HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Urban Council Forms Committee To Study Hawker Question
It was decided at yesterday's meeting of the Urlan Council to refer the whole question of the amendments to the by-laws under Be Hawkers' Ordinance No. 22 at 1935, made by the Counell at Its meeting of July 2. and submitted to Government for approval by the Legislative Council, and which was subsequently referred back to the Council for further investigation, to the usual Committee of the Urban Courell dealing with hawkers bui supplemented by all the Chinese members of the Counch.
Hon. Mr. W. J Carrie was in the Chair and other members present Were Dr N. (1 Macleod Vier- Chairman), Hon. Mr. A, B Purves, Hon Mr R. A. C. North. Hon Mr. 3. P. Pennefather-Evans, Mr F. C. Hall, Mr. L C F. Bellamy. Mr A el Areuili, Dr. S. N. Chau. Mr Benjamin Wong-Tape, Mr. Tang Shlu-kin, Dr. A M. Rodrigues MT M. W. Lo, Mr. C J Roe (Secretary!! and Mr. Im Ping-tseung (Assistant! Secretary>
The luster received from Govern- men! proposing, that the whole matter of hawkers be investigated by a Committee of the Council, was tabled and read by the Chair- man, who proposed that the Com- mittee should comprise of himself, Dr. Macleod, Messrs. North, Pente- father-EvanS, Wong Tape. Tang Bidu-kin and M. W. Lo and Dr 8 N Chau
PUBLIC IMA EREST
On the Chairman stating that t
GENERAL
CHINESE POLICE INSPS.
OFFERED BRIBE OF $50
PER DAY TO WITHHOLD
CERTAIN INFORMATION
Committal proceedings began before Mr. G. T. Lowry at the Central Magistracy yesterday of the case in which a olerk, NG CHAU LAM, and two felephone operators, CHEUNG HON-WAH and IP PO-WAL are alleged to have, with others not in custody, con- spired to offer a bribe to C.S.1. Lam Yang-bon, with intent to in fluence his conduct.
Second defendant was additionally charged with offering a briho of $50 ot C.S.I. Lam Yung-hon at No. 134, Caine Road, second floor, on July 23.
ROUND THE Lucumbe
POLICE COURTS
AT CENTRAL
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ROBBED BROTHER
Tsang Man-plu, 18. unemployed,
appeared before Mr H. G. Sheldon, K C.. yesterday and was convicted!
the charge of larceny of a tweed coal valued $5 and one gold Jade Anger-ring valued at $5 from Tsang Yuk hing. 26. of No. 14 Ships Street on Aug. 11
com-
It was stated that the defendant is the younger brother of
and lived plainant
together at
On July 23, as a result of in- man. C.S.1. Chan, an interpreter formation received by Mr. E. C. and himsel at his private address.
A.S.P.. a Police party No. 134. Caine Road, second ferr cumprising Mr Luscombe, Dre~! MET THIRD ACCUSED Sgi Cashman CS.1s Lam Yung- hen and Chan Cheong-chuen and enuent stated that he lived with Chinese Sub-Insp. Chan Cheong- an interpreter proceeded to Nocsi Lam in the same room. On 134. Caine Road, second floor,
July 20, he received 8 letler
It was so arranged for Mr. Lustarough the Post Office signed by combe. Mr. Cashman and the in an ambulance driver, Cheng Ping- terpreter to conceal themseives be- bun, whom he knew. On July 22, hind a partition in the verandah
at about 2.30 p.m. he went to the of the above address in order to Wanchai Fire Station where Cheng overhear whatever might take introduced him to third accused. place.
In the course of a conversation which he had with third accused there, the latter said that he wished to act as a go-between to the keepers of a gaming house and CSI. Lam. He also stated that the keepers of the gaming house wished to pay a large sum of money to Lain to Influence him Lam) from supplying information to Mr. Luscombe. Witness stated that he returned to his quarters and told CS.I. Lam on July 23 what had occurred.
At about 7.20 p.m. third de. fendant came to the address. and he was alleged to have told C.S.I. Iam that the keep- rs of a gaming house offer- ed to pay him $50 per day to refrain from giving Informa- tion to Mr. Luscombe, as C.S.I. Lum was the assistant to him. PHONE CALL MADE
gam
was not his intention to discuss the the above address. On the day!
As a result of Lam's request to contents of the letter. Mr. Wong-in question between 1 p.m. and 4 make a personal agreement with Tape reminded the Counell that p.m., while complainant went to the keepers operating the
At about 6 pm Ing house, third accused made a
on instructions, the matter was of public interest work. defendant was alleged to
went to 134. Calne Road. and suggested that the whole have taken the goods mentioned telephone call and later first and he
second defendants arrived and second floor. and at about 7,20 trunk which he question be opened for discussion from a leather
were introdured to Lam as the al-P. third accused arrived. He in- at the present meeting.
broke open
leged keepers of the Eastern Gant.roduced third accused to lam Det.-Sgt. J. Bentley, prosecuting.ing House.
and later, he stated, that first and stated that defendant had stolen In the presence of third and Recond accused also arrived. twice before and was warned by first accused, second accused hand- First accused is on ball of $2,500 the Police.
ed $50 in notes to Lam After the and together with second accused, latter had counted the money the are represented by Mr. HL. Kwan, Two unemployed, Tang Pang, 24, accused left the premises but as while Mr. M. A. da Silva is ap and Chan Chiu, 20, both residing they opened the door they were pearing for third accused.
two Luscombe.
Mr Carrir stated that he was not prepared to discuss the con- tents of the letter at that meeting due to the presence of the Press Furthermore, said the speaker, he had not received any terms of re- Terence. As to the advisability of admitting the Press to discussions of the Committee, he would leave the whole matter in the hands of the Committee.
UNSUITABLE
FOR NOODLE
MANUFACTORY
BOGUS POLICEMEN
BAIL REDUCED At yesterdays hearing, Mr. Silva Chinese Sub-Insp. Lam Yung-nude a strong plea for reduction hon assiutant to Mr. Luscombe, of his client's bafl which was fix- A.S.P In evidence, stated that aged at $2,600, and after considera- 这 result of certain information tion by his Worship ball of $1.000
at No. 12, Tai Yuen Street, second arrested by Mr. Cashman and Mr. four. were Sined $100 or months' hard labour by Mr. Shel- sion, when they were charged with impersonating Police Officers at Kennedy Road, on Aug. 11.
First accused pleaded gulity, but
second defendant ploaded not. guilty.
which was conveyed to him by in cash was allowed..
C.&.1 Chan Cheong-chuen, and Det. Sgt. Cashman is in charge
later reported by him to Mr. Lus-of the prosecution. reembe, a meeting was arranged
The complainant, Chan Sang. 39, between Mr. Luschimbe, Mr. Cash- 10. unemployed, In evidence, sald that
On the grounds that the pre- Aug. 11 a about 12.45 p.m. mises were so congested that while he was walking along Ken-:
would be impossible to carry out nedy Road with some treewood In Police custody for further en- the business of a noodle manufac
both accused stopped him and quirles.
tory under sanitary conditions, an, they were alleged to have said that Det Sgt. N B. Fraser 18 in application for a food factory (Athey were Police Officers. Com-charge of the case. Heence for No. 132 Shanghai St., plaluant asked them to show their Eround floor, was refused by the credentials but they falled to do Urban Council at its fortnightly so and a struggle between meeting yesterday.
com.
plainant and accused then ensued,
AT
KOWLOON
PRISON FOR KIDNAPPER
The case was adjourned to Aug.
FUNERAL OF MR.
J. DOBSON
LARGE ATTENDANCE AT CEMETERY The funeral took place at the
The Chairman, Hon. Mr. W. J Ho Hang. Forest Guard No. 24, Carrie, said that the premises were stated that while he was on duty Appearing before Mr. D. J. N. Catholle Cemetery yesterday of atso licensed as a bake-house and near the scene of the incident he Anderson yesterday morning Yin Mr. John Dobson, whose death were being fully nevupled as such, saw both defendants struggle with Nul, 30, unemployed, was convict- occurred
There was no objection to the complainant.
suddenly at Kowloon He went up to in-ed on a charge of stealing a three Hospital on Monday, with Father noodle manufacturing nisinese bevestigate and was told by the year old chlià,
gearrted on in the same pre
E Bourke officiating. complainant that accused claim to He was sentenced to six months' muses, said Mr. Carrie, provided be forest guards. The accused were hard labour and recommended for that it could be done without the subsequently arrested and detained banishment. place being congested.
Det.-Sgt. Bentley stated that It was
found by the Sentor second accused had one previous Inspector, a Sanitary Inspector
!conviction. and 12 Health Offer to be 30
LARCENY BY SERVANT
The late Mr. Dobson, who passed his fortieth birthday last March, came to the Colony in Aug. 1929 COSTLY RIDE!
and had been attached to the Kwong King-lee, 25, described as Buildings Ordmance Office of the a theatre employee, was charged Public Works Department since before Mr. H. C. Macnamara with then. He was born at Preston, sible to carry on under sanitary Por larceny by servant of cloth-evading payment of his bus fare. Lancashire. He was a member of ing and a gold watch, property of On Aug. 10 defendant boarded a
Kowloon Football Club and re- The following Иcences
them wer Insp. Saunders, and one fountain bus at Taipo Road with his girl presented granted by the Urban Council be- pen, property of Sgt. Youe,
friend and when asked by the]
league. tween July 29 and Aug 11, In- divers dates between June 1 and conductor to purchase his ticket de widow, who is in the Colony. clusive:
July 20 at No. 198, Caine Road, first fendant sald that he possessed a
THOSE PRESENT
crowded that it would be Impos-
Conditions.
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the bowls
The deceased is survived by his
Food factories, food shops, bake floor, Hung Wal-kwong, 18, un-monthly ticket but could not pro- houses and advertisements (per-employed, was convicted and sen- duce it. His girl friend offered to The funeral was largely attend- mission to erect neon signs), one tenced to four months hard la- pay but he slopped her and was ed by deceased's colleagues and
nh; eating houses, three.
Short-Lived Strike
TAXI-CAB DRIVERS
bour by Mr. G. T. Lowry.
com-
Early in May this year plainants. taking pity on defendant, engaged him as an odd-job coolie |
arrested when he tried to alight friends among whom were the
from the bus at the next stop.
He was fined $25.
GAMBLERS JUMP BAIL
Mr.
Hon. Mr. A. B. Purves (Director of Public Works), Messrs. F. D. Fitches, C. B. Robertson, W. G. Pryde, H. J. Fountain, A. F. Paul.
and car cleaner. Three weeks ago Railing to appear before defendant was discharged because | Macnamara on a charge of keeping A. Tarbruck, G. F. Hedley, C. E he was found to be unreliable. a gaming house in Nam Cheong, Stirling, A. Bailey, R. S. W. Pater
After defendant's dismissal com-Street, Ho Wing had his balj of $58 son. CE Moore. A. Brooksbank. plainants discovered the theft and es.reated.
A. M. J. Macfadyen, J. Wattle, H
Wright, T. M. Carr, &. Bone, H. G Wallington, C. C. Wong, H. K. Lat, P. C. Chan, and others.
on Information he was arrested. Twenty-six gamblers. Including a J Pierce, D. C. Morgan, A. M. J. RETURN TO WORK. It was found that the property student, also had their ball of $3 Following negotiations lasting were pawned in various pawnshops, treated when they falled to ap- the whole length of yesterday The total value of the property pear on a charge of gambling. morning, a strike called by the amounted to $537, but only $407
The sum of $28.70 was picked up| drivers of the Yellow Taxteab Com- worth was recovered.
and ordered to be placed the pany the day before was called of,
Poor Box,
CAUTIONED
all the man returning to their jobs
at 9 p.m..
Insp. Saunders prosecuted.
BLACK-OUT SUMMONSES
The atrike was called after the before Major A. N. Macfadyen with spitting in the street
In
· · WREATTIS.
Floral tributes were sent by Mr. and Mrs. Bailey and Ken. Mr. and Mrs. Mayor (Preston), Mr. and Twenty-eight persons appeared charged before Mr. Macnamara Kitty Norris (Preston), Mra, David Lo Hang, 20, unemployed, was Mrs. Crompton (Preston), Mrs.
Company had refused to reinstate when they were summoned for shamshulpo. He was seen by Able Hali), A. B. Purves, Mitchell,
Dobson (Preston), Mrs. Rowe (Mar breach of the Black-out Regulations Chinese constable who arrested him ini), L. D. BRinner, E. O. Stewart, The Taxicab Company, threaten-
Eastbrook and Freeman (Marble ed to employ non-Taxicab Drivers' house iights sufficiently on July 22,
by failing to dim or obscure their Defendant, who had been in Union mon and the strikers were given up to noon to make up their and fines of $1 and $2 were im Custody since, was cautioned sand
posed,
two dismissed employees.
minda as to whether they would return to their work or stay job- 108,
discharged.
Tim Daly and W. P. Hedley, Wong Foo-kee, H. M. Blu, Y. Abbas, The DANGEROUS DRIVING
Commandant and All Ranka, H.K Appearing before Mr. Macnamara Ordinance Office, Onthose Staff, V.D.O, European Staff, Buildings on a summona for dangerous Buildings Ordinance Office. driving, Bhul Koon was fined $25,
It was stated that at about 6.25"Gwenath" was interred with the A bouquest from deceased's wife. p.m. on July 14 defendant was casket. driving along Talpo Road when he
Sgt. Roberts prosecuted,
MURDER ORANGE Following the morning's negotia- Chan Leung aling Chan Bai, 22, tions, this time limit was extended odd job coolle; Yung Hon-chi, 22, to 3 pm, when the strikers, follow, coolle, and Yung Sao-kit, appeared in mediation by the Labour before Mr. Sheldon, charged with Officer, agreed to come back to the murder of Yung Wing-pan on overtook a lorry at a barid, foreing in memory of the late Mr. Dobson It was requested that donations work, Bokep A
| July 31.
Inspector Brittain, who was conting be made to the Bociety for the The two alemised me it First and second apcused were from the opposite direction, to Prevention of Cruelty to Animais, understood, have not been ren remanded for one week while third pull up in order to avoid a coll! with which both Mr. and Mr.
accused whe remanded three days sion,
obaon were closely associated.
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