THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1934.
NEW CRISIS REPORTED THREATENING AMOY
Foochow Situation Still Obscure
FED UP WITH THE ARMY
“HANKOW ROAD WINDOW SMASHING AFFAIR
LINCOLNS PTE. .SENTENCED
John Henry Sanby, 21, a private
in the Lincolnshire Regiment, was
BATTLE FOR MONEY
FORMER OPIUM DEALERS
LITICATION NEARS
AN END
The sequel to litigation which
FIGHTING ON MAINLAND IN SOUTH
BERWICK ARRIVES IN FOOCHOW
"QUACK" ARRESTED
FALSE PRETENCES CHARGE
$250 FOR A PIECE OF PLASTER
at
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A serious. allegation was Obscurity veils the mili-by the police against a man named Hongkong Hotel Roof Garden brought before Mr. Wynne-Jones had its origin about 15 years ago, at the Kowloon Magistracy this is promised in an appeal begun
before Mr. Wynne-Jones morning on two charges of (1) before a Full Court this morning,tary situation in the Foo-Chan Kwok-wali, who was charged breaking into the ground floor of for the possession of $67,000 nt chow area, although the oc- Kowloon Magistracy this morning No. 12 Hankow Road, occupied by present held in legal custody.
Appellants are the Chul Tak Cupation of the city by the with obtaining $250 by false pre Mr. Bogdatsky, a jeweller, and
chau, living at No. 69 Cheungala- stealing three crystal necklaces, a Leong Firm, of 20, Des Voeux Chinese Navy seems to be teuces from an old man, Li Ying- white metal cigarette stand, a Road West, and Hung Yu-fai, an confirmed circumstantially. wan Road. "white metal cigarette box and added defendant who had already white metal clock, (2) maliciously obtained an infunction restraining shop-window glass the respondent, Hung Hues-ching, damaged
trading as the Hung Kai Sul Firm, valued at $200,
the money Defendant pleaded guilty to Amoy, from taking both charges.
from court.
Macnamara
rebel
com-
It was alleged by Detective Ser- The Berwick has arrived and gent Kennedy that defendant re- the situation may soon be clarified. presented himself to be a médical practitioner, and obtained $250 Meanwhile, it is reported that a from the complainant for a certain neck. It was now crisis, as far as it affects treatment in the Mr. H. G. Sheldon and Mr. Leo foreign interests, is threatening instated that he obtained $250 for It was stated by Detective Inspector Razeskwy that the shop. D'Almada, jnr.. Instructed by Mr. the Amoy area. The report sug- sticking a piece of plaster on the window of No. 12, Hankow Road F. F. Nash, represented appellants gests that deprived of an outlet complainant's neck.
Mr. II. C. was broken at about 12.30 a.m. on and Saturday, but nobody knew who instructed by Mr. F. H. Loscby, to the sea nt Foochow, the XIXth Route Army are making a drive did it. He was informed of the appeared for respondent.
Outlining the facts leading upwith the view to securing control of occurrence and at once set out to
the action, counsel for
ap- Amoy. make inquiries. While he was to still pursuing enquiries at about pellants said that about 40 years
the - Fighting between 8 a.m., defendant walked up to ago four brothers of the name of him in ilankow Road and said. "Hung founded the Kal Sui Opium forces and the outposts of the firm at Amoy and at some time force lauded by Nanking at Amoy did that."
Defendant then took the police during the firm's history deposited. is reported to have broken out on oficer back to the Shamshuipo the money, under dispute with the the mainland near the southern Camp where the articles mention-Chul Tak Loong firm of Hongkong; Fukien port. Further details are
Two of the brothers died and ed in the charge were recovered.
their respective places in the firm "FED UP WITH ARMY",
FOOCHOW CHANGE-OVER.' Asked by his Worship why he were filled by a son of each, one Yu-fai. committed the offences, defendant of them being Hung
Foochow, Jan. 15. stated he had nothing to say, but When opium traffic became illegal,
arose between the The Kuomintang regime has been Inspector Rozeskwy told the Court dissension
results of restored in Fooehow, and the flag that in a statement to the police, partners, one of the defendant sald he was "fed up which was that they all attempted of "white sun on blue sky". is again to obtain possession of the deposit. flying over the Government and with the Army."
In October of 1930 Hung Huca-public buildings.
Jacking.
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His Worship said, judging by
The inhabitants of the city, who the circumstances as related by ching issued a writ and began an the police, the charge of theft action as a result of which the held themselves in breathless readi- could not stand because it was Chul Tak Loong paid into court ness for the fighting to spread to
Hung Yu-fui Inter
Foochow from Shulkow, discovered obvious that defendant had no in- $89,000. tention of keeping the property for "fortuitously heard of this and change of regime almost over- himself and he had given himself coming to Hongkong obtained an night without knowing the cause.
Injunction of restraint. up voluntarily to the police.
Defendant was discharged on
Sir Joseph Kemp gave judgment, Admiral Chen Shao-kuen, the the count of theft, but convicted on various summonses at the end Nanking Minister of Navy, entered malicious of 1992 and it was on the one Foochow last evening and immedi- charge of damage, for which he was een-affecting the deposit that the pre-ately summoned a conference of his tenced to a month's hard labour. sent appeal was taken.
01 the
: GODOWN BLAZE
AT HUNGHOM
BRIGADE STILL ON
SCENE
Since 2.30 o'clock this morning, afire has been raging in the Chan Hing Godown at Winslowe Street, Hunghom.
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subordinates regarding the men- Legal argument was given dur-sures to be taken to maintain order. ing the rest of the hearing which Is still proceeding,
FIGHT OVER “SQUEEZE"
LORRY DRIVER AND 1.G.P.'S COOLIE
£1
lorry-
After receiving the money, de- fendant made himself scarce and was never seen near the plainant's house again. The com- plainant's son, Li Shiu-lyn, heard of the matter and made a report to the Shamshuipo Police, who arrested the defendant after a long search.
When arrested, defendant had in his possession 21 stethoscope, various bottles of medicine and pamphlets bearing the mark of The Chung Wah Hospital, Pok- fulam."
Is Worship:--Have you Isulted the medical authorities
this case?
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Sergeant Kennedy:-No, your Worship.
His Worship:-Before action is taken, I think you ought to consult accused of aiding and abetting, the medical authorities. There denied the charge, but admitted the should be another and more serious theft.
chargo,
re-
The case was accordingly
to-morrow after- manded antil noon.
PICKPOCKETS
GAOLED:
$
In the process of the change of TWO YOUTHS CAUGHT control, no incident involving foreign life and property occurred.
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IN ACT
Inspector Andrew said the first youth claimed he was 16 years of age, but he was taken before Mr. Hamilton, the First Magistrate, who was of the opinion he was 18.
District Watchman No. 134 said on Saturday afternoon he was on duty with Watchman No. 52 in Queen's Road Central. When nearing Peel Street, they noticed defendants approaching the two elected them of pick pocketing. They observed them to go into the Butterfly piecegoods The main body of the rebel force Twn youths, Lam Chenng and shop, at No. 148, and saw the first is withdrawing toward southern Chan So, stood in the dock at the defondant put hila. right hand Fukien. They will probably re-Central Police Court this morning, across his body, and, under the move the so-called "People's Gov-before Mr. Balfour, charged in shield of his left hand, extract-the ernment" to Changchow, which will connection with the theft of a live money from the complainant's be their last stronghold.-Central dollar bill from a married woaian, overcoat pocket. He passed the News.
Cheung lu, nt, Queen's Road Cen-money to the second defendant. tral-
The Magistrate passed-sontonce The Arst defendant denied steal of two months' hard labour on ing, while the second who was each defendant.
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BLOCKADE CALLED OFF.
Chan Lam, formerly
Amoy, Jan. 15. driver, and So Fung, formerly em- Shipping traffic in Amoy has ployed by the Hon. I. G. P. as a been fully resumed following a coolle, were charged before Mr. Nanking order for the calling off of
Detective Sergeant
DAY BY DAY NEWS IN BRIEF THERE IS NO RESTRAINING MEN'S Į
"Manila Shivers Under Cold Wave".
The origin of the outbreak is not known, but it appears to have broken out very suddenly, and the greater part of the building was already in fames when the Wynne-Jonea at the Kowloon the naval blockade of Fukien ports. Fire Brigade received a call, and Magistracy this morning with A report from up-country states brought all its resources to bear disorderly conduct.
Lamont located
that traffle in the interior is de- TONGUES OIL PEN WHEN CHARGED declares a Manila newspaper, which on the premises. At 11 o'clock
by numerous irregular WITH A LITTLE VANITY.-Washing goes on to explain that the thermo-
meler dropped to 63.5 degrees! this morning, the engines had not stated that defendants were soldiers who have seized motor cars toll. returned to the Kowloon Station, caught fighting in Shanghai Street and lorries for military transporta-
The building and goods, which yesterday afternoon. The first tion while a mumber of bridges To-morrow's meeting of the H.Ktween Lieutenant Derrick Ronald belong to a private Chinese firm, man was formerly a forry-driver have been destroyed apparently for Rotary Club will be addressed are insured,
but his licence was cancelled in the purpose of delaying the advance Rotarian A. Swann, who will speak on Inter. May, 1932.
Knowing that the of the Central Government forces."Rotary and War" The godown which was almost second defendant was employed by Central News. totally destroyed was a large one, the 1: G, P., he went to him some measuring 110 ft. by 35 ft. It was time ago to see about getting his owned by Leung Hing-shing, who licence reinstated, and for the used it both as a godown and as sum of $5 So Fung offered to fix a match-factory.
the matter for him.
effected.
It was not until noon that all dunger passed, and the firemen were able to withdraw.
SQUABBLE OVER MONEY MAN INJURED WITH SHOEHORN
TRAFFIC TANGLE
MISHAP
RESULT OF FOOLISH JUMP Compilentions ensued when Chinese
recklessly passenger
C.E.C. MEETING.
The engagement is announced be-
by Ferguson, Royal Navy, of Rledon. Cheltenham, and Betsy Annia, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Eustace, formerly of Hongkong.
Those interested in the suggested formation of a Cornish Society in
Miss Muriel Lester, the well-known Hongkong are reminded of the meet peace advocate, preached at the ing which is to take pince at the morning service at the Union Church, South China Morning Post Board Kowloon, yesterday. The service was nt 5.45 p.m. to-morrow conducted by Rev. E. L. Allen and the Room
choir rendered the anthem "O Saviour (Tuesday).
of the World."
Ying Yee-shing, went away from Hongkong to Kenginoon on Thursday An enjoyable concert in aid of the night, having been banished for ten School library fund was given by years, returned during the week-end, students of St. Agnes's Girls' College. and on his being charged before Mir. on Saturday night in the hall of St. Balfour in the Central Police Court Paul's Girls' College. A large gather this morning was sentenced to nine ing was present, and thoroughly en- months' hard labour.
foyed the Chinese and English plays presented by the students, including
numbers.
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Shanghal, Jan. 15, With the fall of Foochow, the The fire le belleved to have been After parting with his $5, the Central Government leaders will caused by a carelessly used light. first defendant did not meet So hereafter concentrate their atten- Owing to the nature of the con Fung again until yesterday, when tion toward drawing up plans to be tonts, the fire was of a most he demanded the return of his submitted to the Fourth Plenary Session of the Kuomintang Central intense character, but fortunately money. So Fung refused to pay. Executive Committee, which in firemen succeeded in limiting it and there was a fight. to the godown, leaving the other His Worship:We won't go into scheduled for the 20th Inst, for the Kodowns unaffected.
the matter of the $6 as it has rehabilitation of the country in The total loss caused by the fire nothing to do with the charge. I'll general and the famine, and war- amounts to $12,000, which is more bind both parties over in $60 to stricken zones in particular. than covered by the Insurance keep the peace for six months. Regarding the national defence "Berkeley Square," the film featur-dancing and singing n
problem, it is learned that certain ing Lesile foward and Heather Angel, C.E.C. members will suggest the draw large audiences to the King's At the annual general meeting of establishment of a National De-Theatro during the week-end. It is the Europe-American Returned Stu fonce Committee in the Central a remarkable film, quite unusual in dents Union held on the 11th instant, Government with the object of co-type, and is noteworthy alike for the the officers elected for the ensuing ordinating all- national defence magnificent acting of the principals year were as follows:-President, Mr.. plans. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and the effective settings and atmos-in-shing Lo; Hon. Secretary, Mr. Peter Sin; Hon, Treasurer, Mr. Wong la recommended as chairman of the phere. Should not be missed.
Mon-kwong: Committee, Messrs. M. K. committee.--Central Nows.
Chol Lol, a casual inbourer at the Lo, K. L. Chau, Andrew Cheung and Talkoo Dockyard. was this morning 1. 8. Wan. sentenced to a month's imprisonment, Contral
Sub-Inspector. Baker, before H.M.S. Berwick, which left by Mr. Hamilton, at the Gage jumped out of a moving tram Hongkong early yesterday mor in Attacked by a gang
of iron cable from the Dock this morning, charged the mistresses anchai. Street, Ng Chiu, n
the Docks, received three months' Cheung King and Li Kiu were ench trader, was struck in the chest and Street and Queen's Road East, arrive this morning but no news yard. Chan Yoo, also employed at of four sly brothels in
has yet been received of her ar- Imprisonment for the theft of a fined $250 or four months' imprison- received an injury to his face Wanchai, yesterday.
A motor car on the point of rival, Kung- with a shoehorn. Chan
quantity of nickel. He had a pre-ment, and Wong Sze and, Foo. Sam vious conviction.
were each fined $100, or two months. hing, described as a shop keeper, passing the tram had to pull up
sharply to nyold Foreign warships standing by
The first two accused admitted pre- was arrested and appeared before and awerved
It struck at Foochow in addition to the
When Lam Puyeung appeared bevious convictions. Mr. Balfour In the Central Police runing the man down.
Central Court this morning, charged with a ricksha hugging the pavement, Berwick are I.M.S. Will Swan fore Mr. Balfour in the
The health bulletin of Eastern porta Assault. He admitted pushing the and sent the coolle sprawling for- (British Destroyer), the Japanese Police Court this morning, charged
a for the week ended January 0 shows ward. In saving himself from cruiser Kuma, and the Japanese with the unlawful possession of
wrist watch, he stated he was formor- the following cases of infectious complainant.
Sub-Inspector J. Dredge saldin more serious injury the evolle Destroyer Hokaze.
ly employed as a cook to the Euro-diseases-Plague; Bassein 2 cases. Other vessels there aro the peans at the Water Police Station, Cholera: Bombay 1 case, Calcutta 15 complainant owed the defendant sprained his wrists.
Fortunately, the car by this!
Chinese cruisers Ning Hal and Det-Sorgt. Edwards said defendant cases. Madras 4 cases. Small-pox; Bomo money. They met last night when the defendant was in com-time had pulled up, and there were lini Chou and the gunboats Chiang was arrested in the Kin Sang pawn Alexandria 1 enne, Baghdad 1
shop The no other casualties.
attempting to pawn the watch. Beirut 12 cason. Bassein 9 case, Bom- pany with some friends,
The ricksha puller was sent to Yuan and Chu Tung.
When questioned by a detective, he hav 4 casex, Calcutta ai caser, Karach first sald ho bought it at Kowloon and a cases, Madras 20 cases, Rangoon 4 by one of the latter, who all dis-hospital.
then said that a clansman had given; casos, Tourane-1 caso. The following. appeared. The shoohorn was not
the watch to him. A fine of 360 or ports report the presence of small- found.
pox:-Canton and Shanghai. one month's gaol was imposed.
BERWICK DUE TO-DAY.
Mr.
traveling near the junction of Arsenal ning for Foochow was expected to lengthy, for the theft of four | Hamilton, at the Central Magistracy
face injury, he alleged, was caused
bond of $15 to be of good 'be- Defendant was bound over, in a haviour for six months.
Foochow, Jan. 15. H.M.9. Berwick has arrived at Pagoda Anchorngo.
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