They had seven Webleys, he added out Tinkler's Mauser was his own private property. Instructions had been issued that the firearms were only to be used in case of urgent necessity. Tinkler had been placed in charge of the firearms and he had the authority to issue them at his own discretion.
Answering the Coroner, witness stated that he had not heard of any agreement made by the company with the Japanese that firearms could only be used with the prior consent of Commander Nojii.
As Tinkler arrived, bleeding from the mouth, he stated, Stott, Chadwick and himself were trying to make the Japanese N.C.O. understand that No Action on Protest In reply to a correspondent as to what action the Japanese had taken regarding Sir Herbert Phillips' protest over the killing of Mr. R. M. Tinkler, the naval spokesman at yesterday's press conference said that he had no comment to make. some of the Chinese were loyal people. The N.C.O., however, did not appear to understand. At this point Tinkler threatened the man with his gun and told him to take his men away, witness added, wi Stott. Chadwick and himself tried to separate the company's launch crew from the gang of coolies. They were prevented, however, by the Japanese N.C.O.
Threatened Commander around about this time another bunch of marines were arriving from the direction of the mill. "This caused Tinkler to start flourishing his, gun again and all the time we were going to pacify him, but he threaterfed to hit us if we did not leave him alone,"
Mr. Sharples went on. By this time the Japanese had encircled them and witness saw Commander Nojii approaching them. At this point he stated to the others that as the Commander could speak English they could come to an arrangement.
As Commander Nojii approached them Tinkler threatened him with his
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