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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1929.
THE INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERS.
EXTRA-ORDINARY GENERAL
MEETING.
THE POSITION OF ASSOCIATEj
MEMBERS.
The amendment was proposed by INQUEST ON MR. W.
Mr. B. G. Kerley, and seconded by Mr. G. C. Watson.
KEEGAN.
SEQUEL TO JUMP FROM VERANDAH.
SUICIDE VERDICT
RETURNED.
HARBOUR OFFICE "MAC"
LEAVING ON RETIREMENT ON - SATURDAY.
A PRESENTATION,
Reply to Alleged. Grievances. Mr. W. J. Stokes referred to Mr. Before it was put to the meeting,
Pilgrim's-statement-that-associate members had no right to propuse or second members. The speaker added he could not find that 'any. where and referred to a rule of 1913 which stated that members could be
On the occasion of his retirement proposed and seconded by associate An interesting discussion took members but such proposals should! At Central Magistraey yesterday from the Civil Service after having place on May 21, at the extra be countersigned by a member of ordinary general meeting of the the committee for the time being morning, Major C. Wilson, O.B.E., been a faithful and loyal servant over 27 years, Mr. W. Institute of Engineers and Ship-The latter part of that rule had and a Coroner's jury held an in- for wel} builders, called for the purpose of been cut out in the revised rules quiry into the circumstances at Mackay was presented with a gold approving the revised articles of and the speaker said he failed to tending the death of air. William hunter watch and chain by the A
see where the growl came in on that point.
Keegan, a first clats overseer of Hon. Comdr. G. F. Hole, RN, on the P.W.D., who was killed by behalf of his colleagues at the jumping from an upper floor veran-
Harbour Office yesterday morning. dah of the Government Civil Hoe- pital on the morning of May 4
Essociation.
Mr. G. F. Tatlor was in the chair, and proposed the following resolu- With regard to the appointment tion: That the copy of the of associate members to the com- Memorandum and Revised Articles puittee, Mr. Stokes continued he of Association, as signed by the freely admitted that Mr. Pilgrim's Chairman, for the purpose of identi- views were held by many associate Beation, be and is adapted ne the members and they had been put Memorandum and Revised Articles forward with the tort courtesy, of Association of the Company." but what was the particular method of management they desired to Mr. W. J. Stokes seconded theater. What was the crying wrong they wished to put right. He would further, ask them if they thought it would be better to have three as sociate members, about 25 per cent., on the committee, when they could
resolution.
New Proposals.
Mr. A. J. Pilgrim asked leave to midress the meeting on behalf of associate members and said he wish
Mr. Edward Newhouse; in charge of the Roads Department, P.W.D., said that Mr. Keegan joined the Government service in 1990. The last time the witness saw him alive was about May 2, between 10 and 11 am, He did not then notice anything unusual about Mr. Kee Mr. Pilgrim had said he did not an. He had had no conversation wish to belittle the management, with him. They merely passed
be out-voted at any time.
Mrs. Mackay was also the re- cipient of "a token of good wishes," this taking, the form of
gold and jade, bracelet.
In making the presentations, the Harbour Master said that they were very surry indeed to lose Mr. Mackay, but as all present knew, aobody deserved a retirement more than he. He wished the departing officer the very best of luck and also expressed the hope that he
living, ever so many years more to enjoy his persion."
ed to stress the fact that he was in no way attempting to "cause a split between the ordinary and as- sociate members but his whole idea but suggested reconstruction de each other in the corridor. He will do the Government down by was to further the interests of the finitely did belittle or the question knew nothing of Ecegna's private Institution, and obtain, what may would not arise. "It makes it be crudely described as, a fair deal appear there is some definite point for the associate members Mr. | behind it, and I want to get at Pilgrim proceeded
what that point is."
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Dr. Ware's Evidence. Dr. T. W. Ware, Superintendent, Government Civil Hospital, said that Mr. Keegan, whose age was given as 40 years, was admitted to the hospital at 6.50 pm, on May
According to the membership board this afternoon, there are 169
Three Questions and Answers. ordinary or voting members, and Mr. Pilgrim said he could not 123 associate or non-voting mejn remember what points Mr. Stokes bers, in other words the member-had put forward and asked him to ship of this Institution "tq-day con- repeat them one at a time. sists of approximately 55 per cent. voting members and 45 per cent non-voting members. The associate members therefore, pay to the In-
Mr. Pilgrim replied be desired to stitute in subscriptions alone 8840
further the interests. of the Institu- per month, or $7,660 per annum, tion. He thought the Institution ness, and he was only admitted to Apart from the fact that the majority of them are shore members would be better off with some busi- the hospital at his special personal
Mr. Stokes put his first point as follows What is the particular object you desire to achieve 1"
When the witness saw Mr. Keegan at the hospital there appeared to
be au evidence of the disease of which he had complained to wit
and attend the Institution almost ness men to advise them to help request. He then appeared to be
make the Institution a going con-
Mr. Stokes: "What is the crying
every day.
"It appears that many ordinary members think that the associates are attempting to get to grips with them for the control of the Institu tion. As far as my knowledge goes, this is not so. We are, in the first In reply, Mr. Pilgrim said that place, asking for representation in the committee members were engin the running of the Institution, and eers and that associate business men secondly, are doing our best to could advise them. further the interests of the Club.
**Another argument against us in this. That ordinary members of Wrong"-"I think the same an- some 20 years or more standing."wer applies." had to put their bands in their pockets for 60, 75, 100 or more dollars in order to keep the In stitution going, and as the present cash reserve must be attributed to ordinary members, the associates have no right to participate in that We have no wish to do so. We only ask for representation on the com.] mittee.".
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THE Caliph of the ArabianTM- Nights would have considered " an Orthophonic Victrola as worth a king's ransom. For any instrument which could re-
prodnes music so accurately, so true to life, would have been credited with magical powers. Its inventor would have been made the Grand Pool-Bab...
Today, you can buy an Or thephonic Victrola for less than the price of a good rug. It will bring your whole family In reply. Mr. Mackay thanked all
musical entertainment year in concerned on behalf of his wife
and year eqt. V's baye a con- and himself for the handsome giftspleid stock of models at our which would be highly prized and become constant reminders of their years spent in Hong Kong."
Looking ahead 27 years seems
store. At all prices." Liberal teran gan bu neranged. Comm in and let us demonstrate soon!
very long time but, to him, look S. Moutrie ag back, it did not
appear so
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long. Many changes had occurred in Hong Kong and in the Harbour Department during those years but be was pleased to say the changës cern and more popular with mem- normal in other respects. bers,
The only thing which struck the provided better conditions of living Mr. Stokes then asked: "What witness na abnormal about Mr. and better service conditione. is the particular method you desire Keegan was that he was wearing Mr. Mackay arat, joined the to alter
Government service on March 28, an extra heavy overcoat and, was
1309. perspiring freely, as the night was After fifteen years' service hot. The coat was the heaviest at the different light-bouses, he' overcost that witness" had seen, and was transferred to the Harbour he found that Mr. Keegan was out. Office staff. In 1914 the Governor fering from the effects of it. When saw fit to appoint. Mr. Mackay as asked why he was wearing it, Mr. Examination Officer for the Fort of Keegan said that he was afraid of Hong Kong and during the years PRISONER NOT GUILTY,
1916-1918 he served as "Ligutenant in the R.N.VR.
Charges of robbery on board To 1030 MF Mackay was appoint boat within the watera of the ed Chief Junk Inspector and he Colony, unlawful possession of a has held that office ever since. It revolver, and kidnapping three is understood that his position will persons for the purpose of procur- he taken by Mr. W. B. Hillyer,ing ransom were brought against who is now Assistant Junk Inspec Lam Chun in the second and last ease at the Criminal Bessions-be- tor.
member el fore the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice
Wood), yesterday.
Mr. Stokes remarked he did not see that Mr. Pilgrim had given them the idea of how he proposed to make things better. If he bad catching a chill. asked for 50 per cent. representa- tion he could understand it but he Previous to May 3, witness had could not understand a desire for seen Mr. Keegan once or twice for only 2 per cent.
Shocking Injuries.
12
Mr. Mackay is » several Clubs and Institutions and a favourite game is golf. Born in Edinburgh on September, 1874 he will be celebrating his 55th birthday in Ayrshire, near Old Cumnock where he intends settling
Answering this, Mr. Pilgrim said my complaints such as boils and that for the past two years the In- coldr. **Therefore, I wish to suggest that stitution had lost money and the Dr. Ware said that on the fol three associate members be allowed present belief was that they had lowing morning (May 4) the "Chief to sit and vote in committee. In between $40,000 and $50,000 in the event of either the secretary hand. They could carry on on the Clerk told him that he had received or treasurer, or both of them, being strength of their reserve but even- a telephone message from the out associate members, they are tually that reserve would be spent. patients' department, which was count a* associates. In other His argument was that associate words, there cannot be more than members could put, new ideas for below, that a European had fallen three associates votes on the com
ward and make money as they had down. Witness proceeded to where mittee. The present number of of done in the past. "I say that new Mr. Keegan" was lying in the mor dinary members on, the committee blood and new ideas on the com is 14, excluding the treasurer who mittee are absolutely necessary."
tuary grounds at the lower hospital is an associate, so with only three,
Mr. Stokes said it had been sug entrance. “ votes from associates, it is ingested that without the assistance possible for them to dominate the of associate members the Institu- Institution, which appears to be the tion would become moribund, that
When Mr. and Mrs. Mackay and fear of many of the old ordinary it would greatly decline and would evidence of his having suffered family sail on the Morea on Satur. die a premature death. He was external injuries to his chest and day, they will take with them the My next point is that associate not convinced by a very long way right leg. Mr. Keegan was re- best wishes of a host of friends for members be allowed to propose that associate members desired the and for second candidates for mem alteration. He did not think that moved to the receiving room, where very many happy years of bership. The President at the the bulk of associate members were his injuries were attended to and earned rest in Scotland. annual general meeting, made an dissatisfied with the management.
members.
was made very many ordinary mem-
New Blood Wanted.
Witness found that Mr. Keegan down. was unconscious and there WAS
Mr. Pilgrim said he wished to the right chin bene.
59 Feet Jump!
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The prisoner denied all the counts in the indictment.
on
Outlining the case to the jury, Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assistant Attorney-General, said that March 21 last year a junk aboard which were the three men concern- ed in the case delivered a cargo of lime at Castle Peak and was an- chored off Tai Lam Chung. At well-about 7 p. several men boarded
the boat, and stole 865.80 which the master had received for his cargo. "It was alleged that the accused was one of the men and that he was armed with a revolver.
and in putting forward these two made it clear he had not anid that due to shock following those in. deccased took. At nine o'clock the leased to carry a letter setting out
juries.
appeal to members to bring along He thought that if the alteration then he was taken to the "ward, more members, but by not allowing
where he died at about 10-&M. associates to do so, I maintain that bers would take umbrage and prob- without regaining consciousness. the Institution is losing many poten- ably withdraw their support which In the afternoon witness held a sams ward at Mr. Keegan stuted Sergeant McLeod who shared the tial members.
the Institution could ill-afford to
Occupants Imprisoned. Lastly, I would suggest that afford to lose. They had been with poet mortem examination and that at 8.30 am, on the morning of
The occupants were shut in the many members to solicit votes and They had been doing the toil as his breast bone, six ribs on the plied that he had a pain in the Chinese territory near Deep Bay, although I have been advised by the Institution for very many yehrs, found that Mr. Keegan had broken, heisked the deceased how bold by the gang and taken to
was feeling and the latter re- persuade associate members, to at well as they could. tend the meeting this evening, I
left side, the right knee cap, and stomach. The ward boy thoa where they were imprisoned in a have not done so. I have the fu
Death was brought in some milk which the shed. One of the captives was re- terests of the Institution at heart,
deceased went out in his pyjamas the terms of ransom, and on April and walked through the door lead. 17 last year the remainder were set ing into the bathroom. That was free after the money had been paid. the last witness saw him.
The Caroner: Did the deceased Fitzroy stated, took place in March The arrest of the prisoner, Mr. speak to you about pay money or this year, when he was recognised other worries-No,
at a tea house by the men who had Sergeant Rowerkzy who cext been in captivity. One point in lavatory window to the spot was that he watched over the men gave evidence, stated from the the identification of the prisoner where the deceased was picked up during their period of captivity, was ninety-nine foot. Witness bad and they therefore had every op
arched the private effects of the portunity to note his features. Este Mr. Keegan in Jordia House,
Wrong Identity. Nathan Road, Kowloon, and among
suggestions think they are in the interests of the club.. If the voting members do not agree with me, they may turn the suggestions down, but I think that sooner or later my ideas regarding the governing of
this Institution must come into operation."
Some Errors of Fact.
: :
Ward Sometimes Daattended. Replying to the Coroner, Dr. co-Ware said that there was no ree sed for Mr. Keegna to be kept under observation. The ward in
without the assistance of associate members the Institution would be- come moribund. He had said that without the assistance and operation of associate members the Lostitute could not possibly carry on unless it fell back on its reserve which he was placed was some.
Take away the associate members times left unattended..
N Mies Agace Lowcock, a nurse, and you cannot carry on."
With regard to the proposing and said that at about 9.15 am, on Mr. L. J. Blackburn, the Pre-seconding of members, that was May 4, the war in the upper floor sident, roterred to what he termed provided for in the bye-laws. As when the raw what appeared to be mis-statements of fact in Mr. regards the members of 20 or more a big parcel fall on to a tree and Pilgrim's speech, which no doubt years ago, who put their hands in then drop to the ground. She had been made quite innocently, their pockets to keep the Institu- called out to the dresser and a Taking the last report and balance tion going, those were days of the coolie, who immediately ran to these alothing he found a letter, sheet issued, Mr. Blackburn point past. The present year was 1929 scene. They then called out that ed out that there were stated to be and one should act according to a European patiens had fallen 86 ordinary members and 58 as present day conditions,
down.. sociate members excluding all sen He did not say and he had never
Witness told the coalie to ring members. He said he was not sure attempted to say that there wore for the stretcher and then went to if the board list was up to date. no business men on the committee the matron's office and reported to If they took it at 85 a month the because they were engineers. He be associate members paid $200 while ordinary members paid 2010..' It was a big difference and gave, per- centages of 33 and 62, not 45 and 35 as given by Mr. Pilgrim.
Mr. Pilgrim replied he had look-
the meeting and was lost by ten votes to six.
"
properly sealed, addressed thus
In case of accident, this letter, please forward to
J. J. Keegan Esq., Ballyroe Lodge, Athy, County Kildare,
Ireland."
The prisoner had all along plead». ed that he had been wrongfully identifed, and it was for the jury to decide the point after hearing. the evidence..
Three witness were called by the Crown; and a man who had recent ly employed the accused for look-
At the close of the evidence his ing after oyster beds gave evidence had said, however, that new blood. Chan Sui Wan, dresser in the Worship told the jury that they on his behalf. Prisoner's witness was wanted to get new ideas. -- out-patients- department, said that would have to come to the condu gave the accused a good character, The amendment was then put to he was dressing patients when he ion that it was a case of suicide but he said, he had not known the heard a "big nowe like the fall of while temporarily of unsound mind. accused at the time of the alleged a big parcel from topside." - He The deceased was a first-class robbery, nor had he heard about The motion was carried by 14 went out to investigate and near officer in the P.W.D. and was doing the part played by prisoner. ed at the board fist that afternoon votes, no opposition, being record. the entrance to the mortuary, he his duty quite well two days before After his Lordabip had summed and it was not his fault if it was It was announced by the chair-bound a European dressed in hos and nothing unusual was noticed up the evidetice, the jury brought not correct. However, he accepted man that a further extra-ordinary pital, clothing. He called out to about him.
in a verdict of not guilty, on the President's figures He pointed meeting for the purpose of con- the nurse in the operation depart, The jury returned a verdict of all charges, His Lordship consider out there were already. 14 ordinary firming the resolution as a special ment and she went for the doctor.Death by throwing himself out of ed that was the only conclusion member of the constittee and resulution, I thought it would be Witler stood by hit. Dr. Ware & window of Uy Glovemarent Ghenthep weld come to an dhe asidenge, associate members asked for three held in the same place and at the arrived.
Hospital while his mind was tem and he agreed with the verdict. only
zame time on Friday. June 7,
↑ (Continued on next Column),^« porarily unsound,”
Prisoner was discharged.