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ALLEGED RECEIPT of BRIBES,

Charge Against a Policeman,

At the Polica Court this after- noon, before Mr.O. D. Melbourne, Chinese constable 341 was obär- ged on remand with accepting. two bribes of $10 each, from two men in possession of knives on board the as. Hai-mun.''

Mr Lewis, of Mesura Johnson Stokes and Master, defended, whilst Mr P.P.J. Wodehouse, Deputy Superintedont of Police, conducted the case for the pros- eontion.

A boarding-house keeper in Connaught Road Central said that on August 20 the two men came to the boarding house. In con Baquence of what one of the men told witness, be fetched European constable 184, and went on board the 8,8. Hai-mun with him. Wit ness snid he saw the two men on the boat and be also saw the de- fendant. Witness told the de- fendant he was wanted, and he Taid he could not come. The two men produced knives and showed them to the European con. stable. Witness would only swear to the identity of one of the two knives produced. Afterwards they all went to the Central Police

THE HONGKONG: TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. 1913.

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SERIOUS Nanking afFAIR.

JAPBNESE KILLED AND INJURED.

Strong Protest Made to Peking.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Shanghai. Received Sept. 5. Two Japanese were killed and one seriously injured at Nanking on the morning of the entry of General Chang Haua's troops.

They were shot by Government troops while proceed. ing to the Consulate carrying Japanese flaga.

The Lagation has entered a strong protest to the Pek- ing Government.

The people of Tokyo are demanding forcible reprisale.

INDIANS AT LAW.

Alleged Intimidation of "

Witnesses,

defendant, who had promised to him that he would pay the money Iesar Singh met him on the 3rd inat. near the old Clock Tower

"He told me," said witness, that The case in which Shamer I was living in the same village Singh qued Isoar Singh for $105, as he was, that I was his cousin, being money lert, again came and that it was not fair for me to before Justice Kemp, in the Bum- give evidence against him; and * Witneas wax baing .. CrO88-

that if I would give evidence examined by Mr Lewis when many Court this morning.

Station.

we went to prras,

Mr C. F. Mason (of Mr F.X. against him he would cause me to D'Almada's office) was for the be put into prison, persecute me plaintiff and Mr J.II. Gardiner and as much as he could, and even ABSENT FROM HIS SHIP. Mr P. W. Goldting were for the do his best to do ne some barm

defendent

in the village where I go."

"Another case of a Chinese ab- senting himself from his ship was dealt with by Commander Basil Taylor at the Marine Court, this morning, when Li Kai," a

Prisoner pleaded guilty.

was not on board, and that be had received half a mouth's pay the previous day. The fireman thought the man had deserted to go to a Blue Fannel ship. Wit- nees gave him a note to the police

The case was continued this

ing evidence, de bene esse as to morning for the purpose of bear

intimidation.

Orosz axamination was reserved. corroborative evidence of the Mr Mason said he could produce intimidation, and the case wis adjourned until Monday.

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CONTENTS

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1-4 Governor General Forbes'

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Administration

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Tooshiu not Floated

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Work Too Hard

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The S.S. Tai Ming...62 Motor Boats....

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12-13 Hongkong Jockey Club...02

Day by Day Passenger Lista Hotel Lists.... Steamers ....** - Share Report Exchange..... The Courts ..... Commercial

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14-22 | The Nanking Trouble......63 63 23–28 | The "Min Kwan "in Can- ..27--33 ton

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34-45 Commissioner Wong Sze- Lung...... Legislative Council.........64. Reduction of Telegram

Rates Canton News

Mr. Goldring said that owing fireman, was charged with abwith which they had been called to the rather extraordinary baste senting himself from the 9.9. Katsang, without leave on Sep-hold of their client, who was & upon they had been unable to get

tember 3.

constable in an out station. He (Mr Goldring) had merely receiv- Robert Douglas Bradley, mastered a letter from Mr. Mason that the 8.8. Katsang, stated that on the case was going to be called! September 4, his No. 1 fireman on that morning, because the Hongkong Football Association reported that the prisoner waS plaintiff's witacesen were being was held yesterday evening at the intimidated. Considering that offices of Messrs. Shewan Tomes his client was a considerable dis- aud Co. Mr R. Hancock pre tance away, he did not see how siding. There were also present there could be much intimidating. Capt. Robertson A.0.D. and Mr His Lordship said the caso had F. Browne, vice chairmen and been arranged for that morning the hon. secretary Mr. who subsequently arrested pri- and he thought that had been Eagor, as well as a good attend-Kowloon Railway Station 57

ance of representatives. Fong Yong, the No. 1 fireman, agreed upon by both sides,

Mr. Goldring:

Canton and Macao Railway 57 We knew! A report of the said prisoner had no leave to go

Referees Male Emigration 58 nothing about it.

Board stated that they had ar Tommy Logan to the Fore 58 aphore. Witness could not say

Mr. Gardiner also said there ranged rules for the guid-Hongkong University ......58. what time the prisoner went

ance Bud control of referees and Hongkong Government ...59 ashore, bat he knocked off work was no arrangement made.

His Lordship said of course that an examination of referees Qualified Auditors.........59 at 5 pm, on September 3, and

one would naturally like to take would take place in witness did not see him again,

the evidence in a matter of that near future. Some names had in Hongkong "Joy Riden" 58 the The Damping Evil 59 The prisoner, who had nothing to

fact already been entered. The The Court Cards" ..59 say, was ordered to forfeit 8 day's kind in case it might be true.

Mr. Goldring don't mind board recommended an increase pay, and was sentenced to hard

in the least, my Lord; only in its personnel so that there labour for eight days.

don't want to let it be thought should be a membership of five. that we admit in it for one moment The present members are Messrs. that there is any intimidation. F. W. Eager, "A. P. Storrie

In reply to Mr Gardiner, his and Sergt. A.A. Wilson. Lordsbip said the witness could. cortainly be recalled for further cross-examination.

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DECKLOAD DANGERS.

In has been decided not to |

At the Summary Court this submit the question of deckloads

plied.

A suggestion by Bombardier afternoon, Chan Sin Wo sued to the consideration of the Diplo Wood for the formation of a cap Wong Woo, trading as Charlie matic Conference which is to be Mr Masou-I am asking for competition was discussed and it and Company contractors, 147, held in London next November Drills. A. Schedule of drills for this evidence to be taken de bene was decided to leave the matter Des Voeux Road Central, to re for the purpose of placing on an the week commencing on Monday cane owing to the fact that the for the present in the hands of the cover the sum of $115.57, due international basis the regulations September 15th is attached in defendant had seriously in hon. secretary who was to draw for work done and materiale sup- proposed, or already in operation, those orders for the information timidated him and I did not come up a report.

with a view to the greater safety of all Companies and Soctions, to see your Lordship until I had

The question of the relation- Mr R. C. Faithfull appeared of life and property at res. The Joined. The undermentioned thought it over and had taken the ship of the association with that for the plaintiff, and Mr U. A. S. President of the Board of Trade having joined the Corps are al-advice of Mr D'Almada, and it is of Shanghai was mentioned by Russ (lesers Goldring and Russ) is, however, in communication loted Corps Nos. and posted na my honest conviction that there the hon. secretary who pointed was for the defendante. with the principal 'maritime out, that, up to the present, the For the defendants it was countries on the subject and it is 1439 Pte. G. H. Haskett to Mr. Goldring: I object. Interport football matches had argued that the amount of work understood that some progress Civil Service Company; 1440 Mr Mason-But I am saying always been stranged by the sued for had not been done, towards uniformity bas already Pte. F. A. Gace to Scouts Com-sir, that it is my honest convic Hongkong Football League. He whereas plaintiff, in box, stated been made, Spain, for instance, pany; 1441 Pte. J.H. Evans to tion.-

was of the opinion that now they that he had completed all the having agreed to come, into line Centre Section M. G. Co.; 1412 Mr GoldringThat is one of had an association formed they work he was suing for.

with British law. It is therefore Pte. G. Henderson to Centre Sec- the things you are not permitted could very well take over the The case was proceeding when likely that an agreement will be tion M. G. Cr.; 1443 Pte. W.FL.C. to say.

arrived at soon which will modify Mr Mason then proceeded to matter. In future arrangemente

responsibility for this important we want to press.

the handicap with which öar Robson to Centre Section M. G. Co.; 1444 Pte. A. Melbye to call his witness.

could be made between

shipowners are burdened in com- Right Section M. G. Co.; 1445"

parison with their competitors Pte. D. S. Eddie to Right Section

elsewhere. Marine insurance M.G. Co. 1448 Pie. B. 8. Ben

people generally condemn the ismin to Right Section M.G. Co.; evidence and not appear for cross It was decided that the Hon.

praction of stowing heavy goods deok in winter time, and Amer- 1447 Pts. G. Ho to Right Section examination, a thing which so Recretary should communicate M. G. Co.; 1448 Fte. B. Ander- often occurred. His Lordship with the Shanghai Association

In the case, before the Samoan anderwriters have, it is said, Bon to Right Section M. G. Co. would then be left with the notes regarding this season's interport mery Court, in which Inder Singh obtained an undertaking from. Attached: Mr. R: F. Koleoy of the witness evidence without match and to make preliminary sued G. M. Xavier for $60, due nearly all the owners of cotton- for money lent, Mr G. R. Heywood carrying steamers that they will is attached to the Scouts. Com-the cross-examination. pany with effect from August 25. His Lordship-If he does not

to observe the provisions of the Arrangements were also made (for defendant) consented Resigned-Sapper S. P. G. appear foroross-examination, after for issuing a Hongkong F, 4. judgment, and asked for instal Merchant Shipping Act of 1908 in ments of $2 a month. His client this respect, while the insertion Yeadell is permitted to resign on having seen your client, I don't handbook."

received $120 a month, and was & of a stipulation in German policies leaving the Colony dated 1. 9. 13. think his evidence will be of much

Croquet Results.

man with several in contemplated. Leave:The andermentioned value.

Last evening in the singles married Observing that the plaintiff, handicap in the Croquet Tourna- children. ́are granted leave as follows:- Ple. J. H. Brister, Pte. G. E. who was standing quite close to ment, arranged in connection with Plaintiff said be intended to go Towns, Gr. P.W.A. Wilkie, Pte. the witness box was regarding the the Hongkong Cricket Club, EI. F. to India very soon, and be wanted A. Hamilton, Opl. G. B. Me-witness in a manner suggestive of Jackman beat E. A. G. May, by the amount paid at once.

some tribal feud, Mr Goldring sin points,

The case was adjourned into, Cormick,

Chambers.

the

Mr Goldring pointed out that Rongkong and Shanghai associa- the only difficulty they were in tions without passing through was that the men might give his any league.

arrangements.

Semaphore Signalling. A Cap said I think that the plaintiff This evening, G. R. Sayer meste. has been presented by the Staff might cease to glare at the wit- A. O. Brawn. Officer for Competition in Sema-ness, phore Signalling, for which an Plaintif examination will be bold during ordered to retire. the Annual Camp. Marks will Allotted both for accuracy and

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accordingly Transferred to Peking.

Second Lieutenant B. J. M. Autar Singh, a watchman, then Sander, No. 41 Co., R.G.A., has

CONSENTED TO JUDGMENT.

Qualified as Interpreter in Chinese.

་

Captain A. M. Cardew, RE, in Ohinese.

proceeded with his evidence. He been transferred to the Detach has qualified to be an interpreter said he was second cousin to the ment B.G.A., Peking.

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