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C.L.M. SCHOOLS FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY.

GAMES AND BOAT RACES.

ALLEGED ASSAULT. HABIT OF SPITTING.

THE RECENT AFFRAY ON A FERRY WHARF,

MAGISTRATE'S DECISION.

Chefoo, June 16.

Yesterday afternoon, Mr. R. E. Admiral Bristol of the US. Lindsell was again occupied with Asiatic Fleet spent the last week-the cast in which a Chinese Police end here after arriving on-the Reservist named Ngan Chi-on sum- U.S.3. "Pittsburgh." The usual visits were exchanged, and a re-moned a Chinese police searcher, ception was given on board to all and a woman searcher for alleged American residents and visitors, assult the Yaumati ferry wharf. The defendants cross- On the evening of June 12 a

summoned. the complainant, also alleging assault.

farewell party was given by the missionaries at Temple Hill to the Rev. and Mrs. Hilscher, Miss C. Beagle and Paul Abbott, Jr. The former are going home on furlough and Paul is leaving for college in America.

The annual celebrations in connection with the foundation of the China Inland Mission Schools took place on June 15 commenc ing with a cricket match between the Boys and Visitors, resulting in a win for the former with 98 runs to the visitors' 76.

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DISCUSSION. IN SANITARY BOARD.,

LEGISLATION OR EDUCATION?

Whether legislation' or education' was the best means of eradicating spitting in Hong Kong was discuss. ed at length at yesterday's meeting of the Sanitary Board.

received from

Mr. W. J. Carrie (Head of the Sanitary Department and President of the Board) that a reply had been the Government anent à resolution submitted a fow Mr. Leo d'Almada, Snr., appeared weeks ago. He referred to a paper by Dr. H. Scott, a former for the searchers, whilst the

Bacteriologist, who said that spit- servist was represented by Mrting in homes was more dangerous P. M. Hodgeon.

than spitting in public. In. 1922-8, 150,000 pamphlets were distributed.

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The reservist's allegation Was that as he and his wife went on to the wharf to board the ferry boat. the male searcher attempted to search him in spite of the fact that he was told that the witness was a reservist. Witness accordingly submitted, but not being satisfied

In ble opinion; the chairman said, if a bye-law were made prohibiting spitting, the Indian and Chinese policemen might be as bad offenders as anybody else.

Dr. W. V. M. Koch was in favour of a by-law. He expressed the with this, the male searcher, opinion that apitting in. public was caught hold of witness by the shirt, more dangerous than in homes. and called on the female searcher to search witness', wife.

Searcher's Story.

Propaganda.

Mr. J. P. Braga pointed out that 90 per cent. of the Colony's popula tion was illiterate and suggested posters in public places at all

timen.

Thanksgiving Service. The usual Thanksgiving Ser- vice took place in the Memorial Hall and was largely attended, led by the Rev. R. B. Porter who spoke very effectively from the The male searcher's allegation words "Whose image is this?" was that he attempted to search "using a visit to the Royal Mint as the reservist in the ordinary course an illustration and pleading with of his duty. The reservist showed

Dr. S. W. Tso recalled a remark the children present to yield him a badge which he did not re- by the late Sir Kai Ho Kai whe themselves wholly to the Lord cognise, and when he persisted in previously opposed legislation, on Jesus that His Image may be im- printed upon their lives and work. Carrying out his duty, the reservist the ground that the goals would be

During the

pushed him, remarking that he was insufficient to accommodate offen- afternoon the "aucy." He seized there vist ders. Dr. Teo favoured education. Dr. S. C. Ho drew attention to Ladies gave, as usual, tea under the trees which was most re- by the shirt front only when the the value of propaganda by such freshing, after which those pre-

latter pushed him. He denied a

institutions as the Y.M.C.A., the St. aent adjourned to the tennis suggestion by Mr. Hodgson that he John Ambulanco Brigade, and the court to watch several good sets. took the reservist by the shoulder, Chinese Medical Association, The first was the final game be- as they went to the police quarters tween the winning boys and girls in the Governmnt building across to decide who were to be the the way. happy possessors of the racquets presented by the Chefoo Schools' Association.

More Confidence. C Fairclough and Josephine Cunningham played against Fiddler and May Gilmer, the Intter winning a well played game,

Dr. G. W. Pope (Medical Officer of Health) expressed the view that it was time to start to stop people from spitting.

The reservist's allegation against the woman searcher was that after. After ascertaining that tuber- the male searcher caught him by culosis was on the increase, Mr. the shirt, she came up and struck Wong Kwong-tin said there was no him (witness). This the woman cause for alarm as the population searcher denied in the witness box, had also increased. remarking, "How could I have dared to do that as I am a woman and he Is a man?" She corroborated the male searcher's allegation that the reservist pushed the male searcher and then attempted to seize him by the chest. She merely went up to "endeavour to separate them.

KIDNAPPERS.

TWENTY-SEVEN MEN AND WOMEN HANDED OVER..

Two more sets were played by the scholars between S. Mair and Catherine Nicoll and N. Dorval and Dorothy Kirk, resulting in a

A large gang of alleged kidnap- win for the latter pair.

pera, 25 men and two women, The second of these sets was

In dismissing the summons and were brought before the Provi- between Leslie Andrew and cross-summons, Mr. Lindsell said sional Court, Shanghai, last week, Helen Best and W. Tyler and that he could not help thinking it and charged with various crimes. Loise Abbott. The latter won.

was asking for trouble if, after An application was made by On the whole, these exhibition having had all these badges issued the Commissioner of Public Safe- sets were played with much greater case and confidence than to them, the members of the Police ty for extradition in crimes com- Reserve were still subject to search mitted in Chinese territory and a by the regular police. However, similar-motion was made by the the constable although he had been French Concession authorities tactless, had acted strictly within for two of the men who are alleg- this ed to have been concerned In his rights is insisting on search. Under the circumstances offences there.

Judge Hsiung, with whom sat his Worship thought justice would Mr. Haacgaws, the Japanese Con- be met if he dismissed the original sular official, made an order that The games between Past and summons (by the Police Reservist) all the accused should be extra- Present scholars followed and and also dismissed the cross-sum-dited to the Chinese authorities, were watched by the large commons with a caution. pany present with much keen-

in former years and were much enjoyed by the spectators. The racquets were then presented to May Gilmer and Fiddler by Miss Rice, Principal of the Girls' School, on behalf of the Associa- tion.

A Musicale.

ness,

Misses. Row and R. Stark play- ARMS FOR CHINA. ed against J. Cunningham and

D. Kirk, the former winning after

a closely contested game by 3 sets to 1.

stood at one set all,

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BRITAIN.

Britain of

with the exception of the two pri- soners wanted by the French police.. The two latter were or- dered to be handed over to a re- presentative of the French police for trial, after which they must be transferred to the Chinese authorities. The arms and muni-

to the

The Court further or-

dered that, after their trial by the Chinese and French courts, accus- ed should be returned to the Pro- visional Court for trial in con- nection with crimes committed in the International Settlement.

Messrs. A. F. Lutley and Ray Eckford played N. Dorval and S. A. Chamberlain (Foreign Secre- should be handed over

In the House of Commons, Sirtion seized, the Judge ruled, Mail which, owing to the lateness tary), replying to Mr. Looker Chinese authorities and the motor of the hour, had to be left uncom- U., Essex, S.E.), who asked whe-car, which was found in accused's pleted. Both the old and present ther any steps had been taken at possession, was ordered to be con- boys played well and when the the instance of the Foreign Office fiscated. game was called off the score to prevent the insurance in

As usual, during the evening, a arma to China said:

shipments of very pleasing musicale was given under the able direction of Mr. Without special legislation it II. J. Chalkley. The Memorial will not be possible for his Hall was well filled with a most Majesty's Government to prevent appreciative audience which en- British firms from undertaking joyed the selections given, as was such business, but, at the request evidenced by the hearty applause of the Foreign Office, the marine which followed each piece.

underwriters at Lloyd's, together with the Institute of London

· Boat Races.*

Underwriters and the Liverpool Owing to the roughness of the Underwriters' Association have A chauffeur who was concern- sea, the boat races had to be voluntarily agreed not to under-ed in the kidnapping of the son Fostponed till this morning write consignments of arms of a wealthy Chinese merchant when they were rowed off as fol- and/or munitions to China. I am living in Boone-road, last week, glad to take the opportunity of appeared in the Provisional Junior Boys' Race:-The crew of the "Hero" won, stroked by expressing my appreciation of the Court, and was remanded in cus Davies, in 3 min. 4 secs.

public spirit shown by them on tody on the application of Mr. Girls' School, Race: Won. by this, as on so many occasforis, R. T. Bryan, Police Prosecutor. boat stroked by Jessie Moore, in 4 (Hear, hear). mins. 20 secs.

low:-1

Senior Boys Race:-Over the Barne course as that of the girls,

won by bout stroked by C. SHANGHAI POLICE.

Fairclough, in 4 mins. 19 secs, ⠀⠀

The weather, still continues

warm and at times sultry but so far no rain has fallen and the drouglit continues much to the dismay of the farmers. Our own correspondent.

PROBABLE APPOINTMENT OF A JAPANESE OFFICER.

A. SURPRISE.

MOTOR CAR USED IN KIDNAPPING.

It appears that, from inquiries made by P. S. Slater of the Traffic Department, who was investigat Jing the kidnapping, 籍 motor car answering. to the in question was seen to enter a description of the one

Garage in Bubbling Well-road: The "Shanghai Nippo" pub When questioned, the chauffeur lishes the following report:It gave unsatisfactory replies and seems that the appointment of so the officer conducted a search; 'MADMAN'S CRIME.

Mr. A. Tajima to the position of which revealed a set of false Assistant Commissioner of Police number plates underneath the has not yet been decided. In an rear seat. These number plates NINE PERSONS KILLED interview with our reporter, Mr. belonged to a foreigner, but had Tajima said that no progress had The car belonged to Mrs. Lo.of not been fasued since 1925. HAR Madrid-A terrible story comes been made owing to certain mat Hardoon-road, and, when the from Tarragona.hometers which cannot be easily set

A young man of 26, Jose Mari- tled A Chinese Assistant Com- Police called upon her, she was men, living in the Pobla-district, missioner of Police had already surprised to hear that her car had in a fit of mad frenzy, attacked been appointed, but it was coin-

been used in kidnapping. She and killed a woman, three girls, paratively easy asia man already stated that the car had been sent and five little children with are in the service of the Shanghal earlier in the day to a garage for volvery and hatchet.” He also Municipal Police had been pro- repairs. severely injured three other women, moted to the post. However, the day Three of the children were his negotiations will be prolonged in A 10-years-old boy known as brothers. T

Mr. Tajima's case as he is an out "Frederick the Highwayman" was sider. Nevertheless, he will prob- ably assume his new position at an early date

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After his dresful deed the man fed into the forest and is being hunted by gendarmes.

ordered to receive six strokes, with the birch at Northampton for at- tacks on and robbery from children.

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