PITCHED BATTLE WITH MOROS.
FIVE CONSTABULARY MEN KILLED.
OFFICER'S BODY IS BROUGHT INTO MANILA..
CHIEFTAIN SLAIN.
INITIAL CONCERT
SUCCESS.
OVER A THOUSAND HEAD BAND PERFORMANCE.
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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, MAY 22, 1930.
SOLICITOR AND COSTS.
CHINESE "WANTED" IN VANCOUVER.
MR. HALL BRUTTON'S ACTION FOR RECOVERY.
ACCUSED OF STEALING LARGE,
"SUM OF MONEY.
EXTRADITION ASKED.
JUDGMENT GIVEN.
BRITISH AIRSHIP
ON TRIAL.
R100 PREPARES FOR ATLANTIC TRIP.
DATE OF DEPARTURE NOT YET DECIDED.
M. G. K. Hall Brutton, trading! "Wanted" in Vancouver for the It is estimated that there were well over a thousand people as Messrs. Hall Brutton and larceny of $970, Canadian money, a present at the first band concert Company, solicitor, of St. George's Chinese, arrested on board a arranged by the Kowloon Building, was the plaintiff in an steamer in the harbour yesterday, Residents' Association at the action for the recovery of costs in appeared before Mr. Lindsell at the request of the Hongkong. Govern- the Summary Court this morning, Central Magistracy this morning, ment which was given by the band before the Pulsne Judge (Mr. when proposed extradition proceed-WEATHER VAGARIES. of the Argylle and Southerland Justice Wood).
ings were mentioned.
The fugitive was Chan Shun-pua,
London, May 21. Defendant, Woo Chung-sheung, who, it was stated, was wanted by Highlanders at the Kowloon Foct-
trading as the Shunting or the authorities in Vancouver, for R100 was taken from her shed The Air Ministry's airship pany, was sued for the sum of the larceny of nearly 1,000 Cana-at Cardington before dawn to- Lieutenant Alfredo Maynes, who is estimated that in addition to $409.56, being the balance of dian dollars, from the Kwan On day and an hour and a half later
plaintiff's charges for professional Company of, Vancouver. services rendered and disburse-i ments made in connexion with)
Manila, May 17.
bal! Club last night. About nine hundred tickets were sold and it ticket holders a further 200 people were present,
Arriving on board the Bohoi last evening with the body of died from wounds received dur- ing the Constabulary-Moro pitched battle in Marantau, Lanao, Lieutenant A. G. Fajar do, who fought under Captain James R. Grinstead, provincial commander of Lanao, brought | middle the first version of the encounter as told by a participant. In all, five of the Constabulary were killed and nine wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Guy D. Fort,
Robot from Lanao where arrived two days after the con- stabulary-Moro fight.
The experiment proved an The bandstand, gaily decorated immediate and undoubted success. with flags and coloured electric lights, had been eracted in the
of the ground while all the chairs near the band were taken, there was a big crowd of people in the football stands, which were also decorated.
and
287, of 1929. Original Jurisdiction Action No
Mr. D. L. Strellett, for plaintiff, said that in the O.J. action, de- fedant was the plaintiff and the resent plaintiff was his solicitor. The action concerned the building
He was arrested on board the she was safely locked down to s.s. Protesilaùs, shortly after her her mooring mast. Major Scott arrival in Hongkong yesterday, was in charge of the operation in custody in the ship's prison. when the fugitive was found to be which was performed in favour- able weather, a light, northerly Mr. Lindsell enquired how that wind registering only four or came to be, and he was informed les an hour. that, as a result of a wire sent to Japan from Vancouver, the fugitive
of a number of houses by defen was arrested on board, and had dant but payments were stopped been kept in custody since the ship and he consequently stopped work. had left Japan.
ment.
Colonisation
The R100 left this evening for a trial flight during which tests will be made of the new engines that have been fitted. The flight teen hours. The passengers in- clude the Under-Secretary for Air, Mr. F. Montague.
An exceedingly friendly atmos- chief of the quartermaster divi-phere prevailed throughout and He took action against the owner Inspector Dorling, who gave evidwill probably last twelve or four- sian, also arrived on board the the band, under the baton of Mr.of the houses and obtained judgence of arrest, also produced the
he C. S. Beat A.R.C.M. received much
Immigration and well deserved applause for its fine.
Mr. Strellett said it was unfor-identification card issued to the renderings.
tunate that the judgment debt had accused in British Columbia, which Many people heard the band of not been paid. He added that had been given to him (witness) the Colony's newest regiment for defendant was given an
oppor by the ship's purser. the first time and there was tunity of paying $250 in full
May be Sent Back. general enthusiasm for the quality settlement of the costs, in view
Mr. T. Murphy, A.S.P., said the of its performance.
of the fact that he had been fugitive had expressed his willing-parture being determined by the ness to waive extradition proceed- Lieutenant Fajardo, when he met with the March on Themes from paid soon. It was not so paid, Canada within the next week for regarded as favourable.-British After opening the programme) badly hit, conditional upon it being)ings, and to be sent back, to/at present over the Atlantic is not
Father's Tears of Joy. Tears of joy were shed by Sergeant Daniel Fajardo, of the constabulary band, father of
his
son upon his arrival last evening. Both belonging to the same military organization, father and son embraced each other, the father happy to see his son alive. Commissioned in 1928, the fight Lieutenant Fajardo's first experience on the field.
.was
U
Mr. Strel-
Defendant, in the witness box, admitted that he owed the money. Iris Lordship: Why did you dispute it?-Because I have no money,
Der Ring des Nibelungen with the result that the present trial there.
Wagner) the band gave the action had been taken.
"Phedre," (Massenet), lett explained that the total bill overture this heing followed by popular amounted to $659 but $250 had selections from H.MLS. Pinafore (Sullivan).
been paid on account. Then followed Novelty The Dolls'
House" (Andrews). The next item was Lieutenant Fajardo 'told news- one of the very best, this being a paper representatives who met suite by combined pipes and band him on board the ship that he comprising the Retreat March volunteered to join the constabu- "Lochanside," the Air Thou hast lary force that was going to fight left me ever Jimmy," and the was Pathan March "Zuick mi Dhull the Moros. He stated he offeer of the day at Camp Keith- The unique combination of bag- ley when Captain Grinstead pipes and band resulted in an offering of outstanding merit. force to fight the gathered a
lipe-Major R. Sinclair was the
Moros and that he requested his company commander to relieve him so he could join the expedi-| 'tion.
soloist.
Other offerings were the Finale to "Rhinegold" (Wagner). "The
Do you want to dispute it any longer?I have no money. What am I going to dispute.
If the tests are satisfactory the vessel will be ready for her flight to Canada, the exact date of de-
weather conditions. The outlook
Wireless.
2
to
fugitive that, pending the arrival
Mr. Lindsell explained to the New Engines Fitted, of evidence from British Columbia, . The tests are being made he would have to remand him in
satisfy the Air Ministry that the custody for one week, but if the dirigible fulfils all the conditions fugitive were willing to waive the of the contract made with the proceedings against him for his ex-builders, the Airship Guarantee tradition to Canada, he could be Co, Lid. Minor alterations have sent back there within the next been made since the earlier trials. week, where he would stand his The very latest type of Rolls- trial.
Royce "Condor" engines bas been fitted and, while giving no appre- ciable increase in speed, these will give a higher degree of re-
liability.
The fugitive said he would prefer Mr. Strellett indicated that he to be allowed bail in order to allow was not asking for costs in the him to instruct a solicitor to defend action and they would still give him in the Hongkong Court.
Mr. Lindsell:--How much can defendant the option of paying! $250 in full settlement provided it you find?
On the journey back from Fugitive ask the Court to Canada a number of guests will be was paid soon.
allow bail until the 29th, and then to send me back to British Colum-carried but no fare-paying passen- bia. I intend to go back to Canada.
His Lordship remarked that he Smithy," (Drola), selections of would have to give judgment for Scottish songs and "The Outpost," the whole amount and entered (Mackenzie). A number of popu- | judgment for the plaintiff accord- lar pieces were also rendered, ingly, without costs. these including "The wedding of the painted doll," "Sweetheart of all my dreams," "Just plain folk," others. "Carolina Moon" and
Constabulary Prepared. The lieutenant was wounded two times in the left leg a little above the knee, the first wound being caused by a buck shot. He was next wounded by a rifle shot few inches above the first wound. The programme concluded with In answer to criticisms the Regimental Slow March "In that the constabulary was the garb of old Gaul" and the not
fully prepared to fight National Anthem.
The immediate success of the the Morus, Lieut Fajardo said the full force of the artillery concert, which was favoured with
used. The
version fine weather, is a happy augury for of the fight 33 related by the support which will be afforded Lieutenant Fajardo and confirmed the future concerts.
was
truc
by Lieutenant Colonel Fort who made investigation of the incident upon his arrival in Lanao two days after the encounter follows:
HONGKONG FLYING
CLUB.
PREMISES AT KAI TACK TO
BE OPENED.
We are informed that the official
The constabulary, in its routing work, received information that followers of Sultan Mamur possess- ed two unlicensed firearms. Lieu- tenant Licerio Balolony was sent with a squad to Sultan Mamur's cotta at Marantau. From the gate Lieutenant Balolong held a parley opening of the Hongkong Flying with the Sultan, urging him to turn Club's premises will be performed in the two unlicensed firearms. by II. E. the Governor, Sir William While officer and sultan were talk: Peel, K.B.E., on Saturday, May 31 ing, unseen Morus suddenly fired at 4 p.m. It hoped that permis- at. the lieutenant who was able to sion will be obtained from Squa duck and escape injury.
drom Leader S. Freeman, Oficer Commanding the R.A.F. Base at Kai Tack, for a display by R.A.F. machines.
Tear Bombs Used. Lieutenant Balolong reported the matter to Captain Grinstead who
It is also possible that those in- immediately organized a force to terested in aviation might be taken capture the cotta. Field artillery up for a trial, flight in the machine consisting of mortars and tear belonging to the Club. The pre- bombs were prepared and sent to mises of the Flying Club are situat- the field of operations. Early oned on the west end of the Kai Tuk Wednesday morning, the fight be aerodrome, near the Royal Air Force Base, and temporary hanger has been erected on the east end of the ground, close to the sea- ine Club will have plane slip-way.
Kan.
The constabulary used every available field gun on the cotta for almost half an hour until the cotta was apparently silenced. When Captain Grinstead noted there was no more firing from the cotta he ordered the advance. Lieutenant Fajardo commanded the right wing of the advance force.
Five Killed.
The soldiers broke open the main gate to the cotta and it was, while they were entering that hidden Moros poured their fire on them.
The whole affair took place few seconds and when it was all over Lieutenant Maynes and four privates were discovered lying dead.
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Nine others, including Lieutenant
I
a dormitory in the clubhouse in order to enable its merdiers to stay overnight if they intend to take an early morning flight the next day.
The Club at present owns two Avro Avian machines, built by Messra. A. V. Roe of Manchester, cach powered with a "Cirrus Hermes" air cooled engine develop- ing approximately 105 horsepower.
One machine is already rigged with a land undercarriage, but as soon as instructional work is com- menced, it will be fitted with sea- plane floats.
Fajardo were wounded. Captaining fled to the forests after having Grinstead was injured on the knee been denied protcetion in other by sharpened bamboo sticks.
Chieftain Slain.
coftas.
The cotta was taken by the con- Colonel Fort also said constabul- stabulary the following morning ary patrols are after them with in- when the Moros entrenched in it structions to, take Sultan Mamur had fled..
and his followers, dead or alive. This report of Colonel Fort appar ently is in conflict with 'a report Colonel Fort stated last evening of General Charles E. Nathorst, that one of the Moros killed during chief of the constabulary who pro the encounter. was Datu Suu,ceeded to Lanao immediately, and
chieftain. powerful Moro
The who reported that Sultan Mamur
colonel also stated that he had heard has joined Sultan sa Ganassi at before sailing for Manila that his cotta at Tugaya. Up to a late Sultan Mamur and his few living hour last night, General Nathorst followers had dispersed, some hav- had not been heard from in Manila.'
BISHOP WARNS BEAUTIES.
CHOCOLATE-BOX FACES CLOY
HOLLYWOOD.
"The real tragedy of Hollywood is the crowd of girls who, having won prizes in beauty competitions in Great Britain and every coun- try in the world, have flocked to Hollywood thinking their fortunes were made."
Magistrate's Query.
Mr. Lindsell:-What is it you want! First you any one thing. and then another. If you can find a substatial sum, you might be re- leased on bail,
Fugitive:-1 am prepared to find
$900.
Mr. Lindsell:-That's awfully good of you, but I shall expect at Jeast $5,000.
Fugitive-It is not a charge of murder.
Mr. Lindsell:No, otherwise you would not get bail at all. I will give you a week to make up your mind. Remanded until the 29th. Bail $5,000.
gers will be taken.
The Graf Zeppelin.
At the moment the famous German airship is engaged on another long flight which involves crossing the Atlantic. She is now on her way to Pernambuco, and Rio de Janeiro. From there she will head north to Lakehurst und then commence the Atlantic trip.
She is again under the com- mand of Dr. Hugo Eckener who recently saw. the new British airships at Cardington when the Graf Zeppelin paid a brief visit) there.
When he spoke by wireless from That is what the chaplain of a Later Mr. Lindsell asked when London he said "It is my firm con- Hollywood church told the Bishop the boat was due to sail, and on viction that in the not distant of Aberdeen. "
being informed that it would leave future
we shall see airship3 "In almost every case," continuat noon on May 29, he ordered the regularly travelling ed the chaplain, "they are failures, (case to be brought before him oceans of the world."
and are stranded without any again at 10.30 a.m. on May 28. money and have to be got home|--- somehow to their people."
"that Hollywood is a sink of
over the
British Airships Praised.
The Bishop, who has returned iniquity crowded with dissolute Speaking of the future of air- to Aberdeen, added:
"A large part of the chaplain's
and worthless characters.
time is spent in looking after these they silly young women.
ship travel, Dr. Eckener said that "Taking them on the average, the organisation of regular air-
are hard-working,
was essentially a good ship routes hearted, moral people. It is gross-matter on which nations should box face to make a success.
"It takes more than a chocolate-ly unfair to impute to an entire-co-operate, to provide facilities community the moral offences of for embarking passengers and for "I believe there is an erroneous those who, after all, are only the refuelling. impression," said
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co-operation should be
brought about."
"I am sure this new means of aerial transport owes a great deal of its development to British co- operation and enterprise."
Speaking of the two. British airships, Dr. Eckener said that from what he had seen and heard of them they were two very fine productions, and he expected them make some excellent flights under the command of his "old friend," Commander Scott,
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