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Christmas Bazaar.

CHARITY'S, CALL TO THE GITY HALL ON MONDAY.

FRENCH CONVENT ANNUAL SALE.

fath inst.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH SATURDAY DECEMBER 19-1908.

JAPANESE YARN LOTZERY,

SHANGHAI LIBBL ACTION:

KENEST THOMAS BETHELL ✨. “NORTH CHIRA SDAILY NEWS AND HERALD, LIMITED":

THE EXCHANGE PLATE-Value: $1,000, Presented by the bankers and exchange brokers of Hongkong, Second to receive Sz5o; and third $100, For Chica ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners (at this "meeting of one race 7 lb. 1 of two or

more faces to lb. extra. Griffins allowed

b. Subscription griffins of this season 1908 1909 alowed to lb. Upplaced runners al- lowed 5 lb. Entrance S15 From the two mile post once round, and in euros)

Shanghai, 9th December, Before Mr. F. S. A. Bourne, acting Judge, and Messrs, P. W. Massey, H. W. Daldy, C. Mi, Joyce, R. M. C. Wallace and W. H. Jackson,

“This was a claim for damages for libel ́ap-

kong, or in the Far East for that matter, than category of lotteries. To the desire, how--THE HONGKONG DERBY.—A sweepstakespearing in the North Chind Daily Noes of the

No more deserving charity exists in Hong 'the institution presided over by the French Bisters at Wanchal known far and wide as he Avila de la Salate Enfance. It is unnecessary at this time to dwell on the merits of the orphanage which is malotained for the benefit of those Chinese children whose advent has proved unwelcome or who have lost their nearest protectors in their infancy. The fact remains that the orphanage in self-supporting but the numbers of those cared for at the Asile da iz Sainte Enfance are taken into considora. tios make it a matter, of continual worry for the Sisters to keep the establishment out of debt, and`at,the same time to bring up the children in a self-respecting manter.. It is auty by the exercise of the strictest economy and by careful management that the charity is enabled to continue its beneficent work. One of the forms in which the French Sisters on- `deavour to make bab ends meet is by the sale of articles which bave been fashioned by the

The Municipal Gascita says that it is report ed that the Mitani Bussan Kalsha, when ap prouched as a result of the Council's, deci- sion publisked with the minutes of October 21 bave informed the Legal Adviser that after careful consideration they are of opivion, that since the, procedure consista. chasers of the yarn gratis, it is not within the only of the distribution of coupons to pur

cil's wishes and in deference thereto, the firm ever, to do nothing in opposition to the Coun- bar communicated with the. Japanese Cotton Spinners Association on the subject, and since the consensus of opinion in the body is ap parently becoming adverse to the system which strong probability that it will be discontinued has been inaugurated, there is stated to be at the end of the year. The Council decides therefors to take no further action in the matter, pending receipt of the Association's reply.-Chini Gazette (Shanghai).

THE CATILE TRADE,

IMPORTATION INTO THE PHILIPPINES.

Figures covering the importation to the Fhilippines of live cattle for the past ten years indicate a continued annual increase from the total of 193 bead received during 1897, to 43,157 head, valued at $1,055,3,6, imported during 1908, according to the annual report of the Collector of Curioms. This number, embraces principally beef cattle, but includes occasional small consignments of breeding and draft animals. Chinese caitle continued to lead in this trade, although the 27,895 head received from that source in 1905 of Chinese cattle imported during 1907, while animals from the French East Indies to the number of 14,574 represent an increase over those received during the previous year of 13013 head. The change in this trade is the result of the recently increased proportion of diseased animals among those from the China coast, and the consequent restrictions placed upon importations from that source, which han led to larger purchases in the French East Indian market

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deft fingers and trained taste of the orphans themselves,under the guidance of their teachers. During the greater part of the year the children give a portion of their time to the making of these fabrics which do the utmost credit to the institution and to those re- ponsible for the designs. It is usual to hold a bazar immediately before Christiaad nick the varied, examples of the skilful needlework of the orphans is displayed for sale, and follow ing past precedents the Bazaar will take place this year, the opening ceremony at the City reduction of 8,179 head from the number Hall taking place at 2 o'clock on Monday after noon. His Excellency Sir Frederick Lugard will take part in the format proceedings and many well-known ladies in the Colony will take a part in assisting to ensure the success of the function. It need bardly be said that the display this year will be quite on a par with those acen in past years and the hearts of the Sisters should be glad deend when they come at the close to appre ciate the generosity of the Hongkong public. Coming as it does on the eve of Christmas, the Bazaar should offer on outlet for those who desire to salact suitable presents for their friends at the season of rejoicing, while at the same time they will have the satisfaction of knowing that they are contributing to the welfare of an exceedingly wonhy institution. On the prio ciple alio that charity covers a multitude of sing the purchases of goods which -attract their fancy may console their consciences when they dig deep in the family treasury with the reflection that they are helping forward a good cause besides, If the Bazaar is no à completa success it will be through no fault of the Sisters.

THE REGENT.

Among the rules for the conduct of the Re- gency (a partion of which has already appeared in this columo) are the following:-

On the anniversary of his birth every year and on New Year's Day the Regent-shall”no- cend the Wenbus Thrall, to receivò' con- gratulatory obeisances.

A special palace shall be built for the Regent -in the "Forbidden City,"

The Regent shalbtake up the duty of com- manding the Imperial Body Guards

The Regent shall receive the various Princes. -and Ministers of the Crown in open audience on behalf of the Emperor; and no one shall be allowed to interview the Regent surreptitiously.

The officials of the third rank and above shall be allowed to be sented when conferring with the Regent in the Tapgauan Ko (one of the pavilions of the Imperial Palace),—N. C. D. News.

COINESE CURRENCY.

It is reported in a New York cable to the Japan Advertiser that an entire plant for the macofacture of bankuntee has just been ship- ped from New York for Peking to fill an order placed by the Chinese Government for a new mini equipped do the most up-to-date Ameri- can lines. The establishment of the new mint is reported to be preliminary to the reform of the coinage system and the institation of a "regular național paper currency to replace the

present more or less chaotic métboda.

THE CHINA SHA...

IMPORTANT WARNING TO MARINERS,

Meairs. Browne & Co, agents at Moji for the P. & O... Company," inform the Japan | Chronicle, that on, the ist instant the Com

mander of the P. & O. steamer Sicilia wrote to them as follows:-

"For the information of all concerned' beg leave to report to you that yesterday in L33, 31 ́ -58′ N., long--315′′ 24). E, we saw a patch of brown discoloured water which looked very. much like a shoal. It was not of large extent, As our position was verified at noon it could' not have been Socotra Rock, unless that is'sol properly charted.-C. H. Watkins."

JAPAN.

*THE NORTH-CHINA GArrison.

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Tokio, Dec. 8. The reduction of the Japanese garrisao in North China will be began in the middle of December and will be concluded in the middle (of January,

General Hategaws, Commanding ife Japen=" use garrison in Korea, who, according to recent rumeurs, was supposed to be about to rosigo, leaves Tokio to-day for Seoul.

Dr. Sven Hedin will leave. Osaka to-morrow es roule to Europa við Korea and Siberia— N. C. D. Ness,

in reference to the result of the working of cote ton-spining companies in and about Oraka for the second half of this yaar, a-Japaucio con- temporary remarks that it was thought by the | suspension of 371 per cent of the spindles that the market for yarn could be msintalqed, but the collapse of the silver market and the inundations, in South China, have frustrated the success of the price ticket scheme, and the yarn market, has generally, been charac terised by depression. i. The spinners: have had a slight relief owing to a decline in the market for Jam cotton lately, bat-lbs result of the working for the period will be leus favourable than that for the preceding half years. All the companies, however, hope „to pay a dividend at the same rate as before, in order to maintain the markcat for shares.." It is | expocted:" that the japan-Spinning Company (will pay a dividend at the fate of 11.3 per pente “Fukushimagspiralny 16)/ cept, the Battsu Spinalo

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HONGKONG JOCKEY CLUB.

RACE MEETING; 1909.

of Szo each with $1,500 added." For, China panies, bond fide griftus on date of entry. Fint Pony to receive 70 per cent. Second o per cent and third to par cant. Weight for in ches as per scale..“. One mile and a balt, —

31st August and in the North China Berald of the 5th September 1908.

Mr. JAC. E, Douglas and Mr.. H. Browett appeared on behalf of the plaintiff and Mr. T.

Morgan Phillips and Mr. R. N. Macleod on behalf of the defendants.

STATEMENT OF CLAIM:

Mr. Douglas read the statement of claim as followS RANGER

*** Plaintiff was then called and said he was a resident of Stopli - Korea, having? previously been in businem in Japan. He went to Koren COTspondent of the Daily Chronicle, and afterwards became correspondent of the Asso- ciated Press and conducted the Korea Daily News and two vernacular papers, all of which papers be bad since sold, The papers were patriotic to the Koreans. The policy had been to publish true reports of all current events And more particularly it had fallen to witness's lot to report abuses to the Koreans at the hands of the Japaners. These abuses led to his pro- secution. His papers were not revelationery: on the contrary the editorials had always been the other way."

libelling me. I cannot get at. Japanese law, RORO

Mr, Phillips-Can you give aSy resaca, the subscriptions to the natioial, redempti funds were sani to your papaty was it because the people were friendly to you; paper? | Witness-I was kanwn to be beyand thes

proper control of the Japams police that money placed in my hands tuld not be taken from me, PA PE

Continuing `ssid that in May last') had received about Yas 66,000 towards the fand. He invested Yon aỹ,000 in mintama 37,600 in French concers, and about Yem 10,000 in a bank. On Mr KE MABONDCA ment was made in the paper showing the dis potal of the fand. At this time the menlei had been invested

Mr Douglas (interrupting)➡ don't know it' there is nothing about it on he leadings, budg it is my friend'e intention to pravi this libel but

THE GERMAN CUP.-Presented by mam bere of the Club Gormania. Second, to ra 'celve $150;" and third $75,--For China ponies, subscription griffins of this season 1958-1909 Weight for inches as per scale. Entrance Sio... One mile and a quarter,

THE CHINA STAKES-Value $500. Second to receive Sigo; and, Third $75. For China lately Editor and Proprietor of the Korea Daily peace. (Mr. Douglas; read: the article to an advertisement of May igitata the man,

Ponies Weight for laches as per scale. Winners at this Meeting of one Race 7 of two or more Races to extra. -- Grißips. allowed D. Subscription Griffins of Seasons 1907-1958 and 1908-1909 that have not won more than one race allowed to b... Entrance Sta. Five Farlongs,

6-THE LUSITANO CUP-Presented by the Members of the Club Lusitano. For China Pobles, Bond Ads Griffins.on date of entry. Second 10 receive S150; and Third $75 Weight for inches as per scale: Subscription Griffior of this Season 1908-190g allowed y B. extra. Entrance Sto. Ore mile,

Mr. Douglas was proceeding to question the witness as to when the new Order In Council came into force when his Lordship pointed out that the old Order was in practically the same wording as the new Order, a

Proceeding, plaintiff said the drst charge The Plaintiff is a British Sabject residing made against him was of circulating matter at Seoul in the Empire of Karea and was until calcplated to incite breach of the Nner and the Das Han Mai li Shimpo being written by the plaintiff which resulted in newspapers published at Seant aforesaid, his prosecution and bis being bound over The Defendant, the Norik-China Daily to keep the peace.): Witness said he was un- News and Herald, Limited, is a Limited Com• able to find out who the actual prosecutor, WEL pany carrying on business In-Shanghai and in A second prosecution was instituted against the proprietor, printer and publisher of the bim in Jane of this year by Mr. Wilkinson, the Norik China Daily News and of the North Crown Advocate, in respect of three articles China Herald and Supreme Court and Consular appearing in the vernacular paper, one of which articles, witness admitted, came under the head of seditious writings. A condensed report of the trial appeared in the W. G. Daily News. Witness wat sentenced to three weeks imprisonment, and he served his sentence in Shanghai, While here. Yang, Ki-tak, his Korean Editor, was arrested by the Japanese, and for some months after witness could not find out what was the charge. A chargs was the national redemption funds and he was

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Mr. PhillipsMy questions as not directed." with that intention. I am not justifying Lus libel as my friend will see at a lawt period

Mr. Phillips then asked witnes if he did not, asr in which the funds had been disposed, and witness replied that, strictly speaking, it wat bot an advertisement, brenda bat

Mr. Phillips-Was it a statement of the dise position of thefonds it was a mis-statement, statement rather conveyed the ides that: the 195

By you ?-By my Koman Edlor/ The mis money was still in the bank intead of saying y that the money had been deposted: The Devil an

ce said nothing about the miniig or any other investment. inter At this stage the court adjourned for tim of the Yang Kitak trial in the Soul Free

On resuming witness said he wad the knew the editor of that paper and he had asked bim to make a correction in the sport. It wasGa posalble that he had suggested inoibar altara

Mr. te quastion mess regarding the moneys enrusted to him Marlain, the Frenchman, asked what security and with reference to his desings with!M. had been given him. Witness eplied that s received security on real property transfer of deeds,

The North China Daily News is a daily awspaper which has a large circulation in Shanghai and in the Treaty Ports and alas where in China and also in other countries.

The North China Herald and Supremt Court and Consular Gazette is a weekly news - THE CHALLENGE Cur-Value One huge paper, which has a circulation in England and dred Guineas For China Ponies. A forced alsewhere in His Majesty's dominions, in entry of Sto each, but option to China Shanghai and elsewhere in China, in the U

in Phillips then proceeded t Subscription Grifins of this or pre: ited States of America and in other countries.

5-On or about the 31st day of August 1908 the Defendant Company falsely and maliciously priated and published in the Norik-China Daily News of that data words following:~~~

vious Seasons. Weight for inches as per scale. To be won two year consecutively by a Pony or Fontes the bond fide property. of the same owner Winner to receive $300 and 70 per cent, Second $100 and 20 per cant, and Third $50 and to per cent, of the Entrance Fees until the Cup is finally won, when the Second Pony will receive 75 per cent, and Third Pony 25' par cent, of the Entrance Foes. One Mile and three quar- tera

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8.-THE NAVY CUP.-Presented bythe Officers of His Majesty's Flect, Second to receive $150; and Third $75," For China Ponies | Subscription Griffins of this Season 1938-1909, | Weight for inches as per scale. Winner of. the German Cup to other Winners 7 b. extra. Entrance Sto: From the Two Mila Post Once Round and in. Meet-9-THE PARSEE CUP-Presented by the Par. see Community, Value $500. Becond to. receive $150; and Third $75. For China Ponies bond file Griffin on date of batry. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners of one Race 7 lb.; of two or more Races 15 1h. extra. Entrance $:q One Mile and a

Following are the events for the Race 18, 1909, commencing from the 16th February, which we have received through the courtesy of the Hongkong Jockey Club:

FIRST DAY,"

L-TRE WONG-Nel-chong Stakes,—Valua Sgoo, Second to receive Srco;and third $50. For China popies, Subscription griffier of | this seasoo|ig08-2909. Weight for inches an per, scale. Jockeys who have never had'a winging mount in oltber Hongkong, Shang- hai or Tientsin 'allowed 5b. Entrance 510. Half a mile.

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7.—THE MAIDEN STAKES-Value $500,

cond to receive Si5o; and third 375. For China ponies, bond fide griffins on date of entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Bub.

•scription* griffins, of this sesion 1908 1909 allowed 7th. Entrance Sto. Three quarters of a mile

3-THE VICTORIA STAKES. — Value, $500, Second to receive $150; and third 575. Får

China poules, Weight for inches as per scale. Bond. fide-griffins" on (date of entry allowed 5 lb. Bubscription griffins of this season 1908-1909 allowed to 1 Entrance Sto. One mila.

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4-THE VALLEY STAKES.-A sweepstakes of $10 each with $400 added. Winner to-re- ceive 70 per cent,; second 20 per cent. and third to par tent, For Chíus ponies subscription griffins of this season 1908-1909. Weight for inchai as per scale. Three quar- || -ters of a mile.

5-Tire Foochow CUP,--Value $500. Becond to receive $rgo; and third $75. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Ponies who have run at any previous meet. ing and not won a race and Griffins allowed lbs. Subscriptios Griffins of this Season

1908-1909 allowed 10 lb. Jockeys who have pover had a winning mount in either Hong.

· koog, Shanghai ́or Tiantsin allowed' 5-fb. Entrance Sto. Two miles.

|6;—The Trial Plate--Vaļuo $500. Seconă to receive $150 ; and Third $75. For China Ponies, bond fide Griffins on date of entry, Weight for inches as par scale. Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-1909 allowed 7 lb. Winder of the Maiden Stakes 7 lb. extra. Jotkays who have never ́ bad.... a winning mount in either Hongkong, Shang bai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance Sta. From the Two Mile Post Once 'Round and

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7-THE GARRISON CUP.-Presented by the Officers of the Garrison. 8econd to receive -$150 and Third-575-For-China-Ponies," Subscription. Griffics of any Season and ponies entered in the Hoogkong Griffios Stakes and Tientsin Stakes 1958 Meeting. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at previous Meetings of one Race 7 lb.; of

more than once 14'lb.; at this Meeting, v.16.

'quarter. 10.—THEGYMRHANA CLUB CUP.--Value £ja Presented by the Members of the Gymkhana Club. Second to receive $150: and Third $75. For all Chias Ponies that have fun at any Gymkhana Meeting, or Meetings of the Season 1908 and Subscription Griffins of this Season 1908-19:9. Weight to 15 8 lb. Winners of any Race other than Races con- fined to Subscription Griffins 7_ib.; of a Subscription Grifins Race ab. extra. Subscription Griffias of this Season 1958, 1909 allowed 7 lb. Winners at this Meeting winning mouet in either Hongkong, Shang- barred, Jockeys who have never had a hai or Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance Sto. Three quarters of a Milo,

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KOREA'S NATIONAL FUNDS.

THE ALLEGED, MISAPPROPRIATION,

Tokio, 30th August.

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It is reported from Japanese sources_that there is continued native agitation in Seoul against Mr. Bethell in connection with the national debts rédemption funds. The Japanese telegrams state that "Mr. Bothell confessed to misappropriation in reply to somonstrative in- quiries which were mada yesterday-Our Own Correspondent.

That door about the sib day of Septem ber 1908 the Defendant Con pray again falsely and maliciously printed and published and caused to be printed and published of the plaintiff in the North-China Herald of that date the words as above stated.

.7.--By the said words the Defendant Com pany meant and were underslood to mean and intended that the Plaintiff bad confessed that he had misappropriated the said national debts redemption, funds and had been, guilty of an indictable offence,

has been and is greatly injured in his credit

· B.---By reason of the premises the Plaintiff and reputation.

The Plaintiff claims-(1)Damages (2) Costs and other relief.

STATEMENT OF DEFENCE, This was road by Mr. Macleod as follows:

L-Defondents admit each and all the alleg. alions contained in paragraphe 3, 2, 3 and 4 of the statement of claim.

3.-Defendants admit that they printed and the Herald of Sept. 5 the words set out io pars published in the Daily News of Aug. 31.and in

5-and 6 of the statement of claim,

3-Defendanté admit that the said words are capable

the meanings alleged in par. 7.of of the statement of claim and that they referred to the plaintiff' »..

THE GRAND STAND STAKES.-Value $500.

4-Before the commencement of this action Second to receive $130; and Third $75. For the defendants caused to be printed in the China Ponies, bond fide Griffins on date of Daily Netos and Herald of Sept. 19 the fol- estry Winners of one Race. 5lb. dfwDlowing apology to the plaintiff for the said or more Races 10 lb. extra. Subscription Griffion allowed 5 lb. Entrance Sto, Thres quarters of a Mile.

2-THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAKES.–Valus $500. Second to receive 5150; and Third $75. For China Ponies. Weight for inches as per scale. Winners at this Meeting of one Race 7 ib; of two or more Races 10 lb. extra. Griffios allowed 5lb.; Subscription Griffins of Sesions 1907-1908 and 1938-1909 allowed 10 lb. Entrance Sta, One Mile.

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Mr. Phillips-Were they depaited with you? Mr. Douglas-I object to this question, His Lordship.Why do you object? and Mr. Douglas Because I am instructed that this information is required for particular par

Mr. Phillips-This is requird for the par poses of this trial alone. the su

with this action it may be nicessary though His Lordship-If he la gling to proceed. inconvenient for him to answe

arrested by trick. He was charged with starting an agitation in conjunction of funds and with having embezzled Yes 71,000, Witness Pro ceeded to relate how the national redemp, tion fund was inaugurated. Two years ago some people in Korea conceived the idea that if they could collect enough money to pay off the loans which Korea Had had from Japan they would be able to get the Japanese out of the country. Witness did not know anything about this for some time. The first he know of it was when sub- scriptions began coming to his office. It appear |ed that the Koreans, without witaend' consent, had recommended the subscribers to send the money into witness's office, Witness.did not know what to do with the contributions and he banded over the receipts of the first two weeks

Mr. Douglas--Mr.Bethell as been entrustee) about Yen too-to a society formed for theed with certain subscriptions kom Koreans: in purpose of collecting the money. He hoard afterwards that the Society was not what it contain way. The allegations are not staat, ke Korea and he has paid over these moneys in a should be and that they were using the money has emberrled, and yet they are alluding to it. for themselves, en witness sent them no more

That money has been placed in the hands of money, and he thought the Society had now dis- appeared. For a while be banked the money dealings with the money he had secured the

trustees properly selected, and in all these yeas which came in to him and so held it. Sub

approval of the trustees, and any investment. sequently a meeting of Koreans was held and

be has made, has been abmitted to these trustees.wore appointed to carry on the work

trustees and approved of by them. In the box, his possçision. After paying in about Yea and witness agreed to hand over the funds, in

he says the security is real property, What

ments, Yang Kitak being arrested about 32,000 witness ceased to make further pay-

that property is nițunted, what, if is or how it cams to be given, is not a matter which can be. given here, although it may be very valuable » Information.

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Another meeting was held, at which the chalımgn was the editor of "au opposition paper conducted in the interests" of a pro-Japanare Society. To that meeting witness gave an explanation of the disposition of the fands of the Society and they shook hands together and a vote of thanks was passed New was dated Tokio, August 30, Witness to him. This was about the 26th or 27th August and the telegram published in the N.“G, Daily

knew of nothing else upon which, such a telné gram. could be based except what took place at this meeting. Witness had bead continually making application to Mr. Cockburs, the Bris tiah, Consul, complaining about libels in Japan esa paper. On September to he received a letter that witness was being libelled but informed from Mr. Cockburn in which the writer agreed

His Lordship-There is no intention of extracting information

Lordship that there is, des

Mr. Douglasem prepared to satisfy your

Mr. Macleod There is not. His Lordship.I am satisfied that there la....

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Mr. Phillips-1' never heard of it until this

Hin Lordship I understand that the object of this is to find out on what security Mr. Bate boll advances this money. That they aID entitled to know. I shall exclude anything further.

namely twenty-seven thousand it, was not security exceeded the amount of the advances, Proceeding, withers stated.that M. Martin's

Martain. other than his personal bond, Ha true that he had ng security- whatever from M. knew only in a general way the objects to which M. Martain devoted the Yen 27,000 Some wore advances on land, and he put in s great many improvements into his hotel,

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If you will let me put it in his own wordin Are you sure you did not know definitely own that they did publish something false What did you know - do not remember, These falsehoods were so common.

Did you take any notice of them 7-No Why did you communicate with Atri Docks: burn -That doesn't make any difference,

him that he would obtain Hitle or no redresi by taking action. Witness saw the libel in the THE SEOUL EMBEZZLEMENT TRIAL. Daily News a few days after its publication A telegram in our issue of Sept, 17 stated, in On Sept: 14 Mr. Croise wrote, an witness's be- Connection with the trial of Yang Ki-tak at half, to the N. G. Daily News calling attention Sequi on the charge of alleged embezzlement to the libel and demanding substantial dain. of Korea's national funds, that Mr. E. T. Betball ages (Yen 25,000) and an.apology," "The letter

Mr. Phillip Was there any charge against bad "proved that everything was in order.* was acknowledged from Shanghal on the 18th you, do you think, of improperly dealing with In these circumstances it is clear that the state by Mr. Bell." On the 17th Sept. a telegram was these funds?-I believe there was. Paid not. ment quoted by our Tokid correspondent from published in the Daily News stating that wit-know definitely about it. Japanese telegrams alleging that Mr. Bethellness had given evidence and that thomatter bad 3-THE HONGKONG STAKES-Value $500,"hed confessed to misappropriation" was is been cleared up. The alleged apology ap Second to receive $200; and Third $75. A correct. The message in question, appeared peared in both the Daily News and Herald on forced entry for China Pocies Subscription ia que issue of August 31. We have re- Sept. 19. After witness had returned to Korea Grifios of this Season 1908-1909. Weight for ceived assurances (anticipated indeed by our and when it was common knowledge that he inches as per scale. Winner of the German correspondent's message, in Thursday's isque) intended to take proceedings against tie Daily Cup 7 b. exira; nob-winners allowed 3 b. that the Japanese vernacular reports in qües Neos, witness received the latter from Mr. An- Entrance $to, One Mile and a half.

tion were false and untrue, and we have there derson. 4-THE LADIES' PURSE Presented Saso fore to express our sincere regret that our added. Second to receive $150; and Third correspondent should have unwlingly given $75. For China Panies. Weight for inches publicity to it. as per scale. Winners at this Meeting Dihor 5-Before the commencement of this action than Subscription Griffins stb, extra. Jockeys the defendants made and offered an apology who have never had a winning, monst into the plaintiffs for the said words by means of a latter written by the Chairman of the defend. either Hongkong, Shanghai or Tientsin allowed 5 b,” Entrance.$to. * Once Round.. ants to the plaintiff in the following words

** Shanghai, ist-October, 1908. 5-THE FLYAWAY STAKES Value $400. Second to receive $150, and Third $75. For

Dear Sir Owing to the absence of the China Posies bona fide Griffins on date of directors of the North China Daily Neng and entry. Weight for inches as per scale. Win Herald from Shanghai the correspondence beson ners of one Kace s lx; of two Races 7 lb.; tween Mr., Bell, the editor, and you and your and of three or mare Races to fb. extra solicitors only came before the board yester Jockeys who have never had a winning day. At the meeting it was suggested that I mount a 10. as Chairman should write to you to associate Tientsin allowed 5 lb. Entrance $10 Seven myself with Mr. Bell's expression of regret that Furlongs,

anything of this kind should have appeared in

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been copied by other papers and Mr. Macleod Mr. Douglas asked witness if the libel had objected. His Lordship upheld Mr. Douglas, stating that other newspapers repeating the libel would be themselves, liable.

Witness said the libel had been published in the Hankee Daily Near the South Chinn Morning Post, the China Mail, the Hongkong reproduced it with a qualification saying that Telegraph and the Manila Timsi," The latter as it was well known that witness was not per be taken with a grain of salt. Until this oc

grate with the Japanese the report should

damage witness in the eyes of the Koreans, currence there had never been anything to fesides bis earrings as a journalist witness had no fixed source of income. He had very

communicate with him if you did not know It may make some diferance. Why did you what was in them?-1 did not zay I did not know what was in them, I knew in a general

way?

exira, Penalties accumulativa Jockey# | 6.—THE PHARTON STARED by the paper and that so far from desinug, to da little private means; an der Lith, the fonds were proved to be in order WAS

Mr. Phillips then proceeded to read" tule- grams in the Japanese native papers stating that Mr. Bethell had misappropriated the funds, vilk these telegrams but knew that the Japanese and witness stated that he had not heard, of foreign papers had alluded to them, He and Daily News about the 5th of September, and seen the publication of the libel in the V. C.

N G Daily News that a mistake had been ge it had not occurred to him to telegraph to the made. He considered that the telegram of Sept. 17th stating that the matters cospected t who have never had a winning mount in/ either Hoogkong, Shanghai or Tientsin

the Gymkhana Club Handicap Value $500, you any injury, our sympathy has been entirely

Cross-examined by Mr. Phillips, witness published just as a master of course. The Second to receive Sigo and Third $75. For with you in the salustifiable attack made upon 1904, at the outbreak of the Russo-Japanese faction in the least, and if and not decarred a

sald be had, been a journalist since March apology of September "allowed 3 lb. Entrance Szö.... One mile.

19th gave him. China Ponies that have ron at any Gyma yen by the Japanese press. As you may have 8.THE PROfessional Cur-Value £5. khana Meeting or Mestings of the Season seen the V. C. D. News of the 39th Sept, con- Chronicle. At the time of witness's prosecu

war. He left the employment of the Daily him that He might not proceed with his libel Presented. Second to receive $150; and 1908, and Griffins on date of entry. Winners tained a letter to yourself from Mr. Cockburntion both his native papers exlated, and still

action, gen -third $75. For-griffins on date of entry and

Mr. Phillips-Have all these things had no at this Meeting and non-starters barred. whose views must carry great weight, Mexisted, while the English paper ceased effect at all?If they had behaved in a band. panies that have never won a race. Sub- Entrance Sto. One. Mile and a a quarter, scription griffins of this season 1908-19097-THE GOVERNOR'S CUP-Presented by His Herald of the same date drew attention publication when witness was prosecated.

Bell og Sept. 19 in the Daily New and the allowed 5 lb. Weight for inches as per scate.

Excellency Six F.-J. D. Lugard, K.C.M.G., to the falseness of the particular statement Acute friction commenced between the Koranas Winners barred. Jockeys who had a win-

C.B., D.8.0. Second to receive $150; and made by those people concarelog yourself and Japanese in Nov. 1906, when the treaty sing mount in either Hongkong, Shanghai ar Tientsis allowed 5th Entrance S10,

Third $75. For Chisa Ponies, Subscription and expressed his sincere regret. If you do was forced upon the Koreans Witness then Griffos of this Season 1908-1909 Weight: not think this sufficient I wish you to under- began to criticise the Japanese, //* One mile.

for inches as per scale. Winners of one stand that we are quite prepared to do anything Race 7 lb.; of two more Races to fb, extra. to remove the impression injurious to yourself which may possibly have been formed by our

I am, dear sir,

9-THE HONGKONG CLUB CUP.-Presented by

the members of the Hongkong Club. Second to receive $150; and third $75 For China poales, Weight for inches as per scale. Griffins allowed s It. Subscription griffins al this season 1908-1909 allowed to 1by. Win- mes at this meeting $1b, axira. Entrance $15. One mile árid a half. 10.-Tux Racino, Stakes,—Value Scoo. Se

cond to receive „S150; mad third $73, - Far Chipa ponies, Subscription griffins of this season 2008-1989. Weight for inchise as per

scale Winners barred Unplaced Rudners and Jockeys who have never had a winning mount in Hongkong, Shanghai or Tiental allowed 5 D. - Allowances accumulativa. Entrance $to. Five furlongs

BECOND, DAY.

1-THE JOCKEY CUP —Valus $100. Second

tažnosive Siços and third $75%! 7os? China: ponies, Subscription - griffina) of any season. STd be ridden by Jockeys who have not had. Plmore than two winning mounts previons to ikle meatier in Hongkong or Chsua Waight for loches, asŻDA

Entrance $10. One Mile.

Yours faithfully

F. ANDERSON, Chairman,

Mr. Phillips-And from that time on your paper has been hostile to the Japanese

WitnessNot always. I sometimas found occasion to praise the Japanese Government, but very seldom,pindala

some way

Mr. Phillips-In the shape of Yes 25,000?— A The apologies were very fandy). All these apologies have come se a result of some prodży ceeding on my

my party. They have not been spon-

taneous,

Mr. Phillips then proceeded to put to witness letter written by: Mr. Andersen on basali, og the Directors of the N G.D. Nace stating that 8THE CONSOLATION STAKES-A Sweep-readers.

if the apology which had been inserted was not stakes of Sto each with $200 added. Secord. to receive $160;., and Third $75.. · For Ubina

sufficiant they would be prepared to do any vis Mr. Phillips then referred the witness to thing they could to remove the impression Inst Ponles that have run and not, won`at this

one of his articles which bad led up to his first Jarious to him. This letter, witness said, had ướt Meating. Weight for inthas as par scale. Jockeys who have, never had a winning E. T. Bothell, Eaq,

prosecution. He was then bound over to be made no impression on him. In EEWAY TO MY mount in either Hongkong, Shanghai or 6-Take note that defendants intend on the the Supreme Court and sent to prison, or Mr. Philips road a letter offering to

of good conduct. Afterwards he was tried by letter demanding Sa5,000 and a full apology, Tientsin allowed 5 D. Thres quarters of atrial of this actipa to give in aridence in mitiga Mr. Phillips-You remember the judgment sonable expenses, but stating that they could payaɛy ma Milo,

THE CHAMPION STAXER-With $750 add- and gabove the matters alleged in para 4 in that case? Boot abfortain any demand for mone

Witness I remember I had to go to prison for damages. His reply to this letter had a ed. Second to receive Sago; and Third s gro

The jury was empanelled and H, O. Davies (Laughter.) begyndte blad go on with the proceedings Hwanted farm 5500-1 $150. For China Fonies, Winners. at: this was excused on account of deafness, O D Witness said he was on friendly terms with publicity the publicity in now had in Meeting onig,¿¿A forced entry, › Entranen Mr. Douglas, in addressing the jury, said the the Japanese, but not politically. He knew the was going back to Korea to sua his Sao. Winner of two Races 510 of three issues which they had to try were exceedingly Japan Chronide, whose criticismu, ware' usually in the immediataifattire and they ar more Races Mo. Weight for inches as simple. The libel and the meaning of the very fair, poeta pablications of this libel wouldydat pezaca

Lacala One Mile and a quarterbel was admitted and the defendants had pat dry Phillips What about the aldefar TO THE NIL DESPERANDUM. STAKES, is a ples in mitigation of damages. The only the Japan Mail, I suppose they are not fair? culated an a new plane of new

Sweepstakes of: Sro with $200 added. Win insae then, if it could be calfed an issue, for the Witness--Can I say west. 1' like about: that nes, lo receive 70 per cent 1 Second 20 per jury to try was to sit there and assess the dam paper 7: (Laughter), centa and Third, to par cant For China ages which had to be paid for the libel having a Mr. Phill Palm Subscription: Griffins of this Season been written. When the jury and heard what 3908-1900 that haya yun and not won at this counsel had to say, and the: evidence which grac

oling: Weight for, juches as per scales would be added they would, he thought a

5% who chaya chrer? End, as winning, mit that it was a vary cipal),

w

Self hare no objection;

consider it is