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SUPREME

COURT.

Tuesday, May 30th

IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTIcë (Bin FRANCIS PIGGOTT),

INTERESTING SHIPPING CANK. The hearing was concluded of the special onse ubmitted for the opinion of the Court in the arbitration between the Java-China Japan Lijn and Olof Wijk & Co. China Agausios, Ltd. The arbitrators, Mosers. R. Showan and D. W. mide certain findings of fact. The case to bo argned was upon questions of law stising out of

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 81sT, 1911.

was represented by the Hon. Mr. CG LATE TELEGRAPHIO NEWS. Alabaster, who was instructed by Mr. Lewis (of Messrs. Johnsen, Stokes & Muster,)

they were not entitied to terminate it, they ste indebted to the owners for damages for bronchi of the charter party; (5) Whether, if they have not terminaled the elarter, they are entitled to

The motion was that so much of the order. terminate it. As I have said, I think that in | made by the Chief Justion in Chambers ́es normal circumstances the Java Line had a right | ordered that the plaintiff should not be required

[FROM SOUTHERN PAPERS.)

THE CORONATION STANDARDS,

London, May 12th The following standards will be borne st

CITY LINE STEAKERS IN COLLBION,

London, May 16th.

A collision occurred in the Clyde between the steamers "City of Benares" and "City of Bombay," Both were damaged.

STRIKES IN THE UNITED STATES.

London, May 16th. The Supreme Court Ins gusshed the sentences

think that this was affected by the first part of take evidence in England, might be varied, and the Standard of the Union Begland by Mr. the American Federation of Labour, for con-

Craddock, with Mr. G, H, Madhurst as viapire, the position of affairs entirely altors on Fob 83,700, the amount of the additional security by Lord Curzon; the Standard of Canada by

the abarter party..

to cancel the charter party on the termination | to give security for the costs to be incurred in the Coronation in Westminister Abbey The of imprisonment passed in November, 1909, on of the voyage the ship was then on. I not connection with the proposed commission to Royal Standard by the Marquis of Lenedores: Mr. Gompers, the President, Mr. Mitchell, by the Duke of Vice-President, and Mr. Morrison, Secretary, of that so much of the order as directed that the Wellington; the Btandard of

Frank Josman Dymoke; the Standard of Scot tempt of Court in connection with the labour plaintiff do execute to the Registrar a Hank land

Wedder transfer of the shares held by him in the the Standard of Ireland by Mr. Denis Chara hoyentt of the stove manufacturers. defendant Company, as security for the sum of Joseph O'Conor O'Conor Dos: the Standard of

CANADA AND THE DAHAMAS by Lori Mostyn the Standard of India

Ottawa, May 16th. including the costs of the commission ordered Lord Aberden; the Standard of Australia by informed the Domision House of Commons Mr. Fielding, Minister of Finance, yesterday by the said order to be furnished by the Lord Northcoto; the Standard of New Zealand that Sir Wilfrid Laurier, while in London plaintiff, be varied, and that it may be ordered by Lord Plunket, and the Standard of South would discuss with the Colonial Ofee the admis that the plaintiff furnish security for the costs. Afrion by Lerd Selborne, of the said commission, and that the amount be referred to the Registrar for his report. And that it may be further ordered that the plaintiff de furnish paak security, or other and better security than tho said, shares for the defondants

sion of the Bahamas into the Canadian Con- foderation.

said-This is a special case stated by the arbitra. the occasion arises, You cannot come to an cost of action, including the amount of the Edward Elgar Sir Hubert Parry, and Mr. ships urged that, if the suggestion made to

THE FESTIVAL OF EMPIRE.

London, May 12th.

IMPERIAL RULES FOR BRITISH SHIPPING. The principal feature of the afternoon's pro coolings was a great Imperial Concert, at which

London, May 16th.' Mr. Buxton received a doputation from the were rendered special compositions of air Char Shipowners' Parliamentary Committee regard- les Stanford, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, Sring Colonial legislation affecting merchant

the Imperial Conference of 1907 of disorganise the whole shipping business. It as. Government sarvey worn carried on, it would periodical

absolutely impossible for tramps to be ready to meet the standards of every port. Therefore, the Colonins should support thoir request that lation and nothing else. shipping should be regulated by Imperial legis.

THE LONDON TERRITORIALS.

the correspondence; both the parties had ex- pressed their confidence in the vessel, and the charter party, being then running, the condition may be said to have continued. But runry 8th. Both parties seem to have abandon. od their attitude of confidence and come to an anderstrading as to the sale of the ship. That Hon. Mr. II. E. Fellook, K., instracted by being so, the caso, sems to me to change ite Mr. J. Soot Harston, appeared for the Jata character altogether, and the right to cancel was Chion-Japan Lija, nad Mr. Eldon Patter, in-gone. The facts are almost the same in prin- structed by Mr. G. A Hastings, appeared for ciple is in the recent arbitration ense between Mara, Olof Wijk & Co. Chini Agennies, Ltd. Sandler, Wieler & Co. and the Wing On. I

His Lordship, in the course of his decision, you have a legal right you must exercise it when

Charles Barrisa. The composers were after- tors in the arbitration between the Java Chinn | understanding to do something else whether vests of the commission as fixed by the Rewards presented to Their Majestica. and Japan Lijn end Messrs. Olof Wijk & Co. it be to submit other questions to arbitration, auch further security be given, all furthor pro through the grounds and book home by

gistrar, and that in the meantime, and natil The Royal visitors subs quently drove Certain facts were agreed upon between the par-ss in that one, or to arrange for some other

different routo. ties as to which, dowa to No. 6, I have nothing mode of settling the dispute, as in this case-ceedings in the action by the pluiztiff be stayed, to say, but as to 7 and 8 I must point out that and afterwards rovert to your legal right.

Mr. Alabaster said he had a preliminary they are not facts agreed upon; they deal with. Therefore I answer No. 3 in the negative. Next, abjection to take. certain procedure which has been agreed upon, did they terminato the charter party? It is made between the partics; (1) That the Court is to clear by Mosers. Evens & Haraton's letter decido who is entitled to the costs of the orbites that the letter of 22nd February was not to be tion; and (2) that the Court shall give judgment taken as a termiostien per se. It is then s In the matter without reference back to the arbi- question of fact whether on the return of the trafors-so that the arbitrators pass on to the Victoria from the voyage in question the Javn Court the whole of the reference except as to Line can then be said to have carried out their certain findings of fact. The point did not occur intention, and have broken the charter. As to teme during the argument, but it is advisablo this I am in the dark as to the facts, as the car. that I should mention it, because I have almost respondence ends with the letter of 27th March no doubt at all that this cannot be done for the and the cargo would have been discharged by simplereason that the Court cannot assume juris 3rd April. In the meantime the arbitration diction to decide a case by consent of parties had been sot on foot, so that I do not quite see unless it is regularly invested in the matter with base the arbitrators.could have decided this quos- the power inlieront te a Court. But, curiously tion. But here Meurs. Ewans & Harston's enough, when it comes to the statement of letter of 22nd March comes in, "If the arbitrae question on the facts found, the character of tors hold that our clients were not entitled to the case stated altors, and practically all the give the said notice, then our clients will questions which origo in the case as I bare con- sarry the charter" I hold that in sidered it are included in the questions pro- the circumstances they were not entitled, there

on

Mr. Pollock-Wouldn't it be better if I for- mally opened?

Mr. Alabaster-This being an appeal as to costs only, leate should bare besu obtained before the appaal was brought.

Tha Chief Justice-This is an appeal as to security for costs.

Mr. Alsbastar-It is an appeal on a matter which is absolutely in the discretion of the Judge,

The Chief Justico-This is an appeal as of right.

London, May 12th. Lord Esher, addressing a special meeting of the London Territorial Association called to consider the question of recruiting, said that the London Force had decreased by 1,062 during eil for not treating the Force seriously. the current your Ho blamed the Army Coun

POLO IN THE UNITED STATES..

London, May 13th. Special telagrams from Now, York stato that since the English polo team wont to such amazing form in private practice as to Cedarhurst, Long Island, they have developed arrest widespread public attention.

Opinion is increasing that neither side will soeurs victory without a tremendous struggle which will be memorable in polo history.

LINER UNK OFF CAPE CHARLES.

New York. May 13th. A fruit steamer, "Admiral Farragut," and the liner "Merida," with a carge of copper, hare collided off Cape Charles, Virginia. The "Merida" sank, but three hundred passengere another steamer, responding to wireless signals, came to the rescue.

AMATEUR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Mr. Hatton promised to do his best in dis- cussions with the Colonial delegates to arrive at conclusions unprejudicial to their interests.

STEEL TRUST TO BE DEALT WITH VETT Washington, May 17th. The House of Representativen has passed a resolation providing for the investigation of the affairs of the Steel Trust by a Committee af Congress.

PANAMA CANAL EXPENDITURE,

Washington, May 17th. The Secretary to the Treasury has invited Government bonds bearing 3 per cent, interest, anbscriptions for fifty million dollars worth of to reimburse, the Tressary expenditure on the Panama Canol.

THE CHINESE POSTAL SERVICE, The Peking sorrespondent of the NC: Daily News, writing on May 13, discusses the subject of the transfer of the Postal Service in the following terms:-

pounded, subject always, however, to the fore they carry on the charter. The arbitration Ifendants applied to the Court for na order and the crow were saved. A battleship and hand over the Postal Service to the Ynohnanpu

reference of the question of costa to the Court which ATD within the sole jurisdiction of the arbitrators. guidance in the futuro, I shall deal with the oeso stated,

and in the matter of costa I shall, the parties consenting, deal with thom as I think the arbitrators should have dealt with them on my findings on the questions of law. First, is the declaration that the vessel is insurable as a first-class risks condition precedent, or is it a covenant for the breach of

actually before

London, May 15th. The Hon. Neville Lytten has won the Amat eur Tonnis Championship of England, defeating Mr. Eustace tiles by three sets to love.

HOLLAND STATE INSURANCE PROPOSAL.

The Court overruled the objection.

The stands which are being built for the first Mr. Pollock, in opening, said that they were match will hold 10,000 spectators. Spacial appealing from so much of the order that order-trains will be run from New York, and a record

attendance is sasured. that plaintiff should not fis required to give security for costs which would be required under the proposed commission to take ovidence in England. On February 25 of this year, lesers Bration & Holta solicitors for de-

has taken longer than was anticipated, but as

directing that a commission be issued for the the parties were reasonable enough to go to exomination vita voce of witnesses in England. Baving said this for arbitration, I presume that they have not been summone was taken out by Messrs. Bratton so unreasonable is to allow the vessel to remain & Hett raking for that. It was very import idle. If they carry on there has been no breach ant that their Lordships should have before of the charter party and consequently no damage.

them--he boltored the point WEA not for breath, subject, of course, to the interrouing

his Lordship the Chief period from 3rd April to the present time.

Justice when he desided in Chambers--- With regard to five. I think they are not entitled the attitude which plaintiff took up through his to terminata the contract. But with regard to

solicitore in response to that application by one, a condition precedent, though it gives when

defendants for the commission. Tho attitude was mainly set out in a letter in regard to the matter of a commission. That lotter was of immense importance, because plaintiff, throngh his soliciters, desired to join in the commission, commission should be costs in the cause. In and stated, quite properly, that the costs of the reply to that, on March 17 Messrs. Button & The quae the World's Hett wrote agreeing to it, and on the same day Championship. The game Insted nine minutes. the solicitors for the respective parties, having come to an arrangement with regard to the commission, an order was filed in the Court with reference to the commission.

That order gave plaintiff absolutely identical rights

which the charterer may be compensated in broken a right to rescind, does not thereby damages? There seems to be no express preclude darnages being given If the charter is authority on the point, but à prioriconsiderations not rescinded. Therefore I answer this ques point to the conclusion that it is a condition tion in the afruntive. I have no reason to precedent. A charterer does not want a ship doubt that the excess premium has been paid as which is a second-class risk; bis shippers are alleged, bat documentary evidence should be sure to raise dificulties: may have to pay extra addaced for the satisfaction of the Registrar, premium, may refuse to ship altogether. If sn Now as to costs, how dess the matter stand? Al ship is on the berth at the same time they will The Java Line claimed something to which ship by her, and so on through a long string off they were entitled, and it was refused. This led reasons which will occur to anyone. That is then to claim something to which they were not the condition on which he charters the vessel, entitled. I think the most equitable thing in and he would not take it unless that condition the circumstances, more especially as there had is fulfilled. Pat this the other way: If the been some arrangement made to sell the ship, is owner onvenants that the ship is Al, how can that each party should pay his own costs through they, when it furas cut to be a second class risk, out and divide the costs of the arbitration. say, "Oh, weit! It does not matter. Damages Mr. Potter-Your Lordship monos that we

both pay our own costs, including the arbitra tration ?

...

His Lordship--Yes..

Mr. Potter-Year Lordship holds that they have got to carry on the charter?

His Lordship-They said they would in their lotter

Mr. Potter-It was oxpressly stated in open Court that the charter was in foot terminateă.

His Lordship Subject, of course, to the. arbitration.

Mr. Potter-Idon't think that:

will meet the case." The practical dificulties in the way of assessing the damages itself shows that they cannot. Therefore I hold that this was a condition precedent. The aborter was for your; it is knowledge which the owners must be aanted to have that a time charter for a year must cover many voyages, that insurances will be affected on each voyage, and therefore- that on every occasion when insurancos are likely to be effected the vessel must be insurable ne a first class risk: What are the rights of the charterers when it becomes known to them that the condition has been broken? They may rescind the contract. Thoy must do it at once, but this manifestly must allow for time for the knowledge to reach them, if in the His Lordship-I think the question as to the vironmstances the refusal to insure as a first receipt for $800 is not definitely proved. A class risk, has occurred abroad. But may they letter from the people in Java should be postpone the actual cancellation of the charter produced. until the end of a voyage on which the ship then is Will this be an immediate rooission, or will it be a waiver of their right to rescind? further damages. There is no decision that I can find bearing on

Mr. Pollock-In your Lordship's order there is a reference to the Registraras to the damages we have sustained...

Mr. Pollock-If we carry on under your Lordship's judgment there is a question of

with those conferred on defendant. Plaintiff

witnesses under the commission whom he desired equally with defendant could examine aby

plaintiff himself could be examined as a witness to emmine, and incidentally under that the without any necessity whatever for returning to thia Colony. That was a very important point,

and there was absolutely no necessity for him to Plaintiff had already left the Colony for Home,

return for the purpose of giving evidence in the action. That was done with the consent of the parties, and Messrs. Johneno, Stokes & Master suggested that plaintiff should join in the commission Counsel submitted that the effect of the order was to put the parties in the same position.

The Court reserved its devision.

CHINA'S BUDGET.

The Peking Daily News publishes the follow. ing translation of an Imperial Edict dated May 17th

The Taucheng Yuan has presented a memoris stating at the members ask for a special sesion of the Assembly and praying for Dar decision in the matter. The members seem to entertain doabt and anxiety in regard to both the budget and the loans. It is hereby clearly and distinctly announced that when the Tuchi Pa memorialized Us on two occasions

London, May 13th. The Dutch Government has introduced a Bill to Lusure against invalidity workers earning nuder a hundred sterling a year. The pro- iniums range from fourpence to terpence a week, workers and employers each paying half. Septuagenarians will receive persions.

RACQUETS.

London, May 13th..

Jamnet in the retraining game 15-7, thus At the Prince's Club to-day Charles Wil- Hama the English Profes-ional Champion, beat

YORKSHIRE WOOLLEN TRADE.

London, May 14th. At the meeting of the Yorkshire weavers the speakers urged the audience to vote solidly for an increase of wages in the ballot which takes place during the next fortnight,

THE GEETAN PROBLEM.

its decision to despatch Kadis and buftis to

London, May 14th. The Porte recently informed the Powers of

their functions owing to the Cretan Gurern. Crete to repine those who are unable to exercise ment's insistenes upon their taking the oath of the King of the Hellones.

The Powers replied that they might proceed without the four of hindrance.

Meanwhile indignation meetings have been hold in Crete denouncing the Porto's decision as a violation of the right of control over Mus- animan religious officials which the Powers accorded the Cratans.

The Powers, fearing disturbances, have now advised the Porte to delay the despatch of the officials.

Turkish official circles are indignant at what is described as the vacillation of the Powers, and believe that the action will intensify the anti-Greek boycott.

NEW EMPEROR OF ABYSSINIA,

The coronation will take

quiet

Rome, May 15th

The Chinese Government has decided to

on the first day of the Sth moon (May 28), and the members of that apartment are anxious to learn further details in regard to the transfer. The Posta will, it is understood, be under the Yachuaupu iu the same way that the Cantos are under the Sbuiwachu. But it romains to he seen whether the Posts will be given the freedom of action and control that is essential to the Customs. Opinion in Peking is divided in regard to the prospects of the new service. While under the control of the Customs the Posts have shown long record of steady progress, increasing revenus and diminishing

long ba BDDVal upkeep. Although much remains to be done the brunt of labour of development has been suc cessfully stercome by Mr. Piry, Postul Secro- lary;

and be, of course, will be the obisf under the now régime.

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suitable for the forthcoming CORONA- TION ILLUMINATION, and they are

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reasonable control over the staff, both

The question now is whether he will be given and Thigoso, or whether the Yuchuanpu will ENGLISH,

Loroiga enmesh the Pasta in the hopeless maze of in- efficiency which it has woven Bround the Telegraph. The foreign employees of the and no dificulty is expected in Fosts are still members of the Imperial Customs regard to their continue the terms of their service. But with future. The Yaobasapa cannot do less than the expert Chinese members of the staff it

may be otherwise. Influence has bed no place in

Chinese heretofnge. Will it be so henenfarth? determining their has never jeopardized the service of diligent promotion; the want of it

If the new Inspector-Geroral or Director SUPERIOR dispense with the services of foreigners and find General be barred by the continual desire to situations for the needy friends or relatives of officials who have some pull with the Yuchanpu the future of the Posts will be similar to ie past bistory of the Palan ailway and the Telegraphs, where effeiency has been receifleed to anworthy sentiment.

The matter of repaying the Customs the losses it has incurred in extending the Posts remains not yet pay their way, and many more improve- for subsequent adjustment. But the Posts do mente must be effected before the service will be qualided to enter the Postal Union, which is the desire of the Chinese Government. In two years' time the opportunity w will recur, and it is thought that the time available for preparation loares no margin.

If was hoped when H. E. Sheng Kung-pao A telegram from Addis Abeba states that of his first duties would be to remove from the became President of the Yuckmanpu that one Lidi Jessen, grandson of King Monelik and indefatigable foreign Superintendent of the heir to the throne, has been solemnly proclaimed Telegraphus song of the restrictions which Emperor.

the adoption of perfected schemes for place later. All is

prevent the improvement of the service. But up to date His Excellency has done nothing practical for TRE CORONATION NAVAL REVIEW.

London, May 15th,

the Telegraphs beyond borrowing from the two An official list shows that 170 vessels will no

great foreign Companies £500,000 at terms which surprised and delighted all Ching, Since hasolinobed the International experimental budget for the current

June, compared with 114 vessels of King Loon and has We strictly ordered the

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Edward's coronation review.

Hnkuang out of

Twelve "Drandnanghts." the Metropolis to sot

and twenty other that commencing from this year the experimental

the

ation of Euggestion the Ministry, and

and battleships will be included,

THE BOTAL VISIT TO INDIA. budget of the whole Empire be made out in

London, May 15th. accordance with the practicet methods planned that there was no provision in the Navy Mr. McKenna, in reply to Mr. Haddock, said by t thesaid Minis ry and saretioned by UE, With

His Lordship-They would be decided by the that care should be taken in the preparation of Bemble for the Coronation review n the 24th then H. E. tiesily comm

this question. The only question, therefore, insane principle.

His Lordship That simplifies matters

the

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the absence of express authority is whether Mr. Potter By a statement made a year, the obarterers were witbia their rights in Court by my friend, and by an agemont what they did. I think they wore. The between the soliciters, the ship has, in fact ship was on a royage, they gave notice at been chartered aga1a. once, but the postponement of the cancells. tion till the conclusion of the then voyage seems to be reasonable from the point of view of all parties; it is not an arbitrary period, but one which will prevent very complicated questions

Mr. Potter-No, When the charter was Brining afterwards. Then there is another coneinded, we re-chartered the ship. point. It was argued very strongly that, His Lordship said he had only put himself in "When a contract has been partly performed place of the arbitrators. The best thing would

Mr. Pollock-What was done was by consent. The ship w s chartered without prejudice to the rights of the other partias.

and

vestigation of the Board Ministor below thore, edin," in which King George will make the control of the Throse above and the in- Estimates to cover the chartering of the P. & O. existe un reason for suspicion or anxiety about the the voyage of India. some time ago clearly announced that they would budget. Aaragards the two special loans, We have

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ment of the loan, later to

carry out the grand scheme of trunk railways. Indeed the amonat of work done by this Minister officials of barshly the qufulfillment of hopes in connection Poking and it would not be fair to criticize has been a surprise to the distory

until His Excellency has filled China's cof with interior orrangements. Lot us wait

with foreign money and see whether bie administrative talent will be as pronounced as his WHY GO TO financial ability.

But while the President has been absorbed, n weightier matters, why should not one of the Vice-Presidents have taken some intélligent in. Lord Li Ching-fong hae been some montba at has scarcely

been heard in Peking. His experi ance in London should have made him anxious to remove the stigma resting upon Telegraphs and the Pehan Railway, But, department in connection with the the Yuchaunpu; the groove of Bothfaloess and BECAUSE

groove of inefficiency. Men with experiences such as Lord Li has been fortunate enough to secure should not be content with borrowing money and estab

and the consideration for a promise in part be for Counsel to consider his judgment care so commanded the Samens concerned to do Hali. His Majesty hopes thut, later, there will ferest in the Telegra his post and his name!

IN AFFEILATE JURISDICTION, [BEFORE THE FULL COURT.]

APPEAL AGAINST A DECISION OF THY CHIEF JUSTICE.

gions. Therefore there is no reason.

for 10%

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THE ROYAL VISIT TO BOTLAND.

London, May 16th. King George has cancelled the Music Hall- be exclusively devoted to the readjastinent of the surrency system, the development of industries command performance in. Edinburgh, in con and the extension of the railway mrvice, and sequence of the rerent fee at the Empire Music received, that promise must generally he per-Zally and then mention the matter in Chambers, and that under no circumstance should the in London.

their atmost to effect economy of expenditure, be a suitable opportunity for such a performance formed, although in different conditions from

proceeds of the losna be utilized for any other THE COTTON CONGRESS IN BARCELONA. those anticipated; the remedy then is in

purpose.

measures bare been These measures

taken

London, May

15th. Sir C: W. Macura, interviewed at the close of his damages. But it it is clear that if I am right

with a view to guarding against dangerous the Cotton Congress at Barcelona, mid that the in my view that there is such thing as

or anxiety about the loans either. Congress had proved that the Federation had continuing condition precedent, then the

spparently, Important as the above-named two affairs are, achieved the unity of all the cotton manufactur. principle above referred to cannot apply,

they are not urgent and can be discussed with ing nations which was necessary to remedy the for the idea of such a continuing condition between Harrison Midwood (respondent) and The hearing of the appeal in the action

ease at the ordinary annual session of the A depression. This not even England, possessing Bumbly.

The

Tuohi Pu is

over one-third of the spindles in the world, could involves the part performance of a contract w. d. V. Robiusun and the Robinson Piano out

is heroby ordered to strictly press on the various ramens in and

do Blone. The questions submitted to arbitration are Co. (appellants) came on before their Honours of the whole

out of Feking to

The main business of the Federation, he said lishing railways and telegraphs only to allow submit the bug was to reduce or abolish the unnecessary it orgasm to bɛeoma a byword of inefficiener through; these-(1)Whether the

Empire as well owners Ara Sir Francie Piggott (Chief Justice) and Mr.

theer neglect. statistical reports showing the purposes od price. If the work of the Federation liable to pay the charterers any same for Justice Gompertz (Paime Judge) in the Full for which the various loans are to be devoted, continued to be successful, it would affect a be included in the list of betray of servime to

Whether, & your house, the Posts will need to N. LAZARUS, premis paid on the Insurance of the cargo of Court.

within a prescribed period, so that in the ninth Baving of incalculable magnitude, the said vessel; (2) Whether the charterers)

depend upon the degree of control given to the The Congress had received encouraging moon at the ordinary annual conference of the from all the European countries' possessing new foreign okiat. If the Chineso curtail his Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed Tzuchong Yuan, these may be submitted for Colonies relative to the extension of the are power, they might as well close up the service, have terminated the charter; (3) Whether they by Mr. Hlade (of Mesra, Bratton & Hott), discussion and decision. The request that were entitled to terminate it; (4) Whether, if appeared for the appellants, and the respondent special session be opened need not be considered

the

reporte

under cotton cultivation,

for they will find foreign postal services spring- ing up all over the country.

OPTHALMI

We have a Sound Optics Reason behind overy Lens

OPTICIAN, CORNER D'AQUITAR ST., HONGKONG,

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