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THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 21, 1940

BLUE POOL AID POURING INTO

MURDER TRIAL

The case in which Lo Kau, contractor's coolie, is charg- ed with the murder of Chun Ming, his foreman, on April 3 at Blue Pool Road was opened this morning at the Supreme Court before the It Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor.

Mr. T. F. Lo, instructed by Mr. C. Y. Kwan, appeared for the defence, and Mr. J. P. Murphy, Assistant Crown Counsel, assisted by Det.-Sub-Inspec- tor W. N. Darkin, was for the prosecu- tion.

Mr. Murphy said that Chung Ming was foreman in charge of the recons truction of a house in Blue Pool Road.

On April 2, the day before the murder, the foreman complained of accused's laziness and as a result he was dismissed.

The next day, at about 11 am. accused entered the shed where the foreman was looking over some, plans.. He was armed with an axe and he inflicted three

BRITAIN FROM

ALL OVER EMPIRE

LAPSE OF OFFICE BOY

Tam Chung-lok, 28, office boy, was charged before Mr. R. Edwards this morning, with fraudulent conversion of $23:40 on June 3, and $42,85 on June 14.

Defendant was employed by Mr. Chen Kin-cho, compradore of Loxley and Company. On June 3, was given $23.40 to pay two bills to Dodwell and Company. On June 14, he was given $42.85 to pay two other bills. As no receipts were received, defen-

Defendant had been with Loxley

and Company for three years. His salary was $18 per month, and he had been a very good worker.

London, To-day, SOME INDICATION OF THE HUGE and varied contribu- tions in "cash and kind” that have been pouring into Britain from all parts of the Empire was given by Bryan Meredith in a broadcast talk yesterday. is a long list which grows longer as each day and hour dant was questioned and admitted passes, he said, and ranges from 'heavy material sup-that he lost the money in gambling. port and heavy spiritual support, the sum total being several million pounds of comforting cash and a world of heartening friendship. One list is entitled "Military and other gifts made by Colonial Govern- ments; paramount chiefs, and various : bodies and individuals in the British Colonial Empire to His Majesty's Gov- ernment and organizations." This list goes on for pages and pages, not only because so many peoples have con- tributed, but also because the gifts have been so many, so varied and so There has been lashings of money to

St. Dunstan's, 'the Red Cross,

Y.M.C.A. and other war organizations,

human.

the

deep cuts over de-as well as money for war expenses or ceased's head. Two carpenters would come specific purpose, such as giant

say that, they heard shouts and saw Chun leaning across the desk with blood pouring from his head. Lo was seen running from the house with the axe in his hand.

Accused was. arrested next morning at the Macao Wharf.

Dr. Alvares, in charge of the Pub- lic Mortuary, said that death was due to a fractured skull and haemorrhage.

The case is proceeding..

FROZEN TRAIL

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The sergeant might have been laying trap for the other, but his manner was bland, casual. Hartman's face was lined from fatigue and a new doubt that was plaguing his mind...

"There's a bundle, sergeant. Remem- ber? The, one I told you. Soames nearly killed himself ́to 'get: `It—it's ́ with his pack."

Things were left like that. Hartman was kept prisoner, and a hut was prepar- ed for the woman.. Then, began a period of waiting till Soames recovered sufficient- ly to be able to tell his own story. A fort- ̈ night went by, and only then did the staff doctor pronounce the Mountfe out of real danger,

Sergeant Smithson sat at Soames' bed and told him what had happened and how the case stood. Some days before the cor- poral had learned, of how he had been brought in by his prisoner, and he had had time to think things out in his mind. He felt grateful to Hartman; the man ́had saved his life. But his duty was plain. He had arrested the man for murder, and he would have to stand trial. . .

Smithson: waited while. Soames. got. hls., mind clear,

"""It was damn" plucky," muttered "the" corporal.

The sergeant rubbed his chin. He did not feel comfortable. In the fortnight that had passed he had found things to like in the prisoner,

"It was pluckler than that, -Dan. But he's in, and you arrested him, We can' go back on that--even if we would. But it's still a long way to Regina. If ho stands trial and is convicted, what he did for you will stand him in good stead, but he won't dodge allie's term."

The corporal looked thoughtful. "That woman Isn't... his wife—she's Chandler's wife, sarge,"

Smithson-had seen a lot of the world. "I'd gathered that; Dan. But it doesn't make any real``difference."

"That's what I thought at first when I picked them up, but she's the one real witness, and if she isn't-his wife

We couldn't stop him marrying her, anyway. Chandler's dead, ́`And don't for- get Chandler's reputation wasn't savoury.** "Sarge," said the corporal, "that bundle with the gun-It's all right?""**

Smithson' nodded, ・・

"Lucky you wrapped it in an oilskin pouch first or it wouldn't have - held the fingerprints."

Dan Soames took a long breath before asiting, "You've had those printa checked, sarge?".

"Yes, Dan, "But tell me, first, whose tin tobacco-box is that in your pack?””

***Chandler's. I brought it along-well; in case. That's all,"

Y

Smithson smiled, leaned forward, and

- patted the sick man's shoulder.

"Just as well you did, Dan."

It was a couple of hours later that Hart man was taken from his prison-room to Sergekrit Smálshson's office?:

''I've got good news for you, Hartman,!

hombers.

Then there are many homely items, not cash but in kind.

Coffee & Rice

Take Tanganyika, for instance, some chieftains and their people have giv- en portions of their 1939 harvests of coffee and maize. Another tribe sent 50 lb. of tobacco for the Services, while another sent 10 tons of rice to the King's African Rifles.

have

In Jamaica, 50 live turtles been given to the Royal Navy by a firm which specialises in them, while the lonely little island of Tristan da 'Cunha has sent woollen comforts knitted by 25 Inhabitants. Organizations and individuals, too, have sent gifts.

The Chinese section of the Red Cross of Trinidad has sent money for two ambulances.

In Fiji, 600 lepers have contributed half of the money raised for their own support.

The list could go on for hours and hours, so vast it la and to the people at Home, these gifts represent good will and prayers that are both hùm- bling and heartening-Reuter.

said the Sergeant. "The case against you is dropped."

Hartman steadied himself.

"Why-how-" "he' muttered. During the past two weeks he had striven to achieve à philosophical attitude towards the future, but at the sergeant's words his new re- serve cracked.

..That bundle Soames, nearly killed him- self to get. Hartman, contained an oilskin pouch, inside it the gun that shot Chandler and the bullet that killed hirn. They checked all right, but fingerprints on the gun didn't match yours. But Dan Soames never leaves things to chance. He brought along Chandler's tobacco-box, Luckily it was smothered, with finger-prints that did match those on the gun. I guess that holds up your story. Anyway, I've radioed Regina, and I've got confirmation that we haven't a case, especially as Mrs, Chand- ler would swear it was self-defence."-

Smithson rose and turned his back.” "I don't know what you mean-Mrs. Chandler!".

Hartman stood erect, gripping the edges of the sergeant's desk,

Without looking round the latter said, "It's all right, man, this isn't a trap.. We know you're trying to project her name. Running off with another man when your husband has just been shot doesn't sound so good-especially when the man you run off with is the one who shot your husband. That's all right, Hartman, The case is closed, and we won't say any more about that. But I want to thank you-personally. I mean-for bringing in Soames. He's my right-hand man."

He turned back to the other.

"I reckon. Dan will want to thank you before you pull out. Hartman, and I know you must be ready to see the back of this place, so I won't keep you any longer, buty

He held out his hand, and they shook. Hartman numbled some words and turned. towards the door. As he reached it the sergeant added, "Your best route, is dead "east, Hartmah.. You'll find Father La- tour's mission: three miles on your way. Give him my kind regards, and tell him. I'll expect a full account of the wedding when 1 next call in geinterp

**T1 tell him,” nödded Hariman,

The door closed after him.

ANNAMITE WHO

IGNORED WARNING

Defendant was remanded 24 hours to enable him to make restitution.

MOTORING OFFENCE

Mr. B. R. Iranee, of No. 1, Kennedy TA THANH TRUNG, 39, AN-Terrace, was summoned before Mr. H. NAMITE, WAS CHARGED BEFORE G. Sheldon, K.C., to-day for allowing MR. R. EDWARDS THIS MORNING, his car, No. 302, to remain longer than WITH ENTERING THE COLONY necessary in Des Voeux Road Central,

near Man Wah Lane, on June 3. A fine of $10 was imposed...

WITHOUT A VALID

YESTERDAY.

PASSPORT

Mr. F. Zimmern, for defendant, said defendant was a French subject, of Chinese race. He was born in Saigon, and, not knowing the regulations in the Colony, came down to see his wife. He had been in Singapore, but his passport had never been used.

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Detective-Sergeant Taylor said, that defendant arrived here from Shanghai yesterday, He possessed a French passport, but it was not valid for the Colony. He was advised not to leave the ship but ignored it.

A fine of $5 was imposed.

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