TRANSPORTING OFIUM. STEAMSHIP COMPANY FINED. ALLEGED "DUMMY TANK AS HIDING
PLACE
The Ko Chau Steamship Company was Bummoned, at the instance of the Im ports and Exports Office, at the Magis tracy, before: Mr. G. N." Orme, restor
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THE HONGKONG DAILY. PRESS, FRIDAY, JUNE 3RD 1921.
COMPLAINT. RUDENESS OF A RICKSHA COOLIE,
Thirty-six summonses against ricksha and chair coolies, for various offences, were dealt with by Mr. R. E. Lindsels, at the Magistracy, yesterday.
THE MISSION OF HEALING. FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE RESULTS.
St. John's Cathedral Church. Noter do not yet satisfy public interest as to the results of the Spiritual Healing Mission, from a medical point of view, but in the
THREATENED STRIKE AT
CANTON
DEMANDS FOR INCREASED WAGES
CONCEDED,
Wo take the following from yesterday's Canton Times:
The mechanics and linesmen are de Hra Alexander Mackenzie, of 184, issue for June balance sheet of the manding the following increases in the is published This shows that Supply Company, Cement Company, frates of pay from the Kwangtung Electrio
day. for having allowed one of their Barker Road, The Peak, was the principta amounted to 2,195, of which Water Supply Company, Canton-Sam-i
of a rickaba coolie for behaving rudely $1,470 was made up of unsolicited dona-shiu, and Canten-Hankow Bailway Com
tions. The remainder consisted of panies. The ultimatum expired sester-
vessels, the es. Kohut, to be used for cipal witness in support of a prosecution the the transportation of illicit opium..
Alr. d. K. Lo (who defended) said and in an insulting manner towards a that since the seizure of the opium by faro.. S
Mrs. Mackenzie said that at 3.30 pm, the police, some of the crew: had die appeared. Thomfore, if the onus was on May 28th, she hired the defendant's prove that the crew had ricksha to go to Happy Valley. At the nothing to do with the mugging, as the Cemetery, she told the coolier to
on him to
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offertories and proceeds from the sale of books Expenses amounted to $245.30 and thank-offering paid to Mr. Hickson" amounted to $1,950.
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Magistrate- had slewudy ruled in a pre man," and walked into the Cemetery | interest are, Also published in Church vious case, there was nothing left for him the defendant followed her, took her by but to plead guilty. He would there the arm and spoke in Chinese but dan fore only make a submission on the ques-did not know what he said. He then tion of penalty. The run of this ship clutched her bag which she was carrying, with some lowers Sho shook him off was the same, as in the previous case,
and said "með min " before. She before the Court, and the facilities for search of the vessel, both by the guards walked on but the defendant followed and the Chiness customs authorities, had and again caught hold of her arm. In already been explained. These measures view of his persistence she retraced her also obtained on the Kochuu. The Cap-stops and went to the Golf House to get tain and European officers of the vessel the No. 1 boy thers, to speak to the de- who were persons of ability, had takön fendant,The latter waited outside with boards are also being taken up in bections Time of working to remain as before,
every precaution to prevent stugging
on the vessel..
Cathedral Roof-Almost the whole of the roof has been removed, and it is wonderful how well the matched has kept out the incessant rain. One of the main beams which runs diagonally across the nave, at the point where the South transept joiss it, has been found to be badly eaten by white ants at one end, and has had to be shored up. The floor
and replaced by concreta.
his ricksha. The No. 1 boy spoke to him and she took his number and her hus
Bishop's Staff and Ring. A circular baid informed the police. Mr. N. L. Smith, Superintendent of
was sent out last month inviting subscrip The defendant denied that he took holdtions towards the provision of a Pastoral Imports and Exports, said that to his
of the lady's arm or of her bag. He said Staff and Signet Ring for the use of the mind; this was a more serious case, than he was in a hurry to hand over his Bishops of Victoria. The approved the previous one as the opium was found
Pricksha He did not understand the design by Hirks of Vancouver would cost in a large tank with dummy riveta. Tho tank, which was fituated above one of the Golf House boy explained 81,250 in silver gilt, including leather
Case. It is also proposed to have the boilers, was the inost extraordinary a ship, and
replica in blackwood made locally, for thing he had ever seen on he could not see for what purpose it was
use in distant parts of the Diocese, at a put there. He was suspicious that this
cost not exceeding $100, tauk "mid been used many times for the purpose of smuggling and if the ship. was properly searched, it was extraordin
to him,
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The Magistrate: How long have you been a ricksha coelis 1.
Defendant: I am a new comer The Magistrato: And you don't understand Amap mane an
Defendant first said Yes" and then ary that such a big thing should have. He added that in the Wanchai district rickshas ara handed over to fresh ranners at 4 p.m.
gone unnoticed.
Mr. Lo said that he resented Mr. Suth's remarks as they reflected on the ocers of the ship and the owners. was just as good as saying that the tank was put there for the express purpose of stuggling opium. He would, not for a moment deny that the presence of the tank was known to the others of the ship,
..
this man handed over his tickshs soon Inspector Garrod: There is no doubt after this affair, but that is no excuse for his behaviour, the
The Magistrate: Every coolic in the Colony knows what man man" means. You will be fined $20 or fourtecit days.
****A RICKSHA FARMER but it had never occurred to them" that It could or yould be used for snuggling Leung Kam Lun licensee of public If the prosecution took the rickshan in Kowloon, was fined $3 each ophum. attitude they did, the argument could on two summonses, for not keeping rick be used by him with equal. force. If it has in a cleanly condition. Inspect wits so extraordinary that the ship's Garrod said the rickphos were too dirty officers did not detect the smuggling of to be ridden in. The Magistrate told the defendant that is a "ricksha farmer". opium in the tank, it was equally traordinary that the police had not he was responsible for the condition of detected it earlier.ong, long ago. This the vehicles was by ho nicans the urst time the vessel had been searched,
Ex-
The Magistrate: What do you suggest the tank is for, Bir. Lot
Mr. Lo: It was originally used as a coal store, but since a new dock has been put on the ship, the tank has not been
in use.
The Magistrate: I would like to know how the opium. got there.
Mr. Lo It must have been put there by the subordinate members of the crew while the vessel was at seu.
Would they not make a noise getting
GIRLS HEAVILY DRUGGED. SINGAPORE CRIMINAL AT LARGE.
A life banishes from Singapore wan charged before Mr. G..N. Orme, at the Magistracy, yesterday, with the theft, with two others not in custody, worth of jewellery, the property of two Chinese girls living in Yaumati.
$670
Inspector Brown said that the girls were alleged to have been drugged at a restaurant by three men who removed
they reported to the police and gave the defendant's name.
The estimated cost of a Signet Ring. with amethyst engraved with the Arms of the Diocese for sealing, to be obtained in Paris, is $200. Allowing say $100 for the cost of insurance premiums for five years, the total estimated cost is $1,500 The
amount required has been guaranteed by appeal has been successful, and the
different people, but it is thought there are others who would like the oppor
unity of sharing in this gift to the
Diocese.
O
Owing to famine conditions and the increasing ned of money for missionary work, only the less expensive staff and the ring will be obtained for the present, Promises of subscriptions may be sent to the Rey JT Holman, St. John's the Re
Cathedral.
Vathairul Hall.In accordance with a suggestion made by H.E. the Governor to the Senior Chaplain at the last annual meeting of scatholders and subscriber a series of portraits of the Bishops of the Diocese have been hung in the Cathedral Hall, bearing the following inscrip
tions's
Pay to remain on Sundays and holi- days. Two days pay for every day's work. FOR OILERS AND FIREMEN IN PARTICULAR.
To be paid in daily wages. The least pay for oiler is 60 centa per day and for Bremen 80 contamina
for
On Sundays and holidays-9 days pay
"every day's work...
FOR MEN IN ELECTRICAL DEPT.
wages.
-8 hours shift and to be paid in daily On Sunday and holidays-8 days pay for every day's work
ENGINE DRIVERS.
Time of working to remain as before. On Sundays and holidays days pay for overy day's work.
Holidays-18 in whole year. Unless a proper settlement is made in 5 days' time upon receipt of this request, 4 strike will take place...
THE MECHANICS DEMANDS. ACCEPTED.
Late last night it was reported that
the Managing Directors, of the Canton- Samshiu Railway Company, Kwangtung Electric Supply Company and the Hip
for an increase in pay. Hing Engineering Company hays agreed accede to the demands of the mechanica
AFFAIRS AT VLADIVOSTOCK RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE
AUTHORITY IN CONFLICT: From a bulletin just received freni, the Dalta (Russian) News Agency we extract the following--
VLADIVOSTOCE, May Sist
At about. half past eleven, on the morn
ing of May 21st, in Viadivos.ook the
Japanese troops occupied the local Russian Military headquarters, and after requesting all Russian foors and soldiers. arms, in every placo about headquarters. to leave, they made a thorough search for They requisitioned ten rifles, and a heavy box, the contents of which are unknown, After a two hours occupation the Japan ese released all the officers and toldiers, and left the headquarters. When naked by the Russian authorities to give a reason for their action, the Japanese Chief of Gendarmerie replied that the search was made in order to prevent bloodshed "that could happen since Japanese Military Command had exact information that anti-government groups were preparing The Japanese troops also occupied other government offices and mado Victoria Diocesan Association. The searches, and they requisitioned arm
all the offices were evacuated by the first annual reunion will be held in from the State Defence Police. Finally London, on June 13th, Sir John Jordan, Japanese, and requisitioned ems ro G.C.I.E., his provisionally consented to turned.
VLADIVOSTOCK, May gist. act as Chairman, and the speakers it is
By orders of the State Defence Police,
1849-1804
Smith i -George 2-Charles Richard Alford, 1847-1879 John Shaw Burdon, 1874-3607 4.Joseph Charles Hoare. 1898-140G 5.Gerard Heath Landor. 1507-1920
coup.
into it? Yes. But I submit that they their jewellery. The girls remained a hoped will include:-Rt. Rev. Bishop search was made for arts yesterday would not be detected while the ship is conscious for nearly 24 hours. When they Lander; Rev. G. F. Willson, General in house No. 50; Komarovskaya Street, which resulted in the finding of 'quantity at sea, as the engine-room would be the discovered that they had been robb, Superintendent of the Missions to Surf arts and caused the arrest of twenty- five Russian reactionary officers The search was made after information had been received about the intense activity of the reactionary groups in starting disturbances at Vladivostockli was found that the house was rented by a Japanese named Teizo. He the ri. This
nusiest part of the vessel.
who very inaccessible owing to its proxi Sergt. Vincent (in charge of records)
Mr. Lo went on to say that the tank mity to the boiler, and in getting into it, one ran the risk of being scorched said that the defendant had a very bad He (Mir. Lo) was nearly he went into its conged then record in Singapore where he had served
congratulated
Chief Preventive Officer Watt on
his
grit in going into it to search for opium.
seven years rigorous imprisonment be förs being banished.
Mr. Lo submitted that it would be The Magistrats enquired why the de superhuman to expect the ship's officer anticipate that such an inacossible
to
fendant was not charged with returning
place would be utilised by the smugglers from banishment, as banishment from one
Mr. J Edwards, Chief Engineer of British Colony applied to all others
the Kocha was then called. He said
that he had been-two years on the vessel..
Sergt. Vincent said that the practice
HONGKONG. EXCHANGE
men Rev. H. Copley Moyle, Senior Colonial Chapain; Rev. A. D. Stewart, Principal, St. Paul's College, Hongkong
SPORT.
man tried to resist the officers search was started, and issued a written statement that all of the Russians who were staying at his flat possessed no Arms After the police had received farther information that the arms wore. really concealed in this house, they sent detachment of police to conduct the An unoficial but none the less inter- search. The Japanese, Hori, refused the
police admittance, and they were com
SHANGRAI BEATS HONGKONG."
When be Brst got our board, he noticed followed here was that men banished esting match at alley bowls was played pelled to force their way into the house the tank, but did not know then that from Bingapore was sent away the Brst at the Shanghai Club between sides re and start the search under his protest. it was a tank. He thought that it was
rooms the palion found that Hari had a pillar, put on the side of the vessel as time, but if found here again, was presenting Shanghai and Hongkong. The Whilst searching for armis in the first two match was across four alleys, and result escaped and had locked up another part a support for the new shade deck, which charged.
During the was put in when the ship was turned
The Magistrate passed sentents of sixed in a good win for Shanghai, rendered of the fist very hustily
search a Japanese interpreter arrived into a passenger vessel, long before he
months' imprisonment with hard labour the more interesting, says the N-from Military Headquarters, and de joined her When he did subsequently
Daily News, from the fact that Mr manded that the search be stopped at discover that it was a tank, it did not
onee. Upon finding that his order was occur to him that it could be used for
VRE. Harth-Olsen took down the thought that i concealing opium He
face He was arrested at once and crom alley record for the year to date or obeyed, he struck a police officer in might be useful for storing fresh Water when, on the ocean. He knew of no con
taken to police headquarters. Later the Chief of the Japanese Gendarmerie nection of the tank with the engine room
arrived and was present during the search ercepting by removing one of its sides
of the second half of the flat. One room The Magistrato painted out that the
resisted all efforts to break in and despite tank was said to have been fastened t
the suspicion that it might contain some- lubimy rivets
thing interesting, the police could not Hoarch there. The Chief of the Japanes Gendarmerie, guaranteed that Hori will be brought to trial for concealing his tenants accused of high treason
Lwith
M Lo said that the ship's officers could not be held responsible for that A more simple explanation was that the smugglers must have spent several hours removing the side of the tank, and had
QUOTATIONS. FOR MAY
Mr. C. Ada Boza in his monthly statement supplies the following infor.
mation
Average Rate May,
put in dimmy riveta" so as to make it Highest Rate 2/7 100 61 0.70
easter for them to get at the opium ad the end of the trip.
said that he was of The Magistrato opinion that the ship's officers had not taken every pronution to prevent smug ging, and that it was not superhuman to expect them to anticipate that the tank which was admittedly not in use, would or could be utilised for smugging opium. He would Gine the defendant firm £2,000, and in doing so, he would
Continued at foot of next column.)
(1031) (Approx.)- 2/67 1023 403 0.03 (1921) Lowest Rate May,
(1923)33) 2/44; 9.1) 49 6.40 Average Bato to 1881
date (Approx) 2/8 100 4918.46
pat the previous case on a parallel with this one in which the fine of $3,000 was reduced to 82,000. The opiam found on the ship would be confiscated.
The score were
SHANGHAI. A. J. 8. Parkhill
R. E. Harth-Olsen. B Weeks
Total
670
Major HG. Eng.Cdr.
682
534
EW Hamilton
Total
,832
The old saying Fac victis is true, but it is only half the truth: history shows that Vas victoribus is equally true Dean Inge.
The
ne assurance was given in the case of the interpreter, who struck the police officer while on duty The Russian re actionary officers arrested during the search were led to the local fall under strong escort. The Public Prosecutor and
the other judicial officials arrived at spot and proceeded to make further inquiries, The Japanese Gendarmerie, however, did not allow them to perform their duties The Russian authorition have lodged a protest with the Japanese Command re garding this new violation.
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