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TEMADUILBR-WRIGHT, CASH. '.

· PROCEEDINGS AT BRANOKAL

At H, M. Supreme Court, Shangbal, on the 418 inst, before Sir Hyland de Saumarez, Mr. J. O. E. Douglas, counsel for defendant applied to his Lordship to change the venue of the trial from Canton to Shanghai."

The Crown Advocate, Mr. H. P. Wilkinson was present in Court.-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY OCTOBER 15 1900

entirely for your Lordship to say whether the trial will be easier kore'or'thora,

His Lordship-Will you put it a high as this Mr. Crown Advocate, you think it is your duty to oppose the case being,tried barn?" I quite appreciate your reason that you would like everything in your hands balore going your feeling so strong as to oppose the trial here?

MACÃO DELIMITATION CONFERENCE.

THE SEVENTH' BITTING.

gib inst.

CHINESK GIRLS KIDNAPPBD.

386

Ms. Good Did and their children; Ross, Ella. Billle and Daniel Goon's Chin Keay. Mins Moy Ling, Dr. Wo and Ny Poon, Ohow 330

Josiah Coll'hi, la charge of the ceremonies department of the fair, Introduced Law Kay, who was born in this city and who is a graduate. of the University of Washington. / Mr. Golling declared that few citas could have prevented as the exposition.

Jadge, in the case Rexy, Wilkai Batler Wright, into Court and you might not have it here.: 14 the agent at Canton of the Hongkonginst the members of the' Macao Delimita Wood (Second Magistrate) in the Police Court many special days së Seafilo has, dong dan

Mr. Douglas, who returned to Shanghai by the P. & O. S. Himalaya, said that he had just arrived from Canton and be bad brought with "him the following affidavit made by the accus-

ed, in sapport of the application:-

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Mr. Wilkinson-It is my duty to place it be fore the Court for consideration.

His Lordablp-Just se, but do you put it to strong as to press it?

Mr. Wilkinson-For that reason I would press it upon the Court.

The Clown Advocate said that "man" had often commented:on'a cate and then served on a jury, when they bad done their duty, lang

"Hit Lordship-Ob-yas; know that. 'The Crowa” Advocate said that the mort dificult witnesses to bring up would be the acting manager of the International Bank and Shanghai Banking Corporation, Lac

His Lordship. I think this is a serious matter, and not stop that i can take lightly, Have you their depositions and could it be agreed to read them?

The Crown Advocate.—I would want to see the surries.

His Lordship. The books will have to come Mr. Douglas handed op Mr. Kenay's deposi- |tion to his Lordship, who said that he could

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Despile the propaganda vigorously waged tien Commission, it would appear that they manage to preserve their judicial serenity and mest time after time in pur.

suance of the instructions from thels, respec- tire Governments. Today, for the seventh time, the Portugueso and Chinese members of the Commission, with their advisors, met again at the private residence of Senhor ] T. Leiria, Consul for Portugal in Hongkong, where thay. held their deliberations, in The Commision sat throughout the forenton, luncheon hour.

STRANGE STORY AT THE POLICE' COURT.",

...,༞། The story of how three Chinese girls ware kidnapped and handed over to the care of up- scrupulous persons was told before Mr. J. B. last Monday afternoon which goes to show that the traffic in women has by humans been hip- Pedbike bad when two Chinese, one of whom was a woman, weve placed in the dock on the serione charges of having kidnapped three girls and put them to illegal use. Mr. H. L.. Debnya, Jr., (from the Crown Solicitor's office). prosecuted. The prisoners were undefended. The facts of the case lu brief are that on the Igth September last, ons of the defendants.

enticed the girls from a place called Pik Kwong

But of all these days, which have indicated that Seattle is cosmopolitas," said Me, Collies, "not one ha presented they gürgineus and spectacular pageant that has been shown by the goo Chinese rakidably of Seattle. What it more, they have paid for the show out of their 7- 'owa pockete." Jag LEW KAY-PRESİDES.

· Lew Kay, the young man who' was giran

charge of the menting, made an excelluntime

William Butler Wight of Shamsen, Canton, on, you would be able to get your paper see that Mr. Konny was very important la the Empire of China, make oath and say folt, from the beginning of this case, that xay Mr. Douglas said that as, regarded the ex- an adjournment being made iino die" át ghef and brought than over to Yau-ma-ti, where the pression as a chairman. He "spoke of the

Hh Lordship Suppose there, should be no del.y. It seems to me if thir ware-to' pressed and instructions for irisi hara I have always following →→→

I have been committed for trial apon four hurry or baste would be most unfortuante and "saveral charges of larceny of soms of Sar,530, prejudicial to the proper administration of $15,000, $5,000 and $4,000, money of and be justice which is of course a. proper determina longing to His Imperial Majesty the Emperor tion of the question before us-the innocence of China.

or guilt of the prisoner and therefore I think 2-Upon learning the case for the prosecuit is most unfortunate that the principal tion it appeared that the Managing Director of Chinese witness in such a case as this should the Oaston-Kowloon Railway, the representa- not be able to attend, and I think it really five of the Emperor of Chins so this matter, in most essential that he should be bere, and no way consented to the institution of this pra-think that the Chinese authorities should know Recution, but that the same was instituted upon the personal initiative of one Frank Grove, *Chief Enginner and a fellow employes with

me of the railway, t

penses, if the Court bad power to order the applicant to pay the expences of the trial in the event of a conviction, he on behalf of the prisoner should have to print on all costs being paid by the prosecutor in the event of an acquittal.

His Lordship-Have you any right for mying that?

Mr. Douglas thought that he had. He would like to know what the additional costs would that that is my view as it is your view Mr. be. He was prepared to submit that there Wilkinson, and I think also the view of Mr.would be no additional costs; in fact that the Douglas as representing the prisoner, is it not? holding of the trial in Shanghai would be much

Mr. Douglas-Yes my lord.

cheaper than holding it in Canton. If the trial 3-1 bave been arrested on those chargen His Lordship-I think the Chinese authoriwere held in Canton it would not be conducted without notice and without being given any tion should know, that that is the view of all of by the Crows Advocate, so it would be necess- opportunity to offer any explanation of mat- us who are coscersed in the administration of ary to pay for the services af another legal on is account and I believe that in the justice bere, and that if in the face of that, bis practitioner. institution of this prosecution as well as attendance cannot be secured, at all arents wo in its conduct a certain amount of animussball feel that everything so far as the adminis and personal feeling towards me his play-tration of British justice in concerned thatis.com- ed no inconsiderable part. This personal foeling against ma extends throughout the whole of the Shameen where I have many enamies and absolutely no friends. In proof of this I may state that though I bave resided →there for 24 mouths, have been a member of all the Clubs, taken a prominent part in the life of the place and done kindnesses to many, I have found on my arrest no persons to come forward and give the necessary security to enable me to be released from custody..

4-The matter of any arrest and charge has bean fully discussed in all the Clubs and bars of the place and although the public, which is very small and limited to about one hundred persons, have not yet been told my side of the story, they all seem to be fully convinced that I am guilty,

5-In consequence of the above fact and in view of all circumstances of the cars i cone cientionaly believe that it will not be possible for me to obtain fair and impartial trial before a jury of my fellow-countrymen in Canton.

Mr..Douglas added that it was well-known to some of the railway people that Mr. Wright `was leaving`as early as August 31, and it was well-known to the Chief Engineer two days before Mr. Wright left that be was leaving by Tengo Mars and that his passage was booked to Shanghai The whole of the case had been put through with considerable haste, and that there was considerable feeling in connection with the matter was shown by the newspaper reports. In the N. C. D. News of September 6, there was the following telegram : -

"CANTON-KOWLOON RAILWAY.

ALLEGED DISAPPEARANCE OF AN ACCOUNTANT.

Hongkong, Sept. 5. It has been reported to the police that Mr. Butler Wright, apcountant of the Chinese sec tion of the Craton-Kowloon railway, has disap. peared.Our Own Correspondent."

That, commented Mr. Douglas, was one of the many cumours which ware prevalent at the time,

His Lordship-I shall have to have something That is a telegram to stronger than that. Shanghai and it cannot prejudice a trial in Canton.

Mr. Douglas-The local (Hongkong) papers bavaheaded their articles about this case. The Railway Sensation," and such like. The chief basis of my application is the peculiar conditions prevailing in Canton. There is a very small jory fist indeed, and of the night witoesies called, naven are resident in Shameen. That reduces the list and in addition everyone in the railway offices would be excluded and in the laterna tionzi Bank," and possibly the Songkong and Shanghai Bank.

His Lordship said that the Consul at Canion, in a dispatch to the Court, considered that about fifteen gentleman would be available to serve of the fury who could be considered in. dependent and able to form a proper judgment

on the case.

three peremptory challenges.

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Mr. Douglas pointed out that each party had His Lordship replied that if a jury could not be found the Court would, if necessary, sit with

Axét.

Mr. Douglas then dealt with the question of convenience.

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mitted to our hands, that any failure of justice which might occur owing to the absence of this witness we cannot bold ourselves respóosib.e for it." That is my view and I shall take the first opportunity of calling the Chinese authori ties' notice to that by communicating with His Majesty's Minister in Peking. Fesling as I do I would ask you Mr Douglas if I grant tbls change of venue, whether you press for the case to be heard at once?

Mr. Douglas-I want to point out that I most be prepared for that man to give evidence now and that he would not be available for the trial 1 bava in measure to be prepared for bis absence. I think it is desirable that we should not have to reply on the evidence taken in the lower Court, but he should be present at the trial,

Mr. Douglas-My client feels so strongly about the change of venus as to stay in custody an extra two weeks to enable it to be done.

His Lordship-I will not decide the question at once but I will telegraph to. His Majesty's Minister at once, and I shall wait a further report from Cantoo, which I hope to get in an- swer to a telegram which I sent this morning, but possibly I may not get it in consequence of this dispatch which I spoke of having arrived since that telegram was sent. At all events on the chance of having some information I will adjourn this point until Wednesday morning, I have consulted with the Assistant Judga sad my learned brother will, be able to go down on Friday, il necessary, so that the case would be heard at as early a date after his arrival as will

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His Lordship-The Crown Advocate has not made any application toune in that connection,

BULLION.

Messm. Sámuel Montagu and Col Circular dated London, September 16, contains the following:

Gold-Bar Gold was again in great fequest and the price rose on Monday 7td. to 773, id per ex, Std. Over £600,000 came into the market from the Cape and Indin, and taken mostly for Russia. The demand for the latter country is urgent, because it represents not only the payment for cereal crops, but also the transmission of instalments of the recent railway emissions as they fall don

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lo order to secure a profit the Chinese minte have coined such a quantity of silver dollars and subsidiary coinage that the dollars are at 3 per cant and 10 and 5 cent pieces at 10 per cent discount, as compared with the notes of the exchange Backs. It bas also become se cassary to make the Canton small currency

Hoogkong. not a legal tender

It is an interesting fact that, the notes of the British Banks are quoted at a premium over the currency of the country,

The one of the market has been fairly steady, though quiet. Persea holidays in Bom bay on Saturday and by Monday checked busi- 069, and, as China, was rather a solfer, the price flinched.

The following amounts have been withdrawn from the Bank Sept.to £100,000 in sovereigns for Egypt, Mr. Douglas said that the greatest expenses

11 200,000 gold coin for Russia. 13 5,000 would be the cost of the witnesses, passages to

14 31,000 » sovereigns for South and from Shanghai' and their maintenance for

America three days. He submitted that witnesses in

14 50,000

Para criminal cases were not entitled to payment.

His Lordship said—I have come to the con- Silver-The Chinese Basks and money clusion, that this application must be refused. changer bare a perfect genius for extracting I cannot say that I bave done so without any grofit from the embarrassing tangle to which doubt, because I feel that when a prisoner does the currency of the Celestial Empire is re- put forward not only on his own view, but on daced. Based from ancient days on the stan- his own views supported by the strong com- dard waight of silver called a tal, but actually meats of the newspaper, that be is unlikely to resting on copper" "cash" with a variable re have a fair trial. I must say that if I saw mylation to it, and complicated by dollars of way to do it, I should wish to streich every foreign countries, in addition to those of differ pofut in his favour, and, if possible, move the cat provinces, another source of confusion has trial here. But in this particular case, of arises from the introduction of 20 and £ cent course, although these are Hongkong papers, silver pieces to such an extent as to food the they do circulate in Canton, but I cannot help marker. thinking that the mere fact of the papers con- His Lordship-I feel that strongly myself. I raining these remarks coming from outside think if I gract this I must of necessity allow Canton, would not influence the minds of time to the Crown Advocate to get further io-people who have already probably beard both structions.

stories, and, therefore, I am disposed not to magnify unduly these comments, which I car tainly think are unfortunate, and wore they made within the jurisdiction of the Court going to try the care, would call for very strong com- ment. But they are not. They come from outside, and as I say Canton, although very near Hoogkong, considered these malters before the papers came and I do not think the minds of the people are likely to be affected by what these newspapers say. Then I have the extremely string opinion of the Consul General In answer first of all on a report, and confirmed in answer to a telegram of my own-in his opinion a fair trial cao be bid. Therels ho sintes that there are fifteen jorymen who cap be obtained, and who, be is certain, would give an impartial bearing of the case. I am aware that the Crown is taking In reply to a remark by counsel, his Lord- certain risks in asking for the prosecution to ship said that he had looked up the sailing list be held at Cantes, because of that difficulty and he did not think they would care to go to which there always must be, where the jury are Hongkong before Friday. If they counted up very likely to have expressed opinions in a cass. the days they would see that the trial might On the other hand, we have got a jury, as begin on the fourteenth of this month at Can-say, whom the Consul considers an impartial ton. The question of the change of veroO

one and he is very much better able to judge than I am, and from what I have heard to: could, however, come up on Wednesday mom- ing at 10 o'clock.

day and from the depositions, I cannot but feel that the removal of this caso 10 Shangbal would prejudico-the prosecution in such a way as to make a fair trial almost impossible-I mean a because so many books would have to be brought; witnesses would have to be secured, and it is quite possible that this Court may not be able to ensure their attendance. Therefore, though somewhat reluctantly, Ihave come to the conclusion that the cass will have to be tried in Canton, and I have spoken to the Assistant Judge who will preside at the trial and he tells me that he is prepared to leave on Friday, in which case I should like to know your views, but my intention is to direct the Consal to bave all available juryman-the whole list, which is only about afteen-summoned for the trial on Thursday next, if that is a day which commendaftself to Counsel.

be convenient to the parties.

6th October.

Mr. Douglas mentioned that be had obtained copies of the Hongkong Daily Prest of Septem ber 6 and 7, which, he said, contained rather sensational accounts of the alleged defalcations. He then read extracts from the sapons, which be characterized as "distorted accounts." Pro ceeding-he said that the date of Mr. Butler Wright's departure from Hongkong, and the name of the steamer were known to Mr. Grove, An account of the proceedings at Canton else appeared in the South China Morning Port of Beptember 27 and 28. Both reports were head ed "A Local Sensation."

His Lordship asked if the proceedings were correctly reported,

M. Douglas said yes; in fact they were rather well reported.

His Lordship then banded the copies of the Mr. Soxik_China Morning Port back to Douglas,

full trial-

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On Tuesday large orders to buy, probably of a covering nature, came from India and the market revived, assisted to recover by lower sales from Chios, which have a tendency to decrease whenever the price recedes, Obe viously, at present, China Banks cannot afford to be out of silver.

The strong applications, for ladia Council allotments on Wecnesday betray a firmer top dency in India which was reflected by Bazaar orders from both Bombay and Calcutta, and the price again rore.

The quotations to-day, for cash and a mos. #32d, are the same as those of a week ago, se

EXPORT OF SILVER FROM LONDON..

Year.

To China. To Straits 1000

619,514 647,412 1901

1,107,170

7,069 884

841,847...

Igar

203,800...

1903

310,067..

-1904

517,792...

1905

885747...

821,379 79,268 38,299

1906

430,700...

1007

* 497,350...

1,750 708,000

1908

741,400...

164,885

82,800

1909 5,555,200... Bams date last'

yeat................. 516,400,..

112,385

WATER RETURN. Level and storage of water in reservoirs on the 1st October."

CITY AND HILL DISTRICT WATER WORKS LEVEL. 1908.

abfortunate victims were handed over to A woman who kept a brothel (the second defend-- ant). The girli were subsequently taken to a family house and shortly afterwards the culprits' arrest was effected ·

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His Worship dealt with the case summarily and sentenced one of the defendants to six months' bard labour' and' six 'hoites' stocks in lien of one day on the first charge and six to hard labour on the second count. The case of the woman was adjourned for furthur consideration."

industrial progress that China is experiencing and predicted that the result would shortly startle the world. He reviewed the friendly help given by the United States and paid A tribute to the late Secretary of State, Joba Hay, for his assistance la pra serving the integrity of Chica and declared that the action of this country is refunding the Boxer indemnity Award was proof of the friend ship which exists between the two countries

On behalf of the 400,600,000 people of China, I thank you Amaricane for your good! wishes and helpful friendship," he saider

Two young sons of Rev. Fung Chack sang CHINESE DRAGÓN PROCESSION. ↑ "America" and waved the American dag, thán

followed with the Chinese national anthem with a'display of the flag of China. They concluded with a song telling of the friendship ́of both countries and waved both daga. At the end of each song the audience rose and cheared., It was one of the pretty features of the programme, President Chilberg made an address of wal-

GORGEOUS SPECTACULAR DISPLAY.

Playfully teasad with a "ti-lung," chicored with the thunderous music of gongs and tom toms and escorted by a gorgeously costumed company, the good dragon which lives in the ann and which presides, over the destinies of China reigned at the exposition yesterday, says the Seattle Post of 14th ult. The parade, are ranged by the Chinese residents of Seattle, and participated in by visitors from Portland, Victo ria, Vancouver and San Francisco, was the most spectacular sess during the fair, The kindly dragon, which the legends of Chics say drinks water from the ocean and sprinkles it over the thirsty land in the form of rain, was not performing that important duty yesterday, and brilliant sunshine assisted in making the page ant a success.

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China to-day is celebrating her spacial day in her own conception of the Seattle spirit," said he.We have not many Chinese in our local colony, but of them we are proud.**

Imperial Chinare Consul Goon Dip respond ed. He said that he brought the greeting of the oldest nation to the youngest and strongest, and told of the appreciation of the Chinese for the friendship of the American people. Judga Burke told of the efforts of foreign powers to disintegrate China, and of the reply of tho' United States to China's appen! for help.

"When China turand to the young giant of the West," said he, "the reply to the power was, bhods off; thers shall be no division of Okina,

The magnificent banners carried by the marchers, the gorgeous accoutrements of the mounted warriors, the rustling silk, heavy with,

"The United States took that attitude, not gold embroidery, and the bamboo-batted foot soldiers, who carried the war weapons of the from a motive of gala in prestige or for dollars, ancient empire, gave colour and distinction to but on the broad ground of justice. Whether the pageant which will make it long remom-this country profited by that act is not worth

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The parade down town left Washington strest and Third avenue shortly before 11 o'clock, and marched to Pine street and Fifth avenue, where, cars were taken for the exposition. At 2 o'clock ⚫ second parade was given at the fair grounds, after which exercises were hold la the Audit- ortum. The day closed with a special program- me of fireworks at the foot of the Fay Streak.

CHINESE CONSUL'S LUNCHRON. At the Ab King restaurant, in the Chinese village, Imperial Consul Goon Dip gave a lae- cheen to fifty guests shortly after noon. From the yea wo tong," otherwise known as bird. nest soup, to "peng song nen pay" and "bang" which is the Chinese name for ice cream and cake, the luncheon was a BUCCOSE,

The Chinese officials and prominent merch. mats appeared in crinkling silks, embroidered in green, gold and red. The tables were deco- rated with yellow, red and white flower with centre pieces of green leaves. Tiny silk flags of all nations appeared everywhere, while the banquet hall was draped with bunting fringed flage of Oblas.

· SPECTACULAR PAKADE. Before the luncheon was finished at the Ab King restaurant, the glittering pagesat had been marshaled in front of the Chinese village. The shrill piping of the Chinese tates and the brassy pom-pom of the gongs announced the approach of the spectacular parade, The dra gon, 150 lept-long and writhing on its sixty legs, lumbered in the procession. A gally garbed attendant waving a "ti lung" which looked like a kogo entle box, and makes noise like dropping shot in a dish-pan, teased the gentle dragon and went through the mo- lions of persuading it to follow.

consideration, for the approval of the world in years to come will be our rich reward."

Judge Barke paid a tribute to Chinese cha- racter and their love of fair dealing.

"If a Chiness owes you a dollar" said he, "itat dollar will certainly be paid. The China- man is bonest in bis'dealings

Rev. Fung Chack, of Portland, delivered'un address in Chinase, which was frequently in- terrupted by appinusa from; the Chinese con- tingent in the audience. He advised the Chinese to study the exposition and declared that the dragon which was the feature of the Paredo was symbolical of China: Heretofore, he said, the dragon had slept, but to-day it was Mayor Miller followed with a short 'ad-

ch alive.

he declared that ____thu dress, in which what assistance

lo WAI. NOCOSsKry Its United States stood ready to food Chias movement for progress.

-WANTS EXCLUSION MODIFIED. Ng Poon Chow, of San Francisco, told of the ravages upon Chinese territory by European powers.

They held as their principle that might was right, and took advantage of poor old Chios, he said. "They took our territory to balance the power. If this had gone on and the ques» tion of balance of power finally settled, what would have been left of China, l'ask you that ?-

But among the nations there is one that. stands out as a shining example of international righteousness. She has been car friend through thick and this par loyal, our noble and only friend. I refer to the country over which the Stars and Stripes float,

"You have done much for us, but there is" one thing more that we ask of you; that is, the modification of the exclusion law. I do not Five men manipulated the grinning laws of mean the repeal of the law, but ask you to re- the mythical mooster, rolled the saucer eyes vise it in harmony with the spirit in which it and wriggled the red tongue. Five min were was framed It was never drawn to keep out. also engaged in the task of wagging the dra- the professional man and the merchant, but to gon's tall, while a score of burden-bearers protect the American labourer. Keep out the Inside the dragon did wonderful team work in. conlies but let the professional man and mari | imitating a wriggling motion of the body.

chant go and come at will. The law, as it now. The dragon was a great bit. Childrau, us-, slande, is opposed to the principles of American abashed at the sight of the dreadful creature, 1909"

He also traced the history of China declaring Tytam...... 2" 21" below) 12" 3" below clapped their hands when it passed, while equity and American jestesse."

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The Crown Advocate said that he could start on Friday. The actual date of the trial Canton would not be fixed until the Court arrived at

friend relied on the question of local reports. The Crown Advocate said that his learned Both the articles read had expressed. surprise that a man who held the position Mr. Wright did should have been accused of having com-cation, and I have reason to believe that there will be no difficulty, 1 cannot say more than mited sach an offence.

Reference was made to one Wei Han, and his Lordship replied, "I have got a communi.

His Lordship:-They seem to have pone | that." farther, They say he seems to have taken a step-

His Lordship said that inconvenience to the Court or Crown would not stand in the way ifa

The Crown Advocate assented, and added, miscarriage of justice was in any way probable.

that another unfortunate portion was the ailu- He was acquainted with the conditions prevall- -ing in Canton and there might be some difficulsion to the ladies. The question of costs in ty in obtaining a proper trial there. At the regard to the change of venus would have to be arranged. In rupport of bis contention he the same time he would remind counsel of the

Consul's statement ibat fifteen persons were cited Archibald, (a3rd Edition, p 1:6-78) R. v. available who would, in his opinion, give the Gilbey. He would ask that some provision for socused an absolutely fair bearing and decide the costs incurred should be made, if his Lord- on the merits of the case alone. With regard. ship thought the case should be removed. to the appearance of the witnesses the Consol soomed to think that the witness Wei HAD could not attend.here, and as regarded the rail. way he said the trial would cause great embar rassment to the administration and that they would lose the services of the Chief Engineer and Acting Chief Acconstant at a time when

· the audit was going on.

The Crown Advocate said that his chief ob jactios to the case being tried in Shanghai was that it might be necessary to refer a great deal to the books of the railway and in that casa they would require to have all the books and other necessary material brought up here. He preferred to put the accounts before the jury in a way in which he would understand and they world understand. Then there was the ques tion of expense, and the Crown might not be justified in paying the claims of all the witnes ses who would have to come up here for trial. He thought that it was necessary that they should bare Wei Han's evidence and he could not see why he should be allowed to go away, Mr, Wilkinson added that it was a question whether the Crown was justified in having all this expense by bringing witnesses to Shanghai and transporting books unlass the private pro- secutors were willing to pay something.

His Lordship Is that a question I ought to 'consider?

His, Lordship. Whatever the result inny be? The Crown Advocata replied in the offiṛma- tive, and said that his statement was borne put by the remarks contained on the next page, which dealt with change of venue.

Hit Lordship asked what the extra costs would be.

As a result of the conferscca with the As sistant Judge, it was resolved that the Court should leave on Friday by the M.M.S. Oceanien. —N. C. D. Now.

THE RAISING OF A WRECK.

TIMBER DISPUTE IN THE SUMMARY COURT. In the Summary Court, last Wednesday, the case was resumed in which the Chau Tal Kee firm of contractors, of 135, Des Vœux Road, Central, brought an action some time ago The Crown Advocate replied that the chief against the Ya Hing Loong firm, of 120 Mong. costs would be the return fares of the witnesseskok, Kowloon, to recover the sum of $992,50 to banghat, and maintaining them while here for damages for breach of a contract between He then read a cablegram which he had rethe plaintiffs and the defendants for the sale ceived. This read, “ Butler Wright venus im by the defendants to the plaintiffs of a hardwood practicable must take all witnesses Shanghai spar on the 29th September, 1908, to be entailing great expenses entirely dislocate work used as part of their plant for the purpose of of bead office of Railway some witnesses imposic foundered in the syphoon of 28th July, raising a sunken wreck (the sa. Ving King, sible leave embarrass prosecution."

Mr. Douglas asked who had signed the cabin. 1908). The spar delivered by the defendants as unfit for their purpose and was rejected by gram,

the plaintiffs, in the allernative, plaintif claimed $668.76 for damages for breach of warranty, A cross-action was brought by the plaintiffs to recover the sum of $125.74 belog amount due to the plaintiff by the defandrats for one piece of hardwood sold and delivered

the 1st October, 1908. to the defendants

Mr. E. Davidson (of Messrs. Hastings and Hastings) appeared for the plaintiffs, while Mr. Lao. d'Almada (of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow and Mortall) represented the defendants. !

The Crown Advocate replied that it was signed and Mr., Donglas remarked, "Deacons, the real prosecutor."

The Crown Advocate said that be put the telegram before the Court in confirmation of his contention regarding the difficulties of getting, the witnesses to Shanghal, and their expense. He did not want the prosecution to have any ezcase at all,

His Lordship. That is what really weighs with me. Canton is only a small place as we know, people in the East live in a friendly and Intimate way, and things are quite certain to have been discussed even by those who would wish to stand most aloof from them. Those same people have possibly discussed the question of whether they would have to serve on the jury, Eresupposing you did get a fury who are quite independent mean, you may fent really in your own mind that they are Independent and that the man may have a fair trial at the same time it is by no means improbable that there'

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It was stated for the plaintiffs that they had entered into a contract with the defaudants for the raising of a sunken vessel. The spar they contracted for was to be used in the operations. The Spar delivered by the defendants was unft for the work and Wan refected." "Aua result, the -plaintiffs were delayed five days in the apera: flons with Consequent extra expenses for coolis, junk, launch and other hiresunonisee

Evidence was called and judgment reserved.

Mr. Wilkinson reformed, to the practice in civil caves,

His Lordship-Would it be fa'a celminal CaSO?

Mr. Wilkinson-I think the Court should consider it. With regard to Wal Hab I think his: Government should not allow him to go away in the circumstances. As regards myself my only serious objection to the case being „tried Kore'in that, 1 should like all the material

for the question of sccount Kars at my hind, people have unconsciously expressed an↑ TEKEE CHINESE Ahopkeepers, ware floed Spo, and the discuity of explaining to "jury the opinion, and there is always the chance of the | ags and 515, respectively, in the Police Court whole of the cars which has gana behera 11102, trial being upset át grest sryouIGŲ/

thet Tuesday for kospleg doļus; scales.

STORAGE GALLONS,

1908,

Tytam. 497,000,000 || Tylam Byewath...

16:301,000 Tytam Intermediate 210,370,002 Pokfulam...kreso $70,400,000 Wong:ani-chung $3,260,000

CHINESE MUSICIANS APPLAUDED..

silk blouses ware wet with perspiration, for a One of the pleasing features of the pro dragon 150 feet long is no toy. Relief mon gramme in the Auditorium was the playing of walked by the side of the dragonbearers, so that Miss Moy Ling on the piano and the singing when the work became too irksome a rapid of William Lai, Harry Ding and Thomas Hom shift was made. Strong, agila men had been chosen for the task of switching the dragon's 1909. tail and manipulating the gratesque bend. These 287,255,000 men worked fifteen-minute shifts and looked 2,504,000 tired when they stopped in front of the au 208,405,000 ditorio

69,950,000 7,354,000

Total 747,340,000 575,529.000 Consumption of water in the City and Hill District during the month of September.

1905.

1909. Consumption...144,106,000 131,591,000 gallons Estimated} population Consumption

107,360

207,160

23.1 20.7 gallons

per hand per day... Constant supply in all districts during Septem- ber, 1908.

Intermittent supply by Rider Mains in Rider Main Districts doring, September, 1907. error owing to the dificulty of accurate mea The return of consumption is subject to aurement whilst the extension works at Albany Filter Beds are in progress,

Kowloon) Gravitation Reservoir

soo" below

tow [ :

YEATURES, OF THE, PARADE. The pageant glittered with tinsel and crashed with the noise of tomtems from the horses rid- dan by the heralds to the tip of the dragon's (ail. The old Chinese empire was represented by the company of mace-bearers, pikemen and spearmen. Strange weapons used in ancient | warfare gleamed in the brilliant sunlight, while the bamboo hats, pilk costumes and gorgeous banners made a riot of colour.

A Chinese orchestra, riding in a fiat, lam. bisted drams, banged cymbals and drew en ergetic bows on Chinese fiddles. The Celestial quartet rode in an automobile and sang songs during the march. The Fraser pipars, although appearing somewhat out of place, played a lively pibroch. With the A-Y-P. band in front and a pair of tom-tom boaters in the rear, the gorge ous pageant boomed with music.

Two score of aptomobiles carried the Chinese officials, the Chidose merchants and their fami- | lies, the exposition officials and the Beattle business men.

KOWLOON WATER WORKS. LEVEL 1968

1909

In the automobiles rode the Seattlemen who bad been guests at the luncheon given by the 11' 10" below Chinese consul. With them were Consul Goon Dip, Chin Keay, secretary of the consulate j Chin Kee, chairman of the arrangement com. mittes; Dau Tang, Jim Goon, Woo Bing, Ng Poon Chew, editor of a San Francisco Chinese, newspapar, Law Kay, chairman of the pro gramme committée, and more than 100 others,

STORAGE GALLONS,

1908.

1909,

1909.

Kowloon Gra")

vitation Re-176,700,000 240,417,000 gallons, servoir) Consumption of water in Kowloon during the month of September

1908. Consumption 28,691,000 24,890,000 gallons Estimated

84,500 89, 201 pepulation Consumption). per head per day Mone The Government/ Analyst, tep

ality. water is of excellent

Harry Ding's #plo, Over the Ocean Wave," Laicited a storm of kandclapping, and after be bad responded to one encore the audience expressed a desire for more. He possesses a clear, Aexible bass voice that indicates carafol Italning, and his singing was all that could be desired.

When William Lal, a tenor of more this ordinary ability, sang "Taso You'll Remember Twice he Me," the applause was deafening. was called back by the audience, and be de clised to sing a third escore, The singing of Thomas Hom, a baritone, was well received,

was the plano solo of Miss Moy Ling Portland high school girl The skill with which the Chinese musicians interpreted the Western music was a surprise to the assem blaga in the Anditoriam.

FOOTBALL,

HEY.C. SIX-A-SIDE COMPETITION. Last Tuesday afternoon at the Happy Valley the first two matches of-the above competition were played off one being Garrett's team wa Carroll's and the other Danby's vs. Gregoryjka In the former match Carroll's team had the better of the game throughout and won by s big margin of goals to nil Two goals warn scored in the first half and three in the second.

The teams were

Kaw, Goldenbary, LL Garrett (Capt.) Young and Morrison, pe baza

Carroll (Caps) Mead, Clark, Whitmarub, liver and Goldenberg, C

The next match was much more Interesting and the men had hard work before them, Bota AT THE AUDITORIÚM.,

mides tried time after time tá sonrp, þat silk w There was a great crowd jammed into the results. Tans the game ended in a draw and stroots about the auditorium when the process the teams scored a point dich. > The Ladik's wern as follow! I sion came to a halt. Wagner's band played the

Danby (Capt.); Tickling, Chapman, Chinese national antem; the title of which translated, is "The World's Delight," President | Shaw, and Kensett., 3 Chilbar escorted Gods Dip to the stage, while-Gregory (Capt.), Barlow, Kiby Mayor Miller, Chin Keay and the others fole tar and Lotion, lowed. Amoung those whe sat on the slago

9.5

gallons that theere

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