MOTOR-BANDITS' RAID.
THE OFFIOLAL FERSION.
The following is the Police report of
TAK HONCHONG –– DAILY
ASSAULTING A THIRD MATE
A SINGAPORE INCIDENT.
the raid made on a money-changer's, shopCapt. Basil Taylour, RN, W-Reynolds, At the Marine Court, yesterday, before -on Wednesday evening by armed men in a motor-car. It now appears that the rob- -bars went to the Star Garage and engaged
the car, paying for its hire.
The master of the Sang Hong Kee money-changer's shop, No. 40, Des Vœux; Bond West, reports that at 1.45 p.m., on November 28th., whilst he and 4 of his employées were in the shop, four men entered the pramisen. One of them went into the accountant's room and pointed revolver at him, while the rest painted revolvers at himself and his jobis. The man in the accountant's room ransacked the drawers and stole $8,700 in bank notes, consisting of about $2,000 in Indo China currency and the rest in Hongkong currency." The robbers stayed in the shop for five minutes and then left it going
in
westerly direction.
Three of the rabbers were, later, traced by the rolice to the Ting Yau tea-house, Citebick Street. One was arrested after being shot at by a Chinese detective, who was alaselt shot in the elbow. Two otpors wel rested above Jubilee Street One of these was also injured.
THE CASUALTIES
HONGKONG BOXING
ASSUCIATION, TONYA
1.
INAUGURAL MEETING. MEMAL The inaugural meeting of the Heng kong Boxing Association was bold, yester day evening, at the offices of Mears Johnstone, State ở Meter MẸ HI Messrs F. C. Jankin, J. C. Wildin and Gedge presided, and was supported by G. N. Tinson (Hon. Secretary). There was a fair attendance.
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FRIDAY NOVEMBER
tests Committed and ordinary members, and such other officers and committees as may be appointed by the General Com mittee."
Me Clarke, beconded by Mr. Brooks, It was also decided, on the motion of
President and Vice-Presidents, and that "That the following be invited to be
elect further. Vice-Presidents. President, the General, Committee bave power to
H.B. the Governor; Vice-Presidents, His Honour Sir W. Rees Davies, K.C., H.E. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Duff. B.E. the G.O.C, Commodore Garner, the Hon. Captain-Superintendent of Police, the Hon. Mr. N.J. Stabb, and the Hor. Mr. John. Johnstone,
seconded by Mr. S. J. Clarke, the follow-
On the motion of Mr. F. E. Dillon,
& trimmer on the Trazas Monter, was a Mr. T. H. Janes, the third mate, at charged with having unlawfully assault-
Singapore, on November 18th.
The complainant said that on the 18th it whilst the vessel was lying along aide Tanjong Pagar, wharf at Singapore, he was on duty on the gangway. He saw The Chairman said: Pugs and paunches the defendant on shore against orders,(Laughter)-I have been asked to take and told him to come on board The the chair this evening-I presume because defendant did so Witness then asked I was an old pug, as I was described the him if he was aware that he was not other day by one of my learned friends, allowed ashore, to which he made no and must say that I glorify in the title reply. The defendant walked away a few and that pat me in mind that it would yards and then turned round and said be more appropriate if I addressed thing were appointed Officers of the Asso- something which caused a crowd of meeting and described thoes, present scation: Chairman, His Honour Bir foldiers to gather around him. Witness pugs" and "paunches" instead of by Wm. Rers Davies, K.C.; Vice-Chairman, went up to him, and told him to move the usual appellation of gentlemen, Mr. R. M. Dyer; Official Referee, Mr. H. along quickly. Witnes, laid his hand on and I do not think that I need offer any
J. Gedge; Manager, Chief Preventative the defendant's shoulder as he spoke to excuse this evening for describing and Officer JC Wildin; Secretary and him. Without any warning the defends classifying those present under the above Treasurer, Mr. G. G. N. Tiason. ant suddenly turned round and struck definitions, him on the upper lip with his fist. Two entries then came on the scene and re- moved the defendant. Witness could not say if the defendant was sober at the
time.
Defendant: How did I gather soldiers As a consequence or the raid the follow ing were mured:
together -Complainant: You said some Chinese Detective de shot through the thing which I could not hear and the elbow by the robbers.
soldiers gathered around you and laugh.
Chinese constable 505 ahot in the abdomen, now ta.azerious condition in .hosp.tul.
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Chinese coulie, employed by the Tung Song firm in Des Voeux Road, shit "by the robers in the right arm.
"A street coole shot by the robbers in
Lieut. H. R. Hicks, of the Wiltshire Begiment, said he was standing talking with the third mate on the starboard aide of the deck on the day of the assault, and heard Jones order the defendant, who was standing on the wharf, to come
the chest, and now lying in a serious con- on board. Defendant took no notice. The dition.
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brder was repeated and this time the "A shop coolie, of 29, Des Voeux Road defendant obeyed it. He remained on the Centrul, satt in the west side ps the body gangway, however, and refused to more by jooters whilst they were making their escape, hollowed by an Indian constable ward, and the defendant stridenly turn- any further. Jones then ordered him for Who was "ring at them. The man wased round and struck him in the mouth. removed to lung Wah Hospital and suc.. cumbed to his injuries shortly after adashore by the gangway.
The defendant deposed that he went
mission.
He had co
orders about not being allowed to go ashore. While he was on the wharf, Jones hailed him to go on board. He did so,
**Mergeant Clark was slightly wounded in the left thigh when trying to arrest robner who was escaping. He hit one of the rubbers on the head with his road-bien funer mired him if he did not volver.
The "property recovered amounts to $1,486.41 centa.
know that he was not allowed shore.
Witness replied that he knew nothing about it. After leaving Jones, he spoke to a soldier for whom he had bought Some singlets, asking him if he had receiv. CHAIR-BCARENS LICENCE, fed them all right. Jones came up from
STRANGE STORY OF ARREST. An interesting case was beard at the Magistracy, yesterday, in which two Chinese chair-bearers, employed by the compradore of one of the banks, werd charged with hiring the chairs without a licence..
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Mr. Brooks proposed, Mr. Ward second- There is many a one bere present, who, ed and it was carried unanimously is able to glory in the fact that he is that the General Committee consist of stina pag--the most honourable title twelve members, exclusive of the Presid which I can confer on a man whether but, Vice-Presidents, Chairman, Vice- amateur or professional, who, by his skill Chairman, OBcial Referee, Manager, and fitness, is enabled to take physical Secretary and Treaturer, who shall be part in the royal and ancient game offer-ufficin members, and that of these twelve "members the Naval and Military self-defence.
Services be each invited to nominate three members, and the Police Force one member
As regards the paunches, they can only deplore that anno domini and long residence in the Far East has brought them under the second classification, and I have no doubt that upon occasions when they look at their figures in the glam they regret, as I have often done, that alas, they cannot take a left lead on the mark from my old friend, Kid Marriot, na they could have done 25 years ago, But I think that I can answer for the paunches that, nevertheless, they take as much interest in the noble art as they did in former years, and that they have
The following were appointed the civi in members of the General Committee: The Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Mr-F. Ca Jenkin, Mr. d. C. Moxon, Revenue Officer S. J. Clacke and Sergeant Ward,
Y. Police.
The General Committee was authorised to appoint a Contests Committee to deal with all waiters in connection with the public presentation of boxing contests, at heart the true interests of boxing, beetc., and in the meantime it was agreed it amateur or professional.
"Those responsible for calling this meet ing have felt that an Association of the kind referred to in the notice will fill what has now become a much-needed want in Hongkong.
that such matters be attended to by Mr. Jenkin the Manager and the Secretary, The Chairman explained that the latter part of the resolution was hecessary a they intended, to hold a contest very shortly
The annual subscription was fixed at
should be fought under the Rules of the It was decided that all conteste, etc),
You all know how effciently during the war boxing contests were run and man-
reserve, and, in particular, I would in uged here by the officials of the Police this regard refer to Deputy Super- ntendent Jenkin and Chief Preventative S.C. London, but that the Contests Committee have nower to vary such rúles icer John C. Wildin. Those who were
to meet circumstances arising locally,
present at those successful and enjoyable
Behind and struck witness twice on the meetings must have been impressed with The General Committee was empower
neck, ordering him to move on. Witness resented this and struck back
morning...
The hearing was adjourned until this
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SMUGGLING OF AMMUNITION. Mr. M.-K. Lo, for the defence, stated HAUL OF RIFLE, DAGGERS AND that the chair-coolies had a "licence.
PINCERS. When they were arrested and taken be dore the compradore, he explained to the A manager of a Chinese restaurant in detective that the licence did not lapse Des Vaux Boad, was charged at the till December 31st. Furthermore, be in-Magistracy, yesterday, with being in unlawful possession of a Winchester rifle, .formed him that. Inspector Garród, who had been seen in connection' with the re
two daggers and some pincers.
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newal of the licence, had told him that Defendant stated that some people who new regulations would shortly be intro-had come from America stayed at his faced, whereby a uniform issue of licences otel and, on leaving for the country, would take place, some time in January. forget to remove the ammunition. Therefore the licence would continue till January.
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fald sport provided the fair manner in which the bouts were contested, the sup- port ziren by the Hongkong public, and the very considerable money which went to War Charities.
Latortunately, the Police Reserve aro not now in a position to promote and manage these contests, and, as I have said, it has been generally
felt that A poxing Association to encourage, promote and conduct oozing in hongrong would appen to Loose interested in the sport and tend to put the sport on the nigh level upon which it should be in this Colony,
we have drawn up various resolutions which I shall have the pleasure of putting to tais meeting, and which, I hope, son ill adopt. Une of the first will be that the Governor be asked to be the resident of the Association. I have com manicated with His Excellency, and I' Witness understand that he is a well known
Inspector Grant stated that he executed a search warrant on the premises and Inspetor Davitt agreed, stating that the discovered the arms. Although defendant licence was in foros till December 31st.
de not the proprietor of the premises, he assumed the responsibility,
Mr. Lindsell: Why was the man arbelieved that some guests had left the arms enthusiast of the art, and be bas
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behind. It was not a serious case.
The Chinese detective, C.40, stated that. Lindsell fined defendant $100.
the entry in the licence, extending it to
December dist., was only made yesterday by the Traffic Inspetor.
agement
to pass the Rules of the Association and forthwith to assume the of the Association, Va
The meeting dosed with a
rote, of thanks to the Chairman
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A. boxing meeting will probably be held December 20th at the Theatre Royal
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K.C.C. 2ứ XI. v. CR.C.
The following have been selected to re- present Kowloon 2nd XI. against the Chinees Recreation Club to-morrow at .15 pm.-E, J. Edwards, A/O. Brawn, L3 Blackburn, E. Carr, H, Overy, A. W. Bemizy, N. L. B. Bailton, F, W Richmond, G. F. Caville, W. T. Elsan and F. Lobel.
intimated that he will be pleased to act as President, which fact will be the sub Another man, charged with the unlaw.ject of congratulation by all those present. Honour Sir William Fees Davies be I shall also propose later on that His
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FOOTBALL
HONGKONG F.C. ». ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE,
In this match to-morrow at 4. p. on
Mr. Lo-stated that he believed his stated that he came from British Colum appointed Chairman of the Association the Club ground the home team will con-
clients would take an action for malicious prosecution.
Mr. Lindsell dicharged the two men.
UNITED STATES AND SHIP PRODUCTION.
bis, where no permits were necessary.
Mr Lindsell: It is a sporting gun." Why have you brought it back here t
Defendant: To boot birds. Mr. Lindsell: Or pirates. Bergeant Fallon stated that parts of the rifle were concealed in a picture frame.
Cubbin, M. L Railton, J. Stewart, and of G. Rodger; P. Black and J. Mac-
J. Rodger; J. B. Hamilton, A. Boysen, D. Hicchelman, H. M. McTavish (Capt.),
and its Committee, and, subject to the views of this meeting, I have pleasure in stating that he has kindly consented to serve. No excuse for this proDoo E. Bila needed, for all of you know of the lively, interest be has always taken in the boxing organised by the Police Reserve.
be derived from the contests, it is intend As to the profits which it is hoped will
Mr. Lindsell (to defendant): You seem
know something of the laws of Honged to devote them to charitable purposes. Kong. Why did you conceal the gun!
(Applause) Defendant: I was afraid of the Chin.
The mercantile marine supremacy so hardy won by America during the war in now passing back to Great Britain. So Bays Mr. Charles Whitbank, a writer on shipping and commercial topics, who raises a cry of alarm in the current imque. Lindwell: of the Rudder. He declares
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in their 2nd Division match against the The following will represent the Indians
South China "A team, kick-off on the Military Ground at 2:30 pm tomorrow The Chairman then moved, Mr. Allen, Á 10, Mader; Alí Balim and B. A. Hyder; seconded, and it
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A Chinese, when charged at the Magi
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