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Correspondence
Tha Editor takes to tarpon ibility for views expressed in etters by correspondents, and m 10 means necessarily agrees with
hem.
Honesty Commission Sir,--Reference a case report. ed in your issue of the 13th inst. about a 33-year-oli hawker who handed to the police a Wallet containing US$400 cash he
ed up on the street should serve an food for thought i would-be honest public.
The sum recovered was US$400 cash, which, at rate of 8 HK$ to US$ amounts to HK$2,400. The of HK$30 inminelent reward (Thirty Hong Kong Dollars) puld to the honest haw- by the
ker tones per cent,
The fact should not be over- lecked though the owner report- ed the loss to the police it was a foregone conclusion he enter tathed no hope of recovering any part of this num,
When ene considers the gra- Fuity of HK$30 for recovering
K$2,400 Ter the owner, whe happens to be a wealthy director of one of the Chinese most im portant bunks, I leave 10 the public to agree if-
"HONESTY IS NOT,
BAD POLICY".
June Criminal Sessions
The June Criminal Sessions will begin to narrow morning.
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, JUNE 10, 1949,
Yesterday's Wedding
The marriage of.Dr. Loule.fianondt and Mles Rogallo Hendrika Franziska Wlijene took place at the registry yesterday. Franchi Wu Photo.
Death Of Painter Was Justifiable Homicide
| A fight at First Strøst, Kowloon, on May 29 be- tween four or five youngsters, which result- ed in the death of, Lea Cheung, a painter, had a sequel at Kowloon yesterday when, on enquiry, was held.
when pleas will be taken in A verdict of justifiable homicide was returned by
the following cases:→
Cheung You-sum and Chan Sang alles Chan Fut alles Chan Yau atins Wong You.--Breach of Deportation order.
To Wing-chung--(a) Pesses- son of forged banknotes. (b) uttering a forged document.
Law Kwa alias Lavy Chung- hon(n) Uttering a letter de manding money with thentces, letter des of a manding money with menaces. Ilo Lak alins Tal Kot-luk. Two counts of robbery by two
nore.
Mr. W. A. Blair-Kerr, who sat as Coroner.
Ng Kwan-ming, aged 14, in evidence, said that he was a
HKAA ISSUES feki employed at a street stall.
MOTORISTS” HANDBOOK
A Handbook for Hong Kong Motorists, containing a wealth of information useful to local „car owners, has just been issu- ed by the, Hong Kong Auto- Association for its mobile
members only.
Leung Hg alias Leung Sum, ilo Lak alins Tal Kai-iuk, Wan Kwan(8) Robbery by two or more; accessory before the fact
The booklet, compiled by the to the same offence, (b) robbery by two or more (e), possession of HKAA and comprising 100 pages, orms and ammunition, (d) re- boasts of an interesting Travel ceiving stolen properly,
Section, giving those who intend Weng Knu. Wong Ping, Tong motoring" in foreign Countries You-fun-Robbery
two or details of import restrictions, petrol rationings, as well as sonte Chan Man alias Chan Ah-kau. useful general travel hints, (a) Robbery by two or morej
more.
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(b) pogression of arifis.
Since the HKAA affilla'ed Chiu Sung-hau— (n) Robbery with Nimilar organisations by two or more, (b) possession over the world, members of the of Ant Ammunition, (e) HKAA nay enlist the help of their wounding with intent, (d) shoot organisation in securing ing with intent, (e) possession of national driving licenses atd.extra
umunition.
information.
CONVAIR FLIGHTS given
inter-
On May 20, he was lining up in a queue at a street hydrant, in First Street. Deceased was in front of him in the queue and while deceased was draw- ing water from the hydrant, some water splashed on witness.
to
"Don't splash water over my coat," witness said he told de- ceased. Deccused then caught hold of Ng's neck and pushed him out Witness struggled of the road, with deceased, and they fought with their fists. After n while. deceased ran away.
Hong Kong Stall At BIF Attracted Many
The Hong Kong Stoll at the British Industries Fair was quite a draw. It caught the oyo
of, everybody, and there is no donying that Personalia
Kite.
Messrs. J. A. Donaki, John J. Oscar Lay Blomeno Sloson, Tence, and T. Stannin' were analy those who left Hong Kong yester day by CPA for Manila.
Arrivals from Manila' yester- day by CPA meloded Marguerite Crabbe, Carula Chan, Nga Le and Mariano Loo.
from the point of view of the exhibitors it was a success in every way. This was the Impression gained by Mr. J. B. Kite, Secretary of the Hong Kong General Cham- ber of Commerce, in an interview with the Press yesterday. Mr. Kite was a member of the Hong Kong delegation to the Fair. Hong Kong manufacturers out for a factory of this size, ster- really meant business at the red as a good object. fessen fot.
Departures on the Peninsula exhibition, 'said' Mr. Kite. Hong Kong knitters, said Mr. Holel on Tuesday included Mr. They concentrated on articles
and There were many questions asic- and Mrs. A. Tod, Mrs. F. Ingle, that buyers wanted rather thaned about the future of Hong Kong Mr.
Mrs. A.. Staple. on prestige exhibits that some and as a matter of fact there was Messra. E.M. Byden, J. Stewart, of the other stalls displayed. a bit of a pante at one time J. Chlvert, J: Rayner, W.H. B., of HM S. Guy, R.S. Denetty; and T. "I took an opportunity of Howover, the assurance
that Hong Kong Dantelidis. Kong Stull Government watching the Hong for na hour one moring to and would be protected had the effec how many people visited it, and of preventing any undermining of I counted exactly 70 people. In a confitience in the Colony. nearby stall, much more decor- This confidence was more than
members were only manifested in
of the A. Wang, Mrs. G. M. Dickinson, nusly set nine visitors said Mr. Kite. Hong Kong delegation, some of Messra. S. Hsu, O.F. Lethu, J.D. "People enquired not only for whom are believed to have plneed Hicks, Tanchoo Chling, and G. the goods on display but also for large order for machinery for an Chlang. many others coming out from Hong Kong's factories,
Mr. Kite concluded by stressing Departing yesterday in a PAA Hong Kong or China." said Mr.
of giving more aircraft for Manila were Mr. and Kite. "Streams of enquiries came the desirability
McNuit. Formerly merchants Mrs. Paul in the whole day long. I was prominence to the simong the four members of the side of Hong Kong at future ex- US. High Commissioner of the delegation altending to enquiries rubitions. It had been proved that Philippine Islands, Mr. McNutt is at the stall one day, and so verl Buyers ought not only gonds now the president of the Ameri
manufactured in Hong Kong, but can International Underwriters. everything that came out of Hang Kong or China, whether ninnu- Arrivals from Monila yesterday factured here or not. "I think by the 'PAA were: Mr. Elbridge merchants should give this point Adams, Mr. Lew L. Harr, Mr. their consideration." Bald Mr. Kite. Jolin Shoemaker, Mr. John Top- ping and Messrs. Paul and Ray- mond Witzleben.
therm
Mr. J. B, KITE
Among the new arrivals at the Peninsula Hotel on Tuesday were Mrs. E. Owen, Mrs. S. Beijer, Mrs.
•
Spanish Pilgrims Hong Kong Airway's brought
Pass Through HK the following passengers to the
Caloriy from Canloh yesterday: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brunger, Miss Headed by the Reverend D. Larson, Mr. T. Attlee, Mr. and Father Antonio H. Jover. 18 Mrs. 6. E. Baye, Mrs. A. L. S. Spanish Catholice pilgrims Sparks, Mus. K. A. Sparks, Miss. passed through Hong Kong Ruth Ford and Mr. Robert Lee. yesterday afternoon way to Calcutta by the PAA from Manila.
on their
The pilgrins, including nine] women, were part of a 33-person delegation who went to Japan to attend. the 400th anniversary of the arrival of St. Francis Xavier in Japan.
EX-SOLDIER ON VAGRANCY CHARGE
On
ed and numerous they were that
a charge of being a at least 27 of them had to be re- ferrel back to Hong Kong. This
Another party of the delega Vagrant, F. B. Miles, aged 31, After about five minutes. de-shows at what pressure we had to tion, headed by the Reverend Joso of Edinburgh, was ordered by
Ortiz,
is at present in Menila and Mr. F. X. d'Almada at Cen- ceased returned with four or five works."
Of course, many Hong Kong is expected to come here, on tral yesterday to the House of youngsters, some of them were
Hong Kong Friday,
Detention until such time as One of people visited the earrying bamboo poles.
umotig them Mr. Tony them struck wiinces on the head Stall,
Dr. Lopez Ortiz, the Bishop off arrangements can be made for Keswick of Jardines, who thor Tuy, Spain, will be one of the his repatriation. but was warded off by him.
Inspector Devur told the court Witness then picked up a bam-oughly approved of the way wt menbers of the second party.
set up our exhibits and the tys The Bishop will carry with him that defendant was discharged boo pole on the ground, and
the Crucifix of the holy Saint
and hud since wo exhibited.
"Yat higher tribute was paldi struck deceased why unmediate-
According to Reverend Falher from the Army ly fell to the ground.
by another buype from one of Jover yesterday, today's party had several jobs in the Colony. the Dominions who said the will visit Cuo, the burial place of His last job was with the Yacht They will also see Club. He had a quarrel with the Hong Kong stall was the most the holy Saint.
management and left. He had no worth while thing he had seen the body of St. Francis Xavier.
Winces went on to say that was the only way for him to de- the booklet Erlend himself. na there were four One section of
over to the Hong Kong or five surrounding him, and he
could not run away, Vehicles and Traffle Regulations, OVER HONG KONG which will be appreciated by re-kok Police Station next morning, Witness was brought to Mong- Colony and and luter cent arrival in the
wag scht to Kowloon
elbow and upper lip.
More than 200 persons were by car
Owners
who have just
invited to see Hong Kong from recently passed their driving test. Hospital with bruises on his right
the air by CATC in their two
brand
new Corvair nassenger
liners resterday afternoon.
Originally the airlines planned
in these buses.
Useful Data
The booklet carries
re
at the BIF.
Giving his own impression of the exhibits at the various stalls
alteration.
MEN FACTORY
FACE COURT
means of support.
Defendant asked the mugistrate whether he could be allowed out to look for work and was told that he could.
CHANGES NAME AGAIN
Pair Sentenced In Lost Bracelet Case
Mr. Kite said the quality of Hong Kong goods was up to average standard, while prices were about in line with present world prices, Deceased died at midnight onbil he warned that from all in--
Representatives of five Chinese- COASTER May 20 In Kowloon Hospital. dications world prices were head-owned factories were summoned In his finding the Caroner salding for a decline, and Hong Kong before the Kowloon Court yester Some very useful data is given that the cause of death was pre-manufacturers would have today for employing woman work- to invite 150 persons to the joy-with regard to car troubles, their sure on the brain following rup-
The Panamanian coaster Grand serious con-ers aver the specified time con- ride but when unexpected persons anticipation, diagnosis and cure,
give this matter the and haemorrhage of
has change her name again. Lary to the labour ordinance. turned up at the airfield, airlines The information on tyre pressures middle miningeal artery. This was
She is now registered as the They were Wo Hi Underwear authority changed their mind and and conservation of tyres should caused by a blow with a bamboo
Must. Maintain Standard Factory, Sun Kwong Torch Bulb Oriental, using the same fag.
The coaster formerly arrived askled two more flights to the free-be of great interest, as should the pole wielded by a youth, Ng Any price cut must not be mude Factory, Kiun Sing Knitting Fac- ridit service,
WOR ап at the sacrifice of quality, said tory, Kwong Ming Torchlight here as the Chinese vessel Dah the Grand The Kowloon Motor Bus Com-comprehensive notes on economy Kwan-ining. Deceased
older and more powerful youth Mr. Kite, Standard of Hong Kong Factory. They were friet $350, Chung, She became pany buses were chartered by the in the use of fuel.
than Ng.
ananufacture must be maintained. $200, 600, $260 and $100 respec- and was the first fecal ship to CATC and most of the free-riders
a list of
clear officially for Tientsin, "It appears that after a petty if Hong Kong goods are to ratain tively. were taken to the Kai Tak Air members of the HKAA. The squabble and Aght with fuld, their position in world markets, port
list shows that despite the number deceased retired and, returned to Any reversion to pre-war low In The morning, one of the new of Chinese car ownery In the the scene a, few minutes later quality at cheap prices ls unthink- planes took about 20 local press Colony and the presence of several with four or five others. Some of able. However, in Mr. Kite's view, men and their families to Can- well known Chinese on the Com-them were armed with bamboo this is most unlikely. ten. On its way back, the Con- mitee, only a comparatively small roles, including deceased himself. vair made its maldon business-number of Chinese has folaed the "I would further appeared that trip by bringing Into the Colony KAA and availed itself of the deceased Bret aimed a blow at the a full load of 40 passengers. benefits accruing from menbor-head of Ng. It is not quite clear
ship.
whether Ng could have retired, but it is his story that he could The alms and objects of the not, owing to his being surround,
case of the lost platinum bracelet anded yos- Association are not but in the led.
terday when Mohamed Din, alias Ma Mak- handbook, and officials of the
"In any event, it seems clear
kin, aged 49, car park watchman, and Chan HKAA have expressed their renough that he elected to repel A Chinese earth coolic was gret that only a small section of force with force of a similar na
Wal, aged 34, unlicensed hawker, wore sen- sentenced to six wecks' hard car owners are members.
ture, picking up slightly larger
tenced to eight months by Mr. F. X. d'Almada work labour by Mr. Wicks at Kowloon While excellent
has pale and hitting aimlessly at his a few assailants. yesterday for stealing 4 gold already been done, only
at Central. ore re- finger ring from his common law hundred more
"The principal question I have members
Mr. Eric Himsworth, head of
Before passing sentence on two wife on June 12.
Owing to Chan Wai chang- quired
to put the Association in had in mind throughout this in Defendant, Me Sheung alias Mon dhancial position to enable it to quest, is whether Ng or any one the Hong Kung delegation, was
dressing first defendant,nold; Kan, aged 26 was also ordered to place scouts and breakdown vans suld be said to be so negligent quoted by Mr. Kite as saying that ing his evidence, the charge defendants," Mr, d'Almada: ad- For reckless that a charge of man- If business resulted from only 25 of receiving stolen property "For years you have been a car bo under police supervision for on all outlying roads. two years.
Car owners not get members of laughter should be preferred. per cent of the enquiries receive against Ko Ching-ling, master park watchman and from, tima to His common law wife told the the HKAA are urged to join the teel convinced that no jury would at the Bi Hong Kong factories of the Tin Yat Goldsmith Shop, time you have picked up things court that defendant il! treated Association and become a part of convict Ng of mandoughter, and would be fully employed on such
secution. the Colony's motoring fraternty, think that he could successfully business alone for the next two was withdrawn by the pro and handed them Back to the
In all the circumstances raise a years. deferice of "self-defence,” con- cluded; the Corener,
her.
SENTENCED FOR
STEALING RING
CROSS
Nothing coulit
Smarter
WEDDING
Mr. Kile was unable, to state what orders were booked at the Stall, except that at least one manufacturer of potato craps placed an order for 1,000 1# of Tesseed Oil a month, running contract, after seeing an exhibit The
at the Stull
There is no doubt that many business contacts were made as a result of the exhibition, thereby
of busi laying the "foundation mess to be negotiated between manufacturers and overseas bug- es," mid Mr. Kite.
:
owner,
On this particular occasion No mention of the Hong Kong Din was charged with larechy you found the bracelet and in- Stall can be made without a word by finding and Chen Wal with stead of locating the owner or of appreciation of what threw of colving stolen Broperly.
handing it over to the potter you the leading spirits of the delemme
tion did to make : He 'referred.secited while 'Mr. A. "d'Areli handed it over to Chan Wei." ANNOUNCEMENTS was said Mr. Kite.
If the succnik. It Inspector J. M. Forrest pro-kept it for four days and then To second defendant the magls- defendant, Kotrate said: "Not only did you re-
ceive the stolen bracelet but you
to the UK Trade Commissioner. was for tard The welding of Edwin Joseph Fontsomery, the herd Ching-ling. Charles, slupwright, of HMS of Hong Tamar, and Miss Huby Alarakis, Eric Himsworth: and the Hmid Mrs. Odell said that on No have created Din of over $300," solesgirl, of 308 Hannesay Road, Kong Government reprenentative vember 11 last year second floor, took place at the in London, Mr. Grimwood Supreme Court Martiago Regis- tegr's Office yesterday in the pre- sence of D. Stuce and I. M. "Al- arakla
The forthcoming wedding hea been announced of Miguel Ar-
Mr. Montgomery's Tholusion In the delegation was, a reaf godsen, for he paved the way, for most of the contacts with the Board of Trado a well de sxhibition
arrangements,
chanja Villa-Carlos, clerk, of 43 Both Mr. Himsworth and Mr.
lost a
at about at the midnight her mother bracelet: Thy looked for it is Pellder Street,
CUTLERY Mohamed Din came up to them) English solid nickel-silver cutlery, with a torch helped in the gold individually per your ra arch. She had informed Din dbi quirementa,.. Umi tine that her mother had
lost something. She went back to Lovely: Haeger
Hönkow Road, first flder, nhd Mlis } Gelinwood worked indefatigably Marina Houso, and when she caug❘ metal flower Trawlery Vaste and
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back after five minutes she found Patricia Christine dos ferietips both before he dug the period in still looking for the bracelet of 103 To Yuen Villa, Diamond of the
Motored Din said that he found HI, Howvidon.
strumentation and
In arranging for many, the bracelet-noar the gutter out. of the contacts made a well .44 slue the Hong Kong Hotel a vialis to factories and other pinces kept it for four days, 16 ch In the Velted Klokdom, "
gaya, ierlo Chau Wal, and usk Vila To Factories
to, And out whether tha Visile made by the Chinese' des bracele) was of diamoside or Cay- i heard imili a tow
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