HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
Indian Sergt. DONATIONS TO GLORIOUS REAL LAWRENCE
Convicted
MISCONDUCT, BUT NOT GUILTY OF RECEIVING BRIBE
Says Will Appeal
BRITISH FUND
The following donations to the Brithh Fund for the Belief of Di- treas in China (Hongkong and 8. South Branch) are acknowledged, The Find has now reached the total of $428,559.50% (90) MA
FOURTH
AMERICANS
TO CELEBRATE --TO.- MORROW To-morrow is July 4; and to every American wherever they may be, this day calls for a boilday and celebration of their "Declara- tion of Independence."
OF ARABIA
Sir Ronald Storrs Memories
Bir
den sald:
on
Kanald Storrs, formerly Previously acknowledged $477,397.60; through BERD.C HK and 8.0.
Oriental Secretary at the British Branch SubscriptionCommittee:
Residency, Cairo, Military Cov Kowloon Pig Buyers Association $300
ernor of Jerusalem, and Gov- Liu Hung Nam, Lau Chuen, Lal Mow,
ernor of Cyprus, lecturing" to the Chow Shi Fai, Wong Yue, Lau Tuck
Lon- Judgment was given by Mr. E. Chuen, Tam Kar, Wang Loy. Leng
English-Speaking Union in Himsworth at Kowloon Magistracy, Poy. Shuan Laung. Hon Lam, Shuen
Arabia, Lawrence of on Saturday, in the case in which Fing, Lau Hung, Chong Man Chee,
Shuen
Kap. Wong Lie, Lo Fook, Wong
This is the one-hundred, and Amrik Singh, an Indian police Hing. Lau Ming Hon, Chow Sing, Lau
Lawrence was often popularly sergeant, who was charged with Kam, Laut Kwal
$5 sixty third anniversary of that Leung Yal And four counts of taking bribes, and each; Cheng Ho, Ship Kam Bau, Chun famous historical day when the imagined as "a super Rudoli
Wood. Mak Kun. four alternative charges of miscon- Tung and Lau Tung Choy $3 each:
Kun, Tai Chee, Chow Yiu United States' Congress formally Valentino, charging up and down the sands of the desert, qualifying duct as a police officer by taking Chan Chow, Leung Kit, Li Tong, Ng renounced their subjection to the
for posthumous honours in Holly- Cheung
Ws Government of Great Britain. gratuities. on March 17, at the Wong, Cheung Yau,
$2 Mongkok Market.
In honour of the "Fourth," the wood." He was fined Young Hong and Ip Kam Sing
each: Lo Wing Nam. Chan Chiu, Chow American Consul-General. Mr. $300.
Ho. Leung Tim, Shun Tim Hay and sa Pun 11, each; Shun Bam $200. Lau Addigon E
in finding defendant guilty on the charges of misconduct. His Worship said that facts are com- plicated by the stories of the de-
fence witnesses,
Part of the text of the judgment follows:-
Then str Ronald drew this" pic- Southard, with the ture of the real Lawrence, whom Fat $1.00. Wong Tun $200, Ip Kum ass'stance of the local American he knew intimately.
He was the untidest officer in Lau Be 1.00. Tal Tung Pig Farm colony, will entertain with a' buffet $34.00 Kowloon Pig Buyers Associa- luncheon in the American Club, the British Army. It seemed im- all his tion Roast Pig Dept.) $150.00, The |Hongkong" Buddhist Association $4.00, to-morrow from 11.30 am to 1 possible for him to get Ho Shug Chong $5.00, Mrs. Chan $5.00, p. Hs Excellency the Governor, uniform on correctly.
He had an Income of about. Cheung Yee Tal $5.00, Li Lock Man Sir Geofry Northcote, and other
even $10.00. Lo Ching Tuen $5.00. Lai Hock Government officials have been £100 a year and did not "The beginning of the collection
Chow $10.00, MessTS Chan Ching, Lee
possess a dress suit.” had been witnessed by a District $100.00. Lau Chiu Chat. $1.00. Leung invited to attend Watchman, Kung Yiu, and Inspec-in Shou 80. Mr. Xan 50, LI
Sap 30 Sheung Tao $1.00, Au Chock Yee 11.00.
Kun Ting Me Ming Shee 50, Miss Ng Ku
50 Lal Ping Ring of Panama $100.00.
131 Vicente Atien
Atienza and Co.
$5.00, Ta: Wo Compradore $5.00, Hop Cheong Loong $1.00, On Lee $2.00, -Kwong Yuen Mau 33.00. Kowloon Ming $1.00,
tor Post. The latter came out of Mis hiding place in time to arrest the defendant who was still hold- ing 80 cents in his right hand and $1.20 in his left hand, in front of Stall No. 77, while B410 was about 60-70 yards away at the time," A Jurther sum of $3.60 was found is defendant's pocket at the Police
Station.
In the lands of the United States to-morrow all work will cease, and young and old. will Join each other in a usual "noisy celebration."
hunt-
Old
last
I could as soon imagine “Law- rence in a frock coat OF
wearing an ing pink $3 School tle.
was the He conceivable product of the "public Parades, speeches, military re-school type." Ming $100, an Store $3.00, Chut hur views, will take place to the tune!
Confectionery Co.
of portting firecrackers,
-$10,00, Faith
was
accom-
The
.. Amazing band The versatility of his $7.00. Chan Chew Kwong $2.00
amazing. Wing Wah $1.00. Li Yuk Chun 13.00, music and lusty cheering. Large plishments Cheong Chan $2.00, ut Shing Loong and colourful fireworks displays last motor-cycle, built to his $5.00. Yut Shing Loong 3.50, Kung will be held in all the major order but never ridden by him, Ping 85.00, Chun Cheong B410, in support of defendant's and Co $2.00, Tat Cheong" $5.00, Macities of the Union in the evening, had 10 mechanical improvements story, stated that he and defen-jestic Candy Store $2.00. Chung Hing after which elvic arid private he had invented.
When he was my Ruest dant proceeded direct to Stall No.Co. $5.00 Hop Kee $2.00. Tal Hang balls are held.
$3.00, Tal Loy, 35,00, Kwang Tai Loong $5,00, Tai We $2.00, Ti Fook Though war-clouds at present Jerusalem he used to get up 12.00, Shiu Tal 12.00, Wing Wah $5.00, surround the United States from six every moming and clean sil Fo Woo $100, 'French Store $10.00. several sides, to-morrow her people the lamps in the house. Yuen Shing Hing $1.00, Chung Tin will honour, their flag of stars His only extravagances Kwong $1.00, Ng Ping Tin $2.00, HR, and stripes which Meg over
a gramophone" records (per J.P.) $15.00 Total 9478.350.80.
land of Independence and free-printed books.
75, where defendant tendered a $5 note as purchase for 40 cents worth of fish. He received by way of change $1.20 which he put in his pocket and had Just received the remainder of the sum when his hand was seized by Inspector
Fost. B410 said that he had only SOCIAL GATHERING
FOR TEACHERS
moved 6-7 yards away when the arrest was made and witnessed the whole transaction.
It is obvious from the two stories that olie" of the parties of
witnesses had told de-.. liberate falsehoods, for while it is possible that one witness on some could be mistaken facts, it is in my opinion, im- so many wit- possible that nesses should give evidence so diametrically opposite without one of the stories being re- garded as anything other than deliberately manufactured pet- jury.
Principals and teachers of 38 Chinese schools, formerly func- tioning in Canton but
dom.
CHINESE Y.M.C.A. IN KOWLOON
i
at
were
and Anely
He reduced life to an absolute' ninimum of necessities. He did not smoke and he hardly ever drank; but he used the drug of speed. ..Once, on his motor- cycle, he raced an aeroplane for
now re Mr. Lum K. Chu New 15 minutes.
Exec. Secretary
moved to the Colony, attended a Restau- dinner at the Tal Wah rant, Lalchikok, "last night.
The gathering was one
of a
Mr. Lum K.
Chu, series of functions the object of general secretary of the
has been which is to promote greater YM.C.A. fraternity and co-operation be-executive secretary of tween schools registered with the foon branch of the Kwangtung Provincial Govern-located on Waterloo
Sir Ronald said that Lawrence Towards died, an unhappy man.
the end of his life every sort of associate denigration was brought to bear Chinese on him, and he was assailed by appointed | a steady dribble of deprecia- great deal the Kow-tion from .people a Association, less talented than himself Road near This action was ment. Mr. Wong Yui-tsung, prin. Nathan Road. elpal at the Sih 8th Middle School. taken by the board of directors to view of the rapid growth of presided.
school and resi- Educational problems and other Kowloon as a
• PROSECUTION CORRECT After visiting the scene of the matters of common interest were dence, section. Incident. and after hearing both discussed. sides in the box and bearing in mind the extreme carc with which
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Kowloon Bay-Claude Chappe Yolande Bertin,
The result of their unsuccessful { attempt to commit a larceny on The Kowloon YM.C.A. has
80 board the ss. Empress of Japan. men in residence, every room inted to the appearance of Yuen Lol. the building occupied. The
plea-
27 and Ho Kwong-leung at the easy access-Kowloon Magistracy on Saturday.
Kowloon Whart Benlawers, bility has made it a favourite charged with larceny and unlawful Haf Tan, Tilsadane, Eskbank, Living place for many men whose boarding.
Nanking and Grete-Maersk was Yuen who
caught red- The China Motor Bus Co. has offices are on the Hongkong side.
Stonecuteers-Jessie Moller, In- route in the The directors see large poss-handed by Mr. Benito, Banaasad, dira, Hannah Moller, Gladys Moi- new there is no doubt whatsoever in introduced a
bilities for enlarging the social, while extracting his wallet con-ler, Hostensia Bertin, my own mind that the story of Island on Saturday.
pro-taining US, $100 from his right hip
West Point Buoy-Tal Sean Hong the prosecutions is the correct ver-The new route, No. 5A, starts at educational, and religious
Holt's Wharf-Memnon. sion of what happened on March Kennedy Town and runs along gramme, and Mr. Chu will give pocket, was sentenced to
Queen's Road. West, Queen's immediate attention to plans for month's hard labour and a fine of
West Point Wharf-Wing Bang. CMS.N. Wharf-Tai Poo Sek A very strong plea for leniency Road Central. Queen's Road East, this. It is expected" that the $10 or, in default, an additional 14
DOCKS develop into a days by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen. was made by Mr. Hin-shing Lo. Leighton Hill Road, and returns Association will
Ho was sentenced to three
Talkoo-Breconshire, Dardanus, who drew His Worship's attention around Wangnelchong Road past large community centre with ac- to defendant's 14 years' service the Monument into Queen's Roaditivities for boys, students, 'busf-months" by Mr. E. Himsworth.
Chinese Prince. Nanning. Atlantic Gult. with the police force, during which East back to West Point. perted he had only eight minor offences reported against him
17."
His Worship said he considered
the offence a very serious. one as defendant was in a position of trust as a police officer, however,
PRINTERS DISPUTE
SETTLED
It is understood that the recent
in view of defendant's good record, disagreement, which almost caused
he would give him the option of a strike between the Hongkong
a fine, which was passed as above. Defendant stated his intention
of appealing against the sentence.
..
Printers' Association
and the Union of Printing Works Em-
ness, and professional men.
Mr. Chu has had a long ex pertence as a secretary in the YM.G.A., and is well-known in
Hongkong.
one
NEW DRUG CHECKS Kowloon Mayon, silveryew,
PNEUMONIA
death cases
Labora-
A big reduction of the Įrate from pneumonia": in
treated with the new drug, "M SIX WEEKS FOR
and B 683," was claimed by Dr. JEWEL THIEF
G. A. H. Buttle, of the Wellcome Bentence of six weeks' imprison Physiological Research ployees, has been settled through ment was imposed on Tam Mei-tories, on June 15, He was speak- the intervention of Mr. H. R. But-chan, a married woman, by Mr. Ring at the annual meeting of ters, labour officer.
Edwards' at the Central Court on the Royal Society of Tropical The Working hours, and holidays Saturday for stealing $700 worth Medicine and Hygiene. have been axed, and a decision has of Jewellery from No. 6, Hing H. M. S. Kent, with Admiral Bir also been reached on the charges On Hoad on Friday, 200
Defendant
In compared with 27 deaths in 100 Another Percy Noble, Commander-in-Chief for boarding and lodging of the
Wanchal by a Chinese detective cases not so trested. of the China Station, and Major-employees by the employers.
She took the police to a house in series gave 16-per cent. mortall- General A E. Grasett,· General
Wing Fung Street where the ty for non-treated and two per Officer Commanding the British
cent. articles were recovered.
for those given "M and B 623.**
ADMIRAL AND
G.O.C. RETURN
Troops in China, arrived from
Singapore on Saturday morning.
2,000 CHINESE REGISTRATIONS
The two heads of the British?!
was
arrested
Corregidor, Boissevain. Chak Bang. Bust.
BUOYS
NG. A 4—Apoey No. A 9 Tal Yuan No. A10 - Joan Moller No. B 2-Ming Bang No. B.3-Soochow No. B 4 Hellenic City No. B 5-Haldis No. B10 Helios
In 100 cases treated with the drag, he said, only eight died,
No. B11-Jean Dupuls No. B14 Yunnan No. B15 Anhui :) No. B16-Hai Lee No. B21-Szechuen No. B22-Woolgar
No. B27-Nicolás Angeles No. B28-Kum Sang No. C1Mut Hock:
Appearing before Mr. R. A. D. Even better results might have on been obtained if treatment with forces in China took part in the It is understood that approxi-Forrest at the Central Court Anglo-French defence talks in mately 2,000 Chinese residents in Saturday charged with a breach the drug had started earlier. But
registered with of the Deportation Ordinance, Lin each test case the drug was factory treatment of smallpox. Singapore.
Chinese Cheong-Kan, who was banished not administered until the diag-bubonic plague, typhoid fever. sulphanila- malaria with The flagship was saluted by the
the Colony, was nosis was beyond all possible and
mide, of which "M and H 893" 18 M. 8. Tamar on arrival, as well as Affairs in the Voluntary Regis for fe from
"hard doubt of Chinese nationals sentenced to 12 months' by the U. S. 8. Tilsa, the salute tration
Labour. which has fust completed."
Dr. Battle also recorded satis- a derivative. being returned.
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Becretariat
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