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TOKUNAGA ON JAPS'

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BUSHIDO SPIRIT

Cross-examination of Colonel Tokunaga Isao, Commandant of POW Camps during the Jap- occupation, commenced yesterday morning before No. 5 War Crimes Court, with an inquiry by the Prosecuting Officer, Major G. B. Puddicombe, K.C., into the meaning of bushido. **"Bushido is something more than philosophy, re- ligion or the spirit of the soldier," Tokunaga explained. "It is difficult to explain. It is bushido. It is something that can be compared to English gentlemanship and the chivalry of the knight."

Major Fuddicombe: How does "the whole truth and nothing but the truth" come into bush- do? Does bushido consider a

man dishonoured if he tells lies? -He would be considered dis- honoured.

Was your underlaking to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth undertaken in the spirit of bushido or did you

. make a mental reservation?

That is correct. "

You told us, Colonel, you made. a repart to Tokyo in 1942 ex- plaining the escape of fatr Canadian prisoners from North Point Canip?-I remember.

a let-down on the part of the guards.

You felt that by being able to report the prisoners were shot before they got away your Tface and the sentries' face was saved?--I think by doing that I had saved face.

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etters H.K.V.D.C. Grouse

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THE CHINA-MAIL, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1947,

In Gael Long Enough

NOTICE

Service Auction Rooms

Adetlonters, Surveyors, etc. - Basement French Bank Bldg.. AEB. de Sousa, Auctioneer.

Telephone 318674

THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB China National Aviation Cor

SPECIAL CASH SWEEP poration hereby announces that

ON Remarking that in view of when, in case of emprgency the evidence and that he thought during flight occasioned by

THE HONG KONG DERBY the prisoner had been in jail mechanicnt trouble of aircraft custody

Notice to Members long enough, Mr or extremely bad weather or PUBLIC AUCTION Justice E.11. Williams. Puisne some other insurmountable

The Sale Judge, at the Criminal Sessions causes, it is found necessary to

of Cash Sweer The Undersigned' has received yesterday sentenced Yau Kin jettison cargo

Tickets on the above will and agyage instruction from the Custodian CLOSE AT 5.30 PM. ON kong, 37, to one day's simple aboard for the purpose of of Property to sell by Public MONDAY, 13th January, 1947 imprisonment for collaborating reducing plane load to ensure Auction, commencing at 10 am, with the Japanese during the the safety of passengers, this on THURSDAY, the 9th

war

When you made your second recomandation by the Govern-sel--assisted by Inspector false report to Tokyo, why did ment can you? you do that? I did not wish to

tremble anybody, su I made the

report.

Whom did you not want to trouble?-The Chief of Staff.

Afraid

On this second occasion the sentries did their duty. They stopped the men before they escaped. Why was it necessary to save face?-I did not think

Good luck to the Volunteers, I think they are much better off with their Association to repre- sent their views, whilst we poor others, chins up and carry on, there's not to reason why.

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SINO BRITISH CLUB Professor K.P. Chen, OBE,

was awarded the O.B.E.!

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BASEMENT,

246 LOTS OF VALUABLE GOODS comprising:-

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

20 WORDS $2. FOR ONE `INSERTION PREPAID. - #1 `FOR" EACH" ADDITIONAL INSERTION, ADDITIONAL WORDS.10 CTS.TER WORD PER INSERTION

Replies are awaiting at our The DRAW will be held at offices for Box. Nos. 212, 214, 218, the Race Course at NOON on 22

220 221, 223, 223, 231, 240, Tuesday, 14th January, 1947.

By Order by C. B. BROWN,

Secretary.

WANTED KNOWN...

BUYING, Selling & Exchange- All brand-new or second-hand Cameras, Binoculara, Watches, ||Fopuläin-Pen, Lightora, Cigarette- Case, etc. And repair works of all kinds

Ah. Kong Store- Rev. Andrew Gih is preaching Theatre Front Stalls).

Stanley St (opposite" King's

MISSION

KIN

LEE

POSITION VACANT

the

of the Chinese Mari- shipa me Custoins Service. Employ- ment also offered to

incit AT Paper; STORED

experienced in navigating small hit, Applicants are interviewed GODOWN, WEST POINT the Office of the Chinese Mari- Chinaware; Craet Stands; time Customs, 4th Floor, Marina

House, Queen's Road, Central. Iron Chest. STORED AT SUI BUN FOR GODOWN, WEST POINT.

Lou who had been in jail Corporation shall not be held January, 1947, at: With further reference to

THE SERVICE AUCTION correspondence in sour paper re- custody for 14 months, was unresponsible for any loss of gading, Hong Kong Volunteer animously found guilty by the cargo and baggage thus jet- tisoned. This is so dealt with

ROOMS, rievances, it has occurred to me jury on three counts of coins in accordance with the first FRENCH BANK BUILDING, that it may be very useless if

acts with intent to assist the those grievances do not go be enemy contrary to the 1940 De- Article of the "Provisional Regulations Governing the yond the Hong Kong Governmes: fence Regulations.

The Hong Kong Volunteer pro-

Whilst a Kensi in the Japan Llability of An Aviation Com- blem is, of course, the Govern. ment's responsibility. It does not ese Gendarmeric, accused was pany for loss of or damage to seem difficult, as a decision, what alleged to have taken part in the cargo or baggage Accepted for ever it may be, affects ane, and arrest of four Chinese suspected Transportation as promulgated STORED AT HONG KONG & only

of being guerillas or spies on by the Chinese Ministry of KOWLOON WHARF & GO at Ematamuel Church, 218 Nathan unit. I can't imagine

Communications on September OWN CO., LTD'S" No. 30 Rd, Kowloon Sundays Jan. 5th the War Office turning down a Aug. 11, 1942.

and

Mr. J. Reynolds, Crown Coun- 1st 1942. a properly made

a.m. Monday To avoid any such GODOWN, TSIM SHA TSUI, & 12th, at 11.30 Josses under the above circum-

KOWLOON.

Jan. 6th to Saturday Jan. 11th Applications are invited from at 8 p.m. Also on Sundays, 5thcertificated cr qualified navigating Bradley of the Special Branch, stances, the consignor is ad- |

Tin Strips and Plates; & 12th, at 6.30 pm in the Or diesel engineer officers for em- Soda Polishing Powder; Baptist Church, Hillwood Road, ployment as Coast Staff Officers appeared for the Crown, Ac-vised to arrange insurance on capsed was not legally represent the cargo on his own behalf be- ed.

Bleaching Powder; Dyes; cooperation with Rev. W. A. Log fore it is handed over to this

Chemicals; Tobacco Leaf;

Hutchison, R.A.F. Corporation, for transportation Electric Fan Blades and in accordance with Article 14

Shafts; Foreign of this Corporation's Regula- Gunny Bags; Plywood; Cable tions Governing Air Express. and Wire Rubber and CanvaLS Balting; Rubber Tubes.. and Rings; Telephone Wire; Insulated Rubber Wire with Plugs: Cotton Covered Wire Steel Hoops: Metal Reflectors Transformers; Battery Plates; Radio Parts; Galvanized Iron Wire; Salt; Rubber, Garden; Steam and Suction Hoses; Picks with Handles; Iron Hammer Heads and Wooden Hammer Han- dice: Glass Aerial Insulators; Brass and Albinium Sheets: Lorry Tyres: Cotton Bed Spreads; "Singer" Sewing STORED AT CHINA PRO-open, the Council's new Centre

GO. Machines, complete; Metal VIDENT'S Nos. 22724 Ingots and Aluminium Bars; DOWNS, WEST POINT. Chinese Médicine; Life Jac-

Spirit of Wine Wine; Buffin Soap: Epsom.

Empty Tine. Salta; Cabinets and Cabinet Shelves; Etc.

Canteen Girls

who

"Circumstances”

Sir.We would like to express | in the New Year's Honours Do you consider it was more honourable unde, the bushido

publicly our gratitude and appre- List, is delivering a talk to dade to be honest and tell the would cause any inconvenien-ciation to the girls of the Mobile members of the Sino-British

trath or to save face by lying?

ce. The,, execution was carried

Canteens and the

ri

IN THE

At the time there were circum-out under orders of the Chier Mobile Cinene male staff of the Club on Chinese calligraphy at SUPREME COURT

stances.

Let's get a straight answer

to

Do you consider it better save face to be honest?-1, did the only possible thing.

Now, Colonel, I want an an- swer,nol-a-speech, from you?

of Staff and I was afraid.

In other words, Colonel, you suspected that this order frum the Chief of Staff was illegal? "At that time I thought it was illegal.

Yet you tank na pains to take I thought it was the best-recautions yourself to prevent thing to do. I told you that

later I was ashamed.

You consider that falsehood is justified in order to save face? Yes. It is wrong.

Am I to understand that tell- ing a falsehood in order to save fact is wrong?-Sometimes to save face is something very great.

Theri, am I to understand that sometimes in reply to

your

Counsel you were saving face and not telling the truth? My evidence in the affidavit is wrong, but I never told a false- hoed in answer to a question put to me by my defence.

Will you tell the Court huw they can be assured of

that inasmuch you did not hesitate

that illegal act? took such

steps.

When you made your second report to Col. White, was that to save the face of the sentry or yourself?-1 tried to make the second report the same as the first.

Did it not occur to you at that time that it might have been a good thing to say that Chief of Staff Arisue had issued the order for execution?--I did think it was necessary at

that time.

Were you still expecting a medal from the British Govern- ment?-1 had no such thoughts,

Why did it only occur to you in April. 1946, that Chief of Staff Arisue had anything to

St. John's Hall at 5.30 p.m. to- night.

Professor B.J. Sloss will open the meeting by a speech of Professor congratulation

Their regular vixity are the high lights of an otherwise plain day on the frantier posts and the cheerfulness and friendliness of the girls of the Mobile Canteens des a lot for the boys up here. Each Chen. He will be supported by visit of theirs seems to bring Dr. Selwyn-Clarke. ever closer the day when we shall cach return to our-own-homer, turn is to give them cur heart. felt thanks and sincere best wishes for all happiness and good will in 1047,

SHA TAU KOK

All we are able to do in re-

Money

Mart

Both gold and insires fluctuated beast by on the money market yesterday. day, sucking $5 a tart. Ihad openel Goid continued the sort of the previous at 27. Towards the clove the market was casier at $216.

Pisatres, opening st 111.00 per 108. elmet to $14.12 Then it started

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dron and did not sup till it touche $13.95, from which point it started t rally chaing at $13.20.

Chinese National Currency opened at 72 cents for futures and 90 cents for wout {for CN¥1,004) and closed at C7 cenia emil Di centa rompectively.

U.S. les appreciated to $4,80 buyers..

to tell a falsehood to your own do with the executions?-It was į sterling and. Australian p

Government?-Concerning the false report I sent to the Japan eye Government, it was not under oath.

not necessary for me.

VYPE

DUMPS FOR DEBRIS IN HONG KONG & KOWLOON

OF HONGKONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of Mary Ann Spradbery late of 53 Taipo Road Kowloon in the Colony of Hongkong, Mar- ried Woman,' deceased.

NOTICE IS- HEREBY, GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Pro-kets

the time for ing debris and other approved Order limiting

additional creditors and others to send in authorised Government dumps their claims against the above the 30th day of stated below will be issued by estate to the Public Works Department January 1947.

Free permite to dump build-

material at

viz.

the

(1) Hung Hom Bay south of Government Broadcasting

(2)

Station.

East of Upper Waterbo Rund, Kowloon Teai.

All persons, wishing to die unebanged at 14.32 and $12.50 respe:pose of debris are requested to

S'hai Exchange

the orders to you for the execu

If the Chief of Staff gave dively.

tions, why did you think it was illegal?-I thought that exert Ling prisoners who had been re-day we as follows! certured was not suitable with-- nothing out trial..

Remember a story you gave to Capt. Collinson concerning this escape, undertaking to tell the whole truth and but the truth?-I remember giving a statement, but I did nut take an oath.

You made a solemn declara tion, didn't you?—I did not.

A Signature Will you look at the signa- ture on this document and tell me if it is yours or not? This is my signature.

How does the solemn declara tion you gave then differ from the one you gave in this Court

At that time I heard there was no necessity for me to make r solemn declaration. The state. ments are not correct and ]} stated under oath, in this Court that they are not. I do not see why I should be interrogated further about it.

No Verification

Why did you say in April, 1946. that these men were executed cut of hand by Lt. Wads and L, Matsumoto? May I suggest you were trying to deceive the War Crimes Inves tigators so you would not be tried for the murder of these meu?-Although the Chief of Staff gave the orders for the executions he died at the front and would not be able to verify my statement.

It was quite safe to say that Wada was responsible as he was dead?—That is not correct.

has died. Lt. Matsumoto is still living?

Shanghai. Jan. 7 Quation on the Shanghel market fo

Roying Sellas

CNI CNF Gufi per autre...... 349,000 351,000

1.8... Dollar

6,150. 0,250 1,150 1.200

Hong Kong Dollar

Closing

Gold per ounce U.S. Dollar ...... Bone Kanu Dallar Associate! Prem

354,900 352,000

apply to the Executive Engineer in charge of Port, Works, St George's Building, in respect of (1) and to Executive Engineer in charge of Räädu, Lower Albert Road in respect of (2).

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Persons' found", dumping in

qauthorised places will in

6.2009 6.400 future be prosecutta..

1.150 1,208

SYED CASE

On

V. KENNIFF, Director of Public Works.

Constable Ramzan Syed; of Hongkong, 7th January, 1937. the Emergency Unit appeared before Mr. H. G.. Sheldon the charge of assaulting a haw ker at Yaumati on October 16. Defendant who is represented Mr. A. el Arculli pleaded not guilty and the hearing was fixed for January 29.

HONG KONG 'ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY

Limited, accommodation is still available for Burns Dinner and members who wish to invite additional gupels are requested

Please correct me then? What is right is what I have just said. Although Lt. Wada ment of POWs. Major Puddi-to, advise the undersigned on combe asked that a copy of or before Tuesday, 14th instant. these regulations be produced. Where is he?-I don't know. Tokunaga's defence counsel, Mr. Further cross-examination Fujita said that a translation Camp lose face because the pri- | developed into frequent allusions would be available this morning

When you made the statement to Tokyo, how was the face of the Camp endangered? Did the

.D. S. ROBB

Hon. Secretary,

Bogers cacaped? Frequently by Tokunaga to the Japanese and an adjournment was grant- Hongkong, 7th January, 1947. there were escapes and it was Regulations governing trent ed to 10 am, today.

"JANE"

I HOPE CAPTAIN

·BUHKUM DIDN'T SACK THAT „POOR HIGH BOY AFTER ALL, AUNT.

SOPHIE!

EM?

"OR NO-JOSH 'IS VERY HASTY.......

HE FIRES A CLOWN EVERY OTHER DAY..

-BUT THE FACT IS HEL

-BUT

NOESHT KNOW ONE FROM \ - HOW'S THIS ANOTHER!-14 THE ~ FOR YOUR LAOTHER OF THE CLOWNS FISH-TAIL

|| ENGAGE EM, DRESS

EM, NURSE 'EM

DEAR?

WHY, IT'S MERMAID FOR ME

AUNT SOPHIE!—IT'LL SET THI: SEAL ON TOM TRITON'S ACT~ IF HIS PETS DON'T MISTAKE -> ME FOR THE FISH COURSES

bates Orditianco 1897, made an

All Creditors and others are accordingly. hereby required to send their claims to the under- signed on or before that date.

Dated the 6th day of January, 1947.

JOHNSON STOKES.&

MASTER,

Solicitors for the Adminis trators of the estate of the aboyenamed, deccased,

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FOR SALE

Strawboard; Wooden Ware CODE-BOOK ACME Commodity, and Trunks; Trays and Phrase sale $180.00 brand new. Cups; Glass Bottle Fhane 30381 e mori 321, Mr. Bamboo Ware; Clothing: Waung every morning. Shoes; Carpets; Chinese Medicine; Torchlights: Poy- der; Dyes; Rubber Scraft; House-Hold Effects; Lemon Cream; Face Powder; Tiles; Books; Trank Stands Magazines Scrap Iron Bre

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STORED AT-GARDEN ROAD GARAGE, GARDEN ROAD.

Rubber Tyres. STORED AT HONG KONG & KOWLOON WHARF & GO-... DOWN, CO; LTU'S "K" The Abovementioned articles GODOWN, TSIM SHA TSUI, will be open for inspection at KOWLOON.

their respective godowne on 7th and 8th January, 1947, between 10 am. and noon, and between 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. in. spection permits will be issued" by the Undersigned at the Ser vice Auction Rooms.

Timber Fittings. STORED AT No. 22, PAK YEUNG STREET. GROUND FLOOR, KOWLOON.

Iron Rails.

metro ve

STORED AT WING ON-No. 1 GODOWN, WEST POINT.

The Auction is subject to the Conditions of Sale published in Samples: Wood, wooden the Hong Kong (British Mili Ladders and Wooden Cases; tary Administration) Gazette Packing Machine: Empty Notification No. 22. Drums Scales; Safes.

Hongkong & Shanghai Bank STORED AT WING ON Nos Building, Hongkong.

NOTICE

Until further notice Mr. Carlon d'Assumpção is autheris-

ed to aet and sign for and on behalf of The Colutial Trading Co.

R. A. da Silva, Proprietor.

Hongkong. 6th January 1947.

HONG KONG SOCIAL WELFARE COUNCIL

His Excellency the Governor- has graciously consented to

In Nathan Road Kowloon, on Wednesday, 8th January, at 4-30 p.m. Members of the public who are interested in welfare work are cordially invited to: attend. The Centre is situated behind the Infant Welfare Clinic, Nathan Road, and the entrance is approached by the road leading to the Royal Observatory.

LAMMERT BROS.

Auctioneers, Surveyors and Appraisers. Pedder Building. Telephone No. 20224.

Chinese Optical Co.

A. E. B. DE SOUSA, OPTICIAN

67 QUEENS ROAD C

Auctionter.

2/4 GODOWNS, WEST POINT.

Boot Polish,

Hongkong, 7th Janudry, 1947.

NOTICE

It is hereby notified that Sealed Tenders in Duplicate will be received at the Office

of the Custodian of Property until 12 noon on Friday, 10th January, 1947, for the purchase of the following unclaimed property.

Tenders should be clearly marked: “Tenders for

ITEM

• REMINDER ·

SPORTS CLUB,

NO.

LOT NO.

SELLING LOTTERIES FOR THE ANNUAL RAGE MEET- ING

40/1432

2 cases

43/1418'

I case

45/6596

10 cases

TO-DAY AT 6 P.M.

W. A. SHEA,

45/9630-32 40/4069

45/10542 45/9115

1 drum 21 cases

2 cases 11

SHARP.

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Hon. Secretary.

COMPARE! you'll choose A New G-E

2€

A 46/2609-11 46/2950 48/1661 40/615

4472226

40/2487

4672503

DESCRIPTION

case.

9. pleces

2, pléces

Brass Tubes Steel Balls

Torchlight Bulbs 60′ lbs, each' Steel Wire

Tin Slabs

Rubber

Hose

White Canvas Rubber Shoes Ballers

Pumps Rubber, Hoec

Electric Rock Drill.

Iron Ventilators"

Wire Rope

邱

GÓDOWN

BK. & Köwichs Wharf, 30/31

Sul Bun For West Point

HE & Kowloon Wharf, 30/31 Sul Bun For West Point

Mackies Whart

1. Ma Tau di Rond, Kowloon

I coll 3.colla

2 coils

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#1

3 drums

4 coils

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10 pieces

4 cases

I casa

places

Iron Ventilatore

Electric Rock Drill

Pneumatic Haminers

Pulley Wheels

Pulley Drums

+

Hand Pump & Accessories Furness Parta

"1

Diesel Piston, Bearing Cover

Cylinder Head, etc,

(about 4 tons)

OLL Tanks.

Oil Pans & Pulleys

Radiator

do

Ma Tau, Wet Band, Kowloon

BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES

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DOW

USNYDER

STAND!

UNCLE. STEVE YO BURNT UP ON" RCCOUNT OF JEEP CUT OFF MY PIG-

TALMAN! HEIG OVER, RAISIN NEO

WITH JEEP'S POP! RIGHT NOW!

HOPE HE ISN'T LOGING. HS TEMPERAD

Steve! :

MEG. ALREADY

BY EDGAR MARTIN

STEPHEN! MATTER:

Marvelous Buy

& Natural Tore

RABIO

Sole Agente & Distributors

ANDERSEN, MEYER

& CO. LTD. David House

Phone: 28001,

4/2500

46/10520 45/7042 40/10188

3' crates

1 case

2. cases

6 pieces:

11 cases

150 baskets

I cass

Crankshaft, Brade Drumé, etc.

Steel Conveyor Stand Bristles

Book Cleth (Red) G

(ass) 36

Inspection permits will be issued to prospective murchaser by the Disposals (Tend- crs) Branch of the Custodian of Property Office, Windsor House on application.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest or any ténder and redervős right to accept all or any part of each tender,

No warranty is given in any way as to Descri

Hong Kong. 2nd January, 1947.

Condition, Quantities or

"CUSTODIAN OF PROPERTY.