We have just received a consignment of LOWNEY'S
CHOCOLATES
in fancy boxes.
A. S. WATSON & CO., LTD.,
HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
Telephone No. 16,
T-day's Advertisements
The
China
TO LET AT WEI-HAI-WEL
COMFORTABLY
THE CHINA MAIL.
MARINE COURT OF INQUIRY.
NEWS OF THE DAY. THE WANCHAI TRAGEDY.
LOGAL AND GENERAL.
ANOTHER CONSTABLE DIES.
P.C3 C38 Kwong Sang, who was Mrs Landers to distribute the found hidden under the bed in the prizes at, the Diocesan Girls' School room which contained the deal next Thursday.
The Prize Distribution at St. Paul's College, arranged for Saturday evening, has been postponed. The breaking-up concert will be held as usual..
We are asked to mention, in onder to prevent disappointment, that all tickets for the performance at the Peak Club in aid of the Prisoners-of-
bodiey of Inspector O'Sullivan and Sergeant Clarke, and who was sent to the hospital suffering from a wound in the stomach, died at 5 o'clock this morning.
The bodies of Sergent Clarke and
THE DEFENDANTS EVIDENCE.
The Marine Court of Inquiry into the complaint of Captain M. B. Wilson against Mr. N. G. Majer, formerly chief officer and now master of the
anapouri was occupied all yesterday afternoon hearing the evidence of the dafendant, Mr. Majer.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14,19.&
had been on the bridge all day. By about 6 pm. things, ware becoming aarious, and, witness began to consider
TODAY'S PROCEEDINGS, When the inquiry was resumed to day,
his position as Chief Officer of the ship Captain Majer tonderad testimonial Mix Wilson called the "boy and given him by Captain Jenkyne, the ordered strong black coffee. Witness master of the Lastes under whons. supposed it was a very good thing for he served as shiel offer Captain Wilson. A
Commander Beckwith-Was the Captain drunk all the timet
coffee or whisky all the time. M
In reply to Mr. Shopton, Captain: midnight, on November, 12, there were Majer maid that from 8 am potil no entries in the scrap log in Captain Wilson's writing.
War Fund have been sold out and P.C. Mullab Singh was removed Captain was at tiffin witness noticed that telescope and discerned, s maateboad/conduct of the ship.
that there is no accommodation avail
able for those who have no tickets
As the editions of the China Mail of Tuesday and Wednesday
bough increased, were entirely sold Mail.Recounts of the Wanchai tragedy We may mention that the
will be reproduced in the Weekly Edition of the Chisin Afait which will
HongKoso, Thursday, Jan. 84, 1918.
FURNISHED with good Board at! Farisaus Bay, Wei-ba-wel. For terms *apply
THE WANCHAI TRAGEDY.
MR. NIVEN.
Maison de Notre Dame.
Rue de France, Tientsin.
Hongkong, Jan. 24, 1913. - ́ ́
COMPANY, LIMITED.
FAIRE of the above
E DIRECTV declared AN IN TERIM DIVIDEND of 3% (equal to 3/ per share) on the Preferred Ordinary Nares and 6% (equal to 6/- per share)
TIIVIDENDS are free of Income Tax for those Sharea on the Colonial Begin ter, and will be payable on and after FRIDAY, 15th February, 1918, at the Company's Office.
TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from THURSDAY, 7th February to THURSDAY, 14th February both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Lan.
General Managers. Hoogkong, Jan. 94, 1918.
PUBLIO AUCTION..
73
out
desirable to order eurly,
manner that
SOCIAL AND " PERSONAL.
Another very old resident of Kobe who has just passed away is Mr. J. A. Allon who has died there at the age
of 70..
of
about the funerla..
The order of the procession was
was as follow
ness went into his room, where be
1
Witness: He was getting worno» Commander Beckwilk—All the while he was drinking coffee, from 6 pm. I
Captain Davison pointed out that do not know whether he was drinking to have taken charge of the ship, for although Captain. Majer was supposed Witness, continuing, said that as he two hours, when the ship was an le Mr. Majer related that on November was very wet he went into his room to shore and running into danger, he did. FUNERAL OF THE VICTIMS.
12th there was no sun and no means of change. The Second Oficar came to him not know how the ship was heading by.
the compass and mada a report, as a consequence of taking observations, and the only way which witness rasbed on to the bridge thoughts were so occupied owing to the Captain Major explained that him The funerals took place, this after-of-fading out the position of the abip clad only in his wat trousers, & jacket, unasual circumstances, and being con noon, of the victims of the Gress was by dead reckoning. The weather and a pair of old shoes; that was shour tinually threatened with assault or Strood affray.
was very bad; it was blowing hard and were still there, the former hanging on suything else but to sea to the general 6.30 p.m. Captain and Mrs. Wilson Captain Wilson, that he had no time do there was a very heavy 105. While the to the rails. Witacas looked through &
Cross-examined by Mr: Alabaster, light. He drew Captain Wilson's stenCaptain Majer said that the officer on from the Government Civil Hospital the ship was in discoloured water and had tion to it, calling out: "A maat-head
8.1 p.m. and detachment of ron shout. 300 yards in this water when green light on the port bow, sit" charge of the ship considered to be in the Folic Reservempanied the the captain returned to the bridge. By Captain Wilson replied: It is a star In reply to Commender Benkwith, fun barring a tothe offieis parting this time witness had altered the course board light Witness repeated his Captain Majer said that it na usual
previous assertion, but Captain Wilson Place Nation where the and headed the ship S. E. He noticed was obdurate and stuck to what be had for the officer on the bridge to alter the Mounted aertion of the Police Re-that a great change had come over stated The Captain then said: "Get permission if he considered the vessel. course of a ship without the Captain's serves had, Furade ready toljein in
Captain Wilson, but he pointed out to her N.N.E Witness replied: "You was in danger. the certège.
him that the ship had been in discolour.cannot do that air; you will crash into
la reply to Mr. Alabaster Captain ed water for some time sud that he had the ship going N.N.E. Witness called the ship when Captain Wissa weat to the ship. Captain Wilson persisted in Majer said that he altered the course of Her hundreds of thousands of
consequently altered the course. Captain gut: Hard sport" and, blowing. Bo rendy on Saturday morning. To Chinese bad puthered and the crowd | Wilson said that as there had been no the whistle, called the Second Optifin. He did not think it necessary to inform Captain Wilson: They bully ensure copies of this edition it is as se deise, that the cortig bad land sighted it would be better to steer and quartermaster an to the bridge worked together and Captain Wilson
sove difficulty in starting Queen's west, and the course was sitered accord after which he jumped to the wheel often consulted him. Road was also densely packed on ingly. Captain Wilson then auggested control of the wheel himself and system of secret signals with the Chief
Captain Wilson attempted to take
·Did you batch plot and arrange The Hon. Mr. Claud Sevem, either side of the road, the steps of that witness should leave the bridge and forget to starboard. Witness the Engineer and the second officer I did WE imgine that there is much more C.M.G., delivered his second lecture Central Market contained vast nun-have a rest, as witness's watch below was called the Second Officer and said: to be learns, in connection with the at the Union Chureb Hall, last night bers and Pottinger Street, which nearing The time was between 1.30 I tell you" Capban Wilson then tried Chief Engineer " might have to take
"Take this wheel and keep it sport till not hatch a plot. tragic affair which took place in on
What did you do I aid to the Forty Years' Progress in British slodes from the top very sharply, and 2 pan. Witress, however, hesitated to dislodge the Recond Officer from the 74 Gresson Street on Tuesday than it is Malaya." The Rer, J. Kirk Macon offering a good vantage point, was to do so, owing to Captain Wilson's bad wheel. Witnes left the wheel and charge of the ship III do, will your yet possible, even for the police, tochie presided and there was a large crowded from top to bottom and condition and the dangerous situation of jumped on to the telegraph, but Captain consult with the second officer to get obey my cotamanda1" He did not. gather. Possibly when the captured attendance of members of the guild looked lista vast gallery in a theatre. the ship. Captain Wilson again spoke quartermaster, followed witness and matiny. He told the Chief Engineer Wilson, who was squabbling with the his support to a contemplated act of IN DO-CHINA STEAM NAVIGATION members of the gang are placed upon and the genent-public. The lecture There could be no doubt as to the to him about taking a rest, and ordered fried to wrench his grasp off the tele that he thonght it his duty to take
their trial. facta may be gleaned er's, intimate acquaintance with his
the Second Officer to do likewise. Both graph. Witness held on to the tele-charge of the ship feelings these vast crowds of throwing more light on the occurr subject from long residence as an
of them then left the bridge. Wit-press his hand down. He used filthy with taking charge of the ship altering graph, and Captain' Wilson tried to
Mr. Alabaster: You are charged ence. Mernwhile the feature of it official in Malays enabled him to give silence of this gathering had a conversation with the Second any to take charge of my ship law-abiding. Chinese, and the impres whichi excites must common is that troit the subject in a
language, saying: "7 will not allow the course without the Captain's the polien why entered the hoe was both adequate and interesting was eloquent testimony of their deep on a sofs to rest. His mind, however, the Second Officer orders as to his daying his support in an act of contemplated the cortège pussel along the route officer, after which he lay down Witness preserved a stolid calm, giving Chief Engineer with the object of secar permission and with consalting with the on the Deferred Ordinary Shares to execute a search warrant carried and a cordial vote of thanks was calated at the rate of 1/11 per
sympathy and their abhorrence of was troubled as to the consequences They passed the ship on the port side, mutiny. Dollar.
doubt by the current assumption that
arms. This comment is inspired accorded him at the cloer
the dastardly crimes which brought that might result if the ship were left was heaving in a disgraceful manner; templated an act of muting. Es bad FNE. Captain Wilog, by this time Captain Majer denied that be. eous in the Captain's charge, and he kept ou using Bithy and abusive language decided at that time that the safety of it was known to the police that they
pacing the cabin undecided what to do reiterating that it was a stern light and the ship depanded on him. He did were pursuing armed robbers. Thera
After about fifteen minutes be looked that he was not going to allow witness arrange with the Chief Engineer to give is nothing, however, in the officia!
to do as he wished. Witness replied: a private signal on the engine room First caine a detachment of the through the port-hole and discerned What I wanted to do,"
"I bave dood.telegraph in the event of his having to police report to confirm this sump-
Mounted Police Reserve, clearing the that the ship was still sailing in muddy. If you think you are fit to take com take charge of the ship tion. It simply says that the party
roud, then the Band of the Middlesex water. He decided to go back to the mand of your ship again, do so? Mr. Alabaster: What time did you Regiment, playing Chopin's "Marche bridge, and did so. When he got to Captain Wilson forced his fiats into make up your mind to take charge of went to institute a search for property
Funebre. Next, a detachment of the chart-room he was surprised to and defendant's face and ordered him to the ship-1 decided, about three in believed to have been stolen from the
Hongkong Police Sergeants drawing that the course had been altered. He lears the bridge, aying will put the afternoon, that if Captain Wilson Military Quarters in Kennedy road
a gun carriage on which reated th
you, in
Witness replied: "I persisted in his decision to stop the ship, coffin, covered with Union Jack, barried to the Captain and informed will not leave the bridge; I will put the in view of the fact that the abip recently. There were one or two
irons on myself." Mrs Wilson then was on a lee shere, a gale blowing, Among the passengers who arrived containing the remains of Sergeant him of it and suggested beaving the lead charges heard at the Magistracy by the s.s. Venezuela, were Mrs, the Indian Police and then another port side, holding on to the rails, with Wheon by the hand, said Don't, ad, romsthing would have to be done.
Clarke, followed by a detachment of Captain. Wilson was standing on the same between them and, taking Captain the glass falling and a typhoon expect short time ago relating to property C. de Obaldia and children, wife of gun carriage with the coffin contain Mrs. Wilson beside him. The ship by cannot you quieten up, Monty, dear."
Monty! dear; plante," Monty dear; THE Undersigned have received in stolen from a dwelling houses in the Consul of Panama in Eongkonging the remains of PC. Mullal this time had been have to with her
structions from Mr. Dọc Cruxo KER, to sell by Public Auction,
Keanedy road, and we assume that)
Commander Beckwith-Was he still Acting under doctor's orders, Jack, the gun carriage being drawn head to the wind and was going slow Witness: I submit that Captain defence is not that you acted in the
Singh, also covered with the Union
drank! the property for which search was His Excellency the Governor. Sir by Indian Police Sergeants. Follow. At that moment witness sighted land on Wilson war drunk from the time we agony of the moment, you planned being made did not consist of weapons F. H. May, K.C.M.G., will not being came another body of Hongkong the port quarter amidship bearsighted the muddy water till 10 p.m. and ammunition but of personal pro-shle to distribute the prizes ut Fire Brigade, Jailers and Warders and asked him to cast the lead, at the Captain waste facier and ordered escape the consequences of your Act Witness, continuing, aid that sa the afternoon and that you cannot possibly these things for the best part of the mencing at 2.30 p.m. each day, at his
Police Sergeants, members of the Witness called for the Second Officer premises The Old Post Office Build party belonging to the occupants of Queen's College this year, as he haunt Portuguese Police Reserves, same time blowing the whistle and he called the Chief Engineer and ordered unless you succeed in picking up sad ing" Queen's Road Central,
these quarters Tha me men who promised to do. The prizes will be Then followed officers and ordering the quartermaster to call up him to bring the irons to put the Cap covering Captain Wilson's charseter went to institute the search at No. 6 distributed by the Colonial Secretary, commissioned officers of the Royal land to Captain Wilson who asked having like a manise all, the while and Wilson was drunk
all bands. He pointed out the tain in them. Captain Wilson was be with as much and as you can!--Captain Greason Street had probably in the Hon. Mr. Cland Severn, C.M.G.,
Garrison' Artillery followed by. KAKEMONOS, CURIOS, atitúted handreds of searshes before at noon on Wednesday, February 6th and a number of civilian Indiansest to him, and said, "Oh, Monty, becoming too serious and called the the irons, things were getting too
another detachment of Indian Police, was
in a benvy voice, where the land witness thought the man was going
Mrs. Wilson then pointed it mad. Witness thought that things were yet you left the bridge I went to get You say the Captafa was drunk and in their time in the same way Comprising:--
bringing up the rear. Sportsmen generally und cricketers
dear, cannot you see it! There's land; Second Officer on to the bridge. He thick The Captain was drunk and and without the least fear or expests in particular will be interested, to Inspector O'Sullivan was removed Captain's only remark was "Where" witness leaving the bridge to call the
In the meantime, the body of Monty, dear; there's land.
The did not think the Captain, noticed was holding on to the rail 3-coloured Vases and Plates, Blue and tion of meeting armed resistance hear of the wedding of Lieut. from the Roman Catholic Cathedral, Witness thought the Captain was very Second Officer, because on his return heVes, but a Captain bas got sex lega
It was very rough weather was it notf White Vases and Figures, &c., Old of the character they encountered Livingstone Walker of the Seday morning, and was placed on a the land. The lead wax cast and jumping wildly, repeating and Judy exhibition yesterday in Bronzes, including Incense Barners of on this distressing ocension. But, Yeomanry, and Miss Mewburn,
where it had been lying since yertef drunk at the time and could not secaw the Captain dancing about and Then why did you give us a Punch the Sung and Ming Dynasties, Fekinese
gun carriage which, accompanied by registered 243 fathoms. It was blowing stern light, a stern light. Witness imitation of Captain Wilson dancing Cloisonne, Amber and Jadestone Ora unhappily, on this occasion they which
took place at Pembury, another detachment of the Police gale by then with a very heavy sea then called out to the Chief Engineer: about and waving his arms about in the menta, Beads, Carved Bamboo Ware,found themselves in the midst of a Sussex, in November last." Livy Reserves, proceeded to Wanchai running." Witness again pointed out For Heaven's sake, be quick with the air? How could be do that if he was Kakemonos and Wall Hangings, Jade gang of ruffians abundantly supplied Walker was sometime Captain of Market, where the remainder of the the land to Captain Wilson, whe then irons. When Captain Wilson saw too drunk to stand A drunken k stone Charms, Ivory Cervings, etc etc with small arms and ammunition, the Surrey County Cricket Club. Police Beserves and the Police ggested they should have to for the the Chief Engineer on the bridge, he can do lots of funny things. I forist with the deplorable results already He captained Shanghai against Here the two processions joined up Wilson was looking for the land which Get off my bridge. The Chief
night and let the ship remain there till asked: What are you doing here that Captain Wilson was drunk, mad. Reserve Band had been drawn up the morning Even then Captain Your place is in the engine-room drank if you like, W. reported. We all know how Hongkong in Interport matches on and proceeded to the Sikh Temple be could not ace. Witness decided that Engineer replied: "I have been he has a matinous crow I have been Would it not make a man mad when difficult problems it is to prevent several occasions in recent years.
where the body of P.C. Mullah Singh the ship was in danger and that it was called up on official business by the 42 years at sea and have never had a the smuggling of arms into the
was conveyed to the Temple. Then not the right thing to do. He advised Chief Officer. Witness then said: “ charge of mutiny brought against me." Colony from the adjacent territory
the cortège moved on to the Roman Captain Wilson to run south, as other have sent for the Chief Engineer, in the Captain Majer than protested at the Catholic Cemetery and the last rites was the ship would run sabore. He first place, to witness your actions as suggestion by Mr. Alabaster that he were solemnised for Inspector O'Sul-expected a typhoon; as there was a Master of the Manapouri; in the second plotted to take charge of the ship. livan, during which the gun carriage terrific gale at the time, Captain place, it is necessary for him to take He did not plot. The Captain was THE COURT CARDO. bearing the body of Sergeant Clarke Wilson insisted on the ship remaining my official orriers as commander of this drunk and he did what he thought wa
reragined ouside, with guard of where she war, hat witness persisted in ship for the time being; and, in the right for the saftey of the ship a On view from Thursday, 31st inst., Indeed, in the absence of any second change of programme, last night Firemen When this ceremony had an southwards, as it was a safer course you to put you in irons" Captain Majer, your protest has been noted.
The Court Card repeated their honour composed of the Volunteer telling him that it would be better to third place and that is the worse for
The President Very good, Captain authentic information as to the ad ispite of the fact that the andiente pleted the final stage to the Protesthe carried out the ship, might hava pm. The weather and the Captain rosa for the tiffia interval
been completed the cortège como follow. The time was about 3,30 Wilson again commenced his fithy
Mr. Alabaster further cross examined. antecedents of the members of the
If the Captain's suggestion had language and continued to do so till 10 Captain Majer, after which the Cours Was somewhat small, the performance ant Ceremony where the last rites heen blown astore. Besides, they then seemed to quieten down together. Mr. Thomas A. Nicholas, seting assanied among the Chinese that
were performed for Sergeant Clarke had about 600 passengers om haard, Captain Wilson left the bridge and Second officer of the Manapouri, gate they are probably connected with
Tonight, Friday and Saturday will A be the last thres opportunities of Colony, including BE. The Gover would lose his certificate. Bo felt the handit gangs associated with witnessing this entertaining party, who or joined in the cortège. himself to be in a very awkward later witness as a light and sent a Mujer painted out the land, the Cap chit if he saw a light. A few minutes Capt. Majer. He said that when Capt, political organisations at Canton. certainly deserve every support Five issue to-morrow.
Further details will appear in our position and eventually as the captain chit down. Captain Wilson came up tain was quito, unable, to see it. The Whether this assumption has any per cent of their takings is being given
porsisted in disregarding his advice, he and said: Well, old fellow, you've Captain was then holding on to the banis in fact, will doubtless be to the Red Cross Fond."
THE DEAD OFFICERS.
erhaulted the Chief Engineer and got dd good eyesight a mile on the starboard side, reeling under revealed when the trials take place;
decided to remain on the brige, alert, Mr. Shenton-If Mr Wilson's orders the influence of drink ADIDA The late Inspector Mortimor watching the actions of the Captain had been carried out would there have bat whether it be true or false
O'Sullivan leaves a wife and two At about 4.00 pm. he saw broken been a collision, with the loan of the careely affects the most obvious
children. He was 2 years of agewater on the starboard bow a few ship and passengers 1 lessons to be drawn
and joined the Hongkong Police minutes later he saw a dark object Witness Yen, According to Chinese telegram Force in 1800. He was raised to the looming ahead; and, later on, he noticed Captain Davison-Captain Wilson that search parties mast in future General Lauk Wing Ting the Inspector Mav 1914. about three-quarters of a mile away. He ships have met end on with the least currence, which is, in the first place, the Cabinet at Peking has promised rank of Inspector, Fint Cluse in a large ship, which was crossing the gave an order N.N.Z. If that order Manapouri's bows. The steamer was had been carried out would not the two be fully armed for self-defence, and, Generalship of the three provinces of The late Sergeant Clarke also called the Captain's attention to this possible chance of danger Witness: secondly that more stringent men- Kwangtung, Kwangs and Hunan if he leaves a wife and two children. He Captain Wilson, who was still leaning No There was great danger, and
A REPORTED "CHINO-JAPANESE," sarts are required to prevent the cancels the independence" of the two Hongkong Police in 1001 10 against the railings, replied 1 do Cla reply to Commander Gibom. H.N was 36 years of age and joined the
LOAN CONTRACT: smuggling of arms of ammunition. Kong and secures the withdrawal of Constable and was raised to the rank pointed out the ship to him and blown, either on his ship er en the other The Intelligence Bareru of Cantos
hot.ee anything Mrs. Wilson then witness stated that no fog signals were The casualty list in itself speaks Kwangn troops from the province of of Sergeant in May. 1816-
said "Don's you sea, Monty, hip,municates the following alike of the dangers to which the Kwangtang
MontysPontinuing witness asid next
FRIDAY and SATURDAY,
the 1st and 2nd February, 11, com
A LARGE ASSORTMENT, OF CHINESE PORCELAINS,
&C
C
A large variety of 5-coloured and
and a large number of Old Souff Battiel,
Also
Fize Jadestone Inlaid Servers, * * Plaques, etc...
The greater portion of the above stock has recently arrived from the where in these disturbed times the North and includes pieces from the Ming, Kanghi, Yongching, Kicalungat majority of men are carrying
sad Towkwong Perioda.
(Fall Particulars from Catalogue),
at $ 1.0.
Trams ---Cash.
HUGHES & HOUGE,
“ductioneers. Hongkong Jan. 24, 1918.
70
HELENA MAY
INSTITUTE.
CONCERT
Cader the Patronage of
His Excellency The Governor, WEDNESDAY, 30th January, at 9.15 p.m.
TICKETS EACH
may be obtained at the Institute
Proportion of Proceeds in Aid of WAB CHARITIES
arms, either for self-protection or to regulated or unregulated warfare.
ΠΟΡΤ
Further questioned Captain Majer aid he realised that what he did was a most serious thing..
Mr. Alabaster: You realise, as your
gang, it appears to be widely lost none of ita usual brightness. large number of residents of the If the ship went ashore witness went below, asking witness to send him evidence corroborating that given by
from the
police are exposed and the courage
wa with which they are prepared to
meet them, and the universal feeling
of sorrow and sympathy which the terrible tragedy of Tuesday has
VISITING CARDS evoked may be taken by the Furcs
PRINTED AT.
as being at the same time the nesance of the public admiration for the
DO YOU COUĢI Toverstrain
throst
the seal and courage which portals Razed Vit Lecomplish this the Force on which the pecurity and and cure the cold batle: good order of the Ca
depen
CHINESE CONSTABLE'S BODY CONVEYED TO KÖNGMOONS The body of Detective Con table
Wilson's condition at that timeƆh, Mr. Shenton-What was Captain
he was pretty full up."
The Inquiry is proceeding.
our bows. It's as plain, as anything, morning Captain Wilson came and a hearing that the Peking Gorem- Mosty, dear." Witness suggested part shook hands with him- Witnews was ment is contemplating to contract Wilson replied that it was unnecessary cause any unpleasantness giving the Bank of ing the helm to clear her. Captain obligeti to do so, se he did not want to lean for $10,000,000 No 88 Kwong Kul, who was killer Both ships were going slow as the time Mr. Shenton-It has been suggested that is to share the
in the sensational affair at Oreston Witness said You had better port you took the Laarida out of the hands of the bank with the span
on Tuesday, was remo from sir. I don't think you will clear her; Captain Jenkyns it that truet the South West as the Public Mortuary geaterday,Tho give her a chance The Captain them Witness No. Captain Jeneyes and of National An
placed on a
by ordered the halmi to port. The ship I were the best of Minds during the i Scason have of the regular police was crossed their bows and went parallel; two fears we were together. Read thin requestin
engaged to and presently fanged
The last per After farther questions, the nonite prevent any for for burial" they aw of the vessel was her atarn adjourned at 1:30 pm until 10:30 matter
Fight on
Witness to da