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KEEP THE CASE OUT
OF THE PAPERS."
ALLEGED PAYMENT TO A BARBISTER
Ho Sai Lok, the son of Wong Tak Yin, the complainant, continued his evidence
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER
ROYAL HONGKONGTM TACHT
CLUB:
ANNUAL MEETING..
| SATISFACTORY FINANCIAL POSITION,
On Wednesday last the second bi- annual race for the Trevessa, Trophy wai sailed. One of the Buest performances on record was seen. Only by a small margin did the crow of a British boat succeed in wresting the Trophy from the hands of their keen rivals, our Dutch
The annual meeting of the Royal Hong
under the chairmanship of Capt. T Lindself at the Central Magistracy, when Arthur, Acting Commodore. There was the case in which Cheung Put Chuen,large number of members present, in- alin Charles Kent, and Lo Shu Fan,
yesterday afternoon, before Mr. R. Eong Yacht Club was held last ovenia friends, who have been the holders sinen |
two clerks in the employ of Messes, Hastings and Hastings and Dennys and. Bowley, were charged on three counts was re-opened.
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cluding the following members of the
committer: Commodore Grace, Messrs.
Blake, D. C. Logan, R. I. Moncrieff, and E. W. Carpenter, H. S. Rouse, D. E.
A. Ritchie (Secretary);
The Chaimas said;-i aun sare you
the last race,
The Rowing Section of the Club is to s very flourishing condition and the all round average of rowing in the various events competed for during the season. showed unmistakable improvement. The Bowling Section is also going strong and its popularity continues to grow.
the monthly subscription of a dollar It is suggested that, in the future, which the Bowling members pay, in ad place dition to the Club fees, be discontinued yettios of the new committen. Undoubtedly, Gentlemen, you have a fine Club and, in my opinion, I think that it is the largest and most popular Club of its kind. in the Far East, and one to be proud of.
and this I recommend for the considera-
It was alleged that they had conspired together to defraud Wong Tak Yin of all. regret the absence of Mr. D. 5. her property by false representations "that Lo Shu Fan was owner of certain Brair, your Commodore, and it has been
lands in the New. Territories and had my privilege to endeavour to fill his transferred the same into the name of since he left. However, I am not the said Wong Tak Yin and desired to without hopes of seeing him in the chair mortgage the same. The other two counts on future occasion such as this.. alleged that the defendants conspired have, unfortunately, to mration the ab together to induce the complainant by sence of two very old members of this false representations to sign aww deeds; Club both of whom have served you as
of sale.
In the last two counts, the defendants were alleged to have acted in conjunction with Au on Fu and Ho Sai Lok,
Air, M. K. Lo prosecuted and Mr. E Davidson appeared on behalf of the de- fendants. Alr. H. S. Fitzroy, instructed by Messrs. Lee and Buss, watched the proceedings on behalf of Lo Shun Chau, the purchaser of certain property in volveil in the case...
Commoderes.
LOCAL SPORT.
FOOTBALL.
The following matches in the Roag og League are down for decision to- day:
Division I
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Kick-off at 4.45 p.m. Hongkong Club *. RA, H.K.F.Q.
ground Referee: Mr. F. Smith. "Hongkong Police H.M.S. Tamar, St. Joseph's ground. Referee: Má Smith. R.A.
East Surrey Rugt.
South China “B." Sookunpoo "A" groand. Referee: Mr. Smyth.
"Division 1. Kick-off at 3.15 p.m.
South China"A"
South "China "B," South China ground. Re feree: Mr. Ford,
St. Joseph "à". Hongkong Club Re- Berves, H.K.F.C. ground," Referee : Mr. F. Smith.
St. Joseph's
B A. East Surreys
Reserves, St. Joseph's ground. Re- feree: Mr. Bailey. Club de Recreio "
. Club de Bo creio B. Navy "A" ground. Referer: Mr. Smith, RA. Kowloon Reserves v. University, Now.
loon 'F,C. ground. Referee: Mr. Collins. Enst Surreys Drums 1. Sacred Heart, Sockunpoo ground. Referse: Mr. Greer.
In concluding. I would like to express the thanks and appreciation of the Com-- modore and Committee' for all the valu- I refer to the late Mr.able services rendered by various mem Frank Smyth and the late Hon. Mr. Abers in the carrying out of the Club's R. Lowe. Such men
We cannot do na these are not activities and affairs. easily replaced and in them
without workers and it is largely on their he Club efforts that the success of the Club de
Owing to some of the team leaving for has lost two of its most generous and ¦ penda.
Canton in search of relatives the South. valued members.
I would like to thank Mr. Hitchie and China "A" team have arranged to post- Mr. Rouse for their strenuous work as pened their first division game with Row- I think you will all agree with me that can assure them both that their labours
In reviewing the past season's activities secretaries during the last year, and I loon to-day.
The Club will have the assistance of-j it has been one of the most successful in have been, much appreciated. Mr.Lieut. Jones, late of the King's Ragta, in the history of the Club. The membership Ritchie, owing to pressure of other work, their forward line to-day. This should has increased to 302, which is, record, is giving up the Secretaryship.. but he strengthen their attack and make their and during the past year 6 new members has kindly offered himself as Treasurer.game safe against the RA. G. Angus have been enrolled. This is certainly a proof of the ever-increasing popularity Acting Commodore, and the Committed the St. Josepts ground between the
There is one other, that myself, as your will be out again in goal this week.
A very even game, should be seen on of the R.I.K.Y.C..
and members of this Club wish to thank, It is worthy of note that only two and that is Commodore Grace. He will Police and Tamar. The sailors will be. nights ago four of the oldest oarsmen not be much longer with us, and certain strengthened by .the return of the were seen returning from a cruise in they not at another annual general rect mirose to port and should secure their dusk, one of their number stating that ing. Since being a member of the Club, first win in the league. it was his first time at the our for 14 he has identified himself with all our
The East Surreys will have an easy years.
spar in a most cheerful and energetic Same at Sookunpoo although the whole The report of the Sailing Committee manner and I think it is up to us to of the China fans." will be present, ed to see Sir, N. 1. Brewer, Barrister, and shows that the boat owners had a most have our appreciation recorded at this in view of the "4" game being off. Lui replied that Mr. Brewer was at pre-interesting and varied programme of annual meeting. aent in his office working hard.
**HAD FOUND A WAY OUT" Ho Sai Lok said that after he had taken his ninther to the offer, on the next day he saw both defendants, who said that the case would be beard on September 1st They told him not to worry as they had found a way out
On Sunday, August lat, he saw first defendant by appointment and together they went to Yaumati. At the Tinkung Hotel, in Yaumati, they met Lut Ping Kun, whom first defendant introduced as an interpreter. He told Lui that he want-
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events to mail off during the season and the racing was full of interest from the start to finish. The ladies' races were distinctly popular and were very keenly classes of bonts are to he sailed by them contested, and it is hoped that, as all
this coming season, a record entry will be forthcoming.
INTERPORT MATCH SUGGESTED:
-FINANCIAL POSITION. Gentlemen, the Report and Accounts having been in your hands for some days, I will take them as rend.
In the junior game the Club Reserves will tarn out a strong team ami should win. The two Surrey team should get the maximum points. Kowloon with a team including T. "L. Knight should get home.
on
Re-
Mr. Lo: Working hard on a Sunday? Mr. Lindsell: But he is a Barrister. Me Lo: Ah, that is the distinction. Witness continuing, said that it was agreed that they should invite Mr. Brewer
the various items are all very fully ex- As you see by the report and accounts, to supper that night. First defendant
HONGKONG CLUB RESERVES #. and he then went to the Cheung Xues
plained and I think you will agree witha
ST. JOSEPHAT Restaurant, Yaumati, and telephoned to
me that the financial position of the Lui telling him where they were. First
Club is in a very satisfactory condition. The following will represent the Hong- defendant gave him $200 in notes and told
You will also see that in spite of the tong Club Reserves in their 2nd Division him that. when Mr. Brewer arrived, he. It will be the duty of the coming heavy item of 8688.13 which was expend-League game with St. Joseph's "A should pay this to him as Barrister's tee. committee to arrange for the Macao Face,ed on typhoon damage last year, the lab the Club ground at 3:15 pm, to-day Mr. Brewer and Lui came to the Hotch for a cup which has been promised by shows a profit of 8557 which, considering Stewart; R. Patterson and 4. H. and the former was introduced aim. Mr. G. H. Potts, and I have seen a letter the expenditure necessary to ran a Club Oswick; E. Railton D. Lyon (capt-), and He fold Mr. Brewer that a female rela- from Shanghai suggesting an Interport of this size, with all its varied advan. Gardner & Ferguson, B. Bell, T tive had sold some house property but
Pile, G. Puncheon, and J. Dixon. had failed to. produce the deeds Now match which the members of the Royal tages, is not at all bad.
will, I am sure, be only too glad to con
serves: J. Douglas and T, Raberta. the purchaser had taken ontn writ cur with. So you see, Beetlemen, next
CRICKET. against the veador and the case would season's racing promises to be more in- be heard next day. The first defendant teresting than ever. said this relative wanted Mr. Brewer to ant for her in the matter, and also asked hether Mr. Brewer would like to see the. lady. Mr. Brewer said it was not neces sary, but asked for her name, the address of the property and the purchaser's name. Mr. Brewer consented to art, and he then, through the interpreter. Lui, asked him whether it was necessary to instruct a solicitor. Mr. Brewer said No. Te morrow when I meet any solicitor in the Supreme Court I can ask him to sign. Most of them are my good friends.””
Cheung Pui then asked Mr. Brewer it the case could be kept out of the news papers. Alr. Brewer said: Yes, that is possible. 1 will speak to the newspaper reportera personally to-morrow, and that "will be all right. I am a Barrister. I don't want a report published relating to my consenting to the judgment. It is a derogatory thing."
He then paid Mr. Brewer the 8900, and nil "This is your fee" The Barrister then asked him to attend at his office at ten o'clock next morning. The party then finished.
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$200 NOT RETURNED.
(Coutinand on next column.)
Mr. Lo submitted that this fact" was relevant to the case. lie did not see why it was not permissible. He had already subpoenaed Mr. Brewer. He was not pre sent. How could be give evidence except through the mouth of another person?
Mr. Davidson: What Mr. Brewer says to someone elso cannot be evidence against the two defendants.
Mr. Lo (to witnass): Mr. Brewer made a statement, and what did you do?
BUN AWAY TO MACAO.
Witness said he demanded the return of the $500, and this he got back Theu he went to Mr. Hastings but the first defendant was not there. In the evening
Before sitting down I would like to thank on behalf of the Committee and members of the Club, the two gentlemen who so kindly audited the accounts
The report and accounts were adopt-
ELECTION OF OFFICIALS.
KIC.C. “ATM T. UNIVERSITY “ A‚”.
The following will represent the The CHAIRMAN raised "the question of E.O.C. "A" team in a League match the election of a Rear Commodore, and this afternoon against the University "A," at Kowloon, zi 9 p.m:B said that, it would be a good thing if the Petherama, A. R. F. Raven, LA. R articles of association permitted it. The Duncan, R. Earnshaw, C. Earnshaw, W. Club needed another flag officer-and, of. Haslett. 6. J. Kew, E. J. Jordan, Y. course, another Cup.
E. Jones, W. Hill, and L E. Lammert.
COMMODOVE GRACE proposed that Capt. Arthur be elected Commodore for the coming year. He was quite willing and there was no need for, his virtues to be mentioned:
Mr. S. T. WILLIAMSON seconded, and this was carried unanimously,
K.0,0.. CIVIL SERVICE.
The following team will represent the KC.C. in a friendly match against the Civil Service to-day at 2.15 at Happy Valley-H. Overy, R. E. Lindsell," "J. Capt. Antura said that it was a very C. Fletcher, A. Y. Lax, Y. Goodwin, S. great pleasure for him to accept the Jex, Geo. Lee, A. O. Brawn, J. C. Long, honour. He esteemed it a great privilege. Grose, and W. J. Gorvin. to serve the Club and he assured them their interests and those of the Club
HOUKEY.
CLEB "D" THE UNIVERSITY.'
he returned the money to the first defen would always be looked after. He had dant. Next morning he read a newspaper held the appointment of Acting, Com- report of the cusc, and went to see Mr.modore for two years and had bad some Brower,
experience.
At "Happy Valley on Wednesday, the The CHAIRMAN proposed that Mr. E. W. Club played only ten men-in the first ball. Mr. Lindsell: You knew that the canc had not been suppressed, Why did you Carpenter be elected Vice-Commodore, Cleb did rather more of the pressing bat
Mr. H. S. Roust seconded, and this also could not score. want to see Mr. Brewer?
The University broke was carried unanimously.
Other officers elected were: Rear-Com.way and from a melee round the Clab ing through the window saw the first Brewer had given you certain advice, did | Committee, Commodore Grace, Capt. of this balf. In the second half the Club Mr. Lo: After this interview, when Mr.modore, Mr. A. L. Shields; Yachting of the University scored the only goal you see defendants again t
On the following morning, September lat, he happened to be in an office in Canton Buildings at 10.30 a.m., and look-
defondant in the street. He saw that he was going to Mr. Brewer's office. He immediately went over, but found Mr. Brewer was absent. The first defendant and Lui were there, and the former told him that Mr. Brewer had not been to the Court that morning, He asked why, and Cheung said that Mr. Corke would not sign the brict.
Cheung left the office and told him to wait until Mr. Brewer arrived. When the latter arrived he told him that he had been to Court and had listened to the proceedings of the case, but was sorry that he could not act as he could not get A solicitor to sign the brief.
Witness: I wanted to make a statement to Mr. Brewer.
Davison, R.N.R., and Messrs. H. S. dants latter, and Cheung said, to him Croucher, Grist, and Adams; Rowing Witness said that he new both defea-louse, E. Cock, P. M. Hodgson, N. V. A. "You had better run away. Kent and I Committes: Capt. Faucett, Messrs. B. L. will also run away to night. I will go to Moncrieff, D. C. Logan, C. Eager, H. R. Canton."
Forsyth, and E. P. Minett; Secretary, Mr. A. W. Tickle; Treasurer, Mr. A. Ritchie; Bowling Committee: Messia. G. R. Edwards and 8. T. Williamson.
Mr. Lo: Was the subject as to where. you were going to mentioned.
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Witnesa: First defendant told me to go to Macao. I went to Macao and stayed at the Nam Yuen Boarding House. eventually returned to Hongkong and made a statement to my father.
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The case was adjourned. ·
In reply to a question by Mr. Lindsell, Colony can be bribed to suppress the re- [The suggestion that the Press of this withcas said that he had never had any port of a case is one that we cannot allow of the $200 returned to him.
After this, witness went and spoke to to pass without the strongest repudiation. In a long experience in Hongkong we
On the proposal of Mr. Loons a voté of thanks was accorded Mr. Ritchie for his services to the Club
COOLIES AT FOOD. KOWLOON RESIDENT SAYS THEY
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team slightly reorganised and scored
good passing game by their forwards they early through Gardner-University, how ver, lasted better and as result of a
put on three more goals.
BOXING.
L
MATTY" SMITH'S DEFEAT. Considerable surprise was evinced in- local sporting circles last night at the news, published in a contemporary yes. terday afternoon, that Matty" Smith, who is booked to fight Jim Cartlidge over 15 rounds at the City Hall on November 15th, had been knocked out in five rounds by a boxer named Rufe Connion, at ARE, NOIST.
Shanghai. The report indicated that Lui, who said that he could keep the case have never heard of anything that would
Smith was intrained and out of condi.
out of the newspapers, for which he
Twelve ricksha coolies appeared before tion."
Smith," said a well-known local required $500.
warrant such a beliel Newspapers are Mr. F. W. Hamilton at the Kowloon At this stage Mr. Davidson raised an not infrequently asked "as. a special Magistracy yesterday, charged with boxing referee," has a Gins record and a cbjection, pointing out that this had favour to suppress reports, which are causing an obstruction in Austin Boad, lot to uphold. May be be under-rated nothing whatever to do with the defon- serely represented to have no in- opposite King's Park Buildings diapponent, regarding the watch as a
obarged in, this case.
terest for the general public"; but, sô Sergt. Hallam said that he was forced training bout for his fight here. Anyway, Mr. Lo: As a result of what Mr. Lui far as the Hongkong Daily Press is con- to take out these summonses because the ho has, I understand, another two or said, what did you do?
cerned, such requests invariably moet C.S.P. had received complaints from a three contesta to go through in Shanghai Witness said he went to the office of with no satisfaction, whatever, if only for resident, Mr. J. R. Vint, to the effect before coming to Hongkong, and it is Messrs. Hastings and saw Cheung, tell the reason that to suppress a report, how that the coolies continually caused an likely be will pall round and arrive in ng him that $500 was required to keep ever lacking in general public interest it noyance to residents at that spot Mr. in the Colony in trim for a good content the case out of the newspapers. He asked may seem to an interested party, is apt Vint, in his letter, had also stated that with the local Naval man. Cheung whether he had any money. The to excite the suspicion in somebody's he thought that the Hongkong ricksha An official of the Hongkong Boxing first defendant pointed out that he had mind that the paper has been bribed, or were not so good as the Macao rickshas, Association, approached regarding the already given him $200, but told him to that some undue influence bas been exer- and had made other remarks, report of Matty" Smith's reverse, said return later. He would ask Kent, At. ciad over the editor or the reporter: Borgt. Hallam added that the coolies that Cannion had appeared frequently moon be again saw first defendant who Reporters are usually the first persons were not causing an obstruction either, in Manila, and had put up some good banded him a 500 note, and together be approached, and it cannot be too to traffic or pedestrians. They took their fights against handy, Filipinos. He is they went out to the Tato Sin Restaurant widely known that any reporter succumb-meals on the vacant piece of ground op what is termed n where they met Lui, to whom they handed ing to temptations of this kind renders posite the buildings, but they had to take as are sent from the US. to fry out over the 8500, At 2 p.m. he went to see himself liable to instant dismissal We their meats somewhero, and it was not likely Filipinos before despatching them Mr. Brewer, and told him that he had are sure that in making this repudiation as though they were in Nathan Road to the States paid Lui $500
The C.B.P. was making arrangements for ." Smith," conluded our informant, them.
Mr. Davidson again raised an objec
tion.
(Continued in next column.)
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