SEAMEN'S MISSION
WORK.
IMPORTANT SCHEME NOW FORESHADOWED.
THE CHARITY PROBLEM
LADY'S PROTEST IN WARDER COMMITS
COURT.
DECLARES THE DEFENDANT
IS HIDING.
THREE TIMES SUED.· ́
Three claims, amounting in all
FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 1928.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
SEVERAL DEATHS
SUICIDE.
FOUND WITH BULLET WOUND AT KING'S PARK,
DEATH IN HOSPITAL.
AT SEA.
DUTCH SHIPMASTER DEAD FROM WOUNDS.
ENSIGN FOR H.M.S. CORNWALL.
PRESENTED BY LADIES OF THE DUCHY,
COMING TO HONGKONG.
The annual report of the
With a bullet wound in his head, Miasions to Senmen in Hongkong to over $400, were mentioned in and other circumstances pointing statea that owing to the large num the Summary Court this morning to suicide, Mt. J. W. Stephens, ber of naval veascis in port last before Mr. Justice Jacks, the de-warder at the Laichikok Prison, rear, there was a far more satis fendant in all three cases bolig who was found lying unconscious factory Institute Working Account Mr. Henry Ah Fong. In one writin King's Park, was admitted, last than for several years past. In he was described as /o. The night, into the Kowloon Hospital 1920, 12,137 cabins and beds American Express Co., Ltd., and in a dying condition. He passed were occupied, in 1927, 20,228. two others as residing at the Kow- This naturally implies greater loon Hotel. Mr. J. M. D'Almada away at 30.50 p.m. without re-here at 7 a.m. but was later re Cornish towns, the wives of chair-
takings in the catering depart-Remedios appeared for the defen- ment from ensual meals and re- dant in all three cases. freshments, and this was the case. In the first case called, the
Hospital Visiting.'
own caso,
of
gaining consciousness.
the
TWO SUICIDE CASES.
The new cruiser Cornwall, which The Dutch tanker Selenc report. ed by wireless to the A.P.C. yea recently left Home for her maiden terday that the master of theves carries a now silken while ensign, commission on the China Station, sel was dead, as a result of gun- shot wounds, but up to a late hour the gift of the women of Cornwall. The presentation ceremony took this morning no further news was
place at Devonport North Dock- vaikible,
The vessel was due to arrive ard. The guests invited for the occasion were the Mayoresses "of ported to be only passing Waglon men of Cornish Urban Councils" Mr. Stephens had been missing at 9.30 a.m. Having been ordered and secretaries of Women's In- since Tuesday, and when he disap- to make Hongkong, although that stitutes. Among those prosent We had to extend the hours at plaintif was Mrs. Castelian, peared without leaving word as to was not her port of destination, were Mr. J. C. Williams (the Lord. his movements, a search was in-she was understood to be anchor-Lieutenant of Cornwall) and Miss which we kept the dining-room 2a, Queen's Road Central who stituted. It was discovered that ing in Kowloon Bay. From an Williams, Lady Clinton, Lady Rose open for hot meals, and also made claimed $132,50 for board and
he had been staying at a Chinese early hour this morning local Leveaon Gower, Lord and Lady certain alterations in the hours lodging. Mrs. Castellan, who was hotel in Yaumati on Wednesday Health Officers and police were Vivian, Col. and Mrs. Acland, the for booking beds. Both steps in Court, was accompanied by Mr. night and part of the following waiting the ship's arrival. Hon. Mrs. Bowes-Lyon, and the proved mutually beneficial, L. E. Haynes. She conducted her day, after which he could not be Un till noon nothing further Hon. Mrs. Fane. The Countess of
could be learned, traced.
On a previous Mount Edgeumbe, who was one of When the case was called, Mr. This part of the work takes up journment and particulars.
Remedios cinked for a week's nd- In consequence of a letter which visit here, the master of the Selene the originators of the proposal to
decensed had caused to be sent to was Captain W, Zeylemaker, Junr., present the ensign frem a good deal of the Chaplain's time,
Mrs. Castellan said: "I pro- the Gaol from the hotel and which but changes in personnel uro fre-women of Cornwall, was unable to especially on account of the dis-
be present. tances separating the various hostest." She went on to say that the give an indication of the inten-quently made in Singapore.
The naval olkers present in- The Selene was bound North and defendant knew very well that the lions of the missing man, the claim was for board and lodging search, was given a definite direc-in the ordinary course of events cluded the Commander-in-chief at and furnishing his room. She add-on list night; when n party would not have called at Hong- Bentinck), and the Admiral-Super- Devonport (Admiral Sir Rudolf officers or seamen being sent to fed that she had already given parti- | scoured the area of King's Park,kong. Wireless instructions from intendent of the Dockyard (Rear- Their worst fears were confirmed Singapore ordered the change of Admiral Oliver Backhouse.) Mr. in reply to his Lordship, Mrs. when they found the body of Mr. route. Castelian aid she had given the Stephens lying in a copse at the
John Rogers, who was constructive manager at Devonport during the the South Chine far end of the Club de Reerelo particulars to Trade Prolection Association.
bullding of the Cornwall, and is football grounds. Mr. Stephens | His Lordship:-We don't know was unconscious from a
Further deaths at sea were re-now Deputy-Director of Dockyards bullel ported by vessels arriving during at the Admiralty, was also present. A guard of Royal Marines, the His Lordship added that Mrs. Wound in the head, and it was the 24 hours ended 9 o'clock this
ship's band, and the ship's com- Castelian must furnish the particu-apparent that he was dying. A morning, including two suicides. lars to the defendant's solicitor. Service revolver was found beside The 8.8. Tung On, employed be- pany, were assembled on deck.
Mrs. Castellan asked whether the body.
tween Hongkong and Canton, re-
The Presentation. Lint meant that she had to run Mr. Stephenx WAS nt once ports that on the way down yester- after the
to the Kowloon defendant for another raahed
lios
Miss Williams, daughter of the fortnight while he hid themself? pital, but he passed away in ed overboard, his body not being | Lord-Lieutenant, removed the His Lordship replied in the ne- spite of all that medical and recovered. A letter was left with White. Ensign from its packings in the compradore making known his | a special box and carried it aft to gative, saying that she would have surgical' skill could do, to give particulars to Mr. Remedios The circumstances which ap-intentions:
the ensign staff. It was run to the The .3. Takada from Calcutta staff head, and as it fluttered out to how the amount was made up peared at first to surround the and for what period. "I will make case with mystery are stated to and Singapore with 963 deck into the breeze the band played reports that one "Rule' Britannia," and the guard order for these particulars to have been cleared up in the letter passengers, be'supplied, and adjourn the case which the deceased left behind woman passenger jumped over-presented arms. for one week."
pitals to which seafarers are sent. The Chaplain welcomes any in formation as regards shipa
hospital, for it is during times of Hickness and convalescence that the serfarer feels his loneliness most keenly. Needless to say, any one who has time to visit such men will find any trouble entailed well rewarded, We should like, on behalf of the men visited, to express their and our thanks to many ladies who have already undertaken this work. Some of the "enses" are very interesting, und some, of course, tragic.
Few of us will forget "Paddy" who spent 21 months in the G.C.II. after a fall of 70 feet from a mast on to an iron deck, which resulted in a smashed thigh and knee in addition to other minor injuries. is cheery pluck and endurance right through the long dreary period during which disaunaint-. ment
followed disappointment wore an inspiration to any who came in contact with him. He was sent home when it to travel, being met in London by one of the Chaplains of the Missions to Senmen, who, sout, the news of his safe arrival,
Charitable Relief, “
The Chaplain, during the, year, was able to pass on the Secretary- ship of the General Charities Organisation to Captain Baylis, Superintendent of the Sailors' Home, West Point.
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culars.
them.
Mr. Remedios-f the plaintiff is ready for a date to be fixed, 1 shall be ready for a late date.
-His Lordship remarked that he would x the case for hearing on July, particulars to be surmlied in the meantime.
Silk Merchant's Cloím. In another ense Mr. D. Challeram, trading as the Popular Silk Store, 8, Pedder Street, silk merchants, was the plaintif. In this writ the defendant was de serbed as Mr. A. 15. Afong. e/o the American Express Co., Ltd., Des Voeux Rond Central. The claim was for $63.45, amount due for goods sold and delivered.
Mr. F. X. D'Amsdə, for
The G.G.O. has been' arganlaed In manner long
the advocated by the Chaplain but plaintiffs, said the claim was silk hand- though notices frequently appear in respect of pyjama in the local Press of this very kerchiefs and socks. There could necessary Organisation, its exist-be no defence, he said,
Mr. Reinedios remarked Mr. D'Almala
WIN
Other Deaths.
day, one Chinese passenger jump
In this Mr. Stephens is understood board and was not seen again, Capt. Leveson-Gower thanked to have declared his Intention of despite efforts at rescue. On the the women of Cornwall for their. taking his life, saying that there same ship, one deck passenger died kindness and generosity in present- was nothing worth living for, and of heart failure en route.
ing the ship with a beautiful silk indicated where his body would be
we are ever called The ss. Anhul, from Singapore sign. "I found. It is also said that a re- and Amoy, reports that one deck upon to go to war again," added cent medical examination had re-passenger died from heri-beri on will be flown in action, but in peace Capt, Leveson-Gower, "this ensign aufted in an adverse report as to June 3rd and was buried at sea it will be flown his state of health and it is on the same day.
on special oc- thought that Mr. Stephens may
casions. I assure you this ensign The sa. Khyber from Home, re- will always inspire us 'one and have become much depressed inports that a death occurred on all to be a credit not only to the confequence.
ship and the service, but to the county. of Cornwall, one of the cradles of the British Navy."
The late Mr. J. W. Stephens, who was 31 years of age, had been in the Prison Department as a warder for seven-and-a-half years, [ and had made a considerable num-i ber of friends during his stay out! here. Lately, he had been in ill- health, and his death under such tragic circumstances has come as a shock to all who knew him,
board on May 25, three weeks after leaving London, but no details are riven in the larbour Office report.
FOR CHINESE COXSWAINS.
NAUTICAL CLASSES AT KING'S COLLEGE.
Cup for Gunnery.
j
Was
Lady Clinton, presenting a cup for wunnery competition, said that it gave fer tremendous pleasure to haye yet another link with the Cornwall, which it had been her She proud privilege to launch." reminded them that her husband's family went back in Cornwall Additional donations for the thut
It is understood that nautical } several generations before the Con- ence is as frequently overlooked.
establishment of a Chinese Facul-classes for Chinese will be opened quest of 1966, and she thought assuming. Persons soliciting assistance get round the offices with a plausible There might be something more in 15 in the Hongkong University are: shortly at King's College. The that gave her a pretty good claim $100 each from Toi Po-viu, Shun course will consist of 20 lectures, to be Cornish. The county of and apparently quite genpine it than that.
Mr. D'Ahaada replied that he Yu alive bank, Yee Sang Fat Co., illustrated by models and equip Cornwall must be very proud to atory, but the point lies, not so
Lo Chap-san, Wai Sun native bank. much in what they say as in what possessed the LOU.'s, which he Messrs. Woo Chebug, Fook Wabent, with two-hour lessons on think that her county ship had they do not say. No one likes told shown to Mr. Remedios.
Co., Megers. Lai lling, Messrs.five nights a week. The lecturer been selected for that interesting
and important cruise. She turn down a call for help, and In remarking that there might Wing, Shing Loong, Mesars, Chit will Captain II. S. Loud. there are unfortunately people be a defence on the 1.0.U.'s, Mr. On, Messrs. Tung Tai, Messrs. Tai On conclusion of the course, quite sure they were going to who know this and trade on it. Remedios asked for a date to being-Wao, Tin Yick native bank, candidates will be examined for greatly impress the other nations.
The G.C.O. keeps in touch with fixed.
Lau Yuk-wan, Wah Yu-shing, Chiu Coxswain's certificates, which will they saw She would always tako the various organisations in the Ilis Lordship fixed the case for Chis-fan, Tour Pak-ming, Bank of be endorsed by the Harbour a keen interest in all the doings Colony which give relief and, very Jane 21.
Chin, the compradore depart-Master. Those failing may enter of the Cornwall, and she would a deep and warni always have often men begging round the
ment of the Banque de l'indo-heir names for a further course place in her heart. "God bless her Another Claim. offices only do that because they
Chine, Him Lee Co., Lo Kung-luk, of instruction. realise that the various relieving The manager of the French Sun Kwong Wea, Shun Sang Details with regard to fees and and all who sail in her."
In the evening Capt. Leveson- authorities already know too much Store, Beaconsfield Arcade, repre- Cheong, Cheung Fat, Kwong. Wing time of attendance will be publish-Gower and the officers of the ship about them. Such folk should be sented his firm in a claim against
Cheong..
ed later. given a chit to Captain Baylis. the defendant, whose address was The chances are that the, ehit will given as the Kowloon Hotel, for never be delivered. A few years $236.15, for provisions and wine ago a'man was given five chits in supplied and delivered. one morning for the Chaplain Mr. Remedios applied for par- when he was Secretary of the ticulars and in adjourning the G.C.0. Only one reached, its case for a week, his Lordship or destination, and that had beendered that particulars be supplied. handed on by the original beggar
to another "destitute" "working"
on the same lines.
Finance,
Mr. R. D. Genus, the diver employed by the Port Development office of the Public Works Depart- The statement of accounts shows that we are still burdenediment, was operated on at the Goy
ernment Civil Hospital yesterday
by a heavy overdraft at the Bank, morning. The bullet was extract- and the interest on that, added toed and he is doing as well as can the interest on the Mortgage of the
be expected... Seamen's Institute and also on a loan of some $5,000, hoth in con-
nexion with the Praya Enst have an interest in the welfare of Reclamation Scheme, forms and the seafaring elasses ashore and Incubus on the General Fund of afloat especially in this port of which we should be glad to be rid. Hongkong to "lead us a hand." The work on the Reclamation, Hull Any subscriptions or donations, drags on, and there seems no sign however small, are most welcome. of any building being possible for Meanwhile we sincerely thank all some considerable time.
those who, by their generosity and assistance, have enabled us to keep going.
The Futute.. Negotiations of a very impor- tant nature are at present in pro- gress which if completed will, we believe, place Hongkong well in the forefront of the ports at which special care is taken for the well- being of seafarers of every rank.
On the other hand our income shows a distinct, increase, for not only.have we been able to pay off certain moneys owing, but have actually been able to reduce the overdraft on the Current Account by some $2,000. That this is in part due to the repayment of that amount Invested in H.K. Govt. 6% War Loan da truc, but the real cause in the far larger sum paid in
Seamen's from the
Institute Working Account.
,
It is yet too early to give any details of the scheme, but we can assure those interested that our As we have already mentioned, first aim la to attain the ideal the past year has been a pros-"Nothing but the best for the herous one in the Institute, and Sailorman." Suffice it to say wo $5,698 more was paid in this past would ask our friends to assist us year than in 1923. This does not, with their prayers that God will of course, reliéve us of anxiety, so direct us that nought but good and we urgently request any who may come:
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"Look at th' moon, folks, and get, th' thrill of yer life"
gave a farewell dance, which was attended by a large and distin- guished gathering. The, quarter- deck was converted into a ball- room, the illuminations being very effective, and the decorative scheme ingeniously carried out.
Cost Over Two Millions.
Costing £2,207,419, the Cornwall is a cruiser of the new "County" class, and the first keel plate was lald by Lady Phillimore, wife of Admiral Sir R. F. Phillimore, then Commander-in-chloß at.Devenport, on October 9th, 1924, Rear-Ad- infral L. C. S. Woollcombe was at that time Admiral-Superintendent, and Mr. John Rogers, Constructive Manager.
She is built from the designa of Sir.E. H. Tennyson d'Eyncourt, and her dimensions are: Length; 590ft, breadth, 68ft. 4in.; mean draught, 18ft 8in; standard" dis placement, 10,000 tons. Mesara. 1. Beardmore and Co., are the. contractors for her machinery. With an estimated horsepower of 80,000 she has a speed of 81% knols, and her total oll fuel capacity is 8,400 tons. Her arma- ment consists of eight 8-inch, four 4-inch anti-aircraft, and four 3- pounder guns, and four 2-pounder pom-poms.
Her Journey to China is expected to list four months. She will go via the Straits of Magellan and will call at various South American ports.
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A Mohammedan member of the Hongkong and Singapore R.A. died as the result of an accident when at Lewis Gun practice af Kowloon City yesterday. No details are available.. The funeral took
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