-J. Toppin, steward on board the Zansibur, twas charged with refusal of daty.
He pleaded guilty.
Csptain McFee said—On Sunday morn-ug, 7th inst., the defendant had some words with the chief officer and rushed aft to me stating that ko would de no more work on board the vessel. He went ashore andi stayed away. till Tuesday morning, just before the ship' was leaving. "He has not personally asked me to allow hing to return -to.-his. duty,.and even if he had, I should have refused. If he wants'to "leive the' ship I-am_ willing. to discharge him. He has some £20 due him, It would be better if he is separated from ship. He fas made no complaints to -tceatment by the officers.
By idefeadant—You did not tell me on Sund: sy east you were sick. I never heard yous ay 40.
De fondant said;—I refused duty because of th aufiticurs. 'The chief officer called me out of bed ut 6.30 a.m. on the Sunday and wan' bod his coffee. On Sunday morning We une supposed to have x little more rest, and as. had only gut to bed at 4am, was angry at being called so early and tol the chief officer to make his own coffee, His Worship to defendant—You are liv. ble to twelve. weeks' imprisonment for dual of duty; you will forfeit fifteen ays' pay and go to prison for seven days.
After the defendant hud left the Court, 4 die Captain said the. man was a good man while sober. Heasked foran order for the ateward's discharge, so His Worship referred the applicant to the Vice-Consul in the Shipping Office.
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