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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
EMPIRE DAY MESSAGE ROUND THE POLICE COURTS
BY LORD BLEDISLOE
The following is the Empire Day Message from the Viscount Ble- disloe, P.C G.C.MG., FL.B.E., President of the Empire Day Move-
ment:-
Let us this year celebrate Empire Day as never before. For the British Empire, alded by her valla nt Allies and buttressed by the practical sympathy of the United States of America, is standing out as the stronghold of humanity against cruelty, injustice, tyranny and falsehood-an impregnable fortress based not upon hatred and selfish ambition but upon humanity and righteousness
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APPLICATION FOR RE-HEARING Robert Phillips," alias William An application for re-bearing Boyd. 18, a member of the Hong-made by Mr, F. G. Nigel, of John- kong Police Reserve, of No 365, s. Stokes & Master, on behalf Hennessy Road, first floor, who of the four rice shops which were was sentenced to six months' harded on Thursday, was granted labour by Mr. H. G, Sheldon, K.C., by Mr. H. C. Macnamara yesterday. The summonsees were Cheng It is against the Powers of Dark-Britain, the heart of the Empire. on Thursday on a charge of ob- ness that we are fighting, and False to the gibes of her enemies taining money by false pretences, fu-ngam, master of Tung King the Magistrate Loong Rice Shop, 105, Nam Chang the fate of the Empire, and with and faithful to her own glorious appeared before it that of civilisation, are at stake. traditions, she has demonstrated again yesterday charged with on Street. Wong Kai, 185, Lalchikok pair of boots Road, Chan Slu-hong, 177. Lal- We must all courageously play our that the metal of her sons and May 8 seiling a
to him by the Police chitkok Road, and Yeung Tsze mel, part, however humble, in achiev daughters is us true as in days of issued
Reserve
95, Kweilin Street. ing victory: "lest freedom should yore.
Defendant admitted the charge. perish from the Earth."
But the war is not yet over and
Chief Insp. W. R. Chester-Woods, Those who planned the downfull unflagging effort, self-sacrifice and of the British Empire recked not endurance are stil demanded of who prosecuted, said that defen- of the unquenchable spirit of the, us in repelling the assault upon all Cant joined the Reserve on Apr. 8. British Race, the staunch loyalty that makes the life of a free people and a pair of boots, with his nutn
ber stamped inside, together with of peoples of different races and worth living.
other equipments,. was issued to colours owing allegiance to the
him on Apr. 19. British Crown and the unshakeable
FOR OWN SOUL
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The British Empire Is fighting solidarity of the British Empire. It not for aggrandisement or for. is above all this unity of the Bri- tish peoples in the hour of crisis which has brought conadent hope to all lovers of freedom and grow ing dismay to our enemies. Let us remember with pride the great ex- ploits of our seamen, soldiers and airmen drawn from every part, of the British Commonwealth, as well as the steadfastness and courage of the civilian population in Great
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Mr. Nigel said that he had three grands for making the applica-
tlet
were
Firstly, the regulations under which the prices were fixed
correct interpreta- incapable of tion. It was unknown to the local As a result of certain happen- e trade that rice should be di- ings defendant's house was search-vided into grades, Rice in Hong- and the pair of boots was found kong was only known as Burma. missing. He admitted he had sold Slam and others. it for $2.60, whereas the actual Secondly, the regulations have value of It was $11.84.
been repealed and are no longer applicable. .
Defendant was sentenced to one month. the term to run concur- rently with the previous sentence.
UNEMPLOYED REMANDED
In asking for the remand, Sgt. T. McLeod told the Court that further charges might be preferred against defendant.
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of
material gain. bat for its own soul and that of mankind. Its struggle will have been in vain, unless we are determined, that when victory comes we will to the best of our power strive to remedy those in
Lastly, that he understood that herent defects and social injustices
the fines were too heavy for the which provoke strife both among
summonsees whose shops were nations and between their fellow-
medium size, citizens. Thus the peoples of the
Li Hung, 24. unemployed, was
Furthermore, on the second point. until Monday by Mr. world, led by those of the Empire. remanded will enjoy hereafter that tranquil- Sheldon yesterday on charges of Mr. Nisel said that in his opinion Ilty and confiden: security "whose larceny of a wrist watch, valued at the summonsees were fined for an only sure foundation is fal: dealing $17, from the person of Lee Wai- offence which they had never com between nation and nation and ging. 27, married woman, of No. mitted. He said that only Burma and he 33, Queen's Road West, first floor, he was under control between man and man,
the "I appeal especially to the young at Queen's Road West, near Tung could produce evidence that
Was not people of the Empire who, when Street. and unlawful possession of rige sold by defendants
wrist watch. at No. 7 from that origin. the present upheaval is past, will a ladies'
Mr. Nigel added that a similar be called upon to fashion a new Police Station.
case will be heard before Mr. H. C. world. Yours will be the task of Pan American Airways yesterday winning the peace. Do your bit, be
Sheldon at the Central Magistracy. announced that the evil Aero- it great or small, to ensure that
on May 29 and the decision made by Mr. Sheldon will clarify the nautics Board had officially approv- the Empire shall ever be the sym-
Before Mr. Sheldon yesterday. | point. ed the regular carriage st passen-bol and example of all that makes
The re-hearing was fixed for gers, cargo, and mall on their San for humer happiness, peace and Lau Kam-ming, 17, unemployed,
charged with larceny of a June 4 at 2.30.p.m. Francisco-Manila - Singapore route. progress. Steel your hearts and
An application that payment of The first fight carrying passengers minds to the brave resolve that leather purse containing 30 cents and air freight is being made by never again shall ruthless ambition from the person of Au Yim, 27. the fines be stood over until the the California Clipper which left and the cruel lust of power destroy woman, of No, 19, Western Streetre-hearing was also granted. Treasure Island, San Francisco, at the freedom of mankind, the peace 6 am. May 21 and is scheduled to of the home and the happiness and arrive in Manila May 28 and in: safety of its children. Singapore May 29,
We have no need to be ashamed The new service will follow the of the story of the Empire, but its present San Francisco-Hongkong greatest chapter has yet to bet route as far as Manila, making written, and it is for the youth of stops at Honolulu, Midway, Wake, the Empire, with their boundless opportunities. buoyant hope and To the 75,555 miles of Pan Ameri-junshaken faith in God to write it, for the benefit of the whole human can Airways already in operation the Singapore-Manila service adds! The British Empire never had a another 1,484 miles, Clippers will cover this distance in ten hours, graver responsibility thrust upon it than it has to-day. But never have
and Guam.
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race.
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leaving Manila, at 6 am, on every there been grander opportunities second Tuesday, arriving in Singa- for displaying those outstanding pore ut 1615 the same day. The qualitles which büllt it up and return trip will leave Singa- which alone can maintain it. pore on Wednesdays, arriving in
Let us remember that it is ne Sen Francisco on the following ther Tuesdays
DIRECT CONNEXIONS
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third floor.
Defendant admitted the offence and was remanded for 24 hours for checking up his ängerprints Sgt. T. McLeod prosecuted.
TRAFFIC SUMMONSES Several summonses for 'traffic oftence were heard before Mr. Macnamara yesterday.
Mrs. F. Loseby, of 3, Chatham Road, was summoned for driving private car No. 4100 on the wrong
HARBOUR TRAGEDY side of the road. Pleading guilty through a representative, accused The body of a well-dressed Chi-was fined $5. nese woman was found floating in RS. Angle, of 158, Argyle Street, the Harbour near Hing Fat Street, who pleaded guilty to the sum day View, yesterday.
mons of driving at an excessive The body was picked up and re-speed in the Nathan Road con- moved to the Kowloon Mortuary. troiled area, was cautioned. AC- cused had a clear driving record. P. V. Reveley, of 160, Argyle Street, was summoned for speed-
g. Accused pleaded not guilty. Traffic Sub-Inspector S1 Wal- ming said that about 8.50 a.m. on 1 he followed accused throughout the Nathan Road con- The speed register- trolled area. ed was from 26 to 28 m.p.h.
Accused admitted that he Was driving at about 31 m.p.h. which also cau- was accepted. He was tioned.
A CORRECTION.
the error.
In yesterday's report of the wealth nor might, but Character, which has ever been the funeral of Mr. Hon Kam-shing, the deciding factor in our hour of des name of the son-in-law was errone-May This service brings San Francisco tin;, and make it crystal clear ously given as Mr. Marsh instead of within seven days and only 63 fly-that it illumines and strengthens Mr. Choy Yau-cheung. We regret ing hours of Singapore and offers all our lives. direct connexions with Kailm, Boac, į and Qantas Airways. This service will greatly facilitate the more- ment of cargu between the United States and the important trade area of Malaya, the Dutch East In- dics, and India.
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The fare from Singapore to San Francisco will be U.8.3825.00 one way: $1,485.00 round trip. The fare from Singapore to Manila will be
Chinese Banker Allegedly Defrauded In Transaction. For Valuable Jade Bangles
TRYING TO BUY A VALUABLE PAIR OF JADE 'BANGLES FOR $148,00 one way; $268.40 round trip 18 CONCUBINE, whom he was very much in love with, a Chinese. The air freight charge from Singa-banker who came to the Colony to take refuge was alleged to have pore to San Francisco will be $2.38 been defrauded of $2,800. per pound,
This story was revealed before Mr, G. T. Lowry at the Central Magistracy yesterday when Chan Ng-tsai, alias Chan Fok-cho, mas- ter of Fook Ming Shop, No. 159, Des Voeux Road Central, was AUDACIOUS. MACAO charged with fraudulent conversion of the money, which was part of $1.300 entrusted to him by the banker, Chu Tung, of No. 298, Queen's Road Central, second floor, for the purpose of purchasing a
ROBBERY
Dr. Sun Fo's residence m Macão specific pair of bangles.
intruders on Sunday evening when
alarm was raised.
TOOK CONCUBINE
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LOITERER CONVICTED
Mr. A. E. P. Guest. No. 4, E- bankment Road, was responsible for the arreat of a loiterer, Chu Kwal-sang, 36, who was sentenced to two months hard labour by Mr. Macnamara yesterday.
Witness said that he saw accused attempting to climb over the wall of a house in Duke Street about 8 pm, on Wednesday.
He chased and arrested accused and handed him over to the Po- lice.
MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE The fatal traffic accident in Sai
man-
the
was ransacked by some 20, armed Mr. C. A. Sutherton Russ, assist-plainant had no ready cash at the Kung Road, Kowloon City, on Sun e considerable amount of jewel-ed by Det.-Sgt. J. R. Sykes, was moment, they set the date for day had a sequel before Mr. DJ.N. for the prosecution, while defend-transaction on the following day Anderson yesterday when Private lery was stolen.
On Mar. 20 defendant turned. upT. P. Durben, Royal Army Service
with The house was situated opposite ant, who is on bail of $4.000, was a military barracks but the rob- represented by the Hon. Mr. M. K. and after the money was handed Corps, was charged
over to him stated that that conslaughter of a woman, Bo Sze. bery was so well planned that all Lo and pleaded not guilty.
Accused was remanded for assailants
Complainant had been a banker cubine was in such urgent need escaped before the
in the country, and was now a zeof money that she had pawned week and granted bail of $500. fugee in Hongkong. He was in-the bangles in the night. He left
THEFT FROM R. A; O. C. troduced to defendant about Mar. saying he, nevertheless, could re-
Further evidence was taken be- LESMEVICH WINS 18 or 19 by a mutual friend. decm it.
Defendant returned sometime fore Mr. Anderson yesterday in the NEW YORK, May 23 (Reuter)-- Gus Lesinevich, outpointed Anton Birice then defendant had been later and said that he had lost Case in which to Yau, 121 Hop. Christoveridie at Madison Square suggesting to complathant doing about $10,000, including the $4,300 Wong Keung, Chan Lung, woman,
а given to him by complainant, in Cul. Leonard Munsey, of Gardens, in an eliminating contest banking business together at for the world light heavyweight capital of about $20.000 Chinese gambling, but offered to return RA, O. C.. Lo Po and Tam Tak, were charged with conspiracy to steal 215 blankets Trom the R. A. boxing championship, and the win currency,
"TIGER GANG" Meanwhile, complainant took to
0. C. Dépot at Mataukok, himself a concibirie, whom he was
Reflecting on the fact that de- Munsey "Was 'additionally charged very much in love with and want fendant belonged to the "Tiger with stealing three blankets, two ed to buy some jewellery.
Gang" (alleged to be a certain sheets, a mosquito curtain and an, Defendant learned of this; he triad society), and the thought electric bulb from the R. A. O. C., brought a pair of bangles to com that something, was better than Depot, and
Was alternatively Notice To Mariners plainant and told him that it be nothing, complainant accepted the charged, together with the woman, All ships proceeding to the port longed to a certain concubine at sun. and issued a receipt for it, with receiving stolen property. of Mirl or Lutong are to anchor a very rich man now dead and within half a mile of Position Lat offered to sell it at $4,300." itude 04 dega, 224 N. Longitude 113 dega. 55 30" E and awalt skis- tructions from Port Authorities.
Chart Affected.No. 1919 Authority--Naval Authorities."
ner Tibw meets Jiminy Webb for the titfe.
There was nothing exciting in the Lesmevitch Christovoridis fight,
DATE SET FOR DEAL
$1,500 to complainant.
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When proceedings were being Mr. M. A. da Silva appeared for taken up by complainant to have brst accused, Mr. Hin-shing Lo defendant charged, the latter was fr the second, while Mr. C. After examining it for several alleged to have threatened him D'Almada 'represented Munsey and times and believing it to be worth and his concubine.
1the woman.
about $10,000 or so, complainant. Further hearing was fixed for said he would buy it. As com- 11.30 am, on June "24..
Hearing was adjourned to June
6.
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