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The Hongkong Government can- not agree that any owner suffer- ed loss as a result of the Scheme, It has been pointed out in my res port that Mr. Moller received between $300,000 and $400,000 in respect of the broken charter of the | "Castlefield," and that Mr. Burkill never claimed any loss in respect of his ships.

THE LESS FAVOURABLE

TREATMENT.

LAWN BOWLS.

SHANGHAI MEN LOSE

TQ K.C.C.

GASCOIGNE CUP.

PRIZES PRESENTED LAST EVENING.

[By Argus.]

At the Kowloon Cricket Club yesterday the home team defented

At the R.A.S.C. camber last Shanghai at Lawn Bowls by the evening, a capital display of water narrow margin of one..

pulo was witoessed when the 88th. Though the game was ragged, Co. R.G.A., winners for the second nevertheless towards the end, when year in succession of the Gascoigne The Hongkong Government has both teams were practically runs Cup, met a team chosen from the from the commencement main aing level, the close finish provided remaining nise teams entered for lained the position that most of une excitement. For the first for the competition. Major-General the local owners received less brids Shanghai did not score a Sir John Fowler, KCMG, CB, favourable treatment than was are point, whilst their opponents had D.S.Q, the G. O. C. China Com corded to owners under the tm-registered tototheir credit. Then mand, accompanied by his daugh- pertal Scheme, for the reason that for the next seven heads Shanghaiers, Lieut-Colonel R. F.A. Butter- the locally managed vessels were had it all their own way, the tenth worth, CM.G., DSO., and a num for the most part older than com-head giving the 'a bunch" after of other oflicers were interested peting ships and cost more ia shots-sis. At the end of the spectators of the game. marine risk insurance, enal, and eleventh they had drawn level. The teams were: repairs, and in maintenance gen-Kowloon took the next two heads, erally. The Imperial Government giving then another five points has informed the owners that it is (17-12). At the 16th head Shang prepared to receive further repre-hai, with four shots, took the lead sentations under this head, but it for the first time (10-17). At the has warned them that any conces very next head, there was another sion which the Hongkong Govern- change, Kowloon getting four shots ment my wish to suggest must be ia, giving them the lead again by reviewed at home by the various two points (2119) Two points for departments interested in the mat- Staigai at the next bead made it (forwards). ter, before any undertaking can beja tie (31 all). At the nineteenili given.

KOWLOON C,C.

From the North China Daily News of September 12 we take the flowing letter signed by Hongkong's Culmial Secretory, the Hon. Mr. A. G. M. Fletcher, CMA, C.B.E. Giving the facts clearly and concisely, this notable statement completely answers Mr. Eric Moller's Following the very emphatic charges against Hongkong's honour. replies Mr. Fletcher has already given, this letter constitutes the coupIndemnity Act at home and by the Gibson do grace for Mr. Molter and finally removes any doubts that may have lingered in the Shanghai public mind. Addressed to the Editor of the North China Daily Mewes, the letter is as follows:-

I may in the first place take the opportunity to express the pleasure with which I have read the very kid references to myself in both

letters.

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services and which

SHANGHAI

- Poignand

Shaw Tomlinson. Cheetham

89th Co. RG.A.: Sergt. Hollo- way (go); Lieut. Walsh, Gnr. Hitchins (backs) L-Br. Woodfhalf- back); Gar. Polton, Gar. McDade, Tr. Callyer (forwards).

The Rest:-Pie. Osborne (goal); Cpl. Percy, Pte. Profitt, (backs) Pic. Patter (half-back); Pic. Hughes, L-cpl. Parry, L-cpt Paul

Referee Mr. J. Finch.

THE GAME.

With the exception of Percy and twentieth heads Kowloon (R.A.M.C.) all the players were The management of the Hong-secured one point in each and at the drawn from the King's, kong ships resulted in a large profit last head the visitors, secured one and similarly ships under direct point. The final scores were 23-22. control from home brought in a The teams were large profit. The Imperial Govern ment ordered that these profits Nicholls and it enforced its order by the Stevens must be retained by the community, Davis

Indemnity Ordinance in Hong-1 kong. The ultimate disposal of the money held in Hongkong has not been decided upon, but it is the intention to use it either for the benefit of shipping in Far Eastern waters or directly for the benefit of the Imperial Government.

THE INDEMNITY ORDINANCE, With regard to the Indemnity Ordinance: Mr. Burkill asks why, when the owners brought their action in December, 1919, did not the Hongkong Governor non-suit them by defending the action and proving that it should have been brought against the Imperial Gov ernment. This is exactly the course proposed, but the Imperial Govern which the Hongkong Government

ment

decreed otherwise.

The progressive scores were KOWLOON C.C. SHANGHAI. No. of

The R.G.A. pressed, from the start and, from a pass by Woott, MeDade sent over the bar. A foul against the Rest gave Wood an opening which he was not slow to take advantage of (1-0 in favour of R.G.A). A minute later the

from player,

long throw of Hitchins, put the R.G.A. two points up (2-0). The Rest now

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Sir-The letters of August 14! LINER REQUISITION SCHEME, and 17, from Mr. Midler and Mr.

The gacral policy of the Liner Burkill, make it gyident that their Requisition Schenic, as regards disagreement with the Thongkong both vessels registered at home and Government on the shipping convessels existered in the Far East, trol question is based, to a certain

is outlined in the Colonial Secret- stent at least, upon a misunder-ary's ever of March 13, 1918, which standing, and I therefore ask this quoted in full by Mr. Moller in Fospitality of your columns to ex his recent letter:-"It has been plain the situation as the Hongkong decided to bring under Govern Government sees it.

ment control alt steamers flying the British flag which have not been quisitioned for Imperi- not under the control of His are Majesty's Ministry of Shipping I had missed the significance of

i London. Your vessel will be Burkill was personally informed previous statements regarding the brought ander Government re at the Colonial Office that "the se of the ships in aid or defence quisition and control, similar to Indemnity Ordinance was not a of the Colony, but Mr. Moller and that of vessels under the Home device of the Hongkong Govern Mr. Burkill have now made it clear Liner Requisition Scheme. It is ment to meet their own special | that they are under the impression intended that so far as practicable, difficulties, but was passed on the that the Governor commandegred them under the Order-in-Council You should run your vessels as for instructions of His Majesty's Gov-1 yourselves, though on Government erament, as similar Ordinances account. where your business were passed in Colonies similarly is that of a regular established line,inated, and were intended to it is not the desire of the Govern-carry out the deliberate intention ment to interfere with the nature and decision of His Majesty's Gov. of it or with your method of con- crament ducting it except in so far as Hongkong and elsewhere in the that shipowners in national interests might require. Colonies must not be placed in The general intention is any way in a more favourable that, subject always to the instruc-position than shipowners in this tions of the Shipping Control Country.

It was only for Commitee, you should run your technical reasons, not specially vessel as for yourselves, though on affecting Hongkong, that it had account of the Government, who confidently look to you to conduct the business with as much zeal and care as your own interests were

of 1896, which permitted him to "require any person to supply any animals, vehicles, ships, boats, or other personal property to the Government, if such property be required in aid of or in connection with the defence of the Colony:" and, being under that impression, Mr: Moller and Mr. Burkill resent the use which was made of certain of the ships, notably the "Wellowra," claiming that, although they were ostensibly taken in aid of or in Connection with the defence of the Colony, they were in fact employed purposes of profit solely for making.

But the Governor did not requisi- tion the ships: the ships were not taken in aid of or in connection with the defence of the Colony, but were to be used, if not otherwise require ed, on the owners' ordinary busi ness: and the Order-in-Council never came into the matter at all.

ORGANIZING THE MERCANTILE

MARINE.

As the war progresses, the increasing losses of tonnage emphasized more and more the vital necessity of organizing the British Mercantile Marine, in order to ensure that every ship should be used in the most economical way to meet the must pressing needs, and to enable the Shipping Con- troller to take with the least possible delay any vessels that might be directly required for war purposes. The Imperial Govern- ment accomplished this

the

LAND SALES.

SITES AT POKFULUM.

...

Five lots of Crown land at Parker Rees yesterday aftemoon, Pokfulum were auctioned by Mr. and were sold as follows:-

and Hughes, with a long cross-shot from the right wing, opened the score for the Rest (2-1). When the whistle sounded for the interval, the Rest were doing most of the altacking.

From the restart, a fine individual run by McDade for the gunners looked dangerous, but he shot straight at the goalie. The Rest returned the attack and Hughes made matters equal with rather a soft shot. After a corner to the R.G.A, which was cleared, Mc- Dade secured the ball and ended up a fine individual effort by scor- ing the most spectacular goal of the match. A tremendous tussle now ensued and just on the stroke of time Profit scored and the game resulted in a draw of 3 goals each. PRESENTATION OF MEDALS.

A move was then made for the big lighter to witness the presenta- tion of the cup and medals.

Col. Butterworth, in a few intro- ductory remarks, dwelt on the excellent display witnessed in the final game and congratulated the unbeaten record. Ten teams, he 88th, company in retaining their

said, had taken part in the competi- Rural building lot 230, area tion but not one had been able to 41,350 square feet, annual rental lower the colours of the 88th. com- 486, upset price $46,139. Sold to pany which, for the second year in Mr. Chan Hung for $44,600. F succession, bad deservedly won heen decided not to apply the Im-24,440 square fect, annual rental Sir John to present the Cup to Rural building lot 23z, Area the trophy. He then asked perial Indemnity Act to Colonies.

$84, upset price of $8.143. Sold to Lance-bombardier Wood and hand The Hongkong Mr. Chan Hung for $57,400.

the medals to the individual mem- a piece of Imi

Rural building. lot 231, area bers of the team. Sir John, in a perial policy It will be seen, and Mr. Moller inconceivable that it should be $438, upset price $41,514 Sold to how gratified he was to learn of and it was 127,320 square feet, annual rental few appropriate sentences, said who quotes these instructions disallowed:" should surely have realized, that

Mr. Li Hoi-ting for $11,100,

the healthy rivalry the competi❤ there was no suggestion that the

10,160 square feet, annual rental the players on the fine display of Rural building lot 233. area tlon had evoked and congratulated ships were commandeered in aid

$34, upset price $3,502. Sold to "clean" polo which they had ex- of

or in connection with the defence of the Colony. I think

Mr. Chan Sau-fung for $7,500. hibited in the final contest. He that Mr. S. T. Williamson, Chair back to the original rice charterers 24,870 square feet, annual rental Wood and a medal to each mem- Rural building lot 234 area then handed the Cup to Lec-Br. man of the Shipowners' Protection at $51,000 a month. But, in ac- $86. upset price $8,283. Sold to ber of the team. Association, will bear me out when cordance with the Imperial Govern- Mr. Chin Tin-cho for $13,000.

still involved."

matters.

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Mr. Burkill objects to the use of the "Wollowra" on the Singapore- Rangoon run at $110,000 a month and he states that the right course would have been to hand the ship

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I say that the Government gave all ment's instructions, the owners information in its possession to were to nen the ship as if for them- and perhaps, if Mr. Moller and Mr. pressed for acceptance of the every inquirer, without reserve; selves: the owners introduced and Burkill had been resident in the $110,000 charter, wishing no doubt criticizing in my report his use of Mr. Moller calls me to task for Colony at the time, there would to get their 5 per cent. commission the word immediately." have been no misunderstanding on the larger instead of on the claims that he used the expression regarding the purpose

GAME AT V.R.C. Scheme, the method of requisition, had been made for the necessary

of the smaller sum: other arrangements"almost immediately" and that I war risk insurance, and kindred supply of rice and the Singa-important, word

omitted and overlooked the all last night the King's A. and B. At the V.R.C. swimming pool pore-Rangoon charter enabled the word "almost" does not occur in each in the Hongkong Water Polo

almost'i

The teams played a draw of z goals THE FINANCIAL SIDE.

Hongkong Government both to the published report of Mr. Moller's League. At half-time the seniors As regards the financial side of Singapore Government to supply action in putting the blame of Early in the second half, Osborne comply with a request from the speech, and I take exception to his were 1-nil, Jones being the scores. end the queaion; the continual (1ak coolies to mine tin for war puromitting it upon me, by means of the Liner ing of vessels for war purposes Requisition Scheme, which

put the A. team 2 goals up. The was applied in the spring of 1918 resulted in an ever increasing poses, and also to keep open the

important Rangoon connection.

juniors then rallied and Hughes to all vessels of United Kingdom shortage of shipping for ordinary

A SINGAPORE ACTION. trade, and freight rates soared:

It has been suggested that the and Newsholme cach scored a registry on Indian and Far Eastera rapidly. The Imperial Govern- Services, as for example the ships ment decided that it was unfair to a suit successfully brought by Government in the sense that it the game.

Mr. Moller and Mr. Burkill refer Hongkong Government is shield-point.

ing itself behind the Imperial of the Indo-China and at that owners. whose ships had not Singapore against the Government done, for which, however the (B.) nor.L. R. G. put in an app the

the Eastern Steamship Company in admits that some injustice has been Navigation Companies, and was been taken for war purposes, of the Straits Settlements: they ferial Government is to blame. ance, they forfeit the points to the extended in the spring of 1918 to should map the benefit of a rise in describe this action as all vessels of Singapore, Hong- Kong, and Shanghai registry. The prices, which was due solely, to the similar to the "Wollowra" action shields itself behind nobody. It

Hongkong Government King's A. and B. respectively. were requisitioned by the Admir Peting ships and was not the result and they suggest that the decision has published a plain statement Hongkong and Shanghai vessels compulsory withdrawal of com-

of individual enterprise, and it! in Singapore influenced the

of facts and it now adds the ex- decreed that there should be policy as to the Indeninity. equality of treatment for all. All Ordinance in Hongkong. There pression of its opinion that, so far were to be paid on the same basis, was no similarity between the blaine, the policy adopted although from there being any question of and no owner was to be allowed two a tions. The Eastern Steam- distasteful to a few individuals to profit at the expense of the ship Company refused to operate was manifestly right and in the others. The Hongkong Govern- their vessels under the Liner Re-interests of the Empire as a whole.

On the Hongkong Cricket Club ground on Saturday afternoon upinion on this matter. It was de- thereupon requisitioned them with Barkill have. Their ships did not trial match between teams cap- ment was not asked to express an quisition Scheme: the Governor

What would Mr. Moller and Mr.next, the season will open with a

The English Baptist Mission has finitely ordered, and the point was an intimation that they would be even belong to an old-established tained by Mr. McNicoll and Mr. sustained a great loss by the death reiterated as a result of subsequent removed from the, Company's representations, that the remuner management: and the Court found line, but were acquired after the Holland. Play will commence at on September 2 from tuberculosis ation of the ships which it man that this expropriation, in the form outbreak of war, and why should 2.15. The teams:

L. D. HeNicoll (capt). A. C.1. of the Rev. E. J. Ellison B.Sc, at they, secure from the perils of the aged mest not

in which it was be appreciably

carried out, The Hongkong Government higher or lower than that of com-

was not in exercise of any of the war in far-off Shanghai, be chosen Bowker, E. G. England, W. the age of 36.

Mr. Ellison was born in India, obeyed orders-it was the springpeting vessels registered and powers conferred upon the Gover out from all other British ship Galloway, A. K. Mackenzie, M. M. of 1918, a most critical period in the owned in the United Kingdons. nor. In Hongkong no owner re-owners to reap the results of others Ms De Pet Riddle, the son of missionary parents, and H. Spicer, R. F. Waiker, J. R. was, educted at the school for the sacrifices?e fused to run his, ship under the

Hongkong, Sept. 6, 1933.

Way and R.H. Wild.

sons of missionaries at Blackheath, H. E. Holland (cant) T. G. Later he studied at Liverpool Governor never requisitioned a

Bennett, JP Bridger, A. V. T. University, where ne graduated in Dean, E. R. S. Dods, W. Hatters-

Science. ley Smith, T. King, W. W. Mackenzie, G. R. More, G. A. He came to China In 1908, and Piercy, A. R. F. Raven, M. M. was for a few years located in Watson.

Shensi, where with several of his Umpires and Scorer. E. J. Rcolleagues, his life was in peril Owen Hughes

Révolution

were

alty, were put under the control of Colonel Thomson as agent for the Shipping Controller, and handed over to the Hongkong Gov- ernment to manage. The Shipping Controller similarly handed over ships to the Peninsular and Oriental Company and other parties to manage; making use of the men

and machinery on the spot instead

of sending out men who already

cope with at home.

had more work that they could

and

ROXOR

HK.C.C. IST. TRIAL MATCH ON SATURDAY.

OBITUARY.

REV. E. J. ELLISON.

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He was afterwards transferred to Shangtung to do the special educational work for which bar, was peculiarly fitted.

His colleagues will long cherish the memory of a true Christian gentleman, and many of his friends in various parts of China will join them in respectful sym- pathy with the widow and with the little boy on whose second day, by a strange and sad orth- cidence, Mr. Ellison passed away.

war-without argument as to the The rats to be paid were Liner Requisition Scheme, and the legal authority under which the known as Bluc Book rates, Imperial Government was acting, with Eastern allowance, and, when the owners' solicitors the adequacy of this payment single vessel. Details of the asked what the authorlty was, the in ordinary circumstances may be Singapore action did not reach the Hongkong Government, not know judged in the light of Mr. Bur Hongkong Government until some ing the answer, referred them to kill's admission that the Hong-months after the Indemnity. Or the Imperial Government, stating kong

dinance was decided upon, and the that it was managing the ships on $15,010 a month for the "Patriot." Hongkong Government's policy The Expert Advertisers & BHI -Poster Mitchell, R. E. A Webster and H. during the carly stages of the first sha on the 14th. The fighting was, behalf of and under instnictions which at date of requisition wah was not affected theroby in any from the Imperial Government. chariered for $12,000 a monts. way whatsoever.

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