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THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, HAY

1812, 1999,

THE BANISHMENT OF CHAN THE LAUNCHMEN'S DISPUTE. EXCITING INCIDENT AT

PING SANG.

DISCUSSED BY: 18 LABOUR GUILDS AT CANTON.

THE TALK OF A GENERAL STRIKE,

Seamen's Union oficials" stated, yes- ́terday, than a meeting of las guilds was held at Canton the previous day to dis cuss the action of the Hongkong Govern ment in deporting Uban Ping-sang, the ex-President of the Seamen's Union "con victed in Canton of murder and after wards pardoned,

One of the officials, who said he was present at the meeting, declared that the guildy were unanimously in favour of genegat atrike. He could not say when it would be begun but it would be as soon as arrangements could be made. The strike. he said, would be called as protest against the Deportation Ordin

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The official aid that a letter would be sent to the shipowners on the subject during the afternoon.

The letter was duly despatched. It was address to Mr. R. Sutherland, a29

NEGOTIATIONS TO BE RESUMED

TO-DAY.

ABERDEEN...

DRAGON BOAT CAPSIZES.

FIFTEEN CHINESE THROWN INTO.

THE WATER,

In view of the repetition, during the Jaunchman's dispute of the suggestion

"On Tuesday evening much exciteuen? that owners have left the men's communi entiens unanswered, it will be of interest was caused alongst the floating popula to give a full account of the negotiation | tion of Aberdeen by the capsizing of a which will show that, eo far from the dragon-boat, containing fifteen Chinese, owners being remiss in this respect, it who were engaged in practising for "the is the men who have been unsatisfactory annual Dragon Boat Festival, No Ivar negotiaters and dilatory correspondenta were lost owing to the prompt action of

British and foreign employers of launch the native boazmen in the vicinity. crews have never been asked for, an in- erente by their men; it seems that the Union has been responsible for the whole agitation and, as no accounts of the negotiations have appeared in the verna cular press, the rank and file know nothing whatever about the rights and wrongs of the dispute. If a strike is called they will case work, not on account of any grievance, but simply for fear of the consequences if they disobey the leaders whom probably, they have not even leased.

TARESPONSIBLE NEGOTIATORS,

Chairman of the Shipowners' Committed Throughout the negotiations, which be and, reached hini late yesterday afternoon.gan on March 31st, the Union representa The letter dated that the Seamen's lives have shown themselves to be irres Umon did not understand why Chan ponsible, and have frequently changed was arrested and they regarded it as their front and varied their demands. contravention of Article VII. of the agreement which terminated the recent strike. The letter asked that the Ship- owners' Comantice would act as mediater in the matter with the Government and naked for an early reply.

The letter contained no threat of a strike. Mr. Sutherland acknowledged its receipt and communicated contents

to the Government.

The Union's first demand was for FL

percentage iuerrage on this basis:-men earning $10 or less, 30 per cent increase; 20 and under, 40 per cent.: 10 and under, 30 per cent.; $50 and under. 20

per cent,; over 850, 13 per cent.

the seals.

owners

A FOTNIGHT'S DELAY BY THE MEN.

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Instead of replying to this, the Union, after a fortnight's dolay, put forward and entirely new proposal, asking for a flat rate increase of $5 per month for afl certificated men and 3 for all uncerti

A counter-offer was made by the representatives of a percentage incresso beginning at 30 per cent, instead of to per cent, with the lowest paid grades, and giving a tén, per cent, increase on AN EXPLANATION BY H.E. THE wages of 30 and over.

THE GOVERNOR.

The Union refused this"nud on April The following letter has heen naddressed ith the representatives of the owners by His Excellency the Governor to Hissaried their offer to a 23 instead of a - Majesty's Consul-General at Canton: 50 per cent. increase at the lower end of

Goverment House, Hongkong, 16th May, 1092. 18-have the honour to forward a copy of ♫ telegrum which has been received from the associated Chambers of Commerce ut Canton with reference to the banishment of Chan Ping-sbang.

2.--The Associated Chambers refer to the action of this Government" as con stituting a breach of the agreement made on the 5th March with the Seamen; and I shall be glad therefore if you will bring foreign-owned launches, ranging from 825 | to their notien the exact wording of the to 14 a month. It was explained that undertaking by this Government with the rates were only intended us" 5 regard to banishment, which is given at minimum; firms would pay more to men page 4 of the enclosed print,

of long service and goed conduct, 3.-The fact that Chat Ping-shang is,

The representatives of the Chinese or was, aut officer of the Seamen's Union jaunek owners were very willing to grant as nothing whatever to do with his the men's demands as it was recognised tantbment, which has been decided upon that rates of pay ou those launches had solely on the ground that he is a con-not been very high in the past and, more- fessed murderer, convicted also of a lover, the vessels were engaged upon much marderous attack upon a Police Officer. heavier work. "This Government has found it necessary,

in the interests of peace and good order,

ticated men..

with an offer of a $8 and a 8 increass The owners representatives responded

in respect of Chires launches but sug gested a minimura scale for British and

INEQUITABLE TO FAIR EMPLOYERS. British aud foreign owners, on the other

MILK AND WATER.

RESTAURANT PROPRIETOR

~FINED,

The manager of the On Lok Yuen Restaurant was", charged before Mr. Fraser at the Magistracy, yesterday, with selling cows milk which was not of the nature and substance demanded by the purchasers.

The Crown Solicitor, Mr. H. F. Helmes, prosecuted on behalf of the Sanitary Bouni Mr. W. B. Hind up- penced for the defendant.

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Mr. Hind said that his client possessed written warranty, from the Dairy garanteeing the purity of the milk. This raised several points of law which, ac cording to Stone's Manual of Justice were very complicated. He asked for an adjournment in wirder

to be able to

Inspector Taylor, of the Sanitary De partment, said thay aboug 1193 am, on April 10th he visited the On Lok Yuen Restaurant : No. 27, Des Voeux, Road Central. He asked the manager if he bad any fresh milk on his premises for sale. He said he had and witness, purchased two bottles of cow's fresh milk." This was afterwards analysed by Mr. Davey, the Government Analyst, and found, to contain 1 per cent of water.

Just before dusk, each day it has been the custom for the local dragon-boat team to take their boat well out into the Aberdeen Channel for practice. On this occasion they were, as usual, well our from land when they sighted a lanned crossing the Channel from East to West. The young men rushed to meet her, andy to address the Bench on this mattër.

The Crown Solicitar pointed, eat that drawing level, challenged the stents launch to a race from the eastern con- the case was brought ander Section 23 lines of the harbour to the western. The of the Onlitance. men rowed with every ounce of strength they could put into the effort, and their cheering exciting shouts attracted crowd or the foreshore. They kept level and for a "short while took the lead. Towards the western entrance to the Channel the sea was choppy and the challengers began to lose ground badly: Then the current "drew their frail craft into the back wash of the launch. A

After the evidenie had been corroborat wire filled the boat and down she went, leaving the oarsmen struggling in the water. The stram launch to the horrored by a Chinese Interpreter who necon and dismay of the men in the water kept panied the Inspector to the restaurant, on her egurse and disappeared in the the Acting Crown Solicitor' said that gloaming, her crew no doubt happy in Section 22 threw the onus on the defaid- the thought that they had left their ant of proving three things: (1) that challengers well behind. It is charitable the milk purchased was to express the hope that the men on the uature, substance and quality as that de launch had not observed the dragomanded of him by the prosecutor and

with written warranty to that effect; (2)| boat reapsize.

Fortunately, all the dragon-boat's crew that he had no reason to believe, at the could swim, but they were a long dis time when it was sold; that the milk was tance from the shore. They took ture and otherwise; and (3) that he sold it" in the turned about resting on the upturned craft same state a when he purchased it. and shouted to those ch shore to come if the defendant proved these points be to their aid. Sampana and junks put off had discharged the onus thrown apon to the rescue and one by one the men him. were picked up, the Inst man being rescued in the dark.

The dragon boat was towed in "and rests on the shore minus filters paddles.

LOW

THE STRANGLED KID. GOATHERD'S TRAGIC TALE. While the boatherd slept, a kid strayed away from its mother's side and met with the classic fate. It was snapped up by the devourer, a human" wolf who wrung its neck and put it in a bag. The aber herd iad also followed the classic example and went in search of that "which was

Lost

There the parallel breaks down. I stead of going for the marauder with sling and smooth stones from the brook the herd boy called in the aid of a police man and yesterday Mr. Lindsell sent the

to refuse the hospitality of the Colony hand, urged that a minimum rate would thief to prison for three months.

to criminals of this type; and it regrets that it is unable to accede to the request of the Associated Chambers that Chan Ting-shang should be allowed to remain

bero-I bite, etc,

To

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R. E. STUBBS,

Governor, etc. His Britannic Majesty's Consul-General,

Canton,

{TRANSLATION.]

H.E. the Governor and

the Hon. Secretary for Chinese

Affairs.

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The percentage settlement with the

be fair to the men in the case of their launches and would be more equitable to the owners than a flat rate increase, which would operate unfairly against owners Chiness owners was put into shape as who had paid good wages in the past.

The Union representatives said they would consider the owners' representa tives offer, but their next step was to appeal, by circular letter, to the owners individually. ln that letter they ignored all the negotiations of the preceding month and went right back to their original demands

We have been informed by various The owners me (on April 27th) in conse Labour Associations that, Chan Pingquence of this, and decided to reply in shang. President of the Seamen's Union, dividually, referring the Union to the has Eeen detained by the Hongkong delegates already appointed and empower overnment for not crime, and we are ing those delegates to make fresh conces asked to fight the case with all cursions to the Ugion. All the owners who had received the. Union's letter replied to effort.

it inthe sense indicated.

This is a breach of Article 7 of the Conditions for the settlement of the ANOTHER DELAY AND AN ULTIMATUM. strike of the seamen. Your Government In spite of being referred to the owacra' has all the time treated people with faith delegates, the Union again replied to the and justice. Why is this done suddenly,Į individual owners direct. They did not

follows

Increase.

per cent

On wages up to and including.

810

811.to. $20

890 to $30

130 10 840

841 and over

40

25

20

FINAL OFFER BY BRITISH AND FOREIGN

OWNERS.

Yesterday afternoon the negotiationa continued until half-past-six o'clock. Messrs. G. M. Young, and H. P: White made the following final offer on behalf of the British and foreign owners:-",

SAILORS AND FIREME.-Minimum $15 a month, rising by 50 cents every year to $17.

the same in!

The defendant then gave evidenco. He said that from the time the milk was purchased from the Song Toa Hop Dairy, Hollywood Road, to the time it was told to the Inspector it had not been interfered with.

Mr. Hind produced a written warranty from the Dairy that the milk sold was. pure, and it"stated in effect that if the contrary was proved the Dairy would accept all responsibility and none would rest on the restaurant.

Mr. Holmes objected to the document being put in without proof of the signature of the Sang Ton. Hoy Dairy. The Magistrate agreed and Mr. Hind thought that if the case was adjourned ho would be able to produce substantial proof that the document was genuine.

His request for an adjournment, "how- ever, was act allowed, the Magistrate holding that the regulations required the defendant to see that the milk sold by him was pure.

A fine of $25 was imposed..

KOWLOON'S.

NUISANCE."

Say! Have you heard the lates: deed of

bravery and daring 1

Kowloon has quite surpassed herself,

they say!

A scene to set one's hair on end, so fear

some in its bearing,

Before the House of Law the other day. Some British babies shocking case

Who set the law at distance. And dared to choose a playing place

To cheer their amall existence!

If I were in your dainty shoes, "Your

Majraty, King Baby,

I'd file a protest, vindicate.ny name! Sinal fee and close verandahs are excit

ing laygrounds, maybe,

COXSWAINS OF TOWED LIGHTERS · AND ASSISTANT COXES Of Launches 817 In month, rising by 50 cents annually to 818-

COXSWAINS OF LAUNCHER UNDER 75 FEET.If

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We beg that he may be released at once, do this, or anything else, however, unti-826, rising by an annual increment of

two days ago, when they presented their $1 to $30. 48-hours ultimatum, threatening strike unless their original demands were grant ed in full.

so that no trouble may arise. Then it will be a great boon.

UNION OF ALL COMMERCIAL ASSOCIATIONS, IN THE WROLS PROVINCE OF KWONGTUNO. KATI.

The print referred to was Government Notification No. 121 which appeared in the Government Gazette of the 10th March, 1992, and-the rast-mentioned

cads as follows:-.

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COXSWAIN OF LAUNCHES OVER 75 FEST. 30, rising by 21 to $15.

ENGINEERS OF LAUNCHES UNDER 75 FEET. In this letter the Union actually com-825, rising by 81 to 220. plained of not having received replies to ENGINEERS OF LAUNCHES OVER 76 FET- their last communication to the owners although the latter's chit books bore the Union's. chop in acknowledgment of the receipt of the replies.

$20, rising by $1 to $44.

It is ncled that these rates are minima" and there is no ides of any reduction if any men's present wages are shove these THE SETTLEMENT WITH CHINESE OWNERS- figures, and there is nothing to prevent That was the position" when the Seere-owners paying more. It is clearly laid

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An assurance was given that rotary for Chinese Affairs and the Harbour down that the increments are payable for officers or members of the Seamen's Master took a hand in the negotiations continuous service.

The Union representatives went away the on Tuesday and tried to reach a medux

to consider this offer and negotiations will vivendi.

(Continued at 100) of next võlumn.) be resumed this morning

Union would be banished ground af bolding office or of member. ship.

on

But would your persecutors want the

E net

Pour tiny future Britons! Raise

Yoge infant voices loud,

And tell them, pour' the king's

highways. Urown-ups are

just

"the crowd."

you could get your baby will and throw

aside your fetter,

You'd have a golf-links' playraqm very

BOOD.

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prom

With stupid motor cars dismissed, one's

would wheel, the better- (Your being would be justified. Kew-

loon !)

And then-Do need for amahe! If Seme folks have.nough to do But play policemen, end the tiff

And bid them play with you!

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