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Intimation.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY DECEMBER 3 1900

nese, theatrical troupes to give

eric Hongkong University,id explanation of every detail enabled. His

of performances at the Tai Ping Theatre and last week the first performance of the series was given. The Committes purposely 6xed the admission fees to the performances at a high price viz, $50 per box of six seats,

A."S. WATSON & CO., and single seats would be charged, accord-

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DISTINGUISHED PARTY ATTENDS THE PLAY.

Excellency and the visitors to understand the play fully.. Tha gue■ of the Theatrical Sub- Commities expressed the opinion, that the decorations were most excellently done..

* THE PERFORMANCE RITATED. The performance wâs repeated last n ght in the presence of the Hop, Mr. A. W. Brewin, Registrar General, and Men, Brewing Mrand sin, G. W. Ever, Mr. P. H. King, deputy superintendent of police, and a British naval surgeon.

To-night the performance will be patronized by the Colonial Secretary, when the Hon; Sir Henry May, Lady and the Misses May will be present There should be a crowded house to witness the play, which ls of & high bis trionic order from the Chinese point of view.

COMMERCIAL...

"WEEKLY SHARE REPORT.

Reviewing the share”business for the wask, Messrs. E. S. Kadoorie & Co, write this after

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Last week the Bonghong Telegraph publish, ing to the position they occupy in the ad the exclusive information that a committee "house" $5, $3, $2 and $1. For the open of Chinese gentleman was energetically, an ing night tickets aggregaling. $8,000 in value gaged in the raising of additional fands for the were booked and as the cost of the engage Hongkong University by meaça of a series of ment of the troupe was between $3,000 and theatrical performances at the Tai Ping Theatre $4,000, it was anticipated that a handsome which had been leased for the purpose. On profit would result by the venture. The pro- Wednesday last, the 1st instant, a performance was given under the distinguished patronageand moters expected to not not less than in the presence of His Excellency the Govermory $20,000 by the initial weekly series. They Sir Frederick Lugard, KCMO, GD, D... contemplated a re-cogagement of the troupe The Governor arrived at the theatre punctually after the Chinese New Year, and hoped-in-a 9 p.m. His Excellancy's party consisted of MANUFACTURERS. the end to raise the required $50,000, Capt. P. H. M. Taylor, &.D.C, Capt. N. Simsong The influential Chinese sub-committee have private secretary, 11, E. Major-General R. G. been fortunate in colisting H. B. the Go Broadwood, c.a., Capt. Heathcote, A.D.C., Mr. Kennedy, of the London Times editorial staff, vernor's sympathy with their plan to the and Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. D. R. Law and Mr. and extent, not only of securing Sir Frederick's Mr. C. Montague Ede. The distinguished patronage but also His Excellency's pre-patrons were received on arrival by the Hoo. sence at the performance. last Wednesday. Dr. Ho Kai, C.M.G., supported by the following. Elsewhere we give a report of the entertain- among others, members of the University ment which the Governor graced with bic Chinese Sub-Committee: - Messer. Ching presence. The interest which has been Kang-yu (chairman of the theatrical committee, arouted by the sub committee's endeavour to La Churak, Ho Kom-tong. Ng Bon-tir popularise the scheme for the establishment Cha Shia-ki, Sin Tak lan, Wong Fling Lai Kwai-pai, Lee Pa-kwel, Leong Hok-au of a University in Hongkong, will have been Fang Chun-yuen, Ho Ngok-lau and 8. W. Tạo further stimulated by the novel plan whose (honorary secretary); initiation has found so much favour with Sir

The visitors were accommodated in a special Frederick Lugard. It was a fortunate cir: box provided for. iham, from which point cumstance that, on the occasion of His Ex- of vantage the drama could be followed cellency's visit to the Taiping Theatre, about the smallest detail being lost to the member of the editional staff of the London visitors from a spectacular point of view. The fimes was one of Sir Frederick's guests. Mr. ornate, character of the national embellish Kennedy was then io a position to judge forests in the interior of the theatre, the originality himself the real earnestness with which the Chibele in Hongkong have espoused the scheme for which the Governor stood spon REFRESHING will have much to say to enlighten his readers

sor It is safe to conclude that the journalistmented the the zealous committee, on the exbusers at $880. North China's are in demand

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at home on the objects and scope of the proposed. Hongkong University, thereby re- moving much of the prejudice which is ac- counted for the existence of a rival univer sity project for Chins having for one of its principal aims the proselytizing of the Chin- ese people.

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Telegrams.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH"

SERVIC”.

DISASTROUS, FIRE AT

GANTON.

A RICH DISPUTE.

STORY OF SHII MENTS TO BOUTH AFRICA.

Before the Acting Chief Justice at the Fupreme Court this morning, the Hang Shing firm, of No. 1:8, Wing Lok Street West; suod Messrs, W. R. Loxicy and Compary, of Hong- kong, for the purpose of recover's, the sam of $4,374.53, being smount due for rice sold and delivered, togather with interest thereon LARGE NUMBER OF BUILDINGS at the rate of 8 per cent, per ennum until pay mest or judgment. Mr. Eldon Potter, in- structed by Mr. R. A. Harding, appeared for the plaintiffs and Mr. M. W. Slads, instructed by Mr. F. B. L. Dowloy, was for the defendants, Defendants entered a counter-claim for $4.593.89.

DESTROYED,

[From Our Own Correspondieni:]

Shameen, 3rd December; 2.15 pm

Two more disastrous conflagra

Before the case opened, a long argument aroxe as to the question of judgment. Mr. Pattions occurred here last night. ter urged that he was entitled to judgment on account of an alleged admission of the plain. The alarm for the first outbreak tiffa claim by the defendants'in their pleadir gs.

pm. Couarel told his Lordship that he was clearly was given at 7 entitled to judgment, after which the defen It involved the destruction of dants could proceed with their counter-claim.

fifteen buildings in Sap-yat po.

Mr. Slide in saply contended that the coun ter-claim was in the nature of a set-off against plaintiff's claim and proceeded to cite authori ties in support of his argument,

It was then decided that Mr. Slade should

open. He stated that the present action stess out of the fact that the defendants shipped rice under several contracts with the plaintifs to Bouth Africa. In respect of sixteen out of the total number of eighteen shipments, the rice was not upto sample-No. 1 Siamrice, la pretended par- formance of their contracts, the defendants ship.

The market gederally speaking has remaived.] steady during the week under review, and only

Mr. Potter declared that the counter-claim a moderatá busimeno kas been transacted: The principal feature of the week has been a further could not be treated as a set-off. Counsel also advance in the price of Union Insurances, and referred to the question of costs bat bis, Lord in Langkats in the North. The Rubber mar-ship ruled that the maller was premature. ket has been fairly activa'during the week and a fair investment business bat been done in spite of the price of the Commodity bbing lower. Latest telegraphic advice to hand quote Para hard fios Rubber at 8); për lb..

Banks-Hongkong and Shanghai Baoks have again been doelt in at $995, closing slightly finer with no shares offering except at an ad- vance. The London price is unchanged at for ped No. Siam rice. Counsel then gave a short narrative of the circumstances attending the Nationals continue fixes with buyers at S65.

first shipment and said that the rest of the ship Marine Insurances.-Cantons are obtainablements were characterized by the same condi at $60 without inducing bayers. Unions tions. Among other things, Messrs. Loxley bave further strengthened and sales have taken, place at $865, 5970 and $875, closing with and Company exported rice to Australia and action was concerned, the defentents sent to South Africa. Before the completion of any of the contracts, with which the present

their agents in South-Africa a sample of No. Siam rice, retaining for themselves a portion of the rice as a "ample on which to buy, in February, 1907, they received a communication from their agents in South Africa asking for quotations for No. 1 Siam rice and bated on the sample which their agents already had. Io 10 ply, after having completed the usual preli minaries with regard to the sample, the plaintifs telegraphed an offer to South Africa. That offer was accepted for a certain number of bags. A contract was made with Lox'ey and Company and the quality agreed upon was No. Siam tice, to be equal to a particular quality of No, t Siam rice. Therefore, it was a sala, both by descrip ion and by sample. The rice was to be packed in double gucny bag, but subsequently, like a bolt from the blue," communication was received from South Africa to the effect that the rice, shipped was of so inferior quality,, "How the trick, fir trick onẻ fendants had not the slightest knowledge, but doubtedly it was, was accomplubed; the de-

Fire Insurances-Further buyers prevail in Chios Fires at $114, bus none ais obtainable at the rate. Bongkong Fires costique bag

of the designs, and the general picturesque effect of the remarkably pretty staging of the drama excited very favourable comments from the visitors who, without exception, compli ceilence of the impression they had formed of at Tis. 11c, bat shares are scarce. Yangisses a Chinese play. It was fortunate for the Com-have weakened to $120 in the North, but are mittee in panicular and the Chinese com-wanted at the rate, munity in general, that Mr. Kennedy of the literary staff of the leading daily paper is the world, should have been present and been a per- sonst witness of the enthusiasm displayed by the Chinese in the Hongkong University scheme,

Shipping-Bob China and Manilas and Mr. Kennedy's impressions will; no doubt, in...' fluence his contributions to his journal on the Daugiases are quiet, at quotations, without University project, which may have the effect of business to report. Hongkong Canton and somewhat re-casting the views of people at Macao Steamboats have changed bands at bome-especially of the bigotted missionary 530 and more are wanted. fods Chinas can type-concerning the sympathy evinced by the be placed at $50. In the North, they are wanted hinese in Hongkeng towards the great edu.at Tla:43. Shell "ransports have strengthened Tux German mail of the 3rd November was cational scheme the Colony is about to embark and buyers prevail at 69/6.',

FRUIT SYRUPS

mixed with aerated or plain water-

LOCAL AND GENERAL. make excellent refreshing beveragey.

-THE lubber retora of the Ragulla Co, for the Guaranteed to be made from the month of October is 1,16 16ɛ.

puro juice of sound ripe fruit.

delivered in London on the and inst.

MR. T. F. Hough, the energetic clerk of tha course; returned from a visit to Northern poris this marcing.

A. S. WATSON & CO., Massas, Carlowitz & Co., as agents in Hong-

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·SUPBCRIPTION RATES (IN ADVANCE). DAILY-286 Der kontra, -, WIKI-13 per annum

The rates,per quarter and nav maneach, ommrtional Subscription for any period less than one month will be charged as for a full month. The dally iweze 14, delivered free when the address is somalble to ineenger Peak #nbscribers can have their copies delivered at their residences withent any extra charge. On copies sent by post an -additional $1,80 per quarter la charged for postage.

world is 80 centa per quarter,

DEATH.

At the Peak Hospital,~' oogkong, on the 2nd inst, after a long and painful illos, Henry John Smith, aged 68 'years. [813

kong for the Albinga Assurance Co., of Ham- burg, have sent us a date block for the coming

year.

CÂNTON DAY BY DAY.

AUSTMAN, AMBASSADOR,

[From Our Own Correspondent.}

Cantor, and December. Baron de Call, the new Ambassador for Austria who arrived here on the 29th Novem ber on a visit to this city left for Hoogkong yesterday by the night steamer.

COMMISSIONER KAD.

The Imperial Delimitation Commissioner, HE. Kao Eth Chien, owing to exigencies of business, left here early this morning instead of yesterday, on board the Government gun- boat Shum, Bong, "..

LIKIN COLLECTIONS. The collection of Likin duos in Canton der ing the first ten days of this moon, as reported by the Likía officials to the Viceroy, amounted to tails 44,893.5.6.

FLOODS.

provinces, stating that, owing to the disastrous floads in Kinng Pei a large number of sufferers is now in urgent need of a'sistance. In the telegram H. E. Chang cavoostly asked the Canton people to raise subscriptions and to ramh them to him at an early, date to relieve the sufferers.

MOUNTED PATROL.

into,

Sir Frederick Lugard and party followed the play with rivetted interest until 11.30 p.m. when they left. The piece is thus described in the programma:

OPENING SCENE IN DUMB SHOR The Genil of Prosperity and Happiness pre. seats their best wishes to the distinguished Company.

DRAMA.

Kwoon Chung, Prime Minister to Duke Woon of Tse.

lected and on offer at $375.

Refineries-China Sugars have been the medium of a fair business at $ 58/159 during the week closing quiet at the latter rate, Luzan can probably be had at 51 . Perak Sugais bave changed hands at Tis, 359 on the dividend of Tii. 11 per share paid in Shadghal on the ret fast,, "

T1 19.10, Raubs are out of favours and Mining-Chinese Engineerings have been

neglected at $74.

Docks, Wharves and Godowas-Kowloon

the fact remained that the trick was there.

The second outbreak took place at three o'clock before dawn. The fire continued to bura fiercely until this morning,

When it was ultimately "extid' guished, the destruction comprised the burning down of seventy build- ings and the ruin of all their con

tents.

All the houses destroyed in the second conflagration were situate in Yau-lan-moon, in the South City, Fortunately, no lives were lost, MANCHURIAN AFFAIRS.

MUZZLING THE PRESS.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung" Po."}

Peking, 2nd December. On account of important matters taking place in the Three Eastern Provinces, the Waiwupur has stopped the newspapers from making any comments thereon..

Prince Su is, however, strongly opposed to the Waiwupu's action. VICEROYALTY OF CHIHLI,

unpopular appoINTMENT,

[By'dourtery of" the “Sheung Po."]

Peking, 2nd December The gentry and people of Chihli Province do not approve of the pointment of Chan Kwei-lung to the

The statement of claim set out that by divers Whatfs are quiet with sellers at $52. Wham-contracts, plaintiffs had agreed to sell to the poa Docks are on offer at Set with probable defendants and defendants agreed to purchase buyers at 5.0 Shanghai Docks are firm at from the plaintifs varions bege of rice, to be. Viceroyalty of Chihli and so have delivered by the plaintiffs free on board and to held a meeting protesting against Tin 75. Hongkew Wharf are required for at

be equal to sample, Defendaois examiced the Ti 128.

rice at plaintiffs' shop and found that the same the appointment. was equal to the sample and foformed the plaintiffs that they accepted the rice as being equal to sample. The plaintiffs, thereupon, at the request of the defendants, delivered the rice to the defendants fine on board the abip desigont- ed by the defendants, who took delivery of the same, which they shipped away from the Col. any on their own account and as their own pro- perty.. Defendants made such payment to the plaintiffs on account of the contracts—$3,635.88 on the 27th June, 1907, leaving a balance

Argumen!.-Moo Chi, a Cousin of the Duke of Tsc, got up a rebellion against the Govern. ment and killed the reigning Duke, Kwoon Chung, who was then a general of, Tse, led an army against him but met with defeat, Tiz Lands, Hotels and buildings.-Hongkong Kau, the eldest son of the Duke of Tse, fled to Hotels, old and usw, can be placed at quota the Dukedom of Lo with Kwoon Chong; and toes, Hongkong Lands bavo again boon dealt Sui Kau, the younger Prince, was, also, in imin at $103, and more can be bad. Humphrey minent danger but was fortunately rescued add Estates have sellers at $9. West Points have taken to Ku, a city of the Dukedom of Wai | small inquiries and can be placed at $44. accompanied by Pau Shuk Ya, a great person. al friend of Kwoon Chung. Subsequently two generals of Tao, named Kwok Ya and Yang Lom, succeeded in suppressing the rebellion and Moo Ubl was slain in a decisive batle, Kwoon Chung then brought the eldest prince of Tse from Lo to claim the throne while his friend Pau Shuk Ya advocated the second prince's cause, Kwoon Chung waylaid the Junior prince and shot at him with his bow. The arrow struck the prince in the slda hut was stopped by the

A telegram to the address of the Canton The postags on the weekly invue to any part of the gentry, the Nina Charitable Institutions, the metal buckle of the belt. Kwoon Chang

Miscellaneous-Chips Light and Powers Chamber of Commerce and the Merchants of thought the young prince was slain and delay. bave found buyers at S6, and moto are wanted. the 77 Guilds, has been received from H. Eed for six days his entrance into the capital. China Providenta bave been sold at £gj. Sales Bingle Copies, Daily, ten cents. Weekly, twenty Chang Jen Choo, Viceroy of the Liang Kiang The young prince took advantage of this and of Green Ilinda Cements have been effected

Ars cents (for cash only),

entered the Metropolis by stealth and was at at $7.60 and 574 closing quiet at the latter rate. once crowned Duke of Tse, thus forestalling Philippisex are firm with irgoiries at $91. bis elder brother. a desired, to pui Kwoon Sumatras declined to Tis, 108 but are wanted as Chung to death but on the earnest supplication the close at Tia. Hi Langkats were sold during of Pan Shuk Ya, be not only forgave Kwoon the early past of the week at Tin, 695 and Tis Chung but eventually made him bis Prime 69 and at the close bave experienced a sharp Minister. This generous act was greatly ap- rise to Tis. 730, at which fath they are reported preciated by Ewoon Chung and for many years sold. afterwards be loyally served this generous establish mounted patrol to police the roads prince, subsequently known as Duke Woon of

Tre, and made the Dukedom of Tae pro eminent among the principalities of the Middle Kingdom.

The Hongkang Telegraph

The Canton, authorities have proposed to

from the East Gale of the City to Intong,'

TAOTAL OF CONSTABULARY, ---!

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·TANG SHAO-YE

PERSONA NON GRATA.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung: Po."}!

Peking, 2nd December Owing to the fact of H.E. Tang Shao-yi being a partisan of the die missed Grand Councillor Yuan Shi kai, he is a persona non grata with the Prince Regent who has accord- ingly, not given him any appoint ment.

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TYPHOON WARNING, Borg

Cotton Mill HongYong Cottons have again changed hands at $5, more are inquired for and possibly a higher price could be obtained. Ewos are wanted is the North at Tls, rag ex the dividend of Tla. Ir per share paid in Shanghai on the 25th Nov, In of $1,176.55 dus ard owing by the defendants oiber Northern Stocks under this heading, we to the plaquff, under the contracts. Defend take the following changes from latest mail

ants were also indebted in the sum of $,797, advices to band. Internationals, Tis. 771 being the balance due and owing by the de- ex dividend. Lau Kong Mows. Tis, 106, and fendants on a former rice contract, defendants Say. Cheen Tis. 450.

having paid to the plaintiffs a sum of $3.135 only on account of a total sum due of $233.97. The defendants in their pleadings stated that

H.E. Tang's susceptibilities have they bad inspected the rice tendered by the been, therefore, hurt and he is now plaintiffs under the contracts and in respect of the rice for which they paid, all the bags exa-

suffering from a chest affection in mined by them were up to sample, but the consequence. (Sic)... defendants did not admit that all the rice was up to sample and until they received advices from South Africa they were unable to say whether plaintiffs bad in fact shipped rice squat to sample or the same se that examined by the defendants. The rice which plaintiffs shipped Rubbers-Anglo Malays bave sellers at 14'3sample and the defendants refused to accept by the r.. Zaisang on June 19th was not up to Balgawnees are slightly firmer with buyers at the same and had not paid for the same or any N. of the Pelaw lelands, direction unknown. $671 (S'pore). Sales of Castlefields have taken part thereof. Defendants had not taken deli- placé al 53 Highlands and Lowlands are very of any part of the rice shipped by the THE work of excavating the ground, within the 1.6. Latsang. The tice was shippad by the wanted at the slightly reduced rate of 63/5, plaintiffs with the knowledge or consent of the enclosure for the V. R. O. swimming-bath has been sold as high as 91/6 cam dividend but at formed of the shipment until after it had been completed in April, 1910. Kamusings are quiet at a Kuala Lumpurs bays defendants and the defendants were not in-stated. It is hoped that the new bath will be

the close there are sellers at 89 ex dividend. completed. The defendants denied that the Bloggis have changed hands at 25/6 cam the sum of 507.97 was owing by them to the plain- tiffs Defendants also entered a counter- Bird's Nest, Lotus Seed, quarterly dividend of 60 per share recently claim, in which they stated that none of the declared. Ledburys have been the medium of rice shipped under the contracts mentioned * fair busitiens 'at various rate up to 45/6, but in the statement of claims was up to sample at the close noge are obtaiosble under 46/6 not was it of the quality or description stated Alliko. 450 bags were The partly paid shares are do offer at af by the contracts There are buyers of Saggas at 95f; and Sangel Chobi © 37/- ́Sażdycrofts are wanted at $975 (S'pore) while Bingapore and Johores have sellers at 5315'(S'pore).

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1909.

HONGKONG UNIVERSITY AUNDS. Thọ Acting Teot of Constablery, Ka Rai Coenog, will assume charge of office on the The other day we announced the fact that 6th instant. The Acting Kwangchow. Prefect, onhodox Chiness style, were served to the dis, In the course of the evening refmikments, in the additional culties which it is contem-Yim Kab Chi, will assume charge of office optio, ulsted party. They consisted of plated to add to the proposed Hongkong the same day.

FLOOD RELIEF.

Salt,

Ham Rolls Cmb Polfi,

TEA.

PASTRY

PRESERVEL

Kianguan Apricota.

Almonds,

FRUITA

Sweet. Egenix Balis. Corn Puffs.

Dried Lichens."

Grapes. Melop Seeds. THE GOVERNOR'S THANKS.

*

University will necessitate the provision of In response to the appeal of H.E. Chang Moon'in Bud. further accommodation for the students not Jon-chun, Viceroy of the Liang Kinng pro- Included in the original building towards the vineer, the Canton geotry yesterday remitted a construction of which Mr. H. N. Mody has] sum of $3,000 to him for the relief of the flood so generously offered to provide the money, sufferers at Klang. Pol. At the résult of We understood that the estimated cost of the the disastrous foods after the typhoon of monex would be some, $50,000, which the the oth ctober last, a considerable num- ber of peasants, whose houses. have been Chinese community in Hongkong were

swept away in 'the districts,alorg the East anxious to raise as a further donation to-

Appios, River, are now compelled to use as kabitationa wards the University Building Fund. A bamboo sheds temporarily sracted for the committes, has been formed to raise this purpose on the hill sides, by the Central Rella amount, and it is composed of :—Mr. Chang-Committee, as they are without means to re- Kang-yu (Chairman), the Hon. Dr. Ho Kal, build their buses. These antiarers find it more Messrs. Lau Chu-pak, Ho Kom-tong, Ng difficult now to find food in the cold winter, so Hon-ter, 8. W. Tao, Chau Shlo-ki, Sio Tak- the Central Relief Committed yesterday santa fan, Wong Fa-lung, Lai Kwel-pul, Leo Po. number of its members on board the Govern kwel, Leung Hok-lau, Fong Chuen-yuen, gunboat Sad Ming to the devastated die Ho Ngok-lan and others. The committee's trics on the East River with a large quantity idea for raising funds, was quite a novel ties to the anfissers, in order to save them from formance under such favorable com and Qus," "They engaged one of the best Chi- |'starvation."

Dr. Ho Kai and kinki

So pleased was His Excellency with the show," that, we understand, Sir Frederick has written to the Hos. Dr. Ho Kaj and thanked the members of the Sub-Committee and the other Chinese gentlemen who had arranged the capital and most interesting programme

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Exchange-The Back's selling rate on Lon don is 1/8, on demand. The T/T rate. on Shanghai is 75/

Dívidands Payable. --Anglo Malays-Second Interim of 121% for 1909. Langkats Final of Tis. 12 and bongs of Tis, 71 for 1999 Valam brosas. Interim of 3/4. for 190g Linggit Quarterly dividend of 6d. par alare,

Forward Settlements. The following dates His Execliency was extracadly glad he had had have been fixed by the Stockbrokers Associa of sics with which to make congee for distribuan opportunity of seeing a Chlosse operatic par- tion of Hongkong for Forward Bettlements --

ition and

Novembar Hatilament soth Novembir.

The following talegram was: receiradiat:che American Copsulate-General, from, the Manila Observatory at '95 a ma-to-daye sale trop

December 3rd, 8.30 am Cyclone or-typhoon:

Ms. Kawakami, Japaness Concil Generalvat Harble, who was injured when Prince llo, was assassinated, in progressing vary. favourably and is expected to be able to leave the hospita in a few days. He is to reipro to Tokyo phis mouth.

ot of the quality er description stated in the contracts or equal to the sample and the pur chasers, from the defendants of 250 baga had Two Chisamen were, at the Magistracy thia- refused to accept the rice. Defendants paid to morning, fined $15 and $10, respectively, for. the plaintiffs the full contract price for the bags.

In

consequence of the non-shipment and of the setting dog on an eleven-year-old Chinese refusal to accept, defendants had been compel- lad. The men were also ordered to pay to the led to parchare rice of contract quality in complainant $2 sach/ar.compensation for ide Hongkong to replace the rice at a cost to the Juries inflicted by the dog, the date t breaches by the plaintiffs of their contract defendants of 5278.44. In consequence of thais: defendants had incurred loss of proft and A Tio of the Taxices of the Face had paid or bad become able to pay held at the Magistracy this als claims made by the consignees of the J. R. Wood presided and there rice and the costs of telegrams, survey seat Capt. FAW. Lyons, Me fees and other expenses which defendants and G. A. Woodcock. estimated would together amount to $4 591,89, which was the most sused for in the conster? Ons Alexandra Kotas for claimed well by retal

* Argument was beard and the case adjourned

stoxicating