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THE VESTRIS CASE.

VESSEL SAID, TO BE OVERLOADED.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THIRTEEN PIRATES. TWO SHIPS AGROUND,

ONE IDENTIFIED BY CANTON

AUTHORITIES.

Following the identification of ons "As events transpired, it would have boen better if the last 300 tons of of the accused as a member of a cargo had not been put into the ship."

gang of notorious South China Questioned about the vessel's bandits, Judge Wong, with Mr. Bur- draught line, Captain William Stanity Heasley, assistant superin-dett as Consular deputy in the Pro- tendent of Messrs. Lamport and Helt visional Court at Shanghai, remand in Now York, made this statement ad for a further three weeks the thir at the Board of Trade inquiry into teen men arrested on April 13 for the sinking of the Vestris, off the conspimney to commit piracy aboard American coast, with the loss of 112 the s. Lushan Maru, lives.

The Jaquiry is taking place at the Institution of Civil Engineers. Westminster, and is presided over by Mr. Baller Aspinall, R.C.

Capt. Hensley said that from July 1920, to April, 1923, he ́acted as chief officer of the Vestris. During that

xea wax vory

period the behaviour of the vessel at

Lifebe

And Boats.

the

Ling Cheng is the one identified by the Canton authorities, Enid Det.. Ins. MoDermott in the Court, produce ing a letter received from the Cat

Further investigations are police.

establish being conducted to identity of the rest.

Some of the accused alleged in the Court that they were tortured. but. Mr. McDermott refuted the al legations saying that his office was next to the cell in which the men were confined and that no one can be removed from the cell without his express orders. were

All the socused are. Cantonese. They were arrested in Shanghai, two by the search party on the Garden Bridge and the other eleven by a squad of police directed by Dy. on

The American inspectors examined the Vestris before she sailed on her inst voyage. The lifebelta were ex- amined

To

were cally, and sixty-night||

They

N.D.L. VESSEL ASHORE ON

YANGTSZE

Shanghal, May 12. ocean-going ships are in the Langlera River, one below Woosung and another between Wuhu and Klukiang Tuga of the Shanghai to asalat both of those vessels, but Tug and Lighter Co. have left port when they will be refloated cannot yet be stated...

The first ship to run ashore was the motor vessel Trave, of the Nerd deutscher Lloyd. Carrying a general cargo, this vessel was on its way Hankow when it struck nt Fitzroy Island between Wuhu and Kiukiang. The Yangtze is lower this year than 125unt, and many ocean ships have delayed their first trip upriver for No details of the accident to the two or three weeks in consequonco, Trave are available as yet, but ap- parently damage is not soricus. Tugi left Shanghal on Friday for Fitzroy Island. Captain Th. Minson com mands the Trave, which is a vessel of 7,950 Lons gross register.

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SATURDAY, MAY 18, 1929.

PLAGUE IN OSAKA. CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.

DUKE OF GLOUCESTER TO CANCEL HIS VISIT.

Osaka, May 17,

It is announced' that the Duke of Gloucester will cancel his visit to Oanka and proceed direct to Gifu from Kobe on Tuesday after noon.

CABO of

Another suspected plague was discovered among Isolated workmen at the Osaka fronworks, where plague infected steamers are being repaired. The authorities have decided fumigate all incoming vessels from Bombay. Beuter.

PROF. W. J. HINTON.

(Continued from Pago 2.)

to

time in the United Kingdom and other places in Europe. The re- sults both for the individual atu- dents and for the University would be incalculable; such graduates would acquire a more comprehen sive knowledge of European and

The other vessel to go aground was the 8.3. Victoria of the Steam- ship Company "Orient" of Copen- hagen. Usually employed on the run Comr. Tajima for being in possession 3,000 ton vip was making Oriental affairs which would he this ton ship was its of fire arms and ammunition,

Arst trip to Shanghai enrrying wheat board the Hankow bound steamer, on

I went ashore on information disclosed by the first two from Canada, when

in the South Channel accused.

ors to miles below Wousung, early

placed before the vessel sailed.

There were fourteen eboats in all, with a total capacity of 800 a motor-boat, persons. There was which was "Number One,"

Mr. Raeburn, K.C. (for the Board of Trade): I think. we shall hear later that the motor was not in opera- tion at any time when they came to use "Number One" on the disastrous

It will be recalled that the pro- day. Was it the practice to inspect the molar-boat before the Vestris gramme to commit piracy on board. the Japanese steamer miscarried when left7

Captain

Hensley. It was a stand-the first two betrayed their accom- be tried daily during the voyage, following their arrest. Much ezelle- Thero was instruction that the motor ment prevailed that afternoon when should be

daily to show its by mistake wrong yeasels were search readiness at all times.

ed and the gang 'supposed to be on Are you able to say whether any board was not identified, but were particular inspection of the motor of finally located on the deck of the "Number One" boat was made Lashan Maru just when she was about before

the Vestris left?--I under- to pull out. stand that the United States steam- bont inspectors made an examination, but I was net with them. A cor- granted. Witness added that he had,

truly international in character.

It is proposed to select students who have completed their third year at the University. They can

ELLERMAN- LINE, "

From EUROPE.

The Steamship,

“CITY OF MOBILE" having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by bar are informed that all goods | are landed at their risk into

the hazardous and/or

whence Godowns or extra-hazardous

No Claime will be admitted after delivery may be obtained. the goods have left the Godowns, after 21st May, 1929, will be subject and all goods remaining undelivered

to rent.

P. & O. BRITISH-INDIA, APCAR AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES.

(COMPANIES incorporated in 'ENGLAND). Taking Cargo on through Bills of Lading for Biraits,"Java and Burma, Ceylon, India, Persian Gulf, Mauritius, R. & 8 Africs, Australasia, Including, New Zealand & Queensland Ports, Red Sea, Egpyt, Jonatantinople, Greece, Levantins Ports. Europe Eto,"

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH RM. GOVERNMENT.)

S. 8.

All Claims against the Steamer must MOREA be presented to the Undersigned on or before 28th May, 1020, or they will not be recognised.

LAHORE

All broken, chafed and damaged || DELTA goods are to be left in the Godowns, JEYPORE where they will be examined on any Tuesdays or Fridays, between the hours of 10,45 a.m. and noon, with in the Free Storage period of one Week

ed,

No Fire Insurance has been effect| Bills of Lading will be countersign ed_by_

THE BANK LINE LIMITED,

General Agents. Hongkong, 16th May, 1929,

MARINE COURT.

LEAVING HARBOUR WITHOUT A CLEARANCE;

Cauglit whilst trying to leave the

ine order that the motor-boat was to pices when questioned by polico who has made several trips to Shangdepart from Europe about the be- Hon. Commdr. G. F. Hole, R.N., to

run

Messages first reached Shanghai at

tificate of inspection of the boat was NOTICE TO MARINERS. into the lighters prior to an attempt

heard it said that the releasing gearN

of some of the lifeboats did not work MINES LAID ON THE WEST natinfactorily, but he had no reason

.to think they were not in good work-

Ing order.

Questioned by Mr. Raeburn ne to

RIVER.

Another Notice to Mariners relat

the draughts of the vessel, Captaining to West River shipping has been Heasley said that, after he had re-issued by the Harbour Master. It is corded the draughts, it struck him as follows:

that the vessel left the wharf some Mines are being laid between inches below her winter marks. Chicken Basket and at Kai Skau, six

Have you heard any discussion with miles below Wuchow. regard to steamers of the Lamport

A special mark has been established

and Holt line leaving the wharf at near Kai Shau, where up traffic must Hoboken toe derp-on a general prac-call.

Lice or in any single instance 7-I have noted some instance of their leaving

Information enn be obtained there

the pier at Hoboken some inches and n pllat detalled to take ship up below their mark.

Had that fact been brought to your attention before, the Vestris W lost?—Yes.”

river.

of the Vestris he knew, so far as he was concerned, that the vessel had parsed out of his ken loaded below her marks...

Mr. Digby: And it must have been a very great shock to you?-It was.

an Friday morning. This ship, which leave in May or June, arriving at harbour without a clearance, Tse Mei, the command of Captain A. Broner, the opening of the School in July. Tung Maru was brought before the was only launched last year, in under Geneva in time to be present at a seaman of the motor schooner An

hat.

ginning, of September and return answer the charge brought against Worship that the vessel was bound noon on Friday, and the agents, the 10 Hongkong in time for the open-him by Sgt. Oliver, who informed his

for Macan with a cargo of spirits. East Asiatic Company, immediately ing of term in the Fall. We can

Anked what he had to say, de- requested the Tug and Lighter Co. conceive of no pleasanter way of to send out a tug, the St. Dominie spending the summer vacation, a fendant stated that he arrived from bring despatched wy ma ing the St. travel and study on a definite pian, and pleaded ignorance of the regula

within a short space programme which at once embraces Haiphong on the day he was arrested

Sampson and lighters also proceeded Senior students of the University lons. He was fined $100 or threa to the scene, and attempts are being (way those in the Third or Fourth months' imprisonment. made to take cargo out of the halda Year) could enter the preparatory courses at the Geneva School, while graduates (who are eligible for appointment) may en roll in the advanced courses. might be possible to arrange for credit to be given by the Univer- alty for the successful completion of courses in the Geneva School, in the case of undergraduates. In effect, this plan would be similar to the Rhodes Scholarships which enable selected students of Ameri- can universities to attend Oxford for a time; In this case, we shall have our own Ithodes Scholarships on a reduced scate.

to tow the, vessel off.

From Intest advices it appears that the ship is in ob danger, although it has not been found possible to do uny work on it yet.

[As reported yesterday, the Vleteria has since been refloated.]

ON WAY TO EUROPE.

PROMINENT AMERICAN ENGINEER IN HONGKONG.

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on

also

Action has already been taken An interesting passenger bourd the NY.K. Iner Kamo put this plan Into effect, and Maru, which is at present in port. Professor Hinton hopes that a is Col. H. King Hathway, a pro- preliminary announcament can be minent civil and construction made before his departure from engineer of the United States who the Colony. It is hoped that sup- has been in Japan for the last porters of the University will come three months as the guest of the forward and establish scholarships Japanese Society of Engineers, by to be defrayed year by year for whom he was invited to lecture on not more than three years, at pre- new methods and idens in engi-ent, in an amount just sufficient States. neering employed in the United to cover the bare cost of living for the students during their time away from Hongkong. One steam- ship lae has been approached to arrange for passages both ways at merely nominal rates for such scholarship men.

Discussion About Draught. Captain Hensley said that he did not approve of this neu genera) practice, and Bir. Wheeler, the main superintendent; with whom he dis.

Ankr cussed the matter agreed.

Did you Inge your head to some the reason for his objection, he said extent, which after all would only that he knew it was contrary to the documents relating to the Vestris?

thebe natural, and start destroying Merchant Shipping Act. He thought that the draught would be corrected destroyed no documents relating to

Col. Hathway is now en route before the vessel left New York the Vestris. Witners added that he

on the as. Kamo Maru, which is Harbour by the pumping out of water, had never heard it suggested in New

due to leave at 11 a.m. to-day, to He assumed that the master, who had York or from anywhere or by any.

Parls, where he will attend the facilities for taking the draught, one that he did. would do it. He had not warned Captain Heasley told one of the as-meeting of the Engineers' Society masters to be careful about entries sensors that the time taken to lond to be held on June 15, they put into their log-books with 300 tons of cargo would have been regard to draught,

about three hours. Be agreed that Mr. E. Digby

(for surviving off. it would have been evident from cal- cers and relatives of some of the dead culations three hours before the ship officers) said that evidence would be departed that she was going to be given that Captain Carey had warned below her mark. As events trans the chief officer as to what entry he pired, it would have been better if the last 300 tons of cargo had not been put into the ship.

The Inquiry was adjourned,

pat in his log.

Captain Healey agreed with Mr. Digby that when fie heard of the loss

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H. H. S.

Mr. C. I. Thompson, Boarding Officer, charged the master of a cargo boat yesterday with discharging fireworks from his craft in the Central Fairway without the sanction of the Harbour Master. In pleading guilty, defendant said he was only letting off small packets of fire crackers. was fined $10 or 10 days.

Ho

with

When charged yesterday using grapplings for the purpose of harbour bed off the Naval Anchorage. dredging and lifting articles from the Lai Yeo the mistress of a fishing boat, atrenuously denied having committed the offence.

Sgt. McClelland, who prosecuted, gave evidence of seeing defendant in the act, adding that when he board od her craft, he found various articles on board hearing the mark of the Naval Yard.

Defendant held to her story of only passing through the anchorage and when asked how she obtained the articles bearing the Naval Yard marks, she stated that she broughɩ up from the harbour tied whilst fishing for the harbour the opposite Western Market.

them

prawns

Saying that be found derendant

guilty, his Worship imposed a fine of $10,

For loitering within 100 yards of the master of a fishing boat was fined the sea wall of the Naval Anchorage, $10.

The Second Officer, Mr. Kneenan, of the 8.8. Ho Sang prosecuted in a case in which an unemployed man was charged with boarding the vessel without the permission of the master or the officer on duty. Defendant ad- mitted the charge and was fined $10.

LETTER GOLF SOLUTION.

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Cargo only. MIRZAPORE.

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Destination

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