, the race course. Plaintiff never said anything he was surprised was amply manifested by his of riding round the race course. He did not statement: "As a matter of fact ! never thought|| know if his memory was better than that I could have been held responsible then of plaintiff. It was not the fact that the consulted his solicitor, who inktracted him to borse was lent to him as a loan ; it was on trial. withdraw, the offer of $100.

Kepnedy Road, he thought, was a very safe read. He was dividing his attention between his horse and his lady friend's,

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Mr. Mester What price do you expect you would pay for a borse?-Sego to $175.

How much did you pay for your leal horse? →SI O.

Do you know the price of walers in Hong kang?-Yes. They are rather cheap I bought one for $50 once.

"No wonder you sold it," returned, Mr. Master sarcastically...

# 1 did not sell it until a year after; it was a good horse too," pursued defendant.

What were you going to pay for plaintiff's harse? I had not made up my mind as to the

Did you say the horse was a good one for young horseman)-The horse was not for price.. salo

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Have you ever let your borse out under similar circumstances--that is, Jet, it out for testing-You use the word "ist

That is lending it out for trying ?—I have lent it to Mr. Moir and Mr. Gegg„¦ ̈·

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You didn't say that the horse should be taken round the race course?—Yes, race. course was mentioned. It was agreed.

How do you mean it was agreed?—He said

What did you expect to pay 7-Between $150 or $175.

Did you expect plaintiff to 'come down to your figure?- would have paid Szoo for it.

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DUG DESTROYED.

WANCHAI "CHOW" AND A COOLIE'S LEG.

A foreigner named T. Cordeiro, residing at 3, Sun Wah Fong, was summoned at the Police Court, this morning, at the instance of Inspector Fenton, of No, 3 Police Station, for allowing a ferocious dog to be al large un- muzzled. It was stated that defendant's dog-

chow bad had all the bites it was untitled Not satisfied to goder the Jaw that is, one. I GW. Garg, manager of Kennedy's Stable", with one bite defendant's "chow" made an at was then called. On the authority of a card tempt to chew off a coolie's leg one^day fast from plaintiff the hores, witousa said, was dent week. The coolie complained to Inspector to defendant's residence at Kennedy Road, Fenton, who, knowing the fierco nature of the

Mr. MasterDid you ever hear the horse

The Count-Can you prove negligence? Mr. Master-No

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noimal, caused a tummons to be served on tha owner: The defendast admitted the charge DANCING 9.30 P.M. Mr. J. R. Wood, who presided, ordared the dog to be destroyed, and dismissed the same

Was it a quiet horse Yes, Judgment was then entered for the defend, moss, ant with cos's.

FORMOSA.

Táklo, May 30,

I knew the horse was not ridden by Mr. MoM THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST THE ABORIGINES, I was told that Mr. Findlay Smith coulda's mount it now and again I saw Mr. Gegg riding it, so I thought Mr Findlay Smith would be only too glad to get rid of it at any price.” And I thought I had a good chance of getting a good borsa cheap

THE WEATHER.

The following report is from Mr. F. G. Figg Director of the Hongkong Observatory

On the 5th at 11:45 K--The barometer ker fallon quickly over N. Formoss and the Loo choos, and risen considerably in E, Japan.

The depression has passed from the Chias The two divisions of the expedition against the aborigines of North Formosa, which started coast to the Eastern Sea. It is now moving on April 22, marching southward by separate towards NE. to the W. of the Loochoos, A routes Inland and along the cout

depression appears to be moving: East

fanchuria,

ghest over B.E. Japan

able during the day except for occasional small he would take it once round the race courou could not afford to pay 535, you said.. effected' sjunction on Friday and are

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So you expected him to go down to the Happy Valley, from Hornady Road, solemaly ride the Then if you couldn't afford to buy the horse hort, and walk back ?--Yes. In point of fact 1: why did you ogt riding ?-I thought the „didn't know where be livad,

Assuming your story is correct don't you for the home to be taken house to start out-No.

think it was DRE to Mr Kilmate opanyian, IA

Tokio, May 31,

price would come do so. Then, cheap. If the bore salted me it. purchased it for $30 söld

unding

› district fikena kolles

lable winds may be Chinnal, and fresh of the Chipa Qont hours and sg

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