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LATE SECRETARY'S DEFALCATIONS.
HUMPHREYS ESTATE CO'S. PROVISIONS.
NEW SHARE CERTIFICATES.
China
No. 27,481
KING'S FULL LIFE. Seen More Change Than
His Predecessors.
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BATAR ISHED
1846,
HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 1930.
MUI-TSAI CASE. Prosecution Withdraws the Charges.
GIRL'S STORY DISBELIEVED. ·
for Chinewo
INDIA IN
REVOLT. *
SITUATION NEARING
A CRISIS.
SHOPS CLOSED. IMPUDENT LETTER TO VICEROY:
DOLLAR.
TO-DAY'S
The closing rate of the dollar on demand, to-day was 1/6 1/16.
PRICE $3.00 Per Month.
MORE "POP-GUNS.” Shooting Gallery Owners Summoned.
CASES IN KOWLOON.
Several "pop-gan" summonses
Lance.
IRAK'S BUDGET. Sir Hilton Young to Advise Government.
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Dainty Eyeglasses
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Ophthalmic Optician
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"NOT MANY TEETH IN HIS MOUTH."
IMPORTANT POINTS RAISED IN MURDER TRIAL.
A JOINT REQUEST.
Mr. H. R. Butters, chief usais Rugby, Yesterday.
Rugby, Yesterday, THE PRINCIPAL WITNESS. Secretariat The newspapers in the leading tant,
were mentioned before Mr. T. S. At the request of the British Kowloon and Irak Governments Sir Hilton Whyte Smith ut the Reference to the delay in are-articles on the twentieth anniver- Affairs, appeared at the Kowloon
This morning commenced the of King Magistracy this morning to make an
Magistracy this morning, follow-Young is proceeding at short third day of the trial against three Benting the annual report, owing sury of the accession
emphasise that His application before Mr..Whyte-Smith
ing the finding in the case which notice to Bagdad to advise the Chinese before Sir Joseph H.. to the necessary investigation into George
Majesty has seen more changes for the withdrawal of a charge of
was heard at the Central Magis- Irak Government on urgent ques-Kemp, K.C., at the Criminal Ses- the defalcations of the late secre- political, social, and selentific, ill-treating her mui tsai brought
tracy last week, in which it was tion relating to the Budget and sions, who are alleged to have decided that a "pop gun" came in currency, and to preside over a murdered a Buddhist priest at No. tary, was made at the annual or than any of his predecessors, the against a Chinese woman of 49
the category of the Arms Ordin- special conference of Irak Minis-3, Sha Po Road on February 15. dinary meeting of shareholders of greatest event being the late war. Laichikok Road.
Mr. O. E. G. Marton, speaking for
Delhi, Yesterday.
ters and British advisers which Mr. F. C. Jenkin, who is con- While other thrones have tottered the Humphreys, Estate and Fin-
and fallen. the British throne the defendant, who was on $1,000 A complete hartal was observed The occupier of 88, Woouung will examine the financial situn- ducting the defence, again at-
Chinese paper in the principal cities of upper Street was summoned for "the un- tion.
tached much importance to the ance Company. Ltd., beld at the stands firmer than ever before in bail, said that a Hong Kong Hotel this morning, the confidence of democracy.
Sir Hilton Young is leaving two human teeth which were Banks The King visited Newmarket client broke the teeth of the com- arrest.
and business without a permit from the IG.P." | It was stated that the sperially-
of be absent for six weeks. British cross-examination
Chief His Majesty had plainant, which was absolutely un-houses were closed and vehicular and pleaded guilty. races to-day. appointed Committee of Directors
Inot been on a racecourse since(true. He wished this to be made traffic suspended, whilst thou-
Detective-Inspector Reynolds, Mr. Divisional Inspector Marks re-Wireless Service. had proposed. In this connection before his illness in 1928. He public, because it was unfair to the
marked that this was one of the that all share certificates of the fooked remarkably well and chat-woman. The girl had been extra-
summonses concerning pop-guns present issue ir called in, and
ted gaily with members of his ordinarily well treated by her, and
in the street galleries. The legali replaced by new certificates print-
authorities had gone into the party. His Majesty entered the got food, clothing, money, and every- ed in a different colour.
totalisator building and watched thing she asked for.
question and had decided that a pop-gun WEB considered to be. with great interest the working of British Wireleas the machine.
arma. Service.
A sum of $135,000 had been transferred to reserve for share defaleations, together with a sum of $15,000 made as an ex gratia rontribution by the Directors. This Was considered ample to meet al losses and expenses arising from the defalcations.
The Directors further propused. to pay a dividend of 80 cents per share for the year.
Chairman's Speech.
The Chairman, in' proposing the adoption of the report and ne- counts said:--
I do not propose to dwell at length on the defalcations of the Jate Secretary, as that matter has been fully referred to in the re- part of the Committee of Directors. appointed to enquire into the de- Calcations, and in the reports of the Investigating Accountant, all of which can be seen at the Com- pany's office by any shareholder who desires to peruse them. In their recommendations the Com- mittee of Directors proposed that
HONG KONG & SMUGGLING
Chinese Customs Authorities Disturbed.
The
Nanking, To-day. Kuomin semi-officia! news agency states that in con- sequence of the great loss auf- fered by the Customs revenue owing to increased smuggling hetween Hong Kong and ports in Kwangiang province, Mr. F. W. Maze, the Inspector- General, has again been in- structed to proceed to Hong, Kong. investigate conditions, and endeavour to arrange the rutification of the Customs Agreement which Mr. Maze drew up last year while in Hong Kong, but which the.
all share certificates of the pre-Hong Kong Government refus
sent issue be called in and replac- ed by new certificates printed in a different colour: This and other recommendations made are being carried out.
Whilst the General Managers must regret the serious losaca aus- tained, they, as the largest abare- holders in the Company, suffer to the general correspondingly body of shareholders ns, they also are deprived of the bonus which has been regularly paid.. for a number of years past. Further- more, you will notice from a perusal of the report before you that they are making an ex gratia contribution of $15,000 towards the liquidation of such defalca- tions,
Accounts in Different Form. Turning to the accounts you will observe that they have been . presented in a slightly different
form.
On the liabilities alde of the
ed to ratify on the surprising ground that China declined to permit Hong Kong steamers to trade under inland waters Tules."
It is understood that if it be found impossible to arrive at a mutual understanding the Chinese Customs will be reluct- antly compelled to strengthen its preventive measures around Hong Kong and subject ves sels to closer inspection once they leave foreign and enter Chinese waters.
It is stated that China's in- land waters rules prohibit steamers trading under them to touch at foreign porta- Reuter.
REDUCTION FOR TWO!
Mrs. J. S. Drummond, of 453 The Peak, was, to-day summoned, before
Balance Sheet we have transfer Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham for red the Fund for the Equalisation allowing her two dogs to be abroad
had published a statement that his India in connection with Gandhi's lawful posession of eight air guLondon forthwith, and expects to found on the premises.
Trips To Canton. Continuing. Mr. Marton said that the assault was alleged to have taken place on February 26, when the girl absconded to Canton, where she met an old woman who cared for her. She suddenly returned on April 25, and brought this charge against the was taken to the woman, who Police atation where she was refused ball, this being granted in the sum of $1,000 two days later. It was bard on the woman that she should have been in prison at all.
Relied In Girl's Version
Mr. Butters submitted that they charged the woman on the ground of the girl's statements... The girl did have certain marks on her, but when examined by Dr. K. A. Uttley, he could not say whether they were bruises or scratches. Regarding the teeth, Mr. Butters pointed out that the girl's story was found to be in- consistent with that of the woman.
Mr. Marton remarked that the R.C.A. should have gone further into the case before 'refusing his client ball, as she was put into prison for two days, which was rather a serious thing for a woman.
His Worship said, that the S.C.A.. in most of these cases relied on statements made by mui taais and by witnesses for the prosecution..
The charges against the woman were completely withdrawn.
RESTLESS SPAIN.
Universities Closed by the Government.
MEETINGS BANNED.
Madrid, Yesterday,
Lord Irwin.
bare
His Worship emphasised that it was most important that the case should not be atated By one of possession of an air gun.
The police officer concurred. A fine of $1 was imposed.
Other Cases Adjourned.
A summons against Lo Yu, of} 554, Shanghai Street, and 19, Temple Street, for keeping a cigarette shooting booth, was" ad- journed sine die, Divisional-In- spector Marka atating that he had been instructed to do so by the D.C.1.
An
.ed
summons,
adjournment was grant- in 疑 similar concerning the possession of eight air-guns brought against Chan Fong, of 163, Shanghai Street, the defendant being absent.
Two other summonses of a simi Jar nature were adjourned for a week..
BARKING DOGS.
Fearful Whining All
Night.
NEIGHBOUR'S COMPLAINT.
Mr. S. Kinoshito of the N.Y.K., livng at "The Fire," Magazine : sands passed
headed Gap Road, was to-day summoned through the Chandnichowk. No before Mr. A. W. G. H. Grantham candidates attended the law ex- for keeping three dogs which amination fixed for to-day.
were a source of nuisance," to Demonstrations occurred neighbours by their barking. throughout the Punjab. Congress volunteers collided with the Police at Lahore and Jullundhur.
Insane Letter,
Navsari, Yesterday.
Mr. Gomes, who appeared on be- half of Mr. Kinoshito, admitted that the dogs barked, but stated that there were two dogs in the house below which also offended. Mr. Kinoshiite was doing all ho The Government has decided to
In a letter to the Viceroy could to abate the nuisance. In stem all Republican propaganda drafted on the eve of his arrest, any case, Mr. Gomes added, Mr. and has banned all political meet Gandhi begins: "Dear friend. Kinoshito was going to Shanghai inge. Madrid and Valencia Univer-God willing, it is my intention on transfer at the end of this sities have been closed.
(date omitted) to go to Dharasana month.... with my companions and demand Magistrate With the dogs?— possession of the salt works." He Yes, with the dogs, bag and bag- then deals with the Government's gage! attitude toward his movement
SISTERLY ADVICE.
of Dividends to Profit & Loss Ap without muzzles in Lugard Road at Not Appreciated by the propriation Account so as to be 5.30 pm. on April 28.
She ad-
The Magistrate remarked that the
in a position to declare the pro-mitted the offence. posed dividend after adequately providing for losses and inciden- fine should be $ per dog, but he tal expenses resulting from the de- would give her a reduction. Fined falcations, without encroaching $7. upon the Reserve Account, which stands intact. at the substantial figure of $450,000,
On the assets side, Land & Buildings show a capital, addition of $55,064.49 representing, In the main, expenditure in connection main the prection of the May Rone
flats,
the time,
+
Mob Fired On.
Delhi, Later.
The Police stated that the sum-
enormous
went
In his
[The Rt. Hon. Sir E. Hilton Jenkin produced a model set of Young, who was Conservative false teeth for the purpose of de- M.P, for Norwich from 1916 tomonstration, but after fingering 1928 and from 1924 to 1929, it for a minute or two, he caused on a Naval Mission to much laughter by announcing that Serbia in 1915; was Financial the model did not have the re- Secretary to the Treasury, quisite number of teeth.
Counsel added, amidst much 1921-22; was British represen- laughter, "I would have given you
FAIR OUTLOOK
To-day's weather roport from the Royal Observatory states:-
The anti-cyclone has moved Eastward and is now central to the South of Korea.
The
› depression has passed into the Pacific to the East of Tokyo. Forecast:-9.E. winds; mo derate, fair,
Rainfall
Rainfall to 10 a.m. to-day nil. Rainfall since Janu- ary 1, 13.84 inches against an average of 18.88 inches.
Temperature and Humidity
The temperature and humidi- ty at certain specified centres this morning at 6 o'clock
were:
Hồng Kong
Temp. Humid.
74
85
Macao
76
80
Pratas Island
84
84
Manila
76
86
Amoy
·70
70
Swałow
72
82
Chefoo
06
73
Shanghai
57
93
my mouth, Inspector Reynolds, but I am afraid there
are not
many teeth in it."
Teeth Fitted Gap. Det. Inspector Reynolds stated in evidence that at the time of the alleged murder, he was in charge of the Murder Squad. He proceeded to No. 8 Sha Po Rond and while there waiting for In- spector Vincent, he had a general look around the premises. He also gave a casual glance for finger- prints. After the body had been moved, he discovered the two teeth and four pieces of broken china. He lifted the lower lip of the dead man, and holding the teeth by the prongs he tried them on the gap in the lower jaw of the victim. The two teeth fitted the gap; and witness was quite satisfied that these were the teeth of the dead man. There [were also traces of blood on the gums, which made witness come to the conclusion that the teeth had been knocked off. prior to the fold man being gagged. .
Cross-examined by Mr. Jenkin, witness said that to a very great extent, he had had charged of the investigation.
Mr. Jenkin: You took charge of the Investigation which would lead you to the arrest of some people in connection with the crime?—Yes.
Anything that was done was, therefore, done under your in- [structions 7-Not all
Did you leave any instructions to other officers 7-Yes, to Inspeo-*- ⚫tor Fallon.
My. I take it that except for the matter which you have de- posed this morning, you have done nothing of importance in this tative at The Hague Conference case?-Quite a large amount.
And there is nothing of this or International Finance, 1922: undertook financial missions large amount which would be of for the British Government to importance to the jury? Any- India, 1920, Poland, 1924, and thing that I did was done with Frak, 1925. He has been Chair-the knowledge of Inspector Fallon. man of several important Royal Witness added that since Mr. Commissions and inquiries.]
The New Member.
and recounts the "unthinkable mons was taken out as the result
Jenkin's cruelties" inflicted on his follow-of complaints received from Mr.
cross-examination of For Court.
ers. He concludes: "It would be Gilmore and Dr. Bridge who live at
other witnesses, he now realised cowardly on my part not to invite "Thorp Manor," May Road, which M.A., B.C.L., is a barrister-at-law. in connection with the case which Sir Cyril Cobb, K.B.E., M.V.O., that there were several matters time he had ever known of school claws of authority," and demands
Remarking that it was the first you fully to disclose the leonine is behind Mr. Kinoshito's house. boys coming to Court to settle Lord Irwin to repeal the salt tax. Court, told the Magistrate that the and educated at Newton Abbot
Mr. Gilmore, who was present in He was born on October 6, 1861, he had omitted to do.
Mr. Jenkin: Do you now think petty disputes, Mr. T.S. Whyte- Smith at the Kowloon Magistracy
dogs kept up a fearful whining all ford. He represented West Ful-you have omitted to mention some College and Merton College, Ox-that of the things you have done, this morning dismissed a · cose
night. They were Mr. W. A. Dowley, and carried un- which involved a petty assault be- this ovening. The 50 victims of ed a lot of exercise.
The situation was well in hand bounds, animala. which néed- ham from 1918 to 1928. He was which would be of assistance?-- Chairman of the London County Nothing that I can think of at the tween two Chinese scholars, .
the rioting were sent to hospital;!
Council in 1913-14.
moment. The defendant, giving his ver- most of them were seriously injur The proposal for the re-election sion, said that the other nighted. The only serious rioting in of the retiring directors, the Hon. they had a long talk together, and the city occurred in Chand Mr. C. Gordon Mackle, Messrs. J. all of a sudden the complainant richowk, the principal thorough- Scatt Harston, J. M. Alves, and lost his temper, so they pushed fare, where the police, firing on the mob, used buckshot-Reuter.
Crisis in Calcutta. -
Calcutta, Yesterday.
animously.
Other Business.
Those Present,
A fine of $10 was imposed,
COTTON INDUSTRY,
Government's Proposals Under Consideration.
QUESTION IN COMMONS.
Rugby, Yesterday.
LEAPS INTO SEA.
street, Hunghom, was alleged to
A Chinese woman named Chan Hing (48), living at 80, Baulkeley.
Blood on the Clog. Were you present when the clor was found? Yes.
It had a clot of blood on it?---
Yed
New Estate.
J. H. Taggart was made by the each other that was the assault. The four new flats on May Road Chairman. Mr. L. S. Greenhill The defendant did not know of
Any investigation made in re- will be completed and ready for seconded, and the motion was any reason why the summons
have attempted suicide yesterday gard to this clog ?-Nothing more occupation about the end of June passed unanimously...
should have been taken out at þll.
afternoon by jumping into the than sending it to the Bacterio- and the new garages near MayThe auditors, Messrs. Percy It was the complaluant's business. All public meetings are pro-
harbour from the praya wall near logist. Witness added that in that Road Station will be finished about Smith, Seth and Fleming and His Worship asked the com- bibited in Howrah Forty-nine
the China Merchants wharf in connection he had taken a state- Messrs. Linstead and Davis, were plainant what harm had been done arrests were made following dia
West Point. She is now in the ment from the girl, who was the There being no further matters re-elected on the motion of Mr. to him, and he replied that they turbances in Calcutta. A detach- Asked whether he was able to Government Civil Hospital principal witness in the case.
Was her statement then the to which I can usefully refer, J. D. Humphreys, seconded by Mr. merely pushed each other, and it ment of the Eastern Frontier announce the Government's pro- Mr. Takeuchi, purser of the es now formally propose that the J. A. Tarrant
was on the advice of his sister Rifles has been posted in the possis for dealing with the cot Taiyo Maru, reported to the Water same as that given at the Magis- Report of the Directors and' the
that he took out the summons. town, and 100 reservists are in ten industry, Mr. Philip Snowden Folice at 9 p.m. yesterday that tracy?--No, then she took the Accounts for the financial year Supporting the Chairman were missed. I will not have the time the porters have struck. The who were considering the ques-Shanghai to Hong Kong & Chinese under the impression that it was His Worship: The case is disreadiness at the station, where eaid that the Cotton Committee whilst the ship was bound from clog to be her own, and I was ended December 31, 1929, as pre- santed, be adopted, with the ap. the Hon. Mir, C. Gordon Mackle, of this Court wasted.
District Police Superintendent at tion were at this moment actual- female passenger named Cheung her own until she gave a differ. propriations shown in Profit and Messrs. J. Scott Harston," J. M.
the Ferry Ghat and Railway, ly engaged in consideration of the Ling tai (25), from Kobe, was ent story at the Kowloon Court.
When she gave a different atory Loss Appropriation Account, and Alves, and J. H. Taggart (Direc
Police Superintendent at draft of their report which the found to be missing.
She is beat the Kowloon Court, you were that the balance of $182,623.11 rotors), together with Mr. M. H
Serampore Station were injured Prime Minister hoped to receive lleved to have jumped overboard. maining at the credit of that ac- Turner (representing the Com-
Through the medium of a whilst dealing with mobs 14 miles at an early date-British “Wire- As the Shamshulpo ferry launch greatly surprised, I suppose? count, be appropriated as fol.pany's solicitors) and Mr. J woman acquaintance at the Kow- from Howrah, who prevented leas Service.
Man On was making fast to the Not very much surprised. Iowa
loon Magistracy this morning, if several East Indian Railway
wharf on the Hong Kong side at *Always Changing. Payment of a dividend of 80 ** Shareholders present were Mrs. was possible to tell a dumb Chin trains from starting, by un- British yachts will compete in 4.45 p.m. yesterday, a Chinesa Why? Did you expect her to:
Cabare absorbing E. A. Humphreys, Mrs. M. Chabb, ese man that he was being charg-coupling the carriages and stoning the North Sea Regatta, Germany's female passenger named Au Kwan give a different story? Yes and forward to Mépers. J. D. Humphreys, D. ed with hawking without a licence. them. Police and soldiers are pro- famous yachting event, this sum was alleged to have attempted No, because she was all the time 12.32871.
Wilson, G. CLAWIERCE Frank However, what alarmed his ceeding by train to the scene mer, for the first time for 17 years. cuicide by jumping overboard. She changing her story. In answer posal has been Austin, M. Maduk F
Worship most was the fact that Employees at Bally fute mille, six As a preliminiary to the regatta vas rescued by a seaman named L to another question, witness ad seconded I shall be pleased to anton, W. A. Dowlay,
Lance Sergeant Rogers told him miles from Calcutta, failed to re- there will be a race for British Kan and agather man and handed mitted that he regarded the girl G. Pott, K. that the man spoke his name in turn to work after the lunch re yachts from Harwich to Heligo over to the Police, who removed her as a wholly unrellable witness, and
the charge room last night, and ceps. Very few Indian lawyers land. The race will be held from to the Gaverment Civil Hospital that he had taken a more coher
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DUMB MAN SPEAKS,
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