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ON "SUSPICIONS" AS EVIDENCE..

BANK CASE DEFENCE,

Mr. C. Bulmer Johnson, partner in the firm of Hastings, Denny and Bowley, gave evidence this morning as to the custody of the book "Emma" which, in the con- duct of a civil case brought against the Wing On Bank by one of the defendants in the alleged Forgery case, had been in his safe keeping.

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He was cross-examined by Mr. Zeitlyn as to the circumstances under which the label off the book "Emma" had come off and as to delays in providing data for the answers to certain interrogatories in connection with the civil action. In reply to Mr. Zeitlyn, wit ness said that the label did not come off shortly after photo graphs of the exhibit were taken by Mr. Dovey, the Government analyst, without which the Wing On Company were unwilling to answer, the interrogatories,

Answering further questions, Mr. Bulmer Johnson said that the book and label were ast intact when they were put into his safe one day.

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DRUG TRAFFIC.

HEROIN HIDDEN AMONG CHALK

FRENCHMAN CHARGED.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month.

"EXPLOSIVES?”

SERIOUS CHARGES AGAINST A CLERK

BAIL REFUSED.

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RURAL LAND CO.'S FIRST MEETING.

RAIN DELAYS WORK.

Building.

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An ingenious hiding place for Before Mr. R. E. Lindsell at the

scheme of Stating that his journey was

Detalls of the attempted for the love of sport heroin was described by Mr. J. D. Centrall Magistracy this morning, modern flats at the Peak were re- and adventure, a young Italian, Lloyd, superintendent of Imports Mohamed Rajah Salleh, a clerk at viewed to-day at the first ordin- at the Central the Ordnance Office was charged ary annual meeting of the Rural Iginio Gibelli, has arrived in and exports, Hongkong in the course of a world Magistracy this morning when aon two counts of felorfously having Land Investment Co., Ltd, held tour. Here has already toured French commercial traveller named in his possesalon sulphide of at the company's office, Asiatic America, Europe and NorthJoseph Torre was charged with arsenic and potassium chlorate on

Mr. Fred Ellis presided. Africa, this baking him nearly having a quantity of the drug in April 28 and 27, respectively, five years. Gibelli is achis possession without a licenco. Det.-Inspector T. Murphy asked was supported by Mr. G. K. Hall companied by another young The exact quantity had not been week's remand, sluting that Brutton, Mr. Leung Yan-po, Mr. Czecho-Slovakian, whom He ascertained, but it was stated that

M. Ellis (directors) and Mr. awaiting is

in Hongkong, already 3% ounces had been found.

L S. HID (secretary). sepurated "Wo having

Shareholders present were Mr. Lloyd said that outwardly Mr. A. ef Areulli appeured to de-. for a time at Singapore and been the bottles. (about 20 of which had fend and tendered a plea of not Miss L. M. Sousa, Messrs. J. A. S. out of touch with each other since been seized) contained precipitated guilty on both counts. The ques-Alvares, V Benjamin; E. el Hanoi. When they meet in chalk and starch, but a roll of waxtion of baill being raised, His Wore Arculli and L. Young. Hongkong, it is their intention to paper had been cleverly inserted in ship remarked that they were very cycle to Canton, continue their the middle of the bottle extending serious charges and he was not in- tour horthwards and then visit right up to the cork. The drug clined to grant baik Japan and Canada, then making wis found inside the cavity their way homeward, the Italian wrapped in cotton wool, about to S. America, where his relatives three grammes boing placed inside are.

The two cyclists rely on hospit- On the charge being explained: ality and donations to carry them through an interpreter, accused ad on their way and Gibelli has tra-mitted bringing the drug. velled for the greater part of the tour with less than a shilling in his pocket. They have obtained many autographs of distinguished persons in the course of their travels, Gibelli's book containing the signatures of King Hussein, Ibn Saud, King Feisal and the Sheik of Mohammerah." Whilst

Mr Zeitlyn Do you mean that they were intact when you put the exhibit in and were apart when next the safe was opened?

Mr. Bulmer Johnson explained that the exhibis.was in an enve-in Burma, Sir Harcourt Butler lope in the safe and in taking consented to sign his book, and in the exhibit from the envelope Malaya, Sir Laurence Guillemard after it was taken from the safe and Sir George Maxwell.

His

on the next occasion, the two Excellency the Governor of Hong- became detached:

kong has also consented to auto- witnesegraph Gibelli's book.

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Further questioned. stated that the envelope which contained "Emma" was one of the Wing On Bank's own envelopes. It

He could not say whether the on there had been a witness in characters on it were the same as the box who had stated that ones on the cover of the exhibit. He person only had made the with- could not read Chinese characters.drawals in question and that He did not think he would be able neither of the two to find the envelope... He did not was that person. know what had become of it...

defendants

With regard to the other counts, the only evidence was that of a representative from the Industrial and Commercial Bank who had stated that the Bank's chap was on exhibit "Emma." As he did not deal with the matter he could not say more. There was a total hiatus of evidence, claimed Mr. Alabaster, and as re- garded the fourth count, con-

Question of Delay. Mr. Zeitlyn asked witness ques. tions relating to the delay which had occurred in the preparation of exhibits. They had actually been prepared in June, 1925 and it was not until September, 1925 that answers were given to ques tions in respect of the civil action brought against the Wing Oncerned with exhibit "Nina," no Bank. The interrogatòries in re- spect of which the photographs were made were put to witness in December, 1924:

M Zeitlyn And your firm shortly after receipt of them wrote to Messra, Wilkinson, and Grist, who at that time had the custody of the exhibit. "Nina," asking for that book for the pur- pose of taking. the photographs which were actually not prepared until June of the following year. In the meantime, you did nothing

Witness: I gave instructions to ficounsel on March 31 to answer the

interrogations.

attempt had been made to connect the second prisoner with thất,

Mr. Alabaster remarked that he would rather deal with the case as a whole But he' had raised the question as he thought he was justified..

'His Lordship remarked that he thought there was a case to go to the jury although the worth of the evidence was one which would have to be carefully considered by the jury and in connection with which he would direct them on certain points.

The "Sole Quality." Mr. Zeitlyn then addressed the jury. He would not at this stage, he said, indulge in anything like

each tube..

Hearing was fixed for Saturday

at. 11 am.

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BAD BEHAVIOUR,

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H.K. CLUB WATCHMAN, ASSAULTED:

A DRUNKEN CHINESE..

A Chinese was charged at the Central Magistracy this morning with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting an Indian watch men at the Hongkong Club. Sergeant Brittain said called to attend by depen Bloxham who was present at the Club and saw the accused kick at the complainant. It appeared that the man wanted to go inside the Club and the watchman stopped him. The watchman was them assaulted, and the accused also struck a European

"Heating was fixed for Thursday morning.

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"Ready Next August." Addressing the meeting. Mr.. Fred Ellis said:-

The report and statement of accounts having been in your hands for over a week, I will, with your permission, adopt the usual coarse and take them as read!

As far as is known, the prosecu- tion alleged that the chemicals are "explosive ingredients, such as can

be used for making bombs.

These, as you will notice, cover Much may hinge on the

the period up to December 31 last. Analyst's report,

Another allegation which the inform you that since then the. and it gives me great pleasure to police may endeavour to attempt work on the company's property to substantiate is that the at the Peak, situate on Rural chemicals were for sale.

Building Lot 78, has made very Further developments, it is an-satisfactory progress and but for ticipated may lead to other the stoppage due to rain, one-half charges being preferred.

FREE RIDES,

VOLUNTEERS ON SUNNING RAILWAY.

TROUBLE NOW OVER..

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

of these residential flats would have been ready for occupation by next June. However, given good weather during the next three months. I venture to hope that they will be ready for ten- ants in August. next when might justifiably expect them to begin bringing us a revenue.

Details of Flats.

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The flats: in question are 24 in Pakkai, Kongmoon, April 18.

number, 12 of which consist of 5. rooms and 12 for 6 rooms each, Trains are now running again on with all modern conveniences and the Sunning Railway, after a stop ample out-houses. We have page following a fight between rail already received more than 50 ap way guards and volunteers who in-plications, 10 of which have been sisted on free rides...

confirmed at rentals highly There are three trains a day favourable to our "company, against two before the stoppage.

Conditions of the settlement

Firing city guards to apologise

(1) the commander of the Sun

After the watchman's evidence. accused was found guilty of $5 for drunkenness and $1 for assault were imposed:

We are pleased to inform our readers that we have secured the services of Mr. Stan. Hil,“ the well known local cartoonist.. who w]]] picture current events exclusively for "China Mait" and "Sunday Herald"

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The first of fils local car- foons, dealing with events and personalities at "Ladies' Day"" at the Yacht Club, will appear in thie Saturday's "China Mail."

A THIEF'S TRICK.

12) compensation for the railway guards wounded in the fight.

(8) $150 to be paid to the rail way employees each day, for loss of wages during the period of en forted inactivity (ten days)

(4) the system of free rides for Hyards, when

duty.. to rovised.

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NO RAIN?

PROSPECTS UNTIL NOON

TO-MORROW...

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Indications, point to favourable weather during the week-end, as no rain is mentioned in the fore- caat until noon to-morrow, which reads ---N.E. winds, fresh; over- cast.

For the 24 hours ending at 10- a.m. to-day, the rainfall was 0.17 inch, bringing the total since January 1 to 24.62; inches, against

Mr. Zeitlyn: And on January 21, 1923 you had received a letter from the then plaintiff, now first criticism directed to the case as defendant's solicitors asking you presented for the prosecution: for your reply.. You did not re- He would studiously refrain from $27 was lost by Mr. J. V. Dodd, an average of 13.87 inches.

ply to that..

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A quantity of clothing valued at

With reference to Rural Build- ing Lot No. 2487,. I have to inform you that owing to the great amount of granite found on the site, development work has been somewhat delayed. The original

plans concerning this site did not provide for suitable approaches to the property and access thereto. was rendered very difficult, but an amended plan has been prepared which provides for the construc ition of a roadway permitting access to the doorways of the pro- jected houses.

Effect of Conditions.. Owing to the difficult financial conditions prevailing in the

have

Colony, your directore thought it undesirable to proceed further with the developments of Rural Building Lota 230 to 233.. until such time as conditions show some sign of improvement.

I now beg to propose the adop tion of the report and statement of accounts as presented, and after this has been seconded, I shall be glad to answer any ques- tions from shareholders.

Mr. V. Benjamin seconded. No question was put and the motion day states that pressure has de- was carried unanimously

The report issued at noon

to

commenting on the very strange interpreter at the Supreme Court, Witness: Apparently not. Re-examined by Mr. Jenkin, medley which his learned friends while he was away from the house

called evidence which was pre- yesterday afternoon. witness said that the delay was sented before His Lordship and due to the other side not press the Jury.

An unknown Chinese went to Mrs. ing the case and to the advice of

Dodd and asked for the clothing He would say nothing, counsel..

tinued Mr. Zeitlyn, as to the in- the master...

constating that he had been sent by shanghai and slightly over For-po and Mr. F. M. Ellis (retiring Mr. Jenkin: They did not ap-ferences, conjectures and the lieved and the clothing was handed

This story was be pear to be worrying about the suspicions which at the proper over. On Mr. Dodd's return it was matter.

time in his submission to the jury found that he had not despatched Witness: No Mr. Jenkin: And neither did he would ask them to say was the anybody on such a mission.

sole quality of the case presented

you.

Witness: No.

for the prosecuton.

Mr. Zeitlyn went on to detail

the career of the first prisoner,

Town.

Other Business, creased considerably from central

Other business passed by the Japan, to the Boning. It has in- creased considerably over Tong-meeting comprised king, moderately from Tourane to

Re-election of Mr. Leung. Yan- mosa and the Philippines. directors)proposed by Mr. E. el The northern depression is now Arculli, seconded by Mr. L. depression over Indo-China has central to the east of Kobe. TheYoung.

Alled up.

An anticyclone ie, central to the south of Shanghai

CANTON'S COMMANDER..

Apparently, General Chang Kal-

Election of Messrs. Percy Smith, Seth and Fleming as auditors for the current year, at a remuneration to be agreed upon -proposed by Mr. G. K. Hall Brutton, seconded by Mr. Leung Yan-po

LANDSLIDES.

"A Long "Wälk.”

A Chinese messenger in the em Inspention invited.

Mr. Hugh Jones gave evidence who was 35 years of age, having ployment of Messrs. Lane, Crawe relating to a letter written by the lived 17 of those in Hongkongford, Ltd. was bitten yesterday Showroom: 21, Wellington St,

first defendant when he contem He detailed the responsible posi- by a dog owned by Mr. Hahel the Kuomintang soldier of plated leaving and appointing tions he had held and described Railton, of No. 196. The Peak. Tel. C 1483.

attorneys to look after the civil how defendant, having resigned The animal was sent to Kennedy the hour," is not to re-assume the action which was then pending. together with others from a local

position of garrison commander of Canton.

The heavy rain overnighe caused ZEANDOQUOTE.PESUGBONDED! The curious phraseology of the bank, determined to start one of letter was the subject of com- his own and went to Canton for.

A report, dated Tuesday, says two landslides at Stubbs Rond AQİLOODOOVEXXXXXXX ment. The writer had stated that the purpose of raising money.

Mr. J. Th de Vries, agent of that General Chu Poi-toh (com yesterday. Traffic was held up TANG, YUK, Dereon, important affairs necessitated his Mr. Zeitlyn described how the the Holland China Trading Commanding the 3rd Army) may be for some time in the larger of the going to Peking and Tientsin "for first defendant, after raising the pany in Canton, has been in charge concurrently Commander of the two slides in which about 100 tons a walk."

money, a complete account book of the Netherland Consulate af Garrison Forces (of the city), This having closed the case for of which was in solicitor's hands, Canton as acting Consul since the prosecution, Mr.. Alabaster, had been raised and how that, April 19 last Mr. G. Woudenborg. on behalf of the second prisoner, having received payment of formerly acting. Netherland Consul has rejoined the XXXXXXX**XXXXXXXXXXXX submitted that the second and $30,000 from a man named Mok in in Canton,

successive counte should be Hongkong he went to the Wing Holland China Trading Company "struck out. There was no evid-On Bank to depoalt the money in Hongkong.

ence, he said, that his client was following it up with : $20,000 In the Colony at the time of the which was not needed for a per alleged forgery and it was not sonal loan. The very documents until two years after May 3, 1927 cited by the prosecution proved that he came to the Colony for this, anid Mr. Zaitlyn. "the first time so far as the prose- cution was concerned. · In addi-

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A retaining wall at the rear of No. 43, Pokfulam Road, collapsed and a large quantity of earth settled down the back lane. There, were no people there at the time.

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