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ON THE ROCKS IN HONGKONG HARBOUR. ENQUIRY INTO THE "TECUMSEIUS" ACCIDENT.

THE COURTS FINDING.

A Court of Enquiry was held at the Harbour Olivé yesterdaș, to inquire into the circipustaan's surrounding the strand- ing of the 890 Tecumseh on Cust Borks, It will be realled that the Troumseh, a

large oil tanker belonging to the Standard Transportation - Co., on entering Hong "kong Harbir on September 11th, through Lyeman Pass, run into a thick haze and weat" on to the rocks between Ramsey

Rock and Coss Rock,

THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER...

A LEGAL CUSTOM IN CANTON.

NO NOTICE TAKEN OF WRITS,

LOCAL SPORT. INTERFORT CRICKET TRIAL, Shortly after a p.m. yesterday Pearee's side resumed their innings in the post- poned trial match. Mare and West were s000 out, the former finely caught by Bowker at point of Webster, and the Hargreaves latter bowled by Bowker.

SMART YOUNG SWIMMERS.

GOOD DISPLAY AT GARRISON SCHOOL SPORTS.

STB,

1924

The annual wimming sports of the Hongkong Garrison Schools were held at the Victoria Recreation Club yesterday' afternoon, and some really good swim- wing and diving by enthusiastic youngs ters created keen interest in a large gathering of spectators..

Among those present were Major. General Sir John Fowler, K:C... B., D.S.O., Mr. . . Orue, Director of Education, Capt. Macrendy, D.A.A.. Q.M., Lt Col Orpen Sanders, O.C.

Lt. Col. Robertson., Schools, and Mrs. Orpen Sanders, ond

According to a statement inade, by Mr. H. S. Fitzroy, barrister-at-law, in the Suminary Court there is an extraordinary custom prevalent in Canton to sue a man by writ three times before he makes his appearance, in Court and only after the and Stripp stopped the run of success third time is the ease allowed to proceed. for the bowlers and the former retired Mr. Fitzroy said in support of this. state-after a nicely played innings of 8. His mens that he had spoken to a former defence was as good as usual and he hit Civil Governar of Canton who confirmed the loose unes hard. Stripp's defence is his strong point. and he was unlucky to that such was the custom.

be out to a smart catch at square leg by

The judges were: Lt Col R. F. A. Bowker from a very hard hit. Jacobs, who succeeded, received a full toss and Batterworth, C.J.Ct., D.S.D., CRE, balf volley from Quick and both were Capt. C. FF. Bensley, RA, Capt. A Omeer, and the Rev. R. J. Yorthcott, Ermy despatched to the boundary. Next Watts, A.E.C., Command Educational over Young who was bowling length yorked T. E. Pearce with his second ball and the inaings was declared | A.E.C. closed. Holdman kept vize Finnie, who M.C. Staff-Sgt. Hunt, M.P.S.C.

The different events and their results could not get away.

were as under:-

The ease was one in which there had been an application for re-hearing owing to non-appearance of the defendants on The Court as cotiposed as follows: the Arst ccasion. The plaintiff, Un Ki Lirit-Conde (1. F. Hote, S. Har king, claimed $199 for wages and re. boue Master (President): Liq. Comademuneration in lieu of notice on the "C. B. H. Harveÿ," 0.1.E., RN.. of the ground that he had been engaged by the Chart Depot, Royal Naval Yard: Lieut. Wing Wo Co, and I. S. Howe, as Comdr. A. J. Haley, R.N.R., R.M.Sinterpreter and translator. Master of the s.s. Empress of Australia; Captain Jours, Master of the Philadetis, and Captain 15. Hanilcon, Master of the 2, Polyman,

Mr. C. H. Lyson was for the plaintiff and Mr. Fitzroy appeared for the defen- dunt.

Mr. D. 11, Hake, solicitor, appeared on behalf of the Master of the Treme oh, Captain Joseph Eerëtt. He said that he did not propose to address the Court now as he thought that Captain Errett coûki give an explanation as to the sit cumstances surrounding the stranding of the vessel. The Captali had been in the

Mr. Fitzroy, said the reason for the bags of his Doctor for some time, and he had been advised by that gentleman defendant's non-appearance at the last hearing was due to the custom prevail He that he ought not to attend the Court,ing in Canton, mentioned above. and under such circumstances he asked the fourt to be considerate.

THE CAPTAIN'S «STORY." Evidence was

then given by Capt.

went on to say that his defence to the action was that plaintiff was never cu

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nice C.F.

Starter: W.0. Instr. J. T. Harrison,

Junior Boys' Race.-1, J. Byrne; 2," H. Holmes,

Junior Girls' Race.-), Sarah Lee; 2. Veronica Allen.

Boys Two Lengths Handicap.-l. J. O'Brien; 2, F. Anslow.

Girls Two Lengths' Handicap,-Heat 11. Doris Hunt: 2 Daphne Hamblin. Heat 11:1. Barbara Budden; 2, Gladys Allen. Final: 1, Doris liuat: Barbara:

Budden.

Boys 100 Yards "Championship.-1, J. Harris: 2, L. Oram.

Girls' 100 Yards Championship.-1, Ena Allen: 2. Eileen Anslow.

When Hancock's side went ja Owen Hughes and Young again went out to ME Lysen explained that he was in a field. Hollands and A. E. Wood opened rather embarrassing position, in that to Hargreaves at Reed (Nava! Yard plaintiff had not put is an appearance.end). In the latter's second over he got Plaintiff knew quite well the case had Hollands caught at second slip low down. been fixed for rehearing that morning, The batsman seemed to find it difficult although on the previous day there was to get hold of him on the off as he had some question as to why plaintiff had previously played several risky shots not paid the costs in the previous hear which did not, roancet with the ball. Wood put Hargreaves out of the ground ing.

from a fall toss to leg-the boundary was, Balhitehet re- however, a short one. lieved Reed and bowled for "too many balls on the leg side. His luck was in, as after Wood had made a nice two and four to leg, he failed to get hold of yet across from first slip and took a skied another bad one, and Owen Hughes ran

was caught at square leg off another pour ball. Jacobs settled down after two overs Orani. and stuck Matthews up rather, though Webster played him confidently. This and ( Allen. batsman was playing stylish cricket when

Diving for Plates.-, Phyllis Hunt (2); one from Owen Hughes kept straight von

Quick was caught2, Maude George (17). and he was b.w. behind the wicket off Jacobs and next-

Boys Girls Race-1, Era Allen; 2, Pearce dropped Bowker from Eileen Anslow; 1, I Drum. over hardish bit at mid-off. The chance, was Stripp perhaps might have High abaye his head however, and not at caught Bowker early in Jacobs' nest over all easy. but the next bali be made no mistake taking a beauty high and wide on the

played by defendants. When he was with lowo sometime in the middle of Angast, they both got wet through, and Howe

Senior Boys Two Lengths Handicap. leat I; 1. L. Oram; 2, H. Smith. Heat He . L. Allen; 9. G. Byrne. Final; 1, L. Oram; 2. L. Allen..

Senior Girls' Two Lengths Handicap-

Errett, who stated that for nine years he took him to his oller, where he stayed mis-hit very nicely. Next over Mitchell 1, Chrissie. Maynard: 9, Eileen Anslow..

bour.

amount of the claim

He

for two days smoking opium and sleeping. had been in the employ of the Standard There was some discussion about work, Transportation Co., sand-for 12 mouths but he was never taken on.

Lang Sing lowe, the defendant, said had had evommand of the ss. Tecumseh, that the custom in Canton on receiving a "The "ship, "coming from San Francisco, writ was to ignore it, and neither was fully laden with petrolite, in bulk, alto notice taken when a second writ was Kefher aut 3,700 tons. Her draught served. Qy receipt of the third writ, the was approximately 27 feet. On the or defendant would appear in 'Court ing of September 11th they sighted added that he was patiently waiting for Wagian Light at 137, and on daylight further writs in the present ease when breaking he decided to enter the Har he was surprised to hear that judgment The weather was showery, but fairly had laen given against him for the etear, and as they approastal Ivem He further said that he was not at they kept a sharp kockat for pilots.berty to employ any person without They passed through Lyemon about 6.15 consulting his partner. A pilot boat was sighted this side of the channel, and he stopped and hailed her. The men on board replied to the sum mons that they were engaged for ather ships. Their progress was very slow. Sighting another pilot Boat, they also hailed this, but the reply was that they were bound for other ships. He set a course and proceeded, the speed then being between it to a knots. Through Lyemun they saw a lot of shipping in the Harbour. They saw many junks and two or three steamers,

The ease was adjourned.

STRANGE ARMS CHARGE. STORY-OF $1,000 DEMAND TOLD

IN COURT.

A tatian

Before Mr. Lindsell at the Central Magistriy yesterday, La Fo Chuen und Lo Shing Yuen were charged with having unlawfully in their possession une knife At 6.40 visibility was quite"good enough each.

Inspector Appleton explained that it Tur navigation, though there was haze about. Up to that time the atmosphere was rather a complicated case. was fairly clear. hit then it gradually furniture uker, of Wanchai, received a got thicker. He could not see the Kow-demand to pay $1,000 to a certain man Top shore, although he could see ships at an appointed place in Yu Chau Street, at anchor in Kowloon Bay, He changed his course to pass between Cust Rocks" Buoy and Belcher's Ridge and as be "approached Cust Rocks, be could see the derricks on Kowloon Docks,

Shain Shai Po, and acting on instructions, he sent two of his fokis to the place to act as his representatives, Eive district watchmen were detailed by the police to visit the spot at the same time for the protection of the fokis, and instead of It was thicker over the shore than it one man they saw about thirty men.split was in the channel Near the buoy there up into small groups. They searched one group, in which were the two defendants, were a large number of sampans and one and on each of the latter a külfe was big junk. They had their sails down. as there was no wird at the time. He found. The knives were concealed in the

BTUT DESCURED BY SAMPANS.

men's socks.

saw the junk for about seven minutes,

The Inspector went on to state that. He was still going slow.

there were several mysterious aspects of This junk was going from Kowloon to the rase. The two defendants were ap the Hongkong side. The buoy was ob

two lukis who had beca sent to the scared by simpans and another junkparently friends of the furniture-maker's which had a sail up. Suddenly the buoy appeared on the juck's, stern. The tide rendezvous. Why they should have dag- was carrying him on to the buoy. The gers he could not exactly explain. engine was put astern at 6.61 and at 6.57 the Tecumseh caught the busy on the port bow. The engine was kept astern until 7.15, but the ship failed to come . He received assistance at 8.1, the Lug Henry Kewick taking him off.

On his Worship pressing for further light on the inatter, Inspector Appleton mounted the steps in front of the Bench by the usher's seat, and spoke at some length to the Magistrate in low tones which were quite inaudible to the Press.

The men were remanded until Friday morning, to allow them to be legally represented.

The course made was approximate be cause of the sumpans and junks, but as far as he could judge he tried to keep as straight a course as possible.

The Court: Did you think you knew the Harbour sufficiently well to bring the ship in without a pilot 1

I thought I know it well Witness:

The next witness was Mr. Edward S. enough to take the Tecumseh to the anchorage.

Witness, replying to further questions, Atterwell, third officer, who said he was said it was the first time he had brought on the bridge on the morning of Septem- the ship into the Harbour since he had ber 11th from 6.15 until she struck. The been in command. All told, this was Captain told him to keep a good look out about the fourth time he had been for pilots. While he was on the bridge one pilot sampan was hailed. But they through Lyemua Channel.

Mr. Livingstone, Chief Officer of said they were engaged. The junk gh- next witness, scured the buoy and the first he saw of the ship, who was the stated that an the morning of the 11th it was the top, when the junk, noved. ho was on the forecastle head. He did Immediately the buoy was sighted Capt not see many ships but observed a large Errett gave the order to stop. number of sampans. As they got through Lyeman the weather was hazy over Kow

Witness added that when he was com- on September ing across the Harbour

9th, there were four sampana obecuring t the Cust Rocks buoy.

He

THE COURT'S DECISION.

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off. Hamilton and Holdman were not out when stumps were drawn a few minutes later.

It was, of course, rather an unsatisfie. tory trial. I hope to discuss it in next Tuesday's notes.

Scores:-

PEAECK'S XI.

A. A Rumjahn, o Hancock, b

Bowker H. N. Balhatchet, b Bowker

II. J. Armstrong, c and b Bowker 0

G. R. More, e Bowker, b Webster, Captain West, b Bowker....... Q.M.S. Stripp, e Bowker, b Quick 10 Pay. Lt-Cdr. Hargreaves, retired 36 T. E Pearce, b Young Q.M.S. Jacobs," not out

Extras

High Dive-1, Maude George; 2, L

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The Novelty Race' was won by G. Hill)

Former Girl Pupils' Race.-1, Miss M. Blunsdon: 2, Miss B. George.

The Mixed Team Race was won by Eileen Anslow's team who after a spirited contest heat a side captained by Phyllis

Hunt...

After the racing Mrs. Orphen, Sanders Presented the prizes to the successful competitors. -

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Total (for 8 wkts. dec.) E. B. Reed and Mr.-Cr. 'Hough' did not bit.

Bowling Analysis.

Bowker Webster Young Quick

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HANCOCK'S XI.

J. E. Hollands, e Hargreaves, b

Reed

A. E. Wood, c Owen Hughes, hi

Balbatohet

E. J. R. Mitchell, c Armstrong, b

Balhatebet, danseguir--

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Lt. Col. E. G. Matthew, retired... 4 R. E.-A. Webster, Lb.w. b Owen

Hughes

A. C. I. Bowker, e Stripp, b Jacobs Rev. E Quick, e Stripp b

∙Jacobs ......

H. F. Holdman, not.out E. W. Hamilton, not out

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• Total (for 7 wkte.) Hancock and Owen Hughes did not

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Owen Hughes

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R. ANBIT.

Reed Jacoba Balbatchet

THE FIFTH EXTRA RACZ

MÉETING.

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FOOTBALL.

HONGKONG LEAGUE DIVISION I

B; Police

the Garrison ground at Playing on Sookunpoo in a postponed game, the R.A. beat the Police by three goals to one. receut The Police tried, some of their arrivals and they met with a fair amount of success. Id Clark they have a first- class goalkeeper, but be appears to bo too fond of leaving his charge to clear from the opposing forwards. His picking up and dodging was very good.

The opening half favoured "the Police, who scored the only goal during the Erst half. While giving Brittain all the praise for scoring the guale a nigh dropping shot sent in almost from the touch line, the R.A. goalie misjudged the ball and failed", to get back to stop the ball from going over his head into the net. This made amends for the mistake Brittain made in the opening minutes of the game, for with an open goal, he missed a good chance to open the score for the Police. Both goal- keepers did excellent work. At halftime the scores were: Police 1, R.A. 0.

The Police got well, off the mark fron the restart, but wild shooting prevented them from adding to their score. The R.A levelled up somewhat luckily, for liemsworth, catching the ball from a rebound from the goalpost, sent the ball into the net with Clark unsighted.

With this success the R.A again got down and Redhead, finding bimself with only the goalie to beat, sent in a well placed shot and gave his side the lead.

The Police played up strongly after this. Dobson save shots from Dyer.. Simpson and Post. The latter almost got home, but the R.A. goalie dived across the goalmouth and brought off a brilliant save. A niskick by the Police defence let in Hemsworth, and Clark, coming out to clear, was beaten, and the It. A centre sent the ball into an empty goal. Corners fell to both sides, but the defence beld out, and the final whistle found the R.A. winners of a well contest. ed game by three goals to one.

The teams -

R.A.-Dobson: Hardy "and Doody; Reade, Rachael and Viccers; Harris, Redhead, Hemsworth, Bradley and Tacey. Police.-A. E Clark; Wynne and Fern; E. A. Post, Forics and Kennear; Brit tain, Dyer, Johnson, E. Post and Simpson.

Referee: Mr. Collins

RACING POSSIBLE AT HAPPY VALLEY.

Despite the heavy fall of rain last week-end and the vast amount of water

the over

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asked a which accumulated

"Do people often die here? Valley race track by Sunday morning, DO

said the old rond. postponement of the holiday race meet visitor to one of Devon's beauty spots. The Stewards of the man, as he filled his pipe with the contemplated. ing on Saturday and Monday, next is Only once, mum," They considered that the Master, Mr. Jockey Club are to be congratulated on thickest twist the village store supplies. Joseph Errett, navigated his ship in the way they have faced the disconcert This story may be capped by one from seaman-like manner and with proper ing situation with which they were con- Somerset. A Hongkong lady when pass caution, but that he was guilty of an fronted at Happy Valley after the raias, ing through & country churchyard with error in judgment, not amounting to cul- and have made the holding of the meet her father-in-law remarked on the num Programmes for the two her of people who had died at a very Yes," said the old man pability, in that he did not immediately ing possible. anchor on seeing the derricks of the days meeting are out and judging from old age. Hongkong and Whampoa Dockyard on the entries there should be some splendid olemnly," they don't die in Sheptoni till

they want to: racing. his starboard bean.

The Court found that the s.8. Tecumseh, loon Bay. They were keeping a zigzag of which Captain Joseph Errett was course in order to avoid "sampata.

master, strack Cust Rock in the Harbour could not see either Kowloon Docks of of Hongkong on September 11th, at 6.59 Kowloon Point. Junks and sampans appeared right ahead, and most had their nm, and that the grounding was due to ails up, though there was but little the Cust Rock being obscured at the time wind. There was one big junk, with its by junks and sampane. aait up, and when it moved he noticed Cust Rocks buoy about four points on the port bow. It was a distance of about 100 yards when he first saw it. Had it not been for the junk there would have been ample time for the Captain to avoid Cust Rocks huoy

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