HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1930..
CORRESPONDENCE. TONG KA WAN OR COURT INTERLUDE.
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WHAMPOA?
OPENING OF NEW PORT
AGAIN POSTPONED.
According to a Cunton report, the Kwangtung Provincial Govern- ment has decided to postponed the opening of Tong Ka Wan ne a duty.
THE PROPOSED AQUARIUM. free port.
́ÍTO THE 8017OR dr THE “ HONG KONG
DAILY FREES."]
Sin,-I should be greatly obliged if you would kindly extend to mo the courtesy of a little space in your valuable paper to give my opinion anent the proposition to have an aquarium in this Colony as suggest
· RUSSIAN BAKER AND SOLICITOR.
SEQUEL TO ALLEGED
ASSAULT...
LADY MOTORIST FINED.
DANGEROUS DRIVING IN NATHAN ROAD,
ARMY DRIVER AS COMPLAINANT,
ALLEGED ARSON,
DISCHARGED MAN GIVES
KING'S EVIDENCE.
The case in which Li Sui Ping nad three other Chinese are charged- with conspiracy and attempted Amusing passages between Mr.
Grson was continued before Mr. R. Horace Lo, solicitor for the de-
Mrs. Marjorie Doris Labrum a day's hearing. Chan Yan Fong, tho E. Lindsell yesterday. At Satur- fence, and Mr. M. Piankoff, the defendant in a caso yesterday fifth defendant, was discharged and Russiau, took place at the Contral at the Kowloon Magistracy inttien put in the witness box. Magistracy yesterday when the
which C. B. Bunney, of the
Mr. H. Someract Fitzroy is for
7.
Defendant plended "not guilty,"
first and second defendants.
Most of tho Canton officials are, of the opinion that the opening of Tong Ka Wan will greatly affect latter was complainant in an assault R.A.S.C., took out a summons the prosecution while Mr. Leo commercial port. In Dr. Su Yat Ecse employed at the bakery of along Nathan Road in a manner the development of Whampoa as a charge. Tho defondant was a Chi-against her for driving a motor-ent d'Alınada, snr., appeared for the Sen's scheme for the reconstruction Mstars, Lane, Crawford, Ltd., in dangerous to the pubiis on October of the country, the opening of Wanchai, where the complainant is Whampoa as a commercial port is the bead baker. considered to be of paramount im- portance. Dr. Sun urged that the ed out without the least possible delay. Moreover, the geographical features of Tong Ka Wan are not so good as those of Whampoa.
The proposal to postpone the
ed by the Hon. Mr. J.. P. Braga in opening of Whampoa should be car said that the defendant, who work, wards the Star Ferry and waxing meal. The first, second and
the Inst meeting of the Legislative
Council.
I have very carefully and with grent interest read the full report
of the proposition and also the cor- respondence on this subject in the
fourth defendants ant down to the
Continuing his evidenco, Chan Yan Fong said on the night of October 18, he was at 77, Wing Lok Complainant's Story,
In the witness box, the complain-Strent where he prepared the ovon Giving evidence, Mr. Piankoff ant said that he was driving to ed on the ground floor, visited the approaching the Police Training ueal with Li Cheung (second son first Hoor to use a mixing machine. School when he noticed two vehicles of first defendant, who is not in Witness told him that the motor coming in the opposite direction, was overheated and the machinea lorry in front and about 20 yards Chow Chan, who had lived in the custody),; and a man named Li could not be used. Defendant went behind it, a motor car. As he was place about one month, and was out from behind and attempted to fendant was at the Po Tai Ship: pass it. Witness had to swerve to ping Company, in Connaught Road avoid an accident. Major Harris, who was a passenger in witness" car, instructed him to take down the number of the car. It was car No. 2007 and was driven by a lady.
local newspapers, and it is my opening of Tong Ka Wan will be away but returned later with some nearing the lorry, the ear swung presumably a kinsman. Third de-i
referred to the Provincial Govern-icing mixture and started the motor in second gear. Witness went up ment for consideration.
to the defendant and pushed him asido before putting the motor in first gear.
LOCAL PROBATES.
FOUR CHINESE ESTATES
candid opinion that most of the population here do not quite under- stand what Mr. Braga has in mind.
This gentleman has apparently in) mind, the launching of a new local industrial enterprise in the fish industry, and ho evidently seca rightly that the first, most essentia) and indispensable step in this in- dustry is an aquarium and Probate has been granted locally laboratory for scientific research as in respect of an estate of $18,800 established in various places in the Far East, expecially in Japan and Manila. This is sadly lacking in this Colony although it promises a
bright future.
1
Scientific research in Europe is on mich a high standard that there are not only in the principal towns large factories for preserving and canning fish but also numerous fishshops where meals are provided at very moderato prices. Even fish refuse is of great utility there in the manufacture of excellent manure and fish flour is a great foodstuff for pigs, and many parts of fish
ACCEPTED.
left by Tang Man Fong, student, inte of 103, Wanchai Rond, who died in January last at the age of 23. In a will made shortly before his death he appointed Tang Shiu Shan and Tang Mun Tun, father and elder brother respectively, as the executors. It is left to the elder brother select one of his 2018 as the future heir to the estate.
Hong Kong estate worth $17,300
was left by Leung Lok Hing, alins Loung. Cheong Kee, alias Leung Hing Kee, alius Leung Shun Kee, who died at the Tai Leung Bazaur, Shan Tak District, Kwangtung, A
Weat.
finished washing up at about 6 p.m. Continuing, witness said that be
when his master sent him to the Po Tai Co. with instructions to send the other foki back for his inval.. He did not see his master again till midnight.
The defendout went downstairs for the second timo, but he return-In witness' opinion, the car was ed with an iron bar and shouted going along at about 30 m.p.h. "Strike, the Russian." He was
Continuing, complainant said that. about to strike the complaint the three
cars passed almost when the latter warded off the blow abreast of each other; he heard no Cross-Examination Reserved. by putting out his right hand. In horn sounded from car No. 2097. Asked if he could identify any swinging the bar, defendant lost his Coolies were engaged at the time clothing from a heap found by the balance, and at this moment wit-in road work on the left.
Police at Po Tai Co.'s premises, neas seized the two ends of the
Complainant's evidence was cor-witness said he picked up a pair of iron bar together with the man and roborated by Major F. Harris who trousers, a blanket and a quilt carried him to the No. 2 Police added that in overtaking the 'bus, which belonged to first defendant. Station. On the way the defendant the car appeared to be going He also found other articles which bit witneas in the forearm.
straight towards his car. The last he recognised. Mr. Lindsell: You carried him witness put on the brakes larply the whole way i
and pulled up on the side of the road,
Wituosa: Yes, I carried him the whole way because my skin is not so dainty. I did not let him go,
Cannot Answer Riddles, When Mr. Lo commenced his cross-exṇmination, witness remark-
When Mr. d'Almada was asked
if the wanted to cross-examine wit- ness, ho stated that he had only. No Danger,
received instructions the enme morn. Giving evidence, Mrs. Labruming and knew nothing about the admitted driving the car in ques-case. He explained that cross- tion but submitted that there was examination at this stage might not no question of any danger as that | ba of bonefit to his clients. He
are used in the manufacture of August 20, last year. Probate ofed that if riddles were put to his part of Nathan Rond was wide therefore asked his Worship for an
medicines, etc: Thicae manufacturea
the will has been granted to his cannot, surely, be made without only daughter, Leang Man Shuk, scientific laboratory, and an io- who is temporarily residing at 50, crease of the fish industry cannot be made without having first of all a good aquarium. I see great prospects if this industry is taken
in hand in this Colony on a sound business basis in view of the great -variety of very good fish that
abound in these waters.
Enclosing herewith my card. Yours, etc..
AQUARIUM. Hong Kong, October 27.
Bonham Road. Everything is be queathed to the petitioner, who is the sole executrix appointed in the
will.
Fan Ho Tsun, a minor, 10 years of age, who died intestate in June, 1928. at 7, Po Hing Feng, Hong Kong, left an calate of 80,300 in the Colony, which is half share of property bequeathed to him under a former will, while his surviving younger brother, Fan Ho Un, holds the other half. His mother and
OIL LIGHTERS LAUNCHED. guardinu has been granted letters
BUT AT BAILEY & CO.'S SHIPYARD.
On October 24 and 25, two new
of administration to the estate which is to be held for the use and benefit of the surviving brother when ho reaches the age of 21.
Another local estate dealt with is
steel oil lighters, built to the order that of Ethel Ho, otherwise Ho Li of The Texas Co., Ltd.. were suc cessfully launched from Mossrs, W,Kwai Kiu (or Knu), formerly of 36, Mongkok Road, Kowloon, who
Yard.
S. Bailoy & Co.'s Shipbuilding died in May last while on a visit The lightors are intended for har-She left 84,000 in the Colony. It to Shanghai to sock medical advico." bour service, carrying petroleum, is directed in a will made by the gasolene, fuel and other oils in bulk decensed that on her death every at the owners' depot in Manila and ́will be towed down by the s.s. Kam Kailing on October 30.
he would not be able to answer them as English was not his nativė
language.
been sufficient time between the de- Mr. Le suggested that there had fendant's first visit and the second one for the motor to have fooled down.
had two ladies and three children enough for six cars to pass. She adjournmonL,
Mr. Fitzroy, intimated that the as passengers and was proceeding. deofence bad the opportunity to to Castle Peak. Near the ginger cross-examino if they so wished, but At the same time a car coming from the examination being reserved. factory, she passed a 'bus in front. he would not raise any objections to the opposite direction passed her.
The magistrate remarked he would
Hearing was then adjourned.
Proceeding, Mrs. Labrum said allow cross-examination to be de that she did not see complainant's ferred. Witness: How do you know!
car until she overtook the 'bua and Mr. Lo: I don't know.
has there were no coolies working Witness: Then how can you say there. Her car was then going at about that 1
a speed of about 20 m.p.h.
then I'
His Worship What happened
Mr. Lo: I suggest to you that when he came up with the iron bar you struck him?
Defendant: What hapneded? I
Witness: 1 hit him firat? He told just passed! I did not see any
you!
Mr. Lo: Yes.
Witness: He is a liar.
菊
Mr. Lo: You are much stronger than he is t
Witness: Well, what do you think?
Mr. Lo: I should think an, Witness: Then why do you ask
me?
Magistrate Intervoces,
the question. Do you agree that His Worship: You must answer
you are stronger ↑
Witness: I agree, you bet. After a demonstration as to how he was struck by the defendant, witness remarked: "If I had not caught the bar ho would have killed charity at the discretion of the per-me and I would now be an angel." son named in the will,
Further hearing, was adjourned until this afternoon,
thing is to be converted into money and handed to her son when he comes of age. In the cent of the They are designed to carry 250 death of the son before that time, tons dead-weight of gasolens on a the money is to be devoted to load draft of 66 in salt water, The hull is divided into four separate compartiment tanks. by single cross and amidship bulk- henda. The fore and after, Com- partments being utilisod as chain lucker, and stores and pump rooin
CROWN LAND SALES.
at
AMERICAN AIRMAN KILLED.
PARACHUTE ENTANGLED IN BURNING PLANE.
(UNITED PRESS.]
cur swerving. I never thought any. thing wrong had happened until: Sergeant Clarke stopped me
San Diego, Calif., Oct. 21 Nathan -Road and asked me if I Lieut. C. R. Nell, Marine Corps accident. One of my fier, was killed to-day when his friends said to me at the time: parachute caught on the wing of a "By Jove! that driver did give burning auroplane from which he you a look!"
had leaped an instant before.
had
Did you see the other car slów down and swerve to the sidef-No, The other ladies supported de- fendant's evidence.
His Worship (to defondant) think before you passed the bus you should have seen whether the road was clear or not instead of swerving at 20 m.p.h. Fined $10.
JAPANESE TALKIES.
FOX COMPANY'S NEW VENTURE.
Now Kowloon Inland Lot No., Tokyo, Oct. 22-The Fax Film 1413, with an area of about 2,470 Production Company, which has respectively. Double wood fenders KEEN BIDDING FOR KOWLOON | square feet, was sold to Mr. Li penetrated into the film industry
extend from fore to aff.”
LOTS.
The lighters follow the usual do. sign of such towing craft, having There was keen bidding at the Bush deck with swim ends, and ore Crown Land Office yetaerday when fitted with raised hatches, deck thres lots of land were offered for house, pump room skylight and salo by publje auction.
Yick Wong for 98,700, the upset al Japan recently through purchas price being $3,088. The land is ing nearly 1,000,000 yen shares in situated at the junction of Tai Po the Shochiku Film Production, the Road and Poplar Street..
largest production company in
The plane caught fire while Lieut- cant Noll was flying with Lieut. Joseph P. Adains, the latter acting s pilot. Both men hastily unbuck- Iled their safety belts and looped.
out of their seats.
and descended safely to the ground, Lieutenant Adama jumped clear Apparently Lieutenant Nell must ava pulled his rip-cord too soon, as the "chute" opened almost as he fell from his sont and the sud- lenly-opening fabric caught against the wing. Carrying its helplessly entangled passenger, the aeroplane crashed in flaines to the ground.
FILM STAR DIVORCED,
MISS GLORIA SWANSON,
【UNITED PRESS.]
Swanson, one of the most noted of Los Angeles, Oct. 1.-Gloria
the Hollywood film stars, go-day A price almost double the Japan, bas announced its first ven Henri la Bailey dela Falaise, Mar. filed suit for, divorce from James original amount asked for, was ob- turo into Japanese talkies, ual hand operated windlass and The first lot, New Kowloon Inland | tained for the third and fast lot. It is learned that as a first experi- was married in 1925,
quis do In Coudrayo, to whom she accessories much as bollards, fair-Los No. 1412, situated at the june- New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 1414. mort, the Fox Production will
Thoy have one, adopted strild, leads anchor davit, lamp mast, otc., tion of Fuk Wing Street and Shek Bidding started at $28,380 and by make a screen vorsion of the Dai-daughter by a former marriage.
Joseph, while Gloria Somborn is a for the safe working of the boats.
The service pumps are electrically. Kip Mei Street, was sold to Mr. bids of $100 was raised to 253,500 hosatan Pass," a popular bistorical Miss Swanson's name before, she driven from shore cablu and the Kong Siu Tung Bidding started before it was knocked down to novel written by Kaizen Nakazato, entered movies and matrimony was pipe arrangement is so arranged at 87,013 and by bids of $100 was, Messrs. Chu Leung Hang and Chu which is one of the best sellers in tra" with Ensenay Studios in Chi- Klanowaky Beginning as an "ex that any particular. tank can bo uned ur emptied frour deck controlloventually-raised-to $14,100--The---Foot-Bing The land is situated at
ted and hy in US UP BONE DOwtis Junction of Tuk Wa Street and years. Kanya Morita, a noted tude with Mack Bonalt Comedies with special indicators to avoid square fret and its annust rental is Yes Chou Street, and has an ares Kabuki player attached to Che in California and later, with her accidental opening. - way?
Imperial Theatro," "will", be The vessels have been built to
the keen intelligence aiding ber natur- of about 23,660 square foot: It has star in the proposed. Fox talkie, al beauty, she rose to stardom with Lloyde requiremonts throughout. (Continued at foot of next column.) an annual rental of $180)
it is reported.
the United Arfists:
838.
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