November 8, 1909.]
A BANKRUPT PROSECUTED.
The case again came on for hearing before Mr. E. R. Hallifax, First Police Magistrate, at the Magistracy on Oct. 29, in which S. E. Allana was charged by 8. A. Marican, of the Cycle. Depot, Des Voeux Road, with on May 1st embezzling a gold watch and chain; on May 15th a sum of $250'; and on August 25th obtain- ing a ticket for Calcutta by a false pretence.
Mr. Leo d'Almada Castro (of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow. and Morrell) appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. F. Paget Hett (of Messrs. Brutton and Hett) represented the
defendant.
Mr. Imada applied for a further adjourn ment, as Mr. Goldring, who had the conduct of the case, was absent.
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Mr. Hett objected. He mentioned that there was a case anticipated against Moosa, and both cases were entirely distinct. The charge against Allana was a frivolous one, and could be dis- posed of in a few minutes.
His Worship-Is the other charge mentioned in the same prosecution?
Mr. Almada said it was not. He understood his friend would proceed with the charge against Moosa, and if that case came on first it would prejudice the present one.
His Worship said that could be settled if he took one case and Mr. Wood the other.
The hearing was adjourned until Thursday afternoon, bail being fixed in the sum of $500.
The case again came on for hearing before on Nov. 4th.
Mr. P. W. Goldring (of Messrs. Goldring, Barlow and Morrell) appeared for the prosecu- tion, and Mr. F. Paget Hett (of Messrs Brutton and Hett) represented the defendant. -
Mr. Hett stated that the case was fixed for yesterday afternoon, but he understood it was not to be heard. On this point, however, he was not quite clear, but he desired to have it disposed of as soon as possible. He understood his Worship had adjourned both cases until Monday to hear further argument.
Mr. Goldring stated that at the last hearing Mr. Hett was represented by his managing clerk.
CHINA OVERLAND TRADE REPORT.
CANTON.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)
2nd November.
FATAL COLLISION.
SUPPRESSING OPIUM.
MACAO.
THE OPIUM TENDERS-STRANGE
PROCEEDINGS.
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For the third time tenders were opened for the opium monopoly in the Colony and "the the British flag, collided with a passenger junk persons fendering. A notice in the Boletim A steam launch called the Wing Fat, flying same old game was played to the digust of the the Shun On at a place called Man Kau. Official gave the upset price as $140,000 Many persons were drowned, and the authorities per annum. The highest tender received was have been ordered to make an enquiry into th$ 41,700, and to everyone's surprise the Com- cause of the accident.
mittee announced that no offer below $150,000 would be acceptable. That being so, why was Some amount of progress has been make in the upset price given as $140,000 in the official' suppressing the opium traffic in Fatshan. notice? Again, after the Compradore of the selling the prepared drng, but this number has conversation with the Committee it was announced Formerly there more than 200 shops Banco Nacional Ultramarino had had a private dwindled down to 60. It is said that the loss to that the deposit must be made in the Bank's amounts to nearly 2,000. A person, writing this the revenue from the tax on the closed premises notes as soon as the tender is accepted.
the third time tenders have been called better if the whole of the stock of the prepared business is causing a good deal of comment. from Fatshan, suggests that it would be much for and rejected, the strangeness of the whole drug were to be placed in charge of a Govern- ment Officer for sale, as then there would not be so much chance of the anti-opium laws being evaded.
were
WHOLESALE EXECUTIONS.
authorities in the Yong Chun, Yan Ping and There has been unwonted activity among the
Suu Hing districts lately, and very large num- bers of notorious bandits have been captured. No fewer than 300 of these have been executed during the past few months and the districts are feeling the benefit of their loss. The officer in charge of the Provincial Bureau has petitioned the Viceroy to reward the able officers in charge of the above districts for their activity.
SQUEEZE."
The house of a certain Chan in the Eastern suburbs was lately entered by thieves. These unwelcome visitors looted the place and decamp ed. Chan applied to the police for redress and was advised to write a petition. He did so, then found to his disgust that the officer would not present the petition until he had been liberally remunerated. By some means or other this came to the ears of the Chief of Police, who has ordered the unworthy officer's arrest.
THE CANGUE.
Last week the new Provincial Judge had Mr. Hett said if he had known t case was occasion to issue a public notice. Among other to be mentioned on the last occasion he should places these documents were to be posted on the have attended and asked that the present ap-great gates leading into the city. The keepers pointment should be adhered to.
of three gates, however, did not exhibit the notices. The Judge reported same to the Nam Hoi Magistrate, who has ordered the keepers to wear the cangue for ten days as a punishment for neglect of duty.
His Worship-I am afraid it is too late now. It was decided to take Monday afternoon to clear off preliminary points. There appears to be a great tangle with three or four cases in this matter, and we want to get straight.
Mr. Hett stated that the man who had gone bail for the defendant desired to go to Canton, and asked if it could be arranged that he need not appear again to renew the bond.
His Worship thought it could be arranged in the office.
Mr. Hett asked if it would be possible to make the bail bond good until the hearing of the case.
Mr. Goldring said this could not be done.
No consent would be valid.
His Worship said it could be arranged if the money was deposited.
It was left with Mr. Hett to see whether the person who was bailing the defendant would deposit $500, and the hearing was adjourned until Monday.
At the Magistracy on Nov. 1st M. E. Moosa, draper, was charged with offences under the Bankruptcy Ordinance, it being alleged that he, while being a bankrupt, concealed part of the property belonging to him. →
Mr. Eldon Potter, instructed by Mr. C. D. Wilkinson, appeared for the defence, and Mr. Hind, from the office of Messrs. Brutton and Hett, appeared for the Official Receiver.
In the afternoon the question of bail was raised before Mr. Hallifax. Mr. Potter argued that the bail fixed, $25,000, was prohibitive, and asked that it might be reduced.
Mr. Hind opposed this, and Mr. Fletcher, Official Receiver, added that the bail was not
excessive.
After discussion his Worship agreed, on hearing Mr. Fletcher say that he would be satisfied with bail of $15,000, provided there was good security, to reduce the bail to that amount,
NATIVE INDUSTRIES.
The Taotai of Industries has just issued a notice saying that all matters relating to com- merce, mining, agriculture and industrial pursuits are in his charge, and that he is willing at all times to receive petitions and to peruse schemes having for their object the improvement of native enterprise. He closes the notice with a warning to those of his yamen who are found guilty of squeezing the petitioners, and further states that punishment will fall not only on the acceptor but the giver of a bribe.
TYPHOON DEBRIS.
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A fortnight will soon have passed since the typhoon struck this city, and the debris still remains in heaps all over the Colony. What are the health officers doing? If the Leal duty of the health officers to take the Senado is so neglectful of its duties, it is the
necessary
in the interests of the public health to have the steps to compel the Senado
rubbish removed without further delay.
THE FRENCHIFICATION OF THE COLONY.
in the Colony.
The French seem to be taking a great interest The public lighting is a French concern, the Boa Vista Hotel has been let to a citizen of the French Republic, and now I hear that a French syndicate has offered to carry out the harbour works scheme for six million dollars on condition that the syndicate is also given a forty-years' lease of the gamb ling monopolies, at a specified annual rental. THE NEW CUSTOMS COMMISSIONER AT LAPPA.
Count Galambert, the new Commissioner of the Imperial Chinese Customs at Lappa, has arrived and taken up his duties. Mr. Hedgeland has been transferred to Kowloon.
HARBOUR WORKS,
Experiments are being made with the grab and the tug-boat recently purchased for the dredging of the harbour.
FIREMEN AT PRACTICE. There was a strong muster of European and Chinese firemen on the compound of the Cen- tral Police Station on October 29th when a rehearsal was held in connection with the forth- coming competition of the Fire Brigade. It is expected that the competition will be witnessed by His Excellency the Governor. Yesterday's practice took place in the presence of Captains F. J. Badeley and F. W. Lyons, Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse and Superintendent Lane. The firemen manoeuvred with the exten- sion ladders, the despatch boxes, the hydrants, the hose and the reels. Ladders were run up to first and second floors of the Police Station and scaled by firemen with hose ready for action. Divisions then showed what they would do to combat a fire which had gained firm hold A man named Chang has for 20 years carried of a building, the different sections taking the on business in the Chin Chow Prefecture. For posts which would be necessary in case of fire. some years he has been in the habit of drinking | On the whole, the brigade put up a creditable a mixture of honey and tea as a relief for performance, the coupling of hose to hydrant, chronic asthma. Certain members of his family the erection of the ladders and the ascent of the have also taken a liking to this mixture and are men being carried out with the celerity neces- in the habit of drinking it. When plaguesary in cases of emergency. broke out in the Prefecture this family entirely escaped, and Chang attributed his preservation to the use of the honey. He published the news far and wide and when the plague broke out during the hot weather of a few weeks ago several hundreds died, but all those who had taken Chang's specific are said to have escaped.
A CURE FOR PLAGUE.
IGNORANCE OF VILLAGERS.
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Those in charge of the Canton-Kowloon Railway have reported that while the engineer of a section that passes through Sun On was walking along the track he was seized by a number of villagers, who held him down, while women poured dirty water over him. The Viceroy has been asked to issue circulars to the headmen of villages pointing out the benefits and advantages of railways, and ordering them to restrain the ignorant villagers from insulting or assaulting those enployed in the construction
of the line.
SMOKING IN COURT.
An incident which relieved the monotony of the proceedings of the Supreme Court occurred on October 29th. Suddenly the usher was seen to rush forward into the body of the Court and in a few seconds he returned pushing a reluctant Chinaman in front of him and holding in his disengaged hand a smoking cigarette. The offender was taken in front of the Puisne Judge, who was informed by the usher that he had discovered the man smoking a cigarette in Court. The culprit asked his Lordship to forgive him. "Where does he come from? asked the Puisne Judge. "Canton,
was the reply. Tell him he has shown
bad very. manners, added his Lordship, who sub- sequently told the usher to throw the cigarette away, but to return the man his cigarette
holder.
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