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SPECIAL CABLES,

THE WATERWITCH.

TWO BODIES, RECOVERED.

(Our Own Correspondent.]

Singapore, September 3. The bodies of the ranrine nomed Sturgess, and of a Chiness, have been recovered from the aunkon surveying ship. Water witch.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

(From Manila Papers.) A Great Review.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER.

ANOTHER PEAK

BURGLARY

Thief Who Went Very Coolly to Work,

JUNK PROBLEM. THE "STRAITS ECHO.”

Interesting Action at to Owner-Text of Judgment in the Appeal

Case ship

judgment:

THE PERSIA.

Caught in a Typhoon.

1913

Interviewed to-day, in conneo- tion with the report that the Persis had had a serious time in

typhoon, Mr. Halton of the Paciffe Mail Co. said he bad

DAIRY FARM

NEWS.

No; Poker.

That means a late night? Yes, and a thirsty morning | 'and KIPPERED HERRING for

breakfast AND an excuse for a cooktäll or two

at eleven.

August 12, 1912.

In the action brought by Li The following is the text of Mr. Mr. Ho Tung's Peak residence, Muk Sui against Fan Tin Tai, Justice Fisher's judgment in the "The Neuk",

was broken into Fan Kwok Shi claimed an in-Straite Echo" appeal case. The between three and four o'clock terest in the junk which was

had no Official Communication this morning. One of the servante Roized under an execution levied anding has already been reported got up about 4 s.m. and saw the on behalf of the plaintiff in the in the "Telegraph"

to that effect nor had he heard- burglar near the pantry door original action. She claimed that His Lordship said that the two that she was delayed two days. She was, however, too frightened she was the administratrix of the appeals were taken together. If He had heard from another source Dining out this evening. Bridge? to call out for assistance. The estate of the defendant's deceased theappeal of the Editor succeeded, that the Persia had been in wire- burglar then went into the father. It was agreed between garden at the back of the the parties that the issue tried the conviction against the direless communication with the As- | says, and had stated that, owing to house with: two baskets, one of before Mr. H. H. J. Gompertz, tore would fall to the ground. being caughtina typhoon between which contained a large quantity Puiano Judge, this morning, The Editor was convicted on two Hongkong and Shanghai, the of silver articles stolen from the should be:Whathor Fan Tin charges and acquitted on one; the vessel hove to until it was favour- house. The other basket which Tai was the person entitled as directors were convicted of selling able to make a move. The bore Mr. James's name painted owner to the junk seized under

Shenyo Maru wirelessed to the the paper.. in Chinese obaraotore, contained the execution at the date of

Nikko Maru after passing the He took the appeal of the Edi-Persis, and asked what kind of Washington, August 27. only one pair of white canvasshoes, The coming review of the North A Chinose detective who hap. Mr. Lewis, of Messrs. Johnson tor first and sustained the convic weather they woreexpriencing; and Atlantic fleet of the United States poued to be passing the house at Stokes und Master, appeared for tion on the first chargo- the the reply came that the barometer navy will be the greatest and the time saw the burglar, and Fan Kwok-sini, and Mr. Jenkins, most imposing ever, hold by the the latter at once dropped instructol by Mr. Crowther Smith story published was obscene. It had was rising,

tendency to corrupt the readers American government.

the baskets on the gar for the judgment creditor... Rear Admiral Osterhaus, who den path and made good his os bas beon patrolling Cuban watore, cape, through the passage by the will be the commander-in-chief. basement which leads into the The total tonnage will be street. The detective chased him, 730,044, which is over 100,000 but did not blow his whistle, and tons in excess of the review by consequently the burglar had no President Roosevelt at Hampton difficulty in escaping, Roads of the "Big Sixtoon" ho- The burglarsucceeded in taking fore it startel on its circuit of the away with him only one globe.

silver strainer, six pairs of Secretary Moyer and other high silver chop sticks, nine silver officials of the navy department spoons, undi a quantity of silver- are making great preparations for mounted chop sticks. The bas the review, and it is possible that kets were picked up aftorwards, President Tuft will honour thound one of them contained a affair by his presence.

a

said

"Our Captains have received definite instructions that they Mr. Jenkins, at the outsot, and excito libidinous thought. In must not take any risks urged that the issue a not out was regard to the objectionable word Mr. Halton, and, no doubt, as not correct. The issue should the magistrate's test was sound soon sa the typhoon struck the really be whether Fan Kwok-shi and his decision must be upheld. ship he have to and put hor hond was the person entitled as owner. These publications were in the on to it.” - Therefore be submitted the burnature of public nuisances. It den of proof was on the persons could not be right for a newspaper who raised the issue.

to publish such matter for the simple purpose of shooking people.

Mr. Lewis: The junk is seized by my friend and he had to justify the action which he had takoo.

No Chance of Settlement His Lordship: There is no chance of it being settled?

Mr. Lowia: No, by lord. quantity of silver saucers, threo Mr. Jonkius submitted that the Forces in Nicaragua,

silver dishes, four kaives, one issue should be amended as to Washington, August 20. tablespoon and three tea spoons whether Fan Kwok Shi was en- The orders issued for the All th's silver articles wore nicely titled to an interest in the junk as 'immedinto dispatch of the arranged in the basket, and cover-the poraon administering. 10th infantry from Panama toled with a bath towel. One of the Mr. Lowis, in his opening, said Nicaragua have been counter-silver saucers was out in half, in a writ was issued against the de- manda, but only tempora order, it would appear, to see fendant on June 18. On that day rily. The regiment is held in whether it was genuine silver. the plaintiff applied for and ob- readiness while the sons are scour-i While in the house the burglar tained a warrant for the arrest of ed for Marines in numbers sulli-cooly ate some brand and bitter die defendant as an absconding cient to bring the Americon forces and some fruits.. He also removed debtor. He was made unable to in Nicaragua up to the strongth one box of cigara from the furnish security for his appear considered necosary, but if by sideboard to the dining table.ance, and was confined in gaol, to-morrow it has not been found All the drawers of the tables in

His Lordship-I did not at possible to concentrate enough the drawing room were turned up-tach the junk 7 Marinos, the Kth will be ordered side down. There was a fine

Mr. Lewis:-No my lord, not at once to embark.

His Lordship then severely commented on the report of the appeal and an article dealing with The same subject (signed by Mr. Wright which appearod in the "Straits Echo" before judgment was dolivored.

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"Under a Sense of Injustice.

The Editor appeared to think that everybody know about the IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL P. O. C. quarrel. He said that he was rankling under a sense of in- justico, but whore was the evid- once of that? Was it any concern of the public that he should pub. lish what a nameless person said about him? It was contended that any word that could re found in a dictionary could be Capt. L. Man, will les son THURE- The 10th was to have been sent and Mrs. Ho Tang's rooms, but that time represented by a soli-not agree to that. The first coral-

collection of silver article in Meat, the time, and he was not it printed in a newspaper. Ho could / DAY, the 5th instant, at 10 a u

She tril start frotu Bes N.D. E. busy, to Corinto, the,soport on the the latter wore awake at the titae, citor. He consented to judgment,ary of such an argument woulder on the same day at 3.x to Apecial launch will leave the Hako Pacific e mist of Nicaragua, whero The valus of the articles stolen and the plaintiff issuing personal be that no word by itself was ob- convoy Pass ogers and biggeg a large number of foreigners have has been estimated at about $40 excution, he was detained.

scane. Again, was the dictionary For Freight or Passage, apply to flod for refuge, but to this point If the burglar had succeeded in

NORDDEUTSOHËR LLOYD, a party of sailors and Marines taking away the basket with tha

made before wards? Buth the articlo and the report were

MELCHERS & CO., are already making their way, silver things the loss would have

orious contempts of court,

Gamoral Agents. They unsountered difficulty in boen considerably groster.

The roport anticipated the judg-longkong making the "journoy from

ment. The writer stated that: Managua to Leon, and from this

he (the judge) had used slang point Corinto is a further 19 miles.

KIDNAPPING CASE.

Im Gaol for 47 Days. Continuing, Mr. Loewis said the defendant remained in gaola total period of 47 days, during which time he, Mr. Lewis, thought he and purged his debt.

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Mr. Jonkins:-Thit is and made it out as coming MODREENAGH, 21 The Pok opinion of Mr. Lewis, my lord.

from His Lordship that the ma- for from tt Noyami- Americans in the turbulent re-

Continuing, Mr. Lewis said the jority of Europeans out there were ber. Apply Property Oft. Jardine public are clamouring for help, Two women wore charged ho- plaintiff then took the extraor and the government evidently fore Mr. C. D. Melbourne, nt this finery step, while the man was on a level with bargoes and gut- Matheson & Co, Ltd.

rongkong Brd Sep.. 1912 considers the situation grave in Police Court, this afternoon, with

in gol, to seize the junk tersnipes. But the whole argu-

HONGKONG the extreme. Cables to the state kidnapping a little girl aged 13 valued at $2,000 for a debt mont was based on the writer's

SHANGHAI unproved assertion that the ob- department, press despatches, and years old.

af 1098 than $1,000, and

INTERPORT SWIMMING. jectionable word was used by private messages at tell of a Inspector MoHardy prosecuted, although the junk was ru-

Then he condition of affairs which, it is and Mr. Loo, D'Almalt delended,tained, the defon lant's applies-

Europeans out there. believed, will make strong netion

According to the evidence; the tion for discharge was opposed.

was made to say that he would "severely reprimand" any person T6 above will take place in "CHOICEST OF ALL CHOICE WATERS.” by the United States imperativo, girl was watching a jug glor in the When the dofoudant filed his

Hong.ong au So;tember 19

“IT PROLONGS THE PERIOD OF YOUTH.” A Military Demo istration. atrests when someone covered her application for discharge froinusing such a ward. He said no. 20 and 21.

Washington, August 28, oyed. She was taken to a house prisan the plaintiff caused a de-thing of the kind. The issue of the paper was sent semi-officially

“IT EXTENDS THE SPAN OF LIFE.” Rebel bands are harrying the where she saw the two womon.claration by a person called Fung to him in case he might want to Mexican coast line, and it has he was detained in the house Fuk Hi to be placed upon the se bees leoided that the United from August 6 to the 29 condauying that the defondant was court. But considering the cir- Hongkong, 4th Sept., 1912.

treat the articles as contempt of By Mr. D'Almade: She denied the licenced owner of the junk in aulastancos in which it was writ States shall make n military demonstration on

the border, she had run away from home, question. That person hold him- ton he thought it not only possible Accordingly Brigadier Generalfor that her mother was in the self out as a respectable "person but desirable not to take further | Waltor S. Schuyler, commanding babit of beating her. She did not by saying he was employed in a the department of California, has go to the first defondant and ask certain firm, but he, Mr. Lewis, notice of the matter. It had had been ordered to proceed to the her to look after her. She was would call the master of that firm no effect on the course of justice, border in command of a force, and afterwarde taken away from the to say that he was not connected A Regards the Directors,

house by her father. When she with the firia and never had any to establish a patrol.

Turning to the case of the General Schuyler will tako with saw him she cried.

Mr. D'Almada:-Why did you Shi was the lawful wife of they were accused of selling Hongkong, Ist Sept., 1912

thing to do with it. Fan Kwok Directors, His Lordship said that him a regiment of infantry, and "Bome details of coast artillery, but cry?

Fang Wah, the original owner the paper. It was pointed Inspector no announcement has yet beon

Mollardy:It is of the junk who died and left out by counsel that there AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL Stout, Milk and other Liquors without altering the made of the troops to be chosen quite natural that sho should four children, and if he showed Was 'DO. ovidence that the that, he thought he need go no paper was sold. It was too late further.

in the day to raise that objection.] NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. There was nu attempt mudo to The paper showed on ita face the seitle, on His Lordship's sugges-price at which it was sold; one

FROM NEW YORK via SUEZ. tion, but on resumption Mr. of the directors was the Managing THE Stensbip Jenkins announced that no settlu-Director, who, he believed, was ment could be arranged but now referred to as the "Manager" in

for service.

ory, seeing that she had been away The const artillary details will from him so long.

The case had not concluded as 'undoubtedly be chosen from the batteries now stationed at San we went to press. Dingo, but there is not the same certainty in regard to the infantry regiment which will form tho major part of General Schuyler's

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force. The 12th infantry, which At the Marine Magistrate's recently returned home after ser- Court, this morning, before Com- vice in the Philippines, is at mander G. W. Bookwith, R.N.. Monterey, while the 6th infantry P. C. Woolford charged Lo Tai, the dead father. is at the Presidio. Either of these manter of the licensed trading The case was proceeding as we believed it was referred to in the down Co., Ltd., whence delivery might be selected for duty. junk 8,073 II. with unlawfully went to press.

mooring his junk within 100 yards of low water mark in a prohibited place and during The maastor of the as, Taichun prohibited hour in Victoria reports that the typhoon of August Harbour on Aug. 3.

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TYPHOON WRECKAGE.

BOARD OF OFFICERS.

eral, and something that " struck Áll 0 alms must be presented within one in the face" by defendant'n 10 days of the stormer's arrival bere, counsel in the appeal. By taking they will not be recognised anappeal ons technical point they. Na Ở aims will be admitted after the A Board of Officers, composed identified themselves with the goods have left the Godowns and all -20 and 30 must liave done n deal The defendant, who pleaded | asundor, will assemble at Victoris offence

Goods remaining undelivered after the of damage in the vicinity of Won-guilty, was fined $5.

Barraoke, at 10 a.m., on. Friday He recognised that theirs was 11th Inst., will be subject to rent. ahow, where it struck the onset The same officer charged Lu 6th instant to report on the fituessa different case from the Elitor's All broken, chafed, and damaged

goods are to be left in the Godown and caused floods. The steamer Sang, master of a boat, with fail or otherwise for occupation of Nos. where the offence was deliberate where they will be examined on tas 'near Ballock Harbour passed ing to have his craft licensed. |1,2,3,4,9,10,11 and 12. Married and could not be regarded ne 11th in se, at 10 à 360 MET through a doal of wreckage, in The defondant explained that Quarters "E" Blook. :---

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· No Fire Insurance has been affected: cluding a number of coffins, he had only arrived in the Colony President Major A. U. Ralph,

* Bills of Landing will be countersigand He therefore upheld the dégi- sampana, household furniture of the day before.

8th Rajputs; Members-Captain all kinds, and droward animals. The caso was dismissed, the G. IL Addison, R. E. An Offoer, son of the Court below against

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