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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17TH, 1913.

THE SUICIDE OF CAPTAIN FROGGART.

KIS REPORT ON THE BURNING SHIP INCIDENT.

The inquest was continued last week at Shanghai to the circumstances con- ccted with the death of Captain Frog. gart, late of the China Merchants' steamer

Irene.

Captain W. H. Lunt, marine superin- teudent of the China Merchants S. N. Co., said the deceased joined the ep pany in October, 1903. Witness consider- ed him to be a very able man, of strong character, sober and attentive,

The Corner-Was any enquiry made about this business of the Japanese ship? Witness-The only enquiry I know of was that certain people came on board the, ship when she got to Shanghai. There had been a enqairy in Ainoy, The Japanese Vice-Consul and Deputy Commissioner of Foreign Affairs came to identify and class the goods, and I went with them.

Is that question closed do your think? -As far as I know it is.

I believe a report was sent by decrased. to you from Amoy Yi, I have the report.

Is there any objection to its being made" public-No, I think you can make it public.

The report referred to is as follows:- "I beg to make the following report. concerning the derelict Japanese steamer | Shihobic Baru

on

Thesis. Irene left Newchwang · for Amoy rid Chefoo at 5 o'clock a, in. Saturday, 15tir November. The second officer cane to my room at 10.30 am.. stating there was a steamer in a sinking condition about four milos distant on our starboard beatz. I told him to steer towards her. then hurriedly dressed and went on the bridge myself.

As we got wearer we hoisted flags, but of course got

no response, As we got rearer still

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appeared to be on the point of foundering shortly; she was also smoking somewhere in the midship houses, and an we passed. close to her there was a strong smell of burning. I lowered a bout, and proceeded towards her together with chief and 2nd engineer and four sailors le man it, the chief officer being left in charge of the leche. As a precaution should the ship sink too rapidly, we wore lifebells. After rowing right round her we eventually thought we would take the risk and go on board and so what could be done. We climbed over the starboard side aft and found the stern was so low that the after clock was all awashed although the water Feeling at this time was quite smooth. now quite sure she was dangerously near sinking and that she was smoking stili more at midships, we hurrily collected shat we could get away as quickly as possible; there was still one lifeboat in the sinking ship on the starboard side and I wished to save it. I told the chief engineer to harry away with our boat and bring a few more sailors, so that we could get it into the water but before the boat could reach the brene the Shilohue broke into violons Dames unidships, and we shouted for the boat to hurry back. The boat hastened back and we all returned on board the frenc, The wind was freshening the whole time and that of course fanned the Animes. After we got over our scare it still seemed there was a chance to save the boot So hurriedly manning the boul again and this time taking the 2nd officer and 3rd engineer Wo went off again, but before we could reach her the bout itself caught fire and blazed forcely. The others then asked whether we might board over the stern, which was so low in the water, and sue if there was anything in the after house to salve Kave my consent and we got on board, But the smoke and heat were unbearable, and after 4 lew hurried minutes We got into the boat again and went right back taong own ship.. I was just on the paint going away, considering the ship would go down before anything else could

one, when we sighted a steamer's smoke on the horizon to the S.W., and iletermined to wait her arrival: after some time it transpired to be a Japanese two-funnel cruiser she came right up and lowered several boats, which proceeded right to the wreck with what seemed to be putops and salvage gear. 1: still wailed in, thinking she might wish to caminunicate and put a side ladder over. as one boat at first appeared to be coming ny way. I also had the signal book on the bridge but not finding a suitable. signal and having already waited a long time I decided to proceed on my way. Over the starboard side forward of the vessel there hung over, this bulwarks & large frou drun or ash bucket full of burning coal and on the deck close at hand kerosene tins wud, fther vessels containing a dark oil, the ward deck nour the house was all saturated with "kpits oil and there was a quantity of akum laying about, some of which possibly had been used for lares .or distress signals; the mid "houses were: bully broken up arid somewhere inside: the breakage there was a smouldering fire, the hold, and engine roon. were almost.

led up with water, and it surprised me how she kept afbat. Over the side were hanging ropes and broken wire, as if an attempt to tow had been natie, Both anchors were lost. also the starboard table, while & short length hung loose from the port bauser. Everything round the decks appear to be broken up and in a horrible mess: On artival in Chefoo I reported the matter to the Custome

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officer who asked for a report for the A Siberian tiger jumped from behind a authorities, Away is a strange part tosh on to the car, and remained hanging me and after our arrival in harbon we while the balloon renascended

were boarded by the various authorities. Mr, Fobster, who had no weapon but a As you will know it was my fixed inten-big knife, shouted to the girl to keep tion to take all the saved goods to quiet, and grasped the end of the guide Shanghai and hand them over to nur rope and ran to the river (which was puly headquarters for our superiors to find about 200 or 300 yards away, jumed in the rightful owners and claim salvage.” and then shouted to his fanece to jump

TIGER'S AIR TRIP :

AMERICAN'S STORY OF FLANCEE'S LEAP INTO

RIVER NEAR VLADIVOSTOCK.

Russian papers report a thrilling adven- ture of Mr. Fobster, an American airman who, accompanied by his fiancée, raade an ascent from Vladivostock.

The weather, however, proved unfavour able, and on reaching the River. Usuri the airman resolved to land.

As the balloon neared the ground he jumped out, holding the trail rope, intending to drag the balloon down to earth and assist the girl to descend.

dowo.

....

The girl hesitated. But at that very

moment the tiger, struggling for hite

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made the last desperate effort and clim into the car. This resigned to girl to the Wol; 17 inevitable, and she took the leap.

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Hongkong, 14th July, 1943.

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HONGKONG SAVINGS BANK.

|RE Business of the above Bank is cón- ducted by the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION Rules may be obtained on application. ja [INTEREST on dopasita is allowed on the Minimum Monthly Balances at 34 per cent.

per ganum,

Depositors may transfer at their option balances of $100 or more to the HoNGROND AND SHANGHAI BANK to be placed on FIXED DETOSIT at 4 per cent. per annum. povesteste For the HongxOND AND BHANGĦAJ.

BANKING COBLORATION,

N. J. STABB,

Chief Manager. [19 Hongkong, 1st July, 1911.

EDERLANDSCH-INDISCH

HANDELSBANK. (NETHERLANDS INDIA COMMERCIAL BANK.)

ESTABLISHED 1863.

HE BANK OF TAIWAN, LIMITED.

(INCORPORATED BY SPECIAL. IMPERIAL CHANTER).

HEAD OFFICE: TAIPER, FORMOSA,

BRANCHES AND AGENCIES:

Amoy Swatow

Tainan

Anping Kobe

Tamaul

Canton Nagasaki Foochow Osaka Keang

Shanghai

Tokyo

Yokohama

HONGKONG OFFICE,

3. DES Vaux" "Roau/

Interest allowed on Current Accountm. Deposita received on terms which may be had on application.

K TEUDZURABARA, Manager. Hongkong, Jat May, 1913,

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HONGKONG

AND

الاريعي

372

SHANGHAI

$15,000,000

LA BANKING CORPORATION.

Paid-up Capital Reserve Funds --

Sterling

£1,500,000 at 2/ ---813,000,000 Sürer.

$17.450,000

$32,450.000 Reservo Liability of Propristors $15,000,000

COURT OF DIRECTORS.

S. H. DODWELL, Esq.--Chair Hon. Mr. D. LANDALE-Deputy Chairman. G. Friesland, Esq. J. A. Plummer, Esq.

W. L. Pattonden, Esq. II. A. Sioba, Esq. IIen. Mr. E. Shellim.

E. Goetz, Esj.

C. B. Gubbay, Ev

P. II. Tolyuak, Esq.

Authorised Capital F1, 30,000,000 (£2,500,000) | G. R. Lauroux, E- Paid-up Capital... FI. 17,407,000 (£1,450,585) Reserve Fund..... FI: -6,518,000 (£643,168)

HEAD OFFICE: AMSTERDAM. HEAD AGENCY: BATAVIA

LONDON BANKERS: THE WILLIAMS DEACONS BANK. SWISS BANKVEEBIS.

The Bank transacta every description of Banking and Exchange business, receiver money on Current Account and on. Fixed Deposit at rates which may be ascertaine] on application.

G. VERMEY, Manager, No. 8, Des Voeux Read Central. (21 Hongkong, 3rd October, 1913.,

THE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,

AUSTRALIA AND CHINA.

Iscoaurorated ry Royal Chanter, 1953,

HEAD Orrior-LONDOS. -

Paid-m Capital...

+++

£1,200,000 £1,700,000 Reserve Fund Reserva Liability of Proprietors £1,200,000

FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General Banking business transacted

and

CURRENT · ACCOUNTS opened FIXED DEPOSIT received for 1 year or shorter periods at rates which will be quote. en applicatioa.

A. S. HEWETT,

Acting Manager

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Hongkong, 14th April, 1913.

THE

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Mr. Fobster (says the Daily Citiz correspondent, who tells the story) the let the guide rope go and swam to the rescue of his companion. At the same time the balloon, lightened of the weight of the girl, rose quickly up with the Sun. amazed ger in it.

The girl, it happened, was a good Mon. swimmer, and her rescue did not present great difficulties. The couple were finally Tues. rescued by the peasants of a neighbouring. village,

Newchwang Tokyo

New York

Úsaka

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Deposits received for fixed periods at rate to be obtained on application

EISHI ONO, Manager, Hongkong, 30th September, 1913. [464

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MANAGER: Hongkong-N, J. Staur.

MANAGER: Shanghai-A, G. Stepuen.

LONDON BANKERS: LONDON COUNTY AND WESTMINISTER BANK, LIMITED.

HONGKONG-INTEREST ALLOWED.

On Current Account at the rate of Two per cent. per agnum on the Daily Balance, ON FIXED DEPOSITÀ.

For

For

3 months, 2 per cent. per Anaum: 6 months, 3 per cent. per Aunum.

For 12 months, 4 per cent. per Annum

N. I STABB,

Chief Manager. [18

Hongkong, 13th October, 1913,

INTERNATIONAL

BANKING

CORPORATION..

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Kobe.

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Bombay.

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TANCES minde, LETTERS OF CREDIT and DRAFTS granted on all the principal cities in the World. THE BANK'S CIRCULAR LETTERS OF

CREDIT. are available all over the. World.

COMMERCIAL LETTERS OF CREDIT

issued.

PURCHASE and SALE of Stocks and:

Shares effected.

| TRAVELLERS' CHECKS sold, and cashed

GEORGE HOGG,

Manager.

₤1230

9, Queen's Road,

Hongkong, 21st October, 1813.