KWANGSI LEADER
CAPTURED.
"PLANES ASSIST IN THE PURSUIT.
CANTON'S LOYALTY,
(TROM OUR CHINESE CORRESPONDENT.}
INTER-KWANG WAR NEWS.
ARMISTICE RUMOURS,
RAILWAY TRAFFIC
PROSPECTS, ...
(Industrial and Commercial Daily
Press.)
According to lateat advices, the CANTON, May 23.
Kwangsi troops were again defeated Among the prisoners brought to Canton yesterday from the North at Tsingyuen and Shekkok in the River was Weng Yin Yi, a sub-north of Paknai, and are retreating
ördinate of General Wong Shiu Hang The captured" Kwangsi General is well known throughout Kwangtung, as he was responsible for the protection of the North River districts while he was official is connected with the Province,
westward to Szewui with the Can- tonese forces in pursuit.
It is understood that they will retreat to their own province, as their strength has beer greatly weakened during the racent engage
ments.
Unless they gain ground
THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, MAY 24, 1929.
KOWLOON MURDER. CALDOS SENT TO
MUTILATED BODY FOUND
IN BATHROOM.
THE WOMAN IN THE CASE.
The body of a Chinese, about 25 years of age, was found in the bath- room of 158, Nathan Road, ground floor, yesterday afternoon at 9 o'clock. For some time the fat in question had been vacant, and the discovery was made by an inmate of the adjoining house when he com- menced to investigate the cause of seme unpleasant odour in the neigh bourhood.
A report was immediately made to the Police, and when officers visited the fat they found a num-
PRISON.
END OF "FORTY SHROFFS " CASE.
"FRAUDULENT CONVERSION"
CHARGE.
CORRESPONDENCE.
"KEEP WATCH."
[TO THE EDITOR OF THE “ Hong Kong DAILY PRESS."]
1.
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SIB, With reference to the above] film which by kind permission of the Hong Kong Amusements, Ltd., the Navy League (Hong Kong Branch) are showing at the Queen's Theatro to-day, I would like to draw the attention of your readers to it, who are British subjects.
to visit the 3 o'clock ́performance to-day. I might mention that after Keep Watch is shown the or dinary programme of the Queen's Theatre will be carried out.
Jose dos Caldos, the assistant manager of the Filipino Trading Company, who was charged with obtaining money from would-be employees as security under false preteners and fraudulent conversion The Committee trust that those of same, was yesterday convicted who are interested in the protection by Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith at Kow-of our far-flung empire will be able loon Magistracy, and sentenced to a total of two months' imprisonment.
Prisoner was accused of having obtained security money amounting to over $1,000 from some forty-em
men, shroffs and waitresses to work in a shop which was established in Middle Road under the name of the Filipino Trading Company. A Filipino was stated to have been the managing proprietor but he dis- appeared after having engaged all the employees. Prisoner received
during Li Taai Ksin's regime in the next decisive battle, the ber of stab wounds in the chest and I ployees who were engaged as sales-
When the war broke out a couple of weeks ago, he was in charge of the Kwangsi offensive on the North River, for he knew the geo- graphy of this district more than any one else.
Before capture, the General had disguised himself as an ordinary
fighting on the West and North Rivers will come to a conclusion, when the Canton troops will press upon Kwangsi. ``·.
Kwangsi Strongholds Racaptured.
The situation of the Canton troops has become more favourable. They
launched a fierce attack upon the
head of the victim, pointing de finitely to murder. The body was in a state of decomposition, and it is thought by the medical au- thorities that death must have taken place about three days before the discovery.
A hammer, three-cornered file,
soldier, by changing his uniform. Kwangsi troops at Shiubing yester penknife and a ruler were found the security money from the em
As you are well aware, Great
Britain has made a "gesture to the world" and greatly reduced her
пару.
There is always a danger through over-enthusiasm of diminishing the strength of our Navy to an incom petence.
It takes many years to train officers and men for the service,
When the prisoners arrived in day, with the assistance of the feet lying beside the body. Judging by 'ployees giving a written guarantee and it is the duty of the Navy
Wongsha Station.
the
defeated General-made himself known to his captors. He is now imprisoned in a separate room, and it is expected will be most severely dealt "with." -
That General Lui Woon Im, an- other leader of the Kwangsi troops invading Kwangtung, was also kill ed in action, has "been confirmed
AEROPLANES ACTIVE..
and aeroplanes.
appearances, the man must have
Canton troops have captured Taing-so far his identity has not been According to another report, the been a carpenter or a painter, bat»
yuen and Pakiang in the North
established. River region
No Armistice.
Rumours are rife that the Kwang- si troops bare sent delegates to ask Chen Tsai Tong for a trace. There is every probability that no armistice will be made in view of the rapid development of the military situation.
Canton Easier.
As the situation in Canton con tinues to improve, the city is hourly
valuable clue.
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Decoyed By a Woman? Police investigations led to
It appears from statement made by the amah of the landlord, who lives on the
top floor of the same house, s woman who gave her name as Wong Hin Fai, and her address as 30, Wood Road, negotiated for the
in return.
League to warn the British public from falling into the egregions error of allowing the Government to have its good judgment eclipsed by specious arguments which are found amongst agitators for a further re- duction of our fleet and men.
Complaints to Police. Later, complaints were made by the employees who found that they had little or no work to do. On March 24, the defendant went to Canton and the next day the Filipino Manager could het be found. The employees complained to the police and, oa bis return from Canton, prisoner was detained.
The hearing has gone on for some
However, any British subject who time, the evidence of a greater is not fully aware of its purposes
League have been so often set forth In your columns" the objects of the
that I will not overload them by a repetition.
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ander reorganisation after their relieved from apprehension and renting of the ground floor last number of the employees having but is in sympathy with the League's
The theatre of war is being shift- ed to Si Wui district in the upper part of the West River, where the Kwangsi troops are reported to be recent defents. The Kwangsi forces are still being hotly pursued by Canton troops, and each attack is always preceded by a group of bombing airplanes.
SUPPORT FOR NANKING. A significant development in military circles here to-day is the despatch of a telegram by the Provincial and Municipal Kuomin. tang to the Central Government re- questing it to declare war at once on Feng Yu Hsiang. The telegram heartily denounces the "Christian General," branding him as a re actionary trying to 'usurp the power of the Government, and thus des traying the unification of the coun- try. It further states that Feng, is secretly forming an alliance with Soviet Russia and the Extremist members of the Kuomintang.
anxiety. All documents of the Bureau of Aviation and Department of Finance have been taken back to the city and the special martial law has been relaxed,
Mutineers under Hsu King Tong on the East River, have evacuated Swatow and retreated northward to Kityang. The Fukien troops under Chang Ching are pre-ding them. It is also reported that the Canton troops have captured Hoyuen on the East River.
Railway Traffic. -Canton-Samshui
Saturday.
"
she
After a look over the flat, agreed to rent it, and paid 83 as deposit, for which a receipt was given, also the key of the door. This woman promised to occupy the house in three days' time, and she said she would in the meantime send coolies to clean the place. A remark made on leaving was that if she did not turn up the deposit Railway money could be forfeited. as Fatshan trains travel as far
False Address and a Coincidence. at present but will resume service
According to the same source, no on the whole line of "the ruilway in the course of a few days.
coolies came to clean the house as far as the landlord could have ob- served, nor had the prospective tenant been seen again. It was also found that the woman had given a false address as there was no house corresponding to the number furnished to the landlord
The
On the Canton-Hankow Railway, goods trains resumed running yes Serday as far as Sunkai.
The railway bridge at Shektan on the Canton-Kowloon is still under This declaration of the local Kuo-repair and service will be resumed mintang is looked upon as favouring before long, according to the de- war against Feng Yu Hsiang. tcision of the railway authorities.. also means that Kwangtung will take an active part in the coming war. It is at least certain that heavy financial contributions will be given to the Nanking war chest, with which to pance the against Feng.
HO CHIEN'S SUCCESSES. (Wah Tez Yat Pao.)
'Ar
According to latest news from Canton, the Cantonese troops have captured Szewui.
DEPARTING NAVAL YARD OFFICERS.
ENTERTAINED AT DOCKYARD
RECREATION CLUB.
at
SHANGHAI, May 93. Four members of the Dockyard General Ho Chien, the Com Recreation Club, who are leaving mander-in-Chief of the Hunanese for Home to-morrow by the s.8. troops. wired to Chiang Kai Shek Mores on completion of their terms saying that Government forces bave of service with the Naval Yard,
entertained were
a farewell captured Holisien and Papu, and that he has ordered & general at-party on Wednesday. The depart- ing gentlemen are Mr. C. Jones tack upon Liuchow and Wuchów.
(master, H. M. tug Cherub), Mesars. J. Magill and C. Boryer (Inspec tors, Chief Engineer's Department), and Mr. C. Bennett (Naval Store Officer's Department).
UNIVERSITY WOMEN'S
HOSTEL.
DONATIONS TOWARDS THE
BUILDING TUND. “
Souvenirs consisting of silver tea sets and services were presented by members and friends to each of the departing officers, and a concert provided by Dockyard talent pa- livened the proceedings."-
is
A further chain in the mystery that the day arranged for
flat occupation of the
corres pands more or less to the time at which the murder is believed to have taken place.
been taken. At the resumption motives I shall be very pleased to yesterday a wash" amah said that furnish him or her with 'the desired she was engaged by the defendant information. 20 as security. She did not get and that she was obliged to pay
her money back.
Caldor Wife. Gives Evidence. Mrs Matilda dos Caldos said
the Filipino told her he had money and 'owned a sugar factory in the Philippine Islands.
+
He said he intended to open up firm in Kowloon. Later, her husband was engaged as assistant manager.
Filipino gave her husband orders Or Saturday, March 23, the
to go to Canton on business. The Filipino had neglected to give her to the latter's house to ask for it, husband the train fare, but on going her husband found that the Filipino, was out. He was obliged to pawa his mandolin to pay the fare..
appeal to all British subjects to join In conclusion I would again
the League. and thus assist its worthy cause. ́
aanura
The subscription is only $5 per annum, which amount may be far- warded direct to the Hon. Treasur er, Mr. W. A. Dowley, Alexandra Buildings. For a further 83 per official the Navy-the magazine of the League, may be obtained.Yours, faithfully,
L. M.. WHYTE,
Hon, Secretary. Hong Kong, May $3.
MAGISTRATE AND STAB- BING CASE.
TOO HEAVY SENTENCE.
While her husband was away in Canton, the Filipino went away. The agents of the local Nestle Milk A case which "was dealt with by Company came to the shop and de- Mr. T. S. Whyte Smith, at Kow- manded payment of goods supplied,bon Magistracy on Wednesday The Filipino nut being present to afternoon, in which a man was pay the money the goods were taken sentenced to eight montbe bard away. She telephoned to the Water labour on charges of stabbing a Police Station and told them about detective and resisting arrest, was EUROPEAN'S APOLOGY, this. When ber husband came back mentioned in Court yesterday when his Worship intimated that he in- tended to review his decision
TO INDIAN CHAUFFEUR.
The Indian chauffeur of Mr. P. M. Pinquet was the complainant, before Mr. T. 8. Whyte Smith at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday morning, in an assault summons against Mr. A. H. Lake, of the 2.1. Tai Shan.
Mr. Pinquet applied to his Wor- ship for permission to withdraw the summons He said that Mr. Lake had since tendered an apology to the chauffeur,
When questioned, the driver, con We are pleased to be able to
Fire. Balvage Services. Armed Mr. Pinquet's remarks and publish the following list of dons
Lieut.-Comdr. L. M. Bridge, the summons was accordingly allow Lions lately received for the build- ing fund for the University R.N., Commander of the Dockyard,ed to be withdrawn. Women's Hostel A hostel for presenting the gift to Mr. Jones, women students at the University paid a tribute to the valuable ser- .is badly needed, for without it the vices rendered by him in connec women undergraduates are not abletion with fire sivage services. to enjoy the tin privileges of a University camer, and there can be no doubt that well educated Chi nese women can do very valuable work for their country.
Already acknowledged 9,608.91-
YURTHER DONATIONS, The Joint Hon. Tzen- surers of the Or. ganising Committee of the University Women's Hostel beg to acknowledge "the following donatione: Miss P.-Y., Wu
300,00
Mies W. F. Kwok .... Hon. Mr. J, Owen
Hughes
100:00
150.00%
Miss Baxter, £14.0
Mies Wong giediena Miss Buckland for Sale of Sweets ...... Concert on 15/3/20,
10:50
40.00
8:00
:
Appreciative.remarks upon their good work were made by Engineer Captain W. H Michell, A.M.LE, Chief Engineer, in handing ou venirs to Boryer.
Messra Magal and
Mr. E. A. S. Hayward, O.B.E., Naval Store Officer, expressed his pleasure, in view of his own in pending departure shortly, to be permitted to perform the duty of handing over the gift to Mr. Bennett.
In the course of their remarks, the speakers referred to the sport ing activities of the departing members, notably for the Howloon Bowling Green Club, Craigeagower Cricket Club and Civil Service
Cricket Club..
Amusing anecdotes. werb given by the departing officers when their turn, came to speak. Mr. Jones made hit his reference to the 13.093 Dockyard Booration Club's $10,123.41
iron team which defeated the cream of the Colony's lawn bowls. talent in a championship match,
ALLEGED CONSPIRACY
TO DEFRAUD. "
CASE TO BE TREATED SUMMARILY.
on Wednesday, March 30, she told him all about the Filipino's sudden disappearance, and he immediately went to the police. There be, was detained.
Some Monay Estunded, Detective Sergeant Fowlie said he was at the Police Station when two girls made their complaint about not being able to get their money back and prisoner refunded it, de- ducting 38 for their uniforms. They went away batisfied.
The Magistrate said that the mere fact that prisoner had helped to take away money from the com plainants and enable it to be paid into the pocket of the Filipino made him guilty. He was instrumental in defrauding the fokis,
The Magistrate said he thought he had exoceded his powers in sen tencing the defendant to eight months hard labour. Section 38 of the Magistrates' Ordinance only gave him power to sentence a man to six months' imprisonment alto- gether.
He added that the offences, took place in different streets and at different times, but he regarded them as one incident.
Eis Worship pointed out to Detective Inspector Fallon, who was in charge of the case, that the question was arguable whether the offences could be regarded as having been committed on the same occasion or not. The defendant in the case His Worship said that he did not | will be brought before the Court on think that the defendant benefited | Baturday morning for decision. ・・ much by the money, and he was quite willing to accept the state- ment that the Filipino was the "Number One ""and the rwindler.
In convicting the defendant, the The Magistrate further pointed Magistrate said that the defendant out that, to exonerate himself, pris-had helped to defraud poor and oner would have to show that the decent people. The defendant was security money was kept or invest a dupe of the Filipino, who besides ed so that it did actually secure the swindling the other people, had When the case against Douglas services of the employees and could swindled" "bim. Gifford and two Chinese, who are have been paid back at any moment.
*** Permission to Repay. charged with conspiracy, was men. tioned before Mr. T. 6. Whyte. Kowloon Magistracy
Caldos made a plea from the dock Smith
Detective Sergeant and naked his Worship permission yesterday, Fitches asked leare to withdraw, to refund the complainants their
is previous "application for com- money by instalments. He could "was for a business which never bring, no evidence to disprove that he benefited by their money and this, he thought was the only way which he felt he could square things."
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mittal. He asked that the case he treated summarily.
The defendants are charged with conspiracy to defraud a Chinese woman by representing themselves as being in a position to charge ber- with the crime of stealing electri- | city and also of threatening the complainant to pay them a certain
But the fact remains," he went on," you with your eyes open, helped him to swindle them. You know perfectly well that this money was taken fraudulently and that it fosted et ell."————————
The Magistrato said that working people had left good jobs to join this "rotten" business and that they were made to pay large sums as security,
"There is no doubt," said his
In imposing a sentence of one Worship, "that the money was used simply to finance the business. Be month's imprisonment on each cause he told you to do a dishonest charge, the Magistrate said he had comes to prevent the in thing doesn't exonerate you You taken into account the long apeli- stitution of proceedings
should have had nothing to do with two month which the "qulentant" His Worship Axed the hearing ofthe arm whatever."
had spent in prison during the bear the case for next. Wednesday. ·(Continued at foot of next column).ing of the case.
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