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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 1909.

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Mr. Murray Stewart wald:-Your Excel- expedient to act secretly. For the Central Ge vermant to show how weak it was would h: va

lency, Inasmuch as the principle of this Bill A meeting of the Legislative Council was appears to be the elementary business one of | wrought havoc with its scheme of constiution.

alism. Orders were issued by the Ministry of held in the Council Chamber this aftemoon, making as clear as possible the terms of a the Interior to the Press in Peking, and indirect- Present:-His Excellency the Governor, prospective contract, no unofficial member le ly to the native Press in Shanghal, to abstain Sir Frederick Lugard, K.C.M.O, His Excel, ilkely to oppose.it. The only comment I have from discussing the Antung-Mukden Railway tency Colonel Darling, x.k. Hon. Mr. A-Mtb maka-is-upon the Government's failure.to. Thomson (Colonial Secretary), Hoo, Mr. C. Mcl. apply it thoroughly when dealing with the case make an arrangement, without going to war- Messer. (Colonial Treasurer), Hon. Mr. PN. of this particular contract a couple of months which, of course, would have been fatal to China H. Jones (Director of Public Works), Hon." go. A couple of months ago this principio and without exciting the contempt of the Chi. Mr. F. J. Badeley (Captain Superintendent was advanced throughout in the debates on the gese people--which would also have been fatal of Police), Has. Mr. A. W. Brewin (Registrar second and third readings of the Bill closing to the Government. Grand Secretary Na Tung, General), Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, M.B., C.M.G. Hou the opiam divaos The ples of urgency was the only really determined man in the Waiwppu, Mr. Wei Yuk, C.M.G., Hon. Mr. E. Osborne, based upon it. Unofficial members were los had returned to Feking, and the Junior Pro-Hon. Mr. R. A. Hewest, Hos. Mr. Murray formed that there was pressing need for passing

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Hon, Sir Henry Berkeley (Attorney-General), Hon. Mr. W. J. Gresson.

sident, Liang Tun-you, was made to realize Stewart, and Mr. C. Clementi (Clerk of Coun-that Fill promptly because until its provisions that something must be done, or the way would cils), be open for the whole body" of officials, includ. R. ing Prince Ching, to commit suicide. With this possibility in view, negotiations naturally pro- ceeded apace. Ingenuity now rescued the Walwupu. from a sorry plight. The onus of signing the Autung-Mukden Railway agree ment was turned over to Viceroy Hsi Liang in Mukden; the memorandum of Gve articles was

signed there on the 19th, and the "face" of the Waiwupu was saved. It is noticeable that, aniv the day before, an' agreement relating to the „Kirin-Kyangchengtzound Hsiomintan-Mukden Railways had been signed in Tientsin, not in Peking. Peace has been preserved. But the power of the Central Government had beent Tennened by this voluntary transference to the CHAM- Provinces of the diplomatic powers relating to international negotiations, thé making of trea.. ties, and foreign affairs. That this lapse from, digalty bas oot escaped notice at Peking, in shown by the fact that only within the last few

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MINUTES,

The Colonial Secretary laid on the table the report of the Finance Committes (No. 13), «

FINANCIAL, MINUTES,

The Colonial Secretary laid on the table Financial Minutes No. 39. It was agreed that it be referred to the Finance Committea, ·

LIQUOR LICENCES.

MAGISTERIAL CONVICTIONS,

In finalform ware mide known, the terms for the new farm advor ised, and the tenders got in, the Colonial Treasurer could not possibly tell what the loss on closing the divans would amount to, the Secretary of State could not say what pro The minutes of the last mealing were road portion he was prepared to bear, and the workof and confirmed.

preparing the Estimates could not be proceed "FINANCE.

ed with. Before all things it was said to be no- cessary that the details of the new conditions under which henceforward the farm will be hold should be left in no uncertainty. The import- ance of this was put forward as a reason for declining to accept an amendment providing a suspensory clause. A suspensory clause was objected to as opening a chink through which doubt might conceivably creep in. Strass was "The Resolution auder section 6 of the Liquor laid upon the difficulties liable to be engender Licences Extension Ordinance, 1908, was noted by indeterminato conditions. The condi- proceeded with at this meeting.

tions had to be beyond doubt and they had to be advertised without delay. They were adver- The Hon. Mr. Murray Stewart asked the folttised immediately after the Bill passed and for days the Watwupu has announced itself as lowing question of which be bad given notice: many weeks subsequently. The assumption having directly participated in negotiations-Is it a fact that, as stated in the newspapers, was that everything had been done to make the a coolie was fined $15 at the Police Court for position clear. It therefore came as a surprise to find that all the time the regulations embodi- playing a dice gamo in the street, and that, in

ad in this Bull were in process of incubation. the same Court on the same day, fioes amoual. The very advance that is thus made is check.

We now learn that until they are balched out ed by the wrong policy pursued by theng to less than half that amount were imposed it is impossible to proceed, in a satisfactory Waiwups, which after all is the most import in the case of a conviction for being drunk and magnet, with the business of negotiating Ministry of the Central Govern disorderly in Morrison Hill Road, and upto Your Excellency's introductory remarks last ment. lostead of boldy and promptly facing vokedly assaulting and wounding Mr. Blowey

by striking him several times on the bead with week made this plain. From them I gathered every problem that comes before it, and such a

that the new Bill materially affects the position problem comes almost daily, there has been of a heavy stick? late a tendency to practise the gifts of the

of the prospective farmer. This impression in confirmed by a perusal of its clauses. It would ourich. The Prince Regent may well be

seem therefore that there was really no such pressing need, after all, for hurrying through the previous measure and that all the subrequent advertisement has much waste of tips and money. Two months ago I did not feel fully persuaded of the need for expedition. Now it is evident that then there was none. It is equally evident that, by this time, there must be. The unofficial members are therefore forced to agree once more to the adaption of those somewhat hasty methods of law-making, which are nowadays largely employed elsewhere, but which are nevertheless to be deprecated in a deliberative assembly.

relating to other points of dispute in Manchuria between the two countries.

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other options of the world. But besides this. inherent weakness as it is sect in the leading Board, there is ground for alarm at the growing

ascendancy of the Manchu element, and the diminution of power of the Chinese from the eighteen provinces. In doing sway with alt: distinctions between Manchus and Chinese, the important posts in the Government have. been- gradually filled by Manchus. If a count be

made of the number of Chinese and Magchus who are presidents and vice-presidents of the eleven Boards now existing to the revised Gov-

eroment, it will indeed be found that the two

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The Colonial Secretary: In the former cane Mr. J. R. Wood inflicted a fine of $15.00 for street gambling on the 37th August. The Police reported that gambling in this particular locality was persistent and that they had been unable hitherto to make arrests" "lo the latter case Mr. F. A. Hareland im-

posed a fine of $12.00 on a Japanese on the 27th August for being drank and disorderly and for a common assault. The Magistrate took into consideration the very drunken condition of the man and the fact that he was quite igoq rant of what he was doing. The Magistrate considered the fine inflicted quite sufficient under the circumstances."

CRIMINAL LAW AMENDMENT... The Colonial Secretary moved the first read-

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Alleged Criminal Conversation.

MR. LEMM IN THE BOX,

SEVERE CROSS EXAMINATION BY SIE

HENRY BERKELEY.

The action was resumed before the Chief Justice (Sir Francis Piggott) in the Supreme Court, this morning, in which Captain G. W. Mitchell, master of the steamer Fook Bung, iz claiming damages from John Lemm, a Hong kong architect, for alleged misconduct with his wife on divers dates and at various places in this Colony:

Sir Henry Berkeley, K.C., instructed By Mr. H, W, Looker, of Messrs. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plaintif. Mr. M. W. Slade, instructed by Mr. P. M. Hodgson, of Masirs. Ewens and Harston, defended.

"The jurymen empanelled were ——Mestrs, E. J. Hughes (foreman), J. W. Bolles, E.

Shellim, M. S. Northcote, G. C. Moxon, E. H.

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Than Capt. Michell's story la natrus ?.......-Ho minst have been dreaming.

I put it to you that you knew Capt. Mitchell was not at home when you called for the pur- pose of adulterone intercoóras—I called for the express purpose of seeing Capt. Mitchell |||

Your wife used to upbruld you for neglecting ́hør for Mr. Mitchell?-She used to threaten"

to cut my throat while asleep and suffered from ballucinations and alcoholism.

There were frequent matrimonial quarrely? No,

On the fth of March, you received a letter from Capt. Mitchell saying that you two were in fature to meet as strangers? Yes,

Is it not a fact that notwithstanding that

Capt. Mitchell wished you to be, a stranger M. Mitchell?--She was my only true friend to him, you still continued your relations with

in Hoogkong.

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After further cross-examination, the case was adjoined until 10.30 to-morrow råorning.

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Canton Self-Govern- ment Society.

THE "FATSHAN" INCIDENT REVIVED.

„RENEWED AGITATION ÎN CANTON. From Our Own Correspondent.]

Canton, 31st Aoguri. The Canton Self-Government Society has issued another circular for the purpose of con- vening a public meeting, to take place on the sest instant (to-day) for the purpose of discusa ing two questions. Subjoined is a free trap.. slation of the circular:

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Mr. Slade in addressing the jury for the de- fence said he must assume that they were pre judiced, for nearly everyone in the Colony was prejudiced against Lemm. But it was for the jury to get rid of their prejudice and do their duty. Some of the evidence given was eminently untrustworthy and during the years 1901-2-3 there was not the least trace of evidence against the defendant, though the practical outcome of the charges was that Mrs. Mitchell and the defendant had been guilty of misconduct all the time Mrs, Mitchell had been in the Galauy. Coming to the Macao visit in October, 1904, Counsel said up to this time there had not been anything proved upon which they could reasonably infor

1. A letter has beau recaived from the family Improper relations had existed between Mr. of the decossed possenger relating to the Far- Lemm, and. Mrs. Mitchell. With regard |than incident, to the effect that the late Mr." to the Macao visits nothing cold be more Lai Tso Choi, a witness in the case, bad died open or innocent than Mr. Lemm accom- of consumption on account of exertion and ganying. Mis Mitcball and her daughter | irritation brought about 'by his zealous efforts He signed his name properly and it was obvions in making a fight in contaction with the Fo to the marest baby that his signature had besu shun incident, and in appreciation of bis valu. altered by someone: The fact that they able services as well as to mark their sense of slept in adjoining rooms at the hotel in Macta rospect for him, the family are pleased to appro could not convey any suggestion of misconpriate, from the amount of compensation re- duct to anyone unprejudiced in the case. The ceived from the British firm of Meairs. Butter- facts of the can were simple. Mrs. Mitchell, field and Swire, a sum of $4,500 with which the been 50 at that time being disowned by her bus. Self-Government Society is requested to buy band, who made her a very small allowance, a piece of land in which both the lale Lai Tso Choi and the deceased passenger, Ho was assisted by Mr. Lemm, an old friend and fellow-countrymau of bers. He used to assist

her in her trials by taking some of bis meals at the house, for which 'he" paid," dìsing there regularly. He also look French lessons and learned shorthand from the daughter at the house-a very charming girl, and no doubt

a pleasant occupation. Because a man visited the moiber and daughter, who were in distress, and helped them out of their difficulty, was that evidence that he was guilty of adultery

Guaranteed to be made from the nationalities stand about equal, as in formering of a Bill entitled. An Ordinance to amend Mr. Murray Stewart said was to a certain ex-with the mother?

pure juice of sound ripe fruit.

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the Magistrates and Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1909.

The Colonial. Treasurer seconded. In the memorandum attached to the Bill, the Attorney General explained that the section referred to gave power to the Governor lo-Council to make Regulations for the pro- vention of expectoration. in public places, Eighty of the leading Chinese having formed a xociety "for the total suppression of the habit by educational and persuasive means," and undertaken to conduct a "anti-spitting campaign with coergy, carnestness and success, it is considered that the object sought can be better achieved in this way 'than by

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His Excellency the Governor said that what

tent correct, that was to say, that when the “Ibe amending Ordinance was before the Coun

ell it was believed that it would meet all that was required by the tenderers for the coming Farm. But, as they were aware, there were acties of Ordinances which-bad been passed dealing with these Ordinances. The result had been that the law bad become somewhat com plicated, somewhat chaotic, end on-close ex- amination it appeared that some clauses were confusing if not contradictory. He did not think that the Government could be held very seriously to blame for that condition of things and he did not agree with what the hon. mem- ber had said about the alterations in the Bill being very material and seriously affecting the Farm. In this view they were very nolikely to çause any siteration in the tender. His Excel- lency referred to the amending O. dissocs which was sent home for the approval of the Secretary of State in order that it might be put beyond doubt that the policy by which the Secretary of State promised substantial consideration for any loss which the Colony might sustaip might be granted. His Excellency believed that the

terms of the new Ordinance had been consider. ed and studied by the tenderers for the coming Farm

The Council went into Commities on the Bill, His Excellency the Governor in the absence of the Attorney-General guiding, the measure through the house.

The Bill passed through Committee with various amendments, none of which aroused any discussion.

TRAMWAY..

years, But it must be remembered that of the présidents of these Boards quly three are Chini esc, pamely President of tha Civil. Board, Pre- sident of the Board of Justice, and President of the Board of Communications. We do not include the President of the Board of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Liang Tun-yen, because above A. S. WATSON & CO., him are Prince Ching and Na Tung. For this ascendancy of the Manchus the reason may, (perhaps, be traced to their superior ability; for LIMITED,

as a matter of fact there is at present a lament- able deficiency of strong, capable Chinese holding high office either in Peking or the provinces. It is no surprise that in the (28 dilemma the recall of Yoan Shih-kái should

be mooted, but it is to be doubted whe-legislation. ther the Prince Regent will consent to take

His Excellency the Governor said:-The this step, for such a recall would inevit memorandum attached to this Bill describes ably rerault in greater power falling into the ex- with sufficient accuracy the object of its intro Grand Councillor's bands" than what he had duction. It will be remembered that the clause prior to dismiss. Yet the fact remains that which it is now proposed to repeal met with the preponderance of official power with the considerable opposition in Council, but no al smail section of Manchus may yet prove a temalive was proposed which would offer any menace to the peace of the country. That the prospect of checking the insanitary and dis Chinese are deficient in the requisite ability to ease-producing habit against which this classe manage affairs of State is not to be credited, was directed. It was suggested that notices Such meb may not be found among those in should be posted, and spittoons provided, and the regular live of preferment, but they could these steps were taken; but it is inevitable be taken from lower ranke, jugi au Princes that methods such by there", "should" "ToonTM Thai Hsun and Trai Tao, brothers of the become a dead letter. The clause gave power Prince Regent, could be advanced from a

to make rule's not to prohibit spitting altogether position of no official experience to be, respec- bot to regulate it in public places, and 1 may tively, the head of the new Naval Board and | observe that it was never my intention that any the Chief of Staff in Military and Naval Affairs. | such regulations should be of a harsh or drastic Oon other regrettable feature remains to be sature. I considered that in markets where food noticed in the political situations in Poking, Į is exposed for sale, expectoration, except into and that is the lack of that moral stamina properreceptacles, might be prohibited, but that which must always remain the basis of national elsewhere action should only be taken by way prosperity. With increase of salaries, far be of summons in aggravated cases, and 'only there still exist the old forms of corruption, to arrest, and be would be instructed not to dose yond anything that the Japanese recognize, Europeau constables should be empowered especially among those bigbest in office, uzleis as,a rola unless a previous warning had been The Council did not proceed with the second the reports received from Chinese sources are neglected, or in the case of newcomers un reading of the Bill entitled An Ordinach to to be bolind. At least extravagance prevails, familiar with the law. The Chinese members avand the Liquor Licances Ordinance, 1898, such as was ooknows in previous periods. This of Council, however," approached me with and the Liquor Licences Extension Ordinance, expenditure at the capital, coupled with the diffi scheme for inaugurating an Anti-spit-1908, and to repsal the Liquor Licences culties in raising taxes in the provinces, may, ting League for the total suppression of Amendment Oidioanco, 1902, HONGKONG, Wednesday, SEPT. 1, 1909. yet lead to a clash between the Central Govern, the habit by educational and persuasive ment and the provinces. The President of the meant. They informed me that eighty of Board of Finance, Dake Tani Trẻ, has called the loading Chinese gentlemen in the Colony THE POSITION IN PERING.

for greater economy, but this cannot take place had volunteered their support of this so long as love of official, display and extrave movement and undertook to conduct it with There has been a stir in the camp within the gance prevails. If there is any truth in the energy, earnestness and success. I have con- last few days. The easy-going, happy-goinformation to hand, there is samething worse stantly said in this Council that 1 believe in ceeded with. lucky mandarins at the capital have once again even than this extravagance, and that is the methods of co-operation rather than in methods received a shock, and have been forced to decline in morals on the part of the young of coercion. They are not only infinitely wore left over for consideration botil the next move. Dilatoriness, for once, has proved its Bobility and mandaricate. No vation is free preferable in their operation, but they are meeting of Council. fotility, even in Chinese diplomacy. Secre from such perif, but when dissipation is more effective. Busto.colist.co.operation.you. tiveness han-taken its place, to preserve the indulged, there is also allowed the privi- must abandon coercion, for the two cannot exist dignity of Chinns but secrets have a way of lege of living in retirement, with a tacit side by side. The Government, therefore, pro- the gth inst." coming to the light and so entering into bi prohibition against any interference by the poses to repeal this clause, trusting in the tory. Enough is known to enable us to trace discredited nobles in the direction of public pledged word and promise of the leading mem the facts to their primordial causes. The party affairs. The Rev. Lord William Cecil bar dous bars of the Chinese community that they will that has precipitated this change in China's well to point out this defect in the modern make it their business, with "energy and cars nearest neighbour and traest friend Japan; the education of Chips, and by this argument to estness* (to uss their own words) to diminish date was August 6; and the occasion of actipo: urge the British public to establish a University this evil in the interests of cleanliness and Was the Autung.Mukden Railway, I pood that shall perpetuate the moral and Chris health,* ̈ (Applause ) :: not bees be discusand which party had right tian ideals of Western civilization, "In "so on its side. That the Waiwapu, was dilatory, far as the men in power, whether of the hoping for benefits by mezas procrastination; is old or the new learning, determine to build Certainly a very natural conclusion, if we may their constitutional government on ethicaj The Colonial Secretary moved the second Judge by its dealings not only with Japan, but idevis that shall be Confucian, if not at present reading of the Bill entitled, An Ordinance to with other Powers. The ultimatum from Japan Christian, in so far will they be able to lead the amend and consolidate the Laws relating to was of such a character that the Walwape had, Empire into paths of spišty and prosperity – Opium and its Compounds, an

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LIQUOR LICENCE.

PROTESTANT CEMETERY,

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Yu Ting, will be buried and whereon to erect

a monument in their memory. On the grave stone, a statement setting out full particulars of the Fathon incident will be engraved, so

that they may remain over fresh in the mámory.

of the Chinese people.

2. The Self-Government Society has been in receipt of several telegrams from the Chinese residing in Ancam and the Straits Settlements, &c. to the effect that with regard to the presant · late of affairs in the Thras Eastera Provinces,

Mr. Lemm then stapped into the witbouill-treatment has been meted out to the Chinese- box, He said he left the Colony for Australia psople there by the people of a certain foreign da December 9th last year, not having been.country, the same as that to which the Koreans home for seven and a half years. He left have been subjected. The Chinese people Sydney on his retore on August rith, arriving residing to foreign countries have been 'greatly. in the Colony on the goth of August last. incensed, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs The defendant explained the circumstances appear to be ignorant and do not care to take ataching to the period when be boarded with head of the matter. The dell-Government Bocie Mrs. Mitchell and said there was no secrecy ty has been urged to convene public meetlage about the arrangements, and that Mr. Mitcball with a view to memorialize the Imperial Govern- knew he was staying there, as he returned meat on the subject in order to relieve the Chli while he was there. He advanced forward in nese in those provinces from foreign domination," his defence a total decial to the charges alleged Since troubles have arisen in the Three East- against him.

era Provinces, the Self-Government Society has been prohibited from discussing matters in connection therewith. However, many papers, both foreign and Chinese, have commented on matters relating to the state of affairs in those provinces regardless of the orders of the Im perial Government. As so many telegrams have been received, à meeting is arranged to take place on the gist instant when they will: be read to the assembly for their comment as

After the tiffia adjournment, Mr. Lemm again went into the witness-b^x.

Sir Henry Berkeley-For twenty nights, you were alone with Mrs Mitchell and her daughter?

Mr. Lemm-Yes.

And Capt. Mitchell did not know the fact till years later?—He did.

Do you suggest that Captain Mitchell is not telling the truth?-He may have been mistakes.

lot of Juroiture to store.

Why did you not live in a hotel?-1 bad a

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You could have'deus'so in a hotel?-It was more convenient to do as I'did,

Did it never occur to you that these visits of yours to Mrs. Mitchell would but the good name of the lady?-Such a thought never strack

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to the advisability of transmitting them to the Imperial Government for information.........

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

An estimate-of-is-90,000-bas-been-made-for- the cost of the proposed Senate House is Poking.

In 1899, you brought your boy with you? THE Colonial Secretary advises the receipt of a In March, I removed to Granville Avexus.telegram from the Government of Barmah noti M11, Mitchell occasionally came to arrange myfying that restrictions against arrivals from the pictures and foralture. She was usually ac-

port of Hongkong have been removed, companied by..Mrs. Wright. I had a little partition put next to my room for as offce.

You need to work in pyjɩmas ? - In the sum mer months.

If there were only inpocent relations between you, why did Mrs. Mitchell visit you in the day-time?Arrange my furniture and some- times ask me for dinner,

I put it to you that during July, igoo, you visited Granville Avenue several times a week white Capt. Mitchell was away at sea?-While he was there too,

Our Canton correspondent writes that, or the 25th ultimo, the ringlaader of a certain revolu tionary society, named Kwok Ak - Pis, was- arrested by the local officials in Weichow Many papers and a seat of the society were discovered to the man's possession, when, arrested. He has been handed over to the Commander-in-Chief Chan Ping Chik, for trial.

CHINESE reports say that on account of the Chinese feeling that the charge against Ins- You stayed frequently till late hour?-Half-pector Mears of Kiukiang (of having caused the 7 The Committee stage of the Bill entitled An past ten to eleven o'clock.

death of Yu Fa-ch'eng) was unjustly (sic), dis- Ordinance to set apart certain Crown Laed to be used as a burial ground for persons profess. Yes.

During the absence of Capt. Mitchell at sea? missed by the British Cossal at that port, -certain-sactions-of-them-are-resolved-to-carry- lng the Christian Religion, other than members of the Roman Catholic Church, was not pro-No. 8, you used to whistle No.

Is it trus that while you passed from No, to out boycott against the British. In pursuance of this resolve a tea hong ike other day withdrew a shipment of several thousand chosts of tea” ̈ The other items on the orders of the day

from a British steamer, and it is stated also thất there is a combination of merchants who have!: refused to take delivery of goods discharged i Did you pay off your rickaḥa ?—You !! from British ships. Efforts are said to hara- Did you hear the "boy" saying "Massa | becń made to identify British goods with a view. have come "No.

to boycotting their sala.

ADJOURNMENT.

The Council adjourned until Thursday next,

b FINANCE COMMITTEE,

held immediately after the meeting of Council, A'meeting of the Finance Committes was the Colonial Secretary presiding. It was agreed to recommend that the following vote; be adopted by the Councils

LAI-CHI+KOK QUARANTINE ÉTATION, A sum of thien thousand two hundred and

savais-seven dollars in aid of the votes Public Works, Extraordinary, Quarantine Station at I al-chi-kok,~~~Hospital, Approach Paths, &c.

This was all the business.

You can whistla 7-Yes, I can,

You admit having visited No. 8 at mid-aight an one occasion ?-One night in January,

It was raining hard?—No,

Then Capt. Mitchell's evidence is ustra. 7- |He may have heard me asking ihn boy if the

maler had come.

Then Capt Mitchell may have mistaken your

voice for the "boy's voice 7-He may have.

Do you deny that Mrs Mitchell said: "Come in, Mr. Lemm. Mitchell, Mr. Lamm has come to see you" -I do,

Capt. Mitchell asked you why you paid off your ricksha-No,

You said "It's all right, old boy. I saw your ship at the buoy, when Capt. Mitchell answered that his ship was not at the buoy but, - wsa anchored off Wanchal

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