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A HIDDEN THREAT.
NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR RICE RIOTS.
THE QUESTION OF DIS CHARGED EMPLOYEES.
DEMONSTRATIONS TO BEGIN
TO-MORROW.
[FROM 'CUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. ].
In reply to the declaration by the merchants that they will no longer be responsible for the board and lodging of jobia dismissed from ser vice, the Workers' Delegate Confer- eace state that they will not be responsible for any started by the hungry unemployed who may resort to force in order to
obtain food,
rice riots
1.
Even the Kuomintang Press is now beginning to criticise the policy of the present administration. The authorities appear to be unable to decide one way or the other in this disputa between the employers and the discharged employees. Nowa days the labour unions, because of the forses they control, are able to defy Party orders and the Party scem powerless to have them car ried out.
No business has been done for fully a month in certain classes of trado owing to this unfortunate trouble and to-morrow (Saturday)
has been fixed na the date when a
large body of the uncmployed will begin to demonstrate for re-instate meat in their former jobs. The merchants are determined to resist this endeavour to make them and work for everyone and anxiety is
POPULAR POLICE
OFFICER.
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, 1927.
CORRESPONDENCE. DIAMOND RING THE "SUNNING PIRATES.
INSPECTOR BOND LEAVING L
TO-MORROW.
FAREWELL FROM FORCE AFTER 21 YEARS SERVICE.
TRIBUTES PAID AND PRESENTATION MADE.
Glowing tributes to. Inspector Bond of the Water Polios were paid by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe (Captain-Superintendent of Polics) as a gathering of officers of the long Police Force who assembled in the Police Canton yesterday morning to bid farewell to that officer, who is retiring from the Force after twenty-ope ycare sorrica. Inspector Bond sails for Home on the P. & O. a... Mantua to-morrow. Yesterday his colleagues, through the Captain-Superintendent ot Policy, presented him with a gold watch and chain.
Among the officers present were: Mr. P. P. J. Wodehouse, D.S.P.. and Chief Inspector W. Kent, Divisional Inspector Spoir, Inspec- tor Ogg, Inspecter Reynolds, acting Inspector Moss, Sub-Inspector Wil son, Sub-Inspector Ellis, Sub-Ins Pector Andrews, Sub-Inspector Lane, Sergt. Waller, Sergt. Munroe, Sergt. For, and. Sergt.
Hunt.
THE DEFENCE OF MR.-
ERNEST TREVOR..
(TO THE EDITOR OF THE EOTG Trong DAILY PRESS."]
SIR,I would ask you to contra- dict the suggestion that I am con. ducting the defence of Mr. Ernest Travof, 44 my present commercial obligations expressly preclude me from such action.
I felt it would have been urirea sonable to refuse his request that I should apply for bail, since his detention rendered it impossible for him to make an application on his own behalf; but I did not apply for a remand (as stated) nor take any. other step therein.
It is a matter of regret to me that I cannot aid further, as I under stand that financial stringency may compel Mr. Trevor to dispense with legal assistances and the circum stances appear to be such as to make it desirable that he should receive the legal aid-such as the prosecution will undoubtedly have at their disposal that would be available to him in the Home Courts.
That there should be in this Colony no Erisoners' Aid Society. or similar machinery to assist Britisher in protecting his liberty and reputation against a criminal charge, is to my mind a very real
INSTONE BREWER,
The Hon. Mr. Wolle said Inspec deficiency, to which the attention tor Bond had served continuously of the public ought to be directed. with the Water Police. Amidst laughter, he commented, it was the Yours faithfully, one greas drawback to the Water Police service that if a man was married he practically had to give up that service; for the simple reason that it was impossible to pro- being felt in official circles regard-vide accommodation for wires on ing the outcome:
board the new cruising launches.
The Sun Yat Sen University in Inspector Bond's Good Record.
roorganised from
the
However it was a great pleasure to him to be able to record the ex
University, cellent service of an officer who had
Canton, former Kwangtung opened for the 1997 session on March 1st with a large attendance. A part of the student body has been interesting itself in agitations also, demanding that the University, being a public institution, should be free to all. A nominal fee is now charged.
President, Instone Banking Corporation, Limited.
Bank of Canton Building,
Hong Kong, March 3rd, 1927.
THE SPORT OF KINGS.
spent his whole time in carrying [TO THE EDITOR OF THE "HONG BONG
DAILY FRESE."] out duties in connection with that very important branch of the Hong
TAKEN BY TRICK.
PAWNED AND RE-PAWNED.
CHINESE SENTENCED FOR }*
FRAUD.
ACTION AGAINST CHINESE PAPER CONSIDERED.'
**
Chinese
The story of "how obtained a diamond ring on the pretext that he would either pay 500 for it, or return it, but after wards pawned it, and then repawn ed it, was related at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon, be- fore Mr. R. E. Lindsell.
Delendant was charged with the a 'diamond ring, conversion of valued at $900, to his own use.
Mr. C. S. Hugh-Jones prosecuted, and Mr. C. A. S. Russ was for the defence.
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TWO MORE EXECUTED YESTERDAY.
MET THEIR FATE STOICALLY.
Two more of the six Chinesa sentenced to death at the January Criminal Sessiona in connection with the pirncy of the sa, Sunning, paid the extreme penalty on the scaffold at the Victoria Gaol yester day morning, at two minutes after five o'clock
Just prior to their deaths, it is understood that they remarked
Maskee, we die but once.”
The execution was carried out simultaneously, and 'without hitch. The men were Chan Lo and Sun Mau, both Cantonese, who' figured as Nos, 3 and 4 defendants no the trial. Placed in the same cell as two of the other condemned men to await execution, they took part Before the case was commenced, in the attempt to break out of con- Mr. Lindsell said that his attention finement on Thursday morning. had been drawn by the Crown The first-named was the man who Solicitor to an article in a Chinese pressed a revolver, into "Captain
during paper, describing the defendant as Pringle's stomach a very undesirable and untruthful piracy, while the second man before person, and there was the possibility the close of the trial admitted that of action being taken against this he was fully aware that pirates paper for contempt of Court.
were on board when the ship sailed from Amoy, and added that later a gun was put into his hands by the
Mr. Lindsell naked Mr. Rusa whether he would like to have the case heard by some one else.
the
Pirate Chief (one of the two execut-
Mr. Rass replied that he kaowed on Wednesday) and be was told |
His Worship too well to think that a newspaper article would influence his judgment, and he was prepared
for him to hear the case.
Case Opened. Outlining the case, Mr. Hugh- Jones said that the defendant had known complainant, a chauffeur, for about two months, and one day in tea house defendant said he wanted to buy a diamond ring. Complainant was wearing a dia mond ring at the time, which he handed to defendant, and told him he could have it for $200. Defend- Kong Police Force. He (Mr. Sin,-In your issue today the ant replied that he would like to Wolfe) was prepared to state that phrase "The Sport of Kings" is take it home and show it to his he had known no better man than
wife, and if they both liked it he Inspector Bond. (Applause.) He applied as a description of racing. had shown all the qualities of a In Handley Cross" Surtees would pay the sun. stipulated. If seaman which were necessary for makes Mr. Jorrocks declare that not he would return the ring. The that particular work, and his recordating is the Sport of Kings.“ Mr. Henry Aki Pantoe, until re- would show that he had been respon- What Surtees thought of racing is next day, quite by accident, com- sibie on more than one occasion for very evident from n perusal of his plainant met the defendant and ask cently engineer in charge of the
saving life. Whampoa Port Development pro- Mr. Wolfe then read out Inspec-books. It is clear that he dislikeded him about the ring. Defendant said that he had forgotten all ject, assumed the office of Commitor Bond's record. Mr. Bond join- ed the Palice from the Royal Navy sioner of Public Works of the Ca-in 1906, the year of the big typhoon
Mr. on March 1st. ton Municipality
and became full Inspector, in Fanhoe is a graduate of an Ameri- charge of the Water Police craft, can University and was one time Commissioner of Public Health. He was formerly B very popular baseball player in Honolulu, and for a season or two, while in Hong Kong, he played in the South China
baseball team
At a meeting of athletes in Can toa on February 28th it was decided
in 1994.
In 1907 he was commended by the Governor for rescuing two men from drowning, and in 1814 the Governor again commended him fort meritorious work at θα fire at Laichikok when one of the Stan dard Oil Co.'s tanks caught fire. In January, 1917, Inspector Bond was granted a third-class medal by the Governor for meritorious dis- charge of his duties and for" effect-
coal thieves.
the whole business.
Is there any terary authority for about it, and when asked on the use of the phrase in the sense several subsequent occasions failed employed by your contributor-either to return the ring, or pay Yours, etc.,
INTERESTED.
Hong Kong, March 3rd, 1827.
ASSAULT ON AN ARMÝ
CONTRACTOR.
DEFENDANT GETS THREE MONTHS' IMPRISONMENT.
to go into training at once for the ing the rescue from the water of WATCHMAN WHO TURNED ON
coming 8th Far Eastern Olympic meeting to be held in Shanghai next August. A committee is to be organized to raise funds for the Canton contingent.
The local authorities in Kwang- fung Province, according to reports from 62 of the 91 districts, are day supporting
modern
schools.
21,003
Lost to Force.
1:
FELLOW COUNTRYMAN,
the money.
On January 11th, defendant told the complainant that he had pawn- ed the ring at the Yee On Pawn shop for 850, and complainant told him that he must redeem it at once, as he had no right to pawn it Later, on the 13th, defendant told the complainant that he had re- pawned it for 8150.
Complainant gave evidence bear ing out this statement, and two other witnesses were also called for the prosecution.
"to do his bit."
The usual death inquiry was held. at the Central Magistracy-yesterday altorudon, Major C. Willson, sit- ting with a jury.
Evidence was given to the effect that the prisoners were executed in the presence of the Superinten- dens of the Gaol, the Goal Medica? Officer (Dr. J. H. Craig) and other officials.
After Dr. Craig had given medical evidence the usual verdict, that death was met in accordance with the carrying out of the process of the law, were returned.
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With the execution of four men who were convicted in connection with the piracy of the Sunning, there yesterday remained two others, Nos. 3 and 20 defendants, and the execution of these was to be carried out this morning at the usual early hour...
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THE MASKED BALL.
AN ENJOYABLE FUNCTION PROMISED,
The masked fancy dress ball at the City Hall this evening promises to be a very jolly function.
The organisers have certainly done their best to ensure the enjoy
The whols ment of all who attend. suite of rooms at the City Hall has" been engaged and, therefore, al though it is anticipated that there will be a gathering of about 500, the floors will not be uncomfortably crowded.
A great deal of care has been One of these said that he pawned the ring while the defendant waited expended on the decorations and outside the shop, and questioned by each room has been arranged in a Mr. Russ, he said that defendant distinctive colour. The Hong Kong did not want to be seen in the pawn-Hotel is doing the catering and so
provide the music. shop as he was wearing European augmented band from the Titanic.
At the Kowloon Magistracy yes, terday. Dalaub Khan uppented on remand before Mr. W. Schofield on clothes. a charge of assaulting Abbas Khan. Mr. Leo d'Almada appeared for
عزيم
The Defence.
Tickets are limited. Any avail- able will be on sale at the door, but those who wish to be present at the Ball should not run the risk of leaving the purchase to the last moment. They should secure them during to-day at Anderson's or Moutrie's.
HAT.
Inspector Bend was A man of few wards and decisive action. That was the type of man they were locking for in the Police, and whose loss they regretted when they had to go. He was again commended
On behalf of the defendant, Mr. the Captain Superintendent of the complainant and the defendant Russ said the complainant knew Folice for the seizure of a junk was represented by Mr. D. McCal that defendant had wealthy re- carrying a large quantity of opium lum
latives, but criminal proceedings Abbas Khan, described as and the arreat of four men.
were being taken to recover a civil Services During Strike, rations supplier to the Indian regi- debt.
ments stationed here, said that be Civing evidence on his own be. The Board of Charity in Canton In 1925, he received another com had known the defendant from his half, defendant denied that be is now paying some attention to mendation from the Governor for youth and had on several occasions pawned the ring. Complainant
conspicuous and valuable services inmates of the Police Reformatory, rendered during the general strike assisted him in finding employment. pawned it himself, and gave him MORNING COAT AND TOP
The charge was one of assault, the proceeds in order that he (dé and has recommended that a cer- He might say that had it not been stick being used on complainant. fendant) might settle a Mah Jongg tain gumber should be released on
for Inspector Bond, when everybody was defying law and order, the part Defendant, giving evidence, taid debt, which he had incurred at com furlough, Although in a reforms played by the sampan and lighter that be had only known the complainant's house. When the ring of the prisoners are men might have been much greater plainant for a little over five years. was repawned for $150 it was not serving septances of ten years or and more serions. By moves which He had deposited 8430 with bin at his (defendant's) instigation. be effective, he and he had been going to complain- Actually he only received 840 of the he thought practically succeeded in stopping ant's house almost daily to press money, which, was purels lean
from the complainant. the sampan and lighter men from for the return of the money..
On the day in question, he saw Mr. Lindsell said that he believed going out on strike,
He (Mr. Wolle) was really complainant coming tome on his the prosecution, and scntenced de Com fendant to, three months hard under the auspices of the Com-genuinely sorry to lose Mr. Bond, rickahs and grected him. munists Party, now reports a mem- and he was quite certain is col plainant asked him what he wanted labour."
leagues were equally sorry. They and defendant said he had come for bership of more than 500,000, sOLNO
could only hope that after Mr. This money. Complainant then got 40,000 of 'whom are boys.
Bond had had a good rest at Home angry, struck him on the hand with he would come to the conclusion a walking stick and drew a fevolver. that it was too cold, or the in- The rickshs puller got scared and come tax was still too high(lauga threw down his shaft, complainant ter)and therefore he should return being thrown out of the ricksha to Hong Kong. He, himself, could and receiving a cut in the forehead. guarantee he would be able to fir up any technical details (laughter) if be returned.
tory, some
more...
The Farmers League in Kwang- tung, an organization of farm hands
VICTIMS "CANNOT
IDENTIFY ROBBERS.
*SEQUEL TO QUARRY BAY INCIDENT.
In his cross-examination, Mr d'Almada asked "Have you ever been court-martialled """
PICK-POCKETS AND SNATCHERS. RACE" WEEK'S HARVEST.
BAD JOSS FOR THREE.
Race week in Blangkong as well as elsewhere has always been" a profitable time for pickpockets and three light fingered gentlemen were brought before Mr R. E. Lindsell yesterday at the Central Magis tracy..
LAWYER WHO WON'T WEAR THEM IN PAWNSHOP OR ELSEWHERE.
An amusing comment with regard to the wearing of morning coat and top hat was made in the course of the hearing of a case in Mr. R. E. Lindsell's court at the Central Magistracy yesterday afternoon.
The case, which is reported else- where, concerned a visit to a pawn- shop by a Chinese who wished to para a diamond ring. He did not, however, enter the pawnshop bim self, but waited outside while some one else went in to transact the business.
..
In cross-examination, Mr. C.A. 8. Rus, who was appearing for the defence, asked a witness why de fendant did not go in.
The witness replied that he did aot wish to be seen in a pawnshop as he was wearing clothes of a European style.
In conclusion, Mr. Wolle handed Mr. McCallum: Your Worship, Four Chinese who had been ar- the watch and chain to Mr. Bond'this is a very unfair question. rested on suspicion in connection and expressed the hope that he His Worship: Yes, it is unfair. with the armed robbery at No. 7, would long live to use it.
In answer to further questions West Street, Quarry Bay, were Mr. Bond confessed, amid much defendant said that he had always charged yesterday morning before laughter, that making a speech known that the complainant was s Chan Ho, for attempting to "lift" Mr. R. E Lindsel, at the Central was not his strong point, and bad man" who had been in the an almost worthless cigarette holder Magistracy.
briedy returned thanks for the gift. babit of bringing false cases against from the pocket of Chinezo Mr. Rass: There is nothing The police itated that none of the Mr. Wodehouse said he had the poor, victims could or would identify the known Mr. Bond for twenty years, His Worship: I don't believe the spectator, was sent to gaol for four curious about that.
weeks.
Mr. Lindsell interposed by asking defendants, who were believed to and wished to endorse every word story about the complainant faliing Two other men, who snatched a Mr. Russ whether he would like to off his ricksha, but whether there gold mounted rattan bangle from abe seen in a pawnshop in a morning belong to the gang of six who that the C.S.P. had said. carried out the robbery with dag. Sub-Inspector Andrews'also spoke
Chinese baby, were given the one gers. Part of the stoles property At the conclusion of the speeches,
six months hard labour and 20 cost and top hat?
Mr. Buss: I would not like to be was found on two of them.
all present drank heartily to the
strokes of the birch, and the other The case was remanded until health of Mr. Bond, and three rous
20 strokes to be followed by 48 seen in a morning coat and top hat Monday, at 16 p.m.
ing cheers were given.
under any circumstances. hours' detention
was a quarrel or not before that I am not prepared to say. I and that the defendant used, to much forge. He must go to prison for three months with hard faboure),
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