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(2.) On the 3rd May, JOHN MILLS, Inspector Sanitary Department, was charged for causing the death of WONG KAM LEE, coolie, at No. 2, George Lane. He was discharged at the Criminal Sessions.
(3.) On the 24th July, P.S. 254 CHU KWAI LAM arrested by warrant one WONG KAU for assault. The latter was detained at Yaumati Station, where he complained of having been assaulted by the Sergeant when on the way to the station. He was sent to Hospital where he died on the 25th. The Sergeant was tried for causing his death, but was acquitted at the Criminal Sessions.
(4.) On the 25th November, at 1 p.m., LI TSAN took some food at an eating house at No. 2, Tai Wong Street. A dispute arose as to payment, he was said to have been assaulted by NG LUK, the proprietor, and his wife. He died shortly afterwards. NG LUK and his wife were arrested and charged with manslaughter but acquitted at the Criminal Sessions.
(5.) On the 22nd November, two Musicians named Ho MAN and PANG CHUN quarrelled in their house at No. 190, Hollywood Road. PANG CHUN stabbed Ho MAN with a knife. He was removed to Hospital, where he died on December 2nd. PANG CHUN was convicted and sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment with hard labour.
GANG ROBBERIES.
5. There were 44 gang robberies reported during the year. In connection with 14 of these cases, 37 persons were arrested, 29 being convicted, & discharged. In 30 cases no arrest was made.
Eleven gang robberies were reported in the City of Victoria—-5 occurred in the Central, 2 in the Eastern, and 4 in the Western district.
Of the 44 cases reported, 23 were from the New Territory.
ROBBERIES ON BOATS AND JUNKS.
Ten cases were reported, of which 8 occurred in the New Territory. In connection with 4 of these cases, 14 persons were arrested, 9 of whom were convicted and 3 discharged. In the remaining 6 cases no arrest was made.
HIGHWAY AND STREET ROBBERIES.
Twenty-eight cases were reported, of which 4 occurred in the New Territory. In connection with 10 of these cases, 14 persons were arrested, 12 of whom were convicted and 2 discharged. In 18 cases no arrest was made.
Of these robberies (Highway), only one was upon a European, viz.:--
On the 3rd March, at 3. p.m., while FRANK ESROM, Pelham House, was on Bowen Road, east of the Cemetery, he was assaulted by two Chinese, who robbed him of his watch and chain. Two men were convicted and sentenced to 6 years' hard labour and a whipping.
NEW TERRITORY.
Since the middle of the year under review, the Chinese Provincial Authorities have maintained a force of soldiery along the northern boundary of the New Territory, who have co-operated with our Police in preventing the incursion of armed robbers into our territory. This has had a good effect and has enabled the force in the New Territory to be very considerably decreased without any noticeable increase in serious crime.
FELONIES NOT ALREADY GIVEN.
6. Under this heading are comprised the following:-
Housebreaking,
Forgery,
Drugging,
Arson and attempted arson,
Embezzlement,
Suicide,
Assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm,
Throwing corrosive fluid,
Manslaughter,
Cutting and Wounding,
Attempted Murder, Bigamy,.....
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9
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TRIAD SOCIETY.
7. Three men were arrested and charged for being members of this Society, and convictel.