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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 14TH NOVEMBER,1885.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.—No. 440.
The following Finding of the Marine Court held on the 12th instant, to enquire into the circumstances attending the plundering by Pirates, on a voyage from Hongkong to Hoihow, on the 17th ultimo, of the British Steam-ship Greyhound, Official No. 81647, WILLIAM CATHERALL SYDER. Master, whose Certificate of Competency was No. 01568, is published for general information.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th November, 1885.
FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
FINDING.
We find that the British Steam-ship Greyhound, Official No. 81647, WILLIAM CATHERALL SYDER, Master, whose Certificate of Competency was No. 01568, left Hongkong, on the 17th October last. bound for Hoihow and Pakhoi having on board about 120 Chinese passengers.
That at about noon the same day, the position of the ship being, Three Islands bearing North (Magnetic), distance about 6 miles, a number of the passengers, about 30, being armed with revolvers and daggers, attacked and overpowered the Officers, throwing the Master overboard, and took charge of the ship.
That after having plundered the vessel, and the remaining passengers, they disabled the Machinery, put out the fires, and stove in the boats, and that they left the ship at about 8 P.M., in three junks which had come alongside.
That on their departure, the Officers resumed their duties in charge of the ship, and the Chief Officer taking command, in the absence of the Captain, brought the vessel back to Hongkong.
We are unable to attribute blame to any of the Officers of the ship.
Given under our hands at Hongkong, this 12th day of November, 1885.
R. MURRAY RUMSEY, Ret. Com., R.N. President of Court. JOHN CASEMENT, Lieut. R.N., H.M.S. Audacious. JOHN S. HOGG, Master, S.S. Glenogle.
EDWARD NORMAN, Master, S.S. Glenfruin.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.--No. 441.
Separate tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Tuesday, the 17th November, for—
1. Preparing 370,000, more or less, Tree Pits in Hongkong and Kaulung.
2. Rearing and supplying 250,000, more or less, Trees of Pinus sinensis.
For forin of tender, specification, and further particulars, apply at the Office of the Botanical and Afforestation Department.
No tender will be received unless the person tendering produces a receipt to the effect that be has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, for preparing Tree Pits, and $50 for rearing and supplying Trees, which sums shall be forfeited to the Crown if such person shall refuse to carry out his tender, should the tender be accepted.
The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender,
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th November, 1885.
FREDERICK STEwart,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.-No. 442.
Tenders will be received at this Office until Noon of Monday, the 23rd instant, for building a pier at the foot of Pedder's Street.
For form of tender, specification, and further particulars, apply at the Surveyor General's Office. The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.
By Command,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th November, 1885.
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FREDERICK STEWART,
Acting Colonial Secretary.
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