THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
TUESDAY, AUGUST, 28, 1928.
GIRLS, INVOLVED IN ROBBERY.
NAVAL OFFICER" AND SIGNALS.
"MIGHT EASILY HAVE BEEN ATTEMPTED MURDER."
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NO BAIL ALLOWED.
Ordinary Roblery?
YOUNG RUSSIAN STOWAWAYS.
SHANGHAI LADY ASSAULTED.
AMERICAN CLAIMS
ON NANKING.
IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE WHICH TWO YOUTHS WHO RETURNED RESCUED FROM ROBBERS BY HOW COMMISSION WILL ASSESS
IS WHICH.
THREE OFFENCES.
monses.
Lieut. Grunt then remarked on the signalling lights at the corner of Arsenal Street.
His Worship: You mean to say Mr. Lo intimated that he had not seen the charge and on it that you couldn't see the signal? being read out that the defendantsYes, it was impossible to tell were charged with ansaulting the whether the red or green light was
burning. complainant and rubbering her of $88, Mr. Lo replied that it was not n case of robbery' with violence, but an ordinary rubbery.
He pointed out to his Worship
TO HONGKONG.
MUST BE SENT AWAY.
Girdkoff.
"
FOREIGNERS.
SHOTS AT RESCUER.
Shanghai, Aug. 23.
THE DAMAGES,
ARBITRATION PLAN.
are
Mr.
The members have received
Mr. Horace Lo appeared before "It is impossible to see which
Alexander 'Drujkoff and Ivan
Nanking, Aug. 24. Mr. W. Schofield, at the Kowloon light is burning at the corner of Ostapchuk, two Russian youths Judging by the experience of n
The Nationalist Ministry of Magistracy this morning, to apply Arsenal Street in the sunlight, un- both fifteen years of age, appear-foreign lady and a gentleman on Foreign Affairs has appointed C. for bail on behalf of one of three less you see them changed," said ad before Major C. Willson this the Kiangwan Road last night, it Kuangson Young, of the Foreign girls who were arrested in con- Lieutenant Gordon Duff, of H.M.S. morning on a charge of stowing would be a wise policy to keep Ministry, and Wu Chin, of the nexion with a highway robbery Ambrose, attached to II.M.S. away from Shanghai to Hong well away from that district after Ministry of Finance; to serve as committed at Pingshan last week. Tamar, when he was summoned kong by the as. Romolo, an dark in the present disturbed Chinese mombers on the Sino- times. Mr. Evans, of 74 Szechuen American Joint Commission to A man was arrested at the same | before Major C. Willson, at the italian ship. time.
Central Magistracy this morning "The defendants pleaded guilty. Rond, with two friends, was walk-assess the damages sustained by In reply to the application, Sub-on three traffic summonses. Sub-Inspector Elston, who pro-ing some 250 yd, on the far side Americans during the Nanking Inspector Dick and that the The defendant was charged with secuted, told the Magistrate that of the barrier, about 8.30 pm incident. The American members
were discovered when he heard a woman scream of the commission police opposed ball as the case dangerous driving, failing to oboy the defendants Was a serious one.
a traffic constable'à signal, and hidden in a lifebont when the several. times and some distance Clarence J. Spiker and Mr. Verner
ho anw A foreign lady J. Lyman. His Worship:-In the case of all failing to produce his driving ship was
two days out from off
The first meeting will take defendants? Yes.
eight robbers, His Worship (to Mr. Lo)-OfHence, on August 17. fie admit Shanghai. They had been in the struggling in the grip of seven or
ted the offences and was fined $10, Colony before..
place at 10 am, on August 27, course, it is a case of robbery with | $6, and $4 on the respective sum-
Without waiting for his friends, in the office of the Commissioner Speaking of Drujkoff, the Sub- violence. If there in case to
Inspector said that he was here Mr. Evans rushed up and three of of Foreign Affairs for Kiangeu.
the Chinese then.. withdrew from answer, it will have to go to the.
at the beginning of the year under the gang and stood to meet him. instructions to work along the fol Sessions.
the name of George Theodore
He was almost within striking lowing lines: Under that name he
1. Claims shall be divided into went about the town telling people distance of one of them when the
and man drew a revolver, aimed, and two categories: A. Individue
By claims. B. Grov» claims. he was going to Caucasia
2. Upon the verifiealion ano claiming that he had the neces-fired at point-blank range,
of the individual Bary luggage and passage, but some miracle the shot missed, that he wanted funds to obtain although Mr. Evans sixtes that be assessment
He was could feel the discharge on his claims, the group claims will then His worship did not alter his proper passport.
Mr. Evans then sprang be verified and, assessed. decision.
arrested for begging, and, after a face.
3. In the case of disagreement, Mr. E. D. Shank, of the Kowloonspell in the House of Detention, amongst the gang, seized the lady
|who had fainted, and ran off with | the dispute shall be 'referred to an was sent away.
her.
arbitrator of a nationality not and Territories Development Com
The accond defendant, Ostap-
It was very durk, there were no concerned with the Nanking that the mere touching of a per-pany, who was summoned for failuk.. was first found in Hong-1 ing to have regulation number
He had signs of police or anyone else and incident to be selected by mutual of plates on a motor lorry, said he kong in February 1st.
knew nothing about the matter as the stowed away from Vladivos Mr. Evans could not secure any agreement between the commis-
He was sent back but ap-assistance, but he curried the lady sioners.
4. The Commission is to com- him. In addition, there were two parently he had left Vladivostok to the barrier, where fortunately
kinds of summonses against the driver, again, finding his way to Shang- two foreigners came up in a motor plete its work of verifying and. one for not having n Liennes andai, whence he stowed away to car and drove the lady and Mr. assessing different
Hongkong.
Evans to the Dixwell Rond Police injurles and damages within three The Magistrate intimated that Station, where a report was made, months. In case of necessity the The name of the driver was call.he would send both youths to the
The lady was Miss. Trofimoff, a period may be extended upon ed and he was found to be absent House of Detention until arrange nurse, living in Reute de Say petition to, and agreement between
ing a friend. Mr. Evans says the the driver to be present.
men were well dressed in dark Sub-Inspector Elston pointed grey clothes, leading him to be out that under the charge of lieve they were either disbanded being stowaways the defendants soldiers, or possibly deserters, of Detention. The Magistrate could, of course, order the youths place for a hold-up, as it is very dark there after sundown, there to be caned but, whatever course are ditches on either side of the was adopted the defendant would road, no houses anywhere near. have to be sent away. »
and it is not patrolled by the His Worship ordered a remand police. It is, of course, outalde, of twenty-four hours.
son constituted assault.
His Worship:In the case pick-pockets, it would be a robbery
with assault.
His Worship (To Sub-Inspetor Dick): What is the nature of the
Assault in this case?
Sub-Inspector Dick said that the com- when the policé anw
the driver had not reported it to
another for obstruction.
tok.
plainant on the day of the asani Mr. Shaik said that he had soldments could be made for sending Zoong, and she had been out visit the Minister for Foreign Affairs
assaulted.
she had her jacket tora, but did not appear as if she has been On the following morning, however, she had two black eyes and was complaining of pains in her side. She was asked
His Worship said he would ad- journ the case for a week for the
attendance of the driver.
Defendant admitted the #m-
them away.
to see a European doctor but she mise against himself, and was could not be sent to the House The spot he describes as an ideal
declined, as teller:
she was a
"Attempted Murder."
fortune-
have
Sub-Inspector In conclusion, Dick said the case might been one of attempted murder,
I Worship:-llow?
Sub-Inspector Bick:-Without disclosing any of the evidence at the present moment, it might ensi- ly have been a case of attempted murder.
Bred .
STRAITS OFFICIAL'S
DEATH.
LIEUT, C. J. WILSON DIES
FROM MALARIA.
The death took place unexpected- ly in the early hours of last Sunday morning in the General Hospital, Singapore, of Lieutenant Charles
gistrar of Shipping and Observer,of, Time Balls.
Asked if it was suggested that all the defendants were concern-John Wilson, R.N... Deputy Re- ed in the assault, Sub-Inspector Dick replied that the police sug- gested that the male defendant had committed the assault and that the female defendanta knew all about the affair and had acted as
decoye.
Is Worship:Possibly after enquiries have been maile. It might be possible to reconsider the ques- tion of bail.
INDIAN WITHOUT
PASSPORT.
FINED AND TO BE EXPELLED.
An Indian named Warian Singh Lieutenant Wilson, whose home was chagged before Major C. Wil- was in County Armagh, was born inson, at the Magistracy this, raor
entering the Colony September, 1888, and came toning, with
On
Maya in 1921 to take up the upwithout a proper passport. pointment of Harbour Master atplénding guilty he was fined $50,
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the Settlement boundary, and, although Municipal polica usually are to be found near the barrier, they are too far away to render assistance, even if they risited an incursion into Chinese territory,
MORE WU PEI-FU RUMOURS.
- ALLEGED ASSASSÍNATION
IN TEMPLE,
and the American Minister.-Kuo
fin.
KOWLOON TONG THEFTS.
ARREST WHILST PAWNING ARTICLES.
The arrest of a Chinese whilst attempting to pawn a watch and a small clock resulted in his appear-j ance before Mr. W. Schofield, nt the Kowloon Magistracy this morning, on charges of larceny and receiving stolen property,
The defendant was alleged to have stolen a clock from No. 2, Cambay Buildings, the residence of Mrs. Gomes, and also to have atoleń two baskets containing a wrist watch, seven articles of clothing and other: jewellery and money from No. 127, Kowloon Fong. In respect of the second charge, there was an indictment of receiving stolen property,
The defendant admitted the first and third charges but plead- ed not guilty to the second, which, in view of his pleas, with with-
drawn.
WE
Peking, Aug. 22. | Afulacea. In September of the same fur, in default, to undergo a sen-| The newspapers claim that some His Worship:--Did they take year he was appointed Deputy Re-tence of four weeks,
Szechuanese gentry here have ro any part in the actual nasauit?
gistrar of Shippin and Observer Sub-Inspector Dick-In the Time Balls at Singapore.
Sub-Inspector Elston, prosecut-ceived telegrams from Chengtu
stating that Marshai Wa Pelifu wa case of one that is alleged, your May, 1922, he became Acting Depong, said the defendant came
| Hongkong from Amoy. It was recently hesussinated in a temple at Worship.
Ly Master Attendant for a short
rind and again in November, well known that every non-Chi-Sultang.
Marshal Wu had been living there
Sergeant Mottram told his Wor- 1921, resuming his former duties in ese over the age of fifteen requir
en a passport and this had been for some time under the protection. July, 1924.
On his return from leave in De-pointed out to Indians particular- General Li Tsung-hao, who sent ship that the defendant cember 1926, he went to Penang as ly. In Singapore and in India militia guard to the temple. It is pawning some of the stolen pro- Other Charges Possible.
Acting Harbour Master and from this was made very clear, so that alleged that the guard auddenly at-perty. He later made a statement time to time since then has acted there was no excuse for ignorance. Lacked the Marshal, killed hini and Sub-Juspect Dick-It might
as Depul Master Atlendant,
The defendant produced Army wounded his wife-Reuter. be, but according to statements I
He was a keen astronomer, a discharge papers to the Court, but have already taken, I don't think Fellow of the Royal Astronomical it was pointed out to him that RO. The chances are that there | Society and had alsa compiled “A | those papers may be a further elarge against Guide for Candidates to Shipping enough. the three female defendants,
IIIs
Worship: Under
the sula." This book was printed in
were not
good
Examinations in the Malay Penin- In addition to the fine, nis Wor- circumstances I don't think I can romanised Malay and translations ship granted an expulsion order. admit them to buil, any of them; were made by the Director of Ed- the charge is rather too serious.ucation Into Malay characters and The defendants, who were Arabic characters for incorporation originally remanded until next in the book.
this Saturday, were
morning remanded until next Tuesday.
YAUMATI, DOUBLE MURDER.
ACCUSED MEN AGAIN REMANDED.
A further remand was granted by Mr. W. Schufeld at the Kow loon Magistracy this morning in the case of the wo man arrested In connexion, with the recent double murder committed outside No. 111, Woosung Street.
When news of the death became known the Blue Ensign was flown at half-mast on Fort Canning and at Mount Faber Observatory and u similar tribate was paid by all ships in the port.
Lieutenant Wilson had only been ill for a few days, the cause of death being given as malaria fever.
"INDIAN DEVIL.”
MAGISTRATE RESENTS USE OF TERM.
A Chinese was charged before before Mr. W. Schofield, at the
of
Mr. Leo d'Alminda appeared for Kowloon Magistracy 'this morning, both defendants and remarked with larceny of five pounde that he understood the prosecution butter from the ss. President were asking for a short remand Taft
till Friday.
"I'
In reply to the charge, the de- Inspector Fallon informed his fendant, eaid he was employed in Worship that
the prosecution the pantry, but was not receiving. required the short remand na the any wages. He was told that he papers were still with the Director could take the butter if he was not of Public Prosecutions,
Been by the me lo kwat ("India
In reply to his Worship, Inspec devil"), but he was seen by the
tor Fallon remarked that the police had, taken between thirty and forty statements and that about twenty witnesses would be called for the prosecution.
The case was adjourned till Friday morning.
Dr. and Mrs, 1. H. Kotowall were amongst the passengers who arrived in Hongkong yesterday afternoon by the President Taft.
Indian and arrested:
His Worship: You had better
not
continue in that strain,
It
was stated that the defendant
was
not entitled to have been
on board at all.
His Worship remarked that that was why he was not receiving any wages.
His Worship 'convicted the de- fondant on a charge of receiving property and imposed sentence of aix weeks' hard labour,
Diss, on the borders of Norfolk and Suffolk, has been experiencing On boom in the poultry trade. one day 8,000 head were penned for sale.
"I hear there's a pretty good movie on here this week." "Yes;, that's what the wife was telling me."
remainder of the stolen property to the police and, as a result, the
from Kowloon Tong was recover- cd.
On his way to the Police Station he volunteered the information that he had stolen a' clock from No. 2, Cambay Buildings on the 23rd. inst,
In reply to his Worship, Ser- geant Motiram eald in the case of the first charge the defendant had apparently gained admission to the house by u back window, as the clock was not missed until the following morning.
The defendant, who had a pre- vious conviction for, larceny, was sentenced to two months' hard labour on the first count, and re- marking that he had given tho police every assistance, his Worship fined defendant $100, or a further two months hard labour, on the third charge.
BANISHEES' EXCUSES. AILING MOTHER AND LOST
CHILD."
That he had come to Hongkong to take his wife back to the coun- try to attend his ailing mother, was the excuse given at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning by a Chinese who was charged, before Mr. W. Schofield, with returning from banishment, after having been deported for ten years in 1925...
The defendant was arrested in an opium depot in Reclamation Street.
Sentence of nine months' hard labour was Imposed,
In another case, the defendant, who was arrested together with the man in the previous case, stated that he had lost a child and had come to Hongkong to search for it. The defendant had been banished for five years in 1924.
His Worship remanded the de- fendant for the police to verify 'the story,
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