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Telegrams. CONSTITUTIONAL GOVERNMENT:

PRINCE CHING'S VIEW.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]"

Peking, 21st June. At the meeting of the Grand Councillors held the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH TUESDAY JUNE 23 1908.

The "Powan" Disaster

MARINE COURT, INQUIRY.

OFFICIAL STORY OF THE WRICK.

Much interest was manifested by the river section of the shipping community in the inquiry which was helif in the Marine Court, this morning, touching the wreck of the stnamer Powan, which took place near Cap There was a number of shipping men and sui-mup, on the 8th inst, with loss of some lives.

the proceedings. V

Ching and Dozer day, Prince mercantile marine officers present throughout

Teri expressed The Harbour-master (Comdr Basil Taylor, themselves as in favour of the grant-N) presided. The Assessors were:-Licul. Henry Butterworth, R.N., H.M.S. Tamar, Captain James Page,sa. Voigting, Captain Ed- son Stewart Crowe, ss. Aongani, and Captain

ing of Constitutional Government within a period of six years.

NATIONAL BONDS.

ISSUE DEFERRED.

[By courtesy of the "Shưng Po"]

Poking, 21st June.

Prince Ching and H.E. Chang Chih-tung are in favour of deferring the issue of National Bonds.

ARMS. SEIZURE,

ATTEMPTED SMUGGLING.

[By courtesy of the "Sheung Po."]:

Peking, 22nd June.

· H.F. Chang Jen-chua, Viceroy of Canton, reports that the Imperial Maritime Customs at Canton, has seized one hundred rifles which were covered by a falso permit.

by,

The Waiwupu has replied telegram that the rifles should be confiscated in accordance with Customs' regulations.

YUNNAN,

the

ESCAPE OF THE REBEL LEADER: [By courtesy of the "Sheung Po")

Peking, 22nd June.

The Viceroy and Governor of Yunnan and Kwoichow Provinces, in a joint memorial, report that the leader of the rebels, who misrepro- sented himself as Sun Yat Sen, has escaped to Europe.

́› { Reuters.] International Steel Trust.

LONDON, 20th June: Reports of the formation of an national Steel Trust are renewed.

Thoms Alexander Mitchell, a.a. Food Bang.

CAPTAIN BLACK'S 'STATEMENT,

Sinon after the Court convened Captain H..it Black, of the stranded steamer, was called-upon to make his statement. He stated that, on the 8th inst, he was on a voyage, from Hongkong to Cinton, having left the wharf at 9 p.m. Soos after he had got clear of the shipping the en gines were put fall speed ahead. Before that the ship was travelling at half speed. The weather was cloudy, but he could see over a mile

distance Fifteen minutes after getting clear of the hpping he left the bridge to consult the chart. He returned to the bridge as soon as possible. A little later it started to rain. This was when the vessel was off Chung Hue. On nesting Cap:sui-mun it was difficult to see land, He consulted the pilot, in whom he had every confidence, regarding the course and be was told that the Pass was being approached, 'No' ladd could

be seen, but some few minutes later he sighted showed them through the rain. At first he black objects on his port bow, The moon

thought they were fishing junks, but on closer inspection he discovered that he was wrong,

Realising hit position he parted his heim, expecting to clear the rocks, The pilot was very excited. The vessel had only turned two and a ball points when there was a grinding noise. Witness thought he could have cleared the rocks, and set the ship ahead, at the same

time giving orders to sound the well. The engines he stopped while the woll was actually being sounded., The 'chief officer, who was sent to do that work, reported, tèn and a half feet of water in the fore hold, and the chief engineer notified him also that the vessel was making water rapidly. He then decided to beach the ship, and seat her full speed for the land

bis starboard sids.

It was a difficult, matter, 'be, said, to masave the ship under such conditions as she would not cant under the helm alone. In order to get this he sent her full astern.

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hes he passed the word to the chief engineer to get the boats ready. A little later the plates began to buckle fore and aft. He was told that it was not pass ble to hoist the beats out.

The Court Did you have any bout drill? Witness-Yes, once a week.

How far were you away when you sighted dark, but the rain only fell after they had pass Lintao 7-Close in, fun

Did you hear Captain Black sing out to the pilot and ask him if the land on his starboard bow.wa Mawan Island ?No.

You couldn't tell me what the pilot did say, or, what the Captain said?—NGS

was it after she struck 2-Half a minute,

After your helm was out hard aport how long

the rocke ?~A grinding noise.

Was it a heavy shock, or just grinding over]

did all I could on the bridge.

What happened then? What did you do 1-1

And the helm still kept bard aport 1-I can't say, '

ed a junk.

The Court-You are sure the rain did not fall before t

Witness-No

Proceeding, the witness said that the sight belog.so dark he could not see a thing..

The Court-Before we go on any further,

Today's Advertisements.

BEN LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES. 5.S." "DENLEDI,"

did not the Captain ask you if you saw anything. FRUM ANTWERP, LONDON AND

your port bow ?—Yes.. Ile asked me if that was-Mawan.

What did you say? I said, “I think so Captain."

Did you see it yourself?-No.

STRAITS..

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby

informed that all Goods are being landed

at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra bazardous Godowns of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Itd., whence nod from the wharves delivery f may be obtained.

Were the engines kept going ?—Yes. minute to my knowledge.

They were not stopped?-Not until the last || Then, why did you say you thought it was

Mawan?-1 thought it was. **Where did the Captain point when he asked' you if that was Mawan?-Port side.

What made you think it was Mawan?-ing said, "I think so, I did not ses it proper."

Still, I cannot understand how you thought was Mawan when it was on the wrong side? I thought Mawad was there. :f

No, no. What I want to know is War

the helm kept hard sport after the ship struck?

left the bridge soon after she struck. ↓ went to take off the hatches to see if she was making water.

Was she making water?—Yes. Hard?—Yes...

And what did you do theo?-1 returned to the bridge. When I got there I found two

Chipamen.

Was it still raining You, heavily, Could you see any land?-Daly the foreshorn Could you see Mawan?--Not clearly, What did you do after telling the master that the ship was making water?—I remained on the bridge.

Did you do anything to help the crew lower the boats? I did..

Could you?-No.

was no time.

Why couldn't you' lower the boats?—There

No other reason?—No.

bridge when the C. ptain.hailed you?—Yes.

You and three or four Chinese went to the

By that time the 'ship's, stern was down?— Yes.

STORY FROM THE ENGINE ROOM, Puman. He said that soon after the ship lest The chief engineer-Mr. Rodriguez, of the the wharf he went to the engine-room, and mained there for about twenty minutes.

The Court-That was after the engines were put fall speed?

WilneosYes,

Where did you go then-on deck?-To my

room.

Was it raining then?-Yes.

You were on the starboard side?-You.' Was it raining hard? - Yes.

Could you see any land? No. The night

was too dark.

When you left the eogise-room were the engines working?—You.

Going full speed or astern? - Full speed. Did you keep a register of the engine.room? Yes; but it was lost.

How long were the cagines going full speed?-For about three quarters of an hour.

Continuing, the witness stated that he was standing on deck when he felt the ship bump,

and quickly be made for the engine room. The engine room was full of wafer when he

What I want to get at is whether the davits arrivoð. He heard the telegraph ring, but could were io proper working order?—Yes. `

By this time there was a panic? Yes, llow many passengers had you aboard ?-171,

All Chinese?—Yes.

Inter-Any European passengeri-No.

The capital is to be 150 millions sterling and big works are to be contracted in Great

· Britain, giving work tosmany,

The Yunnan Frontier Troubles.

Paris reports that while expressing regret för the Yunnan Frontier incidents, and thank ing France for her support in suppressing the rebellion, China has demanded an in

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quiry into the facts, and that France is in clined to agree.

The Suffragettes.

*21st June, "There was a great demonstration of Suff. ragettes in London yesterday,

Thirty thousand women, of all ranks of society, marched in procession, escorted by police, to Hyde Park, where they passed re solutions demanding votes for women...

A Unionist Gain.

The Unionists have gained a seat at Pud. sey where their candidate replaces Rt. Hon. G. Whiteley, Liberal

THE beater of chair No. 200 this moming summoned Miss Stalla Brumfield, of No. 49, Hollywood Road, for alleged ass wlt, and the latter issued a cross-summons against the chair, coolie for disorderly behaviour. Mr. Borgeant, of the firm of Messrs: Wilkinson and Grist, appeared for Miss Brumfield. The coolle's story was that on the evening of the 17h inst., at about 10.33 pm, the defendant and another lady took chairs near the King Edward. Holt. On reaching her house he -asked her for payment, but she went into her house without paying him. He waited outside, but did not bang the door, and ring, Shortly after, she returned carrying in her hand a glassful of water which she emplied over him and afterwards struck him, on the wrist with the tumbler, cutting his arm. In spector Smith spoke of having seen the wound' on the arm; Il, was a clean cut. Miss Brum field then gave evidence. She said that the and another lady took chair'in front of the King Edward, and a gentleman, who was with them, had paid the chair coolies in advance.

All this time the ship was sinking -Yes. Did she have a list ?—Yes, a little to star board.

not make out the signal. The room became, rapidly filled and witness was forced to leave, leaving the engines going.

engine-

The Count-Why did you leave the room when the engines wie still going?I

couldn't stop them..

How long were you in the engine-room after the ship struck ?—About five or six minutes,

THE MATE AND THE BOATS.

Mr. A. H. Brown, mate of the Pown, st.ted that soon after the vessel cleared Fairway Buay he went round collectio, tickets.

The chart was produced and witness pointed out the place where the Prison was at that time when he thought Mawan Island was on his "port side." He pointed out Capsing Island, adding that he believed that was Mawan,

The Court-What made you think that you were at Mawan when you were at Capsing?

Wilber, in an undertone, said something about the tide.

Give me your reasons for coming to that conclusion.Witness said something quite beside the polat

The Court-What made you think you were here?-1,thought it was Mawan.

But why? No aüswer,

You must have some reason. Your mind must have gone through some process for you to do that? There must be some reason ? —Still

Do answer.

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Well, you can't give me any reason?—No reply,

Can't you give any reason at all?-No, sir.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods undelivered after the 10th inst... will be have left the Godowns, and all Goods remain- subject to rent.

All Claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned on or before the 7th prox, or they will not be recognize.i.

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowas, where they will be examined on the 30th lust., at 11 AM.

No Fim Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by " GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1908.

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Intimations.

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535 650

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540 650

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For Freight or Passage, apply to

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Hongkong, 23rd June, 1908.

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course?-Yes, I always steer that course.

In that couise, NW, by W. I W1 the pTHE AMERICAN AND ORIENTAL LINE.

when steering that cóune?—No,

Have you ever found yourself aut before

Again, the Court preased the witness for, his reason for mistaking Capsing laland for Mowan,

His answer was that he thought it was Mawan.j He'did not see anything on his port side.

Where did you pass the first junk ?-Half way between Fairway Buoy and Mawan

The Court-You, as' No, I pilat, was actually. at the wheel ?--Yes.

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Where was the No. 2 pilot at the time?-He was below.

By Captain Page-Was it the practice of the Powu to take sharply to the left after passing Chung Hue-Yes.'

Here Coplais Black-inquired if the witness was sked if he looked at the clock before the who replied: 921; Witness added that he stranding. The question was put to the "pilot,

thought there was one more mile to go after

that

did

you say "I think so when i asked Cross-examined by Captain Black-Why

if you new Mawar, when you did not ? Witness-I said I think.

The Court-He said it resembled Mawan. Captain Black proceeded to remark that when he put that question to the witness, be thought he was near him, and not engaged at the wheel. If he knew he was at the wheel be would not bave placed so much reliance on him.

The ourt-We quite understand that.

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For Freight, apply to

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Agents. Bongkong, 23rd June, 1908.

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CASH or

AMERICAN SHIPPING ON THE PACIFIC.

O. AND O, LIKE TO BE ABSORBED.

last month, according to the Chronicle, that, 'Announcement was made in San Francisco

possibly in the near future, the name of the Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company

SYS EDIT

ROBINSON

Hongkong, 18th June, 2008,

sivities on the Pacific. As is well-known, the will disappear from the realm of shipping a PIANO Co., LTD. Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company has been in process of liquidation for nearly a year, and if it does go out of existance it will simply mean that the Pacific Mill Steamship Company will take-over its business and the two steamships which it is now operating, so that sailings out of San Francisco" will in no wise be affected.

Years ago the Occidental and-Oriental and QUARTERMASTER EXAMINED.

the Pacific Mail'were rivals in the trans-Pacific Chan Tak, the No. 1 quartermaster, was then trade, but for many years past, by reason of called. He stated that he was at the wheel, the fact that both companies are owned by the but left it for a while to fetch the Captain's same interests, there has been no real com, ralocost, That was about a quarter of an hour petition. Both comp.pics are controlled before the Pawan struck. Qa returning he jointly by the Southern Pacific and the Union went on deck port side.

Pac fic Railroad Companies. The Pacific The Court remarked that the evidence Mail awas its own vessels, but the Occidental

NOOLWOK

LETOH.

Proceeding, the witness stated that he gave orders for the safety of the passengers, as the ship was settling down gradually. By this time the sain had ceased and the light was clearer. He signalled for help and the steam launch am Shun, and some fishing boats in the vicinity came to their assistance while two other tiver steamers sent off their boats to his witness went on, and was retursing to the on this point was contradictory. "If," the Court and Oriental has-always-operated its ships If you

assistance, rescuing many passengers.

The Court-Were any of your boats out?-Na. So noue of your boats were out, except one gig which fell overboard 7-Yes,

By Lieut. Butterworth-What time elapsed after passing the Fairway Buoy to the time of grounding ?

Witness-33 minutes,

What do you estimate your full speed -Ten and a half knois

Arthe time you struck you could not see. Do you not think that you ought to have

minimised your speed?-1 saw land, looking

.round.

According to regulations at sea do you know that heavy rain is a reason to slow down?- Yes.

How much did you allow for the ebb tide that was runding?—Hella koot coming across. Are you in the habit of slowing down when you see land-No.

How many minutes did you see land before you struck?—About three minutes.

By Captain Crowe-When you strack you starboarded and ported?—Yes,"",

This concluded the Captain's evidence, and the second officer was called.

The Court-Does not the purser do that? Witness-Yes, with the officer an duty.. He had just finished collecting the tickets,

deck when he beard the ship strike. He went at once to sound the well and found thres feat of water there. He then went to try to get the boats out, but had not enough men to do so.

The Court-Then you wear to the assistance of the passengers?

Wilden-Yes,

When the ship went aground was there much disturbance, among the passengers? No, not very much. water? Yes,

Did you see any of the passengers in the

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The Court-Do you mean to tell me you did not report passing a junk?—No,

The Court-You must have been keeping a

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asked, "you were on the pon side how was under leases, the Gaelor, the Coptic, and the the wind blowing ?".

Doric being the three, ships which it had on From the South," answered the witness, the sun to China for many years.

WH..T THE LOOK-OUT MAN SAID,

The Gelic was turned to the White Star Chung Su, the look out man on the mainline some time ago, and the Doric and Coptic deck, on being examined, said that it was were purchased by the Pacific Mail Steamship, raining after the ship passed the Fairway Company, and the names changed to Persia Buoy He did not see Chung Hue at all. He and feia. These two steamships, although did not sight anything, before the ship struck, Pacific Mail steamers, now constitute the en- not even a junk.^

tire fleet of the Occidéotal sně Oriental Steam- ship Compasy, and are at present being used on the rus to the Origot. If the Occidental and Driectal Steamship' Company goes out of business these two vessels will continue on the

ings out of San Francisco will not be affected. run as Pacific Mail steamships, and the 'sail-

have for some time past, in effect, been handled The affaits of the Occidental and Oriental

and managed by Pacific Mail officials, Mr. R. P. Schwerio, vice-president and general mang- ger of Pacific Mail, is the Occidental and Oriental president; Mr. A.G. Körrell is general in addition to flling the same position for the passenger agent for the Occidental and Oriental,

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Have you any idea how they got there?-pretty bad look-out Jumped into the water themselves,

Captain Black-We do not put any reliance Where were you when the stern sank?-On ❘ on these men. We can see better from the the hurricane deck.

When the ship sank was the launch still

bridge..? there?-No, the backed out.

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Did you see anyage left?-No. I think they had been washed up to the skylight, and all left by the launch. I saw a woman who

pulled her out.

What became of you when the ship sank?--- I was on a rafi

Who picked you up?—A sampan." Where did the sampan take you? To the Sam Chasing.

any particular station in case the ship is in. By Lieut. Butterworth-Are you told off to

danger?--Yes,

SECOND OFFICER'S NARRATIVE.S Mr. Evans, second officer of the Fan, said bo'was on the bridge at the time the ship left her wharf, That would be about nine o'clock.

The Court Was it raining at the time? By Caplaiq Mitchell-The davits" of the Witness-Just a little. -

boats were all right. There was nothing the Otherwise what sort of wantber was it matter with them. Pretty fair night ?--Pretty fair.

Court adjourned for tiffa:

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After leaving Fairway. Buoy what occur. red 7-The wind came up from the weat

Was there much wind? Yes, Rain ahead of the wind,

Could you see any land after passing Fair. way Busy? Could you see Chung Hue -No, She could not say which coolie received the money. On striving at her house, the coolic account of the rain,

Why couldn't you see Chung Hus-On

The Court (10 wilness)-What were you watching ?-Nothing!

Were you doing your beat ?-Yea.

rain...

You saw nothing? Yes. All I saw was

The witness was excused.

At this stage the inquiry was adjourned antil Saturday morning to allow the second' engineer-Mr. Robson-who is at present away in Manila, having obtained a berth on the Team, to attend..

PRIVATE CONVENIENCES.

DIFFERENCE OF VIEWS,

want to give a

Treat to your Friends,

you can do nothing

better than to invite

them all to this Hotel

on Saturday next, the 27th inst., at 8 p.m.,

and enjoy

Cool

the Fine,

other Harriman steamship companies, and Mr SEA BREEZE

D. L. Stubbs, general manager, is the one Occidental and Oriental steamship official who has no affiliations with the Pacific Mali, al- though acting under the orders of M, R. P, Schwerin. - It is whispered that if the company. with which he connected retires from business he will probably continue with the Pacific Miit.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL ·

The following letter was laid on the table at the Sanitary Board meeting this afternoon-

Colonia! Secretary's Office,

9th June, rgo

in the court-room when the proceedings wore the subject of the recent decision of the Sauit the following business will be trägsacted m

There were many more interested spectatorshult and to previous correspondence on Sir,-With reference to your letter of the

resumed after tiffa,

PILOT'S NARRATIVE.

held on Thursday, 25th Toit., 2.30 p.m., when A meeting of the Legislative Council will be

pilot of the Pogan. He was on its bridge the bulldogs la Kowloon, I am directed to of the Finance Committee (No. 10), Com

The next witness was' a Malay-ho No, 1.4ry Board to allow water closets in certain | Financial, Minutes, :(No. 79 and jo); Reporti whole time, he said. After, leaving Fairway acquaint you for the information of the mitee of the Bill setiled An Ordinance to s

Board that ip view of the Importance of

crested a disturbance, asking for payment.] ⠀⠀ After passing Chung Hús what happened? Buoy be set bis course NW. by W.W

After she had entered, the complainant shook We altered our course for two jacks. the door violently. She asked her boy for a Which side did the

The Court-What?

the question of the further introduction prohibit the Exportation of Prepared Oplum to

Captain Black That is by the wheel-house |

of water closets in the Colony and of the ad. China, will not be proceeded with at this meet: tumbler of water and when the door wat board. as part

pass you 2--Star. | compass/apps

varse medical and other expert opinion to such in Commifies on the Bill entitled An Or Introduction, His Excellency the Governor has dinance to amend the Public Health and Build- The witness went on 10 sy And you returned to your course, NW. wheel-house he could

hat from the deemed it prudent to amend Section 16a of jugs Ordinance,

ble Health nothin Loutside. The same course was. up to

ned the coolie strack at ber

feil agulast, the door and wAN

glapt

Ordinance 1 of 1903 by the insertion of the and Buildi Words and the conscat of the Governor in Third readie Council akar the words "without, the permiss

with the 105th M. L.

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the Lawn under Band-

master T. O. GABRIEL.

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