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Rickshaw Coolie's Offence
Found guilty of hay- ing demanded money with menaces, Lam Tong, rickshaw puller, two was sentenced to years' imprisonment by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday.
Ho Yau-mui, wife of the complainant, said that at about 10 am. on Oct. 20, 1916, three men, including, accused, canie to her house and asked for her husband, who was not home at the time. The men said--that they wanted him to join a Triad Society or pay $500. She told them that she had no money, They noticed that she was wearing a gold finger ring and said that if she had no munes, she could not afford the ring she was wearing.
THE CHINA MAIL, FRIDAY, JANUARY 17, 1947.
HONG KONG WOMEN OPEN LETTER TO
& JURY SERVICE Majority Favour The Scheme
(By Margaret Bradbury) Whether or not English-speaking women should become members of the court juries in Hong Kong was the question put to fifty European wives and workers here yesterday. Owing to the difficulty which the Legal Department faces when making up its periodic lists, it was 'decided to hold a general quiz among various sections of the local British and European female population. The answers have provid- ed a good idea of the total reaction to the Co- lony's, old-standing "no women allowed" rule, Ninety per cent of the women I questioned were
in favour of a move calling for the inclusion of feminine opinion in the future. Here åre the individual views of eleven various Hong Kong personalities. Do you agree with them? Lady Binetall-wife of the be a member of any jury but I Colony's Chief Justice said: "I certainly agree with the iden in think women should be on the principle.""" jurics here. There are a number
Mrs. George Stricidand, wife of
At about 6 p.m. the same day, the me returned. ller of intelligent wives and unmarried the Solicitor-General, told me: husband Was then present. women in Hong Kong and if theyWomens should expect to take The men again demanded took part in this job they would part in all these public welfare money and threatened to as be relieving a burden at present things. I think juries would get sault her husband if payment resting only on a section of the an unbiased and logical result was not made. A sum of $70 male population." was berrowed from the other tenants of the flat. This was handed to the men and they Jeft.
The next day, they again re turned at 6 pm. and demanded Eventually, a further $100. they were paid $10. Of this aum. $7 was borrowed from the inmates of the flat and 83 was
men
made up from the total-earn ings of her husband for the day..
After Mr. Sheldon had regis. tered a conviction against ac eused, Inspector Wilcox, pro. secuting, said that two other had been tried for the same offence in November last and sentenced to two years' im- prisonment.
The accused was a member of the Wo Sing Tong Triad Society which was trying to get into power in the West Point area. There had been
much trouble as a result of money being demanded from rickshaw pullers and hawkers,
The accused was arrested in connection with an incident in a Mahjong school and was re- cognized by the Chinese detec- Live.
Mrs. J. H. Ruttonjee: "I am GO years old and do not feel I could
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· Eagle-Lion's "Bedelia" is one
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they were
included. They are playing their part at home and they should do so here."
Solicitor
Protests
protest
A strong against the extreme dis- courtesy of "the Assis- Solicitor" Itant Crown
was voiced by Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones at Kowloon yesterday when DCI C. Mottram applied for an adjournment on the grounds that the Crown' Prosecutor, Mr. R. S. Smith, was unable to attend Court due to his
MARSHALL
New York, Jan. 15. The "New Republic" maga. zine in an open letter to Gen- eral George Marshall by cdifor Henry Wallace, formier Secretary of Cemmerer, swid
"You have seen in Chini failure of American foreign Policy in a single corner af the world
That you. failed was the fault was tion
not your fault:
What we ofcnsive in
F1 t concept have been in e position of saying o Trieste, o in Pablid, re in Iranno in China ami no on the atom bomb necd
a mobite our foreign policy loud lesid and
yes. to ringing changes that the surecked, eogitics in Europe and Asia are demording at once. We must help colonial pea- ples in the struggic to fre themaclves must end, rather than follow, in opposi tion to men much as Fratico."
United Press,
being engaged at the Took His
Supreme Court.
Brother
Mr. Hugh-Jones, who appear- ed on behalf of the four men. charged with the murder Wan Pink in the vicinity of Name
of Keng Shan (Ore Mountain) on the night of the Moon Cake Festival, said, in part:
Before Mr. E. X. d'Almada, Castro at the Central Magis- tracy yesterday, Tsang Wah, Chiese Police. Constable, was found guilty of having obtain cd, by false pretences, the suma of $22.99 and $7 respectively from Government He was fined
"During the course of the forenoon I received a message from an official of this Court stating that at the expressed Woman's Place request of Mr. Smith 1 was to Mrs. J. H. Compton, wife of the be asked whether I could put
Sassoon & forward the time of hearing to gun. manager of David Company was one of the small 2.15 p.m. instead of 2.30 p.m. of those annoying pictures percentage who disagreed with as originally fixed. which tantalises by being good enough to make one wish that it might have been so very much better. Taken from a novel by Vera Caspary (of "Laura" fame} "Bedelia"
arrival here that the Assistant
the majority of views. Her rea"I said I could, but found on sons, she said, were: "ant fashioned. I believe, a woman's place is in the home. We should Grown Solicitor had not yet leave court judgment to the men." arrived. And now 2.45 pm. Lammert, wife of the I am informed that the, Assis- auctioneer was definite in her Lant Crown Solicitor could not opinion that women "should be arrive before 4pm.
Mrs.
anid.
Inspector Weeks; prosecuting, brother of the accused, who was that Tang Sui-wah,
formerly a member of the
Police Forte, died during the occupation. On. Nov. 12, 1915. accused enlisted in the Police Force in his brother's name and drew salary due to his deceased
Accused admitted the charges, but said that he did not know it was a crime to take the money due to his deceased brother.
the plot of concerns a strange and alluring woman, played by
on this." "At least, I can see no Lockwood, who has poisoned she said. invariably wicked Margaret reason why they should not be"derstand, our time is valuable,
brather. "As Your Worship will un- one husband after another for Doctor Fehily, wife of the and 1 must lodge a strong pro- insurance
who, Chairman of the Urban Council test against the extreme dis- money and finally cornered, is herself pointed
out that "Women take courtesy of the Assistant Crown forced to take poison. It is a
part in almost everything in Solicitor in not notifying me queer tale,
Hong Kong and I think they beforehand of his change of but is credible should take part in meting out plans." enough more so perhaps than Justice." "Laura"-and. although much has been mod of it one cannot American artist
Fenn, leading now living i help feeling that opportunities Hong Kong, declared: "After all, have been missed.
it's human justice that is handyd women have a part in it? Other out in the courts, so why shouldn't wise it remains one-sided male justice."
Charles
Good Idea
Hearing was fixed for "this afternoon.
CONSTABLE NOT GUILTY
Inspector, Weeks' said that since he joined the Force, ac cused had a very good record.
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Shao said, however, that the success of the peace mission depended on the Communists.. "Gov- ernment delegates will go to Yenan only when Yenan agrees," he said. Generalissimo Chiang Kai- nists than others, who have begn shek, after, a conference, with slated to undertake the mileston: the Government's Political Con- Shao said the sending of a sultative Council representa- peace mission to Yenan did not SPECIAL sale American Stain- tives last night, received the mean abandonment of Dr. Sunless Steel Knives, Forks & Spoons -American- Ambassador,-- Dr. Fo's suggestion-for-an-all-party-24 piece-sel-Control price $90. Leighton Stuart. It is believed round table confab. The Gov- Our selling price $55 per set. Chiang requested: Dr. Stuart to ernment is anxious that pence Obtainable at V. M. Hammond & transmit to the Communists his talks be resumed and will adopt Company, Union Bldg. 4th Floor. decision to dispatch delegates any procedure feasible, Slião CODE-BOOK ACME Commodity to Yenai.
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It was understood the Gov- He expressed the hope that ernnient decision was made at the Reds would cense regard- à conference last night at ing the Government peace move Chiang's official
residence, as a "smokescreen," reflecting which was attended by all Gov- the Marshall statement in which ernment PCC delegates, includ- | the new,, U.S. „Secretary of State ing Dr. Sun Fo. President of pointed out that mutual sỤN the Legislative Yuan; Chang picion was one of the main Chung, Governor of Szechuen; causes in the failure of past Chang Chih-chung, Governor of peace efforts in China.-United Sinkiang; Yu Ta-wei, Minister Fiess. of Communications; and Wu Ting-chang. Secretary General of the National Government.
It was also understood the finishing touches were put on the Government's
new peace formula.
Shao Li-tze said the contents af the formula would not be
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revealed, but would be taken to Yenan by Government envoys. He said it had not yet beed de-The Undersigned have received cided which Government repre- instructions to sell by Fublic sentatives would make the trip. Auction on
Persona Grata
Well-informed sources close Friday, the 17th January, 1947 to Chiang said a few days ago,
commencing at 2.30 P.M. however, that Chang Chung and Shao Li-tze, two Kuomintang Liberals. were considered more persona grate with the Commu
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Acure unding in gold continued ya SELLING LOTTERIES FOR terday rates fluctuated runstantly open- THE ANNUAL RACE MEET- ing at $314.50 a incl, rising sa high sING TO-DAY $518 and dropping at one me to $211,0. SHARP (17th Jan. 1947).
AT 6 PM
At the close it was 1815.76.
Plastres, spurted sharply to $14.65 per
180 centa for ON$1,000.
Sterling made s'apurt to $15.20 after
Ian Hunter as the husband whe is brought into the gradual realisation of what a monster his wife is, is, excellent, and his growing suspicion is shown well by grand acting. Margaret Director of Criminal Intelligenes Mrs. A. Elsten, wie. of the Lockwood as the monster her- was emphatic in her view has self
has much of the fatal women should be in almost every charm of the tropical plant and thing. "Then," she said, "there be a little more achieved." MR. MacDOUGALL beyond snuff-and-bustle- Mrs.
stage of "The Wicked Lady" of Civil Aviation was put so RESUMES SEAT
thusiastic about the A special word, too, must be said: "When we remember that iden. She The Hon. Mr. D.M. Mac- said for Barry K. Barnes in the nationalities Dougall, Colonial
mixed in are sn Secretary, very difficult part of a painter- Hong Kong and that many Eurs- resumed his seat in Legislative cum-investigator which Council yesterday.
here know tile quires
Women mirch subtlety and about the Chinese way of life and finesse......qualities in which their background it does not seem Barnes specialises. He has not a sensible
projcet." been scen for far too long and his acting has a style and finish about it of which we see to little these days.
she shows that she has develop-kass, wife of the Director Blackall, Supreme, Court, yes-the previous day's cher xt, $14.98, U.S.
The new G.O.C., Major Gen- eral G. W. E. J. Brakine, was also worn in as a member of the Council.
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| 100 after opening at #19.80, Closing rate' After retiring for 10 minutes, ¡ was $1432., the jury returned a verdict of Chinese National Correnes stendy. Not Guilty in a case before with future at 17% conts and spot at the Chief Justice Sir Henry
terday in which Lam Wing, a | dollers were slightly flimmer at 24,74; and with the murder of an unknown pre-war constable, was charged 12.12.
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W. A SHEA,
Hon. Secretary.
MARSMAN HONGKONG CHINA, LIMITED,
Notice is hereby given that! the Fifth. Ordinary General Bring Salling Meeting of the Company will be held at the registered office of the Company, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Building, Hong Kong, on FRIDAY THE THIRTY.FIRST DAY OF JANUARY 1947 at 10 A.M. to receive the Directors Report and Statement of Accounts for the period 1ST MAY 1941 TO
Unchanged 5,400 1.230 Lasa
shanghai, Jan. 16. Quotations on the Shanghai market 10- day were as follows: Lam Wing was defended by 9.30 Mr. Leo d'Almada, instructed by Mr. S. Coomber. The pro-i On the other hand Mrs. Esecution was conducted by Mr. Sainsbury, wife of the magistrate J. Reynolds, assisted by Inspec interested in becoming members of or P. Lowe
that we tea here ought to be the local jures. I think it is a The hearing tick four days,
klea" she said. Newly arriv
Mrs. R. S. Smith, wife of the Public Pro- secuter. agreed with her on the grounds that "mixed" justice was everything is employed to advantage in Britain forgiven by the pace and ten- und America,
The early part of the film is not convincing-it is-set in the Eating idea of the Con- tinent' (you know, that peculiar place of "Madonna of the Seven Moon")--but
sion of the middle and the end. Camera work of
very high
order was called for and we are not, disappointed. The clos-
ing sequences of the picture...
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Produsul Hotel arrival:- E }
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Rome, Jan. 15.
Hong Kong Dollar Associated Press...
Hawkers Fined
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.. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS SUPPLIES
1. Under instructions from the War Office London, the following quantities of RASC supplies are offered for sale for export only.
864 lbs Palm Oil.
36 tons Mixed Tinned Veget
ables.
2. Tenders are invited for Teak wood Dining Room the whole or part of these com- Suite, Extension Dining Table, modities: Sideboard, Dining Chairs, Sectional Book Case, Office Writing Tables, Double & Single Bedsteads, Divans, Chest of Drawers, Hanging Cupboard, Dressing Tables, Wardrobes, i Chesterfield Suites, Card Tables, Bath Room Cupboards, Set of 3. These conimodities may Ten Poya, Mirrors, Gramophone be inspected at the Command Records, Coal Cooking Stove, Supply Cloisonne Ware and E. P. from Ware, Ete, Etc.
1 Organ
Also
"Mallard" Radio-All Wave 1 "Philips Radio-All Wave 1--Perambulator.
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10 tons Baked Beans. 15,705 24 hour ration Pacific
pack (British).
Depot, Shamshuipo, 10 am-4 p.m. daily until Jan. 22nd 1947. Applica- tions to view will be received and at, and necessary- passes tender forms. obtained from H.Q. RASC Victoria Barracks, Hong Kong, daily from 9.00 a.m.-12.30 p.m.
4. Export licences will be & Small granted to successful tenderers
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1 English Steel Filing Cabinet 8 Indian Large Carpets-New
Underwood" 14" Typewriter 1. Amplifier
5. Tenders will be received up to 11.00a.m. Jan. 24th. 1947.
As due publicity had. been Directors, to appoint Auditors-January 1947
30TH APRIL, 1940, to elect On View From Thursday, 16th and must be deposited at H.Q.
to transact any other
The Milan correspondent of ] the Rome newspaper "Messag gera" states that, Allied and given in the Prens of Govern- and Italian police have-raided-the-mont's intention to enforce the ordinary business of the. Com Terms: As Customary. Jewish internment camp at regulations governing the sale pany. Gurgliasco, near Turli, suspect of food for human consumption,
the suicide of Bedelia and all, H. F. Thousan, G. Zations have proved fruitless, the terday gradually fade out 011 her and Mrs. Han Dans, G, B. Ranchmen, correspondent added.--Reuter, portrait-make a screen moment Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Nevin, J. W. Auder.
L. Gotein.
to rank with any and as fine, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Brito, aut K. a proof as possible that the British Film Industry is going places-and fast!--R. S.
The Transfer Books and
ed to be a centre of the Irgun heavier fines than usual were Zvai Leumi Jewish terror-levied against, five hawkers by Register of Members of the ist activity. Long investiga. Mr. Bläir-Kerr at Kowloon yes- Compasy will be closed from when they pleaded FRIDAY, the SEVENTEENTH guilty to a charge of hawking DAY OF JANUARY to FRI- fresh food in Hing Wah Street DAY, THE THIRTY-FIRST on Wednesday.
DAY OF JANUARY, 1947, both Sum Tal and Wong Yip daya inclusive. were shed $50 each, for sell- ing fresh pork, while Yia Hoi Yuen was fined, $20 with, the Alternative of one month hard labour on the same charge. Tam Sun and Mak Shu, fishi hawkers, were fined $50 each.
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271 LOTS OF SILVER, E. P. WARE AND CLASS
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