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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, APRIL 11. 1921.

· PHILIPPINES A RE

* UNORGANIZED U. S.

TERRITORY"

A Notable Decision. In admitting Mr. Max Schoop to practice law in the Philippines, he having been admitted to the New York bar and practiced thero

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a 'territory--a

CHEAP

SALE

OF

UP-TO-DATE AND ARTISTIC

LIGHTING FIXTURES.

COME EARLY

SO AS NOT TO BE

DISAPPOINTED.

UNION ENGINEERING

land without status."

This is quoted from a former decision (37 Phil. 137), as to basic law here:

Co.. LTD,

13, CHATER ROAD.

HONGKONG CRICKET CLUB.

NOTICE is hereby given that | an Extraordinary General Meet- ing of Members will be held in the Pavilion of the Club on Thurs- day the 14th of April 1921 a 5.30 p.m. for the purpose of sub- mitting the following resolutions.

1. That the present Hongkong| Cricket Club be wound up, and the committee be authorised to take all necessary steps for that purpose.

To elucidate--the principles of the Anglo-American Common Law are for the Philippines, just as they were for the State of, Louisiura and just as the English than mote

Common Law was for the United five

years required by States, of far-reaching influence. Philippine law, the Philippine The Common Law is entitled to supremio court has decided de-ourdeepest respect and revererce. finitely that the Philippines are The courts are constantly guided an unorganized territory of the by its doctimes. Yet it is true United States.

2. That the committee be as heretofore expressly decided authorised to register a Company hy this Court that neither Limited by guarantee not exceed English nor American Cooing $100 per member, on the terms Law is in force in these Islands, of the Memorandum and Articles nor are the doctrines derived of Association which will be sub therefrom binding upon courts, save only in so far as they mitted to the meeting. are founded on sound principles applicable to local conditions, and are not in conflict with existing law. (C.S. vs. Cuna (1908), 12 Phil, 241.)"

Associate, Justice George A. Malcolm wrote the long decision. in which all the rouit then sitting concurred Chief Justice Mapa and Associate Justices Johnson, Araullo, Street, Avancena and Villamon.)

The following is quoted from a ruling of the alterney-general of the United States:

While, like Porto, Rico, the Philippine Islands are not incor. porated in the United States, they clearly are territory of the United States, and to the extent that Congress has assumed to legislate | for them, they have been granted a form of territorial government, and to this extent are a territory." 130 Op, Atty. Gen., U. S.. 46%, re- versing 24 Op. Atty. Gen, U. S., 549.)

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3. That the committee be authorised to assign and hand over to the new Company, when registered, all the assets of the Club..

Copies of the proposed Memor- andum and Articles of Associa tion may be seen by members at the Pavilion.

Then the court says:

Should the proposed resolutions "What we really have. if we

be passed at this meeting a sub were not too modest to claim it,sequent confirmatory meeting will is a Philippine Common Law in-be called. fluenced by the English and Am. erican Common Law, the derecho comun of Spain, and the custom- ary law of the Islands and build- ed on a case law of precedents. Into this Philippine Common Law, we can properly refuse to take a rule which would stop other courses of reasoning and which, because of a lack of legal in- genuity would permit mon guilty of homicide to escape on a tech-

By order of the Committee

L. S. GREENHILL,

Hon. Secretary. Hongkong, 6th April, 1921..

HONGKONG TRAMWAY CO., LTD.

(Incorporated in the United Kingdom)

"It seems clear," says the Phil- ippine court," that the Philippine islands is not another country*--- referring to a second paragraph in the New York provision for re- cognition of the status as attor-nicality." neys of applicants from another At this juncture, three years. country whose jurisprudence is after the last quoted comment, based on the principles of the the influence of English and An- English common law. The Court ferican jurisprudenco can be em- adds:

phasized even more strongly. A "It is not believed that the New survey of recent cases in the Phil York court intended the word ippine reports, and particularly territory to be limited to the tech- those of the last fw year, shows nical meaning of organized ter- an increasing reliance upon Eng ritory, or it would have used the fish and American authorities in more accurate expression. The the formation of what may be phraseology, any state termed a Philipine common law, or territory of the American as supplemental to the statute Union, indicates a sweeping in-law of this jurisdiction." tention to include all of the An analysis of the citations in territory of the United States, the latest 20 volumes of Philip whatever the political subdivis-pine reports shows that 3,810 of ion might be, as distinguished them are from United States cases from foreign country. Other- and 2,752 from Philippine cases. wise, the Philippine Islands The court therefore says, would ba in

(LT) anomalous the jurisprudence of this jurisdic- position liko unto Edward tion is based upon English com- Everett Hala's Man Without a mon law in its present day form Hongkong, 4th February, 1921. Country a land neither an- of Anglo-American common law other country,' nor a "state, nor

full

to an almost exclusive extent."

THEATRE

ADVERTISEMENTS.

ROYAL.

NEW

HONGKUNG

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

MAURICE E. BANDMAN

Presents

THE BANDMAN OPERA CO., 1921

LAST NIGHT: FAREWELL PERFORMANCE.

TO-NIGHT

A GRAND POT POURRI

consisting of

THE GEMS OF THE REPERTOIRE

by the full strongth of the Company.

The following will be some of the Principal Item".

Scott and Barry. Special Aot.

Coupons for Kisses from Buzz Buzz.

-Rossiter at Piano.-Special Act

Dora Dolaro from Maid of the Mountains.

Disorderly Room from Bran Pie.

Any Little Thing from Buzz Buzz,

Dolly Prince from Mine.

Crichton and Barry from Kiss Call.

Eric Masters from Buzz Buzz-" 100 years ago."

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Verno and Dolaro. Special Act.

A Complete Show by the Entire Company and Chorus.

Prices: $4, $2 and $1. Overture at 9.15 p.m. prompt. Booking at MOUTRIE'S.

THEATRE LE ROYAL

HONGKONG

FASTERN

LÍÐ.

TOURS, LIÐ.

presents the

H. B. WARING CO.

COMMENCING

MONDAY, APRIL 18th at 9.15 p.m.

"THE WITNESS FOR THE DEFENCE

MR. PIM PASSES BY "

Monday, 18 Tuesday, 19 Wed.. 20 "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE" Thursday 21 "A BUTTERFLY ON THE WHEEL" Friday. 22 A MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE' Saturday, 23

"THE SPECKLED BAND"

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Prices: $4 $2, $1.

Booking at MOUTRIE'S on Wednesday

HONGKONG BOXING ASSOCIATION.

LAST TOURNAMENT of the SEASON

Saturday 16th April,

at

THE MING YUEN GARDENS at 9

MAIN

EVENT:-

pm.

15 Round Contest for the Heavy Weight Champion- ship of the Colony and the Hongkong Exchange Brokers Association Belt.

Pte. WILKINS, R.M.L.J. (heavyweight champion of the China Squadron 1920.)

V.

A. B. EVANS, H.M.S. HAWKINS

(Challenger)

Also five six round contests.

Special Trams will be run.

Booking at Moutrie's. WEDNESDAY April 13th, Members (on production Current Membership Cards) THURSDAY 14th to SATURDAY 16th General Public.

Prices $5 and $3 reserved and $1. unreserved, which can also be bought at Moutrie's on above dates.

SPORTS.

FOR SALE.

One Hornsby - Ackroyd Oil Engine-3 Horse Power. Fuel: Kerosene. Complete with cooling apparatus; in good condition. Mar be viewed by appointment at

GUN CLUB HILL BARRACKS

KOWLOON. Apply to the undersigned.

LAMMERT BROS..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN ROYAL ARTILLERY ATHLETIC that the Ordinary General Meet- ing of the Hongkong Tramway Company Limited will be held at the Offices of Messrs. Jardine The Royal Artillery are holding Matheson & Company Limited, their Annual Regimentál Sports Pidder Street, Hongkong, on on Thursday, 14th April 1921 at Wednesday the 13th day of April, 1921, at 12 o'clock noon, to the United Services Recreation transact the ordinary business of Club Ground, Kowloon, commen the Company.

eing 2 p.m. Lieut. Colonel W. Loring, C. M. G., D. S. O., and FOR SALE.- One Ace motor- Officers, Royal Artillery, will be cycle. In excellent running-order. Secretary."At Home" and hope their friends Box 537 clo

Has run only 300 miles. Apply Hongkong Tele- will accept this as an invitation.graph."

By Order of the Board,

W. E. ROBERTS,

WANTED.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP CO., LTD. Bonior Office Assistant (British) WANTED, - Experienced

AND

CHINA MUTUAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

Consignees per Co's Steamer

"TELEMACHUS "

are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Holt's Wharf, Kowloon, where it will lie at Consignee's risk. Cargo will be ready for delivery The

from Godown on and after 11th April.

Optional cargo will be landed, unless notice has been given prior to steamer's arrival.

for Engineering and Machinery Department, must be good Corres- pondent and have Commercial and Technical knowledge of En- gineers' supplies and Hardware. Permanent position and good pro- speote offered to

competent salary expected is required. Per- Applicant. An indication of sons without the above mentioned qualifications need not apply 530 c/o Hongkong Telegraph." Address applications to Box No

WANTED.-Position as valet or boy to any Ev opean Gentle- men or Lady traveling to Europe. All broken, chafed, and dam-Please Apply. Robert c/o No. 15, aged goods are to be left in the Queen's Road Central, Hongkong. Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and Fridays between the hours of 10.45 Am. and noon within the froe storage period.

No claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the steamer's Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 16th April,; will be subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be presented to the under signed on or before the 30th April! or they will not be recognised,

No Fire Insurance will bel affected.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents. Hongkong, 10th April, 1921.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE ADMIRAL LINE,

The Steamship

"WEST CAMPOAW" having arrived from New York! via ports, on 10th inst. Consignees are hereby notified that their car. go is being landed at their risk into the Hazardous and/or Extra- Hazardous Godowns of The Hon Shan Godown Co., 16 & 17 Ken- nedy Town, Praya, Hongkong, and stored at Consignees' risk.

Consignees of cargo must pro- duce an Import Permit signed by the Superintendent of Imports & Exports, Hongkong, before Bills of Lading will be countersigned.

All broken, chafed and dam- aged cargo is to be left in the godowns, where it will be ex- amined at 10 a.m. on 15th inst. by the Company's Burveyors, Messrs. Goddard and Douglas,

All claims must be presented within thirty days of the steamer's arrival here after which they can- not be recognized.

No Claims will be recognized after the goods have left the Go- downs, and cargo undelivered on and after 18th inst. will be subject to rent.

WANTED.-Young Man de sires position (outdoor prefered) sober and willing to work. Out- port no objections Best Refer ences. Apply Box 540 c/o "Hongkong Telegraph.".

WANTED.-Grand Piano, any good make and in any condition Apply Bex No. 541 c/o "Hong- kong Telegraph."

TO BE LET.

TO LET: -Beautifully situated, in the residential area of Taipo. 5 roomed house with every modern convenience. Apply, District Officer, Taipo.

TO LET-One Commodious Shop in very central lorality, most suitable for European stores, Possession 1st May next. Apply Box No. 534 efo "Hong- kong Telegraphi.”

etc.

TO LET.--FLATS in Tavri Building, Nathan Road, Kowloon. Apply to J P. Vasunia, 38 Wyndham Street, 1st Floor.

FOR SALE.

FOR SALE--One 5-soater OVERLAND Motor Car Model 90 (1920) driven about 2,000 miles, complete with all accessories including spare wheel. Recently overhauled and refitted with 5 new tyres,uaranteed in perfect running order.. Owner leaving the Colony, will accept any reasonable offer. Office Box 274.

Reply Post

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA.

From TACOMA via YOKOHAMA, KOBE, MOJI, SHANGHAI & MANILA.

No Fire Insurance whatever THE Company's Steamship

will be effected.

Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for Counter-signature immediately.

PACIFIC S. S. CO., United States Shipping Board, Emergency Fleet Corporation. BARBER STEAMSHIP LINES INC. Managing, Agents.

The Admiral Line. 5th Floor Hotel Mansions. Hongkong. 11th April, 1921.

NOTICE.

We beg to notify the Public that the co-operate name of this firm is changed from "The Auit and Wiborg Co," to "The Ault and Wiborg China Co."

Signed by J. B. HAWLEY,

Secretary.

FOR SALE.

MILNER'S SAFES

APPLY TO

LAMMERT BROS. Duddell Street.

"ARIZONA MARU"-

having arrived from the above porte, Consignees of Cargo are hereby notified that their goods are being landed and placed at their risk in the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company's Godowns at Kowloon, where delivery can be obtained as soon as the goods are landed,

Goods not cleared by the 17th inst., will be subject to rent.

Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examin- ation by the Consignees' repre- Bentative and the Company's Surveyors, Messra. Goddard and Douglas, at 10a.m. on Wednesday and Baturday, All claims inust be presented within Ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be re- cognized, No claim will be ad- mitted after the goods have left the Godowns,

No fire insurance whatever will be effected.

Consignees are requested to Bend in their Bills of Lading for countersignatures immediately. OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA,

Y. YASUDA,

Manager. Hongkong, 11th April, 1921,

BLUNDELL, SPENCE & CO., LTD.

OFFICE :-

QUEEN'S BUILDINGS,

TEL. No 6.73.

PETRIFYING LIQUIDS IN EFFECTIVE COLOURS

CURE DAMP WALLS

sented by THE ANGLO-CHINESE ENGINEERS' ASSOCIATION LTD.

(A.C.E.A.L. REISS & Co.)

REISS BROS. LTD.

SHOW ROOMS: --

Nos, 18 & 16 CONNAUGHT RD., CIL.

TEL. NO. 38o.