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NOTES OF THE DAY
„LEAGUE WEAKNESS
FILM EVIDENCE IN CRIME CASES
By F. W. MEMORY
At. Chesterfield Police Court not long ago a cinematograph film taken by a police cons- table was produced in evid ence for the first time in the history of British Justice. The possibilities and limit- ations of the cinema as na nið to crime detection are dis- cussed in the following article.
They hold that while it is common practice to accept a "still" photo- graph as evidence, there can ba no objection to elne-films. They are alive to the fact that photographs
can be "doctored" but conskler the risk Involved in faking evidenc
The Very Idea!
IN LIGHTER VEIN
Jimson was rolating his experi ences In India.
dip when I spotted three gladiators "I was taking my usual morning making for me, so I had to swim for dear life!"
You mean navigatora-come-
"Well, what are gindiators?" "Gladiators? Why, they're n
sort of flower grown from bulbs."
申
HIS MIDDLE NAME "And so you love spinach ?" "Yes, it's my middle name." "Really?"
"Yes, Tamas Sandy MacPhor- Яon."
"Emperor Iinics Selasalo's zo- pented appeals to "the League of Nations la one Geneva cannot ignore, Ethiopia has formally and drama- tienlly invoked Article XV of the Covenant Ba a protection against Italian preparations for war and if the Lengue is to retain more than a shadow of nutliority or respect --it must set in the dispute between Italy and Abyssinin, says the Christian Sciruce. Monitor. Tem-
of this kind would be too great un-thing like a crocodile?" interposed porising has only made the situa-
less, of course, the issues Involved | Johnson. tion worse. Already Italy han spent more than £10,000,000 on thin
were tremendously important to somebody possessed of unilmited adventure. And every day the
well- hopes of martini conquest officially
money. "Even then," aroused in the Italian people become CICIENCE with all its innovations known practitioner told me, "I more difficult to satisfy. As do the ▶ is fast becoming the hand-to get at the truth by cross-examin- think the lawyers would be able demands made by Bome on Addis maiden of Justice. The latest ing the human witness who ten- Ababa. Fortunately it is believed that hostilities cannot break out development is the Introduction of¦dered the film as evidence." When until the summer rainy season is
the technique of the cinema into all these pros and cons are eon- ended. But as things stand to- the courts of law to secure the sitlered the fact remains that the day, the weather of East Africa is conviction of offenders. The enter evidence which will satisfy the court is competent to accept any 'the principal assurance of peace. The Council, at the very moment of prise shown by the Chief Constable judge and jury or the magistrates receiving Ethiopia's appeal for help. of Chesterfield in causing a film to trying the ease. They are the was deciding to wash its hands of be prepared as evidence has given assessors of fact, and it has to bo any effort to apply the sanctions those concerned with the adminis admitted that at Chesterfield the earlier decreed against Paraguay. tration of the jaw much to think The film was most convincing to chairman of the justices said, It was agreeing to leave mediation about. We are fully equipped for any of the Chaco dispute to five South
What they are asking is the Bench," although, it must be American countries. Apparently
-How far can a film be accepted added, the defendants protested the disposition in Geneva is to follow na trustworthy evidence? Noth-that it was by no means satisfac-ment."
similar course in' Africa. So far tng, they know, is more untrue; it has been left to extra-League than the old saying "a photograph diplomacy. If this course is con-
cannot lie. Moders photography, tinued, it will soon be clear that the League does not operate in particularly of the kind associated Asia, America 01 Africa. How with film cameras, is among the long, then, will it retain any utilitygrent deceptions of the world, It
can almost prove that white. That is hardly a character- istie of an impeccable witness; nnd It Is from that angle that those whose duty it is to see that justice is done must regard it. I have had the opportunity of discussing this problem with some of the leading authorities in this country. This is what a clerk of assize says:
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Europe? To
unoticial observer it would appear that every nation which recognises the need for callctive peace action shondd seek to strengthen the genuine Belle Baker. TEUFL-On Saturday, 22nd June, collective system represented in the 19:15, at the Kung Yih Hospital Geneva ideal. World opinion may (Sun Yat Sen University Hospi- not have become very vical on this fal), Cunton, Ignaz, Captain of the quarrel, but it is defuite. Nordeutscher Lloyd Bremen 8.3. is the usual condemnation of a bully Bremerhaven, aged
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years and in addition a suspicion that the The funeral will take place on balty has been given a free hand by Tuesday, 25th June, 1936, at 5330 other
powers for selfish o'clock.
at the Protestant If marshalled through the Lengue, Cemetery. Studs Road Entrance. this judgment might be strong enough to cause even fl Duce to question whether the game were worth the candle. Surely there is some better guarantee of peace than rain?"
Choir of St. Margaret's Westminister. B-8107 thapsody in Blue (Gershwin). Banjo Solo
"Naughty Marietta" Excerpts. Banjo Solo 1-8312 You and the night and the music, Comedienne
Erbert 'enry 'epplethwaite. Camedienne ... B-8387 Old Bohemian Town
Cara Ma
DA-1391 Four man's garden. Tenor
Friend O' Mine,
Tenor
DA-1391 Lore thee (Grieg). Tenor
Parted. Tenor
DA-1101 Candle Light, Tenor
E- 534
An old snered lullaby. Tenor
None but the weary tenet. Contralto
Dedication (Schumann). Contralto
Ken Harvey. Ken Harvey. Gracie Fields. .Girneit Fields, Alfredo and his Orchestra. Alfredo and his Orchestra.
J. McCormack.
...J. McCormack.
..R. Crooks, .R. Crooks.
J. McCormack.
J. McCormack.
M. Olczewska.
M. Olezewska.
E. Schumann.
E. Schumann.
- 555 Cradle Song (Mozart). Soprano
- 552 Nightingale Song. Soprado
Do not be Cruel. Soprano
E. Schumann.
Warning and Up there on the HHL Soprano...E. Schuman. C-2726 St. Patrick's Night'
Pts., and 2
S. MOUTRIE &
York Building
The
Thongkong Telegraph.
Voen talking with Orchestra, ather
Chater Road
MONDAY, JUNE 24, 1935.
AIR ATTACK PRECAUTIONS
CRITICS DON'T HELP
reasons.
This from an American whose opinions are always valu- able and whose criticians
we
black is
"While I am not prepared to say that such evidence as could be pro- vided by a cinematograph Alm is not admissible, 1 do say that it will have to be regarded with the great-
est eure and caution.
tory.
WHERE IDLENESS PAYS "The boss likes to see me idle." "How is that?"
This is the complaint depart-
AMBITION REALIZED Editor's Son: "Did you ever
OHI
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Actually the credit for the appli- cation of cinematography to the detection of crime in this country have a great ambition when you is claimed by ex-Detective-Inspec- were a boy my age?" tor Charles Leach, of Scotland Editor: "Certainly. My Yard. By its means at the Guild-wish was to wear long pants. I hall Police Court, London, last year got my wish, because, if there is he secured the conviction of three anyone else in this county that men on n charge of theft. This, wears his pants longer than I do.
f'd like to meet him." however, was one of those cares in which it was known that a crime was being committed and the dim- culty was to identify the offenders; the cine-camera, skilfully used,
The judge was trying to secure solved the problem. This is the feld in which cinematography will a jury for the frind of n criminal. probably play a great part, al-A man was being questioned as to though doubtless it is not beyond his fitness for jury service. the possibilities of science to pro- "Do you believe ἐπ capital
cine-camera which will | punishment?" asked the judge. dure #
"Yes," replied the man, "if it operate in subdued light and keep watch and guard over jewellers isn't too severe." snfes and bankers' strong rooms during the hours of night, That, however, is a matter for the future.
THE REASON
"Criminais rarely advertise the fact that they are about to com- In the hands of the official police mit a crime, and it is hardly cun- Am camera can no doubt be used had the same cook for a year?"
"Do you mean to say that you've
"Yes, we took a long cruise on
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PRE-HEATED.
journalceivable that a reliable human wit-to great advantage in establishing ness equipped with a cine-camera identity and association-it has would be on the spot when a crime even been suggested that a cine-four yacht, and she couldn't swim." is committed, unless possessed of talking apparatus should be in- pre-knowledge. It is this pre-stalled at Scotland Yard for the knowledge that opens the door to purpose of recording the voluntary doubt it is capable of so much confessions of persons accused of which may be turned to damning | crime. But in the hands of un- evidence by photography.
scrupulous people, engaged perhaps on divorce Inquiries, it can be made an Instrument for defenting the unds of justice.
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respect, But in this instance it seems a trifle out of place for an In common with the people of American newspaper to condemn countries in Europe, League policy or the League's lack C-2727
The Leek-Selection Pla, 1 and 2 ....London Palladium Orchestra, Britons at Home are joining in of action in various crises which C-2733 The Nation's Loyalty Pets., 1 and 2
have recently arisen. Too often, .....Aldershot Tattoo. What has been described as C-2734 Homage March
as in this Halo-Abyssinian in- Light Symphony Orchestra.dodging the hombs."
"Then, too, it must be remem- They are cident, the League is placed in a Concert Waltz-"Jaymusness"
Light Symphony Orchestra. being taught to don gas-masks position in which a move in any examined, and if deliberately pro- bered that a film cannot be cross- C-2735 Accession Memories Pris., 1 and 2 Band of the Coldstream Guards, and scuttle oft underground on direction C-2738 Jubiler Dance Memories (1910-1935) New Mayfair Orchestra, the approach of "enemy" air-consequence to its future.
may prove of grave duced by a witness, that wilpens Prie.. and 2
New Muyinir Orchestra, craft, leaving their cities more Lengue does not interfere and at the hands of counsel.
If the will be prepared for any eventuality
A capable photographer and ac- C-2739. Jubilee Music Hall Parade (1910-1914) Jubilee Music Hall Parade (1914-1921)
for less invisible to the airmen prevent aggression against Abys
complished actors could imperson- Examination Question: "If a C-2740 Jubilee Music Hat Parade (1922-1932)
Jabove. There is nothing comic sinia it will have lost all shadow "There is just one other point: ate anyone and provide "ocular"
that His demonstration of guilty association sold it for $10.94, how much did man paid $18.35 for a coat and Jubilee Music Hall Parade (1933-1935)
I um not at all sure for amusing about this. business, of authority and respect." If it
which is being taken very seri. does intervene it will lose another Majesty's judges will regard with where none existed. In America he gain or lose by the sale 7"
of the members which make even
favour any attempt on a large scale CO., LTD. ously everywhere. In Germany; a little authority possible.
Johnnie's Answer: "He lost on Italy to turn their courts into cinema
the dollars but gained on the France, America, Italy
has threatened more than once to Britain, air forces have been in-resign from the League if her creased-in some cases they have affairs are meddled with needless- even been doubled. #BBES33550SSSSSS factories are working at full the support of Germany and Japan Aircrafty. Already the League has lost (pressure turning out bombers for similar reason. It cannot and fighters. Pilots and obser-afford to offend its powerful ad vers are being trained post-haste. America were a sworn defender of herents further. But perhaps if We are being reminded that "it the peace of the world, a member is well for the man in the street of the fraternity at Geneva which, to know that there is no power on in spite of its faults and its un- carth that can prevent him from avoidable weaknesses, does try to being bombed. Whatever people stop wars and defend rinorities, may tell him, the bomber will there would be fewer challenges always get through'. There to League authority. As it is, is no defence except offence, American journals are scarcely in which means that you have to a position' to criticise an organisa- kill more women and children whose netions are disinterested whose nima are high and more quickly than the enemy in and in which the people of the order to save yourself." That is United States consider it too dan- Mr. Baldwin's analysis of the gerous to accept responsibility. present situation, and that is the
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hearsing for the "real thing"-TO-DAY'S MOTORING TIP though fortunately the rehear- sals lack the greater part of the "local colour" of a real air raid, Whether the rehearsals can be |effective against a massed attack
by the great bombers of to-day which are as different from the bombers of 1918 as the modern rifle is from the blunderbuss only a real air attack could show. For one cannot rehearse the panic which would seize the vast population of any largo city in the event of a real raid with Recently the writer came across modern bombers. But at least a motorist who was in 'trouble they serve to remind all and with the electrical equipment. He every one of us of the fact that had been nearly an hour trying the only real defence against air to locate the cause for the gradually attack is to ensure that such diminishing light from the lamps. It was only a case of a fuse be attack shall never be delivered.tween the dyname and the battery, The events of past months have so the latter was nearly discharged, served to bring people every- The owner of the car did not inve whero face to face with the im- the leaat Idea where the fuse was minent peril of aerial warfare, located. When it was shown to For that very reason, there are him it was only the work of a few better chances of an air agree-minutes to right the wrong. The ment to-day than at any time wise owner knows his car through- since the war. Europe may be,
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and on the Continent films have for years played their part in detection of crime and the admin- istration of justice, Fifteen years ago the United States police made Curiously enough, I find that the practice of filming convicted capable is the strong point made tions so that should they ever be deception of which photography is criminals under all possible condi by those who would be thought to "wanted" again their pictures champion the film-those engaged could be thrown on all screens In Aware of what they accomplish in every mannerism and so making in the cinema industry itself. the country, demonstrating their the studios, they are not prepared their detection comparatively easy. to say that a film can be accepted More recently talking films have at its face value without very been admitted as evidence, while Ing testimony. That, too, is the structed crimes has been used to strong and independent support-in France the filming of recon- attitude of criminal lawyers with obtain confessions from suspected whom I have discussed the matter. persons.
"If I pass this next examination, I'll never think again as long
as I live."
JUST LIKE THAT Husband (in new car): "The engine is overheated."
don't you turn off the radiator?" Wife (calmly): "Then why
ANOTHER MAN
"Who writes the advertisements
for the bank?"
"I don't know, but I'm sure it ian't the same man that makes the loans."
CHINESE WEDDING
TWO WELL-KNOWN CHINESE FAMILIES UNITED
St. John's Cathedral was the scene of a pretty wedding on Saturday afternoon, when Miss Rosaline Wong, the fifth daughter of Mr.
Wong Kwok-shuen, General Manager of the National Commercial Savings Bank. became the brido of Mr. Lam Chik- auen, second son of the late Mr. Iam Woo, the well-known building, con- tractor. The Rev. Li Kau-yan off- ciated.
The bride prosonted a charming picture as she walked to the altar on the arm of her father, by whom she was given away. She was dressed in white allk and laco and carried a bouquet of white gladioli.
The
Wong were the Misnos
and Wong Mai-lai, who were dressed in pink and yellow
organdle respectively.
Each
carried
bride's
a bouquet of Chinese dalsies.
Master Lam Tauf-chuen, the bri nephew, acted as train-bearer, -
The bridegroom, who has just zo turned to the Colony
having
I studied at the Maasaitensti-
tute of Technology in America, was attended by Bir. Lam Yu-kwong, who performed the duties of best-man.
A large gathering witnessed the ceremony, following which the
Party proceeded to the Roof Garden of Gloucester Building, where a
Accop Lion was held Mr. Peter H.S
.in a brief and witty peach, proposed a toast to the health and happiness of the bride and heldegroom, and Mr. Lam: Yu-kwong, the best-man, ze pended on their behalf.NE
Mr. and Mrs. Lam Chik-man: will pend their honeymoon in America;