THE CHINA MAIL, MAY 20, 1940
P.W.D. FOREMEN CHARGED WITH RECEIVING BRIBE
TWO FOREMEN, LI SING-SAM and Li Yan-wah, employ- ed by the Public Works Department to supervise con- crete work at Pokfulum reservoir were this morning charged at the Supreme Court before Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor, with obtaining a bribe of $20, while a public servant, from Chu-san, a sub-contractor on the job, on April 17.
Mr. J. P. Murphy, Crown Counsel, assisted by Inspector O'Donovan, con- ducted the case for the prosecution,
The jury was composed of Messrs. E. L. Hosie (foreman), Lai Tu-kou, Kwong Hok-iu, Ip Kwai-cheung, Pun Shek-chun, F. G. M. da Costa and G. R. Horridge.
Mr. Murphy said that strict regula- tions had to be observed during the Laying of concrete work, which had to be supervised by the Public Department. The two accused were
appointed.
B. AND S. MASTER FINED
Works Captain R. Allinson, mas- ter of the s.s. Kiangsu, was fined $600, or six months' im-
On March 11, the accused approach-
ed Chu-san and asked him to pay prisonment, by Commander them. $20 monthly failing which they G. F. Hole, Harbour Master, would come late to work and thus at the Marine Court this hinder the progress of the work. Chu
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replied that 540- a month was a lot of morning for having an excess ⚫LAST 4 TIMES TO-DAY•
money to him and did not pay them. On the following day, they turned up
at 9 a.m. instead of 7 a.m. and left at 3.30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m.
AGAIN ASKED
of 348 passengers in the ship on April 24.
Defendant was originally summon- ed for carrying an excess of 562 pás- On the following day he was agained to 348 following consultation
'sengers, but the number was amend- of asked for money if he wished them to come to work at the proper time and Chu promised to pay them." On March 14 first accused, asked for the money, and at about 7 p.m. Chu paid him $20 and he handed $10 to second accused.
On March 27, Chu paid another $20, from which second accused also re- ceived $10.
On April 10 accused approached Chu and threatened to delay the work by arriving late and on the following two days did arrive late each morn- ing. On April 13, accused refused to allow concrete to be laid and work was only resumed at 1 p.m. while ac cused left at 3.30 p.m.
The following day, accused again ar- rived late and said that no concrete would be permitted to be laid until payment was made.
Chu San 'then consulted his solici- tors, who informed the police.
the Passenger Certificate, issued by the Harbour Department on April 19,] allowing the ship to carry 730 pas- sengers.
On arrival here it was found that there were 1,078 passengers in
the ship.
Defendant. pleaded guilty, and speaking on behalf of Messrs. But-' terfield and Swire owners of the ship, Mr. M. M. Watson, solicitor, stated that the company was respon- sible for the offence.
SWATOW AGENTS BLAMED He said that the agents in Swatbw accepted excess bookings for Hong Kong, and when the ship arrived- from Shanghai at Swatow the master of the ship had no alternative but to accept the passengers.
"The only deficiency was in the: number of life-belts the life-boats were sufficient," said Mr. Watson.
Mr. Watson indicated, that the com
fine imposed..
On Instructions, 'two Chinese detec-pany would be responsible for the tives went to Chu's matshed. Chu was given four marked $10 bills. Shortly after noon, first accused came into the shed and was handed $20. The same amount was handed to se- eond accused. They were
then ar- rested.
VOLUNTARY STATEMENTS At the station, when charged, they made voluntary statements. First ac- cused said the money he received was a loan and not a bribe, while the se- cond said that it came as a surprise when he received the money.
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Mr. R. H. Woodman, P.W.D. En- gineer said accused were employed as foremen at Pokfulum reservoir works. Work started on December 1. Thereage or in reserved occupations have volunteered for the anti-parachutist was a penalty clause in the contract defence units.'
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The hours of work of accused were generally between 7.80 a.m. and 5.30 p.m. with an interval for tiffin. The hours of work might vary as the mix- ing of concrete had to be finished. If there was not sufficient time for a new mixing work was not started. When- ever he visited the job, accused were on the site.
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