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This conversation took place in the store. The defendant complained that Mr. Reek was always finding fault with him. Between 15th February and 4th March the defendant asked me at intervals if I had got a man. On 4th March, in the morning, the defendant produced from his pocket a small piece of coloured paper, and gave it to me, telling me to go to A. B. Watson to buy the “medicine water," which was to be thrown on the chief storeman, Mr. Reek. I gave the paper and some money to Cheung Ying, a cook, and told him to go to Watson's and get the stuff, They would not give it him, and I told Cheung Ying to try the German dispensary, where he was successful in getting what he wanted. On 5th March an attempt was made to throw the fluid over Mr. Reek, but it did not succeed. On 6th March thirty cents' worth of the fluid is bought, again at the German dispensary. Between 4th and 12th March the defendant frequently asked me if the man had thrown the fluid over Mr. Reek. On 12th March, at eight p.m., I went to Lo Tsoi's house and told Lo Tani, that a European had a "certain matter" on hand, and that if he would do it he would get $10. Lo Tsoi subsequently agreed to throw the
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The witness then went on to describe the assault, and the time and manner of its per- petration-matter which has already appeared in these columns. The only fresh point of importance elicited was the handing over by defendant to witness of the $.0 promised for the man who did the work.
Cross-examined by Mr. Hastings, witness said he did not know if any "medicine water' was kept at the Naval Yard. As to the piece of paper which was given him by the defen- dant, he had not seen it since he handed it over to Cheung Ying. Witness did not know of his own knowledge that a dispute existed between Mr. Reck and the defend- ant, and he had never heard the former finding fault. So far as he was aware, Mr, Reek had never had occasion to report the defendant for breach of duty, but it was the case that he (witness) had been so reported to the Commo- dore and fined thirty cents. Coming to the throwing of the vitriol, witness knew it was a criminal matter, but was told by the defendant that only the man who actually threw the vitriol would be arrested. He paid away the $10 given him by the defendant, and had not made one cash over the business. Mr. May bad taken his statement, which was not till after he was convicted. Previous to his conviction, he had not made a statement to any Government official-not even to the police. No one had told him that if he gave evidence against a foreigner his punishment would be made lighter. The defendant had in his keeping $80 belonging to witness, which had been deposited by the latter with him. Witness did not know where that money now was.
This concluded the cross examination. Lo Tsoi, who is now serving a sentence of three years' hard labour for throwing the vitriol on Mr. Beek, described the circumstances at tending the assault. Yeung Kun promised him $10 for doing the work, but his (witness's) arrest prevented him from receiving the money.
Mr. Hastings did not cross-examine. Francis George Reek was the next witness. His evidence was similar to that given by him the magisterial hearing of the charges against Lo Tsoi and Yeung Kun. The de- fondant's' pay, witness thought, was 93. 61. a day. The term "strict disciplinarian" would be the correct one to apply to him (witness); he was bound to carry out his superior's orders. He had never had occasion to report the defen- dant but he had reprimanded him for minor offences, n
not, however, frequently---perhaps about a dozen times in the twenty months he (witness) had been employed at the Naval Yard. Captain May—In the time the defendant has been at the Naval Yard, would you, considering his wage, be surprised to learn he is a compara tively rich man
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witness left that house last November, he did not do so on account of any quarrel.
They were on perfectly friendly terms, and and had continued so... He had no reason for thinking that the defendant would commit such an outrage upon him as that which he is charged with, or instigate any other person to do so. Witness was very much surprised when he learnt that the defendant had been arrested. When he was assaulted, witness turned over in his mind the names of persons who might have committed the assault, but that of the defendant did not occur to him. The defendant was regarded as a good, steady workman--at least, so far as witness was aware. He had had occasion once or twice to find fault with Yeung Kun, aud report him. Witness had no reason for thinking that the Chinese in the Yard disliked him.
In answer to Captain May-He did not sus. pect anyone in connection with the assault.
The hearing was adjourned till the 26th inst., at 2.15 p.m.
Mr. Hastings-I must ask your Worship to grant bail. There is no evidence against the defendant except that of Yeung Kun, to whose advantage it is to get the defendant into trouble. I don't think there is any reason for refusing bail,
His Worship-I must hear what the prose cution says.
Mr. Hastings-Might I ask your Worship to exercise your own judgment?
Captain May-I object to bail on account of the gravity of the charge against the defendant. It is almost equal to one of murder, and the punishment is imprisonment for life.
Bail was refused.
MEETING OF JUSTICES.
A meeting of Justices was held at the Magis- tracy on the 23rd inst., Mr. F. A. Hazeland, Acting Police Magistrate, presiding, to consi- der an application from one Heinrich Varrel. mern to transfer to ono Adolf Bockelmann & publican's licence to sell and retail intoxicating liquors on the premises situated at Nos. 90 and 92. Queen's Road West, under the sign of the Western Hotel." The other gentlemen present were Messrs. F. J. Badeley (Deputy Superin- tendent of Police), J. H Kemp (Acting Police Magistrate), and C. A. D. Melbourne (Chief Clerk at the Magistracy)
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The applicant stated that he was in ill-health, and wished to go home on a holiday.
The application was granted unanimously.
GARRISON ATHLETIC MEETING.
The Garrison Athletic Meeting, a two-day fixture, came to a successful close on Saturday, the 20th inst. As is doubtless well-known, this meeting is an entirely new departure. There have been numerous athletic meetings in the past, but never one in which the whole j'arrison has participated. As Major-Genoral Gas coigne remarked in his speech on Saturday afternoon, the holding of such an athletic gathering was thought of only about a fortnight ago, and to compile such an excellent pro- gramme as was gone through on Friday and Saturday-and, moreover, to carry that pro- gramme along with the smoothness and celerity that characterised it-must indeed have required great organisation and the expenditure of no inconsiderable amount of labour and time. Now that the administrative committee of the sports have sen the happy reward attending the organisation of this, the first Garri- son Athletic Meeting ever held in the colony we may doubtless look forward to similar and probably even larger athletic gatherings in the future.
Fine weather-though a trifle warm and at times cloudy favoured the sports on Friday and Saturday, 19th and 20th inst., and as a con- sequence the gathering of spectators on the Wongneichong Recreation Ground was a large and thoroughly representative one. The bands of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, 3rd Madras Light Infantry and 22nd Bumbay Infantry attended, and accounted very pleasingly for the intervals between the events. Appended are the results;
Mr. Hastings- object to that question. Besides, this witness's opinion is worth nothing.
His Worship'sustained the objection. Cross-examined by Mr. Hastings-Witness was on good terms with the defendant so far as be | knew, and had known him intimately for the last eigh teen months. They had lived together in 1-Throwing the Cricket Ball--First prize, the same house for a considerable time. When $15; second, $10, third, $5. Presented by
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Soldiers' Club:—1. Private Lillywhite, A.OC., 99 yards 2 inches; 2, Bombadier Norris, R.G.A., 89 yards 8 inches; 3, LU Dickens, R.W.F 86 yards 24 inches. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2Putting the Weight (Indian - Native Troops) -First prize, $8, second, $4, third, $2. Presented by Hon. J. Keswick -1, Maula Baksh, H.K.§.B.R.A., 30 ft. 2 inches; 2, Madat Khan, H.K.8.BR.A.; 3, Damaris, 5th I.H.C.
3. Quarter mile Race (Indian Native Troops.)-First prize, $8 second, 84, third, 82. Presented by R. K. Leigh, Esq —, Bahn Singh ; 2, Gunda Singh ; 3, Sohn Singh (all H.K.S.B.R.A.)
4.-Heats for Hurdle Race (British Troops). See final on second day,
5.- High Jump (Indian Native Troops). First prize, $8; second, 84; third, 82. Pre- sented by Hon. J. Keswick:-1, Jabin, 4ft. 62in.; 2, Sija Ram; 3, Mukundi.
6.-Hundred Yards Race (British Troops). Prizes presented by Soldiers' Club:-1, Cor.. Griffiths, R.G.A., 113 secs. ; 2, Sergeant Wallis, R.G.A.; 3, Bom. Frost, R.G.A..
7.-One Mile Race (open to all natives of India in Government employ).—First prize, $10; second, $5, third, $2. Presented by R. Shewan, Esq., Sunda Singh, HK.S.B.R. ``; 2, Binja Ram, 22nd BI.; 3, Musta Kim, H. K. Regt.
8-Football Place Kick (British Troops). First prize, $15; second, $10; third, $5. "Pre- sented by Soldiers' Club:-1, Ser. Ruth, R.G.A.; 2, Bom. Curran, R.G.A.; 3, Pte. Preedy, R.W.F.
9.-Siege Train Followers' Race. First prize, $5; second, $3; third, $2. Presented by Captain Cameron.-1, Shaik Jawar ; 2, Kulloo; 3, Ragtatue.
10.-Semi-final Tug-of-War (Indian Native Troops). See final on second day,
11-120 Yards Race (for British warrant and N.C. officers and men of six years' service and upwards; one yard allowed per year above minimum). First prize, 815; second, $10; third, $5. Presented by R. Shewan, Esq.--- Mas. Gun. Chisholm, RG.A:, 13 secs. ; 2, Cor. Griffiths; 3, Cor. Tuohy, R.A.M.C.
12-Long Jump (Indian Nativo Troops). First prize, $8; second, $4; third, $2. Pre- sented by W. Poate, Esq. :-1, Abdullah II, 22nd B.L., 16ft 7in 2, Gunda Singh. H.K.S.B.R.A.; 3, Sadu Ram. 22nd B.I.
13.-British Officers (sword v.sword, mounted'. A cup presented by L. Boyle, Esq:-Capt. Finch, 1st B.L.
14-Hundred Yards Race (Indian Nativo Troops)-First prize, $8; second, $4; third, $2. Presented by R. K. Leigh, Esq.-1, Shaik Abdullah II, 22nd B. I, (23 secs.; 2, Bhan Singh, H.K S.B.R.A.; 3. Gunda Singh (do.).
15.-220 Yards Race (British Troops).-First prize, $15; second, $10; third. 85. Presented by Soldiers' Club:-1, Cor. Griffiths, 25secs. ; 2, Ser. Wallis; 3, Bom, Read, 25th E.D.
16. Two Hundred Yards Followers' Raos. (other than Siege Train).-First prizo, $5; second, $3; third, $2. Presented by Hon. C. P. Chater:-1, Rham Bheg, 5th LH.C.; 2, Kam Khan, 1st B.L.; 3, Rawaz Khan, 22nd B.I.
17.-British Officers' Race.--A cup presented by Sir T. Jackson, Kt.:-1, Mr. Cowie; 2, Mr. Wakefield.
18.-150 Yards Race (Native Officers).—First prize, $20); second, 810; third, $5. Présented by H.E. the Governor-1, Jem Nubber Hassan, 22nd B I. ; 2, Sub.-Ahmed Deen, H.K.S.B.R.A. 3, Gowan Somi, 3rd M.L.I.
19-One Mile Race (British Troops).--First prize, $25; second, $19, third, $5. Presented by H.E. the Governor:-1, Bandsman Andrews, E.W.F., 4mina. 56secs,, 2, Mas. Gun. Chis- holm; 3, Bom. Reed.
20.--Obstacle Race (all natives of India in Government employ).—First prise, 813; second, 88, third, $4. Fresented by Hon. C. P. Chater
1, Nallah Singh, H.K.S.B.R.A.; 2, Shaik Gillimon, Srd M.L...8, Shaik Kulloo, 22nd B.T..
21.-Semi-final Tag-of-War (British Troops) = -See final on second day,
SECOND DAY, 1-High Jump (British Troops). — Fint Presented prize, $15; second, $10; third, $5 by Boldiers Club; - 1, Bandeman Gregory, R.W.F., öft. lin., 2, G. McCann, R.G.A., 5ft. in.; 3, Bom. Frost, öft.
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