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Horse power politics.!
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SINCE THE PETROLI Beon Cut!"
KEY MONEY DEMAND HAS COURT SEQUEL
Demand for $7,000 made to John Percival Prette-
john (33), journalist of the South China Morning Post, Ltd., for the transfer of the tenancy of 177 Saiyoungchoi Street, ground floor, resulted in the appearance of the prin- cipal tenant, her cousin, the broker, and the assistant caretaker before Mr. W. A. Blair- Kerr at Kowloon yesterday.
for rent Cheung Fung-Jan, 20-year- bitting the flat and old spinster, was fined the during the "several
months" 1 The flat was maximum of $2,000 on each of t been vacant,
obtained for
brother an elder two charges of demanding the who finally decided not to come
and of demanding an to Hong Kong. excess rent for the premises.
money
Chung Kit-xanh
Fler cousto,
(38): was Aned $2,000 for adding
und abetting ber in the Arst de
for
Rent Increase
Personalia
Passengers by C.P.A. plones cluded W. Stoolwog, L. Pitcher, K.P.C. de Waart and N.H. Mor gan (to Manila) and T.A, Zolo- dowski (lo Bangkok)
Peninsula Hotel arrivals: Mr and Mrs. II.
A. Vargas, Mra. Svensen, Fred Buutros, John E. Bel
S.A. Simpson and Rubert Muckay.
BUSINESSMAN FINED,
GOLD CONFISCATED
Voon Pak-jut, 39-year-old businessman, charged with Importing 1,510.14 facts of gold aboard the...”Van Houtsz!" "without "licence and at- tempting to export without permission, was fined $100′ and had his gold confiscated by Mr. F. X. d'Almada at Contrat Magistracy yesterday.
Mr. Marcus da Silva, repre- senting defendant, appeared in. Court yesterday. The Hon. Mr. Leo d'Almada e Castro, K.C., instructed by Mr. da Silva, had appeared for the de- fendant at previous hearings.
Mr. da Silva, ofter hearing Judgment, informed the Court that he would confer with Nr. d'Almada ng to whether they ask for a review of the Case or an appeal. Ho requested Prosecuting Oficer, Mr. E. filmsworth, Supermiendent of the
would
The
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Currency Pact Plans
Not Begun
Mr. Fisher Yu, official of
Imports and Exports Department, the Central Bank of China in the to dispose of the not
exhibit Shanghai, confirmed to His request meanwhite.
was United Press yesterday that granted.
the
Mr. A. Lonsdale appeared for no negotiations are going on the Crown, with RO Humphreys for a Hong Kong-China cur- assisting.
Mr. d'Almada said: "Counsel
behalf of on Crown has applied to this Court for the forfeiture of the gold, the subject matter of the two charges upon which the defendant Peninsula departures: L. Grun-been convicted. ger, W. Rhys Cooper, Mrs, CJ, Baker Mr. and Mrs. J. Mellanby, K.P.C. de Waurt, Mrs. E. Baltned, .. Raymond, E.E. Proctor and PC. Martin,
hus
rency pact, but indicated that they may begin shortly.
Mr. Yu said the Chinese Gov ernment is must anxious to con- clude such an agreement, and owaiting added that he is s instructions, When and 1
they arrive he will open negotiations. (Mayor K. C, Wa of Shanghai as saying was recently quoted negotiations are going on).
Mr. Yu explained that under original Hong Kong-China financial agreement signed earlier of the provisions stipulated that the Puly Kong Government would undertake to
ip. demand the forfeiture of any Chinese currency.
suppress the black market substance or article declared,
He said the provision has not prohibited, contravening and
the yet been neted upon, but offending any of the repgla: Chinese Government in most tions made under Ord. 32, 1915.desirous that it be implemented
ami abetting Cheung In the de-buck to say that, kho could not "Speedbird" flying-bost are Mrs. discretion fight of the Crown to
was fined
the
Whenever the Crown deema fit ភេទ soon
10
io to do am of the opinion that that power forfeiture conforrad for the purpose of enforcing that right and there is thus a duty cast upon me for the benefit of the Crown when. over required.
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On being asked whether the
"The application is made ander s. 2 of Section-13 of Ord, 32, 1915. the tenant could be and. The broker, L. Wah, was nine of
The wording of s.5. 2 in amply Aned $1,000 (ur your's simple changed on the rent receipts in
from Latest departures Cheung to demanding future, Chang asked
Hong clear and it is agreed by Counsel mayprisonment).
brokerage and aiding inquire by telephone. She came Kong to Southampton by ROAC for the Crown and Defence to hehis year, one $708) A5
"It is sald.M. Gardener, Mrs. A.T. Waters, mand for $7,000, fa Kwon (34) contact the other party,
Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Main, Messrs asked him to $100 (or a month's Prettejohn, and
HJ Hillie, G.H. Pearce, A.B.G. arp'e imprisonment) for selling telephone her the next morning.
McPherson, PL Buckett, H.S. He did so first at the house and Wah in making
He was Inter, Mrs. CT, Hyde, Mra, G. then at her umce. Lay the $78) brokerage.
and Mr. and Mrs. De, Sub-Inspector J, Moore of furned that it would cost $1,000 M. Hinwood
necessary change, Chin Yuan-jun. the Special Branch prosecuted. to make the
Aboard the same aircraft were First and second defendants were and that the rent would be in-
J. Mellanby (for represented by Mr. P.A.L. Vinej creased to $200 instead of $150, Mr. and Mrs,
Ko Kuo-ken, ist Dencons.
When he and DSI Chun went to Kangoon), Messrs
D. Gubbay, A.
BULLITT VISITS 8 Cumberland Road, Arst defen- Ngo King-kee,
B. Lumley and
TAIWAN dant confirmed the telephone con-Penteleimonov, versalion, and added that alie Chan Slew-chong (for Bangkok). Arrivals from Singapore by
Shanghal, May, 14. nie Dr. and
Accompanied by General Sun thought the amount exorbitant,
After DSI Chan had revealed BOAC flying-boat
"I agreed with Counsel for the Li-jen, Commander-in-Chief In his true identity and warned all Mrs, HL. Lee, Mr. Chan Kok
Crown that the purpose of the charge of military training, Mr.
to prevent Mcsarz A.W. reculations is Bangkok
the William C. Bullitt, former Amed- those present about making state leng and Mr. Ku Keng-yuet, and ments, witness than contacted from
can Ambassador to Russin, ar-" corner of Nathan Road und Monk DSI Muare at Kowloon City White, H.H. Herts, Wu Tang-pak trafficking of gold through the This prohibition by the Kok Road at 11 nau, on April 28 Police Station.
colony. and Wong Ka-chung.
Government is well known to all rived at Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, yesterday, for 1 brief where they looked at the various
Mrs. Yeo Wal-hunn, chief case especially men engaged in com-visit.
Interested Concerns Contact nuvertisements for houses and
chance with ENGINEERS'
Mr. Bullitt in expected to in- worker of the Hong Kong Social merce and to take a
knowledge that upon seizurespect the large training camp on MR. LEO GOLDENBERG, SOCIETY DINNER Welfare Counell, has just left for
application for the island, where thousands of three there will be an Cliina
spending
undergoing The first annual dinner of the months in Britain us a guest of forfeiture a person taking such Chinese troops are
con-training under Hong the
must bear the Society
American direc Counell, During a chance British were looking for premises. Wil Engineering
tion, and 'supervision-Reuter. ness replied that his friend, in-Kong held last night at the Hong March she attended a three weeks, sequence of his camble." dicuting DSI Chan, was interest-Kong Hotel was well attended. course in the Social Services in
ot Main speech for particulars
the evening Liverpool and has undertaken_a about house at Nathin Rout. vis by Mr. S.E. Füber the pre-comprehensive survey of the Bri
sident. His Excellency the Gov-tish Social Services throughout He was told the transfer fee ernor in reply stayed Hong the country. was $6,500 and the one In Tak Kong owed a great debt to the Shing Street was $35,000 with engineers of the Colony.
J. P.
"Transfer Foo"
„Pretlejohn, in evidence, said that on instructions of DS Moure be proceeded with DS! Chan Ki-yik to a house at the
flats to let, which were pasteri an
board outside the premises.
1
They were Wah Who askod whether they
approached by Ll
ed and asked
a rental of $400 per month.
WIS
of
after
QU
llon, A.J.R. Moss, V. Keni. L
Mr. Andrew McLean, Charge- Kadoorie, H.-Owen-Hughes, W11.man, 19-21-Hankow-Road, Kow- Latimer, and S.T, Williamson.
to Miss Aurolina Natali Maria Rodrigues, 10 Ashley Road,
Kowloon. This
Prettejolm, fur-
The following forthcoming wed. Among the guests present werdings have been announced; Hon, Mr. Lea d'Almads, Hon, Dr. Dr. Raymond Yang Kyung
Medical This defendant, according to S.N. Chau. Hon. Mr. C.C. Roberts, Waung.
Officer, witness, then suggested that they Hon. Mr. N.O.C. Marsh, Sir Ro Waterloo Road, to Miss Elizabeth take the fint at 177 Saiyeungcheibert Calder Marshall, Commodore Emma Burridge, Nursing Sister, Street, ground floor, the transfer C... Robertson Mesars, F.H. Gel-Queen Mary Hospital. fee of which was $7,000.
On being asked · who was to benefit by the $7,000 third defen- dant, alleged witness, replied that it was a Shanghai Woman wh
TWO MILLION TO was the principal tenant.
Mario Eugenio Osorio do Mr. accused, added
Ed- BE TRAINED Amaral, Clerk, 276 Prince ther stated that there would se
Karachi, May 13. Ward Road to Miss Elsa Maria an additional $700 payable
Linguat Ali Khan, Pakistonda Slivn. Stenographer. 60 Kim- "prafts" himself. to Being unable to view the pre-
Premier and Defence, Minister, berley Road, Kowloon. Bethen,
Mr. Gillenme Juan Benedicto, aniser
witness and DSI take the Pakistan parliament 10-
Clerk, 196
106 Shaukiwan Rond, to Chun went back at 0.20 p.m, and day that it was his desire that Miss Virginia Augusta de Assia. after seeing
the fut, proceedert 2,000,000 Pakistan civilians should
Mr. Herbert Polani Ahn, Mer- military third and fourth defendants be given
training with
chant Seaman, General M. C. possible. to G Cumberland Rond where quickly as
He disclosed that the Pakistani Meigs, to Mrs. Joyce Wong alias they were introduced to the Arst
49 Prince Wong Sni-chan, National Guard had 40 Infantry ward Road. twe accused.
battalions and in the next threr months would have a 100 batini-· ions.---Beuter.
Chang Kit-sun. alleged wit ncta, told him that a total of $8,000 had been spent in relu-
Flower Sellers' Predicament
The three flower stall-holders who had moved to the corner of Nathan Road and Middle Road, Kowloon, on Monday to occupy now pitches carmarked by the Urban Council, received a rudo shock on Thursday afternoon when a notice from the P.W.D. warned them to move out within 48 hours.
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Passengers embarking by. R.M.B., “Can-' today include E. Adrian, Mr. Allen, OJ. Ankil, N. Beckelt, D.C. Bond, tr. and Mrs, DJ, Boyd, Mr. and Mr. R.H.C. leew, Mr. and Mrs, 8.6. Jardelt, P.R. Camubell, A., Comyne, Mr. and Mrs. P.B. Caroldy. J.E. Coppin, ind Mr. J. Cotrewarth and child; E. Davira, F.A. Dunnett, Mr. and Mrs. W., Feron, Mixe M, Easton, TG. Fair. Turn, Mr. . Fairburn, L.A. Falkner. Min C. Flaber, Mr. and Mrs. C.0.0. Follows and Min 15. Follows, Mrs 3, Gibson, Mila J.L.. Gorringe, 7.W. Gracer Mr. and Mrs. CJ.A. Gray and child. Mr. A. Graz. Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Gridin, and Mine Grifin, 'CH. Hamilton. Mr. and Mrs. 11. Henenfeld, Mrs. M.) fetisxalaton, Nes C.A. Hetherington, M.J. Heywood, R.W.N. KH."'D. Hotine, Lt. Col. Hubert; Mr. K.M: Hubert, Master PJ. Hubert, Miss H.M. Hubert, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Hutchinson, H.D.A Irenker, J.B. Jonni, J.A. Jongman, Mr. and Mr.A.0.1. Kennett, *** HIM. ̄ ̄ ̄|
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The three stalls, together Road, near Signal H. After wick, R.V.C. Lederhofer, Mr. and with a fourth, which was just ja week or go during which they win. Bull. Mackay, A.BL.S. "Major, Hr. about to start business, receiv-practically did no business, due. and Mrs. J. Martin, R.W.L. MeAlter, ed licences costing $240 a year to the spot being too far remove Mr. and Mr. B. McKay, Master Mee: Kay, JM, and Mrs. MeWillanda, 2,0. - from the Urban Council last.jed from ordinary traffic, they
Meyer, J.D. Morris, Mr. and Mrs, P.) month, to set up a flower mart appealed to the Urban Council Worrison, Miss A. Morrison, Mrs. J.L. on vacant ground on Middle Land obtained permission to Murray, Min Hill, March, Miss J.R,D.
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Mr G. Ormiston, Mian. M.G.D. Parker, Nathan Road.
Mr. A.M. Parke, Mr. and Mrs. W Paterson, 'Blzier "O.E. "Rises," R.1. Robert." ann," Mr. and Mrs. F.P.W. Shaftin..
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The change brought an instan change of luck to the stall-hold ers, for. with the Folice drivin all unlicenced flower vendors of the street, they were suddenly flooded with buyers. The ucl G.J. Ten B Vassiladi, Sr. was, however, shortlived. Thru M... Weleb. „G.R. „Whitby, and IWD_objected" to occupation
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The stall-holders brought their 10 nm. Second Night presentation of "The wore to the Urban Counell yes. Spalled Princess, at Wah Yan terday, and it is: understood the College, Robinson 10 830 two Government Departments.
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