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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 1934.
ECHOES OF 1860
32.-The Press Of Hong Kong
FLIGHTS ROUND HONG KONG
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DOUBLE TRAGEDY
RECALIED
Sir Thomas Southorn Verdict Of Suicide Returned
In R.A.F. Plane
Bir Thomas Sathorn, the Officer Administering the Government and Major-General O. C. Borrett, Certainly some steps should be We mean the action for libel which General Officer Commanding the Consul Meadows instituted Troops fo China, Hew around the adopted by the Press of this | Mr. Colony, not only to enlighten their against Mr. H. Tudor Davis, Com Colony on Sunday afternoon in the readers as to what is going · on
missioner of the Shanghal Cus-new RAF. amphibian planes which
the action which arrived here last week. around them, but to place on re-toms, and cord all those current events which Messrs, P. and D. N. Camajee and
Lady Benthorn and Mrs. Borrett Company as owners of the "Chin- also took flights from planes of elsewhere form the pecullar, or at Chin brought against Mr. Lay, as the Far Eastern Aviation Com all events, the most important pro- Inspector General of the Chinese pany. vince of local newspapers.
Maritimes Customs, for damages the are meetings of
There Executive
Council ditto Legislative Council sittings of the Supreme Court Equity, in Nisi Prius, in Admiralty. and in its Criminal Jurisdiction Important sittings of the Coroner -interesting cases before the Magistrates and still not one word is narrated or recorded, except the imperfect reports which appear in or columns. The field is appar- ently abandoned to us, and our contemporaries may rely that we shall not fall to occupy it so soon as we can complete the necessary arrangements. Meanwhile
our readers must take the will for the deed, and accept what we furnish as the best we are able single- handed to produce. with an assur- ance that no time is being lost in providing materials to cover the ground, and supply the want.
sustained by the detention of that vessel at Swatow on the occasion of Captain Saunders arrest. Both every destre to encourage the at- the Bench and the Bar evince tendance of reporters for the Press less means would be devised to at the Supreme. Court, and doubt- communicate to the newspapers when the attendance of reporters would be desirable, provided. any disposition were shown to avall of the information. But, as we said before, matters in this respect are quite out of joint, and demand a remedy.
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The Coroner's enquiry into the Intun of his suspicions about deaths of Tal King Ning, allas ( shortages, and these suspicions Phillip Patterson, aged 25 and his had now been confirmed. De- 20-year old concubine, Wang Ah- ceased would be within hearing Mel who were found dead at No. when he phoned. He had a very 101 Lockhart Road, third floor on good character. the morning of March 12 was con-
With regard to Mr. Gable's statement that the cluded at Central Magistracy" books were right, it would be very yesterday when a verdict of "Sul dificult to say whether they had cide by hydro-cyanide poisoning" been falsified, but the vouchers was returned by the laury.
might have been tempered with. Coroner, and the following com-
Mr. E. W. Hamilton set
Eight Letters Lam Man Klt, who lived with prised the jury: Messrs. D. C. Robb
the deceased, deposed of having (toreman), C. V. Carlos and Q. A
found eight letters, left by deceased, in his cubicle. He had... known the deceased for about 10. years. Deceased was quick tem- pered and stubborn, and he did not notice any change in his be baviour a month or two, before his death. As far as he knew, both the deceased were on affec- Monate, terms, '
Fught-Lieut." King piloted Sir Thomas Southorn, and the G.0.0.0. Baptista. was taken up by Squadron-Lead- er Floyd Mr. Murray, of the Far Lady Southern in a Cadet plane, Eastern Aviation Co.. took up and Lard Douglas Hamilton pilot- ed Mrs. Borrett.
Squadron-Captain Sydney Smith, The Fights were arranged by
who also accompanied the visitors around the aerodrome.
Hung Hom Police Station, but the
Accused Denies Charge
| accused resisted arrest and struck On Saturday last we were as witness' hands away when he attempt box at the Court house (when usual by ourselves in the reporters' | ed to hold the accused, there is anybody at all) listening, to a case, which involved a ques- tion of law of a most important nature to the mercantilemen, and For instance, motions were made the presence of an individual press last week in two pending suits, reflects the extent of the neglect which most of the community of duty on the part of the Hong fancy had gone to their last sleep. į Kong papers,
Around the Courts
الرحم
AN EXPENSIVE RIDE "Defendant bad taken the car and was out joy riding with some friends," remarked Sergeant Blackburn when prosecuting Ng Yuk-fai, a student, before Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy yesterday with having driven private car No. 2239 without the permission of its owner Mr. Liu Ti-kit,in Leighton Hill Road, and with having driven without an appropriate
licence:
Defendant admitted a previous con- viction for a similar offence, and was fined $100 or in default two months on the first charge, and $50 or in default que month on the second, the sentences to run concurrently:
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PROMISE NOT ACCEPTED Pleading for the option of a fine be fore Mr. Macfadyen in the Central Police Court yesterday Yum Sang, 38, who pleaded guilty to stealing 310 from a shop in Cochrane Street, atated that if he were aught again he would "be willing to serve ten years in pri-
BOD.
Prisoner was stated to have a very bad record. The maximam sentence of one year's hard labour was imposed, and he was further placed under police. surveillance for two years at the ex- piration of his gaol term.
A KIND EMPLOYER
Lin Cheuk charged before Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy yesterday, with having embezzled sum of a while in the employ of Santa Singh, proprietor of Indian enting house at No. 14, Morrison Hill Road, on August, 1835, was bound over in a personal bond of $50 to come up for judgment within six months Mr. Ford, proprietor of the Dixie Cafe, in Tin Lok Lane, who is now the em- ployer of the defendant, volunteered to pay the complainant $13, and asked that the defendant be dealt with leniently.
Sweeping of Rice
Before Mr. Wynne-Jones at Kowloon Magistracy yesterday, eight boat women were charged with being in, unlawful possession of various quan- tities of rice, totalling 619 pounds, believed to have been stolen from the steamer Karawiko,
Sergeant McHardy, who prosecuted, stated that all the defendants were found on a junk which was going towards West Point when it WAS stopped by a police launch...
Defendants said the rice consisted of sweepings they had collected from various steamers.
Sergeant McHardy said defendanta were taken to the Karawiko, but the compradore of the, ship said no fice
was missing...
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sequel at Kowloon Magistracy yestar day whe the driver of the cur involved Til Ho Sang was charged with failing to drive with due care and caution, and with failing to stop after a collision,
The defendant was alleged to have knocked down five persons, Choi Kom, Choi Choi-ying, Choi Chung-aung, Choi Sam tai and Lo Yiu chung, all of whom were walking in the direc tion of Taimshatsui. They were all taken to Kowloon Hospital.
One of these men is suffering from what a suspected to be a fractured akull, another from a fracture of the leg, while the others received less serious jujuries
"UNEMPLOYED SEAMAN RESISTS ARREST"
Convicted At Kowloon
been obtained from another-constable A souffle ensued and after help had the accused was taken to Hung Hom Police Station and after a medical examination was sent to the Kowloon Hospital where he was detained over- night.
the man was stated to have fai
According to the evidence given,
Medical Store where he was em- sifled the accounts of the Central ployed, and that two months be- fore his death he frequented tar barets On the night of the tragedy the couple went to sleep at about 2 o'clock, and shortly afterwards.
sounds of gurgling were heard from their cubicle,
An
F
the
After Detective-Sergeant D.. Fit-” ches had given evidence in regard amah, getting suspicious, to the finding of the bodies...the knocked at the door, but receiv- Coroner briefly summed up, then ing no response climbed over it the jury returned the verdiet as and found the couple dead, stated above. clasping in ench others BITTIS Two glasses. containing polson were found on the dressing table, and it was stated that the man obtained the
the poison, from Medical Stores through a trick. The deceased left several letters behind, revealing his intention of committing suicide.
At yesterday's hearing, Cheung
THE CYCLING. CLUB
Another Successful Run
Tsai Chan, the other constable gave Ki Shing, the uncle of the con- evidence which was almost corrobora.cubine and the “kit-fat” wife
The delightfully warm weather of testified that he did not know the week-end induced a strong muster, tive.
that Ta! King Ming had committ-of the Hong Kong Cycling Club to
The accused giving evidence denied all the charges and allegations, and after his brother had been called and dismissed for telling lies, His Worship decided to convict and passed sentence of one month's hard labour.
MARINE COURT CASES
turn out on the run via Chatla Peak
ed any theft from the Central Medical Stores. He did not no- Road. tice any change in his behaviour
prior to his death.
Books Incorrect
"Dr. W. B A Moore, Deputy director of Medical and Sanitary Services, stated that the books of the Central Medical Stores had been examined by auditors and found to be incorrect.. There was no doubt whatever, that the deceased was responible for the falslocations of the books.
Disobeying Orders
Before Commander Hole at the Marine Court yesterday, a Chinese heatwoman named Chan Ah Mui, aged 32 years, mistress of No. 5797W, was charged (a) moorning her boat at the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter without permission from the Harbour the tragedy ness telephoned On March 10, two days before Master and (b) failing to stop her boat Mr. Gable, apothecary of the Cen- when called upon by the Water Police.thel Medical Stores, informing
The defendant pleaded not guilty to both charges.
Sergeant Robinson, prosscuting, told his Worship that at about 3.45 am. last Sunday morning, while he was steaming towards the Causeway Bay Traffic Sergeant Britain applied for Typhoon Shelter, be saw .the a remand of 48 hours as the Police had defendant.
to ooring har buas not completed their inquiries.
the sea-wall near the tram Defendant was accordingly remand-line. He immediately ed for 48 hours, Sergeant Britain a small sampan and sailed towards boarded opposing bail as the man suffering her boat in order to ask her whether from à fractured skull might auccumb she had any permission to do so. Oa seeing the Police approaching, the defendant attempted to jump over the sea wall to escape. Witness then shouted out to the defendant to stop, but she took no notice of his orders, and it was fortunate that by that time, a Chinese constable was passing Cheung Hing, an unemployed Chi- the tram-line near the sea-wall, and Dese serman, was yesterday sentenced on hearing his call, he at once stopped. to one month's hard labour by Mr.the.defendant and arrested her. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon Magia- When questioned, the defendant a charge of resisting arrest on said that she did not intend to escape. April 10, in Ma Tan Wei Bond, Hung She said he only wanted to tom. A charge of disorderly behaviour, go over board to see a Chinese was dismissed.
doctor as she said she was feeling sick. The defendant also toid his Worship that she did not know it was unlawful to moor in that vicinity.
Mr. A. el Arculli appeared on behalf of the accused, while Crown Sergeant T. H. Whelan of Hung Hom Police Station was for the Crown.
Sergeant Whelan outlining the facts of the case said that the complainant Ban Cheung was an employee in a timber yard in Hung Hom, and one day at the beginning of the month he was approached by the accused who demanded that the complainant should join his tong and pay him a sum of 120.
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The complainant refused and was then struck on the chest and told to "look out for himself.”
Bome time later the complainant was delivering wood at the new Hong Kong Bank site when he was warned | by a friend that a gang of men were waiting for him and that he was to
men named Man Kau and Wan Kau, both not in custody, and with having aasaulted the complainant with a hammer.
According to Sub-Inspector Nolloth, prosecuting, the robbery took place on February 13, at No. day the three men working in the 13"store of the Dockyard. On that same store, putting some dre clay into some bollera It was alleged
Leaving Shamshuipo at 2.30 p.m. a good climb over the hill was made to in drinkers Bay when the pace was maintained till the party had almost increased and a steady 15.m.ph, was reached San-tin, after enjoying the varied and beautiful scenary of the coast route.
Shortly afterwards a discussion re- sulted in a change of plan, and it was decided to return via the const route also rather than make the stiff olinib from Tai-Po. On turning a high pace joyable refresher was partaken of at into the wind was kept up, and an on- the Castle Peak Cafeteria at 6.30 Rasaming the trip the Club suffered their
only delay in the whole ride, the Captain puncturing when 16 miles out.. The resultant loss of a few..minutes caused lights to be lit for the final descent into Shamshulpo, with the lights of the port abixing a welcome to. a tired but happy party.
Next week the run will be of a "Fox and Hounds
natore. Two.. riders will leave the Club Headquar- and these will be followed after ten. tera, 38 Hennessy Road, at £15 p.m. minutes by the "pack." The whole course will be laid on Hong Kong Island and a most exciting afternoon
that the accused was one of theis anticipated.
workmen.
4
THE OFFICERS
At 8.45 that morning, complai- nant was sent by Sergeant Well The following are the officers of the to the Indian police quarters with Club. an electrician to fix an electric
President:-Mr. R. G. Wobla. Vice- connection. Whilst
the quarters
President:Mr. H. A. G. Keates, Mr.
money from his drawers to stre Hon. Treasurer: Mr. W. A. Gosling. the complainant decided to take AJ. Raptis. Hon. Secretary: .. H. G. Crayford. Captain-Mr. Read. to a friend whom he had arranged Committee: The President, Hon Hon. Treasurer, Captain,
to meet at the gate. He took 22 Secretary Anning, Mr. A. J. Raptis,
$100 notes apd on the way to the ML. store, he counted the money. When Mr. H. A. G. Kestos.
he reached there he put the money It was arranged to carry out the in the right pocket of his tunic. following programme, the Captain be- ing responsible for the selection of each week's destination, and for the conduct of the run in general.
January 1st to April 30th-Head- quarters, 2 p.m., Star Ferry, Kowloon 2.10 p.m.
After hearing the further evidence In the store. Man Kau, who was the Magistrate convicted the defend-in charge, told the complainant ant and imported a fine of $0 or five that the brown paper which he days hard labour on the first charge had asked for the previous day, and $20 or two weeks on the second count. The sentences will run con currently if the fines are not paid.
UNLAWFUL LYING OF BOATS For unlawfully lying their boata near the entrance of the Northern Fairway of the Ynumati Typhoon Shelter, two Chinese bostwomen Chan Ste 49, Ng Chun 46 and a man He Chung 35, were each fined $5. or in default five days hard labour,
was ready.
The Attack
The complainant then went into the right rear room near Queen's Road East, and on his way he found the two men busy on putting are clay into the bollers. He went into the small room, and according to the complainant's story, Man Kau asked him to wait for a while. Man Kau then shouted out some- MAKING FAST TO A SHIP.
thing in Chinese, and although the complainant could speak that Sam 32, master of boat No. 3220V, meaning of them
Another Chinese boatman Wong language, he did not catch the Buddenly he On April 10 while complainant fined $10 or one week hard labour heard two men running to him was walking down Second Street, in for unlawfully making fast to the Hung Hom, he suddenly found 5.8. Cheung On while she was still but he did not turn round to see. himself being followed
underway, last Sunday morning. by two strangers. He turned around and then saw the accused about 100 yards to the rear.
go away and not come back, until they had gons.
His suspicions aroused, he darted sway and being a faster runner than his persuers he made his way to Mr. Wynne-Jones, maid he did not Police Constable and reported the wish to encourage the defendants in affair. this practice, but he thought there The constable Lim Chong, then was privilege extended to these approached the accused who was people to collect sweepings. They walking and searched his person and were entitled to sweep up to a certain decided to take him to the fang Hom amount and it was for the shippers Police Station pending inquiries. to object if these people exceeded their allowance. In this case the
Pushed Constable. The cocused was alleged however, to
bad
He was struck three or four times with a hammer." It was alleged was not in custody took the $2,200. that Man Kau, who
was seni- The complainant. conscious and did not raise an
before Mr. Hamilton, at the Central Wong Fit, unemployed, appeared Magistracy on a charge of having stolen a silver neck ornament, valued at $8, from a female child, Heung alarm, returning later to the mal Inspector Nolloth said the ornament No. 92, who was stationed further Yuk-kwas, in Lee Tung Street. Sub-| gate. Another Indian constable,
May int to October 31st - Head- quarters, & a.m., Star Ferry, Kowloon
am November 1st to December ziat- Headquarters, i pai, Star Ferry, Kowloon 1.15 p.m.
H.K. POLICE RESERVE
(ORDERS BY THE HON, MR. E. D. C. WOLFE, CMG, INSPECTOR
GENERAL OF POLICE HO
Appointment Pla His Excellency the Officer Ad- ministering the Government has been pleased to appoint Mr. Oscar Eager, to be an Assistant Superin- tendent of Police (Reserve); with elect from the 20th Apr 1934.
Training Course-Part IIAU
was an expanding neck band, which down, said he saw three men run Ladian Company The defendant came up from behind on his jacket That Constable, reading in Kowloon will attend the child was wearing round her neck ring away" One of their threw her, when she was on her way to however, was unable to say at Chi Woo Street, Kowloon on Wed- school, and pulled it out over her
What point the three men escapednesday, April 25th at 17.30 hours head and ran off. He pawand it for
for instruction Accused Arrested $t åt a zilversmith's shop. Mr.
All recruita of the Indian Com- On information received, the Hamilton remanded defendant for 46ccused was arrested at 40, Bw Dany reading 21 Hong Kong will Street, ground flour. He pretended attend Chinese Company Head- to be asleep, but in fact he had quarters. 17. Queens Road Central injured his foot when jumping off on Thursday, April 26th at 17.30 the wall near the Yard in his ours for instruction.
A FIYADE Squad escape. He at first stated that he
instructional Patrol-The next injured his foot from a tram car
instructional patrol for members but eventually admitted that he
compradore of the ship said. he have resisted arrest and to have struck i houca to establish his correct age...
not misped any rice at all,
It was quite possible, his Worship the constable's hands away. Another continued that what the defendanta Chinese constable then arrived on the
had might have been in collection over scene and the accused was brought to NAVAL YARD ROBBERY several weeks, In the repmstances Hung Hom Police station where he he would let them go with a caution.
was exfmined.
W. In the cass of one who had 84 pounds, Lim Chong, Constable No. 80 said
his Worship said it was hard to believe
Indian Policeman Attacked
that all this was sweeping. He would-while on duty in To Kwa Wan Road, 1 yard in which an Indian polf was one of the three men concer- of the Hong Kong Section ^
impor a fine of $8 în her case,
ned in the robbery,
that at about 6.15 p.m. on April 10, The recent robbery at Naval
take place on Friday, April - 27th. Chiness than complainant, reported man named Sher Mohammed was
Members will fall in at Oem that three Chinese chasing him robbed p1. 82,200 was recalled at
Pad Case Adjoured" Witress accompanied complainant to
The complainant, then gave Folice Station 46 1730 FIVE CHINESE KNOCKED DOWN Kowloon Ulty Red where the accused Central Magistracy yesterday when evidence, stating that on the more sharp. All members will att
was pointed out
apar Li Hing, an odd Job coolle wasnt of the tobbery he had made Dress The Uniform and Witness approached the secu
brought before Mr. Macfadyen, on appointment to meet a man with White Cover a charge of robbery with violence.bdul Karim at the Har
The motor hooldent in which five after aking several questions ceed chinese were knocked down in Canton · ́ed to search bim.” He Road Tast Sacafiky night," had its detain thi Recusod and fákó hit to
to
The accused was alleged to have w committed the robbery with two
(Continued on Part 12)
Can
Bed C. CHAMPKIN SEVActing, DEP (R) Hongkong, April 23, 1934.