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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 1927.
ÄGEN. LI TSÀI HSIN'S WANG CHING WEI'S TRAMWAY COMPANY ALLEGED OPIUM
WELCOME.
TRIBUTE TO WANG CHING WEI.
POSITION.
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`AN. ULTIMATUM FROM NANKING.
A DEPUTATION 1,000 STRONG.IS LEADERSHIP OF KUOMIN
(FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT. }
General Li Tani Hsis, in the course of his speech of welcome to
TANG CHALLENGED.
[FROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT, }
:
OFFICES RAIDED.
INSPECTOR SIMMONS TACKLES A TOUGH CUSTOMER.
LOOT CARRIED OUT AND A SECOND VISIT.
리
CODE.
CASE DISMISSED.
PLAN FOR DEALINGS WITH.
MANILA NOT PROVED
PUNISHMENT FITS THE CRIME
HOUSE OF BAD MORTAR TO BE DEMOLISHED.
CHINESE CONTRACTOR
SUMMONED...
Major C. Willson yesterday at
At the Kowloon Magistracy yes. the Central Magistracy gave histerday morning, Mr. W. Schofield An intruder into the offices of the decision in the case in which a convicted Chu Kee, a contractor, Hong Kong Tramway Company at Chinese was charged with (n) for using lime mortar of an inferior Mr. Wang Ching Wei, the Bowrington Canal Road in the early possession of a small quantity of quality to that required for the. ir. Wang Ching Wei last Sunday, nominal Chairman of the, Kuomin-hours of yesterday morning, timed propaged opium, (b) possession of erection of houses under the Build- said that he was sorry, "from one tang, is now, in difficult position, his visit so badly that he
a small amount of aw opium, (e)ing Ordinance. His Worship also point of view, that he had to welaxing to the rival policies of Can- found by one of the European Inexporting opium, (d) importing made, an order for the demolition come him back to Canton. Mr. tun and Nanking.
spectors and promptly seized. He opium and (1) with siding and of No. 235, Kowloon Tong, which Wang should have been welcomed by the people in Peking-the objecruilitarists in Nanking have
General Bei Hsiang Hsi and other bad, however, already taken a fully abetting others to deal in opium had been hall completed
sent loaded 'revolver and other property with Manila où a commission basis..
Mr. P. C. Morgan, who was pre- tive of the Kuomintang Expedition Mr. Wang an urgent wire, calling belonging to Mr. W. H, Hammond
Mr. W. J. Carrie, Assistant sent to prosecute, stated that the which had so far failed. General
upon him to attend the proposed (Traffic Superintendent), and was Superintendent of Imports and mortar, of which be had taken a Li then referred to the recent vicis fourth session of the Kuomintangs looking for more jooki.
Exports, who conducted the case sample, was tested, and, broke at situdes of the Party, and the mis- Executive and the Supervisory- How the pan gained entry int for the prosecation, offered as from eight to nine and a half interpretation of the revolutionary Eonimittee to be held at Nanking. the ticket office without attracting evidence various documents seized pounds, being five pounds below struggle. General Li observed that The message has the tone of an the attention of the Indian watch at the defendant's house. In the strength. the labour movement had been ultimatum, intimating, that his op man or the many people who use documents several words, alleged to Mr. Morgan advanced the opinion taken to mean strikes against em-position to Nanking will be even this thoroughfare at almost all be code references to opium, were that the reason the mortar was ----ployers-and-fighting with one -an-
tually taken as is desertion from hours of the night still remains cout the last two hearings explained | below, strength.wus because the other among the workers them the Party and a voluntary renun be explained. He had used a chisel to the Magistrate by the Chinese earth wie of an inferior quality. "It selves; that the student movement ciation of his membership of the to cut away the putter holding one interpreter of the Imports and Ex was difficult to say exactly what Ineapt, parades' and refusals to Executive Committer. Mr. Wang of the upper window panes and ports Office.
was wrong with the mortar," and study and the peasants move
the contractors themselves had no ment, leaving their farms in favour
means of testing the strength of of making trouble in the cities or
mortar unless they let it set and #organizing one village against
then applied the test.. another
has called for a meeting of the eventually crept through by remor. Exceative Committee in Canton toing the glass, discuss the matter.
Mr. Wang Ching-Wei's leadership of-the-Kuomintang will be chat At present there are two distinct enged. If he is able to gather movements going on in Canton, one sufficient members of the Commit- of a military nature directed by tee in Canton to form a quorum, General Li Tsai Hsin, and the it means he will remain at the other political, led by Mr. Wang head of the Party; but if he can Ching Wel General Li is prepar- not and has to return to Nanking ing troops to guard the Kwangtungor Shanghai, it will mean that the Hunan borders, while Mr. Wang is militarists will still continue to rule, preparing for a special session of
Meanwhile Mr. Goo Ying Fang, Ce Kuomintang Central Executive the former Capton Finance Minis- and Supervisory Committee. ter who ordered the $10,000,000
"loan from the chants, is said to be sailing from long Kong for Japan to consult General Chiang Kai Shek, another element to be counted with in the coming struggle among Kuémiatang leaders for power in the party and administration.
There have been many movements of troops in Canton and vicinity during the last few days, Those in favour of peace is Canton and within the Kuomintang Party look on it " na a measure of defence against possible invasion of Hunan- ese mercenaries under Tang Seng Chi
The turbulent ELEMENT.
Canton
, OCTOBER'S RAINFALL.
A MODEST SIX INCHES.
mer-
Only 8.40 inches of rain fell during October, and of this 2.35 inches came down on the 11th and
Professional agitators in Canton, believing that the return of Mr. Wang Ching Wei, Mrs. Liao Chung Hoi, and other left wing Kuorin- tang politicians will help them, are again active in trying to promote an anti-British borcett, and they ces the following day. This pre taking advantage of the aleged Vilently cleared things up for recent shooting of a Chinese by a since then we have had a spell of British soldier in Shanghai for perfect weather, The, 8th, 7th, and their subject of protest. They areth were rainy days with just joining Shanghai labourers for de- under an inch on each. A little mands that the British punish the fall an the 2nd and the th, supposed offender, that the com- but altogether there was not much randing officer apologise, that the grumble about with regard to British bear the cost of medical October's weather. treatment for the victim, and that
Mr. J. H. Simmons, Traffe. In sector came along a few minutes to give his final orders to the june after one o'clock yesterday morning tiuns. He obtained the key of the doar from the watchman and walk Hammond's room in order to use ed through the ticket office to Mr.
the telephone. As soon as he switched on the light he found the superiors despatch box on the floor room in some disorder with his
and some of its contents strewn about the place. Looking round he safe near the door. found a
man crouching behind "a Mr. Simmons challenged the man and ordered him to put up his hands. but the visitor merely srowled in reply. Without wasting time, the inspector aprang on the man and seized him by the neck, while he held the prisoner, Mr. The watchman was called and Simmons pet telephone calls through to Mr. Hammond and the police.
In a little whit Mr. Hammond. a lukong and a detective were on the seene. A fully loaded revolver with a quantity of ammunition which was in the box was found to have gone, but the mystery was cleared by the man himself when be later showed the place where he had hidden them by the road- sitle near the canal. Certain private also found, papers missing from the box were
In the despatch box was a war time souvenir, a bundle of German mark notes, and this the thief hadir in his belt. He had also tried to deprive M-Husumond-of-a-war medal, which was recovered but with the fastening broken away.
In the place where the man had been crouching was found the chisel he had used to gain access to the office. With such a weapon in his hand, it was very fortunate that Mr. Simmons tackled the man with out giving him a chance to use it.
"
back
swng."
the Chinese Authorities be assured that "nothing of this sort will hap-
THE PIRACY PROBLEM.
pen again.
Professional labour agitatora in More than 20 alleged "Reds" Cunton are trying to take advan were arrested acar the residence tage of the recent British, threat to of Mr. Wang Ching Wei in Canton take independent action against Inst Tuesday afternoon for diaor-piracy in Canton waters by sug derly conduet and interfering with gesting a more rigid enforcement of the Police in the exercise of their the anti-British boycott which has duty. A group of nearly a thou never been formally ended. The sand strong attempted to approach official Cantonese are anxious to places Mi Wang's house asking him to suppress piracy, but there is no. intercede with the Canton Authori-public.opinion behind them in this ties for the large number, of "Reds" taken into custody on April 15th.
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PICKET ABUSES TO BE GONE INTO.
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Several Visits.
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ordered to demolish the house to Defendant was fined $30, and was the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
Mr. M. K. Lo, for the defendant, argued that the documents could not be admitted as evidence. Ho was, however, overruled by the Magistrate. Mr. Lo then contend admitted, there were no proof that ed that even if the documents were the words had a hidden meaning. The onus of the prosecution, he
dant had actually carried out the said, was to prove that the defen-
deal, and not to surmise that the deal was about to be carried out or TWENTY-FOUR PER CENT. being made. that a plan to carry it out was
RATHER HIGH RATE OF INTEREST.
Comment on the fact that rather high rate of interest was charged in connection with a promissory: note loan was made by the Puisne Judge (Mr. Justice J. R. Wood) in the
Suminary
Court yesterday
In giving his, decision yesterday' afternoon Major Wilson said: KÍ have come to the conclusion that there is not sufficient evidence to sustain charges C, D, and E, al though I consider I had properly admitted the bocks and letters sized as evidence. I do not think that they are of themselves suffi- vient evidence on which to base morning. and various entries in the books Tak firm, of No. 11. Ship Street, those charges, and that the letters In the case, in question the Tong relied on by the prosecution are not ground floor, charcoal dealers, sucd sufficiently connected with the de Lung Tak Tin, efo Ting Shan firm. fondant himself. There is no proof No. 1, Kennedy Streat, for $150.33, of the actual receipt and despatch this being 3100 principal, and 139.33 of any opium except a small quan-interest due for money lent under a tity found. On these charges, promissory note, dated May 13th, therefore, the defendant will be igos. discharged. On Charges and B fag the defendant respectively
A FIGHT IN THE DARK.
REVENGE OFFICERS' STRUG- GLE WITH OPIUM -PREPANERS,
HOKLO'S ATTEMPT TO BREAK FREE.
A. grim fight in pitch darkness with a sturdy Hoklo was the unpleasant experience of Senior Revenue Officer Watt on Tuesday night.
Mr. W. D. Owen appeared for. plaintiff, and D. McCallum for defendant.
Mr. McCallum said that he had received no further instructions. and defendant was not present in Court.
Formal evidence was given by plaintiff.
His Lordship remarked that the interest was per-cent, and-that seemed to be rather high.
Mr. Owen agreed that it was, but added that defendant wrote thei note himself, and that suggested that he did not object to the rate.
His Lordship entered judgment for plaintiff.
THE MOSQUITO NUISANCE.
CHINESE WHO FAILED TO CLEAR UP STAGNANT
- POOLS.
The sequel was heard at the Cen- It is obvious from the fact that trar Magistracy yesterday, when the revolver, ammunition and ether the Hoklo appeared on a charge of acoperty were found outside the preparing éllicit opium, and during building that the man got out with the course of the hearing of the case these, bid them, and then came Mr. R. E. Lindsell was told of the
second time for more exciting, but far froin pleasant in- Before Mr. W. Schofield at the As window fastenings cident which he fet the Revenue Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, Mr. were all intact at the time of the Officer while carrying out his duty. Li Ping, of No. 10. High, Street, that he did all his "trips through received information that the pre-ply with a Sanitary Board notice discovery, it can only be presumed Senior Revenue Officer Watt had was summoned for failing to com the opening he had made. On the paration of illicit opium was being requiring him to abate a nuisance other hand he may have had an carried on at No. 25, Jardine's by clearing away water pools on of the stolen articles, but this is waiting to secure assistance, and preventing the breeding of mosqui accomplice outside to relieve him Bazaar, East Point, and without certain lots in Peiho Street, thus unlikely as he pointed out the with the object of catching his men
where the thing were red-handed, Mr. Watt went by Defendant claimed that the bar. hidden.
motor car to the house in question.rels in which the water had accumu The arrested Chinese is about.23 years of age. He will be charged floor Mr. Watt found two Chinese were the property of the lessees.
On effecting entry to the first lated did not belong to him but before the Magistrate this moru-engaged at a charcoal fire, in the ing.
kitchen preparing something, which eventually proved to be illicit opium, in a large pan.
Mr. Watt pinioned one man by alled in. getting the fellow's head under his drm, and he seized the other man
CHINESE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE. a
CASE."
“HAWKER'S
COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE ELECTRIC COMPANY.
toes,
It was stated that the nuisance had been abated since the sum mons was issued, a number of boles in the ground being also
The defendant was discharged. an order being made that he should by the cost. The two captives eet level the ground to the satisfaction up a struggle and the second man of the Sanitary Board to prevent gave Mr. Watt a vicious punch,
which sent him and the first man any further nuisance. Mr. Li was on to the floor, and the second man also requested to furnish the names then succeeded in escaping down and addresses of the lessees in the
event of any future trouble.
the stairs.
•
MRS. MACKAY'S MUR- DERERS.
HANGED AT VICTORIA GAOL.
Recent communications from the Mr. Wang could not receive the British and the American consular whole thousand and the help of the representatives on Shameen to the Police was enlisted. This gave rise Bureau for Foreign Affairs in Can- ** misunderstanding," and the ton have been complaining of the. more unruly had to be taken into constant interference with foreign ECHO OF THE custody.
trade by pirate. attacks and threat. ening independent action, unicas the Chinese Authorities. take im medjate steps to remedy the situa
Left with a big Boklo as his Under the pretext of continuing tion. The Chinese officials have
Members of the General Com assailant, a grim fight ensued, last- the boycott, committees with head taken notice of these representa mittee of the Chinese Generaling for a quarter of an hour. The quarters, charging themselves with tions and military and
Chamber of Commerce met yester man fought like a tiger, and Mr. providing meals and wages for pic-
day afternoon with Mr. Li Yau Watt had all he could do to hold kels inay be formed, and the pic authorities have been ordered to Teun, Chairman, in the chair. He his own before he got his man on kets, unless controlled by the seize at sight all unregistered steam was supported by Mr. Li Yick Muri, the floor and winded him. It was Authorities will search for contra launches suspected of complicity in Vice-Chairman, and Mr. Ip Lan only by twisting the man's loose band, and on this pretext appro- piracy. Labour unions are also Chuan, "General Secretary.
jacket collar into strangle hold that" priate for themselves articles to called upon to help in the suppres Several members of the Chamber Mr. Watt overcame him. Still The two Chinese, sentenced. which they take a faney. Accord- sion "bl banditry on Canton waters.
referred to complaints of smaller keeping a firm grip of his man, to death for the murder of Mrs. ing to the Industrial and Commer- Since the last big piracy, which Chinese shop-keepers of the treat the Senior Revenue Officer managed Rose Mackay at Chaiwan Road on cial Daily News, things have gone occurred not far from Hong Kong, ment accorded them by employees to get the culprit down the stairs August 6th, were hanged simultane- so far that the Provincial Kuomin- when four junks full of rice together of the Electric Company and by the and out to the car, and here another ously yesterday morning at the tang Executive Committee, at its with towing launches were taken, Company itself. It was agreed, straggle ensued, the man having re Victoria Gaala 8th Sessios, had to pass a resolu- Hong Kong rice merchants have that these complaints be collected covered his breath begen o Bnal It was stated that the murderers tion calling for a Committee to threatened to withhold further ship and gone into with a view" to effort to get away. :
went to the scaffold quite coolly, probe the whole question of the ments, and Canton dealers have had approaching the Electric Company, Assistance came along through Everything was carried out expedi behaviour of these pickets. It was to raise the price on this staple It was also alleged that hawkers the arrival of Mr. G. Fowler, of tiously, death being instantaneous mentioned that at least one "down food. As a result, stevedores and who had appeared in the recent the Sugar Refinery, and who lives in each case. An autopsy was held and-out" of three months ago is lightermen, who have just patched
aqueczo ease against certain near and hearing a commotion, later in the morning at the Gaol. now an owner of privato cars, since up their differences, are finding less Chinese constables had been sub-came to see what was the matter. Mortuary. his identification with the boycott work to do, while the paper bag jected to persecution,
The Hoklo was then taken to the
The usual inquest was held yes- movement and the power he has with stuff for their morning or even- The Chamber is also going into Police Station.
terday by Major C. Willson, sitting assumed of "interfering with shiping meals has become lighter than this matter to see what grounds He was charged yesterday at the as Coroner, the verdict. being that ment and traffic.
usual for the 20 cents paid every there are for complaint, and if so, Central Police Station and death was id nccordance with the (Continued on next Column,) tiree.
to take action.
tenced to four months' hard labour.
process of law was returned. W
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