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INDIAN POLICEMEN'S

QUARREL.

Before Mr. J. E. Wood at the Magistracy yesterday an Indian constable in the R.N. Yard Police was charged by another com- stabla in the same force with assault and causing grievous bodily harm..

HOW H.M.S. “OCEAN “

LOST,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 21ST, 1915,

WAS TRADING WITH THE ENEMY

CALL BOY'S VIVID STORY OF DARDANELLES.

& COOL ONEW: '

A letter describing the sinking of H.M.S. Ocean by a mine in the Dardan elies on March 18 has been forwarded to The prosecution alleged that the defond his parents by Harold White, aged 18 ant attacked the complainant while the years, who was acting as call-boy on latter was asteep on his bod, and belabour-board at the time of the disaster, and

piped the call "Abandon ship."

In the course of his letter, dated April ed him severely about the head with a formidable-looking cudgel. The parties, lo saya

We had a very lively time last month had previously quarrolled on the same On the 18th the Fleet steamed up the Dardanelles. Our ship. H.M.S. Ocean, day:

opened fire at 9,000 yards range at one of the forts, which replied. *Ther hic us several times during the day, but only "I don't think you wounded four men, could and tuman cooler under fire than All the time the shells our captain. were flying around he was walking up and down the deck smoking his pipe, and

The defence was that the complainant and others of the Police bad a grudge against kao defendant. The complain ant threatened him on the afternoon in question, telling him to "look out," Do fendant slept in the same room as the

SHANGHAI MARINE. INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

At the annual meeting of the Shanghai Marine Insurance Association the Chair- man, Mr. H. G. Simms, made the follow tog remarks on the question of trading with the enemy:-

THE CASE OF THE **PAKLAT".

GERMANY'S PROTEST AND

BRITAIN'S REPLY.

The Press Bureau has issued copies of communications which have passed be tween the Foreign Office and the United Unofficial representations have been States Ambasader in London on the sub- made to your Committee with regard to ject of the seizure of the German steamer the question of the insuring by British Paktat, which was arrested by a British Companies

to warship Jast autumn while conveying of goods belonging nationals of countries at war with Great German nefuges from Tsingtao to Tien- Britain, and as about 80 per cent. of the tsin. The German Government objects membership of this Association is of on the ground that Article 4 of the Second British or Allied nationality, it seems Hague Convention exempt from capturo to come within the scope of your Com-vesicis employed on religious, scientific, The Germani mittce's dutire to give this important or philanthropic missions.

after their very careful consideration, dommunication took the term of & Nute The recent decision of the Prize Court Ferbale forwarded through the United at Alexandria would sum to indicate States Embassies in Borhin and London, directly subject to their respective Home thak foreigners resident in China, being and dated Berlin, March 8th.

Before the siege of Tsingtao was start- Governments, come within the terms ofed the German steamer Pallat had been the King's Proclamations. The British ordered by the Governor of Tsingtao to

The steamer TW present time gone so far as to say this, there to Tientsin. but has contented itself with deaning given a certificate by the Governor as to trading with such as undesirable.

the purpose of her trip, and she was carrying the white flug. None the less, the was stopped during her voyage by

complainant, and as the former came offing orders as though it was only prac Government, however, has not up to the transport the women and children from

daty he was attacked by the complainant from whom defendant wrested the stick with which the assault was committed.

tico.

Something hit us on the starboard side,

There were three ships sunk on that day, and I shall not forget it for a long time. The ships were H.1.8. Irresistible, the French ship Bouvet, and our own, After, caring evidence on both sides,

under the water-line. I was in the Bin. his worship referred the case to the Com-magazine forward at the time, and after modore, saying he would like him to deal the bang we were looking at each other,

wondering what had happened. · with it.

Somebody said at first that it was a shot in the starboard coal-bunker, but the order came," All hands on deck." She had a list to starboard by this time, and wo then know it was a mine or torpedo that was the cause.

COMPANY REPORT.

STAR FERRY COMPANY, LTD. The report of this Company is as fol

lows:

The Directors have the pleasure to sub mit to shareholders their report, with a statement of accounts, for the year ending 3th April, 1915.

ACCOUNTS.

The nett carnings of the boats, after paying all working expenses, Bounted to 874,738.78 as against 280,000.32 the pre- vious year.

The amount at credit of Proff and Loss nocount (after paying for repairs, allow ing for directors' and auditor's foes, and placing 84,500 to credit of Accident Fund), including 86,050.79 brought for ward, is $61,174.60, which, with the ap proval af shareholders, it is proposed to appropriate as follows-

To Pay a Dividend of 81.50 per share from working profits

To Pay a Bonus of 40 cents per share from interest ac count

To carry forward

DIRECTORS***

$60,000.00

Coming up from below, there was no rushing or panic, but everything was done smartly. There were five torpedo boats alongside in less than two minutes and if anybody deserves praise it is the crews of those destroyers. Talk about the V.C. and the D.O.M. If they did't deserve one each, then nobody does.

We can thank our lucky stars that the Turks are lawfully had shots, otherwise we should have been blown into kingdom

comb.

Wherever we looked; we could see ai- thing but huge splashes there the shella wore pitching in the water, Luckily, nono bit our destroyer. There were 317 men in our boat, and we were not sorry to see her make twenty-five knota, We were about three hours on the destroyer, and afterwards transferred to H.M.S. Agamemnon and H.M.S. Canopus. I am on the latter at present.

I don't know how long it will last, but the Turks have got everything to knock our beads off-torpedoes, mines, shells. bombs, and bullets. However, the "Eliza' 16,000.00 has got something bigger. When you get 5,174,60 a 15-in. shell up against a fort, the latter is not going to last long. I saw 881, 174.09 one shell from her lift one of the Turlo* 6-in. guns right out of its position and throw it about ten yards forward.

In accordance with the Articles of Amo- cistian Hon. Mr. David Landale retires, but offers himself for re-election,

AUDITOR

The accounts have been partly audited by Mr. F. Maitland and partly (in Mr. Maitland's absence) by Mr. C. Bernard Brown, A.CA Mr. F. Maitland- offers himself for re-election.

David LaSDALE,

Chairman. Hongkong, 14th May, 1915.

JALANOS SHEST, 30ru arni, 1915. LIABILITIES..

To Capital, ne per last account 40,000 Shares st 810 each fully

400.000.00 9,115.05

68.99

paid up |

To Accident fund.....

To Unclaimed dividends

To Accounts payable.

To Balance of profit and loss

€497,809-19

6,960.66 81,174.60

ABGETS.

By Value of Ice House

Street pier, as per

By Loss written off for

0,478.12

107,000.00

last account.8118,418,12

1019/14.

By Value of boats, as

per last account... 02,901,00 By Loss written off for

1913/14.

2,301.00

By Accounts receivable By Hongkong and

Shanghai

Banking Corporation.....

$0,000,00 3,003.22 2,302.97

By Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf

50,000,00 & Godown Co., Ltd., ban By Amount invested on mortgage 245,000.00

$497,309.19

TROPIT AND LOS ACCOUNT. For year ended 30th April, 1915.

0,058.79

To Ordinary repairs and altora-

tions.......

11,037,84

To Accident fund

4,500.00

To Directors' and auditor's fees... To Balance

1,200.00

81,174.00

$98,811,94

By Balance from last neconst...

By Nett earnings of boats....

74,786.78

By Interest

17.876.37

By Scrip fees

129.00 15.00

608,811.04

ACCIDENT FUND.

To Balance forward

By Unclaimed dividends forfeited

By-Balance from last account By Profit and Loss account

DAVID LANDALE,

C. P. CHATER,

Directore.

9,115.05

4,000.00

$9,115.05

· THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEERS.

ORDERS BY LIEUT,-DOL, &, CHAPMAN, V.D. FMOKING CONCERT, 221H MAT, 1915. 1.The only entrance to the Hall

British Underwriters here and at home are prepared to extend support to the Government's ideas as to the undesir ability of trading in China with subjects of countries at war with Great Britain To this end the co-operation of Banks and Shipping Companies here and at home is necessary.

I may add that latest advices from home are to the effect that the British Government fully realizes the necessities of the position..

Your Commities are unanimously of opinion that the covering either directly, indirectly or by way of reinsurance by British Insurance Companies of risks on cargo owned by persons or firms of enemy nationality, or in which such persons or firms are interested, cannot be too strong- ly deprecated.

SINGAPORE HARBOUR BOARD. REPORT ON SECOND HALF OF LAST YEAR.

EARNINGS CONSIDERED

SATISFACTORY.

British men-of-war and was brought to Wei-hai-woi-

At the latter place the women and children had to embark on a small freight steamer, while the steamor Peklat was taken to Hongkong, where the Prize Court theris has pronounced her confiscation. This procedure against the ship lavoly's a serious violation of the international low, according to which vessels entrusted with humanitarian mis-. sions ang exempt from seizure by hostile marins fores (see also Art 4 of the Ele venth Convention of The Hague concern- ing certain restrictions in the exercise of the right of capture in meritime war, of October 18th, 1907).

[Th terms of this Article are as fol- lows: Vesals, employed on religious, scientific, or philanthropic missions are. lik vise exempt from capture.J

The German Government energetically protest against the violation of this rule of international law which is in the inter- oft of humane warfare, and ask the speedy release of the team r Pablat,

It would be grateful to the American Embassy if the latter would cause the foregoing to be brought to the attention of the British Government..

The Singapore Harbour Board report for the second half of 1914 reflects what BIR EDWARD GREY'S REPLY. may be considered, in these abnormal) times a not unsatisfactory result, remarkabir Edward Grey replied on March the Straits Times. The statistics of 30th, through Mr. Page, the American handled, and of work undertakon all revenue, of shipping accommodated and Ambassador in London, as follows:-

I duly received the Note which you show expected decreases and the net even were good enough to address to me on tual result is a debit balance of nearly 18th inst., transmitting a Note Verbale sixteen thousand dollars on the six from the German Government, in which months.

they protest against the seizure and con- Following is the gist of the report:-- demnation of the German 8.8. Pukiat, as The credit balance of income and ex: being in contravention of Article 4 of Con- penditure account for the half-year undervention. No, X1, signed at The Hagud

No review is 8921,089.62. The interest paid

in 1007- or due to Government on loon funds,

So far as His Majesty's Government under Ordinance No. IV. of 1907, is $987,008.07. and the

are aware judgment on the vrasel has not debit balanco 816,018-45 is carried forward. The yet been pronounced by the British Prize amount carried forward to the next

Parado ground will be from Lower year's account is $208,204.14, Court at Hongkong, before which she was

and Albert Road: Members of the Corps attending the Concert will wear Khaki drill (jackets and trousers).

2.-The weekly state is required at the Orderly Room not Inter than p.m. today, 21st instant

1913.

WEEKLY REVOETS:

PROMOTIONS.--

PARADES. 4-Parades for to-day (Friday).

5.30 p.m. Signalling Section Musketry Instraction at Headquarters. Corp. Grimes, RE, will attend. Romainder: Ni

DETAIL,

2285, 182.59 brought forward from the half year onding June 30th, 1914, Jess $16,918.45 debit balance for the half-year under review:-

COMPARISON OF GROSS REVENUE WITH "PREVIOUS HALF-YEARS.

brought for adjudication-co December 2nd last. The further learing of a caas was then adjourned on thy applica tion of the owners of the ship, in order. to permit of a full consideration of their contention that she was exempt from condamnation in virtue of the provisions 1010 18 $1,400,561 81,010,880 $2,537,447 of the Convertion qucted above.

1 2nd

1,471,533 795,021 2,200,561

His Majesty's Governm at are of opin- 3.-Le-Corpl, K. de C. Longmire. Scouts

I let 1,461 528 939,700 2,400,288 ion that the ship is liable to condemns Company to be Corporal, dated 20th | 1911 2nd. 1,542,695 B09,433 2,452,120 tior, since Article 4 of the Convention to May, 1915

lat

1,695,930 087,706 2,553,644 which the German Government refer Private L... Greenhill, Scouts Com 1912 end

1,028,025 634,102 2,480,127 does nd: apply to cases such as that now pany, to be Le Corp., dated 19th

1st 1,819,132 1,244,720 3,063,881

This appears to under consideration. May, 1915.

1913

12ad

1,811,832 1,014,80 2,820,154 Private H. C. Gray, Scouts Company,

I 1st to be Le-Corp., dated 20th May, 1914 2nd

1,788,273 1,042,358 2,841,631 be made clear by the extract from the Re 1,487,607 1,009,245 2,407,052 port of the labours of the Fourth Commis The net revenue shows a decrease of sion (sub-Annexe 10 to Protocol of Seventh $38,435.87 from that of the previous half- Plenary mesting), of which I have the In the view year, and an increase of 888,370.09 over honour to emeloss a copy. the average of the preceding eighteen of His Majesty's Government the convey half-years. During the half-year 25.035.59 ance of women and children from a fort- on account of new works was debited to ress which was about to be besieged (an the reserve fund.

action which would have the effect of in- creasing the power of resistances of the fortress) cannot be regarded as & philan thropic mission within the meaning of the Article; and it would indeed appear that the Paklat might more properly be considered as being employed on a car. vice connected with the operations of war, A suggestive statistical commentary of which would, as the Raport points, out, Herr Ballin's boast that German exports be sufficient to deprive a vessel of any to America had mob been greatly influenc privileges which she might otherwise be ed by the war is furnished, says the Times entitled to under the Article in question. New York correspondent, by the Collector The question whether the ship is exempt of the Port of New York.

In his report for the month of March. from condemnation in virtue of these pro the Collector shows that the imports from visions is, however, essentially one for the Germany through New York amounted to Prize Court to determine after due con- £1,289,660, compared with £2,202,113 ia sideration of the circumstances of the March, 1914. Only £8,131 worth of goods cas

I must confess that I have received the was exported to Germany direct. great the indirect exports were may be protest of the German Government in this surmised from the figures of the shipments case with considerable astonishment. from New York since March 1st to neutral will be within your Excellency's recolles- countries: To Denmark and Sweden the tion that the French vessel Amiral Gan March exports were nearly double those teaume, which was conveying refugees to of February. The exports to Holland England, was torpedoed by a German submarine is the English Channel some showed a 50 per cent increase.

months ago. No opportunity was given. export figures given are:-

1913. March, 1914. March,

to the passengers to escape in the ship's Netherlands...41,922,283 £898,240

boats, and it was not owing to any not. 123,815

of the commander of the submarine that. 13,392

the lives of all on board were not lost.

5.-On duty Headquarters and Kowloon,

From 7am. today to 7am. 2d inst., No. 2. Section Artillery Bat- tery and Right Section M.G. "Co. Officer on duty: Lieut. C. Smith. Orderly Officer: Lieut. Preston. Orderly Sergeant: Corpl. Carpenter. Guards will be found on and after 22nd inst by the H.K.V:C. and H.K.V.R. alternately, as follows:- (a.))

Gin Club Headquarters and

(b.)--Kowloon (Dotention Camp), On duty for wook commencing a.m.

22nd inst.:

A Gun Chib Hill No. 1 Section Artillery Battery and Left Section

M.G. Co.

Officer on duty: Lieut. Rees.

AT VOLUNTEER HEADQUARTENS.

May 22nd, Civil Service Co. May 23rd, No. 1 Section Scouts Co. May 24th, No. 2 Section Scouts Co. May 25th, No. 3 Section Scouts Co May 26th, No. 4 Section Spouts Co. May 27th, Centre Section M.G. Co. May 28th, No. 2 Section Artillery

Battery,

Orderly Officer: Lieut. C. Smith.' Sergeant: Corp. J. F. Grose.

G. E. STEWART, Capt., Adjutant, H.K.V.C.

THE VOLUNTEER RESERVES.* ̈

OXDERS BY MAJOR WAKKMAN, 0.0.H.K.V.2.

4.615.05 GUARDS.--The Detention Camp guard wil falt in at Murray Pier at 6.30 p.m. and not 6.40 p.m. as stated in order No. 38. All that portion of Order No. 38 of May 19th referring to the Volunteer Heat quarters guard is hereby cancelled. MEDICAL CERTIFICATES-A member detailed.

W. S. BROWN,

Secretary.

I certify that I have obtained all the information and explanations. I bure required, and in my opinion the balance sheet referred to in the report is property drawn up, so as to exhibit a trae and correct view of the state of the Company's affairs to the best of my information und the explanations given to me and shown by the books and securities of the Company.

C. BERNARD BROWN, ACA,

Auditor. -Hongkong, 14th May, 1915.

INDIRECT AMERICAN- TRADE WITH GERMANY, LARGE EXPORTS TO NEUTRALS.

Sweden Denmark

1,544,370 ***** 1,084,202

548,017 103,270 853,640 18;489 1,743,018 420 62

How

The

Norway Greece Italy

to The total exports amounted £25,383,905, an increase over March, 1914, of 80 per cent,

Of this, Great Britain took 26,811,793 and France £4,751937. The imports from Great Britain amount. ed to £2,714,000, only £60,000 less than in March, 1914, and from France £1,240,336, a diminution of about 50 per cent.

For duty with any of the guards and HONGKONG TENNIS LEAGUE. who obtains a medical certificate CX- empting him from duty must imme

A match between the Hongkong Cricket

It

I cannot refrain from calling your Excellency's attention to the difference in the treatment accorded to these two ves- The Poklat was taken into a sels, British port and the refugees on board. forwarded to their destination, the vessel being brought for adjudication before a British Prize Court, where the owners are ting forward their claim to exemption to being afforded every opportunity of pat condemnation; the Amiral Ganteaume vas torpedoed at sight without any re- |gard to the laws of war or the dictates of

kumanity.

diately inform the Commander of the Club and the Club de Recreio on the for. In view of the protest of the German

guard or the Adjutant or the Orderly. Sergeant in order that another meraber mny he warned to take his place. PARSUZ-A, B, and C Companies with the

exception of Sections 1 and 2 of A Com pany will parade cutside the Law Courts at 5.15 pm on Friday, May 21st. Drill, drill order:

W. L. CARTER, Capt..

Adjutant, H.KVR

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Government, their contention would apdry season.⠀ fer's ground will be played to-morrow, pear to be that they are entitled to sink play to commends at 5 p.m.:

Teams-H.C.C.-N. E. Kent and C. without notice a French marchant ship protest against the validity of the exptars J. Hewit; LN. Murphy and A. R. Lan carrying refugees and as the same time to ton; R. F. Hall and M.M. Maas.

Club de Recreio.-P. Roza, and Jof a German ship engaged on a similar I am content to leave Prize Court, Lopes; A. Lop's and F. Remedios; Verrand, being investigated and decided by Yvanovich and M. Pinna; reserve, E. J. this contention without further comment, Marques.----

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