The Archive · 1880

IN THE U.S. COURT FOR THE

CONSULAR DISTRICT OF SHANGHAI

Shanghai, 14th May, Before 0. N. Dexxy, Esq., Consul-General, sitting a8 Judge, U.S. v. SEAMEN of the Helena, Six members of the crew of the At barque Helena were brought before the charged with refusing duty, Tu answer to the charge, one of the men, speaking for the rear, said that they objected to work before 6 o'clock in the morning, The Captain had insisted on it that they they refused. They wore anxious to be discharged.

Tue Captain was willing that their wish should be granted if the men would be content with wages up to date only, His Hoxour consented to the discharge of the defendants, U.S. (Captain Perens) v. Joux Jonxstox, The pri charged with insubordinon board his ship, the Mary Whitrilge.

Captain Peters said the prisoner's conduct was always 1 not drunk, His Hosovr fined the prisoner $10 and

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