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MISS MONTEITH.

Committed for Trial by Supreme Court on Second Charge.

The hearing of the case against Miss Montoith at Shanghai was rosumed 011 May 18. and

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1912.

Did you say you could not be defonco was an alibi, but he did British control. During the in subsequent starts for the Race, cortain of her with the hat on ? not desire to call witnesses now. graator part of hie sojourn in but in the event of a pony carrying -Yes, I am certain now because The defence was in the position Southern India Sir Arthur Lawley the penalty not winning, 2 lbs. to I conversed with her and noticed that the accused was absolutely has had to fight against the por- be deduoted next time ho starts. the movement of bor lips and the without funde,

sistent forces of sedition and Such 2 lbs. to remain deducted contour of lor faco. It is a fact Mr. McKean:-Sho hins bank their visible' consequences. ** that at first I did not recognizohooks all over the world. (Laugh- Ho faced the situation with carry the fullpenalties without until ho wins again, when he will her for a certainty,

tur).

characteristic calmness, His po- deduction. Penalties acoumula- Supposing Miss MoNaughton Mr. Bol said that he might lioy has beon in turn assailed by tive up to 15 lbs. In the ovent can show that she was not in have to call witnesses and these both sides, on the one linad be of two or more Ponies tying with 20 before. Mr King, Sho was Shanghai on the day she was wit 10880s would require their cause, it was alleged, he was too the same number of marke after charged, as our readers will ro-alleged to be in the Hongkong travelling expenses, and probably vigorous in repression, on the five reces have been run, the member, that she did about the Bank, would that alter your ask the prosecution to take stops at times roluant to set, and valus of the Cup, which is hereby he would come to the Court and other hand because he seemed owners shall either divido the aniddle of February, 1912, at viowa?-No. Peking, obtain the sum of £50 by

to produce the witnesses ho hover ceased to hold out olivo placed at $400, or shall run off false protences from one Fritz she was there?-Oh yos; slio was

Would you still be cortain that.

should nano.

branches to Materna, such falso protonces at my hours.

men who were on a day to be fixed by the Com- His Worship thon formully not LOO leaply committed: mitteo, not boing the same day as being that a cheque for 250.

committed the icensed for frial by His ultimate success is the Supremo Court. drawn by the said Miriam Mon

his the last race for the Stakes, but best vindication. The man who within two weeks therofrom. In toith at a London Bank, England

had won the rebellious hearts of the event of a run off, the weights in favour of the said Fritz

the Matabole, who had soothed the to be carried shall be weight for Materna was a good and valid · Hotel-Manager's Evidence.

panga of defeat for the Boors by inches as per scale. Entrance order for the paymont of money.

his franknees and his honesty, fee $5. 2nd Prize: $25. En- contrary to the Statute 25 and 26)

Thomas Bickerton, in nager of

without ever forfeiting the con-trance fees to go to winner. the hotpl, identified the accused Vic. Cap 96, Src. 88.

fidonea f. the British, was not Mr. S. II. MeKonn and Ms Miss McNaughton who stayed

at the hotel from the ond of

dealing with an unfamiliar situa- C. G. Kirk appeared for the proAugust until September 20. She

Snow Glory tion. Ho knew his ground better! Daisy secution, and Mr. E. S. Moberly

thau his critics; knew when Bell defonded.

was novor away from the hotel

to strike and when to placate. According to tho North Chinn for any length of time, not for a Daily Nows Mr. Materna noi whole day, or two. She paid hor being present, the Court heard, $82.05 by cheque drawn on evidence on the second charge-Bank, and the cheque was pre- the Hongkong and Shangli that of obtaining from the Hang-onted at the bank and duly paid. kong and Shanghai Bank $564.5% Witness was quite sure accused by means of false prétences, was the Miss McNaughton who

stayed at the hotel.

Miss McNaughton, "

If she can prove that she was she was at your house 7-Yes. somewhere olso, do you still insist

Mr. Kirk said that the 'name In answer to Mr. Boll witness of the accused appeared as Mesaid he thought he would be able Naughton, but the witnesses would to recognize all the guests who M. Monteith wore one and the three weeks during the last prove that M. McNaughton and had stayed at the hotel for two samo person. In September 1810] two or three years. Miss MoNaughton was in Shang

WAB Hent.

Mr. McKonn-Yes.

a

Ho

Mr. MoKean-With reforonce to the other charge, I have to ask for a remand for two days.

Mr. Ball said that he did not object if no longer than two days were required.

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grautod.

The remand was accordingly

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151lbs,

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151lbs, perialists in Hongkong and at so little. Ile added 2,500 schools to its interesting to note to the Presidency, and increased Mr. H. P. White's Defford, Colonial Governor has just quarter of a million. He did Mr. Ellis Kadorie's Notinan at another great Empire maker the number of pupile by a returned to England. This is much for the development of Sir Arthur Lawley, Governor of Madras industries, and inau- Mr. Ilind's Otterburn (late Madras, and-to-day being Em-gurated a, new and,, valuable Abor Chief.) 146lbs...... pire Day-wo take the opportunity Fisheries Department, he devel- Mr. Billiard's Daisy, 146lbs.

Chief, 148/be.

of laying before our readers a opod Madras Harbour, he im-10lbs. penalty. 5lbs, penalty. career, as sketched by a writer vived agriculture from its long of his brilliant proved the police forco, he ro-

3.-3.40 pm.-Ladies' Nomiva- in the Pall Mall Gazelle."

tion. Three Furlongs Scurry. stagnation. He had won the "Sir Arthur Lawley returns to Englaud after a practically con-when he relinquished office; and

For China Ponies, Subscription affection of the whole province tinuous absence of fourteen years. In leading Indian newspaper truly

Griffins of any season and bona Thoy have been yours spent is said that India has seldom scen

fule Polo Ponies cortified as arduous toil; but the toil has pro-more admirable examples of what

suoli by the Secretary Hang- duced good fruit. In Africa, in Englishwomen should bo than Australia, and in India alike. Sir Arthor Lawley's wife and

kong Polo Club and which have

Saturday, May 25.

has inscribed his name pormalaughters.'

boon regularly played prior Fourt:onth Ordinary Annual to May 1, 1012. Catch Meeting "Star" Ferry Co., Ltd.;

Empire." uently upon "the broad stono of

weights 152 lbs. Winners of Messrs. Dodwell & Co.'s offices, races including races on off-day 12.30 p.m. and at all Gymkhanas and Fecond Gymkhana Mooting, Regimental Meetings of

3 p.m. race 7 lbs, extra, of two races Auction of Race Ponies, Happy 14 lbs. extra and of three or Valley. more races 24. lbs. extra. Jockeys who have won 2 Off cial Races penalised 3 lbs. Jockeys who have won 3 Offi einl Races penalised 4 lbs. and Jockeys who have won 4 or more Official Races, penalised 5 lbs. Ponies to be nominated by a Lady.

From Cavalryman to Adminis- trator.

Ho began life as a soldier in the 0th Hussars, but fate willed that

THE GYMKHANA.

Mr. McKean-She was rather hai, and she called at the long striking individual; that may be kong and Shanghai Bank with ane reason why he recognized letter of introduction from her. gentlemn in Shanghai. Hor. Mr. Ball-Do you wish that to business at the bank win with two cheques, one of $250 gold, and the depositions? another of $5,000 gold, both drawn on the Equitable Trust Mr. Fobes Recalled, Company of New York and dated

At the resumed hearing on September 13, 1910. Negotia Tuesday, Mr. McKean obtained tions were ontored into by permission to recall Mr. Robes Miss McNaughton at the bank reply to questions, he said that with the result that the cheque he produced a circular letter for $5,000 to New York for collection, and Hongkong branch of the Hang- fated October 19, 1910 from the the other choque was bought kong and Shanghai Bruk. outright by the bank, it being produce the original copy-press subsequently sent to Americs for book containing a letter written collection, Miss NeNaughton from the Shanghai hranch of the

Programme for To morrow oponed an account with the Bank to the Tonton Bink, and he proceeds of the $250 choquoso produced an oxtract from the he should become an administr

Given fino wonther, the gym- Various cheques came in, and

Hotter. were paid out of the account,

tor. Not only did the amarthana to be held to-morrow should with the exception of $32.14

In reply to Mr. Bell, the witness cavalryman enter civil employ, be a successful one, as folds are When the cheques were sent to said that he could not say that int it fell peculiarly to his lot, likely to be good and hurdle New York they were marked the first half of December last year time after time, to figure as a racing will be seen. The follow- the the Hongkong branch of the Bank potent peacemaker, a skilful coming is the programme of oventa:--- branches of the bank had been cashed and necepted's draft drawn poser of differences, a builder in 13.00 p.m.-live Furlongs

the yours that followed strife. circularized on the matter, another by the London office on Peking for cheque was sent in, but of course, the drawon being Miss Miriam he became Administrator of Mata- His real life-work began when it was returned.

Montoith. He could probably find beleland in 1808. The echoes of O. II, Ford, sub-accountant at out whether such was the case or the Jameson Raid were still re- the Hongkong & Shanghai Bank, not. There was no one in the verberating in South Africa, and gave evidenco bearing oat Coun-Shanghai Bink that could recog the country in Lawley's charge nol's opening statement. The ac-nize the accused as Miss McNaugh- cused's letter of introduction to ton.

was only just emerging from the the bank was written by Mr. Faber.

effects of the Matabele rebellion. Mr. J. D. Smart, sub-maniger For over three yeara ho toiled The total amount paid out from of the Hongkong & Shanghai without cossing, always building the account opened by Miss Me Rank, said that on March 10,1911up, always encouraging, always Naughton was $532 39 and that he wrote a letter to the London conciliating mutually hostile in- lind not been paid to the bank, branch, and, amongst other things. terests. nor had any communication been dealt with a cheque for $5,000・・ As Colonlat Governor. receivel from Miss MoNaughton, drawn by a Miriam Monteith on Witness, continuing, said that the Shanghai branch, which was

In 1901 he was suddenly called the cheque-book was not returned sent to London for collection. tralia, but his stay there was to bo Governor of Western Aus to the bink, and he say it again Tho cheque was for the first time then in Court, by the witness

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Flat Race.-For Subscription Grifins of the season 1911-12

When entering for this event which have not won an Official Competitors are requested to Raco. Weight for inches as give Lady Nominatrix's name per scale. Winuors at the also particulars of races won by K. O. Y. L. I. Meeting and the pony (if any).

Firat Gymkhana Meeting this Entrance fee $5. 1st and 2nd sp3600 of one race 7 lbs., of two Prizes for ladies presented by the or more races 10 lbs. extra. Gymkhana Club. Owner of win- Jockeys who have won 2 Ofi-ning Pouy to receive $50. cial Races penalised 3 lbs. Mr. Diok Turpin's Firebrand, Jockoya who have won 3 Official, Mrs. Winslow 150 lbs." Hares penalised 471bs, and Mr. C. M. Meyer's Rheinland, Jockeys who have won 4 or more Official Races penalised 5 Mr. .Ibs. Entrance fee $5. Ist Prize: $100. 2nd Prize: $25 Mr. Ellis Kadoorie's Mogul

Chief, 165 Ibs.

Mr. Ching's. Lots of Time,

1829* lbs. ...

dishonoured on prosen.. 11 answer to Mr. Bell, witnesstation here. The witness also in- stated that the date of the offence formed the London branch that which was the subject of the the signature corresponded in second charge was September 13, many ways to that of a Miss Me 1910, and the person who com- Naughton who had mitted it was in Shanghai on that (cheque book. dato. Witness had nothing to do Mr. Boll objected to the lat the sternest teat Lawley has ever with the matter personally, and ter part of this evidenca on the did not aro Misa MoNaughton, ground that the witness was the ordeal with the osteem of He could not identify the accusad on expert in writing, and his Worship sustained the objection. Which Name?

The witness then aid that hel

short, for in the following year he was appointed Lieutenant-Gover nor of Transvaal. The part he played in that great, rapid, anxi Mr. Michael's Reformer, 155 construction is written in South Mr. Diok Turpin's Firebrand,

us task of conciliation and re- African history. His four years 152 lbs.

Iba,

152 lbs. ...m

at Pretoria, constituted, perhape, Mr. C. M. Meyer's Rheinland, land to face, but he emerged from Mr. Brutton's Ashington, 152.

Briton and Ber alike.

In 1900 ho went, almost with- formed an opinion which was exto India, where he succeeded but a pass, from South Africa pressed in the letter.

Lord Ampthill as Governor of Madras,

On Bail at Hongkong. This closed the onse for the

His Indian Career.

Mr. Bratton's Bevington:152

Iba,

2.

7 lbs. Penalty, 10lbs Prásity.

- 3.20 p.m. Gymkhana

Stakes. Value $100. Distanco One Mile. For all China Ponies, Catch-weights at 10, 8 lbs.

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Miss E. Hake 152 lbs.... A. U. Collis Browne's Kongsi, Mise Gordon 152 lba..... Mr. II. J. Gedge's Pieman, Mrs. R. F. C. Master 152 lbs...... 186 181 18-412-442 Father O'Flynn's Delusion, Mrs. Reynolds 152 lbs.... 7 lbs. penalty. 4-4.00 p.m.-Tent Pegging in Paire. Two runs. Competi tors must be mounted on China Ponies. Two small cups to be presented to the winning pair at each competition and at the conclusion of the Season a Trophy will be given to the Continued on page' '10.) "

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A. S. Foboa was next called and said that he was a merchant carry ing on business in Shanghai. He. remembered meeting a lady called Miss McNaughton in the Antumn of 1010. Flo met her several provecation, and, on Mr. Bell re- Everybody knows now some- times. She was staying at calling Det. Sgt. Browster, the thing of the wave of unrest which Bickerton's, During September the latter said that when he passed over Indin a few years 1010 he wrote a letter of introduc-arrived in Hongkong the accused go. The conspiracies and the tion to the Hongkong and Shang-was on bail. He knew who the murders, the stealthy spread of hai Bank and sent it to her by a gentlemen were that acted as sodition and the bult of anarchy, boy, but got no receipt for it, baileen. He had seen the honour-perplexed even men who had The letter produced was the one ed cheques on the London, West-grown grey in the service in written and signed by him. He minster and County Bank, pro- India. When trouble began in recognized the accused as Miss duced at the last hearing, but he the Punjab, in Bengal, and in

to inform their Customers and the General Publin that they harp McNaughton. He had no doubt had not computed their value; the Bombay Daconn, it

A Cup to be run for five times, Road Central, where they have a large BEMOVED to No. 16, Queen's about it.

neither had he searched the murmured by way

called the Gymkhana Cup, will be Stock of Chairs, &c., do, do, papers of the accused.

of con- solation that at least Madras presented at the end of the Season, potion, Cordially lovijad ·

Prioos, Boasonable, Addressing the Court, Mr. Bell was safe enough. The grave most marks in the racer for the to be won by the Pody scoring said that he recognized that his outbreaks at Tatiosrin and Tin- Gymkhana Blakes, at the Gym Hongkong, 18th May, 1912. 1894 client would have to go before a pavelly, a series of disturbacee khana Meetings during the Season, jury as there was something on in other parts of the province, counting 4 points for, first; 2 Narding the shende

and the final tragedy of the

By Mr. Bell-She was pointed out to him by Mr. Douglas.

Mr. Bell-You were told that she was the lady 7-Yea,

And did you identify her

then 7-Yes.

You swear that ?--Yes, I swear that. I told Mr. Dongles that to the best of my knowledge and belief she was Miss MoNaughton,

which to framo a charge.,

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Ordem Promptly executed.

The accused was then formally murder of Mr. Ashe, all told a The benefit of marks already WILLY STORMER will sign our firm for a second; and 1 for a third, of Mr. LAMFERSKI, Mr. A charged and in reply pleaded not different story. Madras had not guilty, and reserved her defence, escaped from the effects of the bored to pass with the Fony on per procuration, kopho

Mr. Bell said that his client's virulent propaganda against sale. Any winner of the race to carry 5 lbw extra for vach vike

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