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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, SATURDAY, AUGUST

The landing of the Prince and Princess took place to the accompaniment of guos from several batteries. There was the usual bowing and introducing, and then the walk to inspect the bodyguard.

Prince Arisugawa is a little dapper man, sharp-featured, keen, intelligent. He looks an aristocrat, a pocket edition of "Bobs," and military to his finger tips. He seems darker han most japs, but that may be due to his Raleigh beard and moustachios. To put it in a word he is a clean-cut cameo representation of the nation from which he hails.

PROMISSORY NOTE ACTION,

SUING ON A BILL FOR $30,000.

14th lost.

'MR. J. R` TWENIYMAN,

FAREWELL DINNER.

HEARTY SEND-OFF GIVEN TO LATE

DOCK DIRECTOR.

19, 1905.

"MINNESOTA'S" RECORD RUN.

The following official report of the last homeward voyage of the Great Northern Co.'s 1.4. Minnesota (with the Japanese Peace Ploais potentiary on board) is just to hand from Capt. |

H. Rinder, via.:- Departure Yokohama Lightship, 5.00 pm, July 8th.

Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott, sitting in A promissory note card was taken by the

If there are any doubts among the share. Original Turisdiction, today. The Fuk On Insurance and Godown Company claimed pays holders of Messrs. S. C, Farnham Boyd & Co., ment of nearly $6,000, being the balance due as to the personal popularity of Mr. John Twentyman, the retiring managing director, a on a promissory note issued by the Tuck Hingep into the large private dining room of the

firm to the amount of $30,003,"

Mr. H. G. Calthrop, who appeared for the plaintiff firm, sald Mr. Pollock, E.C., had or iginally appeared for the defendant but was not now instructed. The plaintiff was suing os a promissory note which was made on 29th September last by the Kwong Yik Wo and Lee King Shek, the master of the firm. The payment war guaranteed by the defendants, the Tuck Hing firm, of which He Tung Shan was inaster. The defendants did not deny the guarantee; they admitted they signed the note, but they set up a reason for not paying, the reason being that the security was given to the plaintiffs of 10,000 bags of flour.

hanghai Club last evening would have sat all such fears at rest, says the Shanghai Times, of th inst. Rarely has a more represent- alive body of men sat down to a banquet ta- ble in Shanghai. Added to this there was a spontaneity and full-heartedness in the entire proceedings that would have touched even a more experienced man of the world that Mr. Twentyman. The guest of the evening has been accused of having made more enemies than any other man in Shanghai, yet strange to say not one could be found among the too persons representing every walk of life who attended the banquet.

a Japanese, sure that for the time be must get precedence, was ordered back. When a couple of Britishers tried their lack they wore shoved behind. à German attempted to pass the golden gato, and wash he said that “All I want to see is how the Princess walks" he found himself in clover, metaphorically speak jóth just. When the Imperial German mail. Preussening. There wasn't a tady in the crowd. arrived in harbour this morning the flag of the Landofthe Rising Sun was flying from the fore, denoting the presence on board of distinguished Japanese passougore. These were Their Im- perial Highnesses the Prince and Princess Arisugawa, who are returning home after 3 brief visit to Europe, and more particularly to England, whither the Prince had proceeded to "convey a message of friendship and respect to the King and Queen of England, and to the British people from the Emperor of Japan, and to act as a channel through which the Japanese people, separated by thousands of miles from England, might reciprocate the sentiments of cordiality and affection which have been expressed by their Western allies." Shortly after ten o'clock this morning Mr. M. Noma, the Consul for Japan, wept aboard the 4ship to welcome Their Imperial Highnesses, and to convey to them the invitation of H.E. the Governor, Sir Matthew Nathan, K.C.M.G.,

What everybody wanted to see was the to lunch at Government House at a p.m. 10-day. With the Prince and Princess are Major'rincess. When the inspection was finished, Kikujero Hishida, 1.j.A., Madame Kolo Hashi. the party got into "chairs." Like the gentlemen guchi, the Hon. Kakichi (to (son of the they were, the crowd uncovered as the Royal to the defendants and took a promissory note which Mr. Prentice proposed the King, which.. Marquis Ito), Mr. Kinsaku Maruo, Dr. Ishino- BAKO Mimura, Capt. Kishichero Osawa, LJ.N., and Mr. Momotaro Saito. A few minute after noon Captain Arbuthnot Leafie, A.D.C. to His Excellency, went out in the Gov. Princess on behalf of His Excellency, and to Brament yacht Stanley, to meet the Prince and

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The Prince inspected the bodyguard-a fee lot of men in charge of a captain who seemed too young for his task" as the German said and did not forget to salute the colours. Colonel Darling stood like a mountain beside the little Royal Highness. People listened to the Japanese national anthem in a most per functory way.

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The defendants did not appear and were not represented,

The secretary of the Fuk On Insurance and Godown Company stated that on the 29th September Inst the plaintiffs advanced $30,000 as security. The defendants signed as guaran- tore. The note became dus on the 26th Decem- ber and he gave notice to the defendants when the note became due, but no payment had been made. He had seen He Tung Shan, who said that the money market was very tight and he naked for an extension of time. To-day he had of the claim and suggested that the matter should be settled outside the Court. After the money became due he got other security, 10,000 bags of flour. That bad been sold and had realised $14,678,29 which reduced the claim to $5,681,74.0 Interest had heen paid since December, the interest having been fixed at $120 per $1000, and plaintiffs according ly now claimed interest up to the present date, His Lordship gave judgment for the plaintiffs with interest from December until the present time, and costs,

Mr. John Prentice occupied the seat of chair- man, and was supported on the right by Messrs. Twentyman, Bourne and McLeod, on the left by Sir Pelham Warren, Commissioner Hobson and Consul Fitzipios,

Daily runs....July 9, 272 Knots.

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Passage it days, 25 hours.

Daily average speed..... 353.6: knots, Hourly

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THE PEACE QUESTION,

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Rev. C. E. Darwent, M.A., offered grace, after was drunk with musical honours.

Mr. Prentice then tonnied the guest of the

JAPANESE PRESS OPINIONS.'. evening, Mr. John Twentyman had been known by him for over 25 years and during that time

Now that the opening of the peace con- the very best of relationship had existed beference is approaching the question of peace is twee them. Referring to Shanghai landmarks absorbing the public attention more than ever, the more so owing to what are considered the Witte and alo the superior tone adopted by the Russian journals.

such Sir Pelbam Warren and Messen.

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The will be greatly mistaken and the conference. may in such case be productive of disastrous resi.

Even the Kokamin, the Government organ,' begins to entertain doubt as to the plenary power of M. Witte and the outcome of the peace conference. If the telegrams reaching japan from abroad regarding peace contain any truth, says this journal, it seems useless to entertain much hope to the result of the coming conference. From what is attributed to the utterances of the Tsar and M. Witte it would appear that Russin lacks the sincerity. and samestness essential to attain the Fobject in view. If the report of the Daily Telegraph correspondent is to be believed, Mr Witte' mission is merely in the nature of a feeler." We are willing to assume, the Tokyo Journal continues, that such is not the inten tion of Russia, for, If it is true, it is an in- excusable act on Russia's part and ́in_tan« tamount to insulting Japan and President Roosevelt and deceiving' the whole world. Even supposing M. Witte's powers are without flaw, it is still open to doubt whether Russia is really sincere in her desire for peace if we are to judge from the attitude of her statesman and Preis. What makes the prospect any thing but reassuring is that Russia sums to place herself in a false position, as if she were dictating terms to Japan instead of terms being dictated to her, and as if she regards the dia- patch of peace envoy to Washington as favour toward Japan. If Russia is not yet awakened from the hiind stubbornness which has characterised her doings throughout, Japan, however unwilling, will be compelled to bring her to her senses by less peaceable means. The lack of earngsiness with regard to peace on the part of Russia is perhaps due to the assumption that Japan is already tired yet be able to turn the side of battle, if an builds her hopes on such grounds the Is Ikely to be disappointed in the future as she has been in the past, for nothing is further from the truth on probabilities than such assump- tions-Japan Chronicle.

Convey them ashore, Mr. M. Noma following des justice to the Princess; her smile would met the defendant who asked for a reduction McLeod and Young, he said these gentlemen rather indiscreet utterance attributed to M. of the war, and the hope that Linevitch may

shortly after in the launch Oraka Maru, w Bacort their Highnesses's suite to Blake Pier which was selected as the place of landing. At a quarter to one o'clock a guard of honour, com- posed of 100 men of the and Battalion, Royal West Kents, under the command of Captain Tulloch, marched down to the pier headed by their band and took up a position about 50 yards in front of the entrance, with the King' Colours in their centre. The streets along the route to be taken to Government House had just previously been partially lined by police under Chief Inspector Baker. On the pier, to meet their Highnesses on landing were the Hon, T. Sercombe Smith (Colonial Secretary), Hon. Mr. A. M. Johnston (Colonial Treas surer), Hon. Mr. W. Chathan (Director of Public Works), Hon. Sir Paul Chater, K., ir Henry Berkeley Attorney General), Mr. Á, G. M. Fletcher (Clerk of Councils), Hon. Dr. F. Clarke, (President of the Sanitary Board), Colonel Darling, 0.0.C, and others.

THE OFFICIAL LANDING,

I'rincess

As the launch conveying the Royal visitors ashore left the Preusten the first gun of A Royal Salute boomed out from H.M.S. Tamar, while the expectant crowd which had gathered began to edge up for a better view of Their Im perial Highnesses. Almost simultaneously the two launches arrived alongside Blake Pier, that with the Prince and

on board on the western side. As soon as the the pastern, and the other with the suite on former made fast Captain Arbuthnot-Leslie, AD.C. handed the Princess ashore, introducing Her Highness to Colonel Darling, who in tur presented the other gentlemen mentioned to the Imperial couple. As the Princess stepped ashore, the band of the Royal West Kent Regiment played Kimegawa," the Japanese National Anthem. The introductions over Prince Arisugawa, accompanied by Colonel Darling, inspected the guard of honour, the Princess, who was attended by Viscountess Hashiguchi and suite, surveying the scene from the entrance to the pier. The inspection over the waiting chairs were entered and a procession formed for Government House, Their Imperial Highnesses leading off in the two first chairs, followed by their suite and the rest of the party to be His Excellency's guests at luncheon.

Prince Arisugawa, who is a typical Fon of Nip- pon, has a fine, manly appearance, a military bearing, and a bright open countenance, wore Japanese naval uniform, and also displayed the Star of the Order of a Kaight Grand Cross of the Bath, bestowed upon him during his recent visit to England, by H.M. King Edward, as well as the first class order of the Rising Son. The Princess wore a very handsome dress of white silk, trimmed with chiffon and white lace, and a white picture hat with pink roses and ribbons, and, sensibly enough, was not burdened with any beavy bouquet. The Vis countess Hashiguchi wat similarly garbed, blue flowers and ribbons, making the only discerni ble difference.

As the chairs conveying the party moved off the band again played a few bars of a Japanese air, and as the procession turned into Ice House Street, they struck up a British march and

party started, even the coolies taking down their queues. The Prince with the Order of the Buth on his breast came ahead; then came de Princess and, here was a wonder for The Princess in the general the people. of the photographs which we have seen opinion of the crowd was lovely.

have charmed the heart of a wheelbarrow, as de Highlander would say. She would con- 9ter an army where arms would fail.

The procession of "chairs" went on hon Durable members of the Legislative Council looking supremely uncomfortable in their top hats and frock-conts. Last of all came Mr. Chatham, smiling as ever, and quite at home.

The band struck up a lively air and the show, which had lasted for nearly five minutes,

was over.

ALLEGED TRESPASS IN

HONGKONG..

'CLAIN DUE TO SANITARY BOARD'S ACTION,

14th inst.

DODWELL v. MOSS.

QUESTION OF DAMAGES,

could safely endorse the remarks he had made. The gentlemen who honour Mr. Twentyman to-night are representatives of the Crown, law, architects, merchants, and even brokere. (Several voices "What about your son-in-law?" Answer, "He's all right." Curiously enough, to-night, we are also celebrating Mr. Twenty man's birthday. Under the circumstances two toasts would be in order, but as he (the Chair man) was a Scotsman, he studled economy, and Was therefore careful to see that one toast answered the purpose. We are all unwilling to say good-bye to our guest, but the prospect of a future meeting brings us compensation, Gen- tlemen, drink with me to the health of Mr. Twentyman.

This toast was fittingly honoured, the ban- queters singing "For Le's a Jolly Good Fel.. low," followed by the usual cheers and repeat ed igers.”

At H. D. M. Supreme Court, Shanghai, on 11th inst., before Mr. F. S. A. Bourne, assistant judge, application was made by the defendant or appellant for leave to file au amended injunction granted against him by the Pro-ed. It ran

Mr. C. M. Bain was then called upon to sing and replied with "Little Mary the last verse of which raised the roof and had to be repeat.

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ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL CO., “LD.

The report of the directors for presentation to the shareholders at the fourth annual general meeting to be held at the Astor House Hotel, on 18th fast, is as follows:- To the Shareholders of

Writing on this subject, the Nichi-Nicht says the tone of the Russian journals on the peace question is as superficial as it is grandiloquent and only serves to expose Russia's weak points Displays of ill-balanced rhetoric on the part of the Russian papers, however, are not surprising, considering that they are actuated by to make out the best case possiblo for their country. But what is surprising is that Russian statesmen in responsible positions should give vent to expressions of a similar character. These have gone so far as to allege that Russia is not so much concerned about peace as is Japan, for if the worst comes to the worst the Russians would simply evacuate North Man- churia to the "further north," leaving the Japanese in the lurch. Such an argument, the Tokio journal says, is not worth the paper on which it is printed. The withdrawal of the Russians further inland is actually what is de. sired by the Japanese, as in that case the latter, of Russian territory with less expenditure of

To pay a dividend of ro % life and treasure than would be the case by its

abgording .....................................................$63,800.00 forcible occupation. Russia, it should be dia.

To place to a reserva a/c.... 14,516,39 To carry forward............... 9028.04 tinctly understood, must abandon all hope of the restoration of territory thus occupied by

Very ample depreciation has been allowed Japan. One can hardly imagine, however, that

on buildings, plant, furniture, fixtures, cutlery, the reckless course advocated by the Russian napery, etc, a sum of over $26,600 having been Press is seriously entertained by the responsi-written off these various accounts. A sum of

The Astor House Hotel Co., Ld. Gentlemen-The directors have pleasure in submitting their report and statement of accoust to June 30th, 1905.

In the Supreme Court to-day, in, Original Jurisdiction, the Chief Justice, Sir Francis Piggott, on the bench, an action was heard at the instance of Yuen Hing Kia and Ismailes, and a motion to dissolve the interim P. Madar, against Li Shek Pang, concluding vincial Court of Foochow or for an order that There's a certain man named Twentyman of ❘ would be enabled to carry out the occupation'] pose to deal with as under:-

for $1,000 damages for trespass.

The plaintiffs, in their statement of claim, asked for an mjunction estrain the defen dont, his servants. or other agents from fres- passing on the plaintiffs property, o. 18, Swatow Lane, Victoria, and from digging up or continuing to dig up the ground at the said the drainage of the defendant's premises Nos premises or otherwise endeavouring to connect

1 to 17 Amoy Lane, Victoria, with that of the plaintiffs' premises 2 to 18 Swalow Lane. The second part of the statement showed that the plaintiffs claimed $1,00, as damages for res. pass and digging up the ground.

Mr. H. E. Pollock, K.C., instructed by Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the plaintiffs; Mr. Calthrop, instructed by Mr. E. N. Bonner, Messis. Dennys and Bowley, repre- sented the defendant,

Mr. Caltrop remarked that when the plain- tiffs commenced these proceedings they simply aid-You are trespassing," and the defend- and saplied that he was using his own drato. It appeared that the drain got out of order; it did not satisfy the requirements of the Sanitary Board and notices were served on the plaintiffs and defendant to put the drain in order. That was stated on the affidavit.

The Chief Justice-I am not trying this case

on affidavits, but on evide ce.

Mr. Calthrop-I had no idea you wanted us to bring evidence 1 have brought no witnesses. If evidence were required we should have had pleadings to set out how we becams entitled to use the drain. It has not been suggested in the affidavits that what we said is not correct. What they do say in their affidavits is that we are trespassing and in one seuse we did go on their land, but they don't say how it came about that we went on their land. We maintain that we had an easement; we were compelled by the Sanita y Board to put the drain in repair and we had to go on their land to do it. That is what they complain about: I contend that the affid wits put forward show that our answer is conclusive of that.

The Chief Justice-t understand your case.

on affidavits or not,

plaintiffs or respondents give an undertaking as to damages.

Mr. Ellis appeared for the appellant; Mr. Macleod for respondent.

According to the N, C. D. News report, Mr. Ellis said he understood that his friend was

application he understand his friend was willing willing to agree to appellant amending his answer. With regard to the second part of the to give an undertaking as to damages. He respectfully submitted that he should be heard as to the injunction being dissolved.

His Honour said he was not ready to hesr argument on that point. No doubt the rel. 'ondents should have given an undertaking when the interim injunction was issued.

Mr. Ellis said that if he could satisfy his Honour as to certain facts and points of law he would argue that the injunction should not have been granted under the circumstances.

His Honour said the undertaking would have to be given: he did not know whether Mr. Macleod was prepared to argue on the other

matter.

Mr. Macleod said Mr. Ellis' application was in the nature of an appeal.

His Honour did not feel prepared to deal with anything of the kind. The undertaking being given appellant's application was satisfied. He was not prepared to hear further argument urless Mr. Macleod was prepared to go on, Appellant asked for the undertaking or the dis- solving of the injunction. Having obtained the undertaking the alternative fell through. If both were required the application should have been worded differently,

Mr. Ellis said that if the interim injunction was dissolved he did not want the undertaking as to damages.

His Honour repeated that he could not go ou without Mr. Macleod's consent.

Mr. Macleod said that if there was an appeal against the injunction it should be treated as an appeal.

headed the guard of honour back to quarters. The only question is whether we are trying it client in an unpleasant position, with no one to

A very large contingent of the Japanese com munity was present to witness the arrival of and recaption given to their country's Royalties. After lunching with His Excellency Their Imperial Highnesses will return on board the Priuse which is scheduled to asil at 5 p.m. to-day.

Mr. Nama, Japanese Consul, had arranged dinner and soirde in bonour of their figh- nesses, but owing to the early departure of the Preussen this had to be abandoned.

THE ARRIVAL.

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A PEN-KETCH BY AN ONLOOKER The crowd that gathered to see the landing of the Prince and Princess was hardly what you would call a loyal and enthusiastic ona. effervesced with the sense of its own impor tance. A man with a tall hat was seen in the distance, and he was walking-actually walk ing. He reached Blake Pier without mishap. A aquad of Sikh policemen, came along and took their stand near the Pier, and the major demo of the lot, with a big sword, marched majestically along the line. A few minutes afterwards, the Sikhs disappeared, and where they went to is still a question for the crowd.

The first intimation that anything unusual was on the tapis was furnished by the Govern or's "chairs passing along Queen's Road That sufficed for the multitude; they were after the "chairs" with auch enthusiasm that they could not be seen for dust. A long and weary walt was in store for them.

Mr. Pollock-1 think it would be convenient and save expense to the parties if the case is tried on affidavits. I think my friend's sugges tion is a very sensible one, that it should be tried on affidavits.

The Chief Justice-You will have to get the plans proved. The plans will have to be admitted by consent, but they have to be proved to the satisfaction of the Court.

Mr. Pollock-1 don't say the plans are in.

correct, but i cannot swear to them.

The Chief Justice-Are you satisfied that the affidavits are exhaustive? I don't want an ap plication afterwards for further affidavits.

Mr. Pollock-I feel very strongly it would be a great saving of expense to all parties if your Lordship would try the case ou affidavits.

The Chief Justice-The case, then, "will be tried on affidavits as they stand and no further affidavits will be admitted.

In the course of his remarks, Mr. Pollock said that the question at issue was as to the remedy for trespass. They did not press for the injunction now, but only submitted the question as to the damages. What the plain- tiffs said was that the defendant had no right to enter the plaintiffs premises without asking and obtaining permission. Judgment was reserved,

universal fame

Because of Farnham-Good old Farn

ham's,

Now we all regret le's leaving us because he's

played the game

In running Farnham's-Good old Farm. Once he drove acri as the Garden Bridge and

ham's.

tried it at a trot

But the pony couldn't stand the weight and

over went the In, So they took him to the hospital and laid him

in a cot,

Away from Farnham's-Good old Farn

ham's.

Farnham'st Farnham's the best of health to

Farnham's

It has always been a well run firm has Farn-

bam's.

Now the old man wants to go And let's a 'Prentice run the show There's still the good old backbone left in

Farnham's

ble authorities in Russia.

It will be seen that there is a disposable balance of $67,344 43, which the directors pro.

Whilst they regret being unable to recom mend a larger dividend than that paid last year, the directors anticipate that the share. holders will recognise that there has been marked improvement in the business of the company during the past year. In making the recommendations as given above, the directors, are influenced by the necessity,

which confronts them, to introduce certain im provements in the public accommodation of the hotel,

$3,000 has been reserved against bad and There is no denying, continues the Nichi- doubtful debts, or nearly 10% of the total out- Nichi, that Russian finance is in a deplorable standing, an amount which it is hoped will not plight. All available resources have been ex-be fully required, but which the directors think hausted, the war chest is emply, and there advisable to set aside to meet all possible con seems no other course open than the issues of tingencies. The proportion of bad debts is non-convertible notes. Thai France is in no

now only about one half of one per cent. mood to provide farther fands for Russia for the continuance of the war is very clear from what the Paris correspondent of the Times has written on the subject. Since, the fall of Port Arthur the financial credit of Russia abroad has become almost nil. After the failure of her loan in France, Russia had recourse to a domestic loan, which, though it When Mr. Twentymon arose to res ly he was was claimed as having been covered to twice visibly affected by the expressions of esteem, the amount, appeats, from the disclosures He sincerely thanked Mr. Prentice for his kind made by the Paris correspondent of the remarks. For 25 years they had worked har. Financial Times, only to have reached, so far

The director record with pleasure the satis- moniously together, and it was with feelings of as public subscriptions are concerned, one. regret that circumstances necessitated his de-eighth of the amount required. However, the

over the management of the hotel on his re- parture home. But he would always carry Russian Press may indulge in grand talk as to the pleasantest recollections of Shanghai, and the prosecution of the campaign, it is an 11-turn from Australia in September, and the He could safely concealed fact that the Muscovite finance is on improved financial results achieved are in a the friends left behind say the business was left in excellent the verge of bankruptcy. Russia may manage very large measure due to his energetic and bands, and he heartily wished it all prosperity, to temporarise by issuing non-convertible noter capable management

Directorate. Mr. A. W. Burkill resigand the Some day he hoped to return and shake hands but this would be to add, more misery and with bis old friends.

distress to the already over-burdened people, chairmanship and his seat on the Board short and would be calculated to spread more dis-ly before his departure for home; Mr. Cubitt content among them. In short, the allegation also resigned owing to absence from Shanghai, that the cessation of hostilities at this stage is but on his return was invited to rejoin the more advantageous to Japan than to Russia board, as also Mr. Ayscough. Those appoint is no more true than that the latter is capable mouts require the confirmation of the share- of a continuation of the war, and the sooner holder, Mr. Anderson retires by rotation but Russia decides to bow to the inevitable the being eligible offers himself for re-election. better it will be for her and her people.

Mr. J. Douglas of the Oli Dork then sang "Hurrah for the Highlands."

Mr. Wilcockinn called attention to Mr. Twentyman as u father. It is not the usual case, he said, refer to such a fact, but every one who knew Mr. Twent; man as intimately as he did, must have been struck with his devotedness to home and family. He proposed a toast to Mrs. Twentyman.

At this stage Mr, G. S. Lindsay sang "Ten Thousand Miles Away."

Mr. Twentyman replied to the toast to bis wife, by saying that he certainly had never had a better one.-

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His Honour'said Mr. Ellis came to Court to protect his client, Something bad been done in Foochow which undoubtedly placed his look to in case the injunction was unjust. That was going to be remedied by requiring respon dents to give security that if the injunction was wrongly granted they would indemnify him.nar, delighted the banqueters with a plano-himself. The two Chinese peace envoys who Then, as Mr. Macleod said, whether the interim injunction was dissolved or not it would have to be settled by an appeal.

Mr. Ellis stated that application for leave to appeal to this Court with regard to the interim injunction had been made at Foochow it was on that appeal that be attended that day.

Mr. Macleod said he had received no notice of any appeal,

Mr. Ernest Hall, in his usual brilliant man-

forte selection.

Sir Pelham Warren proposed the health of their host, Mr.. Prentice. To which Mr. Prentice fittingly replied by toasting our popular Consul General, which was honoured by the guests singing "ufe Britannia

Mr. Jas McKie sang in his usual inimitable manner, "The Tarpaulin Jacket" to the ac companiment of Mr. W C. Murray.

After Sir Pelham replied, the Chairman pro- posed the health of the foreign filends present, coupled with the names of Messrs. Chapsal and Broderion.

His Honour said he would rather have no- tice. If Mr. Ellis wanted to go further during the vacation and if bis client would be suffer ing any wrong by waiting until September he

Mr. Bain then sang in good, oid Scotch style would be quite ready to hear it on notice being

"Hach Aye," which was enthusiastically receive given,

Mr. Ellis thought he had made it quite cleared, the guests Jaining in the chorus. what be wanted. The heading of his applica Won showed that was att appeal from a pro. vincial Court. He asked leave to amend the application to read "and that in the event of the injunction not being dissolved plaintiff shall give an undertaking as to damages,"

Mr. Macleod asked that the appeal should be set down for hearing. In a proper way, with

factory working of the staff. Mr. Levey took

Auditors.Messrs. Thomson and Leske 10- tire, but are willing to continus in office if re-elected

COTTON FOR JAPAN,

At the last National Association's exbibition in Brisbane, à quantity of locally-raised cotton was gioned for exhibition purposes. Some samples of it were afterwards sent by the De partment of Agriculture to Japan to ascertain what would be the prospects of the market for colton in that country, where large quantities of colton are used in factories. Current eveDis have probably delayed the reply, but the Japa nese Consul at Townsville recently obtained one dated July 1, and has forwarded it to the department at Brisbane. It includes the opi bion of the Nippon Cotton-spinoing Associa tion, and is to the effect that the cotton sent was of suitable character, and that if Queens- land could produce it in large quantites there would be a great demand for it in the Japanese markets. The general opinion was that the sample was very good. The names of several reliable Japanese firms, who are interested in the cotton trade are embodied in the letter, The Queensland Department of Agriculture reports that the cotton which is being experi- mentally treated at Ipswich is now coming in briskly, and it is expected that fully 20 tons or more will be available for expart at the end of the season. This quantity will enable some markets at least to be tested with bulk samples,

The Tokyo Asahi questions the plenary powers of M, Witte. The tenor of some of the recent telegrams, says our contemporary, leads the people to doubt whether M. Witte is vested with full power for conducting the peace negatiations. This is discernible even in what purports to be the conversation of M. Witte came to Hiroshima ten years ago to attempt to make peace were sent away as they were im perfectly vested with plenary power, and from what is reported it is not at all unlikely that bistory may repeat itself at the coming con ference. Considering the circumstances under with the meeting of the representatives of the belligerent countries has been brought about, one can hardly imagine that Russia would take any action likely to cast reflec ilon on her good faith and sincerity. At the same time it is doubtful if the Ras, sinn Government-a veritable hot-bed of conflicting opinions-has agreed to eatrust all the responsibilities of the peace negotia- tions to a man who, whatever his raputa- Mr. Chapsal replied in French, while Mr. tion, bas baca behind the scenes until recently. Brodersen made a very brilliant oration in All things considered, we shall not be surpris English, dwelling chiefly upon his long tatied, concludes the Asahi, if we hear of the rup- tare of the negotiations at any moment. Should macy with Mr. Twentynian.

Mr Clemants was pressed into singing they prove abortive in consequence of the "Pretty Polly Perkins ", and it was with reluct limited powers of the Russian envoy, Fussia ance he sang without the aid of an accompanist cannot shirk the responsibility of having abused Before terminating the proceeding, Mr. the good faith of President Roosevelt as well Prentice suked Messrs. Bain, Lindsay and Burns

as of Japan. to sing "We are nos fou". This selection

The Jiji Shimpo thinks that while the real proved to be ons of the hits of the evening.

"Auld Lang Syne" and "God save the King" attitude of the Russian Government as regards peace is almost an unknown quantity, the ap closed the normal programme.

Among those present were Sir Pelham War. pointment of M. Witte, coming, as it did, after the resignation of men of less weight and less ren, Rev. C. E. Darwent, Messrs. H. G. Dowler, peaceful proclivities, may be taken as proof of F.S, A. Bourne, D. Landale, A McLeod, G.

an agreement in the policy of the Government. Do Saturday a tragedy occurred in the City

Collinson, H. J. H Tripp, W. H. Bartham, B. From the outset M, Witte has been regarded Atkinson, C. H. Godfrey, E. Cornish, W. J. Hị; as an advocate of peace, and consequently his by reason of which a charge of murder may

Chater, R. Toeg, W. Young, H. E. R. Hunter, responsibility with regard to the war is not like fronted with several recent complaints the be preferred against some person, or persons

G. R. Wheelock, M. Chapsal, W. Cowan, E. F. that of Li Hungchang who negotiated peace boy was identified as the person who had com. at present unknown. It appears that at noon

Mackay, James Mackie, R. Carr, W. E, Murray, in the war of 1894-5. M. Witte could have demitted a startling series of burglaries and rob. on that day, oue Liau Yau Ying was left alone

G. H. Potts, S. S. Shorrock, R. H. Shaw. Hclined the appointment if he choose. His ac bories in the district of Gun Club Hill, Kow. A big burly inspector of police, whose face as caretaker in a coolie house in Hillier

Wilcockson, W. Carlson, S. Groundwater, M. ceptance therefore implies that he has con- loon. The charges were that between 8th and and manner were so genial that they kept the Street, and was lying down in a room on the crowd at peace with the world and established second floor, when a man of men, at present PRITAIKO was never more popular than this Yarawa, H. Robertson, W. S. Burns, C. M. Bain, fidence in his ability to successfully negociate 14th last, be had committed (1) an armed rob present year, writes the correspondent of the C. Houson, D. Black, J. G. Mackenzie, F terms of settlement. He knows that the Rus: berg with violence, (-) a bighway robbery, with authority, said " Back, please." A little more, unknown, entered the room, and one of them

Crighton, H von Rucker, H. Brodersen, G. Bians, despite their blastering, at heart desire violence, (3) three burglaries, with assault, and and half the people in the back rows would plunged a knife into the breast of the sleeping N. C. D. Netes, Along the whole coast, there Korf, W, M. Lay, A. Tadd, E. W. Clements, peace, and so de the Powers. And ar, under finally returning from banishment to which be have fancied they were at Seeton, "Look man, just below the breast bone, and then must be at least five hundred people enjoying after that lot there," he said to a sabordinate, cleared off. A coolie returning to the house the advantages of this delightful location. The G. Wilson, G. D. Scott, G. 8. Lindsay, A such circumstances, Japan will not insist on had been sentenced to March last for armed but it was an easy task set the policemen almost immediately afterwards, and seeing Committee on the Webli version of the Bible. Arbuthnot, R. S. Freeman, Dr. Graham, heavy terms, peace may be restored on lines robbery.-His Worship, after hearing the S. Hardoon, H. S. Smart, W.-M. Dowdall, J.Pacceptable to the Russians. H. Witte prota enumeration of the charges, and taking evi Never was a crowd so quiet and respectable. what had happened, reported the matter to the meets here this year, The Committee con Parker, W. B. Buyers, J. Douglas, J. Strang, J. bly aims at using the influence obtained by dence of the arrest of the accused, said that as There were two lawyers, three shipping clerks, police, who went to the scene and had the man sists of Drs. Sheffield and Wherry of North Dunstan and J. Radgets.

robbery with violence, if brought home to the de the successful negotiation of peace toward ac the heads of two shipping arms and a journalist | removed to the Government Civil Hospital for China, and Messrs. Pearce and Lloyd of Can

complishing the internal reform of his country. accused, was sufficient to send him to penal In sight. The rest of the people were cram- treatment, but he died there last night. Before tan and Foochow. Next week, the Mission of

one of those cases fret, so that if a conviction ming their way to the pier.

his death the man was conscious and made a the American Board holds its annual meeting A CORRESPONDENT writes to the Shanghai | This, however, will prove a very bird task even servitude for life, it would be advisable to take Between the bind of the Kents and the statement to the police, but was unable to tell heres also the American Presbyterian Mission Times from Newchang The Chinese are dy for a man of his ability. Apart from the re bodyguard was an open space, First a them anything that could throw any light on and the North-China Tract Society. Following ing in great numbers here of a strange disease; form of internal administration which Mt. Witte was secured the ciber charges could of course Chiness coolie tried to cross. With a kindly the affair. The matter is under police investi. these meetings will come the Conference of Their heads swell up snormously till the pati. may or may not contemplate if he counts on be withdrawn. The case was then remanded

Obristian Workers.

sols die. Nobody knows what the malady is: 1 Japan's pilability in the matter of her claims sutji tormoISOW, Eand the soldier-constable put him back. Then gation,

Then the Kents, led by the band, appeared, sweating, tired, but always orderly. The band played a rousing march, which even set the coolies stamping their feet to keep time. The tunics of the Keats were wet with perspiration. Thair medals shone as if their wearers had just come from an onslaught.

MYSTERIOUS MURDER

IN HONGKONG.

14th inst,

notice of hearing,

Mr. Ellis said that the only point he intend ed to argue was that the provincial Court should not have granted the injunction.

His Honour said there was nothing more to be talked about Leave was given to amend the answer, and Mr. Macleod would give an undertaking with regard to any damages ap: peliant might have suffered by the granting of

the injunction,

Mr. Ellis asked that the hearing of the ap- peal should be set down as soon as possible.

His Honour, at Mr. Macleod's request, left it to counsel to settle the date of bearing.

WHEN Sergeant Gordon, of Samsuipo polica station, arrested a youthful Chinaman on Mon. day on the charge of stealing a Jackot, he was quite unaware of the importance of his cap.

ture. When taken to the station and con.

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