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BROTHERS' CASE DECIDED
PARTNERSHIP ISSUE JUDGMENT
DEFENDANT WINS
The Chief Justice (Sir Joseph Kemp) in the Supreme Court this morning, delivered judgment in a between partnership brothers which accupied a good deal of time during the hearing His Lordship gave in March. Judgment for the defendant,
dispute
In this action, there were three plaintiffs, Hung Yuk-san, Hang Yu-fai, King-cheong and Hung alins Hung Shan-hing, all of No. 24, Ki Kon Lane, Amoy, who sued
Tuon) a brother, Hung Hin Cor ching. No. 12, Lung Tau Street, Kylangsy. Amay, in respect of an alleged partnership.
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Mr. H. G. Sheldon, together with L D'Almmula, Junior, in Mr. structed by Messrs. Woo and Nash while Mr. for plaintiff. Eldon Potter, K., together with Mr. P. C. Jenkin, K... instructed by Messrs. Rass and Company, way for the defendant,
ADJUDGED PARTNERS. Giving judgment his Lardship said: The first question in this eas is whether the plaints and the defendant were partners in the Kai Sul fem. I find that they There is plenty of evidence were. to that effect, and the defendant, though his sole defence for a year that there never was partnership, called no evidence and abandoned lust defence.
WITH
any
The next question is whether, apart from the matter of the F Kee, the Kai Saj partnership came to an end about 1918, I find that it did, again subject to the ques- tion of the Put Kee. The only sense in which, it can be said that, the Kai Sai partnership was still subsisting six years. before
action Commencement of the that it was a firm, the partnership accounts of which had not settled. That, of course, cepnot save it from the statutes,
the
וויניזין
The next question relates in the Fat Kec. I find that the Fat Kee was not a branch of the Kat Sul but a separate firm consisting of the same partner as the Kal Sui.
PERTINENT POINTS.
I am aware that Hung Ya-fai said That the Kai Sul "took
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it over," and that in Exhibiti, and at least once in the Kai Sul Chong accounts, it is spoken as a branch, but, without going into the evidence in detail, 1 may point out that there was evidence of any directing mind at Amoy; that the profits did not find their way into the Kai Si treasury; that the assets of the Fat Kee were ascertainable only in the Fat Kee.books and balance sheels, and that 11 years trading by the Fat Kee has not made the slightest difference one way the other in the Kai Sui assets. The continued existence of the Fat Kee. therefore, cannot save the Kai Sui.
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The Statute of Limitations is, of course, a complete answer to the conversion claim, even assuming that one partner can sues another for conversion of the partnership property.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
Water Complaint,
To the Editor, Hongkong Telegraph.1
THE
Sir-From time to time, the Government has appealed to the public through the press not to Like a sup, 1 took foard water. need of these appeals, and what is the result? This morning, water came through the taps in my house or through the taps in neighbouring houses. As I had faithfully followed the Govern ment's instructions not to honed water. I had to undergo the ex- pertence of having to return to oflee without a wnah or drink. while
those who had hoarded water were more fortunate. Per haps the Government can explain why no water came through dur- ing the hours advertised, and why It, The Government, does not keep to schedule as regards the hours. of supply,
I have been in plaers where droughts are inuch more severe Than they are in Hongkong, yet the authorities in those places, al- though not having the bends or mean at the disposal of the Hongkong Government, have al. ways been able to devise means to ensure a full supply of water to; the public.
Finally, 1 might State the! difference between the hours supply to the Peak_and_the_hours of supply to the Lower Levels heads one to form a very unplea- sant conclusion, especially in view
tops
HONGKONG
DOPE GANG BROKEN UP
CHINESE LEADER
WHO FLED
TELEGRAPH.
MONDAY, MAY 30, 1932.
NEW POWERS FOR
AUDITORS
A HIT AT HIDDEN RESERVES
As a sequel to the Royal Mail Scotland Yard'n "Dope Squad," Shipping case, the Society of Incor- a small band of experienced detec-porated Accountants and Auditors, lives, has discovered and closed a the second largest body of account- other ants in England are to ask the line y which opium and
Government to appoint a depart
to committee
consider meatal amending company law in order to afford the investing public greater protection,
drugs have been brought into
London for distribution in West End.
the
The organisation for distributing the drugs has been wreeked by the action of the Yard.
aspect Chinese hurrying ashore from his ship frst aroused the Squad's suspicions. He was watched. Going to an address in Pennyfields, the centre of London'a Chinatown, he gained entrance by knocking softly in a curions mans
ner.
A sub-committee of the Society, which included Mr. Henry Morgan, President of the Society, Sir James Martin and Mr. Thomas Keens, have And their considered the matter recommendations have been adopted by the Council of the Society.
The commillee state:
"We are of opinion that the Some days later, after exhaus-provisions of the Companies Act, tive inquiries had been made, the 1929, relating to decounts and au- police raided another house in the 'ting, do not sufficiently protect in certain investing public district and obtained possesion of the a quantity of oplum and
opium particulars," utensils which were being used,
prison
now
"Abnormal Entries"
Under Floorboards
The only effective action," they be by amending and three Chinese are
There was a police court sequel, declare, "must
in legislation," They suggest: deportation. awaiting
That the profit and loss account Further information reached the should shy the true balance of pelice, and the squad visited other | profit and loss for the period cover- which had been secreted under the premises and recovered. uplumed by such neemunt.
Boorboards,
That abnormal entries
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from these the pollen concluded extraneous in their nature to the Papers were also seized, and profit and loss account, or entries the of the failure of
to
that a Chinese well known in the ordinary transactions of the com- Tunetion as usual. in the Lower Levels this morning. Yes,efe..East End was the trader of tra-pany, together with
Bekers. Search was immediately from a previous period no longer Sorts Bols (In the Forest) (Staub) suade for him, but he had fled the required, should be stated separate. |
ly. country.
A SAP.
The writer is labouring under a insapprehension if he thinks the Peak district is favoured in the matter of water supplies. Only a three hours supply is given on The Peak, as compared with seven hours' metered supply in Kowloon and Eastern Hongkong. In other Hongkong districts, the supply is, as for the Penk, three hours. Ed. | R.K.T.|
POLICE RESERVE
ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT WEEK
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Recent discoveries nude by the dock pullen have revealed some thing of the Ingenalty of the smugglers. In one ease the dryg had been secreted in the sole of a shoe, and in another it was hidden in the false bottom of a wonderful- ly carved box.
Scotland Yard is
working in close touch with police forces on the Continent in its efforts to cripple the ring of Bielt. drug dealers which operates from centre in the Near East.
Police Reserve Orders by the Hon. | ESCAPE FROM BLAZING
Mr. T. H. King, Inpector General of Police, state:
King's Birthday Celebration. The following Police Reservists will parade for duty in connexion with the King's Birthday Celebration on Fri-;
June 3rd 1932-
day.
5 members of the Chinese Com- pany to parado at Central Police
Station at 08.50 houra to draw arois,
Dress --White Uniforma, Sunicts,
Belts and Truncheon 5.
25 members of the Inline Company to prade nt Central Police Station at 08.50 bear to draw arms. Dress White Uniform, Sunhats, Belts and Truncheonst
12 members of the Flying Squail to parade at Central Police Station at 18,50 hours to draw arms. Dress--| White Uniform, Sunhats, Belts and Trunchrons.
20 members of the Reserve Emer. genes Unit under Sub Inspector W. v. Piedi will fall in outside the Supreme Court Building, on the west side t 9.15 hours sharp. Dress-Khaki Helmets, Shirts, Shorts, Puttees, Belts, Holsters und Revolvers,
Chinese Company Strength-The following have been taken on the strength of the Chinese Company as from 20th May, 1992: Constables 168 Yang Wing P, 59 Molin Yue, 160 Kwan Sik Cheung It is obvious from the above 62 Lam Shu Tak RGB Mak Hong that cannol, (b) make the de Kwong and 864 Tams Moon Lin, claration asked for that
Training Course-Pact I.—All re- the plaintiffs and defendant art
ecruits will attend at the Chinese Com partners in the Kai Sai Firm, or pany's Headquarters on Tuesday, May
31st at 5.30 for
Revolver Practice. tive will be carried out by members of the Chinese Company on the Kennedy Road Range on Wednesday, June 1st at 6.30 ani, under Sub Inspector A. L. Hopkins. Members will assemble at the Range at that time.
Training Course-Purt I.--All res There remains the question as craits of the Chinese Company will at to whether I can give the plain-tend Central Police Stallon for Sqund tlfs any relief with regard to the Drill on Thursday, June 2nd at 7.00 sum of $89,487.68 which is stand-
(2) make any declaration or give any relief with regard to the $160,000 formerly in the Bank of Taiwan, or (8) order partner ship accounts.
ABUSE OF PROCESS ?
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prac.
AEROPLANE
PARCHUTE LEAP: COMRADE KILLED
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any reserve
This is obviantsly a hit at the practice of keeping "hidden re- serves, though the committee are conscious of difficulties in en- deavouring to give effect to the suggestion in the case of banking and similar institutions.
Their repart can be summed up an asking for greater legal powers for recognised auditors to fulfil the responsibilities which the public consider attach to them.
GIRL CURED BY NEW OPERATION
FOOT BONE TO BUILD UP SPINE
East Grinstead. Apr. 28.
Worksop, Apr. 29. Two B.A.F. neroplanes ́ collided As the result of a remarkable while flying at Hartfield, near East | operation-the first of its kind in Grinstead, to-day.
England girl, what For eight One of the machines nose-dived, years was erippled, has returned and Pilot-Offeer Archibald Camp-home ettred, bell Johnstone of Edinburgh, was killed.
The other/machine burst into flames, but the pilot, Sergeant Jack, escaped unhurst in a parachute.
Three aeroplanes were exercising over Ashdown Forest, and when emerging from clouds the wings of two of the machines touched.
Johnstone's machine instantly fell and crashed with terrific force. The engine was buried in the ground and the other parts were smashed to pieces.
Johnstone was dent in the cock- He hnd tried to unfasten his safety strap, but had not sufficient
pit.
time.
The other machine landed
away.
Its
occupant
She is Miss Jessic Exton the 17- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duke-place. Exton. of William Worksop. Up to the age of nine Miss Exton was a bonny child, but her spine became affected by a tubercular disease, and for three years she was a patient Mansfield Sanatorium.
at the
She made good progress, but a fall after she had returned aggra- vated the disease. and she was aguin unable to walk.
Mayfair Band 20641.
Victor Concert Orchestra 2016. Queen of Sheba-Cortege (tiouned). Telebel March from "Styard Jorenifar"}
(Grlex}
Vielor Symphony Orchestra - 36769. Over the Hills and Far Away (Oringer-
Schroid
Victor Symplour Orchestra 38035. 9-10.30 pm. (Approx:) A Concert from the Studio.
4. Song(n) Cherry 1 (C. Horn bar
monized by Cyr Scott)
2
(b) Comin' Thru The Rye (Dura-An Old Seateh Alt)
Mr. ... A. Bharpham (Soprano) Recompanied by Mrs. G. W. Gelar Songs-(a) A Memory (M. V, White
(4) Plymouth Joe (8. Lennard)
tr. W. 1. Bailey (Daritone) accom- panied Miss Pecker.
3. Pianoforto Holos Selected
4.
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Mr. Harry Ore.
Songs) Noon Hush (Graham Foel}
(b) A Prayer To Our Lady (Donald Ford)
Mrs. M. Partallion (Contralto) ac. companied by Mrs. G. W. Griggs, Song (a) The Sallor's Grave Arthur
Suilly B)
(b) "Dolores” (Montague' Phillips)
Mr. 11. 0. Annies (Tenor) accom panied by Miss L Pocker.
Pianoforte Below-Selected
Mr. Harry Ore.
7. Songs (4) Orpheus Vid li Tute
(hakespeare-Sullivan)
(b) Break of Day (Sanderson}
1. LBL A. Bharpham, (Soprano) Accompanied by Mrs. G. W. Grizze. Song() Sen Fever (Maefield and
Ireland)
The Wind (II., Nebon) Mr. W, 11. Dalley (Barllone) Ariem- panied by Mian Li Pecker, Pianoforte Bolo-Selected
Mr. Barry Ore.
10. Song() Slave Song (Del Riego) (b) A Perfect Day (Jacobs Dond)
Bim. M. Portallion (Contralto) Re companied by Mrs. 0. W. Grigge. 11, Bongs (a) Aweke (1. G. Pizeler)
th Mate O'Mine (Percy Eliot)
Ste. 31. G. Annies (Tenors' accom- panded by Miss I. Pecker,
HIKE FOR LIFE
DARED NOT SLEEP
Newark (New Jersey)
Apr. 29. Duchess's Help.
When Mr. Howard Edwards was taken to Newark City Hospital in The ease was brought to the the early hours of this morning, overdose of notice of the Duchess of Portland, suffering from an in flames in ri orchard half a mile Miss Exton was removed to sleeping powder, the doctors who the Duchess's Orthopaedic Hospital examined him declared that his at Harlow Wood, Nottinghamshire, one chance of life was to keep where the operation was performed walking till all desire to sleep had by Mr. Malkin, the senior surgeon, passed. who used a piece of bone from the
He then began a non-stop hike left foot to build up the spine.. up and down the corridors of the Miss Exton is now able to walk hospital that had lasted till Inte normally except for long distances. this afternoon period of aver She has since visited Harlow 14 hours. Orderlics were detailed Wood to show the success of the to go with him with these instruc operation to 80 doctors from all ing at all costs. Don't let him sit, parts of Europe.
don't let him pause."
(Sergeant Jack) jumped clear when it took fire in the air, and parachuted
down.
Two Killed in Seaplane Malta. Lieut. P. L. 1. D. Irven, of the aircraft carrier Glorious, and Midshipman Arbilald IIa afl ton, of the battleship Resolution, lost their lives in a seaplane which was forced to come down in the sou off Malta yesterday. A des- troyer picked up the men, but they ing in Court to the credit of 03.
failed to respond to artificial res- action No. 237 of 1930. I think Strength--Constable 1259 Ghulam įpiration. It is believed they died
too | Mahamed has been permitted to reign | from exposure, 1 do not wont to say much about that action, but L from the Indian Company, as from does seem at least possible that May 20th 1992.
Bot.
pan.
Indian Company
Flying Squad. Appointment.-Lance
there was an abuse of the process.
Sergenats HELIUM IN FRANCE of the Court in that enso, and, if so, and if the present plainti 101 Chen Hing Ki and R3:33 A. W. Mooney have been promoted to the
REPORTED DISCOVERY IN THE SOUTH
Parks, Apr. 24. An important find of helium is reported to have been made near
GOLD STANDARD BEST
AMERICAN ECONOMIST ON THE DEPRESSION
"Keep Him Walking"
All through the day the rhythm of these marching feet has echoed upstairs and downstairs and along the passages of this rambling building.
Several orderlies gave up, stiff from fatigue, and were replaced by others, but Edwards, with his life at stake, tramped steadily on from dawn till sunset.
New York, Apr. 24. Dr. Edwin W. Kemmerer, one of America's foremost economists, who is frequently called as a consultant by nations with alling budgets, told the Amoricon Philosophical Society of Philadelphia that with all its cry faults the gold standard was the
intervene in that action, they may rank of Crown Sergeants as from May be able to have the judgment set 27th 1982. Constables 1313 R. C. anide. It is also conceivable Willcinson and R317 Cheng Yew have that, even if that judgment la not been promoted to the rank of Lance set aside, the plaintiff (Hung Sergeants as from 27th May 1932. Hlu-ching) will, owing Lo
Revolver Practice-Revólver prac- the circumstances in which he obtice will be carried out by member tained the judgment, be allowed of the Flying Squad on the Kennedy
Road Range on Wednesday, June 8th Toulon in the course of boring for best the world bad yet found for to take the money out only upon
at 5,30 pm. under Sub Inspector A. L. artesfan wells, Specimens of the torms. But those. Arc matters Hopkins. Members will assemble at which, I think, can be determined the Range at that time.
gas have been sent to Paris for International dealings, and predict- ed that Great Britain and others only in that action,
(Sgd.) D. L KING, analysis.
D.S.P. (R.)
now off it would return "when the depression in over."
The result is that there will be judgment for the defendant.
The question of coats then
but
of this discussion matter was left to a. Inter date,
arone,
As he passed the house doctor's door he reeled and staggered.
"Keep him walking!"""shouted
reverberated down the the doctor to the orderlies, and this draughty corridors.
They pushed him when ho fal- tered.
They picked him up when he stumbled.
They encouraged him with hopes. of life.
Dr. Kemmerer denied that the "gold-grasping policy of the United States" was responsible for the present depression. He held that to plod onwards.
American gold holdinga, amounting to thirty-five per cent,
They goaded him with threats of death when he nodded his head.
But always this weary man had
Dr. Pierre Charmont, the well. known hydrologist, who discovered The symphonic concert held at the the hellum strata, said that great Peninsula Hotel on Sunday night was quantities of this rare gas would such a huge success that It has been probably be discovered in the decided to hold similar events every vicinity of the thermal ntations. A Sunday from 5 to 11.30 pm. The most important deposit, he declared, the co-operation of local artlates will also lay in a belt of land running from be appreciated. At last night's con- the south-west to the north-east of the total supply, represented "a cert, the audience numbered over three hundred, and great delight was between the Cantal Department and expressed at the talent of Mr. J. the Vosges mountains,
He thought that soundings would Futera and his capable assistants. Mr. in the part of a tempermental opern Maklezo, A.M. of the Fotograd Con- reveal the presence of hellum gas singer and Danny, whose tank it in servatory, brought down the house on the Mediterranean coast both in browbeat the temper out of with his piano solo, Liszt's Venezia e the Var and the Bouches du Rhon temperament, in amusingly effective. Napoli.
Departments;
Reginald Denny and Jennette Mac- Donald paraphrase an old theme in "Oh! For a Man," now showing at the King's Theatre, and they do it very well. Jennetty sings gloriously
to
A Good Chance. Doctors sny that this treatment, fair share" in view of the nation's though rare, has been administered position as producer.
with success in several recent The accumulation
but resulted poisoning. Was not of cases of opium and morphine their own seeking, front. the "safety first policy of It was reported late to-day that foreign holders who had sent their Mr. Edwards stood a good chance funds hore for safe keeping. of recovery after his long trek.
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M2 TO BE RAISED TASK NEARING COMPLETION
Weymouth, Apr. 24.
paration for refloating the vessel
The work has reached
an ad- vanced stage and the experts are more than satisfied with the pro- gress which the divers have made. Only one hatch-the after batch. Mr. E. P. Cox, the expert who la in the crow's quarters-bas to be working in conjunction with the sealed, and the divers are nearing Admiralty in salvaging the Sub the end of the dificult task of burn- marine M 2 from the bed of Weating holes in the hull by means of Bay. Dorset, arrived at Portland oxy-acetylene underwater torchen.
Given a spell of fine weather there to-day, and went in H.MS. Adam-
is a strong probability that the ant to the scene of the disaster.
He will superintend the final pre-M 2 will be rained shortly,