THE
THE KOCHOW DISASTER ENQUIRY.
PILOT WITHOUT ANY
QUALIFICATIONS.
The President: Does you ship carry any ballast?
Capt. Morgan:-Yes. Stork bal last composed of street Flying blocks.
The President:-You · have ae-. tually seen this ballast?
Capt. Morgan:-Yes;
n month
FITTED HIMSELF FOR POST ago, when she was in dock.
"BY STUDY."
MASTER'S EVIDENCE.
The Marine Court of Enquiry to investigate the circumstances attending the stranding of the 8.8. Kochow, opened at the Harbour Office this morning.
The President:-Have you ever been in the ship when not ballasted?
Capt. Morgan:-No.
The President:-The Kochow is a notoriously tender ship?...
Capt. Morgan: Yes; that is to say when she has a heavy cargo
in the tween decks.
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Terrific Current.
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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
MOTOR ACCIDENTS IN CANTON.
FRENCH LIEUTENANT GETS NASTY INJURY.
.
EYE BADLY HURT.
Canton, June 25. Twice within a week foreigners have been involved in motor acci- dents in Canton.
screen.
TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 1928.
NOBILE'S RESCUE STORY.
SWEDISH AVIATOR'S DARING LANDING.
| LEADER WISHED OTHERS TO
GO FIRST.
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
STRIKING LEGAL POINT.
ARE TWO MORAL CODÉS POSSIBLE?
ASIA HOTEL SUMMONS.
That an act sanctioned by the Laws of the Colony in one in- stance, could not be termed Im- moral under other circumstances. was one of the points made by Mr. H. S. Loseby at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning when he applied to Mr. W. Schofield for the re-hearing of the case in which the manager of the Asia Hotel was fined $250 for permitting his premises to be used for immoral.
purposes,
The first incident occurred on Sunday, when a public hire car, in which Mr. F. E. W. Lammert and Mr. O. Friessner were returning
London, June 25. from a round of golf at the Tung. ahan Recreation Club, ran into a A graphic story of the rescue of telephone pole on the Bund near General Nobile and one of his com- The President:---You say the
the Sincere Company's store in pantons is related in messages terrific. What The composition of the Court current was
trying to avoid a small boy who from Reuter's correspondents at was Commdr, J. B. Nowill, D.3.0., you mean by that?
Mr. Loseby suggested that it Capt. Morgan: It was the term dashed out into the road. Both Rome and Stockholm.
Captain Lundborg boldly landed R.N., Harbour Master, (Prest
Friessner received on the ice near the distressed was a case in which the defen- car, and Mr. denty: Lieut. Commdr. Lancelot used by the Captain of the Nessus, occupants were thrown out of the
fendants should have the advan- The President: Could you give severe cuts about the end, arms party with น Swedish plane, tage of professional assistance King, of H.M.S. Curlew; Captain
H.a.it In terms of knols?
The floe A. J. Scott, master of the
and legs from the breken wind equipped with runners. Cupt Morgun: About five
on which he landed was only about and it was important that the wit- Kwanglung; Captain J. Acock, master of the s.s. Kwongsal; and knots.
he subjected to cross-examination. The President:--1 the bank Caplain Muir, master of, the 9.8.
proved to be rather more serious yards wide,while it was covered by Several points of law would also The second accident, on Friday, 200 yards long and about 300 nesses for the prosecution should where you struck very steep?
about eight inches of snow. Tung On.
Capt. Morgan:-Fairly so; it is Lieutenant, Laurin, commanding After General Nobile had been usually termed the Wangmun Bar. the Canton Detachment of taken to inlopen Straits, anotherulation under which the defen- Handed a chart, Captain Morgan fanterie Colonial (French Con-Swedish plane took him to Virgo unt was charged was doubtful.
on board the masked the position of the sinking cession, Shameen) was driving his Bay; and left him own Bugatti car and was returning cita di Milano,"
It was doubtful in that it made and gave the hearing as taken by
two offences. One was that it the C.0, of H.MS, Seamew as 2370 from Tungahan with Monsieur
Plane Turns Over.
was illegal to, use premises for yards from the Outer Light, bear-Laffond, of Madier, Ribet & Co., ing S. 87 W. ·
when, in trying to overtake an-
immoral purposes, and the other to for some bad Captain Lundborg again apuse the premises other car, he collided with a motor bus on the Tungshan Road,
proached Nobile's party with the
purpose. abject of effecting further rescue, but the treacherous nature of the round upset enlculations, and the
Mr. G. K. Ball Brutton appearedi for Captain Morgan and officers of the sa. Kochow, and Mr. C. A. S. Russ for the owners of the vessel, Captain T. T. Laurenson, D.S.C., was also present, in the interests of the China Const Olicers
Guild.
Captain's Evidence.
Witness, in reply to further questions, stated that all vessels Captain Morgan was first call-drawing more than 10 feet at low
arise.
Mr. Loseby argued that the re-
"Matter of Opinion.
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ed and stated that he had held a tides on the river were in danger with few bruises, Lieutena machine turned over, fortunately tinued Mr. Loseby, as to what was
of going aground on the bar.
Captain's Tribute,
Both were thrown out of the car; and whilst Mr. Lafond escaped
Laurin received a number of nasty cuts from the wind screen. One without injury to the gallant flier.
The Swedish Government is pre- | of his eyes was cut open and afterį
It was a matter of opinion, con- moral and, what immoral. if the
a preliminary dressing, at the paring to despatch a number of regulations were, valid, then the
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master's certificate for 40 years. The Kochow left Hongkong for Wuchow at 5.30 p.m. on June 9th, drawing feet 5 inches forward. and 10 feet 6 inches aft, with a mission of the Court
into them. If knowledge were tribute to the ofligera, erew and hospital in Canton) Lieutenant
to Hospital, Paul-Doumer (the French similar light machines to Spitzber-word "knowingly had to be read number of passengers on board.
made part of the crime than the At 8 pm, witness was relieved passengers, and the guards con- Laurin left for Hanoi, to be It is learned that the
whole course of the evidence by the Chief Officer and the No. 1 duct, which left nothing to be de-operated on by an eye specialist. member of Nobile's party who has
At that time the weather sired. There was never at any Our Own Correspondent.
been saved is pilot.
Ceccioni, the would be different; his Worship was clear and the ship was be-time anything resembling a panic.
mechanie, who like Nobile would look on the evidence in a tween Lin Tin and Kio, Island,
suffering from injury as the result different way. of the crash of the gondola.
Nobile's Injuries.
Mr. Hall-Bration put it to Cap-, Witness next went to the bridge attain Morgun that the use of the about 10.30 p.m., when he felt the ship give a bump and lurch.
List to Port.
Reaching the bridge, Captain Morgan asked the pilot what water
Ji
lead was always at the discretion of the pilot.
This was admitted.
Shallow Water.
CANTON BANQUET.
MOTHER.
Mr. Leseby, asking that the case
he re-heard, kuid he would object HONGKONG REALTY & TRUST
to the introduction of certain evi- dence. Inspector Shannon hadi A wireless message from the stated that he went to the hotel as IN HONOUR OF OFFICIAL'S "|"Citta di Milano" "states that the result of complaints, while ap- General Nobile is suffering from a other witness said he went there partial fracture of die left tibla, deliberately to manufacture evid- Mr. W. G. C. Beck, Chief Officer
Canton, June 25..while was under the ship. He was in- of the 8.8. Kochow, who was on
his right foot has been
went ence. Inspector Shannon formed there was 9. feet 6 inches, watch when the vessel struck.
A very enjoyable banquet was badly crualled. There has been with the intention of charging the Meanwhile the ship had taken stated that at 10:30 pm, on June given last night by Mr. Chu Chan considerable suffusion of blood, management and cross-examined heavy list to port and all on boardth the ship had passed the White sin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, but the Italia's commander is pro-them without administering the were compelled to hang on to the Light and was
to the Consular Body and local oll-gressing favourably, and it is hop-naual caution. approaching the starboard mail to keep their feet. Bar. He gave orders to the pilot cials in celebration of the 70th ed that he will be completely re- Referring to Mr. Loseby's point He instructed the purser to gather to go at half speed as the ship was valuable gifts were presented, in-
birthday of his mother. Many covered within forty days,
that there must be knowledge of the all passengers on the weather side nearing shallow water. At 10.81uding a large silver cup, suitably
hie General Noble's own account of commission of an offence, Distress signals were fired from soundings were taken by inscribed, by members of the Con- the daring rescue by Captain Worship said the license of the the rocket, which split at the third witness and gave 25 feet. Shortlysular Body
Lundborg ahows that when the boarding house was responsible firing. Stick rockels were then after, another cast was taken
After dinner at Mr. Chu Chao-Swedish plane made its landing, for the staff.
Mr. Losely replied that know- used, but these proved diflicult to showing 9 feet and at that moHsin's private residence in the Wail General Nobile requested Lund- Jight.
ment the Kochow struck. Witness On Malon, the party adjourned to borg to fly back with the injured ledge on his part was essential. The Chief Officer was then in immediately stopped engines and the Poor Chim the Tai Ping mechanic, Ceccioni, Professor Be- Mr. Loseby also said that no ac structed to prepare boats and the ship took a heaty list to port. Malon, where some
(the Czecho-Slovakiantual immorality was committed. very clever hounek serve out life belta, The ship's Captain Morgan appeared onChinese theatricals were much en-member of the expedition) and the j
Signing of Register. lights went out some 20 minutes deck almost at once and took joyed by all.
mechanic, Troiani. after striking and hurricane lamps charge. Grilles were opened and Amongst those present were Mr. Nobile then hoped that, Lund- His Worship:-What do you were lit.
Witness was ordred to prepare J. F. Brenan, I. B. M. Consul-Gen-borg would be able to return for make of the signing of the re- loats and life rafts, and get the ral; Monsieur Danjou, Consul for himself. Lieutenant Viglieri, and gister? "Nessus" Arrives.
wire netting cut away.
France; Mr. D. Jenkins, Consulthe wireless telegraphist, Biagi. had All passengers and crew
Mr. Beck recapitulated the frets General for the United States of Nobile Induced to Leave First. gathered on the arriving and star- of saving of passengers by II.M.S. America; Mr. Morita, Consul-Gen- Captain Lundborg, however, in- board side, when H.M.S.Nessus Nessus find Onslaught, and junks. erat for Japan, Dr. Crull, Consul-sisted that General Nobile should arrived. She was unable to take Lien-Comdr. Ring-Was the General for Germany and Mrsue the first to leave, pointing out all but accepted 87 women and the ship steaming against the tide Crull; Mr. da Costa, Consul General that he was badly wanted for any for Portugal; Mr. U. Spalinger, information he could give regard- children, despatching a message to when she struck? H.M.S. Onslaught to attend the Mr. Beck:-No, broadside on.
Consul for Switzerland, and Mrs. ing the men who were carried 10 In reply scene with a junk.
Captain Acock, Spalinger: Mr. G. Woudenberg, H.M.S. Onslaught arrived about witness said that the weather was Consul, for Holland: Mr. K. Neckel away with the wreck of the "Italin”
who are lost, an hour later and all passengers fairly clear, but a fine rain was man, Consul for Denmark Mr.
The remainder of Nobile's party i Tuson, H. B. M. Vice-Consul; Mr. and crew were transferred by falling occasionally. Stars were McKenna, Vice-Consul of the backed up Captain Lundborg so ship's boats. In all, there were visible.
Nobile agreed "with a United Stafes of America; approximately 343 passengers and Further questions by Caplain crew, and three European officers. Scott elicited the fact that witness Monsieur P, de Francqueville, Vice-heart" and handed over command In the opinion of witness, 335 had had heard a rumbling when the Consul of Germany und Japan; Dr. to Lieut. Viglieri.-Reuter. been brought to Hongkong by the ship listed, which might or might toms, and Mrs. Ferguson; Major|
Ferguson, Commissioner of Cus H.B. Kong Ning and the Kwong Ying not have been the cargo shifting.
Oliveerona, Director of the Bourd of Alderman William Prockter, ur transferred to Shekki by junk,
Conservancy and Mr. Olivocrona; aged 80, has received the freedom Captain Morgan said he had seen
and many Chinese and foreign of the borough of Launceston, only one corpse since the sinking,
friends of Mr. Chu Chao-lisin.--- Cornwall, in recognition of 45 this being caught in a davit guy
Our Own Correspondent,
years' service on the Corporation. and was beneath the
.
Cargo Stowage.
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The President:-Who is respon-
The President:-Are you res- water. It ponsible for the stowage of cargo? Mr. Beck: I don't think so; I might have been a corpse floating down river and not from the Ko-have no instructions. chow. The rumour that 40 bodies had been recovered was untrue.
Captain Scott:-Werd the ex- gines stopped when you came on! deck?
Captain Morgan:-Yes,
isiblo7
Mr. Beck:- Imagine the No. cargo coolie, who is employed by the firm.
The President: You cannot Igive the Court any information as More Questions,
to where the cargo was slowed?
Mr. Beek:-No. Questions by "Captain Muir with
Mr. Beck confirmed Caplain Mor- reference to the draft of the Ko- chow, elicited the information that gan's estimate of the approximate the figures were only approximate. number, of passengers on board. Captain Acock raised the ques-If he saw passengers in the lower tion of cargo and witness explained hold he would issue instructions that the Kochow was carrying that they should be removed. 1,200 bags of rice, 200 bags being Such instructions would be issued in the tween decks and 1,000 bags through the puraer and would pro- in the hold, The tween decka ear-bably be carried out; certainly if go was not accured.
witness remained on, the spot. There was also sonic fish cargo There was no definite person rea- and flour in the hold and ease goods ponsible for the stowage of tween in the hok, but witness was not decks cargo, but witness presumed prepared to give an estimate of it was the duty of the head cargo the amount.
Fairly Watertight.
In reply to the President, Captain Morgan explained that only the lower half of the cargo ports were closed. These were considered to be fairly watertight.
coolie or some other person ap- Ipointed by the office. At the time of the stranding there were two quartermasters, a pilot and witness on the bridge."
the
Pursor's Evidence, Wong Wal, purser of Captain Morgan estimated that Kochow, stated that he had finish- there were 20 cargo coalies ored collecting fares before the runners of board, described by the stranding occurred. There were President as non-fare paying pas-35 on the ship's articles, 20 cargo sengers. Passengers were distri-coolies, 35 free passengers, and buted throughout the ship on two 65 children. About 191 were pay. decka. There were none in the
ing passengers, hold so far as witness knew, he
Witness believed that 286 'eur- assuming that the hatches were on.
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