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Bottle. Burst.
A Chiness of the Eastern dis- trict has been sent to the hospital suffering from injuries Tocorved through the bursting of a lo- monade bottle.
Returned From Banishment
י,
SCENE AT POLICE COURT.
An Agreement after much
Trouble
V.. R.
WATER POLO.
Defeat B. O Win the Shield.
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NOTES AND
COMMENTS.
A Curious Combination
In yesterday's issus we quoted No less than three times this
The V. R. O. polo team met from the" Daily Mail" of July 6 morning, the partiesina crosssum the B. O.C. contingent, in the some fresh détails of to cons mong assault coso were before Mr. final round of the Hongkong pirady to assassinate Lord. Kit- A Chinese who had the temerity E. A. Irving, and ero a conclusion Water Polo, Shield Competition.chener, which resulted in the to return to the Colony after being had been come to, one of the mon Thore was a particularly keen arrest of four Egyptians. It is banished, was sont to gaol for six acted in a most extraordinary interest in the event as the sue worthy of nule that in the same months, at the Police Court manner by leaving the Court cessful team wou the shield issue of the "Daily Mail,”—and to-day.
whilst the Magistrato was addres: There was a capital attendance in the same column, is a matter aing him. Ho commenced to cry of spectators, and this game boing of fact-appears a report of the Charge of Harbouring.
aloud in an adjoining reception an even ono, interest novo flagged. attempt to assassinato Sir Hoary At the Police Court, to-day, a room. boarding house kooper of Con-
The teams were as follows:- May and yet another of an attempt The ouse was one if which Guy V.R.O. train-J. Forbes which was made on the Darjiling: naught Road West, who was D. Lundy, of the Hongkong Fotel; (Goal); A. V. Barrosand C. A. Cline to throw off the rails a train charged with harbouring," was an American was summoned Rodrigues (Boks): 4. H Carroll in which Lord Carmichael, the remanded. On the application of by E. J. Harborer, of the Grand Half back, R.C. Witchell, J. M. Governor of Bengal, was travell- Mr. Harding, bail was fixou a Hotel, from Manila, for assault. Roza Poroira, and A. 8. Ellis. ing. Such a combination of $500.
There was a oross summons (Forwards).
roports must be singularly una Knocked Down by a Truck. against Harberer on a similar
B.0.0. tennis-11. J. White sual in journalism. "We miht A Chinese from Tai On bas joliargo.
(Goal) A. J. U. Riboira and F. L.inleod, apply to it that badly. been sent to the hospital, suffering Mr. Irving took the parties in R, (Back) R. A. Carvalho used torni, unique, which is one from injurios received through into his room and endeavoured (Half back), A. R. Ellis, F. M, da of the worst abused words in tho being knocked down by a truck to being about a settlement. This Cruz and P. M. Remedios (For language.
At the Police Court, two men who were arrested in connection with the case for not using proper care and forreckless driving were fined 810.
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Stone-Throving.
poaceful conclusion was not arrivwards).
A Word in Season- ed at and at noon they again ap
The first ball was very fast but Sirco.shore is every probability. there was little to choose between that an Intorport Aquatio contest- Mines Output
peared before the Bench.
Mr. Irving-You want a re- the teams. The B.0.0, custodian netwoon the ports of Boggkong We are informed that the total
mand to got a solicitor?
played a smart game and was ind Shanghai will take place this output at the Kailan Mining Ad-
The Complainant (Harberer):---
fondly, applauded for his clever tall would it not be wise, in face ministration's mines for the week
I went to my Consul and told saves. The hull-time whistle blew if the Olympic resalta which ending 20th July amounted to Two Europeans lave reported him. Mr. Carlton took me down with the scores standing 0-0 havo just discovered our national 27,764 tons, and tho sales during | to the Police that whilst they were to Mr. Wilkinson, and he took The second moloty for the tanding among the sporting * Hongkong Telographı" will the period to 22,087 tons.
спяе riding on top of ont of tho trams my
Wo want up.
to most part was similar to the racks of the world, for wealthy "orders from The V.R.C. Diving Competition. In Queen's Road stone was got
Manila initial stage. Towards the close. acal sportemen to follow the lead The V.RO. diving initial com- hurled at the tram from ouoof to prove my character and.
however, to V.R.O mon force of the two gentlemen who have with this Weekly issno--$13 per annum.
a fow corners and, just. previous red prizes to the V.R.O. The rates per quarter and per mensom, proporti.unl. Subscriptions petition resulted in a win for the buildings on the route and my relationship
for any period less than equo month will be charged as for a Mr. A. R. Souza; J. Remedios be- that one of them recived a nasty gentlemen (Lundy). Ioan no to the whistle blowing, Carroll those prizes po8068 0 value ing the runner-up. The first dive blow. This is not the first case more, I can no moro, (breaking successfully negotinted a pass that makes them well worth com- Tho B.0.0 protesial but, aftooting for. There is no room for Mr. Irving:-Bring him back, consultation with the linesmin, or stone-throwing hat has been down and leaving the Court). brought to notice ollato.
the referee allowed the goal.. The B0.0. team alleged that the goal was scored within the forbidon The game resulted in a win for the VILO. by 1 goal to nil
The B. O.C. now play the K.O.Y.L.I.. to decide runners
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BURKHARDT. On July 20, 19 12, at 82 Bag Eugen, Bard, Shanghai, Jo Mr, and Mix Henri Burkhardt, a daughter.
DEATHS.
BARR.—Va July 29, 1912, at the Victoris Nursing Home, Shanghai, John Bare, Bea lord 010), of New York; aged 52 penca.
Lambert Glwind Souma, Logaḥ Fasurmen Ch., ngel 88 years.
of the latter was his undoing; the other two being remarkably clever..
Woman Charged with Using a Knile,
At the Police Court to-day, woman named Lau Yee, was
Magisterial idvice.
At the Police Cart, to-day, a woman who was charged with a being in unlawful possession of rice told tho Beuchae had bought
charged with assaulting a man with a knife. The case was re- manded until Monday, as the complainant WAR
attoni.
it from a coolie,
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Mr. Irring food or $5, or in default, fourteen days, and advised unable to her to buy rice frin shops, and
uot in the stroot, infuturo.
At Home. Canton-Hankow Railway. Payment of the third call in To-day, boing th fortioth an- connection with the Canton-Hanniversary of the trih of King kow Railway commenced at Can- Haakon of Norway Mr. Eitzen,
Very Much Upset.
Bofore he could be brought back into the Curt, Mr. Reader Harris, of Mossra Wilk inson and Grist put in an appearance. "I appear for Mr. Harboror" he said,
Mr. Irving:Yes, he weat out of Court just now; perhaps you can induce him to come back again?
uros,
fonht that aport, so far as Britons and an opportunity prests itself ire concerned, neals stimulating, or this Colony to show that it
Joes not lack onthusiasm in the
urlenvour to keep the name of
|British athlotos in the forefront of thotics Sport in the Colony equires to be fostered, and who knows but that some day Hong up
83rd Versus 87th R.G.A. kong will send a worthy repro- The water polo toum of the 83rd-entative to the Olympiad, R.G.A, plaved the 87th yesterday, Lost-n Group of Islands, at the V.RO, in the fifth round of the Hongkong Water Pol Competition. The game resalte
SEAMAN-06 July 20, 1912, 'at' the foolation Hospital, Shanghai,ton on Thursday. Special mit- the vice consul forNorway, was ex sitol, your worship. I wn in in a win for the 87th by 3 goal-ming taken. Very few people,
HYKES-06 July 27, 412, u Na 7 Mollined Tad, Shangier, Dari Estelle, dearly beloved only daughter of Mr and Mrs. Archer 1. Hyles, agad
3 months and 27 days.
WILSON. On July 27, 1912, at the Canard Hospits!, Shrughai, Alles' Wilson, aged 71 years.
The Hongkong Telegraph.'
HONGKONG SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 1912.
FREE SPEECH.
sheds wore orocted outside the hall of the Nino Charitable In stitutions to facilitate the work of
collection.
Woman Assaulle A Soldi with assaulting Gunner Wright, 88th Co. R.G.A. on May 14, was bound over at the Police ourt, to-day, to keep the peace
for six months in $100.
On a charge of using abusive language she was dismissed,
Detail of Duties. Major L. L. Hopper, 24th (Hazara Mountain Battory, will be the visitor to the detention barrack next week. The dutios
After hearing the evidence Mr. Irving said there was not suffi- ciont evidence against them for him to couvict; they would be discharged,
Mr. Harris: Yes sir. Mr. Irving Very woll. Mr. Harris (on roturning): He seems very much upset and "at home" during to forenoon, atatructed to ask for a remand.
Mr. Leving:-But there is a his office in Yog Builting. Among the numorng callers were cross summons against him mut the members of the insular body it in nccossenry for him to answer and manje peminday
Mr. Harris-Quite so.
Laid Sys
On the 8thisthree lots of Crown land are to be sold by auction at the strict Land Offico, An Tan. are situato at Young Siu Jag and their contents in squo fpt are 0,400, 24,000 and 400 espectively. The respective ups prices are $16,500 and $13
On the 12 st. at the PW,D). offices, ind lot No. 1925 (situste on ho hillside
A NOVEL PNT.
Table ?
Mr. Irving: I have soen both
to nił.
DAIRY FARM SACKS STOLEN.
At the Police Court to-day. our client and the defendant and two Chiness were charged with tried to get a settlement, The (1) ateuling (2) reosiving knou. first defendant wants to get to ing same to have boon stalen Manila. How long will this case 24 juta sacks valued $2-50. take?
Mr. Harria-Not long your Worship. I wish to see my cliont. Mr. Irving-Whon can you take it?
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The British Empire is so vast hat some old corners may drop ff without any particular notice
heroforo, know that a group of alands is boliavel to have been lost. According to the maps and Admiralty oharts, there is, some”. whero baïweum Australia'anol the:!-
Antarctic, a British group called the "Royal Company Islands," But a captain recently sailed his
sol over the spot where they th.hould have been, without seeing
property of the Dairy Farm.
According to the evidence the first man stole the bags and sold them to the second man for $1.65, It was also stated that the socon defendant told the police he had bought them from the first man Mr.. Irving You I ann sit till for $1 65 and this sum was found on the first defendant when any reasonable time.
Mr. Harris:~[{ you will arrested.
me fivo minutes to
Mr. Harris-To-day if your worship wishes.
allow
speak to my client? Mr. Irving-Yos.
Mr. Harris (on returning) I have seen my client and I have asked him to be bound over:
Astor House Hotel,
Bound over.
Mr. Irving (To Lundy) :-Do you agree to be bound over with out me hearing it all. -
Defendant-What your Wor- ship means I do not know,
A Home paper of recent date devotes an inch or two of space of field officer will be performed bove Taat Tay Millago) will to reporting a demonstration organised by the Free Sporth Defence by Captain R. H. M. Watson, be offered. It contises 4,300 Committee, to demand the release of Malriesta, and of Froderick FLKS.B., R.G.A; the officer next
is $130. Crowsley, who was convicted of inciting soldiers to revolt. Assuredly for duty boing Captain Addison, square foot, and the past price the "Free Speech Defones Committee "whoever and whatever R.E. that may be, for the name of the distinguished organisation has an
Boys Discharged. unfamiliar ring-is not oror-burdened with a sense of huminar,
Five boys were charged before albeit we may not deny that it does its best to atone for that lack Mr. E. A. Irving, to-day with by a superabundance of bombast and sheer, cold-blooded “aheck.' If there be a country in the world where the tolerance shown loitering with intent to commit a What Would Happer Billiard Apparently it was a fight in the wards freedom of speech borders on dangerous licence, it is the felony. British Isles. Every Sunday in the year the orators and Delphio oraoles of Clapham Common, Peckhany Rys or Hampstead Heath are allowed by an indulgent police to air sentiments which, in any other country in Europe, would insuro tha spoedy romoval of those trash-mongers to the nonrest gaol. Then, in the name of com- It would soom that'
Struck Oil. inon sense, what more do these people want?
The "Gazette" notifies that the traditional surgical operation will be necessary, before they cas be made to see that it is one thing for the Law to allow a noisy the names of, the following Con speochifior or heated pulpiteer to blow the trumpet in ion and panies have been struck off the for the owner of the fure and brenthe forth high-sounding diatribes against all that makes for Register: The Century Stone he thought the tabled the order and loyalty and national deernoy; but quite another thing for Company, Limited: The Station stools usoil, could not en lo if to ignore a deliberate attempt to poison the minds and shake the Hotel Company, Limited; The mplements of the gamle did 19 the faith of the mon on whom England must rely in times of war or Harris Korney Company, Limit of think the scoliqueant revolution. The men arrested got off very cheaply, when all is said, od; The International Eastern the table pou and we cannot conceive of any sane man's feeling a moment's Guide and Advertising Agency, game was placed unld was a specially constructed for sympathy for thom.
a special game.
Mr. Irving said he did gree
In porinitting free speech to an extent that, at first sight, may appear quixotic and suicidal, the old Homo Land has shown the
Limited.
Students for the West. Our Canton correspondent in-
Aftor sentenco in ambling ease had been pass by Mr. trying, tony, Inspechymond asked for the furnitused in connection with the to be confiscated.
Mr. Davidson Baid poured
n-months.
The first defenduntdonied stol-Į ing the hags and accounted for the $1-65 being found on him by stating that that was the amoun left out of $0 that he originally possessed; the remainder he had lent to a friend.
The second defendant said h did not know the things wore stolen when he bought them.
Mr. Irving discharged the fire defondant and ordered the second to gaol for six weeks and to be kept in the stocks for four hours. for receiving.
ny of them. On the other hand; French and English charts differ,
the extent of a degree, as to thoir axact situation, so that they may still be about. A steamer has been sent from Sydney to try
rediscover the trunnis. But
much as they have not been cen for 30 years and there is omo incertitude regarding their "xact situation they do not seem
matter very much to anyono,...”: Those Chinese Wheelbarrows.
Complaints have reached us of › nuisance from which Kowloon. as long suffered, but which ap- pears just now to be specially
loute.
Wo refer to the horrible,: screeching noise created by the Chinese wheelbarrow, used for conveying building material. Al present thero is quite a littlo building bom on, across the harbour, and we are told that it is a common sight to soe, and la most distracting experience to hear, a procession of fully a dozen E these burrows moving up St. John's Cathedral, Hong- and down the main thor ughfare, a
CHURCH SERVICES.
Mr. Irving: It means if you fight any more in thin Colony you will have to pay $100. Defendant:-Yes, if I have adde to that that all malicious slanders must stop on both sides kong, 4th August, 9th Sunday which, na everybody knows, is
after Trinity, Holy Communion | largely flanked by European rest (languter). ·
Mr. Harris:Yes, that is what 7 a mi. and 8.15 a.m. Matins 11 | -idences. To be distracted with t we want.
a.m. Full Choir. Responses: the noise caused by one of thoseqi Mr. Irving: Certainly, allFerial Venite: Lee; Psalms: vehicles, literally crying out forgi malicious slander must stop on of the 4th morning; To Doum: a drop of grease is bad enough, both sides.
Smart in F; Jubilato: Ouseløy but when the solo is envorted cir Complainant: I don't want in E.; Anthem. "Sweet is Thy into a chorus, the effect is shat wisdom and shrewdnoss which her sons had a right to expect of forms us that the students who with him as regards blo,my character to suffer at the mercy "-Birnby, Holy Comtering to the nerves of women-i munion 11.45 a.m. Kyrie: Smart folk who live perforce to listen.T hor; and other European nations might be happier to-day were have passed the examinations though he was with hit the hands of a man like that.
question of the stools, me
Mr. Irving-You are both in F.; Hymns: 177 and 184 to the squealinge all day long/ss. they to take a leaf out of her book in this respect. Long experiencs entitling them to proceed to und been played on the and bound over in $100 respectively N.B.-Psalm 10, verses 1, 2, 12, 15 We think that the authorities they taught not the difference botwoon the snarling cur and the Europe and America to complete he thought the Sarting fed to keep the peace for twelve in unison; Paalma 20 verses 1, 6,9 might require users of these prim-lif snapping cur; she knows full well that the political malcontent is their education, will shortly be that. He would ordor
in unison; Psalm 21, vorese 1,2,0,|itive vehiolog to refrain from ja 13 in unison. Evensong 5.45 croating needless noises, Resortesest suffering from a form of disease whose only cure is the veating, leaving. The Commissioner of fecation of the table but whether by word or by notion, of certain poisonous humours. Being Finance lins.applied to the official stools.
p.m. Responses: Ferial; Psalms: to the oil-can would accomplish Mr. Davidson:Woul well versed in the ways of humanity, Britain wastes no time in Special Department for the drafta
The telegram quoted bolow of the 4th evening (1); Magni- the desired result. choosing the less of two evils, for abo is snugly aware that, when once for the students.
Worship hold that. view if of cards or dice was play was received from the Manila ficat Smart; Nuno Dimittis: Monk; the brooding revolutionary has delivered himself by spouting, he
How to Settle Quarrelsome
billiard table. (Laughter). Observatory at the American Hymus: 210, 200 and 22. will he quite happy and no further harm will be done. Continental
Union Church, Kennedy Road. Neighbours.
Consulate General, Hongkong, Mr. Irvingthink so,
Miniator, Rev. O. H. Biokling. nations, on the other hand, lay a heavy grip on the shoulder of the
com-ever I will deal with that to-day at 11.30 am to-day, addressing the spouter and halo him off to prison; with the result that not only is Mr. Irving at the Police Court,
Manila, Angust 3: Cyclone or 11 a.m., Worship; Hymns 1, 18, the necessary vent denied to him, but that a sort of moral suppura plainant and two defendants, in it comes. That is rather a qu
Typhoon E. of Northern Luzon 27, 187; Psalm 63; 5 pm., Wor tion at ones begins to set in, which prompts him, on the first possible
a case of neighbours' dispute, (Laughter.), blo
Davidson-If one more than 300 miles distant, in-ship; Hynns 493, 225, 171, 174,
*207. clining northward, opportunity, to have recourse to bombs and like forcible arguments, said:-This is a quarrel between There is, aa aforesaid, no country in the world whoro liberty to express opinion in public is allowed, to the extent that England neighbours. The people above let these hypothetical cases one Inspector Dymond The allows it; but, parallel to that statement, we must set down the faot water drop on the people below into a maze,
to live in harmony and penen cloth as well. (Laughter.), that there is no country so free from the operations of homb and they object. They must try throwers, pistollers and dynamiiards,
together. They are all bound Mr. Irving Yosthecards over, in personal bonds of $100, on the table olath.
Lang to keep the pasos for our year.
Then what call is there for a Free Speech Defence Committee,"
we would humbly ask.
TYPHOON WARNING.
Four men were charged be. ore Mr. E. A. Irving this morn- g with playing fantan. Ons
Mr. Sloan's House Attacked. Late on the night of July 2, the residence of Mr. Thomas Sloan, ex-M.P. for South Belfast, was attacked by a crowd of youths who smashed practically all the
front windows in the house. The d police dispersed the mob." Mr.
· University Examination, Sloan's medical attendant, To-day is the last day on which was called in afterwards; repor ainder were fined 85 or in de Hongkong University exeming alarmed, was hovering an was discharged and the re-ontries can be received for the that Mr. Sloan, while t
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