SENTENCED FOR MANSLAUGHTER
`STUDENT GETS THREE MONTHS
Sentence of three months hard i jnbour was passed by the Chief Justlee, Sir Alholl Macgregor, at the Criminal Sensious this morning on Pank Ki-yip, 24-year-old student, who was found guilty by the Jury on charge of manslaughter of Chu San- Jam, 48.
LEAGUE NOT ABANDONED
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ernment and its supporters as by the Labourities.
With regard to all sanctions, Sir John pointed out that the United States had no power to prohibit ex- perts of all. fie recalled that Mr. Eden had said that Britain would
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1936,
DANGERS FROM GASOMETERS
QUESTIONS TO BE
∙ASKED TO-DAY
At this afternoon's meeting of the Legialaiive Council, the Hon. Mr. Chau Tsun-nin will ask the follow- Ing questions:
he very glad to see oil Panctions With reference to the Hon. Colonial applied, but he protested at the un-Secretary's repiles to the questions fairness of treating failure to imposa asked by the Hon. Dr. R. II. Kotewall il ennctions as a crime of the Bri- in this Council on the 10th January, 1935, in regard to the explosion of Autish Government's.
ceaserba pasometer at West Point, will the The purpose of sanctions when the war was finished, he said. Fovernment staté:--
The following comprised the Jury: Dienst, C. A. Goldenberg (folenian), Kwan Yiu-kwong, So Man-ying, Fong-yut, Tung Wing-ki, Ho Quee him and Thong Poshing.
Appearing for the prosecution, Mr., E. Williams, Assistant Attorney-] General, said the deceased bind ap
Britain's Power
Very ridiculous things had been parently borrowed money from the said, Sir John went on. It had been Accused and I was during a quarrel suggested that the British Navy in over its repayment that he met his the. Mediterranean' would have been tenth. On the morning of May 1 the overwhelmed in any sanctions war decrared left his house at Shanshiu-le did not doubt but that the Navy no, after arranging to meet his wife would have given a very good necount and 24-year old' «tep-son in Sham- of itself, but with the present situa- shlupa market in the afternoon. The tinn in Europe and the grave dangers erangiment was carried ent and surrounding the country, he was not F@hils they were on their way home, prepared to see a single ship sunk the secured approached the degrused even in a successful battle in the and demanded 'the return of the cause of Ethiopia. money, about 10 cents. The decensed enid he could not repay as he had no
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(1) Whether It has been Anally decided to move the gasometer at, West Point tỏ a more-suitable sile;) and, if so, where the site is:
(2) Whether advice. of the Home Authorities has been obtained as to whether special fegislation for the compulsory inspection of gasometers is desirable here; and
(3) What netion does the Gove ernment propose, to take in regard to casometers in other parts of the Celony?
KING'S BIRTHDAY
HAPPY VALLEY REVIEW AND MARCH PAST
The Colony of Hongkong yesterday hansured, the forty- second birthday of His Majesty King Edward VIII by a display of military splendour and public loyalty almost unequalled in its history of ninety-five years..
It was the particular wish of His Excellency the Governor, Sir Andrew Caldecott, that the observances should be of a nature
belitting the first birthday gelebration of the Monarch since he succeeded six months ago, and the large holiday crowds and members of military and voluntary services gave their whole- hearted support. Ships in harbour dressed overall and banners. fluttered from all buildings.
In the morning, His Excellency received the Consular body arul drank the health of His Majesty with them. Special permission had been obtained to hold a reception in the evening and over 2,000 guests thronged Government, House to be received by His Excellency and Lady Caldecott, who braved a slight Indisposition to take her share in the celebration.
money and asked the accused to wall out the whole crisis the Government EMPIRE SHIPPING the Mountain Battery, H.K.S.I.A. comprising Brigadier G. Beth-
for a day or two. The accused then suggested that the deceased should go to a classman of his to have the matter mettled. This was agreed to. but on the way the docenied's wife asked her husband not to proceed any further as she was huntery and want. to go home. This annoyed the accused who adopted a threatening attitude.
thei
Sir Archibald Sinclair, for Opposi- tion Liberals, naserted that through,
had been diverted by fear. The economic power of the League had Italy in its grip, he said, and the Government was throwing away this weapon Just when. It was becoming effective.
The Government's policy put a pre-¦ mium on successful aggression and made a world safe for dictators.
Reuter
TWICE STRUCK According to the widow and sun, the neensed they struck the den)
The coured twice on the left his acensed, however, denied baving struck the deceased but alleged that he was set up by the three of them. After the wesult, continued Mr.
Action Not Condoned Williams, the accused Meanwhile, the deceased ånd collapsed i Mr. Stany Ballwin, the Prime and was taken to the Kowloon Hos-} Minister, said it was not the Govern. pital where he was found to be dead, ment's intention to condone Italy's
The following evening, the areused | action. tras seen by the widow and the c Britain had to power 143
AWAY.
FOUR POINTS FOR COMMITTEE
Indos, June 23.
of the Bonrel of The President Tratie, Mr. Runcinan, anounced in
A salute of 21 guns was Bred by panied by his mounted staff officers. noom yesterday“ signalizing the birth-Smith. s.o., C&L H. C. Harrison, day of the King.
G.S.O.L. Major G. K. Dibb, m.e., R.A. G.S.O. 2, the G, Q. C.'s Aidő-de-Camps, Lieut. P. J. Howorth, R.A.
Elaborate arrangements had been made by the military' authorities to ensure that the precision and smooth- ness characteristic of British cere- monial should be strictly adhered to on the occasion of the Review. His Excellency the Governor hud
in-
the Commons that the Governmentstimated same weeks before that he of the United Kingdom, Canada, Aur desired the Colony to extend itself tralia and New Zealand had asked the
on this first birthday of the King Emperor in his royal role.
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Sanctions to Go
Brusel, Jume 21. The Belgian Chamber of Deputi Imperial Shipping Committee toy sated for the abolition of anti-Port:
Firstly, as to the traffle possibili A happy omen in the eyes of the Italian raptions. United Prem,
and Chinese was the coincidence of the the British passenger of
Western birthday with their own Dragon Beat services between
Festival, a day for festivity and re- Canada, and Austrella ant New Zealand,
Jodeing which perhaps kept many 'of Segondly, whether a service on thehen from viewing the parate but
sufferently
for compensated lines suggested by the shipping in- terrests concerned would be appin- I
omission by bringing its augury of rate in view of the traffic possibili- fortime,
other shipping facilities Lies, not, whet kind of res
who had him arrested by Chinese money in Italy and they had me in estable, The three of them said tention of seeking such powers. that win l w being arrested the
N2f
available.
that
The pulire had taken great trouble to arrange the traffic streams with the minimum of inconvenience and had
The parade was brought to atten- Ton while the command was taken by the G.0.C.. The General gallop- ed to the north end of the review and proceeded slowly down the entire liny. followed by his staff,
Governor Arrives
Motor
The appearance of the Machine Chin section of the Volunteers escorting His Excellency the Gover ner's car heralded the commencement of the ceremony. The escort and car drove smartly, up to the saluting base where: His Excellency took up position attended by Commodore C. G. Sedg wick, R.N., Commander C. Wauchope. F.N., Squadron Leader A. K. Dalzell, RAF. and the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, 1,G.P.
A bugle sounded, a drum beat a
Collective security, he said, bad vire would be appropriate; 6rasčiai į published orders a week ago for the short talion and sharp voices ugain
to
accased admitted having struck two | falled because of the reluctance *blows an the deeras. 1.: The nerused, † nearly all the rations of Europe however, dret donely denied having | praeeid with military ranctions, and auth a confession,
The Longue's duty now, he said, was Kowloon to see what it conld do in the light Dr. Y. K. No. of Hospital, snd there was no signs of of recent experience, British policy. ite when the deerasol was admitted.") he added, wie still bare He looked for signs of external vio-↑ League of Nations. lence but found none.
Dr. J Henry, medical officer in charge of the Kowloon Hospital, de- | posed to having performed a post- mortem examination on the eccused. Death was due to buemorrhage, | following the rupture of the spleen. Deceased had been suffering from berl-beri and is spleen was enlarged, being about six fiches day four in size, whereas a normal one was only three inches by two, The rupture might have been caused by a fall em a projection such as a kerbstone or by a light punch,
The beri-beri also could eventually caused his death.
ACCUSED'S DENIAL
FRENCH PLAN FOR PEACE
on
(Confimed from Page 13
The
remain in a position to disedurnge "all magression, -Revter,
The German Menace
Paris, June 21.
At the conclusion of the foreign affatys debate, the Chamber passed
brought the parade to the attention. Bayonets flashed in the air and re- mained motionless while the Nationa Anthem was played. The Union Jack was hauled down, the Royal Standard
Thirdly, as to the result of such services, taking into benefit
the motoring publià. Recount the financial result of exist- Drivers were thus told to go clockwise ing British services between Sanround
to the entrance | Happy Valley to Francis, and Australia and New rates to avoid congestion. East bount Zealand
tratie was diverted from Queen's Fourthly, whether such service Road at Arsenal Street and Gloucester broken and agah "the Kite" would have any ill-effect ot, any other load was closer to all but perlestrians played.
the
British interest.
and troops from 4 to 7 pan. while Consideration of the matter was halter made their way to and from begun at a meeting of the Shipping | the parade ground. Other troops and Committee to clay,--British Wireless, detachments converged on the Valley from Causeway Bay Road, Caroline
and Leighton 1 Roark.
FIRES INTO CROWD
INDIAN POLICEMAN WOUNDS FOKI
Cheng Kam, the witow. Chu boi,
A somewhat sensational incident the stepson, and Young Koon-yung, vote of confidence in the Government occurred at Romat eight o'clock this Constable (672 who arrested the ac- by a margin of 194 voles on a motion | morning in Pottinger Street, near the used, then gave evidence corroboral-submitted jointly by all groups, the Cenital Markes her the rest of ing what Mr. Williams dad said. majority of the Chamber approving foki was wounded as result
In the witness-box, the accused the Government's declarations 1571-1 shot fired by an Indian constable denied having assaulted the deceased, expres dng confidence that the Govern- bus alleged he russet.upon_by_him.ment will defend peace and France In his wife und stepson.
collective security. After a retirement of about
ten
who became surrounded by a crowe when he acrested about black.
J. C. Sahil Singh was on duty at
3
Converging on Valley
Some thousands of people of alti nallormalities made Happy Valley their focal point during the late afternoon and before 5 pm, there was a heavy Stream Issuing into the race coura. By the time the troops and detach- ments had led into the ground, three quarters of the circle was completely Uned by Chinese attracted by the martial music and marching men.
The troops moved into formation.
M. Delhus. Foreign Minister, had the time when he saw the boot-black istera could be picked out by their rimsles, the jury returned an - previously further clarißed the plying his trade without a renee.
Government's positions when replyinare arrested the ad, and
· animous verdiet of guilty.
very smartly and promptly. The in- fantry wore shorts and helmets and made a neat patch of brown relieved at either end by the white uniforms of the police and nav "regresonli
Marching un the field the characteristic style of carrying arms Jarke to interpellators, whose main theme frawd thereupon gathered. The con at the trail, while the well known was the Gertan menace.
"said stable fell to the ground, and, being white goal of the Fillers made the that, rejecting ties, or old-time surrounded, he was unable to draw easily distinguishable from the alliances, the Government remained is tranchen. However, he drew his tance of the stands.
revolver and fired any round, the bal- faithful to collective security and was fully conscious of the danger of Ger- let litthur Li Fan, aged 21, a foki of the Rete Shrong Evening New, dynamism. France man was in date from the first day of them and would necepi no equivrenting in the right thirl. The infared man with regard to the violation of the black sripad during, the commotion. was taken to hospital, while the bast-
Passing sentence, is Lordship nid he was taking into consideration the precarious state of the health of the deceased, and the fact that 'or- dinarily such a blow as inflicted by the Lead would not Enve raused death, The sentence | *****
Sessions,
hud
FUNERAL TAX FORBIDDEN
been
CANTON AUTHORITIES'
PROCLAMATION
Canton, June 24. Kwangtung provincial authorities have issued a proclamation forbidding the imposition of taxes on funerals ar on the dead, lying in state, as has been the practice in some districts in the past.
Severe penalties await magistrates or officiali levying this form of tax.
Reater Special,
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
6th ANNUAL AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
June-August., 1936.. Entry Form
SECTION
NAME
AUDRESS
DATE Ilonas use, block titers and peato' this on back of each Estry.
If entered in Children's Bection, parent please
untaign here
calm
Loeneno Paete Roster,
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remained
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left Nanking. yesterday for
kanwy destination.
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AL word of command the entire parade then exeemed the impressive advance in review order, halied, and the Royal Salute was given.
Three cheers called for by the G.O.C. were loudly given, hints being rulsed in the air us the shouts echoed from end to end of the three hundred yard Une.
The
The Royal Sulule Was given 05 1|12 Royal Standard WIS furtext Indieating
departuro of His Majesty the King froma the ceremony. This terminated the birthday observance of the parle and the Governor mounted the salut- Ing base for the March Past. The Royal Navy detachment, headed by from north to south in column of the G.O.C., took the lead and marched
route while the massed bands played appropriate marches from their new position close to the far The March. Past took about half an hour to com- plete and stretched about two miles in all. The regulars, of course, outshone all by their meticulous style but there were special i worde of praise for the Indian desuchments and the Volun teers, the latter, particulurly, Living a very smart display. After the March Past the troops proceeded northwards
Owing to the absence of the feel m their northern summer 'cruise, | up the race course and on to the road, the naval detachment was very
small.
Lined up on the crisp turf within the rare entran facing the enclosures and stands, the troops and units pre- vented an imposing spectacte anti Respite the variety of their uniforms be smart manner in which they marched to anul occupied their po - sitions, successfully united them into gne orennisalia for the purpost of the cluy
The departure of His Excellency the Governor terminated the Birth- day Review!
In Command
The following officers, were in com- rrand of units on parade; --LA.-Col, M. Carrington-Sykes, Cuth
Heavy Brigade, R.A.J, Lt-Col W. T. . Crewdson, I. A. (5th Anti-Aircraft In Review Order
Brigade, R.A.), LL.-C»l. D.C. Wilson, (Hongkong, and Singapore Brigade, The order of parade from North, RA.), Lt-Col Reid, (Royal So South www.ai follows: Royal Engineers). Major L. A. Alson, Navy, Royal Marines, 8th Heavy;
(2nd Battalion, the tion announced that in view of the A proposal to herrase the petra Belgade RA. Anti-Aircraft Brigade, Royal Welch Fualters), Lt. Col. A. C.
Hongkong prevailing currency
KalionR.A,,
Shgapore Marsh, (2nd Battalion, the East Lan- warsi, post offices in Kwangtung came before the Legislative Counci, Brigade: R.A.. Fortress R.ES, 2nd this afterncon, when the Colorin. Royal Welch Fusillers, 2nd En. had temporarily ceased to make re- mittances to Kwangsi.
Treasurer novel the following East Lancashire Regiment, 1st Bn. Meanwhile, the Provinzial Govern; | resolution:
Royal Ulster Res 1/8th Punjab mont is floating a knge, air defence Resolved under section 7 of the Regiment. Royal Army Service Corps, an from July 1. Every adult mun Motor Spirit Ordinance, 1930, Ordin-Royal Army Ordnance Corps, long-
The Kwangiane Postal Atmini-tra.
conditions
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ar wonth throughout the province is required to subscribe at least forty rents, Collection stations are being estaldishes in various districts Reuter Speri
Demand Cheap Rice
Shanghai, June M. The Magistrate of Hsunwu, south- ern Klang, reports that Kwangtung troops in his district are demanding the privilege of purchasing rice af seven dollars (Canton) per picul, which is far below the market price.
-United Press,
an
Intolerable
Narding, June 24.
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and
Millions of Women
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ton passed by the Ledristive Council Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps,
on the 22nd day of October, 1931, Hongkong Police, St. John Ambulance SECRET
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MISSIONARY FOUND
STILL IN HANDS
OF BANDITS
Hankow, June 24.
Brigade.
فوقی
Behind, the parade were drawn up, the massed bands of the three urmy battalions under the command Bandmaster A. B. Yule, 2nd Bn. East Lancashire Regiment. The Punjab Regiment were privileged to march past their own, band. -
wert
The Hongkong Police parading in a Birthday Review for the first tiric.
Over 4,000 men were assembled the parade ground by a quarter past five and the enclosures were amply
The Kuomintang organ, Central Daily News, declares in an editorial to-day that the South-west, Samet, Superintendent of the Nor-latter accommodation had been re- wegian Mission at Laohoukow in served for officers, of the Servicea movement in intolerable.
Volunteer forces with their The South-westerners, under the Northern Hupeh, who was captured and smokescreen of an alleged with-by bandits early this month, has been familles and friends, members of the drawal, have been feverishly advan- located by a local magistrate twenty QA.I.M.N.S., the British Legion, non- connilles from Macheng, in north-east commissioned officers and families, Icing, says thin paper. This
stitutes
Hupeh. insurrection,
ratings and ranks and families, B towards which the Central Government has
The magistrate is endeavouring to Scouts, Girl Guides and school chil- establish contact with the missionary, don from the Garrison Schools and who, presumably, is still in the bands Colonial Schools.
Caldecott Lady
shortly arrived after o'clock and took a seat next to the saluting base, a raised platform encircled with red and blue bunting. On either side a line of spectators occupied chairs and seats.
The Norwegian missionary, Mr. K. packed with spectators. Among the
only one choice, namely: a punitive
expeditionemmont's endurance be of the bandits.—Router.
The
inge exhausted, any further forehear ance menna ovasion of responsibility. -United Preis.
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Hongkong rainfall for the 24 hours
St. Paul, June 23, ending at 10 nm. to-day totalled 0.02- Alvin Karpis, alleged leader of a inch. The total since January 1 is kidnapping gang, pleaded not guilty 20.78 inches, against an averago of when arraigned to stand trial for the 36.23Inches.
Hamm abduction-United. Press.
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