THE COLONIAL
SERVICE
:
Promotions. And
Transfers
The following, promotions, trans- fers, and reappointments in the Colonial Service are announced- COLONIAL ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICE
Bayles, H. R. (Treasurer), Fin- ancial Secretary, Nigeria.
"Errington, R. P.. (Assistant Trea- surer), Assistant Secretary, Nigeria. Forsyth-Thompson, A. D. (Dis- trict Officer. Uganda) Assistant Resident Commissioner and Gov- ernment Secretary, Bechuanaland Protectorate.
WAR AGAINST
CRIME
Film Dealing With Work Of G-Men
SPLENDID SHORT
Audiences
at
the
Alhambra
Theatre to-day may be assured of a most interesting twenty minutes or so when they see "You Can' Get Away With It," an excellent produced by Universal short Charles E. Ford with Lowell Thomas as commentator.
As the title implies the film deals with the warfare against crime in takes the audience
America and
MacLaren, C. O.B.£. (Assistant behind the scenes into the scienti-
District fit
and laboratorical work that form such essential parts in the work of the G-men in solving
District Commissioner). Commissioner, Palestine.
Marlow. "S. R. Deputy surer), Principal Assistant Secre- crimes. tary, Nigeria.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1937.
COURT MARTIAL DOUGLAS
(Continued from Pare 1.3
The Court comprised Major H. McL. Morrison, M.C. (Royal Dlster
STEAMSHIP
CO. MEETING
Rifles) as Judge Advocate. Major Reference" Made To
FC Barclay. M..E. (Seaforth Highlanders), Capt. R. F. A. Crook- shank (Royal Ulster Rifes) and Lieut. W. Cotham.
The prosecuting officer was. Capt. M. Yates (R.A.), and the defending officer Capt. L C. Marson (RA),
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THE CHARGES SLX charges were preferred against accused as follows:--
Housebreaking and larceny. In that he, at Stonecutters Island during the night of March 28/29. in company with Gunner Edward Halilley, of the 24th Heavy Battery. did break and enter the Quarter Master Bergeant's Stores and steal 80 rounds of blank ammuniŝon valued at 38. Bid the property of H.M. Government;
An act to the prejudice of good and military discipline, in that he, at Stonecutters Island on the night of March 28/29, did point a rifle and bayonet at Gunner R. Arnold;
POLICE OFICERS ATTEND The film was given a preview at order Maude. H." E. (Assistant District Officer. Zanzibar). Administrative | the Queen's Theatre yesterday Officer. Gilbert and Ellice Islands morning when the audience com- Colony.
prised members of all contingents of the Hong Kong Police Force. Mr. C. G. Perdue, Deputy Inspector General, also attended.
Stafford. F E., O.B.E., Assistant Treasurer), Senior Assistant Sec- retary. Nigeria.
Wodethan, G. S. (Offeer of Class I. Grade 1...Deputy Chief Secre- Lary. Ceylon.
Wright. A. B. C.B.E., M.C. Administrative Officer, Special Grade), Colonial Secretary, Cyprus. COLONIAL AGRICULTURAL
V.S.A..
"You Can't Get Away With It" was produced by the permission of Mr. Homer S. Cummings, Attorney General of the
and with the co-operation of Mr. J. Edgar Hoover, Director. Federai Bureau of Investigation, U. S. De- partment of Justice, and is de dicated Halg. N. 5. Agricultural Officer),
to Federal agents who Senior Agricultural Officer, Ugan-have lost their 1ves in the war
against gangsters.
da.
SERVICE
COLONIAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT Marshall, R. H. (Deputy Auditor, Tanganyika).. Principal Assistant
Auditor: Nigeria,
COLONIAL MEDICAL SERVICE
Acheson, J. A., MA., M.D., B.Ch., B.A.O.. DF.H. Medical Officer), Sentur Medical Officer, Northern Rhodesia..
Bermingham. H. J., L.R.C.P. 'and S., L.M. (Medical Officer. Gambia), Medical Ofcer, Gold Coast.
Fournier, C. J., M.D., C.M., (Me- dical Officer. Bermuda), Medical Officer, West Africa,
COLONIAL POLICE SERVICE King. W. c. c. (Chief Comman- dant of Police and Inspector of Prisons, Cyprus). Deputy Inspector- General of Police. Nigeria)
Leathes, F. P. (Superintendent of Police), Deputy Commissioner of Police. Tanganyika.
Miller, F. H. (Assistant Superin. tendent of Police), Deputy Cam- missioner of Police, Palestine.
HAZARDOUS WORK
F. B. I. Fidelity. Bravery, Inte- grity) is the motto of the Bureau, In the opening Scenes Mr. Edgar Hoover
explains the necessary qualifications before a man takes on the onerous, almost hazardous, work of a Federal agent.
From then on the film's interest increases as one is conducted on a tour of the Briger print depart- meat, technical department, target range (where machine gun dring is practised day and night, wet or One) laboratory. and telephone operations. In the anger print departaient one
Assault on a police officer in the execution of his duty. In that he, at Stonecutters Island during the night of March 28/29, with Gunner Halllley, assaulted Indian Police Officer No. 114 Fazil Khalig, Royal Naval Yard, by striking him with his fist:
Offering violence to his superior officer, in that he, when spoken to by L/Bdr. C. Gibson." presented a boyonet at him; %.
Wilfully injury public property, that he, i company with Gun- ner Halley did wilfully break 71 panes of glass and one sash bar. to a total value of $40.87;
Disorder to the prejudice of good order and military discipline, in that he in company with Gunner Halley did create disorder on Stonecutters Island.
THREATENING ATTITUDE
At yesterday's hearing, Lance- Bombadier D. Bevan giving evi- dence, sald that he organised a party to round up the accused and found him in the east tower. Ac- cused adopted a threatening at- is shown the titude and later when four men photographs and finger prints of tried to apprehend him (accused) such notorious figures of the US.he warded them off. underworld as John Dilinger, Alvin Gunner Karpis, "Pretty Boy" Floyd, and "Pretty Face" Nelson, while in the nicknames section appear "Six Shooter Madge." "Hot Mama Cat," and "Long Legs Dick"!
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INTERESTING SIDELIGHTS Riggs, A. W.. M.B.E. (Assistant
The flim also contains interest- Superintendent of Police). Deputying sidelights of clues that led to
J Rogers testined to finding 20 window panes broken..
B.QMS Cotterel: testified to the Court that 40 rounds of blank am- munition had been taken from the
store.
Capt. Godfrey said that accused continued to struggle after he was hit with a baton. There was no smell of alcohol and witness
his reason.
Smuggling
Presiding at the annual meeting of the Douglas Steamship.Com- pany Lt held yesterday, Mr. 8. T. Williamson
disclosed that pool trading conditions between the South China coast ports during the major part of last year and the loss of legitimate business through smuggling. were respon-- sible for the loss sustained during the past twelve months by the Company.
the
Addressing the meeting. Chairman said:→ -
After paying all running expen- -insurance ses docking charges, premla and all allowances, the losa on the year's working is $121,4 479.22, to which must be added the balance brought forward from last year $13.523.52 making a total de- bit in the profit and loss account of $135,002.74.
Your consulting committee and general managers regret this posi- tion, which is entirely attributable to the very poor trading conditions which have existed between South China coast ports for the major under review part of the year there being very keen competition for the small amount of business offering between these ports. Shanghat is now doing more buss- ness in the way of transhipment cargo and also in Chinese manu-" to these ports factured goods which in the meantime tends to lessen the demands from Hong Kong. The exchange position, at Amoy and Foochow has improved considerably, but Swatow has not yet come into line in this respect. Smuggling on the coast is still quite a serious evil and a great
deal of legitimate business is lost through this cit trading. We still maintain strict searches prior to vessels departures from Hong Kong. which are carried out in conjunction with the Palice. and we appreciate the assistance they render in this direction.
Our investments have, fluctuat- ed considerably during the year but they now stand at date at a slightly higher value than the book value shown in these ac-
counts.
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Superintendent of Police, Palestine. che" arrest and conviction of many thought that the accused had inst overdraft position is now eliminat- grateful appreciation and thanks
Weber, W. R. (Sub-Inspector of Police), District Inspector of Police, British Gulana,
OTHER BRANCHES · Abraham, M. C. (Assistant Irrt, gation Engineer), Irrigation En- gineer, Ceylon.
Barker, A. S. (Provincial Engl- neer, First" Assistant. Director of Public Works, Ceylon.
Carrick, H. E. (Irrigation En- gmeer), Assistant Engineer Pub- Ile Works Department, Kenya,
Castillo, R. (Chief Clerk and Comptroller of Industrial Property,
well-known
names in American criminal history.
On the whole this Universal short should command the atten- tion not only of the police but of the layman and, more especially, the amateur sleuth.-E. MacN.
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Mr. Stanley Baldwin
Public Works Department), Assis- The rumour still persists that tant Secretary, Lieutenant-Gov. Mr. Baldwin proposes to retire ernor's Office, Malta,
Clarke, F. H. (Assistant Game Warden. Sentor Assistant Game "Warden, Kenya.
Cooper, W. G. G. (Geologist), As- sistant Director of Geological Sur- vey: Gold Coast.
Dowling, R. M. S. (Mechanical and Electrical Engineer. Publie
from the Premiership on or about May 28, which is the 14th anniver sary of his election as Leader of the Conservative Party.
Many starting changes have taken place in the Constitution since that day. One of them was the conceding to the demand of votes for women, and the conse-
TECHNICAL OFFENCE
Wong Wan-shi, 30 married wo- man, residing at No. 234, Reclama- | tion Street, was summoned before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday for failing to report to the S.C.A. the change, of her address while she was the em- ployer of a registered mul-tsal.
Inspector Fraser of the S.C.A. said that defendant had removed from her former address at No. 252, Reclamation Street on May 12 to the present one without making a report to the authorities.
SALE OF HAINING We have since the closing of these Accounts sold the Haining and i am glad to say that our
ed. The Haining was a popular vessel on our trades, but owing to the requirements of the Simla Convention rules which would have entailed extensive and cost- ly alterations, your consulting committee and general managers decided to take advantage of an attractive offer which was made for this vessel.
It is possible to maintain our trades for the time being with the Haitan, Halyang. Halching, and the chartered Selatan, but should" there be a substantial increase on the cargo side of our business, serious consideration will have to be given in the way of replacing the Haining.
With the prevailing shortage of The lady inspector visited the tonnage for outside trading there mai-tsal on April 24, and when she are indications that we can rea- re-visited the place at the begin, sonably expect more remunerative ning of the month, she found that trading in the future. Every pos- the house was empty. She was in-sible economy is being effected formed that the occupants of the Cabinet being rejected by the bouse had removed. newly enfranchised electors.
Works Department, Engineer quent surprise caused by his
Transport Officer, Gold Coast.
Gerrard, F. St M. (District In spéctor of Police), Class I Clerk, Secretariat, British Guiana,
Ghaham, C. D. (Surveyor). As sistant Engineer, Public Works De- partment, Kenya.
Inspector Fraser added that the mui-tani was very well treated..
A fine of $20 was imposed.
BALLROOM "QUEEN"
TO BE CHOSEN
and your vessels are held on ve conservative values when compar- ed with present day maket prices it is therefore not necessary to al- low further depreciation in these Accounts.
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In conclusion I desire to place record our appreciation of loyal and efficient co-operation of our floating and shore staffs.
The Director of Ambulance has the honour to acknowledge with
the receipt of the following dona- tions:
The Provincial Priory
of China China Light and Power Co.
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Messrs E. Gamblen; Tsang Chul; Ip Lan Ching; L Haworth; R. O. Read; L P. Logan; 8. W. H.: Géo R. Lean: Geo L. Kinloch.
I am glad to hear from the Chair that there are definite signs of improved trading ecnditions
owing to there being a general shortage of tonnage and I trust this will be reflected in our next account.
I have pleasure in associating myself with the Chairman's re- marks regarding the loyal co- operation of the floating and
shore stau8,
I beg to second the motion for the adoption of the report and ac- counts as presented.
The dislocation of the activities of the ill-starred League of Nations, the resignation for Sir Samuel Hoare, and his ultimate reinstatement, the tragedy of Holgate, M. R. (Senior Education Halle Selassie and his lost king. Officer B), Senior Education Off-dom, and finally the tragedy of cer A. Malaya.
the Duke of Windsor, have all Jones, & G. N. Clerk to the come upon us during his period of Magistrate, South Georgia, Falk-office, and it is no wonder he is A very pleasant ceremony will land Islands), Collector of Customs. tired and ready for rest.
be held in the China Emporium
"OTHER BUSINESS
Gold Coast..
After he retires he will probably Ballroom on Saturday, about mid:
On the motion of Mr. T. Ram- Jones, R. E. (Assistant Electrical take a long holiday with Mars night, when the "Queen" of the As soon as this resolution has sey, seconded by Mr. J. F. Wright, Engineer. Federated Malay Statta), Baldwin at Aix. It is said that hostesses employed in that estab- been seconded I will be pleased to Chief Mechanical and Electricalhe hopes to spend a good deal of Ishment will be "crowned" by Mr. I answer to the best of my ability T. Johrison and Mr. M. E. Turner Engineer, Public Works Depart time on the Continent, and that X. ("Chico") Remedios, the any questions shareholders may
be will write his political reminis-
cences.
COLONY RAINFALL
ment, Gold Coast.
McConnel, B. (Assistant Engl- nicer), Senior Assistant Engineer, Public Works Department, Kenya,
Malle, A. W. (Inspector; Teler communications* Branch, Post Office, British Gulana), Telegraph. Inspector, Posts and Telegraphs Department, Gold Coast.
As a result of four inches of rain McKinlay, D. R. (Assistant Com-registered at the Royal Observatory missioner of Police), Executive En- during the 48 hours ended 10 am gineer. Public Works Department, yesterday the total for the year is now within 3.41 Inches of the Gold Coast.
average.
MacKinnon, W. L (Principal A sistant Auditor), Accountant-Gén- eral, Nigeria,
Morris, E. L. (First Class Clerk, General Post Office), Supervisor of District Post Offices, Jamaica.
As a result of the rainfall, Hong Kong reservoirs have impounded 319,000,000 gallons since 7 a.m. on Monday. The total storage is now 1,576,140,000 gallons.
manager of the Ballroom, and known to bis large circle of friends as the "Cabaret King" of the Colony.
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This will be the second occasion on which a queen will be chosen by the management and for the past fortnight a number of the hostesses there have been engaged in a competition for that much coveted honour.
Mr. Remedios, it will be recalled, formerly proprietor of the Silver Moon Dancing Academy and
was
I do not think there is any more in the accounts that I can com- ment upon, so now beg to propose. that the report and accounts as submitted be adopted and passed.
desire to ask..
Bir Robert Ho Tung, Hon. Mr. M.
and
were re-elected as Members of the consulting committee.
Ou the motion of Mr. Wong SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT
Ping-sun and seconded by Mr. Seconding the motion, Mr. N. V. Chun Wing-kgu.. Messrs. Lowe.
Groucher said:" A.
"The loss Bingham and Matthews, shown on the year's working is Messrs. Linstead and Davis were regrettable; the position has now elected as auditors of the Com- been explained by the Chairman.pany for the year 1937.. Business in Hong Kong generally was very depressed In 1938 and no doubt shipping with all its at tendant charges was very merlous- ly handicapped.
THOSE PRESENT
Present at the meeting werė Mr. B. T. Williamson (Chairman), the Hon. Mr. M. T. Johnson, and Mr. M. H. Turner, Directors: Mr.
It is fortunate that our consult-c. L. Farmer, Secretary: Messrs.
it is due largely to his manage- ing committee and. general mana- N. VA Croucher, T. Ramsey, J. gers made provision in the past F. Wright, Wong Ping-sun Chun which has enabled them to meet wing-keu, Wong Min-hin and J. these abnormal conditions.
Fleming. (shareholders).
ment that the Emporium Ballroom 1 ranked the most popular dance hall in town to-day.
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