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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1927.
FATHER AND SON.
NAVAL LIMITATION.
(Continued from page 1.)
THE VOLUNTEERS,
LATEST CORPS ORDERS,
Volunteer Defence Corps Orders, Issued by Lieut-Gol L. G. Bird, D.9.0., state:
Scottish Company....
will
Muskelry Course-Part 1. will be
cutters Range on Sunday, February:
Allstar. Mackenzie, Launch leave Murray Pier at P a. and call at Kowloon Pier at 9.10 am. but rifle, bayonet, pouches, braces Dress: Uniform or mufti optional,
JAPAN PREPARED TO
· CONFER. prisoner mado à statement to the
Washington. Feb. 20. Japan effect that it was purely an accid- ent, as he did not intend to kill his to-day formally accepted the father. He made use of the chop | American proposal for a supple- per only to frighten him, and rukomentary naval arniament conferred by the above Company at Stono him run away. His father tried ence at Genova. to snatch the chopper away and, The note of acceptance asked: 27th, 1927. Rango. Offleer: 2/Lient.
When unly that the conference be not in doing so, was wounded. charged at the Magistracy, the held earlier than June 1 so th prisoner declared that his father a delegation from Tokyo with was drunk, and knocked him dequate Instructions can reach (prisoner) down with A pipe. Geneva to participate. Seeing the chopper lying be aide, him under 黠 table, he picked it up and warded off his father's blows. The latter struck his hand against the chopper. with "The Japanese government some force and then ran out of fully share with the American the houso. Prisoner asserted that governm.ent the views expressed in he did not know of the wound until that memorandum, (the American he arrived at the Police, Station:
proposal), on the desirability of Evidence as to taking photo-an agreement calculated to com- graphs of the scene was given by Sub-Inspector E. A. Vincent, the official police photographer. Otlier cvidence was also called.
Prisoner's Dentals. After the Crown witnesses had given evidence, the prisoner went into the witness box, when he was' questioned by Mr. Holmes with regard to his previous statements nt the Police Station and, at the Magistracy.
He was reminded that he had said he "put the chopper back whore he had found it." Prisoner denied that he had said that, and added that he let the chopper fall where he was standing. He did not look at the chopper, and did not know there was blood on it
Mr. Holmes reminded the mi- soner that he had said he was ying-on the ground and could do nothing. and his father ran out of the house. Under these circum- stances, why should he run out of the house, asked Mr. Holmes. Prisoner replied that his father was dragged out by others, who were afraid that he would attack Fim (prisoner) again.
Summing Up.
In summing up, his Lordship told the jury they had heard that the wound was the pause, or partly the cause of death, and that the man had refused hospital, treat-
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alter the gravity of the offence. They were in the position that evidence had been given for the Crown by relatives and friends of the
The text of the note was made public here simultaneously with publication in Tokyo. in part it says:
plete the work of the Washington conference for prevention of cam- petition in naval building.,
"They cordially welcome the initiative taken by the American government for institution among five powers negotiations looking to a speedy and desirable end.
"They will be happy to take part in these negotiations through
COMING HERE.
It has just been definitely announced that Jasca Heifetz, the world-famous violinist, is to pay a visit to Hongkong, and will play at the Queen's Theatre, on March 21 and 22.
people who were their representatives invested with full power to negotiate and con- prisoner, and also medical witclude an agreement on the sub-
jeet.
nesses ns, to the wound which fractured two bones in
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Drther gratified to learn it is not
the Crown would describe- NA
blow. Also the prisoner hadrmont at this time to put for ard rigid proposals on the ratio made contradictory statements.
of naval strength to be maintain-
The first question they had to decide was whether the injury was
and belts must be taken as the whole Part T. Course, must be fired in drill. order, whether over uniform or mufti.
Arms: Must be drawn from Hond- quarters to-day, between 9 a.m. and 12 noon, or 2 and 4 p.m., or 5 and 6: p.m.; and on Saturday, February. 26th, between 9 am and 1 p.m.
Army Service Corps Çadre. The folowing extract from the Hongkong Government Gazette dated February 18th, 1027, is repeated:
H.E. tho Governor has béen pleased to make the following up- pointments in the Hongkong Volun February 15th, 1027: teer Defence Corps, with effect from
Henry Edmund Standage, O..E., to be Major.
Thomas Graham Weall to bc Lieutenant.
Frank Seymour Harrison to be Lieutenant.
Arthur Henry Gillingham to be Lieutenant.
The above gentlemen have been granted direct Commissions in the Corps under special circumstances And are posted to the Army Service Corps Cadre.
H.E.
The following letter from the Covernor addressed to H.E. the Goneral Officer Commanding, South China Command, is repcuted for in- fornuation:-
Government House,
Hongkong,
15th February, 1927. Sir, I should be glad if Your Excellency would be so good Rs to convey my appreciation and thanks to the troops and volunt.ers for the further route marches undertaken during this month. The rural effect of these demonstrations has been most valuable to my Government in these anxious times have the hon our to be, Sir, Your Excelleney's mout obedient servant,
(Signed) C. CLEMENTY,
Governor, ele.
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His Excellency
The General Officer Communiing
the Troops. Headquarters, S.C. Command,
Hongkong,
that
Medals, The Commandant notices many men entitled to wear meduks are not in possession of same.
Os.C. Companies will submit a list! to Orderly Room as soon as
giving names of auch men station (a) The unit or units the man served in; (e) Regimental Number in the various units served in; (d) Whether
medals: are lost or whether they were never issued.
In the ease of men who have lost their medals these must be prepared to pay fed infant
Mounted Infantry nad. Armoured Car Companies. Musketry Course Part 1. will bo fired at Stonecutters Range on Sun-
by the several powers in the day, March 13th. classes of vessels not covered by
enused by a blow by the prisoner or the Washington treaty. In order!inetllcient last 'sensen in musketry,
not. If they decided that there was no such blow, then he should be
As a large number of men were
urged that as many it is strongly urged to ensure the success of the pra-
will avail themselves of posed negotiations, it seems highs the
uses arranged for Instruction acquitted. If they decided that important that in the limitation in masketry as detailed below: there was such a blow, then they of armament all parties to the
The masketry classes will be held would have to answer the question negotiations should approach the on Mondays and Thursdays, com as to whether the blow was dealt subject with an open mind, being Kennedy Road Range,
mencing Thursday, March 3rd, at in self-preservation or not, and if
always guided by a spirit of Dress: Rifles, bayonets, bandoliers they thought it was dealt in self-mutual accommodation and help and belts. preservation, then prisoner should fulness consistent with the defen- be acquitted.
se requirements of each nation,
"Without retiring, the jury brought in a unanimous verdict of "Not Guilty" and the prisoner was discharged.
STIRRING TALE.
LOCAL HONOURS.
COUNCIL RECIPIENTS
CONGRATULATED.
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At this afternoon's meeting of the Legislative Council, H.E. the Stankovisk and Kovehl, the two Governor, prior to the commence survivors of a band which had set ment of business, sald:-Gentle- out with such hope from Indo-men. Since this Council last met, China, reached Canton last week. His Majesty the King has con They were taken in charge by the ferred high honour upon two of Chinese police and forwarded to its members. The Honourable the Hongkong.
Attorney General has been knight- ed and the Honourable the Junior Chinese Member has been made a Companion of the Order of St.
A Previous Attempt
In his statement, Kovehl said he Michael and St. George. His Ma- had worked as a plantation labourer jesty's, gracious act has evoked in Brazil, and on going to France,
transferred to Tonkin. Here ho
was, given hard labour and ordered
contract of service.
Individual Instruction at Kennedy Road Range will be given to recruits who must keep these dates open, viz., Thursday, 3rd, Monday, 7th, and Thursday, 10th March...
Machine Gunners. Coaching for Machine Gun Competition will be given by Sergt. Henderson on Thurs days at 6.30 p.m., at Volunteer Head- quarters.
All members of the M.I. and A.Ç. Companies are requested to do their utmost to
to turn up for the shoot at Stonecutters on Sunday, March 13th, Detalls as to time, dress, etc., will be issued later. The following prizes! will be sh
shot for:
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QUEEN'S
To-Day and To-Morrow
GLORIA SWANSON
IN
"WAGES OF VIRTUE"
WORLD
TO-DAY AND TO-MORROW
RAMON NAVARRO
"THE MIDSHIPMAN'
STAR
HAROLD LLOYD
in
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Music
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1.-Highest aggregate. 2-Score showing most improve tion of the Armoured Car Company,
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ment over last 3-Highest aggregato made by a
member of the MI.
4-Highest aggregate made by
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Leave,
The following are granted leave of absence from the Corps: No. 815 C.Q.M.S. P. W. R. Ramsay, Scottish
Tel. Central 1122,
QUEEN'S THEATRE. GLORIA SWANSON IN MAIN FILM.
Once again, there is a varitd 6. Highest aggrogate made by a Coy, from February 23rd to Decem
Machine Gunner.
ber 22nd, 1927; No. 224 L/Sgt. J. C. programme at the Queen's Theatre, U-Highest aggregate mode
at Fletcher,
No. 7
from in which Platoon,
the main picture le Gropping and 500 yards appli-February 17th, 1927, to February, "Wages of Virtue" The main
1928; No.
No. 1102 Pte.
scenes in this film are in Algeria, Strength
Platoon, from Bryden,
27th, February
1927; and the story concerns the rivalry
fully how well these honours
No.
cution,
Gtb
M,
No.
21st to
500 Pte. GW
No.
Ptc. G. A.
to March
much pleasure throughout the Co- on the strength and posted as No.
The following recruits are taken February Pte. A. W. E. Davidson, on the part of men of the famous was compelled by the French Im-
lony, but especially in this under: No. 1123 Pte. A. P. E, Silva, Roserves, Seet Section, frunt Febru- Foreign Legion for the hand of migration Authorities to join the
Council where
are No. 4 Platoon; No. 1124 Pte. A. A. Reserves,
pril 18th, 1927: No. Carmelita, a pretty Italian girl who Foreign Legion. He was sent to Color Sir Joseph Kemp Gutterrea, No. 4 Platoon; No. 1125 528 Spr. J. Fraser, Engineer Com becomes proprietress of a cafe in Algeria and Morocco before being and Dr. Kotowalk appreciate most to. E. R. Gosamkec, No. 4 Platoon:}
1126 Pta. J. A. Bantu, Nopany, from February 18th B. H. the garrison town of Algiers. The
7th, 1927: No. 1081 Spr.. Platoon: No. 1 1127 Spr. W. G. 'Stone, had previously made an attempt to have been won by distinguished Engineer Coy: No. 1128 Pte. C. F. Williams, Engineer Company, from settings are most effective, whilst desert, and on being recaptured, merit, painstaking industry, Remedios, No. 4 Platson; No. 1123 Feb. 14th to March 27th, 1927; No. Gloria Swanson is responsible for
W. Sellars, No. 7 Platoon,
melita. Although the tale is not to serve a further two years on his sterling worth of character and Plc. B. A Noronha, No. 1 Platoon; from February 21st to March 2nd, some fine acting in the role of Car-
1927
No. 573 Pte. V. Goulborn, A. very loyal, and devoted services to No. 1130 Pte, H. C. B. Way,
Platoon; No, 1131
at this Both men were this morning sent Hongkong. I feel sure that "the Ribeiro, No. 4 Plutoon; No, 1132 Pte. C. Co., from February 21st to Feb.so gripping as some which have re-
23rd to the House of Detention, on the Council will desire to take this, F. G. Ribeira, No. 4 Pintoon; No. 1133 28th, 1927; No. 033 Pte. E. Law, cently been screened
Pto. D. P. Xavier, No. 4 Platzon; Medical Section, from February No. application of Sergeant Elston, who the earliest, opportunity of con PG, G. H. Bond, A. Car Cov: to March 20th, 1927; 2/LA, A. R./Theatre, there are some exciting stated that instructions were being ratulating both Sir Joseph Kemp No. 1135 Pte. N. 1. Maher, No. 4. February 20th to February 27th, tion throughout is excellent. Ben
Mackenzie, Scottish Company, from incidents, whilst the characterisa awaited from the French Consul in and Dr. Kolewall upon the honoura Platcon; No, 1136
41027; No. 464 Pte. V. H, C. Jarrett, Lyon, Ivan Linow and Norman Barrotto, No. 4 Pla
Platoon; No. 1137 their return to Indo which they have received,
Pto, D. L. Strellett, No. 1 Platon; Serve Company, is granted an Trevor take the other principal extension of leave from March 1st No. 1138 Spr. P. C. Mooney,
to Murch 31st, 1927. [By an interesting coincidence,
Engineer Coy No. 1189 Pte. J. A..
. Ple Well known as a roso-grower, Fox, No. 2 Platoon; No. 1180
Resignations. there is at present showing at the Queen's Theatre a film, "The the Rev. Frederick Page Roberts, H. O. Castro, No. 4" Platoon. Wages of Virture," which gives an for 20 years rector of Stratfold- insight into Foreign Legion life Baye, near Reading, hus died of
pneumonia. in Algiers.]
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Transfer.
Pte. F..
parts.
The following are permitted to Company; No. 956 Pte. R. E. H.- resign from the Corps: No. 880 Pta. Oliver, Headquarters, Staff. No. 510 Pto. W. Beveridge, Mount I. B. Trevor, Reserve Company; No.: ed Infantry Company, is permitted 582 Pto. J. Stirlon, No. 7 Platoon; to transfer to the Machine Gun Bec- No. 222 Pte. G. Henderson, Reservoi
R; A. WOLFE MÚRBAY, MAJOR,
Adjutant, H.K.V.D.C. Hongkong, February, 25th, 1927.