The Hongkong Telegraph says that the subjoined correspondence, which speaks
ion itself, has been banded to it fur publica-Hongkong, 30th January, 1893, Sm,—I propose to apply for a Transit Pass and personally accompany about 3,000 cases of kerosene oil to its destination in the Kuangiung province shortly. I shall feel obliged if you will inform me if I can Shanghai, 20th February, Before G. Jamieson, Esq., dosistant Judye.
Lim Ho-cheon v Dopwet, Caxuiit & Ca.
This was a claim for $10.53 brought by Lim Ho-cheon,. a storekeeper in the French Concession, against Messrs. Dud-well, Carlill & Ca. agents for the ".9. Teviot, for short delivery of cargy by Unt steamer.
Plaintiff stated that the Teviot arrived in Shanghai on 10th January, with 83 bags of mangrove bark for him from Penang, Plaintiff applied at the Customs next day, and on 9th February, sent his anan down to the wharf to take delivery of the bark.
His Honour—Then you let a whole month elapse before "applying for the th godown and pay godown rent.
Plaintiff—Yes, I. preferred to keep it in
Honour—But did you take no. steps to train whether it had been landed or not until 9th February?
Piaintiff—No. On that day I sent down to take delivery and my man found there were 11 bags short. I made a bill out for the missing bags and presented it to Messrs. Dodwell, Carlill & Ca., but they refused to pay it. They said the captain of the steamer had told them not to pay Mr. Tulloch, who appeared for the defendants, said they never notified cou-signees of any shortage, That was con: signee's look-out. They advertised that all claims against the Teviot should be sent in before 25th January, or they would not be recognised, -but the first intimation they got that plaintiff had any claim against them, was on the 18th of this month, after the Zeviot had left Shanghai. Defendants did decline to pay because the amount was trifling; if they allowed plaintiff's claim they would have endless trouble. they were not really responsible, acted simply as agents f have the. protection of the British Government in the event of trouble with the! Mr. Tulloch's last contention and added His Honour said he
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