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COLLISION SEQUEL.
EUROPEAN SUED IN THE SUMMARY COURT.
SANITARY BOARD.
ARCHITECT ASKS FOR A RULING.
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JAPANESE CLAIMS DAMAGES, EATING HOUSE LICENCES
DISCUSSED.
At the fortnightly, meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday. Mr. J. S. Gibson, architect, appeared on behalf of the owner of 2 and 3, Sing Wood Road, whose application for installation of water closets at the premises had been refused.
Damages to the extent of, 8500 was olnimed at the Summary Conrt yesterday before Mr. Justice Jacks by Mr. B. Kawahars, proprietor of an eating house at 10, Peking Hload, Kowloon, when he sued Principal Printing Offloor A. B. Didsbury, Victorin Gnol, as a sequel to in .juricu received by plaintiff in a Mr. Gibson said that he was there
collision between defendant's car
to make a strennous portest. An and a public riesha in which plaia-application for the installation of till was a passenger.
four water closets was originally Mr. F. C. E. Rendall appeared approved, but the dwner Inter de for the plaintiff and Mr. Fcided to instal only two, in which D'Almia, jun, for the defendant. case he did not consider it necca
In opening his case, Mr. Rendall said that it was pot nerary for sary to advies the Board of the reduction. Mr. Gibson also said him to prove negligence because de- fendant had paid $12.00 into Court.
that he could not agres with the
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1930.
NEW TERRITORIES GAOL WITHOUT THE UNITED ASBESTOS
ASSOCIATION.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR FORTHCOMING SHOW:
TO BE OPENED BY LADY PEEL,
OPTION.
AGENCY.
SENTENCE ON POLICE INTERPRETER.
STATEMENT OF PROGRESS
AN APPEAL POSSIBLE,
OF LIQUIDATION.
POSITION EXPLAINED
The final preparations for the Mr. ́E. H. Williams yesterday. A statement on the work an New Territories Agricultural Show, passed sentence of two monthecomplished by tho, liquidators of which will take place over the week-hard labour on Li Tsan Pui, senior the United Asbestos Oriental and at Shek Wa Hut, near the interproler at Police Headquarters, Agency, Ind, why maile of an ex- Sheung Shui Railway Station, have who appeared on remand on a just been completed and the indica charge of having attempted to ob- tions are that a every, respect the tain from a dicenced hawker, a sum show will be à groot success. of 830 by false prétences.
In anticipation of a large attend- In giving judgment, his Worship ance, the committee have made rejected defendant's story that the special arrangements withi the money was repayment of a lean. Ho Kowloon-Canton Railway to run described it as unconvincing. His special trains at excursion prices. Worship anid he was convinced that For this they are indebted to Mr. defendant had attempted to obtain
the 830. loon Canton Railway. R. Baker, the manager of the Kow
Lady Peel will open the Show at In sentencing defendant to two 2.30 pm, on Saturday, and it will months' hard labour his Worship Every arrangement for the comfort
Mr..DiAlmada said he was not / Select Committee's view that the remain open during the week-end.said he bore in mind defendant's
prepared to admit negligence. The money paid into Court' was the amount due for medical focs, and Wie defendant thought it was only fair that he should pay this as the plaintiff saw a doctor on the sug gestion of the Inspector on duty at Central Police Station.
Mr. Rondall continued that the accident occurred at Queen's Road near Wellington Barracks. Son thing struck plaintiff on the, back. of the neck, dazing him. When ho recovered his senses, he found that the car and the ricsha, coolie, were not there. He reported the accident at Central Police Station and saw Dr. Nicolson, who advised that he should have the soft muscles of his neck massaged.
Mr. Rendall pointed out that there was a Bill of 831. for inassage, $2.00 for a balm, and 8130 for less of earnings owing to his injuries.
Défendant's Evidenco.
Defendant stated in evidence that
installation was a mixed one.
Mr. Lo disagreed with Mr. Gibson, pointing out that the change should
cation wan for four water closets and
of visitors has been provided. The long record of good sorvion in the Queen's Cafeteria will be catering Police Department. for European food in the restaurant that will be there and Chinese food
it was required to amend the mum-able with meals. ber, a different set of circumstances might arise which should be con- sidered by the Select Committee.
After further discussion Mr. Gib. son requested the Board to favou.! him with a ruling for his future guidance.
5,000. Exhibits,
Mr. M. K. Lo, who appeared for
traordinary general meeting of the concern held yesterday. The Company went into voluntary liquidation in March, 1929.
Mr. J. P. Warren presided and others present included the Hon. Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, Hon. Mr. J. Owen Hughes, Mr, T. E. Pearce, Mr. L. G. 8. Dodwell, Mr. H. J. Silva, Mr. R. G. Vieira and Mr. W. M. Barton (acting secretary.)
The Chairman addressed the meeting on the present position of the liquidation, when he said :- Giontlemen, as you will remember,
mesting of shareholders was hold on March 10, 1929, at which a resolution was paded to the be notified, for if the original appli-will also be available. In this con. defendant, asked his Worship to
nection, the committee of the Show grant a stay of execution as in id effect that the Asbestos Company has arranged for drinks to be avail-received instructions to make the should go into voluntary liquida- By kind permission of Lieut. application with a view to appeal.tion with the late General Man- Col. Lacky and Officers, the pipera Apart from the appeal, however, agers as liquidators. The present of the 3rd Battalion, the 9th Jat Mr. Lo asked his Worship to treat meeting, as you are aware, hau hoon Regiment, will play a selection of
the defendant as u first offender and called to enable the liquidators to pipe music on Saturday,
to give him. the option of a fine. tay bofoto the mooting an account Mr. Williams said he did not of their acts and dealings and of Exhibitors from all parts of the think he could do that. It was a the conduct of the winding-up dar. Now Territories will be participat-
ing the year following the confir- ing in the Show, and it is antici-serious offence. pated that there will be same 4,000
mation of the resolution for the to 5,000 exhibits. The committee
winding-up of the Company. tore indebted to Mr. Wong Kan Fuk and Mr. Wallace Harper for the lean of two motor trucks for the transport of exhibits,
Some very handsome prizes will England would' take that fact into be presented to the winners; inconsideration and would not send cluding a very handsome trophy the prisoner to gaol. Sending him given by HE. Sir William Peel for competition between the various to prison would not do society any districts, the winner to be the disgood. He did not think the pro- frict that scores the highest num her of points in both. Chinese and European vegetables. The cun will be won outright by nay district winning for two years in succession.
vegetables, there will be a poultry med cattle show.
Eating House Licences. Dr. Basto urged the meeting refuse an application for an eating house licence at.32, Sai Street. Mr. F. C. Hall niso stressed the annuit ability of the premises from the point of view of light and ventila-
tion.
Mr. Wong Kwong Tin said that he could not agree with these opinions as there was a licensed place only ten yards away in an- other street where there was no
His First Offence. Mr. Lo pointed out that it was defendant's first offence in 10 years and he felt that a Magistrate in
Disposal of Stocks,
During this period the liquida, tors have been gradually disposing of stock in hand and collecting outstandings, which has enabled the overdraft with the lank to be paid off. You have had in your accution were pressing for impri-bands a statement giving the
soniment.
Mr. T. Murphy, Assistant Direc- tor of Criminal Intelligence, who
balance sheet and Profit and Loss Account is a May 10, 1929, kumĄ mary of fiquidators' recripts and
he was driving his car, which con- kitchen and the cooking was done In addition to the exhibition of conducted the prosecution, said the payment May 11, 1929, to May 10,
on the pavement... -
Put to the vote, the majority of addition to the usual efficient
police arrangements, the Chines the members were in favour of resection of the Police Reserves will fusing the application,
Discussion ensued on correspond
he sending twelve men for duty nt the Show, and the St. John Am bulance Brigade will have parties ence relative to an eating houseof men in attendance on each day. licence at 05, Wing Lok Street. It was explained that the application was refused by the Select Com mittce, but the applicant has now requested that the matter be re- opened.
Application Reconsidered.
FATALITY AT KOWLOON. GODOWNS.
JURY'S COMMENT REGARD. ING CRANES.
tained his wife and thres children, along Queen's Road, and he was, following two other cars. After the second car had passed the ric sha, the coolle suddenly swerved outwards. Defendant at that time The brakes was passing a tram. were applied, but the fender of his ear struck the ricstin wheel gently, lifting it up about six inches. At this time the passenger jumped out and went away, as he was later in- formed by his wife The ricsha did not turn over, and only slight
Mr. Lo said that he was a party The circumstances surrounding damage was done to the wheel.
to the refusal of the original appli- the death of a Chinese, who was About a month later, continued eation and he was guided in this No. Wharf, Kowloon Godowns, killed by a crane falling on him at defendant, the plaintiff approached decision by the report of the Inspec-on November 23, was inquired into him for compensation. A meeting tors. The owner had since spent at the Kowloon Magistracy yester, was arranged with Inspector Alex-61,000 in improvements and he (Mr. Coroner nesisted by a jury con- day: Mr. H. R. Butters satas ander, but the defendant failed to Lo) saw, no reason why the appli- sisting of Messrs, J. H, Shaw be present.
cation should not be considered foreman), A. Gerson and I. Cross-examined by Mr. Rendall, again. Ho thought the least the
Hassain, defendant denied that the accident Board can do was to look at the was caused through his not using premises before refusing the appli- reasonable care while driving the cation..
CAT.
Inspector Shaftain, who was on duty at the charge room, deposed to receiving reports from both plaintiff and defendant. It was then stated that the coolie had been maid $1 as compensation and that the plaintiff had been hurt at the back of his head. Nothing was Baid with regard to liability.
After hearing the final submis sions of the solicitors, his Lordship reserved judgment.
EXTENSION TO Y.M.C.Ą BUILDING.
NEW WING TO COST AT $140,000.
The erection of a new extension
to the Young Men's Christian Asso
Dr. Uttley, Medical Officer in charge at the Kowloon Hospital, stated that he examined the body at the mortuary and found that the skull ́ean and brain were com.
The Medical Officer of Health, in pletely smashed, the deceased must auswer to Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, have died almost instantaneously, said that in his opinion the "prey Mr. K. O. Hamilton, Govern- Expert evidence was then given mines would not be suitable for an ment Surveyor, who stated that he eating house even with the improve examined the crane four days after renta.
the accident, and found that the base plate which was made of cast After further discussion the meet-iron was cracked all the way round, ing decided to ask the Select Com-leaving the bed plate intret. He mitteo to consider the matter dent the crane must have carried
found that at the time of the ag
again.
nlond of 1:300 lbs. Ordinarily the crane could carry 1,700 lbs. The only
conclusion. I have come to," said Mr. Hamilton," is that some extra load must have been npplied to the jib of the crane at the time of the accident. The actual weight would not have made the crane break."
Mr. G. R. Sayer presided at the meeting, and members present were the Hon, Mr. H, T. Creasy, C.B.E. (D.P.W.), Dr. W. V. M. Koch, Mr. Wong Kwong Tin, Dr. H. A. Castro Basto, Mr. M. K. Lo, Dr. G. W Pope (M.O.H.), Mr. F. C. Hall, and Mr. T. N. Chau..
'DOUGLAS LATEST-
ADVENTURE.
INDO CHINA.
At this stage the Coroner decided to adjourn for a time for the jury to pay a visit to the scene of the necident.
After the inspection the Court resumed, and Ha Sun, follow worker of the deceased, stated that on the day of the accident, decensed was working with two other men on the wharf. Witness was on the which was raising the plate when suddenly, the crane broke and fell on the wharf, killing the deceased almost in stantly.
ciation building in Salibsury Road, BIG CAME HUNTING TRIP IN lighter working the crane Kowloon, will shortly be put in hand, and it is understood that the cost of the scheme will be upproxi- mately 8140,000.
The extension will be the same height as tho present building, from which it will extend by 114 fect...
Hollywood, Dec 15-Mr. Doug las Fairbanks, tho moted cinema star, announced to-day that soon
¡Cant. I. D. Thomas of the Row ho as going to French Indo-China Toon Godowns stated that the lighter on a big game hunting expedition.was built in 1024 and the erano Mr. Fairbanks said that be will was installed the following year. sail from Los Angeles on January The crane had never been used he
The new wing will include a swim. He will leave ahip in Siam and fore.
bar natynking pool, voertad, grousede
lounges and a hall for entertain ment purposes in the firet and cecond floors, while the remaining floors will be made use of as re: sidential quartėra.
other Indo-China point to prepare for, his hunting expedition,
It is presumed that on route to Saigon for his big game hunting Mr. Fairbanks will pass through Shanghai.
offence was a very serious one. There had been a lot of trouble and corruption among native constables from time to time and the police had to prevent it from reaching the senior interpreters...
1030, Realisation Account for same
period, and also a statement of affairs as at May, 1930. Since then, the work, of liquidation has taken its usual course, with the result that the Sundry Debtors decount has been reduced to
The defendant had for years acted, an interpreter to the Inspector | 81,019.98; General of Police and as such was Further sales of stocks and ma considered the senior interpreter at trials have been innde, amounting Headquarters. The fact that the to 22,399.05, this reducing the I.G.P. took a serious view of the
onse was shown by his decision to figure of outstanding books to The credit balance at bring it before the Magistrate in- | 815,840.27. stead of simply dismissing the te
the bank now amounts to $12.818,-- fendant, with the approval of His Excellency, the Governor, as he had 19. The balance of stock will be power to do,
liquidated gradually, and every His Worship granted a stay of opportunity will be availed of to sentence, Bail was increased from close out this account as 2001 as 8500 to 8750.
possible, although you will realise that there are certain items of
THE NEW CHINESE which it is very difficult to dispose,
TARIFF
CHANGES MADE BY CEN-
TRAL GOVERNMENT.
Further details with reference to the new Chinese tarifi have been made public by the, Chinese Press which states that, according to reliable information, the National Government held a inceting last the new tariff schedule which had week and made, certain changes in been presented by the, Ministry of Finance for final examination and approval. Pastika
The report says that the highest increase relates to tobacco, cigar- ettes and liquors, the National Government having fixed the im port duty at 50 per cent.
With the exception of certain exempted articles, the lowest duties concern metals and sundries, such, for instans etc., these being as keys, paints, Berewa, glass, levied at five per cent, A
Motullisation plant has been part-
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ALL
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INCLUDING
HORNBY TRAINS
FAIRY CYCLES
MECCANO SETS MOTOR CARS
LESS
SCOOTERS
25%
ETO, ETC.
ALL DOLLS
AT
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TAKE IT TO THE XMAS PARTY.
The Viva-tonal Columbia
PORTABLE GRAMOPHONE
“CADET”
model
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BUILT OF PRESSED TEEL
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The Anderson Music Co., Ltd.
Shampooing Rugs
ly disposed of and wo are in, treaty for the sale of the balance, together with the patent rights. It has. boon found very difficult to find a purchaser, for the steam launch which is on the books at $1,000, une here again we must await: favourable conditions.
The property at Taikoksui, CLEANING standing on the books at 867,000, should realise considerably more
received any satisfactory offers. the this, but we have not as yet
UNION WATERBOAT MEETING.
moro BEFORE
SHAREHOLDERS CONFIRM
RESOLUTIONS:
ordinary general mesting of the Resolutions passed at an extra-
Union Waterbout Company, Ltd., an December F, were confirmed by another meeting. of shareholders held yesterday,
The duty on matches,, which at the present time stands at 7.8 per cent. will go up to as high as 40 per cent, whilst artificial silks and Mr. J. P. Warren (Chairman) soaps will be taxed to the extent of moved the confirmation of the re- 30 per cent. as against 10 per cent solution which was seconded by Mfr. at present...
W. E. Van Eps and carried un- A reduction from 25 to 20 per animously. cent, is noted ch fine arts, draw-At a further moeting, convened ings, paintings, sculptures, etc., and immediately afterwards to discuss other duties will remain approxi-resolution regarding a soheme of mately the same as before with a arrangement of the company's fin few, minor changes. Berances, the motion was seconded by An official copy of the new tariff Mr. D. V. Stevenson, and carried charges, which will become effec- unanimously.N tive on February 1 next, has not Besides the Chairman, there were
the jury returned a verdict of local importers are said already to death by misadventure," but have ordered large stocks of goods, added that the Kowloon Godown especially those coming under the should have their lighters tested cinesification #Luxruies," which, with full loads at least every sixthey hope will arrive here before
the now dues come into force..
months.
hindio ad A “Var Gaer (directors) and Mr. D. E. do Souza secretary) and the following share- holders:-Messrs W. E. Van. Eps, LG: 8. Dodwell, and D. V. Steavenson.
and
Carpets
AFTER CLEANING.
THE STEAM LAUNDRY COMPANY,
Head Office and Works:-Mongkok, Tel, 57032, (Kowloon Hotel Depot) Hong Kong Depot:-16, Bibloy St., Tel. 21279, (Peak Hotel Depot) Peninsula Hotel (Visitors only). Hong Kong, Hotel (Visitors only,)