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Vaccination

THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY OCTOBER 10, 1946.

Smallpox Fishermen Quite Happy Compulsory With Govt.

Many deaths from smallpox continue to oc-

cur in Hongkong.

Tried To Ship

Members of the general public Sugar Without

are earnestly requested to co- operate with the Medical and

Health Authorities in stamping A....Permit

out this scourge. The law re- quires the guardian of every child born within the Colony to have the child successfully vac- cinated against smallpox within six weeks of birth or within weeks of the child being six brought into the Colony. The law, also, requires that every unvaccinated pupil shall be successfuully vaccinated within six weeks of being admitted to sehool.

Everybody desiring to come into the Colony who cannot produce proof of having been within successfully vacinated three years, must be vaccinated or re-vaccinated---

No person may leave Hong Kong without having been guc- cessfully vaccinated within a 1erlod not exceeding three years.

have

believed to Persons been exposed to infection from: smallpox must be vaccinated or re-vaccinated.

Siu Kwok-po, of the Chung Fung Import and Export Firm, No. 28, Bonham. Strand West, before Mr. was summoned

Central George She at, the Magistracy yesterday, for at tempting to export 37 cases of brown sugar without a permit and without putting it on the manifest of the ss. Wo Sang on September 11.

Revenue Officer Humphries was fer the prosecution, while Mr. D. H. Blake pleaded guilty for the defendant.”

The sugar, found on board the ss. Wo Sang, weighed 16,000 was bound for pounds, and Singapore.

Defendant was cautioned, and the sugar was confiscated.

Brown Sugar is on the pro- hibited exports list.

for

A fine of $50 was imposed on Tai Kut-hing, of No. 55. Connaught Road Central, selling radio apparatus without a deiler's licence

Mr. Dickinson, of the Radio Licence Office, said defendant

Scheme

Old Boat Licencees Never Die

"Many of these boat people don't trouble to register change of own-

Sequel To Bailey's Payroll Robbery

The Bailey's shipyard payroll robbery on Sept. 7 had a court sequel yesterday when Kan Kau, unemployed, appeared before the Magistrate, Mr. E. H. Sainsbury, at Kowloon Court on charges of armed highway robbery and shoot- ing at Capt. EA. R. Syms, of the Military Police, with intent to resist lawful arrest. He was committed to stand his trial at the

Criminal Sessions on both charges.

By courtesy of Sq. Ldr. J. Cater, R.A.F.V.R., of the ership. When a boat Fisheries Department, the "China Mail" was changes hands; the new this week afforded an opportunity of meeting owner just assumes the local fishermen on their home grounds at the name of the old owner. These boat licencees fishing village of Tat 0, on Lantao Island. All fishermen interviewed by the "China Mail"'never die."

So said Chief Junk Inspector Mr. A. M. Prata, secretary of Sub-Insp. Whitcroft, of the Pow expressed themselves as thoroughly satisfied

Marine Bailey's shipyard, said that he saw lice, gave evidence of having with the manner in which Government is Frank Brett at the

a parked car and three men stand-found the box, with the more Court yesterday.in answer to handling the local fishing industry and dis- question from Comdr. Ryder, ing by it before the robbers gave than $30,000 intact in it, a few missed the suggestion that they feel they are Magistrate, about a change of chase. They overtook the lorry he minutes after the chase,

ownership of sampan No. 821Y, was in and kept swerving in front being exploited. The trip to Tai O was made! Petition which has been pre-whose new mistress, Ho Mui, of it and edging it to the side of witnesses and maintained that

they was charged with failing to take the road until the driver finally in a former Royal Navy mine sented to Government,

been lent said it had been signed by cer- out a licence.

pulled up near the football ground The accused said that she ac-at the corner of Chatham and eweeper, which has by the Harbour Department to tain fishermen who, through

force of circumstances, had no quired the sampan only a few Gascoigne Roads the Fisheries Department.

days ago and did not know that Three men then came out of alternative:

the licence had expired on June:

revolvers, ordering him, and the 30. She could, not read, and the car, two of whom produced was ignorant of the harbour driver out of the driver's cab and regulations.

Immediately on, landing, we went to the office of the Tal O Syndicate, with Sq. Ldr Cater and Mr. W. K."Wilkie" Wu, a Supervisor of the Fisheries. De- partment who is shortly pro- ceeding to England for a special

courge.

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into the back of the lorry. One

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Accused cross-examined all the while he took part in the robbery he had not carried a revolver.

"Brothel In Hotel Room

In the case against a room

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One of the fishermen told the "China Mail" that he recently divided a catch of 220 cattics

She was discharged with a of fish between the Syndicate and a dealer, and he received

After driving a very short dis- Hotel, otherwise known as the Junk Office to have the licence the Syndicate. approximately $200 more from caution and advised to go to the of the robbers followed them in. boy. Chan Po, of the Luk Kok tance, the rebber who was cover-Stag Hotel, No, 148, Queen's. To assist fishermen to be renewed in her own name.

ing them, alighted, motioning Road Central, in which Mr. The office of the Syndicate,

On a, farther charge of moor- more independent, a located in a ene storied build come

She decided that jumped off, witness.said, he look-review, Mr. ing, is adorned on a number Fishery Co-operative was started ing within 100 yards of the them to keep back. When he had Leo d'Almada applied for of posters setting forth ration in Tai O on Aug. 15 with a Praya Wall at night withouted out of the back of the lorry the conviction should stand, the fine from Membership of permission in the vicinity of and saw the car driving off. One but reduced scales, notes an co-operation staff of five.

Co-operative has now the China Provident, Godown, of the robbers pointed a gun at $2,000 to $150. among fishermen and a proper this

The manager of the Hotel, understanding of Government's reached 72. All catches are her plea that she was ignoraut him.

There is also a large handed over to the Co-operative, of the regulations and that shehe robbers car was scarcely Law Ka-yam, was charged sized blackboard on which the which arranges despatch to the was merely discharging five out of sight when a lorryload of with knowingly permitting the prices at which fish handed in Wholesale Market through the passengers at a wharf at their Commandos drove up. He told fourth floor of the hotel to be

instructions, was accepted and then what had happened and used a brothel.. to the Syndicate have been sold Syndicate.

driver, As in other fishing villages, she was discharged with a jumped in next to the

Mr. Leo d'Almada pleaded not Three posters marked, are

Ho Ki, owner of motor junk starting off in immediate pursuit. guilty on his behalf. Mr. J. At the corner of Gascoigne and Reynolds, Crown Counsel, ap- extol the virtue of saving and a school has been opened at Tai caution. even the most illiterate of fisher-O for the children of fishermen.

yided by-Government.

ing to renew his licence which

the robbers' car, They seemed Mr. d'Almada submitted that message conveyed.

expired on August 31, after he uncertain what to do but as the there was no case for his client had been previously warned on torry pulled up one of them drew to answer, as Law was not pre- September 3.

sent on the night of the in- cident. All that had happened was the responsibility of the room boy, Chan. Po, who was already convicted and fined.

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Vaccination against smallpox in Hong Kong is compulsory and the law relating to this measure was strengthened a few years ago because a very fatal type had carried on business with men could not fail to grasp the Desks and furniture were pro- M119H, was fined $20 for fall-Chatham Roads they "came upon peared for the prosecution.

of smallpox is encountered in Hongkong and South China, Persons suffering from smallpox must be isolated in the special Government hospital set aside for the purpose.

The law makes the doctor in attendance or relative or house- holder responsible for reporting to the Health Authorities all cases of smallpox or of suspect-- ed smallpox. Failure to report cases, concealment of cases and the dumping in the streets of kiics of those who have died of smallpox are all offences against the law.

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Persons guilty of such fail- ure, concealment, or dumping will be rigorously prosecuted. since it is such people who help to spread the disease.

out a licence for a considerable time. Defendant had. Imported $13,000 worth of radios since he was discovered.

Defendant said he took out licence immediately after he

was summoned.

ART EXHIBITION

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Prices

Complete records on each in-

main- A visit was also paid to the dividual fisherman

a revolver and fred. tained. Picking up one of these Wholesale Market at Kennedy

Evidence of the robbery was records at random, the "China Town for first hand information

the fish are weighed. also given by the driver, Chan Mail" representative was able on the manner in which the auction, to learn, without difficulty, the auctions are conducted.. The Free transport is provided for Sang, who was with Mr. Prata habits and financial position of baskets of fish are open to in- delivery.

Rima. Viliam King, of 1/5 When they are spection.

At this particular auction, Commando, gave evidence that he a fisherman, as well as informa- tion regarding the condition of put up for auction, they are Yellow Croaker and White was in the lorry that gave pur- his boat, its value, the length sold to the highest bidder. Pomfret were being sold at suit and saw accused draw a res of time it has been in service, Fishermen are able to obtain $2.23 and $3.29 respectively, volver. its equipment and also the cir-payment "immediately, though Enquiries at retail markets later the successful bidder is allowed in the afternoon revealed these 48 hours in which to make pay- types of fish being offered for ment. Before and after the sale at $2.50 and $3.50.

The Hong Kong Working Artists Guild announces an cumstances of the man before exhibition by Mr. Kwan Shan- and during the war. yuet at the St. John's Cathedral

Rice Issue Hall. from the 10th October

other In addition to its 1946 till the 14th.

responsibilities, the Syndicate The exhibits are in two sec-handles the distribution of rice. tions: Chinese paintings of nine to some seven thousand fisher- provinces and copies of wall

The following figures, paintings in the Tuan-Huang showing issues for the period between Sept. 29 and Oct. 5, the as to give a clear iden amount of rations etc. diş- tributed:

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ANNOUNCEMENT

"Double Tenth Day*.

In Commemoration of the 35th Anniversary of the Republic of China, the undermentioned Stores will be closed to business on 10th- October, 1946, for one day only.

Business will resume on 11th Oct. 1946, as usual.

CHINA EMPORIUM LTD. THE SINCERE CO., LTD. THE WING ON CO., LTD. THE SUN CO., LTD.

CLT

men,

Rice.

· Flour

Sugar Sait

Ice (300

lb. blocks)

Milk,

Biscuits

44.758% catties.

5,673 catties. 16,006% cattica.

25,582 catties.

Soap (2 catties

per bar)

14 blocks. 1,237 tins. 1.940 lbs.

* 1,120 bars.

Otranto Arrival Arrangements

Final arrangements in connection with the arrival of the Otranto have now been completed, and the following official instructions are an- nounced,

Fired A Shot

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Pie. William Jones, also of 1/5 Commando, gave evidence that one of the robbers, dressed in white, fired a shot at-him

Reynolds stated that under the ordinance though the de fendant was not present, he was technically guilty of the offence...

After hearing evidence, Mr. She found defendant guilty and imposed a fine of $150.

Evidence of chasing the robber CORRESPONDENCE

in white, whom he saw carrying a brown wooden box, was given by L/Cpl. Kenneth Morgan Lewis, Lof 1/5 Commando, who said that he lost him in the crowd near the Alhambra Theatre. One shot was

red at him.

coigne

Dog In Manger?

Sir, I am cbliged to A.L.G. for acquainting me with the facts regarding East Point. godowne. A.L.G. states that Capt. E, A, R. Syms, R.M., said, ateps are already being taken that he was driving along Gas to hand over the godowna to Road in a jeep with the Civil Authorities, thereby he admitting that the Military No persons will be allowed to board the vessel Colour-Sgt. Stringer when

unless they possess an official pass which can came across the lorry and car at have been in possession of same. be obtained at Mackinnon, Mackenzie. These the corner of Jordon Road. Hear- Such being the case, may passes are issued on the basis of one pass for aing shots fired and seeing men running, he took a Colt revolver friend or relative per passenger or family from one of the Commando party travelling on the Otranto.

and started off in the jeep after Landing instructions havej from the trucks in transit to two of the fleeing men, been issued to the passengers. the godowns, as each package and friends and relatives are assist the shipping asked to company and godown author ities by helping passengers to comply with them.

3.Up to the present, 966 fishing junks, with a crew strength of 7,278 have been registered at Tai O. Of this number, 949 junks and 7,186 fishermen were on Tuesday. present in port This figure was considered to be abnormal, but was attributed

No passengers are to employ to the fact that the rough-seas. and windy weather made fishing codies to handle their baggage the premises of the Hong impossible. The Syndicates at in

Kong and Kowloon Wharf and and Shaukiwan

Godown Co. dis- Aberdeen, Cheung Chau handle the

Hotel runners may receive to воде tribution of rations

No. 1, Salisbury 12,000, 12,000 and 16,000 fisher-baggage at men respectively. In the majority Road (Eaggage Room).

womenfolk and Passengers are requested to of cases, the children of fishermen stay carry only that luggage which ashore, but approximately 25% they can handle themselves. of the families accompany the Rations fishing fleets to sea.. are issued only to those actually taking part in the fishing.

Unlimited Salt

There is no limit to the amount of salt issued to any Asherman provided that he pro- duces a sales receipt from the The salt, Wholesale" Market. which costs from $12 to $13 per picul in the open market, is sold to the fishermen at $8 per picul

A visit to the village revealed an air of prosperity on all sides. The shops carried all kinds of goods, particularly foreign food- atufis. Tea houses were full and well-dressed fishermen were

No money should be given to coolies for service rendered. A fee per package will be charg ed at the Baggage Rajm for which the passenger will be given a receipt.

The Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf, and Godown Co.'s coolica will transport baggage from the wharf to the Baggage Godown, and passengers' own runners (i.c. Cook's American Express, etc.) will effect delivery from the Baggage Room

Passengers and friends are asked not to remove baggage

ARRIVALS AND

will have been checked at the wharf head and this would re- sult in a shortage on tally into the godowns.

Accused Caught

ask ALG. to explain why dur ing all these months, with peo- ple crying for accommodation. the Military have seen fit to leave the rear portion of the godowns vacant and unused? Why the dog in the manger attitude?

With reference to the occupy. They ran toward King's Park, and diverged, one going right and ing of so many-European-style Passengers for Hong Kong the other left. He followed ac- buildings by Chinese families, will be brought to Queen's cused up the hill and accused perhaps. A.LG.. would be in turned to fire at him. At terested to know that many of Pier which will be closed to once the public at the time of dis: Waterloo Road, he was still some these buildings, particularly embarkation. Only coolies em 30 yards behind accused whom he i those occupied by Officers, are ployed by recognised travel had already seen throwing away, owned by Chineze. Furthermore, agencice will be allowed on the his revolver. Here he came upon may I pojat out to A.L.G. that pier. The services of these cool-Sgt. Stringer waiting in the jeep. times have changed since 1941 · ies will not be free and will be They took up the chase again and and before. Formerly, Chinese

caught accused. paid for by passengers.

Warrant For Arrest Of Austin Leung

seen about the streets, happy DEPARTURES hearing of this case on Septem-cused.

Mr and Mrs. CY, Chu. Mrs, T. Low

were not allowed to live on the Peak: A progressive Govern- ment has recently seen fit to repeal this restriction. Thero are a hundred and one things. the Chinese did not do before. the war, but we must march with the times, ALG

ALG says that he cannot visualize my living in the go- downs. He certainly lacks vision. I can assure ALG. that

TO NUMEROUS CORRESPONDENTS

A warrant for the arrest of Austin Leung, other

wise known as Leung Chung-yue, newspaper reporter, was issued by Mr. H. G. Sheldon, and many other people who have spent most of our time K.C., at the Central Magistracy yesterday. He in Hong Kong would be only too one of the "jumped his bail" in connection with a charge pleased to have of obtaining $2,000 from Li Chung-po, mer spacious rooms in the godown chant, by threatening to publish a libel, in exchange for the hen coops

in which we are now. penned. His bail of $1,500, was ordered, called the accused to deny the

COMMONSENSE, to be estreated.

above statement. It was alsʊ' my Mr. M. A. da Silva, who was intention to call Mr. Lo to testly such conversation took defending in the case, made the that no following statement: "At the place between him and the ac- D And contented.

When news of Sq. Ldragers who left gestaaber 23, evidence was given by L. With a view to calling Mr. Lo, Cater's arrival became known, Shanghai by the "echten" include Chung that the accused told I saw him on Monday last, when he was greeted by a bearning and Mr. F.C. Fleming.

him of a conversation between he emphatically denied that any crowd of fishermen, all falling for

him (the accused) and the Hon. conversation as alleged ever took place between Mr. Lo and the Over one another in their haste Mr. and Mr. 6.0 Sun were passen Mr. M. K. Lo.” A to shake hands.

Rer for Amoy by the as "Paklen"?" which Your Worship will recall that accused, and expressed his will

I reserved my cross-examination, ingness to give evidence to this The fishermen continued chat-left yesterday.

The Blahop and Church Coun- After the bearing I was instruct effect" ting with Sq. Ldr, Cater until j

Mr. 0.0, Joberts: Manager of cars

thed that this evidence was untrue, Mr. Silva continuing, said: "Tell of. St. John's Cathedral are well after midnight and as the Betterheid & Swire, extuned - lo last wizened cid fisherman bid Colony trote Bhanghai yesterday by the that the statement which the ac make the above statement be holding a ten reception to goodnight, he gave the "thumbs "Hanyans Other passengers Includ up', sign, coed Mrs. B, McNair and these

Anderson, M Malcolm and A, Gant, No Complaints The "China Mall" representa Dartures for Shanghai by the tive took the opportunity of uur resterday included Mestre, speaking to many of the fisher Walker Bobansen San Lee and men and there was no word of Tng Ya Nr:MB Chow and

Ling sad the Mision MM. Fonte, XW complaint against Government cha Shiw zabrink, YONE How Your control, Aaked about the and PMS

Why not read "Shanghai Lie" letter once more, this time in the nowledge that it is writ-ironis, and that its real meaning fa diametrically opposite to that con-

eyed, perhaps, to the casual" reader-Ed.

cused is alleged to have made to cause, in the circumstances, with welcome the Dean, Mrs, Bose, the complainant was never made the accused having jumped his and Dr. C. Harth on their re at all, and that, the accused bad bail, it would be in my opinion turn to the Colony. A reception not had any such conversation unfair to a brother professional will be held in the St. John's with Mr, Lo, to be deprived of the opportunity Cathedral Hall on Monday, 14th if this case had taken its of himself rebutting a statement October, between 5 and 6 pm. normal course, I would have which might well leave an in- Tea, will be served. All men- cross-examined the complainant favourable Impression, or at least bers of the congregation and accordingly and I would have be capable of falsconstruction. friends will be welcomed.