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and married and you are in the same position. Mr. Chilvous, you are 37 and married and the same remark applies to you and to Me. Cherry, Mr, Jennings, you are 31 and single and are an electric ginn. Is there anything any of you wish

to add?

All replied in the negative.

Major Monoan-May I nok if another

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 1811, 1018.

on

that this business had been carried from 1913 to 1918 without any European of any kind in it You tell us you acquired an interest in it during the pre- sent year and we wish to give you time to make arrangements. We do not want to embarrass you unnecessarily by taking you immediately.

Mr. Braven Did 1 not make it clear

The CHAIRMAN-You appeared, before the Military Service Commission.

Mr. ARCHBUTT-Yes

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr.. Mansfield)- You are 29 and single, and are in the marine insurance. You joined the Society dur- ing the war, did you not?

Mr. Mansfield-In April, 1913, The CHAIRMAN-You do not maku exact-

HONGKONG DEFENCE CORPS.

ADMINISTRATIVA ORDERS; BY KAJOR E

MOLOAN, ADMINISTRATIVE COMMANDANT,

No

·STRENGTH.

971 Spr. 4. E. Godfrey, Engineer Company, is permitted to resign, to join HM. Regular Forces, dated 8th July, 1918.

APPOINTMENTÍ

electrician came out from Home the other that it was impossible to carry on the ly the same suggestion in your form, but No. 559 Pte. G. C. Buchanan is appoint-

day-Mr. Freist?

Mr. Gason-He is a pechunician. He arrived hero in May. Ho is not in the office at all. He is in charge of the work shops. When he was Home on leave one of the supervisors was doing his work.

The CHAIRMAN—You carried on with one man short. How long was that }

business in my absence?

The CHAIRMAN-The Tribunal hag con- sidered that point very carefully, Mr. Brewer, and have given you the decision which they arrived at," that you have three months' exemption. It is, of course, open to everyour granted temporary exemption to come lack again and show Mgrounds, if it is considered they exist,

for an extension of time,,-

Mr. Guson--For eight months. Frost is a mechanician. He cannot be interchauged with anyone else. He is over-age

Mr. Murray, in addition to his ordinary work, hept the workshops going, but Mr. Frost could not take the place of any of the gentlemen present.

Major MORGAN--I have nothing to add and make no auggestion:

The CHAIRMAN then announced, without further consultation, that all would be exempt for the time being.

#HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.". The case of A. Morley was then con- sidered.

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Morley)-You are, engaged on the Hongkong Telegraph, and we understand from your papers that neither you, nor the inariager of the news- paper-although he expresses himself as

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON, LTD.

TLANSFER

you seem to be to some extent of the same

ed "Lanes-Corporal, dated 11th July. 1315; na Mr. Archbutt. You say that opinion by a re-arrangement of the staff elsewhere you consider you can be spared. Practi- eally the whole of the last twelve months onis man from the Eastern staff was away. To whom do you refer ?"

Mr. MANSFIELD-A man in Manila, in Yokohama and in Tientsin.,

The CAIRMAS-Not in Hongkong?. Mr. HAY-These men were away, one man at a time."

Hon. Mr. HOLYOK-I would point out S.that it was imperative they should go on sick leave. It was impossible for theu to carry on.

The cases of C. H. P. Hay, G. Arcbbutt and W. R. C. S. Mansfield were the last considered.

In the absence of Mr. Ede, the Hon. Mr. P. B. Holyoak appeared as Chair- man of Directors of the Union Insurance Society to appeal for the exemption of

all three.

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Holyoak)-You put it to us that the Society is one of the principal insurance companies of the world and that this is the head office, we understand that the business of the Society is mainly anrine insurance, but

You put

interest, and in the essential interest of the Colony

The CHAIRMAN (continuing to read from Mr. Mansfield's form) We have now an extra man in the East compared with the inst twelve months,"

Mr. MANSFIELD-There is no man sick at the moment.

Mr. HAY-I contest that statement, Mr. Sharp. I suppose I shall

tunity Jater.

You oppor-

The Chainman-Certainly (continuing| to read from Mr. Mansfield's form.) This extra fan might be brought to

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MY MANSFIELD During the last year there was one man sick, now all are well.. The CHAIRMAN-You came before the Military Service Commission, did you not T

from No. 7 to No. 5 Platoon, No. 3 No. 470 Corporal J.-A, Lyon is transferred

Bection, e

LEAVE. No. 471 Sergt. A. G. Graham, “B” Co., 18 granted lerve for the duration of the war, from 17th July, 1018. No. 760 Pte. I. T. Barton: and No. 770 Pte. J. A. Ridgway are granted leave for the duration of the war, from 17th July, 1916, Pre J. Cher Clark, "B" Company, is granted 2 months' Teare, on medical grounds, from 18th August, 1918.. Pte. D. McMurray, "B" Company, is granted 12 months leave, on urgent business, from 10th July, 1918. RDERS FOR ARTILLERY COMPANY BY CAPT.

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Monday, 13th July

7.30 am. Right Half Co. New

Layers' Class only.

Tuesday, 10th July :---

5.30 p.m. Left Half Co. Full drill. Thursday, 19th July :-

5.15 p.m. Left Half Co. New D.R.F.

Cinsa only. Friday, 19th July :----

7.30 am. Right Half Co. Full drill, 5.30 p.m. Left Half Ca New Layers"

Class only.

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tricians at 7 pm.

Officers: next for duty. Belchers, Captain Russoll; Lreemun, Captain James; Stonecutters, 2nd Lieut. Browni.

Borry to lose you-neither you nor the there is also a large fire insurance bus-Hongkong to take my place." We under 18th to 18th July: munnger asks for any exemption, and 1ness, especially through the associated stand, Mr. Mansfield, that you are not think we may assume that Major Morgan company of the China Fire

particular man does not either. (Major Morgan Inugh to us that it is both in the Imperial referring to an individust, not to any ingly agreed that the assumption was cofreet.) Continuing. the Chairman said, your pre-war stuff was four, one before yourself has gone, and you make the second and now there are only two sanft men left in the office. Well, Mr. Morley, you will go with our best wishes, MESSRS. BREWER & CO case of N. 1. Brewer was next dealt

The with.

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Brewer)-Your business is that of stationer and book- seller. We know of it in Hongkong. Is it the same concern as in Shanghai.

Hon. Mr. HOLYOK-Absolutely in both

cases.

The CHAIRMANI think the Tribunal will not ask you to say anything further with regard to the importance of the Society's business. The only question is the question of whether any individual man can be spared. Your pre-war staff, Mr. Holyoak, was 11 Europeans and Portuguese and Chinese ten, and, to day, your European staff is seven, I think, including, Mr. Ede, who is at present

Mr. BREWER-The same family, but not away? the same firm.

The CHARMAN-At the beginning of the war, there were no Europeans employed and in the case of others there were even Te-day you are the sole European and there are five others, that is to say, Portuguese and Chinese. No-one has left For military service" and no one could leave. You are 22 years old and single Yesu were with Messrs. Butterfield & Swire until some time early in the present year and you then left Messrs. Butterfield A Swire to join this business. Until then, for five years from 1013, we understand there was no European in the firm.

Mr. Buswer-That is 50. During that period the business belonged to an Indian, The CHAIRMAN-Is he still interested in Bitt

M. BREWED-No

Hoa. Mr. Horror--That is so

The CRACKMAN-The Portugueso. and Chinese staff has, during the war, been largely increased from 10 to 34

Hon Mr. HOLYOAK-I should be pointed out, in connection with these figures, that the pre-war premiums of the Company were £700,000 while last year they amounted to 23 millions sterling It was, therefore, not only necessary to increase the native staff, but it is essen- tial to retain every man we have.

The CHAIRMAN-Bix have loft already, one of whom Mr. Thomas-served in Free and has returned discharged from the Army. The present European staff in Hongkong is Mr. Ede, the three gentle- men before us, two unfit men and Mr. Thomas. You ask for absoluta exemp

The CHAISMAN-What Imperial inter.tion for all thros now before us? ests or essential interests of the Colony do you put to un would be injured by

your enrolment !

Mr. BREWBR-Only the fact that my enrolment would necesitate the closing of Messrs. Brewer & Co.

I contend, that

Hon. Mr. HouFOAK-I do. The Com- any handles business of two millions a day and it is absolutely impossible to carry on the work as it should be carried on even now. The Company is on & very dangerous level indeed. I put it on the ground of Imperial interest. I only pat it because the Company does not wish

Mr. MANSFIELD--You.

The CHAIRMAN-With regard to Air, Bacon, he was in the fire office, was he not 1

Hon. Mr. HOLYVAK-He is now in Buenos Aires and is leaving us at the end of the year. He is not available at all."

The CHAIRMAN-Mr. Cochrane, as Mr. Archbutt puts it to us, ins a thorough knowledge of are insurance. Mr. Artb butt suggests he could be made available. is that your view. Mr. Holyoak? Could he be made available temporarily during the war?

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Instruction for higher ratings and N.C.Os and men of the Infantry Battalion attached for duty.-Class -at-Belchers at 8.30 p.mon Mondays and Thursdaya for all who have not passed the “Profi- cient rate (1/-) exam. Class 2 at Belobers at 8.30 pm on Tuesdays and Fridays for all N.C.Os, and men of higher ratings, under Stuff. Bergts. Uvendene and Parsons, R.E, and Sergt. Day, H.K.D.C.. Class 3 st Lycemun at 6.30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays under Staff. Sergts Barclay and White, RE, and Sergt. Williams, H.K.D.C. Details of duties at Lyeemus from 15th to 31st July, is posted at Head-

cerned,

Hon. Mr. HOLYOK--It is quite impos-quarters for information of all eon- ble. In Imperial interests I put it that

it would be an unreasonable think to ask. Ororas run INFANTRY BATTALION BY MAJOR

The CHAIRMAN We understand there is Mr. Hankey coming out

Hon. Mr. HOLYDAK-Ho knows nothing about insurance. He was engaged by Mr. Ede because the Company was so short- handed and were glad to get any men they could who would be allowed to come by the authorities.

Mr. HAY then addressed the Tribunal and pointed out why Mr. Archbuit's sug- gestion must be considered as entirely out. of the question.

Major Monass made no claim and, after the Tribunal had considered the matter in private, the Chairman announced that all three men would be exempt for the time being.

Before the Tribunal adjourned tho Chairman said representations had been made to the Tribunal on behalf of the Law Society that the Society waS BUD posed to have shown some indifference to the interests of the solicitors concerned and to the convenience of the Tribunal by sending in certain additional statistics only just before the sitting Inst Monday, The Tribunal certainly did not think there was any such indifference and he might mention that the Bociety opened com munications with the Tribunal as early as June 19th, nearly three weeks before. Monday at 3.304

HA. MORGAN. FARADES—“* A***· COMPANY,

Monday, lata July

5.30 pm. No. 2 Platnon on Murray Parade Ground. TET. Dress: Drill order with pouchos.

Friday, 10th July;

5.30 p.m. Nos, 3 and 4 Platoons ori Murray Parade Ground. TET. Dress: Drill order with pouches. Ko. 1 Platoon will parado during the week for T.E.T. as ordered by Platoon Sergeant,

COMPANY.

Tuesday, 16th July

5.30 p.m. No. 5 Platoon at Cricket. Club. Instruction in T.E.T. Dress: Drill order with pouches. 6.30 p.m. No. 6 Platoon at Headquar tere Instruction in T.E.T. Dresa: Drill order with ponches.

Polo 5.30 p.m. No. 7 Platoon on

Ground, Hongkong residents will parade at Cricket Club at 0.10. p.m. and prooved by tram to Cause. way Bay Instruction in T.ET. Dress Drill order with pouches and 15 rounds dummies, 6.30 p.m. No. 8 Platoon at Kowloon:

Docks. Instruction in T.E.T.

books and stationery sro necessary to the it to appear that it is unpatriotic. The The Tribunal then adjourned until Thursday, 18th July:-

Colony. As long as you get education,

information and amusement out of books

it is necessary that they should be made

available.

The" Umairmax-This particular shop Las been carried on from the year 1913 to the year 1918 without a European in it?

Mr. BREWER-At a loss. It was on account of their losing money, because the name of Brewer & Co. was going down, that I left Buttorfeld & Swire to take

over.

Company has done all it can do.

The CHAIRMAN-I think what the Com- pany has done shows that.

Hon. Mr. HOLYDAK-Thank you.': The CHATEMAN-Mr. Hay, you are 39 and married, and you are acting as General Manager in Mr. Ede's absence. Have you anything personally to add in addition to what has already been. written 1

Mr. Har-Personally, no

COOLIES WANTED FOR SANDAKAN. RXPERIENCES OF TWO CHINESE

names

IN HONGKONG.

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yvester day, before Mr. J. E. Wood, & Chinese The CHAIRMAN Mr. Archbutt, you as was charged with illegally harbouring two a matter of fact are a chartered account Chinese at 218, Canton Road, with the ant and you are just now in chargo of intention of sending them to Sandakan the fire business of the three associated Mr. Schofield, of the Chiness Secre- companies the Union, the China, Firetariat, prosecuted, and Mr. Levis ap-

peared The CHAIRMAN-You have nothing fur and the British Traders. You put it to

for defendant, 13, Mr. Arch Staff you think that making a tour of inspection of 5-8. Hau-

that by soLDO ther you want to say?

Sergeant Jackson stated that while arrangement wish. Mr. BREWER-Nothing unless you.

you might be spared. If you will allow

leave for Bandakan, he come across two Of course, you know, I am the sole pro me I will just read a passage from the fan on July 11th which was due to answers to the printed with a re

questions sub- immigration passengers tickets. The prietor of Brewer & Company, mitted to you.

the holders

been bad

entered Major MORGAN-I urgo non-exemption. tungement of Work in the office, and in the general list of emigrants leasing.

with our

our Fire Inspector Mr. Cochrane, He questioned the two men, who took The Tribunal considered the matter in who has a thorough knowledge of fire him to a house in Wing Lok Street, where Btated that defendant gave them the private and, subsequently, the Chairman insurance being kept in closer touch will they sta

They further informed witness announced-Mr. Brewer, the decision of the head office so that he might be readily the-Tribunal is that you be exempted for available in ese of need, and be able that defendant had provided them with to put in certain time in the office, I con- board and lodging all the time they were

Then you say sider I can be spared."

in the three months, until October 12th.

Colony, Witness "Assuming my firm are able to

dant Mr. BREWER-Will I then come up show that the present staff will not permit

said be came to Again?

any re-arrangement I think the substitu- the Lolony with the object of getting man, or otherwise employment. Un the second day after an unfit The CRAMMAN-It is in your hands. If exempted man from outside with suitable his arrival be met defendant, who' Liform: you desire to apply for an extension of knowledge might be arranged. Youred him that several emigrants were want- Asked if he would that temporary exemption, the Ordinance first suggestion, Mr. Archbatt, is that Mred for Sandakan.

Cochrane might be kept in such touch go, witness acquiesced, and defendant with the head office as to enable you to be induced him to go on boord the steamer, allows you to do so.

stating that a friend of his was working

later,

of

One of the emigrant sted defen

Mr. Brewer-May I ask the object of spared ARCHBOTT That is the only way on it. Subsequently, witness told the The Tribunal in granting me three

ouths7

I can think of

The CHAIRMAN-You tell us you think that could be done,

Mr. ARCHBUTTI think that it might

The CHAIRMAN-I think I can answer you. You made it car is the Tribuna!, he arranged..

for Chinese Affairs that he was

will to leave the Colony on any

account.

Mr. J. E. Wood remanded the case till to-day

5.30 p.m. N.C.Os. of No. 7 Platoon (a detailed by Platoon Command. er) at Headquarters. T.E.T. MACHINE-OUR COMPANY. Monday, 16th July d

5.10 p.m. Drill at Kowloon Docks, Nos. 1 and 2 Guns only. Hongkong residents proceed by launch from Satu Pier at 430 pm Dress, Drill order with rifles, two "small poucher and 15 rounds dummy cart- ridges Tuesday, 16th July:-

7.10 am. No. 3 Gun at Headquarters,

Dress, as aboved

Wednesday, 17th July:-

5.10 p.m. Nos. 4 and 5 Guns Head.

quarters, Dress, no above.j Friday, 19th July

7.10 am. Beginners Class at Head-

quartera.

HOUNTED RECTION. Monday, 15th July:

5.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Btables.

Dress: Drill order. Thursday, 18th July

5.30 p.m. At Jockey Club Stables

Dress Drill, order without rifles.

SIGNALLING BEUTION. Tuesday, 16th July!--

5.30 p.20. Parade at Headquarters.

Dress: Clean fatigue,

RECEVITS...

Monday, 15th July:-

5.30 p.m. All recruits who have not yet fired at Kennedy Road Range:

out rifles. Sergte. Edmonds and Meade will attend.

Friday, 19th July:-

5.30 p.m. All unita except "D" Co. on Murray Parade Ground, under Sergts. Oxberry and Meade. Dzess; Drill order.

(Continued at foot of nent Column.)

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