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THE MERCURY GARAGE CO.

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FOR

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TELEPHONE: 977.

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TELEPHONE 1355.

SHANGTUNG QUESTION.

TEXT OF THE CHINESE

NOTE.

The following is a translation

THR HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

KOWLOON FERRIES,

BIGGER BOATS PROMISED,

The twenty-second "ardinary [general meeting of shareholders in the Star Farry Company, Ltd.. was held this morning. The Hon. Mr. Jahn Johnstona presided, |and thara were also present **** Messrs. A. Q. Lang (Director) W. S. Brown (Secretary), Frank Smith, M. S. Northcote, E Sadick, J. M. Wong and J. Hooper.

The Chairman said-Gentle- men I propose with your approval to follow the customary procedure and take the report and accounts as read. The main feature of the working is abi increase in the gross earnings from traffic, of $6,255,91, and sa increase in the nett profit of $11,- 398 88, over last year's figures. Cheaper roal was To a large extent responsible for this in crease in nett proft, as I regret to say that, despite a very careful jebeck on outgoings, all other

have expenses

considerably increased. The causes for enhanced cost of running ex- penses, other than coal, are too familiar to need recapitulation and unfortunately there is no discernible prospect of an early reduction. As indicated in my remarks shareholders Inst

year, we were able to reduce fares as from the 1st June, 1919, and we were able to again reduce these AS

the 1st April this your to $6.00 for single tickets and $9 for

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monthly tickets for families of three. Since the beginning of the year. the time-table bas been accelerated during the busy hours and several improvements providing for increased accom- medation on the ferries, for firar- class passengers, bave been made, but, looking

ibe future needs of Kowloon, your. Directors feel that the time has arrived where make- shift provision for our PAS- Isengers-comfort wn the present

Soals. IS no longer possible.) and larger and more up-to-date ferries will have to be provided. With this end in view, plans are now being prepared for ferries] which will be capable of trans- porting not only a very much

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larger number of passengers at one time, but will also provide) [accommodation for vehicular trac-on-the-same-trip. The örst Cost of these new beats will, of course, be heavy, and further, to berth them satisfactorily, a very consider- able sum of money will have Ito

expersied on the present which, at the wharves covers the foregoing, the Minister best, will require much altera-l if this Ministry while stazing the tian, and in all probability reasons why the Government of will have to be scrapped this country cannot open direct entirely. Preliminary plans have neguliations with your country.already been prepared, but when has called attention to the fact I mention that the estimated cost) that, the state of war with fer- of one ferry alone is in the neigh- of the Chinese Reply to the many no longer existing, there is bourhood of two lathe you will Japanes Notes concerning the necessity for the continued readily realise that Shantong question:

retention of Japanese troops give this question very careful In connection with the settle.within and without the Bay of consideration before definitely ment of the question for the Awochow, and the protection of embarking on our programme. retrocession of Tsingtau and re-the line from Kiaschow to Tsinan Traffic receipts, however, continue organisation of affairs in the should immediately he restored to increase sure indication of province of Shantung, as per v par to prewar conditions. This is the growing popularity of Kow despatch of April 9th. Your tarnestly expected by the foren loon as a residential quarter-and Excellency in delivering für Sotement and people of this country (although the provision of newer thereanent in January of the

necessary arrangements and more up-to-date means present year, stated that as the will be made for the protection of of communication across the result of the enforcement of the the line upon the retirement of harbour cannot be expected peace treaty, your Exceliener's your troops. The retrocession of to immediately increase thel Government - Contemplated the Tsingtau and the withdrawal of number of residents in Kowloon retrocession of Tsingtau and troops are two separate questions.itself. I have sufficient faith in would make arrangements for the We base no doubt that the Gov- the attractions of Kowloon and withdrawal of troops along ernment of your country will the New Territories to support the Raochow-Tainan line. The cause no further delay whereby scheme which, although it may Gorerament of this country has bringing about misunderstand be a few years before its time. duly taken note of this, basings among the Chinese people will. I ain sure, be eventually inasmuch i+

China did not and in the outside world reunited Finally Lam pleaseri ----

The war with to say that the Government. to approve of the decision of the Furthermore. Paris conference concerning the Germany having terminated. whom we have outlined DOT question of Kassbox Bay, this there is no necessity for the pre-programme, give us an assurance country could T200 SP3 ita sence of Japanese troops in and that, provided certain recom. #37"

to sign

peace out of the Kiaochow Bay. If the mendations regarding the cost treaty with Germany, and Government of your country will of fares and disposal of possible therefors could not open direct see to it that all war arrange profits are carried out, every negotiations with your countryments are brought to a close thus facility will be given us in reference to the question of showing your peaceful attitude, arranging for these improve- Tsingtan in accordance with the the Government of this country ments. German Tresty. Furthermore, will instruct the local authorities the strong attitude of the entire to take up the matter with your population of hins against direct Consuls accordingly.

negotiations

is

the

undoubtedly

within the cognisance of Your

Excellency. With the aforesaid

reasons, and with a view to

preserving the friendly relations

All

SOME PEOPLE RUSH ABOUT

in

Mr. A. O. Lang seconded the ed ption ri the report and; accounts, and the motion WES carried.

On the proposition of Mr. M. MS. Northcote, seconded by Mr. Sadick, the appointment of Mr. A. D. Lang as

a Director waa

of the two countries, the Govern- and tire themselves unnecessarily, ment of this country cannot thinking to Cure their con-confirmed.

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give a definite (7) reply. With stipation by spasmodic Ets of Teference to the revision of a Lazerexertion. Others more sex Mr. Suyth moved and Mr. verbal statement, the Chineseible, take reasonable exercise Northcots seconded the Government further poderstands daily, and use the little gentle election of the Hon. Mr. Johu that the Government of your as-nature laxatives, Pinkettes, Johnstone as Director-Carried. country is willing to withdraw occasionally, thus ensuring the troops along the line from healthy regularly. By dispelling Mr. F. Maitland Kiaochow to Tainan. The Gov. constipation Pinkertes curo appointed auditor at a remunerf ernment of this country will Biliousness,

stion of $300 on the motion a- Headaches, arrange with the local authorities Liverishness, foal breath. Of Mr. Sadick, seconded by Mr. J.M. for the transfer of other railway druggists, or post free, 60 cents

Wong. guards to assume the duty of the vial, from Dr. Williams* protecting the whole line.

Medicine Co., 96 Szechuen Road, Io reference to your despatch which | Shanghai.

Sick

The Chairman said dividend warrants could be obtained on application.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 1920,

NOTICES

DAIRY FARM NEWS.

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of

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&c &c

From Australia.

FINNAN HADDCCK,

KIPPERS,

FILLET

HADDOCKS,

HAM

direct from the Scottish Fisheries.

BACON IN RASHERS

60 cents per lb

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OWING TO THE CONSTANT

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