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TELEGRAMS.

THE PRIVY COUNCIL.

21 Indian Appeals.

Center's Service to The Tolegraph.")

Landon Received January 20. The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council resumed ite sittings on the 18th inst. It will bear 21 Indian appeala-gix from Bengal, four from Madr is, three from the North-West Provinces, three icom Lower Burma, two from Bombay, two from Oudh and one from the -Panjab.

EARLIER TELEGRAMS.

THE SHANGHAI OUTBREAK.

Loadas Received January 19."

THE HONG KONG TELEGRAPH.

CORRESPONDENCE.

The opinions expressed by the correspondents are not necess- Hongkong arily those of the

Telegraph."

HONGKONG'S GOVERNMENT. To the Editor of the Hongkong

Telegraph.)

Si-Every British resident in ⠀ the Colcar mast sympathise with Mr. Pollock'e attempt to obtain a more repre-en-stive Government.

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Such sympathy dres" not in- volve any reflection apna the! present form of Government, which may be described as benevolent bureaucracy, well saited to a Colony in its infancy, but not adapted to the whats of a fall grown intelligentcommunity.

I can conceive no adequate reason why every British resident in the Colcay of fall age who can

EXTRA

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1916

SHARE MARKET

QUOTATIONS.

Up to the Minute.

China Fires. $152,

boyers Douglasen.-$118,

sellera. Shella-88;.- sales and

buyers.

$131,

Chias Sugara.

bavers.

Kowloon Wharves.

$75, sales, Land Investments.

$105, exles

West Points → $83,

buyers. Shanghai Lottons-Tia

92, sellers. Langkats. Tla. 36,

buyers. Watsons-$64, buyere.

THE CANTON BANK CASE THE MURDER OF SHANG ARMED ROBBERY TRIAL-ONTRACTORS IN COURT.

Judgment from the Defendast.”)

SZE-SHEN.

Prisoner Handed over to, Chinese Authorities.

The two

Defendant Discharged and Claim on Promissory Notes.

Re-arrested.

In the Summary Court this Chinese who are morning, before Mr. Justice charged with committing an Gomperts the Sai Bing Firm armed robbery as Shaukiwan claimed from the firm of Li Sing- were again brought before Mr.chi, 50 Shankiman West, the enm Hageland at the Pulics Court this of $850, being the amount due to afternoon.

Mr. E. Davidson appeared for the second defendant.

It was stated by a Chinese constable that when he arrested the first defendant he was seri- ously sesulted, being thrown over some stones, cutting his bands and face.

the plaintiffs from the defendant in respect of a promissory note, and one borrowing note.

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Mr. Dennys appeared for the plaintiff, and defendant represented by Mr. Gardiner, who said that he might se well make sa obj-ction at the outset, to the effect that bis instructions were that the Sai Hing firm, the plaintiff, had ceased to carry on business at the beginning of the presens Chinees year. IF his instructions were so far cor rect, then he contended that the writ was bad on the faes of it Before the writ was issued, he was told the firm had ceased to carry on business.

At the farther bearing of the case of the man charged at The bearing was continued at Shanghai with the murder of the Supreme Court this morning. Chang Sas-shon, manager of the before the Chief Justice, of the local Bank of Communications, case in which the widow of a it was stated that abortly after Chinese named Lag Yuit, alias arrest the prisoner said that be Lac Chok ting, sought to recover had been sent. down by a cx- the sum of $10,400 from the Cac mandent named Tesng Uni-zang, ton Bank, $10,000 of which was who had given him instructions to principal and the remainder in fill the deasaeed because he was terest on an account. It is alleged a traitor to the Monarchist party. by plaintiff that deposit notes of The commandant seat him to $8,000 and $2,000 respectively Shanghai with another were deposited to the Canton named Wong Ta-zeng, having Bank by ber husband on August given both of them a revolver, 26 and 27, 1913, and were payable thirty cartridges and $50 spiece on demand.

They knew that the deceased had Mr Potter, continuing his to pass through Bas Bdouard VII address, said the Bank of Canton and when he passed they both had paid the money by order of fired ten shots at the deces ed the Court. The defendant was Prisoner stated he was arrested not obliged to wait for a suit abortly afterwards. defence for it. If the Bank hid New, he made a further state- not paid the money by the ment, saying he did not know if order of the Court, them

Tang Chi zang was a communi they knew quite as well as be did ant or not. He came to Shanghai that they would have had a hailid to meet prisoner and Tang fold in the Bank. It would be impossi-him that deceased was a very bad ble for bis Lordship to say that man and dishonest. Tsang stated

In his opening statement, Mr. the Bank of Cantos could dootber that the Chinese Government bad Inspector Angus He out-Dennys said that at first sight wise than pa the money under ordered the deceased to use $60,-side the Court. We can let him this cass appeared quite simple. impossible to think that bis Lord- International Mixed Court of the We don't mean him to escape.

read and write English should OFF TO THE CAMEROONS. when he knew there could be no In court, says the N. C. Daly

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not have a voice in the selection of the members of our leal par liament, except the difficulty of In the House of Commons. Sirevolving and maintaining a Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said he had no knowledge of the note said to bave been addressed to diplomate at Peking by the Chinese Vinister

Sister in such a quickly changing Pepulation as we have here.

A Letter from Lieutenant Storrie

Lieut. Storrie, who, before leaving for England with

a

Mr. Davidson said there waand evidence against his client, be cause he wwa charged with robbing with violence, but, as a matter of fact, he had only con fessed to taking the men to the house. That in itself might be a crime, but it was not the crime with which he had been charged. The second defendant was dis- charged.

Immediately the man had left the Court, Mr. Davidson returned and said that the man bid bean re-arrested within the precincta of the Court,

Mr. Dennys- 1o am afraid I don't understand my friend's objection.

His LordshipIt is a perfectly simple casti

for Foreign Affairs requesting a extended to all jurors, and volunteer force in order to enlist, the compulsion of law. It was 000 for the handing over by the again and arrest him in the street, It was a 888 Government to prevent ce. /Service on the g.ound that they where he resided for several years, ship would make another order¦two Wongs, who had assassinated

for Foregration with the Chin- urrences similar to the revolt in Shanghai.

for them to pay over this money & Admiral Teang, and that the second time. If a man paid money deceased had retained $30,000 of voluntarily and then found that he that eum himsel had paid it to the wrong person,

A step towards meeting this difficulty was made when the lectorate of the Sinitary Board to persons exempted from Jury was well-known in Hongkong regged in work necessary to has written a letter to Mr. Wilson, thecommunity, a definition which

of Messra Robertson, Wilson and shouldicelade all those possessing Co., Braconsfield Arcade,in which sufficient knowledge of English to he says: "I have been promoted foliow evilence in a law Court.

to the rank of fall Lieutenant that w23 a different question The Chamber, of Commerce

now, and shall shortly be leaving altogether. electorate is very limited, as there for the Cameroons. ... I shall Mr Potter then proceeded is only one vote for each firm or be glad to go and get a bit of cite several cases dealing with company belonging to that body, scrapping after having been train-garnishes order. eo that in ret orly the senior ing recraits for so long. What Rt. Hon. Sir A: drew Kichard taipans of mercantile houses have do you think of Lord Derby's Beoble, KC, KOSL, PC., &

very rosy just now. When we former member of the Council of

scheme? Things don't look so the Governor-General of India and formerly M.P. for Hackaty, Centrat Division:

OBITUARY.

London, Received Jazzary 20. The death is sanonuced of the

CHINA AND JAPAN.

Congratulatory Mission

Postponed.

the vote.

The French Assessor pointed out that if the decessed were dis- honest the prisoner.could have topetitioned the court and not taken the law into his own hands. If anch a principle as that of the prisoner's were adopted, China judg-would be chaca in a few months, Prisoner denied that he was a

The Judgement, His Lordship, in giving ment for the defendants witheat

member of the Kaomingtang.

Bis. Warship-What can I do? Mr. Davidson I don's know. But it seemed such an odd pro cedare that I thought I would mention it. The man must be clear of the precincts of the Court before he is arrested.

Inspector Augus-He was in the compound.

The matter then dropped. The other defendant was mitted to the Sina.

C240 which touched upon & good and also touched upon a cass which had been before his Lord- ship. The plaintiff, at the time the promissory noise were given, were sub-contractors for rabble, to Sai Hing for the Ty-ism rev servoir and the Sai Hing sub- contracted to the firm of Messrs. Man Li When the esse WAS heard last year, judgment was com-given for the defendant. In that

MISSING SOVEREIGNS.

action Mr. Li Sing-shi admitted he was a partner in the Man Li Arm, Before this contract was finished, and daring the course of the contract, it was the custom for the Man Li firm to draw MODSY

one, and when they found they before they had supplied the

were overdrawn, a promissory note was given. At the end of

Apy increase in the represent be made a Captain-anless the apply it rigorously. In this case made for the prisoner to be hind" is charged with stealing seventy 1914 the accounts were made up

hould be based upon

the

The neficial justices are also very limited in sumber, and have finished with Africa I sup-costs, said there was no doubt that

It was pointed oat to the pri pose I shall be sent off to France, in this case there were two inc. are remarkable for the excla- sion of many net unworthy but I shail be glad when it is all cent parties and tast one or the oner that his two statements did cit zeps, and also for the fact over; the war scema interminable. other must suffer for the mistakes not agree, that consequently they that justices are not elected but I am getting on well in the army duży of the Court, in cases such some other reason for his act, bat ornegligence ofs third party. Tos were false and that there must be pominated by the Government, and am sticking to my books, and, so that they represent nobody. before the war is over, I hope to as this, was to apply the law and he denied this. An order was

notice of fraud was received by POLICE RESERVE ORDERS there was an evidence that any ed over to the Chinese authorities. the Bank, neither win there 207 evidence to show that they were, aware of the precedinge which had taken place in this Court, or that such proceedings were not of a bong file character. The cases

Regulations relating to leave cited by Mr. Potter, in the Colony, to be in force as from from duty, Parades, Musketry and opinion, showed the position of the Bank beyond doubt. He was this date, are being to-day issned to Company Commanders for cir- was paid under compulsion of law and the Court had to power will rest with the latter, and non

ility for obtaining copies of same to order the payment of the sam

receipt will not be taken a again

an excuse for any infringement. No, a Company Equipment Officer.

ative character of the Councils Hans pop me off! Some people will have been thinking I have widest electorate possible, been shirking perhaps, bas you and, on the understanding that can't go and fight until you are Mr. Pollock will put forward that

" Bent. theory in forwarding it, his peti- rios should be signed by every states that the Japanese Minister English speaking British Sabject at Peking has been instructed to in the Colony.·

London. Received January 20, Beater's correspondent at Tokyo

inform Presiden: Yuan Shih-kai : At the same time why should that Japan is unable, for the pre-not our Cocèse friends petition

R. E. THEATRE.

Ordene inaned to-day by Mr. F. |C.Jøskin.D.S.P. (Revivo)staté: —

Leave of Absence.

from

An Indian Soldier's Loss

Dalip Singh, of the Hongkong

The cass of the Indian soldier, Singapore Batalion, R.G.A, who

proceeded with before Me Li firm owed to sovereigns and other money a comrade whilst in hospital, and it was agreed that the Man Sai Hing J. B. Wood at the Police Court $4,000, and there wäre seven to-day.

promisory notes. It was agreed When charged, prisoner made thats new note should be made a statement to the effect that out to cover the others, and this

was done. The reszli of the to take charge of the mmey knowing that claims were being

me time ago his brother came to Hongkong sad asked him action was that Mesars. Lai Hing,

sa he wanted to go to India.

made eines M. là Sung chí Evidence was given by the and Mr. Li Sung-chi swearing

defendant had mentioned and beer against Li Sing-chi. who said that no such person as | writ was taken cut by Sai Hing

The hearing was adjourned.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS,

Corps Orders isaned to-day by Lent Col. A. Chapman, V.D. state.

Bent, to receive a congratulatory for the sab-citation of election for Gest's Whist Drive and Smoker, clearly of opinion that the moneyculation to all ranks. Responsib Secretary of the Indian Temple that the money was not his, a

mission in connection with the oc, casion of the Japanese coronation

JAPANESE PRINCE TO VISIT EUROPE.

Important Political Mission.

Loader, Received January 20. According to Reater's corres- pondent at Petrograd it is stated that a Japanese prince will visit Bassis and England in April on an important political mission.

AN INDIAN MURDER,

London, Received January 20.

In the House of Commons, Mr. Chamberlain said he had received a report from the Raj regarding the murder of Mr. Priestly st

Labors in which the opinion is expressed that the brutal crime was 101 Committed for political motives.

zomination of the Chinese Mem- Bers of Council?

The Chinese Chamber of Com merce is admirably suited for the election of one or more of such members.

Á very successful gesta' whist drive and smoking concert was held in the R. E Theatre, Well- ington Barracks, last night under the auspices of the RE. Enter tainment Club.

As it must take many months to establish the principles con-

The prize winners at whist tended for, and to elaborate the ere:-1st, Mr. Skelcher; 2nd, detaile, it would be unwise to Mr. Baxton; 3rd, Mr. Davis RG. delay all movement in the de-4; 4h Mr. Roger, RE; 5th, Mr. sired directim nutil after the Pollock R.N.; Hidden number, war, when we hope that a more Mr. Hearn. be established to grapple with the presentative Government will problems which peace will bring

in its train.

Youre etc.

F. B. L. BOWLEY.

Bongkong, January 20, 1916.

"College Chimes,

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MAILBOAT ARRIVALS. Friends of passengers and the public will be interested to learn of the following mailboat arrivals:-

P. C. 5450 M. Castro is painted E. O. for No. 2 Company in place of Sergeant Ribiero,

Defaulters.

For being absent from Patrol Daty without leave, a P. C. has

to the Colony.

Mr. T.H. King (A.S.P.) p:oved | that no pass had been imɑed to ■ man of the description to leava the Colony. All Indians leaving had to have a pass.

His Worship Even if they are deported ?

At the conclusion of the drive, steamer Mongolis, with the Lon

The P. & O. outward mail been ordered 3 hours' Cells Duty.lar

Motor Poice Patrols. well-arranged programme was don mail of January 13, arrived Members having Motor Cycles proceeded with, Q. M. S. Evans at Marseilles on Tuesday-mom- may apply to this chice for tram- being in the chair. The following, the 18th instant. iag artistes gave turne:-"Gus”;

The P. & O. homeward mail

Time Col. Huxley. RE Gar. atesmer Mooltan, with the Hong-

fer to the Motor Patrol Section. Parades 5-309 Monday, January 24th. No. 1

Marray, R.GA; QMS. Evans, koog mail of December 16 last, Company and Recruits thereof

B. E Bmdr. Potan, B. G. A arrived at Marseilles on Tuesday Cpl. Davis, B G. A. Gur morning, the 18th instant.

Light, R. G. A; Gor. Andrews,

R. G.A.; Loe Cpl. Huxley,

BE; Gar. Hansen, B.G.A

Special mention must be made

of "Mac" and Marphy in their

French Consul's Promotion... We learn that the Consal-

Tuesday, January 25th. No. 4 Company,

Wednesday, January 28 No. 2 Company and Recruits thereof. Thursday, January 27th. Now, 3 and 4 Companies.

Armlets, Truncheons. Armlets must be produced st

Mr. King-Yea; even if they

deported.

The case was adj warned.

VOLUNTEER BESERVE:

F. K. V. B. Order No. 7 issued today by Major Wakeman, Com manding H. K V. B. states :--

Parades for Friday the 21s-inst.

Leave. Gauner L Co-ner is granted leave of absence from 31 L 18, for the duration of the war.

Field Operations 23. 1. 16, Baterence Corpy Order No. 6 dated 19.1. 16, Lo pouches will be worn. Sargs. Ballock's party. will wear helmets, the remainder will wear caps.

- King's Park Range." The Bauge is allotted to the

at 5.15 pm. "B" Co. on the Hongkong Police from 24th int Cricket Ground Dress: drill to 5th prox (except on Sander rder. The Signalling Section at 30th inst.), from 9 am to 4 pm. Volunteer Headquarters. Eai-on weekdaya and from 9 am 10 form to be wOCK.

1 p.m. on Saturdays.

Musketry for Saturday the 22ad int. and Sunday the 23rd inst As in Corps Onder No. 6.

Members of Co. will parade on the Cricket Ground on Sunday the 23rd fast. at 8.45 pm. Drese: drill onder Topses to be worn; no haversacks, water. bottles and pouches.

Field Exercises."

There is quite a wealth of "Chinese Magiciane" item. They good reading in "College Chimes" were extremely good and may be General for France (M. Gaston the next parade of each Company. the St. Stephen's College seen in the near fatare at one of Liebert), who has held the post Platoon Commanders will enter magazine, and not the least in the local halls. The Stonecutters tion in this Colony for about the numbers in the Roll Books, teresting section of it is a sym Troupe were also good, the twelve years, has now been thos-A 3, A 29, do. posium on the professions. This audience being kept in a con appointed to a similar position at Os will on the same occasion Mr. F. Hamilton Sawyer. is the second series dealing with tinacus roar of laughter by their New York, and will leave. Hongsee that P.Ce who have failed to His family hering arrived, Mr. this question, the professions now performance. The accompaniste kong on February 15 by the pass Part 1 are equipped with F. Hamilton Sawyer, Foreign discussed being Engineering were Le Cpl. Perrin, 4.0.C., Terro Mars. The departure of Trascheons. supervisor of the North West Law, Journalism and Commerce. Serge Harper, R.G.A., and B. C. M. Liebert will be greatly regrett Trading Co., Ltd., of Seattle, has In addition there are sport notes, Jenkins, B. (Piccolo), M.C., ed, but his many friends will The Hos., M. P. H. Holyoak is taken Edgebill, 10. The Peak, school notes, poems and a variety Cpl. Coxon, R.E

heartily congratulate the Conant to present the prizes at the Bi Company has opened offices of short papers, all excedingly The arrangements were entirely General on his new appointment, Kowloon British School on Mon bos at No. 7, Hotel Mansions, third well done and some apparently in the hands of the Hon. Sec. which, we understand, floor,

contributed by Chinese-papils. Corp. Grimes, B.E

day, January 24, at 4:30 pm.

PROMOTION

Kowlood British School.

also attend ander Gorgt. E. 1. The following Signallers will Micheldore Plan C. D. Mel me, C.J. Higginbotham, J. W.

Paraces for Friday, 21st inat, 515 1.m. Nos, 3 and 4 Bab. sections Arty. Barty. (is detailed in Corps Order No. 4 dated 30. 12. 15-10 pdr. gun dril Headquarters, Rerg, Bradley EGA. will attend,

5:15 pm No. 4 Section Boonts Co. (étery member) instruction at Hesdonerto drill and Maskerry,

530 p.m. Engineer Co Kowloon Cricket ande Berg Remainder