1.
ARSON CHARGES NOT PROVED
SESSIONS JURY FAIL TO AGREE
UNUSUAL TURN An unusual incident arose at the Criminal Sessions this morning when the jury divided verdict in one instanco in
gave
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the case in which Chun Chok was charged on two counts of arson, and could not agree on the other. The accused was eventually dis charged on both counts.
The first charge was that ne- cused had set fire to his shop
or
DOUGLAS CO'S REPORT
YEAR'S PROFIT TOTALS $60,533
of
and pensions, the nett profit for write
costs
of
THE HONGKONG
SOONG'S ATTACK ·
BITTER ACCUSATIONS ON CUSTOMS QUESTIONS
TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,
CINEMA SCREENINGS.
Peking, June 20. The Chinese finance minister Mr. T. V. Soong accused Japan of in- terfering with the integrity of the in Chinese
Maritime Customs
even a shadow of
an excusa
NOTES SUPPLIED BY THE THEATRES.
dwelling house at Shanishulpo
thebut there was a slight improve-titutes a direct violation by Japan osity, he asked Miriam
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JUNE 21, 1932.
RADIO BROADCAST
RELAY OF THE BORDERER'S BAND
By Z.B.W. on a wavelength of 155 metres.
5-7 p.m. Chinesa Programme, 7.10.30 p.m. European Programme. 7 pm. Local Time and Weather
7.3-8.30 p.m. A Programme of Vic- tor records.
Report.
7.3-7.37 p.m. Orchestral. L'Arlesienne. (Elzet)
Royal Opera Orchestra Carent Garden cond by Eugene Goossena. 9112/8. Lyria Balte (Gries)
Royal Albert Hall Orchestra
Miriam Hopkirin denles sho superstitious, but every time she walks down a flight of stairs, a pair of ex- The report the Douglas
quisitely dainty fingers may be seen to be crossed. The blonde Paramount Steamship Co., Ltd., for the year
actress, featured with Clive Brook, Kay Francis and Regis Toomey (845 K.C.).
In ended 31st December, 1931, sintes: a forcible statement here to-day.
After paying all running ex- "Few would take seriously the 24 Hours," the King's Theatre's now so-headliner, starting on Wednesday, pesca, docking charges, premia Japanese contention that the of insurance, allowances for love called Manchukuo authorities were was working in some sequences of the story, when Director they interfered with the Customs Bromfield
Gering noticed the finger- Marion An- the year's working in $60,683.27 acting independently of Japan when picturization of this absorbing othe which it is proposed to
at Harbin, Newchwang and off for depreciation of the Com- tung but at Dairen there is not crossing business. Each time Mina Hopkins started down stairs, Gering Trade at the
for observed the movement, but as it was of the period Pany's properties. commencement under review was in a very de-Japan to escape the responsibility, not caught by the camera; he sold since Dairen la leaned territory nothing until the various long-shots, were prented condition and working were increased by fur-under Japan's control, and interfer- medium-shots and close-ups
ence with the Customs thoro con- completed. Then, to satisfy his.curi- what the ther depreciation in exchange
of a solemn international agree-finger-crossing meant.
"It's like this," explained the little of with intent to defraud, and
ment, he said.
Southern girl who second was that he had set fire toment towards the latter end
Mr. Soong appealed to the world Broadway before becoming a screen Consulting Committee. The Hon. Mr. C. G. S. Mackie resigned that "in a world already darkened personality in "Fast and Loose," and from the Committee on his depar-by economic depresion, the Powers in "The Smiling Lieutenant" opposite ture for home and Mr. L. J. Davies surely cannot regard indifferently Maurice Chevaller:"When I was in the vacancy the callous destruction of the boarding school 1 appeared in a class solvency of four hundred million play, and while walking down stairs stumbled and broke my ankle. A was invited to fill The Committee now consists
couple of years later, just when Sir people.-Reuter the Hon. M. J. J. Paterson,
Scientific organizations of the was getting started on a stage carcer J.
have U.S.S.R.
nuthoritatively in New York, I again fell down stairs Robert Ho Tang and Mr. L.
retire but offer
testified to the brilliant merits of
and fractured my other ankle. In Davies, who
cane there is something to the super- "Sonar". They state that this in- themselves for re-election.
atition about things running in threes, have Auditors. The accounta
strument will open a new era in
facilities have I am taking no chances. "When music. Special been audited by Bingham and
been given the inventor for the walk down stairs I instinctively cross further development and perfec- my fingers. That reminds me to ho
extremely careful not to trip. Menara. Linstend
tion of his Instrument. The really is not superstition; just à form retire but offer re-election.
Leningrad and Moscow conserva-
of mental insurance." organizing toires of music are special classes for instruction in the playing of "Sonar",
the house, a person being in the house at the time. No mention of fraud was made in the second or alternative charge.
After further evidence for the defence was heard and the Pulsne Judge had summed up, the jury re- verdict, tired to consider their They returned after 15 minutes, when the foreman announced that on the second count they found the accused not guilty by 5 to 2. They were unable to agree on the first count.
Mr. Justice Wood:-What pro- cedure does the Crown propose to adopt?
The Crown Prosecutor (Mr. T. 5. Whyte-Smith) will ask for another trial with a new jury on the first cuun!.
The Pulsne Judge:-And the ne- cused will be acquitted on the second?
The Crown Prosecutor:-Yes. The Putsne Judge:-1 do
think you are right.
NEW TRAIL ASKED. The Crown i'rosecutor: i do not think i have full discretion in this matter.
The Puise Judge: You have. 11 enes to this. Five jurors are of the opinion it is not proved that the accused set fire to the house, Crown On that paint, the whole case, rested.
the year.
of
Mesars. Lowe,
and
Matthews and Davis, who themselves for
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BANDIT BRUTALITY WOUNDED SOLDIERS SHOT IN HOSPITAL
won renown
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It
A. A. Milne's Mystery Drama. "The Perfect Alibi" A. A. Milne's famous mystery drama which scored a two-Hensons stage triumph in New York, arriven as a screen thriller at the Queen's Theatre to-morrow, Per- fect, yes! Dream of all evaders justice, but almost generally impor
and sible. Milne, master of drama
one
of
etc.
p.m.
conducted
by Sir Landon Remaid 9472/4. Local Time and Weather Report
Damore! (Weatherley-
7,37-8.30 p.m. A Concert.
Lite Novello). Blmenatte (White-Humbold)
Lucrezia Dort (Soprano) 116. Sonre- The
Tirumental Trio-Happy Days (Biralozki). Instrumental Trio-Heré Alrl's Dream
(Libliky)
Nespolian Trio 1982. Song The Bogus Bong (Gray-Stolthart). Song-The Narrative Grey and Stolthart).
Lawrence Tibbett (Baritone) 1440. Plano Solo-Harmonica Blacksmith (ftandelt. Plano Solo-Berceuse (Chopin!
Alfred Cortot 4182. Song Marin, Marl (Russo-de Capus). Bonk-When A Woman Sa Dnierva (Ingenito-
Creatontu)
Beniamino al (Tenor) 114. 'Celle Balo-Jocelyn-Derceuse (odard). Cella Solo-Evening Bong (Schumann)
Fabio Creula G630. 8.30-10p.m.
A Relay from Mount Alatie Norracks of the Regimental Band, of the tat. Batin, South Donderers, randucted ly Bandmaster Wales Gooks, by courtesy of the Officer Command- Ing.
10-10.30 p.m. A Programme of Vic. for Recorde.
Variety.
of
the Hors Inwalian Orchestra -Under Mukden, June 20.
Havanan. of England's foremost writers, Wild cones were witnessed at
Hawaiian Oerhestes-Blue Waters
Hilo Hawaiian Orchestra 21822. Tangkangtzu, a hotspring resort to shown in this muspouse-filled melo-
Organ Solo--Where The Shy Little Vlotein
Grow. the south of Anshan to-day, when drama hew inescapable in the penalty
Organ Salo-When Bummer in Gono 60 bandits divided into two groups, for crime, Planned craflily, per farmed with genius-like enre, with no
Jess Conford 21876. 20 Rnila..
Banjo Salo-Me and My Bhadow. 16.43 launched an attack shortly after
step uncovered, one of the most start-
succeeda. Danjo Sul-Sad 'N' [18.26 | mid-night,
ling and chilling crimes
Eddie Prabody 29699. 20 Utilities
Messrs. E. A. Pierce and Co. re- They broke into the military hos-There is never the perfect alibi.
Bong-Ti An Trish Girl I Love, Hang-Shamrock Bravo The ingeniousness of plot, the swift
Colla 'Mare (Tenor) 20917. part that the market has no sperini pital, shooting the wounded soldiers Efend Business Done: 400,000 shares, sleeping on the ground floor, shot pace of action and the building up of
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Victor Concert Orchestra 200GR, a sergeant and two privates dead taut suspense makes "The Perfect Orchestral-The Walking Thil? .5:0
Alibi" one of the outstanding mystery This 61% and another is seriously hurt.
10.30 p.m. Rugby Mid-Day Press News.
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While one group raided the hos-plays of the stage or screen. pital, the other attacked the sta-is the verdict of New York atage cri 81.5/8 Ex. Diyd.tion and shot the clerk and bound ties who, on its stage premiere on Broadway, prained its effectiveness, the stationmaster and two assist its brilliant writing and its cunning ants, whom they attempted to ab- plot, "The Perfect Alibi" also achieved duct for ransom, but were forced a triumph in London under the title
The
Fourth
Wall," to desist owing to the heavy firing of the police, who, in the meantime had been aroused.
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The Paisne Judge There is definite verdict on the second count
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and, it seems to me, it miest logical-Barden Company ly cover the first count too. course, if you ask for a new trial.
I am bound to consider it.
ADJOURNMENT REQUEST.
The Crown Prosecutor:-1 will
ask for an adjmurament until 1 can
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On receipt of the news in Anshan, 19 a detachment of troops and police hastened to the scene and engaged the bandits, who were finally 3.5/8 driven off in the direction of Tahu- 41178 shan, hotly paraned.--Reuter, 15.5/8
get instructions from the Altorneysentery Jin-vester 14 Ex, Divd,
General. It is really, his indict ment.
The Puise Judge:-1 do
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think your application, is proper. Pucienia Kailway
You are representing the Crown and must take full responsibility,
The Crown Prosecutor:--As your Lordship please. If that Is your Lordship's opinion.
The Poisne Judge:-
make the application?
you
The Crown Prosecutor:- Not if your Lordship considers it impro-
per.
The Puise Julge: I do.
The Crown Prosecutor: Very well, my Lord.
ACCUSED ACQUITTED. Mr. Justice Wood told the accus- the ed he had been nequitted on second count and, with the consent of the Crown, the first vent had been withdrawn.
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Vannie Higgins, one of the 38.5/ "Big Six" among New York's .8.1/8 racketeers, who has ten times been serious charges but 25 arrested on 21 always released for lack of evid -Reatre-ence sufficient to convict him, has been ambushed and killed by a rain of bullets from motor cars as he and his daughter. a child
Reven years of age, were leaving a hall where the child participated in a school play:
HOSPITAL.
ANNUAL REPORT ON WORK OF INSTITUTION
in
In the cast are such noted English players as C. Aubrey Smith, seen here Marion Davies' production of "The Inchelor Father" Warwick Ward, Itabert Loraine, Dorothy Boys and Frank Lawton. Basil Denn, noted director, adapted and produced "The Perfect Alibi for Radio Pieturos.
10.33 p.m.
Close Down.
(AB record in the above European pro- by Almonte. KIAMBIWATC kindly pullert Tang Fook Fiano Co.),
KZRM PROGRAMME.
Today's broadcast from the Mania station: 3. p.m.-Studio Music.
6.70 p.m.-Spanish Jofermational Pering. 0.30 p.m.formations! Period.
7 p.m.-Bay View Hotel Orchestra-Dinner
Munic.
7.10 p.m.Htudio Music.
7.40 p.m. tord Bervles Programme, Hp.m.-Victor Hall Hear. 1.80 p.m.-tien Dolo
chentrale.
Programme-Or-
9 p.m.-Doller Steamship President Taft
Orchestra. 10.30 p.m.-Ciss Down.
"Ambassador Bill." Marguerite Churchill's entrance on life's stage war a holiday affair. It tuok place on Christmas, Day. No one remembers when Marguerite de. elded to be an actress. She caught the idea young and never outgrew it. By 1927 she was Broadway's youngest lady. After early girlhood in hiengo, Buenos Airea and New York, she begun the study of dramatic artly well.
the Theatre Guild School, where she captured Winthrop Ames and Otto Kahn scholarship.
Bacon
and Tully Marshall. Lloyd famous as the director of Al Jolson's in highly successful pictures, was charge of the filming of "She Couldn't Say No," and he has done superlative-
ear and had a remarkable escape, The Big Trail," "Quick Mil- the good taste for which his produc-
His daughter was injured in one from death-Renter's Special Ser. vice.
A Different Ronald Colman. Ronald Colman in a film adaptation Then came a flock of engagements of the Sinclair Lewis' best-seller, "House of Shadow." "The Small "Arrowsmith," which is showing at Timer." "Skidding." "Night Hostess" the Central Theatre at 6.15 and 9.15 Her performances only for the Inst time and "The Wild Man of Bernco." ine performance in the last drew the to-day, is unusually interesting. This aliention of Winfield Sheehan, Fox picture is unlike any in which the vice-president in charge of production. dashing Colman has appeared. Un- Higgins was rushed to hospital, Next step-Hollywood. She played like any ever made, for that matter. Since the estabilahment of the where he died soon after admission important parts in "The Valiant," It is a mental movie, n dignified story Canton Hospital, 95 years ago, without revealing the names of "They Had to See Paris," "Born of the sincere young man in science.
Reckless,"
"Girls Demand Excite In making it, Samuel Goldwyn used As the Court was rising, the pri-probably no period of its history his assailants.
and "Riders of the Purpletions are famed. No phoney movie the has been so significant as the last
touches are added to weaken yoner commenced to address
twelve months from July 1, 1930 Puisne fudge.
Sage." "What does he any?" asked the to June 30, 1931, states the annual
Her latent featured portrayal is gripping reality of the story.
Mr. Colman's performance -a8 report, for 1980-31, just issued.
that of the Queen In Will Rogers' Fox Puiste Judge.
now Arrowsmith is probably the finest he comedy, "Ambassador Bill," showing at the King's Theatre. By has given. He is so completely con- ns devil-may-care matinee hero, accepts guerite Churchill is first choice vote of 20,000 Camplire Giris, Mar- vincing one forgets he is the dashing
the iden! American Girl." This him as the scientist. honour, like all others she wears with Lausanne, June 20.
characteristic modesty. Marguerite Very Important tariff reduction has suburn hair, brown eyes, and a are provided in a Belgian-Dutch becoming reluctance to talk about her. The ringle of for the new
agreement that has just been con- self. Hier only hobby, she says, is eluded, and on which a statement perfection of her art. will be lasued this afternoon. Luxembourg is to participate In the agreement.
the
A new Constitution for the Hos-
The interpreter replied:"le asks a special favour of your Lord-pital has been prepared. The Hospital was formally registered ship. He wants you to warn
with the city Department of Health: police not to ill-treat him."
The Criminal Sessions were ad- The Directors have authorized the Bale of a portion of the old site on journed sine die,
the city bund and the Immediate construction of a new hospital block there. Plans building are now nearly completed. The municipal government has promised $100,000 in exchange for tho Saf Tauen site and this money will be used for the construction of the new building.
HONGKONG SHARE
MARKET.
OFFICIAL SUMMARY BY STOCK EXCHANGE
Proposed Medical School. Moreover a complete layout on In some instances prices have fur the Lingnan University campus for ther receded, and this attracting at further development of the hos-
general
en-pital and plans for a medical tention, induced fair quiries all roundi.
Saten Unlon Insurances $140. Hotels (Cum. Rights) $11.20. Shanghai Lands Tls. 25.40. Hongkong Realties $11.00. Hongkong Trama $22.00.
Dairy Farms $284.
II.K. Govt. Loans 2 Premium. Вчуств.
Canton Insurances $1200.,
China Fire Insurances $600.
ILK, & K. Wharves $140.
H.K.
& W. Docks $18.
Providents (Old) 34.05,
Hotels (Cum. Rights) $11.10. Hotels (Rights) $70 cents. Hongkong Lands $70,
1.K. Realties $11.80. Yasminti Ferries (Old) $33%. Yaumali Ferries (Now) $32.
Lights (Old) $20. org Electrics $124. Cements (Combined) $18. Constructions (Old), $5.10. Constructions (New) $1.55. H.K. Govt. Loana 2% Premium.
Sellern. H.K. & K. Wharves $142. South China Motorn "B" $11.
TARIFF REDUCTIONS. IMPORTANT AGREEMENT AT
LAUSANNE
An important feature is that it
school in connexion with the Uni-been veralty, are being prepared.
Lausanne, June 20.
The Reigo-Dutch agreement has concluded, providing for a reciprocal lowering of tariffs Dr. P.J. Todd declined the in- ten per cent annually. vitation to continue as a member
of the hospital staff, but did not arrangement.--Reuter, vacate the premises occupied by
by
"She Couldn't Say No."
fashion.
Helen Hayes, as the student nurso who marries Arrowsmith, is charm. her personality ter keenly interesting. The minor roles are played by such distinguish- makes the conventional little charac
ed actors as Richard Beanett, A. E Anson, Beulah Bondi and Alec B. Francis.
It is a lignified, unusual film, a credit to its star and to the movies. It is your last chance to see it to
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It is an undeniable fact that Winnie Lightner, the famous comedienne of is open to any powers to join in vaudeville and musical comedy, is on a basis of reciprocity.-Router. chock-full of a most engaging variety
Ten Per Cent Cut.
of personality, and it is equally sure day and to miss it is to miss one of the the greatest screen achievements of that in "She Couldn't Say No"
the year. Warner Bros. and Vitaphone produe tlon which opens on Friday at the
"The Beggar Btudent." Queen's Theatre, she gets it over to the audio fiss Lightner in delightful, in a most remarkable
Spacious sellings, beautiful gowns, of Mark and the hilarious comedy All siates are free to join in the and in her characterization of a
"The BeggNT cabaret entertainer, who lavishen her Daly aro hut a few of the many Picture-goers Student" affection on a man, only to see him points of distinction
of an enjoyable even. dramatic sequences, and plays theming's entertainment when they go to hía patients and staff until Chalmers-Wesley Church of Que-turn to someone cl, and plays they here are assured
Which is surprising when one RCD "The Beggar Student" now show- February 15. It was then neces-bec..
Drs. F. Oldt and A. C. Siddallensiders that in the past aho has sary to make extensive repaira bo-
The plot deals with the efforts of fore the entire property could bo- are assigned to the Canton Hes been considered a comedienne first,ing at the Queen's Theatre, come available for the hospital'spital by the United Brethren Mis-last and always. The entire story is use. Since the early part of May, sion which nasumen their sup told against a background of night an amorous Colonel to win the lova 1981 the capacity was increased, port. Dr. W. W. Cadbury In clubs and theatres, and in these garish of a girl much younger than he is. from 35 to 65 beds and the admis- assigned for part time by the surroundings there in unfolded a When she spurns him he tries to put nions since that time have con-Trustees of Lingnan University. dramatic tale which is unusually of her in such a position that she will His support is largely contributed fective in its emotional appeal. The be glad to accept him in order to o
ntmosphere is wonderfully maintain capo from the consequencen. siderably increased,
by the Society of Friends Inc., and there is a sincerity on the his scheme fails provides the fun and Ald Appreciated. Referring to contributors, the nnd around Philadelphia. These part of the players which serves to frolle that go to make the world-
doctors thus give their services to raise this production to a high point famous operetta.
this gay Viennese comedy- report states:
Especial reference must be made the hospital without compensation among the Alm releases of the year.
Chester Morris, the brilliant young romance with excellent music and to the active participation of mis- thus making it possible for a much sionary sociotion In the work of greater amount of charity work to stage actor who registered such a catchy songs, Shirley Dale, the intest
plays the
leading male role by Lanco Fairfax, Jerry the hospital. Dr. J. O. Thomson's be accomplished than would other mention it in leading to fecture supported by Land Plays the lead, support by the United wise be the case.
Reports on the various depart- opposite Mies Lightner, and does it Verno and Mark Daly. Cinema-goers
in a manner which goes far to explain should note this fino British talklo Church of Canada, but a considor-
of the hospital show the his immediate elevation to virtual another illustration of what British. nble portion of his budget isments actually contributed by Mrs. K. S. number and type of enses trented, stardom. Other players who do good studios can do-as it is a picture
work are Sally Ellers, Johnny Arthur, everyone can and will enjoy. Reford of Montreal and by the and the progress made.
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EDGAR WALLACE'S LAST WISH
casting for the first time in my Ilfe because I came across a sim ple entry in my husband's engage- ments book-the only entry for
Queen Charlotte Hospital, cast Mrs. Edgar Wallace fullled
Mrs. Wallace appealed to lis one of her husband'e last wishes when she broadcast an appeal for tenors who had enjoyed her hus Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hos-band's books to support the Hos
pital and help to name an Edgar. pital..
"I am here," she said," "broad-| Wallace cot:
HIS WIDOW'S BROADCAST, this year Sunday, May