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BOTH MASTERS TO BLAME.

MARINE COURT ENQUIRY CONCLUDED,

The Marine Court of Enquiry which sat at the "Harbour Olee to enquire into the circumstances. surrounding the collision between the s.s. Wing On, (Captain, C. Mutton), and the 3.9. Anjou, (Captain J. Webate.) off the Wongmun Customa Station on April 20th. concluded yesterday afternoon, when the Court decided that both masters were to blame. The Court was composed of Lieut. Commdr. G. F. Hole as

FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1927.

ARMY ATHLETICS,

ROYAL ARTILLERY MEET OPENS IN KOWLOON,

In spite of the warm wouther which prevalled yesterday after noon, the two days athletic meat- ing organised in connexion with the Royal Artillery, which was held on the United Services Recreation ground, Kowloon, wat a distinct success, the competitors entering into the various events

with zest,

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There were several evonts which finalists had to be decided by hats, and these will be decided to-day when another list of com- petitions will be held.

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President, Lieut. Commdr. Pit- cairn Jones, D.3.C., Captain W. S. Shearer (s.s. Halvard), Captain

The heats run off yesterday for T. M. Meyrich (s.s. Mausang), and Captain D. Ritchie (s.s. Kiung-yards fat race, in which the fol- to-day's finala include the "100 chow)..

Mr. Hugh Jones appeared for lowing qualified for Captain Mutton, while the master Gunner Phillpotta (25th.), Lance and owners of the 8.9. Anjou were Bombardier Davey (38th.), Gunaer Somerset Maddox (12th), Lance Bombardier represented by Mr. Fitzroy, instructed by Mr. G. K. Rogers (H. Q. and D-E.), Gunner Sharland (H. Q. and D. E.), and Sergt. Glazebrook (23rd.).

Hall Brutton.

The details of the finding were as follows:-

The Finding. The finding was given at 3 p.m. and was as follows:

"We find that on the evening of April 20, 1927, the 8.s. Wing On of Hongkong, Official Number 133- 251 of which C. Mutton was mas ter, and s.. Anjou of Hongkong, Official Number 135101, of which J. Webster was master, were an chored off Wang Mun Creek, the vessels being Wing On about one unble from the South Bank, with the Anjou about or cable on her starboard beam.

CHINESE POST OFFICE.

EMPLOYEES DICTATE HOURS OF WORK.

It is with a certain amount of

hesitancy that one writes on the delinquencies of the staff of the Chinese Post Office and their re- past few weeks. In doing so, it prehensible conduet during the

should be clearly understood that ne blame is attached to the for- eign staff which has done

ite ut- most, under exceedingly great dif- ficulties, to ensure prompt delivery and despatch of malls. The strike, which has led to many abuses, was none of their making. It was of a political nature designed to of Shanghai, and was devold of embarrass the foreign community

Though the strike has ended, con- the excuse of economic pressure. ditions have not returned to nor-

mal.

1.

In the Postal Service of every civilized country, sorting pro- ceeds uninterruptedly throughout the 24 hours, but not so in the G. P. O. Shanghai where the em- ployees now dictate their hours of work.

Two tug of war events will be decided to-day these being the 110 stone section, and the 130

The delays in delivery of malls, stone. In the former the 12th. the absonce of important docu- Battery secured a bye. The 28th.ments which are known to be in defeated the 23rd. by two pulls to the Post Office waiting to be sort- one, and to-morrow the 38th. willed, has caused, and is causing, meet the 12th. In the latter three teams entered, of which, the 38th. secured a bye. Yesterday the 23rd. beat the 12th. by two pulls to one, and to-day the 38th. will meet the 23rd.

In addition to the British events there were a number of competi-

"

The officials were as follows:

grave loss to both the foreign and the Chinese merchants, for pro- bably no goverunient department had such an important bearing on commerce as the Post Office.

The attitude adopted by the' postal employees has resulted in confusion in business circles and within the postal organization It- feeli. Confusion has been worse confounded by the attention given to the arrival of later mails to the partial exclusion of those which were held up during and since the strike. The above is a severe in- dictment against an institution" The Officials.

which should at all times be above President:--Lt. Col. W. C. P. political influence. That it is not, Russell, D.S.O., R.A., C.R.A., S.C.C. unjust is evidenced by the follow- Vice-President:-Lt. Col. T. A. F. [ing table which shows the date of Robinson, R.A., O.C., H.K.S. Bde. arrival of mail and the delay in re- R.A. Major P. Rashleigh, DSO,,moving it from the wharves. R.A., 38th. Hy. Bty. R.A., Major (Bt. Lt. Col.) H. B. L. G. Gunn, D.S.0., M.C., R.A., 12th Hy. Bty. R.A. Major F. H. Scovil, RA, 1st (H.K.S.) Mtn. Bty, R.A. Major M. Carrington- Sykes, M.C., R.A., 23rd Hy. Bty. R.A.

At about 8.30 p.m. both vesselstions for Indians.

There was only one casualty, got under way, the Wing On

lightly ahead of the Anjou. The Gunner Taylor of the 12th Bat- Wing On proceeded to pass abeadtery sustaining injury during of the Anjou under port helm. tug of war, believed to be due to Meanwhile the Anjou started to excessive strain. turn to the South under engine and helm at about the time, when the Wing On was across her bows. Wing On turning under helm, approached the North Bank und it is our opinion that the master of the Wing On underes- timated her distance from this bank and endeavoured to turn The wind from the North-East took hold of his bow and gave him a heavier swing than he was aware of.

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This swing he attempted to ecr reet with his engines and caused him to assume that the Anjou was making sternway towards him, By this time, Anjou had complet ed her turn to the East and was struck by the bows of the Wing On, on the stern, in the fore and aft line.

Having examined the stern of the Anjou, we have come to the ronelusion that it was an end on blow and that the Anjou had head-way on at the time of the impact.

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From Tientsin, Chefaa and Welhuiwel, arrived 8`a.m. 22nd Mar.

Judges-Capt. A. S. C. Kennedy, From Tientsin Chefoo R.A., H.K.S. Ble, R.A. Lieut. J. 4. and Tsingtau, arrived 11 Crouch, R.A., 23rd Hy. Bty. R.Aa.m. 23rd Mar. .... Lieut. E. J. Quinn, R.4., 12th Hy. From Tientsin and By, R.4. Lieut. H. L. C. Hall, R.A., Chefoo, arrived 8 R.m. 38th Hy. Ety. R.A, Sub-Major Piran 24th Mar...... Ditta, D.C.M., H.K.S. Bde. R.A. Subadar Mangal Singh, H.K.S: Bde. R.A.

From Chungking, ar- Clerk of the Course:-Lieut.rived 10 a.m. 29th Mar... J. H. Smith, M.C., R.A., H.K.S. Bde.

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From Hankow, arrived 10 a.m, 26th Mar.

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Starters: Capt. N. C. Parkes, R.A., H.K.S. Bde. R.A. Capt. E. S. G. We are of opinion that the Howard, M.C. R.A. Subadar Piran and Weihaiwei, arrived From Tientsin, Chefoo master of the Wing On was in Bitta, D.C.M., H.K.S. Bue. R.A.

Stewards:-Mr. error, in that he being the over-

Gnr.

11 am, 2nd Apr.. W. F. taking ship,

In calling attention to this grave came into collison Broadhurst, H.Q. and DE, RA with the stern of the ship ahead, R.S.R. Turner, H.Q. and D.E., R.A. State of affairs, it should be point but we do not consider that this B.S.M. W. Brice, D.C.M., 88th Hy.cd out that the abolition of foreign in any way exempts the master of Rty. RA. B.S.M. J. Green, 23rd Post Offices was conditional the Anjou from blame, in that Hy. Bty. R.A. B.Q.M.S. H. Hart-China maintaining an efficient ser observing the Wing On extremely ridge, H.K.S., Bite. R.A. L/Bdr. .vice. If efficiency cannot be con close to his stern, he took absolute- Norris, 12th Hy. Bty, R.A.

tinuous in the public services; ly no precautions to avoid colli- Recorders: Mr. Gnr.

which directly affect the interests E. Fcz- sion, as he might have done by den, D.C.M., H.Q. and D.E. R.A. of the public, a Government putting both his engines to full Q.M.S. (A.C.) H.H. Parsong, I.Q.hardly expect confidence to be speed shond. We therefore ad- and D.E., R.A. B.Q.M.S. H. Har placed in the elliciency of depart judge hath Captain Mutton and ridge, H.K.S. Bde. R.A. Schoolments which do not come Captain Webster to be censured.

Hav. Mahommed Shah, H.K.S.direct contact with them-whose We are astounded at the man- Bde. R.A.

nets are not so easily observable. ner in which the Master and Time Keepera:-Capt. R.L. 0. Chief Engineer, Mr. J. W. Me- Carew, R.A. B.S.M. (L.G.) A.S. Naught, of s.. Anjou, appeared to Hollingdale, H.Q. and D.E, RA. regard their respective duties..

Secretary: Capt. J. A., Chester, They appeared to be passengers R.A. in the ship, taking no interest whatever in their respective res- ponsibilities.

We therefore adjudge them both to be severely reprimanded.

CONFERENCE FAILS.

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Long Jump1, Lance-Bomb. Davey (38th): 17 ft. 7%1⁄2 ins."2, Lance Bomb. Smith (12th); 17 ft. 7 ins. 3, Sergt Leach (38th); 16 events décided yesterday were

The final results in the British. 104 ins.

Mile-1, Gunner Bowden; 2, Putting the Shot-1, Gunner Gunner Doe;, 3, Lance-Bomb Cotton (38th); 30 ft. 3% ins, 2, Davey (all of 38th Battery), Lee. Bom. Hall (12th); 29 ft 10

Winner's Time: 68.2/6 seca. ins. 3, Gunner Phillpotts (38th); Gunner Panco's

Boat Race.-1, 23rd Battery team; 2, 38th High Jump-1, Gunner Beller-Battery (Ganner Murphy's team); by (23rd); 5 ft. 8 ins. 2, Lance. 3, 12th Battery (Sergeant Cook's Bombardier Hall (12th); 6 ft. 3

team. (Five teams competed). ins. 3, Sergt. Leach (38th); 6 ft. R. A. Mile.-1, Gumer Newman 3 ins. (The second place' was se-

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220 yards-1, Gunner Phillpotts (38th); 2, Lance-Borb, Rogers (H. D. and D.B.); 3, Gunner Shar-

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