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TUESDAY, AUGUST. 24. 1923

GASSED IN A SUBMARINE,

FURTHER EVIDENCE AT CORONER'S INQUIRY.

Bo that he had fallen in a depth of water sufficient to drown bis 1

The oroner: Doctor Eslor proved to us that death was due to saphyzi- ation.

The Coroner: Yes, perhaps it would be just na will to have the Doctor re- called as to that.

The Foratonu: It is just ponsible that he was partially overcome by the: At the Magistracy yesterday after-gas and tell into the water and was Doon, Mr. R. E. Lindrail and a Jury drowned, compeed of Messrs. W. M. Pittendrigh (foreman), R D. Baptista and J. Gomes resumed the enquiry into the circumstances attending the death at the Naval Dockyard on August 17, of a Chinere paintscraper who was suffocated by gas while at work in tank of the submarine La which was being overhauled at the yard.

Surgeon-Lieut. G. H. M. Gimlette of the H.M.S. "Ambrosa" deposed that he was called to the submarine L8, on August 17, at about 9 a.m. Witness found on board the body of a deal Chinese malo. Artificial respira. tion was being tried; and this was continued under the direction of wit-

news but without success.

Stanley William Brookshaw, inspec- tor of shipwrights at the Naval Dockyard, said he received instruo tions from the foreman of the yard about the 10th inst, that the refitting of L8 and two other submarinca was to be taken in band at once, and wit- nes thus became responsible for the carrying out of the work. On the 15th inst, witness sent word for the Chief Paint Contractor Dad bi No. 1 (the subcontractor) to se him in his office. The chief contractor and another No. 1 (not the sub-contractor concored in the present case) attended at his

office.

Sin Kwai, the chief contractor, was produced in Court, and asked by the Coroner why he did not take the No. 1, in charge of the work to the office as requested. He replied that the sub-contractor said he was two busy

The Coroner: What in the worl is the good of taking another man there if he had nothing to do with the job? Sit down. I will re-call you presently.

Continuing, Mc.

Brookshaw said he informed these two

wanted his

instrue-

Clan Cho, one of the deceased's fokis working on the LS at the time of the tragedy, told the Court that he had worked on a submarine for three daya previous to going on board the LS. On that occasion the tanks had been opened up for several days. He to go. had never known of the presence of gas in tho tanks. he witness then procured to describe the opening up of the three tunks on August 16, and the scraping of te exteriors. On the following day the gang went to work at 7.30 a m., with the forenino Cheung Loung and the that he sub-contractor. Cheung Loung took tions carried out carefully. No actual

you hs into

the interior instructions were then given for the of the submarino. Twelve men, work. Atter requesting the two to including the witness, remained on pay better attention to their work and deck with the sub-contractor for warning them to carry out his instruc- work in the tanks. The subtions in order of sequence witness in contractor instructed all the 12 men formed the chief contractor that to go inside the tanks and start work certain specific instructions in writing four men per tank.

would be issued to him on the morrow; the 16th. These were sent to him on the 16th. A copy of these instrue tious was produced in Court and in effect they were that the contractor Continuing, the witness said he bad to arrange with the charge, mat went down the No. 8 tank with the and to receive instructione fm deceased and three othere. There was him for the cleation. out

the a ladder leading down into

of the tanks. The charge-man ate interior, Tong Hio (the deceased) received instractions from the witness, went down first. Witness went down Under those instractions the chief third. He saw the deceased fall off the contractor should have applied to Mr. ladder near the bottom into the water Middia for direction as to taking in at the bottom of the tank. The hand the work, second man turned back and climbed the ladder past witzess. The witness tried to go to the deceased' assistance, but when he had got three steps further down ho felt faint and clung to the ladder reating bis head on his arme Later he faint ed and could not remember being rescued.

Replying to the Coronar, the wit nesa said Cheung then went away to fetch a light because it was dark inside the tank.

The Coroner: I understand the

coolies opened up the tanks 1-No, the tanke were opened up by Dockyat labour.

But the coolies are Dockyard labourers 1- The covers were tal en off by experienced men of the Dockyard.

So that the contractor's prople would imagine that the tanks were Frank Hance cks, Constable in the ready for them 1-They should have Naval Yard Police, said that he was referred to the charge man. He would informed that two Chinese Lad been have told them when they were ready: gassed on the 18 and went on board. other than that, they would not know On looking through the manhole he whether the tanks were ready or not. a Chinese expporting him ell Have you any particular instruc against the side of the tank. With tions regarding the ventilation of the Assistance of a Chinese he went these tanks -There are standing in down the indder of the tank. Hetructions contained in the Admiralty did not feel any ill effects at first Orders that the tanks should be because he was very quick about the opened, flooded and air blown work; not more than two or three through; failing that they should be minutes.

BBW

The previous witness was re called and the Constable was asked if this was the mon be rescued. He replied that it was not. He es'd it was an- other coolie in another tank,

The Coroner: Oh there was a mal ju dificulties in another tank as well ?--Yes.

The Coroner: This is the first have beard about that.

allowed to remain open for a perial | and then a candle lowered. a coas they were wanted immediately oir would be pumped into them.

The charge-man knew these in- structions?

Yes.

HONGKONG FOOTBALL

ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL MEETING HELD.

The Hongkong Football Association held its annual general meeting in the R.G.A, Recreation Boom, Victoria Barracke, laat evening.

THE CHINA MAIL.

CORRESPONDENCE.

CERISTIAN SCIENCE.

[To the Editor of the **

China Mall," |

Sir- ball be glad if you will allow me to comment on an article that appeared it your paper yesterday under the headlines "Love Philtres," "Christian Scieno, instead of witches," It gives an entirely false impression of Christian Science.

Lient, Thornton, R.G A., presided over a large meeting a which the fol

Christain Faience reveals the truth lowing Clubs were represented;- Hongkong F.C., Police R.C., Kowloon about God and man and teaches how F.C., H.M.S. Tamar," H.M.8. "Amb. this truth may be demonstrated in rose," R.G.A., King's, Sabmarines, healing the sins, sicknesses and evils United A.C., and St. Joseph's College to which flesh is heir. The lady men- The following referees were also tioned in the article and termed a present:-Years. Hollands, Newton, "Christian Bolen a practitioner" was Smith Williams, Omar and Lavender certainly not practising Christian and Messrs. James, Morris, Purvi and Science. May (Committee) with J. Rodger (Hon. Seo).

The balance sheet shows a credit of $188.66.

Officials for 1922-23--President, Mr. R. J. Wilton: Vice-Presidents. Lt. Comdr. Douglas Hamilton, Lt W. H. Thornton, R.G.A; Councillors, Lt.-Comdr. Larkham, Lient, Q. J. Jones, Mr. F Smith.; Hon. Secratary and Treasurer, Mr. R. W. James; Referees Board, M‹earn. J. McCubbin, Hollands, Newton. Smith, Williams and May (livo. Sec.).

A letter was read from Mr. Grant tice, to tender to Mr. Newton bis (H. M.S. "Tamar") asking the Associa apologira for his conduct in the match "Tamar". United and aleo asking for his reinstatement. Mr. Newton accepted and the Association Leiantat ed Grant on payment of $5 fine.

Mr Morgan (Kowlon) informed the meeting that his Club was now in possession of a first class ground at Hub, hom.

Christian Scienes cannot be emi- ployed to further selfish aime. It's practice is essentially the realization and demonstration of the all-power and all-presence of God, Good.

Yours faithfully,

D. G. M. BERNARD. Christian Bejench Publication, Committee. Hongkong, August 29, 1922,

TO SCREW OR TO

UNSCREW.

Lindsell this morning with being a Charging a youth before Mr. R. E. rogue and a vagabond, Sub Tospecter Shannon said the accused was arrested late at night in a lane at the rar of Armand Building, Kowloon. When searched, he had a screw driver and n box of matches in his possession. the lape Accused's presenca in

29 suspio ous because Dearly every night the different flats in the The Chairman announced that on building and the houses on Obser- examination for referees would be held vation Hill were broken into and pro- during the first week in October.perty stolen. Things have become so Intending candidates abould submit bad in the vicinity that six detectives have been put on special picket duly their names to the Hon. Secretary,

Mr Williams suggested that in the neighbourhood with the result referees should be classified. Thir was that the accused was arrested. left for the meeting.

official handbook of the Association It was decided to print a new and Secretaries of Clubs are advised to send in their Club colours for inscr. tion in the new book.

LEAGUE MEETING.

A Chinese detective told the Magi

for a Chinese of the defendant's class trate that it was very nauinsl to carry matches about with him,

The defendant said with regard to the screw driver, that on the Light in que tion, there had been an alarm of burglary in Armand Building and an amah there had requested him to put tro extra BOTOWE in the Thai nual general_me-tig of the lock of the dor of ho Hongkong Football League was also room. When he had completed the held at the same place.

jab he forgot to leave the screw driver behind. It belonged to the amsh and not to him."

Mr. G. T. May presided and all the Aaceiation members were present.

The Chairman apologized for the delay in holding the meeting which was due to take place in May.

Magistrate: It is more likely that vou, went to the house to unscraw the lock rather than fix it. In any case. if your statement is true it can easily

The report and balance sheet being adopted the following officials were be proved.

rlected -Chaiman, Mr. R. J. Defaudant said that he had been Wilton; Vice-Chairman, Mr. C T. three years in Hongkong and had May: Hon. Sec. und reas., Mr. R.W. always earned an honest living. He James; Div. II. HD. Sec. Mr. CM had worked for some time as a shop Blake; Management Committee,coolis, but admitted that he had beco Messrs. Morgan, Thornton, Watts, aut of work for the past month, and Omar and Wong Hui Wan.

was now patting up with friends at The Chairman sunnounced that No. 2, Armand Building. meeting of the League be held on The Magistrate remanded the case Monday, September 18th to make until to-morrow in order to get the rangements for the coming season, defendant's story confirmed, and re stated that Shanghai had sent an the worse for him if it were discovered The Hongkong Club representative marked to him that it would be a'l invitation to the Hongkong. Club that he had told a "cook and ball" to go to that port at the end of the story. season to play a eories of mate' es.

A hearty vota of thanks to the retiring Hon Secretary and Treasurer (Mr. J. Rodger) concluded the

The Foreman: Can the witness Bay if any definite instructions wer: meeting. given to this particolar gang to pro cend to work on the 16th -The

Continuing, witness said: I then charge man is responsible for giving from witness to open the three tanks went into the after tank and saw & orders. Chinese in a very bad condition lying

The Coroner: In the ordinary way again on the morning of the 17th. against the side practically uncon- he should go to the charge-man and W tn 6 was not present when this was get the "all right" before he precedene Witness arrived on the scene after He succeeded in bringing the man with the work, and to your know the trouble had occurred. The No. 1 up, although he was beginning to feel ledge this has been done before 1-lle painter did not apply to witness for queer by then.

should bave referred to the foreman, permission to stare on the tents. He

scious.

I pulled the man away from the That was why I had him at my office had no right to do so without that manhole and then coolies started to explain that he was not doing the permission.

The Coroner: It is his absolute gesticulating and pointing to the tank, work in the proper order. meaning that there was another man |

The Foreman: le not a permit or duty to rafer to you first ?—Oh; cer-

Did you consider them safe 3-No

secure for them. My No. 1 or myself make them secure first.

still 1b-re. I went down again, but any written authority issned to the toinly. could not find deceased. I was ba contractor before he proceeds with the ginning to feel very queer and had to work?-No just a written order, tlo Sir, because they bad not been made come to the top. The deceased wan oro which I have referred to which brought up by another man. I tok tells him he must refer the matter to the last witness away to the Surgery, the charge-man before starting.

Richard Middia, charge man of

Mr. Middis, re called, raid that he shipwrights at the Naval Yard, said was responsible for opening the tasks that about 8 a.m. on the 17th he was of submarines which come into the called on board the L8. He descended Dockyard for ra-fitting. -- into No. 3 tank, but there was not The Coroner: You know of the

Had you ever known of a No. 1 painter sending bia men down without consulting you !-Yes: I have. They bave gone down without my permis.

sion.

So that it is more or less a custom ow-uppose it is.

eufficient light to see anything. Ho dangers of gas in tanks ?-It has did not detect any gas, Ho returned to never occurred in my experience be- Mr Pittendrigh; In view of the the top and got an electric light with, fore, but, I know there is a danger. nature of ha tanks dors

the

a lead and descended to the bottom. The final test is the lowering of a witness make it a special point of again. Lying in the water was the candle. It was always carried out. warning contractors that they should body of the doceased. A rope wa Witacas received orders to open op ece bim before going down into the passed round the body of the coolie the tanks on the 16th irst. and he in tanke?

1

and it was hoisted on to the deck. turn gave instructions to his No. 1. The Coroner: You knew that this! Witness suffered from no ill effects. Ah Chow, to open up the tanks of La particular boat had been out of com Mr. Pittendrigh asked if the man and L2. His No. I was a permanent misionfor 18 months. Didn't you realise was dead when be was got cut. Dockyard employé. This opening-up the danger of gas? This boat has The witness: The body appeared was done by Ab Chow and bis been lying on the camber for months limr. I was too excited to notice men ander the witness's occasional and .ne of there precautions for carefully just then, I wanted to get supervision. The tanks were left open blowing on the tanks were used, the body to the top.

all day. The sub contractor applied Didn't you realten be danger!

-of water 110 inches........

The Foreman: What was the depth to witness the same morning for leave The witness: I did not give any to start on the fauke Witness told special warning to this man. Inever “Was halying face downwards! No Im They We "Hot" "ready" dreast thing would:start-work.it:

Then won his face eumborged The contractor's men started tapes that morning... Yes, the only part of his body to bo scraping the casing that day. The inquiry was adjourned till

Ah Chow bad direct orders Friday afternoon next.,

Been was his leg.

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The public are also requested to report any suspicious case that comes to their notice either to the Police or the Colonial Veterinary Surgeon direct.

G. R. SAYER, Head of the Sanitary Department. Hangkeng, August 20, 1922.

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