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SUPREME COURT. IN ORIGINAL JURIS DICTION.

9th it.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH FRIDAY FEBRUARY 10 1011

A BILLS OF EXCHANGE CASE.

9th inst.

In the Supreme court this morn- ing before the Chief Justice the The motion for judgment hi Lease of an aged Chinose woman, the action in which the Innaned To Loung Yan, against Marine and Fire Instirance Co., Tung Bang Oil donler, cano on Itd., and In Fung Shang to re-again for hearing. cover $6,420.50, being as to The plaintiff suede forma $5,000 due for money lent and paperis, and was represented by as to $1,102.50 interest thereon,le. G. C. Alabastor (instructed was again before the Court yes- by Mr. R. C. Barlow); and Mr. terday..

M. W. Slude (instructed by Mr. C. E. F. Boavis) defended, | Theclaim was for $3,550,being money collected on her behalf

Mr. M. W. Slade," K.C., in- structed by Mr. D. V. Stovenison (of Mosers, Dean, Looker & Doacon), represented the plaintill. and defendant was represented by Mr. Ehlon Potter, Vinstracted by Mr. Neotham), who moved for judgment.

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After considerable evidenco had been taken, the case was gain adjourned to another day..

WORLD'S NEWS.

TERRITORIAL LIMIT.

AT SEA.

JAPANESE AMBASSADOR

TRAINING NOTES.

CORONATION ROSE FOR THE DERBY.

UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE.

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9th inst.

ENGLAND'S POSITION. Entento Cordiale must either die SCHARNHORST CONCERT. of its own platonic inanity, or To be Rowed on April 1st."FLIRTING" WITH RUSSIA, blossom into the formal alliance. There is a vague and inexplic- It has been decided to row the Of course it is the business of able feeling among diplomats that Oxford and Cambridge Boat the British nation to close its wo are on the eve of a great cort will be given at the Theatro On Saturday next another con Happy Valley, Feb. 9. Race this your on Saturday, books at the end of the year, and political revolution, which may Royal by this well known or Both Willow Tree and Auchen- April 1. It will bo. high wator draw the balance of profit and first startle the work, but would chestra. The conductor, Mr. doon are absolutely eclipsed in at Putnoy Bridge at ten minutes loss. Outsiders, especially when speedily reassure it and satisfy it. Richter, has selected a very light public opinion after the gallop by to four on that afternoon, so that they happen to be foreign diplo British statesmen have now to programme. We have been ask Coronation Rose this morning. the race Until a week ago Mr. Buxoy's re-half-past two most convenient that profit or loss was Front tives: either a formal defensive the fact that the tickets are sold can be started about mats, can only guess how largo choose between these two alterna-od to draw special attention to presentative was hardly thought tinio for the Saturday afternoon the international, point of view alliance with Franco and Russia thus:-Dress circle 3, stalls of us being capable of putting up holiday-makers, - a struggle against Mr. Marshall's

the goneral impression in diplo or a friendly and practical under- (all) $2, pit $1. The pro- best for the Derby; but his own

matic circles is that your nation-standing with Germany. The grauiuio is as follows:- er, Sir Hormusjeo Mody, who

al accounts have been closed international position of England March," A Mossage from Mars," has boon down to the Course re- Practice for this year's Univer-to most English Radicals the than her internal. Constitutional a King, Adam. Cello solo, with a palpable loss. Probably is in thoso days far more critical Holzmann. Overture, "If I were

inSereno (Abendstundchou)

SOME LIKELY COMPETT- TORS.

GOVERNMENT HOUSE.

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Hertel (by Herr Schmidt)

Waltz, "Gold and Silver Lehar,

Selection, "The Girl in tho Fall. Train" (The Divorced Wife)

Overture, "Poet and Pessant,"

Suppo

Steinbeck). programme. The orchestra of Trumpot solo, "Greeting to

Sorrento Waldmann (Herr

Fantasia, "Tales of Hoff- mann,"

"Offenbach. Waltz, "Lore in Spring," Potpourri "Heavenly Heights,"

Blon.

Fetras.

GRAND HOTEL COMPETI TION.

The Grand Hotel billiard

From two foreign banks by thegularly every morning, never failsity Boat-race will open on Isis home" defendant for the use of the oil in his trust in his game pony and Cain alike within the next domocracy, is quite a sufficient

victory" of the Radical crisis-Foreign Diplomat

Pall Mall Gazette." plaintiff on 3rd August, 1906, who to-day amply justified his few days, says the "Pall Mall compousation for the loss of pre- fund never accounted for to the owner's anticipations. Coronation Gazette.

plaintiff,

In the case of Oxford | stigo abroad. Rose's gallop was a magnificent this early start is well-aigh in-.] In concluding his arguments

one and was worth going down perative, as only two Blues, Pro has sustained a certain loss of There is no doubt that England Mr. Potter subpainted, that it

ta soc. Mr. Burkild held the silent R. C. Bourne and A. S. prestige. That has boon felt in

On Monday evening last, Lady was quite lar that if the

reins and called upon his mount Garton, will, it is feared, be able Paris, St. Potorsburg, Constan- provided for a large number of

Lugard. was. "At liomo

" and lower Court not believe his

to negotiate a quilo and a quarter. to nagist again. D. Mackinnon, tinople, Teheran, India, and client's story there would hava |

Coronation's stride was even and L. Majolier, M. B. Higgins, Egypt. But proud and powerful guests a most delightful musical beon judgment for the other side,,

easy and he covered the distanco Floning, and It. 11. Owon have England could hear it easily, even the Gorman cruiser, Scharnhorst, and no point of law wont have

in the excellent time of 2.52, Jast either gone down or find it in-if it had been more serious than which fins already made an en- arison. the plaintiff lead

quartor under 29. There can convenient to row. proved, whit he had set out to do,

A. W. Don-it was. There is, however, a more viable reputation in the Colony, London, Pob. 1.—A St. Petersbo o debt that, after so grand kin (the 1907-10 coxswain) has serious consideration which might rendered some high-class works, there would have been nothing burg telegram states that in reply exhibition, Coronation Rose also finished his "Varsity career. justly alarm the friends of Eigand acquitted themselves ar for the defendant to answer. The to the Russian proposal to extend has created quito

a furoro This means five vacancies at land. onus was on the plaintiff to popethe territorial limit to 12 miles and, in spite of all that lost, and, incidentally, the build-IS BRITAIN AS POWERFUL? orchestra is a soloist, and the mirably. Ench member of the that defendant was a partner. from the sea coast, Gorniany and might happen, he must be ing up of a now-representative England may be proud to-day excellence of the individual The defendant admits that be atherostions inree communicato considered the favourite for the eight. Happily, the trial eights as ever, but is it to-day as power technique largely compensates www the excentor, but not their views. Germany made a Derby. It is true that the dis-rowing was rather above the ful as it was only a year ago? for the small numbers, partner. The fact that he doth proposal to Russia in contaneo for the rice is a quarter average before Christmas, while Whenever of lato I put such a carried on the firia did not show [nection with the rights of a mile farther; but the pony is overal other notable recruits are question to diplomatists woll Schubert's Overture to Rosamund After an opening march, that he had held himself entas aligerant, and Japan entored a game enough to cover that dis-at the president's disposal. His known for their sympathy with, was rendered with great taste and partner. If he had carried on prodest against any retrenchment without exponding any chief dillienities will be to un-and attachment to, England, to finish, this work being especially handicap continues to prote the business he was falte per of the existing international un- greater effort.. sonally to the whole world, foderstanding as far at least as

earth a fitting successor to Fiel answer was a sorrowful shaking adapted for a small orchestra. because he was the executor, but I fighing rights are concerned.-wora not many gallops this

After the rest yesterday, there ing at No. 7, and satisfactorily of head. beenuse he had carried on the BanOsaka Asahi."

place" the new neu-an Her- I will not say how much that Dancos (Nos. 5 and 6) followed,

Two of Bralan's Hungarian much local interest.

The third round opened last He was personally Table and

morning, but for the remaining clean task under moro favour-weakening of the international and woro well played, though the night, the second concluding would not be entitled 19 l, in-

lays of the wook we may ex-able circumstances.. He himself position of England is due to the interpretation given might not with excellent games between Mr. demnified unless the will expresse

AT-WINDSOR

pect to see the punios trained will again set the work.

internal constitutional crisis, ly directed him to, rarry on the

for the final attempts next wook. London, Jan, 3k-Anibussador

appeal to all musical tastes, Tho Railton (owing 160) and Mr. 8. Soveral Old Etonians are likely which her foreign friends watch next item was a violin solo by Bell (owing 85), and Messrs. firm. With regard tothe allegation and Mrs. Kato spont, the week-

Perle d'Or Rose went out into get trial from the first, viz:: with anxiety, and wish it to be Dradia, which was performed McLennan and Irving in the that the executorship was, alyod at Windsor Castle as guests company, with two others. He G. Wormald and R. E. Burgess onded as soon as possible in a with brilliant execution and great same position. dissamed to carry on the Inesine of the King. Amongst the guests galloped 1.1-2 miles but failed to Magdalen), F. E. Buller (Trinity), manner worthy of a practical and delicacy by the loader of the the fact remained thra tariefen Very Viscount Morley, Tordealise expectations. His form Time (University), and great nation. But that crisis orchestra, the offcct boing dant as exerator carried on the Lansdowne and Lord Curzon, is not such as to secure him even Sir W. A. Parker and A. W. could not be made entirely and heightened by the orchestral a firm for four years. He mightiji Shimp,"

a place in the classic event; he

Wiggins (Now College). All exclusively responsible for the companiment. Following this have more knowles of POPENING OF PARLIAMENT, registoro 3.30 for the whole dis- but the last-nained rowed well at present weakness of England's came the overture to Tannhauser, English law that he was given London, Jan. 31-Parliament Lance; last quarter 33, finishing Moulsford this year. Wiggins influence in the international which was well performed and (250-110). crodit for. The whole pin is to meat on the 1st February, very tired...

goes up to New College this term sphere. with a splendid school reputation,

greatly appreciated; although this The true cause lies in the fact work makos sovero demands on a

The game between Mr. MoLen- the This week will be spent in the was whether be was

Aurora Rose went 1.1-4 miles and is likely to get huis Blue at that the ambiguity of the "En-much larger band than Herr Rich-best yet seen. Both players nan and Mr. Irving was the oxcentor. If he was the soaring in of members and the in 2.54, last quarter 30.3-5 executor he was not a partner, election of the speaker in pro-

the first time of asking.

tonto Cordiale" has been felt by ter has at his command. The last started carefully, but Mr. Me- Ho would have been ride lisiparation for the opening cere-gallop stands to the credit of places include E. Millington- Edward (of blessed memory in Gynt" suite, which was played in with a break of 18. This was A good subscription griffint Others well in the running for everybody more distinctly. King item was the ever popular" Poor Lennan soon enlivened things if he had held out. The doing any, to be conducted by the Trevouna, whose must be explicit that the ning on the 6th proximo,Jiji 2.16.4-5, lust quartor 31.4-5 raises "Trials" man), G. W. Lambert ters had the great courage passages in "Morning" might by a break of 11 from Irving. 1 mile in Drake (another Old Etonian and deed!) and hiUnionist Minis- fine style. In our opinion the soft almost immediately followed had held. Comzet boss Shimpo,"

him to the category of a sofal (an Old Cheltonian, who rowed to break with the old policy fave been a little more delicate, Level scoring followed until to- quoted the Holme v. Hommand; ease, in which the excenter w POCKET CUTTING IN Among the subs. is claimed by Barber (a Keble man, hailing cordially offered

aub; but so far the best gallop at Moulsford in 1000-10), E. K. of "splendid isolation, and which would have heightened the warde the end, when Mr. McLen not held liable as a partner,

TRAMCAR.

Auchendally; his 1 mile in from King's School, Canterbury), the sincore friendship of the muted stringe in Ases Tod, was tually winning by 38.

France general effect. The effect of the nan steadily drew ahend, even- though he had left the assets of the deceased in the firm, but

2.14.2-5 last quarter 32is distinct-ind W. S. Cushing (Yale Uni- British nation. Nor was his very fine. Ko Kam, steward of the 8.s.ly good.

The best breaks of Mr. McLen- took no part in the busines Loong Mun, wits travelling in a

versity, USA., and Morton), if pluck less manifest when, backed Bantam cantered 1 mile in about not C. W. B. Littlejohn (an Aus by Liberal statesmen, he threw the Danee of the Gnomes" was 19, 18 and 16, and of Irving's, 18, The last number of the suite, nan's were 25 (twice), 23 (twice), that his client was not side bein, from fill load to Central got out for time, and let the pony, B. Wells (Winchester and and secured a very real rappro- little more exaggerated than one

Mr. Potter further contended tramer yesterday at about 1.302.17; but Mr. Vida was evidently tralian, now in residence at overboard the mighty bale of very realistically performed, 10 and 15 (twice). cause he was the excenter, He Market. On the journey some one low for long.

Exeter College). As coxswain, ancient prejudices against Russia, though perhaps the tempo was a would have been held personally cut the inside pocket of his cont, liablo if there had heji no direts stole a pose containing $34

Alacrity (J. J.), 3-4 mile, 1.44 Magdalon) looks liko upholding choment with the Tsar's Empire, is accustomed to hear. provision in the will indemnify and two raccipis, The robbery was

last quartor.32.2-5.

the best O.U.B.C. traditions, His steering at Moulsford was Otter (Boy), 3-4 mile, 1.40,masterly. ing him; he was not entilada clever one, and was not noticod to bo indemnified. If there was by the ward until after leaving last quarter, 30. a provision in the will to carry the ear,,

Tarf (G. W. G.), 1.1-4 miles, on the nusiness, then he was

3.56; last quarter 34. This is not liable as excentor, but might

evidently not a long distance bo personally Table, - If plas family of the degrase 'only♫pd. interest, there was no partnership

TOMORROW'S MILITARY

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Greyback (A. A.) and Perhaps fet of inheriting Colonel J, M. Camilleri, 13th (G. W. G.) galloped in company

President J. B. Rosher (Cam bridge) is far better served in the matter of Old Blues. Besides himself, no fower than five, that is: G. E. Fairbairn, F. E. Hellyer, R. W. M. Arbuthnot, R. Davies, available and will assist again if and R. Le Blanc Smith, aro called upor E. G. Williams; C. P. Cooke, and H.J. S. Shields have all gond down. It is doubt fat, however, if all, the Blues will

MANOEUVRES. ; puny.

Wirral (Boy) partnered Shell- in any shape or form. The will take place Licut-ColonelTime 2.18, last quarter 3-1, Shell- To-morrow a tactical operation ont (Master) in a mile gallop. was no partner by the uglish. C. 1. Dann, 105th M.L... will out winning in a cantor. law, unless they had agreed to it. command the Red Force. Liout- The more the business dit not make the Rajputs, will command the Blue one nile. Time 2.18, last quar-find places this year, man a partner. If their Lordships Free. were really in favour of the plaintiff they could not assist flie defendant. This was a

orious case to his client. If ho

the Umpiro Staff Director of last quarter 32.

The following officers will form Maneuvros--Major-General C.A.

before Christmas were well above Trial eights rowing at Ely the average, and certain recruits must noeds be given their chance, at least. The president's biggest

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This brought to a conclusion a most excellent concert, and all who had the privilege of being present thoroughly enjoyed the evening's entertainment.

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Mr. Railton was somewhat off his game, buthis opponent played very consistently, his best breaka being 20, 18, 17, 15, 14 and 18. The latter eventually won by 134

LONG SERVICE.

-PRESENTATION BY

GERMAN FIRM.

WHAT IS AN ENTENTE ?

But was this first step to be also the last? Was an "Entente Cordialo" all that British states men aimed at? What is "Ent- ente Cordialo"? Have not in-

A function of infrequent oc fluential Radical politicians call-possibilities for giving

With this foretaste of the currence but none the less of o ed it a "sentiment" Could alloyed pleasure

un very pleasing character was held "Bontiment" ever servo ne aliearers, Lady Lugard's visitors at firm in Hongkong yesterday not their dr the office of a leading German call a "Real-Politik," a practical will not bo disappointed in ex-kong Club bulding. It was the basis for what the Germans Government House to-morrow, a thousand miles from the Hong- and logical policy? Can you be pecting a musical treat, astonished that the French, in sight of the growing power of the

occasion of the silver jubilee of Triple Alliance, should find the [Tun "TELEGRAPH" CORRESPONDENT! five years service. The prin

MACAO NOTES. · ·

the senior Portuguese clerk who completed his twenty- Macao, Fob. 9.

cipal of the firm called all the Macao papers to hand furnish staff-home and foreign-togetļi- good instance of the office of or in his private, office and in circumlocution depicted by Dick-the course of a short speech de- ons in one of his famous novels.

livered a laudatory address onthe The Director of the Public the faithfulness and diligence

"Entente Cordiale" not an abso-

you blame Tear Nicholas for his lutely suficient guarantee? Could attempt to get in Potsdam a re- insurance of Russian interests?

STOPPING HALF WAY,

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ter 32. Groyback won easily,

O.B., 5 furlongs, Inst 1-2 1.05, Anchondoon only trotted tc lost the case he would be held Anderson, G.B., Red Force. Chiof day. The Trees also as well as rosponsible for all the abilities Major II. I Kirke, Mr. Durgos Justs were restrict-task will be to find a stroke who of the firm, mounting, to about S. Chield, R.E. Captain W.

R.C.A. Umpires Major St. G. R.ed to easy going,

will set the work satisfactorily. departure, but stopped half way. regulation forbidding house firm'sstaff, concluding byhanding The fact is England mado à nowWorks Department issued a newthe Poringuese member of 19 $10,000. The only evidence le. Stowart, A.A. & Q.M.G. Royal Rose (Burkill) galloped bably be selected, the former for a policy could not bear properand houses in white and yellow the stantial sum of money, To-day in Little Gom Rose (Boy) and Arbuthnot or Fairbairn will pro-As with all half-nicasures, such holders from whitewashing their the employee a cheque for a sub- fore the Court was that he had signed what Counsel would call a pain. Clapham, R.C.A. some distance, but I missed their choice. Fairbairn's rowing is satisfactory fruit. The child of republican colours. receipt, but the Court hold, that Captain PT, Spicer, R.G.A. times.

The pro- thesame office there was a cake and Captain R. D. Crawford, 1.G.A.)

RIDING BOY.

leavened somewhat with the style the "Entonte Cordiale" could be sident of the Municipal Council wine banquet, when prosperity to called after his name, and, as fast only a "double entente." It is a made representation your, the Cantabs will stick religi creature without backbone. At

cheers. Later the staff adjourned to the the firm was toasted amidst ously to the orthodox, or Eton style, this very momont Russia has a

to luncheon at the manager's re- Wisely enough, an attempt will more precise and solid arrange be made to settle the make-up ment with Gormany, than she has

sidence at the Peak. The esprit just as soon as possible in order with England. "Ententes,"""Rap

employees in this firm cannot docorps animating employers and fail to redound to the benefit of this prosperous German house.

it was something between a pro-Captani F. J. G. Agg, 1st missory noteanda bill of exchange,

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client was not a partner. ;

·K.Ö.Y.LI. Liont, J Way, R.Q.A.

After further argument of a combe, K. O. Y. L.I. Umpires

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DR. OSCAR STUEBEL.

Govordor against the new rulo, The manager of a large firm in Hongkong had worn that hisent K. Sullivan, 1st

which is generally considered as K.OYLI Blue Forco Chief'

arbitrary and illegal. Umpire-Major W. M. Withy-

Dr. Stuobol, who twelve years

policy of the government was to The Governor replied that the inost protracted nature,

Major I.. B. Dykes, R.G.A. ago acted as Germany's represon- to get a much longer spell of com- prochements do not suffice in afford to honds of departments the His Lordship said that the Captain C. 13. Mackenzie, R.G.A.tative in Shanghai, has returned binod work than usual. To that the present circumstances. Eng-greatest decentralisation and con- ovidence given by plaintiff was in- Captain W. Loring, R. G. A. to the last, not to obey the pro- end, not more than half a dozen land cannot stop any longer onsequent responsibility in the complete and he could not have Captain C. A. Claytor, 1st verbial call, but simply on recruits will be tried, it is under the half-way line. She must exercise of their respective duties given less evidence. If he had KO.Y,LI, Lient P. §. Wiltshire, pleasure bent, to renew the stood. These inelle P. G. Van either turn back to her "splen-and that the Council should first le would have been non-suited. R.G.A. Lieut A. P. W. Wodd, acquaintance of old friends, der Byl (South Africa and Pom-didisolation," which would now be But his case was strengthened by R.E. Liout M. E. Day, 1st and also to see the changes which broke), H. M. Hoyland and W. J. more dangerous than ever, ro the ovidence given by the de- K.O.Y.LL

the East had undergone and Davy (Old Wellingtonians), S. E. It looks sometimes dangerous- fendant. Mr. Potter had urged

which he admits have simply Swann and C. M. Stuart (Trinity ly like flirtation. Not once, but ovory fact that he could for

astonished him.

Hall), and C. F. Burnand (Down several times, I have heard that his client, but the facts

He spont ton works in Malaya, side and First Trinity),

fair Russia would have a good of the caso must be threshed out.

and was much interested in tho All these did capital work in caso to start a breach-of-promiso and the defendant take the conso-

A shroff of No. 8, Wostorn rubber plantatious.

the Ely raco, while Swann won action against John Bull. Eng- Street, reported to the Police yes- quences.

Dr. Stuebel will leave for the "Colquhouna" Inst torm land must move to the natural terday that ho was held up by Shanghai in a few days, where Van der Byl can hardly miss his consequences of King Edward's three Chinese, armed with doubilosa lis numerous old friends colours on latest form, and it is first step, and conclude formal daggers, in Austin Road, Kow will necord him a royal rocoption. difficult to see how G. E. Taylor defensive alliances with France loon, near Gun Club Hill Bar-Dr. Stuebol has no more commec (the Eton Freshman) can be pass and Russia.

tion with politics, as he has od over without extended trin!, THE EVE OF GREAT THINGS. retired from the Gorman diplom-His school record is a very fine Such alliances would clear the atic service. The gonialex-Consul one. Failing Skinner again, J. European situation, make it for General travela with his sistor, N. Garnett (Rugby and Pem-healthier and safer than it is and expects to spond the summer broke) should got his chance to-day, and would socuro a dur

The Chinese Engineering and Mining Company, Limited, in form us that the total output of the Company's three minos for the wook ending 21st January amounted to 24,275.53 tous, and the sales during the period, to $3,210.40.tous.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY.

racks, and robbed of $05 from his pockets,

This occurred while he was returning after collecting money. No arrests and hoon mado up

to the time of going to press. in Japan before returning home, with the lincs,

POLICE COURT.

Defendants had nothing to say, and his Worship imposed a fine the first defendant, and $27.50 of $503.40 or three months on

defendant. or one month on the second

address the Director of Public Works in the matter.

Two Chinese wore charged The Director in question was with having a quantity of opium next approached, and he rather in their possession, on the first naively replied that the new re-floor of No. 95, Wing Lok Street. gulation complained of was in- spired by the Governor limnolfi

There was a solemn High Mass at the Roman Catholic Cathedral this morning, and the beautiful building was crowded. occasion was the 53rd anniversary of the apparition of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception at Lourdes in 1958. At Lourdes itself the day is one long series of religious exercises, many of able peace in Europe. The then most striking in character.

The

charge of behaving in a disorderly A coolio: appenrod to answer a manner in the godowns of the Mitsui Bussan Kaislin

his Worship ordered him to pay Defendant pleaded guilty and a fine of $5.