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COL. COMYN'S ADVICE TO MAJOR COURT MARTIAL
"PLEAD GUILTY AND GET A LIGHT SENTENCE"
SEARCHING QUESTIONS
Court Martial General The resumed its sitting this morning in the Officers Mess at Murray Bar
the racks, to investigate charges preferred against Major G. M. H. Ogilvy, of the 2nd Batta. King's Own Scottish Borderers, for alleged negligence in connection with his duties as President of the Regimental Institute.
A
into
For y
Momaging Diretor
ChinaTM Mail
No. 27,201
STOLE A CAT
KICKED IT TO SEE IF IT.
WOULD MOVE!
FELINE IN DEMAND Much amusement was caused at the Central Magistracy this morn- ing when Mr. B. W. Hamilton asked what was to become of a cat which had been stolen by an unemployed Chinese from a vacant house Ladder-street.
HONG KONG,
ESTABLISHED
HAN FU-CHU'S ADVICE
TO NANKING
LEAVE WAR TO HIM
BUT IS HE FOR THE "CHRISTIAN
GENERAL"?
POLITICAL PUZZLE IN NORTH
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MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1929.
OPIUM CATCH:
JARDINE'S PREMISES RAIDED
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
OUR RELATIONS WITH
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MR. MACDONALD MAY GO TO UNITED STATES
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INSTONE BANK
COMPULSORY WINDING-UP. NOW ORDERED
WATER EMERGENCY COMMITTEE
MEETS THIS WEEK
DISTRIBUTION OF THE RESPON
SIBILITY AIMED AT
SHIPPING SUB-COMMITTEE
MR. BREWER OPPOSES Mr. F. C. Jenkin, instructed by Mesara. Johnson, Stokes and Master, on behalf of Mrs. Maud See-chin, No. 11, Hankow Road, Kowloon, applied to toe Chief Justice, Sir .- London, Yesterday. Henry Gollas, at the Supreme Court There is some likelihood that this morning for an order to wind- has been styled the Water Emer Mr. MacDonald will go to Amert-up the Instore Banking Corpora- ca during the next two months to tion.
TALK WITH PRES, HOOVER
BY POLICE
·FIVE ARRESTS EFFECTED
[From Our Own Correspondent.] Canton, June 7. Last right the Municipal Police who suspected that there wan illicit opium-smoking going on i Shanghai, Yesterday. Jardine Matheson & Co's back Generals Han Fu-chu and premises raided the servanta” quar The prosecuting officer said that Sth Xiu-san, who had previously ters about 11 o'clock and caught five
gency Committee will hold its take the cat, when declared their support to the offenders red-handed, one of them
interrupted and National Government against Feng being a woman.
discuss Anglo-American relations Mr. Jenkin said that the Com- first meeting on Wednesday under would take the Yu-hsiang, telegraphed to Chiang! One od servant of Jardine's has personally with President Hoover, pany was already in voluntary the chairmanship of the Colonial
Kai-shok yesterday, stating their permission from the Council, according to the "Daily Herald." liquidation and Mr. N. I. Brewer, Secretary. This will not be intentions to lead a punitive can- advice from the medical officer, to which says that the Fremier will the first Fresident, and Mr. C. A. C.
he would
Grant Inspector indicated that he animal,
in
It was said that accused had been
in Circular arrested
Path-road The cat was found in a sack which he carried on his shoulder.
Lt. Col. Comyn, Commanding Offi-
Accused said that he saw the cat cer of the 2nd Battn. King's Own Scottish Borderers. WAK reon the roadway and had kicked it examined by Major Armitage, to see if it would move.
officer.
tis Worship: How would you prosecuting
with 12- gard to
statement which like to be kicked to see if you he made in answer to a question moved. to the effect whether he did at ang: In view of the fact that accused time say to the accused that he was 56 years of age, his Worship (witness) had seen a certain officer cautioned him against a recurrence whose name was written on a of the offence. paper, and whom he (witness) be-
leved would be President at the Court Martial, and that it would be
the best thing for accused to do was to plead guilty and that in doing so he would only be repri manded.
Wilness amplified this answer by reading out a long stateinent, which, after some discussion, was allowed) to be added to the list of exhibits.
Major Armitage: Do you deny having ever said. accused that it would be better for him to plead guilty and that he would only be reprimanded?---
ac-
Lt. Col. Comyn: I advised cused to plead guilty and at the same time gave him as my reason that thought if he did so his sen- tence would be very light.
Secret Documents
Witness was then examined by the President of the Court with re- gard to the alleged mising secret pamphlet. He said that there was: a list of secret documents when he took over the command.
The President: Did you go through the Jist with your Adjutant?
Col. Comyn: I went through the list with my Adjutant.
The President: Was it on going through the list that you found that the document was missing?-- No, before that.
The President: How did you discover it was missing?--It was the first document I asked for, that was long before going over the list,
to
ERRONEOUS REPORTS
The "China Mail" has been requested by Col. H. A. Stewart, 1.8.0., O.B.E., who is President at the General Court Martial sitting in the Officers' Mcss, at Harray Barracks in the trial of Major G.M.H. Ogilvy, to correct certain inaccuracies said the have appeared in "Daily Press" and prob- ably the "South China Morning Post" in their reports of the trial on Friday last.
It was said that the "Daily Press" and probably the "South China Morning Post" had rẻ- corded the right answers given by Lt. Col. Comyn to two ques- tons, but the questions them- selves were wrongly reported.
The questions put by Major Miles (accused's "friend") were is follows:
(1)Did you see the accused and did he tell you that to save the Regiment from the publicity of a long drawn out Court. Martial, he was willing to plead guilty?
(2)Did you at any time say to accused that you had seen the oficer, whose name I wrote down, and whom you believed was going be President at the Court Mar-
น
tial and that you thought this would be the best thing to do (1.e. to plead guilty) as he would prob- ably be reprimanded?
and it was not forthcoming. It. gence of his duties in connection however, came forward after some with the days.
To
battalion on
October 2,
funds" meant the company's ac- Witness WIS then questioned count.
about a statement which he had The President: You are, of course, at some time made to the accus aware that these private accounts ed.
the National Government.
to
It is, learned officially that what
paign against Feng Yu-hsiang. In smoke opium, as he, has done so for lake any opportunity that may Rodrigues, the accountant. had been Committee of enquiry but a Com- view of the fact they say, that they over 40 years, and presumably for present itself to talk with Presi-appointed liquidators. Counsel said mittee of work-that is it will believe that their combined forces that reason the five offerders condent Hoover, and he will be pre-that his cleat was a substantial essay the task of endeavourlag as
to America in-Honan will be sufficient to carry
for a creditor, and that no meeting of the as is humanly possible of on the campaign against Feng Yu-sidered Jardine's quarters acompared to go. hsian, they suggest that no res paratively safe place to indulge in meeting with the President since creditors was called as required by inforcements be sent into Henan by the practice themselves. Three of it will probably be more difficult the Ordinance to enable the share solving the problem of the short-
them are servants employed on the for President Hoover
leave holders to appoint liquidators and age of water. It will be given no
Mac- that the creditors
terms of reference, in the usually would be pre- According to a message from Island, the fourth and the woman Washington than for Mr.
Donald to leave London.
judiced if the present liquidators accepted sense of that term, but will welcome ideas and sugges- Chengchow, Honan. General Han being friends from the City.
If such a meeting is arranged continued. He also suggested that When the alarm. was given, on
tions from the public generally. Fu-chu's main forces are concen-
Posters are of the fenders threw his packe! the Cabinet would probably, take investigations were required,, es- the floor and er the view that the Canadian Gov pecially in regard to a transfer ap
The Committee has already trating at Chengchow. seen everywhere in the city of of opium on to Chengchow urging him, in the name deavoured to escape by the window, ernment should be represented parently by Mrs. Brewer from the of the people, to return to office as but dropped into the waiting arm and the Canadian Premier,
Mackenzie King would probably head of the Provincial Government of a policeman. No other opium of Honan.
was discovered, until one of the be invited to join in the Conserva-
tions. constables noticed that the woman's figure looked suspiciously bulky, and furthermore, that she kept her arms folded in front whilst the
An Inspired Puzzle? General Han's action in the be- lief of many, has been directed by Feng Yu-hsiang in order to puzzle Chiang Kai-shek,
*
search was being effected. She was
Meanwhile an important confer- told peremptorily to show what was ence involving the leading generals under her jacket and disgorged a of different military groups is being number of packets of opícut. Evid held at Taiyuaa, Shansi, to negoti-ently she had considered that, being ate peace. It is reported that
a woman, she was immune from Feng Yu-hsiang's representatives
scarch by the raiding police and so are also on their way to Taiyuan to could have got away unsuspected. participate in the discussions of the conference.
Peace or war in the immediate future depends upon the outcome of the conference and also on whether or not General Yen Hsi-shan will be able to reconcile the Nanking group and the Kuorinehun. Nan Chung Kuo News Service.
[Barker news
on page 3.3
WAR DEBTS
'WHAT GERMANY HAS NOW .TO PAY
THE NEW PLAN
London, Yesterday. The report of the Reparations Committee recommends that the plan start at the end of the present "Dawes" year, the Dawes pay- ments meanwhile to continue.
The new plan includes 37 annui- ties of Яn ачегаде value of
1,988 million Reichs marks. These annuities will be variable, rising from 1,767 million Reichs marks in 1930 to 2,428 million in 1966, after which they will gradually decline.
The first 87 years will cover Re- parations and debts to America and the last 21 years debts to America only.
Britain's average share of the first 37 years will be 409 million Reichs marks, and of the last 21
years 360 millions.
millione.
The report of
1929 rainfall Average Deficit
10.53 inches 28.41 inches 17.88 inches
|
Mr.
The "Dally Herald" has reason Mr. MacDonald's to believe that view as to the desirability of per- sonal contact is shared by Presi dent Hoover and his advisers and they would glady facilitate such a meeting.
MR. A. HENDERSON'S VIEWS "America Holds the Key to Situation"
SHOWERY
This morning's weather re- port stated:-
Pressure continues highest :
the East of in the Pacific to Japan and relatively low over China generally.
Forecast:-S.W. winds, mod- erate; fair to showery.
heen tentatively formed, but the
personnel cannot be stated as yet. There will also be a shipping Sub- Committee.
It is naturally anticipated that the work of the Committee will entail a good deal of emergency expenditure for which Supplement Votes will be asked from the Fin- ance Committee of the Legislative Council.
Bringing in Water Already one of the dozen or so. tanks that have been erected in various parts of the Island is be- ing filled with water brought in Mr. Arthur Henderson, the new
from outside the Colony by one of Secretary of State for Foreign Banking Corporation to the Instone the Douglas boats, whilst the Affairs, interviewed regarding the Trading, Limited.
Naval tug "Cherub" is engaged in Government's foreign policy, em- Mr. N. I. Brewer opposed the ap- bringing in supplice from Kong- phasized that America held the plication. He referred to the un-moon. It is also intended to key to the situation on many pro- fortunate reverses that the Company utilise trains to bring in other blems affecting world peace: The had suffered and, said that the supplies from outside, Government would do everything reason why no meeting of creditors! There was a suggestion advanc in its power to strengthen British-was called was for the purpose of ed to atilise the dry dock, at the American bonds and use every putting a scheme into operation for Naval Dockyard for the storage of MR. SYDNEY WEBB means and take every opportunity paying everybody. He emphasised water, but there is some doubt as available for personal contact and that outside capital was available to whether this idea is practicable consultation with representatives and they wished to re-open the Bank owing to the seepage. The same of the American Government. and contine business. He denied might apply to the swimming bath Referring to the League of Na- that the creditors would be pre-at the Victoria Recreation Club. tions. Mr. Henderson said that judiced.
- Don't waste water!
VISIT TO THE COLONY A DECADE AGO
A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE
In connection with the appoin ment of Mr. Sydney Webb as Secretary of State for the Colonis it is interesing to recall that le visited this Colony about ten years
Britain's share of tary
?
Position in Kowloon
Was
both he and Mr. Ramsay Mac- His Lordship said that he thought It is encouraging to learn that, Donald regarded relations with the matter required independent thanks to the rain over the week- the League as one of the most investigation and he would there-end, the position in Kowloon is essential features of their policy fore grant the application with not to-day as serious as They would approach the pro-costs, the Official Receiver automa-threatened last week. blems not from the standpoint of tically becoming provisional liquida-
It is stated that heavy rain must national strategy but of internator.
have fallen in the West River dis- tional co-operation.
trict, the river being in spate pes- terday, although considerably polluted and not fit in parts even to bathe in.
Trading With Russia
Mr. Henderson, referring to Rus sia, said that Labour policy in this
EXTRALITY
connection was well known and will HOOVER DRAFTS ANSWER TO
be put into operation with all ex- pedition though, of course, negotia. tion will be necessary to put diple matic and trading relations on a satisfactory basis which was essen-
CHINA
STIMSON ASSISTING
Washington, June 3.
tions.
AT THE FOUNTAINS
Trouble Leads To Court Cases
2
It will be noted from the usual Regimental Institute
figures published to-day that the during the term of his presidency
rainfall is still very far below the Witness was then asked about the Major Miles resumed his cross
average, but it is estimated that accounts kept by the different com- examination by asking Col. Comyn
a continual fall, sufficient to regis- panies. He said that he regarded it if he had signed any undertaking| as a private matter between the when he took over the command
tial economically and for the sake| President Hoover's first declara-ber, say, ten inches, might avert a
greater crisis, even company commander and his office, of the
although it of world peace. No dislike of the ticn of policy on American extra would not justify the immediate and that being so he did not con- 1926
form of Government existing in territoriality rights in China will be aider it was necessary for such ac- Witness replied that he had not
Russia cuyht to influence their de- made in a rote to the Chinese gov- abolition of the existing restric- counts to be audited by the Audit Major Miles: You assumed full
sire for friendly working relations, ernment to be drafted by the department of state in reply to
Heavy Storms Outside Board.
Reparations responsibility as commanding of Col. Comyn's attention was then cer from that date?--No.
Mr. Henderson declined to dis. Chinese Foreign Minister C. T. There was, we learn, heavy rain Deliveries in kind will continue 4go on a pleasure trip, staying her drawn to Paragraph 75 in the Not Unjustly-in Good Faith
scheme collected King's Regulations which said that
another question, witness for a decade, beginning with 750 for some time. It is believed that cuss the Reparations Committee re- Wang's note urging the relinquish in Fanling on Friday (in fact the
million Reichs marks, and diminish he has been the only Colonial Secre-port until the Government had ment of extraterritoriality privi- Shing Mun was generally
Simultaneously, among other acounts "other funds" replied that he
have visited the Colony time to study it and form opinions leges.
identic million gallons) and ships coming notes will be sent to all interested Into port passed through heavy should be audited. Witness said Batisfied with the administration to 330 million,
He said that the Labour Party Powers.
storm of rain in few miles away that he was not aware that "other when he took over the command, this will range from 172 to 69 either before or subsequent thereon.
appointment to that post.
Secretary of State Stimson is tak- from here. Berlin Comment
Mr. Webb, who is now 70 years was also anxious for the withdraw- Berlin, June 8. of age, is not, of course, a member al cf troops from German terring an actke part in the drafting the Reparations of the House of Commons, having tory as soon as possible but it must of the American reply.
While no drastic change in policy the General have to consider the best ways of Experts' Committee evokes no en-i vacated his seat at
by the United States from that ex- contained the men's money?-I was Major Miles--Do you #gree thusiasm in the Berlin Press, al- Election in favour of his "chief achieving it.
In all these questions, as well as pressed by former Secretary aware that these private accounts now, Col. Comyn, that in making though it is admitted it is a step Mr. Hansay MacDonald.. In this contained the men's money volun- so definite a statement and on forward.
case it is not unlikely, that Mf those of disarmament and arbi- Kellogg is expected, a more liberal
"You must keep the peace over tarily subscribed.
of such vital importance, without
"Vorwaerts" says it shows that the Webb, who has no children, will betration, the policy of the Labour attitude to ward the Chinese re-
this difficult matter." To another question put to him, first ascertaining its accuracy will to destroy Germany no longer raised to the Peerage and condud Party would be the guiding factor quest is anticipated in official cir-
in all Government's negotiations eles.
Thus the Acting First Magistrate, witness agreed that he was aware you were behaving mjustly to prevails in the world. The De- the affairs of the Colonial Office
and actions. Reuter.
As it has been drafted thus far Mr. E. W. Hamilton this morning of the fact that every officer who wards the accused? I made it in mocratic papers hope that Germany from the House of Lords.
Earlier Cables
the American reply to Wang's note advised three offenders (a cook and kept any
account of the
men's good faith, and the accused did will not be urged to make pay- About the middle of last month
London, Saturday. will reiterate the Washington gov-two coolies) who made an appear- money had a direct responsibiliy not challenge it.
ments for the whole 58 years to the both Mr. Webb and Mr. Robert : over such money.
Though the time of departure rernment's gympathy with China's ance at the Central Magistracy Major Miles then reverted to full capital value of 35 milliards. Smillie, another "stalwart" of the the special train taking the Cabinet aspiration. the incident relating to the alleg The Vossische" expects that Labour Party, took a formal fare members to Windsor to receive the It will not even hint that the at a fountain in Hollywood-road.
charged with assaulting each other He also held the Audit Board ed missing secret pamphlet. for some day there will be a "reason will of their colleagues in the responsible for a correct value of which the accused had been held able reduction" of War Debts, and House of Commons on saving what order to avoid scenes not in keeping linquishment of extraterritorial pri- would not make it any easier, and seals of office was not announced, in United States opposes eventual re- His Worship added that fighting the stock, and that the F.R.I. was responsible.
the "Tageblatt" says that Germany both then considered to be "good with the dignity of the occasion, vileges, but will express interest in it was far better for them to get personally responsible for checking Major Miles: Have you, Col. has now regained her economic bye" to political life.
passengers discovered that freedom.
were who the stocks. He also held the F.R.I. Comyn,
crowding around the train at the opposite responsible to see that the stocks as neither your Adjutant nor your The Nationalist newspapers com- very bitter. They speak to
platform at Paddington recognised checked were correctly entered on confidential clerk had any recollec-ment
A LOAN IN DISPUTE record that this secret the "hollow promises" contained
Mr. Ramsay MacDonald and his the balance sheet, and that the tion or
in top hats and P.R.I was responsible that
the pamphlet had ever been mislaid? in the Agreement which is "an WOMAN WITH TWO BOTTLES OF colleagues, all
The On Wing firm, formerly of Chinese who impossible piece of work" intended
morning dress, correctly prepared balance sheet was have not.
Major Miles: Have you had a to satisfy the Allies" "voracious"A Chinese woman who was
Several passengers shouted "Good No. 181, Queen's-road Central, stealing two buckets from & queue this conversation with your Adjutant demands. Reister.
morning charged with having tw Old Ramsay," bottles of dutishle liquor containing ore this morning regarding that fact*
A relief to the ceremonial male East sued Tam Shut-yau, No. 37, at a fountain. He pleaded that he had lost his buckets so he sub- at the Wong-Nei-Chong-road. by was afforded
Miss -Yes.
Supreme Court this morning, for stituted two others in their place. by Mr. E. W. Hamilton to pay 60 cents "Maggie" Bondfield, the first woman the sum of $10,302 being the ba-
His Worship said that it was not
Stocks
no such
presented to the Audit Board.
Witness added that he had, how ever, personally issued instructions to the P.R.I regarding these points. The P.R.L bad always
since
L
Criticism of Control
brought the account books for his Major Miles then said that he would be calling evidence on that polut.
inspection whenever requested.
[Case proceeding.]
Saturday's Proceedings
Major Miles: I suggest that in
Lt. Col. Comyn, Commanding raising the question of the alleg Officer of the King's Own Scottished loss of the secret pamphlet you Borderers, was further cross-eware behaving in a most unjust
manner to the accused?
amined by Major Miles on Saturday. This question was over-ruled In connection with the trial by a General Court Martial Majoz by the Judge Advocate.
(Continued on Page 7)
G. M. H. Ogilvy for alleged negli-i
ROYAL PATIENT
DUKE OF GLOUCESTER TO RESUME JOURNEY
STEADY IMPROVEMENT:
Vancouver, Saturday,
TRIPLE DUTY
LIQUOR
and a half gallons of spirit on which attire duty had not been paid, was ordered
the Nationalists" desires. Asso- tiated Press.
present of No. 80. Bonham-strand
water in the proper manner.
A fine of $3 with the alternative of five days' jail was passed ori each.
Another case heard concerned a was charged with
to the Revenue Department (being the member of a Cabinet. She wore lance of money loaned due after right for accused to have done as trinle amount of duty payable for the bright velvet hat, white blouse, securities deposited had been sold. he did, and ordered him to stay in wine).
black costume, and a long black Execution against property attach-Police custody until the Court rose Inspector Shannon said that the woman carried, the bottles quite openly, coat. She received the warmest red under a writ of foreign state-at 1 o'clock. and did not in any manner endeavor ception from the crowd and shook ment was also asked for.
It was said that accused had to conceal it. G
hands with her colleagues in the
Mr. C. G. Alabaster, K.C., in-been arrested on Saturday and Revenue Officer A. W. Grimmitt It-train The Duke of Gloucester's cond-formed His Worship that in cases Buc
structed by G. K. Hall Brutton and therefore had been two whole days She was persuaded to come out Co., was for plaintiff, and the de- in the lock-up. tion shows a steady improvement, as the one accused was involved, fir and he will be able to resume his persons were allowed to pay triple the and pose for a battery of camera fendant was neither present nor His Worship registered a convie- homeward journey on June 16 amount of duty (which was 20 cents) men.
Accused was secordingly ordered to Reuter.
do the same.
(Continued on Page 12)
legally represented. The case was tion against accused and cautioned
him adjourned.
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