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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24. 1921.
THE THEATRE TRAGEDY.
The Magistrate pointed out that the accused had been in police custody for a week.
Mr. Tinson said his client had come from the interior and the instructions were received only in the morning from the prisoner's wife.
The Magistrate said it would be better for him to continue taking the evidence. Mr. Tinson could recall the witnesses later if he desired.
►
I The Magistrate asked
Hazlerigg what was the Crown's view in the matter.
would invariably grant it as a matter of course, and he could not understand why an exception should be made in this case, which was extremely serious as the' life
of the accused was at stake,
CAR
get
OBITUARY.
Death Of Dr. A. S. Gomes.
PRAYA KAST RECLAMA-
TION.
Meeting Of Marine Lot Owners.
Interesting Arguments by
Defending Solicitor. Mr. Lindsall reitarsted the fact
We regret to announce the death, that the defendant had been under which occurred at his residence, Young Ko appeared on remand arrest for a week.
In connection with the Praya before Mr. R. E.Lindsell at the
No. 9 Austin Avenue. Kowloon, East Reclamation Schame a meal- Mr. Lewis said the defendant's yesterday morning, of Dr. Antonio ing of marine lot owners was hald Magistracy yesterday afternoon on wife had just arrived from her Simplicio Gomes, one of the oldest si the City Hall yesterday after- a charge of murdering Li Siu-fan, village and had instructed him a and most highly respected mem-noon, Sir Paul Chater presided" a comedian of the Chow Fung Nin short while ago. Mr. Lewis bern of the Portuguese community, and among then present were theatrical company; at the Wo queried the Magistrate's reasons During the past three months the Messrs D. J. M. Bernard, M. J. D. Ping theatre on the night of the for refusing the application and deceased gentleman's health was Stephens, L. S. Greenhill (repre- 16th. Inst.
described the course parsued by nok of the best and for two or three santing the Mr. T. M. Hazlerigg. Assistant his Worship as entirely different weeks he was contined to his room, Company), A. 8. Gubbay (repre- Land Investment Crown Solicitor, appeared for the from other cases.
He grew gradually worse and, insenting Mr G. 8. Gubbay), J. C. Crown. Mr. A. E. Hall watched Mr. Lindsell said he understood spite of unremitting medical Paak (Messrs Gande, Price and the proceedings in the interest of the chief reason was the difcalty attention, passed away at 7.Wam. Co.), Rev. G. Waldegrave (repre- the deceased's family.
of the police to secure the atten- yesterday,
senting Misnona to Saamen), "Mr. Works
Mr. G. G. N. Tinson said he ap-dance of the witnesses.
Dr. Games, who was 77 years Duncan (Public Works Depart Manager....
peared for the defence on behalf Mr. Lewis said the Government of 59, came to Hongkong ment, who attended to answer any Secretary
of Mr. D. J. Lewis and naked for could detain the witnesses by the young man from Macao and, queations), Mr F. A. Mody and Harbour Engineers, K.601&a remand on the ground that he Habeas Corpus Act.
with the exception of a few years number of Chinese including Mr had just received his instructions." His Worship said he did not eat is England when he was Lim Woo and Mr Li Siu Yoen. If the case was to be tried at a think the defendant would be pre-has resided in Hongkong. After meeting as follows:
studying for the medical profession, The chairman addressed the special sessions on Monday, as he judiced in the least if the Court obtaining bia qualifications at Misy inst year, we met to exaider Of the 4th understood was the case. he went on with the evidence, if he Edinburgh University ha built up a the Government proposals with could not possibly prepare his granted an adjournment the after- very successful practice in Hong-regard to the Prays East Re- defence within that short space of noon would be wasted. time.
kong which he carried on for a clamation Scheme. Mr. Lewis submitted that waste number of years. He retired about posals have now reached a more Thore pro- of the time of the Court nothing as compared with the fifteen years has made his home in of the Government 1 sent you each was 50 years ago and during the last concrete stage and at the request seriousness of the case in which Kowloom. the man's life was at peril.
the other day a copy of the draft The deceased gentleman was of the bill which it is proposed to His Worship admitted that, but af A kindly and persisted in saying that there able disposition and was aver Council. You have now
charit-lay Lefore ho Legislativa could be no prejudice to the ac-ready to assist any deserving cause sataral days in which to consider had cused if the Crown got on with brought to bis notice. Well prothese proposals and I shall be glad the evidence.
vided with mesos, be distributed to hear whether you have any Mr. Lewis said that that was an his wealth with a isvish hand and suggestions to make an to alteration unusual course. He knew nothing several institutions in Hongkong or addition to that we may now con of the evidence.
and Macao owe their very existence sider them and, if thought advis Mr. Lindsell: You
to his benefactions. He was very able, lay them before the Govern- Mr. Tinson thought it would be copies of the depositions.
prominently identified with the ment, Before going further, however, fair to the defendant if the case was3
Mr. Lewis said the depositions Catholic religious life of the Colony it might be as well that I should adjourned until to-morrow were very well, but there might erected through his great generosity, the proposed Urdinance all those and the Rosary Church at Kowloon, point out that under Section B et (to-day).
have been points mentioned by will remain as a monument to hi who are entitled to participate in Mr. witnesses, which would have been
regarded by the Magistrate as of interested in the work of the months of the commencement of mernory. He was particularly the scheme must, within three Mr. Hazlerigg replied that if the whereas they were most valuable sible for bringing into being the Hongkong and Shangbai Bank a no import and therefore omitted. Italian Convent and was respon-the Ordinance, deposit at the case could not be tried on Monday to the defence and had a strong Wanchai Hospital, at the session it would pat a bearing on the case.
Among the sum equal to 25% of the amount dilerent complexion on the case. he was absolutely in the dark. He benefited by bis liberality was the have to pay on the portion allotted In this case institutions at Macso which greatly it is estimated they will eventually He thought it desirable to carry knew nothing of the evidence and Hospital, to which a cew wing was to them and then strend at the on with the evidence and Mr. Tin-its value against his client- erected at his expense and in which Land Office Sub. See & of Bec 4) son could reserve. his right to ex-
Is Worship said he had taken to-day bangs a life sized portrait of and
an agreement amine the witnesses.
all that had been said
the benefactor. It is estimated that similar to the draft Schedule on Mr. Lewis said that might be the late Dr. Gomes distributed a page 8 of the paper you bold. de-so, but his Worship's estimate of sum of over $200,000 in charity Later, various calls (Sub. Sec 2 of the value of the evidence might be alone. He was decorated by the Ser 8 and Sec 10) will be made and quite different from his. Pope for his work in connection these must be paid within seven days An expression which the Court with the Church. might consider trivial and which
of the notice sent to each owner. passed annoted might prove
During the eighties Dr. Gomes Under Section D of the proposed to was & prominent figure in the Ordinances Crown Lease (Crown bave a strong bearing on the case. Hongkong share market. He must know what was
Reat being st the rate of $500 per Dr Games we sod famils-afscre) for the term of 99 years will being said against defendant and must. The funeral takes place at term of 99 years to commence as 100 and daughter-pro-deceased be granted with option of a further be in a position to appreciate the the Catholic Cemetery this evening. soon value of the evidence against him.
ss the commencement of building operations. The latest his time was not his own. If he defendant that the case should be NEW COMMISSIONER OF ASSIZE. plac is to all intents and purposes adjourned the case the afternoon adjourned. The question of dif- "W. G. S. Schwabe has been (similar to that which you inspected would be wasted. His Worship Bculty of keeping the witnesses appointed Commissioner of Assize last year. If any gentlemen pre- decided to hear further evidence here must be put aside when a to go the North-Eastern Circuit sent wish to ask questions 1. sball and said he wor'd give ample man was in peril of his life. He in place of Mr. Justice Lush, who be pleased to answer them to the facilities to Mr. Tinson to examine) knew nothing of the case
is indisposed.
best of my ability or to discuss KOĮ the witnesses.
therefore could not appreciate the
suggestions they may have to put Li Pui, an actor of the Chow evidence against the defendant. that the bearing could not be com-
Mr. Lindsell said he felt certain forward. Fung Nin company, was recalled with all respect to his Worship.pleted in time for the trial of the submitted within 30 days of » The above named Steamer har br the Assistant Crown Solicitor. having regard to what he had
pre- case on Monday. arrival otherwise they will not being arrived on Sunday the 21st He said that after hearing the re-vigusly said, the depositions might
inst. Consignees of cargo are here- port of firearms he saw defendant be inadequate representations of I see no reason for refusing DY Owners #Tproves of the Reclama- No Fire Insurance, will be Lading for countersignature, and tucking up his coat while his right and which would be remedied by by notified to present their Bills of running away. His left hand was what the witnesses intended to say effected by us in any case what take immediate delivery from hand was holding something black, subsequent cross-examinations.
The Magistrate: In your pre- alongside steamer or the Com- pany's Godown, where all cargo rious statement you said you saw to give his view, Mr. Hazlerigg judice against the defendant if he impeding immediate discharge nothing in his right band.
said that as far as the case had carried on with the evidence. will be landed at Consignees' risk. Witness: I was asked, if I saw one the depositions must stand. Mr. Lewis maintained that there Storage will be assessed on a pistol in his hand and I replied Mr. Lewis could take verbatim would be prejudice and emphasis cargo remaining undelivered after I didn't see it.
notes of the evidence and consider ed the importance of the case.
The resolution was translated Monday, the 29th August, 1921.
it after the hearing was over.
Mr. Lewis stated that some into Chinese and passed unanim- All broken, chafed and damaged
Mr. Lewis sald that his Wor- times there were important things ously. packages will be landed into the¡ A member of the band, which ship's duty was to stand between said by witnesses which were not The chairman: 1 will now advise Company's Godown, where same was playing on the stage at the the Crown and the man in the interpreted and which would be the Government to approve of the will be examined on Wednesday, time of the murder, was the next dock. This was British constitu- pointed out by the interpreter of Büll. That is all the business, Chinese Government interest-
the 31st Aug, at 11 am.
No claims will be recognised witness. No sconer had the oath tion, and he asked his Worship the solicitor for the defence and gentlemen; I thank you for your bearing Treasury Bonds and Bills master of Wellington College after the goods have left the been administered than Mr. Lewis to fulfil that constitutional added to the depositions.
sttendance. to the value of $150,000,000 are since 1910, has been appointed steamer or Godown, and none appeared in Court and asked for function in this case and not to After further arguments, Mr. to be printed to cover the
an-headmaster of Rugby, in place will be entertained if presented af adjournment. secured loans that were contract of Dr. David, Bishop-designate later than three weeks after ed in 1917-18
the of St. Edmundsbury. He was arrival of steamer. between Government and Japanese educated at Rugby and New
No fire insurance whatever will financiers. These loans were College, Oxford, and was after.
be effected. described as "Nishihara loans," i wards assistant master at Clifton,
Y. TSUTSUMI, because Mr. Nisbihara represent and later headmaster at Giggles-
wick. ed the Japanese loaning group.
Hongkong. 21st August, 1921.
From TACOMA vis YOKOHAMA, KOBE AND MANILA.
The Company's Steamship
From UNITED KINGDOM, PORT SAID, COLOMBO AND STRAITS.
The Motorship
"GLENARIFFE"
"AFRICA MARU” haring arrived from the above ports, Consignees of Cargo having arrived from the above are hereby notified that their ports, Consignees of cargo by her goods are being landed and placed are hereby informed that all goods at their risk in the Hongkong and are being landed at their risk into Kowloon Wharf and Godown the hazardous and/or exirs haz- Company's Godowns at Kowloon,ardous Godowes of the Hongkong where delivery can be obtained and Kowloon Wharf and Godown as soon as the goods are landed.
Company, Limited. whence, and/or from the wharves, delivery Goods not cleared by the 23:h
may be obtained. Aug., 1921 will be subject to rent. Damaged packages must be left in the Godowns for examins- tion by the Consignees' re- All broken, chafed and damag- presentative and the Company's ed packages are to be left in the Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard and, Godowns where they will be ex- Douglas, at 10 a.m. on Wednes-amined by Messrs. Goddard & day and Saturday. All Claims Douglas, on the 26th int. at 10 must be presented within Ten days of the steamer's arrival here, after which date they cannot be
recognized. No claim will be admitted after the goods have
left the Godowas.
No fire insurance whatever will be effected.
Consignees are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignatures immediately. 09AKA SHOSEN KAISHA,
Y. YASUDA,
Manager. Hongkong, 22nd August, 1921.
SISHIHARA LOANS.
į
Goods not cleared by the 26th inst., at 5 p.m. will be subject to rent.
left in the Godowns for examin. ation by the Consignee's and the Co.'s representatives at an ap pointed bour on Tuesday and
Friday. All claims must be pre- sented within ten days of the steamer's Arrival here, after which date they cannot be re cognized. No claims will be ad- mitted after the goods have left the Godowns.
NIPPON YUSEN KAISHA,
Agents. Hongkong, 19th Aug, 1921.
TOYO KISEN KAISHA.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
THE Steamship
"SIBERIA MARU.” From SAN FRANCISCO via am. Claims against the steamer HONOLULU, JAPAN PORTS, must be presented on the special DAIREN, & SHANGHAI. form provided and must also be
recognized.
ever.
Bill of Lading will be counter signed by
JARDINE, MATHESON
& CO. LTD.
Agents. Hongkong. 19th Aug. 1921.
RUGBY'S NEW HEAD.
Mr. W. W. Vaughan, head-
¡
Manager.
Mr. Lindsell agreed and said be believed no-hardship to the fendant would be caused by carry- ing on with the evidence.
if
Mr. Tinson said he understood there were 13 more witnesses and that was the case he could not see how the case could be tried on Monday. Under these circum stances no good would eventuate from carrying оп with evidence.
Mr. Lindsell disagreed and said It was essential in the interest of
the
The Magistrate: You were not asked that question.
informed His Worship
and
When asked by the Magistrate
F Mr. Lewis: That being the case
application.
J His Worship said the point was whether there would be any pre-
enter iatu
Chinese interpreter and no ques
The speech was transisted by a
tions were forthcoming.
The chairman then proposed That this meeting of Marina Lol
tion Scheme and the Draft Bill [relating thereto sent to them,"
Mr. Stephens seconded and in a short address expressed thanks to
Bir Paul Chater for the troubis be taken on behalf of the Marine Lot Owners in the costter.
+
WOMEN REPRESENTATIVES
FOR CHEKIANG.
allow the case to be pushed for. Lindsell said to Mr. Hazlerigg: Mr. ward in what he considered to be It seems clear there is no pos Lewis what he had told Mr. Tin-indecent haste.
sibility of committing defendant Mr. Lindsell: From the 16th. to the special sessions on Monday.ports that the Constitutional Pro- A message from Hangchow re- sor, and refused to grant an ad- journment
to the 23rd. was not indecent. Mr. Hazlerigg replied in the vincial Assembly of Cheklang Mr. Lewis pointed out that in haste
affirmative. an ordinary case when an adjourn- Mr. Lewis said he was referring ment was applied for, his Worship to the trial on Monday.
Eventually the Case WAS journed to 245 this afternoon.
has agreed to receive women "TU- ad-presentatives to the Assembly from the union of the female sex.
FRECKLES AND HIS FRIENDS
OH, TAS- LOOKIT
WHAT POP GOT
FOR US!
$6E-HAMMER, SAW, CHISEL, PLANER, SQUARE,
MALLET AN' EVERYTHING,
He Wants That Separate, Too!
AN' IT'S YOURS
AN MINE TOGETHER
YES" AND WERE ARE
TWO KEYS, ONE FOR YOU
AND ONE FO
ME.
BY BLOSSER
THAT'S ALL RIGHT, BUT. WHERE
IS MY KEYHOLE
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