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RENTING "THE TOWER"

·Further Proceedings in the

Summary Court.

THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

TYPHOON WARNING.

We are indebted to the Ameri- can Consul General for the follow- ing telegram quoted below which Was received from the Manila. This afternoon in the Summary Obrervatory at 12.30 p.m. August Court, before Mr. Justice Haze-26, 1915. Cyclons or typhoon over land, F.K. Tata, 4 Queen's Build- or near Naha moving N. or N.N. ings,sued F. Ballook, Naval Yard, E.

to recover the sum of $53.41 due for rent furnished

of premises known as "The Tower" Queen's Buildings; electrio light

12.41, and $1 for the scavengers. There was a counterclaim for $75, including $50 for alleged breach of contract, $10 expenses in moving out of the Tower" and the balance for various small горвіга.

A Successful Chinese Law Student.

We are pleased to learn that Mr. Lo Man-kam son of Mr. Lo Cheung-shin, of Messre. Jardine

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25, 1915.

TEE SHANGHAI SHOOT- HIS IMPERISHABLE BAYS.

ING TRAGEDY.

(Continued from page 5.)

At the foot of the staire witness picked up on empty cartridge case and there were two more ly ing on the small landing. Maofar- lane followed witness upstairs

France Honours the Author

her National Anthem,

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H. K. C. C TENNIS TOURNAMENT.

Men's Handicap Doubles. The following are farther re eults of play in the first round of the Men's Handicap Doubles ar ranged by the Hongkong Cricket Paris, July 14-Paris to-day Club;

H. Hancock and P. Leigh Ben and down again, and when celebrated the French National they entered the kitchen Mac Fete by honouring the immortal nest, ore 16-1, best T. Sutton and farlane, stretching out his hand, author of the song her children F.A. Biden, one 1/6, by 6-3, 3-7 E. Abraham and W. H. Vive- ash, owe 3/6, beat 0. Thorne and Matheson, Chairman of the Tung said: "My pour wife-there she are singing from one end of the

P.P... Wodehouse, owe 2/6, by Wah Directore has been recom-s, dead" Witheas sad Warder front to the other. mended for distinction by the Franklin kept accused under The remains of Ronget de 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.4

B. F. Hail and A. Whitmarab, examining committee of the Lowservation until Dat. Sab. In-

Lisle, the captain who, in 1792, Baciety and has been awarded the spector Cruickshank arrived,

What was Macfarland's con-wrote the song that was intended owe 15, beat C. J. Hewitt and M. Mr. G. R. Haywood appeared Daniel Reardon Prize, and also

to help the French troops of the Re M. Maas, owe 15-3, by 2-6, for the plaintiff, and the deforthe Clement's Ian Prize. We dition?

understand that Mr. Lo has re- He was drunk." When I sawvolution to throw out the Austriaa | 6-4, 6-1.

L. N. Murphy and F. W. Cary, dant was abrepresented.

The plaintiff, still under cross-turned to the Colony with a view him going along Kwaoming Road and Prussian invadora, | The

Marseillaise," were conveyed to one 15-3, beat Dr. Forsyth and examination by the defendant, to practicing locally as a solici ot. carrying the gun, he was stag the Hotel des Invalides and plac- Cel, Crisp, owe 15, by 1-6, 6-1,

gering. said that the bench he slept on

Senior Warder Franklin gave cored next to the tomb of Napoleon. 0-4. in the top floor was of blackwood Naval Yard, and received a letter roborative evidence, When he first At ten o'clock President Poincare, with cushions. He slept upon it before the defendant and his from plaintiff. As a result he spoke to the accused, aking him accompanied by the whole of the called upon Mr. Tata and was what was the matter, Macfarlane Ministers, arrived at the Are The reason why' family came.

the coffin gan was not laid on was because taken through The Tower" which replied, "I've shot the missis." Triomphe, and as he was informed by the Gas defendant and his wife inspected. On saying this be handed his was placed on the guncarriage Company that the landlord might Plaintiff, said his reason for rent police whistle to witness. Having hundreds of thousands of French- object. At no time had Sir Pauling the place was that he was gone over nearly the whole of the men uncovered their heads, while Chater, the landlord, forbidden going to fadis, and asked for six house without fading anything ander the dome of the Aro him to sub-let the premises. mouths, rept in advance, $300. disturbed, witness thought the Triomphe Marthe Cheval sang Defendant: You had a number Witness refused and said, he commotion was due to a dranken the National Anthem, accompani

would pay

it as it became due freak on the part of Macfarlane, ed by 's choir of schoolchildren. of doge upon the roof?-Yee.

Where did you keep them? monthly. They went into "the and he started to return to the premises believing that the gaol and was thirty yards away Upon the roof of the tower.

plaintiff was leaving the next fom the house when Mackenzie Did you not keep the dogs an-' der the balcony?-No; I did not. week. He stayed on and of the called him back to the house.

Did Macfarlane say anything Is it not a fact that you re-end of the first month, plaintiff,

else while you were in the house? peatedly met me and asked me

Daring the search, I said "where when I was going to leave the premises?-I met you on June 25

can the wife be?" Macfarlane and asked when you were going

then said: "I have shot my wife, and the kiddie." to move. You replied: you were not bound to leave..

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Was your reply a threat?-No; I went and told my solicitors

about it.

The repairs mentioned in the counter-claim to a clook and musical box were carried out by the defendant whom the plaintiff thanked; but these and other repaira were done on the under- standing that there WAS Do roward,

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on that account, offered to make a reduction of $10 for the month again saying he would be leaving in a week or so. There was not enough room for himself, his family, and the plaintiff, and as a consequence, the children had to sleep in the dining room. When the second month's money be came due, witness again com- lined that the plaintiff had not gone away, not that he objected to him for he behaved as a gentleman:

Witness told plaintiff that, unless he left and gave bim quiet enjoyment of the premises, he toos his Lordship that the then hagan to move his effect

Defendant said that he wanted would not pay any rent. plaintiff was continually annoy-out, taking a want to

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Nothing could be more impos- ing than the view presented dur- ing the singing of the Marseillaise, whenat least 25 aeroplanes passed time sad time again over the monument.

Then the cortege,

headed by President Poincare, M. Dubost, M. Deschanel, and all the Ministers, followed the gan carriage down the Champs Ely sees sorces the Alexander Bridge, and were cheered to the echo by thousands of spectators massed behind the troops, which lined rather either side of the avenue leading

up to the Hotel des Invalides.

Mr. Ellis Do you recollect the temperature on that day?

Witness No Bir; but it was a very sultry day.

Mr. Ellis-A very trying day?

Witness-It

WAR

especially in the afternoon.

Had Mrs. Macfarlane spoken to you about her husband?

Yea

accased as to what course be would pursue.

Det.Sab.Inspector Cruickshank, re-called; gave further details of what occurred at the time of the arrest. When witness told Mag- farlane that he must go with him to the police station, accused rẻ. plied: "Quite right. You have time for consulting his counsel got to do your duty, I suppose as to what course he should take. 60. He world go After a while ke added: "I ing him to make him leave the

Mr. Ellia replied that he did the premises as he chose, with

po-e I'll have to awing for this," premises.

Mr. Haywood in the witness two Indians, turning the place whereupon witness stopped him not require any time, having al box, said that on June 2, there topsy-turvey, and, by his be- and advised him to be careful in ready had instructions from the

haviour, made witness so ill that what he said. was an interview in his office, he was in bed two weeks, under between the two parties, himself, the doctor. Then every day he and Mr. Leo. D' Almada e Castro. The defendunt went into the ques- ask him when he

was about, the plaintiff would was going to tion of all the complaints dealt with

leave. In response to a letter in his cross-examination and after from the plaintiff's solicitor, wit further conversation, it was greed

ness, called and saw Mr. Leo that, in consequence of the dif D'Almada e Castro with whom ferences existing between the

discassed the matter. parties, thedefendant should leave

D'Almada #suggested the premises at the end of June, that what the plaintiff wanted was that he should pay a reduced

possession of the premises. The rental of $40 for May, and $50 defendant said he would consider for June, and that the plaintiff it.On June 2 there was the inter- should be at liberty to take view spoken about by Mr. Huy-. an inventory of his furniture wood, bat Mr. D'Almada was not aud effente. This was a od plete seitlement of all disputes.

he

Mr.

present.

Do you know what terms they were on?

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I know that they were an happy at times.

Mr. Ellis-Do you happen to know what eot of day the 16th way?

Witness-I do;

Mr. Ellis-Did you feel it very much yourself? Was it not very hot, especially in the afternoon?

Witness-Yea..............

His Worship pointed out that no evidence had been given as to Peden received. the nature of the wounds Mrs.

evidence had not been given be

Mr. Newman replied that the

cause they were so alight.

the doctor who attended her?

His Worabip-You didn't call

Nr. Newman-No,” I did not think that was necessary. There was no penetration.

His Worship-I should know that before I frame a charge. The Mr. Ellis-He asked you if the ther the shot was inside or not

witness said she did not know who- children were all right. Did ho

Mr. Newman Neither Mre,

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POLICE RESERVE ORDERS.

Police Reserve orders issued to-day by Mr. F. C. Jenkin D. 8. P. (Reserve) state:

Parades.

(Central Police Station 6 p.m.) Tharaday, August 28th-Reoruita of Indian Co., ander Sergt.-Major, Nos. 1 and 2 Platoons, Portuguese Co., with Rifles,

Friday, August 27th.-No. 1 and 2 Platoons, Chinese Co., with Rifles.

Police Reserve Band.''

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The following, having joined for that purpose, are attached to the Band ******

These will parade for Squad Drill ander Crown-Sergt. O. LLB Alres on Friday, August 27th, at 6 p.m.

COTTON SUPPLIES TO THE ENEMY.

Arrested Purchase by the Allies,

THE BRITISH TASK.

Ats Difficulty Viewed by A Frenchman.

Since the appeal in your col- umns to the French Press to go to England to see for itself tbs effort of Great Britain, there hes been a welcome increase

Washington, July 13 Much interest is evinced in Sir Henry Daisiel's suggestion that we should make colton contraband papers of English in the and buy the enemies's normal articles explaining to the French share of the American crop. It some of the many mysterice of is felt in many quarters that this the English frame of mind, ita suggestion has distinct advan- methods of expression, and its tages from the American as well means of action, says the Timer as the British point of view. Its Paris correspondent.

In the Temps of to-day's date, adoption would present definite market facilities in handling the M. Joseph Galtier publishes the forthcoming crop, a task which, firet of a series of articles in as binga stand, is likely to be which he examines the three difficult. It would mellow the great dificulties against which outstanding controversy regard- we are still struggling in the at ing our blockade. So far the tempt to organize the nation for Germans have used the cotton war. The French and the British planting and exporting interests institutions which are called De with great effect in the campaign mooracy and Government are as against it.

the poles apart, and M. Galtier

Other people might also be finds is necessary in examining placated. Sentimentalists who the three characteristics of British cannot see that the essence of life a democratic country a international law, as of common country without central adminis lar, is compromise between pre-tration, and an anti-military, but cedent and the exigencies of new not anti-militarist, country--to facts would have one of their explain to his French" readers. chief grievances removed. It is that, in spite of all the monar complained that by atopping ens chical pomp of our public life, peated cotton shipments to neutral our democracy is of the freest countries we are arbitrarily broak possible sort, is very jealous of ing the rule that only absolute its rights and intends to be contraband can be seized on eas master of its fate. picion. Were cotton contraband, The State has not authority the burden of proof would reat on over its citizens, but proceede the traders, and not on the British with them, and would never ven- Admiralty, and the whole.business, ture upon anything unless it felt A. J. M. Rodrigues, I. M. da of doubtful consignments to neat certain of being supported. The Costs, F. A. Rosario, D. J. M.ral countries ought to be suscep State in Britain derives its whole Fernandes, J. C. Rozario, O. A. tible of settlement by allowing strength from national sentiment. Osmund, P. J. M. Rodrigues, P. nentral countries to import enough formed for the greater part by N. Sequeirs, F. P. Sequeira, B. cotton for normal uses and no more. cult of tradition. Those tradis Another reason why a clear cutting, as far as they affect a O. Gatierrez, S. F. Pione, J. D. Osmund.

selement of the Cattoo contro foreign war, are on unshakable vees and indeed, of ather kindred faith in the superiority of their questions is desired is that the invincible Fleet and the convic longer they are allowed to ding tion that the British Army, which on the more difficult they will in the past has always triumphed reider the President's coure over ite enemies, in to-day still along the thorny path of neutrali capable of defending the Empire. chances are that by the next session at the outset of the operations, the ty. Unless something is done the Thoe, on the eve of war, and even. of Congraze German agents will British democracy believed fiself have stirred up the cotton people to be able to participate rastin and other injured interests to such ly in the common unques an extent as to make highly Discussing lack of caml probable a combination between administration Me Galtier points them and the sentimentalists who, out the difficulties it has oaneed like Mr. Bryan, oppose the export in the cdaptation of the conn of mapitions of wara combics to the industrial needs of war tion whiob, if it is unlikely to the properation of a nation succeed in its main object, would regieter. Anti-military Enginar d be embarrassing to the Demont the outbreak of hostilities i oratio Party and deleterious to no army in the sense of the word Anglo-American good feeling, so used on the Continent ét nhi

depot army, and theme-are abu That an equiuble settlement of

Fatos three poidte which n the cotton controversy would stop

must be steken the German propaganda, or even for compariton if the Britian effort American retlessness regarding is to be judged at its proj

value. the blockade, is not, of course, pro-Everything (he concludes) in table, but, unless shrewd obser- Britain, both materially and vers are wrong, it might well do morally, was inadequate for more than any other measure that great Continental war. The cres-

could undertake without pre- tion of fresh armies, the

devoted solely to peaceful work blockade.Times.

the organisation of a

Special Service Staff."

Members of the Police Reserve should apply in the first place in willing to train for Special Service writing to the D. S. P. Applicants should have some expert know ledge of either or any of the fal- loving and kindred masters:

Sketching, Photography, Lin- guages, Shorthand, First Aid..

Plan-making, Elementary Elec- tricity and chemistry, elp.

THE BADGE OF INFAMY.

derman Denunciation of the

- Kalser's Celme.

Rotterdam, July 20.-The fol- Lowing manifesto has been issued by the committee of the German Humanity League to its associates: and to friends in Europe and America:

Mr. Haywood threatened to speak like a man who was appar Peden nor the doctor were able land or menaced German Judioing the military value of this turbance of flourishing industrie

The items in the counter-claim issue a distress wariant, and ently devoted to his children? were not then discussed, and the

was

not

auxions about them.

Mr. Ellie-His condition ? Witness- Ee was drunk.

to say whether the shot had enter

"Let us look facts plainly in the face. No State coveted our integrity. Our ships were free ta Bail, and welcomed, in every oocan His Worship-I assumed from Oar citizens enjoyed fallest civil what the witness said that there rights in all parts of the world. was actual penetration. If it was Our industrial output found a not, so, the charge will have to ready market in every quarter of

shooting at." be altered from wounding

the globe. Commerce was in- craing year by year. Everywhere Me Newman added that he the German fig was respected. thought the evidence of Mrs. Today it is the badge of infamy.

defendi nt. promised witness that to leaue a warrant against 'wit-Witness-He seemed to be very ed or not. he would leave by the end of June. De son for using threats. There auch agreement Defendant:We did

come to as outlined, by. Mr. get along very well when Haywood, Witness had arrang- first came? I really forget. ed to write, giving bis consent you want to forget Mr. had he thought fit, but he had Heywood :—I really forget. You emelin and were very rude; no intention of doing so. He was of the opinion that, unless the plaintiff could live on the premises, he was determined that witness should not enjoy complete presessios, bo

that he was very drunk?

Mr. Ellie-May Isuggest to you Witness Yes, I had to support him with my band round bis back when we were going down the street.

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HARBOUR OFFENCES.

al war factory the tes of civilian feelinga spirit: such is the Britial which I intend to exa task is not being without difficulty. It make an impremion on the

Fat their boats to the e.e. Danera which leads to victor

of British traditions. But the Before Commander O. W. Beck British, who know the strength of Peden that she had been hit was Totheir last hours the Kaiser, von with RN at the Marine Court their determination and their Did you make any threat?-

Prisoner was remanded, the sufficient, and he did not go be Tirpitz; and Bethmann-Hollweg this morning, Acting Police Ser-fenscity, have u donbt but that except to issue a writ.

Court adjourning qutil 10.30 on Did you not say » Jon · would'

Friday morning.

yond that, will carry upon thera the brand of issue a distress warrant, immedi-

Me Haywood, cross-ezamiz - The Court reamed on Friday read over to the accused three they have wrought and the Prople with adlawfully making which may be found on the road: His Worship then framed and shame for the unparalleled rain geant E. Boad charged two boat they will tramph over anything ately, and a warrant against ing. You said yesterday you morning at 10,80 when the pro- charges: (1) that he did felonious misery into which they have whilst an for way in the harbear my son unless I made were a solicitor of Ontario?-I veedings in connection with the settlement?—No; I threatened. legal proceedings, That was ell. am not appearing as such. I am tragedy were completed before, wilfully, and of malice afore-planged the world by their bar on the 24th ist. The Eret de- thought kill and murder his wife, barlari on land and sea. Fortified fendant was awarded one month's The statement made is untrue? case for the prosecution was closed Enzabeth, Peden with intent to appeal to every decoratin Saxon, while the other was fined $30 you in this way, Mr. Haywood-No, it is not. I am not prac after Mr. B. O, Young, of the murder, and (3) that he did fe- Bivarian, Hanoverian, and War Wa Kam, master of storm

don't in the least mind. sising here at all. The defendant naked his His Lordship Is it true or proved certain plans of the house with intent to murder,

who realise the unspeaka Publie Wo ke Department, had tontonely shoot at Mary Ann Novio, temburger to join hands with all launch Lee Yiok, who was charg

ed with an awfully making a Lordship for a non-suit on untrue? 1 have practised as a in Kwenming Road where the Having been cautioned and ask of unprovoked a war the ground of admissions solicitor in Ontario,

tragedy took place.

his vessel to 1500,0. Dunora whist ad whether he had anything to made by the plaintiff, but this Defendant said he left the

auder way in the harbour and day, accused answered reserve

with unlawfully failing, to strp was refused,

premises because he was threat

when called upon do to by the In the witness tox, the defendened with ejection by the plaintiff

my enco. He was then formally antid he published an advertise-The case was journed until

apreme Court N.O committed to take his.

Folios why Goel #5) for the first afonce and 825 for the second mant saking för rcoms near the to-morrow

Lam sorry to aross-examine { "Ppearing to defend my own caseĐ.] Mr. G. W. King, Magistrate. The 2) that he did feloniously shoot ar by these reasons, we eirnestly impriasament with hard labour

His Worship then observed that he had now to frame a charge against the accused; and he asked whether Macfarlane would require

crime

demsuding the

bourg, and the coda foody outrage in Alsace

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