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dant also offered to make a sketch showing what was required. The defendant and Chung Shun Koo descended from the roof and proceeded to the latter's house at 9, Old Bailey, going up to the sitting-room, where were seated the detec tive sergeant sent by Mr, May and Chung Shun Koo's rent collector. The defendant sat down at a table and drew a sketch showing how to repair the house at Hollywood Road for $60, instead of spending 8100 on it. A consider. able amount of "haggling ensued as to the sum the defendant was to receive for his trouble in the matter. Apparently the defendant asked for $100, but finally he agreed to Chung Shun Koo's offer of $40, and promised to give no more trouble about the house in Hollywood Road.
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passed $10 in 1 otes - those marked by Mr. May. The defendant soon after went downstairs, and practically walked into the arms of Inspector Hanson, who found in the defendant's possession the notes handed him At the just previously by Chung Shun Koo. Police Court the defendant stated that he took the money intending to make an example of Chung Shun Koo, and the jury, concluded Mr. Pollock, would have to consider carefully whether the defendant took the money corruptly as a bribe, or whether he accepted it in order to trap Chung Shun Koo.
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THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND I take to the defendant, Chan Yew Ting, inter- prater to Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master. The plaintiff's full claim was stated to be $1,100, but they waived that sum in order to bring the suit within the jurisdiction of the The plaintiffs, who also claimed Court. by costs of suit were represented Mr. F. B. Deacon, solicitor, (of Messrs. Deacon and Hastings), and Mr. G. C. C. Master, solicitor (of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master), appeared for the defendant.
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without saying, and must have contributed greatly to reduce the complications of re- sponsibilities which H. E. is, we believe, very glad to relinquish in returning home.
In handing over the supreme_command of the Allied Forces, Count von Waldersee ex. tended his hearty thanks to Lieut-General Gaselee and the officers under him for their co- operation with him in service.
BENEFIT PERFORMANCE BY THE R..E. VARIETY CLUB.
Any project which has as its ultimate end the relief from want of the deserving always finds ready and willing supporters in Hongkong, as has been proved again on Saturday night, the 15th inst. by the filled house present to witness the entertainment given by the Royal Engineers' Variety Club, at their theatre at the Wellington Barracks, in ail of the widow of the late Gunner Philpin, R.A. The fare provided was excellent, and well appreciated by the audience, as was shown by the vociferous applause given to each The entertainment opened with the
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The case, it was explained to his Honour, arose ont of previous issues, and, briefly stated, was as follows. In February, 1899, Chan Yew one Pang Ting instituted a suit against Yau, and succeeded. Chan Yew Ting then issued a writ of execution against Pang Yau, and simultaneously a prohibitory order to the Humphreys Estate and Finance Company, Limited, to restrain that Company from to Pang parting with money due by them Yau and Soo Sum, a co-contractor with Pang Yau in respect of seven houses then
course of erection on Kowloon Inland | Lot No. 540. Messrs. Palmer and Turner were the architects engaged by the Humphreys Estate and Finance Company for these houses.item. The money attached in the prohibilitory order | Oxford March, ably rendered by the amateur issued by Chan Yew Ting was due by the Hum orchestra, followed by an extra, a song entitled phreys Estate Company to Pany Yan and Soo What do you think of the Irish now? ' Evidence was then led. It was fully published Sum jointly, as being contractors in the build well rendered by Private Burgess, A.O.C., Sergt. Ward's “I'm a Plumber " brought down in these columns during the magisterial enquiry.ing of the houses on Inland Lot 540. On re-
ceiving the prohibitory order, the Humphreys the house, as did Arm. Sergt: Viggers's “Then Chung Shung Koo, when called, expressed a
Two selected songs by Mr. Estate Company consulted with their architects, I understood." wish to give his evidence in Chinese.
Mr. Francis He gave the whole of his Messrs. Palmer and Turner, who advised that Wallis were ably rendered and much ap. The song and dance." Kitty evidence at the Police Court in English with the money be paid into Court. Soon after it preciated.
and an Irish jig by Sergt. Burnett had been paid into Court, the money was handed Green out any difficulty, your Lordship.
were also items which pleased highly. In out to the then plaintiff, Chan Yew Ting. The Humphreys Estate Company now allege Sergt. Simmer's "The Skipper" and "The we recognized a couple of that they paid the money into Court by a Mighty Deep," mistake of fact, and therefore Chan Yew Ting old friends, "none the less welcome. Bergt
"That reminds me and a should refund the money.
Viggers's songs parody on "Tell me, Mother Darling," given as an encore, caused the very roof to shake with the storm of applause following their inimitable rendering. Sergt. Ward's recitation A Little Mistake convulsed the audience with laughter; but the palm among the vocal artists was of course carried off by Mrs. White- house, whose sweet voice was heard to great advantage in the song of the “ Amorous Gold- in an encore. fish," in the Geisha, and The entertainment concluded with a one act farce entitled "Leave it to Mo." It was well acted and intensely comical, there being not a dull moment in it from beginning to end. Major R. Littledale, under whose patronage the entertainment took place, was present, as were a number of Artillery officers. whole the entertainment proved a huge success, from a monetary and artistic point of view. Everything went with a verve and swing from first to last, and the` audience left well satisfied.
Mr. Francis added, addressing Chung Shun Koo-I suppose you want to get time to think as the translations are being given.
His Lordship (to witness)--I think you had better give your evidence in English.
The hearing continued throughout the day, and at five o'clock was adjourned till ten o'clock next morning, Crisp was again allowed bail of $500.
Thursday, 20th June.
CRIMINAL JURISDICTION,
After hearing arguments, His Honour decided to reserve judgment.
NORTHERN NOTES.
The following items are from the P. & T. Times of the 8th inst. It would appear that the Provisional Government exercises Press
BEFORE SIR JOHN Carrington, Kt., C.M.G. censorship, for there are practically no details
(CHIEF JUSTICE).
THE CHARGE AGAINST INSPECTOR CRISP.
The case for the Crown concluded in the afternoon, and evidence for the defence was then heard.
Lo Tzi Lnu, an interpreter at the Public Works Department, one of the witnesses for the defence, said he one day saw Chung Shun Koo in Mr. Crisp's office, and overheard part of what was said. Chung Shun Koo asked Mr. Crisp-"Do you want cigars, or anything? Mr. Crisp grew very angry, and told witness to tell Chung Shun Koo that he did not want anything, and that he was to get the house at Some 31, Hollywood Road repaired at once. twenty minutes later Chung Shun Koo stopped witness in the passage at the Public Works De- partment and asked- "Is the inspector of buildings receiving bribes? Witness replied in the negative and Chung Shun Koo continu- ed-"I should like you to make an arrange. ment with him to treat me leniently, and I will give him some money. Witness told Chung Shan Koo that he had no right to talk as he was doing, but the latter persisted in his offer to briba Mr. Crisp.
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By Mr. Pollock-Witness was the chief interpreter at the Public Works Office. He had often acted as Mr. Crisp's interpreter. He saw & previous witness for the defence that day in the witness-room, but had not conversed with him. Witness had never seen Chung Shun Koo till the day he called at the Public Works Office.
The trial was shortly afterwards adjourned.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION,
about the Taku Road affray on the 2nd inst, beyond the mention of the fact that the inciting cause was the closing of one of the low houses in the neighbourhood.
Li Hung-chang is enrolling additional police to preserve peace now that the foreign troops are withdrawing.
The Wa Yin-tien Hall of the Imperial Palace whe e old official records were kept, was burnt to the ground on Tuesday night.
It is reported that the Chinese have asked the Japanese to organise a police force 2,00› strong for the preservation of order in Peking,
The Je Je states that they hear from Peking that the railway will shortly be handed back to the Chinese, a foreign guard being posted a each station.
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The Chinese are sending troeps to guard the Grand Canal, East River and North districts against brigands, these being outside the P. G. jurisdiction.
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On the
FORTHCOMİNG GYMKHANA
MEETING.
The following is the programme of the first Gymkhana meeting of the 1901 season, to be held at the Happy Valley on Saturday, 29th June, weather permitting :·
walers. Four to start or no race,
Entrance
Wa Ting-fang has telegraphed to Li Hung-
1.-4.30 p.m. One mile handicap for all chang from Washington urging him to strongly oppose the opening of Chius, and the develop-$3.00. 1st prize presented. 2nd prize $20.00. ment of mines by foreigners.
General Voyron has for the better preserva. tion of the general peace, prohibited his men from entering the British Settlement, wisely considering it best to consider this Settlement ont of bounds, in the same way as we have always regarded the French Settlement. We trust the arrangement will work well.
Count von Waldersee left here on Tuesday even more quietly than he came; detachments from all the troops here forming guards of
honour at the Station. His task has been an ungracious one throughout and all things con- sidered the old and distinguished soldier is to be BEFORE HIS HONOUR A. G. WISE (PUISNE congratulated on the admirable tact he has dis-
JUDGE).
played throughout, and the amicable relations he has been able to maintain with the various commanders more or less under his direction. That this good understanding was none the less the 'due to the sensible appreciation of
difficulties of the situation which military com. manders of all nationalities displayed, goes
HUMPHREYS ESTATE COMPANY V. CHAN YEW TING.
The Humphreys Estate and Finance Com- pany, Limited, plaintiffs, claimed $1,000, money paid by them into Court and handed over by mis-
2.–4.45 p.m. Ladies' Nomination Despatch Race. Entrance $1.00. Prizes from Gymk- hana Fund. A. receives a despatch, runs 100 yards and hands it to B. B. mounts his pony and rides halfway round the course, dismounts and gets on bicycle on which he rides to a point 100 yards from winning post, hands despatch to Mafoos allowed. *Com- lady seated in richsha who is dragged in by A., B. pushing behind. petitors provide their own richsha.
3.-5.15 p.m. Steeplechase.--For all ponies 14.2 and under. Over the Steeplechase Course. Catch Weights over list. 7lbs. Entrance $2.00. 1st Prize presented. 2nd prize, 320.00.
4.-5.30 p.m. Polo Scurry.-From the Bend, in.-For certified polo ponies. Catch weights over 11st. 7lbs To be run în heats without dis- mounting. Entrance, §2. Two prizes from the Gymkhana Fund.
5.-5.45 p.m. Mile Race.-For all ponies 14.2. and under. Weight for inches as per scale
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