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THE CHOLERA
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EPIDEMIC.
it THREE CASES IN
HONG KONG
PRECAUTIONS SUGGESTED BY
THE M.O.H,
The return showing the number of notifiable came which have Econ re- ported in the Colony during the 24 hours ended on June 20, containe the unwaiceme news that there were two cases of cholers, both imparted,
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Upon alling on Dr. G. W. Pope, Medical OfBeer of Health, oir res presentative was told think there WILS no cause for any alarm, though he
Dr. Pope) had alrondy made car-" tain remmmendations to the Gov- drnment regarding proventive steps combat the disease should it assume Araver proportions. Dr. Pope added that since the two cases were reported. (both from Canton) another case had come to the notico of the authorities. This was when the body of a man wis found on the Tang On Wharf yesterday after- neen and it was presumed that this man was also from Canton.
Vaccine
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 1932.
"THE FOURTH BROTHER” AND THE POLICE REFUSE COLLECTION.
WITNESS' HAPPENED IN THE DETENTION ROOM.
ACCOUNT OF WHAT
LOCKED UP FOR MAKING OMISSION IN HIS STATEMENT!
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Lau Mo Kwong, who was in the Company of Zimmern and Cheng Kwok Yau og the night of the murder of George Fung, was the principal witness called yesterday when the hearing of the ensongainst Cheng Kwok Yau, who is charged with procur ing the murder of George Fung, was continued before Mr. Wynne does at Central Magistracy yesterday.
ACCUSED'S BEHAVIOUR PASSING
SCENE OF MURDER.
Lan, who had given his evidence: Did you faish your statement Lt chief on the previous day, was o'clock I did not finish my erpas-examined by Mr. Hall Brut-statemens at 7 p.m.
ten yesterday. In answer to Mr. What you told is in evidence yes- Britton he said that accused had terdny did not take two hours to trouble in sarting his Austin car sell you know I was asked many on the night of March, 24, after details, and at intervals. they had left the Pauline Dancing!
Can you tell us why you were Andemy and bound for, detained 1--Because. I forgot to tell Vase Randi. Witness, said that they that on that night we met Zimmera had to wank the rar begirl at the corner of the King's fore it could be started.
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Speaking of Chang's remark that
You omitted to say that, so they
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BUS OVER AN EMBANKMENT.
WOMAN PASSENGER SUSTAINS SEVERE
INJURIES.
Passengers on Castle Ponk- Kowloon experienced an extremoly fortunate escape from death when the vehicle, ran over a bank when Bearing the Tsun Wan Police Sta- tion? It turned turtle, dropped about twelve feet before it finally rame to rest, lying with the wheels, or what was left of them, upwards..
The bus was running from Ting Shan to the Star Ferry, più Castle Peak and Tsun Wan and when it got to within a few yards of the Tsun Wan Police Station, so the driver said, he had to awerve quick. ly to avoid a group of people, and, in so doing, ran off the rond.
There were only three passengers
them were injured. Wong Kiu, a in the bus at the time but all of
married woman, sustained severe injuries to the head and had to be taken to hospital, but the other two, a contraster and 11 coolie,
When asked if the Government he thought a motor accident had locked you up --The questioningscaped with superficial wounds and had supply of vaccine, Dr. Pope, laken place, when they alw censed at that stage, and the ques
said yes,
peared to him a possible explana tion of the presence of the crowd,
Mr. Srution: On Peeing than erwth, did Cheng drive at the same spied?
Becnus you omitted to tell them that, they detained you 7-Yes, and
the questioning consed,
a small supply." Heemed outside the Yeung Wo Nstioning officer became angry and I added that more could be made if ing Home, withen gave it as his was then delined, necessary, the time required for cpinion thas that observacion up- its preparation being about ten days. There was a rumour to the cffect that the people from Canton had bought up all private supples of the vaccine from the local stores and although Dr. Pope did not con- Arm this, he said that he agreed this he had heard some talk to
tunt effect.
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Any Danger? When asked if there was nay dan- guy of the epitomic spreading to Hong Kong, Dr. Pope said that Hong Kong had been very lucky as far as cholera was concerned in the past, but as there was so much com- munication between Canton and this port, he did not like to say anything one way or another.
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Witness: Yes,
He did not seeelerate in any way No.
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With the exception of that was there any other alteration in your statement --What I snid at the
time was correct.
Was any change made against you?No.
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Where were you detained 1-The first night in the room next to the charge room.
shock. The driver, and conductor were both found to be badly shaken, and, in the case of the kamer, he jury as the front portion of the bus was particularly lucky to escape in-
shak the full weight of the dangʊ and was wrecked.
The incident occurred shortly after 8.15 p.in.
on Monday and officers from the Trum: Wan Police Station were soon on the scene ren dering assistaten,
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Refening in the two detectives! "who, appeared on the scene while Zimmern and wildens were waiting
viously given him money on several dutside Cheng's house at Village Is that a cell 7-- No. a detention occasions and that the
sums had (Road, witness said he saw nothing | rom. unusnal about the two They did not look suspicious "to happened the next morning
him.
persons.
Mr. Brutton I am going to put to you what Zimmern says about them two persons and I want you to say whether it is true or not,
As precautionary measures, Dr.Zimmern said in" evidence that Pope said it would be well for the Cheng said. You want me to walk public to bear the following in
the rond of death?" Did you hear wind:-
that --No.
"Nothing unbelled, in the way of local
fruit and vegetables should be taken, said Dr. Pope.
Water for drinking purposes, also, faculd be boflad. Another
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medicat practitioner
No local frait or fruit from Can- ton should be eaten. This applied Lo fruits with thick skins auch an hichees and, huninas, as well as to soft fruits, a particular warning "against penches being issued.
lee-ervam, except at establish- mends where, evary possible precau- tion is known to be taken, should be avoided: also mineral waters unicas imported or produced by standard. firms such as Messrs. Watsons, and Messrs. Thornhill.
The Government Spalux! At yesterday's meeting of the Sanitary Board dr. Busto asked if any precautions had been taken to provent the spread of cholera into this Colony, and if so what precau- ticam?
A further question suggested the advistibility of saking some precan- tions immediately.
As Dr. Basto had not given the necessary notice the questions were neither answered nor discussed.
A VICTIM TO THE DISEASE.
REY. FR. SAUL DIES AT CANTON
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am asking on this occasion, if
That was the first night. What
noon I was sunt for to be question ad again and after that" four of us were dstained in the same room, that is, Zimmern, Christie and a män named WBlie.
How long were you kept in the same cell with Zimmern and Chris- tic?--I stayed there overnight.
And wern you then released? was released on Monday night.
Did the Police release you
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been as much as 80 a time.
Mr. Lindsell: You said, quite correctly that it was on April 1 (Friday week after the affair that you were brought up to make a statement to the Police. Was this a long or shors atupement 1-A very: short and rough státʊment.
And the second time, what about that I was sent for again on a Friday night.
I am talking about Saturday 1 On Saturday, I made a long state-
ment.
Do you say liat in the course of that statement, you never men- ontioned about the girl Josephine? -
forgot to motion that. Mr. Lindsell then told that according to the notes taken witness
by Detective Inspector Reynoktis, witness did mention the girl Jos pchine
In small ene like na Austin you hear what the people sitting in front are saying,1--Not any application made for your cessarily, especially if the car is Frelensu or "did they release you without any application -On an application made by a soliciter.
I suppose you and Zimunern and, Christie discussed this matter, didn't you -There was not much of a discussion, but Zimmern and Christie spoke to me about the matter...
his had been said, you would have heard --Yes, I believe I would.
Did Cheng appear to be in any way out of the ordinary when he drove from his house along the road 1-According to my qudgment, he seemed to be normal,
As usual, in fact-Yes. Does that remark of yours that he was aspal, apply on the whole drive right back to town - Yes,
Did either of them say that they had made a statement -Yes, they said they had
Fourth Brother.
I understand on this occasion, Did they tell you under what Cheng gave you $117-Yes.
Any reason for giving you thnk 7— Ocasionally be gave me money.
So that it was nothing anusund
eir winstances they came to make
his statement?-Yes.
How ?--They said they had been
on his part to hand you money -jup to Canton and when they came Nothing unusual.
Can you remember when you first aw the Police about this matter About a week after this affair on Friday.
Where did you g91-I went to the Detetive Office, Central Police Siation.
How did you happen to come up -A detective went to South China Chh to ask me to come up,
Did you know the detective or
back they were arrested and it was up in the station that they made their stutenenia,
What Bel--They simply vaid and nothing else. they had made their statements
Did they say how they came to mke their statements Just little.
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Was Cheng's mane brought into it 7-Yes.
Witness explained that he did not mention the girl and the Detec tive the reminded him of it. For omitting mention of the girl, he was detained.
Mr. Lindsell (to his Worship): I shall call Inspector Reynolda to) contradict this.
Mr. Brutton: You will be con radicting your own witness,
Mr. Lindsell: Certainly. This man is the accused's best friend. I hael to call him. That is the
Crown's unfortunate position.
The ን21.3፥ was adjourned until this afternoon."
FUNG MURDER DEVELOPMENT.
RUMOURED LOCAL ARRESTS.
DEEP SECRECY.
Reports are current in the Co
In what way?-Zimmern Baid ony to the effect that four more did the detective know you 1--OnThe fourth brother has told the arrests have been made locally and that morning Detective Roweskzy, Police all about this matter and another in Shanghai in connection with whom was Zimmern, went to don't be so foolish as to keep back with the Fung murder case. It is the South China Club to look for anything. and to question ine and latter I was
Hent forr
And you came up to the Deter-! Live Office 1-Yea
Did you make your statement then ?--Yes,
Who is the fourth brother?-- Cheng the accused.
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We have just received
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The nuisance caused by the ra moval of refuse by lorries during the day-tims was discussed at the
Board yesterday, when Mr. M. I, fortnightly meeting of the Sanitary
Lo, pursuant to notice, asked
"Will the Hond of the San tary Department be good moügl. to make a statement for tho
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information of the Board, showing the arrangements now in force for thus removal of refuse by refuse lorries ?'*
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Q1. At what times do the re- fuse lorries go round the city and residential distrions for the eol. lection of refuse?
The Chairman (Mr G. 1. Sayer), replied: Household refuse from the Peak is removed at uight. Elsewhere the lorries go out daily between 5 and 5.30 am... completing their tour at about 9.30; and again as about 1.20 p.m. completing their tour at about &
p.m.
Q. Is refuse removed at night and, if not, why not?
A. Except on the Peak, refuse is not removed at night. It is considered essential that theru should be two collections in the town proper in the 24 hours; and. at least one must necessarily be by day. A night collection has been tried and handoned, the lack of light militating greatly. against efficient cierranes.
Q. What proenntions are being taken to minimise the quisance caused by lorries, filled to capne- ity with refuse, going through busy thoroughfares?
A. The provision so far a possible, of dust-boat stations] on the sen front it
couvenienb points so as to avoid long journeys through the streets: and the gen eral instruction to delay as little as possible on route vo stations.
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Q Have any instructions been issued not to station lorries out side cabing-houses, and if not, will! the Head of the Sanitary Depart; meat consider the advisability of issuing the same?
A. There a general instruc- tion that lorries are to halt only jus sufficiently long to assist householders to fuld their n ligations under the Scavenging By-Law. Nu discrimination against eating houses and similar establishments is made and it is not proposed to make nay, There are two reasons for this: in the first place, owing to the grea number and the frequent change of location of such establishments i would probably be quite in- practicable; but secondly, such establishments, having e hypt theas, more than tre average amount of fresh food on the pre- mises and in, conséquenes more than the average amount of or ganic refuse would appear, if anything to have a special claim on the lorries for assistance in removing such refuse as rapidly and frequently as possible.
Cholora Outbreak.
After the above questions bal been answered Dr. R. A. de Castro Baato said: "I have a fow questions- which I should like to ask with re- gard to the Cholera outbreak in
it for you to decide whether the Canton, but as I have not gives the asual customary notice I leave questions should be answered now or it the next meeting."
The Chairman: "I propose that we should discuss them at the next meeting.
Dr. Basto's Questions were: 1. Will the Head of the Sanitary Board whether an precautions have Department kindly inform
thin
Were you released 7-Yes, that never been examined by the Police a warrant out for the arrest of the been taken to-prevent the spreadt
cumbed to the cholers epidemie zadar I was released Canton. The deceased was ill for
Were you ever sent for again 1 only a very short period and passed Ye at noon the next day. away yesterday morning
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The late Father Saul belonged to the Jesuit Fathers of Hong Kong and came out East about eight months ago I had been tempor arily working at the Sacred Heart College in Canton and was due to return to the Colony next Monday. Father Saul had intended to join the staff of the new Seminary at Aberdeen. He was about 47 years of age and was a keen and energetic -worker, and his death is a great
lows to his Order.
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The funeral has boon arranged to. take place in Canton to-day.
Were you questioned again and did you make the same statement Yes Perhaps there was a little difference in my second statement.
“OmissióniTM*****
Did you omit something which' you fled in on the third occasion Yos.
What were the omissions wers great number, but I don't remember what.
There
Then" were" you detained 1-I was detained from 7 pm on Saturday:
enid that a European business man was being driven through the city
Monday when his car I put it to you that Mr. Mur stopped by the police and he was phy (A.M.P.) mesured me and it informed that his chauffeur is perfectly correct, as Cheng had wanted by the Police, there being
Mr. Wynne dones objected to the man
of Cholera from Canton into th form of the question, and Mr. Brut ton then asked witness: Do you believed to be normally a resident
The man arrested in Shanghai, in Colony 7
accused has never been asked that his arrest was affected at the information of the Board, which are 2. If the answer is in the afima- know, as a fact that Cheng, the of Hong Kong, and it is understood tive, will he please state for the single question by the Police in re-request of the Hong Kong police. thowteps that have a far been taken gard to this matter 1-I don't know. It is further believed that he was in this direction
Zimmern did tell you that "the in the Colony at the time that fourth brother had told the Police George Fung was shot in the backtive, will he consider the advisabil 3. If the answer is in the nega everything 1-Yus.
in Village Road.
You have kept nothing back?- Nothing.
Inquiries, made at Police Hendity of doing so immediately? quarters yesterday' failed to elicit And you have told the Court all either official confirmation or denial
FAREWELL TO HON. MR. the facts as they occurred that of the rumours, the authorities re- night ?--Yes..
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mirking that it was too early yet Re-examined,
to say anything about it.
Before the meeting terminated the Among the four persons arrested | Chairman, Mr. G. R. Sayer, said Re-caamined by Mr. Lindsall, focally" is believed to be a woman, that he would like to take the oppur commented tunity of saying a few words of upon by the Police.
(Continued on Fage 0)
I went up at 3 p.m. and the ques-witness said that Cheng, had pre but this too was
tions did not start until 6 p.m.
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