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MARINE COURT OF ENQUIRY EXONERATES CAPT. MASSON..
COLONY'S POLICE FORCE. H.E. THE GOVERNOR'S ANNUAL INSPECTION.
THE COLONY'S GRATITUDE HE. the Governor (Sir Cecil Clementi,
work of the liongkong Police, during the trying days of the strike last Summer, at the annual inspection held at Felice Headquarters yesterday.
A Marine Court of Enquiry, composed of Lieut.-Commander G. F. Hale, R.N., Harbour Master (President). Lieut-K.C.M.G.) paid glowing tributes to the Commander C. R. B. Harvey Bora Naval Chart Depot), "Capt. J. R. Scott (Master of the ... Tyndareus), „Capt. A. C. Inglis (Master of the s.s."Seistan): and Capt. B. Stephens (Master of the s.8. Kuangtung), sat at the Harbour Office yesterday to enquire into the circum. stances attending the collision between the sa. Tashing (Indo-China S.N, Co and the Tacoma Maru (Osaka Shosen Kaisha), in the early hours of April 15th.
Only two witnesses were examined, Capt. C. S. Masson and M. George Keir (Master and Chief Offer respec- tively of the sa. Fatshing),
Mr. G. E. Hail Brutton appeared for Capt. Masson, instructed by the Navi- gators and General Insurance Company, Ltd.
Mr. E. Davidson, of Messrs. Hastings, Dennys & Bowley, was present for Indo-China S.N. Co.
Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, of Messrs. Wilkinson & Grist, watched the case on behalf of the Osaka Shosen Kaiska, owners of the Tacoma Maru.
The finding of the Court completely
exonerated Capt. Masson
The collision, it will be recalled, took place in a dense fog, on April 18th, ef Chilang Point.
There were present on parade 30 Euro- peans, 66 Indians, 68 Wei-Hai-Wei men, 18 Cantonese and 12 Indien Guards.
The parade, under coinmand of the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain Superintendent) assembled in the barrack square, the European, Wei-Hai-Wei and Indinu contingents being drawn up in double rooks in front of the charge- room, with the Cantonese and machine- gun section facing them. The Indian gnards faced the Weat, while at the op- posite corner were the winners of medals,. awards and prizes for shooting.
Other senior officers on parade were Mr. T H. King (D.C.1), Mr. D. Burlingham (D.S.P.), Mr. W. G. Ger- card (A.S. P.), Chief Inspecter Rent, Chief Detective luspector Grant, and Divisional Inspector W. Blackman.
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Among the spectators were Captain Bloxham (A.S.P.) and Mrs. Bloxham,
fr. and airs, R. E. Lindsell, Mr. R. CROQUEFORT. Treadwell (U.S. Consul General), Mr. E. Ralphs and Mr. J. Raiston, Commis- sioner and Assistant Commissioner res-
Both vessels are alleged to have receiv.pectively of the local branch of St. John's vil a certain amount of damage in the Ambulance Association. forejeak as a result of the impact.
YESTERDAY'S EVIDENCE,
GOVERNOR'S ARRIVAL.
Just on the stroke of 4 o'clock, His
Capt. C. S. Masson, Master of the s.5. Excellency, attended by Captain Swin- the first witness. Heton, M.C., A.D.C., arrived. He was met Yutching, was stated that at 4 a.m., on April 18th, heat the entrance by Mr. Wolfe and receiv was on the bridge with the first officered with a Royal Salute." ou a voyage from Shanghai to Hongkong. The course was S. 74 W. true. The weather was was foggy Witness gave the order to stand by."
In reply to the President, witness said his order did not indicate a reduction of speed.
Continuing, witness said the vessel's speed was 9 knots with the tide against her.
Between 4 and 5 o'clock he beard steamer's siren about 5 points on the starboard bow.
Speed was reduced to "slow" (about knots) and witness gave the order starboard to the quartermaster, with the object of bring the sound on the beam
or astern.
At 4.12 a.m. the fog signal was heard astern. He resumed the former-speed (9 knots), continuing on the course and, sounding the fog signal continuously. At 19 am, he heard the fog signal of an other vessel, points on the starboard bow, He ascertained this position by sounding his signal again. At 5.20 .. he stopped the engines and altered the
course to port.
Preceded by his A.D.C., His Excel- leney, attended by Mr. Wolfe, inspected the parade.
This concluded, a move was made to the entrance to Police Headquarters, where the medals and prizes were on view on a table, covered with the Union Jack, the parude forming into a hollow square
บ AWARDS FOR VALOUR.
His Excellency then proceeded to pin the police medals, on the tunics of the recipients; after which those who had received the Governor's commendation were drawn up in front of His Ex- cellency Mr. Wolfe read out details of the service for which the commendation was gained.
Then followed the distribution of prizes for shooting.
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His Excellency had a kindly word and hand-shake for each recipient of a medal, award of commendation or prize.
The full list follows:
POLICK MEDALS...
King's Police Medal-Asst. Sapt. of Police, Mr. W. G. Gerrard, for prolong. ed service distinguished by very excep tional ability and merit.
For conspicuous and valuable services
At 5.84 m., he observed the what head. light and the red light of a steamer about 4 points on his starboard bow. Trendering during the General Strike.
was immediately order full astern" rung down to the engine room.
At 3.25 am the resseis collided. The stem of the aroma Jaru struck the Fatehing about 10 feet inside the star- beard bow of the Tatabing
The Tacoma faru hit a glancing blow and disappeared into the fog ahead, at an angle of about 60 degrees, all that was scan of her being ber stern light and rame. Witness estimated the Tacomas speed to be about 10 knots and she had
port-belm on.
1923-2nd class, Chief Det. Inspector J. Grant: 3rd class, Det. Inspector Chu Heung: 4th class, Loe, Sgt. (B.120) Khan Mohamed, Lee.-Sgt. (C.303) Kwong Ti, Ice.-Sgt. (C.206) Wong So, P.C. (C.14) Wong Sung Shing.
4th class:-P. C. (D.193) Miao Pao Tsai, for courage and resource in effect. ing the arrest of one Mok Chuen Chung, who was charged with the murder of P.C. (B41) Abdul Khalik at No. 3 rail- way bridge, Hunghom, on May 19th, 1925. and sentenced to death at the August
The engines of the Yathing were stop-Sessions, 1925. ped at 3.97 a.mL
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Inspector Booker (miniature of original cup). Championship Cup: won by ÅsSt. Supt. of Polier, Mr. W R Scott (absent); 2nd Sub-Inspector Booker. Handicap competition: ist Sergt. (A.116) Ritchie, 2nd Mr. W. B. Scott. Chinese Championship: 1st (890) Lee.. Sgt. (C.308) Chui Ping Nam; ad ($10) P.C. (D.280) Wei. Kuei Lin. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. Addressing the Officers, N.CO's and men, His Excellency said:-
am glad to have this opportunity of peeing you on parade and of congratulat ing you on your fine record during the critical period of the strike and boycott, In a despatch to me, dated the 30th December last, the Secretary of-State For conspicuous and valuable services for the Colonies writes: I have to ex- rendered during the General Strike, press my satisfaction at learning of the 19-Chief Inspector W. Kent; Det loyalty displayed by the Chinese members Inspector. W. Pincott; Inspector of the force and my appreciation of the Bond; Lee. Sgt. (A51) Nolloth, Mr. Ngwork of the Folice in this trying crisis." Ping U. (interpreta detective office) This tribute is well deserved. Out of 1533 Cantonese police, only seven desorted. P.C. (C.556) Man-Fang
of 333 Wei-hai-wei men only three desert- ed. Out of 105 Chinese clerks, telephone operators and sergeant interpreters, only Of 233 Chinese Water
Photographs showing the damage done to the Talking were handed to the Court, but the President refused to a ceps one from Shanghai, showing the alleged damage to the Tacoma „Maru.
Immediately after the collision, con- tinued Capt. Masson, it was found that the Yushing was making water ightly,
For the admirable way in which he in the forepeak. The Tatshing remained where was until the fog lifted at 5.46. performed responsible and arduous duties a.m. The Tucom Maru was then about under very trying conditions whilst in
The Fatehing charge of Indian guards during the seven deserted. 2 miles away at anchor mored closer to her, and the second officer General Strike, 1925:-Sub-Inspector J.Police ratings, only nine seamen and five "was, sent on board by boat, to ascertainBrennan. particulars of the reset, and to ask her commander to send a wirelees message to Hongkong for a tug to stand-by the Tatsking, which has no wireless.
On the second officer's return, he stated that the Tacoma Maru did not require The true position of the Fathing at the time (5.40 a.m.) was 7 miles south of Tong Mei point, 103 miles from Hong- kong. The Yatshing proceeded on her way at 7.18 a.m. and reached Hongkong
any assistance,
at pm.
In reply to Lieut.-Commander Harvey; witness stated he did not sound the siren before going astern, the vessel, was still swinging to port.
EVIDENCE CORROBORATED.
stokers deserted. Not a single coxswain For the excellent work they did in the or engineer left his post. This is all the repatriation of refugees at the time of more creditable because a large number Canton in of the Water. Police are members of the the Yunnanese, debacle in June, 1925: Sgt. (A.24).A. "H. Elston; Seamen's Union. Lee-Sgt. (A85) B. Thorpe.
For excellent work on the occasion of the Po Hing Fong collapse on July 16th, and during the subsequent period:-Sgt. (4.114) P. J. Condon.
For initiative and energy in assisting PC. (D.183) Miao Pao Tsai (who receives 4th class medal): Loc. Sgt. (A.119) McFadgran; P.C. (D.208) Lin Hong Kun.
Chater Road.
MISSING SPANISH AVIATOR. BRITISH NAVAL BOATS TO AID IN SEARCH.
It was reported in the Daily Press on Monday that Captain Loriga, one of the Spanish aviators, who is on a fight trom Madrid to Manila, had not reached Alacuo on Saturday evening, although his com panion Captain Gailarza "effected the fight from flahoi without any mishap.
As he was still missing on Monday- song, Portuguese gunboats left Maçao on a searching expedition. They are being assisted by the Hongkong naval authori ties. H.S. Jurazion and 5 were despatched ou Monday night, and yester day they cruised southwards of Hong- kong in the hope of fading some trace of the missing aviator..
The damage caused to Capt.. Gallarza's machine whilst landing on Saturday has now been repaired.
There was again a large at-
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MOSCOW STATE BALLET.
PICTURE PROGRAMMES
The Moscow State Ballet gave a change or programme at the Queen's Theatre last night; and will give their concluding performance at this theatre this evening.
Their programme last night was of an From the middle of June to the middle entirely different type to that presented of August the European Felice were on on the two previous occasions, and con- eight hours daty instead of six. No xisted of scenes taken from "Don
Quixote leave could be granted and all rants lead tendance and everyone spoke very mghly to be "confined to their own districts, This was also the case with the Indian and Chinese contingents. No complaints of any kind, were made and all ranks worked most cheerfully,
Remarkable work was done by the Police Casual Labour Department. From the 22nd June to the 28th July about 25,000 coolies were collected and sent out to work. In addition to supplying the men, the police officers in charge bad. in great many cases, to arrange for their food and for their payment. The police offers employed in the Casual Labour Department bed frequently to work from 5:43 a.. to 9 p.m. and sometimes later.
of the performance.
At the earlier shows to-day Reginald to Jones." As stated this picture has Denny is appearing in "What happened been included on the programme for a second time in response to a popular demand. It is a film which made every- one laugh and many want to see it again.
His From to-morrow to Saturday, Hour" adapted from the novel by Elinor Glyn, will be the big picture.
THE "STAR".
For meritorious work in breaking up a dangerous gang of armed criminals on Decemer 20th, 1994, at No. 122, Woosung Strect.
Three men were convicted and sentenced to imprisonment with hard Mr. George Keir, Chief Officer of the labour and five were banished:Lce.-8gt. He (4.88) Tyler; P.C. (C.40) Ip Chak; Fathing, was the next witnges.
At the Star Theatre to-day "Gambling stated that he went on watch adm. Det-Bergt. (C.180) Wong - Lau (now The weather came on Principal Chinese Detective); Lee-Sgt.
Wives," with Marjorie Daw taking a lead on April 18th.
ing part, will again be screened at all thick when he went on the bridge. He (C.345) Shek Tui; P.C. (C.551) Man
Show called the Master, who came immediately. Wan; P.C. (C.284) Wong Kwan; P.C.
From to-morrow until Saturday, Richard Witness was acting in compliance with (0.216) Leung Sai Chuen,
A special word of praise is due to the orders given him overnight."
For zeal and intelligence displayed in had already rung the stand-by. He effecting the arrest of a Chinese in Des police along the frontier of the New Barthelmess, who was recently seen at the beard a steamer's fog signal on the star-Veux Road Central on November 12th, Territory, where owing to the outrageous Queen's in Twenty-One, will be fen- board bow. Speed was reduced to slow, 1925, who had in his possession, cleverly behaviour of armed strike pickets, our tured as the hero in a sea-story entitled In other respects Mr. Keir corroborat concealed inside wooden clogs two auto-constables and our police launches were "The Seventh Day." This film will be matic pistole, one revolver and ammuni- frequently under fire and we were in. shown at the 6.15 show only, as the even ed the evidence of the previous witness.
tion for saIDC.- This man was sentenced volved in a kind of guerrilla warfare, THE FINDING. “
to five years hard labour: P.C. (C.252) The steadiness, self-control, courage and discretion of all ranks under these con- lu Muk
ditions were admirable.print
Witness
We find that the British a's. Tatahing, No. 118378, of Hongkong, "and the Japanese 8.1. Tacoma Maru came into collision in foggy weather, in an approxi mate position Lat. 29° 37′ N, Long, $15 63 E., at about 5:28 am on April 18th, 1926.
We find that Mr. James Stewart Mason (certificató Hongkong, No. 4055), who was master of the aa. Tatahing, took all precautions to avoid collision; and we are of opinion that be is in no way to blame."
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DRATITUDE OF ́COLONY, " Europeans: won by Sub-Inspector The gratitude of the Colony has been
Booker (cup).
wall earned by the Hongkong Police Indians; lat: ($15) Corpl, (B.381) Ali Force during the past ten months and it Mohamed; 2nd (10) P.O. (B.989) is a great pleasure to me to have this Jagor Singh.
opportunity, on behalf of the whole com said: Weihaiwei contingent: 1st (15) Lce.munity, of thanking you publicly.
Sgt. (D.122) Yang Fu Shang: 2nd At the conclusion of His Excellency's (815) P.C. (D.294) Cheng Chi Shan, address the parade gave the Royal Salute (Oontinued on next column.) and the proceedings terminated.
WEATHER REPORT.
Last night's weather report, forecast and remarks by the Royal Observatory The anti-cyclone east of Tokyo stationary,
Local forecast East or variable winds, moderate to light, fair,