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American
Admiral's Visit
Admiral Charles M. Cooke Jnr., Commander U.S. Naval Forces West. ern Pacific, will arrive at Hong Kong on Friday. in U.S.S. "Estes" (Captain W. H. Brereton, U.S.N.) with the cruiser "He- lena" (Captain R.E. Blue U.S.N.) and the des- troyer "Ozbourn" (Com- Smith mander B... A. U.S.N.) in company.
THE CHINA MAIL, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1947.
NOMA'S STORY
STORY OF THE SURRENDER OF
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Speaking in English, Colonel Noma Kennosuke sald in the course of his trial before No. 7 War Crimes Court yesterday that he had been told by a Father Lee that since hearing of his re- turn to Hong Kong from Japan as an alleged War Criminal, the Carmelite Sisters, out of gratitude for foodstuffs which he sent them at a critical period, in 1943, had been praying to God every day to help him.
Noma also related how two Britons whom he al-
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H.K.
Not Open To Charge
POLICE NOTICE
The following articles now.
A scathing condemnation of in the possession of the Police the "reprehensible manner“ in are suspected to have been Reverting back to the Jap-fidence of his employers and a son recognising same as their which accused betrayed the con- atolen in Hong Kong, any per- anese language," Noma said recommendation that be should be property are requested to com- that .on Dec. 24. 1941, dismissed. were made by Mmunicate with the Director of when his Headquarters were Latimer : Kowloon yesterday, at North Point, two Britons
Kowloon Godowas appear Building. ed before the Court to see him. They had come from accepting a bribe of sard, with Repulse Bay Hotel accompanied to the rules of honesty and
contrary
EDUCATION. DEPARTMENT NOTICE KING'S COLLEGE
Piige 3
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Old Boys and former mem-WORDS 10 CTS. PER WORD
came in at 330 p.m. and asked By the watchman employed Criminal Intelligence, Oriental bers of the Staff are invited to}}
by Japanese soldiers.
was.
int grity to permit Chung Yuk-tong They told him that according to enter the Kowloon Godown to what they saw on their way without a permit on Tuesday. frcny Repulse Bay, further
Belding that as accused resistance by the British would
not a Government servant and ly cause further unnecessary could not therefore, be charged ls of life. They told him that Court but only dealt with by they wanted to go to Victoria quitted Yau with
his employers His Worship ne- the following Chy to interview the Governor, comments: Sír Mark Young, and ask him
"You
Bre discharged, on 0 t stop the fighting. They also technicality. You behaved in
very reprehensible manner as you knew full well that you had nɔ right to allow the man to enter the premises. I can only recom- mend that you lose your job."
Noma said that after hear-
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Chung Yak-tong, charged with
(sd.) D. W. MacINTOSH Commissioner of Police. fongkong, 18th January, 1947,
One Léopard Skin. One Chinese Bedspread for shawl) black silk, tassell- ed, coloured embroidery. One Bed Jacket (small), One Red
Dressing Gown
(long). One Brown Smooth Skin
· (Ladies cont). One Colqured Dressing Gown, Gents. (made by Coutlers of London),
One
Ladies Chinese Kimono
lowed to pass through the Japanese lines with a proposal to Sir Mark Young, the Governor, to cease fighting, returned with the news that Sir Märk, who was looking sad and worried, had rejected the proposals, although other high Government officers were in favour of the cessation of hostilities. Also, on board the "Estes".
Answering farther questions otherwise it would not be panid that they had been in the will be Rear-Admiral Walter by defence counsel, Noma said rible to climinate such elements. Colony for more than 36 years Boone, Chief of Staff to Ad that he always impressed, upon The Chief of Staff gave orders and that they knew the Goy miral Cooke, and Brigadier his subordinates the necessity that, the Chief of the Gendur-hor, with whom they had General Omar T: Pfeiffer, US for making sincere and can merle should execute the men been dining several times. Marine Corps and other mem-scientious reports.
forthwith. Noma said that he bers of the Admiral's staff. In the beginning, members wld the Chief of Staff that he is their explanations, he knew of the public were afforded and not execute anyone with- they were sincere in what means cf submitting their out trial.
they said. He knew it was opinions and wishes to him by
necessary to obtain the per- letter, the latter to be placed in
mission of the Divisional Com- boxes specially provided for the
marder to permit these Britons purpose. This facility was later
through, but as it was getting. withdrawn, but in October 1944.
dark, he decided, on his own be decided to re-instate it. Be
authority, to let them proceed fire the necessary permission
on their mission. Nama said could be obtained, he was trans-
that if they failed him. would apologise to his Comby His Worship, when he appear- ferred to Japan.
mander by killing himself. ed before Mr. Latimer yesterday One White Metal Belt (chaín
Much Worried
two Britons had pro-
The squadron will arrive at 8 am. and will are a national ire salute of 21 guns on arrival.
At 9.30. the Commander-in Chief, British Pacific Fleet, will call on Admiral Cooke, and Admiral Cooke. will return this call on board H.MS. "Belfast" at. 10.30.
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Admiral Cooke will land at Queen's Pier at 11 a.m. to call on H.E. The Governor and wil be met by a guard of honour
vonshire Regiment. The banli
ment will be in attendance.
H.E. The Governor will leave Queen's Pier at 11.40 and re
On one occasion an execution was carried out by the Gen- davnies on the orders of the
The Chief of Staff repiled that if the men were
rescued on the way to Hong Kong, all ellorts expended in bringing about their arrest, would be wasted and that stern measures must be taken. Noma said he cffered to send more men from Hong Kong to escort the ar- rested persons and hand them över to the Judicial authorities. but the Chief of Staff refused
The
he
whering a bribe to the defendant. was also acquitted. The $2 seized by the Police was ordered to be returned to him.
K.C.R. TICKET SCALPER FINED
(blue, old).
PER INSERTION
$2
send me information which would assist me in compiling records of the academic and athletic history of King's Cal
Replies, are waiting at our lege from 1928 to 1947. The offices for Box Nos. 212, 214, 218, following would be greatly 320. 221, 223,
valued:-
1. Copies of thé School Prospectus, magazines, athletic programmes, School Concert programmes, re- ports of Speech Days.
2. Lista of scholarship and prize winners with appro priate years.
3. War
256, 266.
223,281 240,
LOST
LOST Reward offered for re- covery of 7 months old Alsatian Dog missing since 1st. February, Information to Craig, Saltash, Gascoigne Road. King's Parki Kowloon. Telephone". 67323 07 36054.
LOST
records, December 1941-August 1945. -
ALSATIAN DOG. Will Chinese gentleman who telephon- I shall be very happy to ed 57323 on 4th. February 1047 meet any Old Boy or former in absence of owner please tele-
One Short White Skin Jacket, colleague at the Education phone 58054 between the hours of Ladies evening, Bolero, Office, Windsor House, 3rd 9 am-12 noon and 2-5 p.m. style.
floor.
2? ,
One Black & Red Short-Jacket,
Gents smoking jacket. One Chinese Dress (red)
laties.
Mandarin Coat,
The excuse that he bought the two Third Class tickets for him-
elf and a friend who arrived to One Black late to catch the train was ten- dered by Shum, Lam, and rejected
Tadies. One Red Skirt.
charged with offering the two pattern open). from the 1st Battalion the De Chief of Staff without any trial to listen and said that special mised to return by noon, the tion at 7.20 am, on Feb. 11.
tickets for sale at the KC.R. sta- One Leather Belt (brown).
When asked by the n the West Yorkshire Rer tring heid. Noma said that be- steps must be taken in order to next day and he was very much why he did not return the tickets
Two White Metal Bracelets the Magistrate
(round disc joined to- tween January and June 1942, maintain
order. worried about the matter. He to the booking office, Shum said pence and Colony was in a very bad state. the peace and order
gether)." of the Noma said that he was order had asked
cd to carry out the execution Mark Young that the resist no refunds could be made.
them to tell Sir that he did but was informed that One Pendant and Metal Chain, During February and March of of the five men and this was ance of the British Armed For-was fined $50, or two weeks' havd
He One Watch Strap (ladies, thin that year, the situation" in the | dọne.
ces was very praiseworthy, but tabour, as were three others.
black cord).. New Territorion was
One Chinese Silver Box (ap- worst and orders were issued if he could
at ita When asked by his counsel as it seemed that the fighting quote further should be over and further
prox. 6'1"1".). ARRIVALS AND One Pair of Chop Sticks in abserved resistance would cause unneces sary loss of life,
DEPARTURES hostilities
green cloth bag. shuid cease.
One Large Chinese Figure,
turn Admiral Cooke's call.
Calls will also be exchanged during the day with the US Consul General, the General Officer Commanding and the Air Officer Commanding.
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Inspection Tour
On Friday evening, the Com- mander-in-Chief. British Paci fic Fleet will give a cocktail party on board II.M.S. "Bel-
One day towards the end of fast" for officers of the March 1942, the Chief of Staff American squadron, and Ad carried out a four of inspection miral Cooke and senior officers along the border. Noma and will be entertained to dinner by his Adjutant
accompanied H.E. The Governor.
the Chief of Staff, whose pur Prominent Chinese citizens se in carrying out the four will entertain parties of officers was to inspect the copditions and enlisted men to lunch on along the border as well as the Saurddy and Monday, and 3rd condition of the Garrison Commado Brigade will enter. troops. tal the U.S. Marines. Sight. After the Chief of Staff had seeing. trips, aparting events inspected the Garrison Troops, and other entertainments have Nema said that he proposed
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also been arranged..
U.S.S. "Estes" and "Ozbourn" will leave on Tuesday
and U.S.S. "Helena" will remain at Hong Kong until Friday, Febru-
ary 21st.
Money Market
cents
to two more
to the District Commander to exaraples of how he arrest unlawful elements. The-his-motta "Honesty, Kindness New Territory Gendarmeries and Good Results" Noma said were always in danger of being he would refer
At noon on Dec. 25, the two attacked by guerillas.
Britons returned to the North such examples.
Speaking in English. Noma Point Headquarters as pro- said that one day in July 1946, mised. Noma said that he re- a Catholic Priest, Father Lee, scived them with joy in his visited him in Stanley Prisen heart and asked them the re- Hospital and told him a strik-sult of their negotiations. ing story about the Carmelite Sisters, These Carmelite Sis-
Sia ters, like other Catholic tere, always prayed piously to God every day. Nama said that he was told by Father Lee that since the Carmelite Sisters had heard that he had arrived at Stanley Prison from Japan, they had commenced to pray to God every day to help him and that if he was found guilty, only sentence the lightest possible. might be passed.
that the District Commander be permitted to make a report on conditions In the New Terri- tories, to which the Chief of
Noma said that he was great Staff agreed. The District Comly impressed by this unexpect- mander then informed the Chief of Staff that the situation in
was ex-
According to these two men, the Governor said that as the British Forces were still able to continue their resistance, they would not stop fighting.
Noma said that he then ask- ed them how the Governor look- ed and they told him that Sir Mark. Young looked sad and worried, They also said that the other high officers of the Government were agreeable to the proposal to stop fighting. Noma said that he then thunked them for their great effort and sent them back to the place where the British people were concentrated. He did this be- cause of his sense of humanity.
Cross-examined
by Major MacGregor, Noma said that a man who did not supervise his deserved to be subordinates punished,
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Penulis: Hetel arrival: Min T. Kabelsky. Miss, Norah C. Young. Minx
Virginis 11. Hollowell, Miss Carot Martin, Mia Wit Wiskler, Miss M. V. Mestice, Mine Jazic Shurt, Moors. Tru Hiueb-lee, I . Davis, Karl Bachmeyer and Eugene RHF.
Mr. and Mrs. F. II. Stoutamer. Prof.
Peninsula Hotel departures:- Min Vickie Cher Han Louise Darling, Min D. Rawbottom, Mr. and Mrs. A... Man:],
C. M. Bao, Heers. K. S. Lal, W. N. Mok. R. A. Hennig. C. A. Papov. B.. Hollman, Jr. N. W. Gatrell and Dr. K. Bhulanivar.
(Continued from Col. 4)
sored and encouraged the
Indian Independence League. The policy of the Japanese was to seek the allegiance of In- diane and to have them join the Independence Army Where poa- sible...
Nama sald that from Septem- ber 1946, when his condition of
health improved, he began to prepare for his defence and to practise the answers he would give at his trial. Further press- ed on this point, Noms agreed practising
that he had been about six months before tha time.
Fifteen Years he had been a Gendarme Officer till 10 a.m. today.
When he came to Hong Kong. for 15 years and considered himself to be capable of taking sup-charge of the Hong Kong Gen- darmerie. He was convinced that he had carried out his duties conscientiously.
Hearing was then adjourned
MARINE COURT
The “Sai On" Casualty
ed story and interrupted im- patiently to ask Father Lee, the New Territories
why the Carmelite Sister pray- tremely bad and that commun-
al to God every day for him. ist guerillas and bandits fre-
The Holy Father then explain- The descent of Chinese Na- quently appeared in the area tional Currency was checked and not only attempted to at
ed that the Sisters were very yesterday as a check to the panie tack the station troops, but grateful for the truck-loads of put a stop to selling pressure also cut lines of communication. he sent to them on two ocen- foodstuff, and firewood which Opening
at 34%
for The innocent villagers also un- song when, in the middle of futures and 41 cents for spot derwent a lot of suffering as a 1943, prices on all commodities (for CN$1.000), the local rates result of the activities of these were rising higher and higher actually improved in the course guerillas and bandita. of the day, closing at 40 cents The District Commander said and they were perplexed as to and 52 cents respectively. that he had arrested five im- where they could obtain
There was, however, amunder also mentioned that he
plies, further weakening in gold case would be handed over to
Much Appreciated which, after opening at $314 a the Judicial authorities as soon tael, fell to $305, but improved as possible. The District Com- also that his sympathy for the The Holy Father told him
The Hong Kong Gendarmerie to $309 at the close.
mander also mentoned that he Sisters was very much appre- this, the job was a most, diff- under his hand and the seal of was understaffed and due to Excellency the Governor Piastres opened at $11.60 would need a large escort to ciated by them and that was per 100, the rate fluctuated take these five men to Hong, why they prayed for
cult one, Noma agreed that the the Colony has convened a between this figure and $12.30, Kong, as he was afraid that an Nema said he understood and vision easier. He also agreed casualty, which occured to the him. shortage of staff made super- Marine Court to investigate the and eventually closed at $12.16. attempt might be made to res-
U.S. dollars were easier at eue, them enroute.
was very much impressed by that it was improper to torture River Steamer "Sat On" on the the genuine $4.94 buyers and Sterling con.
feelings of the anybody and that no person 4th February, 1947. tinued weak at $15,
Haly Sisters and felt Austra
rather should be punished without ashamed Ifan pounds were unchanged at
woken of his sympathy for them
that such a small trial.
2. The court will consist of $12.60.
He admitted that, in South the following three members:- was so greatly appreciated." East Asia, the Japanese spon-
JAMES JOLLY, ESQ. G.B.E., R.D. Master Mariner and Marine Magistrate, President of the Court,
"JANE"
WHAT THE HECK AUNT SOPHIE →→ BUNKUM'S WIRE ?--- THEN THAT OTHER FORTUNE TELLER IN
THERE MUST BE
OUCH!
Execution Order The Chief of Staff said that such dangerous elements must be dealt with. immediately,
BOOTS AND HER BUDDIES
THERE! THOSE LETTERS HLO... TO THE OLD GRADS RUBBLES OUGHT TO DO, THE
TRICK:
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COMING 100st
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WELL, THAT'S HOW IT GOES! HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORRONI TOO BADI. BUT, AT HIS ASE, H DOESN'T HAVE ANY SQUAWK
WO
Patting Him Straight
AND' EVERY LEAVING OUT ALS TART PROFIT STANDS
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Lieut. Comdr. JAMES
FRANCIS REGINALD CHEWS, G.M., RN,
ARTHUR PITTENDRIGH,
ESQ.
Master Mariner.
3. The investigation will take. place, at the Harbour Office, and wil¡ commence at∙10.00 a.m. on Friday the 14th February, 1947.
4. Any person who shows that he or she has an interest in the investigation has a right to appear and be heard, and any other person may appear and be heard by leave of the court.
One Tusk (small about 3".)
coloured, China,
One Pair
Elephant Heads (brown wood) One Wooden Figure Head, One Trinket Box.
POLICE NOTICE
J. J. FERGUSON,
Principal.
Hong Kong, 12th Feb., 1947.
NOTICE
HONGKONG &. WHAMPOA DOCK
CO., LTD.
POSITION VACANT RADIO OPERATOR Position vacant with Cathay Pacific Airways for a Radio Operator. First class P.M.G. icence necessary. Apply Cathay Pacific Airways Prince's Build- ing, Hongkong.
Beten's Beauty Salons All persons. Brms or cot-{ poration having claims, against Beauty Problems your Per- You can trust your personal the above-named Company with respect to transactions prior to manent Waves, Shampoo, Sets, 8th December, 1941, are kindly Tinting, Facials, Manicure, requested
Pedicure to Beten'a expert such claims, with supporting details operators (1st floor) above where possible, to the registered Lane Crawford's. Tel. 28153.
to submit
office of the Company, Kowloon Docks, Hunghom, Kowloon,
or before 28th February, 1947.
Claims are required for re- gistration purposes only..
Police Arrangements for the Acceptance of any claime official landing of Admiral lodged is not to be construed Cooke, U.S.N.. at Queen's Pier as an admission of lability. at 11.00 AM on Friday, 14th February, 1947, are as follows: j.
R. G. CRAIG, Acting Chief Manager,
closed to all motor traffic from Kowloon Docks, 6th Feb., 1947.
The following roads will be
approximately 10.30 A.M. to- 1230 P.M.
{
(a) Connaught Rodd from Thomas Cooks Building to Junction of Jacksoli Road, Northern corner of Hong Kong Club.
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
FOR SALE.
Chinese Optical Co.
$
OPTICIAN
67 QUEEN'S ROAD C
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and. Appraiserá.
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(b) Wardley Street from
Queen Victoria Statue to STEAM LAUNCH K. 14 of Property to sell by Public Connaught Road.
Auction on
Offers are invited for, this...
(c) Jackson Road between
Chater Road and Con-vessel in the condition as slip Thursday and Friday the 13th naught Road.
lies at Cosmopolitan Dork and 14th February 1947. Taikoktaui.
COMMISSIONER
OF POLICE
commencing each day at 10 a.m." Applications to view can be at theic Sales Rooms, Fedder obtained from the Secretary, Building: Basement.
Hongkong, 12th February, 1947. | Kowloon Docks.
NOTICE TO MARINERS No. 3 of 1947
HONG KONG HARBOUR SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTION
The berth at Commercial Buoy B13 is fouled, by a sub- merged Coal Lighter.
AR. G. CRAIG.. Acting. Chief Manager.
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
Draft Programmes and Entry Forms for the Second This berth will not be used Extra Race Meeting to be held uni further notice."
on Saturday, 22nd February 1947 (weather permitting) Authority: Harbour Master.may be obtained at the Secre
J. JOLLY' Harbour Master. Harbour Department, Hong Kong, 12th Feb., 1947.
URBAN COUNCIL
NOTICE
Kallungwan (East) Cemetery Notice is hereby given that no reburial of exhumed remátna will be allowed in the above Cemetery, after the 30th April, 1947. After that date all ex Such persons should give humed remains must be re their names and addresses to Bified in New Kowloon No. 2 the court clerk. before the Cemetery
(Ura Cemetery),
appointed day, when arrange Diamond Hill, Kowloon
ments will be made to notify them of the time and date to attend so as to prevent incon- venience to those wishing to be heard.
J. JOLLY, President of the Marine Court. Harbour Olace, Holigkong, 11th Februsty, 1947,
R. W. H. MAYNARD,
Secretäty
Hongkong, 8th February 1967.
Service Auction Rouhiy
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tary's Omee, Exchange Build- ing the Club House, Happy Valley; and the Stables; Shan Kwong Road.
Entries close at 12 o'clock } NOON on Thursday, 13th February, 1547.
By Order, C. •B: ́BROWN, Secretary.
KWONG HIP LUNG, CO. (1932) LTD.
36. Chung King Street
Sham-shul-po Tel. 50846
648 LOTS OF MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLES, comprising:-
Electro-plated and Silver Ten and Coffee Sets, Teapots and Tea Kettles, Dishes and Plates, Trays, Hot Water Plates, Sweet Dishes and Baskets, Entree
Dishes, Assorted Knives, Assorted Forks,
Assorted Spoons; Bread Knives, Bowls and
·Cupa, Cocktail Shakers and Gocktail Cups, Coffee Pots, Tea Strainers, Sugar Basins and Milk Jugs, Mugs and Salt Jugs, Cruct Stands, Cellars, Pepper Castors, Mus- tard Pots, Napkin Rings, Tooth-pick Holders, Toast. Racks, Incense Burners, Stands with Spirit Lamps, Cigar and Cigarette Boxes, Trinket Boxes, Powder Boxes, Handbags, Compacts, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors, Card Cases, Match Cases, Figures, Ornaments, Trinketa, Brace- lets, Bangles, Candlesticks, Ete, Ele, Wrist Watches, Pocket Watches, Clock, Cameras, Lenses, Spectacles,, Fountain Peas, Chronometers, -Etc., Etc.,
The abovementioned articles will be open for inspection at Messrs." Lammert Brothers' Auction Rooms, on 10th, 11th ad 12th February 1947, be tween 10.00 am, and noon, and between 2.00 pm and 4.00 p.m. The Auction is subject to the
We have the pleasure Conditions of Sale published in to announce the Opening the Hong Kong (British Mill- tary Administration) Gazette. of our Shipyard on Wed- Volume 2, No. 12, of 9th March, nesday 12th February, 1946. 1947.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers.
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