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"EBAVING THE HELM,

(8th June.)

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY JUNE 10, 11905.

PROSPECTS OF PRACE.

(9th June.)!

(10th June.)

In the course of a debate in the House of Commone recently, Aira Balfour stated that the invasion of Britain was considered to bu

posible owing to the increased efficiency

of torpedo boats and submarine vessels.

BOYDS.

SAVIDEND.

from Our Own Corrtil June

Shanghai, 7th

10 50 a.m

No date has yet been fixed for th

A LAGED THRET.

BY AMERICAN SAILOR.

manngth inst.

HONGKONG BANK ROBBERY.

SHROFF UISAPPEARS WITH $50,000

NO CLUE TO B WHEREABOUTS.

This morning, before Mr. F. Are azelund, William T. Gayi rd, a seaman, from the U.S.S. Rainde, was charged with stealing: two $5 notei from a ream in No. 13. Ship Street, on the Bh ini-His Worship offered to adjourn the case to perini, delen lant to call witnesses, bur the latter asked that the case might go on

5th instan Something in the nature of a sensation was atence, adding that he would take the respon witnesses-Chiono Kuwaia, the complainant, here on Saturday afternoon, when it was dis created in the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank said that on the morning of the 8th inst. de covered that the receiving shroff, o ane of the fend int went into her room, and thinking she shroffs who are apprunted to take in cash at intes ul$5 each. This money the þad borrow...

as out opened a drawer and took from two the Bank, had disappeared with a sun at over senie Japanese belts with. Another girl fuld had been in the employment of the Bank at Hongkong for a considerable number of years. ed the previous night from her mistress to buy $50,000. It appears that the shroff in question her that she had seen the defendant take He was well-connected and was regarded as he money, and they followed him down. airs. Defendant got into a ricksha and beyond temptation. Large sums of money. went off. Complainant followed him until he daily passed through his hands, bit of course, the excellent system of checking accounts topped at the Traveller Hotel which is in aptation aith: Bank precluded | Queen's Head, Central. Complainant illeged the possibility of any rubbery on the Goudie that defendant went into the Hotel and she saw scale being committed. When it was learned him receive ch inge for a 35 noto from the pro on Saturday afternoon that the shroff had filled prietress. The proprietress of the Traveller to

He also announced, and herein lies the inaunual meeting of shireholders in portant question, that the Admiralty De S. C. Farnlun, Boyd & Co., Id.sibility of the case proceeding without his fence Committee were agreed that subthe profits for the second-half of the marine mines were an inexpedicht method Company's financial year 1904-1905 of protecting Brilisi commercial ports, a d have been announce. The Directors he suggested that the use of blockade mines propose the following uppropriations should be considered by an international | out of the profits

1. A final dividend of Bight Tuels tribunal. Since the outbreak of war be tween Russia and Japan, the navigation of

́ per share, making Tis. 13 for the the seas of the Far East has been an ab-

year; solute nightmare to shipmasters. The waters have been honeycombed with mines fro

would be dark with cumulous clouds. Eng-IN INTERN (TIONAL QUESTION. land and France have so many points of interest in common, and are so closely in It has been clear from the unofficial retouch in many parts of the world, that the ports emäriating every now and again from nicest diplomacy has frequently in be excr the French capital that relations between the cised in order to avoid a rupture. King Foreign Secretory, M. Delcassé, and his Edward made a special point on the last visit to Paris to meet M. Rouvier, foresed colleagues have been approaching the straining, perhaps, the trend of affairs. fmay ing point. Only a few months ago it was be that that meeting will prove fertile in reported that M. Delcassé had thrown up results which will tend to the advantage of his Portfolio, but afterwards he agreed to both countries. England and France have continue in office. Recent advices from been at "laggers-drawn" far too long, and home show that although M. Belcassé had the longer the good understanding which now exists continues to prevall the better resumed office there was still a great deal of

it will be for both parties. friction between him and the other members of the Cabinet, and it would not be at all surprising to learn that the latest rumour as to the absolute resignation of the Toreign Minister is an fail accompli. In that everit, France has lost one of her strongest Foreign Secretaries that she has had for years. M. Delcased was not one of those who appealed to the gallery. He never sought the transient flattery of the crowd, but by every means in his,power he endeavoured to maintain the power and prominence of his country in the affairs of the world. Within the past few years, before the entente cordiale became more than a recognised understanding, there were many occasions when a flamboyant Secretary of State, following the clamour of the people and subject to the ebullitions of the moment, would have plunged his coun- try into war for the most trivial reasons. It would have been a very popular move to declare war against perfidious Albion, even although afterwards the fully of it might have

Both

2. An additiona One. Hum 'r. il Thousand Trets to the Reserve Fund, making the Reserve One" Million Tae's ;

Hotel," said she was in the bar all day yesterday fom eight.n'clock in the morning. Just before 3. And that the sum of Thirty-ng she heard a noise outside the tutel, and four thousand lucis bo carried when she went out she saw a crowd and some forward to the credit of the new Japanese women standing on the pathway near The defendant. Witress would positively swear pr fit and loss acconut.

with the Bible in my hand that none of the 105,

wonen came into her line), ani she did not "Shares are quoted at 119,"1

change a 55 note or any other money for de- buyers, for cash.

fen in. There were a wood inany people in the bar yesterday, but it was not possible that she could have made any mistake and changed a note for defendant without noticing him in the crowd-Evidence of the arrest was then given by P.C. 68, and Inspector Gourley said that yesterday afternoon defendant was brought to the Central Station, and searched, and na him were found one is note, two Mexican

put in an apperance that day a snatch of the accounts for which he was responsible.took pince, Several slips showing that the defaut- fer had received considerably over $50,oco,, found in his desk. It was, real sed", then " for which he had falled to account, weit that the missing shruff had made off with the money, and notice o' the fact was sent to the police, but up to this afternoon Do arrest had been made. This being the first theft on anything like an extensive scale that has been committed on the Hong ong and Shanghai Bank the occurrence was the thing of general conversation in city circles to-day. No renson is offered for the shroff's defalcations. The authorities of the Hongkong and Sharghui

Formosa 10 Vladivostok. Only Jast What are the prospects of peace, and if peace be declared what will the terms be month the Sobralense was lost, her stern being These are the questions which all thoughtful shattered by a sunken nine. Every chan merchantmen was rendered impassable by people are asking themselves. Now that net which in ordinary times was used by Japan has dissipated the Russian Sect, on whose success. the highest hopes of the the elaborate planting of mines. Muscovite were centred, the first questionBussians and Japanese had a hand in the business, and ps a consequence of the Stane comes to the front. inevitably optimists hoped that, after Mukden, peace exigencies of war mines were sent, laden was imperative, but the passage of the Baltic with their freight of destruction, into the Fleet gave the Russians room to hope that unknown. For the last few months men-of- there was still a possibility their arms would war and merchant vessels have been keep. triumph, for success at sea meant new life ing a sharp look-out for these mines, and to those on land. But that hope has been when they were seen, the, officers took pot,

shois at them until they bad exploded harm. Tannual meeting of the above com- dollars, aine 50 cent pieces, fourteen 29 cent the hands of the police, said one al the chief

But there must be an immense pany has been fixed for the 28rd pieces, one so cent and one 50 cent piece officials to a impresentative! Jost, and nothing remains for Russia but to prolong a disastrous fight an land

bumber still floating around, charged with Jun, and the share register will be It must

closed on the 15th inst. submit terms of peace.

vessels power of wrecking the remembered that the Russian,

We also understand that a pro- in come

contact. Tartar if you will, is a hard out to crack. with which they

or lessly.

or the the

[Private]

Messrs. Benjamin, Kelly & Putts "We are advised by cable that the write us as follows to-day-

The mistress of the complamant said she.

at lend complainant any money yesterday. She had money of her own, which she kept in a drawer, and rome one had told her she had also money in the bank. Defendant said he rever

ink are very reticent on the subject, desiring that as lule notice should be given to the unusual event as possible. The matter is in

the Hongkong Teligrogh, and we will let it remain there. There is no use in making a mountain out of a melehill." The gentleman in question admitt ed that the amount missing is over $5,000, but would not state the exact figures. It is reported

pierced the skulls of those who were most it is the boast of the British that they never The result has been that war risks posal will be made by the directors touched the money and did not know anything however, that the sum abstracted by the shroff strident in their pseudo-patriotle cries.know when they are beaten. The Russian have increased to such a rate that many to reduce the ca ital of the company concerning k-His Worship: You are dis: is $51,000, although there are rumours. that the

There was the Fashoda incident, for example, when a spark would have ignited a fire the end of which could not be contemplated without a shudder. By his infinite skill and diplomacy the danger was passed. But that-was only one of the many occasions on which M. Delcassé proved himself to be one of the greatest of European diploma tists. He believed in his country and her destiny; but he was against an appeal to arms unless such an appeal was rendered ́absolutely necessary by the conduct of the other side. Such was his prestige that no Cabinet was thought complete without the presence of this Foreign Minister in it. Cabinets might come and Cabinets might go, but the Portfolio of Minister for Foreign Affairs remained with M. Dulcassé, to the satisfaction of his countrymen and the con- tent of other nations. It was with President Loubet and M. Delcassé that His Majesty King Edward had long conversations on the recent visit to France. It was M. Helcassé who was feted and honoured in London

could echo the same idea, for over such a vast territory as he rules he is almost in accessible ti the assaults of an enemy, The Japanese have managed to hem the Russian troops within a small area, but even in the event of another out the Russians have still their last line of fastnesses behind Lake Baikal. It has always been a characteristic of the Russian, where victory by sheer force

owners decide to chance the danger rather than pay the premiums demanded. Obviously there is something wrong in such a state of things. In this case neutral vessels trading to Far Eastern ports are quite as liable to disaster as if they belonged to a belligerent power. If it were decided that such a state of things was right and proper it is difficult to realise what might happen

by returning to shareholders Twenty Tarls per share.

SHANGHAI ELECTRICAL

PLANT

PROPOSED SALE NEGATIVED. [From Our Own Correspondent.]

Shanghai, 7 h June, 10.50 pm.. The vote to decide whether the

of numbers seemed uncertain-although should wo European Powers come into conflict. Supposing that England and Plevna is one of the exceptions-to keep on retreating. In this case retreat may ultimately❘ France were at war, and this systeņi of plant- mean victory, av Napoleon found to his costing mines promiscuously about the s. a washanghai Municipality should dis But we are become, so to say, civilised in force, it is quite conceivable that the pose of the Municipal Electricity nowadays. The loss of human lives, where Atlantic, the Mediterranean and the North Department's business, in connection such loss can be prevented (forgetting the Sea would be so strewn with hidden dangers with the granting of an electric tram. Peace Society and its aims for the moment), in the shape of sunken and floating mines thatways concession, was taken, yester- is a matter which affects the whole world, the carrying trade of the world would be day. The vote resulted as follows Can the nations tamely sit and watch this completely paralysed. In a protracted war, For 000; Against 5. Titanic struggle without interference? It is the continuance of such a condition of things evident from the telegrams which are receiv- could not be permitted for a moment. ed from day to day that there is a decided Neutral nations in their own interests, as well feeling against such a course. The United as in the general interests of the belligerent States, or rather Fresident Foosevelt, has parties, would certainly rise in their might

charged.

MYSTERIOUS BURGLARY

total amount which cannot be accounted for reaches $63,000, Wherever the alleged thief bas gone it should not be a difficult ta kto find the defaulter. He had about a day's start, so that if he has left Hongkong-and there is an idea that he is still in the Colony he could pot have gone much farther than Canton. Whe ther the amount which is at present missing will be recovered in a very doubtful question. The Bank places great confidence in their affi cials, and sightly so, but the sy tem of keeping! accounts is a safeguard, against the depredator as far as ingenuity can make it. The shroff whose disappearance is lamented by the Bank was a trusted servant, and none of his private habits was such as to arouse suspicion against- him. The police are confulent that they will succeed in laying him by the heels in a few days or even hous..

RUSSIAN WARS, IPS ON

HONGKONG

STEAMING TOWARDS SAIGON,

DAMAGED VESSELS NEAR MANÍLA” ·

5th inst

IN QUEEN'S ROAD, Facts have now come to light concerning the burglary mentioned in our columns Jew days since. It appears that between half-past six o'clock on Saturday evening, the 27th. ulto. and nine o'clock on the following Monday morning, the premise of Mesis. Schwer Uffel and Company, so Queen's Road Central, were broken into, and aquantity of piece-goods removed under some what mysterious circumstances. It seems that the Monday morning in question, when the office was opened and the boy about to sweep the premises, he noticed a quantity of torn rooms, and on examination, these proved to be paper about the floors of the store and sample labels toru from piece-goods. An investigation at once followed when it was found that cases various description, valued between 51,200 had been broken and 60 pieces of clath of

affar was that though a win low in each room had and $1.50, removed. The giran, e part of the been broken the hulp made was not sufficiantly [the above telegram refers to a special large tu admit of the entrance of a man, while meeting of Shanghai ratepayers which was neither of the doors had been tampered with. discuss and pass resolutions authorising the thining a safe. Atention was turned then to the be in the Shanghai Town Hall, yesterday, to against one of these was a packing case con Council to dispose of the Municipal:lectricity flights above the dors, and a scrutiny show-entered part early this afternoon had quite an fell to the lot of her passengers since leaving gether with the land, buildings plant, dust had been wiped aft in parts and there were

the Philippine port. The steamer got away. Departments business and undertaking, toed that they had been recently opened, for the resting trip to jud. by the sights which when he made a flying trip across the Chan- come into the open and declared that those and object. The fact that such a contin-machinery, and effects appertaining therele, inminy marks recently made by dirty fingers from Manila shor.ly after, ten o'clock on Snip

did not account for the day morning, and some three hours later, when off Subig Bay, those aboard sighted. nel the other day. And it was M. Delcasse who permit, without a murmur, such a con-gency is possible has appealed to the Ad- conjunction with the granting of a concession But though th t might account for the en

in Shanghai.-ED, //.K". T.]

manner in which the goods were removed, as

three Russian ships steaming at about nine who more than any other Minister of France dition of affairs to continue are little better miralty, and it is now proposed to argue the for the construction and working Tramways sance of the men

it would be absurd, to suppose such heavy

knate an hour and stearing in a 'south-easterly found respect in every Court of Europe. What than abetters. In fact they are conniving at question before an international tribunal.

With that Sunken and floating muities when cm-18 JAPANESE SQUADRON goods could be hauled up and through the fan

lights. Upon this paint the detectives who direction. The vesse's were in line, with that appeared to be. battleship or first the loss of M. Delcasse's services to French a nation's crime of felo de se

OFF WOOSUNG.

are working on the case have a theary which,

class cruiser leading the way, followed by politics means, it is impossible to describe.idea in mind, the President has been in ployed to protect the entrance to a har

for the present they prefer to keep to them

smaller cruiser and what is supposed to have. selves. In the mea time, as a result of the

been a coast defence boat. The vessels were Nu man, of course, is absolutely indispens communication with the British and French our may be quite permissible, but mines sent vaguely over the high

DESTROYER STEAMS TO SHANGHAL

investigations made so far they have recovered

some distance away, but Capt. ogers was. able. When Beaconsfield and Gladstone left Ambassadors in order to olitain if possible which are

seas are a menace and danger to every

one of the cases, coulvring ten pieces of the able to see that their funnels had been riddled goods, which had been taken on board a the political arena for ever it was believed some inkling of what would be accepted as

with small shot and their steampipes, carried. Steamer just leaving for Macao, and they nee that the days of the giants were gone that a fair and equitable settlement of the tou-body except those against whom they

away. With the exception of the leading It is curious, however, aimed.

sanguine of very soun unearthing the others

vessel the port side of their hulls, facing the Parliament might for all practical purposes bics in the East. It would be the finest

A curious fact in his matter is that the bure, appeared to he in good condition, the glars laid a regular "paper chase" trail with cease to live. Then came Mr. Chamberlain, feather in the cap of President Roosevelt if to note that the Admiralty Defency Com-

the torn labels from the far end of the store A lesser light perhaps, but still a man of he were accepted as mediator between mittee are not in favour of sub-marine undoubted ability. He, too, is temporarily Russian and Japan. Ifis name would live mines for the protection of ports. Whether obscured, and still the world wags on. M. in history not merely as a great President that means the mines which are operated by steamed up as far as the Public Gar. room whence they took the goods, up to the flag, and the three ships were being escorted

Delcassé, however, is hardly likely to leave

are

the military on shore, or what are familiar known as sunken mines, which explode on coming into contact with a foreign body, it is impossible to say. The probability is that

but also as an international peacemaker. At the scene of his triumphs even if he has the best, however, he has a thankless task demitted office. He will still be a private in front of him. Japan has been so uni- momber; while his erstwhite colleague, M. formly successful in the field and on sea Rouvier, fills his shoes. M. Rouvier might that she rightly feels that the terms of it refers to those irresponsible tines which be called the Chamberlain of France. settlement should be, dictated by her, get beyond control, and are as dangerous in He has been a remarkably successful Russia, with the pride of nearly a dozen the end to those who launched themes to business man all his life, a self-made centuries of greatness behind her, is those against whom they were sent. It is man, to use a tantalising colloquialism. unlikely to admit the claims of the new satisfactory to know that the question is to He sprang from nothing, and what he is to star in the East. Moreover, if Japan be considered at last, for shipmasters in day he is by virtue of sheer doggedness. But should demand an indemnity how is Hongkong and the Far East know by bitter Is there some experience the anxins days and nights they one would hardly have thought of him as Russia to pay it? an expert in foreign affairs. His forte is Pandora's box in the treasury at St. Peters have spent in trying to avoid the mined finance. He would have' made an ideal burg that she could utilise? But granting areas in the northern seas. The war has permanent Chancellor of the Exchequer. that an indemnity could be paid by instal-taught us a good many lessons, but that re of international im His mind seems to run in financial grooves, ments what is to become of Vladivostok ?garding the minics and it is safe to say that most of the projects It has been suggested that it should become portance, and it is to be hoped that a deci- of taxation which have come into force in a free port, controlled by a sort of inter-sion one way or the other will be arrived at

Even if that suggestion as soon as possible. France of recent years found their origin in national board. M. Rouvier's mind. But a clever Finance were acquiesced in by the Russians and the Minister is not necessarily a clever Secretary Japanese, there is still the question of the of State for Foreign Affairs. Still comparing ownership of Saghalien. "Is there any M. Rouvier with his English prototype, reason why Russia should await the capture most people would look upon the appoint. of Vladivostok and Saghalien by the Japan- ment of Mr. J. Chamberlain as Foreign ese before suing for peace?" cries a writer Secretary with a great deal of misgiving, in a Russian journal.

And the French

:

TELEGRAM S.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH”

SERVICE.

RUSSIAN DESTROYER INTERNED

AT SHANGHAI,

[From Our Special "Correspondeut.]

Shanghai, 5th June,,.

·6.20 p.m.

[Prom Our Special Correspondent,]

Shanghai, 6th June, 6.15 pm.

A Japanese torpedo-boat destroyer

edge of the duar below the fan-light, and as dens this afternoon, while the re-threw some through the window into the guter galta was in progress and attracted outside, as if to make it appear at that was

their roule !. considerable attention.

She did not stop, but when off the Band turned about und went in the direction of the sea to rejoin Admiral Urius' squad on outside.

THE "SULLY,"

A PESSIMIBTIC VIEW.

5th inst.

The China-Manila slemmer Zufire, which

leading vessel having a hole in her side amid ships. This vessel was flying an Admiral's

by five warships of the American squadron.

At five o'clock this maraing when about 112 miles to the south east of Hangkong, or, i 10. be more exact, in latitudeo 59 'north, and longtitude 15 23 east, the Zafiro pass. ed one of the Russian Volunteer, Fleet, Amon vessels, believed to be torpedo-boat destroyers, and a three-funnelled cruiser, accompanied by n The Saigon Courrier, which has all along deeply-ladentiamp, apparently a collier, steam expressed doubt whether the French cruisering in a south-westerly direction. If the shipt It is believed that the presence of Sally now lying wrecked in Along Bay can he continue on this course they should arriva

bistory of the steps taken to re-float the Sully the destroyer was intended to im-re Boated, remarks in a recent issue that the somewhere in the neighbourhood of Saigon. press the Chinese authe ities with it is an unknown quantity, and, indeed, the fitting sense of their neutrality obli-term is synonymous with mystification. Vice- gations.

DISPUTED.COAL, BILL:

8th inst.

A coal inerchiani, hamed Tai Wing, with business premises at 124 Des Vaux Boat had an account outstanding against a faunch owner af 98 Connaught Road, named Cheung Yan $3:9 20, was argued before the Fuisne judge, when Mr. R. Harding, of Messrs, Ewens and Master, of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Master, son represented the plaintiff and Mr. appeared for the 'défendant." The case was adjourned.

PROMISSORY NOIR CASE,

CLAIM FOR INTEREST.

ANOTHER CRUISER SIGHTE NEARER

HONGKONG.

a vessel that is already practically a wreck. he sighted one of the Russian Volunteer Fleet

RUSSIAN CRUISER SIGHTED

NEAR MANILA,

Admiral Biyle has had to obey the specific

The British steamer Ping Suey, which instructions he received from Paris, but has arrived at ongkong from Shanghai writer as well as the people generally would had a raiber peculiar experie ca now that the like to have a clearer iden as to the arguments Baltic Fleet. har disappeared: The master which induced those concernel to go to the Capinin Warral, states that shortly before immense cost which will be incurred in raising reaching the entrance to Hongkong harbour it is hinted that the fleet authorities have vessels off Chelong Point, The Volunteer been influenced by the thought of the Fleet ves el had two funnels, and carried thige. Budget in Paris, which means their popu: masts. The eruiter was seen for two hours, and larity or otherwise with the high dmiralty: her duty evidently was to stop merchant vessels, Po. This afternoon the bill, amounting to officials. The Courrier holds that if the because I ships from Hongkong were seen opinion of a large number of sailors, officers to be "held up Another steamer away to the and experts, is taken, the situation of the Sully southward was sighted and the cruiser there. if she were refloated the transport of the cruiser apparent intention of stopping her also. The is such that she cannot be refloated; and even upon proceeded in that direction with the to either Haiphong or Hongkong would be Plug Sway was not boarded. Ch long Pont, attended by insuperable difficu ies. Practically where the cruiser was sighted, is about 60 miles speaking, the cruiser's back is broken; she lies from Hongkong. on the rocks in the shape of an arch, It is donkled whether the Hongkong cofferdam can save the vessel, and that opinion is beld b. many in Tonkin. If the effort to raise the Sully proves successful nobody will be more pleased to hear it than the Saigon Courrier If it fails then that will only be proof that the

Capt. Browne, of the steamer Tean which views of the Courrier were right. The real fact is that the Courrier is, and has been from came in from Manila this afternoon, reports the very beginning, annoyed that an English that at 5 pm on Wednesday last when in fati salvage,firm should have been engaged to dode 17.25 and longisle 118.08, he sighted": the work of red sating the vessel, and it is one of the Russian Volunteer Fieb, With another grievance that should the "Sully be fiddle bows, two-funpels and three masts, refloated she will be taken to Hongkong, to be steaming slowly in a soub-westerly direction. He signalled to her that there were three Rus repaired instead of going to Haiphong.

sian cruisers af Manila, and the Volunteer ship we hear to-day, from the French Consul, replied "Thank you." that no news of any importance has been re- ceived from those on the Sully. Everything in stilu gur, on account the bad weather prevailing, and chic has enforced a cessation of work, and the salyage party are now remaining on the qui vier for a possible few calm days Messrs. Isinke & Rogge kindly inform us until the advent of which nothing can be done. that they have received a telegram daled th Spine anxiety is naturally fell for the chances. Juse, liom Mars, Wm. G. Hele&Co Saleve of the ultimate salvage of the Sully, as the stating that sa days' quarantine including voy..

Hongkong. approach of the SW. monsoon is rendering age has been established upon all arrivals from the task more difficult and even dangerous,

8th inst

The man who can compare the Tsar to newspapers re-echo the same idea. It is the devil, flout the German Emperor and l'impossible to believe that Japan will take laugh to scorn half the Powers in the world, the first steps towards securing a cessa. Russia is or may is scarcely the person to be entrusted with tion of hostilities.

At the Supreme Court this morning Iu Ku Un sued Tsang Kong before the uisne Judge to the Portfolio which brings him into direct feel debarred from taking the initiative.

recover the sum of $5250 being $504 for inter contact with those countries and their states-It therefore remains for outsiders lo

est at the rate of $12 per $1,000 per month, men. Of course, such vigour of language as step into the breach. If the United States

and $19 coats.,

Mr. F. B. Deacon, of Messrs. Deacon, Lorker Mr Chamberlain applied to other nations would open the negotiations, then Britain

and Deacan explained in his Haunur MrWise, is popular with the crowd for the time and France could, without losing caste to-

on behalf of the plaintiff, that the interest we The Russian torpedo-boat destroyer due to his client from the defendant in respect being, but it is not wise. M. Rouvier maywards their allies, join in the arbitration not have expressed his sentiments regard" proceedings, and thereby a just settlement Bodry, which arrived here yesterday of two loans of Storo each made by the Inter foreign countries quite so clearly, but might be arrived at. But until the United in tow of the steamer Keil, national Banking Corporation of which the plaintiff le compdere. One of the loans was * Los a blunt man. A wrong word has not States moves in the matter nobody else without coal or water, after a hazard-made on the 20th August of last year and the seldom led to terible consequences. He can speak. Upon President Roosevelt, dus voyage from the straits of Tsu-other six days later, and they were repaid in the 24th of October of last year, Mr.Deacon comes from the high office of President therefore, lies the responsibility for the shima, was interned alongside the bristly, outlined, the facts of the case and called

of the claim, after which of the Council. We can only trust that his conlinliance of the present struggle which is Russian cruiser Askold this evening evidence in supportive, of fleisro, Dekeys and private sentiments are friendly to England decimating the people of two nations. When

Dowley, addressed the Court for the defence, were they otherwise, were he pronouncedly he says the word the swords will turn into

and his HonGur gave judgment for plaintiff inimical to the extente cordial, the future ploughshares.-

with costs.

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She has 170 survivors on board. (Thistelegram was received too late for inser tion in our issue of last evening, ED., H.K.T]

gth inst

QUARANTINE AT SAIGON

Oth_inst,

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