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THE CHINA MAIL WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1947. ́ ́
NOMA CLAIMS GAVE CHURCH SURVEY
BENEFIT OF DOUBT
Quoting an example of his practice of always gives |
He pe
IN CHINA
Canon H. A. Wittenbach, wh has been commissioned by the Church Missionary Society, Lon-
needs of the Church in China, lett the Colony yesterday for Fskhol. is inerar covers Kwangtang West Chies.
Kwangi Hunan, Yunan and
ing a suspect the benefit of the doubt, Colonelities in the rice rationing scheme.don, to make a survey of the Noma Kennosuke, who is appearing before When dancing and the playing of No. 7 War Crimes Court, stated in evidence yesterday that he gave orders for Mr. M..A. da Silva, a very important spy," to be released owing to the insufficiency of proof, thereby en- abling Mr. Silva to escape to Macao. Nomia also said that he shed tears when he saw people, rescued from bombed out houses, thanking a Gendarme Commander for his res- cue efforts.
KHONG HẸP LUNG
CO. (1992) LTD.
36 Chung King Street, Sham-shui-po
Tel. 56846
1947.
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK. CO., LTD.
FOR SALE- STEAM LAUNCH K. 14
Öffers are invited for this- vessel in the condition as she lies at Cosmopolitan Deck Talkoktsuf
Applications to view can be
in Docks.
Secretary,
-obtained. from the
.R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief Manager.
mahjong was prohibited, it caus. ed a sensation among the people and many letters were received by him on the subject.. tested to the Civil Affairs
The Canon then plans to travel
We have the pleasure partment that the playing of mah- down the Yangtse te Shanghai feng had nothing to do with revisiting Church centres on the to announce the Opening tarding the Japanese war effort way, and from. Shanghai he will and eventually, in view of his make flying visits to Chckians of our Shipyard on Wed- strong objections, dancing and the and Fukien.
Canon playing of mahjong was allowed.
Wittenbach hopes to be nesday 12th February, Noma said that fer his efforts, he back in Hong Kong in September received many letters of appre- on his way home to take up his Continuing his testimony, reported the escape of Gob and ciation from the public. The re-appointment at the headquarters Nomt said that as a subordinate the others to the Governor presentatives of the Chinese Cos of the Society as Far East Steve- of the Governor General, he General. When Guh and the operative Council also expressed tary.
Nema said attended before the latter every others, were recaptured, the their thanks to him. day to receive orders and in case "was handed over to the that he was also responsible for:
the cancellation of searches at the truetons, which he carried out judicial authorities. Goh and
wharves ferry
hot arrest the man without suffi-
MARINE COURT When asked by defending coun- cient prouf. He accepted rupon- conscientiously and carefully. the others were later executed;
There
no dogs at under the orders of the judicial sel to give an example of his sibility in the matter and made Gendarmerie Headquarters.authorities. He knew this from claim that he always gave a sus a report to the Governor General. The "Sai On" Casualty
pect the benent of the doubt, who agreed that the course he Army dogs were issued to the a report which he saw., garrison troops; but not to the Noma said that he could-not Noma said that an important spy had taken was correct.
His Excellency the Governet!
All persons; firms or was arrested in.Kowloon. Sub- Noma said that when a number Gendarmerie. At a meeting remember if he went to, St. cuently, this suspect
convened the above-named Company with which he had with the press John's Hall with Mr. Sykes or leased on his orders was re- cf houses near the Western Gen- under his hand and the seal of poration having claims against
35 was darmerie Headquarters were des- the Clany has representatives of the not. He did, however, visit St. not sufficient preof. An applica troyed during an air-raid, many Marine Court to investigate the respect to transactions prior to Chinese Co-operative Council, John's Hall, but denied striking tion, was made that the man be people were entombed in the casualty which occured to the 8th December, 1941, are kindly
but he rejected the ruins. The wo
work of rescuing these River Steamer "Sai On: on the requested the question of wild dogs was an officer there.
to submit such i Later, proof people went on for 48 hours and brought up and it was requested denied having spoken to
claims, with supporting details forthcoming that the man was in many of them were saved. Noma 4th February, 1947. that stepa be taken to hunt Sykes in the detention cells or deed a spy, but it was too late, said.
that he
where possible, to the registered ; shed
as he saw tears as
Consist them down. As he considered witnessed his being tortured, as he had already left fer Macap. those who had been rescued and 2. The court will
office of the Company, Kowloon That man was Mr. M. A. da Silva, their families expressing thanks the following three members: Docks, Hunghom, Kowloon, on the request to be a reasonable
Noma said that his subordinates to the Gendarme Commander.
or before '28th February, 1947. JAMES JOLLY, ESQ. then adjourned
C.B.E., R.D.
and
were
Noma ale tested
Street Arrests
Mr.
one, he drew up a plan and, Ramphal Ghilote was arrested were very sorry about the matter Hearing
case,
was
after obtaining permission from for doing something against but he told them that they could till 10 am. today.
General, the Governor
an- the Indian Independence League nounced his intentions to the fand also for espionage activities. publle through the Press. TheIn connection with this plan was put into effect and Noma said that, he told the number of wild dogs de Moriyama and a member creased. For his work in this direction, Noma said that he received minny letters of ap preciation from the public,
:
the Indian Independence League who said Ghilote was I "bad man". that they could not execute anyone on their Gwn authority.
re-
London Cafe Case
Comes To End
Judgment was given yesterday in the case in which Charlie Choy, alias Choi Hak-lun, of Lockhart Road, was charged on three counts of failing to furnish particulars to the Custodian of Property, with paying an unascertained. sum of money to or for the benefit of an alien. on or about September 1, 1945, and with carry- ing on from about September 2, 1945 and be- tween then and March 1946, the trade förmer- ly carried by an alien enemy. Defendant was found guilty on ruptly terminated at the time of
Father Joy
Numa said that he never re- Nama said that Fatherceived any complaints from the Patrick Joy, was arrested and Governor General's office interrogated because it was garding the manner in which suspected that he was aspy. Gendarmes were carrying out Investigations in connection arrests of people for deporta with espionage cuses had to betion. He was only told by the carried out very fally, but as Governor General to be careful Father Joy was a missionary, in carrying out" arrests in or Nom said he gave orders for der not to hurt the feelings of Father Joy to be treated very the publie and that he should carefully. As the offence of
Co-operate with the
Civil Father Joy was a very slight Affairs Department.
the first and third charges and defendant's visit to the Japanese one, Noma said that he gave Concerning compulsory evacua.not guilty on the second. On the at the camp. orders that he be released and tien, Noma said that the Governor first charge, he was; fined $100
Defence Case this was done..
occurring in the detention
his subordinates tortured sus pects.
General issued a most important and on the third charge, $200. At this stage, the defence raised
operational order to the Gendar.
much against the Gendarmes be-
Master Mariner and Marine Magistrate, President of the Court. Lieut.Comdr. JAMES
. FRANCIS REGINALD
CREWS, G.M., RN.
ARTHUR PITTENDRIGH,
ESQ
Master Mariner.
3. The investigation will take place at the Harbour Office, and will commence at 10.00 am. on Friday the 14th February, .1947.
■
4. Any person who shows that
investigation has a right to
NOTICE
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
*
cor-
Claims are required for ro- gistration, purposes only.
Acceptance of any claims lodged is not to be construed | as an admission” of liability.
R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief Manager.
Kowloon Docks, 6th Feb., 1947.1
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
The Register of Members of
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers, Surveyors
and Appraisers. Pedder. Building.
Telephone No. 20221:
PUBLIC AUCTION. The Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Auction on
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
20 WORDS FOR ONE INSERTION PREPAID $1 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS 10 CTS. PER" WOND PER INSERTION
-$2
Replies are awaiting at our Public Fotees for Box. Nos. 212, 214, 218, 220, 221, 228, 229, 231, 240, 256.
WEDNESDAY, THE 12TH FEBRUARY 1947 tommencing at 2.30 P.M.
at their Sales Rooms, No. 35, Hankow Road Kowloon.
A FINE COLLECTION OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD
-FURNITURE Comprising:-
LOST,
LOST Reward offered for "re" covery of 7 months old Alsatian 'Dog missing since 1st February, Information to Craig. Saltash. Gascoigne Road, King's Park,
Telephone 07323
or
Kowloon, 68054. Chesterfield Suites, Office
LOST ALSATIAN DOG. Will Writing Tables, Book Cases Chinese gentleman who telephon- Small Round Tables, Set of cd 67323 on 4th February 1947 Teak Ten Poys, Doudle in absence of owner please tele- Single Wardrobes, Low Boys, phone 58054 between the hours of Chest of Drawers, Single, &9am-12 noon and 2-5 pan. Double Bedsteads, Bath Room Mirrors, Radiators, Dressing Tables,
Electric Toaster,
POSITION VACANT
Glass Ware, Silver Ware, RADIO OPERATOR Cutlery. Blankets, Tea Set
Coolerator, Refrigerator, En-Position vacant with Cathay glish Carpet, Rugs, Curios, Pacific Airways for a Radio Push Car, Frying Pans, Ex Operator. First class P.M.G. Tables, éence necessary. Apply Cathay Sideboards, Glass Cabinets, Pacific Airways Prince's Build Dining Chairs, Folding Carding, Hongkong.
tension
Dining
Tables, and 1 Blackwood Ex-
tension Dining Table with 2 Leaves. Etc., Etc., Etc.
Also
Guitar in Casc
1 "Singer" Treadle Sewing
Machine
-
1 Underwood Typewriter 10"
1 "Lang Junior" Coal Cooking
Stove
2 Gas Geysers
1 Westinghouse Radio Set
1 Bed Room Suite 11 Pees.
he or she has an interest in the the Hongkong & Whampoa Dock 1 Dining Room Sulte-11 Pces. appear and be heard, and any Co. Ltd. will be opened from On View From Tuesday, The
other perton
the
of
im-
11th February 1947.
Service Auction Rooms
Auctioneers, Surveyors, etc. Basement. French Bank Bldg.. A.E.B. de Souza, Auctioneer. Telephons 31867.
URBAN COUNCIL-
NOTICE
Kailungwan (East) Cemetery Natite is hereby given that LAMMERT. BROS;no roburial of exhumed remains Auctioneers. I will be allowed in the above Cemetery after the 30th April, 1947. After that date all ex- humed, remains must be re- buried in New Kowloon No. 3 Cemetery (Urn Cemetery), Diamond Hill, Kowlace.
PUBLIC AUCTION
Monday the 10th day may appear and be heard by leave of the court February, 1947, to Saturday
the 8th day of March, 1947, Terms: As Customary. Such persons
should give both days inclusive and their names and addresses to mediately thereafter will be Noma said that he had never
Giving judgment Mr. Sainsbury in their cross-examination an ac
Court clerk before the closed again for the period received any report of a death mes. Noma said that he was very said. in parte
count of an arrangement said to ing empicyed in the collection of This is a case which has taken have been concluded In-July 1945, appointed day, when arrange from Monday the 10th day of cells, neither did he hear that people for evacuation, as he knew involved 45 pages of written notes. [in the presence of a witness who them of the time' and date to 15th day, of, March, 1947, both four days and two half days and which was reduced into writing ments will be made to notify March, 1947, to Saturday the in his heart that the public would Elghicen witnesses have engaged also signed the writing and wil attend so as to prevent incon- days inclusive. iate the Gendarmes as a result the unremitting attention of coun-nessed the payment of 300,003 M. The representatives, of the
Representatives of the Chinese sel of both sides for whose elurts Yen.
as consideration. The writvenicace to those wishing to be Cooperative Counci Chinese Co-operative Conseil that
requested the court is grateful.
ing is produced, and is carefully heard. be taken in arresting
identified by the requested that Gendarmes,
people tu
19 ensure that only those The case has centred around ed to
by the witness Write it on employ- when making arrests, should be coming within the proper cate-the sale of the London Cafe, who witnessed it and by a land-President of the Marine in uniform; that Gendarmes gory should be arrested, Noma known during the occupation as lady and her agent to whom it produce identificatish badges said that he instructed District the Shum Chun Restaurant, and was shown apart from accused. Harbour Office, 小 when making arrest; that per
Commanders accordingly.
carried on at Nos. 88 to 92 Lock-It has been put to the witnesses sons required. witnesses of a British Naval Officer.
by the Crown that this agree. She
who used the soubriquet should nut be detained was arrested shortly after the sak! Jce, but who has been reler-as early as July 31, 1945. I have and that permission should Japanese occupation because she red to by witnesses by the Chin listened to the witnesses carefully be granted.· for articles twas concerned in the escape of a ese characters for his name, Tui-and I feel satisfied as to the au- be sent in to people detained, Japanese soldier. This escaped tin.
20
care be
J. JOLLY."
He knew Mrs. Bush. the wife hart Road by an Ota. Tainment was not in fact concluded Rungkong, 11th February, 1947. value of $10.00 each at the
Some of granted.
the requests
were
soldier had
written seme
anti-
The representatives translated
war
views and
Mrs. Bush had these views. Noma
том
Common Ground
thenticity of this document, and
that the story of the man who witnessed it is substantially cor- rect:
POLICE NOTICE
During the said period when the Register of Members will be so closed it is the intention Court.of the Company to offer to members AS THEN SHOWN ON SUCH REGISTER 300,000 unissued shares of the nominal price of $20.00 per share (such price being payable in full upon application within two months from the date of such offer) and so that each auch member of the Company or his shall be did not make any mention of said that he arranged for Mrs. The allegation is that in the
In considering the agreement,The following articica now approved dominee deaths occurring in the de. Bush to be sent to Japan and ac-early days of September 1945 de- it is material to consider what the in the possession of the Police entitled to apply for and take tention cells. They never, sp
fendant' made an arrangement defendant told us in the witness are suspected to have been up as near as possible 3 plied for permission to inspect never told her that she would be with Tal Tin to take over the box. sueir cells.
dragged by the hair through the business and it is common ground 11 is held, therefore, that the stolen in Hong Kong, any perunissued shares for every 6 streets of Hong Kong and did not and amply proved that when-Tai paper dated July 31 was at most son recognising same as their complete shares then held by know why she said such a foolish rin at that time left the premises, an agreement to sell, or an exc- property are requested to com such member. Any shares sq thing.
the defendant went into the pre-cutory contract, and that it be municate with the Director of offered to members and "Noma said that he was sorry to say that some of the police didmises and took charge after a came a fale at the time defendant Criminal Intelligence, Oriental paid for on duo date by them
visit to the Japanese in the in- took delivery of the business
for those in whose favour they do bad things. On being told ternment camp. The Crown tays which was on or about Septem-
Building, Nomu denied that he ever about such things, he
shall have wholly or partly brought that the inevitable assumption is ber 2, issued any order for execution them before the Officers at
renounced their rights will be that the arrangement which was On the amended" summanses,
was a purchase.
They
call no question of forfeiture arises
taken up and paid for by, Mollers' Trusts Limited at $20.00 per share.
Nama said that he received a report that a British P.0.W. had died of heart failure dur ing interrogation.
corded her every convenience. He
1045.
in respect of un armed robber. meeting and told them to" be yery made of employees which but I sea that under Section 24."
Ho al denied that he issued strict and added that Gendarmes evidence verbal or written orders for also needed careful watching.
Marcus Sliva
(Sd.) D. W. MacINTOSH Commissioner of Police
purports to show that they them-the goodwill rests with the Cus-Hongkong, 15th January, 1947 the execution. Köf Gob and
selves, the employees, were left lodian. others as alleged by Inouve Regarding his efforts on behalf in charge of the property and had Mr. A. Lonsdale, Crown Coun- Norma said that he never did of the public. Noma said that he instructions to reserve any profits sel, assisted by Inspector R W.
One Leopard Skin. spoke to the Chief of the Civil for Tai Tin's bencft, to be renit-MacCadle (Special Branch) was such a cowardly thing
as to Affairs Department regarding the ted to him in camp or at Stanley. for the prosecution, while Mr. M. One Chinese Bedspread (or conceal anything and that he rectification of certain irregular and that this state of affairs ab- A. da Silva was for the defence.
shawl), black silk, tassell ed coloured embroidery. One Red Jacket (small). One Red Dressing.
(long).
"JANE"
MY DEAR CHILD --WHAT
ARE YOU SAYING ?—SILAS THE PHANTONI!!—OH, WHY. COULDN'T I READ HIS DARK SECRET IN MY CRYSTAL?.
* BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES
ASTRODE DEUS' DIDNT
SMIÑO) ALDOKINIO AFTER DAVEY !
OH, OH). 100% ON OUR
FRONT STEPS
PUG, HONEY, SOHURIT ON EARTH?
YOU'D BETTER COME. CLEAN, MADAM →ITS "BEEN PROVED THAT: YOUR
SON'S AT THE SOTTOM
OF THESE OUTRASSE,
AW, BOOTS WERE GONNA MOVE WBY OUT IN TH COUNTRY, AN ILL AJEVER SEE WA (ROAIN AN
SPEAK, SOPHIE-
TO. THINK MY. OWN -WIFE--
Sold!
NO-NO, JOSH!~I KEET, HIM WITH THE SHOW BUT ! NEVER DREAMT HE WOULD REPAY MỸ BY G
TRYING TO WRECK ITU SAFE
HEY, NOW, LOOK -ER CHICKENS, AND DUCH
AND RABBITS, AND A BARN, AND AN ORCHARD,
BADRO
ERS:
By EDGAR MARTIN
AND WELL BE OUT TO SEE YOU REAL OFTEN, AND YOULL
Y MEAN IT? NO KIDDIN? THEN
WOTRE WE WAITIN
FOR?
Gown
not
It is therefore very im portant that any persons who have purchased shares in the Company but are not on the Register in
respect thereof should, if they wish to take advantage of such offer, forth- with on the opening of the Skin Register present their transfers Faccompanied by the requisite One Coloured Dressing Gown, certificates together with the Cesta, (made by Coutiers approval in writing of the Re- of London).
gistrar of Companies for re One ladles Chinese Kimono gistration.
One Brown Smooth
(Ladies cont).
(blue, old)
One Short. White Stin Jacket,
The present authorised Ladies evening,Bolero capital of the Company is one style.
million shares of the nominal' value of $10.00 each, of which 472,875 shares have been issued.
One Black & Red Short Jacket,
Gents smoking jacket, One Chinese Dress (red)
Jadies. (One Black
Indes.
Mandarin
The Undersigned have received of Property to sell by Public
instructions from the Custodian':
Auction on
RW: H. MAYNARD,
Secretary,
Thursday and Friday the 13th Hongkong, 8th February,.1947.
and 14th February 1947. commencing each day at 10 a.m. at their Sales Rooms, Pedder Building, Basement,
+1
643 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLES, comprising:-
CANADIAN WAR GRAVES
The graves of a number of. Canadian Service personnel lost 'during action in Hong Kong Electro-plated and: Silver Ten have not as yet been located. and Coffee Sets, Teapoth and f Tea Kettles, Dishes and It would be deeply appreciated. Plates, Trays, Hot Water if any person, having knowledge Plates, Sweet Dishes, add of the death and/or burial of Baskets, Entree Dishes, Canadians in Hong Kong during, Assorted Knives, Assorted the period of hostilitles would
Spoons; communicate with the D.A.D.. Bread Knives, Bowls and War Graves, Room 18, Post Cups, Cocktail Shakers and Office Building, 3rd floor, Cocktail Cups, Coffee Pots, Telephone. 24100. Tea Strainers, Sugar Basins
Forks, Assorted
and Milk Jugs, Mugs and J. A. BAILIE, Lt. Col Jugs, Cruet Stands, Salt Canadian War Graves (Pacific). Cellars, Pepper Castors, Mus-
tard Pats, Napkin Rings, longkong, 5th February, 1947. Tooth-pick Holders, Toast Rocks, Incense Bürnera, Stands with Spirit Lamps; } Cigar and Cigarette Boxes, Trinket Boxes, Powder Boxes, Handbags, Compacts, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Cara
THE HONG KONG JOCKET-CLUB
Cases, Match Cases, Figures;} Draft Programmes... and Ornaments, Trinkets, Brace-Entry Forms for the Second lets, Bangles, Candlesticks, Extra Race Meeting to be held Etc., Etc., Wrist Watches, on Saturday, 22nd February Pocket, Watches, Clock, 1947
(weather permitting) Cameras, Lentes, Spectacles, may be obtained at the Secre- Fountain Pens, Chronometers, tary's Office, Exchange Build- Ete., Etc.,
ing; the Club House, Happy Valley; and the Stables, Shan The abovementioned articles Kwong Road. By an Agreement dated the will be open for inspection at Entries close at 12 o'clock Lammert Brothers NOON on Thursday, 13th Coat, 4th day of February, 1947 and Mars.
entered into between the Com-Auction Rooms on 10th, 11th February, 1947. pany of the one part and and 12th February 1947, be Ohe White Metal Belt (chain Mollers' Trusts Limited of thetween 10:00 am, and room, and
pattern open)
other part it has been agreed between 2.00. p.m. and 4.00 p.m. One Leather Belt (brown).. that, in addition to Mollers"
The Auction is subject to the Bracelets Trusts Limited, underwriting Conditions of Sale published in Two White Metal
(round disc joined to the dard 300,000 unissued shares the Hong Kong (British Mil- to be first offered to members tary Administration) Gazette gether). One Pendant and Metal Chain, as set out above, the Company Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, One Watch Strap (ladies, thin shall also allot and Mollers' Trusts Limited, shall takę, up“ black cord). One Chinese Silver Box (ap-and pay for
One Red Skirt.
prox. 6",1"1")
One Pair of Chop Sticks in
green cloth bag",
One Large Chinese Figure,
coloured, China,
One Tosk (small about 3") One Pair Elephant Heade
(brown wood).
One Wooden Figure Head, One Trinket Box,
(a) 27,125 unissued shares
at par t (b) 200,000 unfasued shares
at $20.00 per share.
By order of the Board, R:GO CRAIG, Acfing Chief Manager.
Kowloon Docks; Eth
1946,
LAMMERT BROS.;
Auctioneers.
Chinese Optical Co.
OPTICIAN
67 QUEENS HOA
...By Order,
C. H. BROWN,
Secretary,
THE HONG KONG, CANTON & MACAO ∙STEAMBOAT,
COMPANY, LIMITED.
Notice is bereby given that AMP. Antonto · Maria, da Silỳn ́ has been appointed the. Com- pany's Agent in Macao.
Hongkong.
H, DA LUZ, Secretary,
1947.