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(Continued from Page 1.) them, Capt. Alexandre entered the office. He was going through the log book, and at the time it struck him that the occurrence of Mr. King on board the Kwalsang, happened in Shanghai..
The Magistrato:-What do you mean; you made a mistake?--I had the impression for a minute that it had happened in Shanghai. Where did you get that impres- sion-Through looking at the endorsements of the official leg book.
The Consular stamp 7—Yes,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY
DECEMBER 30 (1929.
WOMAN SNATCHER THE BLACK WATCH" NAVAL QUESTIONS
SENTENCED,
THREW PEPPER INTO EYES
OF VICTIM
PRISON FOR WIDOW
FINE "TALKIE SHOWING
AT THE QUEENSEL
Beyond question the bast “talkio” heard · In Hongkong, was screened for the first time at the Queen's Theatre yesterday, when The Black Watch" drow crowded houses to all showings,
Not in Shanghai, Continuing, "Mr. Coysh said that he was writing out his report for the Harbour Master five minutes later, when he noticed that hemitting a robbery with violence the 42nd Highlanders, who, at the
The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council met this morn ng to consider fifteen votes totalling $27,266... Thicse represented supple- mentary expenditure necessary to moet outgoinga" for the year fust closing. All the voles were ap- proved. Below will be found parti- culars of the principal items:
$2,500 for fuel for the Prisons had made a serious mistake, and that the occurrence happened in Department.
The provision made in the Es-Hongkong and not Shanghai as he timates was $17,000, of which at the had at first imagined. He Im end of October $880.61 was in hand, mediately communicated with, the A hot food chamber was installed Acting Harbour Master, and later, In April last, consuming extra gas, ie, together with Capt. Alexandre, whilst the consumption for cooking the Marine Superintendent and prisoners food had been further in-his Assistant, had a conference as creased owing to the larger num to the incidents. ber of prisoners. «
Purchase of Pier.
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Mr. Davidson-And as a result of that, was a letter sent to the owners of the ship on October 28
to the
DISCUSSED.
FRENCH PREMIER AND US. AMBASSADOR
ATTEMPTING TO AVERT. HINDRANCE.
INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.
Paris, Dec. 29. M. Tardieu, the Prime Minister, yesterday had lunch with Mrá Walter Edge, the newly-appointed United States Ambassador in Parla According to Le Matin, they dis cussed questions likely to arise at the Five Fower Naval Conference in London.
Bag-snatching by women is seldom heard of, yet the fact was Not only is the story ex- disclosed to-day that a Chinese coptionally well constructed, but woman has been arrested for such the voices of all the characters an offence, regarded with the inoro register perfectly. Care has astonishment in that it was ac-obviously been taken also to avoid companied by the throwing of the American accent which is so pepper into the eyes of the victim often a feature of Hollywood pro- At the Central Police Court,ductions, and there are some very before Mr. Hamilton this morning, happy bits of Scottish dialect In Detective Sergeant RJ. Clark, from the comedy parts of the film.
The story deals with the No. 7 Police Station, charged Sul. Sam, aged 55, a widow, with com- experiences of Gaplain King, of
outbreak of the Great War, has Le Matin adds that it is fairly been seconded for special service clear that the American Govern on the North-West Frontier in ment is not altogether surprised' Accused Plended Guilly,
India whilst his Battalion goes by the French point of view and Detailing the facts of the case, into the thick of the fight indoes not intend to press very the officer said that Mrs. Lau Sze Flanders. His task da to prevent strongly for the abolition of sub- was proceeding along Pokfulum a threatened Holy War by fanatics, marines, Road, near the University, yes led by a woman named Yasmani, It declares further that the terday, when she found herself whom her followers regard as a Italian claim for parity with suddenly attacked by the accused, goddess. Thrilling happenings France does not appear to have met who throw pepper into her eyes, occur before he finally triumphs with a very favourable reception as The accused then snatched and returns in time for the Now the other Powers are of the opinion handbag from Mrs. Lau Sze and Year's gathering of his brother that it is more logical to fix naval
on Lau Sze, a woman who recently arrived from Canton,
$2,200 for the purchase of a pier in which a claim was made from endeavoured to run away with officers in London. „strengths in accordance with in-
them for maintenance and re- at Taun Wan.
A postman, named Lee Hok, The part of Captain King is dividual requirements.--Reuter, It was explained that it is consid.patriation ?—I must refer ered desirable that the pier at Taun correspondence to answer that. who happened to be passing and taken by Victor McLaglen, and he
Japanese to Meet Premier. Wan which is the property of the On November 12th, the Harbour saw the theft, immediately gave makes a decided hit in the part.
London, Des, 29. Taun Wan community should be office received a letter from the chase and seized the accused. Myrna Loy appears as Yasmani,
a role for which her, beauty and It is learned that the Japanese taken over by Government as it is owners in which they denied The bag was recovered.
responsibility." used by the police and general pub-
Nothing was known by "the seductiveness especially fit her. delegation to the Naval Conference, police in regard to the antecedents Both have fine speaking voices, which has arrived early in order to of the accused beyond the fact whilst the rest of the cast is also have preliminary discussions with that she is a widow, and, after in very capable hands, a word of the British authorities ne they did hearing the police statement, the special praise being dus in regard with the authorities in the United cused to six months' hard labour. characters. Magistrate sentenced
AC to those who are assigned Indian Staea, will meet Mr. Ramsay Muc- Donald himself before the "confer- ence.British Wireless,
lic. The pier is valued at $2,200
the amount asked for.
Street Lighting.
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$7,000 for electric lighting in the Hi District and Shaukiwan.
"This vote is required to meet the increased cost ($6,366.79) of light ing the public highways under the new electric lighting agreement, the rates of which operate as from January 1st, 1929 and for the tem- porary lighting of certain Praya East roads. The new rates were not fixed when the 1929 Estimates were drawn up.
Kowloon Waterworks,
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If the Company had agreed to pay whatever was payable to this man, these proceedings would never have been instituted? must make an explanation of this question. It was one which could make no decision on; until Commander Holo came back.
Not Authority.
the
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From the point of view of
The French Memorandum. technique, the film is all that on July 24, he had occasion to dis- could be desired. Some of the
London, Dec. 28. Mr. Davidson pressed his ques-charge Mr King, the Second tion, and Mr. Coyah replied that Engineer, the reason being for in others very realistic, whilst the outstanding danger facing the
scenes are qufte fantastic, and
The Daily Herald says that the he was certain that the pro- sobriety. He explained
that atmosphere" throughout is excel- Naval Conference lies in the ten- ceedings would have been taken in shortly after 10 am on that day tent. There are, of course, some dency which is very visible in the any caso. He had no authority he was informed of the condition incongruitics, as in all cinema French memorandum, but in no- to decide in those matters.
which Mr. King was in and, films, but, these apart, The Black wise confined to France-the Mr. Davidson:-1 am..quíte
accompanied by the Third Eu- aware of that.
If you had noticed the offence in gineer, he saw that Mr. King was Watch" will prove most enjoyable tendoney for Admirals and ex loon waterworks to meet necessary reported it to the Harbour Master? to the Senior Marine Superinten-made of the dne playing of the think of every reason for retain $5,000 for maintenance of Kow the first instance, would you have drunk. He reported the matter and entertaining to all who see it. perts, confronted by the possibility Special mention should also be of a reduction in armamenta, to expenditure to the end of the year. Most certainly I would.
You appreciate from the cor Mr. Sutherland, as a result of Highland pipers, We thoroughlying as many ships as possible. This vote ting, been gradually in2
which interview, he dismissed Mr. commend this film as quite above creased from $20,000 in 1924 to respondence that the Company was
the ordinary. $40,000 in 1029, to keep pace with not asked to pay anything at all? King." the rapid expansion of metered ser-No. Nothing at all. vico and main milenge, but the add- tional $5,000 for 1929. us not proved sufficient. The water shor- Lage also caused' additional expendi. Lure,
Medical Studies. [/
Yes.
Yen.
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dent of Jardine's and later saw
Witness then went on to say
In addition to the main film, there is a really excellent movie tone news reel, including, amongst ather things, the attempt on the life of Crown Prince Humbert of Italy, whilst another attraction, is the excerpt from "The Barber of Seville."
The discharge of King and tho engagement of Dunn are both that Mr. King admitted that he was drunk and when told that he entered in the official log book7would be discharged by signed of Both men signed articles? the articles without any trouble.
His ship was due to sail at noon on that day and he signed on Mr. Dunn after the ship had been under way for a few hours, his intention being to report the the matter to the British Consul which was a fine not exceeding a term of imprisonment at Shangbai. Witness thought if $250 or he did that and had his los signed not exceeding six months. Mr. Andrews (re-examining) and stamped by the British Consul" He showed what he described as The last time you said in cross- examination that it was practica:at that port, that would relieve anomalies in certain sections of for the master to bring Mr.him of all responsibility. King to the Mercantile Shipping Offee with reference 10 the charges. Will you please amplify that statement; tell us how it was practical?
authorities.
And the official log book was taken to the authorities by Capt. $2,600 for expenses of courses of Alexandre at the first opportunity? study and attendance on MedicalNo. The ship called at Swatow Congress.
The provision made in Estimates for one day. He did not take the was $6,000, and the excess over this first opportunity of informing the vole is due to more officers availing themselves of the privilege than was at first expected. The amounts payable from this sub-head are dif- ficult to estimate accurately in ad- vance as, the courses of study depend on the opportunities available and on the number of officers on leave. The actual expenditure up to 30th September was $5,390.72.
"
Could have Phoned.
P. W. D. Advertisementi, $3,000 to meet expenditure in- ping Office was open from 9 am.
Mr. Coyah replied that the Ship curred by Crown Agents for the until 1 pm. and King was dis- Public Works Department. charged at 11.10 a.m. In that eas
This was required to meet ex-
Capt. Alexandre had ample op pendtlure incurred by Crown
portunity of phoning the Ofice Agents in advertising in the press and informing them of the occur for officers to fill vacancies in the rence and of asking for advice. Department. The expenditure un- A simple telephone message ask- der this heading during the pasting the Harbour Master's permis three years is as follows:-1927;sion for the ship to leave or nil; 1028, $344.70; 1929 (up to and sign on that man would have set- including August), $2,714.34.
tled the whole question.
The sum expended this year has been far in excess of previous ex-
to
The last time you said that there was no necessity to institute pro-
perience and no provision was made ceedings in September. Were you aware of the offences in Septem-
to meet it. Provision is now in-
cluded for further bills not yet re-bert-No, I was not. ceived which would be chargeable to this year's vote,
Wathing Bills.
$1,200 for the Medical Depart ment, for washing,
The increased number of patients and increased number of operations in the various hospitals have in- creased the use of clothing, bed.
When was the first time you were aware of it?-On October 26. You also stated last time that it was not necessary to prosecute unless a complaint was made that the man was destitute?-That is not correct.
..
Have you any explanation to offer as to why you made that ding, towels, etc. The expenditure statement? meant to say that for washing has therefore been in I should have to see the man per creased. The actual amount ex-sonally before action was taken pended up to October 31st, was $13,-
Police Complaint.< 938,55.
...You also stated that a complaint of this case was made to you by the police. Can you tell us when that complaint was made?-I re- ceived it on October 18th.
Police Cooking. $1,000. under heading of light and electric fans for Police Force.
The amount expended on, the above vote to Novembor was $35,- 448.28 leaving a balance of $611.72, The average monthly requirements have been $1,100.00
The excess is due to additional officers using gas for cooking pur posca, causing an unestimated ex- cess of $1,024. A corresponding anying has been made on coal for barracks.
And you had no knowledge of the case before then? No know-i ledge whatever.
You said that under certain circumstances, the master had the right to sign on a substitute?- The usual procedure is to ring up the Harbour Master.
How long have you been Deputy Shipping Master here? Ten
And you can regard yourself
Fire Brigade Uniforms,"" years. $900 for Fire Brigade clothing. competent to state that these The provision made in Estimates matters should be common know- was $10,500, and up to November ledge amongst the ? masters of 30th the full amount of the vote had ships?-YOB been expanded. The excess is mada up as under: $249 due to drop in oxchange, $820 due to more uni far forms having to be provided, mak Ing a total of $1,003 over the amountprosecution. estimated.
Mr. Davidson interposed and said: think this in going 100
The concluded the case for the
In the bor, Capt, Alexandra said
The Defence.
the Merchant Shipping Act, point ing out that whereas the master of a vessel could sign on a seaman Addressing the Court for nearly at a place other than the Shipping anhour, Mr. Davidson, In his Office, he could sign off one only defence, submitted that the pro- at the Shipping Office... ceedings should not have been Mr. Davidson asked that if his brought agafist Capt. Alexandre Worship decided to convict, he at all: With regard to the engage- would inflict a purely nominal ment of Mr. Dunn, Mr. Davidson fine.
The Daily Harald considers that public opinion in Britain will never consent to Britain's joining in a mutual guarantee for a naval
act in the Mediterranean.
The Daily Chronicle considérs that France's attitude suggeste less help than hinderance, but calls attention to the one pacifie proposal for a Mediterranean Naval "Locarno."--Reuter.
The French Delegation.
Paris, Dec 29.". The French Delegation to the Five-Power Naval · Conference,
headed by M. Tardieu, will leave for London on the 19th of January, They will confer with Mr. Ramsay MacDonald before the conference opens.--Reuter.
Spain Wants a Scat,
Madrid, Dec. 28, It is generally believed that General Primo de Rivera in negotiating for a seat in the forth- coming Naval Conference. It. is. and it was clear in law that no After duo consideration, his Spain, owing to her, history and understood that he considers that fault had been committed. Worship found defendant "Not geographical position and national Mr. Davidson pointed out to his Guilty" on charges (a), (b) and importance, is entitled to be re- Worship that those responsible for (d), but guilty on charges (c) and presanted at the Conference, par- the proceedings were charging|(e).
ticularly in view of the fact that
Capt., Alexandre with # very A fine of $5 was imposed on she has an ambitious, naval con- serious offence, the penalty of charge (c) and $2 on charge (e).struction programme and aims to
Increase her merchant Alcot Reuter.
“Can't, you” spe you've made ever heard of a round apple:
who
The Mediterranean.
Madrid, Dec. 28.” Spain's lively Interest in the forthcoming Naval Conference in London, particularly in connexion with the Franco-Italian polley, is Indicated in a brief official state- ment that General Primo de Rivera and the Foreign Secretary discuss- ed Spain's position vis-a-vis ·dia- armament. The talks had special relation to the Mediterranean, "in regard to which Spain considers. that she is entitled to a hearing.-- Reuter,
A Three Power Agreement?.
Washington, Dec. 28. Commenting on the French memorandum on Naval limita- tions, Mr. Britten, Chairman of the Committee of Naval Affairs of the ↑ House of Representatives, has recommended a threa Power Anglo- Japanese-American Naval agree mentReuler's American Service, British Consultation.
Malta, Dec. 2814. Admiral Sir Frederick Field; commanding the Mediterrancan Fibet, is leaving for England to see, the First Lord of the Admiralty, on the eve of the Naval Conference In London.--Reuter,
The Royal Observatory reports that the anticyclone remains cen tral over N, China, Fresh mon- soon along the S. El const of China and over the N. Chipa Ben The forecast till noon to-morrow is
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