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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
MAN GAOLED FOR 3 YRS. FOR ATTACK ON GIRLS Culprit Severely Censured By The Chief Justice
"YOU HAVE BEEN FOUND GUILTY OF A MOST COWARDLY ATTACK AND THERE ARE FEW THINGS MORE COWARDLY than an attack on girls," said the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Criminal Sessions yesterday when he sentenced Chan Nan. "con- "victed by a jury on counts of robbery and wounding, to a total term
of three years' imprisonment with hard labour.
Chan was charged with robbing two dance hostesses, Wong Chan and Chan Kam-ping, of a handbag and wrist watcn, respectively, on Nov. 23 at the staircase of No. 239 Lockhart Road while armed with a knife. Accused was also charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm on 1 Tsuen.
Mr. J. P. Murphy, assisted by Del., and jumped into the harbour. La Sub-Insp. W.N. Darkin, appeared was in hospital for "six days and, for the presecution, and the follow-went on Counsel, evidence would ing jury was empanelled H.be given by the doctor that Li Overy foreman), J. Frenkel, would be disfigured permanently. Tong, Ng Wal-keung, Lau Hon, G., D" Chin and F.W. Calderara.
OUTLINE OF CASE
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When charged accused made the Colowing statement in regard to first charge: "I did snatch their Outlining the case. Mr. Murphy articles but I have lost them in the said that the first count alleged street That knife- was not a that accused, on Nov. 23.last, rob-knife; it was a plece of iron. bea girls, Chan Kam-ping and intended to return the articles to Wong Chan of a wrist watch and the girls. As regard the second handbag, respectively, and used charge defendant made a state- violence in doing so. Any violence, ment that he stabbed L. because Mr. Murphy pointed out, no mat- he came up to snatch the things ter how slight, if proved to have from him (accused) and that he been used, would support the wanted to give back the things to charge of robbery with violence. the girls.
On that night, at about 8 p.m.,
FACIAL SCAR went on Counsel, the two girls, Dr. C. C. Yung, medical officer employed in a dancing establish- in Queen Mary. Hospital, testified ment in Lockhart Road, were walk-as to the injuries of L Tauen and ing up the stairs leading to the said that the mark of the wound, dancing school when they heard a from the forehead to the lower UP, man coming from behind while would be permanent. they were on "the second floor and stood aside for him to pass.
F.
GIRLS THREATENED The man, instead of passing, seized Wong's handbag and, at the
Evidence was also given by Wong
No Official Centenary Celebration
That there will be no official celebration of HONGKONG'S CENTENARY was intimated to a Hongkong Dally Press re- porter by the Hon. Mr. N. L Smith yesterday.
The only event, if it could be called such, would be the broadcast speeches of H. E. the Acting Governor, Sir Robert Ho Tung Hoa. Sir Robert "Kotewall, and other prominent
leaders of the local
com- munity,
RUMOURED RETURN OF EVACUEES UNTRUE
GENERAL
PEN-SHELTERS BEING USED AS LATRINES
Tenders Called For
Iron Gates
"Tendors for the construction of tron rates have been called for, and as soon as the gates are ready they will be put on the pen- shelters," said Wing-Commander 4. HL S. Steels-Ferkans, Director of Air Raid Precautions, when asked whether he was aware of the fact that the shelters were being used as public latrines.
Questioned as to the possibility of employing some of the mobilis- ¡ed wardens as patrols over the shelters, Wing-Commander Steele. Perkins..stated that many of them were so employed. and that it was as the result of their reports that the Department was aware of the misuse of the shelters.
of
Further questioned as to whether he was aware that the shelters in certain areas - particularly ix: Inquiries made at the local ship Wanchai and Yaumtal-were also ping offices Messrs. Mackinnon. being used for the accommodation Mackenzie & Co. Bums, Philip of prostitutes, the Director Line. N Y K., and Butterfield A.RP, replied that he had not been and Swire-and the C, L. D. (8. B.). so informed but would bear that yesterday afternoon elicited the in mind and make the gecessary information that the rumours that inquiries. 30 British women, evacutes from Hongkong, were being detained on board a ship on their return to Hongkong were unfounded.
All the shipping companies stated that they were not expect- Ing any of their ships to arrive either yesterday afternoon or this
morning.
An officer, attached to the
New Police Station For Kowloon Tong
"With reference to" the representa- and Chan who both identified ac- Criminal Investigation Department tions made to Government three cused as the man who robbed
(Special Branch) stated that the or four months ago by the Kow- them.
Department had received no in- loom Residents' Association regard- Giving evidence, accused said
formation whatsoever of the the recent a.arming. Increase same time, threatened her with that he was walking on the trum arrival-either actual or impend of crime in Kowloon and the ap- what she took to be a knife. On lines when he saw a crowd chasing ing of the returning evacuates. parently inadequate strength of the other girl shouting out the man after somebody. and joined in the
The first time his Department the police force to cope with it, the Hon. Colonial He pushed a young man also seized hold of her and pulled chase.
heard of the matter, said the a reply from off her wrist watch and then ran and fell down with him.
officer, was when told by the Secretary was laid before the Jan- down the staira
and jumped into the harbour be- Hongkong Dally Press reporter.
uary, meeting of the General Com- youth, Wong cause he was being accused of
mittee held recently. Chuen, who heard the cries, saw snatching.
Meanwhile,
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He ran
"Accused alleged that he made a man tunning down but when he attempted to stop the man he was the statements involuntarily and struck twice. Another raan, Wan was forced to by S. I. Darkin and Fu. also received a cut to his hand the interpreter. These allegations were refuted by Sub-Insp. Darkin when he tried to stop the man.
A third man, Li Tsuen, who saw in evidence.
Without retiring the fury re- the man being chased after, also jolted in and caught hold of the turned an unanimous verdict or man by his neck. Now, said Mr. guilty. Murphy, he would deal with the second charge.
· DISFIGURED PERMANENTLY
While on the ground Lt was cut In the face and the man escaped
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CHIEF JUSTICE COMMENDS YOUTH
SNATCHER SENT
TO PRISON
Li Tsuen and the youth. Wong Chuen, were commended by the Chief Justice for the part they! played in the apprehension of the
man.
GOVERNOR VISITS KOWLOON DOCKS His Excellency the Acting Gov- ernor, Lt.-Gen. E. F. Norton, ac- companied by Capt. 8. H. Batty Smith, A.D.C., pald a visit to the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd., yesterday afternoon.
His Excellency was conducted on a tour of inspection by Hon. Mr.
CINEMA CLUB AT Y.M.C.A.
3 Cinema A meeting to form Club was held in the Y. M C. A
was
The letter stated that finan- cial provision for the addition- al police station in the Kow- loon Tong district asked for," has been included in the Es- timates for 1941-42,
This news will be received with
last evening. Owing to the small gratification by the residents of decided that the district concerned, but It will attendance it another meeting be called a fort be observed that nothing has been night hence when a film will be mentioned regarding the request shown.
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for an immediate increase in the LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS It was also decided that the numerical strength of the Police Club be open to all, the initial Force in Kowloon generally. fee being $1 and a contribution of
Among other business discussed 100 feet of film. This collection at the meetmg, was the date of of films would be placed in the Annual Meeting of the Asso- library and members could hire ciation. This was fixed for Friday, them for $1 per week.
Feb. 28 1941 at 6 p.m. in the St. Ar-
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Mr. F. A. Kaufmann, who has drew's Church Hall, and it is hoped THE undersigned have received.
instructions," had extensive experience in this that all members as well as others feld in London, was appointed interested in the welfare of Kow-"| Hon. Secretary of the Club;"
loon will keep this date open.
Those present, at the meeting were Mr. F. A. Kaufmann. Mr.
Those present at the Committee meeting were-Mr. Lam Ming-fan,
E, W. Rafton, Assistant Secretary President: Mr. D. W. Munton, Vice-
of the Y. M. C. A., Mr. Willis, Mr. President; Mr. F. C. Mow Fung,
to sell by
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LAMMERTS' AUCTIONS
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THE Undersigned have received instructions to sell by Public
Auction on
Saturday, the 18th January, 1941.
Commencing at 11. A.M..
at the godowns of The China Navigation. Co., Ltd., West Point
Ex Steamer
Arrived Date
Marks & Numbers
Pkges Cargo
"Kaying"
"Anshun"
"Shantung"
25.3.36
13.4.36
28.7.36
May M. Moore Gloucester House
N/M
ULT
A QUANTITY OF VALUABLE · HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
C
"Talyuan"
20.6.37
H.KONG
1 Paper Card.
Murray, R. Pestonji, D. O. Silver, at their Sales Room, No. 35, Han- C. E Terry, and B. Wylie.
kow Road, Kowloon. Apologies for absence were re-
Sevra. Mr. College and Mr. Chater Hon. Secretary: Mr. R. H. Wong Thursday, the 16th January, 1941 A suggestion that the youth whos. H. Dodwell, Chairman of the
Hon. Treasurer; Dr. G. Kirkby- apprehended him was drunk at the Board of Directors, Mr. Lawrence and, at the conclusion, had tea at Gomes, Major C. M. Mariners, Lt.
commencing at 2.30 p.m. time and had forced him to pick Kadooric and Mr. E. Cock, Chle: the Kowloon Dock Recreation Col E. D. Matthews, Messrs. L. N. up the handbag was advanced by Manager of the Kowloon Docks, Club. CHAN KWONG who was arraigned before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Criminal Ses- 'sions yesterday, charged, with three others not in custody, with robbing a woman, LA Sau-tsun, of a leather handbag containing $50, a compact and a note-book, at Queen's Road West, on Nov. 28.
Mr. J. P. Murphy, Assistant Crown Solicitor, appeared for the prosecution. assisted by Det.-Sub- Insp. R. Cunningham. The fellow
LOST $20,000 PLAYING cetved from Hon. Mr. Leo Almada
MAH-JONGG IN 3 YEARS
During the course of her evidence-in-chief, yesterday, Chan Yee- kee, defendant in a slander action brought by Chan Pau-shi, stated that during the three years she had known plaintiff she lost about $20,000 to her in mah-jongg games. Witness further stated that the stakes were seldom high.
e Castro, Rev. J. R. Higgs, Miss Mow Fung, and Rev. H. D. Rosent- hall.
Refugees In The Colony
Comprising:--
2 Glass and Woodware
5 Old 'Motor
Parts.
17 Ply Wood
CEC
of
"Shantung"
26.11.37
s Book
Teakwood and Iron Bedsteads,. Cots, Divans, Wardrobes, Dressing Tables, Sideboards, Chests Drawers, Dining Tables, Chairs, Desks, Bookcases, Cabinets, Ches- terfield Suites, Cabin Trunks, Tea-
The case, which was heard be- her, she continued to play mah- fore Mr. Justice Willams at the jongg with plaintiff and Mrs. Hul. An increase of 17 in the number poys, Tables, etc., etc. ing comprised the JuryMessrs. Summary Court, arose from an She stopped playing with those of refugees and destitutes accom-
Cutlery,
Ornaments, Curtos,. "G. W. Tate (foreman), E. A Lec, alleged remark made by defendant two as she became doubtful about modated in Government camps, Gramophones, Records, Pictures, L. Kwan. Lee Kwok-lal, B. D. to plaintiff to the effect that the plaintiff as the result of what she etc., in the urban and rural areas Clocks, Electric Table Lamps and Baldwin. J. Kim Fook-juen and R. latter was a lo-chien and that so- heard from her sister.
Is revealed in the returns issued Heaters, Fire Brasses, Tea Sets. E. A. Ribeiro.
cial gatherings would not stand QUARREL IN HOUSE
for the week ending on Jan. 11. Crockery, E. P., Brass, Glass and Urban Areas (Civilians):
Porcelain Ware, etc, etc. King's Fark-1,300 against 1,300)
on Jan. 1.
Leung Shiu-fan, youth, said be Mr. Alfred Y. Hon appeared for was a student and was on his way the plaintiff, and Mr. F. H. Loseby home when He sheard cries and air-for the defendant.
Tested the accused. When he At the outset of yesterday's
also
Ma Tau Chung-1,361 against A FEW PIECES OF BLACKWOOD
1,290 on Jan. 4.
North Point-1,473 against 1,470
on Jan. 4.
FURNITURE
and
Mr. Murphy said that Li Sau- for her. "It was further alleged Referring to July, 20, the day of tsun, was struck on the face and that defendant stated that plain- the opening of the money loan knocked to the ground.
tiff was three-handed (a thief). association at. Leung Yee Koo's,)
house, witness stated that plain- tiff and Yip Tal Koo Leung had a quarrel in the course of which the latter threatened to strike the caught him accused admitted hav-hearing, Mr. Loseby submitted that former after she had called Yip á
tooth "projecting ing matched" the bag.
he had no case to answer, as plain- Mr. Murphy:It has been sug-tiff had a duty which she had other names. gested by accused that you were falled to discharge-the duty of drunk on that night. Is it true? proving that the words complain-witness said that she did not sus-
Witness: No.
ed of had one meaning and one pect anything, wrong with plain- tiff's play from the first time she Accused stated, in evidence, that meaning only. he heard shouts of "snatching" and Continuing, witness said that on knew her up to Aug. 8. During all someone running towards him.Mar. 27, 1940, she went to hospital that time she had never seen Urban Areas (Squatters Camps): 1: Radio Set "GE.C." He also heard something thrown and was there until Apr. 8. Dur-plaintiff giving any signals, during
►
swine"
and
Cross-examined by Mr. Eon,
on the ground and saw that it was ing that period her younger sister card games, to Mrs. Hul
a handbag.
that Leung Accused alleged Torcell1him to pick up the bag and, struck him.
Chan was sentenced to nine métíthá' hard labour and nine strokes of the cane.
Morrison Hill-538 against 532
on Jan. 4. Urban Areas (Boldlers) :
2 "Underwood" Typewriters 1 Teak Dining Room Suite
In Hospital-25 against 28 on 1 Cooking Stove
Jan. 4
Argyle Street-697 against 690
on Jan. 4.
1 Carved Blackwood. Table Screen 1 Radio-gram "Universe"
Tai Hang-2,557 against 2,557 on 1 "Mallard" Radio Bet
Jan. 4.
Ngau Tau Kok-799 against 790
On Jan. 4.
Re-examined, witness sald that went to a party at the Tal Koon Restaurant and there overheard she only called plaintiff a lo-chien some remarks respecting plaintif. after the latter had used abusive Rural Areas:
In spite of what her sister told language to other people.
Leunk for his part in apprehend- Hi Lordship highly commended in defendant.
Wong Hau-yuk (Mrs. Chan Yung) then gave evidence for the defence.
Further, hearing was adjourned to Feb. 6 at 19.a.m.
Kam Tin-1850 against 1,852 ou
Jan 4 Fanling Children's Camp-30)
against 308 on Jan. 4. Total 10,893 against 10,821 on
Jan. 4
On View from Wednesday, the 15th January, 1941.
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18.12.37 .8.3.40
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M.D. Chow
1 Paper Box
2 Woodware
"Soochow" "Newchang"
(The above will be sold unless cleared in the meantime)
also
(for account of the concerned)
A QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS GOODS
comprising:-
Cotton Tarp, Gypsum, Nails, Bolts and nuts, Deer Bkin, Beans Groundnut Kernels, Wooden Ware, etc.
and..
(for account of the Liquidators).
1 case Water Atting
3 tins Wood oll
1 drum Motor Di
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Now on view
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