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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1929.

"IN THE ARMY NOW" BARBER'S $1 A YEAR]

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CHINESE PAWN-BROKER IN NEW ROLE

BEFORE COURT MARTIAL

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"Shun," came the command from A sergeant,

„MONEYLENDER CREDITOR NOT

RELIEVED

THE

81 YEARS OF AGE

OLD WOMAN HAWKER WITH NO LICENCE

A

"BE KIND TO ME"

DECISION ON POINT OF LAW

Karoki,

a barber of the Hong

Chinese woman, aged 81, waS Kong Hotel, was ordered by His brought before Mr. T. S. Whyte A young Europeun e muit, Honour the Paisne Judge Mr. Police Court, for hawking ginger with Smith this morning at the Kowloon Chiatse, a European Police Officer Justice Wood) this morning to pay out a licence. and a number at N.0.0's and instalments of $1 a year, com- privates èlick.d their heelsandmenting January 4, 1929. stood at attention.

Defendant: 1 want a licence, your Worship, but I cannot afford to buy

Je was Augd in the Supreme one. They were the witnesses called Court (Summary Jurisdiction) by for the trial of Private J. Naismith Basant Singh, registered money-net sell without a licence. (reportet elsewhere) by a District lender, of Tai Hang village. Court Martial at Murray Barracks her Japanese named Matsunaga,

AT- Be kind to me. this morning.

His Worship:

His Worship: But you see you must

Defendant: I have no food to eat.

Could you get a li

"Right turn, forward." The re- whose address was given as the same conce for her, Sergeant. Barnicle?

Sergt. Barnicle: I think not, because be will be arrested every two days or Po for obstruction, as she will not be able to run about.

as that of Karoki, was joint de-She's rather of though. gulars at the head of the line answered the command, but the fendant but, as he had not been Chines pawnbroker stood pat. Teerved, he was not included in the did not uga be

move, and the proceedings. others behind him hail to push him, along.

The 18400.-

promissary note was for Plaintif adriftted that he

Inspector Phillips: I think I can re- eonunend her to the Home for the Aged

Por (at Ngau Shi Wan) if she has Karoki not one to support her.

I face turned paic, and appar- had only lent $200 to the two Japa ently the thought that he was being ness, jointly and severally, marched to jail flected in his mind. had repaid $100, for which plaintiff A short and stumpy man, he had given a receipt for $200, but faced the officers presiding at the made out in Karoki's name only. trial with both knees knocking against each other.

ويندا

His Worship: will leave this mat- ter-entirely in the hands of you, In- spector, Phillips and Sergeant Barnicle. for you bath to think it over.

AFTER 20 YEARS

RAILWAY WATCHMAN WITH OPIUM

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DECISION UPHELD

CHINA MAIL,

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HOOVER'S ACTION IN SHEARER CASE

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vestigation of W. B. Shearer's ac- fivities has profoundly affected American public opinion. For the first time, highly paid Lobbyists.. "Big Navy" propagandists who played an important role behind the scenes at Washington in recent years, will come under the direct rays of the presidential limelight. Senatorial ovestigation of Shear- er's activities is certain.

Mr. Clinton L. Bardo, President of one of the subsidiaries of the American Erown Boveri Electric, which Shearer is suing, says that shipyards in 1927 to report on the Shearer was employed by three

poceedings of the Geneva confer- ence. His employment terminated in March, 1928. His reputed ac- Aivities were neither authorised nor approved. He sold the com- panies the idea. It was important that they should know the details of the conference from an eye wit ness, since this quick information might easily save the campanies much money in connection with plant and enlargement sebemes.- Reuter's American Service.

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Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

VOLUNTEER FUNDS Wharf & Godown Company, Ltd., at

A Snatch of Song Plaintiff alleged that Matsunaga i then the stern command, "Stand was present when the $100 was re-i easy" was bellowed out and the paid. Defendant lenied this and pawn-broker almost sank to the said that his wife, whose name was floor. A few wards said. and again "Mrs. J. Crawford," was present. came the command. "Witnesses, Defendant

claimed that right turn. forward." This time, plaintiff, on recepit of the $100,! our Chinese friend refused to lensed him from his liability..

·butige an inch, and was almost cur-]

Neither party was legally re- ried out by the men at his rear.

presented and both gave evidence.

Mr. F. Winyard, Trafic Inspector, Every one giggled, but it was no in the witnesa box, defendant was Kowloon-Canton Railway, appeared at fun to the pawn-broker. He looked asked by his Lordship about some before Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith to speak the Kowloon Magistracy this morning at the door, raleulating his chances Japanese writing on the back of on behalf of Ho Sin, Watehman, who of bid for freedom. Mattering the receipt which purported to be was fined $3,105, with the alternative. something in Chinese, he eventually' made his way out of the room, and,!

Defemlant said that his of one year's hard labour, for the pos- once in the open, he heaved a sighhild had written on it. Replying session of 129 tacls of raw opium, on

Further, he said his child was four Saturday, years old.

Defendant told the Magistrate that "Do you mean to say a child of the did not know what was in the four wrote that ? asked his Lord, gunay bag, so his plea of "guilty" was ship. Defendant amended his state-replaced by one of "not guilty."

Evidenco was given by the Chinese ment by saying that the child had

fance-sergeant who arrested him that written one side but the other side the accused, uniform, was walking The ease was remanded by his way a snatch of song written by a on the railway by the track from Sha-, tion.

of relief.

COURT MARTIAL

(Continued from Page 1.)

:

Worship last week because the Police said that the old woman's life was in danger,,

for $200.

friend.

self.

The Two Versions

released you (defendant)."

tin to Kowloon. He had a sack under his right arm, and torek in his left His Lordship, in giving judg-hand. The accused refused to let him ment. explained that the note for see what was in the bag, but stated When the ease was called tais 8-100 was a debt of two men but de- that he was taking it to his senior offi- morning. Shen, who had denied fendant had undertaken, if called cer (Mr. Winyard) at Tsim Sha Tsui. both charges, aloce appeared in

Mr. Winyal stated that the accus- Court. McEwen, who had admit."pon, to pay the whole amount him-ed's hut was at the north side of the The recepit for $200 was in tunnel, and that it was his duty to go ted bitting the man, but not the his name, only. I believe your to the Shatin Station, as it was near- wongan, was uơi present.

Magistrate: I undersand that story that he (plaintiff), in fact, cr, and a telephone message could have been sent through, to him by the ac- McEwen is in hospital.

"But the English law." his Lord-cused. His duty as watchman was to Chief Detective Inspector Rey- notes: That is an. your Worship. ship continued, "is this:-That a stop pedestrians going through the I tunnel. The accused had served Mr. D. L. Strellett then said man is not bound by his promise

20 years and nine months. with the that he was appearing to defend unless he gets something for it.

Railway. This man

(plaintiff) got nothing His Worship remarked that it was from you (defendant) except what very suspicious for the accuser to re- fuse to show the contents of the sack you were bound already to pay."

Because his Lordship believed de- and that it was a serious matter for fendant's story, he made the order men in uniform to be arrested for be- for the judgment debt and costs to ling in possession of opium. be paid in annual instalments of $1

The Magistrate upheld his previous decision. each.

Shea.

C.D.L. Reynolds said that the old lady was still unable to attend Court, therefore he would have to ask for another week's formal re-

mand.

Independent Examination

M. Strellel asked for permission:

to hold an indepenstent medical examination of the old lady. Such was the form of the defence that it was almost vital to have an inde- pendent opinion of the woman'a injuries. He (Mr. Strellett) realised that the woman was the

The claim was for $308, $200 be-

ing balance of principal under the $400 note, and $108 being 27 months' interest ብ the $200 balance at 2 per cent. per month.

person who had the last word as Hamilton asked: "Is the old lady to whether or not she should be out of danger?" examined by another doctor.

It

was a matter of approachment and ship.

CAR ACCIDENT

LAD KNOCKED DOWN NEAR STAR FERRY

CONVEYED TO HOSPITAL

fore

Optional Carge will be forwarded) unless notice to the contrary be given before 9th instant.

the Goeds have left the Godown, and No claims will be admitted after all Goods remaining undelivered after the 15th inst. will be subject to rent.

+ Continued from page 1.) Mr. Hamilton retorted that Mr. Lo must not misrepresent him. What wanted was that the case be put be

him by the people who were authorised to speak for the Govern- ment, as it seemed that in this case.

All claims against the vessel must the Government were the sufferers in be presented to the undersigned on or that they were the accused's ultimate before the 25th inst, or they will not employers and he got his salary from be recognized. them. He Mr. Hamilton) resented, A broken chafed, and damaged most strongly Mr. Lo's misrepresenta-Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 11th ihrt. at 10 a.m. by our surveyors Megars. Goddard & Douglas.

Rebake Resented

ed.

Mr. Lo repiled that he also resented No Fire Insurance has been effect- his Worship:rebaking him for nothing at all. His point was that the accused Bill of Lading will be countersign- was a poor man and his Worship were

ed by making him (Mr. Lo) come to Court

· BOUWELL & CO., LTD, again by saying that the complainant

A geats.- was not properly represented.

Hong Kong, 9th September, 1929. Police were competent representatives THE BEN LINE STEAMERS, LTD. of the complainant before his Worship, and his contention was that the parties

The

were all there. Yet, his Worship wants ed to consult the Colonial Secretary,

not as to what he would do, but what

the Colonial Secretary wanted done.

From MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON, STRAITS AND MANILA.

“BENMACDICI”

Fi (Mr. Lo) saw no ground for this The Steamship, at all. If Mr. Morphy, an Assistant CONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby in- Superintendent of the Police was not a formed that all Goods are being land- competent representative of the Crowned at their risk into the hazardous he did not know who was. Then, as he and/or extra hazardous Godowns of had already said, he knew that Mr. The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Helmes knew of the case, and if Goden Co., Ltd., whence and/or Mr. Holmes was not acting for the Gov-from the wharves delivery may be ob crament he did not know who was

Intained. addition, he (Mr. Lo) had not only No claims will be admitted after the seen Major Wolfe-Murray about this Goods have left the Godowns, and all case but the Commandant; Lieut. Col. Goces remaining undelivered after the Bird, as well.

16th inst. will be subject to rent. Mr. Hamilton said that he folly un-he presented

All daime against the steamer must the Undersigned on or derstood that, and it was Mr.. To who before the 10th inst, or they will not did not understand him. His Worship's be recognized. only alternative was to say that the case was one for committal. He was giving Mr. Lo a lot in suggesting con- sultation with the Colonial Secretary, bat Mr. Lo still complained. He would

For the Government

All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 14th ins at 10 am. by Messrs. Goddard and Douglas.

ed.

An accident occurred at 12.15 o'clock to-day in Connaught Road near the

fix a date. Mr. Reynolds: Yes, your Wor- Star Ferry Wharf, when public motor- [car No. 144, knocked down and injured a very delicate bit of business, but

Mr. Lo said that any day would suited Accordingly his Worship decid- a Chinese lad. could be left to a tactful medied to vary his order regading the easterly direction toward the Vie day at 10:30 am.

The car was proceeding along in an him, and the Magistrate gave Thurs- cal officer. All he wanted to know accused's detention.

He added that if He would

toria Recreation Club and as it ap. the Government were prepared to come was it there was any objec.

now be placed under open Military proached the Ferry wharf, a Chinese in then as complainant and ask him tion to an independent examina arrest as there was no more neces- boy moved across the road. The car to deal with the case summarily, he swerved abruptly to the left, and the would do so. His position was that the [driver jammed on his brakes hard. The case was one ter committal, and apart lad, however, was knocked down by the from the Government who were the ac front right mudguard. A large packet cused's ultimate employers, he was not which he was carrying across his concerned with the Crown Solicitor or shoulders, was knocked aside.

anyone else.

tion.

Mr. Hamilton asked who the defence proposed to employ,, and Mr. Strellett said that from the expense point of view a Military docter would be cheaper.

C.D.I. Reynolds pointed out that

the alleged assault occurred 10

sity for close arrest.

JAIL FOR PRIVATE

*ww.

Stole a Watch And Bolted

Mr. Lo said that his Worship was partly responsible for the misunder- standing, if such it be, as if he had in the first place said to Mr. Murphy

represented the matter would have ended there. By saying that Mr. Murphy should have consulted the Colonial Secretary he rather made it appear as if he (his Worship) wanted to give too much to what he (Mr. Lo) might refer as the executive.

Two Chinese Police constables were seen on the scene, and the lad, when Private Stanley Winchester, of assisted to his feet, found great dif- days ago, and a doctor examining the 2nd Battalion the King's Own sculty in standing. His left leg ap the woman now would not know Scottish Borderers, was charged peared to have been badly hurt. that the complainant was not properly what the woman's condition was before Mr. E. W. Hamilton, at the A number of passengers, who were Central Magistracy, this morning, in the car, were ordered out of the Mr. Hamilton said that he did with the theft of a watch worth vehicle, and the injured lad, accom- not think there was any objection. $5.50, from one Lee Kai, a watch-panied by a constable, was driven to

C.D.I. Reynolds said that from maker of No. 74, Queen's-road Cen- the beginning the woman had re-tral.

10 days ago.

M.B., B.S.

fused to see any doctor but a Accused pleaded "guilty." Chinese practitioner-Dr. Cheung,

Mr. Hamilton: Anything to say before I pass sentence on you?

Winchester: I had no money. that's why I stole the watch.

Magistrate (referring to pre- vious cases before him): Well, you ought to know all about the others. Six months' hard labour.

No Objection Raised Mr. Hamilton (to Mr. Strellect) If you can work it I have no ob- jection.

Mr. Strellett asked that the medical officer be informed of the proposed examination.

..

was at her own home.

the Government Civil Hospital

MARINE COURT

POSSESSOR OF BELILIOS

MEDAL CHARGED

BREACH OF REGULATIONS

The

Mr. Hamilton: I hope you realise now, Mr. Lo, that a Magistrate is not subservient to the Colonial Secretary.

KIDNAPPING CASE

TWO MEN AND TWO WOMEN CHARGED

No Fire Insurance has been effect.

Bils of Lading will be countersign-

by, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD., Agents, Hong Kong, 8th September, 1929.

QUEEN'S

TORCAT

T?

ROOSTERS

LAST DAY TO-DAY

AT 2.30 & 7.15

NOTE THE TIMES.

Chinese coxswain of the s "Chí Wo" (possessor of the Relilios After speaking to an Officer of Star Medal for bravery in saving lives. The Magistrate promised to the regiment, who was on the in the 1928 typhoon) appeared this

Yet another kidnapping case speak to Dr. Ware on the 'phone bench with him, Mr. Hamilton re-morning before the Hon. Commander came to light at the Kowloon Magis- about it.

called the accused and told him G. F. Hole, R.N. (retired) at the tracy this morning, when, before CD.1. Reynolds said that Dr. that in the event of the regiment Marine Court on a charge of unlawful- Mr. T. S. Whyte-Smith, four Chi- Ware had nothing to do with the leaving the Colony before his time mooring outside two other launches nese appeared on charges of kid- case. The woman had from the was up, he (Mr. Hamilton) would alongside the 5.8. "Tiisarea" in the happing and harbouring two Chi- first refused to go to hospital and recommend His Excelelncy the central fairway yesterday.

Governor to remit the balance of he stood before the Magistrate to face the other 12.

The accused pleaded not guilty. As nese boys, one 13 years of age, and The Magistrate said that in the period.

This charge, a huge medal was suspend. The first defendant was Sze To- Sai Wai Village, Ping Shan district. that case he would leave Mr.

Story of the Theft

ed over his left pocket, on which was wan (22) charged with the kidnap= His Worship intimated to Det Strellett to make his own arrange- The theft occurred at 6 pm, inscribed "Emanuel Raphael Belilios, ping of Chau Kwai-sal (13) from Sergt. Fowlie that it was a case ments.

yesterday, the shop visited by the Founded 1884.

pro his father, a coolie employed by the for the S.C.A. Mr. Strellett then asked that the accused being, the Lee Kok Lee, Police evidence was to the effect that P.W.D., and residing at 2 Mongkok The officer replied that had they Police take photographs of the watchmakers. He went there accused's launch was marred was Road, on August 9. been girls it would have been a locality of the alleged assault. It alone and asked to be shown some four others in the Central'.Fateway. Tang Chung-kam a farmer was case for the S.C.A., as it was more would be easier to talk with watches. Suddenly he suabched verification of his plea, accused photographs up a steel watch and bolted out fact that his lunch was in the second at his hat in Sai Wai Village, Ping

called a witness who substantiated the charged with harbouring the child serious.

Evidence was taken and the case Mr. Hamilton did not think it of the shop.

position alongside another launch that Shan district

was remanded by his Worship till was necessary and would not An alarm was promptly raised was immediately next the gangway. Third defendant Kan Yee, a to-morrow make an order. He said that he and three of the shop's assistants His Worship said that he did not be- widow living with the first de Approached by a "Mail" reporter would be glad to go to the local went after Winchester, who was lieve the accused's history. Glancing fendant at 145 Woosung Street, Det-Sergt Fowlie said that it was Jty with Mr. Strellett and the lat finally arrested by a Chinese con-at the police records, the Magistrate Yaumati, was charged with the only through the elder of the two ter could point out spots to him stable. He was taken to Central marked that accused cord was kidnapping of Chau Yik-pui (12) boys escaping that the Police were "I have a pretty good memory, Police Station and later hunded previous conviction. This was be free from his mother living at 19, given a hist, and also that the

perfectly good and did not have one he added,

over to a Military escort which offence

Pikem Street

- average of kidnapping is two chil- Lo Kan, married woman, was dren every four days in the Yaumati charged with harbouring the Ind at district.

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