THE MAGISTRACY.
CUTTING FINE TREES
Mr. Green, of the Botenical and Forestry Department, prosecuted a coolie and a cook employed by Mr. Julyan, of the Public Works Department, for cutting pine trees above their employer's house in Kennedy Road. Mr. Hazeland discharged th cook, but fined the coolie 315, or a month's imprisonment
SUPREME COURT,
IN APPELLATE JURISDICTION.
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JANUARY 31ST, 1914.
BEFORE THE CHIEF JUSTICE, SL W. REES DAVIES, K.C., AND MR. H. H. J. GoMPERTZ (Purane Jubae):
CONBUL-GENEIAL OF CANTON TO BE CALLED."
The hearing was resumed of the motion in connection with the charge against Chung Sau Nam of misappropriating $150,000, property of the. Kwangtung Government At the outset their Lord. ships gave their decision on the point which had been raised regarding Martial
OFFENSIVE AND DANGEROUS WEAPONS. A Chinese was charged before Mr. J. B. Wood with being in possession of offensive and dangerous weapons, and
The Chief Justice said: -"We with attempted housebreaking at No. 283, Law, Des Vœux Road West. I was staled that have given consideration to the very a lukong noticed a man in the early interesting argument put forward by morning using a jemmy on the door of Sir Francis Piggott, There has been no authority adduced to support his conten- the premises, in an attempt apparently lotion that the principle which suspends prise it open.
A pair of pincers was treaties during war between the contract found in the man's cap, and a butcher's
ing Powers applies in the case of what Sir
kuife in his pocket. His Worship
adjourned, the case until co-day in order that the man right find a friend who could swear as to his character.
INFRINGEMENT OF TRADE MARK.
Before Mr. F. A. Hazeland yesterday, the Kut Hing firm, of No. 5, Kwong Yuen Street East, were charged by Messrs. Losley & Co. with an infringement of Mr. singlets their trade mark on Dennys, jun. (of Messrs. Dennys &
Francia Piggott terms internnt vumo
tion.
Nor can
v'e
discover
any authority in the argument, which would justify us in holding that the question of the existence, or non-existence, of Martial Law is one which the Court can inquire into."
Sir Francis Piggott remarked that the decision raised a rather curious question, He consented to the suggestion of his learned friend that if possible they should
Messrs Vernon & Stayth in their wookly share report, dated 30th January
The point in regard to the calling of HONGKONG SHARE MARKET. the Consul-General was again, raised in, the afternoon, when the Chief Justice asked Sir Francis Piggott if it was really
Consul-General. absolutely necessary to cross-examine the
Sir Francis replied that it was neces sary, beenuse it would be in regard to what was called the Tutah's order. Mr. Sharp had said that was tendered as evidence of Chinese Law, and it was that to which he (Sir Francis) objected.
Mr. Potter submitted that the warrant was never put in to prove Cainese Law it was put in as part of the evidence.
The Puisse Judge asked if there over had been a case of that nature where a examined. witness had been called to be crox
or
not.
stato !---
The local market during the past week has ruled quiet, and business has been curtailed by the Chinese New Year cole brations. On the whole, however, prices have been maintained, and the market
THE SHANGHAI MURDER MYSTERY.
POLICE HARD AT WORK.
The work of investigating the murder of Mrs. Nouman, says the N-t. Daily Wewa of Monday, has been carried on ovel the week end unremittingly on the part but it will readily be realized that tangi- of the police. No clue has been neglected,
appearance. ble restits may be slow in taking their
disappeared
A£
closes firm with a good demand for
ALLEGED MISSING WORKMEN. As usual in a case like the present the investment account, Langkats, owing to the holidays in Shanghai. bave been quiet wildest rumours are current, most of but now close with buyers at Tls. 30. The them without any foundation. One of "Oil" market since our last report has these reports. However, may have substance "Shells," which TO now advised a cuployed in the adjoining house-which rempined steady with the exception of in it. This is that two of the wor Sir Francis Piggott But this is not a having advanced to 107/6. middle prices still in the bands of the builders-have collateral matter, like nationality.
Any ordinary time this would be an The Chief Justice then asked Mr. Sharp The "Rubber market is reported from
Home as being firmer, and the Tin" extremely suspicious circumstance, but in out significance. The China New Year if he would withdraw the affidavit.
Mr. Sharp replied that he was sorry market slightly easier, Fine Hard Para the present case it may be absolutely with. he had to put their Lordships in the
sibility is that in the ordinary course of position of having to decide another has advanced to 1/2 per lb., and an imholidays were on the point of starting attach so touch importance to it, but as
to be noted, which according to our latest things these men have gone off to their point. It was ludicrous and chilesh to provement in Plantation Shoot has also when the murder occurred. and the pos hoones in the country to spend their that had been done he could not see his way clear to withdraw the afidavit. It advices is now 2/5 per lb. The open mar was really to see that what the Tutuh ket rate of discount has declined to 25-16 holiday. In such a case it is impossible
of a clue. Lawy did was Chinese
Their Lordships considered the point per cent, and the Bank of England rate to say that their absence is in the nature to 3 per cent Bar Silver is quoted at and the Chief
subsequently announced that they were of the opinion 269-16 for ready and 28 for forward. that they had no legal power to exclude Sterling T.T. closes at 1/10 13-16, Shang Hongkong and Shanghai had any power to order the Consul 81. Consils are advised as 74 the affidavit, and they did not think they hai . at 735 und Singapore T.T. at General. The highest they could go was
ive expression to the opinion that Banks have again been sold at $800, tad at which price probably more shares can Sir Francis then asked that their Lord-be placed. The middle price is now £82 they would like to see him.
MARINE INSURANCES.--Unions remain in ships should give full weight to their with sellers at £83. said, was absurd as evidence, and it had
If quotation of $517. Cantons are also taken six weeks to obtain it.
without any evidence of are obtainable. North Chinos are in added the Magistrate committed Chung wanted, buyers offering $320, but no shares
buyers at $192). ontitled to be discharged. San Nam
The Chief Justice said that the cases would be looked into that night, and the hearing was adjourned until to-day.
Justice
BANKS,
SUSPECTS BEFORE THE COURT, Four men arrested on suspicion in con- nection with the murder, appeared at the Pernitzeshared Magistrate Kuan. Mised Court on Saturday before Mr.
Bowley), represented the presecuting frm, relieve the Consul-General of Canton of criticism of the affidavit. The thing, he demand, and have advanced to a buying | Court that when the farm was visited on
and asked for a withdrawal.
He
announced that the defendants had paid the costs of the prosecution, apologised,
the trouble of coming to the Court Assuming they had to go to the Privy Council-if their Lordships were against
Th frs: three were mafoss employed at. My Nenana's farm at Kiangwan. where they were arrested late on Friday Sgt. Welch, and Det. Sgt. Kyung Yoong. night by Dot. Sub, Lusp. Reeves. Det Det. Sub, Inp. Reeves informed the Friday night the three men were found usually went to hed at about 8 o'clock. arrived at the house there was no move- sitting together. They told him that they
ment inside, and no one actempted to open the door, and no one asked why the Each of the men made police had come,
and undertaken net to repent the offence thein on the general case-be would of Chinese Law, then he was, he submitted, gaired for at Tls.. 135, and Yangtszes have When witness and the other officers i
the
The defendants had, afforded prosecutors every information concerning the source from which they had obtained the singlets. His Worship accordingly Sergt. Wilson dismissed the summons. raided the defendants' promises, and seized 41 boxes of the singlets,
CINCERE COMPANY PROSECUTED. Before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Sincere Corapany, of Des Voeux Road West, were. charged with exhibiting indecent pictures, Mr. Otto Kong Sing, who defended, pleaded not guilty, and asked for an adjournment. He said that the summons
was
atb
taken out under a very ancient Statute, made in the reign of George IV., and ho wanted to look it up. He thought it was brought more or less as a test case, and he would have to call expert witnesses to what really did constituto an indecem picture. He would be calling witnesses from Kelly & Walsh. His Worship- Have you pictures?
Mr. Otto Kong: Sing-1, and I have come to the conclusion that they are not indecent pictures. They are mostly. famous prints. But apart from that, this charge is not an offence under this 'particular Statute in this Colony. It cannot possibly be.
seen the
course fight on that casa. And it might, Of course, such things did happen, that the Privy Council would not be in agree, In such a ment with their Lordshipa. case the Privy Council might remit the Cene back to the Coart below for more evidence, Then the position would be created that they would have the affidavit of the Consul-General on the file without
we are cross-examination.
The Chief Justice So far s concerned, the affidavit, so far as it relates to Martin) Law, is a dead letter.
Sir Francis Piggott added that as the iaatler now stood he did not see how they could avoid the cross-examination, because, undoubtedly, if the Privy Council went against their Lordships, they would, if there was not sufficient evidence on the file, refer it back to the Court below. Ho was of the opinion that this should have been done before the Consul - General's affidavit was placed or the file.
necessary.
The Chief Justics then remarked that at Arst they thought that the calling down of the Consul General WAS. But now, looking at the case generally, they did not think it was necessary
Mr. Bharp said his learned friend had described the point as an important one, and therefore he could not very well take it off the file.
EUROPEAN Y.M.CA. ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the European Y.M.C.A. was held at the headquarters in Alexandra Buildings last evening. Major S. H. Wenborn presiding over the meeting in the unaroidable absence of the Presi dent (H.E. the Governer).
FIRE INSURANCES.-China Fire have strongly inquired for at $365, with no buyers at $160, and Hongkong Fires are sellers in evidence.
SHIPPING. Hongkong. Canton and Macaos after being a quiet market for some time are now wanted as $293. Indo Chinas are unchanged with sellers at $7; and a London middle quotation of 150 $10 without leading to business. Star China and Manilas remain on offer at Ferries remain in demand, and are now wanted at $473. Douglases have also in proved, and are inquired for at $30, but no shares are on offer.
OILS Shells as previously referred The annual report, the tenth of its kind, to have a London quotation of 107/6 Ural Caspians are slightly showed that the past year had been midde, and Mexican Eagles of -40/72 successful. A general improvement had middle, keea noticed in all departments, and the easier with a middle quotation of 48/9.
REFINERIES-China Sugars have buyers membership had increased by 20, bringing the total membership up to 122 residents at 2911, but no business has to be and 33 nca-residents. The financial stato reported. Luzons remain neglected with MINING. Raubs have been sold during The General Becretary (Mr. F. G. ments showed an adverse balance of $35. shares on offer at $31. White) said that despite the increased the week at $3.10, and Henwoods are Kailans are again adrised from membership, the Association was not by unchanged with a nominal quotation of any means in a flourishing condition. No 2/6. dividends were paid; but he thought the London as having a middle quotation of Association was paying dividends of 37/6, and Tronohs have advanced to of the Colony. usefulness in the lives of the young men 30/10 middle.
The Chairmant remarked that it was rather a healthy sign that the income from membership fees, showed an increase rather than relying so much on dona
tion's
On the motion of Mr. C. C. Hickling, the report and accounts were adopted.
The regret of the Association at the departure of Colonel St, John, the Vice President, was voiced by the Chairman.
Mr. P. H. Holyoak was appointed to affidavit off the file they were not prea vacancy on the board of directors. pared to say that the Consul-General Professor U. A. Middleton Smith, Messrs, should not attend. Having regard to the FB. L. Bowler, W. G. Humphreys, and
The Chief Justice then said that, unless The case was adjourned until Friday Mr. Sharp was prepared to take the adrning next, at 11:30- CÍLARGE OF UNLAWFULLY RECEIVING STOLEN MAT GARINE,
Before Mr. Wood, a Chinese named Tang Piu, of the Chung Tai Cour pradore's shop in Queen's Road Central, was charged with receiving 338 tins of margarine, valued at $138, well knowing them to have been, stolen.
Mr. Steavenson was for the prosecution, defended. Mr. and Mr. Davidson Stevenson asked for an adjournment, saying that he had only been instructed a few hours previously, and he was quite unable to go on with the case at, the It
moment.
His Worship-It cannot be done. is not fair to come before the Court like
that.
Mr. Stevenson-That is the position I am in. I know nothing about it.
His Worship-Let us go on with the
protest made by Sir Francis Piggott, and the fact that it was still considered desirable that the affidavit should remain that he should not come down. on the file, they were not prepared to say
J. J. Stodart Kennedy were re-elected as
irectors.
A general vote of thanks brought the meeting to a close
CHARGES AGAINST A SHIP'S OFFICER.
DOCKS, WHARVES AND GODOWNS.-Hong kong and Whampoa Dooks have been sold during the week at $76, and now close
close with buyers at $68, without leading with buyers at $76. Kowloon Wharves still continue to attract attention, and New Amoy Docks are to business. unchanged with a nominal quotation of 88). Shanghai Docks remain in detaand Wharves close, with a nominal quotation at Tis. 66, and Shanghai and Hongkow of Tis, 106,
Mr. Sharp--Very well, we shall arrange for him to come; on Monday, if possible.
Mr. Sharp then continued his reply to Marine Magistrate, Commander Basil the following are our latest advices,
Now that their Sir Francis Piggott. Lordships did not want to hear him on the aspect of Martial Law he would reply on the second point which was raised under the heading of the de facto independent State. Even assuming that Chan Kwing-ming's proclamation was a proclamation of independence, and that
was movenkent the
to establish
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day evening. They sail they went to not left the farm since 6 p.m. on Thurs skep at 8 pm, and did not ct up until 6 a.m. Witness found. however, that they MAPPIN&WEBB, had been in Shanghai on the previous place, and that they returned some time night enjoying themselves at a certain between mid-night and 6 am. them said it was part of his work to call at Mr. Neumann's shop every morning to obtain food for the horses. etc., and he admitted that he haut not called on Friday morning, but had sent another man in his
stead
One of
LIMITED.
NEW CONSIGNMENTS
The statements made and signed by the three men were handed into Court, and a STERLING SILVER WARE.
The houseboy at. 14 Astor, Road, a youth of eighteen, also appeared, remand in custody for one week was
ordered.
..
Inspector Young stated that the boy had made two different statements, one that another that he went to a party and did he had slept at the house all night, and not return until about 2 ani. The police. whether the boy had any connection with asked för & remand, in order to ascertain the crime.
The boy informed the Magistrate "that he went out to a party at 11 o'clock and returned about 1a.m.
Inspector Young said the boy was sup- posed to sleep in the house, and if his statement about the party was true. he had no right to go out without permis The boy said that he asked permission A remand was granted.
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The autopsy on the body, which was LANDS, HOTELS AND BUILDINGS.-Hong- kong Lands close with a nominal quota performed on Friday evening, failed to tion of $108 ex div., and Kowloon Lands throw further light on the murder. Fre CHS. J. GAUPP are still wanted at $455, with no shares quently in such cases a postniertem exami on offer. West Points are inquired for nation proves of the greatest assistance to The autopsy at 866 ex div., but no business has to be the police in their inquiries. but in the reported. Hongkong Hotels (old); are present case it was not 30.
was done by Dr. Fisher of the German wanted at $120, and the new issue at 202, with no sellers at the prices. Humphreys Medical School. and the others present Estates close on offer at $9.10, without were Dr. Ney, of the Gorman Consulate.. Dr. Krieg, Mr. W. Armstrong, Chief leading to business.
COTTON MILLS-The quotations for the Detective-Inspector, and Bir. Radke, Con- The hearing was continued before the Northern Mills have again advanced, and sular Secretary,
Dr. Fischer has had a very wide experi- the making of post-morten Taylor, N., of the case in which 0.viz:-Ewe Cottons Tls, 130 buyers, Kung ence in
Yike Tis. 13 buyers, Lacu Kung Mows examinations in Europe, and was thus was charged with unlawfully disobeying
ossible for him to add further to the Phillips, second officer of the Kwangse Tis. 109 buyers, and Shanghai Cottons particularly adapter for dealing with the MISCELLANEOUS. China Borneos are knowledge already possessed. One renBIN the lawful commands of the Master Capt. Tis. 185 buyers. Hongkong Cottons ure case of Mrs. Neumann. Still it was in- wanted at $11, China Providents at for this was that the body had been so Spink, and with wilful damage to the ship's stores.
it was impossible to say with anything
of the MACGREGOR&C Mr. Lewis, (of Messrs. Johnson, Stokes 39.90, Dairy Farms at $991, Green Island badly cut about so much so indeed that
approaching certainty which
It is and Master), appeared for the prosecu-Cements at 86.00, Steam Laundrics 'at tion, and Mr. Reader Harris (of Messrs. 84, and Union' Waterboats at $173 in beer first inflicted
China Lights are on offer at 84, Hong believed, however, that it mutilation after an Wilkinson and Grist) defended..
In all likelihood Captain Spink gave evidence concern kong Electrics at $48, Ices at $190, Peak death did occur, there is little to be de independent republic of Kwangtung, the
defendant's conduct. He suggested that movement was abortive, and absolutely ing various alleged irregularities in the Trams (new) at a cents, Watsons at 88, duced from the fact. failed, and it was held that a rebellion the defendant had some grievance against and Powells at 89. Hongkong Trams the wounds on the back were those given: state of frenzy in the committing of the Mr. Stevenson--I don't know what it or rising against the head of a State, the engineers, and had ordered them to have been sold at 7/6, and Hongkong won life was already extinct, and by that LONDON QUOTATIONS The following crime thas he had no longer control of is. I hear that the defendant is charged until it was successful, was high treason. damp eshes down on the starboard side, Ropes close with a nominal quotation of time the murderer had reached such
It was reported to. side, with receiving stolen goods.
It is The expression with which Sir Francis whereas it was customary to dump the $231, and Peak Trams (old) at 810
on the part fair, your Worship.
witness between 10th and 25th December quotations (middle price) were received his actions.. had descrised the movement was expression with a certain amount of legal that the defendant had broken a gate in from our London Agents by wire this
Witnes apoke moraing artificial significance. Mr. Sharp quoted the starboard alley-way
to him and gave him strict instructions Lade Chinas (Combined)...155/- Defon- Chinese Engineerings... 37/0 Historicu, to support his contention not to break the gate in future.
36/10! Ural Caspians
*****-48/9 regarding the success and non-success of dant said he would break it down Hongkong Electric Trams. "S/-
40/77 the same thing in the resence of others. the rising and its significance, aml said immediately it was put up, and repeated Tronoh Mines, Ltd. that the important factor was finality.
After hearing other evidence, the Mexican Eagles ....
10/ The first witness called was Hans Geffer, He was of the opinion that the end of Magistrate ordered the defendant to for Shell Transporte "Bear"107/6 a clerk in the China Export-Import and
on the second sentenced him to one United Serdangs......
Rubber Plant, Inv. Trust.. 12/43 Bank Co., Ltd., of Connaught Road the rebellion came almost as soon as the feit six day's pay on the first charge, and British Burmah Petroleums 5/4) 13/6 montli's imprisonment, the defendant to
Eastern Int. Trust Central, who deposed that the cases of beginning, and that the end was abso-
pay for his keep out of the pay que so
119 Venture Trust, Ltd., margarine concerned in the charge lutely favourable to the Government arrived by the N.D.L. steamer Torch on troops. Sir Francis Piggott had to put him. the 8th July of last year. They were put his cast as high as this, that the de facto into the Kowloon Godowns, and should have been there at the present time. His independent Government was successful. firm had sold some margarine since the Something more than scintilla, germs, Sch July, but had not authorised the sale and taint and things like that were of any of the lot which included the two
The com required. (Laughter.) Those who took cases in the present charge. plainant firm were the sole agents for this margarine
ca.
His Worship-It is not fair to the Court.
Mr. Davidson said he would strongly that object to an adjournment at juncture,
His Worship decided that the case should be proceeded with, pointing out that the police were represented.
an
part in the rebellion who were of the rebellion, he submitted, filled the role-of
no
Detective-Sergt. Murphy gave evidence public plunderers who : reqprived to visiting the premises of the Chung Tai, dominion at any property which they and to anding the tins of margarine there. They were at the back of the shop, could seite. They were looked upon as resting on a shelf rather high up. It was belligerents, with no recognition.
They
possible that they right be visible from were referred to as that in the Black the road, but a person would have to look.
rebel. up to see them. He observed that the tins List, and Yuan Shih-kai had described were quite clean and free from dust, Chan Kwing-ming as a mere suggesting that they had been recently put Referring to the Magistrate's judgment, there, while there were other tins near be said it was a masterly appreciation of the position and it was not for their which were covered with dust..
Other evidence was called, and the case Lordships to review it. was adjourned until Friday next.
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It is stated that murders of an canally bad description are occasionally weg with in Eurece but they are of very rare
ocenrrence.
The following notice has been issued by the Watch Committee:-
MURDER."
$1,000 REWARD, “ The above sum will be paid by the Municial Conneil to any verson giving in- formation to the Police which heads to the Arrest of these implicated in the murder at No. 14 Astor Road, Shanghai, on Janney 23. 1914.
Two men entered a house occupied by Chinese at No. 9, Bowrington Canal East, during the absence of the master and mistress. They were confronted with the amah, whom they threatened with knives and shut in the kitchen. The robber stolen bicycle valued at $90 and various other articles of no great value. Two men have been arrested by the police, and all the property has been recovered.
"WORTHY OF THE WEST END,"
THE IDOL'S EYE
CITY HALL. FEBRUARY 7TH, 13TH AND 14TH. Hongkong, 26th January, 1914.
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These have been obtainable in Hongkong. for a few months only they are too
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