THE MURDER OF SERGEANT LINFIELD,
$ INDIAN CONSTABLE IN THE DOCK.
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A- great deal of interest was centroci in the bearing of the case in which Sardullah Khan, an Indian constable attached to the Naval Yard Palia, was, charged before Mr. J. E. Wood, at the Magistraay, yesterday afternoon, with the inurder of Bergeant Harry Linfeld, of the same Force a fortnight ago.
Mr. T H. King, A.8.P., proserated. The prisoner was undefended.
THE DOCTOR'S EVIDENCE. Dr. H. W. Fitzroy Williams, surgeon at the Naval Hospital, stated that on the night of November 18th he received a telephone call and went to the Eovloog Naval Depot, about midnight. The body of the deceased, whom he knew person ally, was pointed out to him lying at some distance, under the trees across the
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Did you hear any more shots!-Yes,
CORRESPONDENCE.
after Sergeant Titmas came to the office CRIMINALS IN THE MAKING, and Borgeant George was telephoning, I j heard a ahot coming from the direction of cool shed No. 20. It was about 11.95 p.m.
Did you hear any more Yoo, after that I heard a continues. round of bots being Ared.
Liter did you go to the petrol tanks with Sergeant Allen and another per sand-Yes, it was about midnight. The tanks are near the coaling jetty. We went from the gates to the petrol tanks on a steam launch. I heard the sounds of fring from the direction of No. 20 when I went to the petrol tanks."
Prisoner: The witness has made two
mistakes.
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The Magistrate: What are they Prisoner: Witness went in patrol at 7.30 p.in,
Witness: No at 8.50 p.m. Prisoner: And second patrol at 1.20
p.m.
bridge: He did for approach the body Wime No; I went on my round at
at that time, and was unable to say ~ whather Sergeant Linfield was dead. Ha examined the body, however, a quarter of an hour later, when it was broaght near the main, gate. The body was subse- quently removed to the Naval Mortuary. He made an exterfal examination in the
Naval Yard, and second external examination in the Mortuary, but did not hold a post mortem examination. He Zound two wounds, apparently the eatrange and exit wounds of a bullet. The wound of entrance was on the left side of the stomach and the wound of exit on the right side of the stomach, but at a little lower level. The cause of death was haemorrhage as a result of the bullet wound.
Mr. King: You did not find the bullet, I understand Witness: No.
Shown a bullet of the calibre of the cartridge used by the Dockyard police, witams stated that a similar bullet bad
killed the late sergeant.
The Magistrate: How long was the
dead Bergeant
when the body was
brought to you!-Witness: He had been
dead about half-an-hour
Plans of the scene of the murder were
next put in.
TER ANTRY'S STATEMENT.
Lance Bergt. No. 76 Ghaloum Hamid said:-1 belong to the Royal Naval Yard Folice. I am statined at Kowloon and
have been there for five months.
On
8.30 pin.
unusual as regards the prisoner or Mr. King: Did you notice anything Sergent Linfield -Witness: No.
Did they have any quarrel that night! Not in my presence.
and the deceased had any quarrel be As far as you know, had the defendant fore-hot as far as I know,
Had you any suspicion that night that anything was wrong, or that anything of this sort was going to happen -No.
When did you see prisoner after hear ing the first shot1-At 430 am, when he was in custody.
THE FINDING OF THE BODY...
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TUESDAY, DECEMBER SAD, 1918.
"BRATHER DAY.”
ST. ANDREW'S GOLF COURSE COMPETITIONS.
2
The results of the various competitions on St. Andrew's Golf Couno during the "Heather Day" celebrations are as follows:-
Mrs. Maitland and Miss Wilkinson tied! with 97 strokes. It is
Men's Championship, Medal play-
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SIR-The need for a reformatory in Hongkong is evidenced by the ace of watching, which have occurred recently in the Colony. In most cases the offenders Ladies' Championship, Medal play- are ragged little urchina, whose ages range from ten to fifteen years. book desirable that they should be H. B. L. Dowbiggin, 1st with 26; 1A FOR kept away from hardened and vicions Hurtsy, 2nd with 27. criminals. At the present time, howevere, the little boy who has committed his first
Mixed Foursomes-Mr. and Mrs. Mait- offence finds himself placed in the dock
land, 19. alongside all kinds of bad characters. and, in cases where he has no self-rospect to lose, be probably takes a pride in the fact that he is in such desperato com criminal makes his acquaintance in tha It may be that a bardoned dock, remembers him when he is free, and enrals himin bis gang. He then become an Ishmaelite, with his hand against other hand, the little boy, when he first
pany.
every peace-loving citizen.
matterYours,..eto.,
If, on the
reformatory for a term of years, he would separately, as in England, and sent to a comes before the Court, were dealt with
trade,, and, when discharged, would stand have an opportunity of learning some a chance of leading an honest life. will follow the example set by the Indian is to be hoped that the local Government It
and Ceylon Governments who, besides, providing reformatorics for these embryo criminals, bave also provided play grounds for the poor. As a result of these measures crime amongst the younger generation has appreciably decreased in India and Ceylon. The same resulta can be achieved in Hangkong, if the Govern Sergeant George said: Tam in chargement will only, interest themselves in the of the Naval Yard Police at the Kov loon Depot. On the night of November 18th, at 11.15. o'clock, whilst in my quar- ters I heard the report of a firearm, followed by someone abopting in English for help I did not recognise the voic I went on to the verandah of my house and saw someone running across the lights were not very good. I went down bridge. I did not recognise him, as the
before I reached him he had collapsed the stain and ran towards the man, but
He was about. Afteen or twenty feet away froth the quarters. I recognised him as Sergeant Linfield. I knelt down, undid his cont, and spoke to him, but could ses no signs of life in the body He aeither spoke nor moved.
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ROYAL HONGKONG GOLF CLUB. The winner of the Bogey pool for The Bogey pool for the week end 23/25th November was L. N, Leefall square.
and T. M. Leith-8 down November was divided between W, Boss
Mr. A. G. Coppin has kindly offered to present a silver cup to be competed for ander, the following conditions ----
Open to members with bandicaps of 18 over the main course st Fanling at any (or over). Four rounds, medal play, time between 1st December, 1818, and 31st January, 1918. The best aggregate
holes. Entrance fee 50 cents per card,
Hedley, 1st with 26; Mrs. Ritchie and Ladies' Competition, Medal play-Hra Miss Denison tie with 27.
J. MacDonald, E. Evans and J. R. Chur Bogey Pool-Messrs. H. A. Lammert, is tie with 3 down..
Men's Competition, Medal play.-H. B
with 25. L. Dowbiggin, 1st with 94; D. MacLaren,
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BISLEY SHOOT.
The result of the grouping competition Ls as follows:--
1st, Mr. J. Dalziel.
2nd, Mr. M. Manak
3rd, Mr. A. K. Mackenzie.
A card by the Hon. Mr. C. Severn, C.M.G., was the next beat, and ran the 3rd prize-winner's very closely.
The lottery prize went to Ticket No. 818. Prizes can be obtained on application to Years. Wm. Powell, Ltd.
CABARET HALL, TO BE OPENED ON SATURDAY.
We are informed that arrangements are in progress to open the Cabaret as a Danting Hall, next Saturday evening: fee of 2 will be charged to gentlemen, but the officials connected with Heather
Day" and. St. Andrew's Fair, desire
functions will sttend the dance as the that the ladies who assisted at these guests of the former.
There will be no raffes or other
November 15th went on duty at 4. p. up to 12 mid-night. Priscaer came on Mr. King: Were there any signs to duty at G p.m., and there were also four show why be had collapsed?-Witless: other constables. Sergt. Harry Linfield No, I did not examine him. Sergeant core to win. In the event of a tie, the money raising schemes; the evening mere came on duty at 4 pm and bad to Titmas came up and I left him and went final to be decided by match play over 18 y representing the desire of the officials that those who were good enough to remain till midnight, My duty was to to the main gate. On my arrival' I remais at the main gate, but I was made found that the rifle which is usually to be devoted to War Charities. Com assist shall be thanked for their good kept in the office missing. I looked for the petitors must enter their names in the work which secured such excellent re- bandolier of ammunition and found that book before starting on their round, and suits missing well. The bandolier con it is particularly requested that all cards taken out may be returned, so as tained fifty rounds of ammunition.
The Magistrate: Where was the rife
to give the Handicapping Committes the kept --Witness: It was kept on a stand opportunity of revising handicaps. near the door; and the bandolier was kept in a desk inside the office. The desk was unlocked.
patrol sergeant under instructions from the European sergeant.
Prisoner waR instructed to remain at the main gate and on No. 3 beat. I cannot say how far the beat was. Sergeant Linfield was the only European on duty in the yard I was first sent on my beat by the Europesa Bergeant at 8.50 p.m., and came back at 7.15 p.m. Prisoner was a the main gate when I returned. At 8.40 p.m. I again went on patrol duty and returned af p Prisoner, and the European sergeant were both there at the time. The next patrol I did was at 10:50
p.m. When I passed No. 3 best for the third time I found it empty; prisoner was not there. I met the constable from "No. 5 best who reporte
reported all correct When I w Leaving Tá is best Tourd shot Led Iālā not know the timl
at the moment, as I had no water, bai
when I went to the main gate I found
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AN OVERLOADED LAUNCH
IND
CHINESE SOLDIERS IN..
HONGKONG
THE "GLENDINNING! FUND..
At the Marine Court, yesterday, before The Police Reserve Accountant sends Commander . W. Beckwith, Fan Yee, Was the rifle kept loaded-No, as the following information concerning master of the steam launch Kung Hony, loaded.
the above Fund, which was raised for the was charged with having carried 146 Witness, continuing, said: When I benent of the widow sad infant son of passengers, in excess of the number, allow main gate in duty. Frisoner was not of the Tai O station murder of July last. local trade limits in the waters of the went to the attice I found no-one at the the late Sergeant Glendinning, the victimed by licence, on October 28th onside the to be seen. I came out of the office and
The subm
ptions (together with 1848 Colony, Tooked in the direction of the Bouth
samounted to. $8,633.13 jetty and the main gate and saw the F
$1,498.55 aubsorib previona vitness standing s
tion and handed aning bat haid into the
Mr Wood, at this stagejad/puru the hearing till this afternDULE
FITEERING IN EXCEL818.
has bee
a. draft" on
on Singapore in favour of the South avings Association for
Constable Griffin said that hei boarded the Kung Hong outside the Fu Tan Man Pass and counted 229 passengers The allowance was 19 outside local trade fituita.
Mr. P. W. Goldring, for the defendant, asked whether the launch was coming out of Blongkong,
coming from bastward.
Constable Griffin replied that she was
The defendant said he had been
it was 11.15 pm. I think I heard the local fruiterer, anys the Straite Bcha Biraits 8,500 at 142), and a draft on first shot at 11.05 p.m. When I heard the apples for sale, but is asking the ridiculbyder for £3.18.9 in favour of Mrs. has some very nice looking, Australian
shot I went back to the gate to make a price of thirty-five cents each for Glendinning. The balance of $2:05 was conswain of the launch for the last three
thom, at which figure, he says be realizes expended on the draftklumps. just a bare profit. This is about a dollar
enquiries from the sergeant.
most people It would be interesting to
mouths. He left Shan Mi on October
ad-
25th for Hongkong, carrying a Chinese
Army officer, Defendant, who arrived.
le
who in Hongkong pathe evening of October On October 27th 197 soldiers came do 25th, remained in Hongkong for two daya.
a pound, and at this price apples must. The monies so invested have been in Penang, remains forbidden fruit ford to Mr. H. Aithe knot what price the Australian and Trustee of the Colotry of Hong Ramanian orchardist gets for his apples in Trustee of this Fund under a probably in the neighborhood of a penny sent kindly drawn up by Mr. H. W.
pound, so that every pound of apples Looker. gross profit of two thousand even brun-sppear in the next time of the Poline sold at a dollar in Penang represents a The detailed list of rubriptions will dred par cept. Who gets all this?
Reserve Gaselle on the 15th inst
spot where they are grown.
other hasengers board in two batches There were no
Mr. King: Did you go straight back to the gate--Witums: Yes, I went back by the aime route that I had started I went to the gate by the back of the cost abedt, and did not or the Sergeant or the Constable there. I then went to the two latrines in the yard and examined them; but did not fad anyone there When I came back from the latrine found European sergeant, No. 10, Sergeant George, coming from his quar ters along the sea-front. It examined the office before I examined the latrines constituenta to the effect that it is igy and the legend Materned for God imposed
proposed as tentative measure to die and country" and are letters and papers c continue the system of cross exchange
as it was open, and found one rifle and
.
CROSS EXCHANGE CONTRACTS.
"A BESANT POSTAGE STAMP. Colombo telegram says that the ez ham naked:Has Mrs. Bosant, issued su In the Home of Lords, Lord Byden- change hants in Colombo hare circular-imitation postage stamp "bearing" her.
The Macistrate found that the launch was lying in Hongkong and that, the defendant had loaded the passengers with out any attempt to keep within the nu
50 rounds of ammunition, kept in a contracts, which have been in operation on which this stamp has been placed for s
baadolier, missing from the office.
1 since February, 1917. The reason is that propaganda purposes allowed to be the position in India having recently transmitted through post in India!
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Mr. King: From the time you left over more readily for their sterling her peso evidenced gaspare with matching gold car picks from Two boys were charged at the Lagis- the gate at 11.15 p.m. till you returned now possible to revert Ipcally to the form bad created a harmful effect. It was for
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One.
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