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WING ON CASE CONCLUDED. |H.K.C.C. TENNIS TOURNAMENT.
PRISONERS FOUND QUILTY. SENTENCE TO BE DELIVERED
TO-DAY.
The Wing On case, one of the longest criminal trial in the annals of the Hongkong Law Courts, closed yesterday, but Sir Henry Gollan (the Chief Justice) postponed delivering sentence until this morning.
HONDA ENTERS SEMI-FINAL, HANCOCK AND REDMOND WIN AGAIN.
By three sets to love, Henda defeatedTM his compatriot, Akiyama, in the fourth round of the Open Singles had thus enters the semi-final to meet Yew Man Tsun,
Akiyama played a tenacious game nad
Au Kim Lui, the first prisoner, was saved many of the opponents' dificult charged on six counts: (1) with con- shots. Taking the offensive whenever he spiracy to defraud the Wing On Bank of bad the chance, he brought off many "aces" that drew forth applause from $50,000: (2 and 3) uttering forged docu-
He did very well in the first ments; (4) demanding money by means spectators. of a forged document, and with two two acts and gave Roada's close run charges. of perjury. The latter were in in both. regard to statements he land made in a eivil action he had instituted against the Wing On Company. The jury found him guilty on all counts,
La Fook Chiu was jointly charged with the first prisoner on the frat four counts. A verdict of guilty was returned against him on all counts except the fourth.
A CROWDED COURT.
When the hearing was resumed yester day morning, the Sfteenth day of the trial, the Court was crowded with Chinese. All the seating accommodation, where it was possible to hear the Chief Justice's summing up was packed, and a crowd of persons stood all day on both
sides of the dock.
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His Lordship began his summing-up at 1.30 am. and concluded at 3.33 pm, He read long extracts from the evidence given by witnesses for the prosecution and the defence.
The jury retired for a brief period, and returned the verdict as stated. His Lord ship will deliver sentence this morning.
THE SUMMING.UP.
In the course of his summing-up, His Lordship dealt with each of the charges against the accused separately. Deni ing with the charge of conspirper, be said that it was only necessary, to prove criminal object on the part of two
or more persons.
Referring to the criticism made by the Counsel for the prosecution that the defence had withheld their case until the last minute, His Lordship said that such a reservation should not be regard. ed as prejudicial to the accused, because prisoners were not bound to make a de- fence before the Magistrate,
Continuing, he said that, on the whole the evidence in the case was circum- stantial, and the onus of proof was un- doubtedly on the prosecution.
Having read the evidence of Chan Saw, His Lordship turned to that of Ho Cheuk Pang, and pointed out that the latter had wholly contradicted Chan's When the jury came Sain's evidence. to consider Chun Sam's statements, they would have to give the closest attention to the material part of Ho's contradic- tion.
Chan Sam had stated that the second accused had confessed to him that the deposit book was forged. The defence had very pertinently asked why such a confession need ever have been made. It seemed very foolish. The jury would have to give very careful conside ration to that point.
Honda played one of the coolest games so far seen, and gave an exhibition of clever short cross-court drives. Remark- Ably accurate in his placing, he made Akiyama run around the court "on many occasions in the third set and showed his real form by "beating his opponent six love by brilliant all round play.
On his performance yesterday, he is likely to win the Open Singles again.
OPEN SINGLES.. After their five sets match on the pre- rious day, Hancock and Redmond, ap peared again yesterday in the 3rd round and had little "difficulty in disposing of their opponents, Silva and Wahab, "by three sets to one:
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From the start it was evident that the British pair were the superior and their combination and courtcraft were object lessons for the young players opposed to them. Redmond delighted the spectators by striking his true form and he gave yesterday his best exhibition so far in the tournament. Hancock's service had some "kick in it and his swift ground strokes both surprised and defeated his opponents.
Curiously enough, however, they fell Their off entirely in the third set. play was wild and inaccurate and they But they did not win a single game.. made up for it in the fourth set again which they won 6-1 The losers put up a plucky performance, but were not good enough to extend the more experienced pair.
Steady play and good network gate Hott and Grimble in easy win over Newton and Broome in the 3rd round. The losers put in fine shots sporadically. Hett and Crimble enter the semi-final to meet the winners of the match to-day between Baines and Miskin and the Military pair, Major Pratt and Major
Stevenson.
HANDICAP MATCHES.
In the semi-nal round of the Singles B Dunbar secured a surprisingly easy win over Mitchell in two straight sote and will now meet the winner of Moncrieff and inzeland in the hal
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In the replay of the doubles match, in the big sweeps at the Shanghai Races: Mackenzie and Bowker beat Dr. Craig and Dr. Valentine after a hard struggle and will now meet Foster and Tottenham (owe 30) in the third "round,
Detailed scores are appended below:- OPEN SINGLES (4th round) T. Honda beat T. Akiyama, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.
OPEN DOUBLES.(3rd round) "R. Han- cock and F. A. Redmond beat J. M. da Sitra and Y. A. Wahab, 6-3, 6-3, 0-0, 0-1; A. S. Hett and E. Grimble beat 1. ewton and J. C. Broome, -1, 6-2, 7-5. HANDICAP SINGLE "B"W. L Dunbar (scr.) beat E. J. R. Mitchell (owe 5/6), 6-2, 6-3.
..TODAY'S MATCHES..
HANDICAP DOUBLES.-A. K. Mackenzie Continuing, His Lordship said that he and A. C. I. Bowker (scr.) beat Dr. considered it rather strange that the Craig and Dr. Valentine (owe 3/6), 6-2, money which Au collected in Canton for 5-6- the proposed bank should approximate so closely to the amount "deposited at the The prosecution had Wing On Bauk.. put the figure at 951,000 and the defence at 954,000.
OPEN DOUBLES.(3rd round) M. K. Lo and M. W. Lo r. H. D. Rumjahn and S. A. Rumjabn; L. Baines and G. Miskin Major Pratt and Major Stevenson.
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MIXED DOUBLES. (Semi-final) H. W. Fitzroy Williams and Mrs. Williams- (rec.4/8) v. . C. Womack and Mrs. E. R. Childe (one 1/6).
His Lordship dealt at length with the evidence concerning the depositing" of the money and also referred to. Tam Lay's evidence, pointing out to the jury that the fact that he refused to give his number at the Naval Yard had no bear- ing on his credibility as a witness..
PREVIOUS FALSE EVIDENCE.
If they believed the evidence of Chan Beferring to the evidence of the two Sam then it was conclusive evidence cashiers of the Wing On Bark, His against the second prisoner. Lordship said that the predominating With regard to the fourth count on duty of witnesses was to tell the truth which prisoners were jointly charged with and the whole truth. The jury would demanding money by means of a forged remember that he had severely to repri-document, His Lordship said that there mand these witnesses for having given was no evidence that the second prisoner false evidence at the Magistracy. It was in Hongkong at the time.
was for the jury to decide as to the CHAN SAM AND TAM LAY.
value which should be attached to their. statements." When they stated that a
Concluding His Lordship anid: "This
page of one of the deposit books was is a very complicated case, and I have forged, they were bome out by Professor therefore read a large portion of the Shellshear. Counsel for the first accused evidence. The real material evidence is, had-spoken rather slightly of Professor however, not very complicated, and can be referred to in a very few words. It Shellshear's capabilities as an expert, but it was impossible to set aside his seems to me that your verdict in this ense must to a large extent depend on evidence.ARDS
the evidence of Chan Sam and Tam Lay. MR. ZEITLYN'S --SUGGESTIÓN,
In Justice to the defence you must con." Continuing, His Lordship pointed outsider the evidence of these two wit that. the prosecution had brought nonesses very carefully. You have always direct evidence, except the statement io remember that the onus of bringing made by Chan Bam, to bear upon the the charges home rests on the Crown, uttering of the forged document. If the and in deciding on your verdict you must jury found, however, that the accused be satisfied beyond reasonable doubt."- had not uttered the document themselves, The jury then retired and returning in
they were guilty. The first accused had stated above.
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but had accused it to be uttered, even thirty-five minutes gave the verdict as Pony stated that the original deposit book bad, His Lordship thanked the jurymen for never left his hands. It was, however, their services and informed them that acknowledged that the label was taken they would be released from jury service off one book, and some reason should for & period three years. bave been given. A suggestion had been Mr. P. C. Jenkin, appeared with Mr made by Mr. Zeitlyn that an employee. G. Sheldon for the prosecution (both of the Wing On Company had done it, instructed by Mr. Bulmer Johnson, of but there was no evidence and His Lord Messrs. Hastings, Dennys & Bowley). ship remarked to the Jury, "I do not Mr. C., G.- Alabaster and Mr. Elnicy think you can take very much notice of Zeitlyn (instructed by Mr. K. Hall that."
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THE "NAM WAH-”
ALLEGED DETENTION NEAR TOURANE.
On the arrival of the ́na Kasura (Chinese) from Tourane yesterday, the master, Captain Y. I. Nicol, reported to the Harbour Office that he carried as passengers the master and 17 of the crew. of the sa Nam Web.(Portuguese). The Nam Wah, he stated, was still detaiñed at Touráne.
It was previously reported that the Nam Wah had damaged her tail shaft and was anchored off the Indo-China' const. Subsequently she was, towed to port by a French steamer..
It is now said that a claim for $25,000 has been made for several hundred miles towage and that the Nain Walt has been delained until the claim is satisfied.
The Tai Bhing Navigation Company, Hongkong, the local agents for the steamer, stated that their ship is not at, but near Tourane. They confirm that she is being detained in connection with the above mentioned claim..
QUEEN'S THEATRE.
"There were farge, attendances at the Queen's Theatre yesterday to see tha all British film, "The Love Story of Allette Brunton." The film, to which reference has already been made in these columns" was very greatly appreciated, and will be screened at all performances to-day