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THE "SUNNING" PIRACY COMMISSION.

COMMENT OF "SHIPPING AND ENGINEERING."

TRAGEDY AT SEA.

CHIEF OFFICER OF 8.8. "EDENDALE MURDERED.

A MOTIVELESS CRIME.

THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS; FRIDAY, MAY 6th, 1927.

While it is difficult to comment

We were able to learn more of at length on the Report of the Sunning Piracy Commission which the stabbing of Mr. G. A. Ryles has just been issued by the long of the Heap Eng Moh steamer Kong Government, the summary of Edendale who has died in the hoy the report as cabled by enter]pital at Cheribon as the result of gives a clear idea of the main re- terrible wounds, reports the Straits commendations of the Commission, Timra, rays Shipping and Engineering.

для Was RDDONnced earlier the mud It is probable that nothing new¦ Edendule wont ashore on a in the way of evidence came out, bank off Indrmajoe on the 22nd as the actual attack on the Sun April whilst on a voyage to Cheri- hon. The crew were forced to work ning was very thoroughly investi- at high speed the whole day to gated in the course of the police get the vessel refinated.. court proceedings, and later the! jury trial, in connection with the pirates arrested.

in

The Commission has obviously discovered nothing now con- nection with piracy on the China Coast, but some of its recommenda- tions deserving of special

are attention.

Futile Regulations, Chief and foremost is that which advocates the rescission of the whole of the Hong Kong Piracy

Ň tragedy Degulations. What And what a nasty blow for the Hong Kong Government.

About 5.m. the following day

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CHARRED BODY IN SUSSEX HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE, NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN.

COTTAGE.

WIFE CHARGED WITH MURDER OF AGED HUSBAND.

"He told me to-day to kill him and put a match to the place, and then to kill myself."

These words were said to have

been written by Selina Emily Bel- tlesworth Yearworth, aged 45, who

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was at Chichester committed for | OUTWARD. trial on a charge of murdering her husband, William Lovell Year- worth, aged 85, at his home in the village of Hambrook, Sussex. She pleaded not guilty.

The body was found badly char- red in the house, which had been set on fire, and nine ribs had been broken

Hyles, who is chief officer of the vessel, noticed that rope was

Mr. Horace Eason, of Ports hanging over the stem of the ship mouth, husband of the dead snan's near the propellers and ordered one, aid he found a letter in the of the crew named Janis hin

in the woman's handwriting, in Sariat to haul in the rope. The dead man's house addressed to himn man besitated and is alleged to which she said. have become insolent.

Mr. Ryle approached the man and repented his order. What hap- pened for the moment is not known distinctly as it was dark at the time, but Mr. Ryles was heard to exclaim that he was bleeding. The Captain, Mr. John Lyle, with other officers went to his assistance.

First Aid On Board,

The Regulations have been in Fortunately the second engineer, forms for exactly three years. They Mr. Dinsfield, possesses a know- replaced others equally as ill-fedge of first aid work and was advised and unsuitable, and were able to give him attention and to put into operation against the stitch his wounds. His abdomen opinion and advice of the people had been terribly gashed and he who were really in a position to was also found to have wounds on speak with authority on the piracy the bend and shoulders. The ship was then about three miles from Cheribon and a message was des patched by a boat for a doctor, without any time being lost.

question.

The officers have known that the Regulations were grossly unanit able, and so have the owners; but. in spite of pirney after pirney, the Regulations were still kept intsel and inviolable, a semi-permanent monument to the lack of knowledge and understanding of the piracy problem by those who wore respon- sible for their issuance.

** Surning "' Case Taught Pirates Leason.

The master and offers of any ship pirated are still expected to resist the pirates. After the Sun- ning affair, it may seem compare dively easy but the Surning piracy probably taught the pirates lesson they will never forget, and it is extremely unlikely that the affair will ever be repeated.

This matter of resisting is in teresting. There

generally six officers (including the master)

the

China

$

are,

There is no doubt, however, that Mr. Ryles would have passed away in a very short time but for the presence of Mr. Dinsfield who did all that it was possible to do on the vessel.

After the arrival of the doctor it was decided to land Mr. Ryles

Cheribon. This was done but in spite of every attention he passed away later in the Cheribon Hos pital.

His alleged assailant-had-in-the meantine been secured and was handed over to the Police at Cheri- on where he is now being detained. Mr. Ryles joined the company in May, 1096, and is a single man.

There was apparently no cause

for this terrible deed. The accused had been working well previously and apart from the fact that, due Coast to the stranding of the vessel, he veheel. It is not unreasonable to had been called upon to work unusual had Rasume that normally at least two hurdor, nothing

on

average

of these six will be asloop.

The numerical strength of the China Coast average gang pirates is about 32. They are in- variably armed. Odds of eight to

one!

of

Add to this the element of sur prise, which invariably must be in favour of the pirates, and the prob abilities of successful rezistance be- come very slender

occurred.

THE CHINA COAST.

CHANGES IN OFFICER

PERSONNEL.

The following are the latest changes in officer personnel on the China Coast:--

There are, of course, the armed guards; but we understand that the

Captain R Purslow, of the question of guards is at present so delicate a matter that it will bard-Suiyang, is on reserve. ly hear being commented all.

Captain W. Lumsden, of the

Captain C. E. Fisher, from re- serve, has gone innater, Kanchow.

Mr. T. McKechnie, chief en- gineer, Szechven, is on reserve.

But we would asked one question, Kanchor, has gone master, Sui- and one only: During the whole gang. series of piracies in South China waters, which started in December, 1021 and which still continues more or less unchecked, how many in- stances have there been where arin- ed guards have fully justified their presence or proved worthy of their trust The answer to that ques tion will supply the best commen- tary on their usefulness.

WORLD TOUR. "BELGENLAND'S" FOURTH

CRUISE.

NEW PORTS INCLUDED.

The Red Star 8.8. Belgenland, which is the largest liner to cir cumnavigate the World, is to set out from New York on December 14th on her fourth around-the- world cruise. She leaves Los Angeles on December 28th, and San Francisco on January 1st, 1928,

The ports of call of the Belgen- Iand include the following: Havana, Panama, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hilo, Honolulu, Yokohama, Kobe, the Inland Sea Shanghai, Formosa, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok, Batavia, Singa pore, Diamond Harbour, Calcutta, Colombo, Bombay, Port Sudna, Port Towfik (for Cairo and Jera- salem), Alexandria, Athena, Naples, Monaco and Gibralta.

Three porta of call have been added to the route followed on her third cruise, namely, Keelung, in Formosa, Bangkok in Siam, and Athens.

Mr. R. Carruthers, second en- gineer, Anking, has gone acting chief engineer, Kwangtung.

My hubby passed away last I can only say night at 12.20. regarding myself that I wish it had been inet work this time. I have gone into a hospital and undergone a serious operation owing to him, pag It means death to me. What I have gone through this week God alone knows, and all that has been done in hospital and what my dear sister has done for me is all wast- ed. I have liked him and done my best for him, and have killed myself in the doing.

Superintendent Walter Brott snid there was evidence of more than one fire having been started in the house.

He produced papers which he Baid were in the handwriting of Mrs. Yearworth, one of which cou- tained the following statement: "I go mad at intervala."

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THE Steamship

"OLDEKERK (19)" having arrived from the abova Ports, Consignees of Cargo by her are notified that all Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra- hazardous Godowns of the China Pro- vident Loan & Mortgage Co., Ltd., whoute and/or from the wharves, Do livery may be obtained.

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Mr. A. MacKenzie, acting chief HONG KONG METEOROLOGICAL engineer, Kwangtung, has gone sup'y chief engineer, Taikoo Wan-

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Mr. A. B. Easron, chief engineer, Luchow, has gone chief engineer, Kanchow.

Mr. J. E. Haig, chief engineer, Kanchow, has gone chief engineer, Luchow.

Mr. G. Atkinson, second engineer, Kanchow, has gone second en- giner, Anking.

Mr. W. W. Brown, acting chief engineer, Suitai, has gone acting chief engineer, Linan.

Captain 8. J. Barden, from re- serve, has gone master, Siangvo.

REGISTER.

Hong Kong Observatory, May 5th.

Previous On Date On Date

Day at

st

at 2 p.m. 6 am.p..

20.77 29.72

Temperature Barometer... 29.88 Humidity... Wind-

Direction Force Weather

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Highest open-air Temperature, 4th: 75 Lowest open-air Temperature, 5th :,70 B-Blue sky; C-Cloudy; D

L-Lightning.

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No Fire Insuranos has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by GIBD, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.

Agente Hong Kong, 2nd May, 1927. [4878 NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN,

Mr. R. E. Smith, from reserve, has gone second officer, Changwed.

Mr. N. Richardson, second officer, Drittle; F-For; Changwa, has gone acting chief Mist; O-Overoast; P-Passing officer, Tungivo,

HE Steamer showers; Q-Squalls; K-Rain; T-

' Mr. R. G. Gillespie, sup'y second Thunder.

officer, Tingsang, has gone sup'y second officer, Kengo.

Mr. D. C. Woods, sip'y second officer, Kunguo, has gone sup'y second officer, Hangang

Mr. C. J. A. H. Hendry, chief officer, Kinguo, has gone sup'y chief officer, Kungwoo.

Mr. T. Fairbaim, chief officer, Hungwe, is on reserve.

Mr. A. M. Maloney, acting second engineer, Ketwo, has gone. second engineer, Kungwo,

Mr. D. A. Macbean, second en gineer, Kunguo, has resigned.

Mr. W. Cox, chief engineer, Tai Fling, is on reserve.

engineer, same ship.

Mr. G. Rode, second engineer,

Among other things to be enjoyed

Mr. G. C. White, second en by her passengora will bo the music of two orchestras, trap boot-gineer, Tai Hing, has gone chief

three swimming facilities, ing pools, and hot and cold running water in practically every cabin, There are many other comforts and conveniences provided, including photographic rooms. There is, of course, a huge staff of doctors and nurses in case the wealthy passen- gere should contract ailment

HONG KONG TIDE TABLE.

From May 6th to 12th, 1927,

Month

Date of

Hong

Kong

Standard

Time.

Low Watan.

Bong

Kong

Standard

Time.

Height

Height.

b. m.in. b. m. ft. in m2 1841 5 3 87 m11 43884018 7 m 3 67406 1789

0 2564 9 215

Fri.

Bat.

Вип,

8 No infer. h. w. No infer. w.

Mon.

Noinfer. b. w. No infer. w.

318 0 11 16

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All Goods remaining undelivered after the 10th of May, 1927, will be subject

to Rant.

No Fire Insurance will be effected by usin way ones whatever,

Damaged Packages must be left in the Godown for examination by the Con signees and the Company's Surveyor, Mr. Anderson & Aahe at 10 am, on the eth of May, 1827-

No Claim will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown and ti

1 18 6 10 14 16 Claims must be presented within Two Works of the Ship's arrival hare, after which date they will not be recognised.

Consignees are requested to aurreader their Bill of Lading to the Undarnigned for countersignature.

Phranang, bas gone chief, engineer, Tass. 10 7 484 7ml 8 │44

7 7.81 800 8 same ship.

Mr. W. A. McLean, second-en- Wed. 11 m

61284 0 16 8 gineer, l'heumpens, in on reserve.

Mr. R. A. Black, from reserve, Thur. 11 m 7 33 5 1m 0-45 11 has gone chief engineer, Kochow Shipping and Engineering,

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