WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1928.
CONSPIRACY CASE.
ALLEGED FRAUD BY MEANS OF FORGED BOOKS.
FURTHER PROCEEDINGS."
Yesterday afternoon Mr. R. E. Lindsell continued the houring of the case In which Fok Chung-yuen
defraud the banking department of the Wing On Co., Ltd.,
out of $50,000 by means of forged de- posit books.
ON CHEUNG CHAU.
RESIDENTS HOLD ANNUAL MEETING.
NIGHT SWIMMING,
Cheung Chau, Yesterday Soveral launches. and boat have visited
CINEMA NOTES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
THE STATUS QUO.
"SADIE THOMESON" AT THE PORTUGAL REPLIES BY NOTE
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"Sadie Thompson," Gloria Swanson's latest United Artists"
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which stated that
the Slao-
TREATY REVISION QUESTION.
Shanghai, Yesterday. one gun picture which will be screened at to China on the treaty revision A copy of the Portuguese reply our shores with the Queen's Theatre from to-day question has been handed to Reuter. is charged with conspiracy with bathing parties on board. Since till Saturday, has been adapted two other Chinese, now in jail, to the 'rains the weather has cooled from one of the most widely dis-Dr. C. T. Wang's Note of July 11, It acknowledges the receipt of sary of note has passed (July 27),ture, "Miss Thompson," by W. down considerably. Another aniver-cussed stories of modern litera- that of the 1908 typhoon, which Somerset Maugham, produced as Portuguese Treaty of Dec. 1, 1887, levelled down some of the houses a stage play under the title of having
lapsed on April 28, the Arst time that "Rain." occupied for
1928, has become null and void. aumoter.
This during story of "Sadle and that the provisional regula- Thompson's domination by ations enclosed with the Note should swept South Sea island who forces tween the two countries. tyrannical reformer on a storm- be used to maintan relations be her to confess that she is an exile from the underworld of San Fran- in letter nor in spirit does the The reply points out that neither cisco and then determines to Treaty contain any disposition im break her defiant spirit and gain plying that it expired on April for the camp fire in which the first her repentance, is told with the 28, 1928. of split bamboo, were "done to a son" is the sort of screen narra course, sausages spitted on a length utmost realism. "Sadie Thomp-
As part of their case the pro- secution (conducted by Mr. Somerset Fitzroy, Assistant At torney General) set forth the operation of accounts with varlous local banks, which was alleged to constitute part of the conspiracy.
Witnesses were called' from the Yokohama Specie Bank and from
to an amount of $77,828.08 which
On August 3 an enjoyable outing west end of the Island, at the kind was held at. "Italian Bay," on the invitation of Rev. and Mrs. Bay. About 20 guests assembled in the evening, the majority indulging in a swim; others gathered brushwood
Change of Conditions.
This date marely marks, accord-
the Bank of East Asia with regard was transferred from the one banki turn" by each one. Ample provi-tive that is of interest to men anding to Article 46, the limit of the sion had been made to satisfy the women everywhere because its period of ten years at the end of characters are everyday people,
hungriest.
to the other. Ling Man-lai, perį procuration Manager of the Banki of East Asia, was cashier during While waiting for the moon to and their personalitics are believ which either party would be en- the material date of April 25, 1923, rise, snatches of well-known songs able. The situations which de- titled within six months to demand when a cheque from the Yokohama ere sung and when there was light velop from the reformer's strug-the revision of the tariff and com- Specic Bank was paid into the ac-nough to make out the arrow gle to choose between his devotion mercial Articles exclusively. mount of the "Man Fat Company Winding path. cheera were given to duty and the call of worldly "The change ·of political, of which it was shown that Lai for our host and hostess, and the desires forms a climax, of great economical or commercial condi Yin-to, S. T. Fok and C. Y. Fak trip home was made without any dramatic power. were the partners.
tions claimed to have occurred in accident. The rain of the morn- Gloria Swanson plays the both countries are not of a nature ing had copied the air, but none colourful role of "Sadie" and is which entitles China to dissolve the A CHEQUE FOR $75,000, fell to spoil the pleasure of the supported by Lionel Barrymore treat by unilateral withdrawal. The following day, that amount evening.
who appears in the picture as the "Under such pertinent conditions was considerably reduced when a
The thoughts of many were with reformer. Raoul Walsh, who and relevant circumstances, the cash cheque was drawn against the Dr. and Mrs. Kirk who sailed on made "What Price Glory direct-Portuguese Government can but re- account for the sum of $75,000, Saturday last for England, and weed the picture and also plays the but the statement that the Sino- and it was shown on the endorse are sorry to say they are not to re- part of a marine whose love and Portuguese Treaty of Dec. 1, 1867, ment that the sume money was turn to China. We wish the Doctor simple faith eventually brings is no longer in force and refuse to paid to "Chan Tsze-kai," whoever every success
in the work he is about the salvation of the out-acquiesce in the imposition of the For a cheque taking up. that man might be.
cast. Blanche Frederici, William provisional regulations." on that account, only twn signa- The service on the previous Sun-Stanton and many others are also:
Mutual Desire. conducted by the Rev. included in the large cast,
tures were necessary. Of the day was
Yin-to, personally.
three signatories, he only knew Law. W. Rogers, who gave a short ture, performances start prompt-in pursuance of the friendly rela- Owing to the length of the pic- Nevertheless, the Note continues, talk to the children and then spoke ly at the special times of 2.30, the problem of pain. and suffering. on some of the ways we could meet 5.00, 7.15 and 9.30.
Chang Tal-ahun a sub-account- ant of the Industrial and Commer- cial Bank of Chater-road was the next witness. On August 7, 1923, he said, the "Kwong Cheong" firm opened an with a first deposit of $4,000, and he knew Au Kim-lui as being one of the partners of that firm,
account at his Bank
Last Sunday, though stormy, the Sunday school was held as usual and in the afternoon the Rev. W. M. Robb of Takhing, preached a timely and searching sermon on the words to Elijah "What doest thou here?" the approaching
having in mind conference,
On Monday night we were glad to
arrived on
RESIDENTS MEET,
ANGLO-U.S. AMITY.
tions maintained between China and Portugal for many centurias the Portuguese Government is pre- pared to open negotiations for the revision of existing Treaty on a basis of equality, mutual respect and territorial sovereignty.
The Portuguese Government will be willing to conclude 2 new Treaty with the Chinese Govern- ment as
soon as circumstances
permit the application of its pro- mutual desire of the two countries visions and earnestly hope that the will be speedily fulfilled.
The Reply is signed by H.E. Joao Antonio de Bianchi, the Portuguese Minister to China.-Reuter.
S.P.C.A. CASE.
FINED FOR CRUELTY TO DUCKS.
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COMMANDER KENWORTHY DISCUSSES BLOCKADES. Later, he received one of the red deposit books exhibited in.
Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy, M.P., spoke at the Congress on Court as Exhibit C, with the order to collect on behalf of the Kwong hear that Dr. and Mrs. Goforth had Anglo-American relations, held the Island. They will by the National Council for the Cheong firm the sum of $50,000 | deposited with the Banking Dep. C. Mitchell. We are
be the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Prevention of War at Caxton Hall partment of the Wing On Company
thankful on July 7, on "Sea Power, the and to credit the Kwong Cheong that Mrs. Goforth, who has been Price of Freedom." firm with the same in the account some time in hospital, is so much He said that the acceptance of standing in their name in the Inhetter and will be able to take her the Kellogg proposals by the Bri- dustrial and Commercial Bank, purt on the programnie as arranged. tish Dominions and the other But payment was refused when the Next Sunday at 8 am, the Rev. great Powers, and the consequent book was presented at Wing On'a, W. W. Rogers will administer the renunciation by them and us of and the man who the next day call-1 Holy Communion to those who wish war as an instrument of national ed on witness as a consequence of to partake. This will be the open-policy, must mean, sooner or that hitel was Au Kim-lui,
ing service of the conference. later, a re-statement of the posi-I Be.. sides. the name of the firm, Au's)
tion of Britain in regard to her signature was all that was neces August & being the first Monday right of blockade. The theory drawings against that of the month, the annual meeting, that the British Navy could in sary for account.
of the Cheung Chau Residents the future reduce her enemy by
Inspector Fowler, of the Society Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, solicitor. Association, was held in the Assemblockade in the way Napoleonism for the Prevention of Cruelty to of Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist, bly Hall, the Rov. A. G. Lindquist and Kaiserism were reduced was Animals, this morning charged two Bald he took over charge
added
Commander holders of poultry stalls in the Cen- of the second vice president) being in the doubtful, subsequent action by the Kwong hair and Mr. Franklin, the secreto have the same favourable con- sell, for falling to supply water to Kenworthy. We were not likely tral Market, before Mr. R. E. Lind- Cheong firm und Au Kim-luitary and treasurer also on the plat-ditions in another war that we ducks in crates. against the Wing On Company, form. He rather fancied that they had: Reference was made to the depar-had in the last one.
The first defondant was stated to been to some other sclicitors be-ture of our President. Mr. L. proposals. in principle, we should have failed to provide water In
Having accepted the Kellogg fore they took the case to his Whyte, in March list and our vice declare our intention
three crates. of going office. He could not sny whether president, Dr. J. Lirk's more recent the whole
His excuse was that Au did not bring the defendant departure as mentioned above. The and embodying the second of supplied to them, and he had not the ducks had exhausted the water way with
America, into his office as well, as he could minutes, being read and balance President Wilson's not
Fourteen had an opportunity to refill the cans asheet accepted the following officers Points in Solemn Treaty. As regards Chinese
This when the Inspector came. book [produced) he were elected:
would mean that we agreed to the President: Rev. A. G. Lindquist. abandonment of blockade in a examined the crates, the defendant thought us far as he could remem-
The Inspector said that before he ber, he received it from Au for the Vice President: Mr. G. E. Wetton. private war, and only admitted assured him that all the fowls were purposes of the case..
Second Vice President: Rev. E. C. the closing of the trade routes of supplied with water.
the sea by international action re-for the enforcement of inter-
national covenants,
remember.
DIFFERENCES IN PRINTING.
Mitchell.
Mr. A. C. Franklin way Mr. Wilkie Lam, Manager of the elected as secretary and treasurer. Wing On Banking Department, was Committees for recreation, medical Dependent on Governments, skown two red deposit books simi-finance and religious service were Lord Thomson, the chairman, far to those issued by his Depart-nominated and elected.
referring to the question of an ment. After comparing the two Rev., J, C. Lowe proposed that a International Court of Justica, exhibits, which were Inbelled "B" special. collection be taken for some said that all existing courts were and "C" witness pointed certain needed repairs to the Hall roof. dependent on Governments and differentes in printing and acroll- This was passed.
Foreign Offices to a very large ex- work appearing on the Chineso Votes of thanks were paased for tent, and it was open to discussion page one. The watermark lines in the services rendered by officers and whether it would be possible to the central page of "C" were plae members of committee for the past create this completely indepen- ed wider apart than those in the rear.
dent body of men, and women corresponding page in "B." The Arrangements are to be made for perhaps, whom he would describe brackets were also different, the holding sports for the children. The as world citizens, really inspired arms in "B" being longer than in general meeting, was then brought by the wider outlook. The Bri- "C." The Chinese figure for 1 to
close a
meeting tish reservations were a far more existed, as a bigger character in of House owners Was held serious block on the execution of ."B" than in "C." There were also to elect new members for the board the Kellogg proposals than those
many points where the curves in of trustees for the Hall, the retiring put in by the French. the fancy scroll-wark were broken members being Mr. C. G. Alabaster
and
14
Answering a question by a
in "C," which were not broken in and Rev. A. J. Kemp. Mr. Wetten woman in the audience, on the "B." In Page 2 of "P" the bot- und Rev. C. J. Lowe were elected in spirit of such displays as the tom line did not run straight, their places.
Hendon Air Pageant, Lord Thom-1 across.
Discussion on various subjects son observed that it was a proof The same applied to Page 4. In were held at both meetings. Among of the existence of the war spirit the second column, on the left the items of interest was the an-that such entertainment could hand side, the word "moon" secur- nouncement that it was likely that compete successfully with other red when it should have been "day" an extra launch would be run from entertainments.
In the genuine deposit book. The Cheung Chau at 10.30 a.m. also that Mr. J. M. Robertson suid that half-chop on Page One did not the journey to Hong Kong might be he was deeply perturbed at re- correspond with what should have made in shorter time than at preceiving the testimonies of trust- been the other half on the opposite sent.-Dur Own Correspondent. page, showing that two different
chops had been used to make one
whole impression.
It followed!
worthy men on both sides of the Atlantic as to the existence of a state of positive ill-feeling among the people of each nation against the other nation as a whole. Such
then that if one one-half chop was bility, even probability, of a war feelinga undoubtedly arose from genuine, the other half was not between the Mother Country irritations over such things as
Witness in further explanation and the United States... of what he meant to say, suggest ed that both genuine leaves and hoping that the Pact proposed by certain crude body of public opin- One of the great reasons for the War Debt, but they had an unfortunate effect in creating a forged ones had been lifted and Mr. Kellogg would be carried out on that lent itself to the most resewn to make up the "doctored" was that its ratification would lamentable of manifestations deposit book that was presented to make impossible once and for ever the utterances of men of the his Department for the payment all these lamentable vapourings dichting services as to the possi of $50,000,
as to a probable or possible war]; (Continued at foot of Preceding The case was adjourned. between the nations. (Applause)
Column.)
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