CANTON PERTURBED DEFENDANT WEEPS
ANXIETY REGARDING KWANGSI THREAT.
VESSELS COMMANDEERED TO TRANSPORT TROOPS.
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A Canton messige to hand states that there bas been considerabla arixiety among the Canton mili- tary authorities caused by the re port that the Kwangsi rebels aro returning to their astive province from Hunan. Trops are being withdrawn from Southern Huna to cope with the threatening situa- tion in Kwangai, where fighting is expected to break qut soon. The Kwongsi rebels, who have recently sustained very heavy casualties, are expected to arrive at Kweilin ia north-eastern Kwangsi in a week
The 50th Canton Division under Major-General Yu Hon Mow is leaving the northern border of Kwangtung for Kwangsi. Scores of vessels have been commandered by the Canton Military Headquar
tors for the transportation troops up the West River to Wu- chow, and more troops will soon be withdrawn
from to Kwangsi Southern Hunat
It is reported that General, Chen Tsai Tong, the Commander-in- Chief of the Canton armies, is re- turning to Canton "to confer with Governor, Chen Ming Shu on the new threat to Kwangsi.
Taking Frecautions. Defensive action will be taken by the Canton troops on the West and the Kwei Rivers and loyal Kwang- si troops under Chu Wai Chun, the Kwangsi Pacification. Commis- sioner, and Commander of the First Kwangsi Division, have been dispatched to Pingnam.
IN DOCK.
INTERESTING EVIDENCE IN BANK MURDER CASE.
WHAT THE DOCTOR FOUND.
Li Man, who is charged with the murder of Fung Sik Cheuk at the Hung Tak Bank on May 24, burst into tears yesterday in the dock witness from the bank while a testified against him. -
That considerable public interest is shown in the case is evidenced by the fact that every available seat in the Court was takeo up, while quite a number were content to stand through the proceedings.
In the course of his evidence a foki of the bark told the Court that when he woke up on bearing cries of "Save Life" and when he saw the body of Fung Sik Cheuk bleeding on the floor, he ran into a. room at the rear of the cubicle
and locked himself in. He could not tell what was going on outside as he was too frightened to look
out!
Dostor's Evidence.
Dr. G. H. Thomas, of the Govern- ment Civil Hospital, said that on May 21 the defendant was admitted to the hospital suffering from a gix-inch wound in the front of his neck. All muscles right down to the wind-pipe had been severed and the cut only just missed the wind pipe. The doctor treated defend ant after having the wound stitched
up...
Froin the clean-cut nature of the wound the witness formed the opinion that it must have been the result of a clean slash with a sharp
Nanning, the capital of Kwanggi, is still in the hands of the so-call- esl people's militia, who have de-edged weapon such as the chopper clared their loyalty to the Kwangsi rebal leaders., Co-operating with them are a handful of Kwongai troops Bandits and communist hands under li Ming Shu are threatening to attack the, vity:
Apprehension among the populace of Nanning is evident as looting and incendiarism by the bandits have occurred in the vicinity of the city. Shops have closed their doors and people are not allowed to go out after dark. Curfew is declared in the evening.
Cantonese Claim Successes. The Canton Government and Military Headquarters have receive ed numerous telegrams. from the forces in Southern Hunan claiming many victories. According to these telegrams, the Cantonese troops are pursuing the rebels towards Chi- yang and Yungchow. Recently the retreating rebda sustained 4,000 casualties, while over 5,000 were taken captive.
One of the telegrams reported that Kwangei najor-general, Leung Chiu Ki, had been killed in action. The troops are confident that they would capture Chiyang in the im- mediata future.
It is reliably reported in Can ton military circles that Colonel Tom Kai Sau of the Cantonese army was wounded near Chiyang on Wednesday.
Martial-Taw in Canton, Due to the possibility of another invasion by the "Ironsides" who were recently defeated in Huns by the Nationalist forces, martial- law was declued in Canton on Thursday.
This news as brought to the Colony by passengers arriving from Canton, and the result is that shipping between Canton and the West River has been temporarily suspended.
· (Wak ̃Tir'Fat · Pao.)
CANTON, July 4, Martial-law was declared in the
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produced in Court. From the depth of the wound witness thought that some pressure also must have been
used.
The wound was most probably self-inficted, added the doctor.
Regarding another man who ap peared in Court with a scar extend- ing from his nose to his left cor (who gave evidence later) witness said that he had also treated this person. The man had two wounds. on his admission to hospital. The wound on the face was a very severe one, being five inches long and quite deep. The second wound was on the shoulder.
The doctor concluded by saying that both wounds could hardly have been self-inflicted.
Felt a Blow. Ching Cho Wui, a brother of two of the four boys who were killed, who was himself badly cut, giving evidence, said that he was sleeping on the first floor at the time of the occurrence. He woke up, he said, when he felt a blow on his face with a sharp instrument.
He felt only
one blow and at oner jumped up and shouted Save Life." Witness said that the man who cut him was Li Man." "I saw him run away by the passage in the fat. When I first opened my eyes he was running past a bed next to mine."
Are you sure it was this man?" asked Mr. Lindsell pointing at de- fendant."
"I am sure of his identity," re- plied witness.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1930.
BOY DECOYED FROM FAILING TO REPORT
VILLAGE.
ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN SOLD FOR $140.
INTERESTING CASE IN
KOWLOON,
Three Chinese, two men and a woman, were yesterday before Mr. Whyte-Smith 'nt the Kowloon Magistracy on charges of kidnap ping and harbouring a B-year-old boy. Sergeant Meadows, for the prosecution, asked for the with drawal of the charge against the woman and the addition of a charge against second defendant of aiding and abetting the first de fandabt. His Worship acceded" to the police officer's wishes,,
Mr. F. H. Losoby appeared for. the second defendant.
The case for the prosecution, as presented by Sergeant Meadows, was that the boy was found missing. in Sha Ho Village in Canton on December 13, 1999. It was alleged that the child was kidnapped- and brought down to Hong Kong and taken too 79 Wu Chow Street by the first defendant. At this time, the second defendant was-also liv- ing at this address
After the kidnapped boy had been in the house for a few days, steps were taken to sell him. The second' defendant got into communication with two women, who were instru mental in obtaining a purchaser, a Hakka woman.
Chan Sze, mother of the boy, who came down from Cantob, gave evidence that on December 13 at Sha Ho Village, Canton, the Erst defendant took the boy 'out to tea at 12 noon and did not return.
$300 for That!
Chan Ngan, the woman who was charged in connection with the affair but had been released after the charge, against her bad been withdrawn, was called ag a witness for the Crown. She said that she was taken to the first defendant's house, where, the child was staying, by the second defendant. The first accused had then claimed to be the father of the boy and intimated that the mother had died, and that he wised to raise money to go to
Singapore. Witness said she enquir ed the price, and was told that, the boy would cost 3300. To this she ejaculated. "What! $300 for that!"
ACCIDENTS.
SEVERAL CASES BEFORE MAGISTRATE.
LADY MOTORIST FINED.
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Several cases of failing to report motor accidents were heard by Mr. R. E. Lindsell yesterday.
In one case, Miss Lee Sung Yee was fined $10. The accident took place in Queen's Road East on June 17, A rickshaw was damaged to the extent of $25, and a Chinese passenger had his coat damaged to the extent of 81. Both damages were made good and hence no re- port was made to the authorities. Defendant further pleaded that she did not know the regulations.
In imposing the fine, Mr. Lindsell. told defendant that it was her bounden daty to make herself ac-" quainted with the regulations,
Lorry Driver Fined.
A lorry driver who pleaded guilty to failing to report an accident and with negligent driving was fined
$50.
It was stated that defendant tried to pass another lorry at n bend in Stubbs Road. In doing so it almost ran into an Austin car driven by Mr. Davit: Actually the defendant's lorry ran into the lorry it was trying, to pass.
Conflicting Stories,
When a Chinese named. Chu Shing Sing was charged with fail- ing to make a report of an accident in Shaukiwan Road, Mr. Horace Lo, who appeared for the defendant, explained to his Worship that there had been no accident.
AN ENTERPRISING CONCERN.
NEW 'BUSES FOR ABERDEEN.
A further step towards improving their service by placing five new Gur buses on the road is being taken by the Aberdeen Bus Com-
pany.
The new buses were on view t the Central Police Station com- pound yesterday and were much ad- mired by all who saw them. The bodies, which were, constructed by Mesars. Man Wing Tai, contractors of 141, Baulkley Street, Hunghom, were built on careful lines, there being plenty of windows and the ceilings have been made exceptional- ly high.
Pressmen and others were taken out for a ride on one of these 'buses by Sub-Inspector Saunders- who expressed satisfaction with its performance, and stated that it is' very easily handled, behaving just like a light car. During the drive, the bus was put through a very
and the foot brakes functioned at ever test but it behaved very well
the slightest pressure on the pedal.
The 'bus is on a low chausis and is fitted with a four cylinder engine. of 20 horsepower speed, which with a four-speed gear, given the vehicle remarkable hill climbing capacity. It is one of the most economical buses in service in- Hong Kong, doing from 14 to 15 miles to the gallon of petrol There is accommodation for 20 passengers and three "attendant.
The price of the chassis is £443, while the price charged for the body is 81,500, which is very rea- sonable considering the nature and quality of the work.
The Aberdeen Motor Bus Co.'s service extends from Aberdeen village to Connaught Road West, near Salt Fish Lane and the fare
for the long trip in the new buses is 25 cents first class and-20 cents) second class. In some of the older
What happened, according to Mr. Lo, was that the defendant was driving his car along Shaukiwa Road at the time. When it came to a part where the road narrowed down, permitting of one one vehicle passing through at a time, the de- fendant's ear stopped to allow a tram to pass An old woman whobuses there is also third class, the was walking along the road ap parently got frightened and fell down. The driver and everybody in the car immediately got out to ace if she was injured, but apparently she was not. She was very excited and scolded the people in the car, It was for that reason, that no re- port was made to the police.
The case was adjourned in order that the doctor from the Govern- ment Civil Hospital, who attended the old woman, could be produced.
His Worship asked witness whe ther on that statement she had meant that there was something wrong with the boy. Witness re- plied that she uttered those re- | DEPARTURE OF MR. W. J. marks because she thought the child's complexion was rather dark.
Continuing, the woman said that the purchaser, a Hakka woman, was obtained, and the boy fetched 8140. This amount, less 814 com- mission, was handed to the first no cused through the second defendant. Mr. Loeeby (in cross-examina tion): Supposing this boy had s nice complexion, how much would be worth?
"city last nightTM
Answering another question, wit-i Squads of troops and police are patrolling throughout the city, andness said he could not say if defend- pedestrians are not allowed to pass ant had anything in his hand.
or walk near the various military organizations.
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Vehicular traffic is also being. held up.
General Chen Tsai Tong is ex pected to return to the city from Shiukwan this evening
EXCESSIVE HEAT IN
CANTON
Accused Breaks Down.
In answer to a question by the
defendant witness said that he saw only a side of defendant's face.
Defendant: How was I dressed f Witness: I can't remember. His Worship: Can you any whe- ther he wore dark clothes or light clothes or what
Witness: I don't know. Suppose it were nice fair girl, what would she be worth. I don't know. I have never sold any child before..
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If you never dealt in children how did you come to say "What 8300 for that boy?"... I don't know what the value of any child
The case was adjourned.
LAUNCH CREW SUE FOR THEIR WAGES:
EMPLOYER NOT PRESENT
IN COURT.
Ho Wa Fook, described as the owner of the steam launch See Lee, was not present at the Summary Court yesterday to defend writs According to a Canton report,
Witness: Eis jacket was lighter brought against him by his em uaueually hot weather is being ex perienced in the city, the tempera-than his trousers.
ployees for a total of 8207.60. There were six claimants including ture being often between 93 and 95 At this stage defendant broke degrees. The excessive heat bas
an assistant coxswain and chief en gincer.
Comprasad specially affected the labouring into tears in the docke. classes, and overal coolies have suffered from júnstroke, 20
Dealers in cold drinks are doing a thriving business. In the even- ing streams of people flock to the public gardent the Bund, the Bath ing Club in Tungahan and Lichee Bay.
Witness, continuing his evidence, said that he had known defendant for over two years and as far as he could any there was no bad feeling between defendant and witness
family,
STOKES.
·A· WELL-EARNED RETIRE- MENT.
fare for which is 18 cents, but this will be abolished when the new fleet is placed on the road, during the next week.
The time-table kept up by the service is a 20 minute one through- but the best part of the day, but during rush hours, in the morning, tiffin time and in the evening 'buses. run within ten minutes of each other.
MOTORISTS' ATTITUDE TO RICKSHAS.
KOWLOON MAGISTRATE'S
'REMARKS.
In registering # conviction against a motoristy who was alleg Yesterday afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Jed to have bumped a ricksha from W. J. Stokes left the Colony by behind causing it to turn over, Mr. the St. Albans for Sydney, N.S.W., Whyte-Smith at the Kowloon. Ma where they will settle down.
gistracy yesterday gave the opinion Mr. W. J. Stokes retired from that drivers of motor car and buses
the Marine Engineers' Guild of China isat January, where he had keld the post of branch secretary for ten years, prior to which, he had served for seventeen years a chief engineer in various vessels sailling on the China Coast.
were apt not to give sufficient con sideration to ricksha coolies. Ha remarked that ricksha's had as much right to the road as motor cars.
According to Miss Hilda Guter- riss, the complainant in the case, she was riding on a ricksha along He was prominent in the arbitra Nathan Road, the western half of tion of 1920, where he supported which was under repair, at 5 p.m. Capt. D'Olivegra in the contest on May 28. The defendant's car, for better pay and conditions in without sounding its horn, came up the outside vessels of the China Coast, and his labours were success from behind, collided with the ful in the final award of the ar-ricksha, and knocked it over. bitrators, which has remained with Cross-examined by the defendant, out increase to this day, in spite Miss Gutierrez stated that she did of the great rise in cost of living
and the collapse of silver currency.not make any signal that the rick-
Mr. W. J. Stokes had been a very sha was to go to the rights active member of the Engineers In-
The ricksha coolie, however, in stitute, and had been the Honorary Librarian for many years and Pre- his evidence, stated that just before sident during the year 1928.
the accident, his fare knocked on He made a special study of Hor- the side of the rickaho as if im aldry, and was always very keen
in seeing the Union Jack in its plying that she desired to go to the proper design and measurements right.. wherever it is flown.
His hobby was always work and The Magistrate pointed out that this he did in the interest of others, it was rather strange that the in a strong, straight and fearless rickaba coolle should have agreed. way,
His recreation was more work of with the defendant on that point. different kind, and in his hours. He decided that even if the 'rick Mr. F. X. d'Almada, snr., ap- of relaxation, he enjoys nothing she had been ordered to change its pearing for the plaintiffs, proved better than a cup of strong ten and
direction, there was no reason why the claims by calling formal evida pine: ence of the wages due to bis clients will be missed by a large num the motor car could not have avoid- The Puisie Judge, (Mr. Justice ber of friends in Hong Kong, who ed the ricksha and costs in each case against dement in Australia and good health Wood) gave judgment for claim will with him a very happy retire
fendant.
to enjoy it.
The Magistrate registered a cad tion against the defendant
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