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H.K.
VOLUNTFER POLICE OFFICER DEFENCE CORPS.
Orders By Lt-Col, H. B. L, Dow- biggin, O.B.E. Commandant, Hong Kong V.D.C.)
PARADE
Corps Engineers
.. Monday, August 26.-A.A, Train- ing at Whitfield Barracks at 5.45
Corps Signals
Parade at Corps H.Q. at 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27 for Signal
Jastration.
Parade Corps H. at 5.30 p.m. or Thursday, August 29 for Drilli Corps Machine Gun Battallon
TROOP
Paride on Tuesday 27th at 5.30 ent Causeway Bay" Stable for Gymkiata event. All ranks must make a no nt of attending regular- By in order to ensure team events being a success.
ARMOURED CAR SECTION Parade on Monday, August 36 at HQ. Dr Vickers Gun Instruction. MOTOR MACHINE GUN SECTION Section will parade on Wednes- day, August 23, 1935 at Volunteer $10 at 530 p.m. for driving prac-
Lice
machine Monday parades for gan at revolver training will be Traumei un Monday, September 9, when all paride will be expect- ed
NOM.G. COMPANY H.Q. Parade
on Monday, Fall in at 5.30 p.m. MT August 26
and Dress: Mufti,' Belt sharp Frog, Bayurt, Rifle and Sling.
The attendance so far has been kery carouraging but one or two have yet to put in an appearance. Wit; they do so at the next Parade as a progressive programme of ramng is being adhered to and subjects will not be repeated.
1.7%
Will thuse who have not yet done. en please fill in the Form sent to them last week and forward it to CSM A Urquhart forthwith.
PROMOTION
No 1665, L/Sgt, K. C. Hamilton, MMG Sretind. is promoted "to Sergeant with effect from 9.1234 TRANSFER
No. 4 Pte. T. Swan is trans- ferred from M.M.G., Section to No. 2 Scottish Company with effect from 23.8.35.
LEAVE
Me 2050. Tpr. W. E. Hunt's leave is extended from 11.8.35 to 31.10.33. No. 2240 Onr. D. G. Kozikis, 1st Butlery. Is granted one month's How from 16.835 to 15.9.35
STRENGTH
No. 2373. Pte. W. T. Knox, Short- ad & Commercial Bureau, M.G.B. No Co., 10.8.35.
FETED
On Retirement
A pleasing function took place at the Police Recreation Cine Gu Thursday evening when members of the Force bade farewell to a colleague in the person or Crown Sergt. Arthur Charman who is being invalided home on pension.
The function was presided over
were
by Mr. C.G. Perdue, the Acting Inspector General of Police and
those amongst
present Chief Inspector J. Murphy, In- Inspec- spector J. C. S. Fender. tor W. Russell. Inspector EQ. Post, Sergeant D. Fitches (Hon. Secretary and many others.
Sergt Chairman was the re- cipient of a cheque and in mak- ing the presentation the Actg. 1 G.P. referred to his splendid ser- vices.
Inspector Stewart Logan, Chair- also spoke man of the Club, in eulogistic vein, thanking "the departing officer for his valuable services' on the Club Committee at different times.
Sergeant Charman joined the Foice or. March 28, 1924, arriving in Hongkong on May 3 of that
In He was the Police year. Armourer's shop for some time.
In 1928, he was commended by :e Inspector General of Police
good work as acting Drill and Musketry Instructor" of the Indian Guards Sub- Department during the three preceding years..
Sergeant Charman was former- ly a member of the Royal Irish Constabulary. He is leaving to day by the s.s. Panchi.
CHINA NEWS
"AT HOME
(Special Air Mail Service)
London, Aug. 5. China's art treasures brought over in H.M.S. Suffolk are still ly- ing in their cases in the vaulis or Burlington House writes a corres- pondent. They awalt the coming of four museum assistans from China who wil open the.cases and arrange the contents for the ex- hibtion in November.
It has been said that they are Chinese detectives. guarded by These supposed sleuths are really the two secre.arics of Dr. F. T. Cheng, the special commissioner of he Republic, and they are Govern- ment officials but not polleemen.
The only "arm of the law" con-
Na. 2374, Pie W, L. Rapley, Royal HK Golf Club. M.G.B. (No. 3 Co.,cerned with the treasures is Dr. 19.835
Cheng himself, who happens "to No 275. Pte. C. W. Liu. Water pave been a Justice of the Supreme Works P.W.D. M.G.B. (No. 3 Co.). Court of China and is among 19635.
76, Pte. D. W. Luke, Water other things, Adv ser to the Minis-
Works, P.W.D. M.G.B (No. 2 Co.). 194.35.
(Sed. P. S, M. WILKINSON,
Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps. a
AFFILIATED UNIT
Sursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.C.
Mrs. S. D, Begg and Miss J, M. L. Dewbiggin are attached to the Mitary Hospital for duty from
23.25
Sgd. M. M. 'MELLOR, Acting Commandant, Nursing Detachment,
H.K.V.D.C. NOTICE Sergeant Mess Committee Representative - Armoured Car Section. C/Sgt. H. F. Westlake.
Representative-Medical Section, 5 Sgt. H. E. Strange.
Soldiers' Club Billiards Tourna-
ment-1st Bound
cry
of Justice in Nanking
HIS SECOND HOME
Dr. Cheng is an old friend, a barrister of the Middle Temple and the first Chinese to take, the high- est degree in law in the University of London, bat of Doctor.
He said to me yesterday, that coming to London again is like re- turning to his second home. for he spent ten of the most impres- slonable, years of his life here.
Part of his purpose is to attend. as China's représen ative coming in ernatimal congresses on crim- inal raw in Berlin and Copenhagen respectively.
SO VERY PRECIOUS
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 1935.
CORRESPONDENCE WORLD THEATRE FRENCH CONVENT
Calls letters intended for publice tion must be accomprinied by the name and address of "the writes, not for publication, unless so desired.
(To The Editor, The H.K. Daily Press.)
Sir. With reference to the let- ters addressed by the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce to our two Electric Companies, I would be much obliged if you will allow me a tale of your vauabie on the issues
space to comment raised therein.
In the first place, I should like co know whether the recommend- ed rate of 12 cents per unit for lighting current is based on senti- <mental reasons alone or whether it is the outcome of careful cal- cu'ations computed with due re- ference to the present cost of pro- duction to the Companies. Et.it is a fact that the latter is the case, then it is time enough that a pub- Ic pection should be addressed for the ap- to the Government pointment of a Committee to in- vestigate the true posion of the maiter. On the other hand, if the
recommendation
was influenced
only by sent mental considerations, my opinion is hat such a respon sible body as the Chinese Cham- ber of Commerce should have known better than to hazard sug- #estions which are quite impractic- abe from a business standpoint. and which would only serve to create in the minds of the public unjustified prejudices.
On the question of deposits, I am In agreement with the criticism hat the amount now required by the Companies may justly be re- garded as excessive, and in this connection I would suggest as an alternat.ve solution" to the proposal made by the Chamber of
Chinese General Commerce that
penny-in-the-slot meters
To Open Soon
After protracted negotiations the World Theatre has now been put in the hands of a new concern, whose chief aim is to cater for the public, by presenting both Chinese and English pictures of a super standard.
The management of his theatre has now been invested in the South ..ina Cinema Co., which is very closely connected with the Kau Yue Fong Theatre, although being run as separate units altogether.
nerview obtained from In an one of the chief eexcudves we were informed that the theatre is leased for a term of 3 years with an option for a further perlod at the exp ra- tion of the present contrac
The charges, will be 0.20, 0.30. 0.55, and 0.80 cents and the sche- dule of screenings will be the same as other theatres.
To cater to the public's demand for better sound fidelity the man- agement has spared no money in this direction and a new sound equipment called the "High Fide
ty has been installed at a price
over G$4,000, Motion. Company being the loca! Agents.
of
11
the Peacock
The whole theatre is being re- novated and re-decorated and Is expected tha, the opening whi take place in the early part of September.
Pictures from the var-
ous well known distributors have now been booked. All super pic tures which are to be shown at this theatre will be Ars run in stead of second and third as here- tofore, whe second run, pictures will also be screened from time to
time,
Shorthand Successes
The following candidates were successful in the recent Fitman's Shorthand Examinations held at the French Convent on May 30, 1935:-
Elementary Certificates (Stage 1)
Margaret Kong, Suzanne Marty, Hazel O'Sullivan, Edward Remedios, John O'Sullivan. Stanley Leonard and Cyril Neves.
Special Examination-Theory Certificates (Stage 2) Annie Nissen, Angeles Lezama, Edward Remedios, Stanley Leonard and Cyril Neves..
The
above candidates were taught by Mrs. M. F. O'Sullivan.
The new term will commence on September 6, 1935.
POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED
18 Arrests Made
Shanghai, Aug. 19. Police of the Bureau of Public Safety. after arresting" eighteen persons in six different "localities between last Friday and yesterday morning, have found and released Mr. Hong Yi-shing, who was kid- napped on July 20. A ransom of $500,000 had been demanded by band.ts from. Mr. Hong's the
family,
- Mr. Hong, who is the owner of the China Brass Works, a concern operating in Chapel, was kidnap- 'ped on July 20 when he was on"
by car to his private chapel in Kung Ho Shing Road. He was held up by several men he car was later found abandon- ned in the French Concession.
2 YEARS CHASE his way should
IS ENDED
Last Friday the policy of the Bureau of Public Safety learned
or this Embezzlement Charge that the bandits, who were in-
be installed in the premises of all ob- hose consumers who either ject to the payment of the heavy deposits now required or who are not in a financial position to meet
he payment. The cost service would not be unduly-large, and in any event the Companies could recover their expenditure by the charge of a fair rental for the use of the equipment
17
In Manila
:
Shanghal, Aug. 17. Ending a two years' chase, the Shangha! Munic pal Pollee, acting in close conjunction with the US authorities, yesterday arrested Teodoro Santo Domingo 38-year- old Filip'no, who is wanted in the Philippine Islands on a charge of embezzlement.
There is another matter connect- ed with the supply of electricity in this Colony which seems to sug- gest that the public have not had fa'r consideration from the Com- the monthly rantes. I refer to charge of 50 cents for rent of sup- p'y-meter have information
I which points to the cost of a 24 amps me.er being in the neigh-sulate here received a wire from bourhood of 510.00 each and that the life of such a meter would be considerably more than 10 years. If this be true, is would be difficult
to understand why the meter ren- 'al shou'd not be rated on the for- mula: Cost Life, y'e'ding the result of $1.00 per annum.-Yours etc.. A. RESIDENT.
A. RESIDENT Hong Kong, 23rd Aug. 1935.
ST. JOHN AMBULANCE
Donations Acknowledged
The Hon, Treasurer begs to and sincere acknowledge with
the
of grateful thanks
glit Bandages and Children's Clothing for the New Territories, from Messrs, Lane, Crawford & Co., Ltd.: Baby Clothing from Mrs. Mildren.- Repulse Bay, also the following
donations:
Sub-
500
It is difficult for English people in general to realise what the con Silver Jubilee Charities Fund $1,000 lents of those crates in Burlington Chinese
Processions Committee (Gratuity) House mean to the Chinese. They are to them, for instance, a very Mr. M. J. B. Montargis (Head- HKVD.C. (Corps Infantry) beat precious essence of the civilisation
quarters Furniture Fund... Hong Kong Football Asso
clation Hong Kong "Jockey Club Messrs. Lee Iu Cheung (Sani- tary Fittings for Cheung Chau) ....
RAM.C. by 238 points.
NEW SOLICITOR ADMITTED
and culture of the Chinese race during 3,500 years. They are not simply works of art.
Was
Never before have these trea- sures left the shores of Chria That is why the collection Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell yester-
publicly exhibited in Shanghai be day admitted Mr. Sydney NI Quinn of Messrs. Hall Brutton &fore it was put on board H.M.S.
Co., to practise as a solicitor in Suftok, and why it will be exh bit- ed again when it returns to China
10. the Courts of Hong Kong.
The Attorney General, Hon. Mr.to show that everything is safely CG Alabaster, K.C., moved the home, again. appileation and in so doing sald
Mr. Quinn had compiled with all
MOVING WITH THE TIMES
As modern as the new buildings. the necessary requirements and and fine road of Nanking is the passed his examination in London. codified system of laws in China In admitting Mr. Quinn, His The civil and criminal procedure Lordship wished him every suc have undergone revision.
This
about
Sir William and Lady Shen-
ton
Mr. Ng Wah (Headquarters
Furniture Fund)
Anonymous.
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About a week ago, the US. Con-
Mr. Frank Murphy, Governor- General of the Philippine Thlands. asking them to arrest and hold Domingo if he should be found in
volved in the hold-up, were meet- ing in a Chinese Restaurant at the corner of Avenue Duball and Route Dollfus. A raid was made on th premises and four persons were arrested.
Later in the same evening the police raided a private house 'n Route Pere Robert where five more persons were arrested. The next place to which the police turned their attention was a house in Avenue Edward VII. There they' remained until 4 a.m. on Friday. night waiting for the return of Mr. "Hong's former chauffeur. He was also taken into custody.
RENDEZ-VOUS AT THEATRE! The chauffeur informed the po- lice that the bandits had planned to begin negotiation with a repre- sentative of Mr. Hong's family at a theatre in. Yunan Road. Thither
this territory, and giving a detailed description of the wanted man.
Nothing definite was done unth the photographs arrived, but in the meantime the police were informed and investigations proceeded quiet-the police went on Saturday after..
ly.
With the arrival of the photo- graphs a day or two ago, however. the search became more, open, and at 10 o'clock yesterday morning Sub-Inspector V. 8. Bebenin and Sergeant H. Muir, of the S.MP.. arrested the accused at 266 Range Road, where he was staying under the name of Arturo de Leon,', -'
In the wire from Manila, the American authorities were warned hat he might be wearing a beard, but when arrested. Domingo was clean-shavep. apparently relying upon his alias to put his trackers
off the scent.
Taken to the office of Mr. Ed- ward L. Faupel, the US. Marshal 500 tor China, he admitted to belag he man they wanted. The official 300
warrant was given him to read. 250 and after he was given a copy, he was taken to the Amoy Road Grol.
200
TO PROCEED TO MANILA Under American law. a man 100 wanted in China for a crime com- miked, say, in the Philppine Is- Jands, may be held for ninety days,
noon where they arrested two more persons. These said that the ac- tual rendez-vous was at the.Crystal Falace Theatre in Rue Kraetzer.
At the Crystal Palace Theatre the police arrested three more men and finally, acting on further in- formation, early yesterday morn ing the police crossed over to Poo- tung to a place called Sanlingting. A lightning raid was made on several Chinese boats in the vicin- ity and, during the fray, several aho's were fired by one of the boats. The police, however, over- came all resistance and "after a search they found Mr. Hong Yi- shing, the kidnapped man.
Shortly after Mr. Hong was kid-
the napped his famly offered bandits $10,000 for his release bur they refused to accept this sum,
LAW-MAKERS
Mr. Neville Chamberlain' heads he list as a law-maker in the pre- sent session.
Or the Public Bills passed he in-
100
8.5
even without a warrant. Mr. Fau-
troduced seven. Bir Godfrey Col-
Asiatic Petroleum Co
40
25
Mr. A. el Arculli Mrs. R. Savage Anonymous
Sister He! Shau (Kam, Tin)
pel despatched a wire to, the Gay-linsis second with six. Boih Mr ernor-General of the Philippine Runckman and Sir John Simon
10 Islands yesterday, and has been in-have brought in four Bills.
10
10
The Hon. Bec will be very grate ful for Clothing for the children of needed, especially for the newly
structed that within the next 1en It is a remarkable achievement days or so an officer attached to the Sheriff's office will arrive to take Domingo dawn to be tried for
cess in the eareer he had embark laat revision of an already modern the New Territories: it is urgently the crime of which he is accused.
ed upon and congratulated him code unly came into effect
a month ago...
and his family.
Mr. Quinn was born in Sydney, "Our legal system," Dr. Cheng New South
Wales, and was said, saken from the Con educated at St. Stephen's College, tinental rather than from the Hong Kong. He was a graduate Anglo-American pattern, although of the Columbia University, New many Anglo-American crinciples York, and in 1924 was articled to have been embodied? for fin
LIKE CONFUCIUS Mr. Hall Brutton. Blx months
We Chinese are great students 480 he went to London to join the legal. Arm of Messrs. Gibson and We have been teachers in the East Weldon, for the purpose of taking for centuries, but never coat ale examination, which he passed to learn is one of our principles,
born babies.
that although the Government have taken the whole of private members' time throughout the scs- sion three Bills brought in by According to the warrant, Do- back-benchers have become law. mingo is charged with embezzling The first to receive the Royal as a large sum of money in the city sent this session was brought in by of Bulatan, PL. two years ago. He a socialis Mr. McEnter. His fa And we regard it as a virtue,
"Confucius said that knowledge left soon afterwards and move crease of Rent and Mortgage In- was no inmate in him. If I am ments have been traced through terest (Restrictions) Bill rece ved walking with two other men, each Hong Kong and Amoy. He is be- the Royal asset on March
essful of them will serve as my teacher, leved to have arrived in this city. The other two he said. I will pick out the good about two months ago!" Another pend points of the one and imitate question for the Phillippine Author Z them, and the bad points of the ties to solve will be how Domingo Fis other and correct them in myself." | managed to leave the coun
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