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VALE.

BOXER

INDEMNITY.

AUTHOR CHARGED WITH PRESENTATION AT V.R.C. WHAT TO DO WITH THE

BLACKMAIL.

TO MR. J. R. JOHNSTONE.

[Argus.]

MONEY.

the term of ex-

At Stafford George Bosson, 45,

The China Mail has received a of Trentham, Staffordshire, was

lengthy document bearing the title charged with uttering a letter de-

At the Victoria Recreation Club, National Road Construction by "Boxer Indemnity Fund and manding £100 by menaces from last night, there was a large at Chou Kuo-Hung Secretary of the Mrs. Emily Margaret Harrison, a widow of a shipowner, of Maer tendance at the swimming fête Good Roads movement of China Hall, Newcastle-under-Lyme. given as a farewell to Mr. J. R. translated by Singno Joe." It is

A letter addressed to Mrs. Harri-Johnstone, the champion swimmer pointed out that son was read. Headed "Warning of the Colony who sailed for tension for payments expires this: KKK., Lond.," it stated that an Canada by the "Empress of Russia" year. Strictest Attention of our English society of the American to-day. The programme of events people is called for" and various Ku Kluk Klan had been formed by produced capital entries and under bodies are urged to join "The Re- a group of destitute, ex-soldiers, and the ablo supervision of Mr. R. C. turn of the Boxer Indemnity Fund was determined to raise by force Witchell (Hon, Sec.) and the com- Movement," evidently to use the the means of life for which the mittee of management, the affair money to disband soldiers and to members had fought. Mrs. Harri- was a complete success.

engage “in the important work of son was directed to post £100 to

road construction so as to stamp The Stafford Post Office, where the

out the evil of banditry." money would be collected.”

figures of the Indemnity are given

Countries

Amount of Indemnity

Torture of abducted parties." Burning of properties.

Before distributing the prizes, Mr. W. Logan, Acting chairman of the VR.C, on behalf of the committee

|

Russia Germany France Britain America

*

Tis. 130,371,120,00)

90,070,515.00

70,878,240.00

50,712,795,00

32,939,055.00

Japan Italy

34,793,100.00

26,617,005.00

Austria

14,853,920.00

Belgian

18,984,345.00

Holland

782,100.00

Portugal

Spain Norway Sweden

212,490,00

In default of punctual payment,and members of the Club, present- as under- the writer, threatened that Mrs.ed Mr. Johnstone with a gold Harrison's house would be sacked, wristlet watch as a token of remem-Indemnified and if she divulged the "warning" brance and a mark of appreciation to the police she was threatened of his efforts on the Club's behalf in At the conclusion of the swim-included:

with scale 2 penalties" which interport contests. Strong comment was passed by ming contests at the V.R.C. fête Mr. F. C. Jenkin, barrister-at-law, last night, the R.G.A. and King's former.

Bombing of premises of in- on the action of Mr. D. Burlingham,(first teams) met in the Hongkong Abduction of informer and near Assistant Superintendent of Police, Water Polo League. A fast game, relatives. in Mr. C. D. Melbourne's court too often spoilt by fouling, was yesterday afternoon when a charge witnessed but the R.G.Always of accepting bribes was beard had the upper hand and won com against a senior Sikh police officer.fortably by 5 goals to 1. A curious In the witness-box, Mr. Burling-feature was that each side missed ham stated that on August a penalty shot-McDade for the number of ricshas came to the R.G.A. and Parry for the King's..

The R.G.A. were the first to Central Station and reported cer- 'tain incidents. In consequence, attack and came very close to scor- they were each given 20 centsing, the ball going over. After two marked money and told to infringe corners in their favour, the King's the traffic regulations outside the drew first blood through the agency 'Sincere Company Store on the of Jones. The R.G.A. twice sent following day at mid-day, by over the bar, before Harris made simatting at the side of the road for the scores level. They kept up the aspecified time. The rieshas were pressure, and after Parry had to be placed in such a position that missed a penalty for the King's, they could be seen by Mr. Burling McDade put the R. G. A. a goal ham and Police Sergeant Elston, ahead just before the interval. who were to be in hiding near by. In the second half the R. G. A It was known that the Indian superiority was more marked and Sergeant would pass along this in spite of poor shooting, they portion of the road and what action added 3 more goals (Reddick, he would take would be witnessed McDade, Wood). by the Police Officers.

Cross-examined by Mr.Jenkin, Mr. Burlingham said that accused had over 20 years' service in the Force and previous to that had served 10 years in the military. Witness also said that accused could get his pension at the end of the month and that he had intended to retire.

He had her commended on four occasions by the C.S.P. and once by H.E. the Governor.

By Mr. Jenkin: Was this scheme engineered entirely as the result of your own personal activities ?-- Entirely.

I think you were at no pains, to let it be known that you were going to take this course?-Nobody else knew except Sergt. Elston and myself and my informers.

I

In the course of his remarks, Mr. Logan said that "young Johnstone" had been a member of the Club about 8 years and was one of its finest swimmers. He had, like other good men, had his share of defeats which he had always taken Wrecking of motor-cars on high-in good part as was only natural way

with such a good sportsman. It was Circulation of malicious slanders. a healthly sign that Mr. Johnstone Corruption of domestic service.

had not always had matters all his ing occurrences and injuries.

Contriving and inflicting haunt-own way, but had met other com- petitors always able to "give him Prolonged molestation and a race". During the time Mr. John- gradual wearing down of the in-stone had been a member of the former to submission.

V. R. C., he had won many trophies as was evidenced by the photo- graph lent to the V.R.C. that night and had put up a number of record performances. Among his most conspicuous achievements were: the winning of the Harbour race in 1919; winning of the Har bour race in 1920, when he made a new record of 23mins. 53secs.; winning of the Harbour race for the third time running in 1921; at the interport events in 1921, when re- presenting Hongkong, winning the 880 yards, and the 100 yards.

At the police station Bosson, it, was alleged, wrote a statement in which he said he was a journalist and author, but had been unsuccess fut. He felt he was being pushed into outlawry without a chance of redemption.

Being A fiction writer, the idea of the letter came too easily to his mind, but while admitting it to be a dastardly thing to do, he wrote that it was more of less a hoax, there being no such With the excep-society to his knowledge, and he tion of three shots which hit the had no intention of carrying out the Lar, the King's were never dan- foolish threats. gerous in this half. The sides were:

Besson, who was committed for trial at the assizes, pleaded not R. G. A. (A):-Kyte (goal); Lelliott, Hitchens (backs); Wood guilty and reserved his defence. (half-back); Reddick, McDade. Harris (forwards).

King's (A):-Moore(goal); Bliss,

Hill (backs): Proffitt (half-back): 90 CHILDREN, 3 ROOMS. Paul, Jones, Parry (forwards) Referee: Mr. J. C. Finch.

HELLO,

SMOKE!"

LONDON AT THE CORONET.

FILTH AND

-SCHOOL

Mr. Johnstone, continued the Chairman, had proved himself an all round swimmer, though he was never outstanding owing to the fact that there were always one or two men following close on his heels. He hoped there always would be, for the good of the Club. Mr.

Johnstone was going to a land

where there were many good STARVATION | swimmers, and when he excelled in that country, as the Chairman had no doubt he would, he hoped he would not neglect to let people know where he learned his swim- ming, and that he would not forget Hongkong or forget to let them know what he was doing.

A terrible story of suffering in flicted on children has come to light following the refusal of the proprietor of a boarding school a London is the stage setting of Ranst, near: Antwerp, to allow a the Coronet's present attraction, nurse belonging to the Society for Later, Mr. Jenkin asked: These "The Road to London." Piccadil- the Protection of Children to pay ricsha coolies were told to infringely, Trafalgar Square, Regent a visit of inspection. the traffic regulations for this pur-Street, Whitehall, Windsor Castle, The matter was reported to the pose told them to remain there the Strand, Charjag Cross, Maiden-judicial authorities, who ordered a for some time. They sat down for head, and a dozen other spots search of the school. The sight ten minutes and that was an beloved and familiar to most Hong infringement of the Regulations.

And you gave them 20 cents each?--Yes.

Total Tis. 450,000,000.00

Note These figures are taken: from "The Modern Diplomatic History of China."

It is pointed out that the amount set against Germany and Austria have been cancelled as a result of the war, whilst payments to Russia have been suspended. Method of procedure necessary to place a petition before the Powers are dis- cussed in the following terms

It is the opinion of the writer that all organizations in China should be members of "The ruturn of the Boxer Indemnity Fund Movement," and to this end representatives from the Union of the Chinese Chambers of Commerce and this hody be dis- patched to various ports and Iusiness centers for the purpose of establishing offices and 'en- rolling the local organizations in this Movement. With the re- solution passed by the Washing- ton Conference regarding the abandonment of the Boxer In- demnity by the Pewers for the... purpose at industrial and educational enterprises for 蒜 base, the .Move- ment will earnestly plead with the Ministers of the various MR. JOHNSTONE REPLIES. Foreign countries at Peking,ask- After receiving the presentation ing that they transmit our peti- watch at the hands of the chair- tion to their respective govern- man, Mr. Johnstone, in a short ments. At the same time the speech, thanked the committee and petition will be communicated members for the reception given by telegram and letters to all to him and for the handsome pre- Chinese Ministers and Consuls which met the eyes of the searchers sentation which he would always abroad and to all commercial and kongites, are shown in "The Road is said to have been indescribable. cherish, he said, in memory of the educational unions of overseas to London." Bryant Washburn, a In three rooms, walls and floors happy times he had spent among Chinese, carnestly requesting dashing young American, is of which were filthy and some of his comrades at the V.RC." Since that they support our Movement standing in Piccadilly Circus, the windows of which were with joined the Club in 1915, I have: abroad. Should this action prove wishing for an adventure out glass, were ranged small bare always felt that, win or lose" joeffectual, a delegation would to occupy a spare hour before he bedsteads, each furnished with a I was competing against a be selected by this establishment | leaves for Paris. His wish is single mattress and one dirty bunch of sportsmen," Mr. John- to accompany Mr. Wong-de- granted. He gets an adventure,blanket, in which go children, be stone expressed regret that he legate from the various organiza- but he gets more than he wants. tween the ages of 8 and 15, had to would be unable to participate in tions would be welcome-on a to accused..

The story makes a rollicking sleep, sometimes 2, and even 3, in this year's interport contests, but tour of Europe and America for Mr. Jenkin: The defendant is comedy, and with the background one bed.

hoped that the V.R.C. would do the purpose of making a special one of the best detested police the fascinating panorama of Lon- Questions put to the children even better than in former years appeal and laying our cause be- officers in the Traffic Department?don's buildings, London's streets elicited the facts that for breakfast and that the younger men would fore the various foreign govern- He is notorious for taking money and London's squares, the film they receive а piece of rally round the Club's Flag and ments in person, We believe from rickshą pullers.

should make a wide appeal to local dry bread, and for dinner keep it flying.

that the powers who have con- And his figure was always about picture-goers.

and supper boiled. unpeeled

After Mr. Logan had handed the tinuously kept the principle of 30 cents-It varied. Sometimes

potatoes. No meat or any other prizes to last night's winners, International friendship with; it was. 30 cents, and sometimes 50 | ...

vegetable was ever seen.-Soap and dancing-was-indulged in to music-China at heart will reach forth a ⚫cents.

towels were unknown.

provided by the Jazz Band from the 'Empress of Russia." The results of the swimming races follow

What actually happened down at Sincere's? I do not know. I did not see it out.

The next witness was one of the rirsha coolics. He described at length how the money was passed

And were you prepared to pay the maxium amount of 50 cents ? The reason for paying the 30 cents is this; if I was taken to the Police Court I might be fined 53. It is cheaper to pay 30 cents-(laughter), You are getting "pretty fed up with being fined? Of course I was feeling "pretty fed up."

"

Mr. Jenkin, addressing the Court, said it was a rather miserable action to bring a case of this sort against

Among the inmates of the school are two little English children, Eva and James Weshy, aged 8 and to

an officer of such seniority and of respectively. They have been there such high record in the service. It four years. Two years ago their seemed a very miserable action to mother died, and since then no set a trap for a case of such a petty news has been received of their nature at the expense of a great father.

deal of time on the part of the Sup-| These two children, who have The other ricsha coolie (cross erintendents. He should have im- had to share a bed and have been examined by Mr. Jenkin) was agined that it would not have been given the hardest tasks, including asked: If he (defendant) is taken possible in these stirring times for the cleaning of lavatories, have led off this duty you will be very high police officials to try and trap the lives of martyrs. pleased about it, won't you 2-If he an old and meritorious officer by does not summon me, I will be engaging riesha coolics to bring

pleased.

One teacher has been arrested, one is in flight, and the director, about his downfall and in order although under arrest, is too ill to that the defendant might be within be moved. the Criminal Law of bribery, That was mean, and it was especially so in view of the fact in a short time the defendant would have been retiring to his native country.

more

And if it is put out of his power to summon you, you will be just as pleased?-Yes.

Detective Sergeant Elston, who was concealed in a house opposite to Sincere's when the incident was going on, then gave evidence. He

Going into the evidence Mr. deposed to taking the marked coins from accused's hand after the latter Jenkin suggested that Sergeant had taken them out from his Elston might be wrong in what he trousers pocket. Mention was alzo saw and it was possible that in the made of entries in accused's note- excitement of the moment his re book which did not tally with collection was at fault. cntrles in a rough sheet with a list of ricsha numbers. Cross-examin ed by Mr. Jenkin witness suggested that accused would enter the num- hers from his rough sheet into the noto-book if the coolles did not pay The money demanded.

Replying for the prosecution Mr.. Burlingham said that the police regretted having to bring the case and in spite of references from his learned friend they had to put a stop to "squeeze." A warnirig had been issued to all senior officers Giving evidence, accused denied and this man, in spite of his ex- the charge alleging that he only cellent record, had fallen · to had a note and 5 cents when mercenary temptation. He pressed Sergeant Elston came up to him. for a heavy penalty.

He furthór stated that the sergeant His Worship said the case was a opened the coolie's hand and took sad one. The defendant had the money from it. He attributed served for a number of years with his method of having some ricsha the police and was on the verge

umbers in the rough sheot and of receiving his

pension. some in the book to instructions He proposed giving the defendant from a former Traffic Inspector the option of a fine which would be and to not having time to post all $250 with an alternative of six

weeks' imprisonment. the numbers into his book.

Children Delight In

Members.-I. B. Rasmussen, 65.2- Four Lengths' Handicap for ssets; 2, I. Stewart, 71.2-5secs.

Girls Two Lengths Handicap. Hyne, 55.3-5secs. --, E Anslow, 50.3-5secs; 2, P.

88% points; 2, C, McKenzie, 85; 3. High Dive (open)-1, J. Stewart, Duncan, 83.

D. Lyon, 44.sócs; 2, A. May, 45.1- 75 Yards Challenge Race.-I, 5secs 3, Razavet, 45.2-5secs.

Boys Two Lengths' Handicap. 1, Cassamphoy, 27.2-5secs; 2 Zim. mern, 39.2-5secs,

Ladies' Two Lengths' Handicap, -I, Miss C. Smith, 40.3-5secs; 2, Miss Ruby Chu, 42secs.

Open Team Race, two lengths. -I, U.A.C., 2mins. 222-5secs; 2, V.R.C.

Mixed Nomination Race.-I Miss E. Bell and B. Rasmussen.

In his first speech on his trans- Continental tour, the late President Harding said be neither advanced nor retracted from his recent mes- sage to the Senate in regard to American participation in the World Court plan. He was embarking on no crusade, but he declared my soul yearns for peace. My spirit is eager to serve, my passion is for

the great Court. My mind is minde up: my resolution is fixed."

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$7.000.000 SCHEME.

A GRAVE QUESTION.

Mention was made regarding the projected seven million dollar Subject: building scheme at the proposed

Friday August 10. English Debating

Resolved": That art las con- Kowloon Cemetery, at yesterday's ferred more benefits on the world committee meeting of the Chinese than science. 7.30 p.m.

Sunday-Meeting for men at

Chamber of Commerce. Discussion

- 8 p.m. Mr. Chun On-yun will first arose through the secretary speak on Christianity and (Mr. Ip Lan-chucn) reading a latter Human Progress."

from a non-member. protesting Monday and Tuesday:Two against an alleged proposal to move film displays at 7.30.

Tuesday: Chinese Debating some graves. -Society-at-2.30.

At the outset, Mr-Ei Po-kwal;" Thursday:-Chinese Drama-the chairman, said that he had learned informally that the syndicate which had the scheme in

tics.

more and there has been no ex-view did not intend to remove pression of their decisifu, yet it is graves on any scale. Only a few safe to say that the idea maintain-might be affected. edby them would notdeviate very

much from that of America and Mr. Chau U-ting pointed out that Гарап. As it is impossible to as the writer of the letter was not tura the funds over to the a member of the Chamber and the Government, then what is the question of Chinese graves came proper institution to undertake so more within the province of Chin- large a responsibility? Allow ese street committees, the Cham- the writer to propose that it seems ber, which was formed solely to reasonable that the funds, be-protect and foster commerce,. sides being partially appropriat should not take the matter up. Mr. ed for the use of the Tsing Hua Ho Kwong argued that it was up. College according to the prece- to leading Chinese institutions to dept established, be turned over look into Chinese welfare. Ho to the Union of the Chinese thought the matter merited cons Chambers of Commerce and the sideration. Committee of Good Roads Move-

Mr. Chan Pik-chuen, a member ment of China for the purpose of of the syndicate, then announced: productive business of road con- that it was not intended to interfere siruction with a view to main with the graves.

taining an efficient supervision

"The question that would arise is, what is the proper institution to receive such funds and be in position to see that the funds are not misused.

At present our Government, which would be the, proper institution în normåltimes to receive and handle the return- ed funds, is in a hazardous posi tion and due to the untrust- worthiness of many of the officials who put personal gain and self aggrandizement before public service, cannot be ex- pected to handle these affairs in a manner, that would. be in accordance with the wishes of the Powers who want to see condition in China improved. It is believed that in order to obtain a favorable reply from the various Powers regard ing the return of the Indemnity, a reliable institution would have over its expenditure and keeping After a proposal had been minile to be selected and ample nesur an accurate account. Otherwise it that the letter be discussed “the ance given the Powers, that the will be, not only contrary to the Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall explained funds would be expended for wishes of the Powers, but detri the attitude of the Government and the purposes returned. As in mental, to the problem of road the syndicate's plans. Together, the case of the second appeal to construction and the welfare of with his colleague (the Hon. Mr. the Washington Conference by China,"

Chau: Slu-ki) and other members Lr. Wa and Mr. Wong, it was The following slogan is em of the Council, he had visited the made known that though the bodied in the speech:

site with Mr. Soares, one of indemnity might be abandoned Fellow countrymen, let us got the members of the syndicate." freely and unreservedly, it would. together! Let byegones be He could make no statement at be necessary that careful account byegones!

to present but he assured the meet- Let us : work be kept that these funds be ex-gather that we may pave the ing that from what he saw there pended only for the purposes of way to a Glorious Nation. If was no intention to interfere with education, charity, or productive we presist in straining apart with Chinese graves. He and his col- business. Also it will be seen only a selfish purpose in view the league had already informed ther from a recent resolution of the future of China will be perdition Colonial Secretary that the Chinese Japanese Senate that the aban- bankruptsy, national disastor. Let strongly objected to exhumation of doned indemnity be used for the us work together that we may give graves for building purposes." As furthering of civilisation In to our children, not the heritage of Mr. Char Pik chuen had stated that China. Although the question overburdening debt and poverty, the graves would not be. In the has been discussed by both Great but the birthright of a Great and scope of the syndicate's activities, Briflar and Belgian fora year or Glorious Nation.

discussion was unnecessary.