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MURDER TRIAL NEARS
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COUNSELS' SPEECHES
MEDICAL EVIDENCE DESCRIBED AS "A TRAVESTY.”.
MR. JENKIN'S
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POINTS
The trial of Wong Sik-cheung on a charge of murder in Yau- mati on April 1 reached its closing stages It the Assizes this morn ing, when counsel for both prosecution and defence addressed the jury. It is expected that the Chief Justice (Sir J. H. Kemp) will Bum-up this afternoon.
The addresses turned largely upon the question of the admis sibility or not of the medical evidence. Mr. Fitzroy for the 'Crown, emphasised that the medical evidence was adequate to prove death by strangulation. The post-mortem had been carefully con- dacted, with plenty of time taken over it, by a fully-trained and qualified man.
SHBD
HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JULY 10, 1931.
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POSEIDON DISASTER CRISIS OF GERMAN OUR TOO PEACEFUL WHAT MORATORIUM MR. W. A. HANNIBAL
FUND.
REICHSBANK.
Navy's Thanks to the President Seeks a Loan
Public.
LETTER FROM COMMODORE.
from Brita
VISIT TO LONDON.
London, Yesterday.
RULE IN INDIA.
Authorities Blamed for Lack of Force.
MEANS TO BRITAIN.
Said to Involve Loss of £11,000,000.
UNDUE RETICENCE,
NO MORE SACRIFICES.
PASSES.
An Old and Popular Resident.
LINGERING ILLNESS.
The following letter has been
Rugby, Yesterday. received by Mr. A. L. Shields,'
On arrival in London Dr. H. In the House of Commons, at President of the Hong Kong Luther, President of the Reichs- the request of Conservatives, branch of the Navy League, from for the Continent in company affairs with particular reference R.N., Commodore, Hong Kong, with Mr. Montagu Norman, Gov-to the Cawnpore riots, Burma, Captain A. H. Walker, O.B.E., expressing the Navy's thanks to ernor of the Bank of England, and the economic boycott. all concerned in the Poseidon who left for Basle-Reuter. Lord Irwin, the late Viceroy. Fund:-
Extension of Credits F
was present in the distinguished Rugby, Yesterday. strangers' gallery.
Rugby, Yesterday We regret to record the death Arrangementa, are proceeding of a well-known and highly re- for a meeting in London on July
President Hoover's debt suspen- Mr. Walter bank, immediately entrained discussion took place on Indian
Sir,--On behalf of the per-' sonnel of the Royal Navy at Hong Kong, I desire to convey our warmest gratitude to you, and, through you, to all those at Hong Kong who have sub. scribed so generously to the local Fund for the relief of dis-
don disaster.
Mr. Fitzroy-contended-that-the-defence-had-suggested-that-the-tress arising out of the Poset. → medical witness was incompetent to conduct a post-mortem, or to determine the cause of death.
IMAGINATION OR TRUTH?
Replying for the defence, Mr. (amination was to find out the F. C. Jenkin referred to the medi-cause of death."
The manner in which all sec- tions of the community haye responded to the appeal is more than gratifying and is proof of the affection felt by Hong Kong for the Royal Navy.
Our thanks are also due to the Navy League for organis- ing this Fund and to the Press for their valuable assistance in the matter.
I understand that, as in the case of the Sepoy disaster fund last year, the sum subscribed:
Dr. Luther, the President of
Dr. M. Luther.
Lord Winterton, referring to the disturbances in Chittagong, Cawnpore, and the scope of the outbreak in Burma, said that an- xiety was increased by undue re- ticence on the part of the Secre- tary for Indis and his failure, which he blamed, to insist on-a display and use of force which, had action been taken at the out- set, would have saved many valuable lives.-British Wireless Service.
FLIGHT TO JAPAN
FRUSTRATED.
Mishap to Plane Whilst Re-Fuelling in Air.
FORCED TO DESCEND.
Solomon, Alaska, Yesterday.
17 of experts in connection with spected resident of the Colony, in sion proposals. According to a which took place at his residence, Albert Hannibal, Washington Press message the 5, Thorpe Manor, May Road, at United States will be represented
by Mr. Hugh Gibson, United 5 o'clock this morning. States Ambassador at Brussels. Mr. Hannibal had not been in In the House of Commons to-good health for some little time,
Mr. Hugh Gibson, day the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer Mr. Philip Snowden, was
will be remitted to the Royal, the German Reichsbank, arrived Naval Benevolent Trust with at Croydon by aeroplane before the proviso that a fixed sum is lunch and had a two-hour confer to be placed at the immediate ence with the German Ambassa- disposal of each widow or next dor before leaving again at three fuel in mid air compelled Robbins culation of the British loss of A mishap in an attempt to re-questioned as to the basis of cal-
cal evidence as "a travesty." He Mr. Fitzroy then read out cer- set up twelve points for the contain passages from Taylor's sideration of the jury, each of Medical Jurisprudence bearing which
he afterwards.. elaborat on the case, asking the jury to ed themselves..
bear their application in mind.. Regarding the other evidence; Not Work of One Man. Mr. Fitzroy suggested that pri- soner's version of his own move the other witnesses, and the gen- Speaking of the evidence of ments was a tissue of lies. Iteral line of defence, counsel said was incredible that three women, it would be rather difficult to be. from different positions, should love that one inan alone could ali imagine they saw what they have committed this particular had said they saw. Nor was it crime. Every witness said the likely that they could have all en saw the father, Wong Kan, strug- tered into a conspiracy to convict gling with the victim. The prin saying that by turning your Bank.. the prisoner.
In opening his address for the sooner had said that the Crown Crown, Mr. Fitzroy dealt with ence as they did because possi- witnesses might have given evid- the evidence put forward in the bly they might have incriminat- case. It was not possible to geted themselves.
a story from several witnesses
dealing with the same incident, "Why they should do this, is he said, without a certain amount difficult to understand," said Mr.
"There was of difference in the versions. In Fitzroy.
no men- this case there were certain ex-tion of any grudge against the traordinary features concerning prisoner. And also, why should the light at the time of the strug- they all say the same thing, and gle. Two witnesses had referred thus conspire, for it amounts to to the light as being on when cer- a conspiracy, against the prison tain things happened. Others er?"
had said it was not. But they had all explained in detail 'what they saw, or it might be what they thought they saw..
Medical Evidence.
'.
Prisoner's "Lies"
suspension plan and as, to the
and on June 5 it was deemed ad- visable to remove him to the. French Hospital for treatment. He struggled bravely against various complications that set-in- but on June 17 was taken back to his home, still in a serious 'con- dition. In spite of all care and attention, he was unable to rally, and the end came after 'much suffering.
Mr. Hannibal, who leaves a widow and sister to mourn his loss, was about 56 years of age, and had been a resident. in the Colony ever since he came out, over thirty years ago, to join the firm of Wendt and Company, At that time he was the representa- tive attached to Meaars. Wendt, of the well-known firm of East- London, in connection with their wood and Holt, Mincing Lane,
ginger trade.
control of the whole business of In 1914 Mr. Hannibal took over
of kin as a direct gift from the o'clock for Paris by train. He and Jones to descend, and thus £11,000,000 arising from the debt Wendt and Company, under the Hong Kong Navy League will then proceed to Basle for a frustrated their effort to make a possible increase in the total style of W/A. Hannibal and Com- -Fund, and I have no hesitation meeting of the International direct flight to Tokyo...
subscriptions over. to the Royal It is assumed that Dr. Luther's Naval Benevolent Trust in this conversations were in connection manner, the money will be put with the prolongation and exten-
Sir, yours faithfully,
A. H. WALKER, Commodore.
Barlier Newsret
Fairbanks (Alaska), Yesterday. The American aviators Robbins
sacrifice following the develop Pand had been the active ments since his previous state principal ever since. ment.
Work for the A.D.C. Very popular amongst a large
He said: "The British Govern- mént have no intention of agree.
to the best possible use.-I am, sion of credits for the Reichs-and Jones have arrived over Fairing to any measures in connee/circle of friends, Mr. Hannibal bank. It is understood that Dr.banks, where the first re-fuelling tion with giving effect to Pre-Was especially well known for his Luther was accompanied on the in the air is now proceeding. train as far as Doverby Mr.
sident Hoover's proposal which activities in connection with the Robbins and Jones In their Montague Norman, Governor of plane "Fort Worth"
would involve any additional loss Hong Kong Amateur Dramatic. arrived near the Bank of England, who is on the scheduled time,
to the British Exchequer.”.......
Club, for which he worked assi his way to Basle, and the finan-fuelling plane
and the re- He recalls that he had said duously for many years. It is cial and economic situation in tablished contact at
successfully es that the application of the not too much to say that much of
a height of Wireless Service. Germany was discussed-British a thousand feet, several hundred Hoover plan would require some the success of the many produc gallons of petrol being. transferred, readjustment in the Budget betions were due to his efforts; and fore the end of the year and sug-the present flourishing position and the "Fort Worth" being given gested that it would be a most of the A.D.C. was in no small weather reports as the two machines suitable occasion for a detailed measure built up by him.
Navy League's Thanks. The local branch of the Navy League has issued the following expression of thanks:
The President and Committee of the Hong Kong branch of the Navy League desire to express their sincere thanks to all contri-
Earlier Newa.
circled the town,
butors to the Poseidon Fund in The Reichsbank President, Dr. It is expected that the refuell.exposition of the figures. Br Mr. Hannibal was also well
tish Wireless Service.
%
full
known as an amateur actor and entertainer in humorous vein, He was ever ready to volunteer his services on the platform in aid of charitable works.
For a number of years Mr.
Earlier News,
Rugby, Yesterday. The next steps for giving The "Fort Worth". has passed effect. to President Hoover's Hannibal was a Committee mem- Dr. Luther has left for Paris over here and is now heading for Posal are now under 'consideration, ber of the Hong Kong Club, be-
Nome, Alsaka, Yesterday.
London, Yesterday. The prisoner's story, that he Hong Kong and outports. Luther, has arrived at Croydon by ing plane will pick up more petrol at woke up, and found the man Kau. The response to the appeal has air, to submit a proposal to the Solomon, and accompany the "Fort Shuk struggling with Wong Kan, been most generous, and it is British banks, particularly the Bank Warth across the Behring Sea for As to the medical evidence, crossed over with the Intention hoped that subscribers will ac of England, for a loan of £50,000,- second refuelling. counsel said that the only medi-of interfering, did nothing, and cept this expression of thanks, 000 for Germany, which it le essen- cal witness in the case had the afterwards ran outside, seemed as it would be impossible to ad- tial to receive promptly. body laid before him. He had to counsel to be a tissue of les, dress each one by letter. plenty of time to examine it care. It was absolutely incredible that Contributions have been ac-' fully and to come to his decision, three women living in different knowledged in the. Press daily, The Crown had put before the parts of the floor should all ima- and a statement regarding the jury the only medical evidence gine that they saw things which disposal of the amount collected obtainable. It was not a question they had said occurred in the has been published. of a difference of opinion be-[room, tween medical men.
Counsel asked the jury to find
The witness had said that at that the man died of strangula- some other, wound or act of violence. the time of examination of the tion, and if they were satisfied,
No Real Proof. body he was perfectly certain that prisoner put the rope round (9). That the medical evidence- that death was due to strangula- his neck whether with the inten- is a travesty of what is called for tion. He was still perfectly cer- tion to kill or not, he was Hable in a trial for life. tain, according to his evidence,, for the consequences.
Mr. Fitzroy here reminded the jury that whatever the cause of death the prisoner might still be found guilty of murder.
Doctor Incompetent?
Speech for Defence. Mr. Jenkin put his speech for the defence in a nutshell to the jury in the following, twelve-points which
Reuter.
Later.
the Behring Sea-Reuter's Am. erican Service..
KAYE DON BREAKS HITLER FINDS
HIS OWN RECORD. Speed of 110 Miles Per
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NEW
ALLY. Joins the Nationalist
Leader.
coming Chairman last year.
Business Connections.
and arrangements are. proceeding for the meating in London on July 17 of experts of the principal signatories of the Young Plan.
In the business world, Mr. Meanwhile, the newspapers emHannibal was a member of the phasise the importance of GerCommittee of the Association of many's attitude, and the question Exporters and Dealers of Hong of whether she is going to take Kong for several years from measures to assist the pace of the 1914, and Chairman in 1917.18.
goodwill revival of Europe, is dis- When the Association was merg-
cussed. wa
Hour Reached on Lake
ed in the Chamber of Commerce The Times, after referring to Mr. Hannibal continued to take (10) That there is no full and MISS ENGLAND IL'S FEAT.
Mr. Philip Snowden's statement aatiafactory proof that death was
CAMPAIGN AGAINST BRUENING. that the acceptance of Mr nected with exports, and was A keen interest in questions. con- occasioned by strangulation or of
Lake Garda, Italy,
Hoover's proposal had created & Chairman of a Special Committee what was the cause,
The British racing motorist,
Berlin, Yesterday. somewhat serious budgetary postin 1928. (11)-The external and Internal Kaye Don, piloting Miss England
• The funeral will take place at appearances of the Ifgature mark, created a new world's speed. It is announced that the Nazi tion in this country, says
-Dealing with the contentions be mentioned at the opening and offer no guide to the question of boat record, to-day with 110.25 leader Hitler and the Nationalist The sacrifice demanded of each Happy Valley this evening, pass~ ·
Later
or
for the
of the defence, counsel said subsequently developed in the whether a rope was applies before miles an hour beating his own leader Hugenberg have officially of the Powers has been real and ing the Monument at 6.30. emphatically, “The defence, to course of his address:— or after death. *****
world's record of 108.49 on the joined forces in a fight to the immediate. Primarily they have all intents and purposes, it (1) That suspicion, however (12) On this point the state of Parana River, Buenos Aires, on finish in the campaign against been made for the benent of one seems to me, put forward the great, is not sumcient.
the organs of the body in of vital April 8
the Bruening Government's policy country, Germany, which le itself suggestion that the doctor is (2)That if there is a reason-importance, and the evidence as to
of fulfilment and reparations, called upon for none. Germany without any doubt would ell the incompetent to carry out his able doubt the charge falls. their state is confused and con! Kaye Don's new world's speed in spite of the evident collapse of alone gains substantially and Im-wheels of European recuperation. duties, and to say whether (3)That where the general tradictory, and therefole useless boat record was 110 miles the Nation and its economic mediately. Is it too much to expect Sirollarly, taraporary renuncia
that she will show her recognition tion of the process of economic death was or was not due to evidence is doubtful the absence of. Nothing Personall
hour dead, strangulation. This is no use motive affords a strong pre In making his attack on Dr.
This decision practically means by herself making some contribu-assimilation with Austria would beating about the bush. That sumption of innocence.
Uttley's evidence and his conduct of
that Hugenberg's party, with 41 on to the cause of European col have the happiest effect, f
greatly projected Anschluss is genuinely. is what it appears to amount (4) That the conduct of the the post mortem examination, Mr. Kaye Don, interviewed by tale members in the Reichstag, will laboration?t world Dr. Uttley had dealt with over strongly in his favour. The dis- not meant to be personal as he had that the establishment of this Nazis.
Prisoner after the event is very Jenkin faald that his remarks were phone at Garda from London, safd become the vassal of Hitler's 107 redound to her credit, and it would regarded in some countries as a **** undoubtedly help the negotiations move inimical to the European seven hundred post-mortems in appearance of the father is signi- never seen the doctor before his new record had been very easy.
that are to begin next week, if she unification contemplated in. M. the past few months. He had ficant.
could give some proof that she has Briand's scheme. It has always coming into court.
He had been experimenting with WORKERS WAGES TO no Intention of using the economie been described by Gormany, as "an been practising for six years, (5)—That in their evidence the
the
different sizes of prope after the usual extensive period three women and the boy have not might be the
ent's best the engine was remodelled and of training required of any doc. only
truck the best com-
tor
Counsel," said that
contradicted them medical man hopelessly at variance in
Had
Higher Speeds Possible.
London, Yesterday.
BE CUT
Ten Per Cent Reduction
help now being accorded her against sçonomic - measure and economic as- her helpers. Can she not show her sistance is now coming on a scale appreciation by some small volun- anthought of when the Anschluss tary act
nunciation, such as was, designed as a means of
tinde, during} {lef.:* In this matter, over morator" many has a chance of of the Freate a simple postponement
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