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employés refuse to work and to comply with the law!
THE HONGKONG WEEKLY PRESS AND
MUTINY ON A BRITISH VESSEL.
ONE OF THE CREW KILLED BY THE CAPTAIN (3).-That several firms have a clause in their
A mutinous outbreak, which ended fatally, agreements with their compradores to the effect
ccarred on board the British barque Laun that the latter bind themselves to supply coolies
berga. Whilst the ship was at Iloilo on the to work cargo at a certain rate per ton at any
light of the 24th ult. several of the crew got time and in any numbers that may be necessary
ntoxicated, and asked the captain for leave to (4)-That in no instance does it appear that
ro ashore. The captain refused permission, and any of the firms in question have taken the ne
the drurken members of the crew then turned cessary steps to enforce by law the claus referred to above, although their compradores upon him and the second officer. Deadly weapon's were freely used, and oue of the men, Patrick have failed to fulfil the terms of their agreements.
From the above facts it appears that although Kelly, stabbed the captain three times. The many of the leading firms have had it in their captain, in his own defence, pulled out his re. power to take steps calculated to put an end to volver, and spot the assailant dead. The second fficer was badly mauled, and he wounded two of the present strike by engaging persons who are
the crew with his revolver. The mutiny was willing and ready to obtain labour, or by resort. ing to legal measures, they have remained pas-reported to the police at Iloilo, and the culprits sive, and desire to cast the entire responsibility were taken into custody, and aft rwards the au- in bringing matters to a satisfactory termination thorities ordered them to be taken as prisoners on a British steamer to Hongkong. They were upon the Government.
taken to Manila by the British steamer Venus and transferred to the Zafiro, which arrived in this port yesterday afternoon. A constable boarded the boat and took the prisoners to the Water Police Station at Kowloon, where they Four of were charged by Inspector Hennes y. the men. George Brown, A. Schumer. J. S. Laud, and J. Goydziewski, were charged with attempted murder and mutiny, and the fifcb, Haus Abrams, was charged with mutiny.
Whilst not desiring to avoid any responsibi- lity that may rightly fall upon the Government. H.E. the Governor cannot but regard the inac- tion referred to above as inconsistent with the public professions of loyalty to the Government and with the promises of strong support and hearty co-operation in the present crisis which have been made by the community and H.E. would therefore appeal to the representatives of commercial firms of this colony to give practi- cal effect to those professions of loyalty and pro- mises of co-operation by no longer besitating to employ persons who are willing to obtain labour and by taking the other steps indicated above, not only in the protection of their own interests, but in support of the Government.-I have the honour to be, sir, your most obedient servant,
&c.
PROCEEDINGS AT THE POLICE COURT..
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n doy with their pence, and amongst those on the ground were His Excellency Sir William Robinson, Vice-Admiral Sir E. B. Fremantle, and Lieutenant-General Digby Barker. The following is a list of the officials-
Patrons-His Excellency Sir William Ro binson, K.C.M.G., & o., &q.; H.E. Vice-Admiral Sir E. B. Fremantle, KC.B., C.M.G., &c. H.E. Lieut-General G. Digby Barker, C.B.; Commodore G. T. H. Boyes, R.N.
Committee-Messrs. H. E. Wodehouse (Chairman), R. K. Leigh, G. A. Caldwell, E. F Mackay, W. Machell, Capt. Tanoard. R.N.; Major Pemberton, R.B.; Messrs. C. C. Bowring, C. H. Thompson, R. F. Lammert. E. D, Sanders. Judges-Dr. J. M. Atkinson; Capt. Tunnard, R.N.; Major Pemberton. R.B.; Lient, L. Thresher, B.B.
:
Referee-Hou. J. H Stewart Lockhart. Handicappers-Mr. G. Caldwell, Lieut. L. Thresher, R.B.; Sir Robert Arbuthnot, R.N
L. G. Clerks of the Course-Lieut. E. Leatham, R.N.; Mr. A. Denison, Mr. G. H. Potts.
Starter-Mr. G. A Caldwell, Timekeepers-Messrs. E. J. Hughes, R. K. Leigh, Hart Book.
Hon. Treasurer-Mr. C. C. Bowring. Hoa, Secretary-Mr. E. D. Sanders. The Band of H.M.S. Centurion played the following programme during the afternoon
* Worder". "Soir D'Automne "Casino Tänze
Maroh....
At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Com- | Overture mander W. C. H. Hastings, George Brown, J. Valas S. Laud, J. Goydziewski, and Hans Abrams, Selection seamen, were placed in the dock charged with attempted murder and mutiny on board the British barque Launberga at Iloilo ou the night of the 24th ult.
Mr. Ellis appeared to prosecute and asked whether all the prisoners were charged with at- tempted murder, and the Magistrate told him they were. Mr. Ellis said he thought that Abrams was charged with mutiny only, but, of course, whatever the charge was, it would not affect what the Magistrate committed the ac- cused for.
Mr. Ellis called attention to the fact that there were only four prisoners in the dock, whereas five were arrested at Iloilo.
The captain of the Launberga, Mr. McDong. all, who appeared in the witness box showing a long gash on his forehead, explained that the absent man. A. Schumen, died in the Iloilo gaol.
P.C. Campbell gave evidence of the arrest of the prisoners on the Zafiro on Sunday, and Mr. Ellis asked for a remand until Thursday
The Magistrate enquired whether there was a warrant.
Mr. Ellis said there was not. The prisoners were sent to Hongkong by the naval authorities at Iloilo, and the papers were sent to the Harbour Master.
The prisoners, who pleaded not guilty, were remanded until Thursday, and they asked to be defended by a solicitor.
The Magistrate, asked if they had enough money with which to obtain legal assistance, and they all replied that they could get £20 between them, as some money was owing to them.
Lancers Selection Valse
Galop
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Willman. Bouillon.
Gung❜l.
"Dorothy"
Cellier.
"The Connaught '
D'Albert.
"Babylonia
Williams.
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Mitchell.
Fenning.
"Inspection
God save the Queen.
120 YARDS FLAT RACE (Handicap); first prize presented by Hon. A. J. Leaob, Q.C.; second prize presented; first two in each beat to run in the final.
First Heat (3 competitors).-G. L. Lysley, R.
B., scratch
F. W. White, 6 yards
A comparatively easy win.
Second Heat (5 competitors)-F. H, Kew,
2 yards
W. Armstrong, 4 yards Won easily. Time 124 seos. Final-F. H. Kew
G. L. Lysley.
W. Armstrong
This was a good race, and Kew, amid some ex- citement, reached the tapo 14 yards ahead, ⠀⠀⠀ LONG JUMP (three tries); prize presented by
Mr. D. R. Sassoon.
F. A. Waylen. 13 ft. 8 in. F. H. Kev. 17 ft. 6 in. There were 5 competitors. THROWING THE CRICKET BALL (three tries); prize presented by the Hongkong Cricket Club.
J. M. S. Machado, 95 yards...
There were six competitors, Machado win- ping by a considerable distance, F. A. Waylen was second.
(Sd.) J. H. STEWART LOCKHART,
Colonial Secretary. The Secretary, Chamber of Commerce, &c., &c.,
4th April. The coolie strike may now be said to be practi- eally over At any rate, the intention expressed on Monday by many of the stevedores and head coolies of registering was carried out yesterday, when upwards of sighty Chinamen went to the Registrar General's office and took out licences All in respect of their common lodging houses. those who registered were coal coolies from Wanohai, and up to the present not a single shore codlie has registered. But there is no doubt that, a start having at length been made towards the registration of the houses, all the keepers will follow the example of those who took out licences yesterday, and in a day or so it is most likely that the whole of the keepers will have com- formed with the requirements of the Ordinance. Two or three days, perhaps a week, will have to elapse before the coolies' work proceeds on its former smooth course, as many coolies are out of the colony, the head men are away, and things. generally are just now a bit mixed. Yesterday the police were still busily engaged in supplying coolies for various firms and over 1,000 were sent to work. The supply yesterday far exceeded the demand and the result was that labour was at a discount. On the previous day a dollar was given to each coolie; yesterday the price paid was 75 cents. In the early morning there was an extraordinary rush of coolies to the compound at the Central Police Station, and Inspector Stanton had an enormous amount of work to do in making the selections. The coolies all showed
On Saturday afternoon the Victoria Recrea- such impetuons haste to return to work that attion Club held its first annual athletic meeting times the crush was really serious, and there were
at the Happy Valley. Formerly the sports of evident signs of disappointment on the faces of the colony were arranged under the auspices of all the coolies who were unsuccessful. It is the Hongkong Athletic Club. now defunct, but doubtful whether the police will carry on this the gatherings were not latterly successful, system to-day, as of course, if all the stave.
and last year there was such a lack of energy dores register, there will be no necessity to ask that there was no meeting at all. To the for police assistance.
Victoria Recreation Club must every credit for reviving field sports in must have been very Hongkong, and it encouraging to the Committee to see such a large attendance of spectators on Saturday. There can be no question about the success of
The following teams entered :-Seamen's team, the sports. A capital miscellaneous programme had been provided, and a goodly number of com- H.M.S. Centurion; Royal Marines team, H.M.S. petitors turned out. In several instances the Centurion; Royal Artillery team; Royal Engi- finishes were very close indeed and the numerous neers team; Royal Marines team, H.M S. Victor Un Emanuel H.M.S. Gibraltar team; ongkong spectators showed unbounded enthusiam. fortunately a strong wind prevailed during most Regiment team. of the afternoon. The times recorded were First Round— exceptionally fast, but in the majority of in- stances the distance run was short, so that A large the times cannot be considered. number of ladies graced the proceedings
5th April. As everybody expected the Government has succeeded. The coolie strike is over, and it is to be hoped there will never be a renewal of the tronble. On Thursday morning all the coolies re turned to work, and everywhere there were un mistakeable signs of brisk business being done. The majority of the lodging houses will be registered, and no doubt, ere long, all the keepers will have conformed with the require ments of the law.
A notification appears in the Gazette limiting the water supply to various houses. The amounts allowed vary from five gallons per head per diem o twenty gallons.
VICTORIA RECREATION CLUB.
ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS.
be given
100 YARDS FLAT RACE RACE; trial heats; first prize presented by Mr. H. E. Wode- house, C.M.G.; second prize presented,
G. L. Lysley
F. U. Kew
Seven competitors turned out, and Lysley won by half a yard.
PUTTING THE SHOT (16 lbs); winners at pre- vious meetings at Hongkong and elsewhere. to be penalised one foot; prize presented by Mr. C. J. Holliday,
H. W, James, K.N., 32ft. 10in. C. C. Bowring.. Tug-or-War; trial heats; 8 men a side; open to non-commisioned officers and men of the Army, Navy and Police; each ship, Regiment or Corps may enter one team only; to be pulled over 15 feet; no spikes or nails allowed; no sitting down; no holes to be dug in the ground before palling; prize presented.
Royal Artillery team beat Royal Marines, H.M.S. Centurion,
H.M.S. Gibraltar team beat Marines' team, H.M.S. Victor Emanuel,
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