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Mr. Potter has accepted a retainer for the

Government.

2. An action claiming $40,000 was commenced by Writ of Summons in the name of the Attorney General v. The Electric

Traction Co. of Hongkong, Action No.48, of 1910, on the 18th

Messrs.Deacon Looker & Deacon have appeared for the

instant.

defendant Company.

3. An order for the de bene esse examination of Mr.

Gale was made on the 20th instant in the face of strenuous

opposition by the defendants, and Mr. Gale was examined on the

21at instant. Mr. H.L.Dennys Senr. conducted the examination

and Mr. H.W.Looker the cross-examination.

4. On the suggestion of the Director of Public Works

and Mr. Bale Mr. Dennys approached Mr. Carter, the Manager of the China and Japan Telephone Co. to ascertain if he would assist

the Government.

After consideration dr. Carter stated that he

preferred to remain neutral, as he has been consulted by Mr. Gray Scott in England, and by the Co's representatives in

Hongkong.

5. Mr. Carter however thinks that the Co. might

consent to refer the question of amount payable to the arbi- tration of experts e.g. The Manager (or Electrician) of the Eastern Extension Cable Co. (whom I have already consulted), Mr. Carter, and the Chief Electrical Engineer of the Naval Yard.

6. I think such a reference would be very satie-

factory and request permission to approach the Co's solicitors on the subject (without prejudice to the law suit).

(ed) F.B.L.Bowley.

Crown Solicitor.

27.4.10.