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THE CENTRAL AGENCY, LTD. The case of J. Rodger was then con sidered, Mr. Nicolson appearing on be half of the Central Agency, Ltd., to apply for exemption...

BIT. WILLIAMSON Two years and eight months.

on

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 16112, 1918.

experience of the firm's working in Shang: bai, in the shipping branch, he would, not be able to combine both

these duties, so he is really, saving another man from being employed. It is impossible, I ain instructed, to obtain an nécountant who is well versed in shipping book-keeping. and, in any circumstances, if you do get kepping, he must have at least six months

a man conversaut with shipping book-

TYPHOON WARNINGS.

The following telegrams have been re ceived by the American Consulate General, Hongkong from the Manila Obscrvatory:

6 p.m., July 12th, Cyclone. or typhoon E. of Balintang.

p.m., July 14th. Cyclone or typhoon S. of Naha, moving north.

Cimune, moving N.E. or N.N.E.

THEFT FROM HK D.C..

STORE-ROOM.

The CHAIRMAN And you have been in charge of the Hongkong office since it started You are Managing Director of The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Rodger)-You the Company. You are, also, are you not, are 20 and single and are an assistant in Chairman of the Shipowners Association the Central Agency, Ltd. You yourself of Hongkong which was formed to repre- ask for a short temporary exemption, but at the interests of the smaller ship your Company, we understand, asks for owners, who have no representation on absolute exemption. (for Mr. Nicolson) the local committee which advises they competent to take over, in this way, training before he would become thorough. The Company commenced business in Hongkong Government Hongkong aftor, the nuthrank of war in

controlled, the shipping affairs of the firm. ships!

Mu order to tako, over agencies, which had

Seth, the firm's auditor, will tell the Mr. WILLIAMSON--That is no. been previously held by certain German

Tribunal that it will be impossible to firms-the agencies of Messrs. Contes

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Lucas)--You are replace Mr. Lucas ty nuy outside book-STORE KEEPER SENT TO PRISON. cotton. Your present European staff is 27 and single, You keep the accounts of keeper unless at least six months or four, of whom one only, that is, Mr. these four ships that are controlled by possibly a year is given to enable him Rodger, it fit. No-one bas left the Colony the Hongkong Government. The Chair- thoroughly to master all the Government on military service. Mr. McInnes, onc

man, continuing (to Mr. Looker): With accounts and the Srm's shipping business of the three unfit men, has just left Ifong- regard to Mr. Hobby, who is not before kong to go to your offies in Shanghai and ns, bus who is referred to in the papers, you tell us in your letter that you do not we understand that the Company would know the duration of his absence or whehaye been prepared to spare him. ther he will come back to Hongkong. The Mr. LoUKE If necessary. He is Hongkong Government only allowed him proximately 24 years old. to leave the Colony on your undertaking. that his absence should not affect then charge of the accounts office in the The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Cary) You are question of the liboration of any other Naval Yord. I think you have been member of the staff before the Tribunal:

asked to come here to give us your Mr. NICOLAON-I understand that guar- antee was given. It was given in my spared, that is to say, whether the work opinion as to whether Mr. Lucas can be. absotice by my No. 2.

Ap-

in Shanghai.

In answer to questions by Mr. Looker, Mr. Seth stated that it would take an -ordinary, average book-keeper from three to six months before he would be con- petent to keep the Government accounts of the controlled ships. It would prob charge of the controlled ships accounts ably be six months before he could take

and the accounts of the firm's general shipping business,

understand that in your opinion a book- The CHAIs (to Mr. Seth) Fo

The CHAIRMAN-It was given in a letter he is doing is work which it would be keeper with no previous knowledge what-

dated June 28th signed for the Central Agency by Mr. Wallace.

reasonable to ask the Company to find 'someone else to do?

Mr. ed.

ever of shipping matters would be able to keep such accounts as these in three to six months. Supposing he was a book keeper with previous experience of ordin-

Mr. NICOLSON-Mr.. Wallace' gave that

Mr. Cany--I do not think it could pos- undertaking, but the question is whether sibly be done by any inexperienced man he should really have given it.

us far as the shipping control is concernary shipping accounts, although he hud The CHAIRMAN-Well, he did.

It would be very difficult to get not seen these shipping control accounts, DicInnes is an older and more experienced a man, unlese very experienced, to do the we take it lous time would be required man than Mr. Rodger, and you are, in work Mr. Lucus is doing. fnet, getting along without Mr. Melones?

for him to grasp the details? Mr. Nicoisos-We have to The CHAIRMAN-We should not be wrong in thinking if he was here-and by this Latter we have to deal with the position as if he was here that you would be able to get along without Mr. Rodger?

Mr. NICOLSON-I do not know about that. I wish to point out that we are very much bandicapped. Not only is Mr. McInnes absent in Shanghai--and it is difficult to say whether he is away per- manently or not but, in addition, my No. 2-Mr. Wallace-has only just under gone an operation and he will be absent for at least four weeks. I am therefore carrying on practically single-handed work is getting into arrears and it is only by working late every night and on Saturday afternoons and on Sundays that I am able partly to overtake the routine work. That is the position.

The CHALEMAN We cannot really take into consideration the abseries of Mr. Melanes. You mean in addition to that You are embarrassed by the illness of

Mr Wallace?

The AIRMAN-We understand, Mr. Cary, you are giving pe your opinion that he cannot be spared?

Mr. Caux-1 do not think I am called upon to make a statement, Certainly 1 de not think he can be spared unless he is replaced by an equally competent man,

The CHAHMAN-The work is of such a nature that your do not think that would be an easy matter 1

At the Hongkong Magistracy, yester day before Mr. J. R. Wood, the store keeper of the Hongkong Defence Corps Headquarters, and his friend were charged with stealing 37 lbs. of cartridge cases on Saturday morning.

LANE,

CRAWFORD & Co.

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JUST TO HAND

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GUIDES.

The store-keeper admitted having taken CENTRE the cases. He stated that he had only asked his friend, who was not concerned with the theft at all, to carry them.

copper pan for boiling water. He was He took the cases in order to make a

under the impression that the cases were useless and that nobody would purchase. thum.

Inspector O'Sullivan stated that on Saturday morning Lieutenant Highy saw the second defendant carrying a basket across the compound, opposite the Headquarters office. He stopped the inan and asked him what the basket contain- cd- know, adding that the store-keeper hað Defendant replied that he did not asked him to take it away.

Inspector O'Bullivan added that the man seemned ignorant of the contents,

Mr. SerH-Less time certainly. Mr. LOOKER (to Mr. Seth)--Are there

Lieut. Higby said the store-keeper had, bookkeepers here, with or without ship-been employed at Headquarters for over ping experience, that one could engage

if one wanted to t

Mr. SETH-I know of no European. You might get a Portuguese,

The CHAIRMAS (to Mr. Williamson)-- Before Mr. Hobbs came to your firm, h had had no shipping experience?

Mr. WILLIAMSON-A Bitle

31 years and had a very good record

He was inbat excellent mun in the store.

Mr. Wood enquired whether Lieut. Higby would like the case adjourned in order to consult his Commanding Officer.

Licut Higby replied that it was the Commanding Officer who had ordered him to charge the man. Defendant could not have been of the opinion that the cases were of no-value, because they were:

The CHAIRMAN What work is Mr. always sold to the Dock Company. Hobbs now doing

Mr. CARY--I certainly do not think so. Mr. LOOKER-Mr. Lucas has been in? constant communication with Mr. Cary about all the intricacies and details of Government ships, and it would be very difficult indeed to obtain auyong with sufficient knowledge to take over his wire is hau au traust

The CHAIRMAN This shipping ure in keeping these shipping control accounts is experience gained in the last three or four months?

MY LOOKERYes, since the ships were taken over. Many intricate matters are involved of which Mr. Lucas, having been in touch with Mr. Cary throughout, has a full grasp;

The CHARMAN The question has just been put to me that inasmuch as Messts. Major MORGAN applied for non-exemp-Moller & Co. have still practically the tion, but stated that he had no objection to a slight exemption while Mr. Wallace was in hospital.

The Tribunst considered the matter in private and subsequently the Chairman announed to Mr. Rodger-I think you have heard us say before that no one will be going for the next few weeks certainly Therefore, the Tribunal is of opinion, in your case, that there is no need to grant any exemption and no exemption will.consequently be granted.

old staff in Shanghai and, apparently, all their ships ure down here or gone away altogether, is there no-one in Shanghai who could come down hore?

Mr. WILLIAMsoy-General shipping: Major Monds-It does not seem quits.

touch with Mr. Cary then................

Mr. Lookin-Major Morgan docs not quite appreciate that the two requisition. ed ships are entirely different from the four controlled ships. We understand that the Admiralty and the local Govern ment are anxious--I think I may say vory anxious that Mr. Lucas should con- tinue his present duties.

The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Williamson) How was your Hongkong business eir- ried on before the Hongkong branch was established ?..

Mr. WILLIAMSON-By periodical vifts to our agents.

Major, MORGAN made no claim and after the Tribunal had considered he matter in private the Chairman in nounced that both Br.. Williamson ed

THE PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE.

Mr. LOOKER -No-one in Shanghaj with thu necessary book experience. There are no book-keepers up there. The two Euro- penns in Shanghai are Mr. Moller and a Swede, a gentleman who would not be competent to keep these accounts. Con-Mr. Lucas would be exempt. tinuing, Mr. Locker said 1 do not im agine it will be necessary for me to go, in great detail, into the various aspects of Mr. Williamson's duties in order to Batisfy the Tribunal that it is absolutols H. W. Looker appearing on behalf of essential in Imperial interests and in Mossrs. Moller & Co. to claim exemption. the interesis of the local Government that

MESSRS. MOLLER & CO. The cases of 8. T. Williamson and H. W. Lucas were the last considered, M.

here.

will probably have noticed that he com-

Before adjourning the Chairman sid From time to time the Tribunal is ak questions by men to whom exemptins Bre granted, about the provisions of he Ordinance which relate to exemptin.

cd

Mr. Wood sentenced the first defendant to six weeks hard labour, and discharged the second.

the Hongkong Magistracy, yester- day, before Mr. J. R. Wood, a Chinese compositor employed by Messrs, Kelly & Walsh, was charged with stealing a quan. tity of printing type, valued at $50.

Mr. J. H. Gardiner appeared for the defence

Detective Wills asked for a remand- Mr. J. R. Wood reminded the case till Wednesday.

The compositor's mother was next charged with unlawfully receiving the

type.

Mr. J. R. Wood romanded this case, also, till Wednesday

HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.

ORDERS 158UED BY MI. F. C. JENKIN, C.A.E.

POLICE SCHOOL.

The examination results for Nos. 4 and

8 Platoons are posted at Headquṇr-|| ters Club.

Sergt. 548 Baptista is the only one passed

with credit.

PARADES, CENTRAL, 6.30 P.M. UNIFORM, HELMETS AND SPIKEN. Tuesday, July 16th.-No. 3 Company. Wednesday, July 17th No. 1 Section. Thursday, July 18th No. 2 Platoon. Friday, July 10th-No. 2 Section at Water Police Station at 5.45, p.m. DEPARTMENTAL ORDERS.

The new D. O. Book is in fores as from

this date.

By Order. T. F. Hovos, A.S.P. (R.)

July 16th, 1918.

period to six cases

when

SO

months: In many the Tribunal grants a temporary exemption, it does in order that the parties concerned may have a reasonable time to make, or to endeavour to make,, other arrange Furthermore, the Tribunal is en- wered to reconsider and withdraw or vary at any time any exemption whatever, whether a so-called absolute or condi

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The CHAIRMAN (to Mr. Looker)Who should be exempted. The Tribunal Perhaps wo can, in a general way, wijs- have read the papers, Mr. Looker, and bines in his own person three different out attempting a legal interpretation f we understand that the pre-war fleet of capacities which, as far as I know, are the Ordinance, answer these question Mesars Moller--the Company did not usually held by three different people-he Under the Ordinance there is first wat exist then--was three steamers, which has is running the ships, is the marine super-is called absolute exemption, that isto nok been increased to six steamers Of intendent and the consulting engineer. say, a simple exemption not limited y tliese we understand that two have been As regards Mr. Luens, ho is, of course, any condition or to any definite périd conditional exem requisitioned by the Imperial Gorera- a book-keeper and an expert shipping Secondly, there is a ment and that the remaining four are accountant. Commercial members of the Lion, that is to any, one with some

to if the circumstances in any parti- controlled by the Hongkong Government. Tribunal will recognise that although dition attached, and remaining in fotional or temporary exemption, that is calar case should change, or if fresh facts Your pre-war staff in Hongkong, of men may be competent book-keepers in so long as the condition continue, anda la co

or if the aced for men from the Colony course, was nono, because you hnd no office the ordinary sense, keeping shipping observed. For example, the Tribuit should be brought before the Tribunal, Your branch here was established accounts is a very different thing from may grant an exemption conditiol should increase, or, indeed, if anything matter, there is power under the Ordin in April this year and a local Company ordinary book-keeping. Shipping experi

which, in their opinion, is of Imperiance to do so. We hope these remarks was formed. Your present staff in Hongence is needed because the accounts a upon the man being engaged in some was should render it right to reconsider the

three Europeans and three often complicated, and unless the person kong is

in charge of the books has a full and importance. Thirdly, there is a temp may serve to clear up some doubts.

SUBSTITUTION. Chinese, plus two Europeans and a

definite period which may be extendedy Chinese staff in Shanghai. None, we thorough knowledge of all the questions ry exemption; that is to say, one fol understand, has left for military service. The Company puts it to the Tribunal

the Tribunal, upon proper grounds beg

that Imperisi interests and the essential

shown, and, upon proper, grounds,

definitely, or the temporary exempth interests of the Colony require that both

tensions may continue to be granted gentlemen tofoze the Tribunal should be exempted absolutely. (To Mr. William- son) You are 30 and married and you are by profession a marine engineer. We do not understand how long you have boon with Mesare Moller?

etters which · Mr. Regarding or unut, who offer their services in order to liberate ft men who could not other- Fletcher has received from those, over-age

wise be spared, Mr. Jenkin has kindly to assist Mr. Fletcher, whose time offered is very fully occupied, this substitu

in Mr Jenkin, therefore, will com

endeavour to arrange suitable subetita offer and with employers, and he will Mr. Fletcher tions wherever possible." will be glad to have any further offers from those prepared to help in this way.

The Tribunal then adjourned until Wednesday, at 3-30.

which arise over the keeping of the books it is inevitable that confusion will ensus, Air Lucas, before the control scheme, kept the firm's shipping books up in Shanghai and was lent to the Hongkong office in order to initiate the book-keeping may even be changed into absolute exertionate on the vira we who so accounts here for the Government con- tion, except in the case of a tempore trolled ships. It was found absolutely exemption for personal hardship dues sential for him to remain here and condomestic or portain other reasons we tinge to do both these duites. If it was the Ordinance limits the tal not for the fact that he had considerable (Continued at fool of next Column

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