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HONG xoa
St-In your leading article on Wednesday, June 20th, you say
the Anglo-Catholics, the largest and intellectually most active, aee- tion of the Church."
EMBEZZLEMENT CHARGES.
ALLEGED FRAUD BY CHI- NESE ACCOUNTANT.-
MATTERS DATING BACK
SIX YEARS.
Chuen Min Yat, fortherly an Ac countant cf a Chinese firm, appear- ed yesterday before Major C. Will son at the Central Magistracy où three separate charges of embezzle- ment Troni the firm which employ ed him as Accountant and Cashier: Mr. T. G. Bennett prosecuted on behalf of the complainants-The Kwong Cheong Lan firm; and Mr. T. G. Sheldon instructed by Mr. F. H. Losely appeared for delen-. dent.
Every week through the kindness of a friend I happen to see a list of all the vacant Evings in the British Islee and they are classified in three sections: (1) Moderate, (2) Evangelical and (3) Anglo- Catholic About 60 per cent. ars Moderate, 30 per cent. Evangelical and less than 10 per cent. Anglo- Catholic. From my own personal knowledge of five cities and towns in England I would estimate that these percentages give a fair esti mate of the position of things in the Church of England at present. In the North of England and in
At the outset of the proceedings the Midlands the percentage of Angio-Catholic Churches is about Mr. Bennett said it would be neces 7 per cent. to 10 per cent. and in some places not even equal to that Mary to give a detailed outline of percentage; in the South, c.g., 1h the case. The defendant is facing Oxford and London where Anglo-three charges namely: Catholicism is most prominent 1 (1) That he made a false catry would be surprised if more than 15 per cent, to 20 per cent of the in a cash book of the Lee Kee Firm Churches could be described as on the March 18th 1922 as having Anglo-Catholic.
paid on that day. 31, 108.15 to the As one who has lived in the North and South of England and Hang Lee firm, whereas in truth as one who has followed very close the said sum was not paid. (9) ly the various movements in the That be made three false entries Church during the past twenty-ye years I would say that the Anglo in the cash book of the Kwong Catholics the noisiest, the Cheong Lan'firm's cash book on De smallest and the least intellectual of cember 14th, 1025 to the effect that the parties in the Church. I myself he had paid 8266.54; 8245.86; and belong to the Moderate Party and 9104.63 to the Shiu Kee, Yan Kau, have no feeilngs of bitterness to and Cheong Shing firns respective either of the other two parties. ly. (3) That he made false entries How many Anglo-Catholic mie in the same firm's cash book on De: sionaries does one find in the Far cember 12th, 1923 as having paid East 7 Practically pone, except 8257.25 to the Hop Kee firm, 8219.07 those in Korea. The two great to the Hop Lee firm and 9322,42 missionary societies of the Church to the Man Les firm, whereas the are the S.P.G. (Moderate) and the correct amounts paid to the firms Church Missionary Society (Evan- mentioned were $37.93, 849.67 and gelical). This leada me to my 82.42 respectively. second point which is that by far The defendant was engaged by the greatest financial support is the Kwong Cheong Lan firm in 1017 given to the Church by the Moderas Accountant and Cashier. The firm had under its control the ate and Evangelica! Parties.
above mentioned "firms and the Manager Mr. Yui Yat Hing was joint manager of all the other firms mentioned, the, defendant being "ac countant and cashier.
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21st, 1928.
CONSTABLE AND POLICE RESER- VIST.
»ĮNCIDENT AT YAUMATI
FERRY WHARF.
CROSS-SUMMONS FOR ASSAULT."
THE POLICE RESERVIST'S BADGE.
A Chinese constable (C.8), and a Chinese woman searcher appeare-l before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the Central Magistracy on a summons for alleged assault taken out by a Chinese member of the local Polies
Reserves.
Mr. P. M. Hodgson appeared on behalf of the complainant, and Mr. F. C. Mow. Fung. A.S.P., of the Police Reserves, watched the pro- ecedings on behalf of the Reser- viste,"
C.D.I. Murphy, who was also pre- sent on behalf of the Police, told the Magistrate that the constable was issuing a counter-charge against the complainant of refusing to be searched. In explaining the delay in bringing this charge, Inspector Murphy said that the complainant had taken out his summons the vers next day, but the matter had to go before the Police Authorities
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Mr. Hodgson: "Did you reply ?" "I told him that he had better be quiet and consider the matter closed."
Mr. Hodgson: "Did he respond 1"
Mr. Hodgson said that at about 8.15 on the Sth instant the com. plainant and his wife were return. ing to Yaumati from Hong Kong and bought tickets at the Yaumati ferry office. The first defendant
The Constable's Evidence. then came up and said he wished My third point is that the die
to search the complainant who readily consented but mentioned the
The constable, was then called. pute in the Church is mainly over
one year on the Reservation of the Sacrament.
fact that he was a member of the Police Reserve. This informa-
He had been Some Pricets with pre-medieval
tion," explained Mr. Hodgson,
search duty at the Yaumati Ferry ideas of religion wish to adore the
"was not mentioned with the in- the
Wharf, Hong Kong. He said that elements after Reservation;
Up till 1926 there was no suspi- tention of resisting search but it New Prayer Book sanctions Re
cion that the firm had been de
was the enstom for the Police Re--"Yes, he said, 'not only can he was to search everyone who'did eervation but rat Adoration. The frauded. The defendant left on House of Commons, quite rightly leave for Shakki and his position their identity." "The Police Re
servists to inform the police of search, but I can arrest you if you not have a certificate from the Police. He denied seeing the friend say anything." in my opinion, refused to pass the was filled by an Assistant Accoun-
of the complainant on the wharf at continued Mr. Hodgson, serves,"
Witness then told the constable the time, and declared that the New Book because it regarded inntenamed Lee Sut Chow. When
ace in no way exempted from being Reservation as the thin edge of asked one day to pay a certain bill searched, and they all know this." that as he had committed no man in question was not there at the wedge. Very few Laymen he reported to the Manager that want Reservation and. practically there was no money in the safe. The constable asked what proof he offence he had no right to arrest there were very few on the wharf. none want the sacred elements car This came as a surprise to the land and the complainant at once ried to them when they are sick. ter who took it for granted that If a sick person wants communion
a generous balance was left in the be wants the service for the Com safe. On investigating the firmis munion of the sick in his house, a cash book it was found that cer- epiritual service and not the pre- tain accounts had been altered. medieval material practice of carry. The matter was reported to the ing the so-called blessed Body and police and two warrants were issu- Blood of our Lord from the Parished on November 20th, 1926 for the Church to the sick person.
Perpetual Reservation is not needed by the Lay-people in the Church of England. The Bishops have got themselves into a knot" through their slackness during the oast twenty years-Yours faith
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defendant's arrest. An advertise ment was also issued offering a re- ward of $1,000 for defendant's ap-| prehension.
But defendant could not be found though he had returned and was actually in Hong Kong at the
time of the issue of the warrant.
He stayed at Chung Ching Street but got away from the Colony and kept away until the 20th of last month. Certain information was given to the police and resulted in his arrest at a house in Connaught Rond Central.
While he was away the defendant SIR-The appeal department of sent two letters to the Manager of the British Legion has been placed Yiu Yat Tong in which he referred at the disposal of the Trustees of to the alterations, etc. in the firm's the Douglas Haig Memorial Homescash books. While not admitting with a view to raising the sum of these charges he wrote acknowledg- £200,000 to be used in erecting ing that there was something wrong throughout Great Britain series for which he was responsible. of Homes for disabled and neces-
showed him the badge which was pinned under his jacket.
The constable replied that being a Police Reservist did not exempt him from being searched. The com plainant promptly put up his hands And allowed the constable to carry out the search, as he did not wish to continue the argument."
Apparently the constable was not satisfed, and took up a hostile attitude, and to doubt words were exchanged between them after the search.
him (witness). The constable did not reply-but seized him by the shirt and told the witness to come along and see the Inspector. The witness warded off his hand saying that he need not arrest him as he would come with him. Continuing, the witness said that defendant pulled him and raised his hand as if to strike him. His wife was standing by and attempted to separate them saying that it was a trivial matter and that we should not come to blows.
all It was raining at the time and
Witness said that he asked the complainant as he entered the wharf to submit to be searched but the complainant pushed him away. He did not say anything but open- Magistrate: Did you recognise ed his coat and pointed to a badge. the bidge1-"No."
Magistrate: "Don't you know a Police Reserves badge when your sec Magistrate: Do you know what it' one "--"No." looks like "It has English writ ing on it and I can't read it.
Magistrate: You have been four years in the force and you "don't know a Police Reservists badge when you see one!"We have. never been shown the badge be fore."
The constable still refused to let
The second defendant then struck the matter drop and informed the complainant that he not only could him on the back and said "arrest search him but could also arrest him." Witness told her not to take him. He also made certain remarks advantage of the fact that she was about the Police Reserves which a woman. The constable then took
him to the New Fire Brigade Build C.D.I. Murphy then told the very much "hurt the complainant..
Magistrate that every constable knew the badge in question,
The complainant replied that he ing where they went to the sixth had done nothing wrong and there- floor to see the Inspector. Witness fore he could not be arrested. said that the constable released "No doubt there were further hold of him as they entered the words," said Mr. Hodgson," and a door of the building, but pulled him Witness first saw Bergeant Kellet scuffle, and the constable went off across the road. with him to the Station, where he
and later when Inspector Lanigan informed Inspector Lanigan that the to whom he made a full statement, complainant had refused to be arrived and the Sergeant explained
the incident to him.
Continuing his evidence, the wit ness remarked that he fully realised the fact that even though he was a being searched. police reservist he must submit to
searched."
"The assault," remarked. Mr. Mr. Bennett then explained that sitous ex-Service mea, their depeu- the Kwong Cheong Lan Arm was Hodgson, was made after the dente, and the widows and children a wholesale vegetable and fruit firm complainant had allowed himself to of the fallen.
which carried on business with be searched, and it was only after The echeme is under the patron- other small firms who bought the being assaulted that the complain ege of H.R.H, the Prince of Wales produce and sold it at the Central ant took up a defensive attitude.
"It is not very 'becoming," said and the Trustees are Lt.-Cal. G. B. Market. Mr. Bennett" said he Crosfield (representing H.R.H. the would call direct evidence that Mr. Hodgson, for the Police to Prince), Major-General Sir Robert these traders did not receive the be pitted against the Police Reser Hutchison (representing the Leader money which had been entered inviste, but Police searchers cannot be allowed to exceed their autho rity. We do not want, however, to press the case, nor do we want to cause any ill-feeling between the two parties."
In answer to the Magistrate's query as to how the second defendant was connected with the case. Mr. Hodgson replied that she had inter- fered and whilst the complainant was taken to see Inspector Lanigan,
on the back, she struck the complainant a blow
:
Continuing his evidence the cOR- stable said that he told the com the badge was, and asked him to plainant that he didn't know what show police pass. The complainant replied, "No."
Magistrate: Do you mean to say that all the time he only said one
word "No"-" Yes."
The complainant then pushed him seized him by the chest. against the searchers' room and Magistrate: "Still not saying anything 1"
over and
Magistrate: "But you heard what the complainant said-you- called the second defendant to search his wife1" AN
Witnesa: The second defend- ant came over herself as every woman has to be searched.
Magistrate: Did you at any plainant 1"-"Never." time lay hands on or touch the com Magistrate: "But he says you held him by the right shoulder.
I never once touched him."
Magistrate When did you first learn that he was a Police Reser vist Not until the Monday
In reply to the Magistrate wit
Witness: No, he said I was ness that he always wore European saucy and that I was insulting was certain that he showed his The witness then said that the clothing, and he remarked that he him."
woman searcher came badge. of the Liberal Party), Viscount Lee the books,
Magistrate: What did you say to tried to pacify the complainant and of Fareham (representing the Prime-
The Manager's Evidence.
Inspector Lanigan -"I told him told him not to fighting Minister) and the Rt. Hon. Stephen
The Manager of the Kwong
that the matter was trivial but that. I objected to being assaulted and Walsh (representing the Leader of the Labour Party). General the Cheong Lan firm, Mr. Yiu Yat
abused in public, and that I would Hon. Sir Herbert Lawrence is the Tong then went into the witness box and said that the firm owned
summons the defendant." Hon. Treasurer.
The counter-charge, that he would During the last ten years of Lord number of stalls in Chinese Haig's life, his energies were de streets and at the Central Market
not submit to be searched," said Mr. voted entirely to the intercets of He was also Manager of the Lee
Hodgson, is the defence.
Questioned by the Magistrate the ex-Service men sad no form of Kee firm which saw to the paying National Memorial could be more of Custom Duties on behalf of
statements regarding the showing appropriate than that which has Customers. The witness said that
witness confirmed his previous of the badge and that he told the been decided upon.
he knew the defendant and that he
constable that he was a Police Re- Although no direct overseas ap. Was engaged in 1917, s. accountant The Complainant's Evidence.
and cashier. He was put in charge The complainant, Mr. Ngan Chi servist. N
Mrs Irene Man, the wife of the beal is being made, the object is of both Company's books. He first On, said that he was the Manager such a worthy one that the Com- discovered the alleged frauds in of the Chung Fong Bank, No. 16, complainant, corroborated the evi mittee of the local branch of the November 1926 when the assistant Des Voeux Road West, He then gave dence given by her husband... British Legion consider that many accountant was told to pay a cer- evidence bearing out counsel's ac A-friend of the cotuplainant who following when they came to the of your readers would like to contain bill. The defendant was not in count of the search incident. At was on the wharf at the time of Station tribute and the Hon. Treasurer, W Hong Kong at the time but on the time he had a parcel under the incident, also corroborated the Magistrate: You still say that ?--- Brackenridge, c/o Messrs. Jardine, leave at Bhakki. Aaditors were his arm, and as he put it down story told by the complainant.
Magistrate: "Did you exercise Matheson & Co, Ltd, would be engaged to check the Company's tho constable asked the second de Inspector Lanigan said that when pleased to acknowledge any sum books and the false entries were fendant the woman searcher-to the constable first brought the com- you wit and pass remarks about the however small, that may be sent to discovered..". Heat once Com search his wile. His wife was taken plainant to his office the constable Police Reserves 1That is untrue
municated with the police who to the enclosure denied striking the complainant and I did not say that. The total amount collected will issued a warrant for the defen After the constable had searched said, that as the complainant was Magistrate Do you deny that be remitted as a contribution from dant's arrest.
him the witness stood and waited about to strike him the woman Police Reserve" was mentioned Hong Kong and communicated to The witness was then shown the for his wife who soon came out. searcher intervened
on the wharf - Yez." Company's books and pointed out The constable was standing be In answer to the Magistrate, the Mr. Hodgson then remarked that the alleged false entries which he side me, said the witness, and witness produced a record card his cross-examination would most stated were written by the defen- remarked, "Well, what can you do which showed that the constable likely take a long time, so the dant
now that I have searched you. You had been in the service for four Magistrate decided to adjourn the think that you Police Reserves are years and had a fair record, with hearing until the 28th instant at 2.15 very smart but you are no use.”. one report this year.
the Press....
Thanking son in anticipation for giving publicity to this matter. Yours faithfully
A. MURDOCH Chairman, British Legion, Hong Kong Branch.
The case was adjourned until next Thursday at 2.15 p.m.
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