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when not in use they are under lock and key. The weapons must therefore have been intro duced into the Gaol from ontside.
Mr. May-As a matter of fact, wo know they were so introduced, but I don't propose to put it in evidence, proved gene pood
Continning, Mr. Craig said-About two-and- a-half years ago the second defendant assaulted me with a carrying-pole, and on that occasion
would have killed me if he could,
This concluded the examination of the wit-
ness, and the prisoners were asked if they wish ed to put any questions.
First defendant-Did you not reduce my regulation diet by four ounces ?
Witness-No; I have no power to do that, your Worship. He received the regulation diet. First defendant-Why did we not receive pork on Sunday evenings, as the regulations Witness-The regulations do. not permit the sarving of pork on Sunday evening until a prisoner has completed three years of his
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· CHINA ÖVERLAND TRADE REPORT. After describing the wounds inflicted upon the others, Dr. Thomson went on to say that those to Mr. Craig were the most severe, and had the knife struck on the side or front of the neck instead of on the bone, Mr. Craig, in the absence of a doctor, would probably have bled to death. The wound to Hernam Singh, a warder, who received a deep stab on the neck, might also easily have been
fatal.
On being asked if they had any questions, the first defendant smilingly said The doctor
has told the truth."
A sergeant-interpreter at the Central Police Station proved the statements made by the three defendants on their being charged,
The defendants received the usual caution
THE CAPTURE OF
AGUINALDO.
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By the courtesy of, H.E, the Governor, we received on Wednesday night absolute confirma- that the local Government received the tion of the news of Aguinaldo's capture. Itappears formation two days ago from H.B.M. Consul in Manila that the Filipino, leader was in American hands, and in fact in safe custody in Manila. There is therefore no further donbt about the news.
of the New American of the 29th ult., which, în We have also been allowed to see an early copy,
by General Funston and his party, says the a graphic account of the capture of Aguinaldo
This concluded the case for the prosecution and were asked if they wished to make a state-latter allowed himself and his outfit to be taken the second and third replied that they would ment. The first said he had none to make, but say anything they had to say at the Supreme Court.
All three gave the names of numerous fellow- First defendant-Formerly we.received four-convicts whom they desire to call as witnesses and-a-half yards of cloth for our clothes, now at the Supreme Court. we only got three-and-a-half; how is that?
Witness-A prisoner's clothes are cut to fit
bim.
His Worship then committed them for trial.-
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OF STEAMERS.
The second and third defendants asked similar THE HAMBURG-AMERICAN LINE questions. All three, by their tone and bearing, appeared to be animated by deep hatred of the witness.
Au Indian assistant, warder, whose left wrist
ANOTHER, BIG SHIPPING deal.
For some time past it has been hinted in ship- was bound up where it had been cut during the ping circles in the Northern Chinese ports that struggle, gave evidence of the attack and the the trade between Shanghai and the Gulf rescue. He caught hold of the second defend-of Pechili hitherto secured by the Jebsen ant and knocked him down, but received a cut
line of steamers, would eventually fall into Company and the fact that two of the the hands of the Hamburg-American Packet
on the wrist from the prisoner's knife in the
scaffle, and also had his coat and trousers cut.
The three defendants, when asked if they had any questions, said the witness was cut because he interfered to save Mr. Craig. The first defendant added that he was sorry the witness had been cut.
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A guard in the Gaol, who helped to over- power the first defendant, followed with a similar statement, after which he was questioned. Second defendant-Did you not cut me on the head with a sword?.
Witness-No.
The hearing was then adjourned.
The hearing of evidence in this case was resumed on Wednesday.
disguised in insurgent uniform, according to prisoner by native troops serving under the United States flag, who were, however, carefully General Funston's plan. They were then fed to where Aguinaldo's bodyguard, consisting of fifty men armed with rifles, were drawn up to receive the supposed prisoners and reinforcements. At a signal the Macabebe troops, under the orders of General Funston, opened fire, and after a short resistance the insurrectionist leader's bodyguard fled, leaving two killed and eighteen wounded. A rush was then made for the house used by Aguinaldo as his headquarters and the Filipino chief was captured, togethen· with Colonel Villa, his chief of staff, and anti- ago. Barcelona, official treasurer. The explojta seem to have been a very smart piece of strategy. The immediate disposition of Aguin aldo, the New American adds, is uncertain.
·OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE DINNER.
Jebsen boats were under charter to the latt-r Company lent considerable colour to the rumour that the whole fleet would in turn change owner. ship, and become merged in the colossal busi. ness of the Hamburg concern. Such a change has now taken place, and information of a complete cale of the s.8. Gouverneur Jaeschke together with a few details of the scheme by and the 8.8 Teint u reached us on the 2nd inst. which another track will be added to the twenty- five different lines covered by the Hamburg- American fleet, and in conjunction with its Far Eastern system. The route which has been worked by the Jebsen line, comprising the steamers Gouverneur Jaeschke, Tsintau, Math- ilde, and Knivsburg, is from Shanghai round the Gulfs of Peshili and Liatong, calling at Kinochau, Chefoo, Taku, and Shanhaikwan. That will now be extended to all the remaining ports north of the Yangtsze, and will, when practicable, includo Port Arthur, and C rea Bay. On enquiring at the local office of the Hamburg-American line on Tuesday a Daily Press representative was informed that the new line will connect with the German mail steamers at Shanghai, and thus be the means of linking it with all the steamship systems running to Europe and America. The Gouverneur Joeschke will, our representative was informed, undergo a thorough refit, and will be cabined to meet the exigencies of the passenger traffic in Northern climates on the same style,
Rt. Rev. Bishop of Victoria (Trinity, C.), and with equal abundance, as that furnishedChairman; Sir John Carrington (Lincoln, O.); on the run between Hamburg and New York. The Gouverneur Jueschke is a over and
now ressal
Bishen Singh, assistant war der, said- At 9.50 a.m. cn the morning of the 27th ult. I was in charge of the three defendants, among other prisoners. They were picking oakum. that time the assistant superintendent and the chief warder were inspecting the lower yard, and I saw them come towards the south-side of the wash-house, where I and my prisoners were. The assistant superinten- dont was ahead somewhat, and as he came nearer the three defendants got up from their oakum. picking and ran at him, the first and second defendants attacking in rear and the third def.ndant in front. Mr. Craig was just enter- ing the wash-house from the east side, and to gel at him in front the third defendant had to run round to the south side. The three convicts attacked Mr. Craig with knives and the blade of a plane. I rau caught hold of the third defendant, who was armed with something resembling a chop- per. Other guards had by this time come up, and one assisted me to take the weapon from the third defendant, who tried to strike me. I did not actually see this man strike Mr. Craig, but I saw the first and second defendants do so, stabbing him on the neck with their knives.
Dr. Thomson said-I am the docter in charge of the Gaol: On the 27th ult. I made an examina- tion of the various prison officials and prisoners wounded in the course of the attack on Mr. Craig. That official had two wounds at the back of the head, just under the crown, one 34in. and the other in. long. They joined at an acute angle and formed one wound. The weapon had penetrated to the bone, and the hemorrhage was very severe; the scalp above the wound has been numbed through the severance of the nerves. There was also a wound on the front of the top of the head, somewhat to the left; and a stab wound on each shoulder.
of 1,250 tons, and is at present at Shanghai. She-was built at Kiel, and came out a short time ago, displaying on the passage a most satisfactory steam power. The Tintau, our representative was further informed, will aleo be equipped, and provided with passenger accomodation on the same style as the Western Ocean fleet, or those now running steamer Mathilde and the steamer Knics of the "P" class. To take the place of the berg, which are respectively of 678 and 646 tons register, two vessels are now on the stocks, and will be about finished when the present charter-party with the Jebsen Company ex- pires. On enquiry at the offices of the Jebsen line of steamers the information as to the sale
was confirmed.
In the private dining-room of the Hongkong bers of the Universities of Oxford and Cam Hotel on Saturday night, the 30th ult., 37 mem-
bourhood met, on the occasion of the Inter- bridge at present in the Colony and its neigh University Bost-race, after the fashion set last year. It is hoped that the affair can be made an annual one, and the fact that thirteen more were present this year than last should encourage this hope. As was the case last year, the Rt. Rev. the Bishop of Victoria was Chairman, and Sir John W. Carrington, C.M.G., Vice-Chairman. After the dinner and the drinking of the King's health, the Chairman gave the toast of the evening, Almae Matres, which was received. with great loyalty. Speeches by the Vice- Chairman and others followed, alternating with songs, which continued until the approach of midnight brought the affair to a close. The news of Oxford's victory did not arrive in time for the dinner. It may be noted that no less. than eleven of the guests came from ships of His Majesty's fleet now in Harbour, an that there were twenty representatives of Cambridge to seventeen of Oxford. The full list of guests is as follows:-
Last week at Shanghai a new twin-screw steam tag Lieutenant Contal, launched from Farnham's Dock for the special transport! service, of the French Government, had successful trial trip.
Messrs. G. He Ardron (Caius, C.), F. J. Badeley (Jesus. C.), T. H Batchellor (Worcester. O.), Bilderback (St. Catharine's, C), F. H. R. Brayne (Trinity: C.), (Rov.) G. A. Bunbury (Oriel, 0.), C. Clementi (Magdalen, O.), Curtis (Peterhouse. (C ), (Rsv ) J. Datham (Cavendish, C.), E. W. Fitch (Christ's, C.), P. W. Goldring (Trinity, O.), IL H. J. Gompertz (Exeter, O.). (Rev.) E. H. Good (Brasenosə, O.), A. W. Grant (Pembroke, C.), (Rev.) J. B Hall (Emmanuel, (Christ's, C.), J. D. Howkins (Trinity. O.), C.), E. R. Hallifax (Balliol, O.), J. Hays R. F. Johnston (Mag-lalen, O), J. W. Norton Kyshe (Downing, C.), (Ror) M. Longridge (Trinity, C.), C. A. D. Melbourne (Trinity Hall, C.), C. Mel. Messer (Emmanuel, C.) Ready (Jesus, C.). J. R. Reece (Christchurch, (Rov.) R. Price (Queen's, C.), O. G.
0.), (Rev.) Robertson. (Exeter, 0), P. W. Ser- geant (Trinity, 0.), E. H. Sharp (Lincoln, O.), H. W. 81 de (New College, O.), (Rev.) E. H. Smith (Peterhouse, C.), 1. B. Clarke Thornhill (Merton, O.), (Dr.) H. Townsmid, (Claro. C.) Wai On (Christchurch, 0.)., and B. Wood (Jesus, C.).
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