Not a little stir has been caused here by arrest at Yokohama of Mr. Stephen rd Hart, who arrived here some -time ago well armed with letters of introduction which ensured him a footing, and of Mr. W.L. Clatk at Kobe. Both arrests were made at the instance of the Oriental Hotel, La. The former party has been examined on a judgment summons before H.B.M.'s Consul at Yokohama and sentenced to three days' imprisonment, Tt seems' came from the Straits Settlements originally and arrived in Japan in May last, seeking ploy He found occupation for a time in selling oil on commission, and it was this business which brought, own here. He left, without paying. his having run through what little money he had. It was shown that he had contracted indebtedness here for refreshments, ete., besides board and ladying, which he had no visible means of meeting. The other case appears to be of a more serious nature. His bill at the Hotel runs into several hundred dollars, and the man's name is apparently Lafayette. Cole and not W. L. Clark as given out. Drafts given by him have been returned dishonoured and protested. This gentleman is still in prison, where he seems likely to remain pending his creditors" Kir Clark or Cole come months ago, and Jeasure. Judgment was obtained against
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