РАБО 4
THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 1940.
Made No Arrangement
J
To Feed Prisoners
WAR CRIME SUSPECTS
HIM. L.CA. (L) 172 left Hong Kong yesterday meni- ing for Canton carrying three Chinese war criminal avapecta for trial.
in the
The craft returned Colony last corning with six Japanese sear crimea suspects,
SUMMER TIME AND ZBW
p.m. ant present,
15
ля
Food And Fuel Costs
The follo vine era the official Food and Fas conta for the we`k ending April 13, with compertsona
Comm.ities
Litten
ADMISSION that he did NOT TAKE STEPS TO MAKE
ARRANGEMENTS ABOUT FEEDING THE CHINESE | Rice DURING THEIR DETENTION, WAS MADE BY WAR- Vegnables RANT OFFICE YANAGIZAWA SADAO YESTERDAY Salt Cabbage- WHEN TESTIFYING IN HIS OWN BEHALF AT THE Oil RESUMED TRIAL OF 14 JAPANESE FOR WAR CRIMES ON LANTAU ISLAND BETWEEN AUGUST 18 AND 25
carry out
Wiek en 'ing
13.4.46
$ 1.440.
Carties
Week en ing
6.4.46
7,2
$ 1.440
19
1.159
.110
.912 .110
1,456
1,561
.960
.960
Salt Fish
.642
.684
Fish Pork Firewood Bean Curd
*.604
,584
-107
10.0 14 pieces
Total
1,000
1:137 1.000 ,700
$ 9.178
*Tea
.700
BLACK MARKET
$ 9,088
MARKET SUGAR
the
HOW Mr. BROWN SAVED HIS OWN LIFE
Hong Kong Rotarians yesterday listened to a humorous talk by Mr. C. Bornard Brown on how he saved his life dur- ing the war. The speaker was introduced by the chairman' Col. E J. R. Mitchell who said that Mr. 'rown was too well known to them all to need any introduction.
of
and brown sugar at $1.80, Heilty esisted the police in the report that he, the speaker; was
n raid was
arrest of two junk masters, Po
Mr. Brown said that what hol informativo talks that mombora was going to say was the chroni- had been accustomed to liston. Describing the attack by al- mild beatings. The President
ele of the vory ordinary experi- When the Pacific War broke leged Communist guerillas on pointed out to Matsumoto that
the Kishi Company
ences of a very ordinary indivi-out. Mr. Brown said, he was on at Lantau the Court had heard evidenco on August 19, Yanagizawa said alut people being suspended
dual during the period of the a President boat sailing out of Pacific War. It was "Hovoid of San Francisco but which_nover that' about 2.40 p.m. he was with ropes and that the Court
any hair-breadth
escapes and, got so much as under the Golden reading some old newspapers or bac sech marks on the wrists
as a matter of fact he felt magazinca
it Gate Bridge when it had to turn at headquarters and ankles of these unfortunate
was of no interest to any one back. It was the shortest voy- when he heard pistol ahots com- Chinese. "Does that indicate
at all.
age ho had had in his life and ing from the direction of Chung to you," he asked, "that some of
Five shopkeepers, in the His only excuBO was that it incidentally it was the first time Han Village. He went out to your subordinates have been ex-
him. This time he was able to Central district wore brought might raise a smile (and it he saved his life. Tas introduction of Summer investigate and at a point in ceeding their authority 7"
Down As Dead Time
before Mr. A. el Arculli at the raised not only smiles, but roars In Hong Kong from the mountain about 200 metres Matsumoto said that there was recognise the attacker as
of laughter for the full fifteen His plans completely upset by Sunday next, April 21, will nece to the back of the headquarters no evidence that people had been head of the village.
At that moment firing was Summary Military Court yes-minutes of its glinte ore or two minor changes lie saw Rome
duration) and the war and still undecided how Chinese shooting suspended. The marks, he ex- in the timings of programmes
me at the barracks with rifles. The plained, were caused when the heard from many directions in terday charged with selling would provide a change from the to reorganise his life, Mr. from W Hong Kon
Brown set out for Victoria, B.C.- lunch hour session will remain as Chinese, he said, wore "ordinary suspecta tried to loosen the the village. He, however, but sugar at the black market running out of the price and failing to affix the
STOLE ROPE He then immediately ropes which bound them, there- eceded in
Canada, and eventually got a ft but during the evening
to sound the by causing the ropes tighten village and jolning Kishi's party
prico.
Charged with the larceny. temporary Job in Vancouver session the news will be relayed crdered a sentry
Kwong Yung, of the Hop 800 cattles of rope
with a firm of chartered accoun- from the Lure 8.00 p.m. (16 minutes) to Lieut. Matsumoto (one of the marks were caused in this way.nge. The then reported the mat Sing Shop, No. 99. Queen's Road R.F.A. Wave Monarch on April tants. From there he sailed for trom London en weekdays in fu- bell, at the same time reporting more strongly. He believed the about 100 metres from the vill-
to his C. O. Kishi, time (5
Further questioned, accused persons) who was then
Central, was 'fined $1,000 or 14, five Chinese were summoned England in June 1942. A few and 10.00 p.m. local
Subsequently o search WAS minutes). The 10.00 p.m. relay resting in his room. Yanagizawa gumoto said that when he order-
the made in the village after which months' hard labour for sell-before Mr. W. H. Latimer yesterdays after his arrival in Lontion will be omitted on Sunday nights went on to say that there was aed Lchida to
letter from hard labour each. All pleaded the Secretary of State for the allow the ZBW "Prom" to be played through from 9.15 to 10.45 gambling house in the village executions of So Po-wah and the party continued their jour-ing stab sugar at $1.60 per catty day and sentenced to three months his father received
and he saw about four persons Leung Tung-cheang. Uchida didney back to the barracks.
Fired At
was also charged with failing to
Colonies confirming his previous affix the price.
They The new Umings will make it there who acted very suspicious-not very much like the job as it
On reaching a point about sable for some additional Lonly. They were armed with pie- was the first time he had to
Inspector A. Moran said that Kun and Wong Yau Shing, who interned in Stanley The That- On tola, he said. According to his kill some опе with his own 2,000 metres from the village of don Helays to be taken:
down as the fighting lasted hand. Uchida, however, carried Ngau Koo Long, they discovered a result of a complaint re-bought the ropes from them at 30 ched House Club went one bet-
cently,
conducted cents per catty. Monday, Wednesday and Friday judgment,
Okamuria and during the out the order, and the two men that Private a special programme "about an hour,
was throughout the Central district. on charges of leading uilty ter. They had him
receiving stolen dead. That was the aecond time led in America, by arrange-exchange Sergt. Yoshinari was were executed.
missing from the party. They
Wong Chi-wing, of the Chan property. Fo and Wong were also ho saved his life. recorded
shouted On Hill
his name and heard
sent to prison for three months. ment with the American Forces injured in the elbow and thigh.
In London Mr. Brown joined Rifles Found relayed from Network. will be
Road. was fined $500 or five
and London, at 7.00 p.m.
months hard labour for a simi- turned to the Wave Monarch,
started life again as an After the shooting was aver, the fourth accused. Sgt.-Major to hear also, the
sum of $152.70 seized by audit clerk. The The Sunday As from
experience lar offence. Forces Request pro-Yanngizawa continued, Lieut. Kodama Mitsutoshi said that the
the police, being the remainder of brought back vividly memories Ying Man, of weekly
No. 28. the sum received by the first five of 27 years ago when he began gramures will he broadcast from Matsumoto urdered that the Kishi Company was attacked on
accused, was conflecated to the his professional career in the to pa, on Wednesday: mountain from which rifle fire the afternoon of August 19 when
D'Agullar Street was fined $300 or three months. Instead of from 8.00 was rected at the barracks, be he and two other soldiers were and Friday to 8.00
Yu Hong, of the Fat occupied. Several men then left rfoming a certain duty on a
same city. At night he worked p.m. as at present,
as a fire-watchor, and he gave As from next Sunday, the for the mountain while he him hill, which was situated between
will be
some humorous accounts of his to guard the the Company's barracks and the self was ordered megacycles short-wave
ZDW & ZEK
He allocated between
STOLE RAINCOAT reinforced village of Chung Hau.
experiences. hendquarters. as follows:-
the entries both at the barracks
When he heard firing, he
Lul Kan-sing, 17, unemployed, ZEK
was sentenced to four week's hard 12.30 to 130 p.m. 1.30 to 2.00 p.m. and at the ammunition store. A added, he sent one of the two
search of the village was also soldiers with him to the bar. He chased the one who fire
labour by Mr. C. Y, Kwan at the❘ 6.30 to 7.30 p.m.
7.30 to 8.00 p.31.
Summary Later the soldier return- from the side of the village, and racks.
Military Court yester H.15 to 9.15 p.m.j'conducted and two 8.00 to 6.15 p.m.
bunting
Baw him el with instructions that they subsequently
GANGSTERS SENT day for larceny of a rain proof 9.15 to 11.00 p.m.
TO PRISON
ovorcoat from the Sookunpoo hoc News broadcasts in Mandarin rounds of ammunition were dis-were to remain on the hill and ning into a tower in which he will take place at 130 and 730 covered.
About 5 p.m. that day. Yann-to guard the rear of the bar-was arrested. Kishi and others
Before Mr. W. H. Latimer key ground on April 15.
C.S.I. Wong said that several saved my life from Hong Kong p.m. each day; and in Cantonese
racks facing Ngau Koo Long came to his rescue. Just below News in gizawn added, Lieut, Kishi, the village.
the tower accused saw a dead yesterday, five Chinese, Lau Ming, cases of larceny had occurred at to lose it in a consumptives at 1.45 and 7.45 p.m.
was top Yuen Sang, Choung Wah Chi, Soakumpoo ground recently, and a home?" Mr. Brown Hundustani will continue to be 0. f the unit, who had been After the fighting, he con- body,
Lam Ki and Cheung King, were trap was set. At about 4.30 p.m. much of an optimist for that. branden i daily on 845 kilocycles away from the Island, returned tinued, ho saw attackera retreat- The arrested mar was
to headquarters. He himself sawing towards the village in the brought back to the barracks. charged with conspiring to come on Sunday accused was seen by After two months waiting he at 0.00 p.m. as at present.
at Nanchang Street Lieut. Jones and A/B. W. Smith was admitted to the King Ed- with binoculars his Command-Silver Mine Bay. Later he and He did not know the person's on April 11, and with having in approaching the hockey pitch. ward VII Sanatorium at Mid-
their possession a short fire-arm
Five minutes later accused was hurst. Sussex ing Officer arrive back in a boat,
to meet him the two other soldiers returned nome
by Cross-examined and went out
Capt. and a knife. The third accused seen to pick up a pile of clothing to the barracks. and submitted a report on the The accused went on to relate Reilly, accused said that he was was further charged with the un- and walk off. Lieut. Jones blew
lawful possession of a knife.
Polico whistle and accused was incident. He also reported that
how he accompanied others to on the hill while the attack on
First three accused were each stopped and arrested by Smith. the prior to the attack the village
Hentenced to five years hard Sir,--With reference to
The overcoat belonged to Capt. labour and the last two, six C. D. Howard Johnston of H.M.S. letter about the Star Ferry from master, Lam Fook, paid a visit conduct a search of Mui O Vill his company was, launched by
months each. On which, to the Company's headquarters. 3ge on August 20, and of how Communist guerillas.
the second Bermuda. 80 Digusted Airmen"
Feeding Of Prisoners
charge, the third accused, Cheung appeared in the Sunday Herald"
Wah Chi, was given a year's im-
9.30
ZB3W
next
CORRESPONDENCE
agree.
teens
Star Ferry
Kun
rifles, one and about 60
for
Testifying in his own behalf, him reply at first. They failed ng shop, No. 59, Hollywood The Topes were ordered to be re- a firm of chartered accountants
*
|
his reply when they shouted again.
He and another soldier were sent by Kishi into the village to locate Private Okamuria. About 300 metres from the village he saw two persons firing at them from the hill behind the village, and another one from the side of the village. After firing, the three men scattered.
run-
Passed Through Guerillas Capt. Reilly: As the hill was situated between the barracks
Leo Road Shop, No. 79, Queen's Central, was fined $500 or five months hard labour.
Lee Yui-nam, of No. 8, Aber- deen Street, was fined $200 or two months' hard 'labour.
Poor Box.
Inspector Arkow was in charge of the prosecution,
A
GUNCOTTON CONFISCATED
T.B. Sanatorium Mr. Brown's cheery disposi- tion did not prevent his health from breaking down under the strain, and at the end of 1943 he was found to have TB.. "Have
"It was like being at board- ing school all over again," said Mr. Brown, "but unfortunately one did not quite have that spirit. I was fully 10 years older than the oldest patient. However, I soon got to be as tough as any of the other in- mates."
and the village, is it correct torn, sentence to run con-
with the first. say that the guerillas were be-
Leaving Midhurst Mr. Brown between you and the barracks? of Mr. R. S. Smith, Public Prose of a hand-grenade and a tube of went home to recuperate, and
Prosecution was in the charge Application for the confiscation
cutor,
who told the Court that on gun-cotton, found on the roof of though times were hard, nothin Yes, Sir.
granted to military and police patrol chal- 13, was
Inspector optimism, and it did not seem by Mr. W. H. Latimer so long after all when the good the night of April 11, a combined No. 68, Haiphong Road, on Apell could daunt his spirit and Street lenged four Chinese la Nou Chang Askow
yesterday.
news came that Japan lad sur- One of them fired at the nolieg Eighteen empty 41⁄2
gallons rendered and the war' was at The patrol patrol cans were also ordered to last over. twice and escaped. returned fire and as a result, the be restored to the No. 102 Petról first three accused were arrested. Depot, Lai Chi Kok, by Mr.
s last two were
apprehended Latimer. Inspector Apps said kicked my Anthony Eden hat from information given by the that these cam were found by the into a corner, given away my first
police in # partly demolished black coat and striped parts, All accused pleaded guilty. Mr. house in Portland Street on April and was on my way back to my Smith asked for the maximum 14. Owners could not be traced. eld stamping ground, Hong ponally to be imposed on the first
he went with his C. O. Kishi to Tai O Island as a rescue party an August 21. I would like to say how much I In reply to Capt. Croft, ac-
Noise In Village cused said he remained for the "It would surely entall very most time in the barracks be-
Continuing, accused said that amat financial strain, if any, on tween August 19 and 26. After on the following morning the company if the Services rate
the lighting was over, many of cent was retained.
Island for the baracks. On sp- Where did you hear firing Heaven knows prices are high villagers were brought back to and the rescue party left Tal 0 Company's barracks enough how anyhow, even in can-Lite
compared with Eng-questioning. As he remained in prouching the Ngau Koo Long from? At first from the village And the official 12% in the barracks, accused said he Village, he added, they observed of Chun Hau and later from the land).
Do you mean you sent one of crease to cover the high cost of did not know anything about the many lights in the village. This, hili.
he said, aroused their suspicion living doesn't go very far. feeding of those detained.
Capt. and they decided to see what your soldiers to the barracks Cross-examined by Anyhow the Ferry does a very large trade apart from the Ser-Reilly, Yanagizawa said he had was the matter. They felt the passing through the guerrillas
village was very nolsy.
while, firing was still in pro- been vices, and can surely pay its way never taken part in nor
As they entered the village,ress? Yes, from that tra
trade without an extra
present on any occasion of.
Did he return to you safely? Service contribution.
The Services won't be here for execution. He, however, admitt-accused said, the lights and the
that he
occasion noise became less and less. Yes. on one
Did you fire any shots at the ever in large numbers, and when mones bags are being filled so struck one detained person with When he was about 15 metres rapaciously, everywhere it would his hund when the latter at inside the village, he heard some guerrillas 2--No, I did not as
one running towards him from the distance was too far.
Do you still maintain that the be a nice gesture and would be tempted to escape.
He turned around and behind. much very
appreciated if B-cent fare was retained.
a shot was fired at him, which, soldier you sent to the barracks ONE OF MANY
however, did not find the mark. was not endangered while pass- Since it was still very dark ing through the guerillas7 - DISGUSTED COMMANDOS.
that he did not see who was fir- Yes. ing at him, but he observed tha I suggest to you that you
Money Mart
the
to
The President: You said you Know nothing about feeding of the Chinese during their deten- tion. Is it correct? Yes, I only saw villagers bringing food to those detained.
Beach Execution The money market was quiet
Did all get 'food?-I think yesterday and thore was little some did not take food. Our sol- fluctuation in either C.N. ordiera gave them food sometimes. golt.
Did you make arrangements at C.N. opened $2.39
to give them food?-No, I did C.N.$1.000 for futures and
not take any stopa. at $2.51 for spot, and closed $2.43 and $2.52 respectively.
Gold opened at $417 per tael and closed at $422.
U.S. dollars were unchanged at $4.00 for large note and $4.60 for small, as also English Sterl ing at $10.70 and Australian pounds at $12.50,
Opening Rates
per
ounce
three.
three. The gunigan who fired at the police escaped weapon..
with kis
C.N.A.C. SERVICE
上
TO CALCUTTA
and
"Within a few weeks I had
Heng" concluded Mr. Brown.
Mr. Ma Sui-pin from Kun- ming and Mr. J. W. P. Marsh Forerunner of a possible regular from Shanghai wore the visiting Dassenger service between Hong Rotarians present, and the fol- H.K.V.D.C. ORDERS. Kong and Calcutta, the G.NAC.lowing wore guests:-Meaars, F. Orders by Lieut. Col. H. Owen is despatching its first plane this Lee, Wong Sik-pun (Secretary Hughes, Commanding Hong Kong morning for the latter city with of Wuchow Club), S. L. Yen, ab Canton Kunming N. S. Choy (Shanghai) R. Shun No. 30, 16th April, 1946,
1 Roy:
The following will Kong passengers, but it is under-, Astley Hawkins. parade at Headquarters on Thurs-stood that many have booked nas- day, 18 Apr. 40, at 1000 hours to age in Canton and ethers at Run- receive advances against accrued ming. If the result of the initial pay: 2080 Signon K. M. Baxter, flight is satisfactory, the C.N.AC. 4063 Gar E. S. Conningham, may the plans on a regular 4490 Spr P. J. 89 Gnr J. K.
P. J. Engelbrecht, 4839 Bohedule. J. Fallon,
he was a short fellow wearing fabricated this story of being Volunteer Defence Corps. Order stop lane has only a few Hong Wah, Kwok Lum-po, Benson and
black clothing.
Accused said that he then im. mediately ran towards a house
The Court was adjourned for shelter. A second shot was fired at him but also did not hit 10 nm. today.
on the hill while the guerillas attacked your barracks? But it was the case.
to
"Jimmy Lee" Given 18 Months' Hard
Spr
The
TOC H CONCERT
MALAYAN CHINESE
REPRESENTATIVES
Singapore, Apr. 16.
Four delegates representing the Malayan Chinese will be at- Fit Honry, 2347 Pie B. A. Gell-
tending the forthcoming Chin- 2867 Sh
Sgt G. A. V. Hall, 3137
At the Tea H Services Club, ese National Assembly to be con- F. H. Irving, 3054 Pto D. B.
Nathan Road, Kowloon there will veued in Nanking on May 5 to Izati, 6624 Sigmn J. J. King, 3803 be gramophono concert of variety elect the President of China and USM R. Kirkwood 2761 SQMS at 8 pm, today,
from
One witness accused you-
-in his evidence of having been present at Toang Sau's execution. Is it true? No, I did not attend.
Matsumoto Earlier, Lieut. Chozaburo, the second accused,
G. B. Labrum, 4045 L/Bdr W. G. The programme will include draft the nation's constitution. was recalled for cross-examina The managing partner of the Victory Bar and Cafe, No. 13, Lang, 1095 Pte W. C. Tiilery, Pto items by such popular artistes as Johore na Kuala Lumpur have
The representatives ticn by Capt. F. Reilly, the Pro-
Hankow Road, Li King Chiu, alias Jimmy Leo, wax A . C. Tjunon, 4388 Sgt D. Tellan Glen Miller, Woody Herman, Bob scouting Offker. Matsumoto
sentenced to 18 months hard labour for unlawful quartors, Lower Albert Road, Durbla and Jeanette MacDonald will meet the other delegates in Holidays HKV.D.C. Head- Crosby, Benny Bargan, Deanna left Malaya for Chungking and told Capt. Reilly that he did not necompany. his C.O.. Lieut. -possession of arms by Mr. Horace Lo yesterday.
be closed on:Friday, 19 Apr. Tenement Symphony
Cornish Hong Kong, from where the Kishi, when the latter executed
40, Saturday, 20 Shanghai, Apr. 16.
Story", First Movement of Tchal attend the meeting. Prosecution was in the charge! Mr. Savalani, Indian partner day, 22 A3 A4 Mr Rhapsody from the films; Lave four will proceed to Nanking to Lam Fook and Tsang Sau, He Opening exchange rates on the denied that he and W./O. Yana of Mr. H. S. Smith and accused of the Victory Cafe, gave evi-Red Cross Supplies Diakowsky's piano concerto in B. Elai The Ponang Straits Echo' Shanghai market today were: gizawa Badao assisted Kishi. to was defended by Mr. Peter H. doncs that Jimmy Lee mention tribution will be made at Volan- Minor and Humoresque, will also reported that both Mr. Tab Kah-
ther Headquarters to all members be blayed." Gold
buying
ed to him about a revolver being H.K.V.D.C. and H.KR.N.V.R. Sin,
kee, well-known Chineas. com- carry out thego execution. CNS14.000, selling GN
ON$156,000. Yesterday you told me," the A tar-boy, Li Cheung, nephew stored in the cafe. He told the who were Prisoners of War on The
The Hong Kong Chinese Cham. munity leader, and Mr. Aw US: dollar, in unofficial market:
1066, on Wednesday ber of Commerce drive for funds
millionaire indus Boon-haw, buying CN 2030, selling CN42050. Prosecutor said, "that if of Jimmy Lee, was acquitted on general manager who instruct
Hongkong old and new noto, Sergt./Major Uchida had not in charge of alding, and abetting, / od him to communicate with tile and the 17th and 18th for relief of dlatross" "in. Chín". | trialist, had expressed their in-
Inspector Smith testified that police which he did."
April from 1000 to 1200 hrs, and buying CN 480, sailing CN$300,- killed 36 Po-wah and Leung
Tung-cheung, you might have on Mar. 17 he visited the Vic From B.A.F: Maną 1430 to 1609, hrs. It able to arted about a month ago, netted ability to attend the meeting,
a total of CN$24,002,000 up to Reuter, dar A Amreciated Press.
done so yourself?"
tory Cafe And Interviewed them t
call in person, delivery will be April 18. This figuro ka said to Matsumoto: Yes, I said that. second accused. After a little The accused said that the remade only against signed authoribe below expectation, and the For the unlawful possession of Miss Choung Ngol-chun, pro
persuasion, Li Cheung opened volver was handed to him by a nation.jp
Chamber la meeting today to con- an automatic platol loaded with pribtrees of the Union House Cato Taker
rket Responsibility
sidor when the driver should be even rounds of ammunition found known to the Chiness as the Tal Do you accept full raspon a drawer, and handed him a re- member of the R.A.F., named
tucked In his girdle on Amell 14- said that Jimmy | Canrion, on-Mar. 13. He was sion, would only affect the san- continuer de nom 1200 Hwa Chon
Cafe, Des Voeux sibliity for the deaths of So Po- volver. L1
Btreet, Bhaizehulpo, Road Central, was bound over by what and Leung Tung cheung? Los handed him a sack and he told to keep it for a short while tence and not the charge. The Mr. George She at. the Summary myself alone will be respon- did not know then what was in only but Cannon did not come second, accused was,, acquitted wo Military Court yesterday for being Bible TESTAS Jimmy Lee went to the In Imposing sentence, Mr. Lo ployee and be had no knowledge Summary
muggulu back for flere purely on day because he was only an eme
Imposed on In possession of 20 time of Austra
to In answer to the President, Later Jing butter of released to moto said that he thought station himself and was put into said that he found accused of the contents of the sack when day for slan HM. Forces, on April 4
Mr. Y. Kan appeared for the his subordinaten were allowed elody gince then he was on guilty of unlawful possession the first accused handed it to lead from
red if they thought fit, to administer full of 1,000,
oat and that the conditions of poisi him?
16th
month
Han-ho by:
Bat: North
Labour