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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3 1900.

Court, this morning, in which Captain C. W.

After some discussion, his Lordship granted.

Criminal Conversation. Mitchell, master of the steamer Fook Sang, is a stay of execution for a furtaight, at the end

MR. LEMM IN THE BOX.

ŠIVERE 'CROSS-EXAMINATION BY SIR

HENKY BERKELEY. --

fat inst.

The action was resumed before the Chlaf Justice (Sir Francis Piggott) in the Supreme Court, this morning, in which Captain C. W. Mitchell, master of the steamer Fook Sang, claiming damages from John Lemm, a Hong kong architect, for alleged misconduct with bis wile 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

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of which period the question is to be consider

claiming damages from Jabu Lemm, a Hong kong architect, for alleged misconduct with Elsed in Chambers,' / wife on divers dates and at various placus in this Oclony.

Sir Henry Berkeley, K.C., instructed by Mr H. W. Looker, of Mesura. Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plaintiff. Mr, M. W. | Slado, instructed by Mr. P. M. Hodgson, of Mesirs. Ewens and Harston, defended.

The jurymen empanelled were:-Mesir. E. J. Hughes (foreman), J. W. Bolles, E. Shellim, M. S. Northcote, G. O. Moxon, E. H., Hinds and M. S. Sansdon.

This moming's proceedings opened by Mr; Lamn being called into the box, where he un derwent further cross-examination. *

Mr. Slade then continued his address. . He

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THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN "GOLD MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. .

GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT FOR THE FOUR WEELS ENDING AUGUST 14, 1909.

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The Chairman and Directors, Raub Avstra- lian Gold Mining Co., Ltd., Singapore.

Gentlemen, berewith beg to band you my report on your mining and milling operations. The mine measuremonts and assay reinma of prospecting work shows a total of 1,195it: for

the period (4 weeks) under review, made up of

43ft; sinking, zo3ft, driving, 86oft, cross-cutting

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AN OVERWORKED JURY.

APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION DECLINED,

At the conclusion of the Mitchell,Lemm case | last Thursday afternoon, Mr. J. W. Bolles, as behalf of the jurore empanelled in the lengthy | litigation, asked the Court to grant them an -exemption for several years.

The Chief Justice smilingly declined to acquiesce in the application,

188 BANK OF KORBA.

GENERAL MEETING OF PROMOTING

'COMMITTEE,

A general meeting of the promoting com- mittes of the Bank of Korea was held on the

OPIUM IN HONGKONG.

SINGAPORE COMMENTS.

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The Singapore Frei Prese writes editorially thus

THE POSITION IN PEKING.

There has been a stir in the camp within the last few days. The easy-going," happy-go- lucky mandarins at the capital bave once again received a shock, and have been forced to move. "Dilatoriness, for once; has proved its When the Hongkong Legislative Council was futility, even in Chinese diplomacy, Secre asked to pass the amending Oplom Ordinanca tiveness has taken its place, to preserve the for that Colony, energetic speeches were made digólty of China: but secrets have a way of by the unofficial members calling on Govero, comlag to the light and so entering into his ment to obtalu soms more definite renewal of tory, Enough is known to soable us to trion the assurance of Lord Crews, that when sailous the facts to their primordial causes. The party loas had bean proved to result to the Colony that has precipitated thle change ‘is China's from the opium policy forced on the Colony, nearest neighbour and treat friend Japan; ibs by the Home Government, that Government date was August 6; and the occasion of action. would be prepared to ask Parliament for a was the Antung-Makden Railway. It coed. substantial vote in compensation. la_com not here be discussed which party had right menting on the debate in the Hongkong Coun- on its side. That the Walwugu was dilatory, cil on that occasion, we drew attention to the hoping for benefits by means procrastination, la fact that this promiss was so real guarantee in certainly a very natural conclusion, if we may

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Deacon, appeared for the plaintiff Mr. M. W. said that it was ridiculous to infar from the and gaft, of surface and underground prospect 23rd ultimo at the official rezidenca ⋅ of the | ¡tself of any compensation being granted, but judge by its dealings not only with Japan, but

Messrs. Ewens and Harton, defended.

The jurymen empanelled were:-Messrs. E. J. Hughes (foreman), J. W. Bolles, E. Shellim, M.-S. Nortbeste, G. C. Moxon, E. H. Hinds and M. S. Sassoon,

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against a total of 1,085ft, for

four weeks,

MINES.

Bukit Koman-soft. Level Drive South This end has been driven 3ft. moking a total of 120ft. The lode 53in. wide bas continued low grade.

$40ft. Level, Drive North,-Here 18ft, has been driven bringing the total to 69ft. The loda 48in. wide has greatly improved and has averaged 71 dwt. per too.

440ft. Level, Drive South-To this has boun added 24ft, making a total of 617ft. The lodu 54in. wide in worth 6 dwt.

The crosscut cast has been extended rift. making a total of 35ft

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The wort crosscut has been extended pit. making a total of 31ft. Nothing of importance

improper relations existed between the two. He would ask his Lordshipthe Chief Justice to put to the jury a number of specific questions to which the jury would have to reply. They would have to. sort the avidence before them. This was nol ́an, Mr. Slade in addressing the jury for the de

easy matter, and one which very few parsoni fence said he muit assume that they were pre-

were capable of doing. Most people, Coural judiced, for nearly everyone in the Colony was

declared, who were not accustomed to bearing prejudiced against Lemm. But it was for the evidence could only retain in their mind a jury to get rid of thair prejudice and do their vagus idea of the evidence heard, Proceeding, Some of the evidence given was Counsel stated that there was a specific act of daty. aminently untrustworthy and during the years indecency between Mr. Lemm and Mrs. Mit 1901-2-3 there was not the least trace of chall. There was no undue familiarity. The evidence against the defendant; though the

evidence adduced was purely circumstantial practical outcome of the charger was that Mrs. evidence. The jury were bound to give the bene Mitchell and the defendant had been guilty of fit of the doubt to the defendant. They wera as misconduct all the time Mrs, Mitchell had been much bood to give the benefit of the doubt to In the Golony, Coming to the Macao visit in the defendant as to a prisoner in a criminal trial.bas yet been met.

440ft. Level, Drive North-This has been October, 1904, Counsel said up to this time it was for the plaintiff to establish the charge

which he had made agalost Lemm.. The advanced aßft, making a total of 336ft. The there had not been anything proved upon which they could reasonably, infer any

evidence, Counsal declared, should leave lode grin. wide gives an assay value of 81dwt. no doubt in the minds of the jury. He sub- Drive Nonb, Winze from Drive North of Improper elatlons had existed between Mr.

Mitchell With regard mitted that Lemm had given his evidence, in StopTo this bas been added 24ft. making Lomm and Mrs.

Even in total depth 43ft. The lode in winze 4-in, wide" to the Macao visits nothing could be more perfectly straightforward manner. open or innocent than Mr. Lemm accom-giving evidence on matters which seemed to go gives 5idwt, per tan,. panying Mrs. Mitchell and her daughter, against him, he gave it in a straightforward 440ft. Level: Crosscut East Opposite Shaft He signed his same properly and it was obvious way, which was the surest sign of the genuine-This bas baca taken from 25ft, to 47ft. to the merest baby that his signature had been ness of a witness' evidence. The charge 34 aft. Level South, Drive Sooth from Stope. altered by someone. The fact that they against Lemm was almost as serious as that of. Here soft, has been driven making a total of slept in adjoining rooms at the hotel in Macao murder, it was a charge which would rain the 48ft. The lode 6yin, wide gives by assay could not convey any suggestion of miscon.defendant. In conclusion, he said that there41dwt.** duct to anyone unprejudiced in the case. The could only be ona verdict, and that would be

"Not guilty." facts of the case were simple. Mrs. Mitchell, at that time being disowned by her har

was assisted by Mr. Lemm, as old friend and fellow countryman of hers. He used to assist her in her trials by taking some of his meals at the house, for which, be paid, dining there regularly. He also took French lessons and Isamed shortband from the daughter at the house a very charming girl, and no doubt a pleasant occupation: Because a man visited the mother and daughter, who were in distress, and helped them out of their difficulty, was that evidence that he was guilty of adultery with the mother? /

band, who mada ber a very small allowance, keley addressed the Court at great Jabge Lode 154in. wide and worth ydwt.

Mr. Lemm the stepped into the witness box. He said he left the Colony for Australia On December gib last year, not having been home for anven and a half years. Ha left Sydney on his retura on August 11th, arriving in the Colony on the 30th of August lust, The defendant explained the circumstances attaching to the period when he boarded with Mr. Mitchell, and said there was no secrecy about the arrangements, and that Mr. Mitchell knew, he was staying there, as he returned while he was there. He advanced, forward in his defence a total denial to the charges alleged against him..

After the tiffia adjournment: Mr. Lomm again went into the witness boxi

After the tiffin adjournment, Sir Henry Ber

Counsel related the divers incidents attaching to the familiar, refations batyfèen Mr. Lemm and Mrs. Mitchell and traced the early history of their acquaintance. Counsel laid stress on the point that the relations between the two were kept a secret from Capt. Mitchell after the messing arrangements had bess stopped by the latter. Several witnesses had been called and according to their statements, the jury would be justified in returning a verdict of guilty intercourse. In conclusion, he asked the jury to award substantial damages.

The Chief Justice, in summing up, said that he felt sure that the jury, like his Lordship, had coms to Court, with preconceived Boticas and if that was the case, it was necessary to judge the case from an unprejudiced standpoint. There arelations between it. had been rumour in

connection

240ft. Lovel, Crosscut West Opposite Shaft This has been taken from 697ft. to 71aft. Crosscutting for Stopë-filling,—41ṛft. Stopes. Above the 440ft. level, a stopss: Above the 340ft. level, a stopes: Lode 13in. wide and worth odst.

Above the 240ft, laval, i stopa: Loda 157in. wide and worth 3idwt.

STOPE MINE.

160ft Level, Drive North-To this has been added, izft, making a total 260ft, north of shaft. The lodo 45in, wide given gldwi, S

16oft, Level South. The crosscut west bas been extended it, making a total of 37st. The drive north on branch has been advanced from 25ft. to 35ft. an lode motter-18iu. wide and worth 3dwt. All work at this point has now been stopped and the men put to continue the main drive souib.

150ft, Level South, No. 1 Winze.-This has this depth it connected with the drive aoith on been sunk 16ft., making total depth roaft. At

the zooft, Jovel from Anderson shaft.

-Crosscutting For Stops Filling.-299ft. Sto- pes.-Above the rooft. level 3 stopes: Lode goin, wide nad worth 15h dwt.

TÅNDERBON SHAFT.

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The main shaft has been sunk gft, maklog 6ft. below the 16oft. level and 267ft, from sur- face. This in preparatory to fixing the 16in, drain plunger pump and to sinking to another

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of the Bank of Japan), chairman of the com- mittes, outlined the business of the meeting, Marqais Katsura as Minister of Finance, then made some remarks. He said that the forma tion of the Bank of Korea would bring Japan and Korea isto closar relations. In placing the shares of the back on the market the ut most care most be exercised to prevent a specu- lative mania. At present the money market in this country was very essy and the economic conditions extremely favourable, while capita- lists were eagerly seeking investments for their surplus money, If there were any rush in subscribing for the shares, the financial simma tion would be disturbed. It was therefore neces- sary to exercise care and discretion in order to avert any attempt to organite a boom.

The official reply to criticism of this kind is was of such a character that the Waiwapo bad invariably of the tongue that a definite promise to act, and that promptly. It was also deemed to ask for a vole is equivalent to obtaining it expedient to act secretly. For the Central Go- any desire on the part of the anti-oplom sec-wrought havoc with its scheme of constitution- Up to that time there had been no whisper of vernment to show how weak it was would haya tion to oppose any scheme of compensation, aliem. Orders were issued by the Ministry of Their only object apparently was to obtain the suppression of opium, and by inference they were prepared to obtain that at the price of reasonable compensation. The party is how ever at length showing itself in its true colours. Having forced the anti-upium policy of the Government to a stage when it cannot well draw back, it is now beginning to get Parliament and the people gradually used to the idea of denying any compensation for any loss occasioned thereby." There The meeting adopted the business rules drawn up by the promoting committen, and it has possibly never been a stronger example was decided to appoint a sub-committee for of the utter bypocrisy pervading the anti the management of affairs relating to the pre-allude to it in order to draw the attention of opium agitation than this, and we only motion of the bank. The Chairman nominated

members of Council once more to the fact, that as members of the sub-committee Mr. Wake the promises of Ministers to ask for a vote suki (Vice-Minister of Finance), Mr. Arai

cannot be regarded as the slightest guarantee (Korean Vice-Minister of Financo), Mr. Katsu-

of that vote being obtained. The first fight of da (Director of the Finance Administration

the clavan hoof is contained in the following m Barbach Viscount Kodama (a Secretary in the Residency-General), and Mr. Ichihara marks of Mr. E. N. Bennett, Liberal member for (manager of the Koreno brauch of the Dal, Ichi the Woodstock division of Oxfordshire. Speak Ginko. The nominations having been passed, ing in the debate on the Colonial Office, be the meeting approved the draft of the Articles said, referring to Hongkong, "Sir F. Lugard

had said that Lord Crewe had asked the Im of Association. The malbbd of placing the shares on the market was next considered. It perial Government for a sum of money to make was decided that the sub-committee should good the loss caused by the closing of the decide as they thought fit the terms on which opium dens. He hoped that Lord Crows did not make that statement, but if he did, ka' subscriptions should be received, and that If

trusted that members on that side and the labour necessary the list of subscriptions should, he closed ever before the expiry of the term when of the money of the British taxpayer to such Party would strenuously resist the application the required amount was subscribed.. ⠀⠀

In reply to a question Baron Matsuwa inti-purpose." mated that be wished the formation of the bank

THE REVENUE PROBLEM.

Sir Henry Berkeley-For twenty aights, you come before the Hongkong Bench to be debat-level station at the 26all, level is cut and tim- should" "poi" care to "interfere, save that the

were alone with Mre Mitchell and her daughter?

Mr. Lemm-You. S MAMA, And Capt. Mitchell did not know the fact till years later? He did.

Do you suggest that Captain Mitchell is not lolling the truth? He may have been mistakes. Why did you not live in a botal-I had a lot of furniture to store,

You could have done so in a botel?-11 was more convenient to do asi did? -

Did it never occur to you that these visits of your to Mrs. Mitchell would hurt the good nams of the lady?—Such a thought never atruck

me.

In 1899, you brought your boy with you In March, 1 removed to Graaville Avenue. Mrs. Mitchell occasionally came to arrange tny pictures and furallure. She was usually ac companied by Mrs.. Wright. I had a little partition put next to my room for an office."

You used to work in pyjamas?--In the sum

mer months,

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

1 put it to you that during July, 1900, you visited Granville Avende several times a week while Capt. Mitchell was away at sea?-While he was there too,

You stayed frequently till late hours?-Half

past tan to eleven o'clock,

During the absence of Capt. Mitchell at sea?

The

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160i Level Drive North-Here 1781. bàs been driven making a total of 20311. The lode coin, wide gives 9 dwt, per ton. At the mor ment the end is not looking so well but an im- provement is expected.

SINGAPORE'S TEMPERANCE.

Circumstances in Hongkong bave made it financial position, with the result that there is necessary for the Government to consider its

refrenchment on the one band, and additional taxation on the other,swrites the Singapore Fres Press aditorally, Retrenchment does not appear to have greatly 'alarmed the business people-thane chiefly represented in the news- papers: the views of the retrenched do not find an unofficial qutlet-but additional taxation in the matter of liquor licenses is exciting much discussion and journalistic writing. It is rather a domestic matter for Hongkong, and we Straits is alterbately pointed to as a bright exemplar and an awful example, When the Governor points out that we get 74 lakha from our liquors, and Hoogkong only gets 21, then the example is one to be followed. But is the course of argument the Hongkong Telegraph A crosscut has been put off to the East 28ft. objects that the increased taxation will mean the Several feet of mixed matter bas been passed-closing of many of the bouses, with a corres- through but of no value.

ponding diminution of the consumption of liquor, and we are brought in in another light. Our con- temporary says as to the Governor's conjecture that there is a larger liquor consuming com- munity in Hongkong than in Singapore - "We have no idea where the Governor ob- "tained the information which led him to the conclusion that there is a larger liquor con- suming population in Hongkong than in the Straits Settlamenti. Without appearing to malign our neighbours in the South we should way the reverse is actually the case, or at all events, there is nothing to choose between the two Crown Colonies. We remember a time when it was said of Singapore that hardly a single white resident went home at night per fectly sober-which was, of course, & vile lander-but certain facts must have led to such a view being expressed publicly. How ever that may be, the fact remains that Hong kong is quite as temperate as any other place in the Far East, which may not be saying vary much, but is at least an excuse for the proclivi- tier of that portion of the community which indulges in what is popularly known at a re- viver after the day's work, and those who were tempistate before will be much more so fa intore, while those foolish few who drank to excess will have to curb their appetites in ac

260ft. Level. Drive South. This has been taken from 42ft to shit. The cod-ia much the same as last month.

A crosscut has been put off to the East Igft.. but with no better result..

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BUKIT MALACCA.

No. 1 Level Drive South. This has been advanced ft. making a total of 496ft. The lode matter 36io. wide is low grada.

A crosscut has been put off to the East rgit, in search of beller stone.

This part has not given the results expected and work has been stopped. The men are transferred to the No. 2 level to crosscut Hast from the No. 2 shaft to intersect, the East lode now beleg worked on the No. 1 level 6ft. has been traversed.

Lemm and Mrs. Mitchell and It was their duty to put an end to that rumour. Dis Lordship, directed the jury to find verdict one way or the other and, thus put as ending to it. Proceeding, His Lordship said that there was doubtless a lingering trace in their minds that it was somewhat ex- traordinary that the question should have come before the Scotch Court and should then again, ed. That was not so. Capt. Mitchell could only obtain a divorce in Scotland Lemm was not a party to the proceedings. It could not be ex- pected of Lemm to walk into Court and ask to be made a co-respondent. Such a thing could not be expected of anyone. His Lordship stated that the case before them was a very complicated ona and asked the jury to banish all doubts, from their minds. It was possible that the pee-. ple in Scotland may have taken a very serious view of visiting Macao on a Bunday. It was therefore perfectly obvious that Lemm should have a fair trial by those who had around knowledge of local conditions, They were to bring themselves to the level of the parties bringing, the complaints. They were not to judge according to their standard but according to the standard of the people concerned. They. wore to judge the people according to their status of life and their resources. They were to find whether the visits were inappropriate to their station of life and their resources. Al- though the charges were drawn in a general manner, such as 10 lead-to-the-belief that Mrs. Mitchell was the paramour" of Lamm, the jury could not give a verdict on such an assumption. They were to base their verdict on definite charges-whether adultery had been committed to such and such a month. They were to judge each particular charge separately. They could not begin by assuming these and then deal with the specific charges, They were to deal with the specific charges first. Coming to the question of special damages, his Lordship said he coulding work has been done. not advise the jury af present to adopt such a course, but would have, to be prepared to hear Counsel. If the verdict were in favour of the plaintiff, then the jury were bound to give Capt. Mitchell what in their opinion was a fair compensation as comfort and solace for his loss.

At Anderson shaft the machinery has been If Capt, Mitchell were entitled to costs, he would get it. The duty of the jury was merely to give connected to the balance bob and the main him what they considered a reasonable compen-pump rods attached in the shaft. The trial rua

was most sailsfactory. sation for a man in his station of life. Preceed- ing, his Lordship said it was curious that seeing that the alleged adultery covered five or six years, no specific evidence had been adduced except the visit to the Boa Vista Hotel. His Lordship could not lead himself to believetat these people were so clever as to have no direct evidence against them that they com. mitted. adultery at any time it was extra- You said :-" It's all right, old boy, I saw ordinary that the daughter should have beca your ship at the baby," when Capt. Mitchell pressat on all occasions. She was said to have answered that his ship was dot at the buoy but been present on the visits to Macao. She was also was anchored of Wanchai,-No,

said to have been present when the "boy" ap. Then Capt-Mitchell's story is untrue?-Heparently visited Mrs. Mitchell as No. 8, Granville must have been dreaming.

Avenue. Mr.Lemm had given bisversion of how he came to mess with Mrz. Mitchell. There was no eridence that Mrs. Mitchell went to No. 8, Granville Avenge. They had to consider if adultery had been committed in any of those periods (February, March, June, July and August, 1899). There was contradictory evidence with regard to whether Capt. Mit- chell had known if the two had messed and slept together. Capt. Mejor's story his Lordship left entirely in the hands of the jury owing to the contradictory nature of the different witnesses. His Lordship referred to the fact that Capt. Mitchell was uncèstain as some of the facts. He had bɔen a little vague au to who. No. 1 Mill ran azì days (crushing 430 tons ther his ship came from Wanchal and dwelt on the conversation which took place on the No. 11 rainy night when Lemm visited Capt. Mitchell's house. In codclusion, his Lordship directed

Yes.

Is it true that while you passed from No.4 to No. 8, you used to whistle ?-No.

You can whistle 7--Yes, I can.

You admit having visited No. 8 at mid-night on ena occasion ?-One night in January,

It was raining bard ?—No, Did you pay off your ricksha?--You. Did you hear the "boy" saying "Mases have coma"?—No..

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Then Capt. Mitchell's evidence is untrue?-- He may have beard ma asking the boy if the `master had come.

Theo Capt. Mitchell may have mistaken your cacon bar than Hi Guy's “ vulcă (.....5Ta may baya.

Do you deny that Mrs. Mitchell said: "Come in, Mr. Lema, Mitchell, Mr. Lemm pas come to see you"?—I do.

Capt. Mitchell" asked you whý you paid off your ricksha ?-No.

I put it to you that you know Capi. Mitchell was not at home when you called for the put pose of adulterous intercourse.—I called for the express purpose of seelog Capt. Mitchell,

Your wife used to upbraid you for neglecting her for Mr. Mitchell?—Sks used to threaten to cut my throat whlin 'asleep and suffered from ballscinations and alcoholism..

There were frequent, matrimonial 'quarrelk? --No.

On the 8th of March, you received's letter from Capt. Mitcholl saying that you two were la future to meet as strangers?—Yes,

|| the jury to judge the question in a reasonable, fast and discreet manner and sald ho felt por fectly sure that they would so.

le it not a fact that notwithstanding that Capt. Mitchell wished you to be a stranger to him, you still continued, your relations with Mrs Mitchell?-She was my only true friend in Hongkong.

Aker farther Cross-examination, the case was ` adjourned until rogo to-morrow morolog.

JURY'S UNANIMOUS VERDICT.; The jury than retired for about half-an-hypter and retumed with a unanimoùs verdich of "Guilty" on all the specific charges and award-“ DAMAGES AWARDED.;

nd the plaintiff general damages in the sum of and inst.

$7,500,0 The action was resumed before": "the" Chinf Kit, Blada applied for a stay of expavilon fer,] fustica (Bla Fracle Pigroti) in the Supreme - three months,

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No. 1 Level North, Drive North on East Lode, -To this has been added 36ft. making the total 12ft. The lode siln. wide gives dwt.

Stopes-Two have been in operation on a lode averaging 86in. wide and worth sdwt.

On surface and underground 92ft, of prospect The crosscut in winze from surface to the west of Malacca shaft has failed to strike the oda owing to some focal disturbance. Work is now being carried on the lode at a shallower depth in the winze.

GENERAL.

at home

HONGKONÁ CRICKKI LEAQUE,

On behalf of the committes I have much.

the Intefior to the Press in Peking, and indirecte ly to the native Press in Shanghai, to abstain from discussing the Antung-Mukden' Railway nffair. Diplomacy was allowed free scope to make an arrangement, without going to war- which, of course, would have been fatal to China and without exciting the contempt of the Chl nese people-which would also have been fatal to the Government. Grand Secretary Na Tung, the only really determined masin the Waiwupa, had returned to Paking, and the Justor Pre- sident, Linng Tun-yen, was made to realize that something must be done, or the way would ing Prince Ching, to commit suicide. With this be open for the whole body of officials, includ possibility in view, negotiations naturally pro ceeded space. Ingenuity now rescued the Walwupu from a sorry plight. The onus of signing the Autung-Mukden Railway area. mant was turned over to Viceroy Hel Liang in Mukden; the memorandum of five articles was signed there on the 19th, and the "face" of the Walwupt was saved. It is noticeable that, ooly the day before; an agreement relating to the Kiria-Koangchengtze and Helomintar-Mukden Rallways had boot signed in Tientsin, not. la

power of the Central Govaramant had been Peking. Peace has been preserved. But the lessened by this voluntary transference to the provinces of the diplomatic powers relating to tier, and foreign affairs. That this lapse from international negotiations, the making of treas dignity has not escaped notice at Poklog is shown by the fact that only within the last fow days the Watwopu. has announced itself as having directly participated in negotiations relating to other points of dispete in Manchuria between the two countries.

Were.it not a serious matter for the Colonies to be completed before the end of October concorned, it would be almost ludicrous as an example of exactly what we have all along pre next. The meeting rose at 4.30 p.m.

It is expected that the shares-of-the-bankdicted would happen, namely that the anti will be placed on the market by the middle of pin party would be prepared for any reason

able measures until such time as a purena!

The very advance that is thus made is check- next month-Japan Chronicle.

of their policy was assured, when they would ed by the wrong policy pursued by the 'be found the most unwilling of all to make any Waiwapu, which after all in the most import sacrifice for that policy. It is a curious com.

ant Ministry of the Central Govern- mentary on the religious cant with which mont

ment. Instead of boldy and promptly facing anti-ópíum agitation is clothed, that so sugges: every problem that comes before it, and such tion was ever made at the recent Opium Com.

problem comes almost daily, there has been of mission or has ever been made and publicly lato a tendency to practive the gilts of the sacrifice. on the part of these agitators, who adhered to, which would involve the smallest ostrich. The Prince Regent may well be stirred by the remissness of this body, to which are so extremely anxious to save souls of the he must look for watchfulness in relation with heathen that they will not sacrifice a Bio-

other nations of the world. But besides this gle cent towards that object. We make no

inberent weakness as it is seen in the leading doubt that Mr. Bennett's ulterance is mere.

Board, there is ground for alarm at the growing ly the beginning of a plan of campaign, ascendancy of the Manchu element, and the the object of which will be to gradually diminution of power of the Chiness from the accustom the public to the idea that it is eighteen provinces. In doing away with all. monstrous to pay for other people's morals distinctions between Manchus and Chinese, the We congratulate the anti-opiumists. on the important posts in the Goverment hava béna. commonsense of their supporters, even if gradually filled by Manchus, if a count ba we cannot see quite the same amount of

made of the number of Chinein and Manchus righteousness in their methods as they do. Wa who are presidents and vice-presidents of the do not know whether Mr. Bennett is an caroll- alevan Boards now existing in the revised Gov ed member of the anti-oplum party, in any case ernment, it will indeed be found that the two he is a strong supporter, and he is a member nationalities stood about Equal, as in former who cannot be regarded, as some members of years. But it must be remembered that of the the Liberal party may, namely as na irrespon- presidents of these Boards only three are Chin- sible meddler. He has had a good Varsity educaese, asmely President of the Civil Board, Fra tion, has travelled and acted as war correspond aident of the Board of Justice, and President of eat, and served in the South African war. We the Board of Communications. We do not cannot clase bim as a man to be entirely dis include the President of the, Board of Foreign regarded, and we therefore again warn the Affairs, H.E. Llang Tao-yen, becanse above members of Council, bere; that when the time him are Prince-Ching and Na Tung. For this comes for dealing with our own opinm question, ascendancy of the Manchus the reason may, the utmost viligence will be necessary, not to perhaps, be traced to their superior ability; for prevent either the Government here

as a matter of fact there is at present a lament. ablo deficiency of strong, capable Chinasa. knowingly acting unfairly, but to prevent the Government obtaining the passage of objec holding high office either in. Peking or the tionable measures, on the strength of illusory provinces. It is no surprisa, that In the promises made doubtless in good faith, but dilemma the recall of Yaas Shih-kai should entirely worthless as a “vauable consideration." be mooted, but it is to be doubted whe ther the Prince Regent will consent to take this utep, for such a recall would inevit ably result in greater power falling into the ex- Grand Councillor's hands than what he had prior to dismissal. Yot the fact remains that the preponderance of official power with the. small section of Manchus may yet

prova a menace to the peace of the connity. That the Chiness are deficient in the requisite ability to manage affairs of State is not to be credited. Such man may not be found among these in the regular line of preferment, but they could be taken from lower ranks, just as Princes Tsai Hans and Tsai Tao, brothers of the Prince Regent, could be advanced from a position of no official experience to be, respec- tively, the bead of the new Naval Board and the Chief of Staff in Military and Naval Affairs. One other regrettable feature remains to be opticed in the political situations in Peking, and that is the lack of that moral stamina which must always remain the basis of national- The premier club, having a heavy interport prosperity. With increase of salaries, far be programme before it will not enter 'A' and yond anything that the Japanese recognize, B teams for the coming season but will pro there still exist the old forms of corruption, bably enter a capable second eleven. It is especially among those highest in office, unless probable the Telegraphs will be doable to the reports received from Chinese sources are raise an eleven and will be merged in the

to be belied. At least extravagance prevails, · Hongkong Club, it is anticipated that the such as was unknown in previous periods. This Buffs will jola the competition.

expenditure at the capital, coupled with the diff. It has been suggested that a League XI. Calties in raising taxes in the provinces, may play a series of thres test matches against the yet lead to a clash between the Central Govern Hongkong C.O. It has also been suggestedment and the provinces The President of the The method of placing clubs in the League for greater economy, but this cannot take place an long as love of official display and extrava- table is the same as that adopted by the Coun ties at home, viz., by percentages, and I would goce prevails. If there is any truth in the information to hand, there is something worse earnestly recommend that the method of arranging fixtures be likewise the same, that even than this extravagance, and that la tha is, that the management of each club picases decline in morals on the part of the young itself what and how many fixtures it arranges nobility and mandarinate. No, ustion is free. so long as it arranges and plays at least half from such perit, but when dissipation is the maximum. If some such scheme as this is indulged, there is also allowed the privi not adopted several clubs and many individual lege of-living la retirement, with a, lacit players will declide to take part in what they prohibition against any interference by the discredited nobles in the direction of pubile deem a too arduous undertaking.

affairs: The Rev. Lord William Cecil has dona The Shield and gold medals worn given into well to point out this defect, in the modern the keeping of Mr. F. Maitland, the H.K.GO. education of China, and by this argument to President, by Mr. W, D. Braidwood, the Vico urge the British public to establish a University President of the League, at the conclusion of that shall perpetuate the moral and Chris- tian ideals of Western civilization. · In no the match with the Ladies Recreation Club.

Mr. A. E. Asger, the fadefatigabin hon, sec, far as the man in power, whether of the of the Larges, left Hongkong for England in old or the new learning, determins to build April and is expected to return in about two their constitutional government on sibicat ideals that shall be Confucian, if not at present months.

Obristian, in so far will they be able to land the Empire Inte paths, of gafaty and prosperity, A. C. D. News.

cordance with the depth of their purses.”

We do not resent the comparison of old times with caw. Some might be found to resent the suggestion that we in. the Strails could not carry as much as they of Hongkong. Such comparison is not exactly odious; rather it in From the Witley tables 62,5 tons of concen- foliome. The retort that occurs at the trates have been won worth rödw. per ton.

moment is that the only time the Singa Cyanide-During the 12 weeks to date 163 pose clephant was really painted, was when the Hongkong team came down here to tons of concentrates have been re-ground in the grit mills yielding 6801. smelted gold play cricket During a smoking concert equalling -4110z. per ton. Owing to several.some of the visitors left the Town Hall and delays the tonnage treated by cyanide has been advertised Aspinall's enamel by paloting the small and the boxes have not been cleared out. poor old elephant. This mach is to be said. From this date Mr. W. I. Qates will 6ll the it was not entirely red, but waringated cream and red with black spots. It had never been position as manager of your mines.

"dana before or has never been dons since, but 1900.

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pleasure in presenting the sixth annual report of the Cricket League.

Nino clubs participated in the Shield Com petition, viz. Hongkong 'B, Civil Service, Telegraphs, Hongkong A Craigongower, Roy al Garrison Artillery, Royal Engiscors, Police, and Kowloon,

The Shield was won by Hongkong 'B' alter a keen struggle with Civil Service, the rappers up

The competing clubs were not so equally matched as in the previous season when four clubs went neck and neck for the Champion- ship. Some clubs found the league programme too arduous and failed to complete their fix-

tures.

Milling Sheet for 4 weeks ending August 14 that can hardly be adduced as to the present that a second division of the League be formed. Board of Finance, Duka Tsaj Tié, has called

BUKIT KOMAN.

"relative capacities of Hongkong and Singapore 1:40 Stamps: ran 38 days lass 1,5 days for re for the consumption of liquor. We can, in all pairs and clean up.

senousness, assort that a very great change Huntington Mill ran, a8 days text 2.5 days bar come over as in the last ten years evon, and it is no longer considered the thing to do for repairs and clean up.

Qre Crashed: Koman | 3,517 tons.

more than quench the thirst after sports and Stopa 1,257- n

games. Hard drinking before and after dinner is quite out of fashion and that is an advantage Total 3,974 tous.

compared with which a diminution of the re- Amalgam collected 2,711,00 os, producing, venue frota ligger is a trifling matter. Retorted Gold

984.00 11 Smelted Gold

957.50 #

HUMAN HEAD IN A SAUCEPAN, Average yield per ton 5.67 det.

valus of tailings.sk

GRUZIONE DISCOVERY`IN TOKYO.

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(mins ore and 1,349 (tons surface ore. Total crushed 1,779 tons Amalgam collected 235.50 ois, producing Retorted Gold

81.00 Smelted Gold 78,00 Avorige ylald per ton

.89 dut. Total-Tons crushed 5,183. 'Amalgam

2,940.50 0xs, Smelted Gold

1,035.50 DEL Average Ficanese

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Yield per ton

893.04 or

4.01 dwi

W. H. MARTIN

Gasarai Maneres.

The accounts show a credit balance of $41.90.

A largo reucepan being seen in the Shine barn at Uyeno Park, Tokyo, on the aged ultimo, a policeman secured it and took off the lid. At first sight the saucepan appeared to be stuffed with old cotton, but on this being removed a decomposed human head was found, to the consternation of the officer and those gathered round. It is supposed that the head in that of the woman whose headless body war washed

The annual general meeting will be held in aahore in a trunk paar Omori, on Tokyo bar, the Hongkong Cricket Club Pavilion on Mon- some time ago, as reported in our columns at day the 13th of September, at 5.30 p.m. the time. The author of the crima has not yet been arrested. It is believed, with this new chas, that the police InvestigMilons will ́KAVA: A Mors Esccessful result

ALAN O. BRAWI

* Acting Hon. Sacă and Trosk Hongkong, September, 1903.

A NEW native publication, The Theatrical News, has made its appearance in the Colony.. In the Police Court, on the 28th ulto, a coolia was dued Sió by Mr. JR. Wojd, de baling that: Jonrust without a Bouncer

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