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SPECIAL CABLES;

THE CHINESE TROUBLES.

́SEVERAL PROVINCHS

AFFECTED.

[Our Own Correspondent.] Shanghai, March 14 It is reported from Changsha that the troops there have matine- ed because they were paid in There are also reports of troub- les in Hugsa, Honan and Kansa Provinces.

notos instead of cash,

Alleged armed ROBBEY

MANDAMUS ACTION.

Rehearing of a Case Asked For

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, MARCH 14, 1919.

HOME NEWS.

A Summary of the Latest Malls,

The Full Court, consisting of The latest Home papers to hand the Chief Justice, Sir W. Reos are full of the Polar tragedy in Davies, K. O., and Mr. Justice which Capt. Scott and his brave Gomperts, to-day continued the companions perished after reach- hearing of the application that ing the South Pole. The main the order should "ho absolute, in facts of the disaster were tòlle- which Mr. C. D. Melbourne was graphed to Hongkong by Reu he should not expunge from the details appear in the leading called upon to show cause whyer, but naturally much fuller

Rex, by R. O. Hutchison v. portion of Capt. Scott's least record of the proceedings entitled Home papers. The concluding Wong Hong," the plea of guilty message was as followe:- entered thereon, and should not. We are-weak, writing ia diffi- re-hear the case in pursuance of cult; but for my own sake I do seotion 98 of the Magistrate's not regret this journey, which haɑ Ordinance No. 3. 1800.

shown that Englishmen can en- Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed dare hardship, Felp one another, by Mr. Reader Harris, of Messrs. and meet death with a great a Wilkininson and Grist, supported fortitude as ever in the past. Widow's Story of Boing Beaten the application, and the Attorney

"We took risks we know we General, the Hon. Mr. J. A. 8. took them." Buckaill, instructed by the Crown" "Things have come out against At the Police Court, this after-Solicitor, Mr. J. H. Kemp, re-us, and therefore we have no noon, before Mr C. D. Melbourne

sponded.

cause for complaint, but bow to: two men were charged by Detec The facts of the ouse as stated the will of Providence, determin- tive Inspector O'Sullivan, within Mr. Potter's opening at the ed still to do our best to the last. being concerned in an armed rob privious bearing, wore that the Captain Scott's Appeal. hery at 1, Square street, on the applicant was charged with an "But if we have been willing 11th ult. whenmoney and jewellery offence under the opium ordinanco to give our lives to this entor to of $1,753.90- was stolen. at the Police Court, before Mr. prise, which is for the honour of A woman charged with being C. D. Melbourne. A plea of our country, I appeal to our an accessary in the affair has guilty was entered by the mag countrymen to see that these who istrate, who imposed a fine of depend on us are properly cared $500, whereas, as a matter of for.

and Gagged.

been committed for trial.

Mr. Reader Harris, of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, and Mr. Shenton of Mosers, Deacon, Looker, Deacon and Harston, defended.

A widow living on the second floor told 's story of four robbere coming into the house. She

fact, ho did not plead guilty, and "Had we lived "I should have the plea was entered on the had a tale to tell of the hardi- record in error. All that the man hood, endurance, and courage of was asking for was that the case my companions which would have astirred the heart of every Eng- should be rebeard. before magistrate.

lishman.

Mr: Potter said that the fact "Thete rough notes and our was benten and gagged. Whilst that Mr. Melbourne was satisfied dead bodies must tell the tale, in this condition she had stolon that the defendunt bad pleaded but surely, surely a great, rich $410 in bank notes, 35 gold beads, a set of old fashioned tooth guilty, was not sufficient to refuse country like ours will see that

are hearing. The magistrate those who are dependent upon us. should have exercised his discre- are provided for." tion on the facts put before him by air. Harris:

picka, gold watch chain with -charms attached and a bax containing diamond rings and other jewellery.

The case had not concluded

when we went to press.

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Alleged Burglar Arrested this Morning.

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All the papers print glowing HUGE TITANIC CLAIMS, The Attorney General said, in tributes to the noblo band of mon reply, that he did not want to who gave up their lives in the deal in any way whatever with interests of scientific exploration.

The the merits of the case, nor to g

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FROM EUROPE.

"SPEZIA,"

into the facts, but simply to deal amongst other things:-"Thera damages due to the Titanic dis- THE H. A. L. Steamship with the broad legal question, mingles with our sorrow a feeling aster is $5,500.000, gold says an upon which their Lordships would of triumph. Brave men have American have to decide whether they had given their lives bravely. Here em-nny right, under the law to inter- fere with the magistrate's decision on the matter.

So soundly did the fokis ployed at 148, Connaught Road West, sleep, that they were un- conscious of the fact that a Obinese crackaman was busy pioking the lock of the safe. A partner in the firm happened to return to the Colony about mid- night and chanced to visit

tools.

The case was proceeding as we went to press.

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Captain Hennick, having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are bereby informed that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the hazardous and/or extra-Lazardous Godoma of the Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company, Limited, whozce

delivery may be obtained against Bille of Lading countersigned by the Under- signed.

Optional Cargo will be carried on unless notice to the contrary be given to-day.

All claims must be presented within 10 days of the steamer's rival here, after which date they cannot be recognized,

No claims will to admitted after the

Goods have left the Gedowns, and all 19th instill be subj. c. to rent.

Gondo remaining undelivered after the

All broken, obald, and damard Goeds most be left in the Godowas, whers they will be examined on t'e 19il last at 9.30 am.

No Fire Insurance will be effected hy us in sav case whatever.

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[251 Hongkong 1th Mar., 1213

FROM EUROPE. THE H. A. L. dicam tip

"BOANDIA"

contemporary. The claima now in the hands of the States Commissioner were Englishmen who knew how United to die. When Scott determined number 279, and represent de to set cut on his last expedition mands for compensation for all he know the risks. He wanted 60 manner of losses, from death or volunteers to make up bis party; permanent physical injuries to 8,000 volunteered. Here were men financial destitution and the loss who proved once more that the of jewellery and clothing, Tho old national spirit of adventure, largest claim is that made by Mrs., of rockless laring, of the glad Henry B. Harris, widow of the the premises in the early houra

welcoming of risks has not theatrical man who went down of the morning. On entering the

departed from us. It is men with the liner. She sake $1,000, shop he saw a man busy on the

like Soutt and his comrades-000 for his death, and also de- safe, but thought it was a foki. The replay of the game bet men who see that there are mands $27,000 for loss of her

The operator" on seeing the woon the R. E. and HM.S. Mine higher ambitions in life than the affects and $4,025 for his. new-comer, rushed into the cook-tour, in the Hongkong shield, ncquisition of wealth or comfort-The smallest claim is for $16.- house on the first floor and endea- took place yesterday afternoon, who keep us what wo gre. Short 60, representing the value of re- voured to hide. He was caught, at the Happy Valley and ended sighted possimiste have been gistered mail lost by Mayer & and, as he was being secured, he in a win for the former by six writing largely latterly about our Muller, of Germany: Mrs. May threw down a kit of burglar's goale to dil.

degeneracy. They tell us that we Fatrelle, of Plymouth, Mass., The teame lined up to the have become absorbed as a nation widow of Jacques Futrelle, the At the Police Court, this morn-whistle of Mr. W. A. Eager os

$300,000 and pleasure-seeking. novelist, asks for ease ing, he was charged by Inspector follow:-

Scott and his comrades gives them damages for her husband's death Dymond with burglariously en- Royal Engineers Rogers, the lie. Most of us who know for $4,791 50 for his baggage, tering the premises stated, goal; Coxon and Morrish, backs anything of the Empire could give and for $4,378.50 for hers. Defendant admitted the charge. Collyer, Scott and Ferrigan, half examples of the men who are giv Manuscript and plans for Inspector Dymond asked for a backs; Lewis; Brown, Pearson, ing their lives for her security and books she value at $3,600, Mra remand as the police were about Kelly and Sutherland, forwards greatness, who under tropical sun Elizabeth C. Case, of Rochester, to prefer further charges against H.M.S. Minotaur: Quinuell, and in African fever hole, or in oleo nake $300,000 for the death him.

goal Lane and Walters, backs; sand-hemmed village, are worthi-of her husband, Howard B. Case, His Worship (Mr. F. A. Haze-Lumley, Soudden and Peops, half y upholding the honour of the who wis manager of the Vacuum Capt. J.Jochime, having arrived, Coneig- andy granted this request. backs; Brant, Stevenson Smith; flag. There are many who would Oil Company. Mr. and Mrs.es of Cargo are hereby informed that Small and Burbidge a forwards. regard a death such as Scott's as Anders Johansa, grandparents their goods are being landed and placed LIGHTER BATTLESHIPS. The sailors got away from the pupreme triumph of life. I of William Skogh, his wife, and at their risk in the hazardous apc/ur etart and made a determined as write this in no merely national their four children, all of Sweden: in-hazardous Gedown of the Hong- A process that may conceivably sault on the Engineers' citadel, spirit. The gallant end of the fivo ask $125,000 for their loss, well kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company Limited, whence delitery bring about a revolution in but were pulled ар by explorers is for more than a na- Armaments is believed to have Ccxon and Morrish. After this tional matter.

may bacbtained against Bills-of-Leding All humanity is

countersigned by the Undersigned. heen discovered by a young She the Engineere seemed to have richer for the example of our

0,ti nal Cargo wil be carried en un- field engineer, Mr William the rest of matters, the sailors Aniraotic horres."

notice to ti e contrary bộ given to- Henly Worrall. Briefly put, it is apparently not being able to A White Mourning. materially to increase the resist adopt their play to the sodden "It is a white, and not a block, of young Daniel Marvin, who was All Claims dat ha presented within ance of armour-plate, while at the condition of the ground which mourning that we wear for these on his honeymoon, seks for $200, ten days of the stinter's arrival fore, same time reducing its weight by made accurate football somewhat gallant souls who have done and 000 damages. Charlotte D. M. after which date they cannot be ra- from 10 to 20 per cent. The out of the question. In fact, it dared greatly" says the "Pall Mall Cardeza, who was saved, seks the cognized. invention consists of a modifica had only ceased to rain just be Is it worth while to get life thus of personal effects and baggage. Gazette." If any should ask, heaviest compensation for loss of tion of the whole process of mak-fore the commencement. ing armourplate, commencing Ecoring opened from a corner at stake against the elements? She puts the value of all her lost, with the ingot, which goes kick, from which Pearson put the the true genius of mankind will property at $177,352,76, includ- through modifications in the ball in the net. Later the same answer unhesitatingly-Yes. Ifing 20,000 forose pink diamond. rolling mills and then requires playerinilisted a movement which the race je to keep ite soul alive, On the other hand, the widows of different heat treatment from resulted in the second goal. it will be through the over- Col. John Jacob Astor and of that provided in the exist Securing the ball he passed out renewed example of men who can John B, Thayer vice president of ing farmeces. The ordinary arma- to Sutherland, who returned the set achievement against existence, the Pennsylvania Railroad, make our plate has a hardened back ball to Brown. The latter shot, and in the rapture of their vision no claim for death dam- and front and a soft core. Mr. giving the keeper no chanes to hurl themselves against the baz-ages, although Mra, Thayer Bake Ex Worrall's plate consists of a nam save. Shortly after Brown accopted arde of Fate. Life is given us, not for $14,010.50 for the loss of her bar of small plates hardened and from Kelly and notched the to be hoarded, but to be spent; baggage. Similarly the executor honded together so that the core third point."

and it cannot be spent better that of Major Archibald Butt asks for of the plate contains layers of In the second half, although in piercing the unknown, di- only $1,000, representing the steel as hard as the surface. The the sailors pat up a plucky fight, minishing the impossible, ex-value of Major Butt's personal saving in thickness on a heavy the E.E's got the best of the tending the dreams and ambitions possessions. plate he claims to be 20 per cent. game, Pearson scoring twice, and of humanity, and teaching its and on a small plate 10 per cent., Lewis adding the sixth gont after and when the plate is in position a good individual effort. on a battleship there will be a

$2,250 for baggage,

Mrs. Lilly Millet, wilow of Frank D. Millet, the artist, claims $100,000 compensation for her husband's death. The executor | dy

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Geodermining undelivered affer ike Gonis have left the, Godown, and all 19th inst. will be eabject to rent.

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