THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1929.
Sport Columns
RACEHORSE OWNER
$15,000 WON IN STAKES BY GIN SLING
BANKRUPT'S STORY
The public examination of John Eleazor Johannes was resumed in the Bankruptcy Court Singapore, on July 5 before Mr. Justice Deane. In answer to the Assistant Of cial Assignee (Mr. T. B. Cocker), examinee said that in partnership with others he had owned the local race-horses Gin Sling, Horace L., Speed Arrow, Master Warkon and Phillippa. The other partners were his brother (Mr. B. E. Johan- nes) and Mr. F. C. d'Almeida. The racing partnership originated with d'Almeida's sole ownership of Warkon, for which he paid £100, towards the end of 1921. Examinee
did not pay cash for his share in When it was the partnership. decided to give up racing, examinee's share of the losses was $3,000.
Mr. Cocker: You might be des- cribed as a "loss partner."
THE CHINA MAIL,
brother ran the business at a pro-
fit of $1,200.
His Lordship: the $8,000?
After paying off
Examinee said that was so. The previous owner, had been defraud- ed to the extent of $7,000 by That was why she sold.
that he was nol acquainted with dishonest employees.
Chinese card games.
Mr. A. M. Sarkies saved examinee'
and examinee's brother from ing made bankrupt by the on whith F. C. d'Almeida and Co, and A. M. Sarkies and Co. (Amalgamated) had an overdraft. For the amount of examinee's share of the overdraft, guaranteed by Mr. A. M. Sarkles, examinee Kave him a promissory note. did examinee's brother.
So
CHILE TO-DAY
COMING NATION OF SOUTH AMERICA
GREAT AMBITIONS
Most people who have never visited South America conalder life in that Mr. Cocker: And after 11 Continent to
be very precarious, be-months you turned it into a limited | People in the Old Country picture to bank liability company, What moved themselves deeds of violence, knifings, shooting "affairs; and imagine that you to do that 7-
Examinee replied that be and South America is a warm spot gen- his brother had personal debts. erally. Those ideas may have been all Examinee owed $50,000, including right twenty or thirty years ago, but Sarkies, they are very much out of date to his note to Mr. A. M. Examinee's brother's debts must day. South America is half of the New World, and as such can teach have amounted to about $90,000 chaotic Europe many things so far as including his brother's note to Mr-law and order are concerned. A. M. Sarkies.
It is unnecessary to write усту Mr. Cocker: Mr. Sarkies' idea much concerning the geographic con- was that in the event of your going .ditions of Chile. It is sufficient to re- bankrupt, there would remain the mind our readers that the Republic is a long narrow trip 2,500 miles in company ?-That may be so.
The examination was further longth, and at its broadest part it is
but 200 miles. amal-adjourned.-Straits Times.
The nature of the climatic conditions varies from the tropical desert "Pampa" of the north, to the very wet southern region. Al most every kind of productive activity is pursued within those two thousand Live hundred odd miles of coastline,
Sarkies and Co., Ltd., had to close down when F. C. d'Almeida closed.
Mr. Cocker: Why was it start- ed at all? Both companies had the same membership.
Examines: After the gamation the two companies had the same membership.
A Partnership Masquerade Mr. Cocker: After the amai- gamation, why was it recessary to
keep on A. M. Sarkies and Co. ?---- F. C. d'Almeida had a contract to supply gums with a New York firm, which insisted on a monoply. Mr. Cocker: So to overcome that dufficulty all the members mas- queraded as A. M. Sarkies and Co. and dealt with all the other New York firms --That is sc.
LIFE SAVING
EXAMINATION OF POLICE
CANDIDATES
STANDARD GOOD
An examination for the Pro- ficiency Certificates and Bronze Medallions of the R.LS.S was held yesterday. The party pro- ceeded by launch to Lyeemun where they were joined by the in- structors, L/Bdr. W. Adams and Gur. T. Hallstone, of the R.A. There were thirteen candidates presented, the partner for the odd man being C. S. Hunt, rendered valuable assistance with these classes, and is now instruct
who has
Eleven candidates obtained both the awarde, fulfilling 8}] the necessary tests to the Examiner's satisfaction:--
Examinee said his wife paid his share, of the losses. Gin Sling was drawn at the Singapore Turf The two banking accounts, Club by B. E. Johannes in 1922, examinee, proceeded, were
kept and he paid £100 for it. Gin separate, but they were at the Sling was the best horse of the same bank. Int. He brought in $15,000 in Bought G. H. Sweet Shop stakes. Speed Arrow, a pony, Proceeding, examinee said in was drawn the same time as Gin 1926 his brother
and
he had Sling, and £75 was paid for him nothing to do and were heavily in He brought in $6,000 or $7,000. debt to Mr. A. M. Sarkies. They Horace I was bought in Java by then approached Mr. A. M. Sarkiesing a class himself. Mr. F. C. d'Almeida for about and asked him to guarantee a pro- $2,500 or $3,000. He brought in missory note for the amount for $5,000. Phillippa was bought at which the lady who then owned the same time as Horace for the G. H. Sweet Shop was willing about the same price. She died. to sell it. It was Mr. A. M. Mr. Cocker: So you appear to Sarkies who suggested that have won about $26,000.
Against examinee and his brother should that you have the cost of the try to get the place. It was from horses, $14,500. What was the two chetties that the money was upkeep ?
to be obtained. The idea was to Examince: About $100 a month get $6,000 from each chetty, and each. Master Warkon was the sign a note for $8,000 in each case, one that caused all the trouble, the extra $2,000 being interest, We had him for two years, Gin The chetties were willing to Sling and Speed Arrow we had for lend, but stipulated for more signatories than examinee and his Examinee, proceeding, said they brother. Finally, there were had on
an average three of the eight signatories; they. were horses running at each meeting. examince, examinee's brother, Mr. The upkeep of all the horses was and Mrs. A. M. Sarkies, examinee's $400 a month. The $100 a month wife, and examinee's brother's for each horse included the pay-wife. The G. H. Sweet Shop thus ment to the trainer, who-together went into examinee's and with the jockey, got..a present of examinee's brother's possession. about $100 each when a horse Two or three months after the pur-
a year.
won.
Mr. Cocker: And I suppose you betted as well? When did you begin.
Examinec said his largest bet was the purchase of 40 tickets, 20 for a win and 20 for a place.
Mr. Cocker: Do not conceal these things.. They are bound to come out. Did you not make private bets?
Examinee said he did not. Mr. Cocker: Do you swear to that? Yes, I do.
Examince added that his brother, B. E. Johannes bet to about the Same extent. As far as examinee knew F. C. d'Almeida also did not indulge in private bets.
In reply to Mr. Cocker witness said all the gambling he had in dulged in was bridge at a quarter of a cent a point.
"No Roulette in Singapore" Mr. Cocker: Do you swear you have not gambled at roulette?
Examinee replied that there was no roulette in Singapore. He did play poker but he did not gamble on the results of football matches. Mr. Cocker: Now, do not try to hide these things. What did you go to the football matches for ?
Examinee replied that hundreds of people went to football matches without betting on them... He had
been a player at school.
Asked whether it was true that he gambled on the results of boxing. matches, examinee said he had not attended any in Singapore.
Mr. Cocker: To gamble on them, it is not necessary that you should attend them.
Witness denied that he had. gambled on them, or that he had played Chinese card games chance for stakes. He added
of
chase it was found necessary to ask Mr. A. M. Sarkies to guarantee an overdraft with the P. and O. Bank. The overdraft was re- quired to buy cutlery, tables, etc. The overdraft at first was $5,000. Later it was increased to $10,000. For 11 months examinee and his
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P/S. K. W. Ritchie, L/S J. A. R. May, 8/1 A. E. Carey, L/S L. J. Wagland, L/S. F. E. Howarth, L/S. A. E. Banks, L/S C. W. Brand, L/S. T. A. Hughes and Cpls.. Ali Mohammed B321, Fatteh Haider Shah B290 and Hasham Khan, B50.
The weather conditions were
ideal for the tests and the general standard of the candidates good.
THE
ABATO"
ONLY TWO SURVIVORS. PICKED UP
was
Valparaiso, Yesterday. Only two survivors have been picked up, of a crew of forty which went down on the Chilean transport, "Abato,” which sank dur» ing a severe storm off Valparaisó. The vessel foundered before ves- sels speeding in response to the 5.0.S. signals were able to assist.
Reuter's American Service.
American Athletes
ROUND THE CINEMAS
A NEW ROLE FOR WILLIAM HAINES
"EXCESS BAGGAGE"
William Haines, who has hitherto been associated only with the broad- est farce, has an entirely different role in "Excess Baggage," a remark- able story of stage life,, which will be screened from to-day to Saturday at the Queen's Theatre.
The story concerns the adventures of a theatrical married couple who fail to reach stardom together, but win success individually. They be- come estranged, although they still love each other, and the dramatic manner in which their problem is solved before the audience in one of the biggest theatres in New York is one of the most unusual climaxes ever screened, according to advance reports,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has spared no expense to make this film one of its big successes. James Cruze, the director of the "Covered Waggon," is largely responsible for the success of the picture. The from the nitrate "Oficinas" and mines of the north, to the richly fertile story was adapted from the well- agricultural and pastural land of South-known stage
by John ern Chile.
McGowan.
One of the first things that General
Carlos Ibanez did when he became Pre- sident of the Republic in May, 1927, was to identify his opponents AS "Enemies of the Country." That, of coursé, is an old dodge, but as a poli tical weapon it is most Tective. Many of our readers will remember that during the War many of the members of the present Labour Cabinet were also identified as "Enemies. of the Country." and their opposition became
very easily quashed. In the case of Chile the smothering of all opposition in 1927 was also pardonable becauer it was likewise a national necessity. The Ibanez Administration was given Chile more than two years of well the Republic well on the way to be- ordered government, and it has started
come a great industrial State. Chile has great ambitions in that direction, and she has certainly set about indus- trialising herself in a very business like fashion. By placing heavy duties on all imported goods, the national in- dustries have been fostered; so much so, that, foreign producing concerns have realised that their prices are all
have therefore wrong, and
gone to
Chile and have set up their own fac-
tories inside the country.
Success
The supporting cast was chosen | with care, and includes Ricardo Cortez, Kathleen Clifford, Greta Granstedt, Neely Edwards, and Cyril Chadwick.
FRENCH CHAMBER
GOVERNMENT HAVE A SECOND SUCCESS
M. POINCARE INDISPOSED
Paris, Yesterday. The Government had a second success when the Chamber by 350
votes to 238 rejected the motion of M., Leon Blum for adjournment of the ratification, question.
It is reported that M. Poincare is suffering from a slight tem- perature due to overwork, as a re- sult of his 14-hour speech, and yesterday's 12-hour debate in the Chamber in the tropical heat.
His doctor has ordered him to rest, but he expects to return to the Chamber to-morrow-Reuter.
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NEW YORK
The future for Chile is very promis- ing. She has untold mineral wealth in the Andes in the North-her manufac turing concerns are working efficiently and the rich vineyards and pasture lands of the South have great possibi- 46,000 TON LINER LEAVES FOR lities. Finally, it must be remembered that the
Chileans themselves are highly cultured and industrious people, and therefore it is quite certain that Chile is the coming country of the Con- tinent where there will be great econo- mic developments in the near future. Contributed.
The thankoffering fund in Lon- don for hospitals, including the £105,000 gift of "Audax," amount
ed to £359,768.
Here's the entire Columbia University: 150-pound crew which, in spite of its defeat at the hands of Harvard, is considered the best crew of its class in America. On their young shoulders rested the responsibility of upholding the rep of the United States on the water when they met the bast Britain's crew in races at Henley and Marlow.
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MAIDEN TRIP
Bremerhaven, Yesterday. The new Norddeutscher Lloyd 46,000 ton liner "Breinen" started to-day on her maiden trip to New York...
Advertisements proclaim she will do the trip in five days, though the management state there is no intention of trying to beat the "Mauretania's" record.
The "Bremen" carries 1,800 pas- sengers and 900 crew-Reuter.
EXPLORATION
SUCCESSFUL DUTCH EFFORTS IN TIBET
Bombay, Yesterday. The Dutch explorer, Herr P. G. Visser, has returned to Leh, Kashmir, having successfully car- ried out the first part of an ex- pedition to the Karakoram Moun-. tains, in Tibet.
Herr Visser explored and map- ped the hitherto unknown Upper Bubra, the principal range of the Karakoram. He discovered many glaciers, one of which was over 80 kilometres in extent.-Reuter.
The
THE PATHFINDER"
Le Bourget, Yesterday, aeroplane "Pathfinder,” (which recently crossed the Atlan tic from USA.) has arrived at Paris-Reuter.
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