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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1935.
THE
HOW BURGLAR
WAS CAUGHT
CLEVER ELECTRIC LIGHT DODGE
An ingenious trap set by the fokin of the Canadian Cafe. Leighton Hill Road, put an end to the activities of a burglar, who was arrested and ap peared before Mr. W. Schould, at the Ce
Central Magistracy, this morning two charges of Intering on the stairway of No. 70 Percival Street, second floor, at 8.30 p.m. on Decem-- ber 2, and possession of three car. penter's tools for an unlawful pur pore.
on
IRELAND. LOYAL TO LEAGUE
INDEPENDENCE IN NO WAY AFFECTED
DE
VALERA'S POLICY
Dublin, Dee. 4.
It appears that the fokis lived on the floor, but as they had to work all A resolution demanding that the day at the Cafe they kept the door Free State Government should claim locked, with no-one in charge. On from the League of Nations recogni- Tuesday morning, one of the fokis tion of Ireland's independence and it had occasion to return to the floor, it were unaccorded that the Free and he found signs of someone having State should withdraw from the attempted to break open the panela Geneva, was heavily defeated at the of the door. He knew that the third Fianna Fail Convention here
to-day. Door was vacant, so he called The Another resolution commending fokia and they enter the Free State Government's policy other ed the vacant floor. There they was carried with one dissenting voice. found that the lock of the door had Mr. Eamon De Valera, the President been forced open, and in the kitchen of the Free State Goverment, do they found a cardboard box contain League did not help it, it did
clared that if their membership in the it did not ing three carpenter's tools.
prevent their working for the unity and independence of their country.
Later, replying to a question in the Dall, Mr. De Valera sald that rumours of negotiations between the Govern-
without foundation. State Reuter.
CLEVER DODGE
to the cloner, and through the hole) ment of Great Britain and the Free
Suspecting that someone was a ing to commit a burglary at their premises, they made a hole in
the nor, and fastened a piece of string to their
switch in the floor be- neath, so that
that if
to anyone attempted the door the lights in the floor
would
on. About 8.30 1,511.
m. the string moved and the lights went on, and they made a dash for stairway. The burglar, also see- ing the string, thought there was something miss and dashed down the stairs into the street, where he was arrested by a passerby. At the Police Station he admitted the tools were his and that he had planned the
with another man, etective Sergeant
the
were
YEAR IN GAOL FOR SNATCHER
SEVEN PREVIOUS CONVICTIONS
BODIKER CASE DEFENCE
FURTHER EVIDENCE
CALLED
Further evidence was enlled, fot the defence of Messra. Bodiker & Co,
at the Supreme Court this morning in the case in which they are being Bued for $68,500 by the Ying Wah Co.. of Canton, for alleged wrongful conversion.
which was adjourned i from yesterday, is being tried by the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor. Mr. Leo D'Almada Jnr. together with Mr. F. C. Jenkin, K.C., Instructed by Mr. J. T. Prior, were for the defence, and Mr. Eldon Potter, K.C., instructed by Mr.
E.S.C. Brooks, represented the plaintiff Arm.
in their pocket and
The ctuse
neo for the plaintiff was that the defendants wrongfully converted half of the wolfram dre stored in their place as security for a louti of $97,440, and that they took advantage of the property, gambled in exchange, put the
difference The defence, in its pleadings, con tended that the conversion was made in accordance with an oral agreement, whereby they had the right to do so.
The examination of Chan Plu-she, Co., clerk of Messrs. Bodikor and was continued by Mr. D'Almația re- lating to the events of January 31 when Chan Ham-on, of the Ying Wah firm, was alleged to have agreed to shipment to Europe of 50 tons of wolfram ore. Witness said that the
next day two cheques were paid to Ying Wah, Later, Chan Ham-on protested about the, opening of some of the bags of ore in Ilongkong
A MISTAKE
Mr. D'Almada recalled that Chan Hem-on said he left for Shanghal on February 6, and witness suggesteil that this was a mistake, as he inter- viewed him on that mornbig.
Witness agreed tha
that on or about
March 4. Mr. Bediker wrote to Ying: Wait
for a further margin. asking
secuting, asked Mr. 8, p Mr. Macfadyen at the Central Mngini. Chan Ham-on called at the office |
to take
fountain
Li Yin, aged 25, appeared before inetious view of the case, as there racy on a charge of theft of
been had
pen, the property of an old man named similar house-breaking enter in Wanchni recently
Li Woli, at Queen's Road Central. - in which
Detective Sergeant Byron, prosecut- carpenter's tools were used. In fact,
was A set of tools with the same marking stated that complainant
walking along Queen's Road Central on them had been found after n burglary in house in Morrison Hill near the Central Market when he met
the defendant who was
"district A
Rond two months aga.
a consequence of this about March 7 and Mr. Bodiker then typed out a document as to the analysis of and weight of the ore.
Mr. Chan Ham-on objected to the word "custody in the document, saying that it made it appear that
Bodiker.
Mr. Schnfield sentence defendant the opposite directioning the ore had been sold to . Messrs.j
Complelked on
Witness denied that Chun Ham-on
to three months' hard labour on each watchman then observed defendant made a protest when Mr. Bodiker
complainant's left charge, the sentences to run consecu-slip his hand into
left informed him on March 17 that the breast
and extract the fountain Foods hid tively.
gone to Europe, Mr. pen. Defendant WRA immediately arrested by the district watchman and dikor, he said, then naked Mr. Ham-on how much he wanted dropped the pen.
knew for the goods and was told $50 a picul, nothe
on which, Mr. Bodiker said, was too high. of his loss and had for several yards before the district Cheung, the other partner of Ying watchman made it known to him. Wah saw Mr. Bodiker several times When defendant's record was hand-about the price but wanted 373 ed to his Worship, it was revealed that for an immediate sale, whereas Mr. he had seven
from the person, $67.
4
GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL LOCAL EXCHANGE RATE
(Continued from Page 1.) fluctuations through the action of speculators and other interests out- ale the Colony, to the detriment of our own legitimate commercial and industrial interests.
for Vous convictions, the Nodiker would not offer more than! mutence of us, year's hand Inbour Mr, D'Almada said it WAM Bug-
gestel that Chan Ham-on, Cheung and Hon of Ying Wah visited Mr. Bodiker on March 20 and said they had brought $41,000 odd to redeem the goods.
was imposed, together with two
police years
supervision. Defendant asked that lighter sentence should be imposed, as he had all his money taken away from him by flues and was
thus
us forced to steni.
Witness said that this was untrum, | 66 After fall discussion with the fleads His Worship remarked that if this
FIRST DEAL of the three British note-insuing banks, had been his first offence he would Cross-examined by Mr. it has been
deelded, with their con consider the plea, but found it was in-witness said he knew Chan Hant-on currence, that action should be ben possible to do so in view of defendant's and the others. He agreed that his
and to enable record
was the first deal with the Ying the Government to restrict fluctu- ations in the exchange within such limits as may soc desirable from time...ta Ume..
to
in
be tho
RE-FINANCING LOANS
RAPID SUCCESS OF PLAN
THE METHODS The method
proposed to adapted is set out first six clauses of the Bill before the Council. These have been dis синко!
in detail with the Heads of the three banke, who fully concur in their provisions. It consists in the es- tablishment of an Exchange Fund,
London, Dec. 4. which will have power to buy or to
Rapid succes to-day alteniled the sell foreign exchange at rates which Government's £300,000,000 re-financ will be fixed by the Colonial Treasurering loans. Lists for £100,000,000 of after consultation, with an Advisory one per cent. Treasury bonds, 1930- Committee, consisting of himself as 1941, were closed after having been Chairman, Mr. V. M. Grayburn, rapre open one hour. Those for 2200,000, senting the three note-issuing banka, 000 of 2% per cent. funding loan, und Mir, N. E. Young of His Majesty' 1950-1981, were closed after being Treasury (for so long as his servlees are available).
The
Fund
open three hours,
Potter,
and although they were asking for a loan of $97,000 ho did not make enquiries as to the partners of the firm. He thought Chan Hani-on-was rm and did not
8 that the
the master of the firm an, Cheung |
dest
know until March 7 or was connected wit
Counsel
suggested that this was untrue and that if he knew Choung before, and well enough to borrow money from him, he would have known of this association before.
Mr. Potter: We are told that it was you who suggested to Mr. Bodiker that 60 tons should be shipped to Eurepo?
Witness: Yes. What
was the object? It would then be a spot bargain and would fetch a better price.
So it was in Chan Hum-on's in- terest?—Yes, and it would save cer- tain expenses.
This rapid response bad an in- Vigorating effect on the gift-edged market, and there was a general up- the banks in exchange for Certificates ward movement in other sections, of Indebtedness of the Hongkong particularly
honie industrials Government, which will be redeemable British Wireless,
And I will take over the silver now held against the note-issues of
at th option of the Colonial Treasurer.
ex:
The Fund will also take over in change for Hongkong currency British dollars, Mexican dollara and
the
HUGE FRENCH LOANS
Paris, Dec. 4. Hongkong subsidiary xilver coln and silver
The new £100,000,000 French loan hullien Colony, whether in private hands or day, and it is understood it was over was closed an hour after opening, to otherwise. The term "bullion* In- eludes chopped silver coins, but does 000 loan was closed only three hours:
subscribed. Moreover, a $200,000, not Include manufactured silver ware, provision has been made for the hold after opening-United Press. ing of stocks by silversmiths under! licence.
NO EXPORTS
CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP
The silver so nationalised may not be exported by is present holders.
Amsterdam, Dec. 4. The twenty-sixth game in the Any, profits or losses arising on its world's chess championship resulted in sale when the new system is fully a win for Dr. Euwe after forty-seven established and it is possible to removes. The present scores are:-Dr. move the embargo would be adventi-Euwe, 9: Dr. Alekhine, 7; drawn, tious, and the Government has decided after full consideration that the only 10-Reuter Special,
equitable course is to trent this silver
In the same way as that held against
the note issues and carry those
Pro-
Bts or losses to the Exchange Fund.
For the time being, the Exchange Fund will be held in the form of for
PIONEER EDUCATIONIST
Tahan, Dec. 5.
Louella Miner, 74, died to-day of At 2.30, 5.20, eign exchange or gold or silver, pneumonia. Formerly of Oberlin, which the Treasurer is empowered to Ohio, she founded the first Women's
or 7.20 & 9.20 pim. acquire by purchase.
University In China.-United Press. exchange. Further certificates may be JA sucd to the note-issuing, banks in payment, for any foreign ex- Arrested coming off the Kowloon- chango acquired from them by the Canion express train yesterday with Fund, and certificates In their 13 tacle of raw oplum concealed in possession will be accepted by the his, shoes, LI On. 30, unemployed, Treasurer in payment for any foreign was fined $450, or three months' im- exchange sold to them by the Fund,prisonment, on his appearance before It will thus be possible for the note Mr. Wynne-Jones at the Kowloon
Magistracy
this morning. Revenue
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GENE RAYMOND, FRANCES DRAKE:
Mr. Bodiker also said that the anly reason was that it would be better for Chan Ham-on-Yes.
Well, then, why not ship the whole hundred Lans-I don't know.
Was it ever explained to Chan fun on how he was going to get his maney?---No.
It was not suggested that because the cargo was being sold in Ham- burg for sterling and Chan Hom-on might would want payment in dollar that he
have to
Worry about ex- change7-No.
It appears to have been one of those simple transactions. Why was nof a confirmation in writing sent to Clan Ham-on?--It was not neces sory.
USUAL CUSTOM
If you were selling the ore for the benefit of Ying Wah, why did you not ask them to pay the freight? We were going to deduct it from the proceeds, which is our usual custom. But I understand that this is the first, time that you have handled Job like this. I put it to you that did попо of the things that business man would have done, for the very good reason that you had never induced Chan Ham-on to agres
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DOLLAR AGAIN DECLINES
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EASIER
Fears that the football match be The Hongkong dollar further de- to the shipments?-lo did agree. tween England and Germany might clined this morning, the official quota-
Counsel produced a copy of an extract from a passenger list showing give rise to any political demonstration on opening being 16. 44d.
tions wore proved unfounded, The The business rate on opening was that Mr. Chan Hum-on went to spectators wore there to see football, 1s. 4, but later business was ro. Shanghai on the morning of Februand they saw a magnificent game, ported at 1s. 4d. There was thon ary
keenly and cleanly played. Only out- a slight recovery to 18. 43⁄4d., en small In re-examination, Mr. D'Almada side the ground was any attempt proft-taking, but the rate somewhat asked: Is it possible that this inter-mude to distributo anti-Nazi litera- eased subsequently, with the possi view you spoke of as having taken ture, and this was discouraged offecbility of lower quotations. place after Chinese New Year took fively by the police. place on the 5th and not on the 6th 7 Over the ground, the Union Jack
Witness: I think if was on the 6th, and German fing wore dying at half- very fast. It was also one of the Anyway, you are sure that you saw most out of respect for the late cleanest I have ever seen. We are Mr. Chan Ham-on twice between the Princess Victoria. Good play by either satisfied we were beatn by a better
aldo was The hearing in proceeding.
cheered, irrespective of side than ours. What pleased our partisanship.
team so much was the attitude of the "Interviewed after the match, Dr. crowd. They were as quick to cheer Ners, Managor of the German team, us as they were their own men."---- naid: "It was a grand game and British 3Vireless.
Circulation to be expanded or contament H. Major appeared for the 3rd and the oth?—Yes. tracted as may prove desirable.
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