THE HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1930.
OLD MAN SHOT IN ROUND THE COURTS. CORRESPONDENCE." THE SILVER SCREEN. AERIAL DEFENCE OF
COLD BLOOD.
ALLEGATION AGAINST A CHINESE FUGITIVE,... ·
FIVE-YEAR-OLD OFFENCE.
Extendition proceedings com- menced yesterday at the Central Magistracy before Mr. R. E. Lind sell against a Chinese named Wong Yin Yau, who is wanted by the Canton authorities for alleged mur- der, armed robbery and kidnapping Mr. H. Somerset Fitzroy, Assist. ant Attorney-General, appeared for the Crown and Mr. W. D."Owen represented the fugitive."
A MINIATURE ARSENAL:
BOXING DECISIONS.
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At Kowloon Magistracy yester (TO THE EDITOR OF THE “HONG KONG
"DAILY PRESS."1 day, a Chinese passenger of the A.. President Lincoln faced the charge of amaggling a Lugar pistol, three spare magazines, 337 rounds of re- volver ammunition, an air gun and eight boxes of air rifle shot, into the Colony. Defendant plead- ed guilty but said that he was not aware of the regulations.
SIR. With reference to Saturday night's big fight, I shall be very much obliged if any of your readers could tell me, just to settle a friendly argument, what exactly constitutes a foul blowi
From my very limited experience
A GOLD RUSH STORY AT THE QUEEN'S.
A picture with sound synchroniza tion. The Trail of '98," now showing at the Queen's, depicts the perilous wanderings in Alaskan wastes of ambitious hands of people moved by the lure of gold. Bliz zards, snow-storms and torrents of melted ice are shown with sound accompaniments, and not a few are
PACIFIC COAST.
U.S. SPRING EXERCISES.
(UNITED PRESS.]
San Francisco, April 4.-Winged defence of the Pacific Coast against
theareties invader will occupy a prominent place on the active. programme of the 1930 field 'exer- cises of the Army Air Corps which opened to-day, following yester
In the course of his evidence. of the Noble Art, I always thought seen to fall by the wayside in the day's grand aerial review at Ma-
Detective Sergeant Kellet stated, that the arms had ammunition were found during the search of passengers' luggage, and they were hidden in various ways. The am- munition was packed in soap boxes, and placed in the middle of several other boxes of real soap.
Defendant anid the packing was done by his son; he wanted the arms. etc., for his own protection in the country.
Outlining the case for the Canton authorities, Mr. Fitzroy explained that so far as he could make out, it would seem that in 1925 the fugitive and about ten others parti- cipated in an armed robbery of the bouse of Wong Taui Yip in the
His Worship said the defendant Tin Hau Village, Toishan District.might have wanted the stuff for After the robbers had ransacked his own protection but it was diffi the place and stolen about $1,000 cult to estimate the seriousness of
that if one man hits another below the belt, that is a foul Also, if a msa hits his opponent after the gong had sounded, that likewise is a foul.
That being the case, it was in deed surprising that Rowles was not disqualified for if he did not do the former, he certainly did the latter, both in the first and second rounds.
great adventure. Behind the pic- ture is a beautiful story of love between Dolores del Rio (Berua) and Ralph Forbes (Larry). The villain, Jack Locasto, acted by Harry Carey, steps in to separate the devoted couple, but all works well in the end when Locusto perishes in a fire which destroya the vity.
A humorous atmosphere is occa somally thrown into the story by the acting of Karl Dane, whe car
ther Field.
Spectacilar manoeuvres in which 350 army planes will demonstrate the defence by air of grent har- bours and cities bordering the Pacific will be combined with new tactical theories of aeroplane opera-
tion
in money and jewellery, and secured the offence, and imposed a fine of feree insists on sitting outside the maddened crowd in the Arst stage which will be concluded on April
$250.
Another Chinese was before the Magistrate on the charge of posses sion of an air rifle. The man was arrested in Jordan Road. but as the Police were not pressing the charge, he was let off with, a
the inmates (three men and a woman) they took the mes out of the house and marched them off,
Half an hour later owing to fatigue, Wong Tani Yip, who was an old man of 80, could not proceed any farther. It is alleged that the fugitive then ahot him with his re-caution.. volver, firing three shots into the unfortunate man's head and jeaving him to die on the hillside. "It was undoubtedly a callous murder," added Mr. Fitzroy.
Continuing his story, Mr. Fitzroy said that apparently the country- side became alarmed and the Village Volunteers were called out. They followed the robbers and came upon them. They opened fire on the robbers, as a result of which the latter fled, leaving behind the two persons they had intended to kidnap.
One of the two captives, maid Mr. Fitzroy, would tell the quart that in spite of the fact that lie had
The rific was ordered to be con fscated.
A BRASS THIEF.
An elderly Chinese woman ap- paired before Mr. Whyte-Smith yesterday on the charge of larceny of a quantity of brass which had been removed from Polier launch No. 5 while lying at Bailey' ship- yard for repairs.
It was stated that three women went into the yd around the sea- wall and were seen removing the neta!, when they were chased by a watchiman. Two of them made good their escape but defendant was arrested.
She was fined $5 or a week's im- prisonment in default.
PERUVIAN WOMAN AND OPIUM.
not seen the fugitive for five years, he could recognise him. The other would say that he had known the fugitive since the latter was a boy. Both these men were duly called and they each corroborated Mr. Fitzroy's opening. In answer to NO EVIDENCE AGAINST THE
Mr. Owen, both witnesses said that
they thought the robbery took place
SAILOR.
The Peruvian woman, R. Vivas, at about 4 a.m. on December 14. Both also said that they recognised and Zaciente de Carvaldo, sailor the fugitive is one of the robbers on Lourd the Portuguese gunboat because of the torchlights which Adamastor, whose arrest was re- some of the robbers carried. Both perted in the Daily Press yester further stated that they knew it day, appeared in the course of the was the fugitive who shot the de-morning to answer to charges of ccased because the bright starlight unlawful possession of a large that night enabled them to see the quantity of opium and dutiable
cigarettes..
act
In answer to the Magistrate, one of the witnesses said that the fugitive bad been to America and had returned to his village about ten years ago, when he set up as a school teacher for two years. Since then, the man bad had no " honest occupation" and since 1925 he had not been to the village.
Vivas repeated in Court the story ahe told Revenue Officer Grimmitt and the Police about the basket bes ing handed to her by a men to carry out of the Macao boat wharf,
In answer to his Worship as to why she should accede to carry basket for a Chinese who was a perfect stranger, she said that the man sought her assistance, as she had nothing is her hands at the time.
A feature of the programme, as outlined by Mr. F. Trubeo David- son, assistant Secretary of War, In one of the local papers, it was
in details received here by Major General John A. Hices, who has charge of the exercises, will be a stated that from where the referee was sitting he could not see theries, as a mascot, a flat-iron thrown mimic battle in which air squad. alleged foul blows very clearly, but at him by his wife when he escapedrons will defend San Francisco
If the re- that is a poor excuse.
in the train which carried the gold. against an enemy fleet.
of their journey. The bumour is sustained by Tully Marshall, who enters into partnership with Karl Dane. The latter wrecks the gold commissioner's office when they find that the claims which they have been at great pains to secure had been taken away from them by the scheming Locasto,
ring biter a man had shown signs of being the victim of an unfair blow, that is entirely his fault. In this particular instance the referee did enter the ring, but not till after the blows had been delivered.
Marine Smith fought like a true sport; in spite of the fact that he was in great agony, he carried on till the last, and I for one am sure he would have given Rowles a jolly good run for his money had every. thing gone smoothly,-Yours, etc..
FIGHT FAN.
Hong Kong, April 14.
DR. WU NOT TO RESIGN.
[Faou cun owN CORRESPONDENT.]
The final week of the programme, 24, will be given over to a demons. tration, for the first time, of all
Pursuit, bombardment, attack, four branches of army aviation. and observation squadrons will be called into action in sham battle formations to repel a simulated invasion by a coalition of powers. (Red) who are presumed to have been at war with the United States: (Blue) for a period of six months when the attack. upen, the enàst
OCCUTA
Waiting for Reinforcements.
It is also assumed that the Fanama Canal has been bombarded and wrecked to such an extent by enemy air raiders that repaits cannot be made for several months;
the Pacific Fleet is bottled up in San Francisco Bay, while the At
Red forces established in Pennsyl vania. It is further assumed that the Reds have occupied Southern California.
VESSELS FIRED ON
ROBBERS TAKE POT SHOTS IN CANTON WATERS, It is reported from Canton that while on her way to Canton fromantic Fleet is operating against the Shuntak district, the steam launch Wo On, with cargoes of silk and passengers, was fired on by robbers from the bank when she
The special situation," Mr.
the actual field arrived near Shektan, last Satur-Davidson said in his outline, "as day. The attempt proved futile it applies to
exercises, assumes that our forces, when the guards on board returned consisting of three corps of two the fire and the vessel sailed away divisions each, supported by Army artillery and Army troops, ste at full speed.
fighting to delay further Red ad- vanees pending reinforcements. On April 17-the day when the third plusse begins the Blue Army starts its operations at Stockton and Peters
of
Caron, April 14. Contrary to current reports and editorial commeats in the local newspapers, Dr. Wa Pak Liang, Chief of the Bureau of Social Affairs, is not going to resign. In an interview with the writer at his
Another vessel returning to Shan- office this morning, Dr. Wu said tak from Kongmoon was also fred that inspite of the hostile attitude, but fortunately, the craft was
successfully manoeuvred out of the herbalist doctors he is going harm's way. Shipping circles are ahead with his well defined pro- now urging the Canton authorities to deal with the robbers in that gamme for social reforms, "I am trying to do away with supersti tion, quackery and other century-NAVY old evils in Canton," he said. “It is natural that I should come into conflict with the conservative ele- ments whose very livelihood, would he affected through such reforms."
"The time will come," continued Dr. Wu, when every one will have to recognize and accept my reforms lor the betterment of humanity."
FRENCH PRIEST KIDNAPPED.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. ]
Regarding the identification of the fugitive, witness said that he pick- ed him out because of his small
His Worship remarked that there eyes and large forehead. Mr. T. Murphy, who was present at the was no evidence against the sailor identification, atated that the for possession of opium, although
CANTON, April 14. fugitive was picked out at once, Revenue Officer Crimmitt said that
Reports have come to hand stat- in spite of the fact that ten men he included him in the charge be of about the same size and all wear cause he was in the company of the ing that the bandits of the Lukfung ing the same clothing were lined woman and they both entered into District have kidnapped a French up with the fugitive. He also the same car outside the wharf, Catholic priest. The exact where- added that all the men were made Zaciente, however, was acquitted of abouts of the kidnapped priest are
the this charge, and on his plea of not known. to wear straw hate identification, owing to defendant's guilty to possession of dutiable
cigarettes, he was fined $13. peculiar forehead."
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The case will be continued on Thursday next. Mr. Owen indicat- ed that his defence would be an alibi..
'A FATAL BLOW.
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE AGAINST BOATMAN.
Efforts are at present being made The woman, together with the to locate the foreign missionary small boy who was in her company worker, and the military authorities at the time of the arrest, was rein Swatow in co-operation with the nanded until noon to-day, when his Magistrate of the Lukfung District Worship will deal with ber on the are combing the mountains in ar cordance with orders from Canton. opium charge.
A CANINE STOWAWAY. DOG CAUSES JUNK OWNER TO BE FINED.
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The original charge of assault by a boatman, who, together with
A junk mistress was charged be others not in custody, attacked one Chan Pun on March 28 at Sham fore. Mr. Whyte-Smith at the Kow shuipo, had to be temporarily with loon Magistracy yesterday with drawn. The case came before Mr. keeping a dog without a licence, Kowloon allowing it to be abroad unmuzzled Whyte-Smith at the
the and also landing the animal with- Magistracy yesterday, when
out a permit from the Colonial Magistrate was told that the com- plainant had since died of his in Veterinary Surgeon. juries and a more serious charge would have to be preferred..
Detective Inspector Fallon asked for a remand of 48 hours and ex- plained that the complainant died two hours after the first charge was drawn. The Police wiabed to con- Bult the Crown Solicitor before drawing up another charge.
His Worship remanded defendant antil Wednesday morning.
Mr. G. 8. Hugh-Jones appeared in Court-later, and informed the Magistrate that he would be re presenting the defendant in the
Case.
Accused informed his Worship that the dog came into the junk without her knowledge when the was loading cargo in the country, The presence of the animal wo discovered after the junk had sailed and she had no alternative but to carry it to Hong Kong.
The Magistrate replied that de fendant should have reported the importation of the animal to, the proper authorities on her arrival in the Colony. If she had adopted that procedure, they would pro bably have relieved her of the animal. She was fined 815.
The local French Consulate has nade representation to the Canton Government on behalf of the kid- napped priest, requesting it to use every means to secure his release. The Government in its reply stated that it is trying its best to get the French missionary out of the bau- dits' lair as soon as it can.."
ALLEGED THUGS.
SEQUEL TO NGA CHIŃ WAI ROBBERY."
خير
Two men, alleged to be involved in the recent armed robbery at a hut at Nga. Chin Wai, Kowloon City, on Saturday, appeared before Mr. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday on charges of robbery with violence and wounding one of the occupants.
The first defendant had to face a further charge of receiving part of the property stolen.
At the request of Detectiva Ine- pector Kallan, his Worship remand ed the defendants for a week:
ared.
LEAGUE'S "SEPOY"
FUND....
DONATIONS STEADILY COMING IN.
FIRST LIST.
The following contributions have been thankfully received:
Navy League
£95
The Advertising & Publicity
Bareau
10
H.E. the Officer Ad-
ministering the Gov-
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25
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Shewan, Tomes & Co. 100 Captain Branch........
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F. H. Taylor D. W. Tratmaa N. 5. Elli A Old Shell Back
April 12, 1930
The task of our air organiza- tion will be to attack enemy posi tions at Stockton and Modesto as well as to conduct a campaign to keep enemy aircraft, especially those equipped for bombardment. from functioning. The climax of the field exercises will take place on the fourth day and will consist of an air defence of San Francisco against a naval attack."
SAFETY FIRST.
FOKI CARRIES JAR OF NITRIC ACID.
A fuki of a goldsmith's shop was charged before Mr. Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy with carry. ing a jar containing aitric acid without attaching to the receptacle the secessary warning that it con- tained a dangerous substance.
Sub-Inspector Cheater Woods told the Magistrate that the man was arrested when he disembarked from the Mongkok Ferry. The acid in the jar was capable of dissolving a onr-cent piece within four minutes. Defendant pleaded guilty and was fined $15.
SHORTHAND EXAMS.
TECHNICAL INSTITUTE RESULTS ANNOUNCED.
the examination, Fitman's Shorthand, held at the. Technical Institute, Kowloon, January 20, the following were successful:-
Speed. 90 words a
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80 words a minute: Cheung Cho $692 & £35 Yin, Kwok Yik, On, Bertha A.
Remedios, Taut Ben Ali
W. A. DowLŻY, Hon. Treasurer, Alexandra Buildings.
70 words a minute -Kam Yean Watt, Mohammed Izhag Ranch.
60 words a minute:-Emily Fox, Leung Wah Ping, Ng Luk Ming, Carmen N. da Silva, Hercia Silva, Kam Yean Wait
50 words a minute:-Choy Yuer Shauk.
We are informed by Mr. W. A. Dowley that since the issuing of the the "Sepoy" Fund, organised under First List of donations to the auspices of the local branch of Theory (Stage II.): Abdul the Navy League, further sums Khalid Ismail, Awtar Singh Sek. The latest donations include 8600 Wong, Ivy Chenalloy, Dost have come to band totalling. $1,341. hon, Samuel Bolshaw, Che Bun from Mess. E. D. Sassoon & Com- Mohamed Khas, W. H. C. Hirst, pany's interests, and 8250 from Sir Kar Wai Tan, Kwok Yik On, Richert Ho Tung. A detailed list Kwong Tsang, Mohamed Hassan, Emin Manuel Sahmet, Sheik Ab will be issued later.
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