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I WERE THE PRESIDENT".
The
Hongkong Telegraph
POUNDED 1801
No. 12.702
骏十二月四英港香 一拜禮
MONDAY APRIL 20,
1925
2日八十月三
NEW BARRISTER.
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SINGLE, COPY 10 CENTS 130 PER ANNUM
Ilyan kaup your car wall painted and varnished, it will do much to increase your joy of ownership,
and it will adil hundreds of dollars to ita rasule value Estimates on request.
THE DRAGON MOTOR CAR Co., Ltd. Telophone Central 1246 or 1247. A. J. Allison,......... Service Manager.
AFTER TWO YEARS. STAINLESS
LITTLE
WILLIE
VON HINDENBURG INTERVIEWED.
SIR CHARLES ADDIS SON ADMITTED,
SOME HEAVY SENTENCES RECOGNISED "FULLY PER
CENT."
morning.
The application was moved by the acting Attorney General (Hon.
PROMINENT
MERCHANT,
OUR COMPETITION.
KIDNAPPED AT CANTON. More Prizes Offered.
$30,000 RANSOM DEMANDED.
Mr. Chan Kim-tong, 4, well-
TOTAL OF $3,052.
Thraa prisoners were at the Critical Sossions this morning, given terms of imprisonment gregating 20 years in armis pos session casos,
•
That he was paid $2 for carry
ROBBER GETS HEAVY SENTENCE.
NOT GUILTY OF WAR ORIMES,
Berlin, April 19,
Mr. Thomas Addis, son of Sir
The Supreme Court has con- Hanover, April 19. Charlen Addis (Chairman of the
That a man cannot regard him. cluded its investigation of the Standing for an hour like a London Committee of the Hong.
To mark the conclusion of the graven image, attired in Field kong and Shanghai Banking Cor- Marshal's, uniform, and wearing poration) was admitted to practice
of ip Choi who was charged with Capture for two years was shown Crown Prinos. his Iron Cross, Von Hindenburg as a barrister by Sir Henry known merchant of Bocham Telegraph Motor Car Competition, lug the revolver was the defence self as safe even if he has evaded alleged war crimes of the ox- Gollan; the Chief Justice, this Strand, has been kidnapped by which enters its final week ta-day, possession of a revolver, and fire at the Crimitial Sessions this
robbers and hold for ransom.
we have decided to add seven rounds of ammunition. morning, when Mak Sun was It was stated that ho was charged, before Mr. Justice Recently Mr. Chan went to further. bandsome gifts to our arrested when tramcar was Wood, with robbery by two or Sir Henry Pollock, K. C.) in- Canton to inspect a coal business prize list. This will make a total boarded on April 6th, and that more, the offence alleged having structed by Mr. W. E. L. Shenton, at Fongchuan in which he was of ten prizes in all, of the the bullets in the revolver had taken place on April 15th. 1925.
that it was quite an old story. of Messrs. Deacons.
interested, and" whilst crossing aggregate value of $3,662. The been cut in such a manner as to Mr. T. G. Whyte-Smith said The Hon. Attorney-General said! that Mr. Addie was called to the the river off Sbameen, to return new prizes, which have been
At about midnight on the day house in the New Territories Bar in June, 1923, and be produced to Canton, he was taken prisoner purchased from the well-known
mentioned, four men ontored a where lived Wong Kl-cheong and his certificate and an affidavit of by a gang of robbers and carried stores of Messrs. Lane,awford,
his wife, Chan Cheong. It was identification. He was at Hailey- to their stronghold.
Ltd., Messrs. Wor. Povell, Ltd.,
the woman wh↑ identified the bury School from 1909 to 1913 and
The first intimation that his and Messrs. Whiteaway, Laidlaw
prisoner and she would tell the saw service in France and Italy.
jury that the man before them Since in the years 1915-1919.
was the one who stood by the demobilisation he had been to family and friends received of bis and Co., Ltd., are as follows:-
4th Prize.—One pair of three-told the jury that a police, picket door holding a pistol, while the This letter obviously, dictated at light candlebra (reproduction of posted between Shumshuipo and others bound and gagged the
Oxford, where he obtained the position was through a letter,, degree of B.A..
His Lordship said that he had the point of the revolver, asked Old Sheffield);value, $90. much pleasure in accoding to the application by the Hon. Attorney that a sum of $30,000 or there General. "Your name is one wall abouts be forwarded as ransom, this morning reviewed a parade known in the East," said thear some harm would be visited of some two thousand go080-Chief Justice, "and I hope y stepping members of Nationalist will carry on the traditions on the prisoner,
organisations.
associated with your name."
you
This was his first public
The newly-admitted barrister appearance since his nomination as a candidate in the Presidential is one of six sons and is a brother election.
con- the
Interviewed by Reuter, Von Hindenburg said that if made President he would act stitutionally, and protect
He was laws of the Reich,
in the specially interested question of a security pact) the frontiers of guaranteeing France and Belgium. He assert-
Germany's ed that
onstern
frontier must be altered by
negotiations.
question
of Mrs. D.G.M. Bernard, wife of the Hongkong taipan of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd).
THIEF SENTENCED.,
WELL-KNOWN RESIDENT-
ROBBED.
KEROSINE TAX.
make them dum-dum bullets.
Sir Henry Gollan sentenced prisoner to five years hard labour,
FATAL HESITATION. Mak Shing was charged with possession of a revolver and three
rounds of ammunition.
Mr.H.K. Holmes, for the Crown,
Mongk, k saw two men approach-inmates and conducted the search, ing. One passed, but the other, They took away with them a gold 5th Prize.-One Negretti and after showing signs of hesitation, watch and chain, two pendants, turned round and began to walk some gold coins, and $330 in Zambra barometer; value>370.,
back. He was called on to atop money. During the struggle, the 6th Prize. One eight-day strik but began to run. He was fired man Wong Ki-cheong was stabbed WLE gean to i.on and
throw and he died some twelve daya ing clock in mahogany cas0
something away as he tan. The later, but it was suggested that value $52.
Afth shat took effect and prisoner the man had by his so-called! 7th Prize. -Ons English leather was brought down. Nothing was treatment aggravated the injuries. auit case: value $45.
CANTON GARAGES IDLE)
On enquiries this morning we learn that the majority of the garages in Canton have suspend- od business owing to the stoppage| of patrol supplies by the oil.com-case; valve $25. panies as a protest against the
10th Prize- illegal tax imposed by the Canton Government. So far it is not ed cake basket; valuo $25.
electro-plat-
arrosted
It has found that the Crown found on him, but a revolver Prisoner was arrested on April Erince never ordered the burning was found at the side of 2nd and was identified from a row or plundering of villages and Frisoner's defence of thirteen mon. When charged, towns, and was not responsible. 8th Prize.--One travelling rug, the road.
was that he was one of a crowd ho admitted that he went to for the executions ordered by tho value $35.
that began to run on hearing the rob. At the Magistracy he military tribunala of his army 9th Prize-One fitted attache, firing, but the police would say said that the constablo corps.
that they picked him out because had
hint under Therefore the Court has quashod ho was wearing white shoes.
the pretext that he was going to further proceedings. Reuter, Sentence of eight years hard
get him, job on a Government labour was passed.
Haunch. He also told him that two other men had been arrested in connection with the robbery! That the constable offered to and said that he would be re- refrain from searching if he was quired to give evidence against given $500, was the statement of them. Ha threatened that he Chun Yan-wing, who was charged would beat him to death if he de- with possession of four .38 auto-clined. matio pistols, eight spare magaz The woman.
known if the cars owned by the It will be readily recognised
officials of the Government have
CORRUPTION ACCUSATION.
a
caused some!
PORTUGUESE REVOLT
revolutionary movement, is a
yet been put out of commission, that these extra prizes are not Various articles stolen from but it is felt that with the com- being given as an inducement. to "He enigmatically replied to a time to time from Edriville, plete stoppage of all supplies, it readers to enter the contest
A SHORT SPASM. BB to whether he Mr. Bowes-Smith's residence at will not be very long before the favoured a Republic or monarchy, Repulse Bay, found their way seriousness of the position. is at this late stage. We are more
Lisbon, April 19. by saying: "Porsonal wishes into a Chinese tenement through brought home to the authorities, than satisfied with the success of
the agency of a former house- Commenting on the strike, the the Competition. But in view of inos and197 rounds of ammunition amusement by continually wan-
The arms, Mr. Holmes stated. dering from her story of the rob. Deputy Cunha Loal, who is are of no avail."
Replying to a questionaire sub-coolie, who was charged before Canton Gazette says: While
in mitted by Router's correspondent, Mr. H. R. Butters, at the Central some loss and inconvenience will the large number of contestants were found in the false bottom of bery to impress on the jury how believed to be the head of the
thing up and made her husband arouse the police suspicious! **
the Republican Magistracy this morning. Those be caused to the public for the taking part, and of the keenness box which was so heavy as to the prisoner had broken some
prisoner Von Hindenbury said if he were
The jury considered the case drink it so as to poison him........
Guard barracks, where the chosen President he would res- included a leather cash-box, a time being, it may be stated that displayed, we feel that to limit
Questioned as to the identific
revolutionary Cabinet is mooting. Traffic in the city is absolutely pect the military as well as the coral necklace. a rolled gold other foreign business firms are
three arranging to import oil from the prizes to three would hardly proved and his Lordship inflicted d'oylpy, a
"fully cognise prisoner
per normal, and the banks are open. other provisions of the. Versailles locket,
handkerchiefs and a magnifying sou cos of supply which are inde-enable due reward to be given to sentence of seven years with hardation, she said she could re-
cont, but she could only re-Reuter, Treaty. His outlook was a peace glass, which the police recovered pendent of the British and Ameri: those who, by persevering effort,
cognise the othere "partly por
Lisbon, later,:: ful one. He was convinced that:
cont." it would he foolish for Germany from the defondant after they cans. Arrangements are being
made for shipments from Japan have gained a fairly high posi-
The revolutionary forces sur- the A verdict of guilty was return rendered this morning to od, and his Lordship pessed Government forces, who bom- sentenced of ten years hard barded the barracks where the labour and 12 strokes with the rebels were holding out. Some
hundred were wounded.
All is now quiet.-Reuter.
3
bad received information.
list.
to indulge in warlike adventures,
A sentence of four months' and Vladivostok, and the Govern- tion in the long list of credits. which after the war he had always opposed, because they could only hard labour was inflicted. The ment will seo that the public re- Honoo the additions to the prize
on quirements are met at reasonable defendant was discharged end disastrously.
count of boing in rates and the new importers will As a military expert, he did not another
boon establish their brands in this think Germany was even capable Possession of a silver cigarette be granted proper facilities to
Case bolieved to have
market." of defending herself against the small neighbouring States. Poland unlawfully acquired, as there was
no evidence forthcoming.
and Czecho-Slovakia possessed bigger standing armies and were protected by railitary alliances. Reuter
7
IIIS FIRST DUTY,
Hanover, April 19, Von Hindenburg, in pursuance | of his Presidential candidature, this evening received a number
RECENT ROBBERY.
The first three prizes, as is well-known, are respectively a 1925 model fiva-passenger Dodge motor car, a Victrola cabinet model gramaphone and a rew Underwood typewriter
Competitors should note that One of the two men, who, after all coupons for the wook ending committing an armed robbery at
RETURNED BANISHEES. ARRESTED MAN CHARGED.
UNDESIRABLES SENTENCED.
*
labour.
THE PO LEE.
LOCAL STEAMER ABAN- DONED.
cat."
:
HONGKONG RAISING A
It is learned to-day that the INTERPORT CRICKET, Chinese steamer Po Lee, which bas long been overdue, has been abandoned; a wreck, on the South China conat, between Kwang- chowwan and Hainan.
TEAM.
DEVELOPMENT OF MACAO
We understand that for the After she loft Kwongchowwan past month or so the Committee Hongkong Cricket has been working THE EXTENSIVE HARBOUR Ta Ku Ling, in the Kowloon City Saturday next must reach this on her return to Hongkong with a of the
cargo. principally comprised of Club
WORKS. district, decamped and was aroffice not later than noun on Tues-live-stook, the Po Lee, which is for the past few weeks in rested after a search, appeared before Mr. E., W. Hamilton, at day, the 28th instant. This is e the Kowloon Magistracy this day earlier then is customary, morning, on a charge of robbery due to the anticipated heavy and receiving a suit of clothing task of making the final chook of
prodits. knowing the same to have been
of German Wand foreign Banished for ten years on the journalists, and road out in al last day of 1924, Kwok Fan was vigorous, clear voice a statement arrested on March 19th in con the theme of which was the need nection with a charge of stealing for restoration, in peaceful labour, and was charged at the Criminal of that spirit of unity which Sossions, which opened this stolen or unlawfully obtained. characterized Germany in the morning, with breach of
The other. man, who was shot by the police as the result of his war. This would be unity un deportation order. concerned with party politics,
He pleaded guilty to the attempt to escapo, is still in
hospital. but the outcome of a wholesome feeling of nationalism.
a
offence and was sentenced to 18 The defendant was remanded
until Friday morning. As President of the Reich be months' hard labour.
Tse You-man, who was would only think of his duty, and strive for the best interests of the banished for life in June, 1923,
H.M.A.S. BRISBANE fatherland, on the basis of the was arrested in connection with
ARRIVES, constitution and Germany's a charge of theft on March 26th, presont position in the world.
from him the programme of a party man who entered into
Sir Henry Gollan, imposed a detailed political issues. The most important consideration was sentence of three years hard to restore German prestige in labour. the world,
199
coupons
and
CHILD STEALING.
· j
a wooden vessel,: "strained her an endeavour to raise, an Inter- leak, port team to visit Shanghai in
The propaganda department of beame and sprang a
So far, a number of acceptances the Macao Harbour Works De All pumps were set at work, which became gradually worse, the near futuro. but the vessel became rapidly have been received from local partment have issued an filled, and it was thon decided to players, but the complete team illustrated guide to this ancient ohosen. Portuguese outpost, and it should run hor to the coast and beach has not yet been
It is hoped, however, form a useful publication for the hor
She was got ashore at a point to fill the vacancies very soon, purpose for which it is intended- are practically the popularising of Macao hoth known as Naochow, and all Players who hands wore, takon off without certain to appear in the team aro as a tourist resort and & trading
Hargreaves, Ramsoy, Barker, point. casualties.
A very informativa description Quick and Stripp..
With regard to datos, the of the old colony is accompanied Hongkong players would like to by scenes of places of interest, go north in the first wook of May, and there is a useful map, which and Shanghai has already been includes the projected harbour notified to this effect. At the development and reclamation moment, confirmation of a date schemes. The editors, Mossrs. within that period iqbeing awaited. J. B. Fires and J. M. Braga, have produced the guide in excellent fashion.
The Tung Wo Company are the local managers for the Po Loo. Of 500 tons, she has been on the Hongkong-Kwongchowan run for about a year.
{
PRINCE LEAVES
NIGERIA..
HEAT AFFECTS HIS STAFF.
S.S. RHESUS TO BE DOOKED.
SALE FOR $50 ALLEGED.
At the Criminal Sessions, this 1925. Ho declared that he had
morning, Tam Wing was charged to come to Hongkong on bis way He asked them not to expect to the country, where his mother IMPERIAL CO-OPERATION. with child stealing on February.
The Australian cruiser Bris 27th. He pleaded not guilty, had just died.
bane arrived in port this after Mr. G. B. Whyte-Smith said on from Singapore, and is now that the child concerned was a at the naval anchorage. A fine-thirteen-year-old boy who was looking, four-funelled warship, apprenticed by his mothor in tho
Port Said, April 19.) she was the cause of much country to a Hongkong tailor, & speculation as she steamed in. relativo. Prisoner was the adopt
The Blue Funnel steamer We learn on enquiry from od son of the tailor and bo Minna, Nigeria, April 18.
Rhesus has arrived hero, in tow. Commodore's office that occasionally took the boy out for The Prince of Wales left Kano She will discharge her cargo, and of the restoration of the father-sur war guilt must be dropped. tho land, and collaboration in the You will surely believe all this the Brisbane is likely to be with tea, so that when the boy dis- this morning, en rout to Legos, thon go to Alexandria for dry progress of the world, than blatant prattle about my unconstitutional the China squadron for three or appeared suspicion foll on him. his first destination being Ibadan. dook repairs after which she is
Arrested, he said that they need The Princo has clearly bond expected to return here falsehoods about a threatening plans, and reactionary and other four months.
It will be rocalled that the in- not fear; he could recover the filed by his polo yesterday, which reload. Router bare and German military romotion having dangorous machinations. is
tention to attach this warship to boy. He added that they wont was his Grat ride since March Tho ss. Rhosus collided with Bonseless." inspired his candidaturg. An
the China station was.announced to Macao with another man and 28th. The intense heat has the matur vessel Canton carly The address was frequently He emphasised that he was
short while ago. It is part of a passed him over to a obild slightly affected some of the this month and both were badly only striving to ensure German interrupted with sovereignty and freedom, with a Bravo! and enthusiastic cheer-scheme for interchange of certain dealer for 850, which the two mombors of the Prince's staff, demaged; though the Canton was though in no way noriously able to proceed to Valencia on place in the sun of nations. To ing, especially on the reference to vessels in the Imperial and men divided botwoon them.
Colonial navíos for limited
The case is proceeding,
Reuter
[Friday. attain this, the grave charge of war guilt.Reuter.
Nothing was more capable of joopardizing the peaceful object
shouts of
porlods
Copies of this booklet may be had. on application to the Publicity Department, Macao Harbour Works
TO-DAY
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