CHIEF OFFICER'S CLAIM, "PRACTICE AND CUSTOM.
LUMBAGO AND A GAME OF POKER.
A case of considerable interest-to-local shipping was heard at the Summary
for information with regard to them. Plaintiff told Mr. Gordon that he was ashere sick and i, in the course of a month or so he had not recovered--he-j- would like to take a trip Home if the opportunity occurred.
Plaintiff said that he was paid in full
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MAY 4rm, 1915.
BUSINESS IN THE EAST AND THE WAR
Court yesterday Ey Mr. Justice Hazeland when he signed off articles but the under Bishopsgate-street, under the presidency of say "to what extent it will be necessary to
(Pisne Judge) when G. W. Ellis, & master mariner, qued
the
Phranang steamship Company, 90, Des Voeux Hond, The claim was for $472:51, being as to
draw upon.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA.the shareholders that although we have pro
vided fully and amply for all depreciation in AUSTRALIA, AND CHINA.
securities and for all known bad and doubtful debts, yet there are still certain contingencies the result of which cannot be These scertained until the end of the war. are eventualities arising from the negotiation of documents relating to continental trade, The 61st Ordinary General Meeting of the etc., details of which I could not give you shareholders of this company was held on without detaining you too long. We cannot March 31st on the bank's premises, 38,
this special fand, otherwise wo Sir Montagu Cornish Turner, the chairman shoubt have provided for it already, but the Mr T. H. Whitehead (joint manager) directors are strongly of opinion that it is in
and the report of the auditors,
for all possible contingencies, especially possible to do so. This, maintain, is a not now, be appreciated by the shareholders of the bank. With these few remarks I beg to move, "That the report now presented, together with the balance-sheet and profit and loss account, be approved and adoptel.” (Cheers. I will ask Sir Alfred Dont to
standing was that he should be paid in full while he was on shore.
Do you mean to say that the Company having read the notice convening the joceting the best interests-of-the bank to provide- $247.50 for 33 days' salary, and also is agreed to pay two Chief Officers-That TheChairman said Gentlemen,Ipropose, when our financial position rexlers--it
to 8225, balanos thereof for damages for wrongful dismissal.
Mr. Gardiner was for plaintiff, and Mr. Shenton represented defendant Com-
paty,
Mr. Gardiner said that plaintiff was originally engaged as second officer of the steamship Phrananý about July 2nd and in October be was promoted to Chief
is the custom on the China const.
Mr. Gardiner-That is the pointAny("Agreed.") Gentlemen, thus eircumstances safe and wise policy, and will in future, if decent Company would do the same. thing.
Plaintiff-It is done by Butterfield and Swine, China Navigation, the Douglas Co, and all the other companies.
Harry Flashman, master of the aa Phranang said that on the voyage from
second that.
Sir Alfred Dent, K.C.M.G.--I have much plesaure in acending the Clairinan's pro- position.
The Chairman.--If any shareholders, wish
Oficer, his salary being increased from Bangkok plaintiff, who had not been very shook to its very foundations practically to make any remarks or to ask any questions
Tint adividend at the rate of 16 per cont. per tuum, for the half-year ended December 31 last, free of income-tax, by now declared, payable on and after the 7th prox."
Mr. W. Foot Mitchell seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted.
that the directors' report and balance-sheet and profit and loss account be taken is real. under which we meet to-day, in the midst of awar the most gigantic in extent and most costly in expenditure of life and treasure in the history of the world, render it inappropriate, and certainly unprofitable, for me to occupy your attention to. day with
the ordinary details of trade and commeren in the East ns affecting the operations of this bank. Suffice it to say that the outbreak of the war, which 81TH 40 3225. The Protang journeyed well previously, said he proposed to stay every money market in the work, brought I will invite them to be to
with it an immenso amount of anxiety, No questions being asked, the Chairman between here and Bangkok, and as Chief ashore in Hongkong. Witness was not strain, stress, and concern to all connected Oheer he acted in that capacity up-to-aware that plaintiff expected his wages with the business of finonec and banking. put the resolution, which was carried unani-
or medical expenses when he was ashor-and-as-natural consequence, to your tir-mously.
The Chairman-I have now to propose the 19th March last. Then, on the way. He did not see how plaintiff could claim from Bangkok he was taken rather this salary when ashore. When he signed iously ill with lumbago. Plaintiff told the off the legal effect was that he had finished Captain of his condition and the Captain with this ship wad had no more claim advised him to have medical treatment
upon her.
He had, however, promised in his arrival in Hongkong and that he to take plaintiff back on to the ship. should remain there until he was medi-
Cross-examined by Mr. Gardiner, cally £t to rejoin the ship.
witness said that shipping companies always looked after their employees when they were ashore sick; that was the Governor of the Bank of England. So much you ows to him I think the report shows, and practice. With regard to plaintiff he understand that he would go nehore and not claim medical fees or wages, but it was the custom of the China coast for LA employer's wages to be paid, along with all-medical fees, when he was ashore ill. Had the Chief Officer come back to the ship he would have told the Company that he was legally entitled to his wages, The hearing was adjourned until May
Mr. Shenton. That is in dispute of course, as to the Captain's advics.
Mr. Gardiner added that on arrival in Hongkong plaintiff left the ship, signing off the articles etc., in the usual way.. The second officer was promoted to plain tiff's position until he should be able to retard. Phintiff left some of his belong ings aboard, including some valuable nautical instrumenta, and the same day March 17th, Dr. Marriott attended him for lambugo. Plaintiff then took up his residence at the Grand Hotel, where he underwent be treatment prescribed for him. About April 5th he had made such
11th.
cutors, and especially to the managers at the head office. Thanks to the energetic, states mun-like, aurl comprehensive action on the part of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in conjunction with the Governor of the Bank of England, and in consultation with the chief financial experts in this City, anything
Sir Henry Cunningham, K.C.LE-Have like a panic in London was avoided, and in a
now a resolution to propose which I am sure very short time banking résumed its nortaal will command the nasent of every one here. course though naturally to a modified extent.It is for the re-election of our friend, Sif Our grateful thanks are due--not only those Montagu Turner, who retires from office, but How much of the exchange banks, but of all banks in offers himself for re-election. this City to Mr. Lloyd George and the for the past.
THE OUTLOOK.
how much his fellow directors, and those who are about him owe to him can only be known to themselves. (Hear, hear.) Suffice it to say that he commamus I am sure he does yours our most hearty esteem and affection. (Cheore)
As regards the future, it would be fully on my part to prophesy what may happen in the next few months or how the events of
Mr. Lewis A. Wallace secondled the motion, the future may affect the prosperity of this bank. All I need say is this that we know which was unanimously agreed to. the rice crop in Burma is good, that the The Chairmana.-Gentlemen, I thank you wheat crop in India is excellent, that the tea for re-electing me a director, and I have now industry in India and Ceylon 18 est rasto propose, "That Mr. Lewis Alexander Wal- perous, that the jute wills in Bengal are lace, who retires by rotation, be re-elected s likely to show good results in the present director." year, and that the rubber industry is in quite a healthy condition. So for all is to the good, but against his thore is the setluck that we know of in the great scarcity of tonnage and the difficulty of the carriage of common to all ports in the East, and I think we may say, to all ports in the West. When and to what extent this scarcity of tonnage will be removed it is impossible to forener.
war comes to an end.
The Right. Hon. Lord George Hamilton, G.C.S.I., seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously.
Mr. Henry B. Henley proposed "That Mr. David Carles Wilson and Mr. Henry auditors for the ensuing year.
a recovery and felt so much better that bo / BOATMAN' STONED TO DEATH. goods from the East to the West: this is Croughton Knight Stileman be relected:
saw Mr. Kow, the Chief Superinterlent of the Company, and reported to him that he would be able to return to the
WHAT LITTLE THINGS LED TO.
A number of children were some time
THE STAFF AND HIS MAJESTY'S FORCES.
Sir Charles Armstrong seconded the motion, which was adopted unanimously.
ship when next she reached Hongkong, age playing a game of “rolling coins "No one can say what may happen until the concluded I think we ought not to part Unfortunately the plaintiff's condition (which is frequently played by Chinese children in the public streets of Hong- became worse again and he was laid ap again for several days. While he was laidong) on the bench at Stanley, when an up Mr. Wilson, the second officer, who was old woman came along and accidentally occupying his position, came to him from tripped over the stone which the children game. The the Captain and plaintiff told him that were utilising for their
It will gratify the sharehokters to know that the staff of this bank have responded so splendidly to the call of their King and eligible at our head office no less than 40 per country for service in the field. Of the men cent. Juve already joined his Majesty's forces And are either on active service or at home
he was not well enough to rejoin the woman became angry, and scolded one of whey have joined his Majesty's forces at the ship on that occasion but ho hopel to do the boys.
when the ship came in again.
Phranang left on April 8th and return ed only the other day. On April 14th,
A man who was near by first call of the foreign staff-all thint we
accepted commissione woman. and in turn scolded her. are serving
In all case your directors have with the fisherman Another
Approached
Mr. Henley Although the business in without moving "That the-l-est. thanks of given to the directors and staff for their successful management of the bank. We have heard from our it comes back and is Chairman his eulogy of the staff, and I reflected on the directors. 1 have much pleasure in moving this resolution. think a great deal of
Sir Churles Armstrong seconded the vote, which was unanimously accorded.
The Chainina-On behalf of the directors and the staff I beg to thank the shareholders
of thanks to us. I can assure you, gentlemen, it would be impossible for the directors good results. had they not
that
The apparently became annoyed with the old could spare-anks in India or elsewhore for their grateful resolution and their vote
and greatest pleasure consented to pay the an to show YOU yuv nlaintiff met Mr. Kew, who then informed remonstrated with the man, and there I married men half their salaries and the loyal co-operation of the staff and him that the Company would no long.r/ "pon a quarrel ensued. It is alleged that married men their full salaries during especially of the managers at the head office. the continuance of the war as long as they hope that next year, it all goes well, w* require his services as he had not reporter the man who took the old woman's part serve in the Army, and they will, of earse,
may, perhaps, be able to offer you something. To the Captain or to the Company when was attacked by two other men, relatives benefit by the bonuses that are granted. More better than we have done to-day. (Cheers.)
the ship was last in port. Plaintiff sub-
of the boy who was originally scolded.
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The proceedings then terminateil.
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would have joined had we been able to spare them, but you will understand that 40 per sequently saw aynan named Ng Kee Chaand was hit with heavy stones. As the cent. from our staff is a very considerable result of his injuries he died, and the two proportion. It is with very deep regret. J Recretary to the Company, and asked the men who were alleged to have assaulted have to make the announcement that two of ORGANISATION OF A CHINESE reason for his dismisen). He was in him were arrested.
inen have already fallen on the field of battle. Mr. J. W. H. Greig, of the formed that the sole reason was that he. They appeared at the Crimind Sessions | Calcutta staff, accepted a commission in the bad not reported himself. Plaintiff said
Owing to the presence of rubbers and thi yesterday. before
25th Punjab Cavalry at the end of last Chief Justice month. He was sent for service on the local brigands in the provinces, the Gov that he had, as a matter of fact, reported (S Win Tees Davies, K.C.), currged fontier, and was killed in sution on the 25th ernment, says a Peking contemporary, to the Chief Officer, Mr. Wilson, that his with manslaughter. The jury was cominst-barely a month on active service. Mr realises the necessity for the re-organisa
Junes Ian Innes, of the London Seoctistion of Pao-wei-tuan, or Volunteer Forces COMMERCIAL condition was such that he could post of the following:-Messrs. was also killed in the trenches on the end of rejoin the ship. At the time plaintiff Blags (foreman), D. S. Eddie, A. January last. Both men hote excellent char asked for payment, but was refused, and Flon, W. Davis, W. Kalk, wheters were keen soldiers, and, I venture to
say, ara loss to their country and to us similar applications had also been re| Taylor, and H. Övery.
take this opportunity of expressing, on fused subsequently.
on bela'f your behalf and directors, our deep sympathy with the parents and relatives on the loss they have
Evidence was given by plaintiff and Dr. Marriott bearing ont. Mr. Gardiner's statement. The latter said that he order. ed plaintiff to go to bed for at least four days, and he appeared to be well again ifter that.
Cros-examined by Mr. Shenton plein- tiff admiked that the lumbago was "pot eontinous by any means.
For instance, before you saw Mr. Kew and told him you were going back to the strip your also saw Mr. Kiw at the cinema ---1 do not recollect it.
The Attorney-Giera) (Figs. Mr. J. H. Kemp? prosecuted, and Mr. F. C. Joukin instructed by Mr. Otto Kerg Sing
defended.
The case was adjourril.
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in various localities, in order to effectively suppress the lawless elements. With the exeption of Szechun and Fukien, where the Volunteer force is already in exist ener, the Government will instruct the The
formation of such organisations. suitable da are lacking to command thy UNDER EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN SUPERVISION, AT REASONABLE forces in the provinces, the Government thinks it advisable that schools for the PRICES. training of leaders of the Volunteer force Now, turning to the report, I soubt Gra | should be established, before taking any refer to the payment of bons of 10 per cent, definite steps. Some days
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Fong ton received by the Government, stating that As you can understand, the staff that have with a view to training competent officers remained at home have in many cases had to for the Volunteer force of that proviney do double duty. They have had extra work he has organised a school in the capital The Nippon, Yasin Kaisha, agents in for a considerable time, and are fairly city of the province Each district of Hongkong of the Great Northern Steur-itled to de bens which the directors th proviner, the Governor added, will strip, Co, inform us that cable informave granted to them. As to the speria be entitled to rand two men to the said stall, the managers who are present her-school-to-be trained as ofloers of the tion came from Japan on the 1st inst, to | Mr. Treston and others, I can only say that Volunteer force of the district from which And I pus it to you that you had a the effect that the str. innesota was set te mour of their bonus is a very stall they have been sent and the expenditures asure for the service they have rendered involved in it will be shared by the vari conversation with Mr. Kew on that afloat on the night of the 20th ult, and ons. Their devotion to work at a timeous districts. The Governor further pre-
AT PRICES WHICH COMPARE FAVOURABLY WITH THOSE OF ANY insediately proceded to Nagasak for which we all had an unusual amount of sented a set of regulations governing the OTHER ESTABLISHMENT IN THE FAR EAST. cension-I do not revdloet it.
anxiety Lu face was only such as I could school, and requesting the Governinet Have you not also fast to Maenyl-I | repairs.
have expected, but such as, I nature to say, opinion regarding the organisation of the have..
is not often seen in the case of men in similar school. In reply the Government heartily Fire broke out recently in bunkers positions The managers worked at this endorsed his plan regarding the estah- And i suppozó su had a friendly gre of the Hamburg-America cargo skater her night and day and on Saturdays nust fishment of the school and admitted the 10A, DES VŒŒUX ROAD, HONGKONG.
Baden lying at Sabang. There was Sundays for considerable period. I think it importance of such serious danger at firs of the Dre spread riglit and only fair to mention this, although circular telegram will be dispatched to BEFORE far to-hip and it was decided to fam sure they would be the last to wish it the province from the Government, in- food the bunkeys. This effectually extinguished the fire, but a good deal of damage was done to the cargo in one of the holds. The goods were transferred to another Hamburg-Anwrica buat in the
And stopped there for one 'afgitt ?--Yes.
of poker?--Y、3.
Then your habiago did not juffere with your game of poker?--It does not affect that sort of thing.
Could you dead out a land of cards with lumbare about you 1--If you had ha lumbago you would not talk like that; you don't know what it is. ;
Now, a few days after you hud sigand off articles did not you apply for a Chief. Officership on either the Rubi or Zafiro I did not.
in
harbour.
to do so
THE PREÍUSES ACCOUNT, We have recommended that the suoi of 2000 should be written i off premises account. This account may seem to be one that requires constant replenishment, Int naturally, as long as the basiness of the bank increases, so long is it incumbent or us to Some of the observations of soldiers provide fitting accommodation for our staff when hit are very humorous. What and for the business they have to transact gets over the bus who had been shot in and a bound to say that I see no possibi lity. of curtailing this account as long as our the foot remarked, is how it ain't dony more damage to my boot! Ruskin would business expands as it does: We open as many new places, where we have to provide I have appreciated the gratitude of nan buildings and accommodation for our staf Mr. Shenton then handed in plaintiff's of the Lancashire Fusiliers, of whom a
We do our best to rent suitable accommerla sergeant of the 8th Lancers wrote:
do
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forming the Governors of ether progincas of what the Governor of Fertien has done and instructing them to follow the latter's example..
FORMOSAN SUGAR. Formosan sugar imported into Japan about 600,000 piculs are last month amounted to about 2,000,000 piculs, and expected between now and the end of When the quantity required for May. consumption in Formosa, amounting to 150,000 piculs, is deducted, there will be
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card and then asked him if he did not had two ghastly wounds in his breast, andtion, but in many places it is impossible to no more sugar to be brought in this year. apply to Mr. Gordon for a position on
I thought he was booked through. He A shareholder-What is the tenure of this purchased by the Japanese was reported to either of the two ships, Witness replied was quietly reading a little edition of building?
be about 300,000 piculs, says the Arahi. the negative; neither had he Ruskin's Crown of Wild Olive, and The Chairman. It is freehold. We some Subsequently the Mitsui, Yuas, Suzuki seemed to be enjoying it immensely. As times have to buy the ground and build, but Shoten have gradually extended their put his name forward to Messrs. Better-I chatted with him for a few minutes be I think that in every case where we buy the purchases. When all these are counter, -- ̈ ̈ ̈held and Swire for a position.
fold me that this little book had been his ground is freehold.
including the parcels to be shipped in PROVISION-FOR-SPECIAL CONTINGENCIES August port, they will total about too,OGO Plaintiff explained that he had heard companion all through and that when be died he wanted it to be buried with him.
Then, as regards the recommendation that piculs. It is expected that 1,000,000 that the two ships were about to leave His cad came next day, and we buried £150,000 should be set aside for special con- pieuls will be imported before the el d-of for Home and he called on Mr. Gerden the book with him,"
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