"NOT GUILTY."
UNANIMOUS VERDICT IN
MURDER TRIAL.
RELEASED MAN THANKS COUNSEL.
was
A verdict of "not guilty rought at the Criminal Sessions Fostalday in the Taumati murder case, heard before the Chief Justice
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1931.
HONG KONG. STOCK DEATH OF MR. WA.
MARKET.
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CROUCHER & CO'S DAILY REPORT.
AN OLD AND POPULAR RESIDENT.
RESPECTS,
Interest was chiefly confined to LARGE GATHERING' PAY LAST Ewos which fluctuated between Tla 14.05 and Tls. 14.00 for September, cash buyers offering The 14.30
Banks were stronger at $2,040 but
The Colony has sustained a great
THE POSEIDON FUND.
COMMODORE WALKER'S THANKS TO NAVY LEAGUE AND PRESS.
The following letter has been re ceived by Mr. A. L. Shields, Prosi
Unions were neglected with shares ces in the passing of Mr. Walter dont of the Hong Kong branch of
(Sir Joseph Kemp) and a new jury during the last five days. The son offer at $500.. cused. Wong Choung, afina Wong Sik Cheung, had faced an earlier trial on the charge of murder, but the jury failed to agres and a fresh trial was ordered.
The jury retired at 3.48 p.m. and gave their verdict twenty-Ave minutes later, the foreman announo- ing that they were unanimous in finding the prisoner not guilty.
After His Lordship had ordered prisoner's discharge, he became the object of considerable attention in the crowded Court. Approaching Counsel for the defence, Wong Sik Cheung and his wife tendered pro- fuse thanks and respectfully with- drew from the Court.
Counsel's Address. When the case was resumed in the
Wharves and Providents wors placed at 8163, and 86.85 for July settlement
Hotels at $18.95 and Lands a 202.50 are quiet; Humphreys are wanted at 819.50 cash and $20 for September...
Trams gained a little and can be placed at $31.59; Electrics also at 881.25 to 881.30.....
"China" Lights came out at $20.00 September,
Cementa show no signs of im provement but were easier at $20.10 September with buyers at 220,
Dairy Farms are wanted at $30.95 and Watsone:at $10,
July 10; 5 p.m.
morning, Mr. Somerset Fitzroy, for INDIAN CONSTABLE
the Crown, made his final address
to the jury. Counsel dealt with the
evidence of the Crown witnesses
TRAPPED.
Albert Hannibal, head of the firm of W. A, Hannibal and Co.," of Des ̈ ́ Vooux Road Central, who died at five a.m. yesterday at his residence at 5, Thorpe Manor, after a long and painful illness. Mr. Hannibal underwent troilment at the French Hospital, being later removed to his home, where the best of care and medien attention unfortunately preved unavailing, and a bereaved widow and "sister, and a host of personal friends, are left to mourn his death.
the Navy League, from Captain A. I Walker, O.B.E., EN., Commo dore, Hong Kong, expressing the Navy'a thanks to all concerned in the Poseidon Fund
Sir-On behalf of the personnel of the Royal Navy at Hong Kong, 1 desire to convey our warmest and, through you, gratitude to you, to all those at Hong Kong who have subscribed so generously to the local Fund for the relief of distress aris ing out of the 'Poseidon disaster
Tho manner in which all sections of the community have responded Mr. Hannibal was about 50
to the appeal is more than gratify- years of age, and had been a pro-ing and is proof of the affection minent resident of the Colony for felt by Hong Kong for the Royal over 30 years, originally coming oast to join the staff of Messrs.
Our thanks are also due to the Wendt, associated with the well-Navy Longue for organizing this known firm of Eastwood and Holt, Fund and to the Press for their Mincing Lane, London. Some four valuable assistance in the matter.
teen years later, Mr. Hannibal as sumed control of, the whole busi ness of Wendt and Company, under the style of W. A. Hannibal and minister the business until a few weeks ago.
Navy
I understand that, as in the caso
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HONG KONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS.
[ORDERS BY LIRUT, COLONEL L. G. BIRD,
D.B.O. ORE]
Dorps Signals:
Parades.
The Band will parade, at Head-
Pim, on the following dates:-July 10th, 17th, 20th and 24th," quarters for Band Practice at 5.30
It is essential that as many as possible attend these practices. Corps Signals
Parado at Corps Headquarters st 5.20 p.m. on Friday, July 17, for Signalling Instruction. Armoured Car Company-
at Kennedy Road on Monday, June 29 will proceed to Kennedy Road again on Monday, July 13. Remaini- der parado at Headquarters for Revolver Drill on Monday, July 13. Instructors Class, parado Friday, July 17, at Headquarters.
1-Car Section: Those who fired
2-Motor Cycle Section: There will be no parades until further notice exceps the fortnightly rifle club meeting.
Machine Gun Company-
1.-There will be no further parades until Tuesday, August 11,
1831,
2-Platoon Commanders, Platoon of the Sepoy disaster fund last ters will meet on Tuesday, July 14,
Sergeants and Company Headquar
who had stated that they saw "the ACCEPTS MARKED MONEY Company, and continued to adreaitted to the Royal Naval Beneters at 5.30 p.m. to discuss the 1931-
accused throw a rope over the neck
of the deceased. It was, he said, absolutely incredible that the three women, living in different parts of the floor, could have imagined the same things occurring that morning, "Accused's statement was, he, sub-
mitted, a tissue of lies. If the jury
were satisfied that Kau Shinu died
of strangulation, and they were also entisfied that accused put the rope round his neck, no matter whether he intended to kill or not,
then he was liable for the con soquences of his act, and should be found guilty.
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4:
AS BRIBE.
SIX MONTHS' HARD'
* LABOUR.
In the witness box, the complai ant said that on June 24, he re
Loss to the A.D:0..
Trust in this manner, the money will be put to the best possible use,
I am, Sir, yours faithfully,
A. W. WALKER,
Commodore. The local branch of the Navy League has issued the following ex- pression of thanks
year, the sum subscribed will be volent Trust with the proviso that a fixed sum is to be placed at the immediate disposal of each widow or next-of-kin as a direct gift from In local amatour theatrical cir- the Hong Kong Navy League Fund, eles Mr. Hannibal's loss will be and I have no hesitation in saying Serious charges were. proved
most keenly felt, for his untimely that by turning your subscriptions against a member of the Police Force at Kowicon Magistracy you of the Amateur. Dramatic Society
demiss leaves a gap in the ranks over to the Royal Naval Banovolent orday, when Bishen Singh, P. C. which it will be difficult to fill 83, appeared befors Mr. E. W. Mr. Hannibal was a most talentet Hamilton charged with (n) accept actor, and his interpretation of ing a bribe of 85 from Yin Chwan Mr. Popre in the famous comedy, sa on June 25 and (b) with mis- «And So To Bed" cdeared him conducting himself as a police clito many, who had not the pleasure cor at 14, Saigon Street, 1st floor, of his personal aquaintance. Other on the same date.
productions in which Mr. Hannibal The President and Committed of Mr. F. C Jenkin addressed the
distinguished himself were, "The the Hong Kong branch of the Navy jury for an hour and a half. on behalf of the accused. Counsel said
Sport of Kings," and "The Man League desire to express their that this case was the most curious turned to his house about 3 p.m. in the Bowler Hnt," and the sue sincere thanks to all contributors. one which had come within his pur-when he saw the defendant catch view during the last twenty years, ing hold of his little daughter on the verandalı: Ho (witness) said he told defendant that he was the child's father and asked what was the matter. He was told that the girl had thrown some paper over the verandah and if the matter was (2.)-That if there was a reason-
reported, he (scmplainant) would able doubt the charge failed,
(3.)—That where the general evi-be liable to a fine of 895. A din dence was doubtful the absence of cussion followed and when told that the complainant could nct afford that amount, the defendant (4.)-That the conduct of the said he would hush the matter up prisoner fetr the event had been if he was given 25. very strongly in his favour. The disappearance of the father wa significant.
and he based his plea for prisoner's nequital on the following points--
Reason's for Acquittal. (1.) That suspicion, however great, was not sufficient...
motive afforded a strong presump. tion of innocence.
(5.)-That in their evidence the three women and the boy had not only seriously contradicted them serves, but were hopelessly at vari
ance one with the other.
A Police Trap.
Continuing, complainant anid he gavo the matter much thought, and then naked the defendant to re- turn for the money the next day as he did not have any money at home then. Meanwhile he reports led the matter to the authorities and a trap was arranged whereby complainant, was to give a mark- od noto to defendant when he call- ed. This happened the next day and just as the constable was loav ing the floor he was arrested by a European officer who had been a hiding on the floor.
(8.)-That the extent of the Вар on the neck entirely die posed of the women who spoke of, seeing the rope used.
(7.)-That, a rope could not have
Corroborative evidence was given been used and there was no evi by two European officers, after which the defendant went into the dence of anything but a rope.."
box where ho told a lengthy story (8.)-That although death by of how he was asked into the house specified act of violence was in to remove the body of a dead
cusa of these presentations, and, in
fact, the latter-day flourishing to the Toscidon Fund in Hong position of the Society, wore due Kong and cutperts. in no small measure to his talent for acting and indefatigable work.
Prominent Business Man,"
In the more serious world of business. Mr. Hannibal was no less successful, being a member of the Committee of the Association of Exporters and Dealers for some
When the Association years, and chairman in 1917-18. merged in the Chamber of Com- merce, Mr. Hannibal continued to take a keen interest in questiona connected with exports, and was Chairman of a Special Committee
in 1929.
WIS
The response to the appeal has been most generous, and it is hoped that subscribers will accept this expression of thanks, as it would be Impossible to address each one by letter.
Contributions have been acknow
ledged in the Press daily, and a statement regarding the disposal of the amount collected has been pub- lishoa.
The Wreaths,
Many wreaths were laid on the grave, including one from “abs," one from Jins and Alma" and Other another from "Marg"
the wreaths included those from
in the Lecture Room at Headquar 33 Training Season programme.
3-Company Rifle Club, will fire on the Peak Range on Sunday, July 13, at 9 a.m. for Individual Spoon. Shoot and Company Commanders' Cap....
Rango Offeer: 2nd Lieut. V. C. Branson, M.C.
Portuguese Company :----
again, that N.C.O. Classes are hold 1-All N.C.0's are reminded each week at Headquarters at 5.30
p.m, on Fridays,
-All N.C.O.'s will be examined in Efficiency and standard during August on Fridays, August 21 and 28, and on Friday, September: 4.
3-Lewis Gun Classes are held at Headquarters on each Monday at 5.30 p.m.
The Officers commanding the un-
dermentioned Units will issue their Orders separately to their com
mands
3.-The Battery, 2-Engineer Company: 3.Machine Guin Troop.
Boottish Company. Promotions and Appointments. No. 200 Sert, J. M. Jnok, The attery, appointed Quartermaster Bergeant with effect from July 10, 1031.
No 1119 L/Bdr, A. La Colde,
The Battery, appointed Bombardier with effect from July 10, 1931,
No.: 400 Gnr, H. T. Buxton, The Battery. promoted Lanco-Bombar- dier with effect, from July 10, 1931.
Transfer.
No.. 1440 Spr. D. F. Davies, En gineer Company, is transferred to Armoured Car Company, Car Bec- tion, as from July 10, 1931.
Struck Off the Strangth. Permitted to resign:-No. 1280 Pte. J. M. Silva, No, 10 Platoon, as from April 24, 1931.
وهم
The deceased was a prominent member of the Hong Kong Club, and was appointed Chairman last year. He was also a member of the Hong Kong Golf Club. As a committee and Metabers of the mark of respect and evidence Hong Kong Club Staff and Com- of the esteem in which Mr. pradore, H.K, Club, The A.D.C. Hannibal was held by the Officers and Brothers of the Per-
Having Completed three Years' Club members of these organisa severence Lodge, Alessa David Services-No. 455 Tor. T. C. T. tions the flags of
these clubs Sasscon and Co., Mesars, Goddard Beck, Machine Gun Troop, as from were yesterday flown at half mast. and Douglas, Royal Hong Kong Jul 10, 1931,
Mr. Hannibal became a Free Golf Club, Messrs. Mackinnon mason in 1919, and up to the time Mackenzie and Co. Meses, L, of his death was a member of the Everett Inc. Mesara Featreath and Co., Union Insurance Society Perseverance Lodge.
of Canton, Bank Line Limited Mesara, Anderson and Ashe and the stoff, The Chartered Bank.
His oss will be most keenly felt, and condolences are extended to his widow and sister in their heavy
boreavement.
FUNERAL..
dicated it was required that there mustsai which was supposed to funeral which took place yeater have been dumped there. He persisted that the money was plant
should be full and satisfactory proof, that death was neither occasioned by natural causes, disease, nccident, or some other wound or act of vio lence.
Medical Evidence a #Travesty."
(9.)That the medical, evidence, was a travesty of what is called for in a trial for life.
Personal wreaths included these from Mr. H, O. Shrubsole, Mr. A. H. Compton Mr. Alfred Holt, Mr. J. P. Gutierrez, Mr. J. A. There was a very large and re- Plummer, Mr and Mrs. Gordon presentative" attendance at the Duclos, Mr. B. A. Stopani Thomp- zon, Mr and Mrs. R. M. Dyer, Mr. day, the remains being interred at Douglas E. Clark, Mr. W. Jan ad on him by the complainant and the Protestant Cemetery. Many nings, Mr. L. C. Parker Rees, Mr. that he voluntarily gave the note friends attended to pay their last and Mrs, Edward Stone, Mr, and respects and prior to the arrival. Mrs. H. A Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. to the officer
of the hearse, the wreaths at the FE Goldsmith, Mr. and Mr. foot of the Monument made a very F. Syme Thompson, Mr and Mrs. impressive display, particularly H. O. Odell, MTA 8. A. Arthur, Hong Kong A.D,C. prominent being one from the Mr. and Mrs H Owen Hughes,
He was convicted on both charges and was sentenced to six months hard labour on the first and three months on the second, the san tences to run concurrently.
- ‛f;
The Very Reverend Alfred Swann affleinted at the gravesido.
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Strength,
The following has been taken en Corps Strength:-No. 1708 Spr. H. W. Brown, Kowloon Dock, Engineer Company, as from July 6, 1931.
(8gd.) W, H. G. GOATER,
Captain, at a Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C.
NOTICE.
Result of the 1st Round of the
Soldiers Club Billiard Tournament, H.K.V.D..O..
1981-S
Points.
L/Cpl. M. A, Baptista.... 124 Pte. L. Lima 200 L/Cpl. JD Remedios 200 Pte. E. AV. Remedios 200 L/Cph A. P. Silva .... 144 900 L/Sgt. J. C. Remedios Pic, M. M. Silva... Sgt, F..P. Sequeira
2900 200
"A" Co., A. & "B.H, 1,188 points
Anansi Aquatic Bports.
Admission tickets 81 ench can be
Mr. and Mrs E. Mithcholl, Mr. and Mrs. J. D, Humphreys. Mr. and Miss Angus, Mr. D. H. Blake, Mr. H. L. Dennys and Mr. H. Mr. G. A Pentreath, Mr. C. Bul- (10.) That there was ro full and
T. Buxton were the principal mer Johnson, Mr. D Laptaik, satisfactory proof that death was His Lordship's Summing-up, ocossioned by strangulation or of His Lordship, reminded the jury mourners. Others who attended the Mr. A. H. White, Mr, H, L. Den what was the cause,
that if the jury accepted the theory funeral included the following:-nys, Mr. M. J; B, Montargis, Mr. (11.) The external and internal that concussion from the head losers, W, Logan, J. Roberston, A, Rolling, Mr. 8. Lack, Lt. Col. T
The Annual Aquatic Sports will appearances of the ligature mark wound was the cause of death, it Ruport Foster, R. E. Lindsell LA Robertson, Mr A. G. Coppin, offered no guide to the question of would be their duty, to and the sc C. F. Bollants, S. Lack, M. T. Mr. H. A. Lammert, Mr. G. H whether a rope was applied before ensed not guilty. If they were Johnson, JC. Bonuar, C. Bulmer Potts, Mr. P. C, Polte, Mr. J be held at Victoria Recreation Club or after deathin
satisfied that strangulation was the Johnson, H. A Lammert, ALLittle, My Raworth, Mr. Ellams, on Saturday, July 25, 1911, at 9 p.m. (12.)-On that point the state of cause of death and that accused did Shields, R. L. H. Oliver, A, H. Macy L Cosoll, Mr. F. C. Hall, the organs of the body was of vital apply the ligature to the neck, his Compton, A. E. Humphreys, E. Mr. A. H. Abbas, Mr. Ho Kom obtained at Valunteer Headquarters importance, and the evidence as to Lordship explained four points on Hosis, A. H. White, E. Humphreys, Tong, Mr. Rupert Foster, Mr. and, and the Victoria Recreation Club, their state was confused and con- which they would find him guilty. C Mycock H. A. Taylor C. Caer Mrs. Joseph Gould Mr. John Ro Entrance fee 50 cents per man per tradictory, and therefore nesiess.
seless In conclusion, big Lordship said Clark, G. P. Lammert, H, H, H. bartson, Mr. J. Herron, Mr., Hovent, whether team or individual The Chief Justice, summed up the that prisoner remained in the house | Priestley, Alan Cameron, E-HodgeraMEDavenport invents Entries are to be made in evidence in the afternoon and dealt and at his work after the occur Carpenter, WT. Simmon Sim- Brown, Mr. U. Spalingor, Mr Gwriting accompanied by the neces with the inconsistencies in the ovi rence. It was extraordinary that mone, WA Cornell, GA, Pen- A Harriman Mr. Ar Hoffmeister, sary fees, to CB.M Padgett, at dence of the women, the evidence if two men committed a crime, and tranth and FG Herridge. Mr. S. Lack, MORTE VC and Volunteed Headquarters not later of the boy, who had contradicted one of them bolted, that the other Sir Joseph Kamp, the Chief G. B. Labrum, Mr A. H Pate, than 8pm on Monday, July, 20, himself in the most extraordinary should remain That was a point Justice, was also pressat, as were Mr. and Mra, A. L. Sheilde, MT Jashion, and the medical evidence, in favour of the accused
the Hon, CGordon Mackie, and F. G. Horridge, MT. G. Pater son, Mr. Quan Cheong and Mru, which was unreliable. The jury then retired and gave Col T. A. Robertson
Man Loong. (Continued at jcot of next enlumm) their verdict as stated.
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