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THE CHINA MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 1946.

Evidence Of Prosecution's Academy Award

Witnesses "All Lies"

At yesterday's hearing of the War Crimes Trial, Kurasawa, one of the accused, denied allega- tions made against him and described the evidence of the prosecution witnesses as "all lies." Kurasawa admitted that he knew how to apply the water torture, but declared that he had him- self never applied such torture to any person. During the time that he was; which he based his allegation of in the witness box. Kurosawa "a complete frame-up" Kura- atood rigidly at attention, with anwa said: "The method of in- hi arms at his sides, his fist terrogation and torture WAR If the tightly clenched and his heels physically impossible. together. At times, the twitch- witnesses had been hung up by ing of his fingers betrayed a their thumbs, the weight of slight nervousness.

their whole body would be ba- Inneed on their thumbs and if that was the case, their thumbs could not stand the strain. Re- garding the allegation of the witness that he had been given the water torture for two hours, it is very dificult to stand at attention for two hours and it is difficult to keep ou running Eis impossible for two hours.

water torture for

In the witness box Kurasawa denied being present at any tor- ture of Ip Fin-shang and stated that the evidence given by Ip Tin-shang was all lies."

'The evidence given by So Sui-wing was "all lies,"

Wit- ness had never interrogated So. The witness for the prosecution who stated that he had been subjected 10 water torture was also lying. He, Kurosawa, had never ordered Sano to give the water torture to any person.

Lan Hui-lit's allegation that witness was enjoying the tor- Lure and laughing heartily was a lie.

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"Frame Up"

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Length Of Torture

For H.K. Girl?

the

An English girl-Hong Kong born-has had her name put forward by Witness said he did not know Warner Bros. for how long it would take a man American to die from water torture. The award. longest period of time he hut seen a man undergo the water torture was 20 to 30 minutes.g whom

steals the

The

That was in Manchuria. man did not die and could have undergone further lorture.

Witness could not remember the names of those who desert- ed or escaped when the terms of the

Potsdam Declaration came known. The men who de serted or escapes! did not belong had to his Unit. These men been guilty of doing illegal acts. The illegal icings of these to the Commanding Officer; if he knew about the matter he would most certamly have punished them.

men were not known

Academy

none

She is 19-year-old Joan Lor-

the critics claim picture from other than

veteran actress Bette Davis in the flm "The Corn Is Green."

• Joan was self to Amerien by her father just before war be began and arrived in Hollywood an a girl of 13 armed only with a letter of introduction from a Chinese doctor to the late Douglas Fairbanks. haired, 5 feet 2, Joan has never visited England.

hand-

People were sometimes cuffed when arrested. Ropes were not used to bind people. Handcuffs persons were removed after the arrested had reached Gendarmerie Headquarters. They were not "The third witness has naid bound by ropes or handcuffed Witness denied that the that before his thumb and again. wrists were tied, cloth of rub-inner tube of rubber tires were

to undergo two hours.

ber sheets were put cound their used to bind the wrists of

person. If

wrists and their thumbs. they had really been suspended and wrista, by

their thumba

tion."

farmes

Weak Willed

any

Chestnut

Now she has a high priority on Wurners grooming list of promising starlets,

STOLEN LORRY CHARGE

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On a charge of receiving a 2-ton Chevrolet lorry, knowing the samo to have been stolen or unlawfully obtained, and charge of possession of the same knowing it to have been unlawful- ly obtained, two Chinese, Lam Lal, 26. proprietor of a motor shop and Kwokt Sing, 30. unemployed, before Mr. Horace Lo at Kowloon Court yesterday. appeared

In presenting the facts of the case, Sub-Insp. Andrew's said that the lorry in question was stojen on May 30 and was found the Mongkok area between 8 and 9

p.m. on June 3.

In

The first accused had produced a certificate issued to him by the Chinese Parachute Troops slating that a motor-engine and body had been presented to

The main work of the Gen- Military was that of Police, which included the patrol-d The evidence given by wit-everybody would have been tied

in the same way without exeep-ling of streets. The main purpus negues for the prosecution was

la patrolling streets was to keep fake and he gave his reasona

a check on the discipline of sal- "For Revenge" for

the chargea alleging that

*bu- Major Puddicon asked wit-diers who were off duty. were "eomplete frame-up."

* politicu! His reasons were that it wasness: "Do you think that the Gendarmes were no!

Military Force. physically impossible for any reason for this "frame up" was

Witness was then subjected to ă body to undergo

part of lengthy cross-examination regard. the tortures; vindictiveness on the

Witness repli-ing his own ability and that of allezeit.

Fe Chinese 7" Witness stated that he him-ed: " think it is because they the other accused, and was ques

manacc itt zelf had popevkal no instrue had bor kept a custody for tioned regarding the trons regarding to application about a month during the hot which Gendarmes were selected.

In the course of this

The lorry stolen was a Chevro- of the water torture, but knew weather and therefore they are how to apply it. Witness had making these allegations for re-examination, witness stated that let while the certificate produced

be did not think that Sakamoto

related to a a Studebaker körry. never applied the water torture venge." to any person,

Witness outlined the organi was fit for interrogation work be

Wong Sum, lorry driver employ, Was wenk-wifled and Witness conchaled his ex-zation of the Gousitraerie force cause he

named Wong Wan-hing amination-in-chief ly stating at the Supreme Court and when would not express himself in fronted by Mary Lee Weng, stated that

of people. Witness also consider man

was in charge of the lorry at Bay that he had an opportunity of asked by Major Paddirembe as Beeing from Hong Kong after to why he and the other three that neither Hanada nor Sapo view at the time it was stolen.

possessed any interrogating abi-

duty. On the accused should he chosen as oblity. As regards himself, witnes. He was not then on

morning of May 31 he had learced the | jects for revenge, witness stated said "I am not superior

from a coolie employed at than +he other thrce that the reason might be attri-worse

garage where the lorry was kept!| Examined as LO

fact hebuted to the

that it was missing. that they accused."

Informers

The lorry was green in colpur nan' 1. “a complete frame-up" were remembered because they

Witness was also cross-examin- with Chinese characters. painted wafness intimat,d that the alle ut been concerned in the inter-

witnesses fored at length regarding the system cuit in white. gations made by the witnesses rogation of the

It was described that he, uy which informers were employ- As a Chevrolet on its licence but the prosecution that they the prosecution and

the engine was made up of parts had been tort, were all lies. rasawa and Sane. had visited by the Gendarmes.

Major Puddicombe brought his of various makes.

# close hy On June 3 he was at 59,-Shan- cross-examination to

ground floor, with roster 21 Gendarmerie Ilendua

pm.. he saw n lorry go by which. though painted grey had certain distinguishing features which made him suspect that it was taz issing lorry. He had renorted the matter to the Mongkok plicu Station.

the Japanese surrender bat did not take advantage of the op-

portunity.

for

Asked

what

to the facts oned then in their crit..

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WEDNESDAY, 5th JUNE Haiphong (Agnes) 10.00 a.n.

(Kwon: Matuo and Tsinshan Sai) 11.00 .m.

Swatow (Haiyang) 2.00 p.m. Airmail for London, Calcutta, (By Air) Bangkok and Saigon (Reg.) 1.45 p.m., (Ord.) 2.00 p.m.

Haiphong (Bust) 3.00 p.m. Shanghai and Manila Huskon VII) 3.00 p.m.

Cebu and Iloilo, P.I. Victory) 3.00 p.m.

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Witness testifica-that he had

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arnt about the water torture pamining witness as to the duty tung Shing when, about while he was still young and

Wong ters and the dates on which he also when he was in Manchuria.witness, was on duty, as well as Witness further admitted that the preparations which took place

at Gendarmes did Japanese

in connection with the inspection on July 28. times use the water torture to aid interrogations. The water tortare would be only given in special cases and was applied chiefly in the eases of interroga- tion of guerillas in Manchuria.

Water Torture

Re-examined by Captain Reilly, witness stated that informers were employed by the Gendurne who needed them. In the case of Tsoi, this man had been with wit ness at the Front, and when he

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Following this witness, Sub. Insp. Andrews told the Magistrate that he had one more witness to call hut that he had learned the

He asked for an ad- custody. Journnient of three days,

which was granted.

Apart from the water torture came to Hong Kong, he depended witness was in Chinesa military

on witness, who therefore consider

for the beatings were also given. Wit- ed himself responsible ness was present at interroga- faults of Tsol. Witness did not tions of guerillas, but had never know anything at all about Lau seen any man hung up and Hai Lit.

The Court then uljourned til beaten. Witness know who ap 10 sm. this morning, when plied water tortures, but could (Arcadiust remember their names be-President of the Court will put

Questions to Kurasawa. cause it was such a long time torture was m. ago. The water

applied by Gendarmes on their

Kangmoon (Fook Iloi) 4.00 Canton (By Train) 4.00 p.m. THURSDAY, 6th JUNE Straits and Calcutta (Takaang) (Parcels) 9.00 a.m., (Ord.) 9.30

..

(Kwong

Macao and Tsinshon Fook Cheung) 10.00 a.m.

Swatow and Amoy (Tjibatak;

10.00 a.m.

Shanghai (Wing Sang) noun. Shanghai (Foochow) 2.00 pm. Australia via Sydney (Sea, Pool) (Parcels) 2.30 p.m., (Reg.) 2.45 p.m. (Ord.) 3.00 p.m.

(Kwong Tung) Canton

p.m.

4.00

FRIDAY, 7th JUNE. Canton (Fatshan) 10.00 a.m. Shanghai (Glenogle) 10.00 a.ni. Keelung (Formosa) (Hastings Park) 10.00 a.m.

Macno and Tainshan -Sai) 11.00 a.m.

own initiative,

Ip Tin-shang was arrested because information had been received that he had been col- lecting military information in Hong Kong and despatching it to Walchow. The position of Ip Tin-shang in Waichow was not known. His sons were arrest- ed because it was thought that they might know something about the affairs of their father. The practice of arresting people on suspicion was approv-. ed by his Commanding Officer and the nation. Lau Hai-lit was arrested because

he was pre- sent when the others were ar- (Kwong reated, He was arrested.other- wise he would have made a re-

Shanghal (Samtyne) Noon," port to the other members of Airmail for London, Calcutta, Rangoon, Singapore. Sydney and Auckland (By Air) (Reg) 1.46 p.m (Ord.). 2.00 p.m.

Canton (By Train) 4.00 p.m. SATURDAY, 8th JUNE.

(Kwong Macao and Tsinshan Fook Cheung) 10.00 nm.

Amoy and Formosa (Kong-See)

10,00 a.m.

Shehai (Tsinan) Noon Straits (Kaipak!) 8.00 pm. : Canton (Sal On) 4.00 p.m.

SUNDAY, 8th JUNE.

Macno and Thinshan (Kwong Sal) 10.00 a.m.

the same group as Ip Tin-shang and the case would be compli- cated. Lam Hal-it was arrest- ed as a matter of expediency. Others were also arrested to prevent reports spreading.

"Treated Kindly” There were other investiga tions going on at the time and

the

Among the departures yesterday in the Van Heuisz were Mather Esther and Sister Amelig of the Sisters of the Poor, Mr. Le Birleau,

Major league baseball leaders: French Consul at Amoy and Ara. Le Beau and Mr. J. 1. Utam- chandant, merchant,

MONEY MART There was a decline in gold price yesterday, and from opening rate of $406 per tal fell to $493 at the close.

an

Chinese national currency was

again inactive, and closing retes were $2.31 for futures and $2.46 for spot (per CN$1,000).

Foreign currencies continued their decline. U.S. dollars fell to $5.18. Sterlig to $16.80 and Aus tralian pounds to $12.70.

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Prison Warder Put Behind The Bars

A South American Chinese, Victor Hugo, warder of Stanley Prison, was sentenced to a year's hard labour by Mr. George She at the Central Ma- gistracy yesterday for attempting to convey a message out of the Prison for prisoners and stealing four rolls of thread from the prison tailoring department.

K.R.A. TO MEET NEXT WEEK

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Accused pleaded not guilty to both charges.

Sub-Inspector E. Roper in evid- ence said that at about 2.30 a.m. on Sunday, he visited "A" Block, Stanley Prison, accompanied by Sergeant Jorge. There he saw the

He suspected accused

A meeting of Kowloon accused, who was on duty, sitting

on the stairs leading residents for the resusci-floor landing. Nong to the third tation of the Kowloon was a half burat cigarette. Resident Association is ing while on duty, und of smok- to be held in the Penin-ed to go to his office. Accused was searched at the office, and threo found on his person.

by prisoners were The four rolls of thread were hidden inside his uniform cap. Tho. thread was of similar brand and type used by the tailoring depart- ment of the Prison.

sula Hotel next week. letters written

.

No. Explanation

Tse Kwan-wai, 25, unemployed, was acquitted by

Mr. C. Y. Kwan at Central Magistracy yester day on a charge of taking Cheung Hau-ming, owner of the Peony barbar shop, Wellington Street, by force and detaining him against his will with interit to procure a ransom. Accused pleaded not guilty. No. 300, About 10 minutes later, A. the accused came into the room. Detective Chief Inspector

Very few of

the 1941 Com Escaped

mittee members are at present Moran prosecuted.

wit- Next day he was Cheng Hau-ming In the

taken to in the Colony, and new officers ness box said that at about 5.30 Shumchun where they took train and Committee will be elected at p.m. on May 0 he was in the bar to Po Kat. He was taken to the meeting.

one house in a village and kept under ber shop when two men,

Mr. F. C. Mow Fung, the guard. armed with a revolver, canie in.

The armed man was drussed At about midnight during the Hun. Secretary of the Associa At absence of the guards he cacaped tion, told the "China Mail" yea- the case of Ip Tin-shang was in Chinese military uniform.

When questioned, accused statoj not regarded as very important. the men's request, he went with and returned to the Colony where terday that all who are intorcat

welfare of Kowloon that he picked them up near the The war situation at the time them to his house at No. 20, he made a report to the Central od in the

fluor. Police Station.

are invited to, be` present. lavatory. As regard the latters Accused in evidence said there It is understood that the accused gave no explanation. On was very grave for Japan and Wyndham Street, second it was not possible to wait until On leating the shop, he notices

another

да по truth man in military uniform

in complainant', Kowloon Residents' Association the instruction of the Superinten- sufficient proof had been obtain on the other side of the street, allegation that because of the refs one of the organisations that dant, Mr. Norman, accused was ed before making an arrest.

On arrival at the residence, the fusal to lend him 'money. he tried has been invited to express its charge W. A, Jorgo gavo cor- "To maltreat a person and to accused came arrest upon necesssity are quite the party conssisted of four and ransom. For complain views and ranke proposala ro- the constitutional He did riot realise After poo- man, and one of them was dressed MONDAY, 10th JUNE. -

different mattora.

wo in "Ohung Shan" style, two in party took the complainant a plated under the mandate given changes in government contem- Macao and Teinshan (Kwong pie had been arrested, Fook Chounge) 10.00 a.m.

Chinese military uniform with a for the purpose of extorting, Straits, Egypt and Europe vin treated them kindly."

It was not intended to arrest revolver, while the accused was ransom. After the men had taken to H. Sir Mark Young by the London (Benvorlich) (Parcels)

complainant to

to the house in Wynd- Colonial Office. The man dressed in "Chung ham Street, he was asked by the 30 Sul-wing, out his brother. the fourth man. They were both living together Shan" accused him of belag man in "Chung Shan" dress to Charged with robbery with vio-charge, to run consecutively, in the same house. So Sul special detective for the Japanese identify the complainant. Helence, Lui Ping, 28, unemployed. Chinese Bab-Inspector Chan of Bandor (Far Eastern Carrier) wing was arrested in order to during the occupation and that never conspired with them to take was remanded until June 11, at Stanley Folks Blation prosacuited Dangkok Mul Hock) 10.00 a.m.

prevent news leaking out. He he had boon engaged in business complainant

•Softer.

AWAY of 10.00 a.m.

10 a.m. by Mr. George She at conskleration Australia via Sydney (Kafiris was never interrogated as al with the Japanese

the Contral Magistracy

Foster $600,000 Kong | evidence, Mr. Kaamu sakd there day at the request of Inspector lan) (Parcels) 0.30 am, (Reg.) | löged. ****

currenty. ODO of the men gin, uniforın raht: conviction. There was

ether Rat complafakat was to be takaŭ by robbed a worhan de went with force by the other mens for râu-4 wrist watch

Hotel; room) acquitted."

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Swatow and Bangkok (Horme Lin) 10.00 a.m.

Canton (Kwong Tung) * 10.00

0.30 ani, (Reg.) 0.45 am., (Ord.)

10.00 .

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ovidence. In passing sentence, Mr. Sho: officer falling in your duty. I remarked, "You are a responsible must make an example of you."

Sentence of six month's hard labour was imposed · on each

Tomorrow Vening “ thefo bustody, darts of variety played

of] at the Toe E-Sorvinon Club,

945 am (Ord.). 10,00 m.m.1 - Witness gavo it as his opinioni Konde man w• When he refused, was inouilletent evidepoe to: war? | £jąchéhko of No, A Police Station, |

Airmail for Landon, Galomita, that if ho trdaled a suspecto, threatened to handcuff him if hot not evidence that -aerused kamm was allegod that sogused, to- | Baanother lof) the, popular".

person kindly after his arrest and not ko "noy--and "Auckland (By Air), his action would not be against Under Conthey-V proceeded to som, and therefore, socused' ‚was Ƒ.Now: 10, Tai Yuen- Bérést +Easy On † Tõe-progemine," commencas ́

compulsion the wishes of the Commanding the party dis Oficer.

Durban, Rangoon, Singapore, Byd- (Orda)». 9.00 1.45pm, **(Bog)"}

Canton (By Traip) 4.00 p.m.

the Great

WANAHART, Nathan Rd. \KOW!

light o'clock.