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a popular conviction that some arrangement would be made whereby Great Britain would continue to occupy the northern port. Yet it may well be that this conviction was too lightly acquired. After all. Othell's occupation is now gone; the raison d'etre of Wei-hai-wei weit when the Russians evacuated Linotung; and the terms of the British lease are now notorious, that it was ouly for

so long as Port Arthur wENS

{"DAILY PRESS HERVICE.] ANOTHER SUBMARINE

DISASTER.

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EIGHTEEN BRITONS LOST.

*LONDON, 8th Jur An explosion on the British -

THE EVERLASTING SERVANT QUESTIÓN.

SUPREME COURT.

Friday, 9th June,

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION

Hongkong mistresses-and mastera-while ympathising with their Calcatta brethren, will suite pityingly at their latest prayer.

The servant question there has become acute; Berous MR. F. T. Pionorr (CHIEF Justice); [the householders desired the registration of

servants; the Government replied that it was { not prepared to do anything; and now thọ suggestion is made that Chinese servants should be imported!

Anybody would be wardly welcomed" |(writes a correspondent to a Calcutta paper) “in

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DOWELL AND CO. . E, I, BOBA,

CORP-PONDENCE.

THE PEAK TRAMWAYS CO., LD.

TO THE SITOK OF TH6" DAILY PRESS.

SIR,--The controversy which has arisen over the proposed conversion of the High Lovel Tramways Company into the Peak Train waya Company, whereby the old Company is to he wound up-" volautorily" as it is called--and a now Company brought into boing, has aroused the grestest inferost. In their latter dated the Mr. Pollock at out the facts from the 7th inst. Mossre. John D. Hamphreys and Son

defondant was O merchant Ilely carrying | Brown as presented in a previous latter and in

In this action Mr.. H. E. Pollock, KC. instructed by Mr. Bailey, of Messrs. Jokason, Stokes and Master, appeared for the plaintiffs. The dofondant Was noither

nor present roprozented.

Rusaian. Port Arthur, as a fortress belong marine "AS" at Plymouth compilacs of the most objectionable, betel-chowing statement. The claim was for $54,631.49. The endeavour to refute the argumsuts of Mr. D. E-

wrecked the craft, and causedie death of fourteen of her crow.

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The correct facts are that the b- marine sank at Devonport. members of the crew were rescu

The explosion occurred after is, and caused eighteen deaths.

rigaretter-smoking, impertinent, Makomelan yonths, arruck-imbibing Doszda, evil-smelling Uriyas, or ex-convicts that now prey upon the Enropean population in Calentia.”

Bet they must not import from Hongkong if they tops for improvement. Hore anybody would be warndy welcomed in placs of the most "bjectionable, garlic-scented, sigaret:o smoking, impudent, lany, dishonest Chinese boys" that To prey upon the European population in Hongkong.

The Madras Mail, referring to the Indian Government's announcement that nothing will be done, says: This is not encouraging, especially when we bear in mind the fact that this question has been agitating the minds and ruffing the tompers of a thousand or more masters and December, 1901, and that from and after thus far as I can understand, it will be distributed us

ing to the Ally of Great Britain, no Jonger threatens; and, it is equally apparent," WHISKY. the supreme naval power in Far Eastern waters being also vested in Japan, Great Britain finds lesa need for the con- tinued presence of the China Squadrop. Certainly, while there is nothing out of which we are entitled to make a "scara," European prospects are considerably less peaceful than are those of the Orient just now. There is a feeling that the English Davy should be ready, aye realy," and that while "aye" means "always," there is no time like the present. The naval opinion obviously is that concentration is the secret of strength; and this latest recorded move- ment spells concentration in British waters. The Rt. Hon. James William ow-day" would appear to be inordinately prolonged War came suddenly in the last example, ther, Conservative M.P. for lid by the constant difficulties which they experience with their servants, who, if they

WHISKIES

DISTILLED IN Scotland,

IS CHARACTERISED BY ITS

FINE FLAVOUR

and MELLOWNESS

attained only by

GENUINE

QUALITY

AND

GREAT AGE.

PER DOZ.

$16.50

*Delivered 9th Juno.]

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THE NEW SPEAKER.

Loxboy, 8th Ju,

11.10 p.m.

and there would have been no time, hadCumberland, and Chairman ofom England occupied Russia's place, to committees, succeeds the Rt. Hon. Wisin Court Golly as Speaker of the Iouse of Commurs.

centrate her scattered navy in the storm centre. The addition of these homogeneous battleships from the China Squadron must prove a wonderful stiffener to the Chanuel

** We asnounced, exclusively, MyGully's

mistresses. To them, the "long, long Tadian

are not in open rovolt, know so well how minister pin prieks. The old Line boy has died and left sons who have earned to follow in their fathers and forefathers footsteps; the schoolmaster is abroad in the land, the opportunities of improving the shining hour are much more numerous than in favour of more up-to-date, bat not necessarily more honourablo, insiguin, and in the not very distant futurs it may be that there will be all masters and no servants! In Ceylon they have a system of official registration of servants, and it is the request to have a similar system

which accrued from the liquidation and that

follows, viz, 822,500, boing 90 centy per sturo on 25,000 810 mbara, fully paid up, in the old

Company; and $22,500, being 45 cents per share on 50,000 new shares on which $5 is paid up ❘und 85 commins to be called. Whore do the

miness at Storaclife, Garden Road, his speech at the mosting last weak. They bare Hongkong. For some years prior to Jnue acoused him of distorting the facts and salmit- 5th. 1901, he was a partner with t. B. Dodwell ting arguinsats based on an imparfect know and F. E. Riobards in the firm of Dodwell | leåge of the actual conditions, and proceed to Carli and Co., carrying on business at question the accuracy of his statement that the Foochew, Colombo and London, the head office only hope of rovenne retura for the next three being at Foochow. On June 5th Mr. Richards yours will be that earned by the present Cors- pany. The explanation given by the general retired from the Company and Mosera, Moss and Podwoll otrried on the business antil | mausgers in of such a nature that it might be 31st December, 1901. By anngrocent entered characterised as no explanation at all. Messrs. into between the plaintiffs and Messés. Moss | Humphreya - assume that a dividend of 6 per and Dodwell it was agreed that the business cent. will be obtained on a capital of $75.0000 of the firm of Dadwell, Carlill and Company that is to say, there will be interest received on that sum to the amount of $45,000, and, wo should be liquidated by the plaintiffs up to 31st

date the plaintiffa would carry on business on their own account. It was also agreed that the plaintiffs would be accountable to Mosers. Moss and Dodwell in respect to any profits Messra-Moss and Dodwell should be liable for general managers got this $35,000 from? That any loss arising out of the liquidation. The is an exceedingly important queation. If the liquidation resulted in a heavy loss, and the general maungers count ou the old Company to sum of $54,631.49 is tine and owing by the bring in that sum, then the all Company when defendant to the plaintiff as his share thereof it cornós to a distribution of their profits smong from the balance sheet made up by the plaintiffs the shareholders could have given them $35 per

interest at sight per cent per annum from the But, wisely enough, they have been giving monager at Foochow. The plaintiffs also claim the now shares of the amalgamated conceru) -

date of the writ until judgment,

$15 per share on the old shares or $18,750, Mr. G. H. Medhurst, director and manager and strengthening the nasots by carrying of the Hongkong ece of Mosrs. Dodwell & forward the balance of $24,250. Now, is it Co., in the witness box said, chut the agreement fair and just that the general managers should referred to is the statement of el im was drawn take all the profits of the old Company, and up and eigned by both parties. Witness also

propose to divide them en bloc on the money. received a balance shost, froin the defondant (as

called up on the old and now ahares alike? Is that a fair nad reasonable reply to Me. Brown's argument that the old shareholders are boing done out of their rights? 1 submit it is pol. Why should a shareholder of the Hongkong High Level Tramways, who does not haliore in the roseate prospects of the now scheme, be called upon to sacrifice nearly two-thirds of his rightful returns in order that new ahareholders, who had nothing to do with the existing March, 1865). He said that the Supreme Court statement that the general managers and of Hongkong had no authority to effect execu- the majority at the weting hold, two-third tion in Fuochow, but a request could be made of the shares of the Company, there is a

Fleet. That Great Britain takes this early retirement on June 1st, and stated the fins they were: the badge of servitude is discarded and signed by the defendant as the plaintiffs' share on the old shares (or $1.80 per share on

opportunity of demonstrating its trust and confidence in the Anglo-Japanese Alliance is a step of the widest political significance, Foar plagu fatalities recorded yesterday make the total 131.

that Mr. Lowther's appointment vivery probable." A Conservative Goverment was bound, to elect. lúm; it is more thaprobable

that a Liberal Government would hardone so. He is a man bors to presile over photings where human excitement and passion bquire to ba controlled. Calm, alert, strong, að strictly

hanise to be an ideal selection.

A. S. WATSON & CO. thing pathetic now in this paragraph from a

A Japan contemporary ways there is some-impartial, he is admitted on both sides of the introduced into Calcatta, that has just been

LIMITED.

Hongkong exchange: "It is believed that the Russians have established a new varal base north of Vladivostock." Name, please

At the instance of L. 8. Wills of the Water

WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Police, the master of the .s. Kongmoon was charged before Mr. 6. N. Orue at the Police

ALEXANDRA BUILDINGS.

ESTABLISHED a.v. 1841.

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The Daily Press.

Hoxossa, June 10, 1905.

So bug age as January 24th, we ventured to suggest that a decisive victory of the Japanese navy would be followed by a

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Court yesterday with currying an Jumber of 27 passengers share the Fooused

number. A line of $20) was inflicted.

One of the snall East Point Street Arabs way caught by the Polios in the act of marching off with $.worth of clothing from a bonse in Ship Street on Thursday. Charged, before Mr. F. A. Huzeland at the Police Court yesterday he was ordered to be detained in custody for 48

hours, and to receive twelve strokes of the birch.

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Caprain Brown of the ss. Trax which arriga. from Mauilas yesterday, at 175 north, Long, 118 UN" east, Jie sighted a Russiau vessel with two fanuels and thres zasts, stonning slowly in a S.W. direction. He signalled her that there were three Russian cruisers at

Mauilu. She replied-"Thank you."

A Chinese girl from Queen's Road East was so distraught at the departure of her lover from Hongkong that she took to eating opium. When she died, the body was taken to the Mortuary, the Police being nader the im. pression that she died of opium poisoning; but the postmortem exureinution revealed the fact that bubonic plagus was the cause of death.

The programme of music to be performed by the band of the 129th Balachis on the New Parude Ground on Monday, 12th June, from

5 to 6.30 pm.. is thus published :—

Ciavotfu........... "Interirezzo ............ L. Hull E Cluzionet Solo “Nocturne." & " Esperance

F. Ascher Selctiou ......"Reminiscences Testi".ugher F. Pare ..........öclabe-t

Moreska

"Shadchen".....

West Kent Regiment), will play the following. Programme of Masic during dinner, at the Hongkong Hotel, on Sataruny noxt, 10th June, 1965 Programme:- March

· considerable reduction " of the British China | Overture........ "The Barber of Sevilly" Rossini Squadron. The important unouncement made in a neighbouring column shows that we were justified in that prediction. Ve All battleships are being withdrawn, and Song (with the exception of TIM.S. Glory) By kind permission of Colonel W. G. B. are proceeding to England forthwith, The Western, C.B. and Officers, the Band of the departure of the Glory is merely post-Second Battalion The Queen's Own" (Royal poned a little. No one in Hongkong is in a position to give us the precise reason for this startling proceeling; but we entertain certain opiniona which we have some con- fidence in expressing. There have been drastic changes in the British Admiralty, which now. thanks to the initiative of Admiral Sir JOHN FISPER, has a definite and carefully studied policy, which arranges itself to make use of every counter in the game, and bids for all-round excellence unmarred by any even minor points of weakness. The principle nuimating the whole is that of maintaining an effective way basis at all times, no matter how peace ful the international area may appear The removal of such a powerful equadron from Far Eastern waters will make some British readers entertain uneasy doubts, and canse them to ask some anxious questions. One question that will certainly be asked will concern itself with the fate of Wei-hai-wei. Is it possible that Great Bri tain contemplates the evacuation of that this is only part of a ligear movement.

port, now that its vis-a-vis, Fort Arthur, is in the hands of Britain's ally? A place ouce occupied, the Englishman does not like the thought of leaving it; and we must admit, that while there have hoan no definite

relinquishing the chair ou ecconntilless Mr. Gully, who is a Gludstonian-Lisral, and

will be asked to accept a peerage at be carliest opportunity.

It may be of some interest to reall a sad incident that accompanied the last cection of

the present Spuukor to Parilament. He had fought a hard tight with a strong Radical sandidate, Dr. Douglas J.P., focally iblised as

declined by the Bengal Government.”

BRITISH SHIPPING HARD HIT.

GERMAN MOVE AT MARSHALL ISLANDS,

Readers will remember the "Daily Press"

telegram announcing Lord Lansdowne's protest to Germany over the shipping trouble at

the Marshall Group. It seems that it has had some effect, for the Lokal Anzeiger reports

manager of Mosers. Dodwell & Co., Id., at Fonchow) in which a debit balance was shown against E. J. Moss for $54,631.49.

After another witness grave corroborative vidence His Lordship gave judgment for the plaintiffs with costs,

Mr. Pollock, quoting the Daily Press tion under An Order in Council applying to Chronicle and Directory" made an applica-

laat Blue Doctor;" and in a Lake country that the dispute between Australia and Gormsay H, B. M. subjects in China and Japan (tramway, may benefit? With regard to the

town called Keswick, was met at the station by a crowd of supporters who unhorsed his carriage and dragged him along in triumph. Going down a gradient with a sharp turn, the crowd ran over a man, who was killed. The widow has ever since been a pensioner of Mr. Lowthers.

(REUTER'A SERVICE] ALLIANCE CONTINUED ON TERMS.

RUSSIA MUST TAKE ADVICE..

LONDON, 7th June.

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over the Marshall Islands shipping question has been settled. It states that a fresh agreement has been concluded between the German Government and the Jalnit Co., which com- withdraws its absidy from the company for meners from April 1st, 1906. The Government

administration, and reduces the Customs tarif

The Gorman Colonial Office is reticent on the

subject, alleging that the negotiations with Great Britain lave not been doüinitely concluded, though there is little doubt that a satisfactory settlement has been reached.

under the seal of the Court.

His Lordship acquiesced.

PROPOSED NEW WATERBOAT

MAN DONGKONG.

WUY THE STEAK WATERBOAT SHAPES

DEPRECIATED,

For some time on the Hongkong Rialto there have been mysterions rumours which anggested that "Steam Waterboats" were better to sell than to buy,

very simple answer to that. The interos

of the general managers is not alone confined to the dividends the comp £*t! **༦ hlkpy have the much greater interest in reckoning tombmission thay mi vive when the are amalgamated. So that their interests are not to be considered as on tho same plane is those of the shareholders who look to the dividends alone, The larger the The original unmonneement (by the Times) was

capital the greater the commission received by that aftur April 1st, 1906, the German Colonia

the general managers. But, also, the same authorities would administer the Marshall The shares of the old company, which recently principle does not apply where the share- Islands and colleet all taxes and Customs. The bought out the only serious competition there holders are concerned. It comes 'to this it Tales feured that the North German Lloyd's was, have dropped from $21 to 617, notwith-is proposed to distribule 6 per cent, which new South Sea steam service was likely to ent-standing that an interim dividend of five per is the total rotürn anticipated by the now weigh any advantages acorning to Australian cent. has just been paid, and that the prospects Company, among the thareholders. But for shipping by a direct Government administration, were never better. When the Japanese ships The Germans considered that the new arrange hagin to visit the port again, the business will ment would completely paralyse the Australian experience a beneficiat fillip. shipping trade in the South Seas. It seems to have been admitted that, howevor unpleasant to Britone who think Imperially, this German enterprise was legal as well as smart.

Renter's correspondent in Paris wires that M. Bouvier will conduct foreign affairs till pending questions are settled. The change will not affect the entente with Great Britain M. Rouvier will also uphold the Kumiun allinace, but will probably insist on Russia guaranteeing, for the future, not to take any action is joopardise its utility, and to show herseif amouable to her ally's advice, THE RESIGNATION OF M. DELCASSE:

LONDON, 7th June. The French papers say that the resignation

"TAKE AMMUNITION WITH YOU." of M. Delcassé attests to the gravity of the Morocco imeglio. It is believed that To-morrow (Sunday) the members of tho M. Ronvior's first endeavour will be to find a | Right. Half of No. 1 Company H. V. C. compromise acceptable to Germany.

engaging in the second shoot for Captain Macdonald's cup, at the Tai-hang Ranga.

They begin at ton sharp, and hard to carry their own ammunition HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RESERVE ASSOCIATION.

NO LONGER NEEDED,

CHINA MUPS RE-CALLED,

Losnos, 7th June. 11.M. ships Canopus and Goliath, bound for Chion, have hem recalled at Colombo.

NORWAY'S SECESSION.

Stars and Stripes"...

..... Bunon restore to... I. Blartiri "

Donix tti

LONDON, 7th May. Tabo.Etincelles Selection of "Tosti's Songo” Arr, by Pougher

The Norwegian Parliament has passant ......... Waldenfel (a) Minuet und Trio

Mozart naanisly a resolution serering Norway's (1) Tay...." Blumengeftunter "

connection with Svedou, wat declaring that ***... Blon selection from. "The Mikado”

Sullivan Grand March from "Tannhauser

Kiog Oscar has censed to be King of Norway: Waguor Must-Hors D'Guvre-Caviare in Eggs The resolution confere on the present Ministry Soup -Clear Windsor. Figh-Based Sulmona Morny, Eat-Lamb Cutlets a la Italienne, power of Government appertaining to those of Steve Rabbit a la macuise, Rolled Naver and the King.

Faints, &c.-Kunst Oyster Curry-Sapalet. Australian Beef, Roush Copan and Broad Sauce, Rolled York Ham and Champagne Bruce, Cobl late as foie Gras an Aspir and Plain Salad. Sweet-Marmalade and Vermicelli Padding. Sesselrede Ice Cream and Finger Cakes, Peach Tart, Tay Cake. Dessert offes-Fenits.

GREAT BRITAIN TRUSTS TOGO,

CHINA SQUADRON WITHDRAWN, The Renter message published in another column, announcing the recall of the two coming British warships at Colombo, has more significance than meets the gre.

We feel fully justified in announcing that

of 11.M.S. Glory, are being immediately with- All British battleships. with the one exception draws from the China Station.

THE

WAR.

["DAILY PRESS" SERVICE]

PEACE TERMS NOTIFIED.

AMERICAN

PRESIDENT THINKS

WILL BE ACCEPTED...

THEY

LONDON, 9th June. Washington telegraphs that Pre-

sident Roosevelt has sent to the Czar Japan's terms for peace, which he

We understand further that the Glory will depart within the current month.

The subject is dealt with in our editorial thinks are likely to be acceptable.

article.

The Members of this Association will have the use of the King's Park Range, Kowloon, (560 yards) from two to six o'clock to-day

Saturday).

There will be a poolcompetition, and Members may shoot for the Governor's Cup for June.

AN INNOCENT FORGER.

Some amusement was causal in the Supremo Court yesterday morning over a summary case before Mr. A. E. Wise, Paisne Judge. An Indian money lender claimed $80 from a Chinama, who declared that the money was

The sporet of the mysterious rumours is the formation of a Chinese syndicate, which hopes to compete successfully with the old company.

The promotor is Mr. L. F. Cooke (a China man with a foreign name) who has been a well- known compradore for some years, and is a government contractor. He informs us that the syndicate is to be registered na a limited liability company. His constant observation of the harbour coussinees him that there is ample room for a new company, to, supply water expeditionsly to shipping. A start is expected to be made next month.

Two beats are already baill, and four are under construction, at Chinese shipyards near Choungshawan. They are modelled something like an English yacht. for speed, but carry junk saile.

Famping machinery is on its way from America. It is specified to lift from thirty to forty tons an hour. Each boat will carry three separate tanks of fifty tons espacity, or about 150 tons per boat.

There is to bs a European in charge of each bant. If the business succeeds, those boats may be replaced by boats driven by means of oil fuel. An American firm is offering to supply such boats.

Present arrangements are for a supply of pure water from Victoria Maiv, near Blue Built- but his account, but he had signed for a friendings; but as soon as the Laichikok Reservoir is who could not write. Sure enough, the pre-reconstructed, the company hope to get their missory note showed this, and we consequently supply thours. The Government is understool a worthless document. The Indian, Lowever, to be increasing the number of mains at that could not understand it.

LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The M. M. sir. Occunien, with the next French mnit, will leave Saigon to-day, at 11 am. for this port.

The LG.M. str. 'reussen. which left here on the 10th May, arrived at Genoa on Thursday, the 8b inst. at 8 p.m.

The etr. Sulauta stiled from New York on

the 5th inst.

The str. Albenga, from New York, left Manila

expected here to-morrow.

for

this port yesterday morning, and may be

The 0.8.8, & C.M, str. Foston Ball left Singapore on Thursday evening, and is due here on the 14th inst

reservoir,

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years the shareholders of the old Company have been content to fake 15 per cent, instead of the 836 per share to which they were on- Etled if they had not followed the wise plan of building up a reserve. Who benefits by tho sacrifice? Not the shareholders of the obl Company, if the new scheme is carried out, No; it will be the new shareholders who will earn dividends on an undertaking with which they had nothing to do. And where will the resorve fund go? Probably to build up the dividends required until the new tramway is constructed and paying its way. I think that the scheme is altogether wrong. It is unfair to the shareholders of the old Company. It is inequitable and anjost ; it is robbing Petor that Paul's greed may be satisfied, and I hope that we have not yet beard the end of it all. I am, etc.,

FAIRPLAY

Hongkong, 9th June.

"AS PLAIN AS A PIKESTAFF.”

TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRESS"

Ste-Your footnote to the first letter of the geries relating to the Peak Trams shows me that you, in commen with many others, need enlightenment. With your permission, I will höre put the case “ in a nutshell,"

It cannot

facts. Present Tram Company earns $45,000 Let us, like the lawyer mou, “admit” certain

anually. Its bareholders are satisfied with $15,000, and put $30,000 away to fight the new line when it starts.

Resil, a fighting fart for three years. funt of 200,000. Then the new line starte We out our fares down to one-third. We still pay $15,000 to shareholders, but lay nothing aside. Can the opposition pay a dividend on four times the capital, with a fare two-thirds reduced? It cannot. What then? In two

SHIPPING OFFICE PROMOTION. On July 1st the C.P.R. Company will establish its own Agency at Shanghai, the office being situated between the British Post or three years, it comes offering to sell, begging Ottice and H. B. M. Consulate.

us to buy, at our terms. Isn't that plain? Yours,

Mr. A. Ross Owen, formerly in the Company's service at Hongkong and Yokohama, is appointed Agent, in charge of the Company's business at Shanghai from that date.

Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Company,

INTERESTED."

** We have received another letter from

who have so long and satisfactorily represented Mr. D. E. Brown; but as it was delivered at a the Company in North Chinu, will sualimus, es formerly, to act as Agents at the other Cisis late hour, and has already appeared in con-

temporaries, we do not propose to publish it, Coast and Yangtes Porta.

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