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THE SEARCH FOR ILLICIT ARMS & AMMUNITION,

IS IT A TIGER ?

Footprints of a Big Animal ..

FORGED NOTED CHARGE

Alleged Manufacture of False Notes.

Before Mr. Jástics G.mperta,

on the Peak, Some four or five days ago at Little Hongkong, which is in the Abardeon District, the villogers declared that they had seen a sitting in Criminal Jurisdiction, tiger in the vicinty. The re- at the Supreme Court, this morn- port was investigated by Sergt. ing, Lem Ying-man, U Yat-oho, Brazil and from an examin- Tsok San, Wai Hing and Chan- ation of the footprints, he chi, were charged on numerous came to the conclusion that it counta with the "forgery of Kwangtang banknotes, at Lantso must have been a large dog.

A further report made to the leland in December last, Police states that Mr. Nowall, of The Crown Solicitor (Mr. J.H. tho Peak, has found over one Kemp) prosecuted and Mr. F.O. hundred footprints, apparently Jonkin, instructed by Mr. David- those of a tiger, in the neigh son, of Messra Hastings and Hast

ioga, defended U Yat-obo, the Aathe Norwegian vessel Childar We learn that the animal must others being undefended." waa steaming away from Hong-have put in an appearance just All pleaded not guilty. kong for Swatow, the European below the entranco of Numbers

The jury was composed sa Officers and passengers were 5 and 7, The Peak Bishops follows:-Messrs G. A. Diss (lore- attacked by fifty pirates who went Lodge where there were to be man), P.J. Taylor; W. Ocker, H. on the steamer as innocent paesen- found distinct traces of a tiger's B. Bridger, O. H. Lurson and J. gera, but alas! "were somehow all pugs which could be traced for R. Forbes. fully armed with revolvers. This a distance of fifty yards on the

(o the Editor of the "Hongkong Telegraph.") Sir,-There has been another serious case of piracy on the high sene-pear the Hongkong waters

this werk.

Chinese smugglers are a wily crowd. But for each one of

bourhood of his house.

some similar animal.

Wanted to be Treated as a Gentleman.

Baturally suggests the question eft bank immediately below the In the course of his opening as to how the revolvers were side of the new roadway. Judg. address, the Crown Solicitor said smuggled on board the boat for ing from the marka, the animal the prisoners were obarged with the use of those desperadoes; must be about two hundred being in possession of forged | An Unabated Nuisance

especially since "those that were pounds in weight. The Police Canton notes, finished and un- Once again we return to what

used must have been of a con- have been acquainted with the finished, and materials and is a distinct source of danger to

siderable size, judging by the matter, and as a result of their machines which went to the the public in Kowloon. We

dimension of the bullet hole made investigations they agree that the manufacture of notes. The ex refer to the recklessness of Or-

in the wall, through the Chief marks must be those of a tiger or hibits which were in Court were iental cyclists, who rush about

Officer's cabin window."

seized at Cheung San-lam vil- will the peninsula without one jot of

lage, on the island of Lantao, consideration for anyone else who

28 the result of a raid on December 9. The village may be using the thoroughfares.

them to be able to smugle A CAPTAIN CHARGED, Children are always playing in

really consisted of a row of eight On board a big revolver

houses under one roof which be the main road of Kowloon, and

(as above-mentioned), concealed already accidents of no trilling Among the passengers who left about his person, is no easy matter.

longed to Lam Ting man, and nature have been recorded. Yet for Home by the as. Nile to-day The question is were the arms

Complaints were made against the house which was rented from the police take no notice of the were Mrs: N. J. Stabb, Mrs. W.G.eto, sent on board the steamer the police and their treatment of this prisoner by U Ya-cho was matter. Only yesterday we saw one omplirevs, Mrs, II. Humphreys, Childar as a part of the ship's prisoners this morning in the obscured by a high fence. In youth calmly cycling along the Mrs. A. J. Pomfrett, Mrs. H. T. cargo, or were they hidden among Police Court, before Mr O. D. this house were found all the footpath not a hundred yarda Richardson an the Rev. AC. the passengers' luggage and then Melbourne, by Capt. Hadson, of oxhibits in Court, including 499

Wa Moreton. from the Police Station.

were surreptitiously taken on the 8.6. On Lee, who stood char-bite of paper bearing impressions wonder how long this sort of

board while the attention of the gel with refusing to pay the fare of portions of forged notes. The thing will be permitted to cop- A cowboy from Cow Shed No. police or Custom Officer on duty of a ricksha.

prisoners were evidently of the (fo'tinue? What is needed is a few 5 Dairy Farm, has complained to was momentarily called off else- "They threw me into a cell opinion that they had found a nice

Police Court summonses. Thie

the Police of the theft from his where? This might have been and treated me like a dog," the place for carrying on the manu should have a good effect in sup-rom of a box of clothing valued possible, but hardly probable, defendant said. They would facture of notes and that they were pressing the evil,

at $12 and $10 in money. The For from personal experience, we not even give me a glass of water information and as a result, on scura. However the police secured Police found the box and some of could testify to the vigilance and Inspector M. O'Sullivan said

Dacember 8 a party of the clothing sabeequently on the zealousness of our guardians of

police under Inspector Gor. hillside.

don, Detective Sergeant Disorderly Seaman.

Murphy, the chief Chinese William Clayton, seamana from the longkong wharfe, No

detective and a number of Chinese the Empress of Russia, was found

person nor thing could escape drunk and incapable on Blake their notice and

detectives, raided the place. The police first went to Pingshan by MORRISON-MORE-At St. John's, Cathedral, Hongkong, on

Pier last evening, and when P. C. With regard to persons, there has

launch and thence by boat to the 16th March, Kenneth Sinclair, eldor Hoh of the late John Morrison, The match between the Hong Delahunty accosted him he be not the slightest listinction been of Manchester, to Phyllis Muriel only daughter of the late Androw kong Volunteers Reserves and came violent and assaulted the made between old Hongkong

island. Upon arrival at the Charles More, Hongkong and of Mrs. More, "Lauriston", Hongkong.the R E. "B" team, in the constable. This morning he was residents and the strangera who not care. He might just as well each taking a separate

Defendant replied that he did village the railing part divided, Soldiers Club Billiards Tour-fined $5 for being drunk and have just couie to stay a short be fined for a sheep asa lamb, he When Inspector Gordon went house, cament, concluded yesterday $15 for the assault.

while on these hospitable shores. declared, and added that the into the house of Wai Hing overing in a win for the R.E's.

All must go through the same wanted to be treated as a gentle he saw the man sitting in front 'To win, the Reserves bad to The annual combined, signal- ordeal, namely, a thorough search man, when he went to the Police of a printing machine which he make up 08 points on two games, ling test for the signallers of the Truly, before nur guardians Station. · a by no means easy task. Mr. Indian units was successfully of peace there is no distinction of The Magistrate remarked that Immediately the man saw the appeared to have been cleaning. Thornhill last to Sapper Allen carried out in the New Territory rank, colour, ar station in life. if the defendant had any com- Inspector he ran away, but he by 5 points, his beat break being on Monday and Tuesday, despite Nevertheless, we 17, 48 against the winner's the bad weather experienced on help thinking that it has not been ment by the police, he should Yat-cho was arrested by In

could not plaints to make about his treat was chased and caught. U 23, while Bir. McLennan the first day. Lieut. J. H.

a waste of time to place on the make them to the Captain Super- spector Gordon at a house heat Sapper Johnson by 250 to Bradney, 2nd. DOLL., Comwharf, men in plain clothes, to intendent. 237, the highest breaks being 21 mand Signalling Officer, made ac; as searchers who could not

Wing Lok Street and The story was that last night certain forged notes were found oach.

all the necessary arrangements. exercise a little discretion at times. the On Lee came alongside the in his possession. On the genuine

Manslaughter Charge.

And we would respectfully sub- Ping On Wharf after a trip up notes there was a light pats on This morning at the Police mit that it would be well if the the West River, the Captain Chan Kwing-ming's features and Court before Mr. J. Wood, Lok Hon. C.8.P. could see his way to having been on board the bridge this the prisoners had endea Soi. 30 of Shan Tok. was charged detail only those of the police for about fourteen hours. He vanred to copy, but the attempt with the murder of Chun Kwong who have had a few years of ex- ceme ashore nt.2 s. m. and hired

HONGKONG TelegrapH."'

MARRIAGE.

The Hongkong Telegraph.

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18, 1914.

THE STANDARD OIL CONCESSION.

BILLIARDS.

The completo score is as follows:-

A

R. E. (B).

The concession which has been granted by the Chinese Govern- ment to the Standard 0.1. Company for the exploitation of certain oil-fields in China is still meeting with a measure of opposition in certain quarters in Peking. Recently we made mention of some Lance Corp!, Scott... rather unjust criticism of the scheme, and now we notice that a Sapper Mudge body of residents in the capital representing five of the Provinces Sapper Whiting

Sapper Hill... bas

come forward with a list of tabulated objections to the, conces- Sapper Aplin sion, which they have embodied in a petition to President Yuan Sapper Lewis Shib-kai. Apparently the policy of developing the country's bid Sapp r Johnson- den wealth is approved, nor is there any objection to foreign fia-Sapper Allen ancial help towards this end. The petitioners, however, argue that when loans are contracted, or concessions granted, care should be taken to reserve control in Chinese bands. This, they consider, is not assured by the terms of the Standard Oil deal:

Combined Signalling Tes'.

reace in their search for illicit

arma and ammunition 01

attention.

that the man was insulting and abusive that morning,

The defendant-I had good reason for that; you were also insulting.

Mr. Reader Harris, appearing for the defendant, asked him to keep quiet.

of

in

Evidence for the prosecution was still being called when we went to press

250 in Victoria Harbour on August perience of Chinese life, and who a rickeha to take him to Messrs. was a failure, 208 21, 1012, Mr. R. O. Faithfull therefore would know how to Sinceres for the purpose 250 appeared for the defence and on keep an eye on the "rough 'una" baying tobacco. The 250 the charge being reduced to one 230 of manslaughter, the case was 250 remanded prisoner being allowed

237

250

1,031

H.K. VOL. RES. Mr. Heathcote

167

230 245

bail in $300

Marine Offences.

0501- There are many old hands in ie, however, took him to Wanchai the force-intelligent, as well as and then demanded his fare. native-and, by detailing such The defendant refused to pay men to do the duty of searchers, until he had been taken back to For faili-g to renew his boat we doubt not that considerable his ship. This the coolie would license, Ng Kin, a boat master, time would be saved, and much not do and called a Chinese con- was fined three dollare by Combotheration and annoyance would stable, who took the defendant mander Basil Taylor at the Har-be avoided thereby; and, haply, in charge.

"Abig hauls of arma might be "I called the man a dirty pig. bour Office this morning.

Forged Order.

minimizing the chances of successful attempts at piracy which have been reported so fre- quently of late.

against me," said the defendant.

Hie Worship-Have you any idea what time the Sincere's

close?

Defendant I was not neces-

The objectors to the scheme bail from Chibli, Shenei, Kiaugsi, Mr. Boad" Hupeh and Hunan; and the main burden of their complaint is that Capt. Branch

Mr. Budge sa American interests will alightly predominate on the Directorate Mr. Scriven... of the Corporation, foreigners will really control the oil-mines and Mr. Cook consequently, China's territorial rights be encroached upon. The Mr. Thornhill

Mr. McLennan only ground there is for this statement is that the agreement pro- vides that the Standard Oil Company shall subscribo 55 per cent, of the capital and China 45 per cent., while the Directors shall be elected from among the Americans and Chinese according to the proportion of the capitalisation. But it is surely only right and proper. that if foreignere supply more capital than Chinese they should secure a correspondingly larger control. China cannot have it both ways. FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION quantity of fish valued at $155 Company's Wharfe before their to have been sufficient in a oase

This is not the only point in the petition which can be disposed

CUP.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS.

Corps Orders issued by Lieut-

Manoeuvres.Members attend-

ing the manoeuvres on the nights of 23rd, 24th and 25th inst. will porade each evening at Volunteer Marching Order, Members are Headquarters at 5.0 p.m. Dress: reminded of the necessity of punctuality.

oase in which the master of the made from time to time, thus and that is the only charge dol. A Chapman, V.D., stale:*** 250 steam launch Cormorant was 220 charged with failing to observe 210 the rule of the road was met by 221 the defendant being ordered to

pay $15.3

We repeat the sLove ‘sugges- tions, which we have board from sarily going to Sincere's but ang 250 A Chinese accountant and many quarters. It seems to us small shop where I might get

partner in the Tin Lee Salt Fish that many respectable and law tobacco. 1842 Shop, 184, Des Voeux Road, his abiding Chinese, who were well Mr. Harris submitted that the reported to the Police that on known in this Colony to the journey had not been completed March 15 a man came to his shop authorities, have been clumsily and the coolie had no right to with an order purporting to be but thoroughly asarched and demand the fare. Defendant was from the Nara Sang Loong, 295, unduly harassed on the Hongkong, overstrung after an anxious trip Des Voeux Road Central, for a Canton and Macao Steamboat and his name and address ought When a foki was sent round to own grianing attendants, while of this kind. the Nam Sang Loong for the villains of the most desner- An order was made for the Artillery Battery. money it was found that the order ate character were, in the mean-defendant to pay the coolie's hire white is. permitted to resign was forged,

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of. The tone of it, all the way through, ie one of suspicion and distrust of the Standard Oil Company, which is apparently, regard- ed as some mighty ogre wailing to pounos on China and squeeze every drop of blood from her veins. It is not perceived, or, if it is, The Draw for the Fourth Round.

while, pillaging pleamers and ill-of sixty cents. the fact is very conveniently kept in the background, that China of The draw for the fourth round

Latest Advertisements. treating and robbing officers, and

ALICE MEMORIAL herself is pasole to fad the funds with which to carry out schemes of Football Association's Cup by auction valuable household Colony, on the high seas, with the Mr. G. P. Lammert is selling passengers, miles away from this

HOSPITAL. Buch as these; nor is it concoded that the Chinese themselves stand competition is as follows:- to reap enormous benefits from the opening up of the country in Sheffield Wednesday. Aston furniture at 3, The Albany on very formidable weapons which this manner. The petitioners even go as far as to Basert that the Villa.

the 28th inst. Page 5.

were supposed to be in the hip The Hon. Treasurer of the Standard Oil directors would likely limit the rate of production of

The Hongkong and Whampoa pockets of some anoffending, Alice Memorial and Affiliated Chinese petroleum in order that the Company's own product may Rangers.

Liverpool v. Queen's Park Dock Company meeting is to be pleasure-seeking week-enders. Hospitala has noknowledged with not suffer from the competition of the new Corporation. Such an

bold on the 80th inst,—Page 6; Thanking you in anticipation thanks the following donations to Sunderland v. Burnley. idea is, of course, préposterons, for the Company is not putting a Manchester City v. Sheffield facturing Company's meating is your valuable columns. We are,

The Hongkong Rope Many for the insertion of this letter in the funds of the Hospitals :-- mine of money into this enterprise without the intention of working United..

Butterfield and Swire $100 DIRA EN SU to be holl on the 31st, Page 5, the concession for all it is worth. The desire of the petitioners to The matches to be played on

Reiss and Co..

100, see justice done by China is quite pardonable, but the arguments the grounds of the first-named cerning the a.. Manchuria is The notice to consignees con

Yours truly,

Bassoon and Co.. they use are unworthy if not, indeed, reprehensible,

clubs on Margh 7. Kick-off 3,80. ie issued Page &

HONGKONGITES.

Rehearsal for G. 0. 0. Inspection Parade at Head- quarters at 5:30 p.m. on Thurs-

Joined. Gunner I. Day joined Corps No. 1408 and posted to the Corps on 13th inst. allotted

day 26th instant.

Rosigned.Gunner F.

G.

dated March 17, 1914, 1979

Leave. Lo. Opl. R. J. Judah is granted leave of absence from March 3, to September 9. Pte. A. Laing is granted leave of abeen oe from March 13 to June 13, Lugard Cap Competition. The above competition will be held on Saturday, 21st. instant, Parade at Blake Pier at 12.45)

p.m.: Drosa-Drill Order, with two pounches. Members are remind- 100. that entries must be received

E. D. Sa soon on 1 05. ~100, < by 400 | Lo-g

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