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17. 8.8. "Hamm," 8.8. "Apolda."—Mr. Tennyson explained to the Committee certain proposals relative to the taking of a general average contribution in respect of damage to the cargo arising from the fire at Capetown. These proposals had been embodied in a draft, the terms of which had been settled with Messrs. Waltons The Committee agreed and Company and Messrs. William Richards and Sons.
to the proposals.
Mr. Tennyson informed the Committee that he had seen a representative of He had Messrs. Wendt, who represented about 25 per cant. of the Dutch cargo. also seen a representative of Messrs. McLeans, who had informed him that there did not seem to be any likelihood of German nationality among the Dutch shippers nor among the Java consignees. It was agreed that the exact procedure which should be adopted for arriving at a settlement with the owners of the Dutch cargo should be arranged between Mr. Tennyson and Mr. Malkin.
Mr. Tennyson also referred to the action which he had taken in regard to the insurance of the cargo belonging to Nestlé's Milk Company, Limited.
18. Insurance of Cargoes.-The Secretary informed the Committee that he had received a letter from Messrs. Glanvill, Enthoven and Company asking him for the payment of a deposit of £500 in respect of the insurance cover taken up by the Committee. The Committee agreed that this payment might be made.
19. 8.3. Paklat." The Governor having reported that this ship had now been condemned, the Committee agreed that the Governor of Hong Kong might be authorized to charter the ship to local firms on similar terms to those which had been agreed to by the Committee for other charters by demise.
20. 8.8. "Istria.”—The Committee approved the terms of the proposed Agree- ment* with the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, but they recom- mended that the figure of £45,000 for the insurance of the ship should be verified. They had no objection to a proposal from Messrs. Gilbert Samuel and Company that the words "proceeds realized by the sale," should be restored in Clause 10 in place of the words "invoice value."
The tender received by the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation from Messrs. Houlder, Middleton and Company for the navigation of the ship was approved.
21. 5.8. "Steinturm."-Mr. Wakely stated that the Indian Government were anxious for confirmation of the fact that they would not be liable for the loss of this ship, which had not been insured. The Committee agreed that the risk would follow the profit.
22. Accounts.-The Secretary informed the Committee of the sums which he had received in respect of freight on the "Gibraltar" and on the "George R.," and for the purchase of coal on the 8.8. "Josephina."
The Committee approved the payment of 15s. 2d. to the Crown Agents for the Colonies in respect of out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connexion with the Committee.
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THE FORTY-Fifth Meeting of the Committee was held at the Colonial Office on Monday, 26th April, 1915, at 3.15 p.m.
The following members were present:--
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VICE-ADMIRAL SIR E. J. W. SLADE, K.C.I.E., K.C.V.O. (Chairman).
MR. G. L. BARSTOW, C.B., Treasury.
MR. C. HIPWOOD, Board of Trade.
MR. H. W. MALKIN, Foreign Office.
MR. L. D. WAKELY, India Office.
MR. C. TENNYSON, C.M.G., Colonial Office.
MR. T. H. HOLT, Crown Agents.
MR. R. A. WISEMAN (Secretary).
The minutes of the previous meeting were confirmed subject to an alteration
in paragraph 21.
2. 8.8.
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Birkenfels"-5 per cent. Commission on Disbursements. A repro sentative of the Federal Steam Navigation Company attended the Committee to discuss what services were included in the remuneration under this head.
* No. 10 in Appendix B.
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It was understood that in the original estimate the Company had included a sum in respect of warehousing cargo and collecting contributions from consignees, but that they were subsequently told that they would not be required to undertake this, as it was thought that the Australian Government would perform the service themselves. It was agreed that if the Company were required to do the work their agents would be entitled to payment for their services, and the Company would receive 5 per cent. on the amount so paid if disbursed by them. If, on the other hand, the Commonwealth Government undertook the collection, etc., no commission would be payable to the Company in this respect.
3. Arrangements with the Transport Department.-The Secretary informed the Committee of the correspondence which had taken place since the previous meeting with the Admiralty and the Director of Transporte on this subject. Further letters from the latter were considered and the Secretary instructed as to the replies to be sent to them.
4. 8.8. "Gibraltar."-The Committee agreed that, in view of the urgency of the service for which she was required, the ship might, as a special case, be handed over to the Transport Department immediately she had been discharged..
The Admiralty should be asked to pay for the shifting boards which had been fitted in New York. It was understood that these had cost $1,927.
5. 8.8. “Frisia.”—Mr. Holt informed the Committee that this ship was, not likely to be free for another month. It was agreed that the question of her disposa. could wait.
The lists of stores on board were to be checked by the Admiralty when the vessel was handed over to them.
-6. 8.8. "Concadoro."-The Secretary was instructed to inform the Director of Transports that the ship was in Millwall Dooks, where she could be inspectedi.
7. 8.8. "Thor."-The Committee decided that Mr. Holt might fix this sḥip” for the coal trade.
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8. 8.8. "George R.”—Mr. Holt informed the Committee that about £100 had been incurred in repairs at Vigo. The Committee agreed that Messrs. Tyzack and Branfoot might be instructed to proceed with taking a general average, 1-
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8.8. “Syra.”—The Committee agreed that the managers should be instructed to arrange for a general average in respect of the damage to the ship and cargo from fire. Such gratuity as was customary might be given to the firemen,
10. s.8. "Paros."-Mr. Holt informed the Committee that the cost of repairs
to this ship was estimated at £320. It was agreed that the managers might incur
this expense, and that they should also arrange for a survey to be held, so that the ship might be made sufficiently seaworthy to be brought home.
Mr. Holt was to arrange with Mr. Glanvill for her to bring a cargo of wheat, and the Secretary was to inform the Transport Department that she was being fixed.
11. 5.8. Diana."-Mr. Tennyson informed the Committee that a telegram had now been received from Nigeria to say that there was no coal available for this ship. It was thought that coal might possibly be provided from the islands.
The Committee approved of the proposed agreement with the Sun Shipping Company, but they thought that it would be preferable if the agreement were con- cluded with Messrs. Mitchell, Cotts, the latter being allowed to sub-charter to the Company mentioned.
12. 8.0. "Neath."-Mr. Hipwood informed the Committee that the Board of Trade had instructed their surveyor that the ship must comply substantially with the Board of Trade requirements.
Mr. Holt reported that the two Cardiff firms which had been previously referred to had refused to pay the freight which was asked, but that C, T. Bowring and Company had offered 1208. per fathom. It was agreed that 'the ship. was to be loaded with pit-props; but subject to this the highest tender might be accepted.
"The Committee approved the proposed agreement 18: 8.0. Terpsichore.”- with Messrs. E, Thomas and Company.
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*No. 8 in Appendix B.