The Garonne

(after stating the facts as. above).

It is contended that there was error in allowing the appellee the sum of $291.65, the first item in the libel adjudged to be due him on the contract of lighterage made on May 16, 1904, and that the amount due on that contract is not a lien against the ship in the hands of the present owner. But the owner allowed the North Alaska Steamship Company to have the entire control, management, and employment of the vessel, and to become the owner pro hac vite. In such a case the general owner must be deemed to consent that the special owner may create liens binding…