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HONGKONG, SATU
AFTER 25 YEARS,
INSPECTOR EARNER RETIRING
"UNCLE TEN'S" RECORD.
The Man In Charge of the Murder Cases.
"Hongkong is shortly to lose the services of another son of Erin in the person of Detective Inspector Martin Earner, the senior man In the Central detective offices, who is retiring on pension in May,
When a "China Mail' reporter called on him yesterday to ask a few questions he tried to back out by saying that he was not like
Paddy O'Toole of the Naval Yard who whenever anybody started talking about the good old days in Hongkong always wound up the discussion by maintaining that
He has been at this post for two or three years.
Inspector Earner was made Lance Sergeant in 1901, Sergeant in 1907 and was promoted Inspec- tor in 1919. On May 3, he will he leaving on the Macedonia with birs. Earner and their six
Proposed, Honkong
TALO RAID SEQUEL
THE POLICE AND THE NAVY
TO CO-OPERATE
Action is planned by Hongkong against the sixty o bardita who, on Wednesday this week, swooped down on Tut village. In Lantao Inland (part of the New Territories) and got away with over $20,000 in addition to killing
THE DOLLAR
-To-day's closing :: rate
To-day's opening into, 23 3/26.
FORTY YEARS AGO.
HONGKONG'S
Sold Agents
ALEX ROSS & CO. (CHINA),
PRICE, $3.00 Per
FIRST GONDOLIERS.
MR. G. P. LAMMERT'S MEMORIES,
"Leaving With My Head In A Whirl"
How many intending visitors to the Theatre to-night on the Occasion of the last performance by the Philharmonic Society of The Gondollera know that similar scones were enacted there forty Years ago?
Most music enthusiasts know quite correct that he had taken: of the presentation of The Gondo- part in such a performance few are aware that the sturer who 1911 Hers by the A.D.C. in 1911, but twenty-six years prior to that of then took the part of Marco had His appearance in the part of taken that of Luiz, the drummer; Lulz on that becasion was his first twenty-six years previously in the local opera world, said Mr. Lammert, although he had con- who had an inkling of this inter often called in at rehearsals to esting fact called on Mr. G. Ptake the parts of absentees "It Lammert yesterday afternoon and between intervals of document was rush sometimes, and I used
when he first arrived in the children-three girls and three a woman and wounding two men, China Mail representative acted from the piano and was
Colony the Peak had not grown up!
boys. At present he has not made up his mind but he hopes to settle down near Dublin He will certainly take with him the
all natives of the village.
Investigations have been made
has nearly a quarter of a century wishes of his colleagues and the home of the gang It is known signing and attending to other to leave often with my head in a
Nevertheless, Inspector Earner service to his credit. When he numerous friends for many happy came out as a recruit in the late years in which to enjoy his well ninetics, the mess bill at Central earned retirement, Station was about $10 a month. and the food was of superior quality to that of to-day although the charge has gone up to about $50. In those days Old Gaelic, better known as "Smuggler,!" whisky was 60 cents a bottle, and very few bought a square bottle of gin because it was too cheap at 40 cents.
Some of the Colony's residents may recall Mr. F. J. Badeley of the Cadet service. He was D.S.P. in 1898 and it was while on leave at Home that he recruited the eight_R1.C. men in Dublin. Inspector Earner was one of the batch but he was not a candidate for the Ireland police, though the other seven were, these including Divisional Inspector T. Cashman who is now in charge of Central Station and Inspectors Brazil and Davitt who retired on pension: They were all examined by Dr. (now Sir) Hawtrey Benson who was still acting as medical ad- viser for the Crown Agents when members of the contingent went Home on leave. We split,
By the Glenturret, which was then making its first trip out as a new ship, the batch arrived in Hongkong to see the piles being driven in for Queen's Building. On the boat they had made the acquaintance of the first Chinese they had met, the steward who always pleaded ignorance when the coffee disappeared every morning.
:
which may reveal the identity and
that they left in the direction of Lin Tin Island, which is near the
COMING TO HONGKONG 7,
whirl.' immediate attention, Mr. Lam-interest taken in the performance seeming odds and ends demanding
There was quite the amount of mert informed him that it was then as now, said Mr. Lammert in reply to a question, but he refused to be drawn into any comparisons: on the grounds that he would |hardly be an unbiased witness? He had not been able to see the performance of The Gondoliers' that was being given now as it was difficult to return to the City in the evening from where he was now living. The costumes, a now, used to be sent out from Home "My make up?", queried Mr. Lammert, in reply to another
Here is a special photograph, taker at Margate, of the latest British submarine XI, which may conclude her. lengthy trials with a 20,000 miles trip to the Far East and back. The mightiest under-water craft in the world, XI. has a service displacement of 2,780 tons, and a submerged displacement of 8,600 tons.
GOOD FAITH.
Having called at Messrs. Lane,
mouth of the Canton River and there are hopes that they will be tracked down.
It was on October 31, 1898, that the Irish recruits reached Hongkong. An Irishman, the late Sir Henry May, was Captain'
At present it is believed that Superintendent of Police, and a Crawford's the third time to obtain the Naval authorities, in co-opera- few days after their arrival, the cigarettes, supposed to be for the tion with the Police, will make a recruits donned the Hongkong | account of Mr. Lo Man-pan, after uniform for the first time to line having previously received two move which will result in the up for the arrival of Sir Henry lots, each of 24 tins of "Capatan bringing of the marauders to Blake, as Governor, who, like Magnums," a Chinese youth named book
The assistance of the Chinese Inspector Earner, was a native of Leung Cheuk was found not Galway.
guilty" by Mr. J. R. Wood at the authorities has been sought. Magistracy yesterday on a charge When the necessary arrangements long service,of false pretences.
are made, the Chinese authorities Inspector Earner has won the re- Defendant testified that he was are likely to act in their own the Chinese members of the asked by Mr. Lo's office-boy to territory and the Naval force will procure the cigarettes. Evidence stand-by to co-operate, if called Force he is known as "Uncie
was given that the orders were upon to do so. Ten," the uncle on account of his made without Mr. Lo's knowledge grey hairs and the ten because of and the office-boy denied his number.
defendant's allegation.
His Worship accepted de- fendant's testimony as to good faith and ordered his discharge
During his
gard of all his colleagues. Το
وا :
In November, 1902, he was sent to America to apply for the extra- dition of and to bring back a European resident of Hongkong who was a fugitive from the law and was charged with embezzle- ment from the Dairy, Farm Co.
After being promoted to
APPOINTMENTS.
Inspector, he was in charge of The Hon. Mr. A. Q. Lang bas
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question, "Oh, I always did that MACKINTOSH
myself."
In the long interval between the two performances mentioned it needs hardly to be said that Mr Lammert established a firma posl tion for himself as one of the leading tenors in the Colony and his services were in great demand at local concerts and in opera singing.
It la interesting to note the following principals who took part in The Gandoliers in 1911, given, under the direction of Mr. John Robertson under the baton of Mr. Demian Faller and with MX WA. Hannibal assisting in the direction.
The Duke of Plaza-Tore."
Luiz
Major F. J. Hunter, A.O.D. Staff Sergt. Schofield EN Grand Inquisitor. Mr. M. D. Silas Marco Mr. G. P. Lammert Guiseppe.....Mr. Beltram Webb, Duchess of Plaza-Toro
Casilda Gianetta
Miss E. Benbow Rowe
Mrs. A. Schoßeld. Miss FJ Hünter Tessa... Miss Hilda Gordon.
The six persons including a Readers of the Shanghai papers woman arrested in connection will have noticed that Miss with the Homartin robbery were Benbow Rowe (now Mrs. W. B. again remanded until Tuesday Worcester), keeps up her connec when Detective Inspector Wtion with opera in Shanghai with, Pincott brought them before Mr. the A.D.C.. there. Mr. Webb' is
W. Hamilton at the Kowloon also in Shanghai. Magistracy this morning.
The robbers secured money and valuables amounting to $11,080 from the house of Mr. J. M. d'Almada Remedios et Homun- in on March 7 The arresta followed the recovery of a small portion of the stalen property.
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Regulation Ordinance, the follow- ing has been added: No person shall exhibit any occulting sign or allow any occulting sign to be exhibfied on any premises occupled by him.
Sunrise and sunset on April 1, is: 6.16 a.m. and 6.38 p.m. respectively, and 5:52 am and 649 p.m. on April 30. S
The donations appearing in the Profit and Loss Account will doubtless also have your approval.
The accounts are full and I do satisfactory, we must always be not think call for any special prepared for increasing competi reference. The amount with- tion, particularly while the open drawn from the Company's charter market remains in the underwriting account to meet the present parlous state, but with cost of repairs consequent on cheaper coal, and a lower rate of accidents to steamers has been premium of Insurance, a reduc
Mr. HP. White presided over Shaukiwan district. There he been appointed an unofficial mom the annual meeting this morning chanced on a gang of suspects ber of the Executive Council in of the Douglas Steamship Com- who took to flight. In the chase place of the Hon. Sir H. E. Pollock | pany, others present being offset, to a great extent, by Tetion in running expenses may be one of the men put a hand to who is acting sa Attorney-General Messrs. B. D. F. Beith, A. O. hip as if to fire but the Inspector and becomes an official merger Lang, W. C. Clark and C. L. was too quick for him. Although Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K&C. Farmer secretary), also the fol- revolvan escaped a fully loaded 0.3.H., takes a seat on the Legis lowing shareholders: Messrs. G. revolver was picked up after lative Council as from yesterday Hogg P. Tester E. Abraham, wards. Had it not been for his as the representative of the Un. G. H. Lammert, Chan Tong, Chan presence of mind in opening fire offeint Justices of the Pence,
Wing-bot J. E. Jervis, A H at the right moment, the Inspec
White and Chau Slu-ki. torale might have been jeopardised.ANDAR
brought back to the detectiva
Mr. H. 1 B. Hancock server e the Court of the University during the absence of Mr. H. B. L.
Latterly Inspector Farner was Dowbiggin staff. He is the senior detective
Inspector, and in his charge are
placed all murder and life cases
HOME MAIE
been appointed to be one of the The Bev, J. H. Johnston has
the absence of the Bev 3 Kirk
German, Inismods Trustees during
Maconachio.
Private J. N, Owen has been ap pointed a Second Lieutenant in the **Volunteer
The Chairman said: Gentle men-Before commencing the business before the meeting, I the General Managers, Consulting would like to express on behalf of Committee and shareholders, our very great regret at the untimely
death of Mr. AR. Lowe, who for many years had acted as one of the Company's Auditore
holders may wish to ask
ceipts from Insurance Companies anticipated.
I now beg to propose the adop and the proportion of premium tion of the report and accounts as transferred to this account.
It is satisfactory to be able to presented and after it has been state that the steamer Hal-Ning seconded, shall be pleased to which was put in commission on answer any question that share the 6th of Max last has proved fully up to expectations both for cargo and passengers and is a valuable addition, to our fleet as. her coal consumption is not exces.
reduced when a new pro sive for a boat with her, speed,
which is in course of preparation,
and this we hope, will be further,
replaces the present-
The demand for modation on the Const counts having ing yearly, and during tha
Bome days,
me
ditors. Re-
has accomm
Mr. Hogg seconded the adop- tion of the report and this. Was unanimously carried.
A On the proposition of Mr. Chan Wing-keu seconded by Mr. Abraham, the Consulting Com
mittee were re-alected as follows: Messrs, B. D. F. Belth, WE Clarke and the Hon. Mr. A. O Lang MONA accomThe firms of Messrs. Low icreas Bingham and Matthews Messia. Linstead and Davis
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