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Hong Kong, Friday, Feb. 18, 1927.
HEALTH FIRST.
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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY, 18, 1927.
TEARS IN COURT.
SEDITION VERDICT.
(Continued fromi paza 1.)
An Unusual Assault Case.
"SEND ME TO THE ASYLUM."
An alleged assault on board the
of submarines, but limitation and abolition were alike prevented by the opposition of certain Powers. France, in particular, resolutely opposed the suggestion; and sup- ported her attitude by, the argu In response to his Worship. ment that the disappearance witness sald that he had nothing of the submarine would more to say.
her communications Cross-examined by Mr. King, endanger wish North Africa - a plea witness said that he lived at the which. we venture to think,house of the Seamen's Union; he is hardly consistent with the fact had been in Hong Kong for four.. al Ching" in the early hours that submarines have never prov. months, but was previously in the of the morning of January 31, had Jed their worth for convoy Colony prior to the last general its sequel in Mr., W. Schoñeld's Court at the Central Magistracy work. Great Britain has gone as
In reply to further questions, this morning when A. Murray-Scott, far as she can, and nothing more can be done except by universal witness said that the third, dend Ocer of that vessel appeared consent. But the truth is that, in fendant had joined the Union in response to a summona issued
by Misa Sybil Joseph., spite of having the finest sub- marines in the world, she is not really in the best position to take the lead in this movement. In a self-denying ordinance, that coun-
Patrike..
Shanghai.
Mr. King: How many members are there in Hong Kong ?-A it tle over 10,000.-
Mr. King: Can you explain
Mr. G. R. Haywood appeared on
H. J. Armstrong defended. behef of the complainant at Mr. Addressing his Worship. Mr. Haywood said that the ense
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try must take the lead which has why you choose a Shanghai ma one of common assault. Before ho the most to loss. The United as an officer for boarding ships in made any reference to the facta Hong Kong? We have to have concerning the incident he felt States could do it effectively in someone with a sound knowledge sure that he could rely upon his the matter of capital ships. be of conditions of the seafaring Worship eliminating from his mind cause just after the War she was business,
anything that might be generally
the potential builder of the great- The third defendant com. know about either party." est Navy in the world, France menced addressing his Worship, Continuing. Mr. Haywood sald can take the lead in the reduction but was pulled up with the ob that on the day in question tha of land armaments with the pros.servation: "You told us all thatdant's cabin on the "Hai Ching". eomplainant went to the defan- pect of being followed. But in the yesterday. Have you anything The defendant sprang out of bat matter of submarines, Great Bri-fresh to say I was not aware and forcibly ejected her, breaking tain has the most, not to lose, but that it was illegal to have this her wrist-watch and causing to gain, by their abolition, for literature. I may say that the severe injuries to various parts of the unequalled extent of our lines, Chinese Seamen's "Union here is her body. He, Mr. Haywood, would of communication makes our Em- not against the British. I have put the complainant into the wit- pire peculiarly vulnerable to at been very weary during the ness box when she would narrate: tacks from this weapon. To eight days that I have been de-exactly what occurred.
Mr."Armstrong: I don't think that Frarice and Italy--whether right-tained and demand that I be
will be necessary. This is a simple by or wrongly-the submarine given back my liberty. still appears indispensable. The Addressing his Worship. Mr. case of assault, and wa plead qucation will undoubtedly, have King said that it was clear that ulty to a purely technical of-
complainant to be discussed again at all the three defendants had come ejected with no more force than some considerable length in the to Hong Kong recently. It was was necessary. Unfortunately for very near future, and one can but also clear that the third defend her, she refused to leave the room, hope that some means will be ant was the principal He, Mr putting her foot in the doorway. her found for bringing the United King, would submit that he had That caused the injuries to States and France together for been brought to Hong Kong for legs.
Mr. Armstrong went on to say that purpose. Any dilatory at the specific purpose of stirring up
There was one very that the complainant had beon tude on the part of either nation trouble"
fence. The
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unfortunately each views the at the present time may be cal significant point. When the warned not to go on board the "Hai culated to do irreparable harm, Police entered the room on board Ching" and by so doing put herself same problems from a different whilst a conciliatory attitude may the President Taft," although the a position of being liable to be summoned for trespass. He, Mr. containing the
para Armstrong, would suggest either angle and executes its work on a contribute a great deal towards a g separate basis. This state of lasting peace and a permanent phernalia of the Seamen's Union diamissal of the case, on the ther affairs cannot make for co-ordina. solving of the armament problem, were on the table, "the 3rd de- position of a nominal fine and the fendant was holding and speak-binding over of both parties to keep ing with the aid of one of the the peace for a year, seditious pamphlets..
tion and co-operation, and still less" can it ensure tangible progress either with the prevention of dis eases, the cure, of diseases, or the limiting of discases to a certain. specified area.
DISHONEST SHROFF.
KOWLOON HOSPITAL EMPLOYEE JAILED.
His Worship said that he had A Difficult Case,...
received a sertificate from Dr. Mr. Lindsell: This is a difficult Newton, but would like to know case to deal with. It is not clear whether there was any more medi- that the defendants are sedition cal evidence.
Complainant said that she also mongers in the ordinary sense. consulted a Chinese doctor who Charges involving the mis-It is also not certain as to whe-treated her legs after she had seen 1 did not put my appropriation of moneys received ther or not they had any seditious Dr. Newton
in his capacity of shroffe to the intent. They claim, and it may be foot in the cabin door," continued Kowloon Hospital were preferred a fact that they were, to have the complainant." Scott is telling against a Chinese arraigned be-been acting under orders. More wicked lies."
Mr. Haywood said that it Was fore Mr. T. W. Ainsworth at the over, as the third defendant has
Every easy for his friend. Mr. Kowloon Magistracy yesterday stated, Shanghai and Canton are Armstrong, to plead guilty" to a inexhaustible reservoirs for suppürely technical offence, which was afternoon.
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Ilvet you raised your hands on me."
Time, and again within the last four years has a plea been made for the creation of one central authority with sole power over each and every detall affecting public health. That plea has had the unanimous support of the Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith prose plies of propaganda of this nature. a very nice way of getting out of
cuted on behalf of the Crown But every man must be assum difficult situation. Press. It has been recognised by and Dr. Smalley attended on be-ed responsible for his actions. Mr. Armstrong: The defendant unofficial medical men as a step half of the Hospital authorities. The case before the Court is, un-has been pestered by this woman
The defendant pleaded "not doubtedly, a breach of the law for the past three years, in the right direction in safe-
guilty" to three of the five and conviction must necessarily willing to agree to an order that
they both be bound over. guarding the health of the com charges, admitting the remaining fellow.
Mr. Schofield: What about costs?. munity. But so far it has not two.
The 1st and 2nd. defendants Mr. Armstrong said that costa Addressing the Bench, Mr. appear to be uneducated men, and did not arise in an action such as been countenanced by the Govern- ment. "It is not-known whether Whyte-Smith said that the defen- I consider they will be satisfac.that before the Court.
dant was required to collect all torily dealt with if they are Mr, Armstrong intimated that, if it has been ever considered at all moneys in connection with the bound over in the sum of $100 to evidence was heard he would re- the attendance of Dr. by the present regime. A cen- treatment of patients or the sup- keep the peace for twelve months.quire
With regard to the third defen-Newton,
Complainant, continuing her, re- It is all to the good that the full tral health authority (whether ply of medicines. The defendant
was required to issue a receipt in dant, his position is different. He marks to the Magistrate, said that in Chinese affairs has been turn- known as a Public Health Depart each case, and to enter the sum is an educated man, and admits she had been sick for two weeks. ed to good account locally by con-ment or a Central Health Bureau received on the counterfoil of the having participated in the meet-Turning to the defendant she said, However prevalent else-amid, an outburst of tears. "I've centration on public health pro- does not matter; may not prove a receipt form issued. After ac-ing. blems. A sick man is a burden to panacea for all the defects in the cumulating large suma with a where, such things cannot be tok been a mother to you Scott, and
view so obviating the payment of Ferated in a British Colony. himself and to his neighbours. existing health administration-small amounts, the defendant sentence him to three months' And so is a sick community-a no scheme can be perfected with- would pay same into the Bank hard labour.
Third defendant: May I have a community where the mortality out a fair trial-but it would as-periodically. The safe in which
was kept had two lawyer?
Mr. Lindsell: The case is closed from certain diseases seems ex-suredly go far to ensure the in-keys, one of which was held by cessively high. In the latter case ception of a systematic campaign Dr. Smalley and the other by the The safe was found
ROYAL TOUR. the burden is at the same time a against those diseases particular- defendant.
empty when examined by Dr. common danger that must be ly prevalent in the Colony.
Smalley: fought with all the weapons of mention only one disease- After hearing evidence of the modern medical science. Certain malaria fever it is inconceivable arrest of the accused, his Wor- here. Reuter
a conviction, деп- that with the creation of a central ship entered
The further programme of the Government Departments may
Complainant: Can I sue. him for Suva (P-Thursday,
breach of promise? hard, labour. excusably be financially starved health authority the slur would tercing the man to six months' voyage is as follows.
his Fuary 17, 6p.m: Saturday, Februaryellent was prepared to offer the
Mr. Armstrong said that during a period of necessary 're, long remain that this Colony is
19, 10a.m. trenchment, but not so that De: three years behind the times. In partment dealing with public short, the whole problem of pub; health, provided always that the lic health would be given a recog- nition and an administration that "expenditure itself is wise.
If the current week's oral and is quite impossible under existing written contributions to the Coleircumstances. The sooner that ony's public health problems have fact is appreciated by the powers
that-be the better. done nothing else they have cer- tainly exposed once again the fact- that progress commensurate with
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Suva, Fiji, Feb. 17. H.M.S. "Renown" has arrived
Febr.
Mr. Haywood: My client, says that she wants to go into the wit- ness-box and tell your Worship the full story.
whilst his Worship asked Mr. Complainant continued her atory
Haywood whether he would be satis Red with Mr. Armstrong's sugges-
tion.
Mr. Haywood said that she could, of course, take the matter to the Summary Court if she wanted to recover damages...
Auckland, Tuesday; February complainant $10 for her "doctor's
22, 10a.m.: Wednesday, February 23. 11 p.m.
February
fee.
'of letters written by the defendant. Mr. Armstrong said he objected. Complainant: You can't object. give them to the judge at once.
"A FOOL LIKE THIS."
Complainant: I wouldn't" accept "For goodness kake send an in- Russell (Bay of Islands).$500. I want $1,000 at least,
Mr. Haywood said that his client telligent man next time. I don't Thursday, February 24, 9 dm.: want to listen to a fool like this. Friday, February 25; not later had asked him to put in a number He is all mixed up with the num- than 11 p.m. ber of pips and one minute he Auckland.-Saturday, says the defendant played the 26, 8.30 a.m.; Thursday, March 3, first hand and then he says he .m.
Wellington. Saturday, March 51| played the seventh," said MỸ Lindsell to a Police sergeant at D.; Wednesday, March 9, 5 a.m.
Picton-Wednesday, March 9, 10 the Central Magistracy this a.m. Saturday, March 19, pim, morning when a number of
Of Patterson Inlet (Stewart,
Tuesday, March 22, p.m.
Sydney-Saturday, March 26, 10 a.m.: Thursday, April 14, 8 p.m.
Hobart Saturday, April 10, 10
a.m.: Wednesday, April 20, 9. a.m..
Mr. Armstrong: I must register a formal objection to your Worship receiving them before my client knows what they are.
Complainant continued to sob bitterly throughout the discussion.. Mr. Armstrong: I think your Worship might ask the complainant to cease her tifade.
Mr. Schofeld: What sum do you saggest for the bond?
Complainant: I won't be bound over. You can send me to the luna- (Continued on Page 9,)
PACIFIC COAST FLOODS.
the needs of the community can Abolition of the Submarine.
Dealing with the question of Chinese were charged with gam-laland). Monday, March 21, ami never be made until such time as disarmament in our issue of bling. the entire health administration | yesterday, we referred at some Each defendant admitting the is placed under .one central length to the question of the offence, his Worship imposed & abolition of the submarine. Some fine of $8 in each case, ordering authority. At present, as every further comments are suggested the sum of $4.87, found on the
Melbourne Thursday, April 21,) one knows, there is a Principal as a result of a discussion with table, to be put in the Poor Box.
11 a.m.; Thursday, May 12, Civil Medical Officer, whose duties, certain naval experts. It will be
Fremantle-Wednesday, May 18; are mainly executive; there is a recalled that, following the M.L
Monday, May 23, p.m.. ibaster last year, the Chairman Mr. D. McNeill, formerly of Tafnesday, June 1, n.m.; Saturday.
Port Louis (Mauritius)-Wed-| Medical Officer directly answer-
of Lloyd's appeated for the koo Dock, who has been residing in June 4, 6 a.. able to the Sanitary Board; and abolition of this instrument of Shanghai for nearly a year, return.
Great Hanish Island-Saturday, there is the Public Works Depart | warfare. The White House ed to Hong Kong this morning, but June 11, 8 am.; Saturday, June 11.
San Francisco, Feb. 17, The heaviest``rains record ment whose rulings as regards the issued a statement to the affect leaves to-morrow for Home by the
10 p.m
have occurred during the past five that President Coolidge was pre- P. and O. steamer "Kalyan." It is
Suez Wednesday, June 15, 4 days and has rendered the situa- training of nuliaha, the waterpared to listen with an open mind 47 years since Mr. McNeil first
tion on the Pacific coast desperate. supply, and cognate matters can to any suggestions for the fur- came to the East as Engineer on a.m.; Wednesday, June 15, 6 n.m.
Fort Sald. Depart Thursday, Twenty-four lives were lost and s not be questioned by, say, the ther restrictions of the use of one of the B. &.0. steamers, and June 16, 8
hundred ranchers in the Los submarines, but the American on leaving the sea he was for a
Malta Saturday, June 18, 5 Angeles district are fleeing to es- number of years in Talkoo Dock. Medical Officer of the Sanitary licy, as laid down at. Washing He hopes to settle down for good pim.; Monday, June 20, noon.
cape the flooda. Communications Board. The objective of all the ton, remained unchanged. Now at Home, unless climatle reasone
Gibraltar.--Thursday, June 23, 9
with San Diego have been cut off P.CMO, the MO, and the the original American plan cor compels a return ones more to the am Thursday, June. 23, 11 p.m. and tralas ara blocked by swollen
Portsmouth Monday, 3
June 27, rivers, Reuter'a American Service. P.W.Dare really the same, but tained proposals for the limitation East.
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