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effect to his generons effort, by subscribing a sum adequate to carry out the scheme in its on- tirety. To do the thing well, and provide a fully adequate endowment even for the modest be gining which I purpose, a sum of probably not far short of g1,000,000 or a yearly income of $60.001 would be required. By whatever | amount we fall short of the total required, by proportionate amount must we curtail the scope of the proposed university. It is, I am aware, not a well chosen time at which to make an appeal for large funds, but it is unavoid.ble, for te gift which I have announced compels us to act at once and for my part I think it is singularly fortunate that it came in time to enable us to incorporate the College of Medicine in the project before it had become too late to do so.
A further opportunity for making a renewed appeal may arise when the buildings are approaching completion a year or two bence. I am
not disposed, gentlemen, to embark on 8 schema whose RUCCA88 is problematical, and if I were
I 80 sore that no "wild cat "
project would find acceptance with you whom I have asked to consider this scheme. I
to propose further than can be economically and financially justified when we have the report of the sub- committee before us. I will now propose two resolutions and ask the committer to record their votes upon them. I suggest that we shall adjourn without any further proceedings on this occasion unless any gentleman should record a dissentient vote and desire to express hig reasons for it to the committee or ghoul fake exception to any statement I have made.
shall I propose that we
assemble for full discussion on the data and recommendations supplied to us by the Sub-Committee at a later date as soon as I have received its report and when the results of its appeal on behalf of the endow- ment found are known. I trust that every one here present will do his utmost to ensure the success of that appeal, The resolutions I put before the committee are as follows:- "That
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this committee desires to record its appreci: tion of the generosity and public spirit
which has prompted the offer made by Mr. H. N. Mody. (2) That a Sub-Committee be appointed to report in accordance with the terms of refer noe proposed." I will reed
terms again the
of reference I suggest and I shall be glad if any member of the comt mittee will suggest any alteration or addition which he desires to see made.
The resolutions were carried unanimously. HIS EXCELLENCY then said :-
Now that the two resolutions have been passed by the commitles I will ask the following gentlemen if they will be kind enough to work on the Sub-Committee. You will see that each of the proposed schools of the university is especially represented in order that we may have full and expert information on the re quirements of each: Hon, Dr. Atkinson, Hon. Mr. Pollock, Hon Mr. Chatham, Hon. Dr. Ho Kai, Dr. Wright, Dr. hom son. Mr. Bowley and Mr. Turner, and I will ask Sir Paul Chater, than whom no has a deeper interest in the welfare of the colony, as a clear headed business man, he will be so kind as to preside,
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The gentlemen named signified their con sent to serve ou the Sub-Committee.
Mr.
ennie on behalf of Mr. Mody, con- firmed the statements made.
After some g.neral discussi-u the Com mittee adjourned.
DEATH OF CONSUL-GENERAL ROMANO.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT
commercial career and became head of the firm of J. J. Remedios and Company. It is in- teresting to note that his wife was a daughter of Mr. Remedios. He was a Privy Councillor of Portugal and a Gentleman of the King's Housebold. He was a Fellow of the Geogra- phical Society of Lisbon. Among his honours were! Knight Commander of Order Lady Conception of Portugal, Knight Commander Order Carlos III. and Isabella Catholics, of Spain, and Companion of Lady Conception and Jesus Christ of Portugal.
The deceased osturally held a high position in the l'ortuguese community and was immen. sely popular and highly respected. He is survived by bis widow.
SUPREME COURT.
Monday, 16th March.
IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION.
BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE (SIR F. PIGGOTT) AND MR. J. ORANGE AS A BSESSOR,
A BIG CLAIM.
The action in which Laa Yeong Wood and Lam Choy sued the Standard Oil Company of New York for 870,0 alleged to be due for work done and material supplied on defendants' premises at Laichikok commenced the second week of its hearing. Mr. M. Slade, instructed by Mr. Hastings, of Messrs. Hastings and Hastings, appeared for the plaintiffs and the Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instracted by Mr. Atkinson, from the office of Messrs. Deacou Looker and Deacou, appeared for the defendants. Mr. Pollock, who op-ned his statement for the defence on Friday, continued it on Saturday, concluded it on Monday morning, and called
evidence for the defence.
evidence F8
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The first witness was Mr. Thomas, architect in the office of the late Mr. anby who gave Laicbikok, and afterwards, being dissatisfied to superintending the works at with the progress of the undertaking, ordered
The deyen of the consular corps in Hongkong, Mr. Agostinho Gilber me Romano, Consul General for Portu al and Consul for Brezil, died on March 18th at 10.30 p.m. Deceased, who was in his 77th year, having been born at Macao in June 1837, had b-come very feeble of late, and when be was a tacked by a chill is vitality was too impaired to withstand it Pneumonia supervened and it was soon evident that there was little hope of his every though he rallied a little yesterday. 1.e died, as stated, last night.
Mr. Romano spent his early years in Macao where he was educated at the Royal College¦ and Seminary of St. Joseph. He took up a
the work to be taken out of the contractors' hands.
The bearing was again adjourned.
Thurs lay 19th March
IN CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.
BEFORE HIS HONOUR SIR FRANCIS Piggott (CHIEF JUSTICE).
ATTEMPTED ARMED ROBBERY. Three Chinese named Yen Sing King, Ip Yan Song, and Lai Tak, were arraigned on a charge of attempted armed robbery in th waters of the Colony on February 9th. The pleaded not guilty. The Attorney-General (lon. Mr. Rees Davies, instructed by Mr. Dennys, prosecuted and the following jary was empanelled: -Messre. W. E. Clarke, J. J. H. Moller, J. R bertson, H. J. Colahan, J. G. Muir, J. Clelland, and H. L. Harron,
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the other two. The junk which was boarded was lying near the shore and when the men jumped off her they alighted in the mud. The first accused was covered with mad and the other two when arrested showed that their feet had been recently washed but their legs bore traces of the mud, while the second accused had blood on the palms of bis hands,
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Evidence was called and at the close the jury returned a verdict of guilty.
The first and third defendants were each sentenced to three years' imprisonment, and the second to fire years.
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Leung Kwan was convicted of highway rob. bery and sentenced to three years' imprisonment. With another Chinese he attacked an Indian watchman at midnight one day last month in Des Voeux Road by throwing pepper in his eyes and knocking him down. The Indian, however, resisted and a European coming on the soone, the prisoner was captured, but his companion escaped.
THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEER
RESERVE ASSOCIATION.
The report and statement of accounts to be presented at the third annual general meeting of the members of the Hongkong Volunteer Reserve Association to be held at the City Hall oa 27th March, statɛs:
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On 1st January, 1967, the number of members on the roll was 251; there were two deaths and 37 resignations during the year, while 16 new members were earold. On 31st December there
оп were 228 members the roll, of whom 216 were present in the Colony. The average of the numbers found in the Colony during 1907 was 206
The uumber of members present in the Colony throughout the year who did not shoot was 191. As a figure of merit 97 m m ers attended 70" shoots for an average of 45 out of a possible 70. The Governor's Cup for 1907, presented by His Excellenay the late Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C M.G, for the three best scores at the 200 yards and 500 yards range, was won by Mr. A. Jenkins, with the aggregate score of 410 out of a possible 420. As this gentleman re- ceived no handicap this will be acknowledged to be a very fue performatoe. The following are the monthly winners- March, 200 yards,
A. Moir
April, 500 yards,
E. S. Carruthers
May, 20 yards,
E. S. Carruthers June, 50 yards,
A. Jooking July, 200 yards,
E. W. Terrey August, 50 › yards, A. Jenkins October, 201 yards,
Dr. Evan Jones November, 5(K) yards,
A Jenkins
December, 2.0 yards,
A, Jenkins
January, 300 yards,
A. Jenkins February, 200 yards, A. Jenkius March, 500 yards,
was 1072.
62+8=70
61+970
63+ 6-69
70 for. 70
58 + 12 =70
67 sor.=67
6}+6=69
69 Bor. 9
=67
67 aor.
69 scr.=69
67 scr. 67
66+ 4-70
The Attorney-General, in outlining the cs6 for the prosecution eaid that on February 9 b, about 9.15 p.m.. the three men with another, not yet in custody, boarded a fishing junk lying¦ in the bay at Kowloon. The owner of the juuk, bis wife, two children and his mother-in-l w
E.. Carruthers alept under the hood of the junk, and, heating a uqise made by the intruders, they woke The cup presented by Sir Paul Chater, ht.. пр. The
C.M G., to the competitor making the second Owner called cnt "what is the matter"
and one of the defendants replied best score was wou by Mr. A. Moir. This com- that they had come to search for opium, petition was shit for un H separate dates dur. The dor of the junk was opened ant thing the year, and the total number of entries men entered. 1 be soond defendant demand. ed
the wife and when she money from replied that she had none he cut her with a military bayonet. Then he attacked the husbaud, but the latter offered a stout resistance and in struggle be succeeded in snatching the bay- onet from his antagonist. The three men then made off and the husband and a fisherman from a neighbouring jank gave chase. The mea went in the direction of the railway and so I dian con table caught one, the second defend. ant, who was taken to the boat where he was roognised by the inmates. banded the bayonet over to the constable. The defendant was taken to the Police Station where he gave information which led to the arrest of
The owner also
Berkeley Cap-Eir H. 8. Bark-l-y, K‚C., pre- sented a cup for competition at 609 yards range. The competition is stil in progress and will be completed in April.
A
Madhurst Cup-Mr, (). H. Medhurst per- sabled very bandsome
for competition oup under conditions to be decided by the com. mittee, who allotted it to be shot for ander conditions similar ไป these of the “Chins Mail Cup last year, at 200 yards range at disappealing targers on days to be selected. There have been so far only opportunities for two weekend shoots in this competition.
Douglas Cup.-Mr. H. P. White presented s cap to be called the " Douglas Cup" for
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