FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1928.
HANDWRITING TEST reet to say that he gave only 26 NANKING'S CHANGES
Further hearing of the case was adjourned unt the afternoon, when the Hon. Mr. C. Mel. Messer, Colon- fal Treasurer, will give evidence.
but the time varied when there was
a day.
-NATIONALIST SYSTEM OF
GOVERNMENT.....
-LAW OF RE-ORGANISATION.
Nanking. Yesterday.
THE CHINA MAIL,
MR. FTSE YAT
FUNERAL LAST. NIGHT AT CATHOLIC CEMETERY-
LARGELY ATTENDED.
SHADOWS BEFORE.
COMING EVENTS ANNOUNCED IN THE "MAIL."-
To-day Queen's Two Lovers"
Theatre
Oct. 7 to 8-Queen's Theatre;
"Ritzy
Oct. 7 to 9-World Theatre; "Girl Shy."
Oct. 7 to 9-Star Theatre; "Why
Oct 9 to 10-Queen's Theatre; "Children of Divorce."
Ciris Go Back Home."
Oct 9, to 10-Star Theatre; "A Kiss in the Dark"
UN TON Oct. 10 to 13-World Theatre:
Oct. 11 to 18 Queen's Theatre; "Bardelys the Magnificent"
"London."
[days' notice according to the calon- dar, manth, but he was given the (Continued From Page 1.) . benefit of those five days, and only
25 days' wiges was paid by him.
In examination by Mr. Russ, after Replying to Mr. Russ the wit- ness said that at the time he report-iffin, Mr. Black speaking as to the
The funeral of Mr. Francisco Tee To-day-World Theatre; "What routine attending the cheques, stated ed the loss of both lots of 80 che that when chèques were brought to
The law governing the ro-or-Yat, whose deaths 4th year Price Glory!" ques, no steps were taken at all.
With regard to the cheques filled him for signature, he would check ganisation of the Nationalist Goy was reported yesthitable place To-day-Star Theatre; "The Road In by the witness, Mr. Hazelrigg the accounts to see that they were
the Central Political Counell, which Happy Valley, laat evening pointed out that in the alleged forg-properly made out, and in addition ernment was formally adopted by the Roman Catfile gemetery, to Romance."
There was nu exceedingly large ed cheque drawn in favour of Katz would scrutinise the vouchers upon, also passed a resolution accepting i which auch payments were made. and Co. the letter "z" appeared like a capital letter, whereas in the cheIt would take him less than 30 the resignation of Mr. Taal Yuan-attendance. His Lordship Bishop lin to replace him in the chancel Colony, was represented by the Very que filled by the witness in Court the seconds to scrutinise each cheque, pel and appointed Mr. Chiang Mon- H. Valtorta, who is absent from the "was of the running hand type nead of further enquiries. He had lorship of the National University Rev. Fr. Spada, who officiated at the Council and appolating Dr. Wang graveside. He was assisted by the Witness said that he always wrote
at least to go through 100 cheques in Chung-hui as Minister of Justice. Rev. Frs. Banchio, Terruzzi, Paul a running hand "z."
The standing committee of the Lu and, John Sita. Fether. Morrer Witness signature varied a good
The deceased's family were the deal, but not to the extent that he Central Executive Committee also was also among those present. could not detect essential differences adopted the law governing the re-
other re In the forged cheques. As a rule, organisation of the Nationalist Gov-principal mourners, accompanied by
the grandchildren and latives. Previous Hearing
he had only two or three cheques to ernment and further resolved as fol-
Among others who attended to After Mr. Hazelrigg's opening, re-sign a day in favour of private firms, lows:-
"In order that the Nationalist pay their laat respecte to a popular ported in yesterday's "Chinu Mall," without reckoning others which,
Lammerta" Auction” Mr. R. E. Lindsell took evidence being made out for heads of Depart Farty shall carry out the Three resident were Mesars. Ab Kom-tong,
October G-At Godown No. 51 in tite case against Carvalho Yeoments, were in the nature of more Peoples Principles in accordance Ho Leung, Ho lu, Ho Kwong, Choa who is charged with defrauding the transfers. He could not say that with Sun Yat-sen's fundamentals Po-aten, Weng Kwangi, In Lan- Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Hong Kong Treasury in January Mr. Messer's signature varied like of national reconstraction," and to chuen, Ho Ki, Lady Horum D. Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon, 291
train the people in exercising their Bush, J. F. Grose, C G. Anderson, cases clarettes, 10.30 am.** this year of $260,407.93 by forging his own.
Land Sales three cheques in the name of the The Forged Cheques political power during the period H. K. Hung, C. Chon J. Alves,
October 9-At P. W. D. Offices, Handed the forged cheques, wit-of political tutelage, until the inau H. A. Lammert, J. Choa, W. Hall, Colonial Treasurer (Hon. Mr. C. Mel, Messer) and the Treasury Ac-ness detailed those essential differ-guration of the period of constitu-J., W. Kew, J. S. Landolt, Ko Crown lands at Shamshulpo, and ré-tionalism when, a democratic gov Leung-ho, E. Ho Tung, Choa Mong-kok Tsui, respectively, 3 pm. countant (Mr. Thomas Black); and ences to which he previously
Meetings, For instance, in the loop ernment shall have been realised, Cheung, Mr. J. Landalt (represent:
meeting of with uttaring the three cheques ferred. knowing them to be forged.
which began the letter on one the Standing Committee of the Cening Messrs. Sander Wieler and Co.), To-day-Monthly Mr. C. A. S. Russ was for the cheque, while the difference between tral Executive Committee has de-3. M. de Rocha, Laung Hing-kee, A. the the Hong Kong Football Re- defence, whilst Mr. F. C. Jenkin (In the other two cheques which he con- cided on the following fundamental A, Alves, P. M N. da Silva Leung ferees Assen, Chaplain's Hut, Scan-
WI8 that principles-
Chung-ming, Fred Kew, Wong Mow-dal Pt., 6 p.m. structed by Messrs. Johnson, Stokes sidered rather marked,
lom, H: F. Hung, H Dixon; C. October 12-Annual meeting of and Master) watched the case in there was one loop on one cheque
Cham Ming, Ho Choing, Lo Kal- the Hong Kong & Canton Ice Manu- the interest of the Hong Kong Bank-and none on the other. ing Corporation. Mr. D. J. Lewis Mr. Russ: Of course, Mr. Black,
hong, Brother Marclan Bros Cas- facturing Co., Ltd; 11.30 am. was also present in' Court.
you have had expert opinion on
sian, Bro. Wilfrid, Bre. Benedict. this?
At the close of his outline of the case against Yea, Mr. Hazelrigg read prisoner's statements when he was charged with forgery.
Replying to the charge relating to the cheque in favour of Katz and Co., for $86,985.33, prisoner said: "I did not do the forgery of the cheque. I will say only that now and. anything I can do for the Gay- ernment I will do in Court."
Witness: No.
Have you examined these cheques with an expert?-No, unless you call Mr. Messer an expert.
National Convention Firstly, during the period of poli- tical tutelage the National congress of Nationalist Party delegates shall represent the national convention in guiding the people and exercising political sovereignty;
Secondly, at the adjournment (of the annual session) of the national congress of the Nationalist Party delegates, the political power shall be veated in the Central Executive Committee and exercised by a com-
What about Mr. Dovey? Witness replied that Mr. Dovey asked him one or two questions and of course, he answered them.
Detailing further differences, wit-mittee; ness referred to the placing of the With regard to the cheque in signature out of alignment with the favour of the Min Tak Co., for dotted line provided for it. He $78,300.41, Yen said: "That is all did not agree with Mr. Russ that a about the same as the Katz and cheque could be or had been signed Co., charge. That is all."
on a forged voucher.
Mr.
As a matter of fact, witness firet saw the cheques in January when
It.
The Writing
Have you been called upon by the Governor to examine cheques or
"Breathless" express an opinion thereon? No.
Thirdly, the people shall gradually be trained in the exercise of their, four political rights, namely election, recall, initiative and, referendum;
Oct. 11 to 18-Star Theatre; "Loves Greatest Mistake.
October 12-Annual general Mrs. Ho Kom-tong, Mrs.Ho Sal-meeting of the Hong Kong Cricket cheung, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Hp Sal Ki, Club, at the Pavilion, 5.30 p.m. Mrs. Ho Sal-wing, the Meses Ger- October 22-Annual meeting of trude and Angeline Choa.
the Ladies (Golf) Section at Holena May Institute; I a.m.
The compadre aral members of the staff of the Nippon Yuen Kaisha were 'also present.
Sports
October 6-American tournament, Ladies Recreation Club Peak-road,
October 6 & 8 Sixth Extra Race meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Happy Valley, 2.30 p.m.
Several local Catholic Institutions which the deceased had supported at 2.30 p.m. during his lifetime sent representa-] tives. These included students of the Kai Lap School, Sisters of the Italian and French Convents, Sisters of the Home for the Blind, and Little Sisters of the Poor.
October. 8. Tattoo Searchlight Soccer at Sookumpoo, 7.30 p.m.
October 11-BIHarda match: Chineas European YMCA. T. Y.M.C.A., 9 p.m.
Fourthly, the five political powers
The large number of floral tributes of government namely execution, legislation, judiciary, examination which were conveyed to the cemetery
October 13-Annual Athletic and supervision shall be vested in in two motor cars, included those the Government Council of the Na- from his beloved children (Nicholas, sports of the H.K.V.D.C. on Kow- shall Simon and Elizabeth, Agnes; Beat- loon Cricket ground, starting 2.30 tionalist Government which have complete authority to exercise rice, Frank, Lily and Cecilia); his prid
grandchildren, (Andrew, October 19-Whist Drivo: (Euro- them so as to build a foundation for beloved government by popular election dur-Lucy. Agnes, Mary, Annie, Kittle pean Y.M.C.A.), 9. p.m. ing the period of constitutionalism; and Peter); Sir Robert and Lady
Important Affaire
Ho Tung, Mr. and Mrs. Ho Kom Fifthly, the Central Executive tong, Sir Shou-son Chow, the Hon. Committee and the Central Political Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Kotowall, Messrs. Counell shall direct and supervise J. M. Wong, Choa Poyew, Li Yau- the Government Counell in the exe- taun, Weng Kwong-til, Tse Tsan-
of important national tal, Mok Kon-sang. U ST cution
South China Association, Chinese affairs;
Sixthly, the revision and Merchants Club, Chinese General interpretation of the law gov Chamber of Commerce, The Italiar: crning the reorganisation of Fathers, the Italian Consul and the Nationalist Government shall Vice-Consul. be decided and carried out.
mitice and the Central Political THE PRINCE'S VISIT.
Council"
October 81-Tenth bi-annual race for ships" lifeboats (Royal H.K.Y.C., Trevassa Trophy), 4 p.m. Miscellaneous To-ddyGrand Tattoo, Seokum- poo, 8.30 p.m.
To-day Memorial Service at St. John's Cathedral for “Anking" piracy victims, 5.80 p.m.
October 25-Firat Debate of the Senson (European Y.M.C.A.) 9 p.m.
Regarding the cheque in favour of the Man Lee Co., for $92,142.19 There was a tick which was Yee said: "It is all the same as noticeable to the T. on the disputed have said in antwer to the first cheques while the bottom of the "B" charge."
looked to him as if it had been care- Answering the three charges of fully filled in on the Min Tak chèque. uttering the three forged cheques, The "B" looked as if It had been Yeo said: "I think I will not say deliberately and carefully built into anything about this charge here: the signature. Although his signa- will do it In Court."
ture might have varied a times, All the statements were signed by such a "B" could not have escaped the prisoner in the name of "Y. This attention, so obvious was the Taim."
difference it presented to him. Treasury Winces
Prisoner left the Treasury with In the absence of the Colonfallan excellent record. He was reput Treasurer who was unable to attend led to be an efficient clerk, and wit Court because of the Legislativeness still thought he was all that. Council's Budget meeting,
He thought recused was not given a Thomas Black, accountant at the testimonial on leaving as he prob- Colonial Treasury was the first wit-zbly did not ask for one. ness called. He had been at the Mr. Russ: He left because of by the Central Executive Com-
1926. Treasury since February
some trouble?-That was the excuse.
Afire engine was used as a Since March 1926 all Treasury
But it was a fact that he did have
feared at the Alton, Hampshire, cheques bore the signatures of Mr.
some trouble with someone in his The revised law governing the
A HOMELY EPISODE IN funeral of Mr. John Herbert Dyer, Messer and of witness as Cashier.
cflce?-Witness: Yés.
reorganisation of the Nationalist
MAA FRANCE
of Bournemouth, a founder of the: Referring to the three cheques
Who was that?-Mr. Kennedy Government in final form dif-
National Fire Brigada Union and forming the subject of the charges!
Skipton.
fers from the original draft in
Paris If the pilgrimage to the father of Mr. Arthur Dyer, chief of against prisoner, Mr. Black said
Mr. Hazlerigg, (re-examining): several important aspects. The ad- that neither at the period-mentioned or at any other date did the Trea-Do you profess to be a handwriting dition is a preamble which readebattlefields had been undertakeit the London Fire Brigade:
The Nationalist Party of China, by French ex-soldiers instead of expert?-Witness: 'A long way from sury make out cheques in favour of
In pursuance of the Three People's members of the British Legion and Katz and Co., Min Tak Co., or Man
Principles and the Five. Power Con- their families the French Press Lee Co.
stitution, hereby established the Re- could not have given more space to recording the moving incidents public of China.
that bove happened., Nor could the Model Government Remarking that Mr. Huss's breath-
"The Party having swept away very full reports have been more. of the Hong Kong and Shanghai tess examination had left him rather and removed all-obstacles by mili- sympathetically written. Bank, after he had been unable to account for three entries which confused, Mr. Hazlerigg proceeded tary coaquest to that of political What particularly ouched the the the Prince of Wales in visiting his appeared in the bank pass-book, as to question witness as to the com- tutelage, now must establish a French Imaginaion was the act of having been drawn upon the Gen-panies whose names appeared on model government based on eral Account of the Hong Kong Gov. the forged cheques and as to the re- Five Power Constitution, to train old billet, mentioned by the spective amount. Witness replied the people so that they will be able special correspondent of "The that he had never heard nor had to exercise. political powers and Daily Telegraph, it was while Mr. Black then explained certain anything to do with the amounts facilitate the party in hastening the driving through the village of features on the Treasury cheques which were drawn in their favour. handing over of such powers to the Wizernes that the Prince ordered which distinguished them.
his chauffeur to stop. His Royal the Nationalist Highness gave instructions, and the others and which seemingly would The amounts were unusually large people. have made forgery a dimcult matter; ones, and he would have recollected Accordingly, In addition to certain protective any such payments made to these Party, in fulfilling the duty of motor car draw up in front of, the direction and supervision of the farmhouse occupied by Mand The serial lettera, the words "Cashier companies.
Such large amounts would usually Nationalist Government devolving Me Nettingnoit Joly and "Colonial Treasurer" were add- be associated with contracts for upon it by virtue of its history, Prince left the car and entered the ed at the foot of each cheque.public work, and witness personally hereby formulates and promulgates farmyard. The farmer was
Practice at Treasury saw, such contracts whenever they the law governing the organisationing at the door in his shir Continuing witness said it was the were made and studied the details of the Nationalist Government, and Mme. Nettingnions Joi practice of the Treasury in 1927 in so far as they were concerned The law while dealing with the forward, but stopped. to requlaltion for cheque books with the Treasury. Whenever a general, organisation and functions you do not al zeebeni containing 600 cheques oach, and contractor completed some work, he of the Nationalist Government, said the Prince Mon Die producing the stubs of two of these would submit the bill to the P.W.D. leaves the details of organisation Dieu, c'est Mons!
claimed on recognising witness explained that 30 cheques erglacer in charge, from whom it of the various councils to be work had been removed without authority would paus, after being certifed and ed out by the councils themselves time guest who had his
Another chance, i that wheresa the farmhouse from each stub. The three forged initialled, to the Accounts Office of
and the cheques appeared to have been, re- the Public Works Department. With it is provided in the draft that in the event of the chairman of the moved from One of these cheque a voucher it would then be present Government Council” being unable,
Intö books.
ed to the Director of Public Works, to carry out his duties, a councillor Witness added that between 0,000 and after receiving his signature should act on his behalf, the lawy to 10,000 cheques were issued a year would be presented at the Treasury as it stands provides, that the on General Account, and he always The rate of each payment would then Director of the Administrativ kept an extra cheque book in reserve be checked with the contract Council shall exercise the fun to meet contingencias. y
schedule, and in the final step, the of chairman of the
they were shown to him at the office
ernment..
from
It was customary in the year. 1927 official votes would be looked up to ernment in such
to keep the reserve book in the book see if such payment was well-cover- Router
"safe in the general office The one ed
in current use was kept on the
The Vouche
Cashier's deak during office hours. Mr. Black-
but after was kept in the same book examine all
safe, the Keys of which, were in the they were broug custody of the Cash Book clerk and cheque to be made out. the Chief Revenue. clerk. Rants and would
Assessment Rolls and also
books for
were other
lous Items of
Bife and the clerk who the various books all had
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