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ULTIMATUM TO KWANGSI.
SENT BY KWANGTUNG LEADERS?
AN IMPORTANT CONFERENCE.
GENERAL CHEN TSAI TONG's STRUGGLE FOR PEACE. "..
$40,000
JEWELLERY ROBBERY.
AN AMAH AMONG THE ACCUSED.
DEATH OF AGED VICTIM RECALLED.
Somerset
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929.
CLIPPETTY-CLOP!"
OWNERS AND JOCKEYS DINE.
FAREWELL TO MR."T, L. WONG.
THE TREASURY CASE.
NO DOUBT OF TSANG'S HONESTY.
IMPLIED AGREEMENTS BETWEEN BANK AND CUSTOMER.
A $260,000 CLAIM.
Mr. Eldon Patter' continued his opening address to the jury when the Court resumed yesterday morn ing. He went on to speak of the conduct of the Treasury and said Treasury employees were always trustworthy, until the arrival of Carvalho Yeo, he being the one black sheep of the staff.
Fitty or sixty members of the Hong Kong Sports Club spent a I cannot call a dead person," happy evening on Monday when a Fitzroy dinner was held in the Club in declared air. (Assistant Attorney-Gevers) beloze honour of Mr. T. L. Wong, the Mr. Justice Wood at the Criminalwell known Chinese jockey, who Sessions yesterday when a question of identibration evidence was under sailed for Shanghai yesterday. The (FROM QUE CHINESE CORRESPONDENT] discussion. Then following an of proceedings were quite informal servation by his Lordship, counsel and many warm tributes were paid smilingly added that he did not
The employees' duties were such CANTON, April 93.
wish to argue. Mr. Perdue (A.S.P. by owners and fellow jockeys to was then allowed to state that be Mr. Wong's skill and sportsman-ns to take them to the safe and he would submit that there was no General Chen Tsai Tong held a
JaW an old lady, now deceased, ship.
ground for anyone to assume that military conference at Headquar-pick out the second accused at a
employees were going to be di ters a couple of days ago to discuss parade.
honest. Therefore they were en- the general situation and with the
titled to leave the cheque book in exception of General Hsu King Tong (whose resignation from the post of "Commander of Second Kwangtung Division has been rumoured), practically all the mili- tary leaders of the Province were present.
The Conference is sup- posed to have arrived at most in- portant decisions, but the utmost secrecy was tosintained as to what was discussed and what will be done.
The reference was to Mrs. Wong Leung Shi, the elderly victim of the robbery as 10, Castle Road, who did some days after the incident. The deceased lady's son, who was called as a Wintay at the trial, told the Court that his mother was in good health or the day of the robbery, and he was of opinion that she died as the result of shock.
Ho San, the first accused, pleaded guilty to the charge of robbery and sentence was deferred until next Friday afternoon. The second ae- used, Chung San, pleaded not guilty to the same charge and to further counsel receiving staken
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some wearers-were comfortably tight, the President, Mr. H. H. Priestley, spoke of Mr. Wong's capabilities as a rider. He even went further and confessed to a personal habit of rizing before "ais o'clock every watch Mr. Wong morning to
When waistcoats and
"train" in the form of five mile sprints.
Jay suggested-sotto voce--that if Mr., Priestley ever developed that form of exercise, he and our sprinting jockey would make excel-
the safe with the door open.
Unblemished Character. * During business hours, the cheque book was kopt on Tang On Wing's desk. During the tifin interval it was also on his desk but ar Indian: on duty in the constable Treasury so there was no possibility of a stranger getting access to the Lock or having an opportunity of stealing chequea from it
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It was not the Government's case honest man and, therefore, they that Tsang On Wing was a die- were relieved of all these allega
tions
If he knew that the cheques had
been extracted he must also have known that when the loss was dis covered he would be the first man called upon for an explanation.
Mr. Potter also said that if Tsang On Wing had been in the conspiracy he would have destroyed the covers of the cheque books bat he n search was found them when made. Counsel went on to say that by the defence that the Government
undertook that no cheques should be permitted to get into the hands ef strangers-that cheque books should be kept locked up in a place of scurity. It would be a serious matter for the customer if he did undertake that duty.
Absurdity.
Mr. Potter pointed out that when this point had been raised in vari
ous courts of law it had been Tsang On Wing had thirteen treated as "the high-water mark- years of unblemished service in the absurdity." I had been held that no such duty was imposed on Treasury, and counsel would sub-
ircles Beer belief, in military circles, is that the conference had property. Mr. Hing Shing Lo lent partners in the rig of a fancy-mit that there was no evidence at the customer. Counsel said the de-
Kai Shek.
Hall) defended a fourth prisoner, instructed by Messrs. Lyson and Cheung Fat To, charged on a count of robbery only. Woug Hoi, the third accused, an amah, pleaded not guilty to widing and abetting the robbers.
Outlining his case to the jury, Mr. Fitzroy recalled the robbery which took place on the afternoon of January 31, when five men came in and seized the old lady. At the time there were also in the house
before it the question of peace of war with Kwangsi in compliance with the order of Marshal Chiang Admiral Chen Chak, Commander of the Canton Navy, is reported to have spoken at length on the acces sity of declaring war on Kwangsi at once. He is said to have point- ed out that the loyalty of Kwang tung to the Central Gaverament and the preservation of peace within the Province demanded that war should be declared. He is fur- ther reported to have said that if Kwangtung does not attack Kwang-aw and an amah (in addition to si, Kwangsi would attack Kwang called as witnesses. It was alleged the third accused) who would be that the accused amah admitted the robbers by opening the grill door on the ground door and therefore in collusion with them. Counsel Added that a considerable amount of property was stolen, most of it in gold jewellery, but very little had been recovered.
tung.
GENERAL CHEN TSAI TONG
has
FOR PEACE?
dress horse. At any rate, Jay
observed bitterly that he would
day.
pony he backed the other
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of cheque priated on the covor fence would rely on the notice books He ventured to say that was
a common form of docke—a caution
iigence in the conduct of the Treasury,
Mr. Potter said it was suggested rather put, his shirt on them than that the customer of a bank had which had never yet been held as a certain responsibilities with regard on the
to "unusual, irregular or auspicious If a man found that half a dozen cheques bad been ex- tracted from his cheque book counsel would not say that the customer should not ring up the bank and give warning, but there was no con- trust to do so.
Ride to Win.
When he could get "in another word, the President continued his remarks and said that Mr. Wong had always been a credit to the
a grand-daughter, a daughter-in-sport and he hoped he would meet with as much success on the turf in Shanghai as he had done here. (Applause).
But General Chen Tsai Tong wanted to effect a solution of the difficulties between the two Kwangs by peaceful and diplomatic meaas. Mr. C. C. Perdue (A.S.P.) was To furtherance of that policy he the last witness called for the pro- twice sent his subordinate, secation, and he gave evidence Colonel Heung Hon Ping, to Wu of proceedings at identification chow to confer with General Work i parades in the course of which he Shiu Bung, the Kwangsi leader. I stated, that rs. Wong Leung Shi General Wong was repeatedly urged was prescat at the first parade and to submit to the Central Govern picked out the second accused, also ment and resign, but judging from that this prisoner and the fourth the military activities of the accused were picked out by two Kwangsi clique, General Wong did women witnesses and the 12-year-old not accept the Canton envoy's ad-grand-daughter on subsequent oc vice. Kwangsi is still defying the Central Government and Canton,
and is preparing to retrieve its
political prestige.
After much discussion a resolu- tion is reported to have been passed by the conference to the effect that a last warning should be sent to Kwangsi, urging submission to Failure to comply may Nanking. Tesult in a Kwangtung expedition against Kwangsi and the warning was in the nature of an ultimatum to the Kwangsi authorities. This grave issue will however, e de- Anitely decided in the course of the next few dayi.
A KUOMINTANG CIRCULAR,
casiona.
Further hearing was adjourned antil Friday afternoon, Mr. Lo in. timating that he had witnesses to call for the defence including the prisoner who pleaded guilty.
"LATE AGAIN!”
AND SO AM I:"
Possibly the first of the above marks were made by many a
na yesterday morning, And, no doubt, many glerks living in the vizity of Kowloon Ferry felt justified in making the second remark in reply.
These very circumstantial reports circular were corroborated by a
For the clock at Kowloor Rail of the Provincial and Municipal way Station hail stopped at 835 Kuomintangs to the Kwangsi bran- and many bapless residents in the can Bee the clock ches warning them to submit to the vicinity who Central Government and the Party, from their rooms, and who are in This strongly worded circular is the habit of timing their departure printed in the Canton Press to-day, to the office by it. were hopelessly. It expresses fervent loyalty to Nante king and describes the Kwangsi Once again one saw the amusing faction as reactionaries "destroy. spectacle of people darting around ing the peace and unity of the whole the corner of the Peninsula Hotel country. Comrades of Kwangs in a desparate hurry, until they are, urged to wake up and take caught sight of the clock, when the right courae."
they pulled up suddenly, heaved a sigh of relief and adjusted their watches by it
THE BANK'S TROUBLES." Mr. Wong Lung Shang, Manager of the Kwangtung branch of the. Central Bank of China, has tender- ed his resignation to General Chen Thai Tong. The continual run on the Bank and the manner in which this is being exploited by the money changers has led Mr. Wong to adopt this form of protest. It is not by any means certain, bow- ever, that his resignation will be accepted.
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TO ATTACK KWANGSI.
HUNAN TROOPS TAKE THE OFFENSIVE.
(Bah Te Yat Pao.)
SHANGHAI, April 2 Ho Chien, the chairman of the Provincial Government of Hunan, The run on the Central Bank ie has recently dispatched five divi "still going on and the banknotes sions to attack Ewangsi, acting have fallen to $1.43 to the Hong under the order of Chiang Kai Kong dollar.
Shek. These troops are now march. ing towards Kwangsi
The expedition was joined by troops of Fan Shek Seng who being loyal to the Central Government, placed themselves, under the orders of General Ho.
General Ho has wired to Cha Pei Teh saying that Hunanese troops have left Kiangsi to attack Kwang. si. He asks for troops to take over the garrison.
MARSHAL LI TSAI HSIN AT TANGSHAN.
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A VERY QUIET LIFE.
(Wah The Yat Pao:)
SHANGHAI, April 23..
"Rebels" Re-instated. Marahal Li Tsai Hsin is still lead-
SHANGHAI, April 23. ing a quiet life at Tangshan and there are no signs of his restoration Chiang Kai Shek han reinstated to freedom. Wu Tze Hui who bas Cheng Yu Hwzi and Chang I sup, been a companion of the Marshal two leaders of the ex-Wahan troops, at Tangshan since the latter was who lately submitted to the Gover imprisoned, left for Shanghai on ment forces, Cheng has been also. the 20th inst., saying he would pro- appointed deputy for disbandment ceed to Nanking in the immediate and reorganization affairs in west- future...
ern Hupeh.
Mr. H. Seth then rose to the oc casion and proposed the health. of Mr. Wong, who, he said, embodied his idea of what a true sportsman should be. He never went in for
overrences.
If such a duty as this was cont pulsory upon the customer, then he would be in the difficult position of baving to make up his mind as to what was "an unusual, irre- gular or suspicious occurrence."
Duty of Customer, The statement of defence said that following the receipt of the cheque book in December 1927 it had been discovered by the Govern a race without the intention of winment, or, but for their negligence should have been discovered, that an ning and be advised all local occurrence of an unusual character jockeys to adopt that spirit.
had taken place. The serial num- byer of the cheque book was stated to have been wrongfully and fraudul- ently altered and really meant that Tsang On Wing knew that the cheque book cover had not only been altered but wrongly and fraudently
Give the public ita chance riding to win," he concluded.
Hear, hear!" applauded Joy, still thinking of his lost shirt.
The toast was accorded musical
honours.
the Clab held him in such esteem.
altered.
It was also stated in the state Hement of defence that thirty cheques with their counterfoils had been fraudulently extracted from the cheque book, the three forged theques forming part of the thirty. It was also said that Tsang On Wing knew on December 22, 1927, that the cheques were missing.
In reply, Mr. Wong thanked the members for their presencc. felt highly honoured to think that He would carry away with him many happy memories of friends and associations in Hong Kong and hoped that he would meet many of his friends in Shanghai during the racing season. (Ap- plause).
"Having it Both Ways." Mr. Potter said if that allegation Mr. Ezra Abraham (a popular was true then Tsang On Wing knew figure at the Club) thanked the that the cheques had been wrongful officials for the organisation of they and fraudulently extracted and there could be no doubt that he was gathering at such short notice. He hoped that, in the near future, a in the conspiracy. It was im bridge tournament would be ar- possible for the Bank to have it both ranged between the Sports Clab ways. and the Kowloon Cricket Club. (Hear, hear.)
Mr. Ho Leung, "the genial vice- president of the Club, spoke in praise of Mr. Wong's skill as a jockey and Mr. H. C. Lee, the hon. see, said how sorry they were to be losing the "star Chinese rider.
Mr. Chan congratulated the joc
with his key upon having won pory, Winsome Stag.
SQUEEZE.
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST
CONSTABLES. HAWKERS AND HOLLYWOOD ROAD.
H
at
legal contract..
It came as a surprise that a great institution like the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation would say that such a notice con- stituted a promise that the cus tomer would do these things
"Mr. Black's Evidence. Mr. Thomas Black said he was accountant in the Colonial Treasury,
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Speilt or cancelled cheques were pasted on to the counterfoils where they were kept. Up to January 18, 1929, he had not heard of any less cheque forms and he had no stopped payment of any cheque be cause of lost forms. He had, how evar, stopped' payment on occasions when à payee had reported the loss of a cheque. On those occasions he gave the Bank no reason for stop. ping payment.
Clever Forgeries."« With regard to the three cheques mentioned in the case, witness had no doubt that they were forgeries on account of three outstanding points of difference in the hand. writing. Witnras had examined 6,404 cheques and had found no others bearing certain of these characteris ties although the handwriting in the body of the cheque was a good imitation.
The forgery of his own signature was quite good" and the best he had ever seen.
Mr. Sheldon: Why? Have you had a case of forgery before 1
Witness: Yes, în Ceylon. The forged cheque was paid by the bank although the forgery was not so clever as in this case.
Have you the alightest doubt that Mr. Kesar's signature an these cheques has been forged No.
At this stage, the case was ad- journed until this morning.
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"Dry Martini" is worth seeing. It is another of a long series of comedies of so-called Parisian night life, but it is presented in a de- lightfully fresh and amusing fashion. Perhaps it might be said to belong tlemen are led astray by fast young women, but if so it is quite the most pleasant of the series.
Over Weight. Mr. C. M. Alves, the handicap-
·Before Major C. Willson gester- per, asserted that perhaps he was not a popular man with the jockeys, day four Chinese hawkers were (Laughter.) Yet, he seldom had charged with complicity in a scheme any complaint to make as the whereby certain officers of the handicaps were properly arrived at Hawkers' Department of the Police to extort and allotted and quite frequently force were enabled jockeys weighed in over weight. "squeezes."
All four men pleaded guilty. Mr. J. Gubbay considered the Sports Club essential to the Colony Chief Detective Inspector Roy-to the series in which elderly gen and expressed thanks to Mr.nolds prosecuting, said that the Priestley for personal efforts he four defendent were arrested in had made with regard to the or- Hollywood RoadThey sat
You are introduced to "Willough- different parts of the road every ganisation of the Club. It was re- grettable that there were not more Saturday night when hawkers, by Quimby" (Albert Gran) who is foreign members of the Club as it licensed and unlicensed, came along a charmingly rotund old gentleman
and paid a weekly sum to these with a passion for cocktails and was a Sports Club in the best sense
lady called Lina." Mr. Albert He hoped of the term.
the agents.
Licensed bankers paid eighty Gran, though his name does not organisation would increase in
cents each and unlicensed ones as appear on the posters advertising numbers shortly.
much as 81. On payment of these the picture, is the central figure their DAINES and license and quite the most interesting. To numbers were taken and they were Willoughby Quimby in Paria comes given a password for the following the news that his daughter Eliza week and if they should be appre- beth (Mary Astor) is to pay him hended at any time during that a visit. Paternity triumphs over week, they had only to give the cocktails and even ovor Lina, and password to render themselves im- he takes a sad farewell of both, mane from arrest,
determined to be a model parent during his daughter's visit.
Dr. Wong also bade public fare- well to the jockey,
The aluminium horse-shoes which decorated the table were presented to Mr. Wong as souvenirs. Acting upon a suggestion made by Mr. Beth, the jockey was decorated" with them 48 4 reminder of the in the many races he had won Colony,
Apparently, said the C.D.I., the There was one shoe short, though. defendants received ten per cent. of the total amounts collected which Jay put one in his pocket when nobody was looking. As he after-in some weeks amounted to $50 each warda remarked, by the time he week.
Major Wilson: What about the had "collected" another, three and "borrowed" a pony, he would constables? be ready to lend the field.
Later, be cajoled a pair of spure from some mysterious source and was "wheeled" triumphantly home to his hotel!
"Early Bird" missed the worm but arrived in time to say goodbye to Mr. Wong.
** RAMBLER."
O. D. 1. Reynolds: The con- stables concerned have absconded and warrants have been issued. In the event of arrest and a charge laid against them the present defendants may be called to give evidence.
His Worship: In that case, I had better defer sentence for one week.
Elizabeth, however, turns out to be a sophisticated young woman who thinks her reformed parent a dull proposition, and so poor Quim- by's sacrifice has been in vain, It is really much more human and pathetic than Emil Jannings in the arms of a brazen haired vampi
There are plenty of unexpected twists to the story and a number of good laughs before we see Eliza- hath packed off home with a hus- band, and Willoughby Quimby re- turning to his favourite bar.
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