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SEQUEL TO A RECENT PIRACY.
CASE OPENED AGAINST FIVE ALLEGED PIRATES. SMART POLICE WORK
The First Police Magistrale (Me. 3. B. Wand) was occupied yesterday with n case hroughs by the Hongkong palice
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 25TH, 1924.
THE, PIRACY EPIDEMIC
CAN NOTHING BE DONE?"
The general subject of discussion during the last few days has naturally been, the latest example of the growing audacity and "cold-blooded villainy of our local
pirates-for it is clear that Hongkong has the misfortune to be the headquar ters of some, at least, of the thieves who
PRIZE DISTRIBUTIONS
SAIYINGPUN SCHOOL.
GIFTS TO THE HON. MR. IRVING
AND MRS. IRVING.
The Director of Education (the Hon.
Mr. E. Irving) was the recipient yester day of a bandsome silver cigar box from the teaching staff and scholars of S. yingpan Government School in view of
Western district and probably the most important practising school" from hera to Haukow. He wished Mr. Morris and the new school overy success when they
entered their now building.
The Hon. Mr. Irving, then, on behalf
of his wife and bimself, thanked the Headmaster and scholars for their hand- some presents. His wife was greatly in- tereated in the school and his was certain
against fire alleged pirates. They are levy such constant and heavy toll upon his impending retirement. Mr. Irving that the pretty brooch would be a lasting
charged with being concerned in the piracy of a steam ship, named the Ka Ng, which runs between Amoy, Chan Chau and Hing Wing (Frkien). Two of the live men also stand charged with unlawful possession of arms, whilst a woman (the first defendant) is also enarged with being in possession of pre-
persy believed to have been stoler out- -side Cohmy, to wit: on the s.s. An Ngo,
shipping and commerce.
Suggestions as to "What should be also received from the hands of the haye, of course, beer freely Headmaster (r. A. Morris) a gohi done Major-would deal with the situation by give to Mrs. Irving who is at present in offered. A military silicor-galloping, brooch which he was kindly, asked to
stopping all Chinese steaner passenger traffic out of Hongkong indefinitely." England. His remedy seems equivalent to that of a man who might decide upon suicide because he periodically felt a sharp pain
on his foot.
Tho cecasion on which this present tion was made was the annual prize dia
tribution of the School The building was bedecked with flags and the large
She is an charged with having in bor expressed. Travellers by steamer 'state attendance of scholars clearly showed the
unlawful possession a dagger.
The alleged piracy took place on December 5th when the ship was looted and 10 passengers (including several wealthy Chinese merchants) were robbed. Mr. M. Hazlerigg (Assistant Crown Solicitor Pupened the case for the Crowa as Mr. R. F. A. Webster appeared to
defeud.
Criticism of police searches is widely
that it 15 common for Chinese police searchers to offer to pass a package with- necessity for the new school building for out examination in return for a dollar the Western district now in the course cumsha. If the offer is refused they of erection. Those present on the plat make a sorry mess of the passenger's luggage by searching it thoroughly. This form were: The Director of Education kind of thing gives a hint that for (Hon. Mr. E. Irving), Mr. E. Ralphs" higher hribe, the searchers would prob. ably overlook packages which might con- (Inspector of English Schools), Mr. N. tain arma. In this connection it will be Teesdale Mackintosh and Mr. U. Rum- remembered that as the result of repre-jahn Members of the Board of Educa- sentations made by the Chinese members
memate. As for himself he would, on a Summer or Autumn evening, whilst nt Howe think of the school prize givings and the good work that was being done in Hongkong, nad he would always re member Saiyingpun School when he went to his side board where the cigar box would have the place of bonour.
shall take out a cigar." concluded Mr. Irving, and it shall be smoked on the altat of old acquaintanceship." applause.}
(Loud
Cheers for the Director of Education and the Headmaster brought the proceed, ing
to a close.
ANNUAL REPORT.
The following are extracts from the annual report:-
in fact-have been refused admission through the limited accommodation of gur present building. We look forward hopefully to the opening of our new school the foundations of which are ap proaching completion.
The average attendance for the year of Council the Specist Police Reserve tion). Mr. R. A. Farrest and Mr. G. Punder review was 391.7 and the percent- In the course of his outline of the casi was detailed for search supervision at the de. Martin ([aspectors of Schools) and age 97.7 which constitutes a record. for the Crown, Mr. Hazlerigg said wharves during the war and it is signi- the Headmaster (Mr. A. Morris). In the The school has remained full throughout that the ship left Amoy on the 5th feant that throughout that period not a body of the room there were a number the year and large numbers-hundreds
single ease of piracy was reported.
A business raan with many years' ex- of European indips and gentlemen, includ- perience in the Colony, in conversation ing the Rev. H. V, Copley Moyle, the with a Daily Press representative, ex-Rev. G. T. Waldegrave, Mr. J. L. Mac pressed himself thus: "We are 2010 Pherson and others.
hout it the wrong way. It is clear that the pirated go on board at Hongkong," where the searchers must be either in- competent or dishonest. I refer, of course, to the native searchers. The most I will say of those in charge of them is that they, apparently, do not exercise adequate supervision, otherwise they would surely have found out something
December at 7 am. for Chan Chau with 2 crew of 2, including the compradora staff, qjel (10) passengers. Among the passengers were a number of Chinese zerobate who had returned from Java and the Straits and were on their way to their homes in Fukied. The merchants, as was usually "the case, were carrying large sums of money and a considerable amount of jewellery. A. dozen of these merchants had since been to Hongkong regarding the case and they estimated their ass at something like 28.000. 21 gold rings and other articles of jewellery. At 11.30 am. on the same day when the ship was at sea.to the North-East of Amoy the pirates took possession of the There appeared to have been
shop.
about in the gang. They were armed
with revolvers and came into the wheel. house and threatened the coxswain, who, from that time until the pirates left the ship remained ander armed guard. One of the piratical guards, the coxswain and the head seaman would say, wax the second defendant who took an active part in the affair, giving the coxswain instructions to the steering of the "ship. He was compelled to steer the ship under threats in accordance with directions from the piratea. The ship was turned in a Southerly direction and the coxswain was given no chart to steer by.
Meanwhile the passengers were robbed of their valuables and their trunks were forced open and everything of value looted. One of the passengers. during these operations, was shot in the
shoulder.
game.
The element of surprise is the pirates principal card, fat two can play at that Let xcarching be practically dropped for a time: that is the trap. Then, at the last moment and quite un- expectedly, let the Captain he given instructions to anchor under the pro- tection of the guns at Stonecutters or Lyemun and let the steamer he thorough
y searched. Anyone who jumps over-
hard can be picked up by the police
launches."
After the Headmaster had read the anodal 'school report, which was punctu- ated with applause, and the many prizes had been distributed, he said:
I
For
The teaching staff. now consists of three vernacular masters, six local Eng- hsh teaching masters, nod five expen enced Europeans. Here, I would like to tender my sincere thanks for the whole. hearted manner in which my staff has supported me and co-operated in all that has appertained to the welfare of the school, for we work under exacting and trying conditions-in an industrial and thoroughfare.
area, and on the edge of a busy
"The general standard of efficiency has been maintained: Map drawing, hand- writing. English conversation and com position call for special mention. All the students of Class 4A, thirty-four in num- ber, succeeded in passing the qualifying entrance examination to Class 3, Queen's
College.
"The tone and discipline are excellent. "Football, volley-ball, and swimming
the principal recreatious. Our volley hall team which won the Junior Shield, did not loss a single game, and scored to its credit the maximum number of pos- One hundred and twenty sible points. attended the swimming classes at the Y.M.O.A. and acquired the art which they were able to practice further at the launch and bathing picnics which are as popular as at the time of their inception, nearly twenty years ago. I attach great import- auce to these outings, for they supple ment the teaching of the class-room and bring pupil and teacher into a intimate relationship, enabling the one to understand the other better.
more
Boys, prize givings are occasions of joy and rejoicing for most of us, but have to sound a note of sincere regret to-day Mr. Irving, our 'Director of Education, the gentleman who has just given you your well-merited prizes, will not preside on any of our future "Speech Days." Last year we were honoured with the presence of Mrs. Irving who graced our proceedings before leaving for home, and bidding the Colony farewell. Mr. Jo reply to the objection that no one Irving is leaving, Hongkong soon, retir- on board would admit guilty knowledge ing from the Government service. of any arms found concealed on the ship the last nineteen years I have known apart from baggage, the speaker rejoin. ed that it would be quite practicable to him as the Head of our Education De investigate the hona fides of everyone on partment. He has watched with paternal the ship and detain for full investigation any who could not give a satisfactory care and solicitude our school grow, our account of themselves. He added that efforts in the cause of education, and as the unavoidable delny to a steamer here you say in Chinese: "has been a good and there was worth placing against the friend of this school.". I take it as a chance of interceptiuga pirate gang armed for action.
great compliment to our schoot that be, Those who bold the view that increased himself, is here to-day, hut at the same Naval patrols are the most effective time I am sorry that he will not be here
cans of dealing with over-repeated piracies point, in support of their conten- to see the inauguration of the new Sai- tion, to the action of the Chinese Mari yingpan School, in the details of which time Customs cruiser against doubtful he has greatly interested himself. Short- characters in the area in which, the Ta fee was pirated and in other cases. It ly we bave to wish him good-bye and
"God-speed." is urged that if there were more Naval Continuing is Soutterly directlon
mosquito craft, which could net in unison
This parting time comes to each one of she steamed at full speed all through with the Customs cutters, the net might
us. Before the year is out, some of you the day, going slowly at night, and sd often be drawn more closely and the continuing until early on the morning pirates either discouraged or captured. will have written, your last exercise here, of the 7th December, when they arrived In either case it would have a salutary worked your last problem, passed your at what was apparently their rendezvous. effect..
A few weeks ago I have to tender our thanks to Sir Robert The exact place was uncertain but some
The provision of wireless is regarded inst examination. of the pirates informed the passengers as an increasingly necessary installation said farewell to 63 of our senior boys-- Ho Tung, the Hon. Mr. Chop Shon Son, Dr. Wan Man Kwai, Messre. C. H. it was Ping Hoi. At this place a number even on the smallest coasting and riverboys unmatched anywhere and I am Blason, Chan Hart, Woo Hay Tong, and of shots were fired into the air from the steamers, but to keep the cost within confident that these occasions are times Lu Lai Sang, who have made donations ship and several juske..and small boats reasonable bounds the wireless operators
In wish- to the camp expenses. Our Scouts assist- eune "off from the shore. Into these boats must be Chinese. We understand that of genuine regret to each ooc. the pirates loaded the loot and left for school for Chinese wireless operators is ing you "Adieu" Sir, be assured that ed in the recent vaccination campaign the shore, telling the people on board likely soon to be formed and within a that they could return to Amoy. The measurable time the small steamers which you carry with you to England the good wishes of all of us-pupils and staff. To ship returned as directed.
are the favourite prey of piratical marau- The sequel to these events came on ders will be in a position to communicate Mrs. Irving please convey our best wishes the 14th December when a Chinese deles with aval vessele-ow practically all also. May God of His infinite goodness"
"The Old Boys' Ambulance Divi- tive sergeant received certain informa fitted with wireless--or with Hongkong, tion regarding two of the defendants or with whichever port they may be grant you long life, health, and happiness sion under the able guidance of Sergt. He followed them from Canton Road, in most immediate contact A plan to enjoy with your family the years of Leung Sui Sang, performed auch useful Yaumati, to Hongkong and trailed them favoured by many, to provide against, the your retirement in the Old Country night work during the vaccination cru- until 3.45 p.m. when he obtained the probable interference by the pirates with Now Sir, on behalf of our school and as sade, vaccinating 1,632 persons,
During October a medical examina- istance of Lance-Sergeant Dunguy the wireless installation, is the
tion was conducted by Dr. Ester. and another policeman and the two men munication by vessels at short, regular ask your acceptance of this souvenir. taken into custody. One of these two intervals of particulars of their position
The Hon. Mr. IAVING, replying, said Numerous 'eye' cases were treated and meu gave his address as 216, Canton If a message was not received when due
that before he thanked the Headmaster spectacles supplied. Others accessitating Roul, Yaumati, where he said he was it could be assumed that something was the principal tenant. The other man wrong. the approximate position of the and scholars for their magnificent pre-operative and indoor treatment were said he lived at No. 11, Portland Street, vessel could be easily worked out from scats, he would like to compliment Mr. catered for at the Government Civil Morris and the school upon its very satis Hospitals, to the genial and courteous where nothing was known about him. its last reported position, and the nearest factory condition as illustrated and made superintendent of which, Dr. McKengy
we offer our best thanks. This man had one 2500 bill and two 8100 naral vessel would hasten to the rescue.
clear to the public by the report and, as Taia Hin Yeung of the Western Dispen- bills, a diamond ring and other jewellery.
was well-known to his Department with in his possession. The other man, who
out any report at all. Looking back over sary we are greatly indebted. gave his address as 216, Canton Road,
The school continues to serve a uso- a period of 23 years in which he could, had also some jewellery in his posses
remember the school he could think of ful purpose as the Practising School' for wion.
many extraordinary changes which had the University Education Undergradu taken place. He could remember when atcs.
Com
re-
It is also felt that there is much force in "Old Timer's" suggestion in these that the two ngo columns a day or authorities should offer substantial wards for information lending to the capture of pirates, as they do in the ense of smugglers of arms and drugs. In this matter close cooperation should possible between Hongkong and Canton.
be
a memento of this occasion I have to
"Through the generosity of our esteem- ed friend and patron, Mr. Ho Kom Tong, we have been able to continue the activi ties of our Scout Troop which spent a week in camp at Tai Po Market, at the Thero home of Mr. Mok Ching Kong. have been field days at Fanling, Shatin, Sheung Shui, and other places in New Territory. In this connection we
the
also. Mr. Leung Yük Tong, our Scout. Master, although transferred to another school, still maintains bis interest in the Troop, and is assisted by Me, Kong Kam Chuen, who is on our staff.
To Dr.
On the shie evening at 3.30 p.m. Inspector T. Murphy, accompanied by
the school was housed in part of the burid- "On October 31st, We mercifully the same Chinese Detective Sergeant,
ing down-stairs (there was no upper floor escaped what might have been a serious "visited No. 216, Canton Road, with this
then). The total staff of teachers, then calamity had it occurred during school defendant. There they found the female
was three Chinese masters and the then hours. The gullab which passes under defendant. Turning back the sheet of
headmaster was Mr. Fung Fo, now on Room I., was choked during the unpre- the bed they found a dagger. This, the
were paraded at the Water Police pension, who was an example of the old cedented rainfall of that date, and burst woman said, "had been left there by Station with others. Both were identi- proverb that" persioners are long lived." through the floor sweeping everything friend. Inspector Murphy then made fed, one by three men and the other by He tad set him (Mr. Irving) au example. before it-cupboards, desks, doors, and the woman turned out her pockets and
(Laughter.) The teaching staff of the massive granito coping stones, some of the produced rolls of Fulien banknotes, one man. On the afternoon, of the same school at present was 15, of whom six which were washed as far as No. 7 Police
day a further ideatification parade was amounting to 1982 and one roll of Hong held at Victoria Gaol and nineteen per his report there were only 14, so he must "The names of fourteen past pupils
were English. Mr. Morris had said in Station 'kong banknotes amounting to 2050, and
BODS were paraded including the second, six finger rings. In a box, claimed by third and fourth defendants. The second have mislaid one of them. (Laughter.). appear among the successful candidates the woman, were found, among other
Mr. Morris: Mysell. (More laughter.) at the recent Univeristy examinations. things, two rings which had been identi- defendant was picked cut by four per
sons, including the coxswain, the third Continuing, Mr Iavasa said that the is the Matriculation examination Tau fied by victims of the piracy, who could defendant by seven persons and the rapid progress of the school really dated Fung Hon gained a distinction in physics produce bills proving their purchase. In fourth by two.
back to 1005 when Mr. Morris first came and went to Queen's College as an Alan the same floor was found the fourth
Mr. Hazlerigg said that a aptity of to the school It had grown in an Morris Memorial Scholar. In the Benior defondant.
On the 8th January, the fifth and jewellery which had been found at astonishing way, and if its existence pre-examination there was one pass. In the
Canton had also been-identified. Hevious to that year might be compared Junior examination there were twelve- sixth defendants were arrested after also said in conclusion that it would be to a butterfly's egg, the next ten years one of whom, Chong Is Man, also holding" having been turned off the s.s. Banes as shown that on 9th December the second or so might very well be compared to the Alan Morris Memorial Scholarship, undesirables. On the 8th January, 22 defendant changed into Hongkong cur- chrysallis. He was not going to say the gained no less than five distinctions. persons, who had been on board the ..rency $8,000. Yuan Shih Khai dollars. Ka Ngo when she was pirated, arrived Evidenco was then taken for the prose in Hongkong. At 11 am, on the thcution. A large number of witnesses will January the fifth and sixth defendants be called and the case will probably last
··(Continued at foot of next column). " some days.
butterfly-for that was to come when the Referring to the donora of Special new school in Bonham Road would be Prizes a significant and encouraging completed. He ventured to prophesy two feature is the large proportion of past things for the new school. It would be pupils and guardians who have contri- 'come the most important school in the|buted this year.”
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