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Around the Courts
AN AMBITIOUS CLAIM
Lands Chinese Into Trouble. »
Lau Wan, who was alleged to have claimed to be the Deputy Chief of the Canton Police was sentenced to twelve months' hafd labour for obtaining money Dy false pretences, when brought ́ be- tore Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday.
Inspector J. Murphy told the court that defendant claiming to be the Deputy Chief of Police of Canton went to a man named Chu Mo-sang. for whom he offered to get work in Canton for a const deration. Inspector Murphy had since seen General Wong Keung who denied any knowledge of the defendant.
The defendant had been employed on the Blue Funnel Line for three
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years during which time he had been to London. Whilst in Lon- don, he made friends with a man who was now the proprietor of the Piccadilly Cafe in Shamshu po. Representing himself to be the owne** of a block of houses in Lalchikok Road, he obtained 812 from his man as rent for a dat.
A sentence of six months hard labour was passed by Mr. Hamilton, ar Central Magistracy yesterday om in unemployed Chinese, Wong Tam On who was charged with the theft of 390 ix money and a pair of gold rattan bangles, the property of Li Kam married woman, from No, 35, Whit feld, ground floor.
- Leung Tuen, married woman, was convicted on a charge of having received the property from first defendant, and was, sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
It was stated by Inspector Roger that the frst defendant was a Todger at complainant's house, and in her absence had rided the money box
Birch for Snatcher
Li Leung, Chinese youth, was sentenced to three months' hard labour with 24 strokes of the birth at Central Magistracy yesterday for stealing a handbag valued $27 from Miss Li Tak-lin, at the corner of Queen's Road Central and Jubilee Street on Thursday,
The complainant was waiting for a bus when the accused came up from behind and snatched her handbag and ran away. He was chased and arrested by, an. Iridian. constable.
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Austrian in Trouble.
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"The Government will not allow him here under
circums- tances," remarked Mr. L. H. V. Booth, Assistant Director of Crim- Inal" Intelligence at Central Magi- stracy yesterday when prosecuted Dr. Jullus. Serbousek, described as an Austrian citizen with a Chilean passport, for entering the Colony without a valid passport.
$10,000 FRAUD Europeans Again Remanded
Jose Lizarraga, 35, of Manila; Wong Sau-mo, 29, of Shanghil and Nicholas, Levitsky, allas Mecan, allas Levin, allas Macon: allas Semon 34, Russian who are being charged with fraud made another appearance before Mr. Hamilton at Central Magistracy yesterday when the again remanded.
case was
In applying for another remand, Inspector Mr. Murphy said that the defendants had swindled all Euro-
Mr. Booth said that the defen-pean firms in the Colony, to the dant was a bad character with the amount of about $10,000, result that he lost his Austrian status. His passport was in order as a Chilean subject. but it had not bet visaed by the British Con- sulate at Shanghai from where he arrived.
Defendants are charged that on various dates between January 12 and February 10 they conspired to- sether to defraud such persons who should thereafter be induced to part with goods. to them by For the defence, Mr. Leo D'Al-falsely pretending they were carry- mada, senior, pleaded guilty. He ing on a gennine business known stated the defendant came from as the Standard. Products Com- Shanghai a few days ago. He had pany, at 20, Connaught Road Cen-
tral.
a Chilean passport which was not visded by the British Consul að Shanghal. He had asked him (Mr. D'Almada) to plead guilty and to leave the case entirely in his Wor- ship's hands. The police wanted an expulsion order, which his War- ship would make, and the defen- dant would undertake" to report dally at the Passport Ofice until his departure for Europe, which will be by the earliest ship avail-
able.
His Worship (Mr. Balfour)
ned
he defendant $25 and made an expulsion order against him.
ROBBERY AT WANCHAI
Chinese Sent To Next Sessions.
The magisterial proceedings against three Chinese to connec- tion with an armed robbery at No.
67, Lockhart Road on January 2 were concluded yesterday, when Mr. E. W. Hamilton committed. them to stand their trial at the next Criminal Sessions.
According to Inspector Nolloth, who prosecuted, the accused were alleged to have robbed the Kwong Hok Motor Accessories Company of money and property
to the value of 8607, in carrying out their act, the accused, it was alleged, produced scissor blades to frighten the three occupants whom they bound and gagged. A rice coolie who came to the shop to de- liver rice was similarly treated.
The accused were arrested month later on information re- ceived by the Police
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A second charge preferred against Lizarraga, alleged that on January 31, in incurring a debt or Hability, he obtained credit to the amount of $400 from Mustard and Company. Alexandra Building, by means of fraud other than false pretences.
Lizarraga is also charged with entering the Colony without a valid passport.
Mr. R. H. Cole, appearing for Lizarraga, applied for ball.
The defendants were remanded for a week, ball being granted in the sum of $6,000,
Capt. C. B. L. Stringer was cau- tioned by Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy yesterday for having left his car, No. 3986, long-
er
than necessary in Western Street.
gaming house at 203, Queen's Road Charged with keeping a common Central, and with the possession of 184 "Po Plu" lottery tickets, L Sing was fined $100, or five weeks, by Mr. B. Balfour at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
For being in the unlawful pos- session of "Po' Plu" lottery tickets. valued at $1,480, Li So-sam, 31, a widow, was fined $1,000 with an alternative of three months' im- prisonment by Mr. S. Ballour, at the Central Magistracy. yesterday.
Lau Kan, unemployed, who was remanded on Thursday on a charge of larceny of a fountain pen, was sentenced to two months' impri sonment by Mr. S. Balfour at the Central Magistracy yesterday.
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A few weeks ago, charities passed away, death was deeply several organisations frequently assisted.
Besto, local Catholic charitable institutións have lost one of their The acting Chief Justice. his most
generous benefactors, for Honour Mr. J. R. Wood accompan-Mr. Basto was well-known fox fed by Mrs. Wood leaves to-day the manner in which he support- for Home by the s.s. Rawalpindi ed various charities.
should like to take this oppor- tunity to join his many friends in wishing him "bon voyage." His departure is a distinct loss to the Surpreme Court where he is held in great esteeni by the staff. is also very highly respected by both branches of the legal pro- fession: while in private life, his modesty and courtesy has endear- ed him to his many friends, and she Civil Service Club will be los-munity, many of whom have been ing one of its most enthusiastic long residents of this Colony. supporters.
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THE BOTTLENECK
and bis deplored by who were It may not
be noticed by the general public, but it is a fact nevertheless, that since the Chinese New Year, there death among the have been quite 2 number of foreign com-
therefore, that during the current year, more contributions will be made to their coffers, and that those who can will assist it in every way possible.
I understand that a special drive for funds, may be organised short- why
The remarks at the meeting of ly. There is every reason the Hongkong Tramways Limited such a drive should be made "and with regard to the" development here is wishing it every success. of that part of "Shaukiwan Road
between Ah King's slipway and QUESTION. OF LEISURE North Point have found general
support amongst shareholders of The Rev. E. C. H. Tribbeck rais- the company as well as from mem-ed a very interesting point when bers of the public who have to be said that enforced leisure was use the road.
not leisure in fact. Time hangs Bome years ago when the tram- heavily on our hands when Wo way service to Shaukiwan was at have nothing to do and that may long intervals and when tram cars probably explain, why, after long had to stop frequently at passing holidays, schoolboys look forward places; only a few people lived in to the recommencement Shaukdwan. The speeding up of school term. By the same token," the service has led to the rapid business men who go away for a growth of the district and in view of the handicap caused by the necessity of running a single line aver part of the route, the regu larity of the tram service is ad mirable.
It is to be hoped that the road will be widened as soon as possible so as to enable a double track to be run to Bhaukiwan all the way.
LOSS TO CHARITIES
of
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the
"Our usual occupation comes as a daily habit with most of us, and. when a change comes along, somehow we are not quite at ease. There is story of a Chinese pri soner who had been confined for so long in one of the EmperorT'S gaols, that when finally he was pardoned, he lost himself in the outside would end begged of his Majesty to allow him to remain
By the death which occurred in prison. Most of us feel the during the week of Mr. 7. M. | same way at times!
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