MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 1934.
BOY KILLED
Mr. La Guardia, Mayor of New York has made his Reform Administration notable for the originality of its appointments. General John F. O'Ryan, (above one of America's best known soldiers, who was the war time commander of the 27th Division, has been made Police Commissioner, (S, & G.).
Silver Triumph
IN PICKING UP
PAMPHLET
Fatality Mars Safety
$
First Campaign.
RUN OVER BY LORRY
A small boy named Lai Kun- chuen, aged six. was killed this morning in Connaught Road West, about 9.10, while trying to pick up one of the Safety First! pamphlets which were dropped; over the city from an aeroplane this morning.
Seeing the papers being showered down from the sky he ran across the road in front of lorry No. 3495 driven by Sun Kan, who was unable to pull up in time, and was killed instantly.
The boy is stated to have only recently arrived from a village in Sekki, Chinese Territory,
The body was taken to the Public Mortuary.
the
An aeroplane belonging to Far Eastern Aviation Company, from the Kai Tack Aerodrome. flew
NAZI PLAN FOR over the Colony this morning and
AUSTRIA
Herr Habicht Mentioned For Chancellery.
DOLLFUSS' DISPLACEMENT
EXPECTED SHORTLY
London.
Herr Adolf Hitler's plans
for Austria are the subject of mes- sages received here to-day from Berlin.
distributed pamphlets in connection with the Safety First Campaign which started to-day and will extend for a fortnight.
AVOIDING STREET
ACCIDENTS.
Fortnight's "Safety First" Campaign.
RULES
FOR MOTORISTS AND PEDESTRIANS
It is hoped that, with the support It is stated that, as soon as of the public in the Safety First Austria has been brought under Campaign, which
to-day, opens the Nazi banner, Herr Habicht. and is to continue for a fortnight, who has directed wireless pro many avoidable accidents may be paganda in the country and who prevented in the future. is sometimes called Herr Hitler's
The object of the campaign is
THE CHINA MAIL
The ratification of the world silver pact by President Roosevelt, pro viding for the remonetization of sil- ver, with the price pegged at 64,5 cents an ounce, is a personal tri umph for Senator Key Pittman (above) of Nevada, long a silver champion, who proposed the, sil- ver ngreement at the London Een- nomic Conference last Summer
INDIAN CONSTABLE ON GRAVE CHARGE
Chinese Boy's Fatal
Injuries.
MANSLAUGHTER ALLEGED AGAINST SIKH P.C.-
To-day's Short Story.
BRAVADO
NOTHING LIKE IT EVER BEFORE!
NOTHING LIKE IT EVER AGAIN !!
By Jenetta Botibol
AT
ET us go home now, Igor," Only on Saturday nights they had Sasha said, pulling timidly time and money for pleasure. The
at his elder brother's sleeve, "I cards they used were grey and am very tired:"
ragged from much handling.
Igor did not appear to have Again Sasha asked his brother heard, and Sasha sat back in his to come home.
"I will come NOOR," answered corner, waiting to repeat his quest in a few minutes. It was Igor. late and his first taste. of real, "What, you are tired, Sasha? grown-up excitement had worn him We do not stop yet," said Boris, the out, and now he longed for his bed. philosopher, who was losing as Going home only meant climbing|usual, and still hoping to regain the stairs and walking a few yards some of the money he had lost. down the street, but it did nol "No, If you wish to go home, you occur to Sasha to go alone.
can go by yourself," put in dark,
No one in Gorodok caged to walk wild Ivan, who was winning. He alone in the streets at night, cs-played a card, and exclaimed triuni pecially in winter. You never knew phantly, "Ha! I knew my luck whom or what you might meet in would not desert me."
You that impenetrable darkness.
"Sasha could not go alone,” Boria: might run into old Petrov, the said. "Remember that he is the idiot, who was supposed to be youngest of us. And remember,! harmless, but whose weird cries too, not to boast of your luck, Ivan.” chilled the blood in your veins. Or "My luck will hold. But Sasha you might see the ghost of long-should not be afraid, even if he is dead Nikolai, carrying his head in young." his hands.... No, Sasha did not think of going alone.
The others, sitting close together within the circle of dim lamplight, were Intent on their gambling. Sasha had been allowed to play for the first time to-night, and he had
lost what little money he'd had, ¡but Igor was winning, and that was why he would not come home.
Every Saturday evening, when the work for the week was done, the boys met here in Ivan's cellar to play cards. It was the only
For
emusement possible for them, since the tiny, leolated village had none to offer to boys of their age. a few hours each week they forgot the cold, their poverty, and the Charged with the manslaugh- ter of a Chinese boy named Sintoiling that led nowhere, and grew with excitement. Chun, a hawker of cat-fish. Kar- warmly
"Inspector for Australia," will be primarily to impress on pedes tar Singh, an Indian constable of appointed its first Nazi Chen-triana the Importance of walking the Hong Kong Police, this morn-
cellor.
alive
TO-MORROW'S STORY
To morrow's story will be "The Guy," by Francis Marlowe.
"He has
Petrov's
house-I should not care to do it
to pass old myself, at night."
"Pouf!" said Ivan with disgust, would not think twice about that. I am afraid of nothing."
The others were quiet, but ex- changed glances. Ivan WAS the greatest boaster in the village, and was never tired of talking about himself, extolling his own virtues. But he was also very proud, and he
ter at what cost.
Jon the pavements instead of in ing pleaded not gulity when he LOCAL NEWS always fulfilled his boasts, no mat-
came before
the Acting Chief)
BREVITIES
"We know that you are, bravu,”- said Igro, resenting the slight to his brother, "but there are things,
This plan naturally cannot be the roads and also to instil in the carried into effect until Dr. Engel minds of drivers of all vehicles Justice, Mr. 3. R. Wood. at the bert Dollfuss, the present Chancel the importance of care and atten- Criminal Sessions. lor of Austria, who is one of the tion when driving and obedience Mr. J. A. Fraser, Assistant Altor- strongest opponents of the Nazis in
to traffic regulations.
Inoy General, prosecuted while Mr.
The annual meeting of the Girl that even you would not do.”, Europe, is removed from power. The public can give valuable Duncan McNeill, instructed by Mr. Guides will be held on Friday next "You He! You cannot name ons Both the German and Austrian. Ne assistance by themselves adhering M. R. Mackinlay of Messrs. Deacons, at the Sandilands Hut, at 10.30 a.m.-there is nothing I would not do. zik, however, expect his displace strictly to traffic regulations and appeared for the defendant.
I would not be afraid to call at ment to occur before very long. by instructing their children and
The jury was composed of Messrs. A fine of $30, In default one Petrov's house and speak to him. A significant coincidence is the servants to do likewise, and, for w. Anderson (foreman), A. William month's hard labour, was imposed Why, I would even go alone to the publication, at Geneva, of a report materials, by affixing to the wind- son, P. K. Pavri, J. P. Whitham, H. by Mr. Balfour at the Central Police old graveyard! that the Saar Governing Commis screens (on the left hand side) A, de Figueiredo, R. J. Shrigley, G. Court this morning on Chan Cheung, The boys laughed at that boast, ston recently seized documents dia- Safety
First posters specially Van Wyllck.
a coolie, for stealing 84 catties of but uneasily. Ivan was fearless, closing that an elaborate Nazi or-printed for this purpose. Such Opening the case for the Crown, oranges from a hawker. ganisation had been operating by posters will be distributed by the Mr. Fraser said that on November
certainly, but foolish and rash.
"No, I don't think you would do continual secret terrorism and boy- Automobile Association on car 14 of last year, between 8 a.m. and; Chan Cha, unemployed, was sen- that," Boris said quietly. colls, to undermine the Saar parks where the Association has 8.30 a.m. the defendant was on duty tenced to one month's hard labour
Ivan jumped up in a rage, "You Government.
|control and by Traffic Police to at the Shamshulpo Market when he by Mr. Hamilton; at the Central say I am a coward? You think Part of the plan, it is stated, was garages and to any one applying saw four Chinese boy hawkers sell-Magistracy this morning, for steal there is anything I fear? Very to flood Austria with Nazi agents for them.
ing cat-fish. All but one, the de-ing an iron shackle from a local pier. well, I will show you. To-night I from the Saar who, coming from
ceased, ran away, but the constable A previous conviction was
there, would have no difficulty in QUESTION OF MAN'S
procuring passports.
In connection with these efforts, it is noteworthy that Soviet Russia has lately been endeavouring to form a so-called Baltic security league against German expansion It is believed that Russia is parti cularly anxious to secure her west- ern frontier, in view of her fears of the possibility of another
with Japan.-Reuter,
War
BIRTHPLACE.
Three Separate Towns Claimed.
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RETURNED BANISHEE'S TRIAL ADJOURNED
caught Slu-Chun and struck him on against the prisoner.
the right side. The boy broke away and said something in Chinese, onj which the constable again caught and slapped him.
The deceased inter returned to the market, where went to a disused Istall and lay down. At the time he was alleged to have stated to a Friend that he felt ill.
At about 3 p.m. that same after: The question of a man's place of birth was responsible for the ad- noon he was found in a collapsed
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POWELL'S SALE
WING to the mildness of the present winter large stocks are
on hand in all departments, and as we are removing into NEW PRE- MISES, upon completion of the new stock Exchange Building, it is ab solutely essential to clear all surplus stock before removal.
The drastic reductions that are being made are unprecedented, the like of which has never happened. before and may never again. It is .therefore an opportunity for you to replenish, your wardrobe at most astounding Reductions.
WM. POWELL, LTD.
Gentlemen's Tailors & Outfitters.
$, Queen's Road Central-Ice House Street Corner,
G. FALCONER & CO (HONG KONG) LTD. WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, DIAMOND MERCHANTS. Caion Building (opposite G.P.O.) Agents for:-ADMIRALTY CHARTS, ROSS'S BINOCULARS and TELESCOPES, KELVIN'S NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, ENGLISH SILVERWARE, direct from Manufacturers,
High Class English' Jewellery.
1934
MORRIS MINORS
HAVE ARRIVED
Now available for demonstration.
proved will go there, and you will see that DODWELL
nothing trightens me."
They laughed at him and tried
to dissuade him, but only succeeded in making him the more determined
JURYMAN FAILS TO to do as he had said. He put on
ATTEND.
Forgetfulness Costs
Absentee $20.
his long coat and his fur cap; and started to mount the stairs...
"How shall we know that you have been there?" Boris asked him in a joke. "You may only walk round the market-place for a time Mr. Razee Nazarin, an assistant and then return to us.".
Ivan came back, furious that they was this morning fined $20 by the should doubt him. He took up a Puisne Judge, Mr. R. E. Lindsell, stick with a sharp, fron point. "
CONSCRIPTION LAW Journment of the trial of Kwok Ping, condition in the disused stall and of Messrs. Harry Wicking and Co.,]
FOR IRAQ.
who pleaded not guilty to a breach his friends were informed. They of the Deportation Ordinance when made a report to the European In charged before the Purine Judge, spector at Shamshulpo Police Sta
Sessions this morning.
Queen's Bldg.
& CO., LTD.
SOLE AGENTS.
Ice House St.
ALLEGED ROBBERY,
AND MURDER.
Charge Reduced; One Man Discharged.
Chau Kam Cheng. and Cheng
Tel: 28021:
40 NATIONS WANT LIQUOR QUOTAS,
Struggle For U.S. Import Permits Continues,
Washington.
Country Too Dependent Mr. R. E. Lindsell, at the Criminal tion shd Slu Chun was finally, at/for failure to attend fury service. will plant this stick on a grave, Tak, remanded on charges of mur-
about 5 p.m., taken by ambulance}・ 'Mr. Nazarin admitted being served he said, "and to-morrow you may dar and robbery at Wong - Fa vilAmerican liquor market are on file
On British Air Force.
tional Defence Law.
A
Bids for a better place in the
with a jury notice but said that be all go and see it for yourselves, to the Kowloon Hospital, where a
lage, Chinese territory, and whose Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith, Assistant diagnosis which later proved to be was so busy this morning that he will that be proof enough?" Crown Solicitor appeared for the
maintaining diplomatic representa correct, pointed
to internal forgot all about his duty. He They agreed that it would indeed extradition was sought by the Can- from more than 40 of the 54 nations Baghdad. Crown, the accused being unrepre, haemorrhage from
ruptured apologised for the inconvenience be proof, and Ivan mounted the ton authorities, were again before tives here. The struggle for Import Amid scenes of wild enthusiasm, 'sented.
caused: 'spleen and general peritonitis.
stairs and disappeared from their Mr. E M: Hamilton at the Central licences is giving signs of continu the Chamber of Deputies has pass. The following Jury
Police Court this morning. ・・ were em. Deceased
ing. His Lordship said that the result sight. Wha immediately ed practically all Articles in the Na- panelled: Messrs. D. J. Fraser (fore-operated on but after three weeks of this forgetfulness was that an- Outside, the world was covered On the application of Chief De
One liquor battle that has bee man), A. W. II. Edle, Tang Chi In hospital he succumbed on De other man's valuable time had been with snow, and you could see no tective Inspector Shannon, the ae- The measure imposes liability to man, Loe Chung-chee, T. M. Mitchell, cember 1.
taken up.
The lapse of memory more in Goroduk than if you were cond accused was discharged, and settled is that. America's pork pro- ducts to England will be raised by conscription of all miles between the J. F. Shea and A. E. Simmons.
Counsel said the jury had to de- would cost him $20,
blindfolded. There were no lamps the charges against the first accus- $1,000,000, while Britain's liquor age of 19 and 21.
The accused was charged with beelde, firstly, whether the blow-
in the street, and the houses were ed were reduced to one of robbery quota of 607.000 gallons will be Supporters of the new law took ing in the Colony on December 20 given the boy was the cause of his STONE-BREAKERS IN all shuttered, not a chink of light only. the stand that the defence of the last year after having been banish death, and, secondly, whether the country was much too dependent ed for 10 years on August 4, 1988. accused struck that blow. upon the British Air Force,
BYDNEY ADMIRAL
PASSES
(Continued from Page 1):
The prisoner stated that he was born in Hong Kong. He had two relatives in the Colony who could give information as to the where- abouts of an aunt who could provë! that he was born here and not in Bangkok, Stam, as the Police stated,
The trial is proceeding.
HOSPITAL THIEF SENTENCED.
escaping anymbers. The intense The hearing was fixed for Thurs- cold made Ivan catch his breath, day at 10.80 a.mm.. but could not deter him. Grasping
SERIOUS FIGHT.
One Man In Critical his stick, he strode off. He was COURT-MARTIAL ON
Condition.
not afraid, not be. He could fight LINCOLNS PRIVATE. A man or a wolf, so why should' a "A"atone-breaker, Lam Sek Hung, ghost scare him if he met one?"
What he reached the end of the was seriously injured in ass fight. Whitdala yesterday and ware pleased with himself. There was which took place on the hillside at village he was somewhat less Unemployed Man. moved to the Government Civil but little sense in marching through Hospital in a critical condition, the snow, in total darkness, when
Sentence Of 50 Days Detention:
Bentenes on Private John Gilmer,
doubled.
NOSE NOT PART OF
THE BODY
American Judge Makes Strange Ruling.
Han navy and the equipment of a Cross-examined by Mr. Whyte One Month's Gaol For Small Arms Factory, He was suc- Smith, defendant, said that he was, cedvely Third Naval Member, frightened by the Police Into ad Commonwealth Naval Board (Ata mitting that he was born in Bang tralia) 1911-1922; Director of kokos
Arrested in a pawnshop on Satur- Two other stone-breakers, Chun he might be warm and serure with of the Lincolnshire Regiment, re
Court-martial with desertion and cut. Transport and Controller of Ship Mr. Whyte-Smith: Is it not true day, Lal San, unemployed, admitted Kun and Taul L. wars charged be the others. But he had said he'd only charged before & District City ping 1914-1920; and Director of that when you were brought up for the theft of four pieces of cloth, fore Mr. W. Hamilton at the do it, and he must go on now or losing articles of equipment, was the Australian Shipping Board, banishment your father, stated that four pillow cases, one, holster case Central Police Court this morning be laughed at for ever
* 1925-1927.2
WEATHER REPORT
Fair, with fresh unprt winds, in the forecast lasued by the "
·Royal Observatory to-day,
you were born in Swatow? Ar and a tablecloth from the Tong Wah with assaulting Lam Bak
Accused: Yes, that is so, but only Hospital On
because I refused to give him money:
"His Lordship adjourned the hear ing for one, wook, until January 29 enable defendant to produca hlj
application for Inspector Carey stated that thejtor: Rodger, who stated
sensed walked into the Hospital and
ole the articles from a suit calamit
Chard labour,
Putnam Connecticută Judge Gelasler as ruled in the
atatója) man's nose is not: Court that under Connecti
acquitted Vincent Girardl the court was informed, bit ich oft the tip of another; nose in a "dispute over a
zrge of simple assault, sentenced to 56| Girardi was fined 4/; and costs?
Beuter:
through what he knew to
kless felds, under à bou
mished
General Oncer: Commi
Chim
over the week-end by
onor was acquitted.
of desertion, but found
the