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RUNAWAY SHOT BY A DETECTIVE.
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FRIDAY, JULY 16, 1926.
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24 HOURS.
MASTER MARINER LOSES CLAIM
NOTICE SUFFICIENT..
An inquiry into the death of a:
In his final address on behalf of Chinese from a bullet wound in the owners at yesterday afternoon's ficted by a detective on the night hearing of the case in which Mr. of June 26 commenced before Mr. J. M. Anderson, master mariner, R. E. Lindsell and a jury at the claimed $1,616 from the Man Wing Central Magistracy yesterday Steamship Company as wages in afternoon. The deceased was lieu of notice of termination of a alleged to be one of four suspi-verbal agreement for his captaincy cious characters who ran away of the 8.8. Haitan, Mr. F. C. Jenklu from the detective when he ac dealt with the element of hardship costed them.
which might appear on the face of Addressing the jury, Mr. Lind-things. He would like to point out, sell related the circumstances of though, he said, that Mr. Anderson the affair and said it would be by the fortuitous fact that Capt for them to decide whether the Jones went home on private affairs shooting was justifiable or not.
In 1924 stopped into a job whereby Dr. Craig in his medical evid-salary was doubled for a period ence said that he found three of ton months.
Mr. Jenkin said it was incon- bullet wounds on the body, one of
ceivable which pierced the liver and in-
that, although Mr. testines... The first and third Anderson was working on the same so far as Chinese owned vessels shots were apparently fired from great personal friend of his, he was ship as Capt. Jones and was a very behind and the other was fired are concerned. Hundreds of pounds may be spent on working one's way from the bottom of the ladder to the position of chief
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POSSESSOR ACQUITTED OF
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A GRAVE DOUBT.
was
Before Major O. Willson at the Central Magistracy yesterday, a Chinese timber merchant charged with being in possession of three, forged ten-dollar bank notes.
Evidence was given of defen- dant's arrests with the notes in his possession when about to board the s.a. "Kinahan" for Macao.
Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for the defence, said that the notes were given to the defendant by a friend in Canton. On his arrival in Hongkong defendant found that the notes were forged and decided to take them back to Canton. Mr. Lo submitted that there had been no intention of uttering the notes in Hongkong. grave doubt in the case and dis- His Worship held there was t from the front. Death was due not aware of the conditions of Capt. charged the defendant. to shock and haemorrhage caused could be dismissed at 24 hours FIRST COURT OF THE SEASON. Jones's employment whereby y ho by the wounds.
nctico...
The Chinese mortuary atten-
He also naked the court to dia- dant gave evidence of picking up regard the statement that had the
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firm at $320 a month. have refused a job on the same terms of determination at a salary about double that?
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clothing.
The inquiry was adjourned until to-day for the evidence of the detective.
W
Would he
A THOUSAND ROYAL GUESTS.
with diamonds and pearly, and men Women in dresses that sparkled
in uniforms glittering with orders and decorations,,passed before the King and Queen when their Majesties held their first Court of the season at Buckingham Palace.
The Scots Guards posted a guard of honour with band in the palace quadrangle, the picturesque Gentle-
His Lordship in delivering judg- Į men-at-Arms supplied the Throne ment said Captain Anderson's ver-Cuard, their cordon facing towards sien of the interview was remark-the throne dals, and the Yeomen able because one would have of the Guard, the King's Marshal thought that there would have been Men, and troopers of the, House- discussion of terms of employment, hold Cavalry were on duty at their It was also remarkable that inaccustomed stations. handing Captain Anderson a letter The King wore the uniform of
notice as inimical to the best in- VOLUNTEER ORDERS. dismissing him at 24 hours notice Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Horse
terests of the master mariners, and of the shipping companies, as well as of the travelling public who entrust their lives to their | safe keeping. Human nature, is human nature all the world over, and where will you find a master 7-8. Mandalay Road, Singapore.mariner who will put his whole the wife of J. R. B. Edwards;
DARBISHIRE-On July 4 1926, at Home, Frances, widow Charles William Darbishire. EDWARDS-On June 30, 1926,
Hongkong, Friday, July 16, 1928.
Hongkong
Volunteer
Defence
Corps Orders by Major R. Melville Smith, M.B.E. Administrative Com mandant, Friday, July 16, 1926.
Portuguese Infantry Company. It has been decided, if aufcient appifcants present themselves for caro.ment, to form a Company of Pertuguese, British subjects.
Applications for enrolment should be made in writing to the Adjutant at Valunteer Headquar
tere.
heart and soul into his duties knowing that he is liable at any time to have his career blasted and his reputation damaged-per-
Sand Table Scheme. hapa for ever-by receiving
The Tactical Scheme referred to twenty-four hours' notice of dis-in Orders dated July 9, 1926 From the report of the case in missal? In what other profes-navoidably postponed. It will now the Supreme Court in which Capt.sion would such an intolerant and take place under Major F. C.
24 HOURS NOTICE.
Roberts, V.C., D.S.O., O.R.E., M.C,
Monday, July 26, 1926 at 6. p.m.
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Guards, with the ribands of the in Garter and Bath and numerous de-
Ho "should have offered him month's salary in lieu of notice. the first correspondence between the soliatore there was no mention of this. The firat letter from the plaintiffs was to the effect that the claim was for 'wrongful dismissal and that Captain Anderson was en- titled to three months notice. 1
was rmarkable if the solicitor had known of this that they should not have mentioned it in their letters
It would have Had they done so strengthened plaintiff's caso.
Captain Jones, whose place plaintiff took, was in fact on an agreement determinable at 24 hours notice and he found it difficult to understand how, when the four men met, Captain Anderson was not in possession of this information.
It was to him a matter of regret that neither side had called Captain Jones.
Stonecutters Range. Stonecutters Range has been The question of 24 hours notice allotted to the Corps on Sunday, was evidently present in the mind July 25 and Sunday, August 8, 1926. of Chan and it appeared reasonable
corations.
Queen in Silver Tissue.
The Queen was splendidly dress- ed in a gown of silver issue with an overdress of tulle, embroidered with pearls and silver paillette, The train was of Irish point lace lined with silver. Her Majesty wore as headdress a Russian- shaped diamond tiara. Her other of namente included the lesser Stars of Africa and other diamond em- bellishments, together with the and sundry Order of the Garter family orders.
The Royal circle, which was sorgewhat smaller than usual, com- prised the Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught, Prince and Princess Arthur of Connaught, Princess Helena Victoria, the Marquis and Marchioness of Cambridge. Prince: Chichibu of Japan, and Prince Gustaf Adolf, Duke of Vaster- botten.
J. M. Anderson was unsuccessful vexatious condition be imposed? at Volunteer Headquarters. in his case against the Man Wing It is not enough to say that be- Steamship Company for the pay cause one man accepts such a ment of three months' wages in condition without cavil others lieu of reasonable notice, it is should do the same. The whole clear that the status of master principle is utterly wrong and
O.C.8 Companies except O.C.to suppose that this important mat- mariners on Chinese owned grossly unfair to the whole Mer-Feserve Company should inform ter was mentioned at the interview. steamers leaves very much to be cantile Marine, and the sooner the the Adjutant at once, if they have He came to that onclusion withouting room and a
hot already done so, on which date desired. In the particular case Mercantile
they wish to use the Range. Ccast Court decided China mentioned the
It is hoped that all members who against the plaintiff, and it is not get busy and secure more honour- have not completed Part 1 Annual for us to question that judgment.able terms for its members in the Musketry Course will make every effort to do на оп оле of these What must be assailed, how-employment of Chinese companies dates.
They will at least ever, is the practice of engaging the better. master mariners with the impli- be assured of the strong support ed or mutually agreed condition of the general public of this
of liability to dismissal at twenty- Colony...
four hours' notice. Although
Captain Anderson did not agree
Guild
and a the.
Officers'
Guild
with him, Mr. Jenkin, as counsel CAPT. MacINTOSH.
for the shipping company in ques-
LEAVES FOR HOME AFTER TREATMENT.
tion, suggested that it is the cus- tom on China Coasters to employ masters at twenty-four hours":
Capt, W. MacIntosh of the notice. Moreover, he pointed out that "the Company had always pirated s.a. "Tungchow," (seized in considered it of prime importance.anuary last by Cantonese pirates
ip
Just before ten o'clock their Majesties entered the White draw- procession was Anding that Captain Anderson had formed to the ball-room, where the deliberately attempted to deceive King and Queen took their places the court, because the meeting seem at the front of the throne dais with to have been short and informal the royal relatives grouped behind and it was possible that the plain-them. ti did not fully appréhend all that: took place.
As is the custom at the opening He entered judgment; for delen-Court of the season,
the guests Range Officer: Captain W dants, with "costs,
-numbering about. 1,000-were Brackenridge, M.C.
drawn mainly from Government, Diplomatic, and other official circles.
Sunday, July 25, 1926:
Launch will leave Murray Pler
at 9 a.m. and call at Kowloon Pier
at 9.10 a.m. sharp..
"People should live within Dress Uniform optional, but walking distance of their rifles, bayonets, belts, and pouches work"-D. Everett Waid. must be taken,
Arms: Will be drawn from Corps: "With Italy hemmed in, our“ Headquarters on Friday, July 23, economic need and national spirit between 9 a.m. and Noon, or 2 and demand expansion". Benito 4 pm, 5 and 6 p.m., and on Mussolini. Saturday, July 24, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Engineer Company. Members Ara reminded that
1926," 织
Resignations.
In the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Canuals Part I Musketry Course Corps, with effect from June 4, to get their officers on 24 hours near Weihaiwel, taken to Bias Bay will be fired at the Peak Range on Sunday July 25, 1926 at 9.15 am. sharp by those who have not yet Ared Part I are requested to attend, Range Officer: 2nd-Lieut. F. W. Foster-Turner.
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可
The following are permitted to resign from the Corpa-
No. 827 Pte. W. D. Goodfellow, M.C. Reserve Company dated Juric
Dress and Arms as detailed for 20, 1926, Para. 8.
and then abandoned) is leaving for notice terms. In that case this
Home. particular company and any other
Capt. Macintosh, is one of the Chinese company with similar China Nayigation Co.'s best-known. views ought to be thoroughly skippery, and he left Shanghai last ashamed of themselves to make week for England on the P. & O. such a confession. The point was 8.s. "Karmalu. He bad to have n Mounted Infantry Company. also emphasised that when Cap-foot amputated, as a reauit of the Mounted Parade on Thursday, tain Anderson was engaged as wound, he received when the ship July 15, 1926 at 5:30 p.m. at
Mounted Infantry Stables... master there were many men with Was apized.
Armoured Car Corpɔnj The pirates tried to compel Capt. masters' tickets unemployed, this Macintosh to surrender.
Parade at Volunteer Headquar being more' in evidence since the fused to do so. As a consequence,ters on Monday, July 19 at 5.30 p.m. Vickers Gun Clace under C. S. M. What the pirates shot at him, and Capt. Seamen's Strike of 1922.
He re
on earth this has got to do with Macintosh has been in hospital Hancock. Drivers as detailed,
practically ever since having" his engaging a master mariner with wounds treated.
!
No. 826 Pte. J. M. Walker, Re- serve Company, dated July 22, 1926. No. 909 Pte. J. L. Litton, A. C.
No. 702 Pte. G. S. Hugh-Jones, Company dated June 10, 1926, Engineer Company dated June 15, 1926.
Struck Off:
1,000 Guests.
Beefeaters and other officials opened the gates to them at 8.30. and others ushered them from the ante rooms towards the Throne..
The Lord Chamberlain announced the name of each débutante, who.. found herself in a Throne Room radiant with lofty palms,and banks of flowers in which half-open rosse. Prédominated.
The state rooms were beautifully. decorated with flowers, and music was provided by a Guards band.
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SUN'S, PHASES,
Calendar for July......
Sunrise and Sunset in Hongkong. for July, 1926. (Standard Time of the 120th Meridian, East of Green- wich). Date.
Sunrise.
Sunset.
July
16
5.48
7410
18
17
5,48 Tr
7.10.
18
6.49
7.10
19
5.49
7.10.
The following having left the Colony are struck off the strength; as from May 1, 1926.
20
5.40
7.10
21:
5.50.
7.09
*
22
5.50
Members are reminded that the
28
5.51
7.09 27.08
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6.01.
·7.08...
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20
6.51
7.07
77
26
5.52 i
...7.07
6,52,
7,06
6.52
7:06
5.63
7.06
6.58
7.08
6.54
TOE
No. 676 Pte.. H. E. Hollands,
the right of 24 hours' notice of Three men arrested on a B. & Sriftes and bayonets must be return-Armoured Car Company
ed to Volunteer Storoe at once for dismissal is not clear. It looks boat later and Identified as mem Inspection by the Armourer.
bers of the pirate gang went to lika, taking advantage of the state their death recently before e fring
EVERY USER IS A FRIENDA: THE personal recommendation
of the labour market to secure squad in the native city at Shang qualified men and place on them hal great responsibilities on any old terms. If man is out of a billet, no matter what his qualifications may be, he can be offered terms én a level with unskilled coolie labour. Apparently it is not worth anyone looking on the Mercantile Marine as a profession;
Strength
strength on July 12, 1926, and post- The following is taken on the
ed to the Reserve. Company...
No. 1064 Pte. H. West..
"Government Gazette."
The following extract from the Hongkong "Government Gazette" dated July 9, 1928 is published for information
No. 907 Pte. J. F. Caldas, No. 4 Platoon,
No. 828. Pte. G. H. Gibson, Ro sorve Company.
-G. E. SWINTON, Captain;
Adjutant, HV.D. Corps.
NOTICE.
Band Concert.
There will be a Band Night at Volunteer Headquarters at 9 p.m.
No
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TOO LATE THEN TO HUNT. ATO time to hunt for a doctor or drug store when suddenly seized with agonising intestinal: cramps, dendy on Friday, August 6, 1926, uses and prostrating diarrhoea. Diarrhoea and Remedy gives instant warmth, contfort
Chamberlain's Cold and
from palm. For as every-
people who have been cured by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, have done more than all else to fucrease the His Excellency the Governor aste and use of this preparation, until each year than, of any other cough has been pleased to accept the Tickets: One Dollar Jach are there are now more hotties of it hold resignation by Second Lieutenant obtainable at Volunteer Headquar- medicine. It is for skla everywhere,
Alan Prismall of his Comunission ters
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