THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
STRAITS J. P. AND PO HING THEATRE FATHER & SON IN
OPIUM..
REVENUE OFFICER CLOSELY QUESTIONED.
EXEMPTION PERMIT.
CASE.
APPEAL GRANTED BY THE FULL COURT.'
REGISTRAR'S POWERS.
The proceedings against a Chi- Judgment was delivered in the nese named Mu Kwok-leung, who Appeal Court this morning in the describes himself as a Justice of Po Hing Theatre case. The the Peace in the Straits Settle-appeal was against the result of ments, charged with possession of an enquiry conducted by the a large quantity of illicit opium, Registrar on mesne profits and were continued before Mr. Lindsell damages, and was made on the at the Central Magistracy this ground that the Registrar had morning, when Chinese Revenue exceeded the limits of the Order of Officer No. 9 was subjected to furthe Court. ther cross-examination by Mr. Mr. Jenkin, who appeared for D. L. Strellett, who is defending the appellant, submitted that the In reply to Mr. Strellett, witness whole question should be sent said he saw C. R. O. 35 speaking back to the Registrar with the to defendant, but did not hear what necessary directions for further he was saying!
alone.
fendant when he returned.
consideration.
Mr. Strellett: You say that you The Court held that this was not were only three feet behind the necessary. There was no dispute defendant, yet you did not hearns to amount of any of the items what they were saying? They considered to be within the scope spoke in very low tones.
of the Court's order, and judgment Did you see the defendant 80 plaintif in respect of the four was therefore entered for the back to the hotel after his conver-items admitted by defendant to sation with C. R. O. 857-I did.
be recoverable, amounting Mr. Lindsell:-You are not aug-$3,093.17. The judgment and te goating he went alone?
findings, of the Registrar were Mr. Strellett: Oh yes, entirely reversed except as regards these
items. Witness said that defendant re- turned to the hotel, with someone that the plaintiff should have the As regards costs, it was held following him. He saw the de-costs of the enquiry before the Registrar, except in so far as they In the course of later exama-had been increased by the con- tion, witness alleged that the sideration of the items which die defendant produced an envelope not fall within the Court's order from his pocket, which he told of August 23, 1929. witness was a search exemption dant was awarded the costs of the The defen appeal. Mr. Lindsell: What were his The litigation arose exact words when he took this out action brought by Chan Wal, No. from an of his pocket?-He said: This, Nathan Road, Kowloon, against paper is a search exemption per- Ma Tau-nam, of the Po Hing mit for me."
Theatre, Kowloon, lessee of the What did you reply?-He hand-theatre. Plaintif claimed ed it to me and I saw that it con-covery of possession tained English writing and I said theatre, for an account of rent to him:"Search exemption per arrears, for mesne profits and mits bear the man's photo, with damages, and for breach of lease the Government stamp."
convenants that defendants would) Mr. Strellett: Who else was not make material alterations in, present?-C.R.O.'s 35 and 53.
Was Chun Kwan there?--Yes. Did he hear your conversation? Yes,
paper:
I put it to you that such a con- versation never took place?-It did take place.
tif.
re-
of the
LAWSUIT.
WRONGFUL MORTGAGING OF PROPERTY ALLEGED.-
ACTION TO RECOVER.
MONDAY, MARCH 24, 1930.
POLICE RESERVE.
ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT
WEEK
Police Reserve Orders by the Hon, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector General of Police, state:
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Chinese Company. Squad Drill All recruits of the Before the Chief Justice (Sir Chinese Company, who have not Henry Gollan) in the Supreme yet passed part 1 of Training Court this morning, an action for Course, will attend the recovery of property was com-Police Station on Thursday, March at Central menced when Li Po-kwai, alias Li 27th at 5.30 p.m. sharp for squad Kan, No. 1, Seymour Terrace, drill under P/Sergeant R. J. Hunt. sought to recover the property Dress.-Mufti. from Tsang Chuen and L! Nga- ching.
Police Training School--The class for instruction in Police Duties and Regulations will be Counsel for plaintiff are Mr. held as usual at the Police Train- Eldon Potter, K.C. and Mr. F. Cing School, Kowloon, on Tuesday, Jenkin, instructed by Messrs. Has- March 25th at 5.30 p.m. tinga, Dennys and Bowley, while the case for the defence is being the Chinese Company who have Revolver Practice-Members of conducted by Mr. C. G. Alabaster, passed Parts 1 and 2 of Training D'Almada and Mason. K.C., instructed by Mesars, Course will attend at the Bowen!
Road Revolver Range on Wednes Mr. Alabaster explained that he day evening, March 26th at 0.00 appeared for the first defendant P.m. sharp for revolver practice only. He remarked that the under Musketry, Inspector F. E. served. second defendant had not been Booker.
Indian Company. Plaintiff claimed (a) a declara- Leave.-Constable R.230 Hassan es against defendants to tion that he is entitled to equity leave of absence from the Colony Khan has been granted 8 months' pieces of land, Section 6 of Section as from March 11th. A of Marine Lot No. 56, and Sec-
Flying Squad. tion L of Marine Lot No. 63, on an undivided moiety, and (b) the strength of the Flying Squad, from first defendant's mortgagee,o, W. Mooney has been taken on Strength-Constable R.333 A. for an assignment of the moiety. and posted to the Hongkong Sec- second defendant is said to be
In the statement of claim, tion as from March 22nd. plaintiff's son, whose last known of the Kowloon Section will take The weekly instructional patrol address was No. 45. Robinson place on Tuesday, March 25th. out that prior to March 9, 1917, Brigade Station at 5.30 pm, sharp. Rond. The statement further sets Fall in at the Tsim-tea-tsui Fire plaintiff was the owner of the land Dress-Winter Uniform, and Cap 20, Wing Kut Street, and on that on which were built Nos. 18 and with White Covers: date, in the name of Li Hung, alias the month of the Hongkong. See- Li Powai, he executed a deed of tion will take place on Friday, The final instructional patrol of assignment to himself under the March 28th and all members are and also the requested to attend. Fall in at Central Police Station at 5.15 p.m. sharp. DressWinter Uniform, and Cap with White Cover.
Sharpshooters. Company,
Bowen Road Revolver available for
name of Li Kan
two
second defendant as joint tenants. he son was not made aware of the assignment at the time.
The assignment purported to| have been made in consideration
The
TO-DAY'S WANTS.
25 WORDS
$1.00,
($1.50 If Not Prepaid) The following replies have been received:
544, 545, 547, 850, 856, 566, 593, 595, 598 618. 634, 639, 642, 644, 645.
WANTED ENOWN..
KOMOR'S EXHIBITION OF COLOUR PRINTS By Miss Elizabeth Music store, for four days only. Keith opens on Tuesday, the 25th Inst., next door to Messrs. Montries
WANTED.
MATSHED WANTED Repulse Bar for the coming season. Please write Box No. 546, "Hongkong Tele- graph."
BABY
write offers to Box No. 645, Hongkong CAR WANTED-Aditin Sevan or Morris Minor saloon, second- Telegraph. hand but must be in good condition.
FOR
DOW
FOR SALE.
SALE-Four
svening Gowns, thres at 12000 each, one at $45.00. Write to Box No. 631, care of "Hongkong Telegraph.”
PREMISES-TO LET.
TO LET-Fully furnished Ave room- ed HOUSE on the Peak. Modern sanitation, Garden From middle April for seven or eleven months. Moderate rental. Write Box No. 651, "Hongkong Telegraph."
TO LET-Office ROOM in Central Locality. Apply to Eayamaliy &
TO LET Office Rooms, Hongkong Co., 20, Queen's Road Central
and Shanghai Bank Building. Apply TO LET-Ground floor, No. 2, Gran- to Sang Kee, same Building.
ville Road, Kowloon Apply West or phone C.1283. Kwong Fat Yuen, 83, Des Voeux Rond
POWELL'S
10. Ice House Street.
Are making a special show and offering their entire stock of
SHIRTS and SHIRTINGS
at pre-low dollar prices. Less 10. Discount for Cash.
For particulars of this offer see their amouncement in the "South China Morning Post" on Monday Morning.
See Windows, also call and inspect these goods without öbligation to purchase.
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S
WASHING
in VOILE
ta
con-
A GODOWN at Whitfield Road sisting about 2,500 sq. ft. next to Kwong Sang Hong Glass Factory. Please apply to Kwong Sang Hong
NEW PLATS TO LET, reinforced concrate new houses with garages and water closet, Luna Building,
Commerce, Hr. II. P. Chan, Chinese Chamber of Kimberley Road, Kowloon. Apply 64, Connaught Road,
or additions to, the premises with of the payment of $16,000 to plain-Range will not be out the written consent of plaintiff as assignor, but the money was members of the Sharpshooters'
not paid. By the assignment, Company on Wednesday, March Central plaintiff had never intended to 26th. confer any beneficial interests upon
bis
son
and
On this action. judgment for plaintiff was given by consent for recovery of possession and costs, and the parties agreed to an order deeds had always remained in that an enquiry be held by the plaintiff's possession. CX-
Registrar as to the amount mesne profits and damages.
Mr. Lindsell:-In your amination-in-chief, you said that the defendant claimed the card he produced as an exemption from search. Must he claim both card and letter?-He did not claim the card as exemption:
Mr. Lindsell:-Last time you. said he did. You must be more careful in the future.
on
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C.R.O. 35 spoke to being on duty
the Praya, about 7 a.m. March 1st. He was in uniform and he saw
some
HOTEL COMPANY'S REPORT,
PROFIT OF $389,163 ON MAJESTIC SALE.
of
of
The report of the Directors leather cases the Hongkong and other luggage on the wharf Hotels, Ltd., for the year ended and Shanghai He did not see it arrive, but he December 31st. 1929, states: called out "Whose baggage is this? Open it for examination." |
Accounts. The profit on Work-| The defendant said, "It is mine," ing Account for the year
1929 and produced from his pocket amounted to $1,358,969.16. The balance at credit of Profit and
from the previous year, and $389,- Majestic Hotel property, Shang- 165.23 profit on saic of the
an envelope with English writing Loss Account (including the sum and a visiting card, also bearing of $175,510:47 brought forward European characters. Ile showed the card to witness. claim- ing it to be a search exemp tion permit, and added that was signed and given him by a "J.P." which entitled entitled him
it-
to be exempt from search, ...Witness replied that he could not read the English and pointed
on
Revolver Practice. A voluntary at the Bowen Road Revolver MERRY FUNCTION AT the revolver practice will take place
at 9.00 p.m. Range on Wednesday, April 2nd
tice will take place at Kennedy Revolver Shoot-Revolver prac Road Range on Sunday, April 6th at 10.00 a.m. Members will as-
The statement of claim continues that second defendant on March 7, 1922, wrongfully mortgaged, or purported to mortgage one equal undivided moiety to first defendant to secure the sum of $25,000.
The first defendant denies that semble at the cange at that hour second defendant was not made with their revolvers, belts and aware of the assignment at the rides. time of execution, states that hei
(Sgd.) D. L. KING, paid the money for the mortgage
D. S. P. (R). to second defendant, and that he (second defendant) had beneficial because of the assignment. interests in the lands and buildings
The case is proceeding.
NEW BATTALION.
HIGHLANDERS DUE ON MARCH 30.
London, Mar. 23.
It is stated that the majority of European nations, the United States, the Argentine and several other South American republies have expressed willingness to join in the acheme for coping with international crime as arranged last month between Britain, France, and Germany, whereby the detectives and police of those countries may cooperate, parti- cularly and white-slave traffickers.
against drug-smugglers The scheme provides for detec-
We learn that the 2nd Battalion hai) after providing for Interest of the Argyll and Sutherland High- surance, etc., also setting aside North China, are expected to ar-tives of the various capitals to be
Loans and Mortgages, In-landers coming to Hongkong from $320,788.59 for amounted to $791,293.43, which Talamba, which will berth at tion with other capitals, and it is depreciation, rive about March 30, on the in direct telephonic communica- out that the proper search exemptportioned as follows-To pay a
your Directors recommend be ap- Holt's Wharf, permit was not like that. It should dividend of 50 cents per share on jng to-morrow at Chinwangtao.
further proposed that, a mobile bear the photograph of the person.796,357 shares, $398,178.50; to
The battalion will be embark-force of detectives shall con- Witness insisted on him opening the transfer to Exchange Fluctuation
tinually travel along the various routes.-Reuter,
baggage, and defendant said that if he refused to give him "face" he would ring up Mr. Kotewall, and ask him to come personally,
to
Your
Account, $150,000; to transfer to Repairs and Renewals Accounts, $100,000; to carry forward Witness agreed to this, and de-above proposed allocation for the New Account, $143.114.93. The fendant then went to the telephone year under review has been in- in company with C.R.O. 77, who corporated in the accounts. told the defendant to open two or Directors further recommend that three of the articles for his in the sum of 31,000,000 at credit of spection and defendant replied Construction that he had not got the keys. Some Reserve be
and Development of the articles, he added, had been reserve for depreciation which
transferred to entrusted to him by a friend
recommendation has also been in- named Lum.
corporated in the balance sheet. now submitted.
The hearing was adjourned.
AMAH WEARS MISSING RING.
PROSECUTION FAILS AT
KOWLOON.
D
Directors. Mr. John Fleming 4th December, 1929. Conforming resigned from the Board on the with the terms of Article No. 101, Sir Elly Kadoorie retires by rotation, being eligible offers bimself for re-election.
Auditors. The accounts for the year under review have been Seth and Fleming, who are eligible audited by Messra. Percy Smith, and offer. themselves
for re-
wearing it since September last, prove that she had been although she only wore it, when she went out at nights.
An amah in the employ of Mrs. Ammona Hemara, of 7, Granville Road, Kowloon, appeared before Mr. Whyte Smith at the Kowloon -election. Magistracy this morning on п charge of theft of a gold finger ring which was taken sometime to during the past three months. The defendant was alternatively charged with receiving stolen pro- perty.
Evidence was given of the ring belonged to the complainant, but His Worship held that the ring. being last seen on January 1. On discharged the defendant Saturday last, one of the occu-account of insufficient evidence on pants of the house noticed the ring which to convict on either charge. belag, worn by the defendant. He point out that the defendant She was Instantly given into might have got the ring from one custody.
of the other servants not knowing that it had been stolen or sht would not have worn it in the presence of her mistress.
The defendant claimed that the ring, belonged to her and brought one of the servants of the house
on
"ONDJO NEL SERVACE INC
ÁÉG. U-E PAT OFF
"I'm already overstocked on grapefruit, but their crates burn longer."-
THE 'VARSITY.
ENGINEERING SOCIETY'S
In
over
FIRST DANCE SOCIAL.
of the
delightful surroundings, two hundred undergra duates and friends made therry University on Saturday evening in the Great Fall whon the Engineering Society held their First Dance Social, A carnival spirit prevailed throughout. The Hall WAS very effectively decorated and presontod a pretty picture. In the centre was erected an improvised fountain where water, sprayed in
result of lighting effecta, usual on such an occasion, streamers various colours. As and confetti were seen in abundance as also were toy-balloons.
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The Brunswick Dance Orchestra provided excellent music and several local amateur artistes contributed in
John Braga (Violin Solo), Dr. L. T. no small measure to the saccess of the programme. They were Mr.
(Classical Danco), Mias Nellie Field Ride (Vocal Belo), Miss Billie Field (Jazz Dance) and Mr. J. Levintoff (Piano Solo)
"What Shall I
Take Home"?
Why, L. C's delicious chocolates of course!
Freshly-made each morning..
Chocolate Pineapple
Trufles
Ginger
Pep'mt Creams Apricotines
Walnuts
Toff se
and other lovely confections.
LANE,
CRAWFORD,
LTD.
Also
DRESSES
MUSLIN
and LINEN
NEW BELTS COLLARS and CUFFS
EVE
Kayamally. Building Entrance Gordon's
Majesti
THEATRE
To-day & To-morrow. at 2.30, 5.30, 7:20 & 9:20.
ESTHER RALSTON
“FIGURES"
AMERICAN TARIFF
REVISION.
CONSIDERABLE DIFFERENCES
IN POINTS OF VIEW: S
Washington, Mar. 28,
Upper House, which appears cep tain, means that, it will be sent the conference with the House several hundred differences, m Representatives for adjustment
A frotful mood characterised ye terday's session, in the course of which Senator Caraway remarked, The Senate has completed its re- "This Bill taxes everything but vision of the tariff schedule, and the gall, to which Senator-Glass re- final vote on the Bill embodying the torted, Ironically, "Well, if we tax- revised tariff will be taken on Moned that we should have a consider- day,
shle, revenue!"— Reuter's American The passage of the Bil by the Service: 7