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THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd, 1928,
THE CHINA SOCIETY. DEATH SENTENCES
COMING OF AGE DINNER.
REMEDIES FOR MISUNDER STANDING "AND MIS- REPRESENTATION.
The China Scelety celebrated the 21st aniversary, of its foundation by a most successful dinner at the
Trocadero Restaurant, London, on May 4th. There was a large at- tendance.
IN SHANGHAI
SEVEN KIDNAPPERS.
YOUNG COMPLAINANT'S DECISIVE EVIDENCE
MANILAN GIRL'S
DEATH.
QUESTION OF A NURSE'S RESPONSIBILITY.
TWO DOCTORS ALSO
CHARGED."
SHANGHAI, June 18th. Seven more desperate kidnappers Dr. Gregorio Favis, one of the were sentenced to execution at the three accused of having caused the Previsional Court by Judge Liang | death of Anastacia Clemente, who Lone. eilting with Deputy Whita- died at St. Paul's Hospital from more, this morning. One female an alleged over dose of cocaine in- member of the gang was sentenced jection, voluntarily put up a hond to 10 years' imprisonment, three of. P.1,000. He also pleaded not other female and two male priser guilty to the charge of homicide Order for arrest against him. ere were discharged.
against Dr. J. Armando Bartolome and Miss Lorenza. Semern, purse. co-defendants of Dr. Favis, Was issued by Judge Ameleto Diaz.
Sir E. Dennison Ross, from the The Chair, proposed the toast Chinese Republic, and Dr. W C. Chen, the Chinese Chargé d'Affaires, responded. "The Guests
The trial of this gang contained was proposed by Mr. Philip Burtt, several extraordinary features the and Sir Edward Crowe, the Diree chief of which was the straight tor of the Foreign Division, Depart-forward manner in which the com- ment of Overseas Trade, responded, plainant, a youth of about 14 years Lady Husie also replying for the of age, came to Court and identi ladies, at his request. The Chinn fied his former captors. The little Society," proposed by Sir Charles fellow, dressed in foreign clothes, Addis, was responded to by Rev. gave his evidence in a clear and leaving to Professor J. P. Bruce, in the ab. convincing manner,
doubs in the mind of the Court and sence of Sir James Stewart Loc-
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Several times during his evidence be eft the witness-box, went right "p to the dock and paced & Enger on the chest of any kidnapper to whom he was referring in his evi- dence. He pointed out the leader of the gang and others who had acced as guards over him during the period of his captivity
The Chinese Republic. The Chairman, proposing "The Chinese Republic," said that China suffering from an internal malady, and so far, he had not met any doctor who was able to diagnose it exactly or cure it. China, he said, represented to many of us
The accused were arrested by
Det wealth, to many of us a second Detective-Sergeant Grubb. home, and to others a life interest Sergt. Hutton, and other detectives aid the object of all our researches, from Bubbling Well police station. The first accused" arrested ad- but to one and all Caine repre, sented a country of beauty, charm.mitted to the police that he drove romance, colour and anything else the car which carried off the kid that was delightful. They would mapped. child from his home near all drink the toast with enthus- Quinean Gardens. iasm, but before doing so, he would female prisoners were the wife and like them to remember one small concubine of one of the male mem- sertion of the population of China. bers of the gang. We thought of the repercussions of the troubles, and of the battles and mock hattles, and the skirmishes and raids, and we thought of the repercussions on neighbouring countries, but we did not want to forget the appalling fate of the people who had no say in the inatter, people who were living in constant misery, anxiety, and terror, and who could only pray that
Two of the
Threats To Parents. Letters sent by the gang. to the parents of the child threatened the family as well as the life of the boy if the ransom were not forth- coming and one warned the parents that, if they were compelled to kill the boy even $10,000,000 would not be sufficient for them to keep their hands off the family,
That the Court regarded this as something like order might come a fine capture by the police officers soon so that they could again go concerned is reflected in the fact about their business."
that it did not wait for the trial Dr. Chen said the honour of res- to be brought to a conclusion before ponding had always in the past been congratulating the detectives con- given to the Chinese Minister whacersed in the following terms happened to bé in England. About "Police highly commended by
Court for an execilent and most meritorious piece of work."
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City Fiscal Guevara explained why he named all three in the ense of the young girl. He said. that he did not want to take any change of exonerating any one of them, and so he included in the homicide charge every person be believed had participated in the trentinent of Anastacia Clemente. Furthermore, Fiscal Guevara de sires for future guidance to secure.
court dictum "as to the respon- sibility of the chief surgeon, assis- tant surgeon, and nurse who per- form an operation. He said that the present case against. Dr. Favis and his co-defendants, will deride once and for all as to whether a nurse is duty bound to question a physician as to the propriety of a prescription.
In a communication sent by Mr. to the chairman of the Guevara hoard of medical examiners, he urged that body to send circulars to all physicians. here to put in writing all their instructions. to nurses. He pointed out that in this way the responsibility of the physician and nurse in a particu-
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"THE SPARKLERS."
IN MERRY MOOD.
CRUELTY TO CHICKENS,
TWO CHINESE PUNISHED.
For causing unnecessary suffering to chickens, two Chinese were punished yesterday.
One of them appeared before Mr. W. Schofield at the Kowloon Magie- tracy for carrying four fowls under his arm with their legs and wings tied together. He was fined $7,
A very happy ceremony took place yesterday morning at the
Another Chinese had 38 fowle in Supreme Court when the legal
a small crate which be brought fraternity of Hong Kong made a down from Kwang Chow Wan. The presentation of a silver salvor and trip took two days and seven of a cheque to Mr. Hugh A. Nisbet, the fowls died. He was Aned 815
by Mr. R. E. Lindsell t the popular registrar of the Court, Centrul Magistracy.
AT ST. PATRICK'C CATHOLIC on the occasion of his retirement
from service.
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14 years ago he had attended a similar function, only as a jcura alist, and he never realised that some day he would have to fill the post. To-day there was no Chinese Minister, so he had to fill the gap. Although he preferred reticence on all occasions he did not hesitate to accept the honour this time for
SHANGHAI, June 18th.. several reasons. First of all the
The Court room was crowded with Of a gang of eight charged before China Society did not concern itself
local legal luminaries of both with politics or with trade, but in the Provisional Court with armed such things as studies in China, robbery. altempted murder
branches of the profession, and in possession of firearme, two Chinese literature, the art, religion, bars, were sentenced to 20 years
making the presentation, Sir Henry habits and customs of the people.. He said that he thought since the imprisonment each by Judge Liang
Pollock, K.C., the Acting Attorney. Ports for the week ending June opening of trade relations between Lone this morning, two to 19 yeare, China and Europe, roughly about one to 10 years while three other
General, said that they must all regret that the Chief Justice, Sir Henry Gollan, was not able to pre-. 60 or 90 years ago, there had been were discharged. more done in the direction of interdered to be detained pending an well received by the audience. preting the European people to the
The stage was artistically illumi- side at an occasion like this owing to indisposition. He hoped that Sir Chinese people than in interpreting authorities, who want him forated, and the whole scheme of Henry Gallan would soon be restor decoration was arranged by Mred to good health. In his ab the Chinese to the Europeans,
another offence. especially in the last half century. In this connection he had in mind 2nd at 11 a.. in the Sing Ning
The gang were arrested on April Thirlwell. the missionaries with their eduen-
mem-
One of those dismissed was or
application
the from
Pootung
"The Sparklers" were in merry mood last night when they made the Patrick's Catholic Club. Those who went there to enjoy a really good concert, were not dis. appointed as the items. presented were bright and catchy and were
bow to audience at
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Mr. W. R. Wilkinson who sang sence, the pleasant, duty has fallen on me, as Acting Attorney- "Sampaa "designed and painted
General. tional, evangelica! and medicat lodging-house, 138, Fokien Road. the scene, which was indeed a very One automatic pistol and a maga pleasant piece of stage decoration.
After zinc containing a rounds.
LORD "TERRINGTON.
COMMITTED FOR TRIAL AND
BAIL REFUSED.
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work. Many missionaries had trans. lated works from English and other European languages, in which their arrest the police traced eight connection he would mention such armed robberies and other offences names as Dr. Timothy Richard and to different members of the gang. Dr. Allen. People, he said, often asked why did China want to change, while others said that the He did Chinese were stationary. not know which was correct, but from present symptoms they could see that the whole country was in a restless condition. This was in itself a hopeful sign, and some day, when the people readjusted them. eelves to the new situation, they would sit down in an orderly fashion and set up a stable Govern ment. (Applause.) He would not dwell on that point, but he wanted to say that there was very little done to interpret Chinese culture and civilisation to the European people, and the Chinese Society stood alone and anique in that res pect,
The China Society."
Sir Charles Addis proposed "The China Society." He believed, he said, that there were two reasons for bad feelings between nations, and they were misunderstanding and misrepresentation; the remedy for the former was a removal of ignorance. In the opinion of some people Chinese people were inserat- able to the Westerner and quite, incapable of being understood. That had not been his experience." He knew of no people more honest in their dealings, more susceptible of human friendship than the Chi- nese. He would only say that in international friendship as in" in dividual friendship it required culti vation, and in this respect the China Society, might well voice its claim to public recognition, and Bupport. As regards misrepresen- tation, there was only one remedy, and that was " Live it down."
on
At the City of London Guildhall Lord Terrington was committed for 21 charges, involving trial £60,000, of fraudulently converting to his own use money and securities entrusted to him as a solicitor by his clients. Bail was refused.
Lord Terrington read in a low voice the following statement:-
I plead not guilty and re- serve my defence. I desire to take this. opportunity of saying that my answer to the charges is largely to be found in the books and documents, at present in the custody of the trustees.
During the proceedings in this court I have not had an opportu nity of investigating the books in order to establish my inno- cence, but I am satisfied that given an adequate opportunity to examine those hooks and docu- ments, I shall be able satisfac- torily, to refute the charges made "against me.
Sir Louis Newton, the magistrata, said he could not grant bail. The defence had intimated that an ap plication for bail would be made to a judge and he had instructed the court officials to facilitate that application.
He had received a letter from the medical officer at Brixton Prison stating that Lord Terrington's con- dition had improved considerably since he had been there.
The iteme given by the "troupe " were all good, and Mr. Bowles, the capable manager of the troupe, i to congratulated on getting his party into such good trim.
The following were the items given:
1
Opening Chorus "Come to the
Show," Troupe. Display of Bayoret Swinging, Mr.
Bowles. Duct. "Dawn of To-morrow," Mr. W. R. Wilkinson and Mrs. Bowlen.
"' Oh- Barah," Humourous, Duct,
Messrs. Sculthorpe and Tom. kins. Comic Song, Oh, I do. 'ave A Norrible Time." Mr. Docherty. Concerted, "Meanderin," Troupe. Song. "Just Dace Again," Mr.
Goater. Concertina Solo, Selected," Mr.
Potte Concerted, "Drive Your Troubles
Away." Troupe. Concerted. "Oh Doris, where do
Part II. Of The Programme, Sir Henry Pollock went on to say
was the second part of the presen- that in one sense the presentation tations made to the Nisbet family. It was only a few days ago that Mrs. Nisbet's many friends had shown their esteem in a similar manner. Our friend, Mr. Nisbet, has been Registrar for nearly 17 years and I can say with confidence that Mr. Nisbet has won esteem of all with whom he has come in contact by his unfailing tact and courtesy." (Applause.)
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The speaker went on to say that had known many registrars and he during his stay in the Colony-he must say that Mr. Nisbet has been the most popular. "L.will not de- tain you any longer now and I con- clude by asking Mr. Nisbet to accept this silver salver and a cheque pre- sented by both.
branches of the legal profession of Hong
the
Kong, and may Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet enjoy many more happy years in the Home country."
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Tribute From Colleagues. Following this ceremony another
tribute was paid to the retiring Begistrar in his private office by his colleagues, who, presented him with a handsome silver ink stand and tray, suitably inscribed.
You Live?" Troupe. Concertina Solo," Selected," Mr.
Got On Very Well. Potts. Humourous Monologue, "The Mr. Nisbet, in a few well-chosen
In making the presentation, Mr. Wreck of the Good Ship words, replied and said that the Gepot," Mr. Bowles.
kind things which bad been said J. Wiltshire, chief bailiff of the Horace and Maurace, Messrs.. about him and Mrs. Nisbet were Court, said that he and all other Sculthorne and Tomkins, not deserved. He was very pleased members of the Supreme Court has Humorous Duet. "Give Me ato be made the recipient of so much found it was a pleasure, to work Man," Mears. Goater and kindness and on looking back, he under Mr. Nisbet, who was not only Hay.
thought he had got on very well in a superior but a friend as well. Song. Sampan, Mr. W. H. Hong Kong. He concluded by They were sorry to lose him and
Wilkinson.
thanking Sir Henry Pollock and all ask him to accept the gift in the Pugilistic 18ketch. Mesare. Sculthose present. **
spirit as it was given. They all thorne. Bowice, Goster and Sir Henry Pollock then added that wished Mr. and Mrs. Nisbet many Wilkinson.
the gifts were not only made, by more years of happiness and good both branches of the legal profea-health. sion but also by officials who were not practising...
Duke of Hong Kong "Cheer
B'ortom," The Battling Won- der. Concerted Operatic
Finale, "Good-night." Troupe. Another concert will be given tonight by the Sparklere
Mr. Nisbet said that he would wish to associate his thanks to the latter gentlemen as well
(Continued on next Column),
Mr. Nisbet said that he was touched by the thoughtfulness of· his colleagues and he accepted, the gift with great pleasure. He hoped that every one of them would enjoy much prosperity.