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SAILORS FOUND DISCIPLINE TOO HARD
Scamon in H.M.S. Delight Court- Martialled
of
Scamen Two Ordinary H.M.S. Delight aged 18 and 19, were each sentenced to four months' imprisonment and to be dismissed the Service at sepa-
NEW SHIP LAUNCHED HERE TO-DAY
Fine Craftsmanship By Kowloon Docks
The most successful Hongkong ship launching ceremony for some yearn took place this morning at the Kow- loon Dock, when Mrs. D. F. Landale, wife of the Managing Director ofĮ
Matheson Jardine,
and Company, released the latest addition to the fleet of the Indo-China Steam Navi- gallon Company, the Wing Sang.
Nenrly 200 Huests, including His Excellency the Governor and Lady
THE
HONGKONG
TELEGRAPH,
KUNG WANTS ECONOMY
CAMPAIGN
Appeal At Bankers' Conference
Hankow, June 2. Appealing for national economy, Dr. H. H. Kung yesterday opened the
which Bankers Conference called in order that the Chinese Cove ornment might be better informed on
Was
THURSDAY,
INFRINGED CHOLERA MEASURES
HAWKERS IN COURT
To protect the public as much as possible against cholera, the Urban Council pul into effect, three days ngo, Emergency Regulations prohibit ing the sale of certain articles of food and refreshments by Chinese street hawkers.
The first group of hawkers to breaks measures were these anti-cholera arrested yesterday and were taken tral Magistracy this morning. before Mr. H. R. Butters at the Cen- Seven men were the defendants,
JUNE 2, 1938.
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rate Court Martials held aboard | Northcote, were present at the core the financial problems throughout | and they had been apprehended for (Mozart, trr. Beethoven); Andantino
two
mony which was witnessed, niso, by for hundreds of dockyard em- ployees from vantage points on near
the by ships. Many gathered un deck of the Tai Sang, sister ship to the Wing Sanit, which lay on the next slip. only a month to wall for her own launching
clung by Mrs. Dicken.
the H.M.S. Tamar this morning. The men were George Lewis Mc- Cormick and Alfred William Pater
McCormick faced
charges: being a person firstly that he then subject to the Naval Discipline Act. lid 們
20, strike Acilog Petty May umeer, Robert Cecli James Barnabd of H.M.S, Delight, his superior officer, With practically every lip Alked bcing in the execution of his office.
and the hum of shipyard activity the he then being secondly,
ap-around, the gathering was enthusins on subject to the Naval Discipline
Hle in its send-off for the ship which Act, was on May 25, guilty of neglectafid rapidly and smartly down to the to the prejudica of good order and
water to be taken into the charge of Naval Discipline in
in that he did not
waiting tugs, use his ultnost endeavours to prevent Alfred William Patey, Ordinary Sea- man, striking Acting Petty Officer Bartiard, bis superior officer,
Accused pleaded
guilty charges.
to both
The Court comprised Captain PK Enright (President), Cmdr. E. V Lees, Cmdr. N. G. Garsons-Williams, Menzies. M.B.F., Cmdr G. PC. Cide. R. Oliver Hellasks, Cir. G. Okwin was the Judge Advocate, Condr. J. R. N. Taylor was the Prose- euling Omcer and necusi was assist. ed by Lleut. C. P. Parker
DAZED CONDITION Intter
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stated
Alfred
The cheumstantial that Bammurd was on the forecastle
ILMS. of
Delight inspecting the work of man undergoing No 11 plutanument. As Barnard bent down to pick up a Windscoop, the accused himu. came up behind and struck Bamard entled to the Petty Offeer's Mess, and Alfred William Pan. Electrical Artficer First Class, canes out and w Barnard in dazed condition and the accused uni other Ordinary Semman. Wiliam Patey, threitening Pain spoke to
accused, after the which Engnard ordered him to fall accused in ft. which under the carried
out. The accused brought before Sub-Lieutenant Lunb, of H.M.S. Delight, and charged with striking. After being enutioned the accused admitted the offence. He Surg-Leut. examined by Bradbury, of HMS. Cumberland. the Medical Offer of the Guard. He found the accused nortnal.
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HELPED A FRIEND
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It in anticipated that the Wing Sang and Tai Sang will be
superior un completion to any conştal vessels at present in service along the Chum const.
Following the launching the guests gathered in one of the dock buildings
to toast the success of the new vessel The 10081
proposed by Mr. WDS Stanley Dodwell, and afterwards Mrs. Landule was presented with a din- mond set wristlet watch.
SHIP DESCRIBED
The Wing Sung is a single screw
steonier BIUSTONON
cargo about 3,500 Laps gross and is 310 teet long. 46 feet brund and 27 feel She has been bull to the highest specifications of Lloyds of London net conforma to the latest requirements of the Hongkong Gov- ernment Marine Surveyor and the Staple Rules.
through Cargo is handled
Jorge hatches by nine steel stetrick's for live. Lofts and one for 20 toss all of which are worked by allent running electric winches to which power is steam giraling supplied by two sels each 115 kw at 220 volts de Side cargo doors are also Atled for cargo working.
chor windians to electric and The anchor cables are of the latest Tayco made.
The comfort of all classes of passengers carried has been carefully considered and thermotauk ventila- tion has been installed to supply hot or cold air at will to all publle reins und cabins. To provide ample deck
space for cabin passengers, the four 30 feet steel lifeboats amidships are carried by patent davits of the over- The latest methods of frame type.
prevention have been em- piracy bodied and fire detection and ex- inguishing systems Arc fitted Oroughout the ship.
Propelling machinery consists of four crank triple expansion with Golaverken Turbo-compressor and steam is sup- teypiled by three Scatch hailers work- ing at 220 tbs, per square Inci pressure Ample power is provided
well over to give
Knots
on service.
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7.30 London Relay-"At the Black Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar-parlour. Presented by Pascoe Thornton and S. E. Reynolds.
8 Time, Weather, Announcements and closing Local Stock Quotations,
8.03 Itaydn-Symphony No. 101 In D Maor("The Clock").
Played by the Philharmonie Sym- phony Orchestra of New York con- ducted by A. Toscanini.
Played by Edwin Flacher (Piano). 7.17 Emanuel Feuermann ('Cello). The Magic Flute-Seven Variations On The Duct "The Manly Heart** China, and for arranging for the selling ice-cream and jellies. They (From "Konzertstuck"-Weber).
co-operation of
local were foed $2 each and warned that practical bankers in ล
for in future, Breach of the Emergency Dog." programme
war Regulations would be treated more country's strengthening
seriously. efforts.
fighting "When the armles are against the invaders those who are not called upon to risk their lives should make a contribution by the abstaining from using juxurles, and in reducing the consumption
of goods", declared Dr. Kung. other goods"
"All Chinese, with the interest of
heart country nt
Bre called to review their present needs. and to adopt a simpler life of no fewer great hardships, by smoking
fn dressing
simpler cigarettes,
and going Chinese clothes
to bed enriler so as to burn less electricity. Elaborate meals and entertainment improve the health and efficiency wilt out of place and a similar diet of the people."
upon to
are
Every effort sald Dr. Kung, should be made to avoid unnecessary con- struction. In these, and other direc- tlons arent effort could be made which would rubstantially assist the nation to win the war. Everyone
should concentrate on growing more food and using substitutes for Im- ported foodstuffs.
The operation of 117 economie campaign was tending to reduce con- sumption of imported goods and mak- ing avaliable more foreign exchange for the importantion of necessities,
The reduction iza the use of im- ported goods was not directed at the foreign exchange of exporting coun- tries, and after the hostilities ceuse, foreign trade must be further deve. loped so that the welfare of the prople is increased.—Router.
Bomb Strikes School; 800 Students Safe
Loyalists Attack Palma, Majorca
London, June 1. An intercepted radio communique fron
the Insurgents' broadensting station at Salamanca claims that one of the several bomba dropped by Loyalist warplanes on Palma, Majorea struck the secondary school, in which students were at study when the first air raid alarm was sounded.
The students immediately took refuge in air raid shelters and there were no casualties. United Press.
CONFLICTING CLAIMS
Hendaye, June 1. Usun sharply divergent claims are being made by the Insurgents and Loyalists In Spain.
claim that in a
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The Insurgents fierce air battle they brought down | twelv
twelve Curtiss and two Boeing planes, while on the other hand the Loyalists
brought down claim that they
machines. Italian and one German The Insurgents say they sustained Loyalists admit no lesses, while the to the loss of three machines.
The Insurgents claim to have made Nailonal good advances on the Teruel and to-day's Coastal fronts in the north-east, and state that continued Loyalists attacks have been repulsed-United Press.
INITIATES ECONOMY DRIVE
Hunkow, June 2. IL. R. Kung the Finance
announced!
Dr Aluster. Fennomy Carpal Currency costermer
He urged the people of China 10 "smoke fewer cigarettes, dress In simpler clothes, go to bed earlier and so burn less kerosene and electricity, and eat a simpler diet, which is better for health," In order to contribuie more to the war chest and so win the wor-United Press,
Brawl On Ship In Harbour
lant
TERRIFIC BATTLES
Parls, June 1. Further terrific air bullies raged in the blue sky above war-torn Spain to-day.
The Loyalists claim a complete victory in an aerial engagement on the Levante tront claiming to have shot down 15 Insurgent planes with the loss of only three of their own machines.
An Insurgent account of the battle.
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Loyalit however, states that planes were shot down.
According to a report from Barce-
carried planes
out lona, Loyalist heavy raids on the Insurgent air
and A brawl among six Chinese aboard bases al Centa
Incil-Trani?~ Be Butterfield and Swire
stener Occult. Shantung yesterday had repercussions at the Marine Court tu-day.
Sergeant Mackenzie sakd Cheung Hon Sazı, 30, foki, had gone the order DIH using threatening, aboard the ship to secure deck space language and after being cautioned wherein to trade for some other he laitted both offerus
Chinese When he returned he After the investigation by Sub- found the space occupied by the five 1Jeut. Lamb. the accused completed other defendants. his drill.
fie told me he was set upon By At about 8.30 pr. the same day, the others and hit over the head with Barnard cret i ts tu karosle
lemphade bottle," said the police to ser how accused wia carrying out | offigvé.
his extra work of eterning wind- Cheung Hon-san appeared in court Scoops. While Bastard was bending with his head swathed in bandages. down to pick one up,
McCormick, The Marine Magistrate, Comman- The News Chronicle urges
In his statement in mitigation of punishment
said: 1 accused sorry that this case has occurred. would ke to point out that I had enly recently returned from a short
ΟΣ period
detention which brought about by Acting Petty
Dy
Une grudge Officer Barnned and had aguinst him. happened to be on steam engine the forecastle at about May 25 4.30 p.m. and saw Ordinary Seamau Patey strike Acting Petty Officer Barnard. Ordinary Seaman Patey being friend of mine and
Strailer Acting Pelty Meer Barnard, 1 went to the aid of Ordinary Seaman Patey as I thought he might get the worst of the argument, so struck Acting Petty Officer Barnard in the body to try and wind him. I would like to point out that I did not strike first, or from behind stated
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in the Circumstantial letter, paragraph 3.
THREE BROTHERS IN NAVY I hope that the Court will look leulently upon these charges, taking into consideration the climate, my kage which is only 19, being unused to the strict Service discipline in H.M.S. Delight; that my service in previous ships has always been Satls- factory and V.G. (very good) that Ied have had three brothers in the Navy, Accused's Service Record was read out: It revealed that he joined the Royal Navy in 1934 and hud twice recently been reported fur being absent without leave and for using threatening language.
Sentence WOR passed ointed
The Court for the second Court
Capt. Martial comprised:
C. г. Hammill, (President), Capt. ย. Hickling, Capt. P. K. Enright, Cmdr. E. V. Lees, Cmdr. M. G. Garnons- Williams. The Prosecuting Officer was again Cmdr. J. R. N. Taylor and the prisoner was assisted by Lleat.
Ward.
above.
ns
Accused pleaded guilty to all four charges which were all on May 25: fratly that he wilfully disobeyed the inwful command of Acting Petty Officer Barnard when ordered to raise a rifle above his head; secondly, that he used threatening language to Barnard; thirdly, that he struck Barnard; fourthly, that he did not use his utmost endeavours to prevent McCormick from striking Bornard.
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11 Close Down.
Popular Film Executive To Leave Colony
DEATH TOTAL SWELLED
London, June 1. According to latest reports casualties as a result of the Insurgent nir rald on Granollers, south Barcelone, have now mounted to 300 SHANGHAI PROMOTION dend and 800 wounded. Granollers has a total population of 12,000.
One of the immediate effects of the bombings in Spain and China this week has been a revival of interest in Mr. Anthony Eden's plan for the prevention of bombardments of open towns.
Hong-
News was received in kong this morning that Mr. B. W. Palmertz, South China Manager of the Universal Pictures Cor- poration of China, has been promoted to the position of As- thesistant Manager in China.
come up behind and struck him, The der G. F. Hole, fined each of the de-British Government to take up the accused then came up and also struckfendants $20, with the alternative of Barnard. The accused was examif- three weeks' gaol.
by Surg-Lieut. Eric Blackbien Cheung So, 30, Junk mistress was Bradbury of H.M.S. Cumberland, the fined $3 for having carried an excess Medical Omeer of the Guard who number of passengers on her boat.
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New York, June 1.
New York Cotton
SPUR OF THE MOMENT Accused's statement in/mitigation of punishment was read to the Court as follows: fully realise my folly in committing these offences and I um very surry that this case has occurred. Whereas If the ordinary ourse of events I Should have no hesitation in carrying out the orders of Acting Pelty Officer Barnard, ot the time of the offence however I hud just finished half an hour's very drill and as the day WRI very
hot it caused me to be July tired and angry.
October With regard to the third charge 1December was smarting unfter a sense of grievJnn, (1939) ance about the first and second Mar. (1930) charges and when I anw Acting Petty May (1930) Officer Barnard bending down just braldle ine. n the spur of the The First Notice Day for July moment I hit him.
Cotton is June 28, with delivery date
strenuous Title
Spot
I hope the Court will look leniently July 6. on these charges taking into con- sideration the fact that I am only
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fret com- mission abyond, and that the dis- July cipline in H.M.S. Delight is stricter September than I have been used to previously. December I have had "V.G." for conduct and March
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The circumstantial letter set out that the accured was carrying out No. 11 punishment in the form of rife drill on the forecastle of H.M.S. "Satisfactory" for efficiency since May ... Delight at 8.50 pan. During the huve been in the Service and with ' course of this drill the necused was | regard to the offences on my conduct given an order to raise his fifle above sheet I
suggest that they are the his head. This he refused to do. outcome of my age and my frat com- July The order was repeated before mission abroad.
Sept. wilness Alfred William Pain, and the Accused again refused to carry out the order.
I am ken to go on with my career December
in the Sirview and hope that the
Court will see their way not to
The necused was then urdered to damage i irretrievably at its begin- fall
In
Quarterdeck by ning.
Tuesday's
on the Barnard and as he moved aft, the Accused's Servico Xtecord showed July accused raised la left flat and said that he joined the Royal Navy in Sept. to Him. "I would like to swipe you." 1934 and had been recently reported December The accused was then brought before | several times for overstaying leave Sub-Liout. J. D. Lamb, and was and being absent withoul Jenve. charged with wilful disobedience of Sentence was passed as above.
matter at once with the European Governments, only to show that Great Britain is not prepared to re- main inactive in the face of these heros of modern warfare.
The Dally Herald urges the British Government to take energetic mea- sures to put an end to bombings of British ships-Trans-Ocean.
FRENCH MOVE
Paris, June 2, The Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet, received the British Ambassador here yesterday afternoon.
According to well-informed circles the French Government intends to make
induce an attempt to
the Spanish Insurgents to ccasc large
Mr. Palmertz will leave for Shung- hai this month to take up his new position.
A former journalist, Mr. Palmertz entered the motion picture industry. seven years ago with Warner Bros. in the Malay Stoles and Juva. Sub- sequently he jointed United Artists in Shanghai, and became South China Manager of the Universal Corporation 18 months ago.
A wide circle of friends in Hong-
whilst
Mr. kong,
congratulating. Parmertz on his promotion, will de plore his pending departure from this Colony.
senle bombardments of the Loyalist CATHOLICS SLAIN
towns.
It is also asserted that the Vatican plans a similar move in Burgos.
Seoul Reports Riots In Soviet Army
Seoul, June 1. According to reliable sources Moscow, there originating in have been numerous distur- bances in the Soviet Army lately. 00%/08 At Klov a serious disturbance 09/70 broke out in a Field Artillery
IN MEXICO
New York, June 1. Four Roman Catholics were killed and one was wounded during demonstration in a village in Mexico to-day, according to the Mexico City the New York correspondent of Times.
Police dispersed procession of demonstrators who were agitating in local Invour of the re-opening of churches-Reuter,
ANTI-TRUST TRIAL STARTS IN U.S.
New York, June 1. The long-pending anti-Trust trial America began to-day in the Federal
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INVESTIGATING BRITISH BANKS'
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London, June 1. Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, reply- ing to a question in the House of Commons to-day, said that the For- eign Secretary, Lord Halifax, was,
British urgently consulting the Consul General at Tsingtoo regard- ing the enforced transfer of accounts | from British banks to Japanese or
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