Chinese charged with killing man who stole his wife
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¡A 36-year-old Chinese yesterday stood trial at the Criminal ·Sossions for the alleged murder of a Waterworks Department coolie who 'stóle his wife.
According to the prosecution, the accused, Pun Kam, stole into the deceased's quarters one mid-night in December last and killed him, leaving a brief note behind.
Written in Chinese charac="
ters, the note' read: "You de-
sire my wife as your wife. I Man held on
waht your life to balance the account."
Pun is being tried before Mr. E.K. Willams, Acting Chief Justice, and by a jury of six men
and one woman.
Pun is defended by Mr. D. A. L.. Wright, Instructed by Mr. F. Zimmern, The prosecutor in Mr. 4. Lonsdale, Crown Counsel, who s assisted by Detective Inspector D.II. Taylor of the Flumicide Squad, Police Headquarters.
The prisoner is
the murder of Wu
with
menaces
charge
Lau Taang-pan, aged 24. WAN charged before "Mr. J. Reynolds al Central yesterday on four charges of demanding money with menaces.
Mr. J. Stewart for defendant pleaded not guilty. Detective inspector Hung conducted "the churged with $10 with Tak-sham: $10 from
Wu Lei, at the Shoot, las case for the prosecution,
coolic
Hill-Road
Aberdeen, quarters,
December 22, last year.
on
Defendant
WI5
menacer
Om: $10 from Yeung
Mr. Lonsdale told the jury yes- Lam
terday that earlier in December, Cheng-sin and 650 the accused together with an-Wing-kam.
ther person went over to the de- 'ccused's quarters and forcibly took his own wife away from the place.
Pun then brought her back to the country. Subsequently, however, it appeared that the woman received a letter from the deceased in Hong Kong. As a result; the left Pan once more and returned hard to the de- ceased's quarters at Aberdeen, Crown Counsel went on to say that, on the night of December 22, the accused come to the deceased's quarters, which were situated near the Shauson Hill Reservǝir. "Save life"
A wojnaa
from Lam
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, MAY -18, 1950.
Dr. C. T. Wang shown opeaking at the new American Uni- versity Club of Hong Kong yesterday when he was elected the club's first President. At blế right in Dr. Joseph Yu, Chaliman of the Programine Committes. Seated is Mr. Ernest K. May, Chairman of the Bervice Committes. ("China Mal?”, Photo).
Dr. C. T. Wang elected President of American
Inspector Jung sold that com- plainants in the case were street! coolles. On April 21 defendant went to Pokfulam Road and de- manded in each from, the three coolles saying at the same flime that if the money was not forth-Dr.
cohing they would be beaten un. The money was eventually pald aver to defendant,
On the morning of May 1, de- fendant against went to the spot and demanded $60 from Lom repeating the same threat. The three roolles then went to the Pullec Staflen and made a report.
Seb-Inspector Lau than gave a defective a marked $10 note and a marked one dollar note. The party then
Pokfulam went to Rand and defendant on seeing them naked for the money. De- fedient then took the $11 away and at the same time told com- plainants to bring the $30 the following day. Defendant wns then
arrested.
Seven gaoled for Pitt St.
who lived in the JIK Choral Group renders saine quarters with her husband Cavalleria Rusticana at Lawas awakened about midnight by a cry of "Save Life." She re- cognised this voice as that of the deceased. Upon getting up, she the dragging saw two persons
After Lee Tak-shum. Yeung deceased's body from his room. Services Club, The woman became frightened, Cheng-sin and Lam Wing-kam Dragons
had given evidence, hearing of tombola, 8 p.m.; photography Jund ran from the scene, class, p.m.
The next morning, she had a the care was adjourned to Fri- Organ Recital, St. John's Cathe-consultation with her husband on day.
drak, 1.15 p.m.
the subject. Consequently, the two went over to the deceased's portion of the quarters. There they found him lying
A senail. dead. note was discovered in the roum, which was brought to the police station. The polles were notified of the incident. A pick axe, a
a chopper, a sickle and hammer were discovered at the scene of the erinte A post,
Various terms of hard mortem examination of the body discloped it bore injuries con labour
were meted out Inflicted by
seven persons including. sistent with those
implements
found. either of the
The noto left behind, accord. Woman-at the Criminal Ses- ing to a police handwriting oxions yesterday in connection 48 Pitt port, was similar to that of the with a robbery at accused's
Mr. Street, Kowloon, on January Lonsdale told the
11, where more than $2,000 in Pun was
The all-men Jury acquitted Leung Pul, charged with robbery. He was accordingly discharged.
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Tobbery
to
A
handed
by cash and articles was stolen.
and handed some forestry over to the police. He is alleged to have told the police that the deceased was killed by him.
He is further alleged to have mentioned the same words as those in the note concerned.
Killed by hammor
University Club
C. T. Wang, China's former Foreign Minister and veteran diplomat, was elected President of the newly-formed American · University Club of Hong Kong, at its first luncheon meeting at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Gar- don yesterday.
Alleged robbers
committed
On March 6 first defendant was alleged to have robbed a newi- paper distributor, Yan Fat-chuen,
NO
Other office holders elected at the meeting were Mr. H. S. Hudson, Director of the Unit- ed States Information Service, 0s First Vice-President; Dr. E. S. Kirby of the Hong Kong University Second Vice President; Mr. Peter B. T. Shih as Secretary; Mr. II. S. Chuck as Treasurer; Mr. Jack M. Eng as Chairman of the Member- ship Committee; Dr. Joseph Yu as Chairman of the Pro- gramme. Committee. and Mr. Ernest K. Moy as Chairman of the Service Committee.
Charged with armed robbery and possession of arms and ammunition, two youths, Wong Sang, allas Sang Tsai, aged 20, and Cheung Hong, alihe Chung Chol, aged 19, were commit The mealing yesterday, at which ted to stand trial by Mr. F. about 150 members were present, X. d'Almada at Kowlgon yea-was presided over by Dr. Joseph Yu, Chairman of the Organising terday.
Committee,
whose
elforts through the Club was brought into being.
Dr. Wang the
newly-elected President, told the meeting that of a basket containing $700 in the Club was an avenue through Parkes Street. On April 10 Arst which members could be of ser- defendant, orconipanied by second vice to the different nations they defendant, returned and robbed
represent. complainant of another basketful As the chairman of the or of money, $875, it is alicged,
ganising committee has sold, we Yan Fat-chuch, giving evidence are not meeting just socially, but said that at 1 pm, on March we were hoping that our united he was in Parkes Street collect-services will be of some help to ing money from newspaper haw-the notiors whom we represent," kers when Wong walked up in sald Dr. Wang. him and at the point of a gum
took his basket containing $700. Meeting changes Defendant escaped.
Accused of biting detective
Guarded in the dock by three constables with one hold- ing him by the shoulders, a 22-year-old carpenter, Leuòg Chung, faced committal pro- crodings before Mr. James Wicks at. Kowloon yesterday with on charges of robbery violente, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harmi and escape from lawful cus- tody.
Evidence was given that on the afternoon of February 22, defen- lant was taken by a party of police, Including two Inspectors and a detective, to the Hillside of Diamond Hill to recover sothe property which defendant had nd mitted he hail stolen from 450A Shik Hong Village.
Due to the sleepness of the hillalde, the party became separat- ed, defendant and Detective Li Hin-chung climbing ahead, leaving the inspectors behind. Before the inspectors could entch up with them and after the stolen pro- perly was, traded, defendant was alleged to have thrown the stolen property at the detective and began to run.
The deiective drew his revolver; and fired at him but his shot went w.de. However, Li caught; up with him down the hill.
Detective bitten
Was about to
be
When he handcuffed, defendant started. to bite the detective and both rolled down cliff. Defendant, who was on top the detective, was alleged to have picked up a rock, and begah to hit him with it rendering him uhoon. solous. He then took a finger and two wrist watch ring, a bullets from the detective, it was tharbed.
Recovering consciousness Inter, Li managed to drag himself. to the Dairy Farm, near Clear Water Bay Road, and told boy there
to notify the police, and then relapsed into unconsciousness saain. He was taken to Kowloon Hospital where it was found that 45 útle wounds had been inflicted on him by the defendant
Defendant was located later. sitting on a rock 200 yards from the scene of the alleged attack. shot He was caught after being in the leg.
Further hearing will be held on June 5. Detective Sub-In- sector P. Lowe is in charge of the prosecution's case.
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"We feel that we can do a good On April 10, both defendants, deal to make the nations we re with another not in custody, agala present understand each other, took his basket. After a short and the general situation, better.. Divisions Baturday 27. Bunday 28 and chase Wong, was arrested by, Conditions
Monday 29,· Bhamakalpo and KYMGA In the world have Nursing Divisions: detective. Wong led the police changed, to the second defendant and two
and when conditions. 19 Mils Back: Dalons Divlalona under revolvers and ammunition wore change we have to and means to Dly, Rupta, serangements.
meet these changes. It is our found among defendants', posses-
earnest hope that not only will we try to bring about better Inspector C. Dowman prose- understanding among the different
Leung Yeung, ile wemon, wa elven three years hard labour for possession of arms and am- munion.
Lam Fun, allas Kam Sun, was six years and 12 strokes for on of arms and 'ammunt- When charged with murder, tion and receiving stolen pro- sion. Mr. Lonsdale continued, the acperty. Ten years and 12 strokes cused sald the deceased was kill was imposed on /Fu Chi-kin, for ed_by.
his hammer.
taking part in the robbery concuted, During committal proceedings cred Crown Comsel stated, Pun in a statement before the magistrate sald Wu Ting-tải seduced his wife and took her to his place. Conse- quently ho we
Went with another person and brought her back after
Bo
Rediffusion in Hong Kongwarning Wu has received cabled informa
Pun is further alleged to have
Tao Talu, allas Teo Wai-nam, was sentenced to 10 years and 12 strokes when he pleaded gulity to taking part in the rob. bery. Pleading qulity to slinilar charge and to posses. sion of arms Kung Kwang-aing and Kung Yat were nach given 12 years. Chan Go was given 11 years. The last three mentioned above given strokes of the
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the meeting concluded man announced that the Club will hold its:luncheon moet
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tlón from its Head, Omte in stated that the deceased wrote a
Reconversion of the ss. Gen eral M. G. Meigs at a West London to the effect that thretter to his wife, with the restit
Coast shipyard for American official luncheon given at the that she again wont to him. The
President Lines trims-Pacific Savoy Hotel, London, by Bri- accused said he then cameto Hong were not tish Industrialists in honour of | QUEZ Himself - "ön December 13, | cane in view of the fact that they service has been approved by fot Hong Hong is an international alen: Bloko," Chrous sleg Birebon.
having Been Informita that his are at present serving sentenced the the Hong Kong delegation to wife was in the deconsod'ʼn pipse. for previous convictions which Final approval is being asked Commission the British Industries Fair has Pith, it is alleged, said he then already involve the cane. been recorded and is being went to
to Wu's quarters tonsk the The arma and ammunition of Congress, it was announced flown to Hong Kong for pre-deceased to give him-Back His found were ordered confiscated yesterday.
threatob-by the Senior Pulsne. Judge, 2 sentation
Rediffusion wife. Deretted however over
Mr. Waivers from the U.S. Coast here.
ed him. Accused b
libsequently Justice Gould. The chief speaker at the Lon-wert en meer than one by Mr. A. Hooton; Crown Counthe Gentral Gordon titil the tivities and service.
The aguther
Guard to continue operation of prosecution was conducted don luncheon was Mr. James Ah
Ah thing, to the pluce. Grimine, Secretary of State: for Shing struck the deceased with sel, with the assistant of metan Kreigs is available for service has
been granted. b Came tive Sub-Inspector, Newman. the Colonies, and during his ad and in their presence. Pun The accused were not legally
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