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THE PORFULUM MURDER CHARGE.

CANTON NEWS.

Currency. Offences.

FIVE MEN IN THE DOCK,

One Discharged.

At the Police Court, this after-(The "Telegraph" Correspondent.) noon five men, Yong Fat, Li Fat Kwai, Tau Kiu, Lo Chung Tat and Fong Cheung, worp charged

relativos of the decoprod.

In opening, Mr. Hoigson said

They were well to do Chinese and 7.30 Lain Shaun vie lying on the on the evening in question, "about, sofn and his wife was attending to

her hair in the middle of the room

Canton, June 22, The Government has recently

Death for Gambling..

Mr. Chan Kwang-ming is tak

vince for the suppression of gum-

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1912.

CORRESPONDence.

The opinions expressed by our corrak-

pondents are nearly thos of the "Hongtang Telegraph."] Welsmann's and the Sanitary Department.

CHARITY CONCERT

THE CANTON UNREST.

A Military Proclamation.

The unfavourable weather that prevailed on Saturday evening in no way hindered tho' attend- Mount Austin, where an excellent day, our Chaton correspondent ance at the Palaon Theatre, Writing under date of Satur- entertainment was given on bosnye:-

BUTTER. BUTTER.

We are pleased to announce still

FURTHER REDUCTIONS

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TO THE EDITOR OF Tun !nosuxojo half of local charities. The pro- Mr. Chan Kwang-ming, and Sir, May wo, through the which marks most performances mandant and Vice-Commandant gramme was of that oxcellence General Lung Ohai-kwong, Com- before Mr. Irving with killing discovered many instances of so medium of your valuable paper at the theatre, but some of the respectively of the Canton Army, and slaying Lam Suk Kung, at oret export of ten and twenty remove any fears which the recent items are specially worthy of have jointly issued a proclama 35 Pokfulum Road, on June 5,

cant pieces by steamers flying netion of the Sanitary Department, mention.-H.-E. Mr. Claud-Severn tiou in view of the "repeated Mr. Hodgson (Assistant Crown foreign fiage. The authorities in the enforced removal of the gave pleasing rendering of circulation of rumours of unrest Solicitor) prosecuta and Mr. have also cases in which troncher coliuga in our premises, may A Serenade," a solo well suited in Canton. In the proclamation Shenton attended on behalf of the ous Chinese merchants have been have aroused in the minds of our to his light tenor voice, while they advise the people in gonoral

ninnufacturing spurious cappor customers; and also deny the coins being the superscription overal ridiculous rumours which Mrs. Hunter appeared to perfecto remain calm and to settle he did not propose to offer of the old Manchu Government have sproud in view of the Board's Naturally the programmio could say that the naval and military tion in "A Spanish Itom.” down to their occupations. Thoy any evidence against the dofond and importing them into Canton, action in respect of this building not be complete without the forces in Canton comprise over ant Lo Fat Kini and with his thus causing a decline in the Worship's consont he would ask value of the coppor soins issued are authorized by the Head of the time it was "A Leap Year about 50 000 strong, all of whom In view of these rumours wo Kernate and Mrs. Walker. This seventy regiments, amounting to for his discharge. ****

by the new Government The Sanitary Department (whose hipsody Mr. Irving Tell prisoner Customs officials are directed to number four he is discharged. keep a special look-out on cases the removal of the ceilings) to well

did exceptionally rondored service during the Mr. Hodgson mid that at the of either of the kinds described.

say that their decision in baving absurdity which

Crazel," the musical revolts of Wong Wo-shun and two tablespoonfuls with hot, cold or ærated water house, 35 Pokfulam Road, Lam

Fuch ceilings removed has been second part of the programme, Canton are strongly guarded,

formed the Kwan Yun-Pao. All tho posts in forms a delicious and refreshing beverage. shum and his wife lived together

with a view to proventing, by the was well received, Mra. Addison, while the defences on the out- with their cousin, tho decosmod.

Prepared, bottled and shipped by in drastice noises in the pro-ing being infected; the iden in fur the lion's share of the ap- of the province, are sufficiently oxtermination of rats, the build-in particular, as Sally, coming skirts of thecity, and in other places bling on pain of punishment by being that a restaurant or eating planec. The programme was as garrisoned.

They farther ex- death. He first aims at the on-ttso is a place in which rats are follows:

most likely to congregato.

plain that, while Wong Wo- tire probibition of the "

Overture, "Careloss Cuckoos," shun, Kwan Yun-pao and othors chik,'

In writing we do to allay Orchestra; Ventriloquial Skotoh, wore Commandors of the revolu whilst their cousin was sitting on which is largely indulged in by any fears which such rumours Cum and Cut; Song, Mr. H. I. tionary soldiers in Cauton, they

or sparrow-card game, There was a lighted lamp in the officials, gentry and the commer may have brought about, wo may Jones; Tenor Solo. "Til sing theo could not make their revolle roshot locked. The only terreo days in which to get rid of mitted to both the Head of the land Violin Solo with orchestral al thousand of these soldiers at songs of Araby." Mr. R. Suther success, although they had sever- room and the door though closed cial clamon. Ilabitues are given any that this leitor has been sub

the indulgence, and detectives Sanitary Department and to the accompaniment. Lanes-Corporal their back and now that they are Jinmates of the house wero an

Modical Officer of Hulth, and Spiegelhalter; A Serenade, H.E. only fugitives, taking rofugo ámah and on attendant whore to visit premises to detect

We would also add that our bakery teni, Mra. Hunter; A Leap Your they can do far less. giving information which will his master. At the time mentioned lead to the urrest of offendors are (which has been especially con- that body, Wra. Walker and the

and is the paper for mailiu Hongkong University......58 someone knocjcod ut the door and ;

be rewarded with $100, but tuled as sucht) where allur Kernuts; Selection, "The Mousing undesirables to join their of Mountain Lodge.

It is true that they are indue-friends at Home, with photograph The Dragon Festival .... 58-59 then an entorodani went "should any cause innocent parties situated close to East Point Gas musical absurdity in one act (by with the object of furthering bread, uakes, dic, are mado, is to Lam Bhum, pointed a knife st

ine," Orchestra; Crazed," a party, says the proclamation,

Interesting Letters.........58–00 Fighting along the Rail- to ho apprehended they will be him and demanded his ·mongy.

Works. This act will, wo feel R.Philips) Characters: Mr. their own ends and misleading Thore was a sovero struggle, anil

sure,emove all fears from the Brown, Mr. R. M. Crosse, R.G.A.; the people; and, because of this, Day by Day.. a' good deal of shouting and ex-

Chinese Railway Capital. minds of such us word inclined to Mr. Smith, Capt. G. II. Addison, extra precautions are now being Passengers Lists citement. During the struggle

Some time ago, Mr. Wu Hon-place any siguificance on the fact R.E.; Sally. Mrs. Addison. anolherman came in, and both Lâm

takon. Tho Government hns Hotel Lists man, the Governor-General, tole- [of the coiling boing removed from Shum and his wife were gagged graplied to the Clovernor-Generals, our Cafo, and such as part cred-

instituted a governsoarch for arms Stonmere.... and tied up. Lam Shum was very of Kwangsi, Yunnan, Kweichow ence

in the absurd rumours(CHARGE OF POSSESSING \ion of bringing those evil-doors to The Courts ...............................

and ammunition with the inton- Comunervia), badly injured. The mon went and Szochuen suggesting joint which have reached us concerning

11-25 out on to the balcony where the representation to the Central (o the staff and supplies from this

justice. By the proclamation, the Telegramar .20-31 dogorsed WRs. and another

vernment for permission, to con- | establishment.-—Ÿours, etu., -

people are advised to remain Loading Articles..... .. calma, and not to be misled by Notes and Comments...... 41-44 unfounded rumours.

Sport

45-40 Canton and Coast Ports... 47-48 The 8.8. KonsNS

40 The late Mr. J. B. Scott... 19 Naval Nows......

the verandah of the second floor.

SOLE AGENTS. Tel. 630.

HONGKONG WEEKLY

TELEGRAPH.

Contains all the tows of the

had just gone to post a letter for cases of disobedience. Informore that same bear their endoraemon. Mr. Claud Sovern; A Spanish either in Hongkong or Macao, week in a most attractive form

shot,

B. K. Mody,

Serotary,

Wu suggested at the same tine ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF that Dr. Sun Yat-sen should bo

ORDERS, requested to bring the scheme to

gle took place. It was constract the Yunnan-Kwangsi Rail- by the Crown that Sam way with capital to be raised in Kung was bodily hurled the fire provinces named, Mr. the verandab into the street ow after he had been much A by n kaifo. A watchma he heard the voice came on the scono and saw the unfortunate man lying prostrate on the rond, He also saw the first prisoner un ning down the stairs. He blow his whistle and gave chose. Theo man tried to jump on to a tramear in De Vieux Hond, but ho WHA Onl the wrong

`and could not get in. eido`a

successful issue, The Governor- General of Yunnan has now ro- plied favouring the idea and ex prossing the opinion that the other Governors will approve the scheme.

QUINTA GOES AGROUND

8.5. Nera.

SPURIOUS COINS.

At the Police Court, this morn ing, Mr. Shenton, who appeared to defend a man sharged, with one, asked for a remand and boing in possession of spurious

bail.

The police offered no objection Liont, R. M. Crees, R.G.A.. Assumed duty as General Staffstantini ono-about $500.

so long as the sum was a sub- | Officer; 3rd Grádo, South Chinu

Mr. Shenton said, he believed Command, on the 12th June, that amount could be found. 1912, vico. Captain W. H.

Jolinston, IL.E.

Major A. L. Barrett, Capt. B. de L. Brock, Liour, P. II. Faith- ful, 3 Indian Oilicers, 1 Sub- Assistant! Surgeon, 177. N.0.0's and mon, 9 public and 6. private followers 126th. Bifuchistan In- fantry left for Canton, per 8.8.

Sheung Shun

on the 21st instant.

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Mr. Irving remanded the case natil Wednesday, fixing bail as $500.

THE CASE OF S.S. MONGOLIA.

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REPUBLIC CABINET

MEETING.

The twenty-second meeting of the Cabinet Council was held on June 18. The following questions wore discussed :---

1-The status of the Provincial Tutuh.

2. The resignation of Mr. Al- fred Sze, the Minister of Com- munications, on account of ill. health.

agreement.

5.-The annual tribute of rico

The Important US Ruling,

3-Matters concerning the Ministries of War and Navy, Attorney General Wickershaw Major C. J. Pritchard, R.G.A. recently decided a customs case naneso, through the Tutuh of 4. The petition of the Hun- arrived from England per 8.s.that may apply to the administra-Hunan, to cancel the Canton- "Askayo 19 on 20.6.12. and is tion in the Philippines, saya the Hunkow-Szechuen Railway loan taken on the strength of the “Manila Times." It rolates to Command accordingly.

the power of a collector of custome to withhold clearance for a vessel Father II. Valtorta, the duties of because of the alleged dereliction from the South to be made in Acting Roman Catholic Chaplain, of a manter. The casa related to of rice collected.

money equivalent to the amount will be undertaken by the Rovd. the Pacific mail liner Mongolia B. Lieut-Genoral Wu Tsung- Fr. G. M. Spada.

and its commander, Captain lieu's petition to combine the live Morton. On the arrival of

stock of the Government with that vessel in San Francisco that of the Ching Court.

February Ja opium

7-To adopt a uniform dress

During the illness of the Herd.

Ho made away again but was: osptural. His elothes were Over 500 Persons Rescued by saturniod with fresh human blood i as would be proved by the an- alyst. Another watchman, who The steamer Quinta, with over heard the whistle blown, went 500 solica on board, wout, to the house and he saw the soaground, on Saturday, on the cond defondant running up the south shore of the Paracel group rond. He waits for him and of Islands.. capitured him after a struggle The officers and the coalies during which he thought he saw wore taken off by the French mail the man throw a knife away, The Nern, which was in consequence police afterwards found a dagger] dolayo. corresponding in shape to two found in the loneo after the trouble and the one found on the irat defendant on a heap of stones near the house. is clothes wore

At the Police Court, this morn was discovered on board. Collec and to consider the views ex also covered with blood. He was identified y the wife of Sam

ing, two men were charged with tor Stratton held that Captain pressed by the Ministry of Home Shum. The man was also

being in unlawful possession of

Morton was responsible and Affairs on the matter. idendfied by the busland who

The Nera subsequently puttion respectively.

325 and 165 rounds of ammuni-imposed a fine of $100. Morton had managed to bite his finger in into Sigon on Saturday at 4 p.in..

protested that he was not the struggle which Inspector instead of Friday at 8 am, having the police, they were found with the opium and could not be held According to the evidence of responsible for the presence of Dymond had to Bautage. The been delayed by the rescue. second man hati in his pocket reports that the Quinta is serious straw bag a they were louving had carefully sourched the vessel

the ammunition in a collapsible responsible. He showed that he Advertisements. packet of peppor. In the ly'dpmogel. room there were $3000 in o

the s.s. Paul Beau which had just and had given the customs' arrived from Cunton-

lng which

Arrangements have been made with the Gorman authorities that the German gunboat Luchs will proceed to the scene of the wreek, in order to protect the vessel from being looted by the villagers,

Messrs. Siem-ton & Co.' are the agents.

Ished huf was

►

She

́ ́the rolders had not time to take SOOLDIERS MURDERED

it away, through being disturbed.

The Crown contended that the

deceased did not die from knife

NEAR HANKOW.

A NEW EXCUSE.

To day's

MOJг.

The defence was that they landers every assistance in his FOR YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND

power and all information within Leen in the Chinese army and, his knowledge. when the Nanking Government called in the arans, this ammuni-

wounds but from the effects of ♬ ɩ a villago about twenty milosion was left over. being thrown from the verandah. from Bankow, a large hand of rob

The police pointed out that the ago on a party of nineteen dis-[of no use with n`rifle,

tin Morton refused to pay the

On the advice of counsel Cap- THE Steamskip fineand Collector Stratton refused

*TOBILLA."

to give the vessel clearance on Capt. E. G. Care will a despatches for the ahora ports on WEDNES. until he did so. Both sirlos

The cuso was proceeding new bors made an attack a fow daya ammunition in question would be the February trip to the far east DAY, the 3rd July, 1 daylight.

went to press.

CHINESE AVIATOR.

banded solliers and killed sixteen Mr. Irving: $150 or of thein, says the ♫ Central China | Weeks? hard labour ooch. Post" of the 14th instent. The

soldiers were travelling home CHARGE NOT PRESSED. Unsuccessful Flight at Sunning. ward-ip.the_Ban_river—ÂL

the time for the vessol to call the the point mentioned they wore European who go the Worst of it. Our Canton correspondent failed by three men who asked to

"I do not intend to press the states that on the 16th inst. Mr. be taken on us passengers The charge of assault, your Worship, Tong, the well-known Chinese boat came to shore at a spot since the defendant got the worst protest. Paviator, made an unenccessful whore reeds grew thick. The of it; his head is out. In thero The protest went through flight on his ueroplane at Sunning, robbers, about sevouty in number, worden police inspector proferred channels to Washington and the The machine had risen to a were concoalel in the thicket, a charge against a European question involved was presed to height of about 20 feet from the, and they ruslied out, áttroking sailor of assaulting an Indian the Attorney General, for an ground when, it

overturned the boat pasrongers with swords constable and damaging his api- opinion. That official has now and descended to the ground, and iron rods. The survivors form to the extent of six dollars, held that the collector, of Ban The airman bung on until about reported the affair to the War four feat from earth, when He Office at Wuchang and a foren of dismiss him with a caution on the authority to refund the ship Mr. Irving said that he would | Francisco did not have legal fell and sustained slight injuries, 600 troops has been sent to keep assault-charge seeing that he had, ofearance for the alleged offenco being upoopsoinus for soveral order in this district. Eighteen had the worst of the bargain, but of the on ptain. He holds that suspects have been arrested. No he would order him to pay $6 for, the proceeding was necessarily tives report that robberies had fre the damage to the uniform, or, in against the captain and not quently oncurred at this point default, eeren dapat

tings, she ship、

aix remained oqually firm and mons-modation for passengers, is installed The Stoner has superior arcom. time the liner had filled with throughout with Electric Light ud cargo and hooked overy berth carti duly certified doctor. with passengers. An hour before RETURN TOURS TO JAPAN

“(Orongyfag 20 da**)," company put up the amount of

Return tickets are available by ila fine" for Captain Morton but Judo-Chips Storm Narigation Co ́s accompanied it with a formal Steamers, Fate for round trip $120,

For Further Part-culars, apply to ́ ̧ DAVID SAB800N & OC., LD.

· Agonfa, · Hongkong, 24th June 1912 [485

munutes,

The seroplane was badlysmash ed as a result of the mishap,

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