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· THURSDAY OCTOBER 25, 19:3

CORRESPONDENCE.

[To the Editor of the "China Molt."""

JURY & DEATH SENTENCE,

-Sir-You-have-of-Inte-been- touching... on the question of the Jury System as practised in this Colony's courts and advised a reformi. Your suggestion meets

the case.

It is a well known fact that crime in the Colony is on the increase and every available measure is be- ing taken to restore order, and prevention and detection of cases are engaging the full attention of the Police Department:

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CHINA'S BANDITS.

TRAINS FROM HANKOW HELD UP.

PEKING, October 24. Toh Peking Daily News reports that 500 bandits yesterday morn |ing" sacked "Kuangthig” stafión, to

the south of Chengchow.

The express train from: Hankow arrived at Kuanting during the raid, but retreated, the bandits firing thereon. The bullets struck but did not damage the engine.

The express is expected in Peking this morning.

soon as possible after the raid and Troops were sent to Kuanting as

fights ensued throughout yester- day morning, the bandits being driven off.

In view of the crime mania, the Station Master and his family at According to an official report, heavier sentences are being im-Kuanting are missing. posed on arrested persons, like those bringing arms into the Cotonykow has also failed to arrive at

ca route to their home, but it is not up to the authorities to know what

*the people's intentions-are-whilej they are here and the Police have to deal with then when once they are found with aros Murders

are much on the

increase this year and it must he a sad event for the Colony, once peaceful place, to be infested with dangerous characters, men | who would dare, in the light of Civilisation, to slay one of their own, as easy as they would slay a chicken.

I now come to the question of murder trials. The prisoner or prisoners in the dock, who are accused of murdering one of their

The afternoon train from Han-

Peking-Reuter.

TRAINS REACH PEKING.

PEKING, October 25. Peking early this morning.

The Hankow trains reached] Traffic on the Peihantine is agala normal.

Later reports state that the bandits numbered about 3,000, and it is believed that they are under the leadership of the notorious Lao Yang-jen, who served under Chao Ti.

The raid occurred in the after- noon, but troops quickly arrived from Tehshenchiao, and a brisk fight ensued, fasting till late at night and ending in the defeat of the bandits.

The casualties are unknown, but a sergeant of the railway guards was fatally wounded when the bandits first fired.

The Chinese station-master and his family were carried off and the station looted.

falk, stand there hetween Life and Death and face Justice to re- ceive whatever sentence may be passed. A trial before a judge and jury is a wise stop in the administration of British Justice. The cubup of a jury helps in a great extent to the passing of a sentence on a 'prisoner, as he thusband who are holding the lady has had a fair trial.

missionaries, Miss Sharp and Miss Darroch,

There is no confirmation so far of the earlier report that this is the

It seems probable, however, from various reports that the bandits intended to hold up the Hankow

Talking of our own Jury System, there is much to be discussed and a reform is necessary. Such a question could not have cropped up if not for the "slips' express, which obtained timely made when dealing with the verdict at certain trials. For inst ance, the "Murder" Cise of song months back, when a man stood his trial for the murder of his son by drowning, was a case in which

warning. Courtesy Daily Bulletin,

UNRULY STUDENTS.

the Gentlemen of the Jury had no PARADE

option but to give their verdict as

one of" Guilty but insane" instead

of the bare word “ Guilty," without any recommendation to mercy. The

AND RAIDS AT ANCHING.·

PEKING, October 24.

accused was eventually pardoned The Civil Governor of Anhui has by H.E. The Governor-the re-reported to the Government that, prieve being made on the grounds on the 21st inst, a group of stud

THE CHINA MAIL.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

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People often ask this question in a

stupid sort of way. With the tag a rose by any other

name." But,

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WHO'S WHO,

CHINA COAST CHANGÉS..

Mr. A. H. Bathurst, from reserve, has gone chief officer, " Tean."

Mr. V. N. Campbell, acting chief officer, "Tean," has gone second officer, "Kwangchow.” There's a lot in what you call inengwangchow" is on reserve.

in spite of the respect to Shakespeare I am bound to

at the same.

The name of Bonar Law" is almost

amsical in sounů,

Quite nice in tending articles it

looks.

But he wouldn't have been Premier,

1' be bound,

Mr. W. T. Paul, second officer,

FIFTH GYMKHANA,

ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY.

(DY ARGUS.]

Entries for the fifth gymkhana, to be held under the auspices of the Hongkong Jockey Club, at Happy Valley on Saturday and Monday, November 10 and 12, close to Mr. W. Forster, second officer, Messrs Linstead and Davis, the "Yingchow," is on reserve.

secretaries, on Saturday. From Mr. E. E. V. Jones, Becond officer, present indications, the list will be "Nanning," has gone second officer, a lengthy one as the programme "Yingchow."

caters for all classes now in train-| Mr. A. L. Honner has been aping. Fear is expressed that there pointed third engineer, "Hang-may be a scarcity of jockeys in

yang."

If they'd christened him, say

*Ebenezer Saooks,"

Mr. H. S. Hurley, from reserve, has gone chief officer, "Chaksang." Mr. J. Lindsay, chief officer, --Winston Churchills as "Chak sang." has gone chief officer,

natural as armalade

on "Suisang," bread,

Mr. G. Crist, chief engineer "Fooshing," is on leave.

It somehow fits the owner to a T, But I'm certain if his name were

*Percy Puddledock' insteni, He would never have been a ten-engineer, "Fooshing."

ber for Dualce.

Mr. L. F. Elle, second engineer, Fausang." has gotle acting chief

Mr. F.. Clark, third engineer, "Fausang." has gone acting second engineer, same ship,

Mr. J. K. Lindstrom has been appointed third engineer, "Fau- been sang."

Mr. C. C. Meldrum, third on Buggineer, "Esang," is on reserve.

Lloyd George' denotes the man somehow, but I would freely -het That he'd scarcely have

heard of if at all- they called bim Peter

gins, for you simply coulhi't Cel

Had

A name like that to fill the Albert

Iladi.

Then

there's Herbert Henry Asquith, pon en roll that round your tongue? It's a name that is a pleasure to

recite:

But imagine, if his name were

Noah Jeremiah Bung." Would you go a step to tear him

speak to-night ?

No, a rose perhaps by any other

name way smell as sweet, (You are welcome to believe that

if you can),

But

in spite of Mr. Shakespeare I

respectfully repent That a nume is all-important to

YARN

a man.

Mr. J. F. Fry, from reserve, has gone third engineer, "Esang."

Captain G. Lindsay Crawford, from leave, has gone master, "Kwanglee."

Captain F. N. Stokes, of the "Kwanglee," is on reserve.

Captain K. M. Evenson, of the "Yushun," is on leave.

some the main events. will not be scenin the saddle during Unfortunately, Mr. G. Matcham the meeting, but Mr. Eric Moller is expected from Shanghai and Mr. Matcham, presumably, will ride in place of

The Gymkhana Stakes is ex- pecte i to prove the best race of the meeting. Mr. Boyd, having pur- chased Roman Pride, will be well represented as Yellow River is certain to start also. I am told Mr. Boyd intends to ride his new pur- chase himself, while Mr. Zellensky will steer Yellow Riyer. Speckled Mouse is back here again and will carry Mr. Henry Humphreys' colours in all probability, if a rider can be found. Mr. Dyer's new purchase, Pencastle, is also a pro- bable runner and, if fit, will take a tot of beating, Mr. Moller is pretty certain to ride one of them. Mr. Spares

will again have the mount on Fem Leaf, the winner of this race at last gymkhana, and is sure to carry Mr. S. M. Copp, chief officer. public confidence. Mr. Seth, I "Kwanglee," has gone acting mas-expect, will again try his luck on ter, "Yushun."

Starland in the colours of Mr. Mr. J. M. Krankle, second officer, Alves. If this pony faces the star- "Hsin Kiangteen." has gone acting ter, I expect Satisfaction Dahlia chief officer, "Kwanglee."

will not be among the runners, so that the services of Mr. Harriman will be available. Major White, it is stated, will ride Orient Dahlia, who will be far fitter than he was last meeting. Petrol King, in the Mr. J. A. Tyrce, second officer, hands of Mr. Potts, is another cer- "Tungwah," has gone second tain runner imagine. The other officer, "Hsin Kong.

events will be dealt with as soon as Mr. J. H. Johnson, chief officer, the entries and weights are Irene," has gone chief officer, published. Hsin Kiangtees."

Mr. M. J. Dallas, chief officer, "Toonan," is on leave.

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Mr. P. Bock, second, officer, "Hsin Kong," has gone acting chief officer, "Toonan.

Mr. E. T. Gorovenco, chief

་་ MARKET REPORT. officer, "Hsin Kiangteen,"

gone chief officer "Irene."

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Messrs. Polishwalla & Kotwall, write under date October 23 :---

The improvement noted in the later part of the period covered by our last cinadar on September 26 made further progress in the interval under review.

Influenced by the American market, where my cotton bes inade

has

Mr. G. W. Carpendale, chief officer, "Kwongtung, is on leave.

Mr. A. Best, from reserve, has gone chief officer; "Kwongtung." Hon," is on reserve.

Captain C. A. Hille, of the "Mo-

"Sheaf Dart, is on reserve.

Mr. G. Masson, chief officer

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Mr. A. Allan, from leave, has one third officer," Haihang.

Mr. H. M Rodgers, third officer, THE SANITARY BOARD hereby notify the public that in view of "Hatching.

that the man was "not in his mind" ents paraded the streets of Anching a further substantial advance, and a "Halhong," has gone third officer, the present epidemic of Small Poxi

when he committed the deed and and raided the residences of the broadening of the demand for when he himself was bidding fare-Peking members of Parliament, Yunnan, our merket displayed a well to the world. It is my opinion Chang Peh-hang and Ho Wen, firmness and activity which it that those who sat on the Jury at damaging much of the furniture. not known for a long time past, and that trial did not realise the import The Governor added that the we live to record an advance in ance of the case, and they must police intervened, but that they values of $5 to $12 per bale, with have thought that because 4 were attacked and wounded.

a strong tone at the close. murderer was before them. The police are now endeavouring Bombay, Shanghai and Japan and haying the verdict in their to arrest a student named Tsai Ho-tuve been equally responsive to the hands, they were unanimous in the ching, the leader of the raiders.

# influences noted above, reports from Death Sentence to be passed on The Governor has ordered the these centres indicating a general him. But there was a slip, in that Procurate Court to hold an in-advance all round. they had not considered the sad vestigation:-Courtesy Daily Bul- circumstances arising out of the letin. case, and they turned deaf ears to the opinion of the Judge,

- ANTI-JAP MOVE.

FEELING IS SUBSIDING

ON YANGTSZE.

4.

Total siles 7,700 bales. Unsold stock 5,000 bales, Bargains in Chinese lands, spol and to arrive 8,000 Irales,

Japanese Yurn-Locally, Japan Eese Yurn has ngain come to the fore and has fully shared in the genem) advan.Stocks of this yarn are quite small here.

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Mr. W. B. Patey, third officer, they are urgently advised to protect "Haiching," has gone second themselves by Vaccination. officer, "Haifoong."

The following is a list of places Mr. T. A. Nicholas, second officer, at which Chinese can receive "Haifoong," is on reserve.

vaccination free of charge.

HONGKONG. Civil Hospital, Hospital Road. Tung Wah Hospital-Po Yan Street: Chinese Public Dispensary at Central

District, 3 Abordeon Street. Chinese Public Dispensary at Western

Đi trốt, 105 Third Street Chinese Public Dispensary at Hastern District, Stone Kallah Lane next to | Diatrist Watchmen's quarters.

Chinese Public Dispensary at Shauki- wan, 94 Main Street, Shaukiwan West.

TOLABLE DAVID."

EXAMPLE OF PROGRESS

OF THE CINEMA.-

It has not been revealed to us whether "Tolable David" at the Coronet is a "superproduction or not, but one thing is definite-that, in comparison with the ordinary moving picture, this film

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is

With regard to the sentence of death passed on an old fisher-wo- man and a young man for the murder of the woman's husband, it is a case in which importance is attached to the rare occurrence of a woman paying the supreme

400 bales Nagasaki No. 20s, at in class by itself. Joseph penalty. This was a case in which

PEKING, October 24. $26,240, 3 Horses No. 168. at Hergesheimer, the author, is on there was only one witness to the actual drowning of the husband.

According to the latest official $228, No. 206. at $282, 1.100 halen acknowledged master of his craft, give his powerful story a striking soners were responsible for the ment in the Yangtsze Valley has Setsu No. 10. et $198, No. 20s. at interpretation. Laughter and tears Chinese Public Dispensary at Hanghom, The witness alleged that the pri- reports the anti-Jupitrese more-Yellow Joss No. 208. at $227/999, and the producers bave managed to alternate in the story of the moun-

tains scenes of a sincerity and

We recom-

KOWLOON. Government Dispensary, 24 Nathan

Road Kwong Wah Hospital,

Opposite ferry Wharf and Typhoon Chinse Public Dispensary at Yaumatl

shelter.

next to Kun Yam Temple,

mond a visit to the Coroner to those and at the Government Dispentaries,

Taipo. who are contemptuous or in different in their attitude to the moving picture.

J. A. FRASER. Secretary, Sanitary Board. Hongkong, 25th October, 1923.

man's death as he saw them strik- almost subsided, except at Han-$245, Blue Fish No. 20%. $242.

Raw Cotton.-Market has retain boy who wanted so badly to kow and Ichang, though another ing him with oars and soon the man disappeared. At his trial, the man incident is reported from Shasi, mained very firm in this staple grow up. "Tolable David" con- Chinese Public Dispensary at Kowloon City, in Lung Chau School, Kowloon. told the Court that he was instruct- where, on the 20th inst., the head of commodity. No stocks. ed by the woman to kill her the local society to assist the Chi-

Quotations.Bengal $11 to $50 depth of pathos only too rare in Chinese Public Disponesry at Sham-

shuipo, 41 Voe Kuk Street, husband and being "young andese Government in foreign rela- per picul, Chinese $48 to $55 per dramas of the day. inexperienced" he complied with lion, accompanied by some hundred picul. her request. Such an explanation is other Chinese, visited the. Chinese more to shield himself and to put merchants, and complained that graver responsibilities on the wo the latter had recently imported man, who, in her evidence said she 1,300 bales of sea-weed and dried had attempted

to rescue him,fish on board a Japanese steamer,

And then I saw the men of the Whether the woman had the demanded that such be burned or

disposing of returned, and gave notice of the East-they were looking at me. upper hand, in

infliction of a fine of Tis. 10,000 up- The whole length of the jetty wan her husband, remains

un- on the merchants concerned:full of people. I saw brown, bronze, known. The man confessed to the murder and. at the same time Courtesy Daily Bulletin.

yellow faces, the black eyes, the glitter, the colour of an Eastern crowil. And all there beings stared

claimed the woman's daughter as his sweet-heart. The cause of the tragedy in such a case may pro- bably be to the refusal of the old father to consent to the match. At

GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP.

THE EAST.

WORLD THEATRE.

EXCITING DETECTIVE

STORY.

IMPORTANT GERMAN

FACTORY

of precision--and general toola sooks active representative

For China

i without a nummur, without a sigh, The World Theatre offers as its being well introduced with clients "without a movement. Nothing

chief thrill, The Mystery of the and line. Consignment-ore could moved. The frouts of palma stood Yellow Room," a Realart picture, he established. References requested. the conclusion of the trial, The golf championship of the still against the sky. Not a branch Gasten Levoux's exciting detective Please to answer under K. V. 2181 the man and woman were given Colony is to be played off next stirred along the show; and the story. The mystery arises through the death sentence birt

IVOWINCKEL, Elberfeld Germany, daughter

the month at Failing. The first, brown roofs of hidden houses peeple disappearance of a criminal to the advertising agency JAK. discharged. second, third rounds and semi-finals ed through the green foliage, no exit. A stage prologue show- from a room which appears to have I put it that in starting out to finish are to be played off by Novem, through the big leaves that hung ing the room precedes the picture. the life of the old man, all those in ber It, over eighteen holes, and the shining and still like leaves forged The mystery centres about the the sampan had the knowledge anal on November 18 over 36 holes of heavy metal. This was the East escape of sinister, shrouded

was

living and unclianged.

in Youth.

JOSEPH CONRAD.

PUBLIC AUCTION

THE Underdaad have receivad instruo

on

MONDAY, Gotober 28, -1855,

commencing at 11 mas.

The Sun Sun Soap Factory, Wing-

Hing Street (Causeway Bay).

A Quantity of Machinery

*Coesprising

of their task, and whatever The draw for the first round was of the ancient navigators, so old, so figure who has entered the yellow sentence is passed on one of the made on Tuesday night and is as mysterious, resplendent and sombre, room, attacked and rubbed its sons to sell by Publilo Auction, crew in the boat, similar sentence follows: should be passed on all others, who Dyes are equally guilty of murder or

A. B. Stewart v. R. L. Moncrieff. whatever the crime was. But in a

R. M. Smith v. Major Gandy, murder trial, evidence must be very 1st round:-- strong indeed against the one who is accused and in the present case, the evidence as set forth by the only single witness, against the woman prisoner, does not bear enough weight against her. I think that consideration_of_her_sentence..is due by the authorities before the fatal morning.

Yours etc.,

OPINION.

Hongkong, October 25,

Shewan v. C. Bulmer Johnson." R A, Camidge ù. A. H. Ferguson.

J. W. Franks v. Col. Hill.

H. R. Buckland v. Douglas.

E. Davidson.u. H.S. Benuett

C. C. Stark v. the winners of Ross

occupants and vanished into thin alt. Of course the principal vic- tim is a beautiful young woman- trust a French plot for that! The at | detectives are led astray by count- Reas false clues the bloodstains, Mr. W. B. Walker, general the foot-prints. Just when all their. manager of the local office of the sleuthing seems most futile the Standard Oil Company, left by mystery is cleared by a boy" re«: York, where he has been appointed one has previously read the story. the ss. “Hosang," en route for New | porter. It is safe toʻshy that unless"

G. S. Archbutt v. H. U. Ireland. Byes:

J. B. Ross v. Capt. Bloxham.a director of the Company. He they cannot solve this engaging many friends. Mr. P. W. Parker too many pictures of this grade. was given_a_warm-send-off-by problem. The screen cannot have

Is temporarily in charge of the local | Go to the World Theatre while this office. Later Mr. D. H. Cameron fine picture is being showa; do not will be made general manager. miss it,

and Bloxham.. J. E. Warner v. Gallowary, Capt. Bacon v. F. J, da Roma.

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