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ADVENTURES OF A POCKET-OVERCROWDING
BOOK.
SUCCESSFUL, CLAIM FOR
DAMAGES.
In the Summary Court, westerday. before Mr. Justice Melbourne. Mr E James, chief olhoor of the On her, cinim- ed 8:00 Tran M. W. Chapman, atrief oller of the So Yog, for Blander.
Mr. WE L. Shenton appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr JH. Gardiner
for the defendant.
Mr Shenton said the statements com plained of were made by the defendant The first a: Kongmom on February 7th
John made Mr. statement Wa Prentice: James has my porket, book.** was made to the The end atalement plantiff, in the hearing of Mr Preation: I have Give me back my pocket book Bufficient proof that you have stolen my
THE
IN
FACTORIES AND CHILD LABOUR.
BANITARY BOARD INVESTIGA TION
HONGKONG DAILY PRESS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2ND, 1919.
COMPANY MEETING. CHINA PROVIDENT LOAN AND MORTGAGE CO., LTD.
The annual general meeting of the China Provident Loan and Morigago The fortnightly meeting of the Hong Co., Ltd., was held in the offices of Messre. kong Banitary Roard we hold yesterday Shewan Tomes & Co., yesterday, Mr. W. evening. Mr. A. Gibeon, President of the Adamson presiding. The others present Board, uocapied the chair, and there were were the Bon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell. Mr. also presout:- The Hon. Mr. E. R. Halli E. P. White and Mr. U Poi On (Con- Tse Tsan fax, the Hon. Mr. W. Chatham, the Honsulting Committee), Messrs. Mr. C. G. Ainluster, Linus, Col. Crisp, Taai, A. A. Cordeiro, M. B. Northcote, Dr. Ozorio, Messrs. F. B. L. Bowley. J. M. Gordon, R. Hunderson, J. Toppin, Chan Kai-ming and S. W. Too, Mrs.
and M. A. Figuerado (shareholders). A. D. Hickling (M.O.H.), and Mrs. D. Denby (Becretary).
Mr. Bowley, who had given notics of his intention to move revelations relating to overcrowding in factorics, workshops and to child labour, said it would be better, he thought, first to appoint a Bub
ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE SPORTS.
AN AFTERNOON'S BUCCESSFUL
ATHLETICS.
in very inclement weather the annual St Stephen's College sports were held at thus Reco-course yesterday afternoon.
In the circumstances, the performances of some of the boys were remarkably good in fact some must be regarded as extra- ordinary if in all cases the times regis
For instance, the tered were correct. winner of the quarter-mile was timed at having done the distance in 55 1-5secs. (an impossibio feat on the muddy and heavy course), while the junior hundred yards winner was timed at 11 ecconde—a time of which any senior might bo proud oven on a hard and dry ground.
Both
tically everything for which they catered. Both are athletes of great promise.
pocket-book and the contents The Grst Committee to investigate the conditions result can be taken a satisfactory in and the middle championship, won prao- statement was made when defendant was and thresh the subjects out, before they He proposed that a sub-Committe be appointed for that purpose.
standing on the wharf and Mr. Prentice came before the Board.
on the beat, and the second statemení The was made in the plaintiff's cabin. defence, said Mr. Shenton, was out of the comment. In the first place, the do- fendant did not admit he spoke or pub In the lished the words in question. second, the defendant said that if he did speak those words, no person other than the plaintiff heard them. In the third place, the defendant said that if he did say the words, which he denies, they were true On February 2nd the plaintiff took the pocket book with cash amounting to
$17.
which obtained.
Factories at Home woro
The CHAIRMAN said:-The report and accounts for 1918 have boon in your hands for some days and with your permission I will take them a road. They will inform you that our nett earnings for that period were $124,508.94, practically the long jump and the high jump of the The two boys who secured the senior the same as for the preceding year. This senior boys was good. view of the fact that for three months. Dutch tonnage was immobilized, which naturally seriously affected our earnings. The profity shewn will enable us to pay our usunt dividend of 7 per cent, place to Reserve $35,000, and carry forward about 82,000 more than last year.
There was no groas demand for money, and in this direction we were in almost our Godowns, they were fali all the year e seme position as in 1917. As regards round, but, unfortunately, during the period that Dutch tonnage was inopera- tive stocks were stagnant which, of course, dues not suit us.
There is only one matter in conncetion with the accounts that I need refer tu, We have and that is car investments. come to the conclusion that is a concern be employed in the company's business such as this money can more properly than invested in securities, however good. We are, therefore, disposing of them as opportunity offers
In regard to the future I shall not pro can tell you that we are phosy, but tine last year and the prospects for the the moment well in advance of this next few months are equally pleasing. It is, however, well to bear in mind that this situation can be much affected by dull times later on.
THE RESULTS.
The results were as follows: --
BENIOR 120 YARDS.-1, Toi Hak Hon (13.1-6secs,); 2, Chiu Hoa Chun; $, Pauk
Kwok Fat.
MIDLA 100 YARDS., Ton Kim San
(111-bos.); 3, Chen Kuo Chun; 8, Wu Kar
Junton 100 YARDS, Lo Shiu Chuck 11secs.); 2, Funk Tsun in; 3, Chan Kwan Nin,
OPEN 100 YAR08.-1; Tsoi Hal (ca.); 2, Chiu Bon Chun; 8, Pank Kwok
Fab,
Hon
MIDDLE LONG Jour.-1, Tao Kim San
SENIOR LONG Jus1, 1, Chiu Hon Chun (17 ft. 10 ine,); 2, Tesi Hak Hou; 3, Woog
(16 ft. 6 ins); 2, Yeung Chu Lun; 3, Yu Kap Tang and Hang Kwai Chang.
cham ka.
Mr. Alabaster seconded the proposal. He said it was obvious that it was highly undesirable to go bald-headed at the law and introduce occidental conditions into Driental countries without first very care fully considering the different conditions mostly factories where all four sides were secupted by wall spaces with openings for doors and windows. Here, in similar factories, there were a considerable nu bor open frontways. They ought to have all the information possible before they fixed on any figure as applicable to that to local conditions. Therefore, suggested the Committee to be appointed should Consist of three or four persons well qualified to inform themselves and the Board of the matter. He suggested Mr. Bow loy
as Chairman of the Committee,
deal first, because he had taken a great
Chun. sitting between two of interest in the subject and had recently an instructive and entertaining lecture on it; and, secondly, because he was acquainted with corresponding ng lish, American and Colonial legislation. He also suggested that the two Chinese maralers on the Board, Mr. Chan Kai- ming and Mr. Tso, should be members, because it would be the Chinese who would be chiefly affected by the proposed He thought they should have a changea. lady on the Committee and there was no one better qualified than their Medical Officer.
The motion was carried unanimously,
Edward There
The facts of the case, ne related by Mr. Shenton, are shortly as follows:- On February 2nd at about 4 er b p... the plaintiff went to the King Hot for a little refreshment. be Bit M the defendant soldiers, apparently in a comatose con- dition. The bart
boy neked the plaintiff to take the defendant away, and the plaintiff, putting his friend in a risha escorted him home. Next day the plain tiff went to as the defendant, who then said that he had lost his pocket-book, without, however, charging the plaintiff with having stolen it The next incidents were those which took place on February sel forth 7th at Kengoon, aud were in the clain. On February 16th, when he the plaintiff was again at Rongmoon, heard that the defendant had told
Beveral Europens that the plaintiff had stolon the pocket-book Two days later, there fore, he wrote to the defendant as fol wows:--
it
of
Sia,-Owing to having boon brought to my notice from four (4) gentlemen of European nationality of your accusing me of having taken from a pocket-book containing your person valuable documents and money, which you inform the same gentlemen you are quite able to bring proof and confirm the said accusation
I demand This is to inform you this same charge be brought against me in a legal court of justice to prove and confirm the said charges.
thut
Otherwise, if not done within forty- eight (45) hours from above date, I shail, without fail, put the matter into the Eands of my legal adviser, to bring you to justice, to prove and confirm the said charges brought against me.
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SPORT.
VOLLEY BALL.
HONGKONG Ɗ CANTON
Hongkong and Canton will play the second inter-port match in volley ball ai
p.m Queen's College, to-day, at 3.30
Mr.
F. M. Mohler, of the Chinese Y.M.C.A.. will officiate as the referee. The follow- iug players will represent Hongkong:--
1st line.Kwuk U Leung (QC.), Chin Kwong Yan (6.P.C.), viod-captain, Chan Ki Yap (8.), Li Hin Leung (8.C.).
2nd line. Wong Hin Wai (B.P.C.), Hu Ka Lau, (8.P.C.), Ko Sik Wai (QC), Ho Chak Man (8.P.C.).
ard line. Ko Chi To (Q.0.), Chiu Tsun
I now propose that the accounts as pre sonted be adopted and passed, and that we place to reserve, 825,000; pay a divid end of 7 per cent. $87,000; and carry forward, 84,158.09.
The motion whe seconded by Mr. H. P. Watre, and carried.
The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mr. H. P. White, and Mr. U Poi On were re elected the Consulting Committee, on the NORTHCOTE Rod proposition of Mr. Beconded by Mr. CORDEIRO.
Mesars H. Percy Smith and F. Mait land were te-appointed auditors.
There being no further business, the meeting terminated,
HONG KONG TEAMWAY CO., LTD.
The approximate statement of traffic receipts for the week, ending March 29th is as follows:-
This Year Lumắt Vent
Insta
Hemely te
Aggregate
rodripts
for 13 weeks
week 819,355 12,599
180,620
828
178,650 6,Des
A copy of this is retained for fur-Chiu (B.P.C.), Hung Kam Bang (Q.C.). SEVEN CHARGES OF
ther reference.
The same day the defendant replied to the plaintiff by letter as follows:
receipt of your notice of charge 1 inform you that the proceedings are going on, but you must know that this work
will not be pushed very fast; it will take time, for you must know what to expect A copy of this will be kept for tolerenex
Mr. Shenton, continuing, said that his Lordship would appreciate that there was only one defence-justification.
His Lordship:
Yes.
monts
Mr. Shenton went on to say that, a plaintiff's lawyer, be then wrote to the defendant asking for written apology and a complete withdrawal of the state- made, together with the sum of Bux, as damages, which would be paid into war charities. He emphasised that the plaintiff did not want to benefit to the extent of one cent; he only wanted a letter withdrawing the statements, so that he could show it to his friends, to whom "the defendnat had made the state- ment,
his solicitor.
Chan Wing Kwong_(Q.C.),
4th line Loung Kit Chol (9.0.), Lob Kain Yan (S.P.C.), Ma Hong Mai (B,C), Chin Lai Yang (8.P.C.).
(S.P.C.),
Roberves. Wing Chan Yeung Ming Fai (Q.C.), and Wong Tai Kwan (QC).
Proceeding, witness said he knew he had the pocket book in his pocket when he went out of the hotel. He knew James had it afterwards. It may have dropped out of his pocket. When plaintiff wont to witness house the next morning, wit news said: "How much did those Ameri- can sailors take from you! I heard you Plaintiff answered
at some money.
that he lost $140. Witness told plaintiff that he had lost $117. Plaintiff said: Oh, you will never aso that again." Witness replied:
Wit Oh won't I?
Dess was sure, then, that plaintiff bad got his book. When Mr. Prentico was told by witness that James had the book. Mr. Prentice said: "Why don't you chargo him? Witness said "Hight," and went on board the On Lee to James' cabin. James was lying down and wit ness shook him and said: At
where is my pocket book!! replied I have not got it.
The plaintiff bore out the statement of Cross-examined: He could not say he was a very good friend of the defendant. Ile knew him as a brother-officer. the Hotel, on the ovening in question, the
Jimmy Plaintiff
defendant was sitting between two sol- Mr. Gardiner: What did you say then?
BREAKING.
A YOUTH. WITH A
JUNIOR LONG Juxr.-1, lo Shiu Choek (18 ft. 2 is.); 2, Lim Chun Pang; 3, Li Kwok Cheung.
SENIOR JE YARDS.-1, Tooi Hak Hon
(25ces.); 2, Pank Kwok, Fat; 3, Chiu Hon
MIDDLY 200 Yaps.-, Te Kim San (241- secs.) 2, Wan Woi Chay; 9, Chao Kuo Chun.
JUNIOR 200 YARDS.1, Le Shiu Chuck (29 1-faces.); 2, Fung Taun la; 3, Chah Kwan Nine
SENIOR HIGH JUMP-1, Tsoi Hak Hon (4 ft. 11 l.); 2, Wong Kap Tang; 8, Pau Him Kwong.
MIDDLE HIGH Jomr.1, Tan Kim Sua (4 ft. 8 in.); 2, Ma Hin Lee...
JUNIOR HIGH Jur-1, Fang Teun In (9 fe
6 ina); 2, Chung Pang; 3, Li Kwok Cheung.
SENIOR 440 YARD.-1, Tsoi Hak Hon (561-5cs.); 2, Pank Kwok Fat; 3, Chiu Hoa Chuố
Minus 900 YARDS-1, Tu Kim Bau (30-3-5001; 9, Pan Kwok Kwong; 8, Chau Keo Chin.
300 YARD, Fang Toan In (01-M.); 2, Le Shiu Chuck; 8, Chan Kwan Niu.
ONE MIN BIOTOLE RACE), Sui Chuon. OLD BOYS' RIO (220 yards)-1, Kwok Pok Hong (88 2-5aces.); 2, Lai Chan King; 3, Cheong Man Hung.
SMALL BOYS' MATHEMATICS' RACE.--1, Fau On Bio; 2, Chau Kwan Nin; 3, Lo Shui Choek.
SENIOR HALF Mue.-1, Thoi Hak Hos (2min, 20vers-); 2, Chiu Hon Chun; 3, Tuo Tin Chung.
MADDE HALF MALE-1, Tan Kic Son HOUSE-(migs 1826); 2, Chao Kuo Chun and
RECORD.
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before Mr. G. N. Orme, & Chinesa was charged, on seven counts, with house-breaking in Wanchat
Hau Han Lay.
ERNIOR HURDLE RACB.-1, Chiu Hon Chun (20 2-5acca); 3, Tavi Hak Hon; 8, Hung Kwai Chang.
MIDI HUGDER RAOR1, Ma Ulin Loe (22 4-seca.); 2, Yeung Cho Lun; 3, Hsu Ban Lay.
PUTTING THE SHOT-1, Bung Kwai Chang (23 ft. 0 in.); 2, Tan Kim Sos; 8, Chiu Hon Chun and Pua Fun Nam.
ON MILH HANDICAP.-1, Teo Hab Hon (mins, Dasca.); 2, Ma Hin Lee; 3, Hsu Hau
ROOM HACE-1, Form is. Lay; special priso, Fun Che Sin.
FORM TUG-OF-Wan.-Second Form. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP.-Te Hal Hoo;
Inspector Keat, who prosecuted, stated that defendant was arrested in Spring harden Lane when attempting to break into a house, during the absence of the inmates. A detective visited the various pawnshops and, obtaining a description of the man
who had pawned gome of the stolen goods, arrested defendant. From the information defendant gave to the 31 points. Police, they were able to recover a large quantity of the stolen property. When points.
JUNIOR CHAMPIONBALLY-LO. Siu Cheuk, 18! charged at the Police Station, defend- ant admitted the charge, though he now points. denied it.
Inspector Kent applied for a remand to confer with the C.B.P. as to whether the man should be dealt with summarily or should be committed for trial.
The remand was granted.
AN OPIUM CASE.
MIDDLE CHAMPIONSSIP.--Ton Kim San, 30
The Rev. W. H. Howitt, in calling on Mrs. Barnett to give away the prizes, congratulated the officials on the work they had done under adverso circumat-
akces.
It boemed rather as if they were having their equatio sports instead of their land sports. Mrs. Barnett had shown her interest in the School by com ing all the way from Canton to visit them, and ong of the reasons he had not postponed the sports was because it would go back without having given the prizes When Mr. Barnett had distributed the Mra
Barnett asked the Roy, Mr. Hewitt it because I know he had destroyed it for the defendant, who stated that the prizes, three choers were given for her. (Laughter).
At the Magistracy, yesterday, before diers. drinks to the soldiers, but the defendant not. Tell me you did not have it.
with being in unlawful possession of foll had only seda-water. The defendant
Mr. Gardiner: What did plaintiff say?
Witness hnd a drink and stood-Witness: I said 'No'; I know you have Mr. G. N. Orme, a Chipeso was charged not have done to allow Mrs. Barnett to
down the hotel steps when coming out. -Witness: He grunted at me. (Laughter.) four pounds of raw opium.
When witness took him horoe, the woman
man You see I know then that he had not got
in the house did not feel Mr. Chapm coat and And the pocket buk missing Witness denied that Mr. Chapman said,
at that tire, that the money whe
Cross-examined: He had heen in the
Mr. Hall, of Mesara Lo & Lo, appeared! opium had been given him by a friend.
"It was stated that the opium was found
away.
to
Alright King Edward Hotel for an hour before concealed underneath defendant's jacket. I tiv, the boys a holiday to-day. A beau-
as bo (plaintiff) had the pocket-book The wottau did not say that defondant had taken away over 8100 in the morn ing. The witnces atronuously that the defendant had said, that night, that he (plaintiff) had taken the pocket book without intending to suggest that be kad stolon it.
the plaintiff came in. He could not say
plaintiff
Mr. Orme foed defendant 400, with
how many drinks ho had, but it was the alternative of two months necessary for James to take him home, labour. doniod
He did not say that he had given the pocket-book to the plaintiff must have taken it when witness Foll down the steps. of the Hotel. He did not think that the plaintiff took the pocket book with any intention of stealing it.
Mr. Frontice's evidenco was corrobora tive of the statements in the cinim.
Mr. Chapinan denied that he was sit ting with anyone else at the bar, or that ho was so drunk as they supposed him
to be when he saw Mr. James in the hotel. Ho had a drink with James.
ardd
IN POSSESSION OF GAGS AND PEPPER.
At the Magistracy, on Monday, before
bouquet was presented to Mrs. Barnett before the gathering dispersed.
The officials of the sports were as followe:--
Judges The Rev. C. B. Shann, Rev. Bro, Alphonsas, Lt. B; L. Stephens, Mr. Bao Kwone, Mr. Chau Chung Nin,
Mr. Chao Kuo Liang, and Mr. Li Kan
wrong. Starters Lt. J. P. Jones, Lt. A, O. Coltman, Mr. Wong Sau Nin, Mr. Chau
Mr. Shenton Why did he not return Mr. G. N. Orme, shineer man and it Witness: Because there was too woman were charged with being in an-Hoi Nin, and Bgt. A. Talfourd,
lawful possession of savoral gags and a Time-Koopar Mr Wan In Bhing, and
Mr. Yow Hon Ping. ch money in it... Witness, continuing, said that it was quantity of pepper.
Ho defend #tated that the Polion visitedOforks of the CourMr. Li King
Mr. Prentice whe suggested to him that Janes had taken the pocket-book.
A
house in McGregor Stroot Hong Mr. Wong Tre Ting, Mr. Wong Mr. Gardiner Was it a plain soon!— Withoes: Oh, I shouldn't think so; I then went into the cabin and asked plainant there found the gaga, two parts of Sil Loang, Mr. Ling Hung Ming, Mr. pepper, a bunch of keys, and a adook Chieng Binn Kwong, Mr. Kwok Pock Mr. The search was made owing to the White Mr. Tam Cheung Hoen, Mr. Tang don't usually drink plain sodas. I was tiff for it. Io did not know that Mr.
Prentice was standing outside.
The Polico drunk. Oh yes, I will not deny that, but Prentice could not have heard it. He Gold robbery, a work so. not so very drunk. Oh yes, I think
You Man Kwong, and Mr. Liu Chup miny say it was not plain soda. Oh no, had never nocued the plaintiff of steal, received information which indicate that Ying Lam, Mr. Young Cho Wing, Mr. you can take it from me that there is ing the pocket-book. All he had asked defondant belonged to the gang who had Los Yam Po, Mr. Fox Nai Hang, Mr.
Mr. Orme sentenced the man to three Kin. unnally some whisky in it when I drink the plaintiff was what he had done with committed to robhary.
the pocket-boble « sota. (maghtor.)
Judgment was given for the plaintiff months' hard labour and dischargxl the in 200 and cons (Continued r foot of next column.)
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