OPIUM FOUND ON WILL OF LATE MR.
A JUNK.
COURT DEFERS CONFISCATION OF CRAFT.
CHANCE FOR OWNER.
1llelt opium to the value of over, $8,000 was seized by a party detectives under Detective Se. geant Fitches on board a sampan in the Yaumati Typhoon Shelter on the night of Tuesday last, whet; no less than 2,502 taels of the raw drug and 20 taela of prepared opium were found,
R. S. VERGETTE.
ESTATE AT HOME TOTALS MORE THAN £2,900. -
THREE OTHER WILLS.
Probate of a certified copy of the will and codicit of Robert Vergette, formerly of the the late Mr. Public Works Department, has been granted to Messrs. Percy Tester and Ezra Abraham. Mr. Vergette died at Here on June 8, 1929, and appointed Mr. Charles Easton Ver- gette as executor. The latter died The discovery of the opium was during the lifetime of the testator mentioned by Detective Sergeant and, by a codicil of the will, dated Fitches who applied before Mr. June 7, 1929, Mr. Marshall Hean Whyte Smith at the Kowlooney was appointed executer of the Magistracy this morning for the tate of the deceased in England confiscation of the opium and the and Mr. P. Tester and Mr. E. Abra- sampan.
The officer
ham executors in Hongkong. Mr. montioned thai, Heinley duly together with a party of dete
renounced probate and execution of the will. tives, he boarded the sampan Local estate amounted to $8,200 which was lying to in the Typhoon and that in England to £2,896. The Shelter off the wharf at Pitti directs that the estate goes to Street. tins containing 2,592 tacks of raw tees for his two sons, Easton and During a search, live Mr. Charles Easton Vergette in opium and a flour anck containing John Vorgette, except £1,500 in five 20 taels of prepared opium were per cent. War Stock and personal found.
seu enirs which are bequeathed to The raw opium was valued by Edward Dudley Vergette, Minnie the monopoly analyst at $7,776, Anies, of Peterborough, Girlie and while the prepared opium was Pauline Strawson and Mrs. Cathe worth $240.·.
rine Kynoch.
the
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1930.
BIG NEW. WHARF AT KOWLOON.
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The $63,499.60 against machinery and plant, is the cost of two 10-tons cranes and a 5-tons crane brought to increase our cargo bandling facilities.
WAR CLOUDS NOT TO-DAY'S WANTS.
DISPERSED.
PROSPECT OF HOSTILITIES INCREASING.
NANKING EXPEDITION. The balance available for appro- priation is $1,090,119.77, which in
Nanking, Mar. 12: from last year. It is proposed to king is organising a military ex- eludes $860,063.79 brought forward Confirming the report that Nan- pay a dividend of $6 per share and pedition to Chihli, with a view to bonus of $3 sorbing $720,000, and to carry for-establish a Kuomintang Govern- per share. abouating the Shansi forces and to ward the balance of $370,119.77.
ment in Peking and Tientsin, it is There does not appear to be any-understood that three Divisions of thing more than calls for comment Nationalist troops have been com- and 1 now beg to propose the adop-missioned by Marshal Chiang Kai- tion of the Report and accounts as shek for Tsinanfu. War between presented. After the motion has the advancing Nationalists and been seconded I will be pleased to the Shansi forces in Chihli is con answer any questions shareholders sidered inevitable. may wish to ask.
The report and accounts were seconded by Mr. J. H. Taggart, and unanimouely adopted.
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The arrival at Tsinanfu of the Second Nationalist Division under General Koo Chu-tung and the mobilisation of the 21st and 22nd Nationalist Divisions on the Tient FOR sin-Pukow Railway further "Indi- Gowns, three at $20.00 each. ana at SALE-Four now evening
H. H. Priestley to the Board of P. Warren, M. T. Johnson and H. cate warfare in North China.
The appointment of Messrs. J.cate the possibilities of large- $45.00. Write to Box No. 631, care
of "Hongkong Directors in succession to Messrs. Yen Hsi-shan have both sent re-model, only used during week-enda.
Telegraph."
r. G. Weall, C. Gordon Mackie, A. presentatives to Shanghai and in Good as new. Not to be given away.
Marshals Feng Yu-hsiang and BUICK SEDAN, Five Beater, W. Hayward and A. S. Gubbay, who interviews with Chinese news but a serious offer will be entertained. had left the Colony during the paper correspondents they have Write Box No. 641, "Hongkong year, was confirmed on the pro-expressed pessimism regarding Telegraph. position of Mr. J. M. Alves, second-the settlement of the Nanking- ed by Mr. J.T. Bagram.
Kuominchun imbroglio.
His Worship confisented opium, but intimated that the sam-Louie 1ock-bow and as Fon Kee, a Leute Hock-bor, also known as pan, being a registered could not be confiscated until the California, on July 25, 1928, leaving craft, retire merchant, died at Fresno, owner was given an opportunity | local estate of $22,400. Letters of to appear in Court to object to the administration have been granted order being made. The opium to Mr. T. G. Bennett, solicitor. The might not be his and he thought deceased bequeathed his house at he should be given the chance.
Detective Sergeant
Wolock village, Kwangtung, hisbank replied that in the olden days, mond rings to his five sons, four Fitches deposit in Hongkong and five dia- notices were posted calling upon daughters and one grand-child, ex- the owners of seized sampans to horting in his will that his children ported by Messrs. Frank Austin, J. Mr. B. D. F. Beith presided, sup put forward their claims within "should realise the difficulties of E. Joseph, C. Gordon Mackie, H. Hannounced the appointment of seven days, but that was now done life, should at all times be indus- H. Priestley, J. P. Warren and T. away with.
hold the honour and glory of our trious, thrifty and honest and up-B. Wilson (Directors), and others illustrious ancestors."
His Worship remarked that he was going to have that carried out again. He was not going to orde the confiscation of the sampan until the owner had been given a chance to made an objection if he required.
The order with regard to the sampan was adjourned.
ANNIVERSARY OF DR. SUN'S DEATH.
HOW CANTON OBSERVED THE DAY.
Canton, Mar. 12. To-day is being observed here as the fifth anniversary of the death of Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
Probate of the will of Leung Lau- shi, a widow, who died at 18, Chiu Lung Street, Hongkong on Octo- ber 8, 1929, at the age of 70, has ter, Leung Kwong-kau, a broker, been granted to his son and daugh- and Leung Tai-so, a schoolmistress, who were appointed executors. Local estate amounted to $4,000.
Letters of administration in the estate of Hue Chong, alias Hue Shing-hin, a restaurant keeper, who died at 3, Tung Shing Street, North Tungshan, Canton, on September 29 last
year, have heen grunted to his widow, ifue Ling-shi. Local estate is sworn at $6.300.
Mr. J. T. Gagram seconded, the re- Mr. C. H. W. Kew moved, and
Feng and Yen Confer. Allan Cameron and F. Austin, and mportant election to the Board, of Messrs. According to foreign sources, an on the proposition of Mr. N. V. A. Marshal Feng and Marshal Yen is conference between Croucher, seconded by Mr. K. in progress Stuart Smith, Messrs. Percy Smith, question of reopening war with at Taiyuanfu, the Seth and Fleming and Messrs. Nanking being carefully consider pointed as auditors. Linstead and Davis were
re-ap. ed.
In connexion with the Nanking that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has expedition into Chihli it is stated
General Han Fu-chu as Comman- der of the Nationalists along the Peking-Hankow Railway, General Shih Yu-shan as Commander of the Kusminchun troops who have surrendered, to Nanking, and are stationed along the Lun-Hai Rall- way, and General Ma Hung-kwel
present were Messrs. J. H. Tag- gart, J. T. Bagram, N. V. A. Croucher, J. M. Alves, K. Stuart Smith, CH W. Kew and F. H. Crapnell (Secretary.)
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with a pretty wench, who tells me, This day to take my muncheon to my great content, that she is to bo of my play. How she shall do her According to a report received part I know not, but well, I expect, in Hongkong, it appears that Gen- But Lord! if my wife do hear oferals Han Fu-chu and Shih Yu- this. This night Mr. Prodgers and san have established their Head- Mr. Povy to dinner, and we do talk quarters at Hsin Hsiang and All the Government offices, in-
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APARTMENTS TO LET. at half-mast. Many action, and memorial services are being held torials," who will participate in be one is minded to visit the Course "Irregular Terri- chocolate in the early morning so in different parts of the city.
BURNISTON-4 Glenealy, top demonstrations.
at crack of dawn. And also there The day is being observed
Flower St. Vacant, single and double National Arbor Day and every year Young India, says he is not sur-may be had for the signing.
rooma, with private bath attached. Gandhi, writing in his weekly goode bar where strong waters
Inspector W. L. Chevaller prose-Good food and service. Apply Mrs. many thousands
of trees are prised at the Viceroy's reply to Lord known, and I hear that Lin-boat was fined $10 by Commdr. J. planted around Canton in memo his ultimatum. Lord
how they shall collect the chits the which the mistress of a passenger
But cuted this morning in a case in Haughland, Tel C.380 or call. of Dr. Sun and in accordance with presents a nation which does not them. But there be so many liars Marine Court on a charge of un-
Irwin re- stead and Davie have much before B. Newill, D.S.O., R.N., at the F.RS.E., AM.LE.E., the programme of the Affereyield and does not repent easily, and gossips, I know not what I may lawfully carrying three women of
Prof. W. Brown, M.A., B.Sc., station Campaign Association.
will deliver To-day, sites in the Shek Pai dis-
but readily listens to physical believe. But I wax stout, and, hope trict to the east of Canton alang force. Dealing with the Viceroy's to find elevators next year. Where ill-fame to a steamer,
a lecture on Pompeii, the Resurrect- the Canton Kowloon Railway have reference to the probability that with Pavy and Prodgers agree.
ed City, on Monday, March 17, at been chosen for afforestation he will violate the law and en- Then we fall to musick for an pace.
Building of the Hongkong Uni 8:45 p.m. in Room K of the Main Various Government officials will danger public peace, Gandhi saya And so to bed. plant trees, as will also represen- the only law the nation knows is Latives of all the Canton guilds the will of the British administra-
versity when the next meeting of and students from the schools, tors, and the only pesce the na-
the Education Society is held Tho colleges and Universities. The tion knows is the peace of a pub- Canton Kowloon Railway Adminis-lie prison. India is one vast pri- well-known
lecture is open to the public and all interested are cordially welcome. tration has arranged a number of son house. special trains to run out to Shek
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Palm Beach, Mar. 12. The death has occurred of the theatrical Mr. Edward Albee-Reuter's Am- "I repudiate this law, and re-erican Service. Pai from Canton, the journe, gard it as my sacred duty to break; occupying only some fiftee the mournful monotony of com- minutes. Our Own Correspondent.pulsory peace that is choking the nation's heart for want of a free|
GARRISON NEWS.
NAVAL FOOTBALL MATCHES.
vent."
Students Demonstrate. Two thousand schoolboys who were demonstrating, came into collision with several boys were injured and the police, and sent to hospital.
A friendly football match has been arranged between the Army and the Chinese Amateur Athletic Associa- tion, to take place on the H.K.F.C.
This schoolboys' demonstration ground, Happy Valley, on Sunday was one of a number organised by next, 16th March. The kick-off will Congress adherents in Bombay and
be at 4.30 p.m. The Army team has its suburbs.
een selected as follows:
been
Gunner
Gillott, R
The Chief Magistrate, Mr. tcher, RA; Sigmn. Destur, appeared on the scene and Gunner Frearson, ordered the release of a boy who R.A.; Cpl. Grosvenor, R.E., Col. West, had been arrested, on the deposit S.L.I., Sit. Patterson, R.A.M.C.; Cpl. of seventy rupees. Mr. Destor
Rayson, S.LI. L/Bdr. Allen, Radded that he had hitherto not Gunner Gill, R.A., St. Bowleybull, ordered any arrests, but he would S.L.I., Fle. Butcher, S.L.I. Reserves selected for
be compelled to do so if the panic positions are as follows: Backs, Sit. Hayward, continued. 9.L.I., Cpl. Crawley, S.L1.; half-backs. Pte. Sands, R.A.0.C., Gunner Gaz diner, R.A., Pte. Roberts, RAM.C.; forwards, Pte. Sansom, R.A.0.C., Bdr. Moore, RA, Pie. Janson, L.A.M.C.
Navy Football,
The demonstrations Included a parade of national volunteers and a procession through the main thoroughfares.
A
An amusing incident occurred at the hoisting of the national Two matches in the China Fleet flag on the Congress house. Football League, Second Division, Jain communal band, borrowed were played at Happy Valley yester for the occasion, unconsciously day afternoon. A good game be-
struck up "God Save the King." tween Seraph and Somme ended in An immediate outburst of hissing
draw of a geal cach Teams: Seraph-Roberts; Thomas, Cham-after which the ceremony was car and shouting silenced the band, berinin: Craig, Burton, Walters; Bar-rised out without music-Reuter ker, Moore, Scorer, Ingram, Chaney,
SommeTubbs; Matthews, Ben- not replied when the interval was nett; Dunford, Byecroft, Cummings: called. Teams; Busby, Ball, Thornton, Paterson,
Bertram.
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In the other C.F.F.L. game, it was Toomey, Wootton, Sharpe,
rather surprising to s80 Bridgewater
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