1935-01-22 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1935

FINAL PART OF GREAT BELGIAN CANAL BEGUN HONG KONG MARKET PRODUCE

MURDER TRIAL

Accused Attempts To Establish Alibi

"IN WINE SHOP WHEN CRIME COMMITTED"

1

A denial of the charge of mur-, der with which he standa on trial for his life, was this morning made by Li Shing, alius Li 'Wing-wa, whe dramatically stated during evi- dence that while he was in a wine shop in Wing Fung Street, he observed another Chinese male, rond Mak Fat, running up the pursued by several. Chinese. Mak Fal, went into the butcher's shop and came out armed with an Instrument which necused later re- Mak Fri cognised as a knife. called out, "Come quickly to help." The charge is being heard be- fore the Chief Justice, the Ron. Mr Justice A. D. A. Macgregor. Mr. J. A. Fraxer, the Assistant Attor- ney. General is appearing for the Crown, while Mr. H. C. Macnamara inatrueled by Mr. J. M. Hall, of; Messrs. Lyson and Hall, Is for the defence.

the accused into the box to con-

tinue his evidence, summarised terday's proceedings.

R.S

ELGIU

Antwerp

Camping

"Albert Canal

Maastricht

Liege

R.Outhre

Brussels

06 10 budd

Other Canals Frontiers

5.8.6.

201

WORK INAUGURATED

BY KING ALBERT

Chicken

APPROXIMATE RETAIL PRICES.

POULTRY.

MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF C, Small

ENGINEERING

100 MILES SEPARATES LIEGE FROM THE SEA

ELGIUM'S greatest engineering feat, the construction of the

Duck Doven

Grebe

Pigoons, Canton

Haihow

Reservoir 100-mile long. Albert Canal which is being driven right Turkeys, Cock

"R. Ambreve 3

The new section of the Albert Canal bas just been opened by King Leopold' III. Work of digging actually began with the Cen tenary of Belgium's Declaration of Independence. The above is a map showing the course of the new canal.

YOUNG SNATCHER

SENTENCED

Youth Who Stole Bag From Mrs. Frost

SIX MONTHS' GAOL AND THE BIRCH

IMPROVEMENT ON

WALL STREET

(Continued From Page 8)

across northern Belgium to connect Antwerp and Liege by means of a magnificent modern waterway, is proceeding apace.

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lb. 40 30 Beef Sirloin

Roast

Steak

Steak Sirloin Sausages

Head

Húmp, Salt

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BUTCHER MEAT.

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Eggs, Hen (cooking) per do. 80

18

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Egge, Hen (fresh)

32 25

Fowl, Hainan

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85

Canton

50.

Bullock's Brains

per

32

23

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corned

1.32 80

2.00

25. 29

Heart

24

11. 68

20

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81

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each :10

each 17

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15

pair 1.00 2.20 each 18

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28:

each 7510

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Liver

24

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80 6

FRUITS.

Calves' Head & Feet Mutton Chip

set 1.80 1.00

201

Ib. 60: 25

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(bride's)

20 4

Shoulder

11

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per set 18

Ib. 12 .each

each 12 10 Pig's Chillings

86

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Quall Young King Leopold III and Queen Astrid recently inaugu- Pheasant Partridge rated the second section of this gigantic undertaking, the total cost of which is estimated at 1,500,000,000 Belgian francs (about £77,000,000 Work on The cana began 'In 1980, just 100 years after Belgium's declaration of independence, and will, it is hoped, Almonds be complete in 1937. Between 1,200 and 1.500 workmen are re-Apples (California) gularly engaged in the excavation work, assisted by 12 electric] Carambola navvirs, each costing 2,000,000 Belgian francs and capable of re- Coconuts moving 700-800 cabic metres of earth a day.

Bananas

Lemons, China Lemons, Americas Lichess, Dried... Oranges (Canton) Oranges (Sweet). Pears (Canton)... Oranges (America) Fersimmons, Large Pumelo, Siam Walnuts Grapes

each 10

each

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Cabbage, Chinese

"order, WAV,

Suet, Beef

Buet, Beef

Mutton

Venl

Red

Sausagea

Cauliflower (Large)

(Shanghai)

12

FISH.

19

(Medium)

(Small)

10

Barbet

lb. 25

10

Bream

Carrots Celery, Chinese

6

5

Canton Frosh

16. 10

Water Firb

Chillies, Dried

26

Godfish

Red.

24

18

Grabs

Green

8 Cuttle Fish

Dance

14

For many years the lack of direct, instead of the longer Rotterdam E. A. Pierce Co.'s Report

connection between the. Meuse and route down the Holland Meuse. And In their market report, the American Oriental Finance Cor- the Scheldt, between the waterways by keeping the Belgian territory, the Albert Canal avoids entering the poration, correspondents for Messrs. of the east and those of the west Netherlands enclave at Maastricht, E. A. Pierce and Company of New which lead to the North Sea, have with its many locks and customs

hampered Belgian industries. Thus, dues. As the result of further enquiries York:state: about la Wai-nam, the 17-year-old

Interest In Holland "Stocks: The market was waiting Liege coal going by water to the

That this great engineering pro- (unemployed who was charged at the for the Supreme Court decision, and, seaport of Antwerp on the River The special jury empanelled was Kowloon Magistracy on last Friday when none was forthcoming, de- Scheldt has to cross Dutch territory jest has the sympathy of Hollanders composed of the following: Messrs. morning with anatching a purse generated into dullness. Encourag-on its present itinerary, and is is shown by the fact that the Queen Frederick Cope (foreman), Cheung

from Mrs. G. E. Frost, of No. 32, ing trade news kept the undertone forced to make a large detour as of Holland invariably to take part Wah Sim, Liang Tak Chuen, S, A.į

well along the northern frontier.in all the official ceremonies con- Rumjahn, A. 1. Ribeiro, Pong Pei Cumberland Road, Mr. E. W. Hamil firm.

ton this morning sentenced the de-) "Grains: The markets were under From Liege the coal-laden ships nected with the canal which are Kam, and Thomas A. Pierce.

Mr. Macnamara, before calling fendant to atx months hard labour pressure during most of the sessions, follow the canalised Meuse down to undertaken by the Belgian over- and 12 strokes of the birch. but there was late rally. Heaviness the Netherlands frontier, into Hol-eigns. In this connection, the Bel- It was stated on Friday that ac- ruled in Liverpool and Winnipeg, land as far as Maastricht, back into gian engineers are taking great yccused had snatched the purse from The factor of cold conditions was Belgium along the Zuid-Willema care not to drain the Meuse and complainant, who was walking along ignored in corn and the cash basis Vaart Canal to Bocholt, and thence thereby hinder Dutch canal naviga-

Ultimately,

the required to Antwerp and the sea via the tion. Erroneous Statements

Lincoln Road at about 4.40 p.m., and was a little easier.

water for the Albert Canal will be He said, addressing the Jury, it that when about to be caught he "Cotton: Selling was quite active Campine Canal.

Network Of Canals obtained, not from the Meuse as at regard to certain statements alleg threw and in the complainant's around midday, mostly by longe. ed to have been made by the accus-face, being finally caught and held The trade offtake broadened at the

This multiplleity of canals, capa-present, but from an iramense re- Curry Stuff ed and which have already become by some stone-breakers, who handed decline and prices rallied from lows ble of carrying only relatively small ecrysir south of Liege, to be filled Garlic -familiar, have been proved to you him over to the police.

under the same character of buying. ships, has acted as a drag on the by damming the Ourthe, and the to be erroneous.

The first witness this morning, "Rubber The market was quiet entire Belgian Industry, particular-Ambleve, two tributaries of the To begin with the accused was Kwong Fai, a postman who had and easier, reflecting the unsettle-ly the Campine coal fields, which Meuse. This procedure is not ex- pected appreciably to diminish the stated to have belonged to some joined in the chase, stated that Mrs, ment of other markets. London could be greatly expanded.

The Albert Canal is expected to supply of water available for the secret society, well, he does not be- Frast had been in the Post Office was dull but steady. Dealers offer-

Ontona, Bombay

Green long to any such society.

buying some stamps just before he inga were light, while manufac-change all this. By directly con- Meuse and the Dutch canals:

" Shanghai Secondly, the accused was alleged heard her cries. Running out hejturers were holding off and commis-recting Liege and Antwerp. It will The new canal looks like a gigan- to have been asked to use his clog as the defendant being chased by alon houses were buyers on a scale provide Belgium with a modern all-tie cutting. The two completed Parsley In beating up the murdered mari. the complainant. He joined in and down

Belgian waterway capable of carry sections have a depth of water of Fotato, sweet but it seemed incredibale that a man saw accused arrested by the stone- "Sugar: Actuals were slightlying 1,500-2,000 ton, boate instead of 60 metres and a maximum width of

American armed with only a pair of ordinary breakers.

easier. There were increased offer the present maximum of 600 tons. 175 metres. Although built entirely Pumpkin

route will only be 122 for ecconomic reasons, the canal is Radiah Chinese wooden cloys, should be Ho Sau, the constable who took ings of stored Cubas and Phillipines The new asked to assist in the murder of an-accused into custacy, stated that he at 2.80 per Ib., while buyers were kilometres long instead of 163 kilo also believed to have a considerable Phubarb::(Fresh) other man in company with four found sand in his pocket, the purse watching. Refined was unchanged metres and the number of locks strategic importance. Indeed, were Turnips, Punt! (Long) will be reduced from 24 to 7 an invader ever to cross the fron-Vegetable Marrow and futures were dull. other men who were armed with also being in his possession.

"Fischer's weapons such as a knife, lead piping,

Accused declared that the sand.

The new canal will also provide tier north of the Liege forts or Water Cress Weekly Commodity and an iron bar.

got into his pocket when he was Index was 81.1 as against 80.7 last a more profitable outlet for all the through the Netherlands enclave, Water Lily Root

Mush Room When the accused made the dragged on the ground by the stone-weak.

Campine and Liege coal, as well as this huge watery trench, it is point

Spinach.. alleged statement he may have been breakers who stopped him.

"Flash: The Supreme Court will any traffic from the Netherlands ed out, would serve as a very good Tomatoes. frightened or he may have been Superintendent W. la B. Sparrow not be issuing a decision on the Gold enclave which may prefer the more line of defence for the Belgian

direct route to the sea via, Antwerp army. foolish, the latter being the more said that he had been instructed to Clause to-day."-Reuter. likely.

ask His Worship to take a very serious view of the case.

Sentence was passed as

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The following quotations have stated been received through Messrs. S. F

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Prev. Ta-day's

close close

Reason For Canton Trip Asked why he want to Canton after the incident, the accused said above. that he was a laundry-man and as he was unemployed, with no Imme- diate prospects in view, some friends of his had suggested that he should go to Canton. It was also stated that he had met the other accused at Canton, but this he denied, stating that he had never seen them Prizes in the Government Vernacu-Chicago Wheat May 08

lar Middle School Hall on Satur- Chicago Corn-May 87% 86%

Montreal Silver-Mar. 54,80 64.80 He was arrested by the authori-day, at 11 a.m.

Silver Official Jam, 54% 54% ties in Canton and was told that if

Dow Jones Averages

To-day's

until the day of the crime.

Mr. H. K. Weo.LL.B. has kind-

N.Y:/London

cross-rate

4.88% 4.88%

ly consented to distribute the NY Cotton-May.... 12.52 12.57 N.Y. Rubber--May... 18.34 13.24

After her annual overhaul, the he could disclose the whereabouts of Mak Fat, he would be released. HeR. M. S. Empress of Japan will

berth at the Kowloon Wharf at 30 Industrials could not do so, so he was sent back

5.30 am. on Saturday, prior to 20 Rails

to Hong Kong where he was detain-sailing at noon next Tuesday, 20.Utilities

ed.

07%

Jan. 19 close Change 102.98. 108.35 30 up 35.14 · 35.00 · ‚08 off 17.35 17.51 18 up 40 Bonda ·96,50 · 96,62 .12 mp 11 Commodity 59.01 59.37 .24 bÍ Cross-examined by Mr. J. A.,

The Eastern Extension, Austra-

17 Leading Stocks Fraser, accused was told by counsellasia and China Telegraph Co. Ltd. Amer Can that he seemed to have had no difB-)

istate that the index figure of mes-Amer Swielting culty in understanding the interpresage receipts for the month of De-

Amar T&T tation in this court, although he was cember was 80.7 as compared with

Auburn Саве unable to understand the Police the average for the peak year, Du Pont Court interpreter. The accused 1929, which is taken as 100. Elec Bond & Share

Summoned at the Instance of Mr.

General Motors Int T&T McIntyre

answered that there were some things he did not understand in this court. Mr. Fraser: "I suggest that w. J, Roberts, Has Yuk-sang, driver Montgomery Ward this statement is a deliberate lie." of private car No. 3429 appeared Nut Distillers "I further submit that your before Mr. W. Schofield at the Cen-N.Y. Central: mother and the butcher could not be tral Magistracy for failing to drive Sucony-Vacuum

Union Pacific found shortly after the crime, and close to the road when rounding a U.S. Steel had left the Colony?

bend. Defendant pleaded not guilty Westinghouse; E & M

His Honour: There is no evidence, and the case was adjourned until Business Dons: 690,000 shares. Mr. Fraser, to show that the wit Friday.

nesses had indeed left the Colony!

Contraditory Evidence

28TH

8

Eels, Conger

Yellow

Cucumbers

108

Cinger, Young

12 7

Toge

Old

10 20

Caroupa

Horseradish, S'hai Indian Corn fettuce Okroes

45

8

Gudegon

esch

Herrings

lb.

Halibut

Lobster

且

Mackerel

38

Mullet

92

26

20

36

'42

Taphnére

bunch

6 .8 Oysters:

25.60 Pearch.

48.Pike

Plaice

83 Pomfret, White:

4 44 Pomfret, Black"

Prawns

Roach

Sulmon

Shark

Skate

-18

Shrimps

Tench Turtles

Small Fresh wate

Boles

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Grass Linen Guest Towels

194

36" x 36" Cotton-Embroide

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January 24 at 5 pm. The discus

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Lal Mo, of No. 4 Wing Fung the Gymnasium at Police Head-and-atlasen Street, called as a witness for the quarters on Friday, February 1

defence, said he had been a friend from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m: Mickey's A canvas bag, containing of the accused's father in the laun- Melody Makers will provide the tools, valued at $7, dry business.

music. There will be prizes for the Dr Bunie, of No.

He remembered the day of the best costumes. Admission for gen-las Link Road, was ime and had seen the accused gotlemen will be $150, ladies 31 the been stolen from

cted proceeds being in aid of the Minis-siden

the vine shop, He,

the prosec

the tering League.

have

- x 24”: Cotton Huckaback, Cross Stitched Guest Towels,

AND MANY OTHERS:

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THE OLD MAN SHOP?

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