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HONGKONG,

SUNNING PIRACY.

EVIDENCE OF CHINESE PASSENGERS.

Druggist Disguised as a Cook.

"I'M DIRECTING OPERATIONS HERE

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1926.

The hearing of the case against the twenty Chinese who stand charged with being implicated in the piracy of the s.s. "Sunning was centrued before Mr. R. E. Lindsell" at the Central Magistracy yesterday, the hearing Being adjourned a: 4,50 until this morning.

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BIAS BAY LAIR.

Coming Measures Against Pirates.

GOVERNMENT STATEMENT:

Desirable That Canton Should

Act.

Rugby, Dec. 13.

PRICE, $3.00 Per Month,

TIENTSIN ARRESTS.

British Government's Statement.

THE FACTS OF THE CASE.

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SHOP "LIFTERS,”

Sennet Freres Attempt Frustrated.

JUGGLING WITH WATCHES.

Excitement in Peddar St. This Morning.

Since the series of shop "lifting" A question was asked the Replying to questions in the leases about a year ago, the Colony 1 House of Commons to-day whe House of Commons to-day, the has been comparatively free from ther the Canton Government had Under Secretary for Foreign crime of this nature. been approached with a view to Affairs, Mr. G. Locker Lampson. This morning, however, the penes- The Crown Solicitor, Mr. H. X. fer Australia to take up an up-joint operations being taken made a statement regarding the serenity of Pedder Street was Homies, is prosecuting, whilst Mr.pointment s Chinese Chase against the Chinese pirates in arrest in the British Concession disturbed by an attempt, fortunately at Tientsin of certain Chinese and frustrated, to "palm" watches from General at Melbourne..

Witness said that he was. H The Under-Secretary for. For their delivery to the Chinese the jewellery store

Freres, News of the attempt was 2nd class passenger on board thereign Affairs, Mr. C. Locker Lamp He said that con November 28 quickly noised abroad, and a crowd Ss. Sunning on the voyage son stated that the whole ques the police of the British Muni collected

round: the entrance. from Amoy to Hong Kong on tion of measure to be taken:

e d'Almadu is defending the 2nd necused. Mr. M. K. 1o the 6eh and Mr. J. A. Gordon Leask

the 19th. accused.

Blas. Bay.

solice..

of Sennet

Re-culled for cross-examination at she commencement of this November 15 st. At 8 pm. against these pirates was being cipal area, acting on information Within, two Chinese could be seen morning's proceedings, Kwong on November 15, two men enter carefully examined by the British given by the Chinese city police in the custody of members of the The police arrived on the Kam-chung, a reply to Mr. ed his cabin, brake open his Government and final decisions that certain premises in that area stad.

were the headquarters of શ iscose shortly afterwards, and the Almada, Said that he was 22 trunks and took away one suit had not yet been reached. years of age.

case, a quantity of silk, clothing. I possible it would be desirable reasonable and anarchist secret two men were arrested.

It appears that abortly after money and finger-ringa.

that

Huthorities Society which was a menace to the Canton

the peace of the community 16. three Chinese quite well Mri Holmes:

Howa" much should themselves take action.

dresseg entered the shop and ask- money:-$363 in silver dollars. It will be recalled that while raided the house in question...

They arrested 14 persons and ad to look at watches. In the and $1,500 in Hong Kong barik the British steamer «Sumin seized inflammatory literature course of the bargaining, which

was bound from Shanghai to

affording prima facie evidence occupied some considerable time. Hong Kong about forty pirates

Mr. d'Ahmada: Were you, from the beginning of the commotion, together with the last witnessin your cabin was just outside

the door, whilst he was inside the | svakin.

Mr. d'Almadı: You were or- efered inside - Afterwards,

Mr. d'Almada: How Jong after minutes later.

Mr. d'Almalag From the mozrent you joinet your compan- ion in misfortune, did you con- tinue to remain with him?-For "And you got

half an hour.

Mr. d'Amadwi ¡out after that?--Yes.

My Almatkat You were in your calia whilst your belongings were Bing searched?-Most of the bime.

In reply to further aukstions,

withess said that he did not see May

'bodies.

notes.

wond what was their value?- Four rings set with diamonds, valued approximately at $3,000.

Witness identified some silk and a suit case which, he said, had been taken from his cabin by the pirates. He could not say whether any of the defendants in Court were concerned in the raid which took place in his cabin.

Continuing witness said thas ht about midnight he heard shots. Seven or eight men en-

bish Wireless Service...

Strange Silence.

Mr., Holmes: How many ring disguised as passengers surprise that the house was used for PFO one of the men referred to his the officers, captured the bridge ganda citing to violencester and picking out a watch. and engine room, and ordered the against foreigners and against asked that he might leave $20 on deposit and take the watch to sub- Course to be steered for Blasal constituted government."

mit it fdr his approval. At the time of the raid the A

As the valge of the watch was stronghold near Hong Kong. Box, which is a notorious pirate fight took place, and the British British municipal police had no more than four times that of the officers regained control. The knowledge that the premises were proferred deposit. the offer was re- tang Party, nor did any of the cons of Mr. Les Weill, son of the pirates set fire to the ship-BP the headquarters of the Kuomin-fused. In the meantime, the suspi- arrested persons claim to belong proprietress, had been aroused by Notice Required.

to the Kuomintang or to be the behaviour of the men. Keeping London, Dec. 13.

|political refugees..

one of them under close observa- After affecting the arrest, the tion, he noticed a movement of the In the House of Commons to- tered his cabin, forced him out day, replying to Mr. H. W. municipal police reported the arm, and immediately seized the of the room and drove him along Locker, the Under-Secretary for matter to the British Consulate-man in question. Three watches, it the saloon deck. Witness was Foreign Affairs, Mr. G. Locker General, which directed that the alleged, were found down the arm hit by a bullet which grazed the Lampson said that the Govern-accused be held in custody by the of his shirt sleeve, underneath his

Lincket. coat he was then wearing. ment was carefully examining the municipal police while it referred

His Worship: Can we have the whole question of the measures to

for instructions to the British Minister at Peking. be taken to death the Bias Bay

The Minister directed" the Mr. Holmes: I am afraid that pirates. A final decision had not Consul-General to follow the peared, his fears evidently, having

in the crly one that he has yet been reached? If possible it We cannos very well take it from would be most desirable that the usual procedure and to hand over beer, aroused by the surveillance of

the accused on the production by the staff. Canton authorities should them-!

the Chinese police of a war- Witness went on to say that he selves take action.

The two men"in custody will be charged later. recalled attending an identity Mr. Lampson asked for notice parade at the Central Police of a question whether negotia- Witness then identified tions were occurring with the four men, but could only be cer- Canton authorities.-Reuter. tain of one now.

lifeboats being anehed, neither did ne see any dead

Cross-examined by Mr. Lo, wit.coat! ness said that he left his cabin as scon as the fire started. He went down to the after part of the

ship.

Mr. Lu: Is it your impression" that all the pirates had left the ship by 6 a.m. -- Yes, "

Mr. Gordon Leask did cruse-examine.

not

Very Frightened. The next witness called for the

hion.

Station.

Shown a blood-stained waist!

Crown was a Chinese druggistcoat, witness said that it was his.

who saite that he occupied cabin No. 19 with another passenger, His aunt was also a passenger, üça cupying cabin No. 22. Shortly after 4 o'clock, witness hard two shots red outside his cabin door. He at once

went to his aunt's

cabin. They were both very | frightened." Witness saw a nuri- ber of pirates going into she after-house, but could not iden- tify any of the prisoners in Court. Mr. Holmes: Was anything tiken from you?-Nothing from my person. All my belongings were in my cabin. I lost most of the contents of two leather bags and $186 in notes.

Continuing, witness said that about midnight he heard more sounds of shooting. He was driven on to the saloon deck with a number of other passengers, but managed to escape into 'the cook's room.

Witness identified the 20th, de- fendant whom, he said, he thought he saw, standig near the hatch cover. He said, "I am the officer directing operations here." He carried a short firearm.

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Disguised As Cook. -Cross-examined by Mr. Lo, witness said that he ceased to be frightened after taking refuge in the book's room, where he took off his coat and disguised him self as a cook.

Mr. Lo: Do you know anything about the boate leaving?-I saw Lone lowered soon after the fire

started.

Mr. Lo: Did you see whether there were Any men in it?-I could not see. There was a wind and a high sea.

Mr. Loi Did you assist in put- ting out the fire? Yes, I had my bands cut.

Mr. Lo: And you believed then that all the pirates had left the ship? Yes..

Mr. Lo: Do you still believe the same? Yes,

Yesterday's Hearing"

The first witness called at the resumed hearing yesterday afternoon was Liu Shi, who stated that he was a native of Hunan and that he was in the employ of the Chinese Govern- ment being at present en route

It was, however, quite clean, and packed neatly in his trunk when taken by the pirates.

Continuing witness said that: he heard a cry in Cantonese. I sounded like "Stop fire, Siop fire,” but witness could not be certain.

Mr. Lindsell'; Come, come.

you are an educated man. You are going to Melbourne as Consul- General

Witness said that he was not; certain what was said.

Cross Examination.

Cross-examined by the 8th de-

In reply to the 20th defendant, witness said: I am practically certain that I saw you wearing

a muffler,

Mr. d'Almada: From what you saw of the 8th defendant, have

was a passenger.

KIDNAPPED.

;--,-,

Electrical Contractor

Tricked.

LURED INTO A TRAP.

Singlets, Socks and Money For Ransom.

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How a Hong Kong Chinese

rant issued by the competent Chi. nese authority.

On the issue and production of such a warrant the prisoners. were handed over to the Chinese police on November 26.

Settled Pulley.

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Others of the stat seized another of the party and it was then found that the third member had 'disap-|

$9,000

BEQUESTS.

ECHO OF RACECOURSE FIRE..

EXECUTOR LOSES CASE.

The will of Mr. Albert Ahwae, a

This action was in accordance with the settled policy. of the British authorities in China that Chinese by the mere fact of re- sidence in a British Concession should not be sheltered from the well known business man who lost jurisdiction of their own authori-his life in the racecourse fire of Feb. 26, 1913, formed the subject tjes.

of an action in the Supreme Court The local Chinese authorities, this morning, three of the residuary to whichever faction they may

legaters claiming $2.269,97 from have belonged, have" constantlyr. Luke Albert Chanson, one of

In this case the search was

the executors appointed under the

Plaintiffs were represented by

pointed out that if shelter is given to persons conspiring will. against them in foreign concess. Esions they cannot be responsible

for maintaining law and order Mr. H. G. Sheldon (instructed by Wilkinson and Grist). Defendant fendant, witness said that he saw an electrical fittings, contractor and for the protection of foreign him in a second class cabin read-of Wanchai-has been tricked life and property in Tientsin. was not represented. ing a book. Witness had not into captivity near Canton, has

Mr. Sheldon applied for the case seen him in the saloon.

just been reported to the local carried out by the municipal to be heard ex parte, stating that defendant's aclicitors (Johnson. Police who, however, have no police at the request in person stokes and Master) had accepted jurisdiction in the matter.

of an officer of the Chinese city the writ on defendant's behalf on A month ago, a friend visited police who ordinarily issues war his shop at No. 45. Queen's Read rants, and therefore it was not

A statement of defence May 14. East. This man said that he had considered necessary to complete had been filed by the defendant come from up-country where a the warrant before making the from which, said Mr. Sheldon, it very wealthy gentleman.. on the raid. The prisoners have not could be drawn that defendant ad- you any reason to doubt that henceasion. of a forthcoming cele-been delivered to the military au-mitted having had so much money was merely a passenger ?—I can-

from the estate. No agreement) not decide. I thought that he bration, wanted about 10,000 thorities but are still in the cus

lights installed for the decoratody of the Chinese City Police, could be read into the terms of the will that he was entitled to 5 per Mr. d'Almada: Nothing has i

British Wireless Service.

cent, as defendant had 'claimed. happened since to force you to the contractor to visit the rich An invitation was extended to

"Unauthorised Statements.”

The will was read and proved by change your mind?—Nothing;

London, Dec. 13.

counsel and His Lordship remarked Mr. d'Almada: You told us that man with a view to securing the

business. Accordingly, he left In the House of Commons to that the onus was on the defendant whilst, you were asleep in your for Canton with his friend and day, Lieut.-Col. Sir Frederick to prove his contention. cabin you heard a commotion

nothing was heard of from him Hall (Conservative), in view "After evidence had been given by for a few days until his mother of the use made for propaganda Mr. George Emmanuel Ahwee, son received a letter from a gang of purposes of unauthorised state of the deceased, and Chan Ng-shi, banditä...

ments with regard to the Govern- widow, as to receipt of the share of ment's policy with regard to the estate under the terms of the China," asked for a discussion on will, His Lordship gave judgment The mother was told that she the subject before the House for the plaintiffs (Henry William was to take the train leaving rose,

Ahwee, and.Julia and Irene Ahwes). Mr. Lindsell: What time was Kowloon to-day for Canton. Four Replying to the Premier, Mr. stations before reaching Canton, Baldwin, Sir Frederick Hall ex- Mr. d'Almada: I would be she was to get off and enter a plained that he referred to state CHINESE REQUEST. difficult for you to say which was tea-house (name given) promptly ments by unauthorised persons a passenger and which was aa noon where she was to approach connected with the House of Com- FURTHER TARIFF MEETINGS pirate? That is so;

a man reading a newspaper.

SOUGHT.

outside." Did that continue be tween the passengers and pirates? Yes.

Mr. d'Almada: Do you agree with the captain when he says it was continuous?--It calmed ..down at dinner time.

that About 9 o'clock.

I do not know.

יִן

tions.

Tribute and Lucky Money.

mons.

Mr. d'Almada: When did the As "tribute" with which to Mr. Baldwin expressed the lights first go out?—I was asleep, "open the door to negotiations," opinion that it was impossible to she was to bring with her 2 find the time for such a discus- Mr. d'Almada: What time did dozen "elephant" brand singlets, sion-Reuter. you go to bed?—I slept all day 2 dozen silk socks, 2 dozen silk|

Widely known..

Peking, Dec. 14, The Chinese Commission.com. nected with the Tariff Conference has decided to request the Power's handkerchiefs, two woollen over-| Commenting on the National to give a definite reply to the His Worship: Were the lights coats each to cost at least $30, 2 ist Government's protest, the Chinese proposal for the center- out when you were pulled out of dozen hand electric torches to be "Peking and Tientsin Times ence to be resumed within a fort. your cabin? That was some of American make and $30 "lucky says: For years past it has been thing after 11 o'clock.

long.

Mr. Lindsel: Were the lights

the custom of the local British morey."

The only step the mother has authorities, to hand over to the out then, yes or no? I cannot taken so far is to notify No. 2 City Authorities, any Chinese for remember.

Police Station where the case was Inoted.

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