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CONTENTS.
Births, Marriages and Death. Leading Articles :---
The Little Fry.
Japanese Steamship Subsidies, Government Impartiality.
The Legislative Council Vacancy. Mr. Pollock's Candidature.
Telegrams:-
The Boycott Movement.
The Shanghai Disturbance
The Lien-chau Criminals.
The Mixed Court Trouble.
The Lien-chau Commissioners,
Foochow Races,
Legal Intelligence:-
Sult for Rest
Small Debt-Heyy, Interest
Claim for Money Lent.
Correspondents:——
The Leper's Fund,
Miscellaneous Articles and Reports:
Taikoo Club Dance.
For the Coming Prince.
L'Azile de la Sta. Enfance.
H. E. the Governor.
An Auction that Failed.
The Coming Election.
Gloomy Wanchai.
The Karth.
Arrival of the H. T. Dunera.
The "Cosmopolitan."
The Flower Show,
A Quarry Bay, Wedding.
Naval Notes.
The Pharmacy.
Collision in the Harbour.
Cricket Matche
Baseball.
Russian Admiral
Hongkong Volunteer Réserve Association.
The Lien-chau Massacre,
is
The Ewo Colton Spinning & Weaving Co.,
Ed.
The Outbreak at the Shanghai Mixed Court. Hongkong Subscription Griffins.
The Plague in Kobe.
Transports in Collision,
The Casualties of the War.
Japan's National Revenue and Expenditure.
The Japanese Embassies,
Nippon Vasen Kaisha,
Vladivostok,
Registration of Partnerships.
MAIL SUPPLEMENT.
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1905.
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(14th December.)
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particular case, it is rather an advantage | he does
„have as a candidate | his own! nteresis, while bound
up. grat with the welfare of the Polony (never Klicinre us when vest
dollar-and- {'penned, but we sul
have no
refore be
his judgment at the expense of any advans overwhelming, odds in Mr. E large. Mr. Pollock is known, in be a man hellere in Mr. Pollock should not without any axe to grind, and that is much into sense of false decurity 1
to say in favour of any public representative candidatos are working, and wi Chinese or foreign interests as the merits of tain the victory at this poll. It He is dependent in his views leans to doubt continue to work like Troj
the dictates of his conscience, independentrate on the day when the votes are cast. A of any Governmental or official interest. To triangular duel such as that the S Fau the care demand his support; is impartial in hoves the supporters of the third candidate. public matters, and would vole according to to bestir themselves, if not at present, arkoy.
sum up, we have in Mr. Polinck & man of waged for in full vacance sound knowledge, correct judgment, impar tal views and an intimacy with, the legisla that of no other man in Hongkong. At the same time, there is much to commend both live, enactments of the Colony second to
the other candidates for the honour of a seat at the board of the,i,egislative Council
Chater is bound to be a problematical affair a and therefore overconfidente la to be do idence which leads a voter to say hel needless for nie to record my vole there precated, especially that sort of ovet.com.
will be so many others voting for the can didate 1 support, that a vote, here or there
make in the cause of the little fry." This principle mentioned. It is essential in indicated their willingness to submit to the but, we very much, fear that in presence of will not matief." A greater fallacy could
tion which they seldom or never receive, while | and hat (anted a contract to a public com his opponent in the active assistance, by/nection with the shipping is one of the very to the actual-sentiment of the electors.
bc.
sent holder of the seat, Sir Paul Chater,
equal attainments. This amount has, how that come its way, but we do most decidedly surprise came early this morning when it may also be described as an exponent of cessful, owing to a split vote, or simply
less
JAPANESE STEAMSHIP
SUBSIDIES.
commercial interests.
long-suffering individual to urge his cause! in public; but in justice to that section of the community to which he belongs the section which, apparently, receives the least Since His Excellency Sir Matthew Nathan. sympathy from those in authority we feel arrived in Hongkong and took over the Ordinary bariniem communications should be addrowed that too much cannot be said on their behalf. reins of Government, it has been our plebistory of the Colony will occur on the 16th cent side of public affairs, as to influencements i then submitted withi
An Important event in the administrative soubservient to The Editor will not undertake to be responsible for public opinion, in, as well as out of season, and applaud the various decisions which he from bla acat at the Legislative Council, fisages that might accrue to the community at What is wanted is that the
and it will be out, endeavour to press uppn sant duty in the majority of cases to support proxy, when the Hon. Sir Paul Chater retires the claims of these smaller officials the has promulgated in matters affecting the term of office having expired. This is body of deserving public servants" as the public welfare and on questions, involving neither the tiate not the occasion to devote Ceylon Licht. Governor calls them for conthe principle of a fair field and no favout an article which, must necessarily be of sideration at the hands of the Government Whether these decisions were arrived at as of Hongkong. It is our pleasure to note the result of the advice tendered by the siderable length if it is to cover the ex- that while this question came within the pur-higher officials of the Government, of sug accomplished to, the history of Sir Par view of the editorial sanctum a few days ago, gestions made in the newspaper press of the Chaler's services to the Colony and the
tensive period under, review and the wo in Singapore the Budget speech delivered by Colony, or as the result of His Excellency's Council in particular. Such an article must the Lieutenant-Governor of Ceylon furnished personal views on the subject in hand, does embrace the whole of Sir Paul's life-history material for identical comments from the not enter into the consideration of the prin in the Colony, which is a formidable subject, youngest Straits paper in that colony. The ciple at stake. The Governor assumes the and one which in detail and totality will Eastern Daily Mail deals with the subject responsibility, by virtue of his important found to reflect credit and honour on one of of the smaller-paid clerks with an imparti- office; of every act to which his official signa Hongkong's foremost citizens. It is import ality that does it credit. With the object of tate or imprimatur is attached. It is thetant at the present moment to consider the giving prominence to our enlightened can fore with much regret and misgiving that electoral eligation, now that we know the temporary's views we present to our readers we find His Excellency departing from the names of the various candidates who have the remarks the editor felt prompted to is what he wrote: "The needs of the third of a Crown Colony, that where public in the Legislative Council: Up to a late hour in his favour, both Mr. Slade and Mr. duty of every non official Justice of the
good government, even the government public their claims for election to the vacancy division of the Public Service, the clerks, contracts ara concerned there should be no last evening, two candidates had been men
an opponent with such overwhelming points not lie uttered. In the first place it is the, were not dwell upon extensively in His Ex hole-and-corner business. If a contract tioned for the vacaricy created by Sir Paul Hewett must forego their chances of success Peace to employ the void, which Tuppertains cellency's statement, nor were any definite has to be made it should be offered to promises as to better pay in the immediate the public, that all who care to do so may Mr. H. W. Slade. As far as we can gather, shipping line in the world atid a most estim, should be ascertained, so that the success Chater's retirement Mr. B. A. Lewett and the representative of the most influential able that the true feeling of the electorate at the forthcoming election. Mr. Hewett is to his office. Then it is eminently desir future given, it being stated only that this tender. But for once His Excellency has Mr. Slade was the first candidate brought abic gentleman. But, unfortunately, his con- ful candidatu nay, havo, no misgivings as class is entitled to consideration," considera- been induced to ignore the usual practice, forward and he had an advantago over the already over paid higher official gets re pany without in any way attempting to dis- canvassing, which he received from the pre- the argument can be submitted that the the point of view of the candidate who peated concessions and additions to his pay. cover whether they were the sole concern in
qualifications that stand against him, because Nothing can bo more, ungatisfactory, from To particularize, the case of our own Mun the Colony capable of undertaking the seconded by the ficad of our great banking shipping and mercantile interests are already heads the poll than to feel that lls, position cipal Engineer might be mentioned. Though work. In the S.C. Morning Post of tɔ a inan of undoubted experience and ability day's date, we are informed that ap
institution in Hongkong, Mr. J. R. M. Smith. Shewan, who is the nominee of the Chamber from voting of his opponents' supporters. represchted in the person of the Hon Mr. R. has been attained by the carelets abstention we question. very much whether he could
When Mr. E. Ar Hewett, the local superin of Commerce. With Mr. Hewett (himself the We cannot therofore too strenuously insist obtain in private employ a sainry in excess arrangement has been entered into
tween the Hongkong Government and that Company, came forward in opposition to Mr. the Council, it would appear as if the mer- constituency appearing in fall from and tendent of the P. and O. Steam Navigation Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce) in upon the importance of the members of the of that which he now receives. Yet our journal for the official reporting of all impor Slade it must be taken that his claim to the cantile section of the community secured a doing their duty both to themselves and to Municipality, already, over-burdened with tant judgments given in the Supreme Court vacant seat was founded on the part he has preponderance of representation. The more those in the Colony who have entrusted demands for expenditure for the public weal, of the Colony, and the reporting of such taken in public affairs in Hongkong, and when we remember the fact that the to their hands the selection of an un-official has recommended an increase of £500 in evidence as, the Chief Justice may direct his pay, an amount which is a good salary We have not the slightest quarrel with our earlier in the Northern Settlement of Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart, who is a Govern- member of the Legislative Council. It may in itself for many a professional man of contemporary in accepting all the plums known to need recapitulation here. But the Shanghai. These services are too well
ment nominee of the Legislative Council, happen that, Mr. Pollock may not be suc ever, been reduced by the Governor to object to the implication that the Aforning was learned among the circle of unofficial £200, at which one of oral contem fost is the only journal in Hongkong cap Justices of the Peace that. Mr. Henry, Ed. urge his claim, on the other hand, on the abilities. In such a case, although bur Mr. Slade might because of another candidate's recognised poraries cavils. Meanwhile, European clerks able of undertaking the work, or that no ward Pollock, K.C., had allowed his name: min & Co, was a member of the Legislative necessity be obliged to acknowledge, that are being employed, at #150 a month by other syndicate or association of shorthand to be submitted as a candidate for the Council, Mr. Alexander MacConnachie hav the victory has been gained by sheer fact that the senior partner of Messrs, Gil nominee may be defented, we shall of the Municipality, and Eurasiana and natives writers could have been found to per seat about to be vacated by the Senior ing been the representative of the Chamber brilliancy of tactics and the supreme personal for a great deal less. There is too much form the duties required, on ternis. "Wa Member of the Council. It would appear before his departure from the Colony. Of merits of the new member. Of course, disparity shown, we believe, between the congratulate our contemporary on having that an erroneous intpression has got about course, that is a siender reed to rest upon, in our opinion, it is a mere theory to pay of subordinates and that of higher offi- friends "at Court," but we protest against that the votes promised in favour of one or His best claim is as Chairman of the Hong suggest that Mr. Pollock is likely to be cials, and we regret to sea that the tendency the manner in which this appointment has other of the earlier candidates as the result kong and Shanghai Hanking Corporation, but beaten. We pin our faith, to our first dell is to make the disparity greater rather than been made. So far as we are aware, there of the active canvassing done by tlie sup the constitution of that body which takes its berate conclusion that Mr. Pollock is the has been no attempt to secure public ten porters of the contestants-promised before chairman by rotation secs to-day Britisher man for the seat at the board of the Legis ders for the contract of reporting the cases there was any idea that a third would appear in the chairmanship and to-morrow an alien. Jative Council, that his claims to the office in the Supreme Court. And that is the in the field, could not honourably be Hence it is impossible to rest on the sars of are superior to those of his contemporaries, question at issue. It is in no spirit of petty diverted from their original purpose, not even such a claim. Otherwise, well known as Mr. and that the majority of the electorate hold jealousy that we raise the point, for in deal although the third candidate might represent (Tath December.)
ing with this matter we speak not only for their views and fulfil their requirements. We Slade is in business circles, on Legislative mat the same opinion, which will be prayed on The question of Government bounties to in the public interest-because what is of all elections that such promises, given In conclusion, It may be remarked that when candidature to work with might and main all the newspapers in the Colony but also believe and hold it to be an accepted doctrine what may be described as an obscure man, inspire those who are in favour of his fers thisopponent is to all intents and purposes election day. Mr. Pollock's, letter should foreign steamship companics is ever one done in one case may occur again when the under such circumstances, cannot be held the Hon. Mr. Shewan went home on leave to secure his return, despite all odds. which concerns the vital interest of Hong subject is ef much greater import and we to be binding. kong Time and again it has been urged would disclaim all personal feeling in the possibly be held to a promise given when Council became temporarily vacant, there horne in mind by those who have the The constituents cannot in 1902-3 and his seat at the Legislative We trust that this "call to arms will be in the Press and otherwise publicly stated matter. What we maintain is that here the reni situation had not then unfolded that British shipping trading to and from was, in every respect, a contract which itself; for the appearance of a this port labours under disabilities which should have been awarded after tenders candidate will materially affect the result of these gentlemen should represent the possible after the event.
was a contest between Mr. Pollock and Mr. privilege of voting at the forthcoming. penalize it in favour of the foreign mer-
Hewett with the object of determining which election, so that no recriminations may be, cantile marine. It was not so very long nil lights. But the Government chose to this is a point which should be particularly:The election resulted in favour of Mr. Pol- were opened, compared and considered in at issue. In the present circumstances Chamber of Commerce during the interval. ago that a formal resolution was submit- depart from this principle and to dispense kept in mind by the constituency lock, by a satisfactory majority. It may be TELEGRAMS. ted at a meeting of steamship, owners official appointments without rhyme or limited to the unofficial Justices of the Peace added that Mr. Pollock is nominated by the in this Colony and unanimously adopt reason. Here is an opening for all that is ed in which the opinion was expressed evil in public offices. Now is the time for forward and expressed his willingness to
of Hongkong. that representations should be made to the all sychophants, adulators, parasites, toadies stand for election the promises given to sup- Until Mr. Pollock came local Government for transmission to the and others of the lick spittle tribe to curryport Mr. Slarle or Mr. Hewett were given. upon the attention of the Colonial Office basking in the light of the official counten there was no other choice, in fact, for the Secretary of State for the Colonies urging favour with the Government in the hope of under a sort of moral compulsion because trading from this port the interests of British which fail from the rich man's table, regary used, tentatively committed themselves. MR. POLLUCK'S CANDIDATURE, that in one important branch of steamship ance, and partaking of some of the cramps electors, who thus, if the expression may be owners were seriously affected by the bounties less of all or any personal qualifications. But in no sense can this moral obligation granted by a foreign Government to certain It is a most vicious-system which cannot be said to hold good when a candidate of On 13th December, at No. 6, Des Voeux steamers, trading under that country's fing. so far as we can see, be defended in any the merits and worth of Mr. Pollock enters seeking the suffrages of his constituents in a Villas, Foak, to Mr. and Mrs. G. D. THOMSON,The legitimate grievance of the British com-way. There is too much favouritism in life the campaign. In point of seniority of pre-popular election to disclaim that confidence It is, an admirable trait in a candidate panies found no redress, and on the principle already, without the Government lending cedence and qualifications generally, even in his success which is felt by those who have MARRIAGES On the 1st November, at Berlin, GEORG the firms in question have had a Sisyphian morally destructive practice. Of course, Pollock stands, head and shoulders above at least his admirers. Mr. Pollock's letter- of what cannot be cured must be endured, the slightest support to that pernicious and his own opponents will admit that Mr. constituted themselves if not his advocates MARTING, of Shanghai, to the Hon. ELIZABETH task to contend with in competition with where there are gratuities to be obtained either of them in the chance of success, which appears in another column-referring ment of the American boycott is not FRAGSTEIN VON NIEMSDORFF. Ran Tessa, at Westminster, W. EGERTON, owners who are substantially subsidied by or an occasional honorarium to be received The ideal representative on the Legislative to our editorial remarks.yesterday, betrays a met with general ap; roval. C.M.G., to ADA MAUD, widow of the late C. their own. Government. While this particu- there are always plenty. to belaud the Council should combine both business and modesty which is altogether bdmirable. He
Thangitation in favour of a settle- W. Sneyd Kynnersley, C.M.G.
On Nov. 7, at Eastbourne, C.B. PEACHRY to trade, the general effect of the subsidies world: No one will deny for a moment interests well and faithfully. Although Mr. expressed as to the result of the election, ing it.
lar case affected ane branch of the carrying great and glorious deities of the official legal abilities if he would serve the public differs from the "confident views" which we ADELAIDE MARTINI TODD, daughter of granted by the energetic Government of the truth of the assertion made by our con- Pollock's claims to support in the forthcom- All, we have to say is that those views were Iate D. Earnshaw, of Manila.
On the 27th November, at Yokohama, Ery Japan under their pushing and indefatig temporary that such law reports are required. ing election do not include those of a mer-only set forth after the pulse of the electorate, DOS REMEDIOS, daughter of C. G. dos Ite-able policy of commercial and shipping The system of having an official report of cantile man actively engaged in business which comprises the unofficial Justices of medios, of Shanghal, to FREDERICK P. DALY,vation and more general attention. The Court is nearly universal-certainly it of development. merits still closer obser of Yokohama.
the cases which are decided by the Supreme such as the candidate whose interests are the Peace in Hongkong, bad been felt, and On the and Doc, at Shanghai, J. J. WooD. Japanese budget for the next fiscal year has inins in all the more important colonies already championed by the member for the after we had given mature consideration to At the Union Church, on the 14th December, print a summary of it. The estimates of the ment to hand over the work to the first has sal for several terms as an official member as carefully thought, out as the inportance already been framed. In another page we But it is not the practice of the Governae.a leading legal light is indisputable. He haste to be repented of at leisure, but were Chamber of Commerce-his claim for support the matter.They were not put forward in 1905, by the Rev. C., Bickling, ROBERT DRY subsidies to be granted the merchant marine comer, or to ignore the claims of others of the Council, when acting as Attorney of the subject warranted, and they were the DEN. GALLOWAY, QUATTry Bay Hongkong to of Japan, &c,, is reported to have been who have been longer in the field. General, with conspicuous success and to the deliberate expression of our views as between JBADELLA, eldest daughter of the fate. John Harrison, Greenock,
fixed at V8,470,000, which is slightly more I public contracts are to be handed out in satisfaction ofthe public generally. He has had the candidates nominated. At the same DEATH.-
than the subsidies granted before the, war. this way, why not abrogate the system of mere to do with the drafting and co-ordinatime Mr. Pollock's declaration that "the 1.1905, #3-1.15 p.m., Luiz CARLOS DO ROZARIO. Nippon Yusen Kaisha and Osaka Shoten calling for tenders altogether? It will only tion of the laws of the Colony than any oilier successful candidate, whoever he may be,
Those steamship companies, including the Kalsha, under special Government contracts created in the community-the Government reason of his profession and by reason of is a highly significant statement which
mean that two antagonistic classes will be received Y6,196,000; the sum of Y2,214,000 pensioners and the non-pensioners. For his connection with the judiciary of Hong deserves full consideration.There is
man resident here.to-day. He is famous by will only win by a very small majority, is appropriated for use in connection with ourselves we liaveno the steam navigation and shipbuilding en tain, favours, from the Government or kong, and his knowledge of each and every no doubt whatever that each of the reported by wire on Saturday tho
desire to, ob-
As an outcome of the disturbance. couragement bounties: Y1,500,000 for the anybody else unless it can be proved to all one of the numerous Ordinances, rules and candidates will secure a Shipwreck Rescue Society and the training concerned that they are deserved." It is un-regulations standing on our statute-books, support. Already a vigorous campaign
measure of Chinese are demanding the removal of seamen; and V45,000 for the Hunan fortunate that His Excellency Sir Matthew He claims a long period of residence; bebas been inaugurated in favour of Mr of Mr. Twyman, the British Asses- Steamship Company. The subsidies to the Nathan, who has always acted in a spirit of basi identified himself with almost every Blade, and backed as he is by the retir sor, and three inspectors of police. HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1995. Seattle, San Francisco, Yangtse, Shanghai, astray on this occasion. It would be highly self in every public and privato Com by the able manager of the HongkongThe relations between the Municipal police
lines of steamers running to European ports, judicial impartiality, should have been led the Colony; and he has interested him to do things by balves, and supported signed:
public undertaking of any importance. ining member, who has never been known THE LITTLE FRY.
Alagistrato Kwan Chun has re- Suchow, and Hungchow will be continued interesting to learn the arguments which mission of Inquiry which have investi: and. Shanghai Bank, he must prove a very and the Chinese officials of the Mixed Court As their contracts are still running, but the induced His Excellency to authorise, this subsidy paid to the Bombay service of the award, what counsels and pleadings were gated the many public questions which formidable opponent. Moreover, Mr. Stade do not appear to liave been if the best of Jate. N.Y.K. will be discontinued next year. Concluding an article last week on thie Certain changes will be made in the ser presented to warrant this departure from have arisen from time to time within the had the great advantage of being first in the On the bin inst. Itin changhai tantal for al comparative scale of salaries obtaining in the sidical granted to the Australian service and fact that we have to disagree with the method he has gained an insight into the public the result. With regard to the second can formal request at the then or Coonul, "Mr. ordinary usage. We sincerely regret the past decade or two in Hongkong and thus field, which is in itself a powerful factor in N. C. D. New understands, lodged another. Colony, wo pointed out that we have, on the coasting, services. Service to Tairen and pursued in granting this contract, but we affaire of the Colony which is practically didate for the vacancy in the Legislative Kielmehow to withdraw the Mbricipal.com one hand, the sterling pald'employé complain-Korean ports will be among the new sub feel assured that the vast majority of our unrivalled and certainly not surpassed. Mr. Council, Mr. B. A. Hewett has been before stable who are still being sur to the Mixed log that he suffering through the rise in sidied lines, and navigation to North China readers will bo on our side; for what we ex lock bat, studied the numerous Blue the public for such a lengthy period, both the carrying out of sentences on prisoners tried silver, and, on the other hand, the middle ports will be increased. The amount of pect above all things in the Government.is books, and reports, that have been issued as superintendent of that Brital Inititution,
Court in the afternoon presumably to watch classman, who is paid in the local subsidy required for these extensions is currency not benefitting in the very estimated at Y300,000. Although the
impartiality.
from, the Secretariat on the multifarious sub- the F. and O. Steam Navigation Company, but by th
during the morning sessions. It is also pointed slightest degree. The former, however, Bombay service subsidy is dropped the
jects, which have come within the purview and as member and Chairman of the
Total that since the abolition by had all the advantages when the dollar stood Japan Chronicle states that the total is LEAVE of absence (combined Jasve) to a quarter of a century. It has been suggest considerable claim to the support at leas
of the Government or the public for the last Chamber of Commerce, that he has no ins
ree of corporal panlibments the At a minimum; the latter is always the suf-little in excess of the previous subsidy up-and has been led to Lestanant Wed that one with landed interests in long
esgruprafentaflÿes ofika Muni Rise or fall, he li the victim, and it propriations. The subsidies, however, Hodgson, 119lb fulantry, for Height mpoths kong could best serve the public weal on the
"nacurally, superfluous sand his poor spirit which cannot sympa were suspended during the war, and from date of talling of the H. Tumire, vit, Legislative Council.There are many ar
Isposition thise with him. We hold no brief for this iɛfor two-year none have been granted, by
ta'intar. sand insti
2.que guiments, in favour of that, view, but in this'
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BIRTHS.
-On Nov. 3rd, at Burbiton, to Mr. and Mrs. H. LARDNER DENNYS, a daughter,
On the 7th December, at Chemoipe (Corea); On December 9th, at Shanghai, to Mr. and
the wife of CARL Wolter, of a daughter.
Mrs. PERSLEY, Phon
a daughter.
RUFF to EDYTR MITCHELL.
At the Peak Hospital, on the 12th December,
The Hongkong Celegraph
Hongkong Helegraph
MAIL SUPPLEMENT,-
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must
(11th December.).
new
by Mr. G. W. F. Playfair. The election takes place on the 21st December, in St. Hon. Mr. Gershom Stewart and seconded
Andrew's Hall, and we have, little doubt as to how it will result.
his mercantile constituents. Mr. Poll right, therefore, when he does for minimise the difficulty
"in for that very reason that.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPI?
SERVICE.
THE BOYCOTT MOVEMENT.
MERCHANTS OPPOSING
SETTLEMENT,
{From Our Chen Correspondent.)
Shanghai, 11th Dec., 1905,
10.20 .m.
The Chinese merchants are oppos-
THE SHANGHAI DIS- TURBANCE.
ASSESSOR'S REMOVAL
DEMANDED.
[MR, XWAN'S HESIGNATION,
[From Our Own L
Lorrespondent.] Shanghai, 11th Deo., 1905, 10.20 am.