The San Francisco call., 1907-06-15

PASSENGER ON THE HoNGKoNG MARU.
Rev. George Henry Smith, man who
for Is hours passed out ammunition at
the famous battle of Korke's drift in
the Zulu war of 1879, was passenger
from the orient on board the Hongkong
Maru yesterday. Rev. Mr.. Smith is
making a tour of the world. He never
beheld the Golden gate until yesterday.
He is nearly 20 years old. but still
hale and hearty. He was retired from
the British army many years ago and
since that time has made his home in
London. He is making a tour of the
world and will spend several days in
San Francisco
j. D. Ledermann of this city, who
has been in Yokohama and Tokyo for
the last three months, was also a pas
senger.
In speaking of his visit, Ledermann
said: The Japanese are very busy
with their interests in Manchuria They
are bending every energy to business
pursuits and are calling in the best
mechanics, scientists, architects and
professional people in every branch to
assist them. There isn't any line of
manufacture and business that they are
not delving into. They have just built
three immense rehneries at Yokohama,
although they are compelled TO import
nearly all their oil. They had little to
say about the school question here or
the restaurant episodes. They were too
busy with the advancement of their
own country"
r. A. Earnshaw. one of the most
noted hunters OF lions in Burma, was
on board He is retained there by the
government on account of his expert
ness in singing out the hiding places
of the king of the forests.
He has killed so many lions that ne
has lost track of the number. He is
touring the world and will wind up in
jungles.
Miss Z. Yewdali, known as the beauty
of Yorkshire, who is touring the world
with her aunt. Miss Z. Derby. was on
the list. Both women are reported to
be possessed of enormous wealth.
Captain A r. Kfrwin, u. s. A., was on
board from Manila. He is on sick
pital at the Preside for treatment and
here in November.
Ex-senator Daniel Hays of New York
and his wife, who are touring the
world, were also on the steamship.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
only the girls, but the striking carmen.
their full wages as formerly received
from their employers.
Carpenters' union No. 4S3 has elected
the following officers: w. R. Gibson,
president; ]. T. Greenwood, vice presi-
dent; G. A. Smith, recording secretary:
Charles L. Apperson, financial secre-
tary; o. NJ. V. Roberts, treasurer; NJ. C..
Turner, conductor: P. W. Gillett, ward
en-; 3. J. Sharp and j. r. Taylor, trus-
tees; L. II. Hanley and P. Mccarthy,
auditors. The union will parade on La
Dor day. The meeting cast 475 votes
in favor OF amalgamating with the
wood workers of America An assess
members for the support of unions on
strike.
Retail clerks union No. 432 has elect
ed the following officers: Samuel Fox.
president; Samuel Mackey and Gus
Brown. vice presidents; Charles Lee,
recording secretary; William Stansbury.
treasurer; S. Schabin, J. Meyer and A.
Cert, trustees; George w. Lipman, Will
liam Stansbury and Samuel Fox. dele
gates to the labor council. After the
election the members enjoyed supper
in a prominent cafe.
Laundry workers union No. rs will
elect officers on Monday from s to 10
p. m
The horseshoers of st. Paul, Mimi,
have prepared a new scale, which they
propose shall go into effect July 1. 1t
rates foormcn at $3.50 and firemen at
81 a day, and provides for half holi-
day on Saturday. Under the old scale
floor men got $2.75 and fremen 1925
per day, and all work nine hours a
day six full days in the week.
Electric mechanics union No. 1 met
wednesday night and decided to assess
its members so cents each a week to
the unions on strike. This action was
taken by the unanimous vote of the
493 members in attendance. Forty
two new members were initiated. The
union now has 33 applications under
consideration. President George Fisk
presided. 1t was announced that the
unions contribution to the strike fund
would amount to $3.50 week
At the meeting of the milk wagon
drivers union No. 22s, at AT Haight
street Wednesday evening, Vice Presi-
dent Owen presiding, two new MEM
bers were initiated. The union voted
500 TO the stationary firemen and
also voted to assess each member Sc
cents a week for the purpose of help
ing the organizations on strike. The
members were addressed by a delega-
tion from the carriage and wagon
workers union and also by subcom-
mittee Of the carmen's campaign COM
mittee-
The carpenters Of Vancouver, B. @.
will work until August 1 at $4 a day
after which they are to be paid $4.z5.