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SPECIAL CABLES,

THE MIKADO'S FUNERAL.

ARRIVAL OF PRINCE ARTHUR.

(Independent Nows Agonoy.)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 1913

Mr. Alabaster Your Worship said just now you had some reasons for discharging the prisoner. You are not bound to do so, and I don't want to know your Worship's reasons, but may I ask this: whether they reflect on the Jobaracter

84,000 WORTH OF OPIUM. these proceedings held for them

CANER What he was' proming for was the question of the detention of pany on the opium. It was left to his Worship's discretion to forfeit the opium under section 76,

Case Again Before the Bench To-day,

ing before Mr. E. A. Irving, the At the Police Court this morn-

all the prosecution at case in which a Chinese fireman

Mr. Melbourus: No, not at all. Tokyo, September 11, Mr. Alabaster: Having regard HE. H. Prince Arthur off to the evidence of both sidos? Connaught, arrived here this Mr. Melbourno: Yes, on both morning and was met at Shin-sides.. baebi railway station by the Em-

peror.

It is announced that all trains and ships shall stop for three minutes ni noon on the 13th inst. as a mark of respect to the late Emperor.

mission.

Mr. Alabaster:Will your Worship say what the reason of the discharge was with regard to the evidence of both sides?

Mr. Melbourne: Do you want the whole reason?There was no reflection.

Mr. Alabaster might-

thought you

DECORATIONS

Tokyo, September 12, H. M. the Emperor has confer Mr. Melbourne:I believe the red on H.R.H. Prince Arthur of evidence of the prosecution." Connaught the Grand Order of Mr. Alabaster:-Then why,did the Chrysanthemum, while de-your Worship discharge the pri corations have also been conferred | soner? on other members of the British Mr. Molbourne Now if you want to know, Mr. Alabaster you Prince Arthur visited the Imsee after the evilance of this last perial Palace this morning and man, I thought the charge wrong presented the Order of the Garterly laid. to the Emperor, who invited His Mr. Alabaster said he could Royal Highness to lunchson. have shown that the chargo wan The Emperor will later pay an not wrongly laid. He had come

quite prepared to argue that,

Mr. Melbourne: Now I see it in wrongly laid.

Mr. Alabaster: On the ground lust my client is not the owner? Your Worship did not hear me on that point.

official visit to the Prince,

OPIUM CHESIS.

Interesting Discussion on a

named Tung Bing is charged with concealing 6,100 teels of opium on board the s.e. Yuen Sang was again gone into.

Mr. Davidson appeared to pro- secute on behalf of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company, the owners of the vessel, and re: prosentatives of Messrs. Jadine, Matheson, Showan Tomes, and Butterfield and Swire were in attendance,

Mr. Irving:-Vory well. Mr. Davidson thereupon retired to prefer tho charge.

board.

Told Not to Smuggle.

Mr. Irving :-Forfeit it to the Crown.

Mr. Davidsones your Worship, may forfeit it to the [Crown."

ings there is no reason why they should not return it to us.” Their title to the opium comes from us.

Mr. Irving said he was entirely sympathetic, but if he forfeited the opium to the Government and the opium former made a succors ful application for it after the Government had waived its right, then Mr. Davidson was in no bet

ter position. He would consider Proceeding, Mr. "Davidson said his position over the case and he he quite appreciated thatthat was would give his decision to-morrow. so, but be would be grateful if morning or Saturday morning. his Worship would hear him on Maanwhile he would fine the de- the point, because he thought it fendant $500, or in default six was only fair that the case of the months. steamship company should be put before the Court. He submitted

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that he could show very good STEAMER LAUNCHED. Mr. Davidson: I wish to add grounds for leaving the opium in a charge against the defendant the possession of the Com A new Steel Twin. Screw under the Merchants Shipping pany. He hoped his Worship, steamer was launched this morn- Ordinance soution 9, sub section in exercising the descretioning, from the shipbuilding yard 5 G.

given him by the ordinanoo, of the Kwong Fook Choong firm. would exercise it according She is intended for the Wuchow to justice and commonsenso, Hongkong trade and her dimen- He should perhaps explain the sions are 155 ft. length 28 ft. difficulty of the position of the beam and 6 ít. draught loaded." On returning, Mr. David son past three years the three com- tion is provided on the upper steamship companies. In the Large passonger "nocommoda- said the captain was present and panies owning vessels running deck for about 70 1st class pas would say that this was not the to Manila, Mesara Jardine Ma-sengers and the vessel is to be first voyage the dofondant had theson, Shewan Tomes and But fitted with electric light through- made, and he knew it was for-tarfiald and Swire, had spent out. traband on board. He was linble their ships alone, and in addition pound surface condensing type: bidden to bring anything con- $12,000 on detectives to watch The ongines nro of the com- to four weeks for disobedience to the searching of the ship by and, with the two boilers, the ves and twelve weeks for another those detectives all the time the sel is expected to attain a speed

rogularity. The captain told ships were in port, there were two of about 11 knots. im not to smuggle opium on searches made by the ship's offi This is the first steel vessel of cars on the voyage down. Not such dimensions the firm has withstanding that, so enormous built; she is well designed was tho traffio that ships had been and put together, and an advance found with opium oonooled. In in the shipbuilding trade of the Mr. Davidson said ho under the same period eighty two seiz-Colony, stood the defendant pleaded notares of opium had been made, guilty and asked his Worship if and the shipping companies he would take the second charge themselves had paid fines of now or would it perhaps be better about $10,000, and, ia ́ad- Continuing, Mr. Alabster said give an afternoon for the hear-lition that, fines to a We have been informed that | he defondant had stated that Mr. ing of it?

large amount had been im the premises numbered 144 Mr. Irving:-If you think it is posod on those persons found in Wanchai Road were the scene of an Riz.ck told him it was illegal to export opium to Swatow, and all worth while. He pleads guilty possession of the opium when armed robbery of a very deter 18 did was to arrange for the to the first charge for which he the Shipping Companies were not mined kind last night. It is re- is liable to a fine of $500. or six lined. The matter in the past had ported that six men, arme i with After the remaining ovidence Buff to be shipped to Singapore.

been grave enough, but it would choppers entered the house, bound had been heard.

He did that with the idea of clear-months.

bo moro grave in future because and gagged the inmates, and car- Mr. Alabaster proceeded to ang Mr. Razack; ho had not cleared dress his Worship on a point of the defendant at all. Mr. Razok

the Customs in Manila were now ried away jewellery to the value aking up the question more of $1000 and money to the ox- law, and said the case was one entruste i cerusin' property to the

seriously, und proposed to fine the tent of 85,000. At the time of repair of bollers and halle, welding of adracks. which could not be trial. Bu defendant, although the defendant

Mr. Davidson-He is a firo-steamer in every case. That was writing, no arrests find been re- murily. On Saturday his Worship said he didn't, so they disap came to the decision that there ponred. The whole question man on board the Yuen Sang.a very serious prospect indeed ported.. was u onse to answor, but he could which would have to be decided Very well, your Worship, W for the owners of ships running not commit the prisoner then baby a jury was whether the docum-will stand upon the first charge. down to: Mauila. Some wo cause he had a right to give ents were entrusted to the do-

Polut of Law,

Mr. Melburne-I ought to The case in which Abdool Ra-ave seen that before.

A discussion ensued on the zack cluarios a Chinese with con-

verting to his own use two chests point of ownership, Mr. Alabaster of Persian opium, again o no baquing authorities having regard fore M. Malbano, at the Pulice property ontrasted to the care Court, this in iratug.

Mr. Alabaster, instructed by Mr. Lou, D'Alma la e C erro, pro. secute 1, an 1 Mir. Lawis, of Mours Johnson, Stokes and, Master, de

fondod.

of another.

Defendant:The captain mon- tioned this, but I did not hear

him.

Mr. Davidson:Yes, he is liable to imprisonment only in lefault your Worship.

Mr. Irving-Who is ho?

to

Not Really the Owner. pensation at any rate would be evidone if his chose. The ques. | fondant, as witacasos for the pro the onso, Mr. Davidson said he cases

Going fully into the details of made to those companies in of that kind if the tion of his friend or himself 'secution said they were,

WA8 not forfeited. addressing the Magistrate on the Mr. Melbourne said he preferr-would ask his Worship's indulgopium

ence to hear him on the case. Further than that"- ed an appeal to a re-hearing. "merits of "the cass might prove highly interesting, but unfor tunately it was immaterial, and his Worship, he submitted, land

no power to come to say decision

Mr. Alabaster pointed out that In this case it was porfectly Irving-What will happen if perhaps the ease would not come obvious this man was not really it is not forfeited? on for month, on account of the the owner of the opium. It was

Mr. Davidson said this was on

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Mr. Melbourne asked if section If his Worship would say that he to that value. That was clear prove any claim to the opium, and, 96 of the Magistrates Ordinance would re-hear the case, then a day commonsense. It was perfectly if he did, the Todo-China Steam-ins, on the greens of the Taikon

Recreation Club. did not apply, and Mr. Alabaster could be arranged when they had obvious, as he could show by ship Company was prepared to

The prizes won in the Longue com- replied that that only applied to got the prisonor. Would his evidence if his Worship wished fight him on that point. They cases which the Magistrate could friend undertake to produce him? it and he was entitled to do ao would give the police the liberty petition will also be presented.

Mr. Lewis: I am not a party to that the circumstances of this to follow up the caso, and if pos-friends are invited.

Members of Bowling · Clubs ` and try, and in questions of re-hearing.

case showed clearly that this man sible find the real owners; and, After further argumont, Mr. this application.

Mr. Alabaster: I ask for a re-wes a member of a gang, and if they came forward, so much Melbourne said the defendant was

hearing, and when I get the was probably put up as tho the better. That however was Hongkong, 11th Sept., 1912. (668 discharged.

Mr. Alabostor: I apply for a prisoner, I will ask for a day to person to plead guilty, and to not very probable. He thought if

admit having concealed the opium bo fixed, re-hearing.

no one came forward and claimed Mr. Melbourne: How can if it was discovered. This opium the opium, that the Steamship Mr. Malbourne :-On

must have been put on board the Company was entitled to it. grounds? I can give you the bring him up? ground for the discharge.

Yuen Sang on the last voyage

Mr. Irving:I don't sou what Mr. Alabaster: I apply for

from Manila, and it was not dis- I can do, at the present time th re-lisaring; I am not bound to

covered at Manila but, when the opium is in his possession. give all my grounds.

ship was about ten miles out Mr. DavidsonNo, it was found Mr. Melbourne:

Mr. Melbourne:It is very on her return voyage, the first in our possession on board the

saginoor discovered, in the recess ship.

what

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Mr. Alabaster: If your Worship will say that if the prisoner is brought up you will re-hear the case, that will satisfy me.

I will give you this grounds for the discharge | difficult if you want them.

Mr. Davidson-No, with hav ing concealed it, your Worship.

Mr. Irving-If I don't. forfeit His attention was first attracted | it, it must be returned.

". Struck Him as Curious.

Mr. Alabaster said the magie-of the ash scoop, a number of Mr. Irving-Still you charge Mr. Alabaster gave the follow-trate had not to decide what he tins of opium tied with rope and him with having emuggled it? ing grounds: On the grounds would do on the re-hearing. Untied to a life belt which was that your Worship, having come witingly, he submitted, his Wor- meant to act as a buoy, to the conclusion that there was hip had treated him unfairly.

Mr. Melbourne:-I don't think a case to answer, had no power

to it when he saw a boat cross Mr. Davidson said the de- to discharge at all. Also on the I have additional ground that your Wor- Mr. Alabaster: 1 think your the ship's bows and turn sharply | fendant could bring an úction title ahip discharged the prisoner hav- Worship will admit you have underneath her hull. It struck if he had possessory ing called upon me to address made a mistake in not hearing him as curious. He noticed, too, more than the Steamship Com- your Worship on the merits of me, because you asked me tou crowd of Chinese race to the pany. The opium was still on

the case and before I had ad-address you. dressed your Worship, and whilo

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ash scoop. He then went in and the ship and was no longer in Later on, Mr. Alabaster said he discovered the opium being his possession. The Steem Navi-PI 32. Gallery $1. I was taking a point of law, was taken completely by surprise actually thrown overboard to be gation Company was in possession which I expressly stated I should when his Worship discharged the picked up. That showed con- and the only possession he had price to Pit and Gallery. deal with and lot, my friend prisoner.

clusively that there must have was as a servant of the Indo- Mr. Melbourne: I thought been a number of people con- China Stanmahip Company,

FULL OROHESTRA. answer before I dealt with the merits, giving me an opportunity you had finished, when you aaid corned in it besides this fireman. Supposing that view was correct, Hongkong, 12th Sept., 1912," of addressing your Worship as must commit the prisoner for Though it was found in the pos- and he thought it was, there could

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session of the defendant, and be no doubt the ends of justice you had asked me to do, ..

The magistrate eventually de- there, was no-one else present, would be served if the opium was cided to grant a re-hearing, the at the time he was about to throw allowed to remain in the hande day to be arranged.

“Mr. Melbourne :--Have I power to do it; have I power to re-open? His Worship quoted a case,

In connection, with the case in but, in answer to Mr. Alabaster, he said it did not apply really to which Mr. Razack is the defend- Section 98. He had noted it, but ant, Mr. Alabaster asked for the it did not really apply.

time on Tuesday to be changed **Mr. Alabaster pointed out that from 2.15 to 4.30, 38 40 there was no section at home It was eventually resolved to similar to the one here. He continue the case on Wednesday, thought he had given the greatest at 2,15,

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Mr. Davidson Yos,, I ask your Worship to make an order.

Mr. Irving. The opium is in the hands of the police at the A present?

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